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AGENDA

PARKS COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Wednesday, July 5, 2006 9:30 a.m.

2nd Floor Boardroom

4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia Please advise Melanie Taylor at (604) 451-6176 if you are unable to attend.

Chair, Gayle Martin, Langley City Vice Chair, Barbara Steele, Surrey Director Elizabeth Ball, Vancouver Councillor Lisa Barrett, Bowen Island Councillor Pietro Calendino, Burnaby Councillor Bruce Drake, Belcarra Councillor Judy Dueck, Maple Ridge Director Moe Gill, Abbotsford Councillor Mel Kositsky, Langley Township Director Richard Walton, North Vancouver District Director Max Wyman, Lions Bay

June 12, 2006

NOTICE TO THE GVRD PARKS COMMITTEE

You are requested to attend a Regular Meeting of the GVRD Parks Committee to be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia.

A G E N D A 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 July 5, 2006 Regular Meeting Agenda Staff Recommendation:

That the Parks Committee adopt the Agenda for the Parks Committee Regular Meeting scheduled for July 5, 2006 as circulated.

2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1 June 7, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes Staff Recommendation:

That the Parks Committee adopt the Minutes of the Parks Committee Regular Meeting held June 7, 2006 as circulated.

3. DELEGATIONS

3.1 Mr. Murray Jones, Langley Speedway Historical Society 3.2 Ms. Jude Grass, Campbell Valley Park Association

4. REPORTS

4.1 Greater Vancouver Regional District Parks Regulatory Bylaw No. 1048, 2006 Designated Speaker: Ed Andrusiak, Manager Recommendation: a) That the GVRD Board give leave to introduce Greater Vancouver Regional

District Parks Regulatory Bylaw No. 1048, 2006 and that it be read a first, second and third time.

b) That Greater Vancouver Regional District Parks Regulatory Bylaw No. 1048, 2006 be reconsidered, passed and finally adopted.

4.2 Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Utilization Bylaw No. 1050, 2006 Designated Speaker: Ed Andrusiak, Manager Recommendation:

a) That the GVRD Board give leave to introduce Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Utilization Bylaw No. 1050, 2006 and that it be read a first, second and third time.

b) That Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Utilization Bylaw No. 1050, 2006 be reconsidered, passed and finally adopted.

4.3 Greater Vancouver Regional District Park Fees and Charges Bylaw Number 1051, 2006 Designated Speaker: Ed Andrusiak, Manager Recommendation: a) That the GVRD Board approve proposed changes to Regional Park fees and

charges for 2007, as outlined in the report titled “Greater Vancouver Regional District Park Fees and Charges Bylaw Number 1051, 2006” dated June 16, 2006;

b) That Greater Vancouver Regional District Park Fees and Charges Bylaw Number 1051, 2006 be introduced and read a first, second and third time; and

c) That Greater Vancouver Regional District Park Fees and Charges Bylaw Number 1051, 2006 be reconsidered, passed and finally adopted, to come into force and effect at 12:01 am on January 1, 2007.

4.4 Delta Heritage Airpark – Management Committee Membership Designated Speaker: Ed Andrusiak, Manager Recommendation: That the GVRD Board approve increasing the membership of the Delta Heritage Airpark Management Committee by two members:

a) a citizen with local knowledge of habitat and wildlife interests specific to the Boundary Bay area; and

b) the chair of the Environmental Sub-committee of the Delta Heritage Airpark Operating Committee.

4.5 Campbell Valley Regional Park: Langley Speedway Historical Society Proposals for Former Langley Speedway Designated Speaker: Ed Andrusiak, Manager Recommendation: That the GVRD Board: a) Invite the Langley Speedway Historical Society (LSHS) to become a park partner

to pursue its proposals for use and historical commemoration of the former Langley Speedway site in Campbell Valley Regional Park that prove compatible with the mandate and policies of Regional Parks and the Campbell Valley Regional Park Management Plan as outlined in this report; and

b) Advise the Township of Langley and the LSHS that GVRD would support inclusion of the former Langley Speedway site on the Township’s official Listing of Heritage Resources but would not support Heritage Designation.

4.6 Campbell Valley Regional Park: Demolition of Rental Dwelling Designated Speaker: Ed Andrusiak, Manager Recommendation: That the GVRD Board approve the demolition of a rental unit located in Campbell Valley Regional Park at 20061 8th Avenue.

4.7 Manager’s Report Designated Speaker: Ed Andrusiak, Manager Recommendation: That the Parks Committee receive the report for information

5. INFORMATION ITEMS 5.1 Correspondence 5.2 Clippings 6. OTHER BUSINESS

6.1 Special Parks District Forum Presentation

7. ADJOURNMENT

2.1 GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

PARKS COMMITTEE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Parks Committee held at 9:37 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. PRESENT: Chair, Director Gayle Martin, Langley City Vice Chair, Director Barbara Steele, Surrey (departed at 10:50 a.m.) Director Elizabeth Ball, Vancouver (arrived at 9:42 a.m. and departed at 10:29 a.m.) Councillor Lisa Barrett, Bowen Island (arrived at 9:51 a.m.) Councillor Judy Dueck, Maple Ridge Director Moe Gill, Abbotsford Councillor Mel Kositsky, Langley Township Director Richard Walton, North Vancouver District Director Max Wyman, Lions Bay ABSENT: Councillor Pietro Calendino, Burnaby Councillor Bruce Drake, Belcarra STAFF: Johnny Carline, Chief Administrative Officer Ed Andrusiak, Manager, Regional Parks Department Marjorie Whalen, Assistant to Regional Committees, Corporate Secretary’s Department 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 June 7, 2006 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Parks Committee: a) amend the agenda for the Parks Committee regular meeting scheduled

for June 7, 2006 by adding Item 6.1 Rock Quarry Reclamation Presentation; and

b) adopt the agenda as amended. CARRIED

2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1 April 5, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Parks Committee adopt the minutes of the Parks Committee regular meeting held April 5, 2006 as circulated.

CARRIED

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Parks Committee held on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 Page 1 of 4

3. DELEGATIONS 3.1 Ann Hulbert, Donation of Slide Collection

Ann Hulbert presented the Parks Committee with her deceased husband’s (Peter Hulbert) slide collection of regional parks. The slides can be used to promote the region’s parks in GVRD brochures, illustrated presentations, displays and interpretive signs.

9:42 a.m. Director Ball arrived at the meeting.

4. REPORTS

4.1 Funding and Support for the Pacific Parklands Foundation Report dated May 15, 2006 from Stephen Suddes, Visitor Services and Partnerships Division Manager, Regional Parks Department, advising of the activities of the Pacific Parkland Foundation and the need for multi-year funding support. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board receive for information the report dated May 25, 2006 titled “Funding and Support for the Pacific Parklands Foundation”.

CARRIED

9:51 a.m. Councillor Barrett arrived at the meeting.

Discussion ensued relative to the benefits of a long term commitment to a funding program and the need for its annual review. Members were advised that other sources had been approached for funding of the Executive Director’s salary and why, because of the foundation’s single-focus beneficiary (GVRD), it is difficult to receive core funding. Request of Staff Staff was requested to investigate the feasibility of the Pacific Parklands Foundation (PPF) appearing at the GVRD Board to explain their role; the challenge of single-year funding; the option of retaining a portion of the funds raised to pay administration costs; and to help the board understand what PPF are looking for in terms of long term stability. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board request staff develop a proposed multi-year funding program of cash contribution and in-kind support for the Pacific Parklands Foundation as part of GVRD 2007 budget considerations, and that the proposed multi-year funding program be linked to the Pacific Parkland Foundations multi-year business plan.

CARRIED


4.2 Manager’s Report Report dated May 16, 2006 from Ed Andrusiak, Manager, Regional Parks Department, providing an update on the World Urban Forum; 2006 Parks Committee Tour; and the Pacific Spirit Regional Park – UBC Museum of Anthropology Tree Cutting. Discussion ensued relative to members volunteering on the World Urban Forum Parks tours and registering for the event. On-table presentation material on the World Urban Forum was provided and is retained with the June 7, 2006 agenda package.

10:29 a.m. Director Ball departed the meeting.

Members were advised that the Parks Committee Tour will be held in the North Shore area on August 2, 2006. Members were advised that at the May 26, 2006 GVRD Board meeting, representatives of UBC were present to apologize for the tree cutting at Pacific Spirit Regional Park, and that UBC takes full responsibility for the incident and will pay for full restoration of the area.

5. INFORMATION ITEMS

5.1 Correspondence • Correspondence dated May 12, 2006 from the YMCA to the Manager,

Regional Parks Department regarding the sale of Camp Howdy. • Correspondence from Mavis McKee regarding the Interpretation Skills

Workshop at Minnekhada Park on April 8, 2006. 10:50 a.m. Director Steele departed the meeting. 6. OTHER BUSINESS

6.1 Cammidge House Update Members were provided an update on the unfair competition complaint by Century Holdings. Century Holdings donated Cammidge House to GVRD Parks for use as a caretaker’s residence at Boundary Bay Regional Park. Century Holdings has requested the GVRD stop renting the Cammidge House building for weddings as it is creating direct competition for their business. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Parks Committee direct staff to continue renting the Cammidge House for weddings and advise Century Holdings of this decision.

CARRIED


6.2 Rock Quarry Reclamation Presentation Members were provided a presentation on a rock quarry reclamation project that the City of Montreal has undertaken. Request of Staff Staff was requested to report back on the City of Montreal’s rock quarry site reclamation project and if there could be any potential application for the Aldergrove Bowl in Langley Township.

7. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING It was MOVED and SECONDED That the regular meeting of the Parks Committee scheduled for June 7, 2006 be closed pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Sections 90 (1) (e) as follows: “90 (1) A part of a committee meeting may be closed to the public if the subject

matter being considered relates to one or more of the following: (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the

committee considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district.”

CARRIED 8. ADJOURNMENT

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the meeting now conclude.

CARRIED (Time: 11:03 a.m.)

________________________________ ________________________________ Marjorie Whalen, Gayle Martin, Chair Assistant to Regional Committees


From: www.gvrd.bc.ca Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 11:33 AM To: GVRDSEC Subject: Speaking to a Board or Committee Name ------> Murray Jones Who will be speaking? -----> Murray Jones Your organization? -----> Langley Speedway Historical Society Street address -----> 4175 207 St. City -----> Langley Postal code -----> V3A2E2 Contact phone -----> 604-534-7221 Fax -----> Email -----> [email protected] Which committee do you want to speak to? -----> Parks Which committee meeting date? -----> July 5th What is your subject? -----> Heritage Designation of Langley Speedway What action are you asking the committee to take? -----> Consider the opinions of the supporters of our society and the heritage community, in regard to the report you will receive from staff on this day. If you are applying to speak to the board, which committee have you spoken to on the subject? -----> When did you speak to the committee? -----> At which meeting did you want to speak to the board? -----> What is your subject -----> What action are you asking the board to take -----> If you are applying late, which report affects you -----> If you are applying late, what are the circumstances -----> Date ------> 6/24/2006 ---------------

Corporate Secretary’s Department

Tel. 604-432-6250 Fax. 604-451-6686 Sent by email: [email protected]

File Number: CR-11-05 June 26, 2006 Murray Jones Langley Speedway Historical Society 4175 207 Street Langley, BC V3A 2E2 Dear Mr. Jones: Subject: Application to Speak to Committee as a Late Delegation Thank you for your application to speak to the Parks Committee about the Heritage Designation of Langley Speedway. Your application has been received as a late delegation; which means that at the time of adoption of the agenda, the committee shall determine if the delegation will be heard. This procedure is In accordance with section 13.6.2 and 5.2 of the board’s procedure bylaw. Therefore please be in attendance at the Parks Committee meeting of Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. in the 2nd floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC. The committee will vote on any late delegation requests and then hear delegations at the beginning of the meeting, so please arrive a few minutes early. Important information about approved delegations presenting to committee: You are welcome to speak for up to five minutes. If you intend to share this time with

another speaker from your delegation, please let us know that speaker’s name. If you have a written presentation to give to the committee, please bring 16 copies and

we will distribute them for you, prior to the start of the meeting. 2 sided copying is appreciated.

If your appearance includes a PowerPoint presentation, please bring your presentation on a CD-ROM. Arrive at least ten minutes early and provide it to staff before the start of the meeting who will do their best to load it onto the boardroom system.

If you have spoken to the committee, and you then wish to speak to the board on the matter, provide us with your application by no later than Tuesday, July 11, 2006 by fax to 604-451-6686, or by email through the website at www.gvrd.bc.ca/board/speaking.asp, or by mail to the address noted above.

If you need more information or have questions, please contact me at 604-432-6250. Sincerely, Kelly Weilbacher Kelly Weilbacher Assistant to the Corporate Secretary cc. Ed Andrusiak, Manager, Parks Melanie Taylor, Committee Coordinator

http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/board/speaking.asp

From: www.gvrd.bc.ca Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 8:53 AM To: GVRDSEC Subject: Speaking to a Board or Committee Name ------> Jude Grass Who will be speaking? -----> Jude Grass Your organization? -----> Campbell Valley Park Association Street address -----> 17375 27A Avenue City -----> Surrey Postal code -----> V3S 0E9 Contact phone -----> 604 538 8774 Fax -----> 604 538 8791 Email -----> [email protected] Which committee do you want to speak to? -----> Parks Which committee meeting date? -----> July 5, 2006 What is your subject? -----> Response to the delegation by Langley Heritage Speedway Society for Campbell Valley R Park What action are you asking the committee to take? -----> I will be supporting GVRD Parks stand and outlining the CVPA concerns re the proposal If you are applying to speak to the board, which committee have you spoken to on the subject? -----> When did you speak to the committee? -----> At which meeting did you want to speak to the board? -----> What is your subject -----> What action are you asking the board to take -----> If you are applying late, which report affects you -----> If you are applying late, what are the circumstances -----> Date ------> 6/26/2006 ---------------

Corporate Secretary’s Department

Tel. 604-432-6250 Fax. 604-451-6686 Sent by email: [email protected]

File Number: CR-11-05 June 26, 2006 Jude Grass Campbell Valley Park Association 17375 27A Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 0E9 Dear Jude Grass: Subject: Application to Speak to Committee as a Late Delegation Thank you for your application to speak to the Parks Committee about the Langley Heritage Speedway Society and Campbell Valley Regional Park. Your application has been received as a late delegation; which means that at the time of adoption of the agenda, the committee shall determine if the delegation will be heard. This procedure is In accordance with section 13.6.2 and 5.2 of the board’s procedure bylaw. Therefore please be in attendance at the Parks Committee meeting of Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. in the 2nd floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC. The committee will vote on any late delegation requests and then hear delegations at the beginning of the meeting, so please arrive a few minutes early. Important information about approved delegations presenting to committee: You are welcome to speak for up to five minutes. If you intend to share this time with

another speaker from your delegation, please let us know that speaker’s name. If you have a written presentation to give to the committee, please bring 16 copies and

we will distribute them for you, prior to the start of the meeting. 2 sided copying is appreciated.

If your appearance includes a PowerPoint presentation, please bring your presentation on a CD-ROM. Arrive at least ten minutes early and provide it to staff before the start of the meeting who will do their best to load it onto the boardroom system.

If you have spoken to the committee, and you then wish to speak to the board on the matter, provide us with your application by no later than Tuesday, July 11, 2006 by fax to 604-451-6686, or by email through the website at www.gvrd.bc.ca/board/speaking.asp, or by mail to the address noted above.

If you need more information or have questions, please contact me at 604-432-6250. Sincerely, Kelly Weilbacher Kelly Weilbacher Assistant to the Corporate Secretary cc. Ed Andrusiak, Manager, Parks Melanie Taylor, Committee Coordinator

http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/board/speaking.asp

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Parks Committee Meeting Date: July 5, 2006

To: Parks Committee From: Roger Bean, Park Operations Supervisor Date: May 12, 2006 Subject: Greater Vancouver Regional District

Parks Regulatory Bylaw No. 1048, 2006 Recommendation:

a) That the GVRD Board give leave to introduce Greater Vancouver Regional District Parks Regulatory Bylaw No. 1048, 2006 and that it be read a first, second and third time.

b) That Greater Vancouver Regional District Parks Regulatory Bylaw No. 1048, 2006

be reconsidered, passed and finally adopted. 1. PURPOSE To replace existing Parks Regulatory Bylaw 745 with a new and updated version to manage the operation, control and use of GVRD Regional Parks. 2. CONTEXT The GVRD Board first adopted a regulatory bylaw (Number 649) in 1990. In 1993 Bylaw 649 was replaced with updated Bylaw 745. In response to the Dog Management Program, Bylaw 745 was amended with Amending Bylaw 979 in 2002. The regulatory bylaw is used to establish rules to manage recreational activities such as dog walking, cycling and horseback riding; protect natural resources and park facilities; require permits for special events and commercial activities; control use of motor vehicles, boats and other machines in parkland; preserve order and public safety; and to define the authority of Park Officers and Peace Officers who enforce the bylaw. To actively enforce bylaws in the field (issue fines and summonses) GVRD staff currently rely on Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 951, by which the Board has authorized delegation of enforcement powers for breaches of the Parks Regulatory Bylaw and the Air Quality Management Bylaw. If the Parks Regulatory Bylaw is repealed and replaced as is recommended, the Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw will also have to be updated so that references to section numbers for offences can be made consistent.

A new Parks regulatory bylaw (Proposed Bylaw No. 1048, 2006) is required to meet the changing trends within traditional parks (increased use, new recreational activities such as kite boarding, dog tracking/retrieving, expansion of camping); and, to manage new types of park sites (Ecological Conservancy Areas, Greenways and Regional Park Reserves) where non-traditional park uses may occur (i.e. carrying firearms across parkland to access other agency or private lands where hunting is permitted, recreating on utility corridors); and, to manage and operate GVRD Regional Park lands in a manner consistent with senior government regulations such as Species at Risk, Wildlife Act, Fisheries Act and the Riparian Area Regulations. Changes to be consolidated in Bylaw 1048, 2006 (Attachment 1): Park Officers’ authority would be enhanced to include:

• Exemption from bylaw during performance of duties • Authority to charge with obstruction of a park officer • Authority to evict for 72 hours • Authority to enter to ensure compliance • Authority to order removal of abandoned material or of material after a permit is

terminated • Authority to tow vehicles • Authority to detain lost or abandoned animals

New e R gulations:

• Amendments for dog management program (as per 2002 Dog Management Program)

• No feeding wildlife • Enhanced camping definitions for better management • Persons in charge of minors must not allow them to contravene bylaw

Obey no smoking sig• ns and posted notices (smoking prohibitions during specified

ures, release plants or wildlife

• New definitions (e.g. camp, campsite, park ranger)

Admernment Act (LGA) not the repealed Parks (Regional) Act

reading and

• Move the dog walking permit fees to the Parks Fees & Charges bylaw

times due to fire risk) • Require permits to build or improve trails, build struct• Use snow sliding devices as posted or with a permit

inistrative Actions: • Reference the Local Gov• Plain language re-write

Format changes including an in• dex, content order for ease ofconsistency with other regulations

3. ALTERNATIVES There are two alternatives: Option 1: Direct staff to revise the Bylaw to focus on specific policy issues

identified by the Board.• Provides the Board with an opportunity to adjust the bylaw to meet

specific Board requirements; • This option may delay the implementation of an updated bylaw if

substantial changes are needed. Option 2: Adopt Bylaw No. 1048, 2006 (Attachment 2).

• Enhanced ability to manage park land; • Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 951, 2001 will need to be updated

with new bylaw references and new offences to reflect the proposed changes;

• Updating Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 951, 2001 will have administrative impacts for both Air Quality and Parks (e.g. new tickets, sign decals); and

• Park actions will be required (e.g. park officer training).

. CONCLUSION 4 Staff recommend Option 2. The proposed bylaw revisions provide better tools to manage and protect parkland, the park visitor experience, and park visitors. It is recommended that Parks regulatory bylaw revisions as outlined in Bylaw No. 1048, 2006, including new

uthorities and compliance provisions be adopted. a

ttachments (2) A

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ATTACHMENT 1 Bylaw Revisions Defined: Enhanced Park Officer Powers: The existing bylaw 745 did not clearly state some of the authorities granted to enforcement officers under law that are specific to park needs. Revised changes include: • Enforcement officer is exempt from bylaw while performing duties.

A park officer in the performance of their duties may be required to do things that contravene the bylaw such as operating motor vehicles on trails, cutting trees and other vegetation, proactively managing wildlife, etc.

• May charge with obstruction of a park officer. The authority comes from the Criminal Code Section 129, “Offences relating to a public or peace officer”. Obstruction of a park officer was always an offence but is now identified in the bylaw for clarity.

• May evict for 72 hours. The bylaw has always given the authority to request a person “vacate” a regional park. This is used in cases where the subject refuses to or is unable to comply with the bylaw; or has received multiple warnings. Using the term “evict” and stating a time period makes our bylaw consistent with the BC Park and Recreation Area Regulation and other Regional Districts. 72 hours is usually sufficient to resolve an issue for the duration of a long weekend.

• May enter to ensure compliance. Defines our right to enter campsites and other areas within parks for investigative purposes when a breach of the bylaw is suspected.

• May order removal of abandoned material or of material. More clearly defines our authority.

• May tow vehicles. The revision of the bylaw expands our authority to tow in circumstances where a car is

en a parking permit was not purchased. parked illegally, after park hours or wh• May detain lost or abandoned dog.

Clearly defines our authority to detain and control dogs for purposes of public safety, the well being of the animal or to manage an incident of non-compliance with the bylaw.

New Regulations: Bylaw 745 did not clearly define, or in some cases address issues that need to be managed within the parks. These include: • Amendments for the dog management program.

Sites with new designations such as “Off Leash Areas”, “Leash Optional Trails” are now in some parks. A “dog under control” and “dangerous dog” are now clearly defined.

• No feeding wildlife. Makes our bylaw consistent with the BC Wildlife Act.

• Enhanced Camping definitions. Better defines camping, designated campsite and is consistent with the BC Park and Recreation Area Regulation.

• Persons in charge of minors. Clearly states that people in charge of minors are responsible for the minor’s behavior in the park.

• Obey no smoking signs. Gives Park Officers greater authority to ban smoking when high and extreme forest fire hazards exist.

• Require permits. Clearly defines the type of activities that requires the authorization and written permit from GVRD Parks. i.e. building trails or structures, releasing animals into park.

• Use of snow sliding devices. t where this type of activity is permitted to better manage risk. Allows us to restric

• New Definitions. Required to augment and help define and interpret new or amended regulations.

Administrative Actions: These are house keeping items that were required to reflect new acts or to modernize the existing bylaw. • Reference the Local Government Act.

rived from the Park (Regional) Act which was repealed. Our authority for bylaws de Plain language re-write.

ument easier to interpret for staff and the public. •

• with the BC Park and

and some other Regional Districts. •

This places these fees in our Fees and Charges Bylaw with other fees.

This makes the docFormat Changes. This made the formatting and index of our bylaw more consistent Recreation Area RegulationsDog Walking Permit Fees.

ATTACHMENT 2

Greater Vancouver Regional District Bylaw No. 1048

A Bylaw to establish rules and regulations for managing, maintaining, operating, enforcing, controlling, and using any property in Regional Parks that the Greater Vancouver Regional District administers. The Board of Directors of the Greater Vancouver Regional District enacts the following: Citation The official citation for this bylaw is “Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 1048 (2006)”. Table of Contents

Table of Contents................................................................................................................ 1 1. General definitions .......................................................................................................... 2 2. Enforcement powers ....................................................................................................... 3 3. Penalties ......................................................................................................................... 4 4. Public conduct................................................................................................................. 4 5. Responsibility for action of minors .................................................................................. 5 6. Camping.......................................................................................................................... 5 7. Preservation of natural features, wildlife, and park facilities ........................................... 6 8. Removal of property and restoration of area................................................................... 7 9. Animals in regional parks ................................................................................................ 8 10. Sports, beaches, and picnic areas................................................................................ 9 11. Boat traffic ..................................................................................................................... 9 12. Motor vehicles ............................................................................................................... 9 13. Commercial services, activities, or demonstrations ...................................................... 10 14. Firearms and hunting .................................................................................................... 10 15. Park permits .................................................................................................................. 10 16. Fees .............................................................................................................................. 11 17. General ......................................................................................................................... 11 18. Severability.................................................................................................................... 11

19. Repeal of Previous Bylaw ............................................................................................. 11

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1. General definitions In this bylaw, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) Camp To occupy a Campsite, to set up a tent or shelter, or to remain

overnight with or without shelter. (2) Campsite A site in a Regional Park designated for overnight camping by

the Parks Manager. (3) Contaminant Any gaseous, liquid, or solid substance, whether dissolved or

suspended, that may: (a) injure the health or safety of a person; or, (b) injure property or any life form; or, (c) cause material physical discomfort to a person; or (d) damage the environment.

(4) Dangerous Dog Any dog that (a) has killed or seriously injured a person; or, (b) has killed or seriously injured a Domestic Animal, while

in a public place or while on private property, other than property owned or occupied by the person responsible for the dog; or,

(c) a Park Officer or Peace Officer reasonably believes is likely to kill or seriously injure a person.

This definition does not apply to any dog performing law enforcement work.

(5) Domestic Animal Any bird, reptile, insect, fish, marine animal, or other animal kept as livestock or pet.

(6) Firearm A rifle, shotgun, handgun, spring gun, or any device that propels a projectile by means of an explosion, compressed gas, or spring.

(7) GVRD The Greater Vancouver Regional District.

(8) Group Sport Any game or sport that is played by two or more persons, including but not limited to baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer or football.

(9) Motor Vehicle A motorized device by which a person or thing may be transported.

(10) Natural Park Feature

A tree, shrub, herb, flower, grass, turf, or other plant and all soil, sand, silt, gravel, rock, mineral, wood, fallen timber, or other park resource in a Regional Park.

(11) On-Site Refuse All garbage, food remains, refuse, and other waste generated by persons while they are in the Regional Park.

(12) Parks Manager The Manager of Regional Parks in the GVRD or designate.

(13) Park Officer An employee or person under contract for services with the GVRD appointed by the Parks Manager as Park Officer.

(14) Park Permit A permit, including camping registration, issued under this bylaw.

(15) Park Ranger A Park Officer appointed by the Parks Manager as a Park Ranger.

(16) Peace Officer A Peace Officer as defined from time to time in the Criminal Code of Canada.

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(17) Posted Notice A written notice affixed to a notice board or sign post by the GVRD in a Regional Park or set out in a brochure or map relating to the Regional Park.

(18) GVRD Board The Board of Directors of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

(19) Regional District The Greater Vancouver Regional District.

(20) Regional Park A Regional Park as defined in the Local Government Act, under the jurisdiction of the GVRD. In this bylaw, a Regional Park includes those parks the GVRD has designated as Regional Trails, Regional Greenways, Regional Ecological Conservancy Areas, Regional Park Reserves, and any other type of site designated parkland that may be under the jurisdiction of GVRD.

(21) Special Event Any event or activity in a Regional Park defined as a Private Special Event or Special Use Activity by GVRD Fees and Charges Bylaw 1051, 2006 as amended from time to time or a successor bylaw.

(22) Under Control A leashed or unleashed animal or pet is under control when it meets all of the following requirements:

(a) It is on the travelled surface of a trail and within 10 metres (30 feet) of the person who has care and control of it; and

(b) It immediately returns when called by the person who has care and control of it; and

(c) It is not molesting, harassing or attacking any person, Wildlife or Domestic Animal.

(23) Wildlife Any wild animal, bird, reptile, insect, fish, marine animal, or other creature.

2. Enforcement powers (1) Peace Officers and/or Park Officers are exempt from all provisions of this Bylaw when

performing their duties. (2) When a Park Officer or Peace Officer finds, on reasonable grounds, that a person in a

Regional Park is contravening this Bylaw, a Park Permit, or any other enactment he or she may require that person to:

a. provide, immediately upon request, that person’s correct name, address, and

information about their destination, and proposed or actual activities in the Regional Park;

b. provide within a reasonable time identification verifying that person’s correct name and address;

c. prove that the person possesses a current valid licence, authorization, or Park Permit for the activity;

d. stop contravening the bylaw, the Park Permit, or other enactment immediately; and/or

e. leave the Regional Park immediately; f. not re-enter the Regional Park for a period of up to 72 hours.

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(3) Anyone who fails to comply with a requirement of a Park Officer or Peace Officer under this Bylaw also commits an offence under the Offence Act.

(4) At all reasonable times, a Park Officer or Peace Officer may enter any area, including a

Campsite, or other facility in a Regional Park to evaluate whether individuals or groups are following all relevant bylaws, prohibitions, and requirements.

(5) Except where a Park Permit, licence, or other valid written authorization allows such

storage, a Park Officer may remove or order the removal of all equipment or material from a Regional Park and the cost of such removal may be charged to the owner and/or who placed the equipment or material within the Regional Park.

3. Penalties (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw where a Park Officer or Peace Officer

has reasonable grounds to believe that a person is not complying with any provision of this Bylaw, he may give a written or verbal warning.

(2) Any person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and is liable

upon conviction to the penalties prescribed by the Offence Act, provided that the minimum penalty is not less than FIFTY ($50.00) DOLLARS for the first offence and for each subsequent offence to a minimum penalty of not less than ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS.

(3) The penalties imposed under Subsection (3) hereof shall be in addition to and not in

substitution for any other penalty or remedy imposed by the Bylaw. (4) A separate offence shall be deemed to be committed upon each day during and in which a

contravention of this Bylaw occurs or continues. (5) A Park Officer or Peace Officer may, if he/she has reason to believe that an offence has

been committed against this Bylaw, complete and leave with the alleged offender, or at the address of the alleged offender with someone who appears to be sixteen years of age or greater, a Ticket Information pursuant to the GVRD Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1050, 2006 as may be amended or repealed and replaced from time to time indicating a penalty equal to the amount stipulated for such an offence.

(6) Nothing in this bylaw prevents the Regional District from using any other remedy that is

available to it by law. 4. Public conduct (1) A person must not obstruct Park Officers or Peace Officers who are performing their

duties. (2) No person shall do any act or suffer or permit any act or thing to be done in contravention

of this Bylaw. (3) Every person in a Regional Park must obey all applicable statutes, bylaws, regulations,

enactments, and policies, including all signs and Posted Notices in a Regional Park. (4) A person must not act in a disorderly, dangerous, or offensive manner in a Regional Park.

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(5) A person must not possess or consume alcoholic beverages in a Regional Park without

legally required permits, including a valid Park Permit allowing that activity. (6) A person must not defecate or urinate in a Regional Park, except in designated facilities. (7) A person must not enter into or remain in a Regional Park or portion of a Regional Park

when a Regional Park is closed, according to hours as posted at the entrance to a Regional Park. The following persons are exempt from this subsection:

a. a person who has a concession or lease granted by the Regional District for a park purpose;

b. private house-guests of an on-site caretaker contracted by the Regional District for

the Regional Park; c. a person who has a valid Park Permit that allows entrance to the park;

d. authorized GVRD personnel; and

e. persons or their house-guests who have to pass through the Regional Park to reach

their residence. (8) A person must not make or cause any noise or sound, including the playing of musical

instruments, radios, tape players, compact disc players, MP3 players, or similar devices in a Regional Park that, in the opinion of a Park Officer or Peace Officer, disturbs or is likely to disturb the peace, enjoyment, or comfort of persons or Wildlife in the vicinity.

(9) A person must not operate equipment, Motor Vehicles, or machinery in a Regional Park

that, in the opinion of a Park Officer or Peace Officer, disturbs, or is likely to disturb the peace, enjoyment or comfort of persons or Wildlife in the vicinity.

(10) A person must not interfere with the passage of any person or Motor Vehicle lawfully using

a road or trail in a Regional Park unless a valid Park Permit allows that interference. (11) Except within areas designated “Clothing Optional” by the GVRD, a person on a beach

must not expose their genitalia. 5. Responsibility for action of minors (1) A parent, guardian, custodian, or person in charge of minors must not permit them to do

anything that this Bylaw or other applicable enactments prohibit. (2) If an offence is being committed by a minor, the person in charge of the minor must take

any control measures the Park Officer considers necessary to prevent or stop the contravention of this Bylaw.

6. Camping (1) A person staying in a Campsite in a Regional Park must not:

a. leave or enter the Campsite during the hours the Regional Park is closed, except in an emergency; or

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b. make any noise or sound between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m. that, in the

opinion of a Park Officer or Peace Officer disturbs or is likely to disturb the peace, enjoyment, or comfort of persons or Wildlife in the vicinity.

(2) A person with a valid Park Permit allowing camping in a Regional Park may remain in the

Campsite and use its facilities according to the terms and conditions of the Park Permit. After the Park Permit expires, the person must leave the Campsite without delay.

(3) A person may camp in a Regional Park only in a designated Campsite and only in

accordance with a Park Permit for that activity. 7. Preservation of natural features, wildlife, and park facilities (1) Unless they have the GVRD’s written authorization or a valid Park Permit allowing the

activity, persons must not do any of the following in a Regional Park:

a. cut, trim, dig up, excavate, deface, remove, damage, or in any way injure any Natural Park Feature;

b. build or otherwise create or alter any trails; c. remove, damage, or deface any building, structure, fence, bench, sign, road, trail,

facility, equipment, material, or thing that belongs to the GVRD;

d. build, place or install any permanent or temporary structures or facilities;

e. bring in and leave behind any dead or living plant material or dead or living Wildlife or release or leave behind any dead or living Domestic Animal;

f. molest, disturb, frighten, injure, kill, catch, or trap any Wildlife, except for fishing and

crab-catching done in accordance with all enactments;

g. feed any Wildlife or deposit any substance that Wildlife may eat except as permitted in section 7(2) or;

h. introduce any Contaminant into any part of a Regional Park including, without

limitation, any body of water, fountain, or watercourse. (2) A person must not deposit any on-site refuse anywhere in a Regional Park, except in

waste receptacles provided by the GVRD. (3) Except for on-site refuse, a person must not:

a. dispose of any domestic, commercial, or industrial waste in a Regional Park; b. deposit any material into waste receptacles provided by the GVRD for on-site refuse.

(4) A person must not light or keep lit any fire, stove, barbecue or other flame-producing cooking device in a Regional Park except:

a. in facilities that the GVRD provides for fires or flame-producing cooking devices;

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b. in areas designated by signs or a posted notice; and/or

c. if permitted by a valid Park Permit.

(5) A person must not leave a fire, stove, barbecue or other flame-producing cooking device of

any kind unattended while it is lit or turned on. (6) A person must not deposit on the ground in a Regional Park any lighted match, cigar,

cigarette, or other burning substance except as permitted in section 7(4). (7) A person must not smoke in Regional Park areas, facilities or trails when signs or Posted

Notices prohibit smoking. (8) A person must not cut down or prune any trees or carry out any logging operation in a

Regional Park without the written authorization of the GVRD and then only in strict accordance with that authorization.

(9) A person must not ride a bicycle in a Regional Park except in the following places:

a. public roads, except as prohibited by law; and b. trails designated for such use by signs or a Posted Notice.

(10) A person must not travel within a Regional Park except on trails marked by GVRD signage

or shown on a GVRD Park map or brochure or in areas specifically designated by signs or a Posted Notice.

(11) A person must not use a snow sliding device except in areas designated by signs or a

Posted Notice unless a valid Park Permit allows otherwise. 8. Removal of property and restoration of area (1) Except as provided elsewhere in this Bylaw, holders of a Park Permit must remove all

personal property and dispose of all structures, improvements, and works that they have built in a Regional Park within 15 days following the termination of a Park Permit or receipt of a written order from the Parks Manager, whichever is earlier, unless the Park Permit allows otherwise. They must also restore the area as nearly as possible to its natural condition or restore the area to the satisfaction of the Parks Manager.

(2) If a person does not comply with section 8(1), the Parks Manager may authorize personnel

to remove and dispose of the personal property, structures, improvements, or works and restore the area as necessary.

(3) If the GVRD incurs any expense under section 8(2), the person who failed to comply with

subsection (1) owes the amount of that expense as a debt to the GVRD and shall pay that amount immediately on demand.

(4) The GVRD may recover a debt, as defined in this section, from any security deposit

required by the relevant Park Permit.

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(5) If the security deposit is not large enough to cover a debt as defined in this section, the GVRD may pursue all other remedies available to it to recover the outstanding portion of the debt.

9. Animals in Regional Parks (1) Except for dogs in areas designated by signs or a Posted Notice as Dog Off-Leash or

Leash Optional, persons with care and control of Domestic Animals in a Regional Park must keep them securely leashed at all times.

(2) A person with care and control of an animal in a Regional Park must:

a. have the animal Under Control at all times; b. carry at least one leash and one collar for each animal at all times; and c. leash the animals immediately when approaching horses.

(3) A person with care and control of a Domestic Animal in a Regional Park must not allow it

to:

a. be on a beach, unless allowed by a sign or Posted Notice; b. damage any park property or vegetation; c. enter any area where that animal is prohibited, as indicated by signs or Posted

Notices;

d. injure, disturb, or molest any person, Domestic Animal or Wildlife;

e. be left or abandoned;

f. graze or roam at large; or

g. enter into any body of water or fountain, except if allowed by signs or a Posted Notice.

(4) A person with care and control of a Dangerous Dog must not permit it to enter a Regional

Park. (5) A person with care and control of a dog in a Regional Park must immediately remove any

faeces deposited by that dog. This subsection does not apply to a person who is legally visually impaired.

(6) A Park Officer or Peace Officer may require the person with care and control of a Domestic

Animal in a Regional Park to remove it from that Regional Park if in the opinion of the Park Officer or Peace Officer the animal is potentially dangerous or disruptive.

(7) A person may not be accompanied by more than three Domestic Animals while in a

Regional Park without a valid Park Permit allowing that activity.

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(8) A Park Officer or Peace Officer may restrain and detain any lost or Domestic Animal or Wildlife and bring that animal to a shelter or other appropriate facility.

(9) A person must not ride, walk, or drive a horse on any part of a Regional Park, except on

trails or areas designated by signs or a Posted Notice. 10. Sports, beaches, and picnic areas (1) Unless they have a valid Park Permit allowing the activity, persons in a Regional Park must

not play Group Sports or war games or operate a radio-controlled plane, car or boat except on fields or in areas designated for those activities by signs or a Posted Notice.

(2) A person must not swim in the vicinity of a beach designated by signs for the use of

motorized or non-motorized watercraft or vessels. (3) A person must not remove, damage, deface, or tamper with any float, wharf, buoy, piling,

or any lifesaving device in a Regional Park. 11. Boat traffic (1) A person must not operate a motorized watercraft or vessel on a body of water in a

Regional Park where a sign or Posted Notice prohibits that activity. (2) A person must not operate a motorized watercraft or vessel on any body of water in a

Regional Park unless it has an exhaust system that expels the engine exhaust through the water or a muffler that cools and expels the exhaust without excessive noise.

(3) A person must not use any watercraft, vessel, or fishing device in the vicinity of a beach in

a Regional Park in a way that endangers persons or property, or interferes with the safe and free use of the water for bathing or swimming.

12. Motor vehicles (1) A person must not operate, or permit to be operated, a Motor Vehicle in a Regional Park

except on public roadways or parking lots except in accordance with a valid Park Permit. (2) A person must not operate a Motor Vehicle in a Regional Park unless that person and the

Motor Vehicle are validly licensed and registered and conform to all applicable enactments.

(3) A person must not park a Motor Vehicle in a Regional Park except in designated parking

lots and, in compliance with the Motor Vehicle Act, along public roadways not marked as “No Parking” areas.

(4) Motor vehicles parked in areas prohibited by signs, and Motor Vehicles left unattended

after the closing hours of the Regional Park may be towed away at the expense of the owner.

(5) A person must not park a Motor Vehicle in an area, lot, or stall in a Regional Park

designated as pay parking, handicapped parking, or service or emergency vehicle parking, except in accordance with a valid Park Permit or a valid handicapped parking permit, or

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unless the vehicle being parked is a Regional Park service vehicle or an emergency vehicle.

(6) A person must not wash, clean, polish, repair, tune up, or do any maintenance or

mechanical work to a Motor Vehicle in a Regional Park. (7) Without limiting the generality of any other provision of this Bylaw, a Park Officer or Peace

Officer may ticket or order the towing away of any Motor Vehicles in violation of this bylaw. (8) For public safety and convenience, the GVRD may close any park road, trail, or other area

in a Regional Park to public use. The GVRD may also limit the speed, weight, size, type, or number of Motor Vehicles operated in a Regional Park.

13. Commercial services, activities, or demonstrations (1) Unless he or she has the Parks Manager’s prior written authorization or a valid Park Permit

allowing the activity, a person must not:

a. sell, barter, or display for sale any goods, services, or materials, including food and refreshments in a Regional Park;

b. Conduct any business or commercial activity, whether paid for in advance of, during

or after the activity, or encourage any person to use a Regional Park for any activity related to the business or commercial enterprise whether or not the business or commercial aspect of the activity is carried out within the Regional Park;

c. Post, deliver, paint, publish, or distribute any notice, advertisement, sign, placard, or

handbill of any kind in a Regional Park; or

d. Operate or station in a Regional Park any commercial vehicle or any Motor Vehicle displaying advertising or equipped with a public address system for the purpose of advertising, promoting, demonstrating, or attracting attention.

14. Firearms and hunting (1) A person must not possess or discharge any firearm, fireworks, slingshot, bow, or cross-

bow in a Regional Park without a valid Park Permit allowing that activity and then, only as the Park Permit and all other applicable enactments allow. This section does not apply to Park Officers or Peace Officers acting in the course of their duties.

15. Park permits (1) A person must not conduct or participate in a Private Special Event, activity, or event or do

anything that requires a Park Permit under this Bylaw except pursuant to a valid Park Permit.

(2) The Parks Manager:

a. may issue a Park Permit for any Special Event, activity, event, or thing that requires a Park Permit under this Bylaw;

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b. may require the person requesting the Park Permit to pay a fee established under the GVRD Fees and Charges Bylaw, as amended from time to time or any successor bylaw, when issuing a Park Permit;

c. may amend, suspend, or revoke any Park Permit for any violation of the terms and

conditions of the Park Permit or for any violation of this Bylaw or any applicable enactment;

d. is not obligated to issue any Park Permit and, without in any way limiting the

generality of the foregoing, may refuse to issue a Park Permit to any person who has contravened any previous Park Permit or contravened this Bylaw or any other enactment; and

(3) The holder of a Park Permit is solely responsible for the conduct of the Special Event,

activity, event or thing the Park Permit authorizes. It is a term of all Park Permits that neither the GVRD nor any of its elected or appointed officers, employees, servants, agents, contractors, licensees or representatives accepts or assumes any responsibility or liability for any claims, demands, proceedings, actions, suits, costs, expenses, fines, losses or damages in respect to death, injury, loss or damage to persons or property, however caused, arising out of or in connection with a Special Event, activity, event or thing for which a Park Permit has been issued.

16. Fees (1) The Regional Board may from time to time establish fees to be charged for issuing a Park

Permit. 17. General (1) Male gender words include the female gender and vice versa and either includes the

neuter. Singular number words include the plural number and vice versa. 18. Severability (1) If a section, subsection, sentence, clause or phase of this bylaw is for any reason held to be

invalid by the decision of a Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the bylaw.

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19. Repeal of Previous Bylaws (1) “Greater Vancouver Regional District Parks Regulatory Bylaw No. 745 (1993)” and “Greater

Vancouver Regional District Parks Regulatory Amending Bylaw Number 979, 2002” are hereby repealed.

READ A FIRST TIME this ________ day of __________________ , 2006. READ A SECOND TIME this _____ day of __________________ , 2006. READ A THIRD TIME this _______ day of __________________ , 2006.

RECONSIDERED, PASSED AND FINALLY ADOPTED this TIME this day of , 2006.

Paulette Vetleson Secretary

Lois E. Jackson Chair

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To: Parks Committee From: Roger Bean, Park Operations Supervisor Date: May 12, 2006 Subject: Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Utilization Bylaw No. 1050, 2006 Recommendation:

a) That the GVRD Board give leave to introduce Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Utilization Bylaw No. 1050, 2006 and that it be read a first, second and third time.

b) That Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Utilization Bylaw No. 1050, 2006 be

reconsidered, passed and finally adopted. 1. PURPOSE To adopt a new Ticket Utilization Bylaw that is consistent with the proposed Greater Vancouver Regional District Regulatory Bylaw 1048, 2006. 2. CONTEXT The GVRD uses the Community Charter Bylaw Ticket Enforcement Regulation to issue tickets for non-compliance under the Parks Regulatory and the Air Quality Management Bylaws. In accordance with the Bylaw Ticket Enforcement Regulation the GVRD has a Ticketing Utilization Bylaw No. 951. A GVRD Ticketing Utilization Bylaw has been in place since 1990 (Bylaw 650). It was replaced by Bylaw 746 in 1993 when the new Regulatory Bylaw was enacted and again as Bylaw 951 in 2001 when the GVRD Air Quality Management Bylaw adopted ticketing authority. Regular administrative changes to both the Ticket Utilization and Regulatory Bylaws are required to be consistent with changing legislation and park use trends. In response to the proposed Parks Regulatory Bylaw 1048, 2006 the ticketable offenses, fines and authorized officers were reviewed and adjusted to increase stewardship of our lands and increase public and staff safety.

Proposed changes to the GVRD Ticketing Utilization Bylaw are illustrated in Attachment 1 and provides a comparison of the existing and proposed Schedule B which contain the offences and fines. • The addition of 9 fines:

o Obstruction of a Park Officer o No Consuming Alcoholic Beverage o No Smoking o Dog Not Under Control o More Than Three Domestic Animals o Illegal Motor Vehicle Operations o No Tampering With a Life Saving Device o Commercial Activity Without a Permit o Special Event Without a Permit or Failure to Comply with terms of a Permit.

• The deletion of 1 fine: o Obstructing Traffic (The elements of this offence are adequately covered by

other rules and regulations) • Reduction of $100 fines to $50 for common minor offences. These reductions set a fine

schedule for minor offences that is compatible with and complementary to the Provincial Bylaw Dispute Adjudication Process; an alternate form of ticketing now being used by the three North Shore Municipalities, the Fraser Valley Regional District, City of Coquitlam and being reviewed by GVRD staff as a potential option.

• Inclusion of British Columbia Provincial Conservation Officer as a Designated Bylaw Enforcement Officer

All references to the Air Quality Management Bylaw remain unchanged.

3. ALTERNATIVES Option 1: Adopt Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Utilization Bylaw No.

1050, 2006. • This would enable Park Officers and Peace Officers to enforce the Parks

Regulatory Bylaw 1048, 2006 with a fine (ticket) as prescribed in Schedule B. • There will be minor administrative costs associated with adopting new

bylaws. Option 2: Adopt Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Utilization Bylaw No.

1050, 2006 to include recommended Parks Committee changes to Schedule B.

• The Bylaw Enforcement Ticket Regulation allows for fines up to $1,000. The fine amount can be set to act as a deterrent and to manage minor offences. For serious offences where a minor fine is not appropriate, charges can be laid and court action taken.

• Setting too expensive a fine limit for minor offences may encourage non-payment, disputes or no suitable way to handle minor offences.

Option 3: Do not adopt Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Utilization

Bylaw No. 1050, 2006. • There would not be any administrative costs incurred.

• Park Officers would not be able to enforce the Regulatory Bylaw by fines as the sections of Parks Regulatory Bylaw No. 1048, 2006 no longer corresponds with the references in the Schedule to Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 951. This option would still permit GVRD to take court action for non-compliance with the bylaws.

• There is a public expectation that regulatory bylaws be actively enforced in the field to manage parks in a safe and sustainable manner.

4. CONCLUSION Staff recommend Option 1. Changes to the Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw are required if Park Officers are to enforce the proposed Parks Regulatory Bylaw No. 1048, 2006 by fines and to maintain an active compliance program. Attachments (2) AB/EA

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ATTACHMENT 2

GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1050, 2006 WHEREAS:

A Pursuant to Section 266.1 of the Local Government Act and Section 264(1)(a) of the Community Charter, the Regional Board may, by bylaw, designate those bylaws for which the municipal ticket information may be used as a means of bylaw enforcement;

B Pursuant to Section 264(1)(b) of the Community Charter, the Regional Board may, by bylaw,

designate a person who comes within a class of persons, as a bylaw enforcement officer;

C Pursuant to Section 264(1)(c) of the Community Charter, the Regional Board may, by bylaw, authorize the use of any word or expression on a municipal ticket information to designate an offence against a bylaw;

D The Regional Board deems it expedient to authorize the use of the municipal ticket

information for the enforcement of certain bylaws, to designate persons as bylaw enforcement officers, to authorize the use of certain words or expressions to designate certain bylaw offences and to set certain fine amounts.

NOW THEREFORE the regional board of Greater Vancouver Regional District in open meeting duly assembled enacts as follows: 1. Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 951,

2001 is hereby repealed. 2. The bylaws listed in Column 1 of Appendix A to this bylaw as amended from time to

time are hereby designated as bylaws which may be enforced by means of a ticket in the form prescribed for the purpose of Division 3 of Part 8 of the Community Charter.

3. The persons appointed to the job positions or having the titles listed in Column 2 of

Appendix A to this bylaw are hereby designated as bylaw enforcement officers pursuant to section 264(1)(b) of the Community Charter for the purpose of enforcing the bylaws listed in Column 1 of Appendix A opposite the respective job positions or titles listed in Column 2 of Appendix A.

4. For the purpose of Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management

Bylaw No. 937, 1999, “officer” in Column 2 of Appendix A means any person appointed by the regional board pursuant to section 31(2) of the Environmental Management Act to be an officer.

5. The words or expressions set forth in Column 1 of Appendices B and C to this bylaw

designate the offence committed under the bylaw section number appearing in Column 2 opposite the respective words or expressions.

6. The amounts appearing in Column 3 of Appendices B and C to this bylaw are the

fines set pursuant to section 265 of the Community Charter for the corresponding offences designated in Column 1 of Appendices B and C.

7. This bylaw may be cited as “Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Information

Utilization Bylaw No. 1050, 2006”. 8. This bylaw shall take effect upon the date of its adoption.

READ A FIRST TIME this __________ day of ____________________ , 2006. READ A SECOND TIME this ________ day of ____________________ , 2006. READ A THIRD TIME this __________ day of ____________________ , 2006.

RECONSIDERED, PASSED AND FINALLY ADOPTED this TIME this day of , 2006.



Schedule A

Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1050, 2006

Column 1 Column 2

DESIGNATED BYLAWS DESIGNATED BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

1. Greater Vancouver Regional District Parks Regulatory Bylaw No. 745 (1993)

Park Officer Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constable Municipal Police Constable British Columbia Provincial Conservation Officer

2. Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 937, 1999

Officer

Schedule BGreater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Information Utilization

Bylaw No. 1050, 2006

TICKETING OFFENCES

DESCRIPTION SECT. FINE 1 Obstruction of Park Officer 4 (1) $100

2 Failure to Obey Applicable Enactments 4 (3) $100

3 Disorderly or Dangerous Conduct 4 (4) $100

4 No Consuming Alcoholic Beverage 4 (5) $100

5 Breach of Curfew 4 (7) $50

6 Undue Noise 4 (8) $100

7 Disturbing Campsites 6 (1) (b) $100

8 No Camping 6 (3) $50

9 Destroying or Damaging Park Property 7 (1) $100

10 Littering 7 (2) $50

11 Illegal Fire 7 (4) $50

12 Burning Substance 7 (6) $100

13 No Smoking 7 (7) $50

14 No Cycling 7 (9) $50

15 Dog Off Leash 9 (1) $50

16 Dog Not Under Control 9 (3) $100

17 Dog or Pet on Beach 9 (3) (a) $50

18 Dog Faeces Left 9 (5) $50

19 More Than Three Domestic Animals 9 (7) $50

20 Illegal Motor Vehicle Operations 12 (2) $100

21 No Tampering With Float or Lifesaving Device 10 (3) $100

22 Vehicle Off Road 12 (1) $100

23 Illegal Parking 12 (3) $50

24 No Parking Permit 12 (5) $50

25 Vehicle Clean or Repair 12 (6) $100

26 Commercial Activity Without Permit 13 (1) (b) $100

27 Special Event Without Permit or Failure to Comply with terms of a Permit

15 (1) $50

Schedule C Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw

No. 1050, 2006

Reference: Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 937, 1999 Column 1

Offence Column 2Section

Column 3$Fine

1. Discharge of Air Contaminant 3.1 200 2. Failure to hold a valid and subsisting Permit/Approval 3.4 100 3. Failure to comply with authorized discharge criteria in a Permit 4.1(a) 200 4. Failure to comply with Works requirements in a Permit 4.1(b) 200 5. Failure to comply with a monitoring requirement in a Permit 4.1(d) 100 6. Failure to comply with a reporting requirement in a Permit 4.1(e) 100 7. Failure to control Air Contaminants in a manner specified in a

Permit 4.1(f) 200

8. Failure to comply with authorized discharge criteria in an Approval 4.3 200 9. Failure to comply with Works requirements in an Approval 4.3 100 10. Failure to comply with a monitoring requirement in an Approval 4.3 100 11. Failure to comply with a reporting requirement in an Approval 4.3 100 12. Failure to control Air Contaminants in a manner specified in an

Approval 4.3 200

13. Failure to apply for Permit/Approval 4.7 100 14. Failure to comply with public notification requirements 4.11 100 15. Failure to comply with monitoring/record keeping/reporting

requirements of an Emission Regulation 5.1 100

16. Failure to comply with discharge criteria of an Emission Regulation

5.1 200

17. Failure to comply with equipment and operating requirements of an Emission Regulation

5.1 100

18. Failure to use Works as required 7.1(a) 100 19. Failure to comply with procedures/requirements 7.1(b) 100 20. Bypass Works 7.1(c) 100 21. Failure to maintain Works 7.1(d) 100 22. Failure to pay required fees 9.2 100

4.3

Parks Committee Meeting Date: July 5, 2006 To: Parks Committee From: Stephen Suddes, Visitor Services & Partnerships Division Manager Date: June 16, 2006 Subject: Greater Vancouver Regional District

Park Fees and Charges Bylaw Number 1051, 2006 Recommendation:

a) That the GVRD Board approve proposed changes to Regional Park fees and charges for 2007, as outlined in the report titled “Greater Vancouver Regional District Park Fees and Charges Bylaw Number 1051, 2006” dated June 16, 2006;

b) That Greater Vancouver Regional District Park Fees and Charges Bylaw Number 1051, 2006 be introduced and read a first, second and third time; and

c) That Greater Vancouver Regional District Park Fees and Charges Bylaw Number 1051, 2006 be reconsidered, passed and finally adopted, to come into force and effect at 12:01 am on January 1, 2007.

1. PURPOSE To seek approval to adjust existing fees and charges for park facilities and services to more accurately reflect costs, the level of service being offered and consistency within the Parks system; and to adopt Bylaw Number 1051, 2006. This new fee schedule will become effective January 1, 2007. 2. CONTEXT Fees for services and facilities may be established by bylaw pursuant to the Local Government Act provisions, Part 10, Division 3, Section 363. Fees and charges have been imposed for certain Park facilities and services since 1979. The policy of charging fees for ‘enhanced services’ or ‘exclusive use’ was adopted in 1993. Since that time, fee schedules have been adjusted annually to reflect level of service provided and to offset administrative and operating costs. Fees and charges are set to ensure that GVRD Parks programs and services are

• priced to compare favorably with similar programs and services offered by the private sector or by other municipalities;

• reflect fair market value; • valued by the public; and • responsive to public need and serve specific members of the public.

Fees are increased in a selective, incremental manner to better manage visitor use of limited facilities and satisfy client demand. In setting fees, GVRD services are compared with similar ones offered by both the private sector and municipalities. This is done to establish benchmarks which help to determine fair market value, equitability and accessibility. Fees are set to reflect fair value for a program or service. Nominal fees are one way of building commitment from members of the public to attend programs for which they have pre-registered. Fees are also intended to offset certain operating or administrative costs. Total cost-recovery is not the objective, and fees cannot be set so low as to place private sector operators at a competitive disadvantage. The principle of universal accessibility remains in place as the bylaw provides for core programs and services which have no fee, or there is provision for a fee exemption or price reduction to qualified groups. Fees are also used to better manage visitor use of limited facilities, enhanced services or programs where there is high demand. The fee structure can also be used in a strategic way, such as encouraging certain groups to make better use of facilities especially in the shoulder season. For example, amendments proposed in this bylaw revision introduce discounts for seniors at some facilities, and redefine “small groups” to better reflect evolving concepts of family. Future revisions may include incentives aimed at encouraging use of public transit to reach parks where programming is offered. Facilities and services where no change is proposed are listed under section 2.1 below. Proposed changes to existing fees and proposals for new fees follow in section 2.2. Fee Schedules incorporating these changes are attached to the draft Bylaw 1051, 2006 (Attachment 1). Section 2.3 contains policies and procedures related to fees and charges. 2.1 No Fee Changes Proposed No changes are proposed to the following facility and service fees and related fee schedules as set out in Bylaw 1019, 2004: a) Group Picnic Shelters Daily Rental Fees, Schedules A & A1 b) Ball Diamond Rental Fees, Schedule E c) Outdoor Ceremony Fees, Schedule L d) Cancellation Policy For Public Programs, Schedule O e) Cancellation Policy for Group Programs, Schedule P f) Derby Reach and Matsqui Trail Camping Fees, Schedule R g) Grant Narrows Boat Launch and Parking Fees, Fee Schedule T 2.2 Proposed Changes (Attachment) The following changes are proposed to facility and service fees as outlined in the related Fee Schedules contained in Bylaw XXX, 2006 and will become effective on January 1, 2007: a) Group Picnic Shelters Daily Rental Fees, Schedule A2

• A “no charge” option is added for seniors groups who wish to book a mid-week rental less than two weeks in advance, subject to availability at time of booking.

b) Outdoor Group Camp Rental Fees, Schedule B

• The fee for use of Raven’s Nest Group Camp (Peak Season) is increased for family/adults from $110.00 per night to $200.00 per night. The rate for youth increases from $75.00 to $100.00 per night. Outdoor cooking facilities have been added to Raven’s Nest group campground and this increase brings the fee in line to match other GVRD Parks group camps offering similar facilities.

c) Camp Capilano Group Rental Fees, Schedule C

• Fees for overnight use by youth groups are increased by $15.00 (Winter Season) and $20.00 (Peak Season); the day-rate for youth groups is increased by $10.00

• Fees for overnight use by adult groups are increased by $15.00 (Winter Season) and $20.00 (Peak Season); the day-rate for adult groups is increased by $10.00

• A late check-out fee of $60.00 per hour is added; • Increases are justified on the basis of upgrades of camp facilities including new

common room furniture, improvements to the dining hall and the purchase of audio/visual equipment. A wheelchair lift for the pool, purchased through a donation secured by the Pacific Parkland Foundation, will be installed in 2006;

• Fee increases help to offset projected increases in operating costs including utilities;

• The last fee increase for Camp Capilano was in 2001.

d) Belcarra Dock Rental Fees, Schedule D • Removal of a combination facility rental/dock fee since it is redundant, results in

greater clarity of the bylaw and will have no financial impact.

e) Field Rental Fees, Schedule F • Daily rental fees for small and large fields are increased by $25.00 to keep them

in line with special event and outdoor ceremony fees. • The new field at Aldergrove Bowl is added to the “large” field category.

f) Cammidge House Rental Fees (Schedule G) • Addition of a $500.00 security deposit for those functions where alcohol is

served; while refundable, it is intended to provide partial security against potential damage and extraordinary cleanup cost often associated with large gatherings;

• Addition of a “Tent Fee” of $150 for groups renting this facility who also choose to erect a tent on the grounds adjacent to Cammidge House in order to increase capacity of their event. This fee is intended to cover additional cleanup and maintenance costs associated with larger group sizes at this facility. Rental of a tent is not included in this fee.

g) Inverholme Schoolhouse Rental Fees (Schedule H)

• Addition of a $500.00 security deposit for those functions where alcohol is served; while refundable, it is intended to provide partial security against potential damage and extraordinary cleanup costs often associated with large gatherings.

h) Minnekhada Lodge Rental Fees (Schedule I)

a. ‘Special Occasion Package’ is increased from $780.00 to $850.00 b. Hourly Social Rate is increased from $60.00 to $65.00 c. Addition of a refundable $500.00 security deposit for those functions where

alcohol is served; d. Rate adjustments are required to cover projected increases in operating costs

and to cover recent and planned facility upgrades including a furnished brides’ room, furnished grooms’ room, new draperies and carpet replacement.

i) Miscellaneous Facility & Site Rental Fees (Schedule J)

• Addition of a refundable $500.00 security deposit for functions at the Agricultural Hall (Deas Island Regional Park) where alcohol is consumed;

• Facility rental fee for Burrvilla (Deas Island Regional Park) is removed from the schedule as the building cannot meet fire code requirements for public use without affecting heritage values.

j) Special Events Fees and Other Charges (Schedule K)

• Categories of special events have been re-defined bringing greater clarity to permit and fee requirements;

• Introduction of an automatic exemption from fees for certain types of events intended to reduce the administrative burden associated with processing current exemption requests;

• Early/late gate access fees are increased to cover staff costs; • A late application fee is added to off-set the increased cost of reviewing an

application with inadequate lead time; • A refundable $500.00 security deposit is added for large groups in excess of 500

persons with extensive range of activities proposed, or those groups who have a history of performance issues with GVRD;

• Special Event Fees were last adjusted in 1999. k) Liquor Fees (Schedule M)

• The distinction between indoor and outdoor events for application of this non-refundable fee has been removed. A new category based on the number of participants (1-199) has been added.

• This schedule now includes reference to the refundable $500.00 deposit required for functions where liquor is consumed. This refundable deposit is also identified with schedules for specific facilities.

l) Cancellation Policy for Facility & Site Reservations (Fee Schedule Q)

• Wording is now included to allow for a change-of-date option for clients who with reasonable cause would like to change their reservation to an alternate date in the same calendar year, and who might otherwise cancel a reservation completely.

m) Typical Interpretive Program Fees (Fee Schedule N)

• The age range for “child” has been changed (now 3-12 years). This corrects an error whereby two categories were labeled the same and had overlapping age-ranges;

• There is no charge for children up to 2 years of age.

n) Capilano River Commercial Tour Bus Parking Fees (Schedule S)

• The bylaw is corrected to comply with a decision approved by Board in 2002 to increase the fee for commercial bus tours entering Capilano River Regional Park. In 2002, the fee per visit was increased from $10.00 to $20.00 for busses with a capacity of up to 24 passengers not including driver, and from $15.00 to $25.00 for busses with a capacity over 24 passengers.

• This correction will not have any impact on bus companies, as forms and pricing have been in-place since 2003.

o) Commercial Use Park Permit Fees (Schedule U)

• “Dog Walking Permit” specific to Pacific Spirit Regional Park is added. This is intended for all commercial dog-walkers and any individual walking with more than three dogs.

2.3 Policies and Procedures Related to Fees and Charges The following key policies or procedures remain in effect, with additions or adjustments indicated as required: a) Reservation Policy

All facilities may be reserved up to one year ahead and reservations must be made more than fourteen days in advance of a special event or with less lead time if operations requirements can be met. For 2007, a “late application” fee as set out in Schedule K is now added to offset administrative costs associated with late-bookings.

b) Special Occasion Licenses

Special Occasion Licenses from the BC Liquor Control and Licensing Branch are a pre-requisite when liquor is served. It is the responsibility of the client to obtain this, and they now also require permission from some local police detachments.

c) Special Events

Planned activities such as sporting events, community gatherings, music or religious events are considered to be Special Events and fall into one of the following categories:

i) Standard Use – No permit and no fee required ii) Special Use – Permit required but no fee iii) Private Special Event – Permit and fee required

d) Exemption Policy

As proposed, the Bylaw provides for an exemption fees or charges for Private Special Events under this Bylaw are not payable by applicants holding events specifically for the purpose of fundraising and who meet the following three criteria:

i) the applicant is a member of an enumerated class of entities listed in Schedule V to this Bylaw;

ii) an event coordination company is not being paid to plan the event; and iii) net proceeds will be donated to a recognized charity or the GVRD.

Typically, GVRD Parks receives over 400 requests each year for exemption fees. Many requests originate from partner groups, community volunteers and park associations where

there is clearly a net benefit which accrues to GVRD by encouraging certain events to take place in a regional park. Many of the activities involve events and facility use which supports key initiatives and volunteer programs including habitat restoration, invasive species control, trail maintenance and litter control. However, the current process for granting exemptions is ambiguous and requires an inordinate amount of administrative effort. Under current legislation only the GVRD Board is empowered to grant a benefit to such community groups and volunteers. The requirement to seek Board approval for every exemption request is onerous. Therefore, revisions to the bylaw seek Board approval in authorizing exemptions for fee park associations, volunteer groups or individuals representing a partner organization where it is clear the exemption will result in a net-benefit to GVRD. 3. ALTERNATIVES That the Parks Committee: Option 1: Make changes to fees, charges and policies as recommended in this

report by enacting “Greater Vancouver Regional District Park Fees and Charges Bylaw Number 1051, 2006”

Advantages: Enacting Bylaw Number 1051, 2006 has these advantages: • recover operating costs, encourage investment in facility upgrades and are not unfairly

priced below other community suppliers offering similar facilities and services; • Regular, incremental increases reduce the need to impose larger fee increases at less

frequent intervals; • Revised exemption policy is flexible, creative, streamlined and meets the requirements

of park partners and volunteers while at the same time meeting legislated requirements for accountability to Board.

Disadvantages: • Increase in fees may result in public complaints; • Some private sector suppliers may argue that prices for some services are too low, and

place them at a competitive disadvantage. Option 2: Retain “Greater Vancouver Regional District Park Fees and Charges

Bylaw Number 1019, 2004” without amendments. Advantages: Retaining existing Bylaw Number 1019, 2004 has these advantages: • high level of public comfort with existing fees; • no administrative costs or staff time required to adjust reservations software.

Disadvantages: • may invite criticism from private sector and other third-parties, with GVRD offering

facilities and services below market rates and thereby engaging unfair competition; • Future price increases may appear higher because of the need to adjust pricing which

covers a multi-year jump in escalating operating costs; • A greater proportion of operating costs will have to be covered through re-allocation of

annual budget resources. 4. CONCLUSION The proposed fee increases are justifiable based on a comparative analysis of similar facilities and services elsewhere in the region. The proposed fee increases meet the need to cover escalating operating costs for certain facilities. Changes have been made which clarify terms and definitions within the existing bylaw and fee schedules. Other procedural changes and policies will result in more streamlined and better service to the public. Staff recommends the enactment of Bylaw 1051, 2006. Attachment SS/AB/EA

ATTACHMENT

GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT BYLAW NUMBER 1051, 2006

A BYLAW TO GOVERN THE USE OF, AND TO FIX AND CHARGE FEES FOR ADMISSION TO AND FOR THE USE OF, CERTAIN

FACILITIES IN REGIONAL PARKS OF THE GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

WHEREAS the Local Government Act provisions, Part 10, Division 3, Section 363 give authority to the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board of Directors to govern the use of, and to fix and charge fees for admission to and for the use of, certain facilities and programs in specific regional parks; NOW THEREFORE, the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board of Directors, in open meeting assembled, enacts Bylaw Number 1051, 2006 as follows: 1. Definitions (1) Administration Fee A fee charged for changes to dates, times and locations for

previously booked group interpretation programs, site rentals, facility rentals or private special events.

(2) Application Fee A non-refundable fee charged to offset administrative costs associated with review and approval of an application.

(3) Block Booking Rate Reduced rental rate for groups who book more than ten meetings per year.

(4) Cancellation Charges The non-refundable portion of a fee.

(5) Client Categories For the Purposes of Public Programs the following terms identify: • Adult - an individual 19 years or older but under the age of 65. • Senior - an adult individual 65 years or older • Child - an individual between the ages of 3 and 12 years • Youth - an individual between the ages of 13 and 18 years • Family/Small Group - a group normally comprising 2 Adults and

up to 4 children; one additional child may be substituted in place of one adult.

(6) Commercial Use A class of activity conducted in a regional park, the primary purpose

of which is ‘for-profit’ or private benefit.

(7) Elaborate Set-up An Outdoor Ceremony that includes but is not limited to the setup and use of tents, generators, audio/visual equipment, special lighting, sound amplification, staging, fencing or flooring.

(8) Gated Event A Private Special Event where admission to the event area is controlled and limited and where an admission may or may not be charged.

(9) Group Program A GVRD interpretive program provided to an organized group or sponsoring organization (i.e. School field trip, birthday party).

(10) Large Scale Commercial Event

A Private Special Event held for private benefit or ‘for profit.

(11) Liquor Fee A non-refundable fee applied to any function or activity where alcohol is consumed in accordance with park bylaws.

(12) Outdoor Ceremony An activity which involves the exclusive use of an outdoor space in a Regional Park for a ceremony of any type (i.e. wedding, religious, memorial).

(13) Parks Manager The Manager of Regional Parks in the GVRD or designate.

(14) Performance Deposit Is a refundable deposit that that is returned at the expiry of a license if all terms and conditions of such have been met.

(15) Public Program A GVRD interpretive program open to the general public, for which pre-registration and a fee may be required.

(16) Security Deposit Is a refundable fee that is returned at the completion of an event subject to all terms and conditions of performance being met.

(17) Special Event Any event as defined in Schedule ‘K’ of this Bylaw.

(18) Special Occasion License

A license issued by the British Columbia Liquor Control Branch, required by any individual or group holding a function where alcohol is served in a public place. This is separate and distinct from a “liquor fee” and it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain a Special Occasion License.

2. Aldergrove Lake Regional Park

The fee charged for the picnic shelter shall be as set out in Schedule A to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

3. Belcarra Regional Park

a) The fee charged for use of each of the picnic shelters in Belcarra Regional Park shall be as set out in Schedule A to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

b) The fee charged to all chartered marine vessels using dock and pier facilities shall

be Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00) for one hour for the purposes of loading and unloading, payable in advance. An additional fee of Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00) per hour or portion thereof as set out in Schedule D to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance, shall be charged for a chartered marine vessel to remain at dock and pier facilities between loading and unloading for a maximum docking time of two (2) consecutive hours. The total time for a chartered marine vessel to remain at dock and pier facilities shall not exceed two (2) consecutive hours.

4. Boundary Bay Regional Park

a) The fee charged for use of Cammidge House shall be as follows, as set out in Schedule G to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance:

(i) A Special Occasion Package for Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) available for

fifteen (15) consecutive hours of rental. The Package includes a Liquor Fee.

GVRD Park Fees and Charges Bylaw Number 1051, 2006

(ii) A Special Occasion and Outdoor Ceremony Package for Five Hundred and

Seventy-Five Dollars ($575.00) available for fifteen (15) consecutive hours of rental. The Package includes a Liquor Fee and access to Centennial Beach for an Outdoor Ceremony.

(iii) A rental fee of Forty Dollars ($40.00) per hour for Social functions, with a

minimum of three (3) consecutive hours of rental from Sunday through Friday and a minimum of eight (8) consecutive hours of rental on Saturday.

(iv) A rental fee of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per hour for Meetings, available

Monday through Friday, with a minimum of three (3) consecutive hours of rental.

(v) A block booking rate of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) per hour, with a minimum of

three (3) consecutive hours of rental. Groups requesting the block booking rate must reserve a minimum of ten (10) meetings per year.

(vi) A Liquor Fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) shall be charged where

applicable to all reservations in Cammidge House except the Special Occasion Packages referred to in Sections 3. a) (i) and (ii) above.

(vii) A Tent Fee of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) shall be charged to

all reservations at Cammidge House where a tent will be erected on the grounds adjacent to the building.

(viii) A security deposit of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) shall be charged at the

Cammidge House for events where liquor is not served. A security deposit of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be charged at the Cammidge House for events where liquor is being served. The security deposit shall be refunded if the group complies with Regional Parks’ bylaws to the satisfaction of the Manager of Regional Parks.

b) A fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per day, as set out in Schedule E to Bylaw 1051, 2006,

payable in advance, shall be charged for exclusive use of the Boundary Bay Ball Diamond.

4. Campbell Valley Regional Park

a) The fee charged for use of the Old Orchard Reserved Picnic Area shall be as set out in Schedule A to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

b) The fees charged for picnicking or overnight camping at Camp Coyote Campsite

shall be as set out in Schedule B to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance. c) The fee charged for use of the Campbell Valley Equestrian Centre (includes Riding

Ring) shall be as set out in Schedule J to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance. d) The fee charged for McLean Pond shall be as set out in Schedule J to Bylaw 1051,

2006, payable in advance.


5. Capilano River Regional Park

a) The fee charged for Camp Capilano shall be as set out in Schedule C to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

(i) A security deposit of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) shall be charged for

reservations at Camp Capilano. The security deposit shall be refunded if the group complies with Regional Parks’ bylaws to the satisfaction of the Manager of Regional Parks.

(ii) Priority use of Camp Capilano shall be given to local non-profit youth, seniors

and persons with special needs, reservable up to one (1) year in advance. All other groups will be permitted to reserve up to a maximum six (6) months in advance. Maximum stay for any group will be no more than fourteen (14) consecutive days.

(iii) Additional services at Camp Capilano shall be charged at the following rates:

• Lifeguard: Thirty Dollars ($30.00) per hour • Cleaner: Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per hour

(iv) Meals are provided as an option to guests at Camp Capilano. Fees are

contingent upon available catering and charged on a cost-plus basis.

b) The fee charged to all commercial tour buses using the Capilano River Regional Park Hatchery parking lot shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) per bus with a capacity of 24 passengers or less not including driver and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per bus with a capacity in excess of 24 passengers not including driver, payable by cash or voucher at the time of entry to the park, as set out in Schedule S to Bylaw 1051, 2006.

6. Crippen Regional Park

a) The fee charged for each use of the Snug Cove Picnic Shelters shall be as set out in Schedule A to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

b) A fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per day, as set out in Schedule E to Bylaw 1051,

2006, payable in advance, shall be charged for exclusive use of the Crippen Ball Diamond.

7. Deas Island Regional Park

a) The fee charged for the use of the group picnic shelter shall be as set out in Schedule A to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

b) The fee charged for picnicking or overnight camping in the Muskrat Meadow

Campsite shall be as set out in Schedule B to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

c) The fee charged for use of Inverholme Schoolhouse shall be as follows, as set out in

Schedule H to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance:

(i) A Special Occasion Package for Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) available for fifteen (15) consecutive hours of rental. The Package includes a Liquor Fee.


(ii) A rental fee of Forty Dollars ($40.00) per hour for Social functions, with a

minimum of three (3) consecutive hours of rental from Sunday through Friday and a minimum of eight (8) consecutive hours of rental on Saturday.

(iii) A rental fee of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per hour for Meetings, available

Monday through Friday, with a minimum of three (3) consecutive hours of rental.

(iv) A block booking rate of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) per hour, with a minimum of

three (3) consecutive hours of rental. Groups requesting the block booking rate must reserve a minimum of ten (10) meetings per year.

(v) A Liquor Fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) shall be charged where

applicable to all reservations in Inverholme Schoolhouse except the Special Occasion Package referred to in Section 7. c) (i) above.

(vi) A security deposit of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) shall be charged at the

Inverholme Schoolhouse for events where liquor is not being served. A security deposit of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be charged at the Inverholme Schoolhouse for events where liquor is being served. The security deposit shall be refunded if the group complies with Regional Parks’ bylaws to the satisfaction of the Manager of Regional Parks.

e) The fee charged for use of the meeting room at the Agricultural Hall shall be at a

rate of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) per hour with a minimum of three (3) consecutive hours rental time, as set out in Schedule J to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

f) A security deposit of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) shall be charged for each

rental of Agricultural Hall for events where liquor is not being served. A security deposit of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be charged at Agricultural Hall for events where liquor is being served. The security deposit shall be refunded if the group complies with Regional Parks’ bylaws to the satisfaction of the Manager of Regional Parks or his designate.

8. Derby Reach Regional Park

a) The fee charged for the use of the Edgewater and Marpole Picnic Shelters shall be as set out in Schedule A1 to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

b) (i) The fee charged for camping overnight in a designated camping site shall be

Fourteen Dollars ($14.00) per night for each motor vehicle owned or operated by a person under sixty-five (65) years of age, and Eleven Dollars ($11.00) per night for each motor vehicle owned or operated by a person displaying a valid handicap parking permit or a person sixty-five (65) years of age or older showing a Pharmacare card, as set out in Schedule R to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance;

(ii) No person shall be permitted to use the camping area for more than seven (7)

consecutive nights when there are no Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) closures in effect, and a maximum of fourteen (14) consecutive nights when there are DFO closures in effect. The check-out time for those persons using the said camping area shall be 12:00 PM.


9. Grant Narrows Regional Park

a) Fees charged for boat launch shall be Ten Dollars ($10.00) for each launch and reload as set out in Schedule T to Bylaw 1051, 2006.

b) The fees charged for overnight parking shall be Five Dollars ($5.00) per night per

vehicle as set out in Schedule T to Bylaw 1051, 2006. c) The fee charged for an annual parking pass shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00)

per year per vehicle as set out in Schedule T to Bylaw 1051, 2006.

d) The fee charged for an annual boat launch pass shall be One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per year as set out in Schedule T to Bylaw 1051, 2006.

e) The fee charged for an annual combination boat launch/parking pass shall be Two

Hundred and Twenty Five Dollars ($225.00) per year as set out in Schedule T to Bylaw 1051, 2006.

10. Lynn Headwaters Regional Park

a) The fee charged for use of the meeting room at the BC Mills House shall be at the rate of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) per hour with a minimum of three (3) hours rental time, as set out in Schedule J to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

b) A security deposit of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) shall be charged for the rental

of this space. The security deposit shall be refunded if the group complies with Regional Parks’ bylaws to the satisfaction of the Manager of Regional Parks.

11. Matsqui Trail Regional Park

a) The fee charged for camping overnight in a designated camping site shall be Fourteen Dollars ($14.00) per night for each motor vehicle owned or operated by a person under sixty-five (65) years of age, and Eleven Dollars ($11.00) per night for each motor vehicle owned or operated by a person displaying a valid handicap parking permit or a person sixty-five (65) years of age or older showing a Pharmacare card, as set out in Schedule R to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

b) No person shall be permitted to use the camping area for more than seven (7)

consecutive nights when there are no Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) closures in effect, and a maximum of fourteen (14) consecutive nights when there are DFO closures in effect. The checkout time for those persons using the said camping area shall be 12:00 PM.

12. Minnekhada Regional Park

The fee charged for use of Minnekhada Lodge shall be as follows, as set out in Schedule I to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance:

a) A Special Occasion Package for a fee of Eight Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($850.00)

available for thirteen (13) hours of consecutive rental from 12:00 PM until 1:00 AM.


of the following morning. The Package includes a Liquor Fee and a Pre-Event Planning Session.

b) A rental fee of Sixty-five Dollars ($65.00) per hour for Social functions, with a

minimum of three (3) consecutive hours of rental from Sunday through Friday or a minimum of eight (8) consecutive hours of rental on a Saturday.

c) During peak season (April 1 to September 30th), a Meeting rate for use from Monday

to Friday inclusive up to 10:00 PM. shall be Forty Dollars ($40.00) per hour, with a minimum three (3) consecutive hours of rental. During off season (October 1 to March 31st), a Meeting Rate for use from Monday to Friday inclusive up to 10:00 PM. and from Saturday to Sunday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM on the following morning, shall be Forty Dollars ($40.00) per hour, with a minimum three (3) consecutive hours of rental.

d) An extension in the use of Minnekhada Lodge beyond 1:00 AM or an extension

beyond the hours reserved shall be charged at the rate of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per hour.

e) A minimum one (1) hour decorating session for weddings shall be offered at Forty

Dollars ($40.00) per hour on a space available basis the day immediately before a wedding, reservable up to a maximum four (4) weeks in advance for clients who have booked the Special Occasion Package and are able to move their Pre-Event Planning Session to the day immediately before their wedding.

f) A Liquor Fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) shall be charged where applicable to

all reservations in Minnekhada Lodge except the Special Occasion Package referred to in Section 12. a) above.

g) A security deposit of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) shall be charged for the rental

of Minnekhada Lodge for events where liquor is not being served. A security deposit of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be charged for the rental of Minnekhada Lodge for events where liquor is being served The security deposit shall be refunded if the group complies with Regional Parks’ bylaws to the satisfaction of the Manager of Regional Parks.


13. Pacific Spirit Regional Park

a) The fee charged for parking at the Fraser Lot shall be at the rate of One Dollar ($1.00) for each (1) hour or portion thereof, to a maximum rate of Five Dollars ($5.00) per day.

b) The fee charged for the use of the meeting room at the Pacific Spirit Park Centre

shall be at a rate of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per hour with a minimum of three (3) consecutive hours rental time, as set out in Schedule J to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

c) The fee charged for a Dog Walking Permit as set out in Schedule U to Bylaw 1051,

2006 shall be as follows: (i) An application fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) payable in advance;

and, (ii) An annual permit fee of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) applicable each

calendar year, not to be prorated, payable in advance; and, (iii) A refundable Performance Deposit of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00)

payable in advance. The Performance Deposit shall be refunded upon termination of the park permit if the Permittee has complied with Regional Park bylaws and Permit terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Manager of Regional Parks.

14. Tynehead Regional Park

The fee charged for the use of the Raven’s Nest Group Campsite shall be as set out in Schedule B to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

15. Field Reservations

a) The fee charged for exclusive use of fields in a number of Regional Parks, including but not limited to, Sedge Field (Aldergrove Lake Regional Park), Campbell Valley Picnic Terrace, Equestrian Overflow Lot, Little River Bowl, and Little River Bowl Field (Campbell Valley Regional Park), Cleveland Dam Field (Capilano River Regional Park), Crippen South Field and Snug Cove Field (Crippen Regional Park), Fisher’s Field (Deas Island Regional Park), Lynn Headwaters Field (Lynn Headwaters Regional Park), Plains of Abraham (Pacific Spirit Regional Park), and Festival Field (Tynehead Regional Park) shall be Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00) per day, as set out in Schedule F to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

b) The fee charged for exclusive use of Rowlatt Farm (Campbell Valley Regional Park)

and Aldergrove Bowl (Aldergrove Lake Regional Park) shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per day, as set out in Schedule F to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

16. Public Special Events

An admission fee may be charged for events sponsored by Greater Vancouver Regional District Parks as set out in Schedule N to Bylaw 1051, 2006.


17. Special Events

a) The fees charged for Private Special Events as defined in Schedule K held within GVRD Parks shall be as set out in Schedule K to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

b) The fees charged for Private Special Events, including those that operate under

Special Use Permits, requiring additional staff involvement on an initial or on-going basis, shall be charged at the rate of Fifty-five Dollars ($55.00) per hour as set out in Schedule K to Bylaw 1051, 2006.

c) Early or late gate access fee for private special events, including those that

operate under Special Use Permits, shall be Fifty-five Dollars ($55.00) as set out in Schedule K to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

d) A security deposit of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be charged for large

groups which include or draw in excess of 500 persons. The security deposit shall be refunded if the group complies with Regional Parks' bylaws to the satisfaction of the Manager of Regional Parks.

e) A late application fee of $50 shall be charged for private special event applications

received with less than 14 days advance notice and a late application fee of $100 shall be charged for private special event applications received with less than 7 days advance notice.

f) In addition to the fees for special events set forth in Schedule K to Bylaw 1051,

2006, the regular fees specified elsewhere in this Bylaw also apply. 18. Outdoor Ceremonies

Fees for Outdoor Ceremonies shall be as set out in Schedule L to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

19. Liquor Fees

a) In addition to the fees and charges specified elsewhere in Bylaw 1051, 2006, a Liquor Fee for special events and facilities shall be charged as set out in Schedule M to Bylaw 1051, 2006.

b) A security deposit of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be charged where liquor

is served. The security deposit shall be refunded if the group complies with Regional Parks' bylaws to the satisfaction of the Manager of Regional Parks.

20. Park Interpretation and Environmental Education Programs

a) The fee charged for Group Programs shall be Thirty-five Dollars ($35.00) per hour per Park Interpreter, with a minimum two (2) hours and with a maximum size of fifteen (15) people per Park Interpreter, payable in advance as set out in Schedule N to Bylaw 1051, 2006.

b) The fees for Public Programs shall be as set out in Schedule N to Bylaw 1051,

2006, payable in advance.


21. Administration Fee

In addition to the fees and charges specified elsewhere in Bylaw 1051, 2006, an Administration Fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) shall be charged for changes requested to dates, locations or times on confirmed reservations for Group Programs, site rentals, facility rentals or private special events within the period covered by the cancellation policy.

22. Waivers, Reductions, Refunds, Exemptions and Cancellation Charges

a) A fee or charge payable under this bylaw may be refunded in the discretion of the Parks Manager or otherwise on conditions set forth in this Bylaw if a person or organization: i) no longer requires the service to which the fee or charge relates; or ii) no longer undertakes the activity or thing for which a license, permit or

approval was required.

b) No refunds shall be given with less than 14 days notice of withdrawal from a Public or Group Program.

c) Charges for late cancellation of Private Special Events, Outdoor Ceremonies and

rental of sites and/or facilities within Greater Vancouver Regional District Parks shall be as set out in Schedule Q to Bylaw 1051, 2006.

d) Fees or charges for Private Special Events under this bylaw are not payable by

applicants holding events specifically for the purpose of fundraising and who meet the following three criteria: i) the applicant is a member of an enumerated class of entities listed in

Schedule V to this Bylaw; ii) an event coordination company is not being paid to plan the event; and iii) net proceeds will be donated to a recognized charity or the GVRD.

e) The GVRD reserves the right to request proof of receipts and the donation made in

respect of subsection (d) (iii), above.

f) Fees and charges for certain facility rentals or programs under this bylaw are not payable by applicants who are members of an enumerated class of entities listed in Schedule V to this Bylaw where the exemption will result in a substantial net benefit to the GVRD as determined by the Parks Manager. Those facility rentals and programs eligible for exemptions are indicated on the Schedules to this Bylaw setting out the usual fees and charges for each.

g) In the event that an automatic exemption for fees and charges pursuant to

subsections 22(4) and (5), above, are not applied at the time of booking, application for a refund or exemption may be made in writing to the Parks Manager a minimum of thirty (30) days in advance of the date of the event or reservation.

24. Commercial Use Park Permit Fees

a) The application fee for a Commercial Use Permit shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) payable in advance, as set out in Schedule U to Bylaw 1051, 2006.


b) The fees charged for Commercial Use Park Permits shall be as set out in Schedule U to Bylaw 1051, 2006, payable in advance.

25. “Greater Vancouver Regional District Park Fees and Charges Bylaw 1004, 2004” and

“Greater Vancouver Regional District Park Fees and Charges Amending Bylaw 1016, 2004” are repealed and this Bylaw Number 1051 shall come into force and effect at 12:01 am on January 1, 2007.

26. This bylaw shall be cited as “Greater Vancouver Regional District Park Fees and Charges

Bylaw Number 1051, 2006”. READ A FIRST TIME this day of , 2006. READ A SECOND TIME this day of , 2006. READ A THIRD TIME this day of , 2006. RECONSIDERED, PASSED AND FINALLY ADOPTED this TIME this day of , 2006.




GROUP PICNIC SHELTERS DAILY RENTAL FEES* Fee Schedule A

SHELTER

OFF SEASON 01 October - 31 March

PEAK SEASON 01 April - 30 September

Saturday, Sunday & Statutory Holidays

Monday - Friday (except Statutory

Holidays)

Aldergrove Lake Deas Island

Belcarra

$60.00

$125.00

$60.00

Campbell Valley

$75.00

$150.00

$75.00

Crippen

$50.00

$60.00

$50.00

Marpole

$60.00

$75.00

$60.00

Edgewater*

(Reserved for fishing derbies

only)

$50.00 *

$100.00*

$50.00*

* Off season 16 November – 31 March at Edgewater Exemption for fees may be applied if:

i) the applicant is a member of an enumerated class of entities listed in Schedule V to this Bylaw; and

ii) there is substantial net benefit to GVRD as a result of exemption as determined by the Parks Manager.

Chair Secretary


Fee Schedule A1

GROUP PICNIC SHELTERS DAILY RENTAL FEES FOR SENIORS GROUPS

GROUP SHELTER

OFF SEASON 01 October - 31 March

DAILY

PEAK SEASON 01 April – 30 September

Monday – Friday

(except Statutory Holidays)

Aldergrove Lake Belcarra

Deas Island Derby Reach (Marpole)

Campbell Valley Crippen

No Charge Bookings accepted up to two

weeks before requested reservation date

No Charge Bookings accepted up to two

weeks before requested reservation date

Exemption for fees may be applied if:



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OUTDOOR GROUP CAMP RENTAL FEES Fee Schedule B

CAMP GROUP OFF SEASON FEE 01 November - 31 March

PEAK SEASON FEE 01 April - 31 October

* Muskrat Meadow

(Deas Island Regional Park)

Youth

Family or

Adult

$75.00 per night

$110.00 per night

$100.00 per night

$200.00 per night

Raven’s Nest,

(Tynehead Regional Park)

Youth

Family or

Adult

$75.00 per night

$110.00 per night

$100.00 per night

$200.00 per night

Camp Coyote

(Campbell Valley Regional Park)

Youth

Family or

Adult

$75.00 per night

$110.00 per night

$75.00 per night

$110.00 per night

Day Use* $60.00 per day

Monday - Sunday

Day Use * $60.00 per day Monday – Sunday

except statutory holidays

Day Use* $125.00 per day (Saturday, Sunday and

Statutory Holidays)

*Priority given to overnight groups. Day use booked by exception. Exemption for fees may be applied if:



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CAMP CAPILANO GROUP RENTAL FEES Fee Schedule C

GROUP USE CATEGORY FEE

Overnight Monday through Thursday year-round, Daily (01 October through 31 March)

$325.00 per night

Overnight

Friday to Sunday & Statutory Holidays year-round

Daily (01 April through 30 September)

$370.00per night

Youth

Day $160.00

per day

Overnight $525.00

per night

Day $315.00 per day

Adult

Late check-out Fee

$60.00

per hour Exemption for fees may be applied if:



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BELCARRA DOCK RENTAL FEES Fee Schedule D

SERVICE FEE

First hour (includes unloading and loading)

One additional hour, or portion thereof (to a maximum total of 2 consecutive hours)

$75.00

$75.00

BALL DIAMOND RENTAL FEES Fee Schedule E

BALL DIAMOND CONSIDERATIONS FEE

Boundary Bay

Two diamonds at the site. Only one may be booked as the two overlap.

$50.00 per day

Crippen

Reservable 16 July – 31 March.

$50.00 per day

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FIELD RENTAL FEES Fee Schedule F

FIELD FEE Aldergrove Lake Regional Park

Sedge Field

Campbell Valley Regional Park

Campbell Valley Picnic Terrace Little River Bowl Little River Bowl Field Equestrian Overflow Lot

Capilano River Regional Park

Cleveland Dam Field

Crippen Regional Park

Snug Cove Field Crippen South Field

Deas Island Regional Park

Fisher's Field

Lynn Headwaters Regional Park Lynn Headwaters Field

Pacific Spirit Regional Park Plains of Abraham

Tynehead Regional Park Festival Field

$75.00 per day

Aldergrove Lake Regional Park: Aldergrove Bowl

Campbell Valley Regional Park: Rowlatt Farm

$100.00 per day

Exemption for fees may be applied if:



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CAMMIDGE HOUSE RENTAL FEES Fee Schedule G

SERVICE CONSIDERATIONS FEE

Special Occasion Package

Includes 15 hours of consecutive use

(1000 to 0100 hours), and $100 liquor fee.

$500.00

Special Occasion and

Outdoor Ceremony Package


(1000 to 0100 hours), Access to Centennial Beach for an Outdoor

Ceremony, and $100 liquor fee.

$575.00

Social

Minimum of 3 consecutive hours, Sunday - Friday until 0100 hours.

Minimum of 8 consecutive hours; or Saturday until 0100 hours.

$40.00

per hour

Meeting

Minimum of 3 consecutive hours,

Available Monday - Friday

$20.00

per hour

Block Booking


Groups requesting the block booking rate must reserve a minimum of ten (10) meetings per year

to be eligible for Block Booking rate.

$15.00

per hour

Security Deposit

(with liquor)

Security Deposit (without liquor)

$500.00

$200.00

Tent Fee

Does not include the tent,

but the right to erect a tent.

$150.00

Exemption for fees may be applied if: i) the applicant is a member of an enumerated class of entities listed in Schedule V to this

Bylaw; and ii) there is substantial net benefit to GVRD as a result of exemption as determined by the

Parks Manager. Chair Secretary


INVERHOLME SCHOOLHOUSE RENTAL FEES Fee Schedule H




(1000 to 0100 hours), $100 liquor fee.

$500

Social

Minimum of 3 consecutive hours, Sunday - Friday until 0100 hours. Minimum of 8 consecutive hours,

Saturday until 0100 hours.

$40/hour

Meeting


Available Monday - Friday

$20/hour

Block Booking


Groups requesting the block booking rate must reserve a minimum of ten (10) meetings per year.

$15/hour

Security Deposit

(with liquor)


$500

$200





MINNEKHADA LODGE RENTAL FEES Fee Schedule I



Includes use from noon until 0100 the following

morning, $100 liquor fee, and a one hour Thursday pre-event planning session between 1800 hours –

2130 hours

$850

Social

Minimum of 3 consecutive hours, Monday - Friday until 0100 hours, Sunday 1200 hours - 0100 hours. Minimum of 8 consecutive hours,

Saturday 1200 hours – 0100 hours.

$65/hour

Meeting

Peak Season (April 1st to September 30th Minimum of 3 consecutive hours, Monday - Friday until 2200 hours

Off Season (October 1st to March 31st

Minimum of 3 consecutive hours, Monday - Friday until 2200 hours

Saturday – Sunday 1200 hours – 0100 hours

$40/hour

Decorating Session

Minimum of 1 hour,

the day immediately before a wedding, on a space available basis for clients who have

booked the Special Occasion Package

$40/hour

Additional Hours

Requested at time of booking

$65/hour

Additional Hours

Overtime or after 0100 hours

$100/hour

Security Deposit

(with liquor)


$500

$200





MISCELLANEOUS FACILITY & SITE RENTAL FEES Fee Schedule J

FACILITY/SITE FEE

Equestrian Centre, Campbell Valley

$70/half day (4 hours)

$140/day (8 hours)

McLean Pond,

Campbell Valley

$25/day

Agricultural Hall,

Deas Island

$15/hour (minimum 3 consecutive hours)

$200 security deposit (without liquor) $500 security deposit (with liquor)

BC Mills House, Lynn Headwaters


$200 security deposit

Pacific Spirit Park Centre,

Pacific Spirit


$200 security deposit



Parks Manager.

Chair Secretary


SPECIAL EVENTS FEES AND OTHER CHARGES Fee Schedule K

EVENT TYPE FEE OTHER CHARGES Standard Use • Less than fifty people are involved • Special requirements such as

tents, amplification, music, generators, etc. will not be used

• Fees are not charged to participants or spectators

• The activity is not publicly advertised

• Exclusive use of a park area is not required/requested

• Event occurs during park hours

No Fee No permit required

Special Use • The activity is for education,

research or volunteer purposes • Event occurs outside of park hours• Special access or exclusive use of

a park area is requested • The activity follows an organized

route • The activity is publicly advertised • Event utilizes any special

equipment (generators, amplification, PA systems)

No Fee Permit Required

Private Special Event • Participants/spectators are

charged a fee/minimum donation • Event is for profit • Park staff are required to prepare

for or monitor the event • Special set-up is involved (large

tents, portable toilets, stage) • The activities planned will have an

impact on other users of the park or surrounding residents.

Simple (Max 300 participants) Complex (Max 500 participants) Large Scale (Over 500 participants)

Permit Required Fee $200 $300 $400

(as applicable) Facility Rental Fee

Facility Security Deposit

Staff labour @ $55/hour

$100 - $300 Liquor Fee

$500 Security Deposit

$55 early/late gate access $50 for applications received with

less than 14 days notice $100 for applications received with

less than 7 days notice For large-scale commercial and/or

gated private events, the Manager of Regional Parks has the discretion to charge additional fees.

If event occurs more than three times in a calendar year it may qualify as commercial use

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OUTDOOR CEREMONY FEES Fee Schedule L

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS FEE

50 or less, no elaborate set-up*

$75

50 to 300, no elaborate set-up*

$135

*If elaborate set-up, Ceremony becomes a Special Event Chair Secretary


LIQUOR FEES Fee Schedule M

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS FEE SECURITY DEPOSIT (REFUNDABLE)

1-199

$100

$500

200-299

$150

300-999

$200

1000+

$300

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TYPICAL INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM FEES Fee Schedule N

PROGRAM MAXIMUM PRESCRIBED FEES

ADULT

19 OR OLDER

CHILD 3 -12 YRS

YOUTH 13-18

SENIOR 65 OR

OLDER

Small Group ◄1

Family Program $7.50 $4.00 $20.00

Children’s Program (2-3 hr)

Free $10.50 Free N/A

Parent / Preschool $12.00 per child / adult combo ◄ 2 Children’s Program ◄ 3 (3-day)

N/A $35.00 N/A

Group Program Maximum 15 persons pre-booked / $35.00 per interpreter per hour

Special Program For pricing see below ◄ 4 ‘Drop-in’ Fee for Public Program $5.00 Free $3.00 $13.00

Fee includes GST where applicable

Notes: 1 ◄ “Small Group” intended to accommodate families normally comprising of two adults (19 and over) and up to four children (under the age of 19); one additional child may be substituted in place of one adult; maximum of 6 persons per Small Group; 2 ◄ One adult and up to 2 children per registration; 3 ◄ Program duration is normally 2-3 hours per day for up to 3 day period; 4 ◄ Special Programs may be new or pilot programs, programs offered in partnership with municipalities or other third parties. Program fees may be calculated based on an assumed base rate of $35.00/hr for each Park Interpreter and also considering factors such as program length, skill development value and associated delivery costs. 5. There is no charge for children under the age of 3 years. 6. For program participants who have special needs - (e.g., confined to wheelchair, vision impaired) there is no charge for one (1) accompanying attendant. Chair Secretary


CANCELLATION POLICY FOR PUBLIC PROGRAMS Fee Schedule O

With 14 days notice credits (including refunds) are possible at the discretion of Manager of Regional Parks. Substituting one individual for another in nature programs must be approved by GVRD Parks. If GVRD Parks cancels a program, fees will be automatically refunded.

CANCELLATION POLICY FOR GROUP PROGRAMS Fee Schedule P

With 14 days notice credits (including refunds) are possible at the discretion of Manager of Regional Parks.

A $25 administration fee will be charged for all cancellations and/or date changes.

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CANCELLATION POLICY FOR FACILITY & SITE RESERVATIONS Fee Schedule Q FACILITY/SITE POLICY PENALTY Camp Capilano

$200 security deposit due upon booking

All fees due 1 month

prior to reservation date

Cancellation 6 months or more prior to reservation date

Cancellation 3 - 6 months prior to reservation date

Cancellation less than 3

months prior to reservation date

$25 administration fee

½ security deposit ($100) retained by GVRD Parks

Full security deposit ($200) retained by GVRD Parks

Other Indoor Facilities

$200 security deposit due upon booking for events without liquor $500 security deposit due upon booking for events with liquor

All fees due 1 month after booking

Cancellation within 1 month of booking date

Cancellation 6 months or

more prior to reservation date

Cancellation less than 6 months prior to reservation

date


½ facility fees retained by GVRD Parks

Facility fees retained by

GVRD Parks

Outdoor Facility/Site

All fees due upon booking

$500 security deposit due 1 month prior to reservation date for events

with liquor


Cancellation less than 2

months prior to reservation date


Facility fees retained by GVRD Parks

Group Camps

First night fees due upon booking

Second night fees & security deposit due

1 month prior to reservation date


Cancellation 1-2 months prior

to reservation date

Cancellation less than 1 month prior to reservation

date


First night fee retained by GVRD Parks

Facility fees retained by

GVRD Parks

Special Events

All fees due 1 month prior to reservation date


date


Outdoor Ceremonies

All fees due upon booking


date


All Facilities/Sites & Events Request of date change within same calendar year


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DERBY REACH AND MATSQUI TRAIL CAMPING FEES Fee Schedule R

CAMPSITE FEE SENIORS & DISABLED FEE

Derby Reach

$14/night

$11/night

Matsqui Trail

$14/night

$11/night

CAPILANO RIVER COMMERCIAL TOUR BUS PARKING FEES Fee Schedule S

COMMERCIAL TOUR BUS CAPACITY FEE

Up to 24 passengers capacity (Not including driver)

$20 / bus / visit

Over 24 passengers capacity

(Not including driver)

$25 / bus / visit

GRANT NARROWS BOAT LAUNCH AND PARKING FEES Fee Schedule T

SERVICE FEE

Boat Launch

$10/launch & reload

Parking

$5/night/vehicle

Annual Parking Pass

$100/year/vehicle

Annual Boat Launch Pass

$150/year

Annual Combination Boat Launch/ Parking Pass

$225/year

Chair Secretary


TYPICAL COMMERCIAL USE PARK PERMIT FEES Fee Schedule U

PERMIT FEE Application Fee $100.00

Campbell Valley Regional Park

Equestrian Rides

Use of Fields for Dog Training

$2,400.00 / year

$100.00 -$400.00 / year

Capilano River Regional Park

Ice Cream Vendor - Hatchery & Cleveland Dam

$3,500.00 / year

All Regional Parks

Fishing Tours $100.00 / year

All regional Parks

Portrait Photography $100.00 / year

All Regional Parks

Walking Tours

$100.00 / year

Matsqui Trail Regional Park

Use of Trails for Riding Lessons

$200.00 / year

Pacific Spirit Regional Park

Dog Walking Wreck Beach Vendor

Trail# 6 Ice Cream Vendor

$ 400.00 / year$ 25.00 / year

$ 4,400.00 / year

Chair Secretary


GROUPS EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN FEES OR CHARGES Schedule V

Regional Parks Forum Members and Park Associations including but not limited to: Burnaby Lake Park Association Cammidge House Committee Boundary Bay Regional Park Volunteers Campbell Valley Park Association Catching the Spirit Youth Society Colony Farm Park Association Delta Heritage Air Park / RAA BC Derby Reach & Brae Island Park Association

Green Club Kanaka Environmental Education Partnership Society Minnekhada Park Association Pacific Spirit Park Association Trails BC

Recognized Groups Active in Supporting GVRD Parks including but not limited to: Birds on the Bay Group Bowen Island Community Fair Association Bowen Island Fish & Wildlife Club British Columbia Wildlife Watch Burke Mountain Naturalists Burns Bog Conservation Society Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society Central Valley Naturalists Colony Farm Community Gardens Society Critter Care Cross Canada Cycle Tour Society Delta Deas Rowing Club Delta Naturalists Society Dogwood Canoe Club Ducks Unlimited Canada Equestrian Trails Council Evergreen Foundation Farm Folk / City Folk Federation of Individual Dog Organizations (FIDO) Golden Ears Trail Preservation Haney Horsemen

Herbwalk Presentation Langley Centennial Museum Langley Environmental Partners Society Langley Field Naturalists Langley Horse Federation Marpole Richmond Sportsman Association Mennonite Central Committee Nickomekel Young Naturalists Club Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club Pacific Parklands Foundation Pitt Polder Preservation Society Port Moody Power Squadron River Works - Vancouver Aquarium Royal Astronomical Society - BC Chapter Royal Engineers Serpentine Enhancement Society Takaya Tours Trail Initiatives Group Trans Canada Trail Society Vancouver Natural History Society Tours Wreck Beach Preservation Society

GVRD Member Municipalities Public and Private Educational Institutions


Schedule V - continued Organizations Promoting Health and Wellness including but not limited to:

Arthritis Society BC Association for Community Living BC Mobility Opportunities Society Burnaby Healthy Heart Program Canadian Cancer Society Canadian National Institute for the Blind Coquitlam Stroke Recovery Group Developmental Disabilities Association

Get in Line, Get in Motion BC and Yukon Heart & Stroke Foundation Pacific Developmental Pathways Pacific Riding for the Disabled Assoc South Delta RHWIM Event Committee Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research Volunteers for Seniors - Step Out

Community Service Organizations including but not limited to:

Bowen Island Gymnastics Club Bowen Island Memorial Garden Society Boy Scouts of Canada Cedar Cottage Adult Day Centre Community Futures Development (BC) Downtown Eastside Seniors Association Eldercollege Elderhostel Elks Club Fraser Valley Field Day Club

Girl Guides of Canada Lions Club Jetsport Safety & Rescue North Shore Association for Mentally Handicapped OFU Seniors Group Rotary Club SUCCESS Chinese Family Association Surrey Amateur Radio Club Trail Trekkers

Chair Secretary


4.4


TO: Parks Committee FROM: Mitch Sokalski, Parks West Area Manager DATE: June 15, 2006 SUBJECT: Delta Heritage Airpark – Management Committee Membership

Recommendation: That the GVRD Board approve increasing the membership of the Delta Heritage Airpark Management Committee by two members:

a) a citizen with local knowledge of habitat and wildlife interests specific to the Boundary Bay area; and

b) the chair of the Environmental Sub-committee of the Delta Heritage Airpark

Operating Committee. 1. PURPOSE Board approval is required to expand the membership of the Delta Heritage Airpark Management Committee. 2. CONTEXT Delta Heritage Airpark is managed through a License Agreement between GVRD and Recreational Aircraft Association (RAA) Chapter 85. In 1995 GVRD granted RAA a 12-month term to operate the Airpark. Based on a successful formal Performance Review in November 1997, GVRD ratified a four year renewal and the Board has subsequently approved two further renewals. Airpark Management Committee: A Management Committee is established through the License Agreement representation from GVRD, Corporation of Delta, airpark neighbours, BC Ministry of Environment (MoE), Delta Farmers Institute (DFI), RAA and Delta Airpark Committee (DAPCOM) is defined. Chaired by a member of the GVRD Parks Committee (current Chair Director Moe Gill) the Committee meets bi-annually to review overall airpark operations and management including flight operations, flight complaints, wildlife and habitat issues and departure and arrivals procedures. The Management Committee will from time to time make recommendations to GVRD. Membership is nine people and the current proposal would increase committee membership to eleven.

From time to time management of the Airpark focuses on habitat and wildlife matters; this is due to its proximity to Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area and surrounding farming community. The addition of two environmental interests is seen as needed to ensure that local environmental issues are represented and considered. Technical environmental experts on the Management Committee are provided through MoE and Delta Environmental Services representatives. Over the past few years the habitat and wildlife issues that have arisen have been successfully dealt with, however it has been argued that the issues may have been identified earlier had there been local habitat and wildlife expertise serving directly on the Management Committee. The proposal to include environmental expertise is seen as appropriate and is supported by Delta Council and recommended by Airpark Management Committee. 3. ALTERNATIVES Option 1: Approve adding two environmental positions to the Management

Committee The addition of two citizens with local knowledge of habitat and wildlife of the Boundary Bay area and knowledge of Airpark habitat and wildlife management operating activities is seen as strengthening the Management Committee. There is no additional cost to GVRD for citizen involvement in the Committee and is considered a positive move. Option 2: Decline adding two environmental positions to the Management

Committee The Management Committee already has two agency representatives who have professional training and certification in habitat and wildlife management. The existing membership has enough expertise to address any habitat or wildlife issue at the Airpark from a technical and agency perspective. Declining this request would leave the Airpark Management Committee void of any local citizen environmental expertise. 4. CONCLUSION Staff supports Option 1. Delta Heritage Airpark Management Committee has been effective in creating a forum to discuss and oversee ongoing operation of the airpark and for local citizens to be updated and directly involved in discussion related to overall management of the airpark. The proposal to add two members with environmental expertise to the Management Committee is seen as a positive action that will assist the Management Committee with wildlife and habitat matters when they arise. MS/mg/EA/dm

Parks Committee Meeting Date: July 05, 2006 To: Parks Committee From: Ed Andrusiak, Parks Manager

Wendy DaDalt, Parks East Area Manager Date: June 23, 2006 Subject: Campbell Valley Regional Park: Langley Speedway Historical Society

Proposals for Former Langley Speedway Recommendation: That the GVRD Board:

a) Invite the Langley Speedway Historical Society (LSHS) to become a park partner to pursue its proposals for use and historical commemoration of the former Langley Speedway site in Campbell Valley Regional Park that prove compatible with the mandate and policies of Regional Parks and the Campbell Valley Regional Park Management Plan as outlined in this report; and

b) Advise the Township of Langley and the LSHS that GVRD would support inclusion of

the former Langley Speedway site on the Township’s official Listing of Heritage Resources but would not support Heritage Designation.

1. PURPOSE To obtain GVRD Board agreement to invite LSHS to become a park partner to pursue its proposals (Attachment 1) for the former Langley Speedway site in Campbell Valley Regional that prove compatible with Regional Parks mandate, policies and plans; and, advise the Township of Langley and LSHS that GVRD would support inclusion of the Langley Speedway site on the Township’s official Listing of Heritage Resources but not support Heritage Designation. 2. CONTEXT Background The Langley Speedway Historical Society (LSHS) presented a proposal to the GVRD Park Committee in April to have the decommissioned Langley Speedway in Campbell Valley Regional Park (CVRP) (Attachment 2) designated a historical site and commemorated with a small museum, exhibits and car events, all provided through the Society’s fundraising efforts.

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The speedway was built in 1965 on land later acquired by GVRD for CVRP and was permanently closed by GVRD in 1984, after leasing it back to an operator for several years and a very lengthy and painful process of evaluation and search for alternative sites. All the facilities except the access road and a quarter-mile paved race track were subsequently removed and the bleachers turned into grassed terraces. Blackberry has overtaken the terraces and trees have become established throughout the slope and on the site’s perimeter. In the 1989 Park Management Plan the site was designated a reservable group special activity area, “The Little River Bowl” (the Bowl). Attachment 3 depicts the concept plan for this venue. Power and water are provided at the Bowl but vandalism and youth rowdyism have discouraged the development of other fixed amenities. Temporary staging with security, however, has worked well. The site has been used for equestrian, youth, and unique organized activities while many others use the site informally for jogging, berry picking, nature study and unsanctioned sports like skateboarding, pocket biking and partying. Uses are carefully considered as the facility is located in the valley conservation zone of the park which has become more valuable habitat as it has succeeded from past human uses to more forested conditions. Sound echoes from the site throughout the valley. Vehicle access is constricted off a narrow dead-end street with a hazardous intersection at 208th and 16th Avenue such that only one park venue can host a large event at a time. The other popular venue is the nearby Campbell Downs Equestrian Centre. Langley Speedway Historical Society This newly formed Society (2006) has a board of six with no members at this time. Followers connected through a website and automotive and racing networks express both support and disdain for the heritage designation proposal if it will not bring back racing. LSHS’s purpose is to “collect, document and preserve Langley Speedway history including photos, programs and newspaper clippings. LSHS will make available to public all history society obtains”. The Society has presented its proposal to the Campbell Valley Park Association and the Regional Parks Forum as well as political bodies and external parties. It also is running an on-line petition (Attachment 4) that has gathered over 600 signatures. LSHS Proposal Part 1: Heritage Status The LSHS is proposing heritage status for the former Langley Speedway site. This proposal has raised discussion about whether the site is “heritage”, and if yes, what is its significance and how should it be commemorated. Regional Parks has worked very closely with Township of Langley (TOL) Centennial Museum and National Exhibition Centre and the Langley Heritage Society in the past to identify and protect heritage resources in the Township including restoration and designation of several rural houses, barns and outbuildings and partial restoration of other features like barns, orchards, landscapes, archeological resources, and industrial sites. The definition Langley uses for “heritage” is “That which we have inherited, value, believe in and wish to keep” in the community. The community is involved in identifying heritage resources and answers to questions of value are typically documented in a “Statement of Significance”. Some have trouble initially thinking of the former Langley Speedway site as “heritage” due to its young age, short duration (1965-84) and activities that were both loved and hated by the community. The LSHS proposal challenges one to consider the above community-centered

“heritage” definition and to look beyond the type of cultural resources commemorated to-date in the regional parks system. Two British heritage speedway examples were provided to GVRD, Brooklands and Shelsey Walsh. They offer very exciting programs, attract many visitors and capture our imagination. Their scale, historical significance and context, however, are very different from the Langley Speedway. Two common forms of local heritage status are described below:

a) Heritage Listing TOL, like many other municipalities, maintains an official, Council-endorsed “Listing of Heritage Resources”. Inclusion offers recognition and raises awareness – but not legal protection. There is no disincentive with being on the list and it provides the opportunity to apply for funds like the “Heritage Building Incentive Program”. While there is no legal requirement, the property owner is expected to inform or consult with the local municipality and the public with respect to any proposed changes to the resources. To get on the Listing TOL will ask an applicant to prepare a brief overview of why a certain building/site is important and to list all of its values and the case will be considered by its Heritage Commission and Council. All of GVRD’s designated buildings in TOL are on this list. The former Langley Peat Plant in Derby Reach Regional Park has been identified as a candidate industrial site for listing.

b) Local Government Heritage Designation

Under the Local Government Act municipalities may adopt a bylaw to protect a heritage resource through Heritage Designation. This status takes things much further than the Listing as it lays out ways the resource is to be protected for all time with restrictions being spelled out in the bylaw. While Regional Districts may provide a heritage conservation service to its member municipalities, GVRD has not pursued this function. The GVRD has supported municipal Heritage Designation for about a dozen buildings across the parks system. Only one site is designated -- the restored, turn-of the century, “Annand/Rowlatt Farmstead” (10 acres). Many other heritage resources like Minnekhada Lodge and Farm, and the Delta Heritage Air Park are not protected by local bylaw but their values are conserved through regional parks own commitment to cultural stewardship. A public hearing is required prior to adoption of a Heritage Designation bylaw. The designation may be enacted with or without the consent of the property owner and is registered on title. TOL has never approved a designation request in the face of an unwilling property owner.

LSHS Proposal Part 2: Uses and Activities CVRP is designated and managed as a “Nature Park’ in GVRD’s system and has a number of reservable group facilities with uses guided by the Campbell Valley Park Management Plan (1989; revised 1998) and Regional Parks and other GVRD mandates and practices including the Sustainable Region Initiative (SRI). The Parks Partnership Program philosophy and tools guide the engagement of community members as “park partners” with regional parks. Attachment 5 contains a matrix evaluating the fit of LSHS proposed uses and activities with GVRD policy, plans and park partner and known community interests. As well the Campbell

Valley Park Association has considered the LSHS proposal and their views are presented in Attachment 6. Both indicate a fair amount of compatibility with LSHS’s events and activities proposed for the Bowl. Concerns start to arise depending on the extent of vegetation management proposed, scheduling, type and scale of events, and site improvements like a museum structure; partly because of concerns about creating more targets for vandals at this location. 3. ALTERNATIVES Option 1: Invite the Langley Speedway Historical Society (LSHS) to become a park partner

to pursue its proposals for use and historical commemoration of the former Langley Speedway site in Campbell Valley Regional Park that prove compatible with the mandate and polices of Regional Parks and the Campbell Valley Regional Park Management Plan as outlined in this report; and advise the Township of Langley and the LSHS that GVRD would support inclusion of the former Langley Speedway site on the Township’s official Listing of Heritage Resources but would not support Heritage Designation.

Advantages:

• Facilitates LHSH implementing compatible aspects of its proposals for the Little River Bowl. This could lead to greater usership of the Bowl, a broader range of activities and participants, and opportunities to improve visitor amenities.

• Engages LSHS with other park partners to build common understanding and working relationships and multiply the benefits of efforts. Brings a new perspective to the Park and potential to connect to citizens, organizations and sponsors who are currently unconnected to regional park services.

• Recognizes that the former Langley Speedway has historical value and encourages further documentation and assessment of its values.

• Offers flexibility to later consider Heritage Designation if this form of protection is deemed appropriate.

• Does not compromise GVRD’s ability to manage the site in the context of its plans, priorities and responsibilities.

• Would likely be acceptable to most regional interests and local community members.

Disadvantages:

• Strong possibility this would deter TOL from pursuing a bylaw for Heritage Designation for the Langley Speedway disappointing LSHS and others who have become excited about this status.

• May slow or diminish the success of LSHS in implementing its initiatives and building support and involvement resulting in fewer public benefits.

Option 2: Provide support for LSHS’s involvement in Campbell Valley Regional Park

as a park partner and for Heritage Designation of the former Langley Speedway site.

Advantages:

• Supports LSHS’s request to GVRD and ambitions to most fully develop and commemorate the historical significance of this unique site.

• Would be highly supported by speedway enthusiasts both in the community and around the world.

• Many of the advantages in Option 1 of tapping into new constituents and sponsors for the park would be even more enhanced in this Option and new programs could be enjoyed by current park users.

• More likely to build membership in the Society; support fundraising; attract sponsors; and increase the success of related projects.

• Could result in higher profile events that may draw in more tourists and contribute to site rental fees for GVRD and economic spin-offs in Langley

• More likely to result in passage of a Heritage Designation bylaw in Langley.

Disadvantages: • If a bylaw passes, it encumbers GVRD with additional regulatory obligations that

may constrain its ability to manage and alter the site for its programs and priorities. No changes can be made to a Heritage Designated property without a heritage alteration permit from TOL. Given the durability of the oval track GVRD could be committed to protecting this feature for a very long time and no boundaries have yet been proposed for the protected site. Components of the speedway are close to the Little Campbell River and sit between trail systems. Future plans may include limiting vehicle access to such sites and conversion to trail connections.

• LSHS is a new Society comprised of few people and assets. It could fail to flourish and GVRD would be left with the designation and no partners to sustain commerative initiatives.

• Moves to a conclusion about the historical significance and value of the site without complete documentation or evaluation

• Would be opposed by sectors of the Langley community and regional park supporters and could reopen old value clashes creating public disharmony, and consuming staff time and GVRD agendas.

• Fuels anxiety that momentum would be built to lobby for reopening of the speedway to motorized activities, possibly including racing.

Option 3: Guide LSHS to pursue its interests and activities with GVRD on an ad hoc

basis and utilize normal administrative procedures to implement compatible events and projects, and not support Heritage Listing or Designation of the former Langley Speedway site.

Advantages:

• Uses clearly defined existing administrative processes to evaluate LSHS projects and events to provide expedient decisions on acceptable activities and execution e.g. Special Use or Event Permits.

• Provides time for fuller documentation and assessment of the historical value of the former Langley Speedway and to develop mutual understanding and trust between LSHS, other park partners, the community and GVRD. Projects and events can be tested incrementally before major investments and commitments are made.

• Both of the above Options remain available in the future.

Disadvantages:

• Does not integrate LSHS with other park partners reducing the potential to build common understanding, improved proposals and collaborative efforts.

• Would likely dishearten LSHS and crush its momentum to document and commemorate the history of the speedway resulting in fewer new opportunities to park visitors and the general public.

• Would greatly limit raising public awareness of the history of the speedway and its role in CVRP.

• An opportunity to build new park partners could be lost. 4. CONCLUSION The Langley Speedway Historical Society’s heritage and use proposals for the former Langley Speedway have generated a lot of interest and excitement as well as concern that this will lead to campaigns to reopen the speedway, even though unintentional. Many of the potential activities and commerative actions are complementary to regional parks mandate, policies and the CVRP Management Plan, and offer opportunities to engage audiences and partners not currently connected to Regional Parks. It’s the type of heritage status being requested for the site and scale of some components that raise issues requiring more investigation, gradual implementation and monitoring before significant obligations are assumed by GVRD. Staff recommend Option 1, inviting LSHS to become engaged in Regional Parks as a park partner for activities that prove compatible with GVRD policies and plans for CVRP and providing support for Heritage Listing of the former Langley Speedway site on TOL’s registry. This option is intended to be supportive of LSHS proposals but reduce risk. It recognizes the value the Langley Speedway to many people and supports commemorative initiatives but does not encumber GVRD with a commitment to maintain the site as is in perpetuity, or limit its adaptive use or future natural restoration. Attachments (6)

1. LSHS Proposal 2. Location Map 3. Little Liver Bowl Concept from CVRP Management Plan 4. LSHS On-line Petition 5. Proposal Evaluation Matrix 6. Letter from Campbell Valley Park Association

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Attachment No. 1 Langley Speedway Historical Society Proposal

Attachment No. 2 – Location Map .

Attachment No. 3 Campbell Valley Management Plan Revised (1998)

Attachment No. 4 On-line Petition

Support for heritage designation of Langley Speedway Created by Langley Speedway Historical Society on March 17th, 2006 at 10:05 pm AST Please support our efforts to have this former NASCAR sanctioned track, designated as a heritage site. The Langley Speedway Historical Society is interested in restoring this heritage site, much the same as a heritage house or other site would be. This will be a unique project in Canada. Outside of this community, only in the United States and parts of Europe has such a facility been given heritage designation. With its natural grandstands, park setting, and open space, Langley Speedway has the ability to once again, become a proud part of the Township of Langley. It can be a congregation and show place for vintage, custom and antique cars from throughout the Pacific Northwest. Many local car clubs have their own shows at various times during the year. This site would be especially attractive to these clubs, when we display its heritage. We have been told, the promoters of the Langley Cruise-in want to use the track as a tie-in with the Friday night cruise. After modest repairs and cleaning, this site will become desirable as a gathering place for car enthusiasts and for outdoor activities such as bicycle events, or roller-blading. We would hold an annual Langley Speedway Reunion, to bring together the many families and friends that used to race here. Reunions of different types can be held at the track as well. There are many possibilities, all encouraged by the tracks heritage. As you know, tourism is now the fastest growing sector of our economy. Langley Speedway can once again become a valuable asset to the Township of Langley, as well as the GVRD. Over time, we will replace one or more of the buildings that stood above the grandstands. This will house artifacts and copies of documents and photographs, enhancing and extending interpretation available through the Langley Centennial Museum. We will dedicate certain aspects of the facility, as memorials to drivers who raced at the track and have since passed away. We have local businesses interested in supporting us, both financially and with materials and equipment, as well as an ever-increasing number of individuals willing to help us with the labour and logistics of this proposed project. Please join the many people and businesses already interested in this project.

Langley Speedway Historical Society Proposed Uses Facilities: • Museum to house

articles, artifacts, memorabilia, photos and movies

• Picnic area near track • Upgrade access road Interpretation: • Museum open to the

public • Events to share history

with public • Memorials to racing

heroes • Site tours • Ambulance as a rolling

artifact • Interpretive displays Resource Management: • Clean-up the area and

collect artifacts scattered around the site

• Thin/remove blackberry Community Involvement: • Participate as a Park

Partner • Tie in with the Langley

Cruise-in events • Destination for car

clubs and automotive displays

• Involve a new sector of the community

• Involve many volunteers

Financial: • Available for rent and

an opportunity to generate revenue for the Park

• Already have promises of individual and corporate donations

Cultural/Heritage: • Museum, artifacts,

photos accessible to the public

• Preservation of the track

• Seeking official heritage designation

GVRD Objectives for Nature Parks Provide outstanding examples of the region's plant and animal life for public enjoyment and study

At appropriate scale - does not deter from this objective, may bring in additional people to enjoy the natural aspects of the park. Frequent large, loud events are incompatible with nature park designation

Construct facilities and develop programs to provide opportunities to observe and/or study the significant plant and animal communities that are being preserved

As above

Outline procedures needed to control access to some areas during critical periods of the year

Compatible - Limit noise / large crowds to minimize disturbance

Designate activity zones in the park where recreation can take place, the remainder of the park to be a natural zone

Compatible

Analysis

CVRP Goal and Mgmt Plan Objectives

Emphasize the unique opportunities of the Park, and avoid duplication of facilities and activities provided in nearby recreation and conservation areas

Compatible

Provide a mix of activities and features that will attract a wide range of users from across the Region

Compatible - provide a broader range of activities and participants, opportunities to improve visitor amenities

Establish a program which fits with the community and identifies physical linkages to other recreational areas and open space

Compatible at the appropriate scale - must not displace other users/scheduled events - may form linkages to other sports. Some people have expressed that promotion of car-focused activities may be contrary to park's goal and philosophy

To preserve and enhance wildlife habitat and plant communities

Compatible - depending on scale and scope. Limit amount of tree removal. Invasive species management is beneficial. Minimize disturbance to wildlife by implementing noise restrictions

Develop opportunities for public education and interpretation of the natural and cultural resources

Compatible - Scale and potential vandalism issues would have to be considered

Maintain and continue to enhance equestrian opportunities and to identify linkages with local equestrian facilities

May be able to provide volunteer assistance to CVES. CVES concerned that their current use of the Equestrian Centre and Little River Bowl could be reduced by more frequent events at this site

Improved access to activity areas for children, families, seniors, groups and disabled

Compatible

Preserve and enhance the agricultural uses and rural qualities of the Park

N/A

Analysis CVRP will provide outstanding natural plant and animal communities and cultural features for the public enjoyment and study—recreation opportunities compatible with preservation of these features will be developed. The rural character and special equestrian function of the Park will be recognized

Compatible at proper scale

Site Plan Objectives, Little River Bowl Analysis Special-purpose group activity area and temporary overnight use

Compatible - site overall capacity should be evaluated

Access and parking improved Access road should not be widened, upgrading connection at the track could be considered, south road decommissioned to trail (service use only). Event size restrictions would be necessary. Dead-end very narrow street a concern for safety and congestion. Affiliation with Langley cruise-in could upset neighbours with its potential to generate traffic

Servicing and washrooms upgraded Compatible - washrooms/servicing could be upgraded - benefit overall to the site

Shade trees planted above the bowl; alder and brush removed around the track

Trees were planted above the bowl and have now matured. Limit tree removals. Some blackberry control around the track is acceptable, however, there are aesthetic concerns about exposed concrete

Noise restrictions Noise is a major concern since noise is amplified here and may be heard throughout the park; disturbance to surrounding wildlife and neighbours

Resource Management Located in LCR Floodplain - impacts would have to be carefully monitored - do not increase footprint within the floodplain. Clean-up and artifact removal should be done carefully to avoid additional impacts

Proposed Use Evaluation Matrix Attachment No. 5

Attachment No. 6 Letter from Campbell Valley Park Association

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Campbell Valley Park Association Campbell Valley Regional Park

1558 – 200th Street Langley, BC V2Z 1W5

Date: June 22, 2006 To: GVRD Parks Committee From: Jude Grass, Chair

Campbell Valley Park Association Re: Langley Speedway Historical Society’s Proposal At the Campbell Valley Park Association (CVPA) Board Meeting on May 8th, 2006 a delegation from the Langley Speedway Historical Society (LSHS) outlined their proposal for the Little River Bowl in Campbell Valley Regional Park which was the former site of the Langley Speedway. Following their presentation Park Association Board asked many questions of the LSHS and of Fred Pepin of the Langley Heritage Society and Sue Morhun, Manager of Community and Heritage Services, Township of Langley, who were also invited to attend the meeting. Later the Board, along with staff discussed some of the issues and asked for clarification of current site use and management. The CVPA Board is familiar with the Campbell Valley Regional Park Management Plan. Elements of the proposal are compatible with the Management Plan given the understanding that this is not about reopening of the speedway for racing. The CVPA Board wishes to share their insights and recommendations about the LSHS proposal. Elements of the LSHS proposal which the CVPA Board supports include: 1. The opportunity to tap into new partners, resources, audiences and energy in the

community. 2. The CVPA would support a commemorative feature to acknowledge the previous use

of the site, and liked the idea of a display in the Visitor Centre on the Speedway history.

3. Regional Parks has processes in place to control events on this site to make sure that wildlife is not disturbed during critical nesting or rearing times. The CVPA would encourage the GVRD to carefully assess potential LSHS activities at the Little River Bowl site, and evaluate their impacts and successes.

Areas of the LSHS proposal which require more thought include: 4. There was concern the LSHS proposal might result in an increase in affiliated car/

motorbike racing around the vicinity of the park, as there are already problems with racing on local Township of Langley roads. This comment was acknowledged and strongly supported by the CVPA Board members who live near the park.

Attachment No. 6 Letter from Campbell Valley Park Association

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5. Environmental concerns were discussed and a number of issues were raised. Firstly, regular events at the site could have impacts on nesting birds and other wildlife that seasonally or annually use the site and surrounding areas. There was also concern about the effect of oil, fuel and glycol leakages into the Little Campbell watershed from vintage cars, or motorized vehicles using the site. One of the Board felt very strongly that GVRD needs to minimize vehicle use within parks, and should not encourage car-focused activities.

6. Many groups already use this site, such as the Campbell Valley Equestrian Society (CVES) who host specific events in the infield section of the decommissioned speedway. The CVES assists with the upgrade and maintenance of this site and wants to ensure that the infield remains level, sustainably vegetated, with no broken or hidden glass, or other debris, which might harm horses.

7. The Board also felt that GVRD needs to be very clear on any discussion with the LSHS so as not to mislead then about the end point i.e. no future racing or significant scale of development.

8. While the LSHS has put forward a proposal there is not enough information to judge if regular or event- specific uses would be appropriate.

9. The Board does not want the Little River Bowl site dedicated to one exclusive user group, and wants to continue to see the site utilized by existing groups like CVES for its annual Horse Trials.

10. The Board reiterates the decision was previously made by the GVRD Board to close the Langley Speedway to create a Nature Park and uses need to be compatible with this mandate.

CVPA does not support the following elements of the LSHS proposal

1. The CVPA Board felt strongly opposed to the requested by-law heritage designation, as it would restrict potential site reclamation and mean a loss of control for GVRD Parks.

2. The Board wants to ensure that no speedway structures or a museum are built on the site. Because of the Nature Park designation and the previous vandalism observed at this isolated location, facilities should be kept to a minimum, if allowed at all.

3. The Board rejects the establishment of “cruise-in” events at this site which could attract many thousands of participants that would then spill over into the neighborhood.

Yours truly, Jude Grass, Chair Campbell Valley Park Association c.c. Wendy DaDalt, Parks East Area Manager c.c. Lisa Ferris, Community Development Coordinator, East Area Parks c.c. Campbell Valley Park Association Board of Directors

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Parks Committee Meeting Date: July 05, 2006 To: Parks Committee From: Will McKenna, East Area Planner Date: June 15, 2006 Subject: Campbell Valley Regional Park: Demolition of Rental Dwelling Recommendation: That the GVRD Board approve the demolition of a rental unit located in Campbell Valley Regional Park at 20061 8th Avenue. 1. PURPOSE To seek authorization to demolish a rental unit in Campbell Valley Regional Park (CVRP) to allow the construction and public use of a pedestrian/cycling trail along 8th Avenue in early 2007. 2. CONTEXT The Campbell Valley Regional Park Management Plan (1989) calls for the creation of a pedestrian and cycling Perimeter Trail. Currently only walking and equestrian trails are provided in the park so this initiative provides for a new recreational use (cycling), where there is growing demand, and expands wheelchair-accessible trail options. It also connects to community cycling routes facilitating non-vehicular access to the park. The first phase of the perimeter trail parallels 8th Avenue from 200th Street to the South Valley Activity Area and intersects one existing rental unit (Attachment 1). The rental unit comprises an older small house, sheds, driveway and parking and is deemed to have no long-term value to the park for any adaptive purpose. GVRD practice is to phase out rental units when the parkland is needed for active use. The buildings would be demolished early in the year and the property, outside the 4m-wide trail corridor would be restored to field and natural habitat (0.75 ha). The net annual income from the rental unit is approximately $10,000. Demolition of the buildings and site restoration would cost approximately $12,000. The tenant, who has been paying market rent, would be given six months notice and be provided with information on any vacancies in the rental pool. 3. ALTERNATIVES Option 1: Approve the demolition of a rental unit located in Campbell Valley

Regional Park at 20061 8th Avenue. Advantages:

a) Realizes objectives and concepts adopted in the Park Management Plan including the Perimeter Trail and gradual removal of rental units and restoration of these properties for park purposes.

b) Trail construction can proceed on schedule and be located in the ideal location and optimum aesthetics -- a naturalized environment blended into the surrounding rural landscape.

c) A new user group (cyclists) can enjoy park trails and pedestrian and wheelchair users will have access to new opportunities.

d) Parkland can be restored to old field habitat with the removal of the rental house, sheds, lawns, driveway and parking.

e) Park aesthetics and values are enhanced with the removal of a worn domestic dwelling and associated residential activities.

Disadvantages: a) Net rental income of $10,000/year will be foregone by Regional Parks. b) One-time demolition and restoration costs of approximately $12,000 will be incurred. c) A tenant will be displaced and have to find alternative market housing. Option 2: Maintain the rental unit and relocate the pedestrian/cycling trail north to

avoid contact. Advantages: a) The 3 disadvantages of Option 1 above are eliminated. b) A new user group (cyclists) can enjoy park trails and pedestrian and wheelchair users

will have access to new opportunities. Disadvantages: a) The trail uses would be routed north of the buildings lengthening the route and

increasing the construction and operating cost and placing it in close proximity to a parallel equestrian trail where cycling is not desired.

b) The trail would be close to the rental dwelling creating privacy issues for the tenant and detracting from the trail experience.

c) Park aesthetics would continue to be compromised by the presence of the rental unit and associated activities and interruption of the open space character of the park.

d) Only part of the Park Management Plan objectives are achieved as the rental unit is not converted to habitat.

4. CONCLUSION Option 1 is recommended as it best achieves the recreation and environmental objectives of the Park Management Plan by permitting the development of the Perimeter Trail in the most desired location, facilitating a new cycling program and expanding opportunities for pedestrians and users with mobility challenges. Further it converts a built and manicured residential complex into habitat and open space improving conditions for wildlife and creating more cohesion for the park and recreational user experiences. This option is consistent with the intent of the park housing rental housing program to generate funds until the lands are required for active park use or until the rental is no longer practical or economically justified. Sufficient time has been allowed to provide the tenant with early notice to secure alternative market housing. Attachment

ATTACHMENT Location of Rental Property & Trail Options

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Parks Committee Meeting Date: July 5, 2006 TO: Parks Committee FROM: Ed Andrusiak, Manager DATE: June 16, 2006 SUBJECT: Manager’s Report Recommendation: That the Parks Committee receives for information the report dated June 16, 2006 titled “Manager’s Report”. Parks Committee Tour on August 2, 2006 (verbal) World Urban Forum Wrap-up (verbal) GVRD Awards: Picken House, Burnaby Environmental Star, Elder Council (verbal)

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