Meeting 1 of 7 METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT (MVRD) - PARKS REGULAR BOARD MEETING Friday, February 24, 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. February 24, 2017 Regular (Parks) Meeting Agenda That the MVRD Board adopt the agenda for its regular (Parks) meeting scheduled for February 24, 2017 as circulated. B. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 1. October 28, 2016 Regular (Parks) Meeting Minutes That the MVRD Board adopt the minutes for its regular (Parks) meeting held October 28, 2016 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 Regional Parks Facilities for Connecting People with Nature Policy That the MVRD Board approve the “Regional Parks Facilities for Connecting People with Nature Policy” as presented in the report dated January 23, 2017, titled “Regional Parks Facilities for Connecting People with Nature Policy”. 1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. February 15, 2017 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 1 MVRD Board Agenda - Parks February 24, 2017 Agenda Page 2 of 3 1.2 Widgeon Marsh Regional Park Reserve – Background Information and Public Engagement Development of a Regional Park Management Plan That the MVRD Board: a) authorize staff to undertake public engagement associated with the preparation of a park management plan for Widgeon Marsh Regional Park Reserve; and b) direct staff to report back to the MVRD Board with a summary of the feedback received from the public engagement events and a draft Widgeon March Regional Park Reserve Management Plan. F. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA G. REPORTS NOT INCLUDED IN CONSENT AGENDA 1. REGIONAL PARKS COMMITTEE REPORT 1.3 Metro Vancouver Regional District Regional Parks Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 1244, 2017 That the MVRD Board: a) give first, second and third reading to Metro Vancouver Regional District Regional Parks Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 1244, 2017; and b) pass and finally adopt Metro Vancouver Regional District Regional Parks Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 1244, 2017. 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 February 24, 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) Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 2 MVRD Board Agenda - Parks February 24, 2017 Agenda Page 3 of 3 M. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the MVRD Board adjourn/conclude its regular (Parks) meeting of February 24, 2017. Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 3 Section B 1 GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - PARKS Minutes of the Regular Parks Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held at 9:08 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2016 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Port Coquitlam, Chair, Director Greg Moore North Vancouver District, Director Richard Walton Vancouver, Vice Chair, Director Raymond Louie Pitt Meadows, Director John Becker Abbotsford, Director Moe Gill Port Moody, Director Mike Clay Anmore, Director John McEwen Richmond, Director Malcolm Brodie Belcarra, Director Ralph Drew Richmond, Director Harold Steves Bowen Island, Director Maureen Nicholson Surrey, Director Bruce Hayne Burnaby, Director Sav Dhaliwal Surrey, Director Linda Hepner Burnaby, Director Colleen Jordan Surrey, Director Mary Martin Coquitlam, Director Craig Hodge Surrey, Director Barbara Steele Coquitlam, Director Richard Stewart Surrey, Director Judy Villeneuve Delta, Director Lois Jackson Vancouver, Director Heather Deal Electoral Area A, Director Maria Harris Vancouver, Director Kerry Jang Langley City, Director Rudy Storteboom Vancouver, Director Geoff Meggs Langley Township, Director Charlie Fox Vancouver, Director Andrea Reimer Langley Township, Director Bob Long Vancouver, Director Gregor Robertson Lions Bay, Director Karl Buhr Vancouver, Director Tim Stevenson Maple Ridge, Director Nicole Read West Vancouver, Director Michael Smith New Westminster, Director Jonathan Coté White Rock, Director Wayne Baldwin North Vancouver City, Director Darrell Mussatto MEMBERS ABSENT: Abbotsford, Director Henry Braun Tsawwassen, Director Bryce Williams Burnaby, Director Derek Corrigan STAFF PRESENT: Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services Chris Plagnol, Corporate Officer A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. October 28, 2016 Regular Parks Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board adopt the revised agenda for its regular Parks meeting scheduled for October 28, 2016 as circulated. CARRIED Minutes of the Regular Parks Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, October 28, 2016 Page 1 of 4 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 4 B. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 1. September 23, 2016 Regular Parks Meeting Minutes 2. October 21, 2016 Metro Vancouver Joint Board Budget Workshop Minutes It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board adopt the minutes for its regular Parks meeting held September 23, 2016 and the minutes for the Metro Vancouver Joint Board Budget Workshop held October 21, 2016 as circulated. CARRIED Director Jang absent at the vote. C. DELEGATIONS No items presented. D. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented. E. CONSENT AGENDA It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board adopt the recommendations contained in the following items presented in the October 28, 2016 GVRD Board Consent Agenda: 1.1 Kanaka Creek Regional Park – Contribution Agreement for Operation of the Kanaka Creek Bell‐Irving Hatchery 1.2 Belcarra Regional Park ‐ BC Hydro Metro North Transmission Project Update and Implications 2.1 2017 GVRD Budget – Regional Parks CARRIED 1.1 Kanaka Creek Regional Park – Contribution Agreement for Operation of the Kanaka Creek Bell-Irving Hatchery Report dated October 13, 2016 from Wendy DaDalt, East Area Division Manager, Regional Parks, seeking GVRD Board approval to enter into a one‐year Contribution Agreement in the amount of $21,000, with the Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society toward the operation of the Kanaka Creek Bell‐Irving Hatchery, commencing January 1, 2017 and ending on December 31, 2017. Recommendation: That the GVRD Board approve the Contribution Agreement between the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society toward the operation of the Kanaka Creek Bell‐Irving Hatchery for a one‐year term in the amount of $21,000, commencing January 1, 2017 and ending on December 31, 2017. Minutes of the Regular Parks Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, October 28, 2016 Page 2 of 4 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 5 Adopted on Consent 1.2 Belcarra Regional Park - BC Hydro Metro North Transmission Project Update and Implications Report dated October 12, 2016 from the Regional Parks Committee, together with report dated September 16, 2016 from Jamie Vala, Central Area Division Manager, Regional Parks, providing an update on the BC Hydro Metro North Transmission Project. Recommendation: That the GVRD Board: a) write a letter to BC Hydro regarding BC Hydro’s Metro North Transmission Project, seeking clarification on the rationale for a separate route, which may involve an additional Right of Way through Belcarra Regional Park, and requesting that BC Hydro respond to Metro Vancouver concerns on the preservation of ecological values in the park as part of the Project; and b) direct staff to bring forward any response from BC Hydro to the Regional Parks Committee. Adopted on Consent 2.1 2017 GVRD Budget – Regional Parks Report dated October 21, 2016 from Phil Trotzuk, Chief Financial Officer, seeking GVRD Board approval of the 2017 Revenue and Expenditure Budget, use of Reserves and Capital Expenditures for Regional Parks. Recommendation: That the GVRD Board approve the 2017 Revenue and Expenditure Budget, use of Reserves and Capital Expenditures, as presented for Regional Parks, and shown in the following schedules: A1 Revenue and Expenditure Summary A4 2017 Budget – Proposed Application of Reserves B27 Regional Parks – 2017 Budget B28 Regional Parks – 2017 Capital Programs & Project Details 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