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Report Number: ENG 16-15
Date: September 14, 2015
From: Richard Holborn
Director, Engineering & Public Works
Subject: Petticoat Creek Community Centre Skateboard Facility
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Recommendation:
1. That Council approve the area on the north side of the Petticoat Creek Community
Centre, adjacent to East Woodlands Park as the location for the new skateboard
facility; and
2. That staff be directed to proceed with the design and construction of a skateboard
facility at this location.
Executive Summary: Over the past few years, staff have identified the need for a
second skateboard facility within the.City of Pickering. As the existing facility is located
in the east end of south Pickering, in Diana, Princess of Wales Park, staff have been
pursuing a location in the west end of south Pickering, specifically at Petticoat Creek
Community Centre/East Woodlands Park.
Report ENG 12-14 regarding this facility was considered at the Executive Committee
meeting of May 12, 2014, and was referred back to staff to review the park design,
facility design and alternate site locations.
Staff have assessed the various parks in the west end of south Pickering and conclude
that Petticoat Creek Community Centre/East Woodlands Park remains the preferred
location for the new skateboard facility.
Financial Implications: As part of the 2014 Parks Capital Budget, Council approved
$200,000 for the design and construction of a skateboard facility, to be constructed in
East Woodlands Park, located adjacent to the Petticoat Creek Community Centre.
Discussion: Over the past few years, staff have recognized the need for
another skateboard facility within the City of Pickering. As the only skateboard facility
within the City is located in the east end of south Pickering, in Diana, Princess of Wales
Park, staff have been pursuing a location for a new facility towards the west end of
south Pickering.
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After review of the parks and City facilities within the preferred area, it was determined
that Petticoat Creek Community Centre/East Woodlands Park would be the most
suitable location (see Site Selection Comparison Table —Attachment 1 and Location
Plan —Attachment 2). The site has a direct connection to the youth room and
washrooms in the Community Centre, is located on a major transit route, is open, safe
and visible. Skateboard facility activities can also be monitored by the City of Pickering
Facility Security Guard during community centre operating hours, as well as the security
camera system that is existing at the centre.
Culture & Recreation Department staff have advised that the proposed location is
appropriate for supporting the youth programs that operate at the centre, and provide
additional opportunity for local youth to attend the City's skateboard camps. Skateboard
users are not just limited to youth and teens. This will also provide an opportunity for
children and adults to learn new skills.
On April 8, 2014, a Design Workshop and Public Open House was held at Petticoat
Creek Community Centre. The meeting was attended by many enthusiastic youth who
were very excited about the prospect of having a new skateboard facility in this
neighbourhood. A number of local homeowners also attended, voicing concerns in
opposition to the facility such as parking issues, graffiti, noise, garbage, and criminal
activities.
Report ENG 12-14 regarding this facility was considered at the Executive Committee
meeting of May 12, 2014 (Attachment 3). Six residents were registered as delegates
with 3 supporting and 3 opposing the proposed skateboard facility. Those opposing the
project voiced concerns regarding children's safety, increased noise as well as
opposition to the proposed funds being spent on such a facility. Alternate park locations
were suggested. Comments in support included providing a positive outlet for teens,
encouraging more physical activity and keeping teens out of trouble and off the streets.
Comments were also made regarding the poor condition of the existing skateboard
facility in Diana, Princess of Wales Park and that a budget of$200,000 was not
sufficient for a decent skate park. Council referred the report back to staff to review the
park design, facility design and site locations. Subsequent to the May 12, 2014 meeting,
staff have received numerous calls, emails and inquiries through social media regarding
the status of the new skateboard facility, indicating a want and need for such a facility.
Based on the comments received from the public, staff requested $75,000 for
improvements to the existing skateboard facility in Diana, Princess of Wales Park which
were approved by Council in the 2015 Capital Budget. Two skateboard
consultants/contractors were invited to submit a Design/Build Proposal. Unfortunately,
no proposals were received due to the project timelines and the mobilization costs for
this relatively small project. Staff are proposing to combine the work for the
improvements to the existing skateboard facility in Diana, Princess of Wales Park with
the design and construction of the new skateboard facility to make the project more
attractive to bidders. Staff have also included in the Capital Forecast in 2016, an
additional $50,000 for the new facility that would be used for such items as the
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expansion of the security camera system to include coverage of the skateboard facility,
fencing, signage and other features to enhance the skateboard facility, to make it more
functional and safe.
With respect to alternate sites for the new skateboard facility, staff assessed all the
parks in the west end of south Pickering. In order to consider only locations that were
central to the general population in this area, Highway 401, Altona Road, Finch Avenue
and Fairport Road were set as the limits for the study area. Attachment 1 is a
comparison table of the sites that were assessed. Based on this assessment, Petticoat
Creek Community Centre/East Woodlands Park has been deemed to be the most
suitable location for a skateboard facility.
In terms of the scale of the proposed skateboard facility, this location would be suitable
for what would be considered a skate spot or micro neighbourhood skateboard facility
which in relative terms is approximately half the size of the existing facility in Diana,
Princess of Wales Park. This is reflective of the budget that has been recommended
and approved for this facility. This facility would draw youth from the surrounding
neighbourhoods but as it would be smaller in size, it would not become a destination
skate park and draw youth regionally. In the future, a larger skateboard facility will be
considered as part of the development of a new recreation complex to be located in
Seaton.
Upon approval to proceed, staff will prepare a Request for Proposal to be issued to
skate park facility designers/contractors, to obtain design/build proposals for the new
facility and improvements to the existing facility. Upon retention of such a company,
further design meetings will be held with the future users, to obtain their input into the
final layout. It is anticipated that the design would be completed over the winter with
construction commencing in the spring of 2016.
Attachments:
1. Site Selection Comparison Table
2. Location Plan
3. Report to Executive Committee ENG 12-14, May 12, 2014
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Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
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Arnold Mostert, OALA Rich rd Holborn, P. Eng.
Se 'or Coordinator, Dir tor, Engineering & Public Works
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Manager, Capital Projects & Infrastructure Director, Culture & Recreation
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Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
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\�Natilt Report Number: ENG 12-14
Date: May 12, 2014
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From: Richard Holbom
Director, Engineering & Public Works
Subject: Proposed Skateboard Facility at Petticoat Creek Community Centre
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Recommendation: .
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1. That Report ENG 12-14 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding the
proposed Skateboard Facility at Petticoat Creek Community Centre be received;
2. That Council approve East Woodlands Park, located adjacent to the Petticoat
Creek Community Centre as the location for the new skateboard facility; and
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3. The staff be directed to proceed with the design and tender of a skateboard facility
at this location.
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Executive Summary: Over the past few years, staff have recognized the need for
another skateboard facility within the City of Pickering. As the only skateboard facility
within the City is located in the east end of South Pickering, in Diana, Princess of Wales
Park, staff have been pursuing a location for a new facility towards the west end of
South Pickering.
After review of the parks and City facilities within the preferred area, staff determined
that East Woodlands Park, which is located adjacent to the Petticoat Creek Community
Centre would be the most suitable location. A Design Workshop and Public Open -
House was held on.April 8, 2014 at Petticoat Creek Community Centre to present the
location and obtain feedback from the local residents and users. Approximately 28
residents were in attendance. .
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Staff recommend that we proceed with the design and tender of.a skateboard facility in
East Woodlands Park.
Financial Implications: As part of the 2014.Parks Capital Budget, Council approved
$200,000 for the design and construction of a skateboard facility, to be constructed in
East Woodlands Park, located adjacent to the Petticoat Creek Community Centre.
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Report ENG 12-14 2 of__".. May 12., 2014
Subject: Proposed Skateboard Facility at •
Petticoat Creek Community Centre Page 2.
Discussion: Over the past few years, staff have recognized the need for
another skateboard facility within the City of Pickering. As the only skateboard facility
within the City is located in the east end of South Pickering, in Diana, Princess of Wales
Park, staff have been pursuing a location for a new facility towards the west end of
South Pickering.
After review of the parks and City facilities within the preferred area, it was determined
that East Woodlands Park, which is located adjacent to the Petticoat Creek Community
Centre would be the most suitable location (see Location Plan—Attachment 1). The
site has a direct connection to the youth room in the Community Centre, is located on a
major transit route, is open, safe and visible. Skate park activities can also be
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monitored by City of Pickering Facility Security Guard during facility operating hours.
Culture & Recreation staff have advised that the proposed location is ideal for -
supporting the youth programs that operate at this location, providing both indoor and
outdoor play spaces. A second and more current skateboard facility also provides .
additional opportunity for local youth to attend the City's skateboard camps.
In terms of the scale of the proposed skateboard facility,.this location would be suitable
for what would be considered a skate spot or micro neighbourhood,skate park which in
relative terms is approximately half the size of the existing skateboard facility in Diana, •
Princess of Wales Park. This is reflective of the $200,000 budget that has been
approved for this facility. This park would draw youth from the surrounding
neighbourhoods but as it would be smaller in size, it would not become a destination
skate park and draw youth regionally. •
A Design Workshop and Public Open House was held on April 8, 2014 at Petticoat
Creek Community Centre to present the location and obtain feedback from the local
residents and users. The meeting was well attended with 28 local residents and future
park users signing in to the meeting. The local homeowners that attended were
opposed to having a skateboard facility at the proposed location. Their concerns
•included parking issues, graffiti, noise, garbage, and criminal activities. They also
voiced other neighbourhood issues not related to the proposed skateboard facility. •
Eight comment sheets were submitted and are summarized in Attachment 2.
The youth that attended were asked to complete a questionnaire regarding their current
skateboard activities and experiences and what features they would like to see in the
new skateboard facility. Twenty questionnaires were returned and have been
summarized in Attachment 2. They were also provided the opportunity to prepare
design sketches of how they would like to see the park laid out. The youth were very
excited about the prospect of having a new skate spot in this neighbourhood.
. Upon approval to.proceed, staff will prepare a Request for Proposal to be issued to
skate park designers/contractors, to obtain design/build proposals. Upon retention of
such a company, further design meetings will be held with the user groups, to obtain
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their input into the final skate park design. It is anticipated that the design would be
completed during the summer months with construction commencing in the fall of 2014. •
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Attachments: •
• 1. Location Plan
2. Design Workshop and Public Open House Meeting Summary, April 8, 2014
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Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:•
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Arnold Mostert, OALA Richa Holbor,�, P. Eng.
Senior Coordinator Dire or, Engineering & Public Works
Landscape & Parks Development •
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Dire" elsky, CET, C M III Marisa Carpino •
• Manager, Capital Projects & I , -structure Director, Cultur, & Recreation •
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Recommended for the consideration
• of Pickering City ouncil
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Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer •
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