Parks, Recreation, Culture and Beautification Committee Minutes (July 23, 2020)

Due to COVID-19 Council Chambers is Closed
Meeting by Teleconference

PRESENT

Councilors: L. Seaton (Chair) and R. Wade (Vice-Chair), Members: N. Arden, R. Prettie, K. Reece, M. Stearns, A. Sturgeon, and J. Whitehouse

ATTENDING

Manager of Parks and Recreation, C. Manton and Deputy Director of Planning, L. Stohmann.

ABSENT

Member: G. Harrison.

1. CALL TO ORDER

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

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY: N. ARDEN
SECONDED: R. PRETTIE

That the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Beautification Committee approve the with the addition of 5a) A letter from Ron Coutre, President of Southpoint regarding the Naming of a New Park on Azurite Crescent and re-numbering accordingly.

CARRIED.

3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

a) Parks, Recreation, Culture & Beautification Committee Meeting – January 23rd, 2020

MOVED BY: N. ARDEN
SECONDED: M. STEARNS

That the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Beautification Committee approve the minutes of the meeting held on January 23, 2020.

CARRIED.

4. VERBAL UPDATES

a) Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Needs Assessment - Verbal Update (Parks)

Cory Manton, Manager of Parks and Recreation provided a verbal update on the status of the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Needs Assessment. Community Consultation was completed in March 2020, next steps include finalizing the population growth projections, number of projected new units and working with the West Shore Developers Association (WSDA) for inclusion of projected park improvement projects over the next decade. Staff are meeting with WSDA on July 28, 2020.

b) Jordie Lunn Bike Park - Verbal Update (Parks)

Power Point and video clips were provided showing construction of the beginner, intermediate, advanced and Pro jump lines for the Jordie Lunn Bike Park. Also included were video and images of the pump track that is currently under construction.

c) Goldie Playground Replacement - Verbal Update (Parks)

PowerPoint Images and verbal update regarding the design of the new playground and viewing the concept plan and playground equipment images was provided by the Manager of Parks and Recreation, Cory Manton. The Committee did not have any questions.

d) COVID-19 Update - Verbal Update (Parks)

Cory Manton, Manager of Parks and Recreation gave an update regarding actions that have been taken within our parks due to the COVID pandemic. The Committee advised that the residents are not following the Provincial Health guidelines for physical distancing as it relates to beaches, splash parks and boardwalks and new signage is being produced and installed to educate the residents. The City is also looking to hire four (4) student Beach Ambassadors to attend the beaches and Splash parks along with Bylaw Staff to educate the public and encourage good behaviour.

e) Wharf Replacement Projects - Verbal Update (Parks)

Cory Manton, Manager of Parks and Recreation gave a verbal update on the status of the wharf and fishing dock replacements at Scout's Point and Flute Lane beach accesses on Langford Lake and the wharf at Glen Cove on Glen Lake. A new floating wharf was installed at Scout's Point on Langford Lake along with new parking and decommissioning of the existing wharf/dock. Committee member A. Sturgeon would like to request that a porta-potti be installed at Scout's Point.

5. CORRESPONDENCE

a) Ron Coutre, President of Southpoint
RE: Naming of New Park on Azurite Crescent

MOVED BY: R. WADE
SECONDED: M. STEARNS

That the Parks, Recreation, Culture and Beautification Committee receive the letter from Ron Coutre, President of Southpoint asking Council to consider Southpoint Park as the official name for the new park on Azurite Crescent; and

That the Committee recommend to Council that Council consider naming the new park on Azurute Crescent “Southpoint Park”.

CARRIED.

6. ADJOURNMENT

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m.

CHAIR

CERTIFIED CORRECT

(Corporate Officer)

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