PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017, AT 3:00 P.M. ROOM 530 – 5TH FLOOR – ABBOTSFORD CITY HALL

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

.1 Announcement of Council, Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee Appointments

2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES .1 Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting held

January 18, 2017 (attached)

(p. 2)

3. PRESENTATIONS None.

4. DELEGATIONS None.

5. BUSINESS OUT OF MINUTES None.

6. REPORTS .1 Verbal Report from the Director, Economic Development, regarding Canada 150

events - PowerPoint Presentation (attached)

(p. 6) .2 Verbal Report from the Healthy Abbotsford Community Coordinator, regarding The

Pulse publication and Healthy Abbotsford 2016-2018 Plan - PowerPoint Presentation (attached)

(p.14) .3 Verbal Report from the Director, Recreation and Culture, regarding the Parks, Rec-

reation and Culture Spring and Summer Program Guide - PowerPoint Presentation (attached)

(p. 24) .4 Verbal Report from the Director, Recreation and Culture, regarding updates on the

Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan

7. NEW BUSINESS

None

8. ADJOURNMENT

Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting, held Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 3:05 p.m., in Room 530, at Abbotsford City Hall Committee Members Present: Councillor D. Loewen (Chair); B. Singh Bansal; N. Bergen; B. Day; R. Kobes; R. Pauls; C. Wiebe; and H. Wiens Staff Present: Deputy City Manager – J. Rudolph; General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture - H. Enns; Director, Park Services - J. Arden; Director, Recreation and Culture - A. Friesen; Manager, Administration and MCA – D. Urquhart; and Cemetery Booking Clerk, - L. Guenther Others Present: Councillor R. Siemens Public Present: 1+ 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m. .1 Introduction from the new Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee

Chair Councillor Loewen introduced himself as the new Council appointed Chair for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee and is looking forward to working with the committee. He shared how important this committee is to the citizens of Abbotsford and that it is an exciting time for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department as the department develops its Master Plan for the future. 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES .1 Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting held

November 16, 2016 Moved by C. Wiebe, seconded by B. Singh Bansal, that

the minutes of the regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee held November 16, 2016, be adopted.

PRC 001-2017 CARRIED. 3. PRESENTATIONS None.

Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting, held Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 3:05 p.m., in Room 530, at Abbotsford City Hall Page 2 4. DELEGATIONS .1 M. Gibson, Garden Manager, the Garden Project, regarding information on a

Community Garden project located near Abbotsford Community Services M. Gibson, Garden Manager, the Garden Project provided a PowerPoint presentation. The presentation included an overview of the Garden Project and its partnership with Abbotsford Community Services. The garden is located in Downtown Abbotsford and it all started on a bare gravel lot at 2408 Montvue Avenue, which has been turned into Abbotsford’s premier Urban Farm. The Garden project goals are to connect people to their food source; increase knowledge and experience with growing produce; provide skill development of the underemployed; and become economically sustainable. She shared about lasagna gardening and its program partnerships with community groups and the school district. M. Gibson invited all committee members to visit the garden. Moved by R. Pauls, seconded by, R. Kobes, that the

delegation of M. Gibson, Garden Manager, and PowerPoint presentation, regarding the Garden Project, be received for information.

PRC 002-2017 CARRIED. 5. BUSINESS OUT OF MINUTES None. 6. REPORTS .1 The Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan The Director, Recreation and Culture provided a verbal overview of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan. J. Rudolph, Deputy City Manager, was introduced as the Program Coordinator lead for the Master Plan Project Team. There are nine (9) master plans, seven (7) neighbourhood plans and ten (10) various studies underway. A. Friesen is the Project Director for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan and the Request For Proposals for a Consultant was posted on BC Bid last week closing on January 30, 2017. Regular updates and consultation for input will be brought to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee. Moved by N. Bergen, seconded by B. Singh Bansal, that

the verbal report, from the Director, Recreation and Culture regarding, the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan update, be received for information.

PRC 003-2017 CARRIED.

Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting, held Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 3:05 p.m., in Room 530, at Abbotsford City Hall Page 3 7. NEW BUSINESS

.1 Canada 150 National Park Pass The General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture provided information about the Canada 150 National Park Pass. The pass is being offered as a gift to celebrate Canada’s150th Anniversary of Confederation. Sign up to receive your free Parks Canada pass at the below link: http://www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?expDataType=MarketingContent&mpe_id=20009&catalogId=53407&categoryId=216870&productId=524527&expDataUniqueID=46709&evtype=CpgnClick&intv_id=0&langId=-1&storeId=22953&ddkey=http%3AClickInfo

Moved by C. Wiebe, seconded by R. Kobes, that the information, from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, regarding Canada 150 National Park Pass, be received for information.

PRC 004-2017 CARRIED.

.2 True Sport Launches National Ride Home Campaign The General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, provided information and a video on the True Sport Launch of the National Ride Home Campaign. The campaign is focusing on changing the way parents speak to their kids about sport. Link to the video: http://truesportpur.ca/theridehome

Moved by C. Wiebe, seconded by R. Kobes, that the information, from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, regarding True Sport National Ride Home Campaign, be received for information.

PRC 005-2017 CARRIED.

.3 Bridging the Gap N. Bergen announced the upcoming event; Bridging the Gap, transitioning from Youth Services to Adulthood and what parents need to know. The event will be taking place at Abbotsford Middle School on Saturday, March 4, 2017, and is being hosted by Abbotsford Special Needs Advisory Committee and Abbotsford School District. Detailed information will be emailed to all committee members.

Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting, held Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 3:05 p.m., in Room 530, at Abbotsford City Hall Page 4 .4 Thank you The General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture thanked all the committee members for contributing to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee and wished all best to the Members-at-Large, whose terms were ending. 8. ADJOURNMENT

Moved by C. Wiebe, seconded by R. Kobes, that the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meeting held January 18, 2017, be adjourned. (4:10 p.m.) CARRIED.

Certified Correct: Councillor Dave Loewen Diane Urquhart Chair Recording Secretary

Objectives • Cohesive coordination of community events

• Ensure Community is aware of all events taking place across the community

• Proactive outreach to community to source out “what’s happening”

• Enhance our community calendar as a resource for people looking for events

• Promote events and celebrations through social media Facebook: @AbbyCan150 Twitter: @AbbyCan150 Instagram: @abbycan150

• Create excitement surrounding the 150 Events!

Abby 150 Community Working Group Membership (draft) • Councillor Loewen - member of the National Canada Community Leaders Network. • UFV • The Reach • FVRL • MSA Museum • Arts Council • School District 34 • Chamber of Commerce, ADBA • Tourism Abbotsford • Sport Abbotsford • Abbotsford Community Services, Community Associations • First Nations - Sumas and Matsqui • Abbotsford Youth Commission • City of Abbotsford Staff - C&M, PRC, Ec Dev

Upcoming Celebration Dates February 1 - 150 days until Canada Day! • ½ page ad ran in the Abbotsford News, February 1 • Media Release will be sent informing media of City’s efforts including Roving Exhibit • 150 Countdown Clock went “live” on Facebook • Social media “drip” campaign kick-off • Instagram site will ‘go live’ Facebook: @AbbyCan150 Twitter: @AbbyCan150 Instagram: @abbycan150

February 15 - National Flag Day • Flags will be available to residents at City Hall, ARC and MRC

March 17 “Rock the Nation” Tour • A musical journey through the 60’s to 80’s, comes to Abbotsford Centre.

City-Sponsored Celebrations June 27 - “Countries in our City” Recreation Centres will decorate and activities will share the theme of Multiculturalism Day

July 1 - Special 150 Canada Day at Abbotsford Exhibition Park Happy 150th Birthday Canada!

August 10 - Red, White and You at Mill Lake Celebrate Canada 150 - Red, White & You Concert in the Park Laser light show (Northern Lights) Abbotsford Youth Orchestra Community Entertainment Food Trucks

Roving Exhibit: Then & Now • Display how the Nation has changed from 1867 - 2017.

• Scheduled at different events around the community, City Hall, The Reach, Library, Trethewey House, Karition House and Recreation Centres to name a few.

• Easy to transport, tells the story of Then & Now through photos and script.

• Include stories from First Nations, The Reach, Trethewey House, MSA Museum, Mill Lake Story, Sikh Temple, etc.

Outcome • To encourage residents to send in their ‘Then & Now’ photos through social

media platforms.

Proposed Roving Exhibit Pop-up Display

City Projects To-Date Celebrating Canada 150 • Canada 150 Mural Mosaic unveiled August 29 in the Matsqui Centennial

Auditorium.

• Cultural Community Partnership Table led by Allyson Friesen, Director Recreation and Culture Services. Engage in monthly conversations to connect key cultural events, for example Cultural Days.

• Increased Special Event Grant to assist event organizers and offset City in-kind costs for 2017. Increase number of community events.

• Tourism Abbotsford kicked off the Canada 150 celebrations at their hugely successful New Years Eve Party.

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Community Development - NEW

Healthy Abbotsford 2016-2018 Plan

Presented by:

Brenda Adams Healthy Abbotsford

Community Coordinator

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Key Areas of Responsibility

• Coordinate all Live 5210 initiatives (Playboxes, education campaigns, community presentations etc.)

• Coordinate local MEND program • Collaborate with local partners (UFV practicum students,

Exercise is Medicine, GP for Me, Walk with Your Doc, Involve Speaker Bureau, etc.)

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Plan Overview

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Strategic Objective #1: Education and Awareness Short-term Objective: Develop and disseminate active living education and supports that are research-based and age-appropriate for the public, health professionals, and local stakeholders. Long-term objective: Increase effective education so that individuals, organizations, community partners and decision makers can access, understand, share and act on healthy living information and services.

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Strategic Objective #2: Build Community through Physical Activity Short-term objective: Promote the use of outdoor spaces, including parks, recreation areas, trails, and other public spaces that are appropriate for physical activity and play, as ways of being active and building community. Long-term objective: Increase community connection through access to safe and affordable physical activity where people work, learn, live and play.

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Strategic Objective #3: Healthy Eating Short-term objective: work with local organizations to encourage and promote existing healthy food initiatives/resources/campaigns. Long-term objective: Ensure that all people in Abbotsford have access to nutritious, high-quality and affordable foods.

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2016/2017 Projects

• Increase awareness of the Speaker’s Bureau (2016/2017) • ACS One-line referral program (2016) • Live 5-2-1-0 in recreation programs (2016/2017) • The Pulse publication (2016/2017) • Increased awareness/usage of HA website (2016/2017) • Health and Wellness Conference (2017) • Active Choices program (2017) • Expand Live 5-2-1-0 Playboxes (2017)

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The Pulse

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• What are the biggest barriers facing our residents right now when it comes to making healthy choices?

• What topics would grab YOUR attention so that you read the publication?

• What information could we include that would actually help our residents live healthier lifestyles?

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PRC Summer Leisure Guide

Presented to Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory

Committee

February 15, 2017

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Spring/Summer 2017

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Program Guide Updates

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Program Pairings

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What’s New • Summer Camps • Family Swim Lessons • Bus Tours • Adapted Programs

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2017 Projects • MRC Arena shutdown • MRC Pool Shutdown

• ARC Gym Curtain • ARC Fitness Equipment • Booking Software Transition • Centennial Pool Upgrades

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Parks

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Culture

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