2012 Business Plan

Community DevelopmentParks & Recreation (CDPR)

2011 Successes

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

2011 SuccessesCelebrations & 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 SuccessesCOMMUNITY• 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 SuccessesPROJECTS• 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 SuccessesProjects 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 & TrendsKey Measures 2011

PM residents satisfied with the combined municipalities parks, recreation and cultural programs and facilities

85%

PM households that use trails and dykes 85%

PM households that use parks 78%

PM households that use sports fields 47%

PM households that use the Leisure Centre pool 53%

PM households that use PM Arena 41%

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 25th 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 ActionsCommunity 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-departmentalmunicipal Neighbourhood Team.

2012 ActionsCommunity 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 ActionsProgramming cont’d

• Expand Leadership Development opportunities.• Support the operation of the new Action Park

and the expansion of the Mentorship Leadership program.

2012 ActionsProgramming 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 ActionsPARTNERSHIPS• 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 ActionsPartnerships 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 Budget PM MR

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

Discussion