PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE COMMISSION MINUTES

Wednesday, 2017 December 13

An ‘Open’ meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission was held in the Council Chambers, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Wednesday, 2017 December 13 at 7:00 p.m.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

PRESENT:

Councillor Dan Johnston, Acting Chair

Commissioner Guyle Clark

Commissioner James Jang

Commissioner Barbara Larkin 

Commissioner Lee Loftus

Commissioner Dan Staschuk

School Trustee Baljinder Narang

ABSENT:

Councillor Paul McDonell

Commissioner Karin Alzner

Commissioner Lance Matricardi

STAFF:

Mr. Dave Ellenwood, Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Mr. Craig Collis, Assistant Director - Recreation

Mr. Don Hunter, Assistant Director - Parks

Mr. David O’Connor, Assistant Director - Golf Operations

Ms. Heather Edwards, Manager – Parks Planning, Design & Dev.

Mr. Dean Pelletier, Manager - Business Operations

Mr. David Jordan, Manager Arts Services

Mr. John Quach, Research Analyst

Mr. Johannes Schumann, Sr. Current Planner - Planning & Building

Ms. Kathryn Matts, Commission Secretary

Ms. Theresa Cheng, Recording Secretary

MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LOFTUS

SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CLARK

“THAT the Open Commission meeting do now reconvene.”

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Open Commission meeting reconvened in the Council Chambers.

2.

MINUTES

a)

Open Minutes of 2017 November 15

MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LARKIN

SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JANG

“THAT the minutes of the Open Commission meeting held on 2017 November 15 be now adopted.”

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

CORRESPONDENCE

MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LOFTUS

SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER STASCHUK

“THAT the following items of correspondence be received.”

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

a)

Burnaby Minor Lacrosse Club
Re:  Jack Crosby Novice All-Star Tournament 2018

Ms. Susan Kirkby, BMLC Vice President/Registrar, requested a facility rental fee waiver for the use of Bill Copeland, Burnaby Lake and Kensington Arenas for the Jack Crosby Novice All-Star Tournament 2018 from July 05 to 08.

Note:  A report on this subject will be submitted at a future meeting.

Commissioner Loftus advised that it is a unique tournament at the novice level across America for the provincial championship.  It is a very prestigious sport event for Burnaby.  A new covered sports box will enhance the growth of minor lacrosse and many other sports.

b)

Parkinson Society British Columbia
Re:  Parkinson Society British Columbia Support Group

        - Waiver of Fee

Ms. Jean Blake, CEO, Parkinson Society British Columbia, requested a waiver of rental fees for the monthly meetings of the Parkinson Society British Columbia Support Group at Confederation Community Centre.

Note:  A report on this subject will be submitted at a future meeting.

4.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

a)

Director's Report No. 11
2017 December 13

The Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services submitted his Report No. 11, dated 2017 December 13, covering the following item.

MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LARKIN

SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOFTUS

“THAT the Director’s Report be received.”

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

i)

Special Outdoor Events 2018

Staff requested preliminary approval for outdoor events at Deer Lake Festival Lawn and special events at Swangard Stadium. The Deer Lake Festival Lawn events will include the annual Symphony in the Park, Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival and up to 12 ticketed concerts. The events at Swangard Stadium will include Burnaby Celebrates Canada Day, the annual European Festival, and up to 15 other special events.

It was recommended:

1.      THAT approval be granted for up to 12 outdoor events at Deer Lake Park Festival Lawn between 2018 May 01 and 2018 September 30, and up to 15 special events at Swangard Stadium between 2018 April 01 and 2018 November 01.

2.    THAT this report be forwarded to Council for approval.

MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LOFTUS

SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LARKIN

“THAT the two recommendations be adopted.”

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

NEW BUSINESS

There was no item raised under New Business.

6.

INQUIRIES

Commissioner Loftus expressed appreciation of serving on the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission for six years and thanked the Director and staff for their support.

On behalf of Council, the Acting Chair thanked Commissioner Loftus for his service on the Commission.

School Trustee Narang thanked the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission and staff for the close relationship, coordination and collaboration with the School District to make Burnaby richer as a community. School Trustee Narang wished everyone a Happy New Year.

Commissioner Clark advised that the Burnaby Art Gallery Advisory Committee received information from staff that in 2017 there have been 150 new acquisitions for the Burnaby Art Gallery.  There will be some great exhibitions in 2018.  Staff were commended for their tremendous research work.  Commissioners were encouraged to attend the Pat Quinn Classic Hockey Tournament from December 27 to 30.  Tourism Burnaby invited the Commission to the VIP Reception this Saturday.

On behalf of staff, the Director thanked Commissioner Loftus for his service, insight, knowledge and dedication. 

The Acting Chair wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

7.

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY COMMISSIONER LOFTUS

SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LARKIN

“THAT the Open Commission meeting do now adjourn.”

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Open Commission meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

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Kathryn Matts

COMMISSION SECRETARY                  

Councillor Dan Johnston

ACTING CHAIR