Minutes of the Parks, Recreation & Environment Advisory Committee Meeting Held September 24, 2013
Minutes detailing advisory committee discussions on local trails, park improvements, and invasive species removal.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE- MEETING RM 2
PRESENT: I. Brown, Chair Councillor Screech A. Fodchuk J. Jakobsen L. Malcolm
REGRETS: T. Stovel
ALSO PRESENT: D. Podmoroff, Parks Supervisor J. Crockett, Recording Secretary 0 members of the Public 0 members of the Press
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: L. Malcolm SECONDED: A. Fodchuk
THAT the agenda be approved as presented. CARRIED
3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee meeting held May 28, 2013
MOVED BY: J. Jakobsen SECONDED: L. Malcolm
THAT the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee meeting held May 28, 2013 be adopted. CARRIED
4. CHAIR’S REPORT
(n/a)
5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
a) Update on Trails & Potential Trails:
Chilco – No budget allocated in 2013 The Committee discussed the delay on the Chilco Trail and will be requesting funding in the 2014 budget.
Chan Subdivision – No budget allocated in 2013 The Committee discussed the costs associated with working on the Chan Subdivision trail due to the fish bearing creek and Town liability.
View Royal Park – 2013 funded projects completed; grant application for exercise equipment in process The Committee discussed the funded projects – garden plots, shed and drainage as well as the status of the grant application for exercise equipment.
Welland Legacy Park – LifeCycles interim agreement in place; work bee in early September; volunteers coalescing The Committee discussed the progress of Welland Legacy Park with the work that LifeCycles has been doing. Workshops have been held and an irrigation system has been installed. Public access is available from the gates at Burnside Road West and at Stancil Lane with pathways and trails. Garden beds may be considered in the future. The fruit trees are the main focus now. Grand Opening is being held on Sunday September 29, 2013.
Crane Easement – Not proceeding at this time The Committee discussed Crane Easement and that it is not proceeding at this time.
b) Ivy Pull The Committee discussed the work that is being done in Portage Park in regards to the removal of invasive species. Workshops are being held with volunteers focussing on one area at a time to remove invasive plants. Tools and equipment are supplied by the Town for the volunteers to use.
7. REPORTS
7.1 STAFF REPORTS
The Parks Supervisor updated the Committee on the work being done in Portage Park with the E & N Rail Trail, the future placement of the playground at higher ground due to drainage. Stewart shoreline access work is near finished with the planting of cedars and plants. View Royal Park playground will have wood chips added. The Community Picnic in the Park went well at Helmcken Centennial Park, the grounds were cleaned and benches were painted. The parks crew will continue to clean up the flower beds throughout View Royal.
MOVED BY: L. Malcolm SECONDED: J. Jakobsen
PREAC-03-13 THAT the Committee recommend to Council to investigate the option for a trail along the waterline at Shoreline School to the CRD pump station. CARRIED
7.2 COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting May 14, 2013
MOVED BY: L. Malcolm SECONDED: J. Jakobsen
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held May 14, 2013 be received. CARRIED
b) Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting June 11, 2013
MOVED BY: I. Brown SECONDED: L. Malcolm
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held June 11, 2013 be received. CARRIED
c) Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting July 9, 2013
MOVED BY: A. Fodchuk SECONDED: L. Malcolm
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held July 9, 2013 be received. CARRIED
8. CORRESPONDENCE
8.1 FOR ACTION
8.2 FOR INFORMATION
a) Email dated September 9, 2013 from D. Macaulay Re: Playground in Portage Park
MOVED BY: L. Malcolm SECONDED: J. Jakobsen
THAT the email dated September 9, 2013 from D. Macaulay Re: Playground in Portage Park be received for information CARRIED
MOVED BY: I. Brown SECONDED: A. Fodchuk
PREAC-04-13 THAT the Committee recommend to Council to approach the Capital Regional District to install washrooms at Portage Park and the E & N Rail Trail. CARRIED
9. NEW BUSINESS
a) New Trails within Portage Park “THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee discuss possible options to establish a connection to the E & N Rail Trail at the south end of Portage Park from a potential extension to the existing waterfront path.” (Referral from September 10, 2013 Committee of the Whole meeting)
MOVED BY: J. Jakobsen SECONDED: L. Malcolm
PREAC-05-13 THAT the Committee recommend to Council to ask staff for options for a proposed trail at the south end of Portage Park for the 2014 Budget. CARRIED
b) Invasive and Intrusive Plants “THAT the letter is referred to staff for possible bylaw enforcement and that staff bring a report back to Council in the future.
AND THAT the topic of intrusive and invasive plants be referred to the Parks, Recreation and Environment Committee.” (Referral from September 3, 2013 Council Meeting, stemming from issue on private property line)
MOVED BY: A. Fodchuk SECONDED: I. Brown
“THAT the letter is referred to staff for possible bylaw enforcement and that staff bring a report back to Council in the future.
AND THAT the topic of intrusive and invasive plants be referred to the Parks, Recreation and Environment Committee.” (Referral from September 3, 2013 Council Meeting, stemming from issue on private property line) be received for information. CARRIED
10. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
11. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: I. Brown SECONDED: L. Malcolm
THAT this meeting now terminate at 8:06 pm. CARRIED
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