Minutes of the Parks, Recreation & Environment Advisory Committee - May 23, 2017

MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017

VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS

PRESENT: Councillor Rogers Councillor Weisgerber J. Jakobsen, Chair C. Avis R. Bickel I. Brown A. Fodchuk L. McCrank H. Sharma D. Turner

REGRETS:

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 7:00 p.m.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOVED BY: D. Turner SECONDED: H. Sharma

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 March 28, 2017

MOVED BY: A. Fodchuk SECONDED: R. Bickel

THAT the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee meeting held March 28, 2017 be adopted. CARRIED

MOVED BY: I. Brown SECONDED: A. Fodchuk

PREAC-04-17 THAT the Committee recommend that Council direct staff to send another letter to BC Hydro regarding installation of a 3rd level electric vehicle charging station at Helmcken Road Park and Ride. CARRIED

b) Minutes of the Special Joint Advisory Committee meeting held April 25, 2017

MOVED BY: C. Avis SECONDED: H. Sharma

THAT the minutes of the Special Joint Advisory Committee meeting held April 25, 2017 be adopted. CARRIED

4. CHAIR’S REPORT

The Chair gave an update to the Committee regarding the proposed location and potential design of the proposed skate park at the West Shore Parks and Recreation site.

5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS

6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

7. REPORTS

7.1 STAFF REPORTS

7.2 COUNCIL REPORTS

a) Minutes of the Council meeting March 7, 2017

MOVED BY: D. Turner SECONDED: H. Sharma

THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held March 7, 2017 be received. CARRIED

b) Minutes of the Council meeting March 21, 2017

MOVED BY: D. Turner SECONDED: H. Sharma

THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held March 21, 2017 be received. CARRIED

c) Minutes of the Special Council meeting April 4, 2017

MOVED BY: D. Turner SECONDED: H. Sharma

THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held April 4, 2017 be received. CARRIED

d) Minutes of the Council meeting April 18, 2017

MOVED BY: D. Turner SECONDED: H. Sharma

THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held April 18, 2017 be received. CARRIED

9. CORRESPONDENCE

10. NEW BUSINESS

a) Garry Oak Meadows Park

The Committee discussed Garry Oak Meadows Park on Nursery Hill Drive, specifically:

• the need for a playground;
• neighborhood population;
• dangers in crossing Six Mile Road to get to Chilco Park;
• disturbance of the Garry Oaks ecosystem;
• potential amenity contributions by the developer;
• removal of invasive species; and
• natural playground structure and liability issues.

MOVED BY: H. Sharma SECONDED: I. Brown

PREAC-05-17 THAT the Committee recommend that Council direct staff to investigate options for a natural playground structure in Garry Oak Meadows Park. CARRIED

b) Trails

The Chair noted that the scope of the Parks Master Plan does not include trails and that there is no plan for future development of trails in View Royal. The Committee discussed planning for trail options; on-site working meetings; sense of scope, ideas and enhancements for trails.

MOVED BY: J. Jakobsen SECONDED: A. Fodchuk

PREAC-06-17 THAT the Committee recommend that Council endorse a working sub-committee of the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee to identify possible enhancements to and for work on trails in View Royal. CARRIED

c) Natural Habitat in Urban Areas

The Committee discussed natural habitat in urban areas, specifically:

• climate change;
• development;
• View Royal’s Official Community Plan being devoted to preserving green space and natural habitat;
• goals and objectives;
• developers to preserve segments;
• eco-systems are more valuable;
• preservation of natural wildlife corridors; and
• strategic planning regarding zero net canopy loss for trees.

MOVED BY: R. Bickel SECONDED: J. Jakobsen

PREAC-07-17 THAT the Committee recommend that Council direct staff to invite a habitat group to provide a presentation to the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee regarding natural habitat in urban areas. CARRIED

d) Portage Inlet Linear Park

The Committee discussed the large amount of Douglas Fir trees planted in Portage Inlet Linear Park that are choking out the Garry Oak trees. The Committee will meet to discuss the path way and sight line issues at the park; amenities that will benefit the park; and develop a phase plan for better visibility and public safety.

Councillor Weisgerber will email Committee members to set up a walkthrough of Portage Inlet Linear Park.

e) Shoreline Community School Ivy Pull

Councillor Rogers advised the Committee that Shoreline Middle School students had done a wonderful job of removing a large section of ivy from the end of Shoreline Drive. The work was a thank you to the Town for installing a boat launch off of Shoreline Drive.

f) Chilco Trails

The Committee discussed the next phase of the Chilco trails including the possibility of a loop trail to complete the connection; consultation with residents; and the master plan for the area.

MOVED BY: A. Fodchuk SECONDED: H. Sharma

PREAC-08-17 THAT the Committee recommend that Council direct staff to invite neighbouring residents of the Chilco Trail area for a walkthrough of the next phase of the Chilco Trails with Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory members prior to the next phase of the Chilco Trails being finalized;

AND THAT supporting documentation for the Chilco Trails be forwarded to the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory members prior to the walk. CARRIED

The Parks Supervisor presented options for new playground equipment at Newstead Park.

11. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION

12. TERMINATION

MOVED BY: I. Brown SECONDED: D. Turner

THAT this meeting now terminate at 8:49 p.m. CARRIED