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Home My WebLink AboutPLSC 2005-06-09 minutes.pdfJ Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge and the Corporation of the District of Pitt Meadows MAPLE RIDGE and PITT MEADOWS PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES COMMISSION -STRATEGIC PLANNING The Minutes of the Strategic Planning Meeting of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission, held in the Blaney Room, Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC British Columbia, on Thursday, June 9, 2005 at 7:00 pm. Present: Commissioner Kathy Morse, Chair Commissioner Don MacLean Commissioner Cheryl Ashlie Commissioner Ernie Daykin Commissioner Faye Isaac Commissioner Kathie Ward Commissioner Dave Rempel District of Maple Ridge, Mayor District of Pitt Meadows, Mayor School District No. 42, Trustee Chair District of Maple Ridge, Councilor District of Maple Ridge Councilor School District No. 42, Trustee School District No. 42, Trustee COMMISSION MEMBERS AT LARGE PRESENT Commissioner Ian Brown Commissioner Bunny Home Commissioner Kathy Reinheimer Commissioner Gerry Trerise STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Mike Murray David Boag Kevin Gilbraith Bruce McLeod Don Cramb Shelley Jorde Kelly Swift Lex Tierney Sue Wheeler Ingrid Kraus REGRETS Commissioner Debra Eisel Commissioner Gwen O'Connell Commissioner Keith Nightingale Commissioner Jo Anne ten Brink Member at Large, Maple Ridge Member at Large, Pitt Meadows Member at Large, Pitt Meadows Member at Large, Maple Ridge GM Community Development, Parks & Recreation Director, Parks & Facilities Manager, Facilities & Operations Manager, Parks & Open Spaces Recreation Manager, West Recreation Manager, East Recreation Manager, Marketing & Customer Service Recreation Manager, Central Recreation Manager, Central Executive Assistant District of Pitt Meadows, Councilor District of Pitt Meadows, Councilor Member at Large, Pitt Meadows Member at Large, Maple Ridge There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Page 1 of 7 Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Strategic Planning Meeting Minutes June 9, 2005 1. Ms. Kelly Swift provided a report and PowerPoint presentation on the 2005 Parks and Recreation Survey. This survey was conducted by Ipsos-Reid and the objectives were: to measure residents' use of parks and recreation programs and facilities to measure residents' satisfaction with parks and recreation programs and facilities to assess the level of volunteerism among residents to assess the level of physical activity among residents and their children to compare the above results to those that were tracked in 2002 2. Review of Maple Ridge Council Strategic Priorities -Mr. Murray reviewed the three main priorities for the District of Maple Ridge which includes Economic Development, Smart Managed Growth and Safe & Livable Community. There was a brief discussion. 3. Review of Pitt Meadows Council Strategic Priorities -Mr. Murray and Commissioner Don McLean reviewed the priorities for the District of Pitt Meadows which include: Transportation, Official Community Plan, Civic Centre, Drainage Systems, Fire Department Service Model, Communication, Infrastructure Reserve, Grow Ops, Tourism, and Airport. 4. Review of School District Strategic Priorities -Commissioner Cheryl Ashlie shared a number of the priorities for the School District which include: Community School's concept, Programs with Youth and Seniors, Community Policing and shared Library Services. 5. Gap Analysis -the 2004 ratings were reviewed. This year, rather than have the Commission and staff members rate the twenty-four service objectives individually Mr. Murray suggested that focus be placed on the areas with the largest gaps. 6. Discussion Groups: Commission members then broke into four separate groups with staff members facilitating on the following issues: Spectator Exposure to sporting events/Interpret the Environment Integrate generations within our communities/Integrate sub-groups within our communities Assist in lowering crime in our communities/Nurture strong health families Protect and celebrate heritage/Bring in tourists Each group then reported on their discussions. Commission and staff members were given dots and asked to rate their six most important issues. 7. Review and Discussion of Long Term Capital -This item was deferred for discussion at the next Commission meeting. 8. Mr. Murray thanked the Commission and staff for their time and indicated that discussion notes would be summarized and attached to the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Page 2 of7 Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Strategic Planning Meeting Minutes June 9, 2005 Discussion Notes: FACILITATE SPECTATOR EXPOSURE TO SPORTING EVENTS: STRATEGIES: Cover Bleachers Make current bleachers permanent Increase parking facilities to include spectator participation Increase accommodation for events Design with parking, concessions etc. as hub Ease of access from parking to the facility Improved signage to identify facility Publicity and promotion of events INTERPRETATION OF ENVIRONMENT (CENTRES) STRATEGIES: Tourism aspect benefit of trees Healthy Lawn Strategy Public Awareness, Welcome Wagon, website INTEGRATE GENERA TIO NS What has lead to this rating? Broader community issue; many not have senior housing facility within our communities Kids move and parents can't follow; challenge begins Does community know how to make these connections Nature of generations creates gaps ~?t ci~T great'e~~~ist{l~~li,ke ) Seniors recognizing youth that are doing good things Youth recognizing wealth of life experience and knowledge in seniors When we see all age groups are in attendance Seniors helping/mentoring youth ;siftrei?:ie1s'ft6'n~c'bni meratHSn~ Creating opportunities for both seniors and youth to work/celebrate together and to interact (see **) Do this at GMYC: bring seniors to youth e.g. Youth Safe House Offer intergenerational activity at least once/year, i.e. museum, ACT, in a church, in a school (i.e. seniors provide active contributions) ** All schools try to have grandparent day, etc. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Commission Staff 1 1 6 3 4 3 3 1 Commission Staff 4 2 1 1 1 Commission Staff 2 4 3 1 1 Page 3 of7 Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Strategic Planning Meeting Minutes June 9, 2005 INTEGRATE SUB-GROUPS: What has lead to this rating? Recognize demographics of our community, i.e. 10% multi-cultural Cultural > concern than special needs inclusion ~ifflta~"Afmi~llffl~ll'ili~ Host ethnic dinner evenings Integrated programs offered Take small steps > tolerance and understanding of our differences Beyond public spaces with respect to accessibility concerns Balance between integrated and segregated services Strategies for consideration: Break down barriers of understanding Participating more in public education i.e. cultural Volunteer opportunities, i.e. Leisure Friend Program; 1: 1 support for those that need it Utilize events that are already happening, i.e. Multi-cultural week Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Commission Staff 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 1 Page 4 of7 Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Strategic Planning Meeting Minutes June 9, 2005 SOCIAL HEALTWJUSTICE/ASSIST IN LOWERING CRIME: Why so low? overall sense of where the community was at the time Media -forefront-negative itrf~ls'~~Jt~~ij Positive perception of youth using parks All health professionals aware and refer public to health/wellness services ~ftAtegies; Educate all health professionals in preventative medicine Work in partnership with social/justice/health/schools More focused advertising Promote the 'healthy philosophy of families Start them young STRONG HEALTHY FAMILIES: What led to the low rating? --?? IWR~"ti~mc'c~~l'Qo~llfR~J 14-18 years continue to recreate on their own 0-having learned through family recreation Families able to participate with the kids in all recreation/sports Ensuring public knows all the free (dykes/trails) opportunities Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Commission Staff 1 3 1 6 5 1 1 3 5 4 1 1 Commission Staff Page 5 of7 Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Strategic Planning Meeting Minutes June 9, 2005 TOURISM What has led to this rating? Lack of stadium and spectator facilities Lack of hotel rooms Lack of a coordinated effort Not marketing community assets and not having spent effort on developing our community assets Not generally a good understanding of the potential rewards ~Ji~fd~~~tft~,tfg~] Money corning into the community > than the expense Facilities that could accommodate tourism events/initiatives, e.g. hotels Seed money available to develop new .... Fully developed assets, e.g. trails, sport facilities, etc. Common Vision Increased recognition of our community Beautiful public spaces ~ peripheral benefit Sustainability iSfiJfegie~~ Develop a strong, coordinated vision: Municipal Government; tourism; sport, arts, culture; heritage; business, etc. Identifying a 'champion" Focus resources to the development of a strategy Build into tools (such as OCP) so that Tourism is considered when important facilities or plans are developed Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Commission Staff 2 2 2 1 1 7 4 2 1 Page 6 of7 ) Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Strategic Planning Meeting Minutes June 9, 2005 HERITAGE: What has lead to this rating? Low Rating due to: Heritage Commission's alignment -confusion around management - fragmented Volunteer crunch -no volunteer base Tight Resources ™ lr.•""""'+->i!ffl·"'·"'"--~~=oo•·. --~-C Jijit1.,w,o,. lcl[&UC.<?(1~§it ctcl • ik~- Larger pool of volunteers involved in Heritage More awareness of heritage outside of Museum walls More appropriately resources to ensure stability 'Str'a.tegies ~ Involving Youth and Schools Family Days Developing the Volunteer Program Succession Planning with the Board Members -get youth on the Board Trust Fund or Foundation Consider opportunities around new facilities, > displays Bring heritage to Outreach, i.e. schools, events, public 'Market' heritage -experiential/interactive The Strategic Planning Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm. Chairpe /ik Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Commission Staff 1 5 1 1 3 1 1 Page 7 of7