Board of Parks and Recreation
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 7:00 pm
AGENDA
A recording of the Agenda is available at 604-257-8507.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Minutes of the regular
meeting of the Board held on Monday,
May 30, 2011
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CHAIR'S REPORT
COMMITTEE REPORT
STAFF REPORTS
- 2011 Financial Audit
Staff report dated June 1, 2011 recommending that the Board receive this report and the attached Appendix for information. Appendix - McCleery Golf Course - Golf Professional Services Contract
Staff report dated June 1, 2011 recommending that the Board approve a two year increase to the additional seven (7) year extension for the Golf Professional Services Contract at McCleery Golf Course, on terms satisfactory to the General Manager of the Park Board and Director of Legal Services for the City of Vancouver.
MOTION
The following motion was put forward by Commissioner Blyth:
Whereas Vancouver adopted the Park Board Arts Policy in 2003
Whereas the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation confirms its mandate in the arts and recognizes the arts as an essential element in a vital, creative and balanced city and seeks to
actively facilitate participation in and access to the arts for all.Whereas the Park Board holds a vision of a city where the arts are an integral part of everyday life; where community cultural development processes strengthen civil society.
Whereas parks and community centres reflect the cultural vitality of the community and where people are able to learn and express creativity in ways that build healthy communities.
Whereas the Vancouver Park Board is always looking for opportunities to expand our arts programs throughout the city.
Be it resolved that staff explore the potential use of any surplus facilities and space including closed field houses for re-use as arts spaces.
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