Board of Parks and Recreation
Regular Board Meeting
at Strathcona Community Centre
Monday, June 07, 2010 at 7:00 pm

AGENDA - REVISED

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 17, 2010.
CHAIR'S REPORT
OPEN QUESTION PERIOD
COMMITTEE REPORTS
STAFF REPORT
  1. Marketing & Business Development Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference
    Staff report dated May 27, 2010 recommending that the Board approve the Terms of Reference for the Marketing & Business Development Advisory Committee attached as Appendix 1 .

  2. Partnership Opportunity with Canadian Sport Centre Pacific for Southeast False Creek
    Staff report dated May 17, 2010 recommending that the Board approve recommendations A to D.

  3. Allocation of funds from Corporate Sponsorship
    Staff report dated May 26, 2010 recommending that the Board contribute $50,000 from the            Corporate Sponsorship Reserve toward the installation of power hubs at David Lam Park.

  4. Shaughnessy Restaurant - Rent Review and Lease Extension
    Staff report dated May 28, 2010 recommending that the Board approve recommendations A to F.
MOTION

The following motion was put forward by Commissioner Hundal:

WHEREAS the Fight HST campaign is a legitimate, democratic citizens' initiative of public expression and action that is officially recognized by Elections BC; and

WHEREAS the introduction of the HST will increase the costs of essential programs and services offered at Vancouver community centres and as a result negatively impact patrons, particularly low income residents, youth and seniors; and

WHEREAS the Vancouver Park Board has written a public letter to British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) voicing concerns that the introduction of the HST may lead to decreased public use of recreation services;  and

WHEREAS the introduction of the HST may have a direct negative impact on the Vancouver Park Board's revenues; and

WHEREAS the Vancouver Park Board limits the use of Community Centre lobby space for public gatherings due to operational and safety concerns;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Vancouver Park Board grant the Fight HST campaign temporary access to all community centre lobbies for the remaining duration of its campaign.


ENQUIRIES, OTHER MATTERS AND NEW BUSINESS
NEXT BOARD MEETING: Monday, June 21, 2010, 7:00 pm, at the Park Board office.