Recreational Dock Owner Society
Join us and empower recreational property dock owners by advocating together for fair foreshore rights.
GO FUND ME ANNOUNCEMENT
In anticipation of legal advice and a legal fund required by RDOS in waterfront license negotiations with the VFPA, RDOS has created this Go Fund Me page to raise funds to defend our rights as recreational dock owners.
We would respectfully ask for donations of $500 from all impacted property owners, but any amount below or above this suggested donation is much appreciated. Your support is critical as we move to a stage of direct communication on RDOS member concerns with the VFPA proposed waterfront license language. Visit the Go Fund Me campaign today and help us negotiate fair and equitable agreements for our members.
ABOUT RDOS
The Recreational Dock Owner Society (RDOS) was created due to the egregious new foreshore licenses proposed by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority jurisdiction (VFPA).
We are a volunteer organization working to ensure that all waterfront property owners collectively within the VFPA have a voice for fair and equitable foreshore license agreements to protect the usage and value of their land for generations to come.
December 9th, 2024 Update:
GET INFORMED
Get up to speed on the latest updates from the Port and our legal representation.
Missed our Town Hall Meetings? Click here to review the presentation.
WHAT WE DO
Key Focus Areas of RDOS
ADVOCACY
AGREEMENT CLARITY
AGREEMENT FAIRNESS
COLLECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION
ADVOCACY
RDOS aims to bring about positive change, protect rights, or address issues of concern to recreational dock owners in the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority jurisdiction by raising awareness, mobilizing support, and seeking solutions through various channels such as lobbying, campaigning, or public education.
AGREEMENT CLARITY
RDOS aims to break down the complexity of proposed dock licenses, so everyone can grasp what's being communicated without getting overwhelmed by jargon. We want agreements that make sense to everyone.
AGREEMENT FAIRNESS
Ensuring that all parties involved in dock negotiations are treated justly and equitably, with their interests and rights taken into consideration. RDOS aims to create transparent and balanced terms that result in mutually satisfactory outcomes for everyone involved.
COLLECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION
Joining RDOS builds a groundswell of those impacted, as we coordinate legal representation, and share costs as a group of dock owners collectively, prior to finalizing any proposed dock agreements with the VFPA. We are more powerful negotiating together as a group of owners.
KEY FOCUS AREA: CLARITY
Recreational Dock Owner Proposed Licensing
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
If you're a new dock owner or the owner of a recreational property dock that has been in the family for generations, catch up on the timeline of events that are impacting your dock's future.
MARCH 2023
VFPA Sends Proposed License Agreements
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Sends New Proposed Licensing Agreement
Port sends proposed license agreements. (Most license holders have signed 1996 license agreements although of approx. 500 waterfront homes some have no license).
APRIL 2023
ARC is Formed
Alderside Residents Committee is Formed
ARC communicates with residents of Port Moody and surrounding areas.
JULY 2023
ARC Hosts Townhall
Alderside Residents Committee Hosts Townhall, Invites VFPA. VFPA Declines Invite.
Alderside Residents Committee invites Jennifer Natland and some other Vancouver Fraser Port Authority reps to attend. Invitation declined by VFPA, 65 in attendance.
AUGUST 2023
VFPA Zoom Meeting Announced
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Announces Zoom Meeting, Invites 21 Stakeholders
VFPA announces they will host a zoom meeting to address the concerns people have. They invite 21 attendees.
AUGUST 2023
ARC Rallies Affected Property Owners
Campaign to Rally Affected Property Owners
ARC distributes notices dock to dock and door to door, to over 200 concerned property owners in the VFPA jurisdiction.
AUGUST 2023
200+ Attend VFPA Zoom Meeting
ARC Campaign Boosts Attendance from 21 to 200+
Due to ARC distribution notices, over 200 attendees on call confirmed by moderator Pam Ryan. The resulting zoom meeting is summarized in that some of the issues with a heavily moderated call were addressed, however many primary concerns were not. Link to meeting.
AUGUST 2023
VFPA Promises Answers to Questions Asked
VFPA Assures Meeting Participants Answers to Questions Asked
Response received late September 2023, with a written transcript of the meeting that occurred with a recorded video was received. No other communication surrounding answers to questions was provided. Link to transcript.
SEPTEMBER 2023
ARC Forms Residential Dock Owner Society (RDOS)
ARC forms RDOS to Ensure All Concerned Property Owners are Included
ARC forms a society, the "Recreational Dock Owner Society" (RDOS) and is actively driving membership to coordinate a single entity to be represented in this matter.
FEBRUARY 2024
RDOS Engages Legal Representation
RDOS Hires Legal Representation and Informs VFPA
Letter sent to VFPA to let the Port Authority know RDOS has engaged representation and requests they issue communications sent to members, to legal counsel as well.
APRIL 2024
RDOS Hosts Townhall Information Sessions
RDOS Hosted Townhalls
Two online townhall events were hosted to inform recreational dock owners of the matters at hand. Missed the townhalls? Click here to view the presentation.
MAY 2024
VFPA invites RDOS to Present the Concerns of Affected Homeowners
VFPA Invites RDOS to Present Concerns
Incoming VFPA CEO, Peter Xotta has agreed to potentially negotiate on the proposed waterfront license agreements and has asked RDOS to submit proposed amendments to the contentious points within the proposed licenses. RDOS begins to collect affected homeowner feedback. Click here to view the RDOS communication update.
JUNE 2024
RDOS Announces Stewardship Role
RDOS Announces Stewardship Role to Support Waterfront Communities
As Waterfront Property Owners we take on the unofficial role of Stewards and monitors of activities on the water in Burrard Inlet within range of our properties. Review the prepared list of just some of the many situations where we provide assistance and ongoing community support.
JUNE 2024
RDOS Launches a Go Fund Me Campaign to Fund Legal Representation for Members
RDOS Launches Campaign to Raise Funds for Legal Representation/Negotiations
In anticipation of legal advice and a legal fund required by RDOS in waterfront license negotiations with the VFPA, RDOS has created this Go Fund Me campaign to raise funds to defend our rights as recreational dock owners. Visit the Go Fund Me Campaign and help us help you.
JULY 2024
RDOS Issues Membership Call to Action Request
RDOS Issues Membership Call to Action Request
A group of volunteers working tirelessly on everyone’s behalf to ensure we have an equitable license agreement for our encroachments in the VFPA jurisdiction. You can do your part in supporting our efforts by joining the RDOS. Click here and join RDOS today!
JULY 2024
RDOS Legal Negotiations Update with VFPA
RDOS Membership Update on Key Issues in Legal Negotiations
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) asked through our lawyer for a list of key concerns with the current proposed License. Click here to review the summarized the key issues presented.
AUG 2024
RDOS Request for Donations to Legal Fund
Donate to RDOS Legal Fund Against Proposed Unfair License Agreement
Support RDOS by joining us for $20, but we also ask that you contribute to our GoFundMe fundraiser to continue building a fund to cover legal costs in negotiating a favourable new license agreement. Click here to learn more about our legal defence fundraising request.
SEPT 2024
Learn About the Latest VFPA Actions Impacting Dock Owners
RDOS Informs Membership About the Latest VFPA Actions
Providing some context to the issue we as Recreational Dock owners face. Highlighting frequently asked questions, comments received at RDOS, informative VFPA facts, Code of Conduct, and more. Click here to learn more.
SEPT 2024
RDOS Meets with RDOS Legal Team
Communication Informing Members About Sept. 23rd Meeting With Our Lawyer, Sergio Custodio
Highlights from meeting with retained counsel, who along with RDOS is focused on creating an agreement that works for the VFPA, the Canadian government and the waterfront property owners. Click here to read the full notice.
OCT 2024
RDOS Efforts Results in VFPA Signing Moratorium
RDOS Legal Counsel Results: RDOS Announces Moratorium on VFPA Signing Dates
We are pleased to advise that through our efforts, the VFPA has agreed to a moratorium on any date to sign and return any new license agreements that have been issued. Click here to read more.
DEC 2024
RDOS Announces January 2025 Member's Townhall via Zoom
Join RDOS on January 20, 2025 for the RDOS Member's Townhall via Zoom
To protect your personal property and retain value of your assets, please join us RDOS for this remote meeting for an update on our discussions with the VFPA on the proposed dock licenses and foreshore rights that can and will affect you. Click here to learn more and book your seat.
DEC 2024
DEC 2024RDOS Addresses Confusion Over VFPA Reminder Letter
RDOS Addresses Confusion Over Dec. 2 VFPA "Private Dock Reminder Letter"
Providing clarity for members regarding the confusion raised over the VFPA December 2 Private Dock reminder letter. Click here for the RDOS Notice 15: Clarifications. Click here for VFPA Dec. 2 Communication
KEY FOCUS: DOCK LICENSE AGREEMENTS
Recreational Dock Owner Proposed License Issues
PROPOSED AGREEMENT ISSUES
Licenses are issued for a 10 year period with only one subsequent 10 year license renewal.
Fee increase by a factor 15X will be imposed starting 2025
Cancellation of license without cause
No grandfathering of license to new property owners in the event of a sale of the upland property
Removal of boathouse and ramp structures prior to the sale of the upland property
Lack of consultation with affected stakeholders by VFPA and being dismissive to our concerns
No compensation for the constructive expropriation of waterfront property value
RDOS INITIATIVES
Actively driving membership
Raising funds for member group legal defense
Informing stakeholders regularly of any new updates that may affect them.
Join Us Today
The time is now for us to work together to get fair foreshore rights for all our recreational dock property owner members.
$20 Annual Fee Member Benefits:
Advocacy / Representing your concerns to decision making authorities.
Clarity / Making things make sense for our membership, keeping you informed.
Fairness / Raising our voice to advocate for our members to be treated justly and equitably.
Legal / Working together to achieve group representation to benefit us all collaboratively.
WHO ARE OUR MEMBERS?
With road access, without road access, off grid or grid tied, if you own a home with a waterfront dock, your dock's future concerns you.
VFPA JURISDICTION AREAS
Port Moody
Belcarra
Indian Arm / North Vancouver
Indian Arm / Metro Vancouver Electoral Area A
North Vancouver
West Vancouver
Fraser River to Mission Bridge
Port Moody
WHO WE ARE
Meet Our Volunteer Driven Team
Join Us Today
The time is now for us to work together to get fair foreshore rights for all our recreational dock owner members.
$20 Annual Fee Member Benefits:
Advocacy / Representing your concerns to decision making authorities.
Clarity / Making things make sense for our membership, keeping you informed.
Fairness / Raising our voice to advocate for our members to be treated justly and equitably.
Legal / Working together to achieve group representation to benefit us all collaboratively.
INQUIRIES
BECOME A MEMBER
Join us today and let's get you the answers you need to make the right decision for your dock's future.
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