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Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee
MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee (PRCC)
held via Zoom teleconference on January 27, 2021 at 4:03 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Ryan Svendsen Council Liaison
Cass MacLeod Member at Large
Carolyn Gosling Member at Large
Clayton Maitland Member at Large
Stephen Von Sychowski Member at Large
Karlo Tamondong Member at Large
STAFF PRESENT
Danielle Pope Director of Recreation & Community Engagement/Staff Liaison
Valoree Richmond, Acting-Chair Director of Parks and Facilities/Staff Liaison
Russ Brummer Manager of Business Operations, Recreation & Engagement
Sabina Chand Committee Clerk, Legal and Legislative Services
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
Mike Murray School District No. 42 Board Trustee
Ms. Valoree Richmond, Staff Liaison chaired the first introductory meeting of the Parks, Recreation and
Culture Committee.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2020-001
It was moved and seconded
That the January 27, 2021 Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee Meeting Agenda be
approved as circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES - NIL
4. DELEGATIONS – NIL
At this time, Ms. Richmond officially welcomed all new members of the PRCC and asked participants to
introduce themselves.
5. QUESTION PERIOD – NIL
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6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1 Welcome/Member Introductions
Members and staff present provided a brief overview of their professional backgrounds.
6.2 Committee Orientation
The Committee Clerk and Staff Liaisons provided an advisory committee orientation to the new
members of PRCC. Highlights included an overview of the City’s governing guidelines,
committee meeting procedures and background information on the two departments that will
help drive the work of the Committee.
6.3 2021 Meeting Schedule
The Committee reviewed the proposed 2021 Meeting Schedule that was included in the agenda
package.
R/2020-002
It was moved and seconded
That the 2021 Meeting Schedule of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee be adopted as
presented.
CARRIED
6.4 Chair and Vice-Chair Selection
Ms. Richmond suggested re-order of item 6.4 and the Committee agreed to discuss the Chair
and Vice-Chair Selection at the end of New Business.
6.5 Policy Updates
Mr. Russ Brummer spoke to the recommendations of Policy No. 4.27 Facility Rental Fee Waiver
and Policy No. 4.28 Park and Facility Advertising and provided some background on the policy
review process. Discussion ensued around current bylaws, policies and programs in place for
advertisement and how the City recognizes community contributions.
References provided by Staff:
Sign Bylaw No. 7630 – 2020
https://www.mapleridge.ca/DocumentCenter/View/569/Sign-Bylaw?bidId=
Sponsorship Policy No. 4.20
https://www.mapleridge.ca/DocumentCenter/View/14556/Sponsorship---420?bidId=
Park Gift Program
https://www.mapleridge.ca/2506/Park-Gift-Program
R/2020-003
It was moved and seconded
That the Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee has reviewed the proposed Policy No. 4.27
Facility Rental Fee Waiver and Policy No. 4.28 Park and Facility Advertising and supports that the
policies be forwarded to Council for consideration.
CARRIED
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6.6 Fees and Charges Overview
Mr. Brummer provided an introductory presentation on the current Parks, Recreation and
Culture (PRC) fees and charges and informed the Committee of the annual review process. It
was noted that the Committee will provide their review and feedback and the next meeting.
At this time, the Ms. Richmond opened up the floor to nominations for Chair and Vice Chair of the
Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee.
R/2021-004
It was moved and seconded
That Councillor Ryan Svendsen be elected as Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Culture
Committee for 2021.
CARRIED
R/2021-005
It was moved and seconded
That Cass MacLeod be elected as Vice-Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee
for 2021.
CARRIED
The newly elected Chair and will preside at the next meeting for a seamless transition and therefore Ms.
Richmond continued to chair the rest of the meeting.
7. LIAISON UPDATES
7.1 Staff Liaison
Ms. Danielle Pope shared information on the Union of BC Municipalities (UCBM) funding
program to support poverty reduction and explained that funding could help reduce rates for
recreation programs. Members discussed positive outcomes and other opportunities for future
grants.
R/2020-006
It was moved and seconded
That the Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee directs Staff to put forward an application for
the 2021 Poverty Reduction Planning and Action Program.
CARRIED
7.2 Council Liaison
Councillor Svendsen provided an update on the 2020 Citizen Survey Results that were reviewed
by Council at the January 26, 2021 Workshop.
8. TASK FORCE UPDATES – NIL
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9. ROUNDTABLE
Members provided verbal reports on relevant events, activities and feedback on the usage of
parks and recreation during the pandemic.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:42 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee will be held on
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 4:00 pm.
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Valoree Richmond, Staff Liaison
Acting-Chair
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