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REPORT TO MAYOR AND COUNCIL

PRESENTED: FROM: SUBJECT:

JUNE 1, 2009 - SPECIAL MEETING REPORT: RECREATION, CULTURE, AND PARKS FILE: RECREATION, CULTURE, AND PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2009 WORK PLAN

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RECOMMENDATION(S):

That Council endorse the 2009 Work Plan of the Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Council Advisory Committee Establishment Bylaw 2009 No. 4700 requires that every year, prior to the end of February, the Advisory Committee shall present to Council their proposed and prioritized work plan for the following year for Council’s review and ratification. In 2009, the Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee did not commence to meet until April, thereby deferring the development of its 2009 Work Plan. On Wednesday, May 13, 2009, the Committee unanimously endorsed the attached Work Plan for the remainder of 2009. Chair Jamey Paterson was provided the support of the Committee to present the 2009 Work Plan to Council on June 1, 2009. The highlights of the Work Plan are included in the report, and the details of each item are included in Attachment A. PURPOSE:

To receive Council’s ratification for the 2009 Work Plan for the Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee.

RECREATION, CULTURE, AND PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2009 WORK PLAN

Page 2 . . . BACKGROUND/HISTORY:

Council Advisory Committee Establishment Bylaw 2009 No. 4700 requires that every year, prior to the end of February, the Advisory Committee shall present to Council their proposed and prioritized work plan for the following year for Council’s review and ratification. In 2009, the Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee did not commence to meet until April, thereby deferring the development of its 2009 Work Plan. On Wednesday, May 13, 2009, the Committee unanimously endorsed the attached Work Plan for the remainder of 2009. Chair Jamey Paterson has been provided the support of the Committee to present the 2009 Work Plan to Council on June 1, 2009. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The 2009 Work Plan is presented chronologically, providing an agenda outline for the year. The Plan includes the following highlights: April (Complete) • • •

Election of Chair / Vice Chair Capital program presentation Review of Bylaw, and Terms of Reference for Advisory Committee

May (Complete) • •

Discussion regarding recreation facilities in Aldergrove Presentation by Langley 2010 BC Summer Games

June • • • •

Presentation by members who attended annual BCRPA Symposium Presentation by staff regarding 2002 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Review of Fees and Charges Bylaw amendment Update on Aldergrove Athletic Park re-development concept plan Other June events for Advisory Committee members include:

• • •

Langley Events Centre / Willoughby Community Park / Willoughby Community Centre Opening Celebrations – Saturday, June 13, 2009 Tour of Aldergrove / South Langley Parks and Trails – Friday, June 19, 2009 at 6:00 pm. Note: Members of Council are welcome to participate Joint Committee Meeting – City of Langley – Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 7:00 pm.

September • • • •

Update Willoughby Community Park Plan Review of operations for Langley Centennial Museum Discussion regarding development of an Advertising in Municipal Parks and Facilities policy Discussion regarding development of a Community Storage Policy for facilities and parks

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October • • •

Endorsement of plan for Fort to Fort Trail connection across Glover Road and through Marina Park Discussion regarding Motorized Boat Launch planning initiative Review of Cemetery Bylaw and Amendment Bylaw Other October events for Advisory Committee include:



Joint Committee Meeting – Ridge Meadows Joint Parks and Recreation Commission Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 7:00 pm.

November • • •

Endorsement of a concept plan for the Derek Doubleday Sustainable Horticultural Centre Endorsement of a trail plan for South Langley Regional Trail Discussion regarding a potential Arts & Cultural Plan as part of the 2010 Work Plan

In addition, the Work Plan describes a revised process for completing two annual Advisory Committee responsibilities by agreeing to appoint 90 day Task Forces to fulfill the Langley Awards and Langley Walk responsibilities each year. These tasks have been fulfilled for 2009. Finally, the Work Plan identifies individuals from the Advisory Committee who have agreed to serve as community liaisons in eleven (11) key functional areas of Recreation, Culture, and Parks responsibility. The liaison roles will serve to ensure that there is communication maintained between the Advisory Committee and our key stakeholders in the community. These functional areas of responsibility are: • • • • • • • • • • •

Arts and Culture Aquatics (replaces previous Pool Advisory Group representative) Community Sport (replaces previous Langley Field Sport Association representative) Sport Tourism (replaces previous Sport Langley representative) Parks and Trails Seniors / Older Adults Therapeutic Recreation Recreation and Fitness Equestrian Libraries / Museum Early Childhood / Pre-School

RECREATION, CULTURE, AND PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2009 WORK PLAN

Page 4 . . . Applicable Policies: Council Advisory Committee Establishment Bylaw 2009 No. 4700

Respectfully submitted,

David Leavers DIRECTOR for RECREATION, CULTURE, AND PARKS DIVISION

ATTACHMENT A

Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee – 2009 Work Plan

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