Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes City Of Peterborough January 21, 2014

 

Minutes Of A Meeting Of Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Held On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in the Council Chambers, City Hall.

 

The Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was called to order by Gary Rabjohn at 5:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall.

 

Present:

Councillor Beamer

Councillor Juby

Dave Haacke

Gary Baldwin

Gary Rabjohn

Randy Turner

Rocky Caravaggio

 

 

Staff:

Ken Doherty, Director of Community Services

Rob Anderson, Recreation Co-ordinator

Sue Warrington, Manager of the Arenas Division

Terri Lynn Johnston, Permitting Recreationist

Phil Jacobs, Supervisor, Parks and Forestry

Ken Hetherington, Manager, Planning Division

Geoff Mathews, Manager – Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre

Kendra Sedgwick, Committee Coordinator

 

 

Election of Officers

 

The Committee Coordinator called for nominations for the position of Chair.

 

Chair

 

Moved by Gary Baldwin

 

That Gary Rabjohn be appointed as Chair of the Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for 2014.

 

"CARRIED"

 

 

Gary Rabjohn assumed the Chair.

 

The Chair called for nominations for the position of Vice Chair.

 

Vice Chair

 

Moved by Dave Haacke

 

That Gary Baldwin be appointed as Vice Chair of the Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for 2014.

 

"CARRIED"

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes – November 19, 2013

 

Moved by Dave Haacke

 

That the minutes of the meeting of the Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee held on November 19, 2013 be approved.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

 

There were no disclosures of Pecuniary Interest at this time.

Consent Agenda

 

Moved by Randy Turner

 

That items 7 and 9 be passed as part of the Consent Agenda.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Recreation Division Coordinator

Report APRAC14-002

2014 Community Assistance Projects

 

Moved by Randy Turner

 

That the Arenas Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approve the recommendations outlined in Report APRAC14-002 dated January 21, 2014, of the Recreation Division Coordinator, as follows:

 

a)         That partnering with Soul Beach Volleyball, through the Community Assistance Program, to establish two additional beach volleyball courts in Beavermead Park, in 2014, at an estimated cost to the City of $18,260 be endorsed;

 

b)        That Staff be directed to:

 

i)          Assist the residents of the Stewart Park neighbourhood to establish a neighbourhood association, with the goal of constructing a children’s play structure within Stewart Park, through the City’s Community Assistance Program; and

 

ii)         That Staff be directed to report back to the Arenas Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee once the association is established, the type of play structure is identified, and the estimated cost is determined.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Permitting Recreationist

Report APRAC14-006

Peterborough Arts and Waterfront Festival

 

Moved by Randy Turner

 

That the Arenas Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approve the recommendation outlined in Report APRAC14-006 dated January 21, 2014, of the Permitting Recreationist, as follows:

 

That Report APRAC14-006 be received for information.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Recreation Division Coordinator

Report APRAC14-005

Ball Diamond Development Presentation

 

Moved by Gary Baldwin

 

That the Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approve the recommendations outlined in Report APRAC14-005 dated January 21, 2014, of the Recreation Division Coordinator, as follows:

 

a)            That a presentation from Brian Basterfield, on the preliminary design to establish an official sized baseball diamond on the east bank of Trent University be received;

 

b)           That the site immediately north of Pioneer Road on the east bank of Trent University, be endorsed as the preferred site for the new official sized baseball diamond, including the repositioning of the existing rectangular sport field; and;

 

c)            That proceeding with the detailed design phase of the baseball diamond project at the preferred site be endorsed.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Manager of the Arenas Division

Report APRAC14-007

Presentation of the Arena Needs Assessment Project Draft Final Report

 

Moved by Dave Haacke

 

That the Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee endorse the recommendations outlined in Report APRAC14-007, dated January 21, 2014, of the Manager of the Arenas Division, as follows:

 

a)         That the presentation of the Draft Report on the Arena Needs Assessment Study by Robert Lockhart, Rethink Group be received for information;

 

b)        That the final Arena Needs Assessment Study be circulated to all neighbouring arena operators for review and that the Arenas Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee be encouraged to hold a forum with the regional operators to better understand the potential impact of the Needs Assessment;

 

c)         That the Arena Needs Assessment Study be endorsed as a planning tool to inform and guide the feasibility study stage; and,

 

d)        That advancing the project to the feasibility study stage for a new twin pad as a replacement facility for Northcrest Arena be endorsed; and that staff be directed to bring options back to APRAC for endorsement and to City Council for approval that address:

 

            i)          Location

            ii)         Development Partners

            iii)        Concept plan (which may include complementary facilities)

            iv)        Detailed costing and funding plan

            v)         Timing and implementation plan.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Recreation Division Coordinator

Manager – Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre

Report APRAC14-001

HIGH FIVE Update

 

Moved by Rocky Caravaggio

 

That the Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approve the recommendation outlined in Report APRAC14-001 dated January 21, 2014, of the Recreation Division Coordinator and the Manager – Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, as follows:

 

That Report APRAC14-001 be received for information.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Manager – Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre

Report APRAC14-004

Fleming College, Athletics & Recreation Department Exterior Signage at Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre (Fleming Entrance)

 

Moved by Councillor Juby

 

That the Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approve the recommendation outlined in Report APRAC14-004 dated January 21, 2014, of the Manager – Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, as follows:

 

That the Arenas Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee approve the installation of an exterior way finding sign over what is known as the Fleming entrance into the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Other Business

 

Moved by Gary Baldwin

 

Given the adverse effect that the current sidewalk conditions have had on outdoor recreation, the Arenas Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee endorses the recommendation of a report being presented to City Council in April from Utility Services recognizing the concerns and outlining possible solutions.

 

“CARRIED”

 

 

Next Meeting

 

The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for February 25, 2014.

 

 

Adjournment

 

Moved by Councillor Juby

 

That this meeting of the Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee adjourn at 7:10 p.m.

 

"CARRIED"

 

 

 

Kendra Sedgwick

Committee Coordinator

 

 

Gary Rabjohn

Chair