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MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

Tuesday, May 27 (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

DELEGATIONS

3.

Catherine Knaus, Senior Research Manager, IPSOS Reid, regarding the 2008 Recreation and Physical Fitness survey.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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4.

Bell Mobility Inc. Telecommunications Proposal at Hugh Boyd Park, 9751 Pendleton Road

(Report:  April 8, 2008, File No.:  06-2280-20-181/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2434882)

Designated Speaker:  Robert Kates

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

a license from the City to Bell Mobility Inc. to develop and use a portion of Hugh Boyd Park for the development of a cell tower and related infrastructure be approved as detailed in the staff reports dated November 14, 2006 and April 8, 2008 and other terms as deemed necessary by the City; and

(2)

staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the matter including authorizing the Manager, Real Estate Services, to negotiate and execute all documentation to effect the transaction, including all license documentation.

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5.

Paulik Gardens Neighbourhood Park Community Public Art Project, "Lulu, A Memory Garden"

(Report:  April 16, 2008, File No.:  11-7000-09-20-054/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2437594)

Designated Speaker:  Eric Fiss

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the final concept design, as prepared by Jacqueline Metz & Nancy Chew, be endorsed for the Community Public Art Project entitled “Lulu, a Memory Garden”, at Paulik Gardens Neighbourhood Park.

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6.

Older Adults Service Plan – Active and Healthy Aging for Those 55+

(Report:  April 14, 2008, File No.:  11-7000-07/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2354887)

Designated Speaker:  Lucy Tompkins and Eva Busich-Veloso

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the “Older Adults Service Plan – Active and Healthy Aging for Those 55+” (as amended through stakeholder consultation) be endorsed.

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7.

Dogs in Parks Task Force

(Report:  April 17, 2008, File No.:  11-7200-20-DPAR1-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2433964)

Designated Speaker:  Serena Lusk

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the Vision and strategic directions identified in the report, Dogs in Parks Task Force, dated April 17, 2008 from the Director of Parks and Public Works Operations be endorsed; and

(2)

a public consultation process regarding the recommendations of 2008 Dogs in Parks Task Force be undertaken throughout the fall of 2008 and report back to Committee in early 2009.

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8.

Street Banner Sponsorship

(Report:  April 15, 2008, File No.:  11-7200-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2438147)

Designated Speaker:  Serena Lusk

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Policy 7703 STREET BANNERS – SPONSORSHIP be rescinded; and

(2)

Policy 7707 STREET BANNERS – SPONSORSHIP as outlined in the report dated April 15, 2008 from the Director Parks and Public Works Operations be adopted.

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9.

Britannia Shipyard Business Plan, 2008-2012

(Report:  April 7, 2008, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 2433209)

Designated Speaker:  Bryan Klassen and Jane Fernyhough

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Business Plan Update (2008 – 2012) be endorsed as the guide to future development and operations at Britannia Heritage Shipyard Site.

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MANAGER’S REPORT

School Board

ADJOURNMENT