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City of Maple Ridge
Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee (PRCC)
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee (PRCC)
held via Zoom teleconference on November 24, 2021 at 4:00 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Ryan Svendsen, Chair
Carolyn Gosling
Clayton Maitland
Mike Murray
STAFF PRESENT
Danielle Pope
Valaree Richmond
Chad Neufeld
Mark Halpin
Mike McLean
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
Cass Macleod, Vice Chair
Karlo Tamondong
Stephen Von Sychowski
1. CALL TO ORDER-4:01 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-015
It was moved and seconded
Council Liaison
Member at Large
Member at Large
School District No. 42 Board Trustee
Director of Recreation & Community Engagement/Staff Liaison
Director of Parks & Facilities/Staff Liaison
Manager of Parks Planning & Development
Manager of Transportation
Committee Clerk
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
That the agenda for the November 24, 2021 Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee
meeting be approved as circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2021-016
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting
dated September 22, 2021 be adopted.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS
4.1 Strategic Transportation Plan Overview
Mark Halpin, Manager of Transportation, provided an overview of the City of Maple Ridge's
Strategic Transportation Plan, including results of public engagement initiatives and the draft
vision statement.
Note: M. Halpin left the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Albion Park Playground Design Update
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Chad Neufeld, Manager of Parks Planning & Development provided an update on the Albion
Park Playground Design, including consultation efforts and the concept plan.
Note: C. Neufeld left the meeting at 4:46 p.m.
5.2 Master Plan Update
Danielle Pope provided an overview of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan.
6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1 Staff Liaison
The Staff Liaisons provided an update on the following items:
• Silver Valley Gathering Place
• Playground renovations for 2022
• Thornhills Trails proposed trail plan
• Skate spot sponsorship offered through the Park Gift Program
• Celebrate the Night event held on October 22, 2021
6.2 Council Liaison
The Council Liaison provided an update on the following items:
• Status of committee/commission work plans
• Economic Development strategic plan
• Building Permit Function Review
• The start of GLOW Maple Ridge
• Recognition of outgoing Member at Large Clayton Maitland for his contributions to the
Committee
7. QUESTION PERIOD FROM THE PUBLIC
Helen Homer inquired about the maintenance of recognition plaques on park benches
sponsored through the Park Gift Program. Valaree Richmond noted that City staff would not
remove gifted benches and/or recognition plaques following the expiration of ten-year
maintenance commitments unless safety issues arise.
8. ROUNDTABLE
Committee members shared information on relevant events and activities.
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9. ADJOURNMENT -5:27 p.m.
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The next regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee will be held
on Wedn7 nuary 5, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
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