Got a response within 1 business day to my complaint emailed to
pbcomments@vancouver.ca
Doesn't mean it makes sense but happy with the response time anyway...articles attached.
"I am responding to your recent inquiry into the usage of the Vanier Boat Launch.
Senior Health and Government officials have been directing us to stay close to home should you chose to venture out; many destination and coastal communities are asking visitors not to come until we have passed through our current situation. Several outposts along the coast have closed access with the exception of emergency situations. In response to this direction, many other marinas and boat launch locations have been advising their patrons to minimize their presence at their facilities and respect that the C-19 situation means that it is currently not business as usual.
This approach has been reiterated recently by a CBC article advising boaters to minimize their use of their vessels as well as the attached notice that was posted by the Canadian Coast Guard. (Please see the attached documents and link:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-coast-guard-covid-19-1.5545405)
Consistent with other City, Regional, Provincial and National Parks, vehicle access to parks has either been restricted or eliminated altogether; as you may not be aware the Vanier boat launch is located within Vanier Park. Consistent with the practices being implemented Canada and Province wide, parking oppourtunities are minimized throughout our park network.
To best support our first responders the Vanier Boat Launch is closed with the exception of emergency agencies and their needs.
We can assure you that we are attempting to balance the expectations of the park patrons with that of the greater effort to address the challenges of COVID -19.
The City of Vancouver has and will continue to position itself to err on the side of caution and to do whatever it takes to minimize the health and safety impacts of COVID-19.
When appropriate, staff focus will be directed towards the reopening of city facilities to the public.
I hope this explanation addresses your concerns surrounding the status of Vanier Boat launch."