CORPORATION OF TEE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAH
PARKS & RECPPATION COMMITTEE

meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee was held in the Parks &
Recreation Office on September 10, 1991 at 8:00am.

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In attendance were Alderman Mike Thompson and Alderman Marg Gordon.
Also in attendance was L. J. Wheeler, Recreation Manager/Deputy Director.
Item No. 1

Service Awards — Multicultural Society
The Committee discussed the lett"." from the Vancouver
Multicultural Society of B.C. inviting nominations for
Distinguished Service Awards.
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Item No

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That the letter. be forwarded to City Council inviting
nominations from the members of Council of the public.
Landscape Approval Request — 2380 & 2390 Shaugbnessy St.
Committee reviewed the proposed landscape plan.
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That staff further research the proposal so as to answer tbt
followix g questions:
Who will maintain landscape on the encroachment?
1)
Will the lane physically be removed?
2)
Type of tree proposed for the boulevard?
3)
4) Are there alternatives to the gate at Elk Park?

Item No. 3

.Skate Rentals — Proposed School Bate
The Committee discussed the report from the Recreation
Manager/Deputy Director regarding to increase the school rate

for renting ice skates.

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That the proposal to increase the school rate for renting ice
skates from .55d to .75d be forwarded to City Council.
Dgrriieed

Item No. 4

Parking Request — Round Dance Clinic
The Committee discussed the report from the Recreation
Manager/Deputy Director regarding the request received from
to permit
the 1992 Pacifir West Coast Round Dance Clinic
Rec Centre.
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That the organizers of the 1992 Pacific West Coast Round
Dancing Clinic be permitted to allow participants to park
their recreational vehicles at the rort Coquitlam Recreation
Centre, provided that the following conditions are met:
1)

Tnat the number of r, reation vehicles allowed to park on
site be limited to approximately ten (10).

2)

That all recreation. vehicles parking on site must be
self-contained and must not "empty" their holding tanks
in the park or into the storm sewers.

3)

4)

"Campers" will be responsible

for picking up their own

garbage and must keep the park area quiet between the
hours of 11:00pm and 6:00am.

This privilege of parking recreational vehicles at the
Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre will be reviewed
throughout the weekend.

Carried

Future Park Iand
Committee discussed the memo received from the City Engineer
regarding the proposal to identify future park land at
Shaughnessy Street and Lobb Avenue .
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mmendation

That staff investigate this proposal and to identify answers
to the following questions:
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5)

What

is the land like?
is this best site?

Why
How was

this s ize ident if ied?
Is there are school in the area?
Where is the PoCo Trail in relation to this park site?
Carrzed

Request for Teen Exchange
Committee discussed the request for members of the PoCo Teens
Leadership group to participate in an exchange with Mexico
City's teen group.

Recommendation

That staff prepare a complete business plan regarding this

proposal.

Carried

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Item No. 7

Pearkes'acrosse Box
Committee discussed a concern about the reported poor
condition of the Pearkes'acrosse box.
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That staff investigate this concern and forward a
recommendation including estimated costs to the Parks &
Recreation Committee.

Carried
Item Mo. 8

Reeve Street Park Pleo
Committee reviewed the proposed concept plan for Reeve Street

Park.
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That the proposed concept plan be f orwarded to City Council
that the members of Council and senior staff be invited to
attend the October 2, 1991 meeting.
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The meeting adjourned

at 10:45am.

Larry J( Wheeler, Secretarv