Board Meeting Highlights
february 11, 2008
The following information is intended to provide quick highlights of this scheduled Board meeting. Every attempt has been made to summarize these highlights as accurately as possible; however, the complete and official minutes will be posted on the web site on the Monday one week prior to the next scheduled Board meeting.
Meeting Agenda - February 11, 2008
CHAIR'S REPORT
The Chair advised changes in Community and City Council liaisons: Commissioner Houghton will now be the liaison for Vancouver City Planning Commission, and Commissioner Herbert will be the liaison for the Vancouver Heritage Commission.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
Park Board related items on Council and Committee agenda this week are 2008 Operating Budget interim estimates, Heather Marina moorage fees, International Village cash in lieu, and 2007 work stoppage financial impact.
PRESENTATION
British Columbia Magazine made a generous donation to the Stanley Park Restoration Project, presenting a cheque for $10,000 from sales of their special commemorative issue on the park published last Spring.
STAFF REPORT
International Village
Payment in Lieu
The Board endorsed the recommendations in the
City Council Report relating to payment from
Henderson Development in lieu of building a
community centre space within the International
Village development, with these funds to be
reallocated: $1,770,000 for the restoration
of Andy Livingstone Park artificial playing
fields and $330,000 to expand the proposed
childcare at International Village. The monies
towards the fields meet a significant Board
priority.
2009-2011 Parks Capital
Plan Preparation
The process and framework for the
development of the 2009-2011 Capital Plan
were received for information. The Park
Board's process runs parallel to the wider
City Hall process, ultimately reporting
to the City. The public website will be
a primary tool to consult with and inform
residents, stakeholders, partners and staff.
The three year plan is voted on as part
of the civic election in November.
Award of Non-Motorized Water Sports Concession
at English Bay
Ecomarine Products was granted approval to
operate a non-motorized water sports concession
at English Bay Beach for 2008-2010, with
an option to renew for up to a further three
years. The operator offers kayak tour, rental
and instruction.
First Tee Youth Golf
The Board received the First Tee Youth Golf
report for information. The fun and educational
program, which has over 200 chapters worldwide,
introduces young people of all backgrounds
to the game of golf and the life lessons
it teaches. The Park Board is currently
in the process of meeting the requirements
to establish a chapter for Metro Vancouver.
Financial Impacts from Job Action
Council's report on 2007 Work Stoppage Financial
Analysis was received for information. The
analysis covers city spending on operations
and services during the 12 week strike. The
Board passed a Motion that ...given
that $3.4 million of the $11.8 million in
(overall strike) savings is attributable
to the Park Board, that City Council consider
returning all or a portion of that $3.4 million
to the Park Board to be applied against current
loans
NEXT MEETING
The next regular Park Board meeting will be held at 7 pm on Monday, February 25, 2008 at 2099 Beach Avenue.
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