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Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory Committee -Regular Meeting
February 28, 2024
The Minutes of the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory Committee Regular Meeting held virtually
and hosted in the Blaney Room at Maple Ridge City Hall on February 28, 2024, at 4:00 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Sunny Schiller
Miranda Carpenter
Carolyn Gosling, Chair
Mike Murray
Sasha Passaglia
Ryan Svendsen
Stephen Von Sychowski, Vice Chair
STAFF PRESENT
Emily Davies
Kelly Hills
Cidalia Martin
Chad Neufeld
Valaree Richmond
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
Councillor Karleen Carreras
1. CALL TO ORDER-4:13 pm
1.1 Land Acknowledgement
Council Liaison (Alternate)
Member at Large
Member at Large
School District No. 42 Board Trustee
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
Committee Clerk
Committee Clerk
Director of Recreation Services, and Staff Liaison
Manager of Parks, Planning, and Development
Director of Facilities, Parks, and Properties, and Staff Liaison
Council Liaison
C. Gosling called the meeting to order, and S. Passaglia provided the land
acknowledgement.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2024-PRCC-001
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the February 28, 2024, Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory
Committee Regular Meeting be approved as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2024-PRCC-002
It was moved and seconded
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That the minutes of the December 6, 2023, Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory
Committee Special Workshop, be approved as amended by adding "Cidalia Martin,
Director of Recreation Services, and Staff Liaison" under staff present.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
R/2024-PRCC-003
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the December 13, 2023, Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory
Committee Special Workshop, be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. DELEGATIONS -NIL
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Welcome/Member Introduction
V. Richmond welcomed members to the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory
Committee.
5.2 Advisory Committee Overview
E. Davies provided a general overview of Committee proceedings and functions.
Councillor Schiller joined the meeting at 4:17 pm.
M. Carpenter joined the meeting at 4:18 pm.
5.3 Chair and Vice Chair Selection
To appoint a Chair and Vice Chair of the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory Committee
for 2024.
R/2024-PRCC-004
It was moved and seconded
That Carolyn Gosling be appointed Chair of the Parks, Recreation, and Culture
Advisory Committee for 2024.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
R/2024-PRCC-O0S
It was moved and seconded
That Stephen Von Sychowski be appointed Vice Chair of the Parks, Recreation, and
Culture Advisory Committee for 2024.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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5.4 2024 Meeting Schedule
The Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory Committee discussed the circulated meeting
schedule for 2024.
R/2024-PRCC-006
It was moved and seconded
That the amended Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory Committee meeting
schedule for 2024 be approved, as follows:
Wednesday February 28, 2024, at 4:00 pm;
Thursday May 30, 2024, at 4:00 pm;
Thursday October 17, 2024, at 4:00 pm; and
Wednesday December 4, 2024, at 4:00 pm.
5.5 Update on Key Parks Planning and Development Projects
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C. Neufeld made presentations regarding updates on key Parks' planning and development
projects, which included: Maple Ridge Park playground; Maple Ridge Park spray park;
Urban Forest Management Strategy; and Pazarena Place new park.
Topics on Maple Ridge Park playground included: improvement program; community
engagement process; playground theme of "Life of Trees" and preferred playground
components; and proposed park visual overview, and new playground features. Committee
members asked questions and engaged in discussion.
Topics on Maple Ridge Park spray park included: replacement process; park expansion with
new features; accessible and barrier free design; water efficiency and de-chlorination
system; public engagement process; visual overview and site plan; detailed design was the
next phase; and minimal impact construction. Committee members asked questions and
engaged in discussion.
Topics on Urban Forest Management Strategy included: timeline; draft strategy
engagement phase; forty-percent tree canopy cover in urban areas target; canopy gain
recommendation; and draft goals, which included integrate and adapt the strategy, Urban
Forest protection and expansion, and engagement and partnerships. Committee members
asked questions and engaged in discussion.
Topics on Pazerena Place new park included: initial engagement; concept plan feedback,
which favored the "Commons" park; detailed design phase; and tender and construction
phase was next. Committee members asked questions and engaged in discussion.
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6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1 Staff Liaison
V. Richmond provided an update on the following:
• Hammond Recreation Feasibility Survey feedback; and
• Hammond Recreation site investigations, including archeological, and traffic
assessments.
C. Martin provided an update on the following:
• 2024 BC Summer Games preparation;
• Maple Ridge 150 Years grant fund applications; and
• Elections BC usage of the Parks and Recreation facilities.
6.2 Council Liaison
Councillor Schiller provided an update on the following:
• Council business plans, which included work plan finalizations and related funds;
and
• 2024 BC Summer Games and Maple Ridge 150 Years.
7. SUBCOMITTEE AND TASK FORCE UPDATES -NIL
8. QUESTION PERIOD FROM THE PUBLIC -NIL
9. ROUNDTABLE
Committee members provided updates and reports on issues and activities related to parks,
recreation, and culture in the community.
10. ADJOURNMENT-5:45 pm
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The next Regular Meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory Committee will be
held on Thursday May 30, 2024, at 4:00 pm.