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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOES 52-02 Ciú¡ o~ REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Report Number: OES 52-02 Date: November 25, 2002 From: Stephen Reynolds Division Head, Culture & Recreation Subject: Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services Master Plan Final Report File: CO3000 Recommendation: 1. That Report OES 52-02 be received by Council and; that 2. The Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services Master Plan Final Report (November 2002) be adopted; 3. The appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. Executive Summary: The City of Pickering has developed a strategic master plan for recreation, parks and cultural services to address future leisure needs in the community in view of increasing population, demographic changes, and shifts in leisure interests and service delivery options. The Master Plan will reflect Pickering's vision for community leisure services over the next five to ten years. The Master Plan is strategic in nature providing essential and focused direction to secure this desired vision. Financial Implications: Financial implications will be further investigated by the Operations & Emergency Services Department in consultation with the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer. The implementation timing for each project involved will depend on when sufficient capital funds will be available to undertake any given project. Financing recommended projects will be brought back to Council for consideration and final approval. Report OES 52-02 Date: November 25, 2002 Subject: Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services -MasterPlan Page 2 Background: The Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services Master Plan has been prepared for the Council of the City of Pickering by the Operations & Emergency Services Department. We gratefully acknowledge the support and participation of the residents and community groups without whose assistance this report would not have been possible. The purpose of the Master Plan was to evaluate, forecast and plan for changes in the supply and demand of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services over the next five years and beyond. The Master Plan is provided in two documents. The first, a consolidated background resource document, the Technical Report documents the current state of service provision, community resources, public needs and aspirations and relevant socio- demographic and leisure trends. The Technical Report analyzes the status quo. It paints a picture of what the City of Pickering might do if the future was to be the same as the present... if services were to be provided in the same manner, and at the same level as they are today. However, with a growing community and continued demands from residents for additional community services, it is clear that the future cannot be the same as the past. The second document, the Strategic Plan Report, builds on the present and anticipated resource base as well as community expectations to create future directions for leisure service provision. The Strategic Plan Report is a stand-alone document that makes recommendations on the development of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services for the next 5 to 10 years. It is designed to be a concise and user-friendly document condusive to routine use by staff, elected officials and members of the community. The Strategic Plan Report is divided into five chapters: 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 Introduction Strategic Plan - Facility Strategic Plan - Programs Strategic Plan - Parks and Open Space Financial Implications Chapters Two through Four describe (1) the issues for each service area that were identified through the study process; (2) the strategic directions required to respond to these issues; (3) the current state of service areas, as described and analyzed in the Technical Report and (4) recommendations for each service area; consistent with the community needs and strategic directions. Chapter Five outlines each of the Strategic Plan recommendations, timing and costs where applicable. . Report OES 52-02 Date: November 25, 2002 Subject: Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services - Master Plan Page 3 Since the presentation of the Master Plan Draft Final Report at the Operations & Finance Committee meeting on Monday, May 27,2002, as per Council's direction, staff have continued the master plan process by providing opportunities for the community to comment prior to finalizing the Master Plan Report. This included: June 25/02 Conducted a Public & Community Group Briefing - community leaders representing various user groups were provided the Master Plan - Draft Final Report for review and comment. July, August & September/02 Community leaders representing various user groups & public provided comments re: Master Plan - Draft Final Report. Additional Youth Focus Group sessions held to augment existing information in report. September 30/02 Staff reported on community comments to Master Plan - Draft Final Report & summarize for Council review. The Master Plan Draft Final Report has been updated and incorporated into this Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services Master Plan Final Report. The Master Plan will be monitored and reviewed annually to ensure that the issues addressed in the Plan and the strategies and recommendations remain relevant. The Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services Master Plan reflects Pickering's vision for community leisure services in the new Millennium. The Master Plan process has clearly provided an opportunity to assess current services, measure community satisfaction and develop a strategic plan that will meet the leisure needs of our community for future years. The Master Plan will allow the City of Pickering to be proactive and prepare for the current and future needs of this community. Attachments: 1. Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services Master Plan - Technical Report (Final Report - November 2002) Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services Master Plan - Strategic Plan Report (Final Report - November 2002) 2. Report OES 52-02 Date: November 25, 2002 Subject: Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services -MasterPlan Page 4 ~do I Everet uta Director, Operations & Emergency Services SR:lg Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council .\ ": /'" ,/ . ---_n_- /' -, ~.