1 Municipality of North Cowichan Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Agenda Date: Monday, January 28, 2013 Time: 4:00 pm Location: Municipal Hall - Committee Room Pages 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Adoption of Minutes 3 - 5 4. Business 4.1 Election of Chair and Vice-chair 4.2 Delegation - Cowichan Green Community 4.3 Delegation - Nanaimo Disk Golf Club 6 - 6 4.4 Director's Report 4.5 No Smoking Policy 7 - 9 4.6 Duncan Skate Board Park 10 - 12 4.7 Cowichan Aquatic Community Art Displays 13 - 13 that Council approve a policy to allow the temporary display of art by local not- for-profit groups for a maximum 30-day viewing period in the lobby of the Cowichan Aquatic Centre, subject to approval by the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, or the Aquatic Centre Manager. 4.8 Cowichan Aquatic Centre - Fee Changes 14 - 15 that Council approve an amendment to the Fees Bylaw implementing the fees and charges at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre as noted in the Deputy Parks and Recreation Director’s January 22, 2013 report.
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Municipality of North CowichanParks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Agenda
Date: Monday, January 28, 2013Time: 4:00 pmLocation: Municipal Hall - Committee Room
Pages
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Adoption of Minutes 3 - 5
4. Business
4.1 Election of Chair and Vice-chair
4.2 Delegation - Cowichan Green Community
4.3 Delegation - Nanaimo Disk Golf Club 6 - 6
4.4 Director's Report
4.5 No Smoking Policy 7 - 9
4.6 Duncan Skate Board Park 10 - 12
4.7 Cowichan Aquatic Community Art Displays 13 - 13
that Council approve a policy to allow the temporary display of art by local not-for-profit groups for a maximum 30-day viewing period in the lobby of theCowichan Aquatic Centre, subject to approval by the Director of Parks andRecreation, the Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, or the Aquatic CentreManager.
4.8 Cowichan Aquatic Centre - Fee Changes 14 - 15
that Council approve an amendment to the Fees Bylaw implementing the feesand charges at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre as noted in the Deputy Parks andRecreation Director’s January 22, 2013 report.
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - January 28, 2013
5. New Business
6. Adjournment
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Municipality of North Cowichan
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Monday, October 29, 2012
4:00 p.m.
Island Savings Centre - Board Room
Present: Councillor Jen Woike, Chair
Mayor Jon Lefebure (ex-officio)
Jeffrey Ratcliff
Rick Brant
Audrey Park
Members
Absent:
Councillor Joe Thorne, City of Duncan
Deb Melnyk
School District No. 79 Representative
Cowichan Tribes Representative
Others
Present:
Councillor Michelle Staples, City of Duncan
Ernie Mansueti, Director of Parks & Recreation
Mary Beth MacKenzie, Deputy Municipal Clerk
Don Stewart, Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation
Peter de Verteuil, Director of Finance, City of Duncan
John Elzinga, Manager, Island Savings Centre
1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
The Committee approved the agenda as circulated.
3. Adoption of Minutes
The Committee adopted the minutes of the May 28, 2012 meeting.
The Committee listened to a presentation by Dr. Rimmer and Val Nicol (both
representing the Cowichan Valley Division of Family Practice) and Tara Pollock
(representing Vancouver Island Health Authority) proposing a community
partnership to create a multi-disciplinary health care facility in the south end.
Noting their desire to centrally locate the facility, they expressed an interest in a
portion of the former Aquannis Centre. A Request for Proposals will be issued in
the near future.
Recommendation:
that Council direct staff to submit a proposal to create a Multi-Disciplinary Health
Care Centre at the former Aquannis Centre as a partnership between the
Vancouver Island Health Authority, the Cowichan Valley Division of Family
Practice, the City of Duncan and the Municipality of North Cowichan, if a request
for proposals is issued.
5.2 School District No. 79 - Member Withdrawal
A letter dated July 16, 2012 was received from Mike McKay, Official Trustee,
Cowichan Valley School District, stating that School District No. 79 would not
have representation on the Parks and Recreation Committee, but a
representative would be available to attend on an as-needed basis.
5.3 Youth for Community Report
The Committee received a report itemizing the successes of the Youth for
Community summer program.
5.4 BC Games Book
The BC Games Book was circulated to Committee members for review.
5. Adjournment
The meeting ended at 5:10 p.m.
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Chair
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Recording Secretary
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Municipality of North Cowichan Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Minutes Date: Time: Location:
November 26, 2012 4:00 pm Municipal Hall - Committee Room
Members Present: Councillor Jen Woike, Chair
Mayor Jon Lefebure (ex-officio) Rick Brant Deb Melnyk
Members Absent: Councillor Joe Thorne, City of Duncan Audrey Park Jeffrey Ratcliff Cowichan Tribes Representative School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) Representative
Others Present: Councillor John Koury Ernie Mansueti, Director of Parks & Recreation Mary Beth MacKenzie, Deputy Municipal Clerk Don Stewart, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Steve Knoke, Aquatic Centre Manager
1. Adjournment
There being no quorum present, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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Recording Secretary
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Fuller Lake Disc Golf Course Proposal
Presentation Overview
Over the past decade Disc Golf groups have approached the North Cowichan Parks and Recreation Department as well the Cowichan Valley Regional District Parks and Trails Division in hopes of finding an opportunity to develop a public disc golf course somewhere in the Cowichan Valley. Until now no sites have presented themselves as ideal locales for accommodating a public disc golf course.
Staff from the Municipality of North Cowichan and the Cowichan Valley Regional District discussed the opportunities and benefits in developing a recreation opportunity that attracts people from not only our region, but from all over the Province and beyond. The course would need 20-25 acres depending on forest type and terrain and a financial investment of approximately $ 25,000. Annual upkeep and maintenance would be very minimal as the infrastructure of targets and tee off areas consist of galvanized steel and concrete. Most courses have a large volunteer base that are involved in clean up and vegetation maintenance. As a recreation activity that requires only the investment of a frisbee to be involved, the sport attracts a wide range of users. School groups, recreation programs, and families can easily take advantage of a disc golf course with very low cost.
The lands included in the proposal include North Cowichan Park and Forestry lands adjacent to the Fuller Lake Arena. Currently the lands are used by dog walkers and other pedestrians utilizing the access roads and small trail system. The lands consist of mixed forest types and maturity as well as extensive invasive species encroachment. The lands also experience high volumes of dumping due to its low use and relative isolated location. Higher use in this area will reduce dumping and create a safer site.
The development of a disc golf course in this location will utilize the recreation hub that already exists at the Fuller Lake Recreation Centre. The proposed course is a championship level 18 holes that will have alternate tee off locations to accommodate different levels of skill. The course will utilize the lands but will minimize impacts to the native vegetation and habitat. Invasive species will be removed and pedestrian trail use will remain.
Partnerships and funding opportunities are supported as the disc golf course will ultimately be utilized by people from the entire region. A partnership with local governments and local clubs will create an inclusive support system for the development and long-term sustainability of this recreation destination.
North Cowichan Parks and Recreation Commission MeetingJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:00pm
Presented by Graham Gidden, CVRD Parks and Trails Planner, Nanaimo Disco Golf Club Board Member
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MUNrcrPALrrY t NorthReport COWICHANDate November 21,2012 File: 6310-20 CAC GEN
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From Ernie Mansueti, Director of Parks Recreation Endorsed by
subject No Smoking Policy
Purpose
To determine to what extent the Cowichan Aquatic Centre will participate with the extended 'Nosmoking policy' that the lsland Savings Centre is considering.
Background
An attached report has been provided by John Elzinga, Manager, lsland Savings Centre.
Recommendation
That the Director of Parks & Recreation works collaboratively with the lsland Savings Centre Managerto determine where proposed designated smoking area's be located should a smoking ban be imposedon entire property.
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FRorrn: John Elzinga, Manager, lsland Savings Centre
Sue¡ecr: No Smoking Policy
Recommendation/Action :
That the lsland Savings Centre Commission give direction whether or not to increase thedistance smoking is permitted from windows and doorways.
Relation to the Corporate Strateqic Plan:
Under the goal of a safe and healthy community, and the objective of providing exceptionalrecreation, cultural and park services, and the strategic action of continually improving thequality of programs and services.
Financial lmpact: (Reviewed by Finance Division: )
No financial impact anticipated.
Backqround:
At the September 13th,2012, lsland Savings Centre Commission meeting, a delegation fromMr. Keith Williams discussed the issue of smoking on the lsland Savings Centre property.
The Commission had previously discussed the issue at the meeting of March 24,2011, and theconsensus was to remain with the provincial standard, of 3 meters from openings.
Commission has now directed staff to research the policies of other recreation facilities andreport back to the Commission on the findings.
Alana Plunet on behalf of the lsland Savings Centre obtained information from a number ofother recreation facilities, as well as Vancouver lsland University. The survey is attached.
Submitted by,
John Elzinga, Manager,lsland Savings Centre.
Reviewed by:Division Manager:
Approved by:GeneralManager:
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Recreation Facilities: Distance from doors and windows: Designated smoking area:
lsland Savinqs Centre 3 metres NoCowichan Aquatic Centre 3 metres NoCowichan Lake Sports Arena 3 metres NoAlberni Vallev Multiplex 3 metres NoGordon Head Recreation Centre 3 metres NoJuan de Fuca Recreation Centre 3 metres Onlv for eventsSaanich Commonwealth Place 3 metres No
ith Frank Jameson Communitv Centre 17 metres No
10 metres (currently consideringfull smokinq ban on
Strathcona Gardens Campþell River 120 metres No
Kerry Park Recreation Gentre Full smokinq ban on orooertv NoShawniqan Lake Communitv Centre Full smokino ban on orooertv NoPanorama Recreation Centre Full smokinq ban on propertv No
VIU Cowichan Campus 10 metres Yes Desiqnated areas to smokeVIU Nanaimo Campus 10 metres Yes Desiqnated areas to smoke
Nanaimo lce Centre Full smokinq ban on propertv Yes Desiqnated areas to smokeNanaimo Aquatic Centre Full smokino ban on orooeftv Yes Desiqnated areas to smokeBeban Park Nanaimo Full smokinq ban on propertv Yes Desiqnated areas to smoke
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Report
Date November 21, 2012 File:
6240-20/DSBP
To Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
From Ernie Mansueti, Director of Parks Recreation Endorsed by
Subject Duncan’s X-treme Skate Park
Purpose
The purpose of this report is to provide information and background on the existing X-treme Skate Park located adjacent to the Cowichan Aquatic Centre, and a review of a possible expansion of this skate park.
Background
Councillor John Koury requested that the X-treme Skate Park be placed on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee agenda to discuss the following:
inclusion of a possible expansion of the skate park in the five-year capital plan,
sources of revenue (public, private, grants or combination) and timing,
comments from staff and the RCMP on security issues such as theft and use of marijuana cigarettes and alcohol
Discussion
The X-treme Skate park opened in 1997 at a cost of approximately $127,500. It was designed and constructed based on budgeted funds and $18,000 in funding raised by the community. The park design was primarily for skateboard use. The size of the park was limited to a size of 70 ft. x 105 ft. to ensure it remained within the allocated project budget. The skate park is still functional and is currently used by more bikers than skaters. The park is well-used but requires very little maintenance other than general garbage clean up. A proposed expansion initiative by the users has been limited. New skate park designs are quite different today and users would welcome an addition and upgrade to the existing park. Through the Cowichan Place design planning process, an area was allocated for future expansion for the skate park (site map attached). The area allocated is currently used for overflow parking for the Aquatic and Island Savings Centres. It was anticipated that once the new Cowichan High School construction was underway, this area could include an expansion of the existing skate park.
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The skate park has had various issues over the last 15 years, which include, but are not limited to, graffiti, vandalism, bullying, theft and cigarette, drug and alcohol issues. These issues have been dealt with by different means which include Youth Outreach, RCMP enforcement/patrols, lighting, fencing, cameras and social services. The RCMP has provided the Municipality with statistics for calls for service to the park for the last calendar year. In total there were 14 files dealing with threats, theft, mischief, intoxication and traffic-related complaints. The RCMP believes that these types and numbers of complaints are minor and not indicative of any chronic problems. This park is designated as a non-smoking park, but the RCMP does not enforce tobacco use or misuse.
Options
North Cowichan and the City of Duncan identified and allocated an area for future expansion of the X-treme Skate park. This was contingent on Cowichan High School moving and developing parking on its new property which would subsequently alleviate the need for overflow parking near the skate park. An addition that would positively impact the use of the skate park would cost a minimum of $200,000. Skate parks are included within the five-year capital plan for Chemainus and Crofton. Provincial, Federal and Foundation grants have been successfully attained by other local governments for the purpose of designing and/or constructing a skate park. North Cowichan has been successful with obtaining grants for parks and recreation projects that are planned, designed and ready for construction. Grants are usually matching funds or less than 50% of total costs. Other contributions include business contributions, naming rights and advertising which can be exchanged for funding.
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Report Date November 20, 2012 File: 6310-20/CAC GEN To Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee From Steve Knoke Aquatic Centre Manager Endorsed by
Subject Proposed Community Temporary Art Display Policy - Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Purpose To recommend and implement a policy which provides the North Cowichan Parks and Recreation Director, or their designate, the ability to approve temporary displays of community art in the lobby of the Cowichan Aquatic Centre.
Background The Cowichan Aquatic Centre was designed and built with a large foyer. This foyer was intended by design to be a community living room. This living room is a place where people come together to meet and socialize. Our foyer is currently home to a variety of important symbols that reflect our community. From time to time we receive requests to display items that have been created by the community and have a strong community connection. This policy would provide North Cowichan the ability to display local art for up to a period of 30 days. The display must conform to local fire code and not create any type of hazard to the public, staff, or facility.
Recommendation That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee make a recommendation to Council to permit the Director of Parks and Recreation, or their designate, to authorize local non-profit groups and/or associations a maximum 30 day viewing period for their not for sale art displays.
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Report Date January 22, 2013 File: 1810-35 To Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee From Don Stewart, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director Endorsed by
Subject Proposed Fees - Cowichan Aquatic Centre
Purpose To review and recommend adjustments of fees and the implementation of new fees assessed on facility admissions for the Cowichan Aquatic Centre.
Background The fee structure for the Cowichan Aquatic Centre has remained relatively unchanged since it opened its doors to the public in September 2008. Staff recommends additional pass and membership fees based upon comments at the front desk, membership marketing initiatives and by correcting omissions in the existing Fees Bylaw.
New Passes and Membership Offerings
1) Three Day Flex Pass a. A three-day unlimited entry/exit pass b. Accessible by all age groups c. Based on two times the current single admission rate (with access card)
2) Lifestyle Pass a. An annual pass that expires in 365 days from the date of purchase b. No frills pass that does not allow extensions (including for shutdown or
other closures), refunds, automatic withdrawals from bank accounts, exchanges, transfers, rain checks or withdrawals.
c. prices for the pass based on ages: i. Preschool - $127.00
ii. Children - $175.00
iii. Youth - $270.00
iv. Adult - $365.00
v. 60 Plus - $270.00
Recommendation That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommend that Council approve an amendment to the Fees Bylaw implementing the fees and charges at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre as noted in the Deputy Parks and Recreation Director’s January 22, 2013 report.
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