DocumentsMinutesAug 19, 2019Pages 14–16
MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, CULTURE AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE (Thursday, July 4th, 2018)
Committee minutes documenting attendance, capital project updates (Stadium Expansion, Sarah Beckett Memorial Park, Pacific FC Indoor Training Facility, 3680 Trans-Canada Hwy) and verbal updates on space needs and tree removal policy.
Key facts
- Committee meeting date: July 4 (header shows 2018 but content relates to 2019 activities)
- Capital projects discussed: Stadium Expansion, Sarah Beckett Memorial Park, Pacific FC Indoor Training Facility, 3680 Trans-Canada Hwy
- Recommendation: Receive presentation and verbal updates
- Meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, CULTURE AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE (Thursday, July 4th, 2018)
Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue
PRESENT
- Councilors: L. Seaton (Chair) and R. Wade (Vice-Chair)
- Members: N. Arden, M. Stearns, and J. Whitehouse
ATTENDING
- Manager of Parks, C. Manton
- Deputy Director of Planning, L. Stohmann
ABSENT
- Members: R. Prettie, K. Reece, and A. Sturgeon
- Victoria Contracting and Municipal Maintenance Corporation representative, G. Harrison
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED: M. STEARNS
That the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Beautification Committee approve the Agenda as
presented.
CARRIED.
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
a) Parks, Recreation, Culture & Beautification Committee Meeting – January 24th, 2019
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED: N. ARDEN
That the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Beautification Committee approve the minutes of the
meeting held on January 24th, 2019.
CARRIED.
4. PRESENTATION
a) Cory Manton, Manager of Parks and Recreation
RE: Current and Upcoming Capital Projects
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED: M. STEARNS
That the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Beautification Committee receive the presentation on the
current and upcoming Capital Projects in the City.
CARRIED.
The Manager of Parks and Recreation provided the Committee with updates on the following capital projects: Stadium Expansion, Sarah Beckett Memorial Park, Pacific FC Indoor Training Facility, and 3680 Trans Canada Highway.
5. UPDATES
a) Parks and Recreation Space Needs Assessment Request For Proposal
- Verbal Update presented by Cory Manton, Manager Parks and Recreation Parks
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED: N. ARDEN
That the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Beautification Committee receive the verbal update on
the Parks and Recreation space needs assessment request for proposal.
CARRIED.
The Manager of Parks and Recreation provided the following update:
The City is reviewing the best way to receive a comprehensive assessment of Langford’s existing and future Recreation, Park, Trails and Open Space needs. Once finalized, this will be presented to the Committee for review and approval.
b) Tree Removal and Cutting Policy
- Verbal Update presented by Cory Manton, Manager Parks and Recreation Parks
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED: N. ARDEN
That the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Beautification Committee receive the verbal update on
the tree removal and cutting policy.
CARRIED.
The Manager of Parks and Recreation provided the following update:
The Parks and Recreation Department is reviewing how to best update the existing Parks Regulation Bylaw No.177, 1996 Section 4.2 to include public open spaces or natural lands owned by the City. This Policy could follow and expand upon language already in place for requests for pruning or removal of trees within the Design Guidelines for DP areas. Once finalized, this will be presented to the Committee for review and approval.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m.
CHAIR
CERTIFIED CORRECT
(Corporate Officer)