Vancouver Parks Park Board Committee Meeting October 23, 2017 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

A Strategy for Sharing Vancouver Parks Park Board Committee Meeting October 23, 2017

Purpose To seek Board approval for the People, Parks, Dogs Strategy, Implementation Guide and the Implementation Plan. 44

Purpose Presentation Outline 1 Summary 2 Background 3 Strategy 4 Consultation 5 Implementation 45

Summary Summary Background  People, Parks and Dogs Strategy themes: • Access – Improve access to dog off-leash areas Strategy throughout the city. Consultation • Design – Provide a variety of dog off-leash areas with Implementation effective boundaries, supporting people with and without dogs. • Stewardship – Support the success of dog off-leash areas through effective management, communication and education. • Enforcement – Improve compliance and enforcement for dog-related by-laws.  Implementation: • Quick Starts and Pilot Projects 46 Cosimo Cavallaro, Flickr

Summary Background The challenges of people with dogs and people without dogs sharing parks Background Strategy Over 30,000 calls annually to 3-1-1 Consultation regarding dogs. Implementation Each calls cost ~$6 47

Summary Background The unique challenge of people & dogs using parks in high density, urban Vancouver Background Strategy Lower density municipalities: Consultation Edworthy Park, Calgary Blackie Spit, Surrey Implementation 48 J. MacPherson, Flickr Pat G., Yelp

Summary Background Background History of Dogs in Vancouver Parks Strategy Consultation Implementation 49

Summary Background Project Schedule Background Strategy Consultation Implementation 50

Summary Background: Data Driven Approach Background Workshops with Park Board Strategy staff and City of Vancouver Mapping and Analysis Consultation Staff, and an online staff survey Implementation Reviewing records of previous Advisory Committee Meeting work In-person surveys in dog off- Statistically-valid phone survey leash areas Consultation Surveys and Events Learning from other cities 51

Summary Vision for People, Parks and Dogs Strategy Background Strategy To promote the comfort and safety of all park users by Consultation fostering responsible dog ownership and clarifying rules, Implementation boundaries and etiquette for dog off-leash activity in Vancouver parks; to integrate a variety of appealing and safe dog off-leash spaces in our parks, easily accessed by local residents who directly support their success . 52

Summary Recommendations Fall Under Four Themes Background Strategy Consultation 1. Access Implementation 2. Design 3. Stewardship 4. Enforcement 53

Summary 1.0 Access Background Strategy 1.0 Access 2.0 Design Improve access to dog off-leash areas 3.0 Stewardship located throughout the city. 4.0 Enforcement Consultation Implementation 54

Existing dog off-leash areas - proposed “Destination” Summary classification Background Strategy 1.0 Access 2.0 Design 3.0 Stewardship 4.0 Enforcement Consultation Implementation 55

Existing dog off-leash areas - proposed “ Neighbourhood ” Summary classification Background Strategy 1.0 Access 2.0 Design 3.0 Stewardship 4.0 Enforcement Consultation Implementation 56

Underserved Neighbourhoods - target 1 km service area Summary Background Strategy 1.0 Access 2.0 Design 3.0 Stewardship 4.0 Enforcement Consultation Implementation 57

Summary Removing time-of-use restrictions Background 70% of survey Strategy respondents 1.0 Access support removing 2.0 Design time 3.0 Stewardship restrictions 4.0 Enforcement Consultation Implementation 29% Time Restrictions 86% Time Restrictions 58 West of Main East of Main

Summary 2.0 Design Background Strategy Provide a variety of dog off-leash 1.0 Access areas with clear and effective 2.0 Design boundaries, and support the needs of 3.0 Stewardship people with and without dogs in parks 4.0 Enforcement with dog off-leash areas. Consultation Implementation 59

Summary Make off-leash areas appealing to use Background Recommendations include: Strategy Universal access 1.0 Access Size 2.0 Design Use, number and type of gates Standard & Special Amenities 3.0 Stewardship 4.0 Enforcement Appropriate vegetation Consultation Site Circulation Implementation 60

Summary Standard Amenities Special Amenities Background Strategy 1.0 Access Shade Small / Shy Dog Area Lighting 2.0 Design 3.0 Stewardship 4.0 Enforcement Consultation Washrooms Seating Drinking Fountains. Seating Open Space Implementation Looping Paths Agility Features Dog Wash Station 61

Summary Surfacing Options Background Currently in Use Pilot Project Recommendations Strategy Fine-crushed gravel 1.0 Access Synthetic turf (‘ zeofil ’ infill) 2.0 Design Grass (natural turf) 3.0 Stewardship Grass –gravel ‘ schottenasen ’ 4.0 Enforcement Sand New types and blends of Consultation Seatin Seating durable, drought resistant g Implementation grasses Concrete Wood Chips 62

Summary Clear, concise and consistent signage Background Strategy 1.0 Access 2.0 Design 3.0 Stewardship 4.0 Enforcement Consultation Implementation RICHARDS ST. 63

Summary Environmental Considerations Background  Biologist assessments Strategy  Setbacks 1.0 Access  Wildlife-friendly fencing 2.0 Design 3.0 Stewardship  Educational signage 4.0 Enforcement  Dog waste management Consultation Seating Implementation  Water run-off  Soil erosion and compaction 64

Summary Suite of Potential Boundary Tools Background Recommending site specific decisions based on site conditions and adjacent uses Strategy Secure Boundaries 1.0 Access 2.0 Design 3.0 Stewardship OFF-LEASH AREA 4.0 Enforcement SEYMOUR ST . DAVIE ST. HELMCKEN ST Consultation Non- Secure Boundaries Seating Seating Implementation PLAYGROUD . RICHARDS ST. 65

Summary Incompatible uses adjacent to dog off-leash areas Background Secure fencing or a minimum setback of 50 to 75 meters from dog off-leash areas Strategy 1.0 Access Community Playgrounds Gardens 2.0 Design 3.0 Stewardship Busy Roads Playing Fields 4.0 Enforcement Consultation Multi-use Splash Pads/ Seating Seating Pathways Wading Pools Implementation Environmentally Sensitive Areas 66

Summary 3.0 Stewardship Background Strategy 1.0 Access 2.0 Design Support the success of dog off-leash 3.0 Stewardship areas through effective management, 4.0 Enforcement communication and education. Consultation Implementation 67

Formalize resident’s role in dog off -leash area stewardship Summary Background Strategy Peer education was identified 1.0 Access as the most 2.0 Design important role for volunteers. 3.0 Stewardship 4.0 Enforcement Consultation Implementation 68

Formalize resident’s role in dog off -leash area stewardship Summary Background People who use dog Strategy off-leash areas are 1.0 Access interested in ensuring the long-term 2.0 Design success of those 3.0 Stewardship spaces. 4.0 Enforcement Consultation Implementation 69

Summary 4.0 Enforcement Background Strategy 1.0 Access Improve compliance and 2.0 Design enforcement for dog-related by-laws 3.0 Stewardship 4.0 Enforcement Consultation Implementation 70

Summary Educational initiatives Background Foster responsible dog ownership, improve understanding of dog behaviour, promote safety Strategy in off-leash areas: 1.0 Access  Educational signage 2.0 Design 3.0 Stewardship  Off-leash training courses 4.0 Enforcement  Incentivize dog training Consultation  Education sessions in off- Implementation leash areas  Shared education strategies with the City 71

Summary Specific topics Background Parks Control Bylaw consistency with Animal Strategy Control Bylaw 1.0 Access  Maximum leash length 2.0 Design  Fines 3.0 Stewardship Powers 4.0 Enforcement  Require park users to produce ID Consultation  Improve Park Rangers’ ability to ticket Implementation 72

Summary Consultation – Events and Participation Background Round 1 Consultation Round 2 Consultation Strategy Consultation September 8 – October 14 2016 Jan 30 – Mar 10 2017 Implementation • 135 people attended four open • 104 people visited 7 in-person events houses • 2,548 people filled out a survey • 117 people attended four small group meetings • 32 people mailed or emailed • 4,057 people completed surveys feedback • 50 people mailed or emailed • 2,684 stakeholder interactions feedback Over 7,000 total stakeholder • 4,373 stakeholder interactions interactions through consultation 73