MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 2010 MARCH 17 IN THE TOURNAMENT CAPITAL CENTRE, MEETING ROOM "D" AT 7:00 AM

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council:

a) Consider the acceptance of commercial; park use proposals under the following guidelines:

i) The onus on the applicant must prove a benefit to the park user and must ensure protection of the environment and the park infrastructure; ii) Proposals received must include a comprehensive business plan that enhances the integrity of a particular park; and iii) Should an initial proposal be declined by City Council, the applicant cannot reapply for a period of 24 months giving ample time for the applicant to present a new, improved business plan.

b) APPROVE the following Winter Games Legacy Fund Grant Applications: • Gavin Coyne requesting assistance to attend the Cup $150 #2 Speed Skating competitions in , , 2010 January 29 - 31 • Joey Burton requesting assistance to attend the Junior World $150 Cross Country Skiing Championships in Hinterzarten, Germany, 2010 January 24 - 31 • Ellis Jordan requesting assistance to attend the Canada Cup $150 3 long Track Speed Skating competitions in Ste. Foy, , 2010 March 2 - 7 • Kamloops Long Blades requesting assistance to attend the $300 13C Long Track Speed Skating Championships in Fort St. John, BC, 2010 January 23 - 24 • Sahali Jr. Girls Basketball Team requesting assistance to $300 attend the Grade 9 Girls Basketball Provincial Championships in Coquitlam, BC, 2010 March 4 - 6 • Team Brown (Girls Juvenile Curling Team for Zone #2) $300 requesting assistance to attend the BC Winter Games Curling competitions in Terrace, BC, 2010 March 4 - 7

PRESENT: R. Lucas, Chair D. Walsh, Councillor P. Kaatz R. Sharp A. Glover, School District No. 73 (Alternate) A. Stewart J. Putnam, Sport Development and Business Operations Manager C. Fitzmaurice, Recording Secretary

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REGRETS: B. Edwards P. Doyle B. McCorkell, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director

1. Agenda

Moved by N. Dever, seconded by R. Sharp, that the agenda be accepted as presented.

CARRIED.

2. Minutes

Moved by A. Stewart, seconded by N. Dever, that the minutes of the 2010 January 6 meeting be adopted as presented.

CARRIED.

3. Commercial Use in Parks

The Parks and Recreation Committee discussed the issue of commercial use in parks, the need for improved concession services within the park and the need to create a generalized philosophy around the use of all parks. Consideration should be given to size of park, possible beneficial uses in the park, public versus private enterprises etc.

Moved by R. Sharp, seconded by N. Dever, that the Parks and Recreation Committee recommend Council’s consideration of the acceptance of commercial/park use proposals under the following guidelines:

• The onus on the applicant must prove a benefit to the park user and must ensure protection of the environment and the park infrastructure; • Proposals received must include a comprehensive business plan that enhances the integrity of a particular park; and • Should an initial proposal be declined by Council, the applicant cannot reapply for a period of 24 months giving ample time for the applicant to present a new, improved business plan.

Affirmative: R. Lucas, R. Sharp, A. Stewart, D. Walsh, A. Glover, N. Dever Negative: P. Kaatz

CARRIED

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4. Winter Games Legacy Fund Grant Applications

The Committee requested a complete review of the grant application process in place today. To be presented at the next regular meeting.

Moved by R. Sharp, seconded by P. Kaatz, that Council approve the following Winter Games Legacy Fund Grant Applications:

Gavin Coyne requesting assistance to attend the Canada Cup #2 Speed Skating competitions in Saskatoon, Sask. $150 - January 29 - 31, 2010 Joey Burton requesting assistance to attend the Junior World Cross Country Skiing Championships in Hinterzarten, Germany $150 - January 24 - 31, 2010 Ellis Jordan requesting assistance to attend the Canada Cup 3 long Track Speed Skating competitions in Ste. Foy, Quebec $150 - March 2 - 7, 2010 Kamloops Long Blades requesting assistance to attend the 13C Long Track Speed Skating Championships in Fort St. John, BC $300 - January 23 - 24, 2010 Sahali Jr. Girls Basketball Team requesting assistance to attend the Grade 9 Girls Basketball Provincial Championships in $300 Coquitlam, BC - March 4 - 6, 2010 Team Brown (Girls Juvenile Curling Team for Zone #2) requesting assistance to attend the BC Winter Games Curling $300 competitions in Terrace, BC - March 4 - 7, 2010

CARRIED

5. Sport Development & Business Operations Manager Report

• Sport Tourism Strategic Plan is underway by Yates & Thorne Associates. Hoping to have the result of this strategic plan by June and having a 10 year bidding strategy in place. • TCC has just recently hosted the Provincial AA Basketball competitions; World Masters Athletics, hosting 1,400 athletes from 60 different countries; the CIS Men’s Volleyball Championships. • Upcoming events are the National Gymnastics Championships, Keystone Cup, and KIHBIT being held at McArthur Island hosting 20 men’s teams. • Rayleigh Slo Pitch project is underway. Hoping to break ground early April. The $9.7 million project must be completed March 2011. • TCC has a new food service provider "Tournament Capital Café". • TCC wellness centre has approval to be expanded. • Canada Games Pool and Interior Saving Centre getting new boilers. • NHL arena side of the Sports Centre getting a new roof. • BC Lions will be holding training camps here for the next 4 years. • Spin offs from the World Masters have already begun. • Parking enforcement improvements at TCC continue.

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6. Committee Queries

P. Kaatz enquired as to the status of the fountain at Interior Savings Centre and if it will ever be back in operation. Discussion that a complete review of public fountains should be reviewed for potential new locations. J. Putnam agreed to look into installing a blow fountain in the Rotary Daybreak pond at the Tournament Capital Centre.

P. Kaatz enquired as to the status of the Cunliffe fountain in Riverside Park.

7. Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee will be held Wednesday, 2010 May 5, at 7:00 am in meeting room D at the Tournament Capital Centre.

8. Adjournment

Moved by P. Kaatz, seconded by R. Sharp, that the meeting be adjourned.

CARRIED.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 am.

______R. Lucas, Chair

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