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MeetingsTue, Mar 26, 20241h 18m2022–2026 Council

Advisory Committee

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Summary

  • Heard Langford Tennis Club's request for four public courts and nearby washrooms; offered partnership (presentation)
  • Heard Men's Shed presentation requesting a dedicated community workshop space and leadership support (presentation)
  • Adopted the minutes of the February 27, 2024 meeting (adopted)

Decisions

0 decisions

Only procedural motions were recorded.

Agenda

7 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

call to order

Summary

Councillor K. Yacucha read the City's Territorial Acknowledgement.

territorial acknowledgement

Summary

Committee approved the agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor M. Morley

THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.

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Section 4

Summary

Brendan Haws presented about the Men's Shed group's need for a gathering space, community connections, and leadership assistance.

Documents (1)

Presentation by The Men’s Shed outlining the problems facing men (isolation, lack of purpose/guidance, mental health) and how a Men’s Shed model (shoulder-to-shoulder activities) can address these issues, with examples from other local sheds and a call for leadership and a physical shed.

Focus issues: isolation, lack of purpose, lack of guidance, rising ADHD and male suicide ratesExamples of existing sheds: Port Moody, Coquitlam, East Shore, Burnette Street (Maple Ridge), VictoriaVictoria Men’s Shed: founded February 2023; meets every 2nd Thursday @ 8 pm at the 4 Mile PubContact: Brendan@victoriamensshed.com; website: https://victoriamensshed.ca/; Men’s Shed Association of BC: https://bcmensshed.ca/
The Men’s Shed: Trench Warfare in the 21st century

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What?!?

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The Boy/Man Crisis:

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What is the problem the Men’s Shed is trying to solve?

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What makes the Men’s Shed unique? How does it solve these problems?

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What does a Men’s Shed look like?

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Port Moody Men’s Shed

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Coquitlam Men’s Shed

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East Shore Men’s Shed

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Burnette Street Men’s Shed — Maple Ridge

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Victoria Men’s Shed

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Victoria Men’s Shed (continued)

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What can you do?

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Thank you.

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Men's Shedpresentationcommunity groups

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Cara Legacy presented the Langford Tennis Club's request for a new facility (courts and washrooms) and partnership/support from the City.

Documents (11)

Langford Tennis Club presentation requesting a new permanent site (ideally four courts with washrooms and year-round bubble option), offering partnership and fundraising support and describing club history, programs, and community benefits.

Founded 1925 (one of the oldest tennis clubs in BC)Current membership cited: ~100 adults and ~50 junior membersRequest: four resurfaced tennis courts (bubble for year-round play preferred) with nearby washrooms and space for a clubhouse; club offers to help fundraise and partnerRoyal Roads University site will no longer be available; club's 100th anniversary in 2025 noted as timely reason for new courtsPublic courts context: Langford currently has 2 public outdoor courts and shares 4 at JDF; comparisons to other municipalities' court counts provided
LANGFORD TENNIS CLUB

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OUR GOAL

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HEALTH / COMMUNITY BENEFITS

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TENNIS CLUBS AROUND THE CRD

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PUBLIC OUTDOOR TENNIS COURTS IN THE CRD & BEYOND

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WHO WE ARE

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WHAT WE CAN DO

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OUR ASK (WEST SHORE)

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OUR ASK (LANGFORD)

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Email/letter (March 3, 2024) from a Langford resident expressing support for Langford Tennis Club's request for new courts with washrooms.

Date: March 3, 2024Sender: George (resident of Langford; Organizer for Victoria Tennis Group)Request: support for Langford Tennis Club's proposal requesting new courts in the District together with washroomsNotes club will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025
Tennis Courts in Langford area

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Letter (March 5, 2024) from Mike Thompson (Vice President, Peninsula Tennis Club) supporting Langford Tennis Club's proposal for new courts and washrooms.

Date: March 5, 2024Sender: Mike Thompson, Vice President, Peninsula Tennis ClubSupport for new courts with washrooms and urgency due to loss of Royal Roads locationEmphasizes regional benefits including tournaments and junior development
Langford Tennis Club

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Email (March 8, 2024) from Sherri Andrews, Secretary/Treasurer of South Island Tennis Association, supporting the Langford Tennis Club's request for new courts and washrooms.

Date: March 8, 2024Sender: Sherri Andrews, Secretary/Treasurer, South Island Tennis AssociationExpresses support for new courts and washrooms; cites lost courts in West Shore and regional program benefits
South Island Tennis Association. Support for Langford Tennis Club

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Letter (March 8, 2024) from William L. Birney (member of multiple tennis clubs) supporting the Langford Tennis Club proposal for new courts and washrooms.

Date: March 8, 2024Sender: William L. Birney (member of Oak Bay Tennis Club, Victoria Tennis Club, Capital City Tennis Club, etc.)Supports new courts with washrooms and notes history of club exchanges and regional benefitHighlights West Shore as fastest-growing area with lost courts
Tennis Courts for Langford

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Email (March 8, 2024) from Kerri Snider expressing support for Langford Tennis Club's request for new courts and washrooms.

Date: March 8, 2024Sender: Kerri Snider (member of CCTC)Supports new courts with washrooms; cites club benefits and West Shore's lost courts
Westshore tennis

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Email (March 8, 2024) from Anne Miller supporting the Langford Tennis Club proposal for new courts with washrooms.

Date: March 8, 2024Sender: Anne Miller (address listed: 906 Walfred Rd.)Supports new courts with washrooms and stresses regional benefits and 100th anniversary in 2025
More Tennis facilities

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Email (March 11, 2024) from Doreen Johnson supporting the Langford Tennis Club's request for new courts and washrooms.

Date: March 11, 2024Sender: Doreen Johnson (Aldwynd Road)Supports new courts with washrooms; cites club programs and regional need
Tennis courts in Langford

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Letter (March 17, 2024) from Anton van de Kar (member of Victoria Tennis Club) in support of Langford Tennis Club's proposal for new courts with washrooms.

Date: March 17, 2024Sender: Anton van de Kar, Member of Victoria Tennis ClubSupports new courts with washrooms; reiterates lost courts in West Shore and club benefits
Langford Tennis

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Letter (March 16, 2024) from D. Brooke Phemister, President of Victoria Tennis Club, endorsing Langford Tennis Club's request for new courts and washrooms and noting regional importance.

Date: March 16, 2024Sender: D. Brooke Phemister, President, Victoria Tennis ClubRequests new courts with washrooms due to loss of Royal Roads site; notes club's regional programming and 100th anniversary in 2025
Langford Tennis Club proposal for new courts

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Letter (March 20, 2024) from Don Simister (member of Victoria Tennis Club and Victoria Tennis Group) supporting the Langford Tennis Club's proposal for new courts and washrooms.

Date: March 20, 2024Sender: Don Simister, Member of Victoria Tennis Club and Victoria Tennis GroupSupports new courts with washrooms; emphasizes West Shore growth and loss of courts
Tennis courts for Langford

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Langford Tennis Clubpresentationrecreation
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Section 5

Summary

The Committee adopted the minutes of the February 27, 2024 meeting as circulated.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor K. Yacucha

THAT the minutes of the Community Advisory Committee Meeting held February 27, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

Documents (1)

Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting held February 27, 2024, documenting attendance, motions, and funding recommendations/approvals for 2024 grants in aid.

Meeting date/time: February 27, 2024, 7:00 PM; adjourned at 8:44 PMAttendees include Councillors K. Yacucha (Chair), C. Harder (Vice-Chair), M. Morley and community membersCommittee recommended approving grants exceeding the $80,000 budget to be funded from Council ContingencySelected approved grants (amounts): Big Brothers/Big Sisters $5,000; Capital Bike $4,550; JDF Lacrosse Assn $6,000; Peninsula Streams $20,000; Rewired Recovery $10,000; Open Gate Church $5,000; Bear Mountain Community Assn $1,500Motions to research best practices for Community Association and Community-led Neighbourhood Improvement Grants for 2025 were carried
Community Advisory Committee Minutes - February 27, 2024

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1. CALL TO ORDER

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2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

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4. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

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5. REPORTS

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6. ADJOURNMENT

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Summary

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:17 pm.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor K. Yacucha

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:17 pm.

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