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Jericho Beach Park Pier Renewal Concept Approval Park Board Committee Meeting Monday, November 6, 2017 Purpose To share a conceptual plan for the renewal of the Jericho Beach Park Pier, To share the details of a successful public


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Park Board Committee Meeting

Jericho Beach Park Pier Renewal

Concept Approval

Monday, November 6, 2017

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  • To share a conceptual plan for the renewal of the Jericho

Beach Park Pier,

  • To share the details of a successful public engagement;
  • To advise of next steps; and
  • To seek Board approvals as described in the

recommendations.

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Purpose

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Background and Context

24 Royal Canadian Air Force - Jericho (1953)

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Context

Jericho Sailing Centre (JSC) Locarno Beach Jericho Beach 1977 Pier

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Current Issues & Considerations

Aging pier structure Inefficient DSA boat launch at capacity Storm surge and sea level rise Strong wind and wave action Need for universal washrooms and accessibility Invasive species management

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Project Partner: Disabled Sailing Association (DSA)

Advocacy for accessibility Mobility Cup Adaptive sailing Adult sailing programs Children’s sailing programs Global sport development

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Parks and Recreation for All Improved inclusivity and accessibility and access to sport and active living for life Engaging People Forging effective partnerships to create active and engaging community spaces Excellence in Resource Management Environmental protection, response to sea level rise, and habitat enhancement

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Strategic Plan Alignment

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Concept Design

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Concept Plan

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PIER & ENTRY PLAZA Pier Seating Entry plaza

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ACCESSIBLE FLOATING DOCK Accessible gangway Accessible float DSA’S equipment & Hoyer lifts Rescue vessels float

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UPLAND ENHANCEMENTS Accessible ramp Stone steps to water Accessible Washrooms Gravel pathway Habitat enhancement area Upgraded multi-use pathway Accessible drop-off area

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Pier and Entry Plaza

English Bay views Seating Fishing & crabbing Accessible plaza

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Accessible Floating Dock

Accessible gangway Hoyer lifts Capacity for 15 sailboats Wheelchair parking

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Upland Enhancements

Habitat enhancement Area (coordinate with Jericho Stewardship and Rabbit Advocacy groups) Universal public washrooms Accessible pathway Accessible ramp to JSC & beach

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First Nations Engagement

  • MST engaged since the

beginning of project and feedback has been integrated into the concept

  • Archaeological Overview

Assessment (AOA) completed

  • Archaeological Impact

Assessment (AIA) to be completed following detailed design

 Musqueam place names and settlements near project area (from ham 1988)

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Sea Level Rise & Environmental Protection

  • Deck elevation will be raised by

2.5 meters to accommodate future sea level rise and meet current FCL

  • Preliminary Environmental Impact

Assessment completed

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Public Engagement

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Open House (Sept.16)

 DSA clients and Park Board Commissioners at the open house  Open house attendees looking at the presentation panels

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Engagement Demographics

250 867

Open house attendees Surveys received

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Opinions on Overall Project

  • Do you agree with replacing the existing pier with a new pier?

76% strongly or somewhat agree:

  • Top 5 concerns:
  • Top 5 reasons for support:
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Next Steps & Recommendations

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Cost Estimate & Timeline

  • Preliminary cost estimate is $16M
  • $2M has been requested in the current

Capital Plan (2015-18)

  • DSA and Park Board staff are

developing a fundraising plan

  • Seeking funds from various levels of

government, private donations and possible sponsorship

  • 2019-22 Capital Plan funding request
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Detailed Design Considerations

  • Incorporate Van Splash outcomes and investigate potential to

include a swimming deck (west side of pier)

  • Consider protection of views under pier
  • Continue to engage with First Nations
  • Explore marine habitat enhancement opportunities
  • Continue to engage with Jericho Stewardship Group, Rabbit

Advocacy Group, and North West Point Grey Residents Association, especially for habitat enhancement

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A. THAT the Vancouver Park Board approve the proposed conceptual design for the reconstruction of Jericho Beach Park Pier as outlined in this report; B. THAT the Board direct staff finalize a memorandum of understanding with the Disabled Sailing Association of BC (DSA) that outlines roles and responsibilities for funding, community engagement, planning, design, procurement, and development of the Jericho Beach pier and accessible floating dock subject to the satisfaction of the Park Board General Manager and City of Vancouver Director of Legal Services; and C. THAT the Board direct staff to develop a fundraising plan, engaging all levels

  • f government for contributions, as well as exploring opportunities for

corporate donations and sponsorships.

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Recommendations

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