Parks, Recreation, Culture and Beautification Committee – Minutes (January 23rd, 2020)

Attendance

Present

• Councilors: L. Seaton (Chair) and R. Wade (Vice-Chair)
• Members: N. Arden, R. Prettie, K. Reece, M. Stearns, A. Sturgeon
• Victoria Contracting and Municipal Maintenance Corporation Representative, G. Harrison

Attending

• Manager of Parks and Recreation, C. Manton; Parks Technician, S. Newcombe; and Deputy Director of Planning, L. Stohmann.

Absent

• Member: J. Whitehouse

1. CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY: A. STURGEON
SECONDED: K. REECE

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 – November 28, 2019

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SEATON
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE

That the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Beautification Committee approve the minutes of the meeting held on November 28, 2019.

CARRIED.

4. REPORTS

a) Parks Capital Budget – 2020-2024 Five Year Financial Plan

• Staff Report (Parks)

MOVED BY: A. STURGEON
SECONDED: M. STEARNS

That the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Beautification Committee recommend to Council:
That Council approve in principle the 2020-2024 Parks Capital projects listed and refer them to the Director of Finance for inclusion in the City’s 2020-2024 Five Year Financial Plan.

CARRIED.

b) Parks Operation Budget – 2020-2024 Five Year Financial Plan

• Staff Report (Parks)

MOVED BY: K. REECE
SECONDED: A. STURGEON

That the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Beautification Committee recommend to Council:
That Council approve in principle the 2020-2024 Parks Operating Budget and refer it to the Director of Finance for inclusion in the budget, with the addition of $10,000.00 in one time funding for the purchase of a trailer to transport the Weed Harvester under Natural Areas Management – (sub category) Control of Invasive Species.

CARRIED.

5. CORRESPONDENCE

a) District of Metchosin Letter to John Horgan, MLA
RE: Funding Support for Western Communities’ Skatepark at Westshore Parks and Recreation

MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR SEATON

That the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Beautification Committee receive the letter from the District of Metchosin on Funding support for a Western Communities’ Skatepark at Westshore Parks and Recreation.

CARRIED.

6. ADJOURNMENT

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m.

CHAIR

CERTIFIED CORRECT

(Corporate Officer)