Board of Parks and Recreation
Regular Board Meeting

Monday, May 27, 2002 at 7:00 pm

AGENDA

A recording of the Agenda is available at 604-257-8507.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on Monday, May 6, 2002 .

CHAIR'S REPORT

2. City Council Report

STAFF REPORTS

3. Creating a Sustainable City
   Staff report dated May 15, 2002 recommending that the Board endorse the attached City Council report "Creating a Sustainable City" as a guide to advocate and advance sustainability initiatives both within the Board and among its partner organizations.
4. Lions Gate Bridge - Designation as a Site of National Historic Significance
   Staff report dated May 15, 2002 recommending that the Board support the designation of Lions Gate Bridge as a site of national historic significance.
   Parks Canada Letter
5. Upgrade of Thornton Park - Award of Construction Contract
   Staff report dated May 14, 2002 recommending that the Board approve awarding tender T-2002-3 for construction of Thornton Park for $417,900, subject to City Council approval of funding.
6. Slocan Park Improvements
   Staff report dated April 25, 2002 recommending that the Board approve the design for Slocan Park.
   Site Plan and Perspective
7. Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre - Rezoning
   Report will be available concurrent with Council report.
   Proposal and related Council report
8. Public Art in Coopers' Park
   Staff report dated May 27, 2002 recommending that the Board accept the donation of a sculpture by artist, Doug Taylor, to be installed on the waterfront pavilion in Coopers' Park, west of the Cambie Street Bridge on-ramp, with all arrangements to the satisfaction of the General Manager.
9. Victory Square - Design Concept Update
   Staff report dated May 16, 2002 recommending that the Board receive the report for information. Concept Plan
10. Sand Court Volleyball Task Force
    Staff report dated May 15, 2002 recommending that the Board receive the Volleyball Task Force Report for information.
    Appendix A  [2.3Mb]- please note this is a very large document, for those with slower internet connections, please call Stanley District 257-8486 to obtain a copy
    Appendix B
11. Management of Coyotes
    Staff report dated May 13, 2002 recommending that the Board receive the report for information.
12. Kerrisdale Community Centre Lobby Renovations and Addition
    This is a late report recommending that the Board award a contract to renovate the lobby. letter dated May 23, 2002 from Kerrisdale Community Centre Society
    letter dated January 23, 2002 from Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation
    letter dated January 19, 2002 from Kerrisdale Community Centre Society

ENQUIRIES, OTHER MATTERS AND NEW BUSINESS

 

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, June 10, 2002 at 7:00 pm

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