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1 Meeting 1 of 10 METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT (MVRD) - PARKS BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING Friday, May 26, :00 A.M. 2 nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia Membership and Votes A G E N D A 1 A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. May 26, 2017 Regular Parks Meeting Agenda That the MVRD Board adopt the agenda for its regular Parks meeting scheduled for May 26, 2017 as circulated. B. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 1. March 31, 2017 Regular Parks Meeting Minutes That the MVRD Board adopt the minutes for its regular Parks meeting held March 31, 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 Crippen Regional Park - Davies Orchard Concept Options 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 1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. May 18, 2017 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 1

2 MVRD Board Agenda - Parks May 26, 2017 Agenda Page 2 of 2 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. 1.2 Metro Vancouver Regional Parks 2016 Annual Visitor Use and Program Statistics 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. 2. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORTS 2.1 Delegations Received at Committee April 2017 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. 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 May 26, 2017 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (e) and (g) 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) (i) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district. the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. L. RISE AND REPORT (Items Released from Closed Meeting) M. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the MVRD Board adjourn/conclude its regular Parks meeting of May 26, Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 2

3 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 9:03 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017 in the 2 nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Port Coquitlam, Chair, Director Greg Moore Vancouver, Vice Chair, Director Raymond Louie Anmore, Director John McEwen Belcarra, Director Ralph Drew Bowen Island, Director Maureen Nicholson Burnaby, Director Derek Corrigan Burnaby, Director Sav Dhaliwal Burnaby, Director Colleen Jordan Coquitlam, Director Craig Hodge Coquitlam, Director Richard Stewart Delta, Director Lois Jackson Electoral Area A, Alternate Director Bill Holmes for Maria Harris Langley City, Director Rudy Storteboom Langley Township, Director Charlie Fox Langley Township, Director Bob Long Lions Bay, Director Karl Buhr New Westminster, Director Jonathan Coté North Vancouver City, Director Darrell Mussatto (arrived at 9:21 a.m.) North Vancouver District, Director Richard Walton Port Moody, Director Mike Clay MEMBERS ABSENT: Abbotsford, Director Sandy Blue Abbotsford, Director Henry Braun Richmond, Director Malcolm Brodie Richmond, Director Harold Steves Surrey, Director Tom Gill Surrey, Alternate Director Mike Starchuk for Bruce Hayne Surrey, Director Barbara Steele Surrey, Director Judy Villeneuve Surrey, Alternate Director Dave Woods for Linda Hepner Tsawwassen, Director Bryce Williams (arrived at 9:12 a.m.) Vancouver, Alternate Director Elizabeth Ball for Gregor Robertson (arrived at 9:24 a.m.) Vancouver, Alternate Director Melissa De Genova for Heather Deal Vancouver, Director Kerry Jang Vancouver, Director Geoff Meggs Vancouver, Director Andrea Reimer Vancouver, Director Tim Stevenson West Vancouver, Director Michael Smith White Rock, Director Wayne Baldwin Maple Ridge, Director Nicole Read Pitt Meadows, Director John Becker 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, March 31, 2017 Page 1 of 7 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 3

4 A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. March 31, 2017 Regular Parks Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the MVRD Board: a) amend the agenda for its regular Parks meeting scheduled for March 31, 2017 by adding: i) Item C.1 Alison White, Blackberry Artist Society and Port Moody Art Center Society; ii) Item C.2 Robert Simons, Past President, Port Moody Heritage Society; iii) Item E1.1 on-table replacement page 12 titled Table 3.0 Summary of Four Concept Options ; and b) adopt the agenda as amended. CARRIED B. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 1. February 24, 2017 Regular Parks Meeting Minutes C. DELEGATIONS It was MOVED and SECONDED That the MVRD Board adopt the minutes for its regular Parks meeting held February 24, 2017 as circulated. CARRIED 1. Alison White, Blackberry Artist Society and Port Moody Art Center Society Alison White and Jane Appleby, Blackberry Artist Society and Port Moody Art Centre Society, provided members with a slideshow of artist paintings and spoke to members about the Passionate Outdoor Painters experience painting Belcarra South cottages and about potential opportunities for artists in residence to use the cottages. On-table executive summary is retained with the March 31, 2017 MVRD Board agenda. 2. Robert Simons, Past President, Port Moody Heritage Society Speaking to Item E1.1 of the agenda, Robert Simons, Past President, Port Moody Heritage Society (PMHS), commented on the Belcarra cabins being the last known early summer settlement in the Burrard Inlet, and requested that the Board consider the heritage value of the cabins to the local community, and give consideration to establishing a public heritage park within Belcarra Regional Park. 9:12 a.m. Director Williams arrived at the meeting. Minutes of the Regular Parks Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, March 31, 2017 Page 2 of 7 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 4

5 In response to questions, Mr. Simons commented about: the Bole House being the anchor of the heritage precinct area which led to the creation of the other cottages PMHS efforts related to fundraising, museum operations and advocacy for heritage protection of Port Moody buildings and redevelopment areas interest to see cottages retained for artist and cultural peoples in residence, creation of a heritage garden, and expansion of regional parks activities On-table executive summary is retained with the March 31, 2017 MVRD Board agenda. 9:21 a.m. Director Mussatto arrived at the meeting. D. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented. E. CONSENT AGENDA The following item was removed from the Consent Agenda, for consideration under Section F. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda: 1.1 Belcarra Regional Park Moving forward with Public Use of Belcarra South It was MOVED and SECONDED That the MVRD Board adopt the recommendations contained in the following items presented in the March 31, 2017 MVRD Board Consent Agenda: 1.2 Burnaby Lake Regional Park - Agreement Renewal for Picken House with Catching the Spirit Youth Society 2.1 Delegations Received at Committee March 2017 CARRIED The items and recommendations referred to above are as follows: 1.2 Burnaby Lake Regional Park - Agreement Renewal for Picken House with Catching the Spirit Youth Society Report dated January 30, 2017 from Jamie Vala, Parks Central Division Manager, Regional Parks, seeking MVRD Board authorization to renew the Agreement with Catching the Spirit Youth Society for use of the Picken House in Burnaby Lake Regional Park, for a further five-year term, commencing May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2022, for a nominal fee of $10. Recommendation: That the MVRD Board approve the Agreement between the Metro Vancouver Regional District and Catching the Spirit Youth Society for a term five-year term and nominal fee of $10 commencing May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2022 for use of the Picken House in Burnaby Lake Regional Park. Adopted on Consent Minutes of the Regular Parks Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, March 31, 2017 Page 3 of 7 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 5

6 2.1 Delegations Received at Committee March 2017 Report dated March 1, 2017 from Kelly Hardy, Office Supervisor, Board and Information Services, Legal and Legislative Services, providing the Board with delegation activities at Committee in response to Board direction to keep the Board informed. Recommendation: That the MVRD Board receive for information the report, dated March 1, 2017, titled Delegations Received at Committee March 2017 containing submissions received from the following delegates: a) Jo Ledingham, Belcarra South Preservation Society. Adopted on Consent F. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 1.1 Belcarra Regional Park Moving forward with Public Use of Belcarra South Report dated March 1, 2017 from the Parks Committee, together with report dated February 17, 2017 from Jamie Vala, Parks Central Division Manager, Regional Parks, seeking MVRD Board adoption of a preferred option for Belcarra South based on the results of the public engagement design and planning process Metro Vancouver conducted in 2016, and seeking direction on the next steps in the process. 9:24 a.m. Alternate Director Ball arrived at the meeting. Discussion ensued about consultation with the City of Port Moody and Village of Belcarra on the matter. Members expressed concerns about the timing of Port Moody s heritage designation, cabin conditions and associated costs, tenancy status, restricted public access, and implications of proceeding with consultation. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Metro Vancouver Regional Board refer the March 1, 2017 report titled Belcarra Regional Park Moving Forward with Public Use of Belcarra South, to the City of Port Moody and Village of Belcarra, to work with Metro Vancouver on alternatives or alternate uses of the cabins before a decision is made, and to consult on the general moving forward on public use. DEFEATED Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the MVRD Board: a) endorse Belcarra South design concept Option 2 which retains the Bole House and Cabin 6 as multi-purpose buildings, gives priority to more natural open space, and opens the area to public use; Minutes of the Regular Parks Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, March 31, 2017 Page 4 of 7 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 6

7 b) direct staff to forward the report dated March 1, 2017, titled, Belcarra Regional Park Moving forward with Public Use of Belcarra South to the City of Port Moody and to the Village of Belcarra for comments; and c) direct staff to post the report on the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Public Engagement web page. Comments were further offered about consulting with the City of Port Moody and Village of Belcarra. Amendment to the Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board amend the Main Motion, in part b), by replacing the phrase comments with the phrase consultation. Members expressed concerns about the meaning and implications of consultation and requested a legal opinion on the matter. Agenda Varied The order of the agenda was varied to consider a resolution to close meeting at this point. K. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING It was MOVED and SECONDED That the MVRD Board close its regular meeting scheduled for March 31, 2017 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (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: (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. CARRIED Adjournment The MVRD Board adjourned its regular Parks meeting of March 31, 2017 at 9:59 a.m. to convene a closed meeting. Reconvene The MVRD Board reconvened its regular Parks meeting of March 31, 2017 at 10:24 a.m. with the following members being present: MEMBERS PRESENT: Port Coquitlam, Chair, Director Greg Moore Vancouver, Vice Chair, Director Raymond Louie Anmore, Director John McEwen Bowen Island, Director Maureen Nicholson Burnaby, Director Derek Corrigan Burnaby, Director Sav Dhaliwal Burnaby, Director Colleen Jordan Coquitlam, Director Craig Hodge Coquitlam, Director Richard Stewart Minutes of the Regular Parks Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, March 31, 2017 Page 5 of 7 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 7

8 MEMBERS PRESENT (Continued): Electoral Area A, Alternate Director Bill Holmes for Maria Harris Langley City, Director Rudy Storteboom Langley Township, Director Charlie Fox Langley Township, Director Bob Long New Westminster, Director Jonathan Coté North Vancouver City, Director Darrell Mussatto North Vancouver District, Director Richard Walton Port Moody, Director Mike Clay Richmond, Director Malcolm Brodie Richmond, Director Harold Steves Surrey, Director Tom Gill Surrey, Alternate Director Mike Starchuk for Bruce Hayne MEMBERS ABSENT: Abbotsford, Director Sandy Blue Abbotsford, Director Henry Braun Belcarra, Director Ralph Drew Delta, Director Lois Jackson Surrey, Director Barbara Steele Surrey, Director Judy Villeneuve Surrey, Alternate Director Dave Woods for Linda Hepner Tsawwassen, Director Bryce Williams Vancouver, Alternate Director Elizabeth Ball for Gregor Robertson Vancouver, Alternate Director Melissa De Genova for Heather Deal Vancouver, Director Kerry Jang Vancouver, Director Andrea Reimer Vancouver, Director Tim Stevenson West Vancouver, Director Michael Smith White Rock, Director Wayne Baldwin Lions Bay, Director Karl Buhr Maple Ridge, Director Nicole Read Pitt Meadows, Director John Becker Vancouver, Director Geoff Meggs Discussion further ensued about implications with proceeding with consultation. Question on the Amendment to the Main Motion Question was then called on the amendment to the Main Motion and it was DEFEATED Question on the Main Motion Question was then called on the Main Motion and it was CARRIED Directors Clay, Coté, Holmes, Long, Steves, Storteboom, and Williams voted in the negative. On-table replacement page titled Table 3.0 Summary of Four Concept Options, is retained with the March 31, 2017 MVRD Board agenda. G. REPORTS NOT INCLUDED IN CONSENT AGENDA No items presented. H. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN No items presented. Minutes of the Regular Parks Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, March 31, 2017 Page 6 of 7 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 8

9 I. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented. J. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS No items presented. K. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING This item was previously considered. L. RISE AND REPORT (Items Released from Closed Meeting) No items presented. M. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION It was MOVED and SECONDED That the MVRD Board conclude its regular Parks meeting of March 31, CARRIED (Time: 10:26 a.m.) CERTIFIED CORRECT Chris Plagnol, Corporate Officer Greg Moore, Chair FINAL Minutes of the Regular Parks Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, March 31, 2017 Page 7 of 7 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 9

10 Section E 1.1 To: From: Regional Parks Committee Jeffrey Fitzpatrick, Division Manager, West Area, Regional Parks Date: March 24, 2017 Meeting Date: April 26, 2017 Subject: Crippen Regional Park - Davies Orchard Concept Options 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 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. PURPOSE To provide the Regional Parks Committee with an update on the Davies Orchard planning study and to seek MVRD Board direction to complete public engagement. BACKGROUND Staff have undertaken a planning study to improve regional park use of the Davies Orchard area of Crippen Regional Park, and to set priorities for future improvements. The Davies Orchard is 0.9 hectares / 2.3 acre waterfront site that includes 10 cottages in varying states of repair. Nine of the buildings are currently used; six are vacant (Attachment 1). A 2013 Request for Expressions of Interest to upgrade, operate and maintain the cottages and grounds yielded no suitable proposal. The current planning study was introduced to the Regional Parks Committee at the April 13, 2016 meeting, by way of the information report titled Davies Orchard Cottages Site and Building Restoration Plan. The deteriorating condition of the unused cottages, lack of clearly defined program, limited open space and relative seclusion from the rest of the Snug Cove area, has led to underuse of the site. Project goals are to better integrate Davies Orchard into Crippen Regional Park, improve public access and use of the Davies Orchard area, and to celebrate the heritage of the site. PLANNING PROCESS In 2016, staff completed initial public engagement, site, building and heritage assessments, and the development of two concepts for the Davies Orchard. The results, rationale and cost of two alternative concepts are presented in this report. Staff have worked closely with the Bowen Island Municipality staff to ensure they are informed and engaged in the planning process. On April 18, 2016, Metro Vancouver staff appeared as a delegation to introduce the project to Bowen Island Municipality Mayor and Council Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 10

11 Crippen Regional Park - Davies Orchard Concept Options Regional Park Committee Meeting Date: April 26, 2017 Page 2 of 7 PUBLIC INPUT Public Engagement Event On June 4, 2016, a public engagement event on Bowen Island was held to introduce the project and seek feedback. The two-part event included an invited workshop in the morning and a public community conversation in the afternoon. All participants had an opportunity to provide input. Participants in the June 4, 2016 event were self-identified mainly as local residents. Twenty people attended the morning session and forty people attended the afternoon session. The following themes emerged from the feedback provided throughout the day: Interest in the historic value of the cottages and a desire to see some or all upgraded; Support for improved connections to the site and increased opportunities for public use; A desire for family and child friendly amenities and programing on site; A desire for public access to the cottage buildings, if upgraded; A desire for an open, programmable space, given the forested nature of the rest of the Park; A desire to see the site upgraded and made more welcoming. Several participants expressed an interest in using the cottages and site for uses that are not provided in regional parks, including social housing, a municipal playground, and exclusive private use of the cottages for clubs or organizations. These ideas received no further consideration. Region Wide Survey A region wide on line survey carried out by a market research company in November 2016 investigated priorities for regional park program, facility and building use options at both Belcarra and Crippen Regional Parks. The online survey generated 1,422 completed surveys, which are considered representative of the Metro Vancouver population based on age, gender, and municipality of residence. Attachment 2 provides a detailed summary of the survey results. Respondents top ranked priorities for the Davies Orchard were: 1. Providing public access to beach areas (36%) 2. Improving roads, trails, and bike paths (29%) Lower ranked priorities included improving educational signage and displays (15%), renovating some or all of the cottage buildings (14%), providing improved and additional Regional Park programming activities (13%). Letters from Historical Organizations In the fall of 2016, staff received letters from the Heritage Vancouver Society, Vancouver Historical Society, and Bowen Heritage advocating for preservation of cultural and historic values of the site and cottages (Attachments 3, 4 and 5). Conclusions Local residents value the cottages as an important reminder of Bowen Island s past. Most participants in the public engagement event expressed a desire to see the cottages upgraded and preserved. Current use of the site is low, with many participants indicating a desire to access the site, see it improved and better used. Regionally there is broad interest in trail, open space and Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 11

12 Crippen Regional Park - Davies Orchard Concept Options Regional Park Committee Meeting Date: April 26, 2017 Page 3 of 7 other nature focused amenities and less interest in preserving buildings, except among historical groups. SITE AND COTTAGE BUILDING ASSESSMENT Site Assessment The site was assessed to identify opportunities and challenges to accomplish the project goals. Key challenges include obstruction of views, lack of defined public space, wayfinding and the appearance of private space. The site presents opportunities to create a vibrant park hub, establish open space that supports regional park and partner programs, celebrate the unique heritage of the site, and improve sight lines, circulation and access. Attachment 6 provides site assessment details. Historical Assessment The historical assessment has led to the understanding that the value of the cottages is in the clustering of the buildings and the topography of the site rather than in any individual building. The modest design and simple wood construction was uniform among all Orchard cottages with various modifications occurring over time. All cottages were oriented to the east with a verandah stretching across the east facade, to take advantage of the harbor views. In the early 1900s, William Davies, the original land owner, rented tents for camping in his orchard, and later built tent platforms. The Union Steamship Company purchased the land in 1922, and constructed 20 simple cottages. These cottages, and the remaining ten, were just a fraction of the nearly 200 cottages the Union Steamship Company built on Bowen Island in the 1920s and 1930s. In 1983, Metro Vancouver acquired Davies Orchard as part of the 220 hectares land purchase at Crippen Regional Park. Note two other original cottages, the Seaside cottages, are located nearby, also in the regional park and were not park of this planning effort. The Davies Orchard site, including the ten cottages that remain, represent a story of the era when Bowen Island served as a popular regional vacation destination. The cottages, orchard planting, and broader site present an opportunity to tell the story of a landscape that has been a destination for regional residents to connect with nature for generations. Current Cottage Use Currently four cottages are upgraded. Of these four, two are operated under contract as short term overnight stays (Cottage 19 and 18) and two are used by Bowen Heritage, a community group, as a museum and office (Cottage 20 and 10). The remaining six cottages are not actively used and are in poor condition (Cottage 8, 9, 11, 12, 14 and 17). (Attachment 1) Bowen Heritage is focused on protecting and preserving the cottages and surrounding orchard. The group uses the cottages to support site tours and offers several community events throughout the year with regional park interpreters participating. Bowen Heritage has expressed interest in continued cooperation with Metro Vancouver and use of the two cottage buildings. A five-year contract for operation of the short-term rental cottages expires in The contractor is responsible for advertising, booking and managing rentals for cottages, as well as looking after the cottage interiors. Metro Vancouver receives $12,000 in revenue annually, which offsets Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 12

13 Crippen Regional Park - Davies Orchard Concept Options Regional Park Committee Meeting Date: April 26, 2017 Page 4 of 7 maintenance costs. The occupancy rate is only 34 percent over the year with high occupancy through the summer. Cottage Use Program A range of potential Cottage program options were assessed to inform concept development (Attachment 7). The existing use of the four upgraded cottages, as Bowen Heritage museum and office and as short-term rentals, are suitable uses that provide public benefit. Providing access to the cottage as a public bookable facility was also identified as a suitable potential use. Cottage Condition Assessment The four cottages that are in use are in generally good condition, requiring some maintenance upgrades to ensure long-term viability. Examples of upgrades required include chimney and roof repairs/replacement, painting, porch and post repairs. The cost ranges from $44,000 - $75,000 for each cottage. The six remaining cottages are in poor condition and require major upgrades to be suitable for park use. Examples of upgrades required include replacing roofing, insulation, finishing, wiring, plumbing, windows, footings, removing rotten wood and ad hock additions, and addressing rat infestations. Mold was observed in several cottages. The cost to restore/rebuild these cottages ranges from $169,000 to $254,000 each, not including servicing costs. Attachment 8 provides a cottage-by-cottage breakdown of condition, scope and order of magnitude (+/- 25%) cost of repair. There may be opportunity for limited material salvage and reuse if a decision is made to demolish any of the cottages. Upgrading and maintaining all of the ten buildings is costly. It is not possible to retain them all and still provide the desired public access, visibility, open space and other program elements in this constrained area. Furthermore, there is no park need and no suitable park uses for ten cottages. MUNICIPAL HERITAGE CONSIDERATION The cottages do not have heritage designation and are not formally protected. In 2016, the Bowen Island Municipality Heritage Commission included the cottages in a draft heritage registry. Bowen Island Municipal Council has received this information, but has not taken any further action. CONCEPT OPTIONS Two concept options have been developed for the Davies Orchard site and are illustrated in Attachment 8. Concept development was informed by the landscape, heritage and building assessments, public input and project goals. Concept 1 Open Space Focus, includes four cottages, large open space and nature discovery. The four cottages in good condition are retained in this option. Concept 2 Heritage Focus also retains four cottages and upgrades two additional cottages. The concept is more building focused with slightly less open space provided than Concept 1. The two additional cottages would enhance the cluster effect that was identified as the key historical element. Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 13

14 Crippen Regional Park - Davies Orchard Concept Options Regional Park Committee Meeting Date: April 26, 2017 Page 5 of 7 Common Public Use Elements - Both Options A number of elements are consistent in both concept options (layout, location vary). These include: Central open space with views to Snug Cove for events, programs and informal use; Reorganization of site circulation for vehicles and pedestrians to create better flow, improve access, views into the site and recognition of the area as a public park. The integration of orchard plantings as a defining site, ecological and historical feature; A proposed nature trail through an area designated for stewardship and habitat creation; Interpretive displays to tell the story of a multi-generational destination; Decommissioned cottages marked with plinths to interpret and create useable space; and A nature experience / programming area including natural materials arranged for active family friendly site use and a small grass amphitheater for regional park and partner programs. Table 1 provides a comparison of the Concept Options. Table 1: Concept Comparison Concept 1 - Open Space Focus Description Priority is on more open and nature experience / programmable space. The four cottages in good condition are retained. Concept 2 - Heritage Focus Focus given to the historic use of the site. The four cottages in good condition are retained. Two additional cottages in poor condition are upgraded. Site Amenities Common Elements, outlined above Capital Cost $833,000 $1,340,000 Operating Cost $25,000 $35,000 # of Cottages 4 6 retained # of Cottages removed/salvaged 6 4 Two cottages (10, 20) continue Two cottages (10, 20) continue as as Bowen Heritage museum and Bowen Heritage museum and office office Two Cottages (18, 19) continue Use of buildings One Cottage (18) continues as short term overnight rental retained short term overnight rental Upgrade/rebuild 2 cottages (14, 12) One cottage (19) converted for use as public bookable facilities from short term overnight rental to public bookable facility Staff seeks MVRD Board direction to complete public engagement on the two concepts. Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 14

15 Crippen Regional Park - Davies Orchard Concept Options Regional Park Committee Meeting Date: April 26, 2017 Page 6 of 7 ALTERNATIVES 1. 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 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. 2. That the Regional Parks Committee receive the report dated March 24, 2017, titled Crippen Regional Park Davies Orchard Concept Options for information and provide alternative direction to staff. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The continued public engagement program can be accommodated within existing budget. Once a preferred concept is selected, the MVRD Board will have to weigh the project s costs and benefits compared to other possible regional park capital improvements, when the Capital Replacement and Development budget is prepared. Attachment 10 outlines order of magnitude cost estimates that can be expected. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION The Davies Orchard area is an important part of Crippen Regional Park, presently underutilized because it is not inviting and does not present as public space. Of ten cottages on the site, six are in poor condition, four have been partially upgraded and are used for a museum, office, and short term overnight stays. Two site plan concepts have been prepared to for purposes of further public engagement, one is Open Space Focused, and one is Heritage focused. The concepts reflect site and building assessments, local and regional public input, and Metro Vancouver s Regional Parks mandate. Both options provide new opportunities for park visitors and reflect a balanced approach to the site and to the existing cottages, considering many factors. Community members value the cottages as a remnant of Bowen Island s heritage. Regional residents prioritize trails, open space and other nature focused amenities above building preservation in regional parks. Alternative 1 recommended by staff. This option will allow staff to seek public input on the two concepts, and then finalize a preferred concept for MVRD Board approval. Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 15

16 Crippen Regional Park - Davies Orchard Concept Options Regional Park Committee Meeting Date: April 26, 2017 Page 7 of 7 Attachments: (Orbit # ) 1. Crippen Regional Park Davies Orchard Cottages Map Regional Park Survey Belcarra & Crippen Executive Brief, December 13, Correspondence dated October 11, 2016, from Heritage Vancouver to the MVRD Regional Parks Director 4. Correspondence dated September 9, 2016, from the Vancouver Historical Society to the MVRD Regional Parks Director 5. Correspondence dated October 19, 2016, from Bowen Heritage to the MVRD Regional Parks Director 6. Site Assessment Summary 7. Cottage Building Program Analysis 8. Davies Orchard Cottage Condition Assessment with Cost Summary (includes photos) 9. Crippen Regional Park Concepts 1 and Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate References: Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 16

17 CRIPPEN REGIONAL PARK DAVIES ORCHARD AREA E1.1 Attachment1 Ë Bowen Island Trunk Rd Site Access Site Access Parking 10 Site Access 14 Ball Field Lady Alexandra Promenade 9 SNUG COVE Site Access Middle Field CONTEXT MAP R SC EE K Festival Field VIE DA BOWEN ISLAND CRIPPEN REGIONAL PARK Legend Park Boundary Davies Orchard Project Area Restored Cottage Unrestored Cottage Gravel Road Davies Creek Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 17 Meters! ( Davies Orchard Area Production Date: April 05, 2017

18 E1.1 Attachment 2t 2016 Regional Park Survey Belcarra & Crippen Executive Brief: prepared on 13 December 2016 Key Themes Residents priorities for regional parks reflect the activities they engage in. Hiking or walking along trails and picnicking are the most common activities residents engage in during their visits to regional parks. As a result, residents priorities align with improving those experiences. This also extends to publicly-owned buildings on park lands, as the largest proportion of residents feels that converting these buildings to shelters for picnicking is the best way to use them. The term heritage produces a strong response. Renovating and maintain buildings is relatively low priority for residents when measured against the provision of specific services such as trails and picnic shelters. Despite this, when asked generally about the importance of maintaining and improving heritage buildings relative to other park services, 46% of residents said it should be more important than other park services. Follow-up questions that provide context about the cost of maintaining these buildings and the lack of regional park uses for them suggest that contextual information does change how residents prioritize the uses for heritage buildings. Renovating existing buildings in Belcarra South is not a top priority for regional residents. As a priority, this ranks below environmental restoration, new park facilities, and improving public access to existing forested land and beach areas. A majority of residents (albeit a small majority) support the removal of some of these buildings if Metro Vancouver cannot find suitable regional park uses for them. This supports the suggestion made above about contextual information causing residents to re-consider the relative priority of maintaining heritage buildings. There is a lot of room to improve Crippen s name recognition. More regional residents have visited Crippen Regional Park than know it by name. One-in-ten residents have heard of Crippen. However, when provided a description and a map showing its location, half again as many recall visiting the park. In contrast, awareness of Belcarra is noticeably higher than visitation. Regional residents top two park improvements for Crippen are: providing public access to beach and improving roads, trails and cycle paths. Renovating some or all of the existing buildings was not a high prioirty. Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 18

19 Key Findings General Regional Park Visitation & Activities Nearly all (96%) Metro Vancouver residents ( residents ) have visited one or more regional parks. A very strong majority (85%) have visited a regional park at least once in the past year, including forty-four percent (44%) who visited at least monthly. Visitation is universally higher in regions closest to each park. The largest proportion (83%) of residents who have visited one or more regional parks hike or walk. Just over one-half (55%) participate in nature viewing. The other most common activities include picnicking (38%), walking dogs (25%), attending an event (22%), and visiting a nature centre (15%). Fewer engage in waterfront activities, including swimming (14%), kayaking or canoeing (10%), fishing or crabbing (6%), and boating (5%). Facilities and buildings What is important to us at regional parks? Facility importance typically reflects activity participation. Over eight-in-ten (83%) residents feel trails for walking or hiking are among the top two most important facilities at regional parks, followed at some distance by picnic tables and shelters (43%). A smaller minority selected swimming and beach access (17%), cycling paths (15%), nature centres (13%), or docks and piers (9%). Regionally, these results are relatively consistent. What are the best uses for publicly-owned buildings on park land? The largest proportion (38%) of residents feel that renovating publicly-owned buildings on park lands into shelters for picnicking is one of the best uses for those buildings. Other choices include preserving them as historical buildings (28%), renovating them into education or nature houses (28%) or food services (24%). Just under two-in-ten (18%) feel they should be used for weddings, meetings, and events. The fewest residents feel they should be used for short-term overnight stays (8%) or artist studios or galleries (9%). One-in-ten (10%) residents do not have a preference for how these buildings are used. Older residents are more likely to feel that the best use for publicly-owned buildings is to preserve them as historical buildings: Page 2 of 5 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 19

20 65 or older (34%) 55 to 64 (31%) 35 to 54 (29%) 18 to 34 (22%) Do we support removing buildings? One-half (49%) of residents support (strongly + somewhat) removing buildings to redirect the cost savings to other regional park services when no regional park use exists. Three-in-ten (30%) oppose (strongly + somewhat) and two-in-ten (20%) do not have an opinion. Residents with an annual household income over $100,000 are more likely to support (strongly + somewhat) than those with lower household income (60% versus 48%). Support for removing buildings increases with regional park visitation frequency: Visit not at all in the past year or never (39%) Visit five times per year or less often (47%) Visit every two months or more often (54% support) Are heritage buildings a more important priority than other park services? Just under one-half (46%) of residents feel that maintaining and improving heritage buildings on regional park lands is more important (much + somewhat) than other park services, including thirteen percent (13%) who feel it is much more important. Just under two-in-ten (18%) feel they are less important (much + somewhat). Three-in-ten (31%) feel they are neither more nor less important and six percent (6%) do not have an opinion. Belcarra South Priorities for Belcarra South Just under four-in-ten (38%) feel that among the potential improvements to Belcarra South, environmental restoration is a top-two priority, including one-quarter (27%) who feel it is a top priority. The same proportion (38%) feel providing new park facilities is a top-two priority, including two-in-ten (19%) who feel is a top priority. One-third (34%) of residents feel improving public access to existing forested land and beach areas is a top-two priority, including fourteen percent (14%) who feel it is a top priority. Fewer residents feel the following are a top-two priority: Page 3 of 5 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 20

21 Renovating existing buildings (23%) Improving vehicular access and parking (17%) Improving access for cyclists (7%) Two-in-ten (20%) residents do not have a preference. Regionally, residents in the central area of Metro Vancouver are more likely to prioritize environmental restoration than are those from other areas of Metro Vancouver (31% top priority versus 22% to 24%). More frequent Belcarra visitors are more likely than infrequent and non-visitors to include providing new park facilities as a top-two priority (26% past year visitors versus 14% among less frequent and non-visitors). Do we feel park buildings should be removed? Metro Vancouver is unlikely to find suitable uses for all eight publicly-owned buildings in Belcarra South. A small majority (57%) of residents feel that some buildings should be removed. Two-in-ten (21%) feel none of the buildings should be removed. A small minority (6%) feels all the buildings should be removed. Sixteen percent (16%) have no preference. Crippen Regional Park Priorities for Davies Orchard Area Thirty-six percent (36%) of residents feel that providing public access to beach areas is a top-two priority, including just over two-in-ten (22%) who feel it is a top priority. Three-in-ten (29%) residents feel improving roads, trails and cycle paths is a top-two priority, including fifteen percent (15%) who feel it is a top priority. Fewer residents feel the following are a top-two priority: Providing improved educational signage and displays (15%) Renovating all or some of the existing buildings (14%) Providing improved and additional regional park programming activities (13%). The largest proportion of residents (46%) do not have a preference regarding priorities for the Davies Orchard area of Crippen Regional Park. Methodology Surveys: 1,422 adult residents. Field dates: November 16 to 27, Page 4 of 5 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 21

22 Population: Methodology: Weighting: Languages: Margin of error: The table on the following page displays the areas sampled for this study. Online. The final data were weighted to match age and gender characteristics and regional distribution of Metro Vancouver residents. Surveys were conducted in English. The total sample is representative of 750 Metro Vancouver residents. A probability sample of 750 carries a margin of error +/- 3.6 percentage points 95% of the time. A note on weighting: At the request of the client, several regions were oversampled to allow reasonable separate analysis of these regions. After weighting of oversampled areas the total sample is representative of a random sample of 750 Metro Vancouver residents. Page 5 of 5 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 22

23 E1.1 Attachment 3 Heritage Vancouver info@haritagavancouver.org PO Box 7lf123, Hillcrest Park PO Vancouver BC V6G 3E1 Canada October 11, 2016 Mitch Sokalski Regional Parks Director 4330 Kingswa!:J Burnaby BC, V5H 4G8 Re: Davies Orchard Cottages on Bowen Island Dear Mr. Sokolski, We are writing to extend our support for Bowen Island Heritage Preservation Association's campaign to retain the Davies Orchard Cottages. The Davies Orchard is a cultural landscape in which the cottages, surrounded by a beautiful ecological setting, has special cultural meaning for British Columbians as an important da!:j trip and vacation resort destination during a formative period of Vancouver and Bowen Island's history. This is also the only example of an intact and accessible holiday cottage precinct of the steamship era in the province. Although this era has passed, the use of this cultural landscape as a destination for Vancouverites taking da!:j trips and Bowen Island residents is still very relevant today and in the future as recreation and local destination travel to spots of natural beaut!:j like Bowen Island are very much a part of the routines and lifestyle of the local population. Therefore, we encourage you to incorporate the Davies Orchard Cottages into a plan for the park to take advantage of the opportunity to not onl!:j celebrate its past, but to retain and enhance it as an asset that can be continuall!:j enjoyed b!:j those in the region now and into the future. Sincerely, Bill Yuen Manager, Heritage Vancouver Societ!:J Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 23

24 E1.1 Attachment 4 'Vancouver historical Society Box 3071, Vancouver,, 1.C. V6B 3X6 www. vancouver-h ist6rieal-society. ca Membership information: membershipvhs@ mail.com September 9, 2016 Mitch Sokalski, Regional Parks Director, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby BC, VSH 4G8 Mitch.Sokalski@metrovancouver.org SUBJECT: Davies Orchard Cottages on Bowen Island Dear Mr. Sokalski, At its directors' meeting on September 1, 2016, the Vancouver Historical Society agreed unanimously to support the campaign by heritage interests on Bowen Island to retain the historic cottages in Davies Orchard at Snug Cove. The Davies Orchard Cottages are a unique asset, not just in Metro Vancouver but in the province. They evoke, in a way no signage ever could, the holiday ambience Bowen Island presented for Vancouverites in an earlier era. Combined with some sensitive interpretation and the contemporary attractions of Snug Cove, the cottages could be a real destination for daytrippers and Island residents alike. The similar situation of the Hollyburn Mountain cottages in West Vancouver demonstrates how occupied, functioning small homes can co-exist with 21st century recreation. We urge you to study that situation and determine how the Bowen cottages can be integrated into a new park plan. There are plenty of opportunities for visitors and residents of Bowen to experience natural landscapes - the trail system, the surviving forests, the shoreline. However, the opportunities to experience a cultural landscape are very few. Davies Orchard is unique and irreplaceable - we urge you, in the strongest possible terms - to restore them and put together a management plan that will keep them as a part of Bowen's future, not just its past. Yours sincerely, ~,4f5,..-/4-c~ -~ Michael Kluckner, President Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 24

25 E1.1 Attachment 5 PO Box 78 Bowen Island BC V0N 1G0 bowenheritage@gmail.com Mitch Sokalski, Regional Parks Director, 4330 Kingsway,Burnaby BC, V5H 4G8 Mitch.Sokalski@metrovancouver.org, October 19th, 2016 Dear Mitch, Please find attached, copies of two resolutions passed by each of the three Bowen Island community groups that have a heritage mandate. Below are listed the contact details of the three groups and the date that they considered the resolutions. Bowen Heritage PO Box 78, Bowen Island BC V0N 1G0 bowenheritage@gmail.com President: Judi Gedye Resolutions passed July 6th, 2016 Bowen Island Museum and Archives 1014 Miller Rd, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G1, Canada Phone: bicurator@telus.net President: Rob Forbes Resolutions passed July 13th, 2016 Bowen Island Arts Council The Gallery, Artisan Square, 589 Artisan Square, Box 211, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0 Phone: President: Carol Cram Resolutions passed August 24th, 2016 I am also enclosing copies of letters from Michael Kluckner, President of the Vancouver Historical Society, and Bill Yuen, manager of Heritage Vancouver, expressing support for the retention of the cottages. I have included extracts from Bowen Island's OCP that refer to the cottages, and extracts from the Islands Trust Policy that address the conservation of heritage. Bowen Heritage acknowledges the challenges facing Metro Vancouver Parks in preserving the Davies Orchard cottages but ask that you work with us and other groups to explore all possible avenues to do so. Best regards, Melissa Harrison Chair, Bowen Heritage Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 25

26 Resolution #1 Whereas Bowen Island was the most important day-trip and vacation resort for Vancouver residents in the first half of the twentieth century, a key period for the city's identity formation; and Whereas the resort era is held dear in Vancouver's collective memory, as well as being central to Bowen Island's sense of identity and heritage; and Whereas the Davies Orchard Cottages, built by the Union Steamship Company in 1928, represent the only example of a steamship era, holiday cottage precinct that remains intact and accessible in British Columbia; and Whereas the twelve identical cottages are classic examples of early twentieth century, West Coast vernacular architecture; and Whereas, heritage values continue to enrich life in the community, and the experience of visitors to Bowen Island, especially visitors to Crippen Regional Park and Snug Cove; and Whereas, the maintenance, preservation and enhancement of heritage values on Bowen Island is, and should be an important local and regional objective; and Whereas, the cottages at Davies Orchard are one of the most significant and accessible heritage assets in Metro Vancouver; and Whereas, experience has shown that the restoration and maintenance of buildings with heritage value on Bowen Island and in Crippen Regional Park is worthwhile and achievable; Therefore be it resolved that: Bowen Island Heritage Preservation Association join with other community organizations to advise Metro Vancouver Regional Parks and the Bowen Island Municipality that it is our strongly held view that every available step should be taken to preserve and maintain the Davies Orchard Cottages for future generations. Resolution #2 Whereas we strongly believe that the Davies Orchard Cottages should be preserved for future generations; and Whereas a number of the cottages are in need of repair, and without remedial action may be lost; and Whereas we recognize that Metro Vancouver Regional Parks has a limited budget, and is unsure how to bring these heritage buildings into sustainable use at this time; and Whereas enjoyment of the heritage and charismatic value of the cottage precinct is not contingent on accessing all of the interiors; Therefore be it resolved that: Bowen Island Heritage Preservation Association urge Metro Vancouver Regional Parks to focus on stabilizing and restoring the exterior and structure of the cottages, such that further decline is halted, in order that the cottages may continue to be enjoyed and experienced by park visitors. Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 26

27 From the Bowen Island Official Community Plan Policy 234 Existing cabins in Crippen Regional Park have a heritage value derived from the Union Steamship era. the cabins should be used for civic, community or arts and crafts studio use; any efforts to restore and maintain the cabins will be encouraged and supported (crossreference: Section 9.1 Island Heritage); with the agreement of Metro Vancouver, the arts and crafts studio use may include residential use for the artisan and retail sales of the arts and crafts that are produced; other cabins may be used for accommodation of a caretaker, a parks groundskeeper and a limited number of cabins may be used for short-term tourist accommodation and related ancillary facilities; and the heritage design should be retained with any use or renovation of these structures. Policy 398 Existing farms and orchards should be protected, and new farms encouraged, especially to propagate a variety of heritage fruit trees, as a means to enhance rural and historic aspects of the island. Policy 401 The Municipality will continue to work with Metro Vancouver Parks to emphasize the heritage values of Crippen Regional Park in the context of any future parks planning or works. From the Islands Trust Policy Statement 5.6 Cultural and Natural Heritage 24 Commitment of Trust Council Trust Council holds that the natural and human heritage of the Trust Area that is the areas and property of natural, historic, cultural, aesthetic, educational or scientific heritage value 25 or character 26 should be identified, preserved, protected and enhanced. Directive Policies Local trust committees and island municipalities shall, in their official community plans and regulatory bylaws, address the identification, protection, preservation and enhancement of local heritage Local trust committees and island municipalities shall, in their official community plans and regulatory bylaws, address the preservation and protection of the heritage value and character of historic coastal settlement patterns and remains. 24 Heritage - a place, feature or event of cultural, biological, archaeological, paleontogical or geological significance. 25 Heritage Value - historical, cultural, aesthetic, educational or scientific worth or usefulness of property or an area. 26 Heritage Character - the overall effect produced by traits or features which give property or an area a distinctive quality or appearance. Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 27

28 E1.1 Attachment 6 Site Assessment Summary The site was assessed to identify opportunities and challenges to accomplish the project goals. Key challenges include: Prime views to the harbor are obscured by structures, parking, and vegetation; Lack of clearly defined public space and sightlines into the site contributes to underuse of the site and unsanctioned activities; Wayfinding is challenging. Entrances to the site are obscured and views into the site are primarily of parking; Three metre slope adjacent to Lady Alexandra Promenade boardwalk that borders the east edge of the orchard site impairs physical and visual access to the site; The entrances and overall appearance of the site imply a private area without public access; and The condition and use of the cottage buildings are not indicative of public space. Key opportunities include: Opportunity to create central flexible public open space and gathering space for regional park and partner programs and events; Opportunity to create entry, amenities and site treatment that reinforce public access of the site; Opportunity to improve circulation, wayfinding and signage; Opportunity to celebrate the historic use of the site through interpretation, site design and cottage use; and Opportunity to use orchard plantings as a historical site feature, ecological amenity and educational opportunity. Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 28

29 E1.1 Attachment 7 Cottage Building Program Analysis Suitable Use Not Recommended Analysis Bowen Heritage Bowen Heritage is a volunteer group with a long history of advocacy, engagement and service in the park Museum and Office Bowen Heritage has actively used the two cottages as a base for public programming, education and heritage initiatives for over 20 years Public benefit is provided through events, site tours and volunteer projects Opportunity to collaborate with Bowen Heritage on future interpretation, stewardship and other collaborative projects (i.e. heritage orchard planting) that are proposed in the Concept Options Short Term Rental Public bookable facility Provides enhanced site presence Provides affordable overnight nature experience for regional residents Generates a modest amount of revenue Use is in keeping with historical use of cottages and landscape as a regional destination to connect with nature Provides public, nonexclusive use of the cottages Strong interest for access to bookable use of cottage buildings was expressed during public engagement session Public, nonexclusive, use of the cottages Could support park programs, interpretation Could support partner programs and public bookings (Apple fest, small weddings/family gatherings) Nature Poor location - adjacent to Snug Cove, away from main House natural features in the park Size and layout not appropriate for nature house. No desire for this amenity, in this location, expressed in public engagement Storage Relative high cost for a small storage facility. Low public benefit No requirement for Metro Vancouver equipment storage No desire for this amenity expressed in public engagement Landscape Relative high cost for building without public access or use display No desire for this amenity expressed in public engagement Some concerns with site safety and after hours use Food No desire for this amenity expressed in public engagement Service Private restaurants are located nearby Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 29

30 Davies Orchard Cottage Condition Assessment E1.1 Attachment 8 The following is a condition assessment of the Davies Orchard cottages outlining scope of restoration options and cost. Four cottages have previously been restored and are in relatively good condition. Six cottages are in poor condition and would require major upgrades/rebuilding to support public access. The buildings were constructed in the 1920 s before modern building code. Structural support in the crawl space and the ceiling structure in attic areas are required for Building Permits and Code Compliance. The design and extent of this work will have to be determined by local authorities and a structural engineer. Mold was observed in some of the cottages due to leaking rainwater. Remediation work would be required to remove mold in order to meet Building Code and Worksafe BC requirements. Condition and Costs Summary Cottage No. Condition From Condition Assessment: Cost of Repair and Upgrade (Incl. 25% Design, Project Management and contingency) ) 8 Poor damp mouldy. $203,000 $254,000 9 Damp reasonable. $135,000 $169, Poor. $202,000 $253, Poor but dry. $202,000 $253, Dry reasonable. $155,000 $194, Poor. $160,000 $200, Museum. Good. $60,000 $75, Term stay rental. Good. $35,000 $44, Term stay rental. Good. $48,000 $60, Bowen Heritage. Good. $55,000 $69,000 Total $1,255,000 $1,571,000 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 30

31 Unrestored Cottages COTTAGE #8 - EAST VIEW COST TO UPGRADE- $203,000 Poor condition, damp and mouldy: Install new concrete footings, support posts with brackets, cross bracing Replace any rotten siding and re-paint all exterior surfaces Replace the roofing, install gutters and downpipes Strip out and replace any insulation, wall finishes, wiring Replace the collapsed roof support beam between the old porch and the main area of the cottage, upgrade the ceiling structure Re-wire the cottage, install new insulation, vapour barrier and wall / ceiling finishes Re-finish the window frames and replace any broken or missing glazing Re-finish or replace the flooring Remove or re-build the addition at the northwest corner COTTAGE #9 - EAST VIEW COST TO UPGRADE- $135,000 Vacant, damp, reasonable condition: Foundation has been redone, install brackets at support posts Exterior painting required Re-build front porch, railing and stairs Replace roofing, install gutters and downpipes Upgrade the ceiling structure Strip out and replace any insulation, wall finishes, wiring, Re-finish the window frames and replace any broken Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 31

32 COTTAGE #11- EAST VIEW COST TO UPGRADE- $202,000 Poor condition: Replace the roofing, gutters and downpipes Replace any rotten siding, re-paint siding and re-finish windows Remove any additions to the cottage Install new footings and post supports Upgrade the support for the ceiling structure Strip out and replace any insulation, wall finishes, wiring, Attic was inaccessible. Inspect and make necessary upgrades COTTAGE #12- EAST VIEW COST TO UPGRADE- $202,000 Used for storage, poor condition but dry: Replace the roofing, gutters and downpipes Install new footings and post supports Remove the porch at the northeast corner Replace any rotten wood siding and re-finish the windows. Re-paint the exterior. Repair or remove the west addition Re-wire the cottage, install new insulation, vapour barrier and wall / ceiling finishes Upgrade the ceiling structure Address the rodent problem in the attic. Provide improved ventilation in the attic Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 32

33 COTTAGE #14 - EAST VIEW COST TO UPGRADE- $155,000 Used for storage, dry, reasonable condition: Replace the roofing, gutters and downpipes Replace any missing or rotten siding. Remove or repair the addition at the rear of the cottage Has concrete perimeter foundation-install brackets to connect the support posts to the footings and support beams Re-build the entire front porch and stairs Remove any mould found on the interior Replace the electrical system Remove or re-build the rear addition Re-finish the windows and replace any broken or missing glazing COTTAGE #17 - EAST VIEW COST TO UPGRADE-$160,000 Poor condition, rat infestation: Replace the roofing, gutters and downpipes Replace any rotten siding Replace front porch guardrail Remove or re-build the southwest porch Install new concrete footings, support posts with brackets, cross bracing Exterminate any rats from the cottage and cleanup any feces and urine. Remove or replace the plumbing and propane piping Upgrade the ceiling structure which has been vaulted in the past Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 33

34 Restored Cottages Cottage #10- East View COST TO UPGRADE- $60,000 Museum use, good condition: Support posts and footings are adequate. Install top and bottom brackets on the posts. Present leak at chimney. Replacement of roofing and chimney work is required. Replace porch guardrail (too low and some rot) Upgrade support for ceiling in attic. Cottage #18- East View COST TO UPGRADE-$35,000 Short term rental- contract agreement, good condition): Some maintenance required. Remove moss from roof Paint wood siding Repair porch stairs and railing Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 34

35 Cottage #19- Northeast View COST TO UPGRADE- $48,000 Short term rental- contract agreement, good condition: Remove moss from roof. Near term replacement of shingles. Install new interior concrete footings, support posts with brackets, cross bracing Replace missing chimney flashings. Replace porch guardrail. Cottage #20- East View COST TO UPGRADE- $55,000 Bowen Heritage, good condition: Metal shims found under shingles, near term roofing replacement Attach support cable to mast for hydro service Upgrade the porch guardrail to 36 inch height. Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 35

36 CONCEPT -1 OPEN SPACE FOCUSED PLAN E1.1 Attachment 9 on the nortl\ side of Trunk Road highllght Davies Orchard entry 0'..,.w Ii)..._... - ~~B,2._U~~!... I ' ' I ORCHARD LANE ENTRY PLANTING orchard entry marked with fru_lt trees MVRP KIOSK---- EXISTWG UPGRADED CDTIAGE Bowen Heritage Office PARKING----- relocate to the north edge. including areglonal Park and Partner Learnlng Zone. TRUNK ROAD,,--- - FENCWG split rail fencing along north edge of site. _...,,..,.. PARKDt; with new access road. along the north edge of the site INTERPRETIVECOITAGE FEATURES mark.cottage footprints. EXISTWG UPGRADED COTIAGE ShOrt Term Rental INTERPRETIVUEATURE----- highlighting.the gardens. DEMONSTRATION GAROENS retocate to prominent position. EXISTWG SIGNAGf----- CENTRAL LAWN AREA open space for ftexible use and park programming events, highlighting marine views. ~----~~--..:...-..,,..'...i::.._- INTERPRETIVECOTIAGE FEATURES mark the cottage footprints.._ :-- -.,.,...;--- EXISTWG PUBLIC ART relocate Fraser's sculpture. remove invasive plant species from ste:ep. slope, and replant with native species. Prune trees to clear vlews. EXISTING UPGRADED COTlAGE Short Term Rental INTERPRETIVE FEATURE--- llpllwihllltit ~ INTERPRETIVE TRAii. creates a looped walking path through an area restored with native plantings. marks the cottage footp1int. INTERPRETIVE C01JAGE FEATURE --- marks cottage footprint. Bectrtcal service provided in lhi!> location, to support park programs and public events. ORCHARD grid of fruit trees frames the open space. Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 36

37 CONCEPT -2 HERITAGE FOCUSED PLAN WAYFINDING POSlS on both sides of Trunk Road, to highlight the park entry orchard entry marked wilh fruit trees MVRPKIOSK TRUNK ROAD ---FEM:lllJ split rail fencing along north edge of slte. EXISTING UPGRADED COTTAGES Bowen He(itage Office. Short Term Rental ---":::::::~=-+...:::.-!. PICNIC AREA framed by fruit trees, this central gathering place provides an --~ outdoor room for park programs. EXISTINGSIGNAGE - ---:-- ---==-- relocate and upgrade. AOOIDIOO.mllmtva Bookable Public Facility Short Term Rental Booka.ble Public Facility _..;.--=~ NATURE OLT.OVEllYPROORAMAREA including a Regional Park and Partner Learning Zone. Museum CENTRAL LAWN AREA open space for flexible use anq!)ark programming events. highlfght ing marine views IHERPRETIVECDTTAGE FEATURE marks the cottage footprint EXISTING PUBLIC ART ~ ~:~a::df;;;:~cu lpture. remove invasive plant species from steep slope, and replant with native species. Prune trees to clear views. PATH REAlllNED for improved access and clear sightlines into the park. l mrpretive COTTAGE FEATURE marks the cottage footprint. Electrical service provided in this location. to support park programs and public event s. creates a looped walking path through an area restored with native plantings. INTERPRETIVE FEATURE high lighting the riparian area. lfterpretive COTTAGE FEATURE marks cottage footprint. gravel wheel strips provide maintenance vehicle access. Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 37 PUMP STATION ORCHARD grid of fruit t rees frames the open space.

38 E1.1 Attachment 10 Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate Concept Option 1 Concept Options 2 Site Preparation $109,000 $109,000 Maintenance Upgrades to four currently used cottages $248,000 $248,000 Upgrade of two cottages in poor condition $447,000 Removal of cottages and salvage/reuse of materials $113,000 $75,000 Trails, paths, roads and parking $170,000 $168,000 Interpretive Features $68,000 $68,000 Nature experience / programming space $125,000 $125,000 Servicing allowance ( sewer, water, electricity) 100,000 TOTAL * $833,000 $1,340,000 *Note - costs include and allowance for planning and design, project administration, permits, and contingency (25%). Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 38

39 Section E 1.2 To: From: Regional Parks Committee Craig Sobering, Division Manager (Acting), Planning and Engineering Services, Regional Parks Date: March 7, 2017 Meeting Date: April 26, 2017 Subject: Metro Vancouver Regional Parks 2016 Annual Visitor Use and Program Statistics 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. PURPOSE To provide the MVRD Board with annual statistics for Regional Parks visitor use, visitor services and volunteering in 2016, and information related to visitor use trends. BACKGROUND A report is provided annually to the Regional Parks Committee and MVRD Board to describe public use of Metro Vancouver s regional parks. In addition to annual visitation estimates, the report includes information on volunteering activities and visitor services accomplishments. The full summary for 2016 statistics is contained in the Attachment titled Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Visits, Visitor Services and Volunteering by the Numbers, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks has a well developed system for collecting data on park use and activities. This data illustrates overall program performance, demand for specific programs and facilities and level of interest in regional parks. The data assists in the planning and allocation of resources. Three of the four Regional Parks annual work plan performance indicators are derived from this data: 1. Annual Visits the total number of annual visits provides baseline information on facility demands, resource management and user trends; 2. Annual Participants in Programing (including special events, recreation, interpretive and school programs) the number of participants in programs offered serves as an indicator of interest in environmental education, citizen engagement and outreach; and 3. Annual Volunteer Hours (for park associations, stewardship, educational programs and events) measuring year over year the amount of volunteer hours spent in regional parks assists in park planning, program development, and staff resource allocations. The fourth indicator is specific to protection of sensitive ecosystems in regional parks. This indicator is not part of the Visits, Visitor Services and Volunteering, 2016 report Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 39

40 Metro Vancouver Regional Parks 2016 Annual Visitor Use and Program Statistics Regional Parks Committee Meeting Date: April 26, 2017 Page 2 of 3 REGIONAL PARKS 2016 VISITOR STATISTICS The following points highlight key 2016 Regional Parks statistics from the Park Visitor, Visitor Services and Volunteering programs. Park Visits In 2016, Metro Vancouver observed the first ever decrease in visitation to regional parks. After three years of very high annual visitation, a two percent (2%) decrease was observed. This decrease is believed to be associated with wetter annual weather combined with a sharp decrease in visitation to Capilano River Regional Park (-35%) due to access impediments and a relatively poor fishing season. Highlights are: 11.1 million visits in 2016 resulting in a slight two percent decrease (-2%) from 2015 visitation Despite this observed dip, the long term growth trend remains strong at 3.8%. Five regional parks and two regional greenways recorded a record number of visits. This includes Burnaby Lake, Brae Island, Iona Beach, Lynn Headwaters, Tynehead Regional Parks, and Delta South-Surrey, Pitt River Regional Greenways. Surrey Bend Regional Park recorded 83,000 visitors in its first partial year of operation. Visitor Services 1006 visitor services programs and events delivered with 57,585 attendees 1,000 day use bookings (e.g., building & picnic shelter bookings) and 104,459 recorded attendees Volunteering 26,387 volunteer hours recorded system wide for ,153 volunteer hours contributed during 584 park association sponsored events which includes 10,153 volunteer hours contributed during 168 stewardship events 8,049 volunteer hours contributed during 151 Metro Vancouver stewardship events 2,185 volunteer hours contributed to visitor services programs ALTERNATIVES This report is presented for information. No alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications associated with this report. The collection of information for the annual report and production of the report itself are included each year in the approved Regional Parks budget. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION This report transmits the report titled Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Visits, Visitor Services and Volunteering by the Numbers, 2016 to the Regional Parks Committee and MVRD Board. It provides an overview of Regional Parks 2016 Regional Parks visitor use, volunteer, stewardship and visitor services data. The data is used to communicate the benefits of the regional parks system to the MVRD Board and the public, to support ongoing park planning, capital planning, facility development, and other program and management activities. This information allows staff to monitor the success Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 40

41 Metro Vancouver Regional Parks 2016 Annual Visitor Use and Program Statistics Regional Parks Committee Meeting Date: April 26, 2017 Page 3 of 3 of its park and program offerings and to set the regional parks performance indicators targets This information has been made available to the public in the past and the report will be posted on the Metro Vancouver website. Attachment: Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Visits, Visitor Services and Volunteering by the Numbers, 2016 (orbit # ) Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 41

42 REGIONAL PARKS Attachment Visits, Visitor Services & Volunteering by the Numbers 2016 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF REGIONAL PARKS RP w/o year SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS FOR A LIVABLE REGION Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 42

43 2 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 43

44 Contents Park Visits... 5 Visits by Regional Park... 6 Monthly Visits... 7 Annual Trends... 7 Visitor Services... 5 Education Programs and Events... 6 Attendance by Program Type... 7 Regional Park Day Use Bookings... 8 Group Camping Facilities... 9 Individual Camping Facilities... 9 Picnic Shelters Buildings Volunteering...11 Park Association Volunteer Hours Stewardship Activities Appendices...13 Appendix A: Park Visit Data...13 Park Visit Data Visits by Month Seasonal Patterns Seasonal Trimester Annual Weather Appendix B: Visitor Services Data...17 Special Events & Contracted Programs Education Programs and Event Summary Appendix C: Volunteering Data...23 Park Association Volunteering Activities Park Association Volunteer Hours NRM Stewardship Activities Volunteer Hours Summary Park Partners and Licensees Appendix D: Other Data Volunteer Stewardship Metrics Stewardship Technician Events Beachkeepers Volunteers Regional Parks Official Names VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 44

45 4 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 45

46 PARK VISITS MILLION PARK VISITS % SLIGHT DECLINE IN PUBLIC USE 8 REGIONAL PARKS & GREENWAYS RECEIVED RECORD NUMBER OF VISITS Background Metro Vancouver estimates park visits at 21 Regional Parks and 4 Greenways daily. Collection occurs at the entrances to parks using counters installed on roads and trails. Counter data is reviewed frequently by staff. Following the review process a final visitation estimate is produced for each park. Possible Reasons for Declines Access to parts of Capilano River Regional Park severely restricted by construction in 2016 Previous pattern of very warm and dry summers ended with wetter weather in the early summer and fall of 2016 Possible Reasons for Increases Continued local population growth Increasingly accurate counting techniques Over 470,000 visitors used Regional Greenways during 2016 The spring and fall trimesters are consistently attracting over 55% of annual visitation VISITS BY REGIONAL PARK PARK 2016 VISITS % SHIFT FROM 2015 Aldergrove 419,000-2% Barnston Island 16,000-6% Belcarra 698,000 5% Boundary Bay 1,064,000-1% ANNUAL RECORD Brae Island 298,000 12% * Brunette Fraser Greenway 201,000-2% Burnaby Lake 393,000 2% * Campbell Valley 620,000-6% Capilano River 721,000-35% Colony Farm 260,000 0% Crippen 288,000 3% Deas Island 328,000 3% Delta South Surrey Greenway 92,000 12% Derby Reach 834,000-6% Glen Valley 107,000-7% Iona Beach 313,000 20% * Kanaka Creek 402,000 12% Lynn Headwaters 372,000 12% * Matsqui Trail 502,000-5% Minnekhada 158,000 9% Pacific Spirit 2,225,000-4% Pitt River Greenway 158,000 9% * Seymour River Greenway 22,000-4% Surrey Bend 83,000 - * Tynehead 496,000 6% * TOTAL 11,074,000-2% * VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 46

47 2016 MONTHLY VISITS 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000, , , , , yr avg Record Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total precipitation was up 14% 41 more rainy days this year than in % less sunshine in 2016 Average temperature remained consistent at 11.2 degrees (0.6 degrees over normal) A very wet year, 2016 exceeded historic norms in days with precipitation and total precipitation Compared to 2015, 270 less hours of sunshine was received regionally last year ANNUAL TRENDS 12,000,000 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 Regional population (average growth rate 1.6%) Park visits (average growth rate 3.8%) 4,000,000 2,000, VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 47

48 VISITOR SERVICES 57,585 VISITOR SERVICES PROGRAM ATTENDEES 1,006 VISITOR SERVICES PROGRAMS Visitor Services Education Programs and Events In 2016 Metro Vancouver staff delivered interpretive programs and special events in 23 regional parks to school children, adults and families. See Appendix B for details VISITOR SERVICES INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS PROGRAM TYPE NUMBER OF PROGRAMS ATTENDANCE VOLUNTEER INSTANCES VOLUNTEER HOURS Beachkeepers 9 1, Contracted Programs (Baby & Me/Tiny Trekkers) 120 2, External Community Events (interpretive contacts) 23 7, Interpretive Events 35 18, Openings-Dedications (Surrey Bend) 1 1, Park Association Events 8 1, Public Programs Private Group Roving (interpretive contacts) 20 1, School Group & Community Groups , Professional Development Workshops Visitors Centre/Nature House 99 9, TOTAL 1,006 57, ,185 Professional Development Public Programs Beachkeepers Openings Dedications Park Association Events Contracted Programs (Baby & Me/Tiny Trekkers) External Community Events (interpretive contracts) Visitors Centre/Nature House School Group & Community Groups Interpretive Events ATTENDANCE BY PROGRAM TYPE 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 20,000 TOTAL ATTENDEES VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 48

49 1,000 day use facility & picnic shelter bookings Day Use Bookings Metro Vancouver offers short term rental of some buildings, structures, and open spaces within regional parks and greenways to the public for a modest fee. REGIONAL PARK DAY USE BOOKINGS REGIONAL PARK BOOKINGS ATTENDEES Aldergrove 58 8,250 Belcarra ,081 Bounday Bay ,147 Brae Island Brunette-Fraser Greenway Burnaby Lake 13 4,629 Campbell Valley ,777 Capilano River 33 5,062 Colony Farm Crippen 59 5,912 Deas Island 81 5,975 Derby Reach 90 4,459 Iona Beach Kanaka Creek Lynn Headwaters 12 1,539 Matsqui Trail Minnekhada 72 3,228 Pacific Spirit 36 18,727 Pitt River Greenway 5 1,150 Surrey Bend 24 1,470 Tynehead 5 2,170 TOTAL 1, ,459 Note: Does not include group or individual camping numbers. 8 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 49

50 GROUP CAMPING FACILITIES PARK CAMP BOOKINGS ATTENDEES Aldergrove* Camp Elkgrove 46 1,316 Belcarra* Camp Sasamat 78 2,071 Brae Island ^ Group Shelter 61 5,490 Campbell Valley Camp Coyote 57 1,562 Capilano River Camp Capilano 139 4,768 Deas Island Muskrat Meadows 55 1,755 Tynehead Raven's Nest 52 1,201 TOTAL ,163 * leased facility by non-profit society ^ private operator INDIVIDUAL CAMPING FACILITIES REGIONAL PARK FACILITY NIGHTS ATTENDEES Brae Island^ Fort Camping 41, ,586 Derby Reach Edgewater Bar 6,475 17,102 Selected Parks Special Use (BUR, PAC, WID) Permits TOTAL 47, ,673 ^ private operator Overnight Stays Metro Vancouver provides overnight camping accommodation to guests in regional parks. Three types of camping are offered rustic group, residential group and individual. Group Camping provides rustic open air or residential camping opportunities to groups of varying sizes. Individual Camping provides self-supported open air camping opportunities to individuals and families in campgrounds or on a special permit basis. VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 50

51 Picnic Shelters Metro Vancouver rents to the public on a day use basis. The picnic shelters are located in eight regional parks. 439 groups with 29,327 guests enjoyed group picnics PICNIC SHELTERS PARK FACILITY BOOKINGS ATTENDEES Aldergrove Blacktail 29 2,990 Belcarra Two Shelters 78 6,900 Boundary Bay Cattail & 105 5,681 Sandpiper Campbell valley Old Orchard 48 3,742 Crippen Three Shelters Deas Island One Shelter 60 4,310 Derby Reach Marpole 83 3,729 Surrey Bend Three Shelters 23 1,430 TOTAL ,327 BUILDINGS PARK FACILITY BOOKINGS ATTENDEES Boundary Bay Cammidge 75 3,056 House Deas Island Inverholme Lynn Headwaters BC Mills House Minnekhada Lodge 72 3,228 TOTAL 171 6, VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 51

52 VOLUNTEERING 26,387 VOLUNTEER HOURS 3,919 VOLUNTEER INSTANCES AT 584 PARK ASSOCIATION SPONSORED ACTIVITIES 54% OF STEWARDSHIP WORK IS INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL AND 20% IS NATIVE PLANTING Background Through its stewardship, partnership and visitor services programs, Metro Vancouver is committed to engaging community partners and volunteers in supporting, sustaining and protecting regional parks. Volunteers contribute to the delivery of a range of programs and activities in regional parks. See Appendix C for details by park. Park Associations Eight Park Associations (PA) form the foundation of Metro Vancouver s Partnership Program. Park Association volunteers facilitate stewardship, education activities and events in regional parks. Volunteer Instance When one person volunteers once at an event or program PARK ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER HOURS Education Program Fundraising Web/Materials Development Outreach Projects* Event Other Board Meeting Stewardship 16, Total Park Association Volunteer Hours ,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 * Projects are one-off contributions to special tasks such as boardwalk or viewing platform construction, etc. VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 52

53 Stewardship Stewardship is the most popular of Metro Vancouver s volunteer activities. These programs are supported by Metro Vancouver staff, by Park Associations and other park partner groups. 18,202 Stewardship Volunteer Hours 5,612 Stewardship Volunteer Instances TYPES OF STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES 5% 2% 2% Invasive Plant Removal Native Planting 20% 11% Habitat Maintenance Monitoring 6% Other (see comments) Bioengineering Activities* 54% n= 319 Bird/Bat/Owl Homes 168 of these include Park Association involvement * Bioengineering is a discipline which combines the sciences of biology and ecology with engineering technologies to stabilize eroding streambanks, shorelines or upland areas. 12 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 53

54 APPENDIX A: PARK VISIT DATA 2016 PARK % SHIFT Aldergrove 419, ,000-2% Weather related decreases Barnston Island 16,000 17,000-6% Weather related decreases COMMENTS Belcarra 699, ,000 5% Growth in shoulder seasons over 2015; lower overall peak season, but with more heavily peaked use, in August Boundary Bay 1,064,000 1,075,000-1% Centennial Beach parking lot is full in the summer resulting in main gate closures Brae Island 299, ,000 12% Increases at both entrances and a record for bookings at Fort Camping Brunette Fraser Greenway 201, ,000-2% Reductions in Burnaby sections as a result of closures and construction along greenway; possibly weather-related Burnaby Lake 393, ,000 2% Increases at most entrances; peak use in April (may be running-related) Campbell Valley 621, ,000-6% Weather related decreases Capilano River 721,000 1,116,000-35% Multiple GVWD projects in various locations resulting in reduced Cleveland Dam Area Parking and Capilano Rd closure to the Fish Hatchery Parking Lot Colony Farm 260, ,000 0% GVWD construction near entrance may have reduced use Crippen 289, ,000 3% Increased popularity in Bowen Island as a day trip destination may have contributed to an increase in park visitation Deas Island 328, ,000 3% Pile driving for the Massey Bridge project may have interrupted visitation in May and June Delta South 92,000 82,000 12% Increased popularity by locals Surrey Greenway Derby Reach 834, ,000-6% A number of weather related closures during December Glen Valley 107, ,000-7% Visitor use is highly correlated to the fishing season, which had low returns in Weather related decreases may have also been a factor in the decline Iona Beach 313, ,000 20% Increased cycling visits Kanaka Creek 403, ,000 12% Increases due to better counting; the installation of new counters along the Kanaka Parkway and in the Grant Hill area Lynn Headwaters 373, ,000 12% Increased visitation year round first time for parking control at Lynn Headwaters due to volume. Visitors are increasingly using the Baden Powell trail to access the park. Parking closed Dec 1st Matsqui Trail 502, ,000-5% Weather related decreases Minnekhada 158, ,000 9% No bear closures; rapidly growing nearby neighbourhood Pacific Spirit 2,225,000 2,320,000-4% Overall decrease of over 145, 000 visitors entering the park by Trail 6, possibly due to weather Pitt River Greenway 158, ,000 9% Increase due to new commercial and residential developments near the airport and Osprey Village Seymour River Greenway 22,000 23,000-4% Fewer people travelling north of Capilano University parking counter Surrey Bend 84,000 7,000 - New Regional Park and facilities is the first year of counting at Surrey Bend. April to year end Tynehead 496, ,000 6% Increases at most entrances, likely due to growing neighbourhoods; use peaked in May TOTAL 11,074,000 11,349,000-2% VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 54

55 REGIONAL PARK VISITS BY MONTH MONTH YEAR AVERAGE January 677, , ,000 February 692, , ,000 March 813, , ,000 April 1,069,000 1,014, ,000 May 1,140,000 1,235,000 1,085,000 June 1,084,000 1,224,000 1,083,000 July 1,303,000 1,295,000 1,297,000 August 1,401,000 1,252,000 1,276,000 September 1,013,000 1,059,000 1,016,000 October 819, , ,000 November 621, , ,000 December 443, , ,000 TOTAL 11,074,000 11,350,000 10,614,000 REGIONAL PARK VISITS - SEASONAL PATTERNS Spring 3,251,000 3,282,000 1,301,000 Summer 4,928,000 5,006,000 2,518,000 Fall 2,896,000 3,063,000 1,343,000 TOTAL 11,074,000 11,350,000 5,162, Spring trimester (JAN-APR) 29% 29% 25% Summer trimester (MAY-AUG) 45% 44% 49% Fall trimester (SEP-DEC) 26% 27% 26% 100% 100% 100% REGIONAL PARK VISITS BY SEASONAL TRIMESTER % 45% 26% % 44% 27% % 49% 26% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% 100.0% Spring trimester (Jan-Apr) Summer trimester (May-Aug) Fall trimester (Sep-Dec) 14 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 55

56 ANNUAL WEATHER 2016 TOTAL HOURS OF SUNSHINE 2015 Avg ,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 TOTAL PRECIPITATION Precipitation (mm) yr avg DAYS WITH PRECIPITATION Avg Wet Dry VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 56

57 16 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 57

58 APPENDIX B: VISITOR SERVICES DATA SPECIAL EVENTS & CONTRACTED PROGRAMS PARK EVENT ATTENDANCE VOLUNTEER INSTANCES VOLUNTEER HOURS Various Parks Canada's Parks Day (11 park sites) 1, Various Parks Celebrating Partners Capilano River Coho Walk Various Parks Baby and Me Various Parks Tiny Trekkers 1, Campbell Valley Country Celebration 4, Simon Fraser University Fall Parksfest Aldergrove Meteor Shower Watch 1, Capilano River Music in the Park 1, Pacific Spirit Night Quest 2, Deas Island Starry Night 1, TOTAL 15, VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 58

59 EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND EVENT SUMMARY BY REGIONAL PARK REGIONAL PARK PROGRAM TYPE NUMBER OF PROGRAMS ATTENDANCE VOLUNTEER INSTANCES VOLUNTEER HOURS Aldergrove Community Group Interpretive Event 2 1, Park Association Event Pre-Kindergarten Private Group Roving (interpretive contacts) School Group SUB-TOTAL 17 2, Belcarra Beachkeepers 9 1, Community Group Interpretive Event Pre-Kindergarten Private Group Public Program Roving (interpretive contacts) School Group 66 1, SUB-TOTAL 90 3, Boundary Bay Community Groups Interpretive Event 7 1, Park Association Event Roving (interpretive contacts) School Group SUB-TOTAL 44 2, Brae Island Professional Development Workshops SUB-TOTAL Brunette Roving (interpretive contacts) Fraser Greenway SUB-TOTAL Burnaby Lake Community Groups Interpretive Event 7 1, Pre-Kindergarten Public Program Roving (interpretive contacts) School Group 74 1, Visitors Centre 38 4, SUB-TOTAL 165 8, VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 59

60 EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND EVENT SUMMARY BY REGIONAL PARK CONTINUED REGIONAL PARK Burns Bog Campbell Valley Capilano River PROGRAM TYPE NUMBER OF PROGRAMS ATTENDANCE VOLUNTEER INSTANCES VOLUNTEER HOURS External Community Events (interpretive contacts) SUB-TOTAL Community Groups Interpretive Event 5 5, Pre-Kindergarten Public Program School Group 75 1, Professional Development Workshops Visitors Centre 38 2, SUB-TOTAL , Community Groups Interpretive Event 3 2, Pre-Kindergarten Public Program School Group SUB-TOTAL 64 3, Colony Farm Community Groups Public Program School Group SUB-TOTAL Crippen External Community Events (interpretive contacts) SUB-TOTAL Deas Island Community Groups Interpretive Event 2 1, Private Group Public Program Roving (interpretive contacts) School Group SUB-TOTAL 24 1, VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 60

61 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENT SUMMARY BY REGIONAL PARK CONTINUED REGIONAL PARK PROGRAM TYPE NUMBER OF PROGRAMS ATTENDANCE VOLUNTEER INSTANCES VOLUNTEER HOURS Derby Reach Community Groups Interpretive Event Park Association Event Public Program School Group Professional Development Workshops SUB-TOTAL 23 1, Glenn Valley Public Program SUB-TOTAL Iona Beach Pre-Kindergarten School Group SUB-TOTAL Kanaka Creek Community Groups Lynn Headwaters Interpretive Event Park Association Event Public Program Roving (interpretive contacts) School Group SUB-TOTAL 27 1, Park Association Event Public Program Roving (interpretive contacts) Visitors Centre 23 1, SUB-TOTAL 26 2, VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 61

62 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENT SUMMARY BY REGIONAL PARK CONTINUED REGIONAL PARK PROGRAM TYPE NUMBER OF PROGRAMS ATTENDANCE VOLUNTEER INSTANCES VOLUNTEER HOURS Matsqui Trail Public Program SUB-TOTAL Minnekhada Community Groups Private Group Public Program Roving (interpretive contacts) School Group SUB-TOTAL 76 1, Pacific Spirit Community Groups Interpretive Event 2 2, Park Association Event Pre-Kindergarten Public Group Public Program Roving (interpretive contacts) School Group 91 1, Professional Development Workshops SUB-TOTAL 152 4, Pitt River Public Program Greenway SUB-TOTAL Surrey Bend Interpretive Event Openings-Dedications 1 1, Public Program Roving (interpretive contacts) SUB-TOTAL 5 1, VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 62

63 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENT SUMMARY BY REGIONAL PARK CONTINUED REGIONAL PARK PROGRAM TYPE NUMBER OF PROGRAMS ATTENDANCE VOLUNTEER INSTANCES VOLUNTEER HOURS Tynehead Community Groups External to Regional Parks External Community Events (interpretive contacts) Public Program Roving (interpretive contacts) School Group SUB-TOTAL 19 1, External Community Events (interpretive contacts) 19 5, Professional Development Workshops SUB-TOTAL SYSTEM TOTAL Beachkeepers 9 1, Community Groups 107 1, External Community Events (interpretive contacts) 23 7, Interpretive Events 35 18, Openings-Dedications 1 1, Park Association Events 8 1, Pre-Kindergarten Private Group Public Programs Roving (interpretive contacts) 20 1, School Groups , Professional Development Workshops Visitors Centre / Nature House 99 9, TOTAL , , VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 63

64 APPENDIX C: VOLUNTEERING DATA 2016 PARK ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES METRICS PARK ASSOCIATION (PA) ACTIVITY TYPE NO. ACTIVITIES NO. VOLUNTEER INSTANCES TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS NO. PUBLIC ATTENDEES Boundary Bay PA Board Meeting Event Fundraising Other Stewardship BBPA Total Burnaby Lake PA Board Meeting Event Fundraising Other Outreach ,175 Project Stewardship ,403 - BLPA Total ,730 1,418 Colony Farm PA Board Meeting Event Fundraising Other Outreach Stewardship CFPA Total Campbell Valley PA Board Meeting Other Fundraising Stewardship Web/materials dev't CVPA TOTAL VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 64

65 PARK ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES METRICS - CONTINUED PARK ASSOCIATION (PA) Derby Reach & Brae Island PA Kanaka Environmental Education & Partnership Society ACTIVITY TYPE NO. ACTIVITIES NO. VOLUNTEER INSTANCES TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS NO. PUBLIC ATTENDEES Board Meeting Event Fundraising Other Outreach Project Stewardship Web/materials dev't DRBIPA Total Board Meeting Education Program ,036 Event ,431 Fundraising Other Outreach ,030 Stewardship ,918 - Web/materials dev't KEEPS Total ,375 9,320 Minnekhada PA Board Meeting Pacific Spirit Park Society PARK ASSOCIATION TOTAL Event Other Outreach Project Stewardship Web/materials dev't MPA Total ,474 1,827 Board Meeting Event Other Outreach Project Stewardship 119 1,737 6,137 - Web/materials dev't PSPS Total 160 1,963 6, ,919 16,153 14, VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 65

66 2016 PARK ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER HOURS ACTIVITY TYPE % CHANGE Board Meeting 1,487 1,566-5 Education Event 1,134 1, Fundraising Other 1,464 1,356 8 Outreach Project Stewardship 10,170 6, Web/materials dev't TOTAL 16,153 12, SUMMARY OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY TYPE % Bioengineering Activities 2% Bird/Bat/Owl Boxes 2% Habitat Maintenance 11% Invasive Plant Removal 54% Monitoring 6% Native Planting 20% Other (see comments) 5% TOTAL 100% VOLUNTEER HOURS FROM VARIOUS PROGRAMS (REFERENCED IN PARKS BUSINESS PLAN) PROGRAM 2016 (HOURS) 2015 (HOURS) SHIFT FROM 2015 (%) Park Association Activities 16,153 12, *Visitor Services Programs 2,185 4, NRM Organized Stewardship Activities 8,049 9, TOTAL 26,387 26,215 1 *Visitor Services Programs include volunteer hours from: Interpretive Programs/Events, Nature Houses, Visitor Centers, Special Events, Contracted Programs and Beachkeepers. VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 66

67 PARK PARTNERS AND LICENSEES PARK/ORGANIZATION Boundary Bay Tsawwassen Lions Club Campbell Valley Campbell Valley Equestrian Society Campbell Valley Critter Care Colony Farm Colony Farm Community Gardens Society Colony Farm Avian Research Centre Colony Farm Burke Mountain Naturalists Crippen Bowen Island Fish and Wildlife Club Crippen Bowen Island Memorial Garden Society Iona Beach Wild Research Pacific Parklands Foundation Catching the Spirit Youth Society ACTIVITIES Service club activities and community engagement Equestrian activities Wildlife rehabilitation and education Operate 250 garden plots Banding and educational sessions, maintenance activities Park tours, nature walks and data collection for herons counts Salmon hatchery operation, stream keeping and surveys Demonstration garden, community work Avian research, bird banding and data collection Non-profit society; improve, sustain and expand Metro Vancouver regional parks Non-profit organization; leadership development and environmental stewardship Note: These groups are examples of the 11 different leases, licences and other community groups that conduct operations, including contributing volunteer time in Regional Parks. 26 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 67

68 APPENDIX D: OTHER DATA 2016 VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP METRICS BY REGIONAL PARK & PARK ASSOCIATION INVOLVEMENT PARK PARK ASSOCIATION (IF APPLICABLE) TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS NO. VOLUNTEER INSTANCES NO. ACTIVITIES ALD NRM Organized* BEL NRM Organized* BFG Burnaby Lake PA** BOU Boundary Bay PA** NRM Organized* BRA NRM Organized* BUR Burnaby Lake PA** 1, CAM Campbell Valley PA** NRM Organized* 1, CAP NRM Organized* COL Colony Farm PA** NRM Organized* CRI NRM Organized* DEA NRM Organized* DER Derby Reach - Brae Island PA** NRM Organized* ION NRM Organized* 1, KAN Kanaka Environmental Education & Partnership Society** 1, NRM Organized* MIN Minnekhada PA** NRM Organized* PAC Pacific Spirit Park Society** 6,137 1, NRM Organized* 1, SUR NRM Organized* TYN NRM Organized* 1, WES NRM Organized* WID NRM Organized* PA TOTAL 10,153 2, NRM ORGANIZED 8,049 3, GRAND TOTAL 18,202 5, * NRM Organized - those events organized and or conducted by the Natural Resource Management business unit ** PA - Park Association VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 68

69 STEWARDSHIP TECHNICIAN ORGANIZED EVENTS IN 2016 REGIONAL PARK STEWARDSHIP TECHNICIAN LEAD STEWARDSHIP TECHNICIAN SUPPORTED STEWARDSHIP TECHNICIAN NOT INVOLVED Aldergrove Number of Events 6 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated 497 Belcarra Number of Events 8 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated 447 Boundary Bay Number of Events 2 9 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Brae Island Number of Events 1 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated 23 Brunette-Fraser Greenway Number of Events 1 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated 12 Burnaby Lake Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Campbell Valley Number of Events 15 6 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated 1, Capilano Number of Events 3 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated 233 Colony Farm Number of Events 3 2 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Crippen Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Deas Island Number of Events 1 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated 20 Derby Reach Number of Events 4 2 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 69

70 STEWARDSHIP TECHNICIAN ORGANIZED EVENTS IN CONTINUED REGIONAL PARK Stewardship Technician Lead STEWARDSHIP TECHNICIAN SUPPORTED STEWARDSHIP TECHNICIAN NOT INVOLVED Iona Number of Events 8 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated 1,101 Kanaka Creek Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Minnekhada Number of Events 2 4 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Pacific Spirit Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated 2,156 4, Surrey Bend Number of Events 6 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated 719 Tynehead Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Westcreek Wetlands Number of Events 1 12 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Widgeon Marsh Number of Events 2 4 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated GRAND TOTALS NUMBER OF EVENTS NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS GENERATED 8,481 6,487 3,234 Note: Stewardship Technician supported includes both on and off-site activites and also includes Park Association involvement VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 70

71 BEACHKEEPERS VOLUNTEERS AND VOLUNTEER HOURS 2016 YEAR VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER HOURS VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES & VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional District - Parks - 71