2012 Business Plan Community Development Parks & Recreation (CDPR)

2011 Successes CELEBRATIONS & CEREMONIES South Bonson Community Centre Opening. Harris Road Youth Action Park. Greg Moore Youth Centre 10 th Anniversary. MR Leisure Centre 30 th Anniversary.

2011 Successes Celebrations & Ceremonies North Alouette Regional Greenway Bridge. Maple Ridge Supportive Housing Project. Unveiling Ceremony for SD No. 42 and Artist in Residence project installed in the Leisure Centre.

2011 Successes COMMUNITY Conducted citizen satisfaction survey. Conducted community group needs assessment. Jim Dier’s presentation to staff and community. Neighbourhood school gardens. – added 5 to inventory, 2 currently in Pitt Meadows. Haney Farmers Market – supported pilot market at Spirit Square. Cultural mapping process. Hosted first annual Sport and Recreation Expo at PMFRC.

2011 Successes PROJECTS Harris Road Youth Action Park construction. Vernon trail bridge. PMFRC space plan. Completed a review of the current field replacement fund fee structure. New elevator and pool change room tiles at the Leisure Centre.

2011 Successes Projects cont’d Upgraded wiring and installed a new electrical panel in two agricultural buildings at Albion Fairgrounds. Cliff Park Field resurfacing. Maple Ridge Park – four new washrooms. New water service installation at Fair- grounds. Complete replacement of all water circulation piping and new deck at PM Harris Road Park pool.

2011 Successes POLICIES/AGREEMENTS Harris Road Park Master Plan completed. New Sports Field user fee schedule approved. New funding structure for field replacement adopted. Community Development Policy review underway. Completion of Public Art policies. Established new operating agreement for PMA.

2011 Successes PROGRAMMING Introduction of Barrier-Free Noon Hour Recreation programming focused on healthy living: – SD No. 42 Partnership/Hospital Foundation grant Expansion of Youth Leadership Program: – PMFRC Sport Court Expansion of active sports programming at both centres.

2011 Successes PARTNERSHIPS Planning for the new PM Seniors Centre. Reported on benefits derived from partnership with SD No. 42. STAFFING Reviewed Manager Roles and Responsibilities – Staff re-organization providing opportunities for growth and development to Coordinators and Programmers.

Significant Issues and Trends Increasing interest in outdoor recreation including gardening. Growing demand for neighbourhood based opportunities. Older adult population growing in size and diversity. Continued growth of festivals. Increasing incidence of poverty.

Significant Issues & Trends Key Measures2011 PM residents satisfied with the combined municipalities parks, recreation and cultural programs and facilities 85% PM households that use trails and dykes85% PM households that use parks78% PM households that use sports fields47% PM households that use the Leisure Centre pool53% PM households that use PM Arena41% PM residents that would like to see a pool in PM in the future 54% PM households that use the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre 54%

2012 Actions OPERATIONS First full year of operations for Pitt Meadows Arena, South Bonson Community Centre and Action Park. Focus will be on: – Establishing efficient operation systems. – Programming. – Supporting community initiatives. Establish a new trail management program.

2012 Actions SOUTH BONSON Liaise with Katzie youth workers to explore offering a joint youth drop-in program. Facilitate stakeholder planning for events and activities. Service delivery/operation challenges and opportunities. Support events anticipated to emerge at Community Centre and River Front Park.

2012 Actions CELEBRATIONS Opening Ceremony for PM Seniors Centre. Grand Re-Opening of PMA. Rick Hansen 25 th Anniversary Relay in PM & MR. COMMUNITY Develop Neighbourhood Development strategy. Finalize cultural mapping process and seek grant for plan. Develop tools to support public participation at Commission meetings. Neighbourhood Development workshop for Commission members.

2012 Actions Community cont’d Neighbourhood School Gardens – Work with Seniors Network to engage seniors. – Facilitate a garden planning process and support the implementation at Eric Langton Elementary. Support Neighbourhood Champions in the develop- ment of a Neighbourhood Network model. Support the development of an inter-departmental municipal Neighbourhood Team.

2012 Actions Community cont’d Develop a public art inventory including maintenance programs for the collections in both communities. Firefighters Neighbourhood Park design and consultation. Support the Haney Farmers Market in their sustainability planning.

2012 Actions PROJECTS Remove and replace exterior windows at the Heritage Hall. Change park washroom fixtures to low flow devices at: – Harris Road Park and Pool – Hammond Park – Merkley Park – Albion Park Develop PMFRC space planning implementation. Install water service at Volker Park.

2012 Actions PROGRAMMING Neighbourhood program development. Accessible, affordable, no cost outdoor programming. Grade 5 Active Pass implementation. Enhance subsidy program. Continue work to develop public art programs in both municipalities. Expand active and outdoor adventure programming.

2012 Actions Programming cont’d Expand Leadership Development opportunities. Support the operation of the new Action Park and the expansion of the Mentorship Leadership program.

2012 Actions Programming cont’d Support RCMP Community Resource Officers in expanding joint recreation drop-in programs. Promote “green” practices through programming opportunities. Research funding and/or sponsorship opportunities to ensure affordable programming. – Build on the success of the free recreation program opportunities in partnership with SD42.

2012 Actions PARTNERSHIPS Re-establish inter-agency program planning forum. Facilitate discussions with SD 42 Master Agreement Steering Committee to increase recreation access to schools. Work with Arts Council to strengthen ACT operations. Develop guidelines to support fee for service partners. Develop a recreation service partner appreciation program.

2012 Actions Partnerships cont’d Support the development of a strategic plan for the operation of the Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre. Support GEWC – New Board & Manager. Work with community partners to develop strategies to alleviate barriers to recreation for youth. – Transportation – Financial POLICIES/AGREEMENTS Develop sponsorship guidelines. Report out on Community Development Policy review and recommendations.

2012 Actions CUSTOMER RELATIONS Develop branding strategy to ensure consistent messaging. Marketing Services Plan – make recommendations, update and implement. Review and make recommendations to improve P&LS web presence. Conduct review and update P&LS Service Quality program.

Proposed Operating Budget See pages 18 and 19 of the CDPR Administration Business Plan Expenditure BudgetPMMR Administration$69,552$503,913 Community Services$207,885$979,778 Parks, Facilities & Open Spaces $632,786$4,866,824 Recreation$1,137,012$7,070,971 Total CDPR Budget$2,047,235$13,421,486

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