Meeting 1 of 9 METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT (MVRD) - PARKS BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING Friday, June 23, 2017 9:00 A.M. 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia Membership and Votes A G E N D A1 A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. June 23, 2017 Regular Parks Meeting Agenda That the MVRD Board adopt the agenda for its regular Parks meeting scheduled for June 23, 2017 as circulated. B. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 1. May 26, 2017 Regular Parks Meeting Minutes That the MVRD Board adopt the minutes for its regular Parks meeting held May 26, 2017 as circulated. C. DELEGATIONS D. INVITED PRESENTATIONS E. CONSENT AGENDA Note: Directors may adopt in one motion all recommendations appearing on the Consent Agenda or, prior to the vote, request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for debate or discussion, voting in opposition to a recommendation, or declaring a conflict of interest with an item. 1. REGIONAL PARKS COMMITTEE REPORTS 1.1 Derby Reach Regional Park—Langley Bog Viewing Platform Dedication That the MVRD Board approve the dedication of the new Langley Bog Viewing Platform in Derby Reach Regional Park to citizen leader Bays Blackhall. 1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. June 14, 2017 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 1 MVRD Board Agenda - Parks June 23, 2017 Agenda Page 2 of 2 1.2 Colony Farm Regional Park - Fraser River Trade Area Multi-Modal Transportation Network Planning Study and Implications That the MVRD Board direct staff to write a letter to the Chair of the Gateway Transportation Collaborative Forum Steering Committee expressing concerns and potential impacts to Colony Farm Regional Park from proposed projects identified in the Fraser River Trade Area Multi-Modal Transportation Network Planning Study. 1.3 Tynehead and Boundary Bay Regional Parks and Delta-South Surrey Greenway -- Trans Canada Trail Designations That the MVRD Board approve the designation of trails in Tynehead and Boundary Bay Regional Parks and the Delta-South Surrey Greenway as part of the Trans Canada Trail network as requested by the Trans Canada Trail. F. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA G. REPORTS NOT INCLUDED IN CONSENT AGENDA H. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN I. OTHER BUSINESS J. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS K. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING Note: The Board must state by resolution the basis under section 90 of the Community Charter on which the meeting is being closed. If a member wishes to add an item, the basis must be included below. That the MVRD Board close its regular Parks meeting scheduled for June 23, 2017 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (e) as follows: “90 (1) A part of a board meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the board or committee considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district.” L. RISE AND REPORT (Items Released from Closed Meeting) M. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the MVRD Board adjourn/conclude its regular Parks meeting of June 23, 2017. Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 2 Section B 1 METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - PARKS Minutes of the Regular Parks Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Board of Directors held at 9:04 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vancouver, Vice Chair, Director Raymond Louie Port Moody, Director Mike Clay Abbotsford, Director Sandy Blue Richmond, Director Malcolm Brodie Anmore, Director John McEwen Richmond, Director Harold Steves Belcarra, Director Ralph Drew Surrey, Director Tom Gill Bowen Island, Director Maureen Nicholson Surrey, Director Bruce Hayne Burnaby, Director Derek Corrigan Surrey, Director Linda Hepner Burnaby, Director Sav Dhaliwal Surrey, Director Barbara Steele Burnaby, Director Colleen Jordan Surrey, Director Judy Villeneuve Coquitlam, Director Craig Hodge Vancouver, Alternate Director Elizabeth Ball for Delta, Director Lois Jackson Gregor Robertson Langley City, Director Rudy Storteboom Vancouver, Director Heather Deal Langley Township, Director Charlie Fox Vancouver, Director Geoff Meggs Langley Township, Director Bob Long Vancouver, Director Andrea Reimer Lions Bay, Director Karl Buhr Vancouver, Director Tim Stevenson New Westminster, Director Jonathan Coté West Vancouver, Director Michael Smith North Vancouver City, Director Darrell Mussatto White Rock, Director Wayne Baldwin North Vancouver District, Director Richard Walton Pitt Meadows, Director John Becker MEMBERS ABSENT: Port Coquitlam, Chair, Director Greg Moore Coquitlam, Director Richard Stewart Abbotsford, Director Henry Braun Tsawwassen, Director Bryce Williams Electoral Area A, Director Maria Harris Vancouver, Director Kerry Jang Maple Ridge, Director Nicole Read STAFF PRESENT: Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services Chris Plagnol, Corporate Officer Minutes of the Regular Parks Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, May 26, 2017 Page 1 of 4 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 3 A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. May 26, 2017 Regular Parks Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the MVRD Board adopt the agenda for its regular Parks meeting scheduled for May 26, 2017 as circulated. CARRIED B. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 1. March 31, 2017 Regular Parks Meeting Minutes It was MOVED and SECONDED That the MVRD Board adopt the minutes for its regular Parks meeting held March 31, 2017 as circulated. CARRIED C. DELEGATIONS No items presented. D. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented. E. CONSENT AGENDA It was MOVED and SECONDED That the MVRD Board adopt the recommendations contained in the following items presented in the May 26, 2017 MVRD Board - Parks Consent Agenda: 1.1 Crippen Regional Park - Davies Orchard Concept Options 1.2 Metro Vancouver Regional Parks 2016 Annual Visitor Use and Program Statistics 2.1 Delegations Received at Committee April 2017 CARRIED The items and recommendations referred to above are as follows: 1.1 Crippen Regional Park - Davies Orchard Concept Options Report dated March 24, 2017 from Jeffrey Fitzpatrick, West Area Division Manager, Regional Parks, providing an update on the Davies Orchard planning study, and seeking MVRD Board direction to complete public engagement. Recommendation: That the MVRD Board: a) direct staff to complete public engagement on two Davies Orchard concepts – Concept 1: Open Space Focus and Concept 2: Heritage Focus; and Minutes of the Regular Parks Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, May 26, 2017 Page 2 of 4 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 4 b) direct staff to report back to the Regional Parks Committee with the results of the public engagement and a final recommended Davies Orchard Concept. Adopted on Consent 1.2 Metro Vancouver Regional Parks 2016 Annual Visitor Use and Program Statistics Report dated March 7, 2017 from Craig Sobering, Acting Division Manager, Planning and Engineering Services, Regional Parks, providing annual statistics for Regional Parks’ visitor use, visitor services and volunteering in 2016, and information related to visitor use trends. Recommendation: That the MVRD Board receive for information the report dated March 7, 2017, titled “Metro Vancouver Regional Parks 2016 Annual Visitor Use and Program Statistics”. Adopted on Consent 2.1 Delegations Received at Committee April 2017 Report dated April 26, 2017 from Kelly Hardy, Office Supervisor, Board and Information Services, Legal and Legislative Services, informing the MVRD Board of parks-related delegation activities at Committee in accordance with Board direction. Recommendation: That the MVRD Board receive for information the report, dated April 26, 2017, titled “Delegations Received at Committee April 2017” containing submissions received from the following delegates: a) Melissa Harrison, Chair, Bowen Heritage; and b) Judi Gedye, President, Bowen Heritage. Adopted on Consent F. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA No items presented. G. REPORTS NOT INCLUDED IN CONSENT AGENDA No items presented. H. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN No items presented. I. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented. J. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS No items presented. Minutes of the Regular Parks Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, May 26, 2017 Page 3 of 4 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 5 K. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING It was MOVED and SECONDED That the MVRD Board close its regular Parks meeting scheduled for May 26, 2017 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (g) and (i) as follows: “90 (1) A part of a board meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district; and (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.” CARRIED L. RISE AND REPORT (Items Released from Closed Meeting) No items presented. M. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION It was MOVED and SECONDED That the MVRD Board adjourn its regular Parks meeting of May 26, 2017. CARRIED (Time: 9:05 a.m.) CERTIFIED CORRECT Chris Plagnol, Corporate Officer Raymond Louie, Vice Chair 21731480 FINAL Minutes of the Regular Parks Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, May 26, 2017 Page 4 of 4 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 6 Section E 1.1 To: Regional Parks Committee From: Wendy DaDalt, Division Manager, East Area, Regional Parks Date: May 11, 2017 Meeting Date: June 7, 2017 Subject: Derby Reach Regional Park—Langley Bog Viewing Platform Dedication RECOMMENDATION That the MVRD Board approve the dedication of the new Langley Bog Viewing Platform in Derby Reach Regional Park to citizen leader Bays Blackhall.