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District of Maple Ridge
and the
City of Pitt Meadows
MAPLE RIDGE and PITT MEADOWS PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services
Commission, held in Blaney Room at the Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple
Ridge, British Columbia, on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Commissioner Ian Brown, Chair Member at Large, Maple Ridge
Commissioner Gwen O’Connell City of Pitt Meadows, Councilor
Commissioner Craig Speirs District of Maple Ridge, Councilor
Commissioner Judy Dueck District of Maple Ridge, Councilor
Commissioner Ernie Daykin District of Maple Ridge, Mayor
Commissioner Eleanor Palis School District No. 42, Trustee
Commissioner Mike Huber School District No. 42, Trustee
Commissioner Mandeep Bhuller Member at Large, Maple Ridge
Commissioner Terri Smith Member at Large, Pitt Meadows
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Kelly Swift General Manager, Community Development,
Parks & Recreation
David Boag Director of Parks & Facilities
Sue Wheeler Director of Community Services
Shelley Jorde Recreation Manager, Community Connections
Bruce McLeod Manager Parks and Open Spaces
Christine DiGiamberardine Recreation Coordinator
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Commissioner Don MacLean City of Pitt Meadows, Mayor
Commissioner Doug Bing City of Pitt Meadows, Councilor
Commissioner Ken Clarkson School District No. 42, Chair
Commissioner Christine Smith Member at Large, Pitt Meadows
There being a quorum present, the Chair Ian Brown called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
1. Adoption of the Agenda
R10-068 It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda for November 4, 2010 be adopted with the following additions;
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• Add Item 5.1 Parks Commission 2011 Commission Meeting Schedule
CARRIED
2. Minutes of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular
Meeting
R10-069 It was moved and seconded
That the Minutes of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission
Regular Meeting of October 14, 2010 be adopted with the following amendments;
• Please note that the paragraph that starts with, “Mr. David Boag spoke…” was moved from
Item 3.1 to Item 4.2
• Please note that Item 4.2 was dealt with prior to Item 4.1
• Under resolution number R10-063 the motion was amended to read “Motion Tabled”
CARRIED
Please note that Eleanor Palis joined the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
3. Delegations
3.1 Neighbourhood Development & Gardens, Ms. Christine DiGiamberardine
Christine DiGiamberardine gave a presentation on the Neighbourhood Development and
Gardens program run by Parks and Leisure Services.
Christine DiGiamberardine reviewed the role of the School Garden Steering Committee
along with the goals of the project, and future sites for school gardens.
Please note that Craig Speirs joined the meeting at 7:22 p.m. and that Christine
DiGiamberardine left the meeting at 7:23 p.m.
4. Decision Items
Please note that Item 4.2 was dealt with prior to Item 4.1
4.1 Heritage Society Fee for Service Agreements
- Maple Ridge Historical Society
- Pitt Meadows Heritage & Museum Society
Shelley Jorde reviewed the change to the Fee for Service Agreements for the Maple
Ridge Historical Society and the Pitt Meadows Heritage and Museum Society.
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Shelley Jorde also noted that Parks and Leisure Services is working with both groups to
build in some performance measures with the expectation that they will provide an
update on the work they’ve done for the past year along with their goals for the coming
year.
R10-070 It was moved and seconded
That the Chair and General Manager: Community Development, Parks and Recreation
Services be authorized to execute the Maple Ridge Historical Society Fee for Service
Agreement and the Pitt Meadows Heritage and Museum Society Fee for Service
Agreement 2011 to 2013 once the required budget allocation is approved.
CARRIED
Please note that Item 4.2 was dealt with prior to Item 4.1
4.2 Harris Road Park Master Plan
Bruce McLeod provided an update on the proposed Harris Road Park Master Plan;
including a current map, transportation map, and concept plan.
Kelly Swift advised the Commission that the intention is to present the preliminary plans
and the adoption of any plan will require adoption by Pitt Meadows Council.
R10-071 It was moved and seconded
That on the recommendation of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure
Services Commission, that the Harris Road Master Plan report be forwarded to Pitt
Meadows Council for review and to provide comment.
CARRIED
The Commission discussed parking options and storage facilities for the proposed
Harris Road Park Master Plan.
Please not that Shelley Jorde left the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
5. Discussion Items
5.1 Parks Commission 2011 Meeting Schedule
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Kelly Swift reviewed the Parks Commission 2011 Meeting Schedule and noted that there
is a conflict with the January 2011 meeting. The Commission agreed that this meeting
would be held on Thursday, January 6th, 2011.
6. Information Items
6.1 North Alouette River Greenway (NARG) Project Progress
Bruce McLeod reviewed the award of tenders for construction of North Alouette River
Greenway Bridge Abutments and Vernon Trail Bridge Replacement report with the
Commission. Mr. McLeod confirmed that the contract has been awarded to M2K
Construction Ltd. for the construction of the North Alouette Greenway Bridge Abutments and
the Vernon Trail Bridge Replacement and noted that due to an additional abutment being
required that the cost of this project has increased. Mr. McLeod advised that as a result
staff has been authorized to reallocate funds from a project that is no longer required to this
project.
6.2 Pitt Meadows Arena Chiller Replacement
Kelly Swift provided an update on the Pitt Meadows Arena Chiller replacement (which will be
completed over the holiday season) and noted that all user groups have been notified of the
closure. Ms. Swift advised the Commission that the sewer line under the change rooms will
be replaced and as a result there will be temporary change rooms outside in the parking lot.
Kelly Swift advised the Commission that Staff is working with the Arena Steering Committee
to define the criteria in selecting a new operator for the Long Term Operating Agreement.
Ms. Swift noted that a recommendation will go forward to Pitt Meadows Council near the
end of November.
R10-072 It was moved and seconded
That the above items be received.
CARRIED
7. Commission Liaison Reports
Mandeep Bhuller
Mandeep Bhuller advised the Commission that he attended the Albion Flats Planning Process
Charette and provided a review of the process.
8. Staff Liaison Reports
David Boag
David Boag provided an update on the meeting that took place with concerned residents
regarding the Blakely Road Dog off Leash Park Site and advised that another update will be
provided at the December meeting with an amended recommendation.
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9. Question Period - Nil
10. Adjourned
R10-073 It was moved and seconded
That the regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Commission be adjourned.
CARRIED
The regular meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
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