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MeetingsTue, May 28, 202431m2022–2026 Council

Advisory Committee

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Summary

  • Approved receiving the Porcher Park capital improvements update; construction starts June, $550,000 budget (Porcher Park).
  • Directed staff to advertise and fill the committee vacancy after Serena Klaver's resignation (committee membership).
  • Approved adoption of April 30, 2024 Community Advisory Committee meeting minutes (April 30 minutes).

Decisions

0 decisions

Only procedural motions were recorded.

Agenda

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Summary

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

call to order

Summary

Territorial acknowledgement read.

territorial acknowledgement

Summary

Meeting conduct rules were read.

conduct rules

Summary

Presentations were heard.

presentations

Summary

Presentation by the South Island Disc Golf Society.

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Summary

Committee approved the meeting agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Yacucha

THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.

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Summary

Adoption of previous meeting minutes (see 6.1).

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Summary

Committee adopted the April 30, 2024 minutes as circulated.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Yacucha

THAT the minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting held April 30, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

minutesadoption

Summary

Reports section (includes item 7.1 Porcher Park Capital Improvements).

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Summary

Committee received the Porcher Park Capital Improvements report for information.

Financial impact

$550,000— Park Improvement DCCs; $100,000 from Disability & Access Improvements capital budget for accessible play equipment and surfacing; $40,000 (2024) budgeted for community gardens (fencing & irrigation).

Location

822 Wren Place

851 Brock Avenue

826 Wren Place

830 Wren Place

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Yacucha

THAT the Community Advisory Committee receive the report for information.

Documents (1)

Staff report (Parks and Recreation) updating the Committee on the planned renovation and expansion of Porcher Park (City Centre) including public engagement results, design/RFP work, community garden plans, and anticipated construction timing.

Report date: Tuesday, May 28, 2024; Department: Parks and RecreationPark location: Porcher Park, 822 Wren Place (Langford City Centre)Property acquisitions expanding the park: 851 Brock Avenue (purchased 2019), 826 and 830 Wren Place (purchased 2023)Public engagement: 41% of respondents live in City Centre; 51.5% preferred a natural wood play structure; 75.6% support Porcher Park being the location of a community gardenProject procurement: final design and grading plan to form part of RFP for construction; separate RFP issued for playground equipment and surfacingTiming: construction anticipated to start in June (2024) with park anticipated to open in the Fall (garden opening staggered); community garden operator expected in place for the 2025 seasonRecommendation/option presented: THAT the Community Advisory Committee receive the report for informationReport submitted by: Wolfgang Schoenefuhs, Parks Planning Coordinator; multiple departmental concurrences and CAO
Porcher Park Capital Improvements Update

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Background

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Commentary

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Community Garden Operations

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Financial Implications

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Legal Implications

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Strategic Plan Initiatives

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Porcher Parkparkscommunity gardenRFPplaygroundaccessibility

Summary

The Chair adjourned the meeting.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by K. Yacucha

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 7:31 pm.

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