THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

APR «7 1987

1987 O04 16
REPORT
TO: B.R. Kirk, City Administrator
FROM: K. Janna Taylor, Parks & Reereation Director

SUBJECT: Viscount Alexander Ball Diamonds

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Recommendations:

1. That the existing situation at Viscount Alexander be
retained. That is, adult play will only be played on the
two diamonds adjacent to Fiint Street and that no adult play
will take place on the diamonds adjacent to the residents

houses.

That talks be initiated with S.D.#43 officials to deal with
jurisdiction, as to whether officials can ask unauthorized
teams to leave the school site,

3. That new signs be posted saying:

"Teams with City Permits only on these diamonds.®*

Background & Comments:

The Parks & Recreation Committee has discussed the problems with
team usage of softball diamonds at Viscount Alexander School.
The Committee has met with representatives of the Slowpitch
Association and also with residents from the area. We are aware
that problems exist in regard to renegade teams utilizing the
ball diamonds at Viscount School and also recognize that the
jurisdiction of these fields is presently under School Board
policy. The Parks & Recration Department will be dealing with

officials in order to solve this problen.

The Parks & Recreation Department will be liaising with user
groups pointing out the need for cooperation on these diamonds
and also the need to recognize that the neighbours are bordering
the park. Please find attached a report from the Recreation
Manager, regarding his meeting with the user groups,

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