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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016, AT 3:00 P.M. ROOM 530 – 5TH FLOOR – ABBOTSFORD CITY HALL

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

.1 Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting held September 12, 2016 (attached) (p. 2)

3. PRESENTATIONS

None.

4. DELEGATIONS

.1 Jared Kope, Executive Director, PacificSport, Fraser Valley regarding information on the importance of sport in our community

- PowerPoint Presentation (attached) (p. 7)

5. BUSINESS OUT OF MINUTES

None.

6. REPORTS

.1 Report No. PRC 007-2016 dated, October 12, 2016, from the Director, Park Services, regarding Geese Strategic Initiatives (attached) (p. 20)

.2 Verbal Report, from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, regarding BC Community Health Profile

.3 Verbal Report, from the Director, Recreation and Culture, regarding Canada Day Community Survey Results

- PowerPoint Presentation (attached) (p. 37)

7. NEW BUSINESS

8. ADJOURNMENT

Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting, held Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., in Room 530, Abbotsford, BC

Committee Members Present: Councillor S. Blue (Chair); B. Bansal; L. Bell; N. Bergen; B. Day; G. Keys; R. Kobes (part); C. Wiebe; and H. Wiens (part)

Staff Present: General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture - H. Enns; Director, Park Services - J. Arden; Director, Recreation and Culture - A. Friesen; Abbotsford Community Developer – S. Federspiel; and Manager, Administration and MCA – D. Urquhart

Others Present: Councillor, R. Siemens; F. Latham (for R. Pauls); S. Suderman, Executive Director, Abbotsford Arts Council, Kariton Art Gallery & Boutique; and C. Friesen, Present, Abbotsford Arts Council

Public Present: 6+

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.

2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

.1 Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting heldJune 15, 2016

Moved by C. Wiebe, seconded by B. Bansal, that the minutes of the regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee held June 15, 2016, be adopted.

PRC 026-2016 CARRIED.

3. PRESENTATIONS

None

H. Wiens joined the meeting at 3:02 p.m.

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Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting, held Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., in Room 530, located at Abbotsford City Hall Page 2 4. DELEGATIONS K. Kobes entered the meeting at 3:05 p.m. during the following item. .1 Delegation of the Abbotsford Arts Council, Kariton Art Gallery

& Boutique, regarding information on their programs and services S. Suderman, Executive Director, Abbotsford Arts Council, Kariton Art Gallery & Boutique provided a PowerPoint presentation. The presentation included: an overview of their programs and services, highlighting what they do, how they do it, alignment with the City’s 4 cornerstones in the strategic plan, community partnerships and future sustainability. The Abbotsford Arts Council is seeking increased financial support from the City and will be presenting to Council on October 3, 2016.

Moved by C. Weibe, seconded by, G. Keys, that the delegation of the Abbotsford Arts Council, Kariton Art Gallery & Boutique and PowerPoint presentation, be received for information.


Committee members expressed the importance of the sustainability of art in the community and how it is the heart and soul of our community. A motion was made to support the Abbotsford Arts Council with their presentation to Council on October 3, 2016.

Moved by C. Wiebe and seconded by, R. Kobes that the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee supports the Abbotsford Arts Council presentation to Council on October 3rd, 2016.


5. BUSINESS OUT OF MINUTES None. 6. REPORTS .1 MRC Sports Complex Update The Director, Park Services, provided a verbal update on the MRC Sports Complex. A final report has been presented to Council. The MRC Sports Complex allocation process has taken place and the fields are fully booked by user groups and school programs. The addition of the MRC Sports Complex fields has added 7,200 additional hours of playing time to the sport community.

Moved by L. Bell, seconded by C. Wiebe, that the verbal report from the Director, Park Services regarding the MRC Sports Complex, be received for information. PRC 029-2016 CARRIED.

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Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting, held Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., in Room 530, located at Abbotsford City Hall Page 3 .2 New Playground at Exhibition Park The Director, Park Services, provided a verbal update on the plans for a new playground at Exhibition Park. Exhibition Park is one of 70 playgrounds in the City parks system which is monitored as part of a renewal or replacement program. New or replacement playgrounds are based on population density, demographic changes, masterplan vision and budgetary alignment. A donation from the Abbotsford Firefighters Charitable Society allowed the addition of a new playground at Exhibition Park to honor lost Firefighters. A diagram of the playground was shared and it will be fully accessible with a fire-truck climbing bar, a zip line and other state-of-the-art equipment.

Moved by R. Kobes, seconded by L. Bell, that the verbal report from the Director, Park Services regarding the new playground at Exhibition Park, be received for information.


.3 Age Friendly Abbotsford (Report No. PRC 008-2016) The Abbotsford Community Developer provided an update on the Age Friendly Abbotsford initiative, outlining that an age friendly community is one where older adults are supported to live actively and to be socially engaged. In partnership with Fraser Health, Abbotsford Community Services, Menno Place, Clearbrook Golden Age Society, Abbotsford Peer support for Seniors, and Bakerview Church, the group will focus on collecting data from service providers and the 45 years plus demographic to assist with creating the Age Friendly Abbotsford Action plan.

Moved by G. Keys, seconded by R. Kobes, that Report No. PRC 008-2016, dated September 9, 2016, from the Abbotsford Community Developer, regarding Age Friendly Abbotsford, be received for information. PRC 031-2016 CARRIED.

7. NEW BUSINESS .1 “I love Culture” Culture Days The Director, Recreation and Culture spoke to the upcoming Culture Days taking place on September 30, October 1 & 2, 2016. Pins and bookmarks were handed out to all Parks, Recreation and Culture committee members. This event is a Federal Government initiative and the kick off launch for Abbotsford’s Culture Days will be taking place at The Reach Gallery on September 29, 2016. More information can be found at www.culturedays.ca.

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Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting, held Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., in Room 530, located at Abbotsford City Hall Page 4 .2 Canada 150 Mural Mosaic Unveiling The Director, Recreation and Culture spoke about the unveiling of the Canada 150 Mural Mosaic on August 29, 2016. A copy of the finished design was handed out and the mural mosaic can be viewed in the lobby of the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.

Moved by B. Bansal, seconded by C. Wiebe, that information provided from the Director, Recreation and Culture on “I Love Culture” Culture Day and the Canada 150 Mural Mosaic Unveiling, be received for information. PRC 032-2016 CARRIED.

.3 Arbor Day September 21, 2016 at Bateman Park The Chair commented on the fabulous job the volunteers and staff did making Arbor Day a great success. The event included the official tree planting, trail tours, interactive activities and learning opportunities for the community. .4 Community Health Data Website The Chair spoke to the current release of the Community Health data website which contains and measures health and well-being across the province for 142 communities. Staff will send out the website link to all the Parks, Recreation and Culture committee members. .5 South Asian Canadian Historic Places Recognition Project The Chair shared information on the South Asian Canadian Historic Places Recognition Project. Staff will send out the website link to all the Parks, Recreation and Culture committee members. .6 Fall Parks, Recreation and Culture Program Guide The Director, Recreation and Culture spoke to the Fall 2016 program guide highlighting on the new pairing programs on page 37 & 38. Families can now get the most out of being active together by pairing programs that run at the same time.

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Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting, held Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., in Room 530, located at Abbotsford City Hall Page 5 8. ADJOURNMENT

Moved by L. Bell, seconded by G. Keys, that the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting held September 21, 2016, be adjourned. (4:25 p.m.) CARRIED.

Certified Correct: Councillor Sandy Blue Diane Urquhart Chair Recording Secretary

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The Importance of Sport

Presented by:

Jared Kope PacificSport Fraser Valley

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Agenda • What does the research say?

• Healthy Living, Self-Esteem, and Community Building

• Sport Participation

• Sport Performance

• Investing in Sport

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What does the Research Say?

• 85% of Canadians agree that federal and provincial/territorial governments should devote a greater percentage of health care budget to preventative measures

• If 10% more Canadians sat less and moved more, it would reduce

health care related costs by $2.6 billion and inject $7.5 billion into the Canadian economy by 2040, through reduced absenteeism and mortality, resulting in increased productivity

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Healthy Living, Self-Esteem and Community Building

• Sport is a means for advancing broad public policy (e.g., mental and physical health, community and economic development)

• Fuels the development of healthier and more active communities

• Sport attracts the highest number of volunteers and volunteer hours in Canada

• Life-skills based

• Participation in school-based sport and physical activity results in healthier social and academic self-concepts

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Healthy Living, Self-Esteem and Community Building Cont’d

• Value-added Sport and Recreation

• Sport is a vehicle for positive development; however, we need to create that positive value purposefully.

• No other sector relies on volunteers more; however, we need to create measures to ensure quality.

• The school sector has a large role to play in sport and physical activity development; however, we need to support education through community partnerships and capacity development for the sector to reach its true potential

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Healthy Living, Self-Esteem and Community Building Cont’d

• Sport can be used to address a range of community priorities, including health, Aboriginal youth engagement, economic revitalization, newcomer settlement, citizen participation, and conflict resolution.

• PacificSport Fraser Valley, through the viaSport Regional Alliance are marshalling the physical activity sector in the province to take action.

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Sport Participation

• Since 2011-2012, amateur sport membership has increased 8.3%, to just over 670,000 athletes, coaches, official and volunteers. Although this increase is positive, it is not even 20% of B.C.’s population

• Participation in the Fraser Valley is experiencing the largest increase during this period at 22%.

• To-date B.C. women participating in sport are 41% of all participants, with a provincial target aimed at growing this percentage to 50%

• Participation by women in sport in BC has increased 4.8% since 2011-2012, but unfortunately, there was a 4% drop in participation from women under 20 years of age

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Sport Performance

• In an Olympic year, that seems to be the focus, and the Fraser Valley and BC represented well:

• 142 athletes, 45% of the Canadian Olympic national team in Rio, had a connection to B.C.,

which was the largest percentage of national team athletes with an affiliation to B.C.

• 9 athletes affiliated with PacificSport Fraser Valley were on the Canadian Olympic national team.

• 50% of the medals won at these 2016 Olympic Games, were won by B.C. affiliated athletes

• 44 athletes, 27% of the Canadian Paralympic national team in Rio, had a connection to B.C., and these athletes hail from 20 geographic regions across the province.

• 4 athletes associated with PacificSport Fraser Valley were on the Canadian Paralympic national team

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Sport Performance Cont’d • B.C.’s sport system attracts attention across sectors and the country for its

innovation, quality, and impact; our sector leverages this attention by actively developing and strengthening relationships with provincial, national and local sport partners in order to maximize benefits to British Columbians

• B.C.’s athlete pathway, with its regionally-based performance system of multi-

sport and provincial sport organizations and the multi-sport games experience provided by the BC Winter and Summer Games are the entry point to B.C.’s sport excellence system

• 55% of athletes who participate in the BC Winter and Summer Games advance to

compete nationally with Team BC at Canada Games, and a considerable percentage will represent Canada at international and Olympic and Paralympic level competitions

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Investing in Sport • The province invested $1,065,000.00 across nine different regions to

help advance goals in the area of participation, coach development, and performance.

• Cross-sectoral community partnership • Funds were then leveraged through community partnerships • Leveraging government investment to expand revenues sources

allows us to expand programming, services, and impact in communities.

• Government investment decreased this past year, community-based strategies to increase revenue through cost-sharing, partnerships, sponsorship, and value-in-kind contribution needs to be explored to deliver quality sport.

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Investing in Sport – Sport Hosting • In 2015-2016, the Provincial Government invested $450,000 to build

grassroots community-based sport by supporting 121 sport hosting events in 36 different communities across the province which directly impacted 33,000 athletes, 8,000 coaches and officials and 12,000 volunteers

• Sport also contributes to jobs and GDP within other sectors of the economy including tourism, culture, construction and scientific and technical services.

• Having the second-highest sport GDP and sports-related jobs in the country, B.C. trails only Ontario and is ahead of Quebec and Alberta

• B.C.’s total sport GDP in 2014 was about $973 million, a $52 million increase since 2010.

• B.C.’s sport GDP represents 0.4% of the B.C. economy and 16.9% of sport GDP in Canada

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Investing in Sport – Sport Hosting Cont’d • The BC Winter and Summer Games, hosted in different communities

across the province every two years, collectively contributes:

• $5 million in direct economic impact to their hosting cities

• 5,500 trained and educated community based volunteers

• 6,000 focused, competitive young athletes and coaches

• Abbotsford has a great track record of sport hosting, exemplified by the 2016 BC Summer Games being labeled “The Best Games Ever”.

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Questions?

Thank you!

[email protected] Twitter: @pacificsportfv Instagram: pacificsportfv

Facebook: PacificSport Fraser Valley

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mailto:[email protected]

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Report No. PRC-007 2016

Date: File No:

October 12, 2016 8000-01

PRC ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT

Regular

To: From:

Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee Guy Martin, Manager, Horticulture & Turf

Subject: Geese Strategic Initiatives

RECOMMENDATION

1. THAT Report No. PRC 007-2016, dated October 12'h, 2016, from the Manager, Horticulture & Turf, regarding the Goose Management Program, be received; and

2. THAT Parks, Recreation, and Culture (PRC) Advisory Committee endorses the strategies to continue with our Canada Goose Management Program.

SUMMARY OF THE ISSUE

During this past summer, the City of Abbotsford's Park Services Division realized that our current management plan for Canada Geese was not providing an exceptional customer experience to visitors at a number of our parks. These parks include: passive areas at Mill Lake Park, beaches at Albert Dyck Memorial Park, Willband Creek Park and Fishtrap Creek Trail including the sports fields at Ellwood Park.

The extraordinary growth of Canada Geese occurred because of their adaptability to environment. They thrive in mild climates with abundant wetland and grassland habitats and have few natural predators. Many gravitate to suburban and urban areas where they are not only protected from predators, but also are safe from hunting. On top of this, sources of food are more abundant and of higher nutritional value than in the past, primarily due to the expansion of agricultural activities on the land , and the adaptation by geese to foraging in these environments. This combination of factors contributes to consistently high annual production of young birds and increases their ability to survive from year to year. The unprecedented abundance of high quality food on the landscape also benefits geese by allowing them to survive in greater numbers over winter and more easily accumulate reserves needed for egglaying .

The City of Abbotsford Park Services Division secured a Biological Service to monitor the geese population in 2014, 2015, and 2016 to help provide more accurate counts. In 2015, the average number of Canada Geese present on the lake (109/survey, peaking at 293 in early July) was very similar to the 2014 average (104/survey peaking at 329 in early July); however, the lower number of broods in 2014 could be due to survivorship of young in the region, differences between years in available habitat, or other influences, as post molting birds were able to come and go; additionally in 2015 the hot weather kept the geese under shade and out of sight. In May of 2015 62 geese were present at Mill Lake during a biological survey. In May of 2016 126 geese were present. Geese choose very specific environments in which to make their homes. Making the area less appealing can often be a key strategy to deterring geese and a multi-

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faceted approach that employs many or all of the effective techniques together are likely to yield the best result.

Reducing the access the geese have to the water is one strategy the team employs at Mill Lake. This has included fencing, as the public has a strong desire for access to the lake and enjoying the scenic vistas. At Willband Creek Park in comparison, staff keeps the grass tall making it less desirable for the geese. The staff is exploring the costs and environmental impacts of dropping the lake level and installing rip rap (broken stones) on the shores; this would dissuade nesting as it would be difficult for the young goslings' access into the water. Additionally, staff is researching ecological friendly agents to utilize on the grass to dissuade feeding.

BACKGROUND

According to Environment Canada, numbers of Canada geese have increased dramatically in abundance and geographic distribution during recent decades. Most regional surveys show that Canada goose numbers are either increasing or stable, but overall they are at unprecedented numbers. It is estimated that there are at least 7 million Canada Geese present in North America.

Over the years, the City has implemented a number of management strategies with varying success. Generally, these techniques have been implemented independently, not in conjunction with one another, including:

• Relocation: Early attempts at relocating geese have proven to be ineffective as they generally come back to the same locations. Upon further research, it is now understood that the young molted goose of the current year's brood can be relocated with success. These geese may not return to their birth area.

• Egg Addling: This is a process of manually killing un-hatched eggs. This practice has been used in Abbotsford as a primary method of population control but was discontinued in 2009 due to a lack of funding. Egg addling needs to be part of a multi-faceted goose management program to be successful.

• Habitat Control: We have erected a variety of access controls in Fish Trap Creek Park and Mill Lake Park to limit the access between the lake and the lawn areas for the geese. This strategy has proved to be somewhat effective. The public at times remove these deterrents, thinking they are assisting the geese. A complete communication plan is required for the public education and assistance.

• Feces Removal: Although not a wildlife management technique, this is undertaken to mitigate the "pollution" caused by large populations of Canada geese. We continue to vacuum up and manually remove the feces from the playing fields, passive turf areas and pathways on a weekly basis.

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The following strategies have not proven effective and are no longer recommended:

• Canine Harassment: Was a very unpopular option for goose control as well as against our Parks Bylaw for dog off leash in parks.

• Raptor Harassment: In 2012, trial runs using Harris hawks were undertaken to scare the Canada Geese from Mill Lake Park. Limited success in this strategy has been achieved.

• Anti-Goose Lighting: In 2014 approximately 13 lights were strategically placed throughout the lake at Mill Lake Park. These lights were meant to be offensive to resting geese at night, success was negligible.

DISCUSSION

The Okanagan Valley Goose Management Committee (OVGMC) was formed in 1995 to minimize the impact of geese within the urban environment. In 2006 the committee endorsed an Action Plan with strategies to manage Canada Geese. This program has since proven to be successful in managing goose populations, therefore reducing the conflict between people and the Canada Geese.

EBB Environmental Consulting currently manages the strategy and the action plan for the OVGMC. A goose management strategy and action plan typically includes public awareness, goose dispersal away from beaches and other sensitive areas, population control, monitoring, and responsible program administration geared to meeting annual program targets.

The benefits include improved management of geese on public lands, improved recreational water quality at beaches, a reduced numbers of geese at beaches and parks in summer, an eventual decline in the summer goose population based on egg addling, more attractive lawns within parks and playing fields, reduced complaints from the public, and reduced costs directed to goose management.

EBB has presented the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department with a Canada Goose Management Strategy. The proposal is categorized to include 1) a management and operational action plan and 2) a communications plan (see Attachment "A"). The approach is based upon identifying tasks for each step of the project. Once each task is specified, the appropriate schedule, personnel, equipment, and level of effort are determined.

There are 11 tasks proposed for this strategy:

1. Initiation of project and identification of project partners 2. Acquire external data 3. Habitat classification 4. Canada Goose population survey (if required) 5. Population modeling 6. Identification of future strategies 7. Analysis of implementing a regional Canada Goose management program over the next

decade 8. Mapping 9. Public Information Program

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10. Final strategy preparation and assembly 11 . Egg-addling

FINANCIAL PLAN IMPLICATION

EBB Environmental Consulting will provide a complete management strategy including communications plan with an egg-addling program for four key sites within Abbotsford: Fishtrap Creek Park, Mill Lake Park, Albert Dyck Memorial Park and Willband Creek Park for $26,591.

IMPACTS ON COUNCIL POLICIES, STRATEGIC PLAN AND/OR COUNCIL DIRECTION

Two of the four cornerstones of council's 2015-2018 Strategic Plan may be impacted with these recommendations:

• We pursue excellence in customer service and strive to provide a positive customer experience; and

• We value our community's connection with the environment.

SUBSTANTIATION OF RECOMMENDATION

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Department recommend moving forward with the Management Strategy including egg-addling, and the Communication Plan from EBB Environmental Consulting to assist with population control of Canada Geese within the parks system f he City of Abbotsford.

Guy Martin, Manager, Horticulture & Turf

1 EnnJ I General t>'ianager, Parks, Recreation and Culture

Attachment "A" - Report from EBB Environmental Consulting Inc.

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Canada Goose Management Strategy

Proposal to Provide Professional Services

Prepared for:

Guy Martin Manager, Horticulture and Turf

Operations Yard 31739 King Road

Abbotsford, B.C., V2T SZ2

Prepared by:

EB BEnvironmental Consulting Inc.

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PROPOSAL TO

FOR

DATE

PREPARED BY

PRINCIPAL CONTACT

Guy Martin, Manager, Horticulture and Turf

City of Abbotsford

31739 King Road

Abbotsford, B.C., V2T SZ2

Canada Goose Management Strategy

October 6, 2016

EBB Environmental Consulting Inc. PO Box 18180 121SC 561h Street

Delta, British Columbia, V4L 2M4 Phone: 604-943-3209

Fax: 604-948-3273 Toll-Free: 1-877-943-3209

Website: www.ebbconsulting.ca Email: [email protected]

Kate Hagmeier MSc RPBio Mobile: 604-790-2412 Email: [email protected]

PROPRIETARY RESTRICTION NOTICE

This document contains information proprietary to EBB Environmental Consulting Inc. and shall not be reproduced or transferred to other documents, or disclosed to others, or used for any purpose other than that for which it is furnished without the prior written permission of EBB Environmental Consulting Inc. No portion of it shall be used in the formulation of a Request for Proposa l for open bid, now or in the future, by the agencies and/or persons who may see it in the process of its review, without the prior written permission of EBB Environmental Consulting Inc.

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Table of Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION ...•.............•....•.....•.................•............•...•..........•...•....•...•................ 1

2.0 PROPOSED APPROACH ......................................................................................... 1

3.0 PROJECT TEAM AND ORGANIZATION .................................................................. 3

4.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND CORPORATE EXPERIENCE ............................................. 5

4.1 EXAMPLES OF RELEVANT PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS ......................... ............................... 5

5.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE ............................................................................................ 6

6.0 INSURANCE .....•.....•..•.....•.•.........................................•...............••.•.........................• 7

6.1 WORKSAFE BC .... ...... .............. ........ ........ ....... ...................................... ............ ......................... 7 6.2 GENERAL LIABILITY ............................... ....... .......................................... ............... ...... ...... ..... . 7

7.0 PROJECT REFERENCES ......................................................................................... 7

8.0 FEE SCHEDULE .......•...•.......•......................................................•..••.......•....••.•..•..•.. 7

List of Tables

Table 1 Anticipated effort for egg addling at four sites ........... ..... ..... ..... ..... .. ... .... .. ........ .. ....................... .... .. 3 Table 2. Hourly rates of project team members .... .................. .......... ..... ... ... ..... ............. ....... .. ............ .... ...... 8 Table 3. Summary Pricing (excluding GST) ............................. .... ....... .... .. ..... .. ............................................. 8 Table 4. Detailed Pricing Sheet for Effort and Disbursements ..... ......... .... ................................................... 9

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Executive Summary

This proposal describes the capabilities of EBB Environmental Consulting Inc. to develop a comprehensive Canada Goose Management Strategy. For the purpose of this proposal, we have assembled an experienced team with an approach that has several advantages:

• A project manager/senior biologist with direct experience in developing and implementing Canada goose management;

• A highly skilled set of team members with particular experience in Canada goose management to support the project manager;

• High familiarity with logistics and regulatory requirements required for a successful management program;

• Demonstrated successful experience with media and the pubic regarding public awareness of Canada Goose Management; and

• Sound project management and communication skills to ensure the project meets the requirements of the City on time, on budget, and to the standard expected.

In addition, we have provided a cost estimate for an egg-addling program at four key sites within Abbotsford: Fishtrap Creek Park, Mill Lake Park, Albert Dyck Park and Willband Creek Park.


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1.0 Introduction

Canada Goose populations have increased in the City of Abbotsford (CoA; the City) to the point where they are a general public nuisance, negatively impact agricultural producers, and create conflicts in parks and recreational areas. The City of Abbotsford requires a comprehensive Canada Goose Management Strategy, including a supporting communication plan, that will provide guidance on controlling the population of resident Canada geese in the region and mitigating impacts from geese.

EBB Environmental Consulting Inc. (EBB) is pleased to provide a proposal to prepare a Canada Goose Management Strategy for the City of Abbotsford. We have categorized our proposal to include 1) a management and operational action plan and 2) a communications plan.

2.0 Proposed Approach

Our approach is based on identifying tasks for each step of the project. Once each task is specified, the appropriate schedule, personnel, equipment, and level of effort is determined.

Task 1: Initiation of project and identification of project partners EBB personnel will meet with the City to refine project details and receive data or information available forthe project. This will likely include digital map products and any historical data or reports that the City may have regarding Canada geese in the region .

Task 2: Acquire external data In addition to information provided by the City, EBB will research data on population numbers including publicly available data (e.g. North American Breeding Bird Atlas and Bird Studies Canada). These data will contribute to the overall knowledge of abundance, distribution and seasonal use of geese in the region.

EBB will conduct a thorough review of national, relevant international (e.g. some USA jurisdictions have similar issues and experience), and provincial management techniques. Techniques will be considered in terms of success relevant to the City, logistics for implementation, public perception, and cost.

Task 3: Habitat classification An initial high-level habitat classification will be conducted to identify land use in the City. These data may be acquired from the City and used to identify priority management areas.

Task 4: Canada goose population surveys (if required) If data gaps are identified in Tasks 2 and 3, monitoring of goose abundance and distribution will be conducted to establish a profile of non-migratory Canada goose populations and habitats. These data will provide a baseline to help define the problem in the region and in specific habitats; establish population control objectives; and set a level against wh ich effects of control activities can be later evaluated. Surveys will likely consist of driving a survey route, but foot surveys may supplement driving if lands are not observable from a vehicle. Surveys will be conducted by experienced biologists and wildlife technicians. During each survey, the number of geese on each property/area/feature will be recorded . Other notes such as GPS coordinates, specific habitat, behaviour, (e.g. pairing, foraging) and environmental factors will be recorded.


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Task 5: Population modelling Using the historic and field data (Tasks 1,2,4) population growth curves will be developed that project growth over specified timeframes. Curves will be developed under various management scenarios to assist in pred icting the number of Canada geese in the region and to identify the level of management required to achieve project goals.

Task 6: Identification of future strategies Collected data and population modelling will be used to identify strategies for the City. Recommended strategies may include specific habitat modification, hazing, and population control through addling.

Task 7: Analysis of implementing a regional Canada goose management program over the next decade Based on similar programs and experience, the components, associated logistics, and administration (e.g. permitting) will be identified for the implementation of a management program in the CoA. The pros and cons w ill be discussed and summarized (table format) for each component, in addition to estimated costs.

Task 8: Mapping Maps will be created to show features such as habitat type (and likelihood for supporting geese); seasonal use (e.g., nesting or moult sites), and identify areas suitable for different management actions.

Task 9: Public Information Program Public awareness and education is a key tool in the success of a program of this nature. Access to information must be straightforward, consistent, and current. As such, this must be an open process, which considers feedback from the public and addresses questions that may arise on potentially sensitive issues regarding goose management. EBB biologists, in particular Kate Hagmeier, who will act as the program lead, have extensive experience working with the media and public on potentially contentious issues such as Canada goose management and urban wildlife management in general.

EBB will draft a proposed communications plan. Key items are likely to include:

• Maintaining a toll free telephone line and email address for goose observations, questions, and concerns (eventually this can be a nest reporting line to assist an egg addling population control program);

• Call/email tracking that contributes to annual program evaluation; • Creating a website or specific material for the City website that describes the Canada Goose

Management Strategy

• Drafting press release content to create public awareness of the program; • Attending council meetings and meetings for specific interest groups; and

• Developing a unified signage/message program throughout the City.

Additionally, EBB will develop an information brochure outlining the history and severity of the problem, program goals, program tools, and resources for the public. EBB has previously developed similar material (e .g. glossy pamphlets and fact sheets series) and will work with the City to achieve a layout and design that satisfies the needs of the program.


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Task 10: Final Strategy Preparation and Assembly The final product will be a single document (digital * .pdf and hard copy if required) which clearly lays out the content achieved in Tasks 1-9. The City of Abbotsford Canada Goose Management Strategy will act as a guiding document and resource for implementation of appropriate management strategies and inform decision-making regarding these management options.

Task 11: Egg-addling Egg-addling is a minimally invasive population control technique that is conducted under authorization from the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) of Environment and Climate Change Canada. Egg addling is a recommended practice by CWS and will form part of the recommendations in the management strategy. A successful egg-addling program requires several components

a. Permit application and acquisition b. Survey 1: Nest site identification and egg-addling c. Survey 2: Follow-up addling d. Record keeping and reporting to CWS as per permit conditions.

Permit application is generally conducted in January of each year. Addling is typically conducted in April, but may start earlier or require a third survey if geese exhibit an extended nesting season. Table 1 outlines the addling effort anticipated for four key areas in the City.

Table 1 Anticipated effort for egg addling at four sites

Park Survey 1 Survey 2

Fishtrap Creek 2 days of 2 people 2 days of 2 people -------------- ----· -----------·---·----·-·-·----··---------·--·--- ----·------·- ·--Willband Creek 2 days of 2 people 2 days of 2 people

·---·-·- ---·-- ·-Mill Lake 1 day of 2 people 1 day of 2 people

- ·-Albert Dyck 1 day of 2 people 1 day of 2 people

3.0 Project Team and Organization

Profiles of key team members are provided below.

Kate Hagmeier, MSc, RPBio Senior Biologist and Project Manager Kate Hagmeier has a diploma in Fish Wildlife and Recreational Management (BCIT), Bachelor of Science in biology (UVic) and an MSc in Wildlife Ecology (SFU). Her graduate work focused on winter and spring migration ecology of Brant Geese in the Stra it of Georgia, where they interface with urban environments. Her investigations allowed her to learn many aspect of goose population ecology including working other species such as Snow geese and Canada geese. In her role at EBB Ms. Hagmeier specializes in wildlife ecology with an emphasis on habitat use by wildlife in rural and urban environments. She has worked with government as well as the private sector and has a full understanding of the processes necessary to conduct wildlife management projects in BC.

Her recent projects have included different aspects of Brant, Snow Goose and Canada Goose management, including developing a Snow Goose Management Program for the City of Richmond, coordinating the Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program (2007-2016), and working with the Capital Regiona l District to develop a Regional Canada Goose Management Strategy (2012-2014). In


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her prior role at Ducks Unlimited Canada, Ms. Hagmeier led the Fraser River Delta-North Puget Sound research program that investigated spatial and temporal use of estuary and upland habitats by wintering waterfowl. In each of her roles, Ms. Hagmeier has acted as the media liaison, developed and delivered public information, and worked directly with landowners and stakeholders. Kate Hagmeier will be the program manager.

Oliver Busby, MBA, RPBio, PAg Project Agrologist Mr. Busby specializes in agro-environmental management, wildlife and wildl ife habitat, and invasive plant management and has worked in the industry for over two decades. He has served terms on the Delta Agricultural Advisory Group and the City of Coquitlam Invasive Plant Committee. He has worked on agricultural and environmental management issues for regional and municipal governments in various locations throughout BC. Mr. Busby has also worked with the provincial and federal governments to manage crown lands. In his role as habitat manager for provincially held and jointly held lands (i.e. BC Parks and Ducks Unlimited Canada), he works with farmers to manage lands cooperatively for agricultural and wildlife benefits.

He has liaised with all branches of government and non-government stakeholders on many issues. Mr. Busby has been involved with urban and rural habitat management issues for the Canadian Wildlife Service/Environment Canada, BC Ministry of Environment, Metro Vancouver, City of Vancouver, City of Port Coquitlam, City of Kelowna, City of Langley, Ducks Unlimited Canada and private individuals.

Mr. Busby is available to lend support regarding agricultural conflict issues. In addition, he has close relationships with many hunting organizations and is able to liaise with local farmers and hunters regarding geese and goose habitat use in the region.

Geoff Smart, BSc, RPBio Biologist Mr. Smart has a natural resource management-based background, and has been working with EBB since 2007. He has been a key field member in the Okanagan Goose Management Program, assisting with the development of the Capital Region Goose Management Strategy and CFB Esquimalt goose control. In addition to his strong field skills, Mr. Smart is extremely adept at data management (e.g. handling numerous GPS coordinates) and GIS mapping.

Courtney Lahue, Dipl Tech Environmental Technician Courtney received her diploma in Fish, Wildl ife, and Recreational Management followed by a degree in Ecological Restoration (BCIT) . She has worked with EBB since 2013. Ms. La hue's relevant experience includes extensive work with goose population monitoring and goose control through hazing and addling in several jurisdictions. Additional skills include waterfowl banding and radio telemetry, waterfowl nest surveys, and habitat enhancement and vegetation control.

Jon Slavin, Oipl Tech Environmental Technician Mr. Slavin joined EBB in 2009, bringing ideas and practices from his education and volunteer experiences. Mr. Slavin has shown himself to be extremely strong and resourceful in the field with fish and wildlife projects, as well as knowledgeable with regulatory requirements. He is a key field


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member in our current goose control projects (e.g. City of Coquitlam, City of Richmond and the Okanagan). In addition, he is an extremely skilled birder and he has completed the BC Trapper Education.

4.0 Qualifications and Corporate Experience

Since 2000, EBB Environmental Consulting Inc. has been providing environmental consulting services in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and interior regions of BC. EBB prides itself on its ability to provide the highest quality service at affordable rates while still being dedicated to the conservation, enhancement, and management of the environment. We expect the highest level of ethical behaviour and personal integrity in all our transactions, with the objective of providing our cl ients with technical excellence and innovative solutions in response to the challenges of environmental change and susta inable development.

EBB Environmental Consulting Inc. specializes in terrestrial habitat and wildlife management, through monitoring, inventory, management plans, and environmental impact assessments. Services we offer include resource inventories; resource management planning; environmental plann ing and monitoring; and agri-environmental planning. In addition to the above relatively conventional services, EBB also provides a number of speciality services related to invasive species and urban wildlife management. In particular is our extensive experience developing and implementing management plans for wildlife in urban environments.

EBB is a consultancy distinguished by the strong scientific background of its senior members and has a well established track record working for clients within different jurisdictional domains. Due to the relatively flat structure of the EBB team, senior members are involved in all aspects of the project work (including field work) which ensures that projects are completed successfully and in an efficient and effective manner. Section 4.1 provides a selection of projects demonstrating our corporate experience and ability to successfully fulfill the requirements of this project. Project references are provided in Section 7.

4.1 Examples of Relevant Project Des·criptions

1. Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program a. Implemented OVGMP Action Plan (2007-2016); b. Coordinated public education program including development of brand/logo;

development of mission statement and objectives; website development; brochure and signage development; media interviews; speaking to interest groups, and speaking at council meetings;

c. Coordinated valley-wide egg addling program; d. Coordinating and working with different jurisdictions including municipalities,

regulatory agencies, contractors and different stakeholders; e. Permit and grant applications; f . Regular reporting and participation in ORGMC meetings; g. Goose population monitoring, (e.g. post egg addling gosling surveys);

2. City of Nanaimo Nest Survey and Egg-addling Program a. Conducted field assessment of wetlands within the City of Nanaimo b. Identified and mapped nest sites


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c. Humanely addled active nests d. Provided reporting with recommendations on Canada goose management and

future opportunities for population control within the City of Nanaimo.

3. Snow Goose Management within the City of Richmond a. Developed Best Management Practices Guide for Snow Geese in the City of

Richmond; b. Provided recommendations and site-specific control prescriptions; c. Prepared public information material for delivery at public forums; d. Attended public information forums, council meetings, and meetings for the City; e. Conducted population monitoring (abundance and distribution); and f . Developed and implemented goose control programs (e.g., snow goose hazing with

dogs).

4. Capital Regional District Canada Goose Management Strategy a. Conducted field assessments to support the development of a scientifically-founded

management strategy. Field assessments included: i. Goose seasonal abundance, distribution and habitat use;

ii. Agricultural impact assessment (quantifying crop/economic loss); and 111. Identification of key nesting and moulting areas.

b. Identified potential population control options and provided population modelling to predict potential outcomes of different scenarios;

c. Drafted comprehensive management strategy d. Drafted public education/communications strategy to support the management

strategy e. Presented the strategy to shareholders, councils and committees in the Capital

Regional District f . Assisted with implementation of the strategy including pilot field programs., grant

applications, permitting and associated reporting.

S. CFB Esquimalt Canada Goose Management Program (Public Works and Government Services Canada)

a. Developed a goose management plan; b. Field assessments of entire base; c. Population estimates (including abundance and distribution mapping); d. Conducted egg addling program and goose relocation; and e. Progress and annual reporting

5.0 Quality Assurance

EBB develops a quality assurance (QA) plan for the systematic monitoring and evaluation for each of our projects. Key elements in a QA program involve review of field protocols, review of safety plans, checks of field data, and checks of mapping data. The project manager is responsible for the quality assurance review; however, data checking will also be done daily by field staff. Any non-compliance, omitted procedures or other issue related to the project will be handled by the project management immediately.


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To ensure quality assurance of essential operation components, such as office and field procedures, processes, equipment, data, and human resources, EBB utilizes a sharepoint data management system. The share point is hosted on a secure web server and is accessible by EBB staff 24 hours a day. This allows us to post static procedural manuals, allows collaborative documentation as well as individual logs for all staff and contractors.

Emphasis on initial data collection and methodology is critical, since the quality of these operations have a very high impact on the quality of the final product. Initial client meetings and thorough planning (including protocol review and staff training) before field surveys take place is standard procedure in EBB projects. Furthermore, review and assessment after the fact help EBB identify possible inefficiencies and allow for an adaptive management approach.

6.0 Insurance

6.1 Worksafe BC

EBB has a proven safety track record and is in good standing with Worksafe BC (account number 678945).

6.2 General Liability

EBB carries Comprehensive General Liability Insurance in the amount of $5 million, Automobile Liability in the amount of $5 million, and Professional Errors and Omissions in the amount of $5 million. If EBB is successful in this award, we will review our coverage to ensure it will cover the endorsements specified for the project.

7 .0 Project References

Blair Stewart Urban Forestry Supervisor City of Kelowna 250-469-8843 I bstewa [email protected]

8.0 Fee Schedule

Janette Loveys Chief Administrative Officer Sunshine Coast Regional District 604-885-6811 ja nette. [email protected]

Norm Doerksen Superintendent of Public Works District of Central Saanich 250-544-4224, ext 3222 [email protected]

The following tables summarize the distribution of hours for the tasks and their components by staff category and mileage. These rates are inclusive offield equipment use (e.g. canoes; GPS units/tablets, binoculars etc.). Please note, if goose population surveys (Task 4) are NOT required, these will be removed from the total program cost.


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Table 2. Hourly rates of project team members

Position Hourly Rate ($CAD)

Senior Biologist and Project Manager 75.00

GIS Specialist 70.00 ------

Biologist 70.00 ·-----------------··----·----------·----------··--· --·----·----·---------·---------------·------·---·---·--·---

Environmental Technicians 60.00

Table 3. Summary Pricing (excluding GST)

Item

. Strate_~_y Development -----·-·-----·---·------Egg-addling Program

Disbursements

Mileage {Populations surveys, if required)

Mileage (egg-addling program)

Total


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Cost {$CAD) $12,595.00

!------·---------------------------$12,700.00

$ 324.00

$ 972.00 $26,591.00

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Table 4. Detailed Pricing Sheet for Effort and Disbursements

Position

Task

Task 1: Initiation of Project

Task 2: Acquire External Data

Task 3: Habitat Classification

Rate

Task 4: Population surveys (if required)

Task S: Population modelling

Task 6: Identification of strategies

Task 7: Analysis of implementation

Task 8: Mapping

Task 9: Public Information Program

Task 10: Final Strategy Assembly

Strategy Subtotal

Task 11: Egg Addling

Permit application

Nest surveys/addling

Mapping

Reporting

Task 11: Addling Program Subtotal

Strategy and Adell._ Procram Total

Disbursements

Estimated Mileage for population surveys (if required)

Estimated Mileage for Addling Program

Disbursements Total

Total

Total (Strategy, Addling and Disbursements; excluding GST)

GST

Grand Total (lnlcudlng GST)


Senior Biologist/Project Manager

75

1

8

8

8

24

8

40

24

4

8

Rate

0.54

0.54

GIS Specialist

70

Estimated Hours

8

4

units

600

1800

Biologist

70

8

Environmental Technician

60

40

192

Total

Cost

$75.00

$1,160.00

$600.00

$2,400.00

$600.00

$1,800.00

$600.00

$560.00

$3,000.00

$1,800.00

$12,595.00

$300.00

$11,520.00

$280.00

$600.00

$12,700.00

$25,295.00

Estimated Total

$324.00

$972.00

$1,296.00]

$26,591.00 $1,329.55

$27,920.55

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• First year for Civic Tent

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Civic PlazaDave Kandal Park

Gobind ParkHomestead ParkInspiration Park

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Townline Hill ParkYale Court Park

Hougan ParkBabich Park

Callaghan ParkCentury Park

Clayburn ParkHoon Park

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Martens ParkMcKee Park

McKee Creek ParkOld Riverside Park

Southern ParkStraiton Park

Webster ParkHorn Creek Park

Kalgidhar ParkOakridge Park

Oriole ParkRidgeview Park

Berry ParkCassiar Park

Crossley ParkDowns Bowl Park

Grant ParkSpud Murphy ParkStoney Creek Park

Winfield ParkClayburn Creek Park

Mouat ParkClearbrook Trail Park

Gardner ParkMSA Arena Park

Regional HospitalMcKinley Park

Upper Maclure ParkMcMillan Park

DeLair ParkLower Sumas Mt Park

Albert Dyck ParkBateman Park

Eagle Mountain ParkEllwood Park

Fishtrap Creek ParkClearbrook Park

Willband Creek ParkAbbotsford Exhibition Park

Mill Lake Park

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Response - Favorite Parks or Open Green Spaces?

Abbotsford Rec. Centre it is good to play sports, youth centre and a concession.

Bateman Park I walk my dog there

Callaghan Park there are trees to climb

Cassiar Park because my sons loved those trails

Dave Kandal Park & Discovery Trail it is a blessing for the city. I love it, it is so natural with naturally maintained habitat.

Downs Bowl Park we love the great family accessibility

Ellwood Park it is beautiful and not over populated.

Fields at Abby Senior play lacrosse there!

Fishtrap Creek Park. Home of ACHALASIA walk to raise awareness. Another park with water…watch the geese, beaver and turtles.

Homestead Park I made this park

Lower Sumas Mt Park a ton of great memories up there

Matsqui Rec Centre it is good to play sports, youth centre and a concession

Mill Lake Park close to home, nice community space, why so many geese allowed to roam in the park (very unsanitary for kids playing. The crown jewel of Abbotsford. I can make friends. I like the water park , Beautiful walk & activities

Spud Murphy Park my husband made that park

Willband Creek Park flat, scenery beautiful, I love how close to nature you feel here. The views are amazing especially to the north and east.

Yale Court Park outdoor box for lacrosse

Closest to my home.

Suggestions: Need more condos and kids park in Old Downtown Abbotsford to increase foot traffic Regulate the voice levels and public code of conduct in some parks

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What program, service or new feature would you like to see at the Abbotsford Recreation and/or Matsqui Recreation Centres? Use a dot and choose from our list below, or use a sticky note and write your own ideas!

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Ice Hockey

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Ice Skating

Basketball

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Language Classes

Computer Classes

Woodworking

Music & Choir

Photography

Outdoor Performances

Arts & Crafts

Festival & Events

Dance

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Drawing & Painting

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Cycling

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Additional Comments

• Less garbage in Abbotsford • More classes & programs for adults under 55

• Nature walks

• A roof on the lacrosse box • Singing • East Abbotsford Library

• German Language (advanced preferred)

• Programs for 12 – 13 yrs old (arts & crafting)

• Box lacrosse

• Open a new library in East Abbotsford – provide better & more service

• Close Mt. Lehman library & move Abbotsford library away from high school for more people with enough parking

• Library in East Abbotsford

• Baking Classes • Special Needs programs – cooking/ arts no structure

• Skateboarding & scooter

• Lego building • Day time adult lectures at FVRL & CLBK • Bathing suit spinner at ARC

• Horseback riding • Wrestling • Ringette

• Robotics • Nature foraging – guided tours highlighting wild edible plants in and around Abbotsford

• Foraging Nature tours around Abbotsford

• Kabaddi • Water Volleyball • Horseback riding

• Soccer tournaments • River rafting • Update stale old Canada Day Parade

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