TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2017
Minutes of the advisory committee meeting covering updates on trails, urban agriculture projects, and park master plans.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2017 VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESENT:
- Councillor Rogers
- Councillor Weisgerber
- J. Jakobsen, Chair
- C. Avis
- R. Bickel
- A. Fodchuk
- H. Sharma
- D. Turner
REGRETS:
- I. Brown
- L. McCrank
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 7:04 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: D. Turner SECONDED: C. Avis
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 23, 2017
MOVED BY: J. Jakobsen SECONDED: A. Fodchuk
THAT the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee meeting held May 23, 2017 be adopted as amended. CARRIED
The Committee discussed Portage Inlet Linear Park and the work that has been done there. The Committee will do a visit in the fall.
4. CHAIR’S REPORT
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5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
a) Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee Motions – Update
The Committee discussed the motions update in particular:
- Eagle Creek phase 2 loop trail;
- letter to BC Hydro re: electric vehicle charging station at Helmcken Road park and ride; and
- Garry Oak Meadows Park.
MOVED BY: J. Jakobsen SECONDED: H. Sharma
PREAC-09-17 THAT the Committee recommend to Council that staff provide an update to the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee on the status of the Eagle Creek Phase 2 Loop Trail;
AND THAT funding be provided by the developer to complete the Eagle Creek Phase 2 Loop Trail. CARRIED
7. REPORT
7.1 STAFF REPORTS
7.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
a) Minutes of the Council meeting May 2, 2017
MOVED BY: H. Sharma SECONDED: C. Avis
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held May 2, 2017 be received. CARRIED
b) Minutes of the Special Council meeting May 9, 2017
MOVED BY: H. Sharma SECONDED: C. Avis
THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held May 9, 2017 be received. CARRIED
8. CORRESPONDENCE
8.1 FOR INFORMATION
a) World Oceans Day Canada
The Committee discussed the abundance of plastics at the bottom of the ocean and the many years that it takes to bio-degrade. The Committee also discussed the possibility of having another clean-up day.
MOVED BY: A. Fodchuk SECONDED: C. Avis
THAT the letter dated May 15, 2017 from D. White, founding board member, Re: World Oceans Day Canada be received for information. CARRIED
9. NEW BUSINESS
a) View Royal Urban Agriculture Project Five Year Plan Proposal
The Committee discussed the View Royal Park Community Gardens and View Royal Urban Agriculture Project Five Year Plan in particular:
- detailed site plan;
- pollinator beds;
- fencing;
- fruit trees from Welland Legacy Park;
- natural habitat;
- doubling the number of garden beds;
- initiate a market garden;
- storm and sewer lines;
- washrooms, compostable toilet and security; and
- phased development.
MOVED BY: J. Jakobsen SECONDED: C. Avis
PREAC-10-17 THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the final draft of the View Royal Park Community Garden Society’s Urban Agriculture Project’s Five Year Plan be referred back to the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee in September. CARRIED
1. View Royal Park Master Plan
The Committee discussed the View Royal Park Master Plan, specifically:
- updates scheduled for the Fall;
- addition of a tot and picnic structures;
- playground equipment;
- budget;
- addition of a zip line and a bike park; and
- parking concerns.
MOVED BY: J. Jakobsen SECONDED: A. Fodchuk
PREAC-11-17 THAT the Committee recommend that Council direct staff to investigate the cost and feasibility of installing a bike park in View Royal Park, similar to the bike park in Goldstream Provincial Park. CARRIED
b) Appointment of a Town Representative to the Gorge Waterway Initiative
Councillor Rogers inquired whether a Committee member would be interested in serving as the Town representative to the Gorge Waterway Initiative.
c) Chilco Trails Phase 6 & 7 Site Visit (scheduled for Thursday August 3)
The Director of Development Services will email information on a meeting place for the site visit scheduled for Thursday, August 3. Committee members are to refer to the Chilco Trails Master Plan prior to meeting.
10. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
11. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: C. Avis SECONDED: D. Turner
THAT this meeting now terminate at 8:45 p.m. CARRIED
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