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Home My WebLink AboutPLSC 2013-04-11 Minutes.pdfDistrict 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 the Rivers Room at the Pitt Meadows Municipal Hall, 1199, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Commissioner Don Mitchell, Chair Commissioner Corisa Bell Commissioner Shannon Roberts Commissioner Mike Murray Commissioner Doug Bing Commissioner Eleanor Palis Commissioner Gwen O'Connell Commissioner Alanna Carmichael Commissioner Tyler Shymkiw Commissioner Deb Walters Commissioner Ernie Daykin Commissioner Al Hogarth STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Kelly Swift David Boag Geoff Mallory Christina Stewart Bruce McLeod Wendy McCormick GUESTS Ms.Lindy Sisson Ms. Karen Pighin COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Commissioner Ian Brown Commissioner Garett MacDonald, Vice-Chair Commissioner Dave Rempel We/come & Introductions Member at Large, Maple Ridge District of Maple Ridge, Councillor Member at Large, Pitt Meadows School District No. 42, Board of Education, Trustee City of Pitt Meadows, Councillor School District No. 42, Board of Education, Trustee City of Pit Meadows, Councillor Member at Large, Maple Ridge Member at Large, Maple Ridge City of Pitt Meadows, Mayor District of Maple Ridge, Mayor District of Maple Ridge, Councillor General Manager: Community Development, Parks & Recreation Services Director of Parks and Facilities Manager Parks & Open Space Committee Clerk Manager Parks Planning & Development Director of Recreation Executive Director, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Arts Council Communications Manager, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Arts Council Member at Large, Maple Ridge Member at Large, Pitt Meadows School District No. 42, Board of Education, Trustee There being a quorum present, Don Mitchell called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and introductions were made Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Page 1 of 5 Maple Ri dge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Meeting Minutes -Thursday, April 11, 2013 Draft 1. R13-030 2. R13-031 Adoption of the Agenda It was moved and seconded That the Agenda for April 11, 2013 be adopted with the following addition; • Item 5.4 Concept Plan for Wharf Street Neighborhood Park CARRIED Minutes of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Meeting It was moved and seconded That the Minutes of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Meeting of March 14, 2013 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 3. Delegations 3.1 Maple Ridge Arts Council Karen Pighin and Lindy Sisson from the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Arts Council outlined the purpose and benefits of community art, some of the background work required to put these projects together and current events. Ms. Sisson explained that the dedication of the numerous volunteers have enabled these programs to be successful and meaningful. Note: Commissioner Deb Walters joined the meeting at 7:10 pm. 3.2 Bear Aware Presentation, Mr. Geoff Mallory Mr. Mallory explained the mission of the program is to educate the public on co- existing with bears and provided an overview of the various initiatives. 4. Decision Items 4.1 Maple Ridge Historical Society-Fee Service Agreement Pitt Meadows Heritage & Museum Society -Fee for Service Agreement Wendy McCormick gave an overview of the agreements for both the Maple Ridge Historical Society and the Pitt Meadows Heritage & Museum Society. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Page 2 of 5 Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Meeting Minutes -Thursday, April 11, 2013 Draft R13-033 R13-034 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 dated January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016. CARRIED 4.2 Festival Support -District of Maple Ridge Policy 4.17 Kelly Swift reviewed the Festival Support -District of Maple Ridge Policy 4.17. It was moved and seconded That a recommendation be forwarded to Maple Ridge Council to rescind Festival Support Policy 4.17. CARRIED 4.3 Review of Parks & Leisure Services Policies Kelly Swift reviewed the Parks and Leisure Services policies with the Commission . It was moved and seconded That the following policies be rescinded: 1. Signage Policy 2. Dogs on Dykes 3. Approval of Expenditure of $10,000 or Less for Operating Costs as a result of Capital Projects. And further, That the policy titled, Photographs -Parks and Leisure Services P119, dated January 1, 2006 be approved as updated effective April 11, 2013. CARRIED Note: it was the consensus of the Commission to discuss a topic aside from the item at hand. The Commission discussed providing dog bags at dog parks and asked staff to provide more information. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Page 3 of 5 Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Meeting Minutes -Thursday, April 11, 2013 Draft .U3-035 R13-036 It was moved and seconded That staff bring back a report on the current practice of providing dog bags in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Dog Parks. CARRIED 4.4 Concept Plan for Wharf Street Neighborhood Park Bruce McLeod gave an overview of the Concept Plan for Wharf Street Neighborhood Park. Mr. McLeod explained the concept plan focuses on maintaining a natural theme through the selection of materials and design throughout the park. Mr. McLeod explained the rational behind various aspects of the design. It was moved and seconded That the Concept Plan titled Wharf Street Park with the revision date of March 14, 2013 as prepared by the Park Planning & Development Section, be endorsed, and forwarded to Maple Ridge Council for consideration. CARRIED 5. Information Items -Nil 6. Commission Liaison Reports Mike Murray and Eleanor Palis reported the School Board has completed the budget plan and that there will be lay offs and cut backs in other areas in order to balance the budget. The School Board will look into utilizing more of the school facilities through rentals to increase revenue in the future. The Committee suggested the School District No. 42, Board of Education compile a report outlining their demographic information to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Council and post the survey results on the District No. 42 website. 7. Staff Liaison Reports David Boag reported that Maple Ridge Council recently approved additional funding for the Hammond stadium project for lighting and bleachers. Mr. Boag explained that Council also approved additional funding for the Albion sports field drainage project. Kelly Swift reported on two events, Arbor Day at Eagle Park in Pitt Meadows and Fletcher Park in Maple Ridge. Both will have tree planting done by students at neighbouring schools. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Page 4 of 5 Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Meeting Minutes -Thursday, April 11, 2013 Draft 8. 9. R13-037 Question Period -Nil Adjourned It was moved and seconded That the regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Commission be adjourned. CARRIED The regular meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm. Chairperson /cs Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services Commission Regular Minutes Page 5 of 5