CORPOIIATION OF THE CITY OF PORT
PARKS & RECREATION

COAX

COKIE

A meeting of the Paries & Recreation Committee was held in the Parks
Office on March 18, 1993

&'ecreation

In attendance were Councillor Mike Thompson and Councillor John Keryluk.
Also in attendartce was Larry J. Wheeler, Acting Parks & Recreation Director, Pat
Greer, Recording Secretary and Lorraine Hogg, Dennis Panner and Alete McInnis
for item number nine only.

Item No. I

Conespondence from Ms. Linda

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Re: Skateboarding

The Committee reviewed the report received from the Acting
Parks 8r Recreation Director.

Recomme~ni n:
To receive this report as information.
Item No. 2

The Committee reviewed the repon received from the Acting
Parks & Recreation Director.
Recommendation:

To receive this report as information.
Peace Ran 1993

The Conunittee reviewed the report received from the Acting
Parks & Recreation Director.
Recommendatlttu

To support the recommendation from the Acting Parks &
Recreation Director that the Parks & Recreation Committee
endorse the concept of hosting an Official Welcoming
Ceremony when the Peace Run passes through Port Coquitlam,
June 11, 1993.

Item No. 4

OAPO 50th Anniv~ Celebration

The Committee reviewed the report received from the Acting
Parks & Recreation Director.
Recommertdatt&tu:

To support the recommendations from the Acting Parks 8r
Recreation Lirector that:

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The O.A.P.O. Branch 421 be permitted the use of the
Wilson Centre auditorium on June 6, 1993 for the purpose
of celebrating their 50th Anniversary.
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The O.A.P.O. Branch f)21 be charged the current rental
rate of $ 48.00 per hour for this facility.
The O.A.P.O. Branch 421 be permitted use of the kitchen,
(i.e. mugs and dishwasher).

Item No. 5
The Committee reviewed the report received from the Acting
Parks & Recreation Director.
Enc&gmten~tiooc

To receive this report as information.
learn No. 6

Cenne

Wording on Bxserior Sign - Port Coquitlam Recreanon
The Committee reviewed the report received from the Acting
Parks & Recreation Director.

Rcc~trncndatl rc
Acting Parks &
To support the recommendation from the"Port
Coquitlam
be
wording
the
Recre:sion Director that
Complex".
Recreation

Item No. 7

Pmcess for Selecting Consultant for Professional ServtcesCommuuhy Theatre
The Co&runittee reviewed the report received from the Acting
Parks & Recreation Director.

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support the reconuuendation from the Acting Parks &
Recreation Director that the firms who submitted proposals for
the Community Theatre be invited to do a presentation for all
interested members of City Council.

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Item No. g

'1'hat this be scheduled for April 1, 1993.

Camed

Delegation Rom Wilson Centm (9t30am) Were In Anendance
To Discuss Their Project
Lorraine Hogg, Dennis Panner and Alete McJnnis were in
attendance to discuss Qte courtyard.

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Recommendation:

To receive this as information.
Item No. 9

The Committee discussed the possibility of changes to the
current Royal Party strucnue.
Recommendatlon:

To prepare an information report for Council.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM
MEMORANDUM

March 17, 1993
TO:

Parks & Recreation Committee

FROM:

Larry J. Wheeler, Acting Parks 8 Pecreation Director

SUBJECT:

Correspondence: Ms. Linda Hansen Re: Skateboarders

Recommendatlons:
It is recommended that the attached correspondence from Ivls.
Linda Hansen regarding skateboarders be received as information
by the Parks and Recreation Committee; and,

That the Acting Parks and Recreation Director be requested to
respond in writing to Ms. Linda Hansen.

Purpose/Problem:
The purpose of this report is to provide a recommendation regarding a letter
received from Ms. Linda Har san.

Background Informafiion:

Attached is a fetter received by the Parks and Recreation Department from
Ms. Linda Hansen. Ms. Hansen is a parent of a skateboarder and has
written in support of Committee's efforts to work with the skateboai "srs to
resolve this issue.
In her letter, Ms. Hansen addresses a number of issues raised at City
Council and also addresses the issue of dedication to the sport exemplified

by many of the skateboarders.

Larry J) Wheeler
Acting iParks 8 Recreation Director

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Port Coquit les Parks and Recreation Deparcaent

lfr, Larry J. Nheeier,
Acting Parks and Recreation Director

Dear lfr.

Nhseler,

As you are Acting Parks and Recreation Director I ae sure you are

probably unavare that the skateboarders of Port Coauitlam and area
have been trying for years t. have the Parks Board provide thea vith
a

safe place to skate.

There have been an again, off again arguaents for the last

five,ears

vith letters and petitions and approximately three years aoo the
skaters vere assured by Janna Taylor that a skate bovl vas ooine to be

built at Reeve Street Park.
in regard to the coement that skateboarding seems to be of

cyclical

nature, this is an assueption of the Paris Department as tree ano time
auarn no facilitres have been provided and the skaters are forced to

find other alternatives.

Nany of

these krds have built skate rasps ac

therr hoees.
As a parent

of a skateboarder, please be assured tha'. vithrn the last

frve years ve have taken our son to skate on numerous occasrons to
North Vancouver vhere they have tvo outdoor skate boule, to Richmond

Skate Ranch, Langley Skate Ranch (nov closed) and Nanaiao outdoo:

skate bovl, vhich the parents helped raise money tovards the cost vf
building it.

There have also been

trips 'o Coquitlas and Penticton

for skate cospetitions.
Since the outdoor bovls are only useable in good veatner and Richaond
demands a four hour round trip bus ride, the kids trred to

fina a

solution at hose by using the Rec Centre. Sin e they nave been as'red
not to skate there any sore, they have been skatrng at the Bank of
B.C. Building and Stacy's vhich

is totally unacceptable to parents

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and storeevners.

Please do not approach their request for a skate facility as
sonething vl',ich has just cone up since the January 25tk Council

aeetfng.

They are just as serious about their sport as any

other sports enthusiast,
An

indoor facility vhich vould give thea year bound access vould

be an ideal

solution for vnich they are villing to pay a user fee

snd sign a liability vaiver.

The

facility has to be accessible

by bus and avay froa any residential
Tf

area.

Port Coquit lan canner ford such a venture perhaps Coquitlae

aod Port Hooey vould be vii ling to help.

,hank you for :aking
t
th. tine 'io read this letter and ve look

forvard to any help you can offer in resolving this setter,

Sincereiy,

THE CORPORATION OF THE
CiTY OF PORT COQUITLAM
MEMORANDUM

March 17, 1993
TO:

Parks 8 Recreation Committee

FROM:

Larry J. Wheeler, Acting Parks 8 Recreation Director

SUBJECT:

Correspondence: Mr. Brae Couston Re: Youth
Recreation Centre

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the attached correspondence
forwarded from the Mayor's office be received as
information by the Parks and Recreation Committee; and,

That the Acting Parks and Recreation Director be
requested to respond in writing to Mr. Bree Couston.

The purpose of this report is to provide a recommendation regarding a letter
received from Mr. Bree Couston.
Background Information:
Attached is a letter received in the Parks and Recreation Department from
Mr. Brae Couston. Mr. Couston is a Coquitlam resident who is looking for
support from the Tri-City Communities in holding a meeting to discuss the
teen violence issue.

Larry J. ItIyhesfer
Acting P4rks 8 Recreation Director

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2550 Shaughnesstr Street,
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THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM
Fax r 944-5402
Phone: 944-5411

March 9, 1993

Mr. Brea Couston
c/0 Com Lake Junior Secondary School
1121 King Albert Avenue
Coquitlam, British Columbia
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Dear Brea:
Thank you for your letter of March 4th, 1993, outlining some of the concerns you have as a
teenager and including a number of suggestions as to how the curretu situation on teen violence
can be improved.
I have provided copies of your letter to all members of Council, our City Administrator and our

Acth:g Director of Parks aud Recreation for their consideration.

Once again, I appreciate your ssniting to me with your concerns.
Yours sincereiy,

Mayor Len Traboulay
c.c.:

Councillors
B.R. Kirk. City Administrator
L. Wheeler, Acting Director, Parks and Recreation Depanment

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COMO LAKE JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
tzt King Albert Avenue. COQtJtTLAM B.C V3J tXB Phone 936-1451

March 4, 1883

His Worship Mayor Les Traboulay
City of Port Coquit.1am
2580 Shaughnessy St.
Port Coquitlam, B.C.
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Dear Mayor Traboulay:

years o d, an d I g o
I am fifteen
is Bree Couston. program
I am writing
Coquirlam.
in
to CAP II, an alternate
violence,
teen
on
views
state
my
you because I would like to
that
realize
teens
Many
CENTRE.
TEEN
and the need for a
would
we
therefore,
problem, and
this violence is abe growing
as
feel
to.
I
listened
be
heard; but to
not only like
is
that
facilities,
teenagers that we need more recreation
nights to
Saturday
or
Friday
on
can
go
some place we
socialize with other teens.
in such a place fcr example:
M any, activities could be held
video games, a gym to p la y
as, teen dances,Pool
activities suchvolleyball
tables would most likely
etc.
basketball or
In this building
be a necessity for some teens asis well.
come in and
could
teens
that
teen talks could be held,
important to us.
and talk about issues that are resolution,
sit together.
and
conflict
Also classes to improve skills on
help
would
This
helpful.
be
would
anger management classes teach
In
my
skills.
life
some
us
and
us release tension,
facility
of
kind
opinion, and probably many others, this
would be a great help in decreas.ing teen violence.
youth
could hire people such as management
This recreation centre
anger
teaching
in
workers who have a background
who can work easily with kids and
classes, and other people
games and activities.

My

1

name

'

who enjoy organizing

PRINCIPAL:
G. R. (BOBI NICHOLAS

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teens
held, so that
CITIZS should advertise a meeting to beviews
recreation
about
can come and state their opinions and teen violence within
facilities, and other issues regarding
there are forums bebeing
each community. We are aware thatthought
you could
held at each Senior High, but we
in f luent i a 1.

My classmates

all
Teens nowadays feel that adults generalize that
critical of
and
judgmental
very
are bad. Adults tend to be
and over
teens

this criticism
us. Teens really don'0 understand
things
are doing the same feel
generalization, when many adults
that
teens
Many
behaviour!
they are criticizing in our
all
are
we
that is,
adults think we are like "monsters",
of
a lot of teenagers who
true
not
is
This
makers.
trouble
do!
didn't
they
are getting tagged for things
a good
that. recreation facilities are
In conclusion, I feel
yourself
council
by
city
in
idea and should be considered
is taken as guite a
and fellow colleagues. I hope this idea
to me, and
important
very
serious issue. This issue iseatly
if you would
appreciated,
other teens. I would be g am looking forward to
your
take this up in council. I
reply.
Thank you,

Brea Couston

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THE CA3RPORATION OF THE
CITV OF PORT COQIJITlLAM

MEMORANDUM
March 17, 1993
TO:

Parks & Recreation Committee

FROIvl:

Larry J. Wheeler, Acting Parks & Recreation Director

SUBJECT:

Peace Run

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the Parks and Recreation Committee
Ceremony
endorse the concept of hosting an Official Welcomingthrough
Port
Run
passes
Peace
the
when
activities)
(and related
It is recommended that

Coquitlam (June 11, 1993).

Purpose/Problem:

recommendation
The purpose of this report is to provide information and a Peace
Run.
1993
the
regarding
Committee
the Parks and Recreation

to

Background Information:
Late last year, we received information from the Peace Run organizers
regarding the fourth annual run.

be worthwhile
have reviewed the material and feel that ths pr. gram viould
and could
attention
media
some
to get involved with. It would likely receive run"
Canada
Day.
held
on
"peace
local
of
our
assist with ths promotion
the run
As the Soring is a very busy time for the department and because be
kept
involvement
our
recommend
would
I
weekday,
passes through on a
relatively low key.
would recommend the our involvement include some kind of Official
include
Ceremony and a few related activities. Related activities couid
"Art
for
an
Park
or
possibly
Peace
for
the
unveiling our concept design
Mall.
in
Peace" exhibit City
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Pcs 8 Recreation Director

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'ri Chinmoy Peace Blossoms

Sri Chinmoy Peace Blossottts is a project
dedicated to the spirit and vision of The Peace
Run. Peace Blossoms are landmarks worldwide,
that have been declared permanent sites for
peace.
A Sri Chinmoy Peace Blossom is born of the
spirit of orieness and exists for one reason: to
inspire a stronger sense of internationalism and
fellowship among peoples in all countries.
To date, over 400 sites around the world have
been dedicated to peace through this project.
The nature of these sites runs the gamut from
world famous landmarks (ie. Niagara Falls and
the City of Ottawa, the world's first national peace
capital) to local parks, trees and peace miles.
Peace Run '93 will provide a perfect
opportunity for establishing these permanent
peace reminders in your community.
For more information contact the Peace Run
office in your u ea. See enclosed Order Form.

'elebnty
Relay
"celebrity" used not

is
only to describe
Our term
famous personalities but also individuals who
contribute 'to your community every day in an
exemplary way within their chostui field of
endeavour.
The celebrity relay is an opportunitv to bring
tlicse individuals, representing a cross-section of the
community, together and invite them to run a short
relay with the peace torch.
This relay is best h«ld at the welcoming ceremony
where each guest is invited io walk or run 50 meues
or so with the torch in relay with the other guests.
The number of participants in this event is optional-

the more th. memer!

Suggestions for celebrity invitations are:
~ lvlayor, councilmen, city or town clerk
'ocal politicians
~ Chief of Police and Chief of Fire Departnient
~ Doctors, lawyers, businessmen, principals,
teachers, librarians, ministers
~ lvledia personalities ie. newspaper editors,
columnists, radio talk show hosts, TV
announcers
Sports p«rsonalitics ie. coaches, phys-cd
instructors, athletes, team representatives
~ R 'presentativcs of the arts ie. artists, musicians,
choir leaders, theatre, authors
~ Community representatives ic. Boy Scouts, Girl
Guides, YM~VCA, Lions and Rotary Clubs,
VON, ambulance attendants, seniors'roups
~ Elders of local Native Indian tribes

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Official Welcome Ceremony

Along with a community representauve's
greeting, there is an opportunity for everyone to
participate in welcoming the Peace Torch to your
community. Ideas for participation are:
~ have representatives from schools or community organizations read messages of welcome
~ hold a celebrity relay*
~ invite performances of the official Peace Run
song by local choirs*
'isplay an "Art For Peace" exhibit" Blos~ plan a special "peace mile" (see Peace
soms) on the stretch leading to the ceremoni
and invite local prominent citizens, athletes,
teams, etc. to carry the torch along this route.
form a circle or chain and pass the torch while
offering a minute of silence
~ hold a short relay with thc torch for everyone
present
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See further description on this page
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Official Peace Run Song

Alihough sweet a.id simple both in lyrics and
melody, the Peace Run song lends itself to very
pow«rful and inspiring arrangements.
VVe welcome local choirs (ie. schools.«hurches,
community, etc.) to perform their oivn arrangement
o!'his song at any Peace Run ceremony or event.
A copy of the music is avaihble from your
nearest Peace Run office and is free of charge.
See enclosed Order Form.

Art for Peace
In cooperation with the local schools and
school board, create a contest that would
invite schoolchildren to express their hopes
and prayers for peace through art
Winners would be determined by a
selected committee and a display of these and
other entries exhibited at the welcoming
ceremony or other events.
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Official Peace Run I-Shirt

We invite your support of Peace Run '93 by
purchasing an official Peace Run T-shirt (100%
canon). The T-shirt features a beautiful 4-colour
design with graphics front and back.
The cost is only $ 15.00 including shipping.
Each shirt purchased contributes funds towards
this non-profit event in Canada.
See enclosed Order Form.

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WHY GET INVOLVED?
creates a sense of community and global spirit
o inexpensive, fun Er. easy to organize
~ fosters a sense of hope and purpose among
the people of your community
be tied into aleady existing events
happening in your community
~ creates an opportunity for youth to take part in
something positive and of value to them
provides an opportunity to link into something
much greater than ourselves and to share this
with our world family
~ provides an opportunity to celebrate unit:
amontlst differences within the communiiy
ie. culturally, racially, politically etc.
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WHO YOU CAN CONTACT
Take this opportunity to bring your community
together l'rom all wa'ks of life. Invite thc support
and participation of any of the following:

youth organizations
police force
~ Bremen
~ politicians
local celebrities and prominent citizens
schools and school boards
~ running and athle'uc clubs
seniors groups
~ churches and religious organizations
~ tourism associations
~ business associations
~ service organizations (eg. Lions Club)
~ Chamber of Commerce

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
official welcoming ceremony*
permanent peace sites (Peace Blossoms)P
~ celebrity relaym
~ Art For Peacem
~ performance of Peace Rnn song*
~ candlelight ceremony
~ peace games (track & field meets between
schools)
~ declare a Peace Run Daf
~ Fireworks for Peace
~ link hands and pass the:orch while
offering one minute of silence for peace
~ concert of p:acc inspiring music
~ create your own peace events
0 See reverse for (fescripnbr(s of (hese evenrs

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HOW TO GET STARTED
Steps:
1.

Mail. phone or fax the Peace Run office
nearest you as soon as possible with
your intent to participate.

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2. Request more information if necessary
pertinent to your area of interest.
3. Form an organizing coiamittee.

4. Decide what evrnts you want to include.
5. &lake the necessary contacts within the

community.
6. Establish a communication link (vith your
local Peace Run office and keep us up-to-

date on your plans and activities.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PO RT COQUIlTAM
MEMORANDUM

March 17, 1993

TO:

Parks 8 Recreation Committee

FROM:

Larry J. Wheeler, Recreation Manager/Deputy Director

SUBJECT:

O.A.P.O. 50th Anniversary Celebration

Recommendations:
It is recommended that the O.A.P.O. Branch f/21 be permitted the

use of the Wilson Centre auditorium on June 6, 1993 for the
purpose of celebrating their 50th Anniversary; and that,

O.A.P.O. Branch 21 be charged the current rental rate of $ 48.00
per hour for this facility; and that,
O.A.P.O. Branch I/21 be permitted use of the kitchen, (i.e. mugs
and dishwasher), as per our letter dated October 5, 1990.

Purpose/Problem:

recommendation to
The purpose of this report is to provide information and areceived
from
a
request
regarding
Committee
Recreation
the Parks 8
O.A.P.O. to use Wilson Centre on June 6, 1993 to celebrate their 50th
Anniversary.

Background Information:
Wilson
The attached letter from the O.A.P.O, outlines their request to use
Centre on June 6, 1993 for the purpose of celebrating their 50th Anniversary.
Staff have reviewed this request, and support the concept of holding this
special function at the Wilson Centre. Also, as per our agreement with
O.A.P.O. Branch f/21, (October 3, 1990 attached), use of the kitchen, mugs,
dishwasher and counters would be permitted.

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Rental charges for the auditorium are currently set at $48.00 per hour.
It is important to note that the Wilson Centre is normally closed on Sundays.
Therefore, staff will have to be scheduled to open the facility and to provide
set-up and take-down assistance. Staffing costs, based on the O.A.P.O."s
proposal, are estimated to be approximately $ 360.00

Larry J. PheeTer

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Old Age Pensioners'rganization
PORT COQUITLAM BRANCH No. 21

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Alete McInnis~
Proersm Coordinator,
Wilson Ce~tre,
Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Dear Alete,

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80th Anni'ersary Committee I".ecting held on Jan. 18th,
t,o hold our 50th Anniversary Celebration
it was decided by ma,jority
1'!93
June
6th,
on S»nday,
wo»14 Like Permisslton to use Wilson Centre for the nurcose of
10:00 a.m, to
holding o»r celebration, with a time suggested of curcose
of prethe
for
need
b:00 n.m. The morni.ng time wo»ld be
decorating.
also
goodies
paring sandwi.ches and

At the O.A.P 0.

The main e"e»t to be i'rom 2:00 p.m.

to 6:00 p.m

understand that area set un w'll be necessary that is why we
would like the ava'abi.lity of'ilson Centre by 10: 00 a.m. Sunday
mor ring of J»ne 6th.
Truest'ng tha.t arrangements meet wi+h the apnroval of al'L concerned.
!Ie

Secretary
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Mayor Len Traboulay

Jane Taylor

Parks u'ecreation

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O.A.P.O. Branch No 21

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Dear Marj:
ret O.A.P.O. Branch Sgl
Request to Use Wilsati Centre

outlining a, number of issues
Your atganizatian subtnined a letter to City Council
with the Wilsan Centre Seriors
the Camminee af Council. Cauncii also met
to me use af 'wilson. Centre.
Advisory Association to gec their input in relanon
Comminee aud bas approved the
On Septembe. 4, 1990 the CouncB met in
O.A.P.O. Branch 421, the Wilsan Centre
failacviug tesalucions as they pertain to the
anti ether Cicy recreation facilinest
available,
encouraged to use a Ciry facility, when
1) That the OW.P.O. be
than
for their monchly execucive meeciug. and
use the available coffee mugs, and
2) The OA.P.O. be petmined to
catered by an
dishwasher, except in the case af their fimcdau being
outside arganixanon, and than

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nsoxed hv the
That the nmnbex of fund raixmg cvtwa a year.
in the WHson Canna, not sac~

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far theh'vmts-

Thar the minnnal rcxaal rate be charged
escke
to be waived, that a xetpx
That ii they wished reuud ratesRecxesrian
c)
Commhtee.
brought fordx to the Parits and
%9s Centre for
access to the %9son
pennined
be
not
should
htste
O~.O.
4) The
or xecrearion pmgrams.
fimcrians
soxdai
hosting
of
puxpases
the
refexred to the WQson Ccnne
program suggesnans should be
Beard or WBsan Canna Staff.
Whc Jer, the Rectesrion
call Laxry Whaler,
Shouid yau have any &pxesrians, please give
Managex ax 94"-0285.
b)

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- E.W. Mabbcu, Secretary O.A.P.O.

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- Larry Whee!cr. Recreation ivlanager
- Be r Irvinc. Area Suoexvisor
- Alete Mc~. Setriors Caordinator

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THE CORPORATION GF THE
CITY GF PORT COQUITLAM
MEMORANDUM

March 17, 1993

TO:

Parks and Recreation Committee

FROM:

Larry J. Wheeler, Acting Parks & Recreation Director

SUBJECT:

Gang/Youth Contaot Line

Recommendation:
It is recommended that the attached information received from the

Ministry of the Attorney General regarding the new gang/youth
contact line be received as information by the Parks and
Recreation Committee.

Purpose/Problem:
The purpose of this report is to provide information and a recommendation
regarding the new gang/youth contact line.

Background Irrformation:

The attached information regarding the new gang/youth contact line was
received from the Ministry of the Attorney General.
Information regarding this program is currently being distributed by the
schools and recreation departments to youths in the target communities. Our
department will be distributing this information through our youth programs,
etc as part of our continuing effort to support the youth of Port Coquitlam.

Larry J(wheeler
Acting Parks & Recreation Director

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GANG/YOUTH CONTACT LZNE

Min)say at Aaamey Genera)
Cammunhy Praarema Oiviaian

CRIMINAL GANG PROGRAM
270 . 8)5 Kamhv Blreer
Vanaauver, 6.0. V62 255

Phane: )604)660-2528
Fax:

[604)6600728

Please find enclosed wallet cards, backgzoundez and
posters for the Gang/Youth Contact Line. Could
these be circulated to all community and youth
centers. The wallet cards have been distributed to
all youth in grades 7 to 12 throughout the lower
mainlano, and to youth employment programs,
reconnect workers, social workers and community
parks & recreation.
The Gang/Youth Contact Line is for youth to call
should they wish to report criminal offenses oz to
request assistance Youth who are being victimized,
threatened or intimidated will be able to receive
confidential nelp from the police. Should youth
want to leave their name and number, an officer will
contact them. They do not have to leave their name.
The lines aze monitozed by Gang oz Youth officers in

THE GANG/YOUTH CONTACT LZNE IS A
CONFZDENTIAL AND ANONYNOUS SERVICE
NO CALL DZSPLAY

each community.
IS USED.

Your help in the circulation and promotion of this

program for youth is appreciated.

For moxa information, please contact me at 660-2528.

Thanks,
Wendy Taylor, Coozdinator,
Criminal Gang Program.

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Ijl Youth today are not likely to seek assistance
openly because of intimidation or the stigma of
dealing openly with the police. Young people are
saying they need assistance and protection in
dealng with the pressures of gangs and youth
violence.

I( The contact line is a result of a significant

community mobilization effoa. Funding and/or
corporate support for the pilot project has brought
together a broad base of community partners,
including: Ministry of Attorney General; Solicitor
General of Canada; Lions International; Sony of
Canada; and B.C. Transit, through the B.C. Crime
Prevention Association.

Rl February 27th, the Gang/Youth Contact Line, a
help and information line for young people, will be

launctied in 12 communities: Burnaby, Caquitlam,
Delta, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Narth
Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody,
Ricinmand, Surrey, Vancouver and West
Vancouver.
mj The initiative, a front-line response to gang and

youth violence, has been developed and
coordinated by the Ministry of Attorney General,
Criminal Gang Program, Lower Mainland police
forces and youth.

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Police forces in the 12 communities will be
responsible far the contact lines. Designated
Yauth/Gang Officers from each local police force
will respond to calls on the information/
help lines. All information is strictly confidential.
No call display is used on the lines.

The purpose of the line is to reach young people
to let them know that:

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people care about the pressures facing
young people from gangs and youth
violence;
together, youth, the community and police
can take action to address gang/youth
violence; and
the Gang/Youth Contact Line is a safe and
confidential way to get help and share
information about crimes.

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Schools, community youth workers, young
people, media, and prominent sports,
entertainment and community figures have all
agreed to lend their support to raise awareness
about the problems of youth violence and to
promote the contact line.
250,000 wallet cards with the Gang/Youth
Contact Line numbers in each community will be
distributed to every grade 7-1 2 student in the
target communities. Cards will also be available
through muni ipal parks and recreation offices,
police officers and community youth workers.
Translations of contact line information is
availabie in Vietnamese, Spanish, Cantonese and
Punjabi. Messages can be left in any language
and will be translated.

ll The Gang/Youth Contact Line numbers are:
(GANG = 4264)

Burnaby
Coquitlam
Delta
Maple Ridge
New Westminster
North Vancouver
Port Coquitlam
Port Moody
Richmond
Surrey
Vancouver
West Vancouver

294-GANG
464-GANG
940-GANG
466-GANG
522-GANG
988-GANG
464-GANG
461-GANG
273-GANG
596-GANG
324-GANG
926-GANG

For more information on the Gang/Youth Contact Line, contact:
Wendy Taylor, Co-ordinator, Criminal Gang Program
Ministry of Attorney General, 210-815 Hornby Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6Z
Fax: (604) 660-3728
Phone; (604) 660-2528

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THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COOUITLAM
MEMORANDUM

March 10, 1993
TO:

Parks & Recreation Committee

FROM:

Larry J. Wheeler, Acting Parks & Recreat1on Director

SUBJECT:

Exter1or Sign

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Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex

Recommendation:
a new sign be installed on the
It is recommended thatCoquitlam
Recreat1on Centre and that it

exterior of the Port
include the following information:

"Port Coqu1tlam Recreation Complex
(2150 WILSON CENTRE)"

Purpose/Prob 1 em
The purpose of th\ s report is to provide information and a
the
recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Committee regarding
Port
the
at
installed
be
to
exterior
sign
the
for
wording
proposed
Coqu1tiam Recreation Complex.
Background Information

installation of signage
In 1992, City Counc11 approved mon1es for the
monies were not
These
Complex.
Recreation
Coquitlam
at the Port
1993.
forward
to
expended 1n 1992 and have been carried
During 1992 the exterior s1gn at the Port Coqultlam Recreation
a result
Complex was destroyed by vandals and had to be removed. As for
were
approved
which
monies,
that these
it ls being proposed
signage at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex, be used to replace

the exterior sign.
content of the proposed sign,
A question was raised regard1ng the
Complex has become known
Recreation
Over the years the Port Coquitlam
names:
under a variety vf
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Port Coqu1tlam Recreation Centre
PoCo dec Centre
Wilson Centre
Rec Centre.
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intent of this report is to clarify how we would like the
refer to th1s fac111ty. The rat1onale behind
recommending the name of Port Coquitlam Recreat1on Complex, is that
the entire complex is made up of a number of unique centres including
the ice arenas, the Mabbett Room and the Ni1 son Centre, etc.
The

commun1ty to

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Larry I, wheeler
Act1ng Par'ks & Recreat1on Director

cc, Bev Irvine, Area Recreation Supervisor

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THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT CGQUITLAM
MEIVIORANDUM

March 17, 1993
TO:

Parks 8 Recreation Committee

FROM:

Larry J. Wheeler, Acting Parks & Recreation Director

SUBJECT:

Community Theatre - Selection Process for Professional

Services

Recommendation:
it is recommended that the firms submitting proposals regarding
the Community Theatre be invited to present their proposals and
that all interested members of City Council be invited to participate
in the selection process.

The purpose of this report is to provide information and a recommendation to
the Parks & Recreation Committee regarding a process for selecting a
consultant to provide professional services related to the development of a
community theatre,
Background information:

Proposals for services for this project were acoepted until the end of last
week. Four firms bid on the project.
The next step is to select one of the firms to work with us on this project. A
number of methods are available to us regarding the selection process.
However, in light of the importance of this project, it would be most valuable
to receive input for all interested City Council members. Therefore, I am
recommending an evening meetinjf where the members of Council can listen
to presentations from the various firms and ask related questions. Members
of City Council would then make a decision to identify the successful firm.
The following dates are recommended as possible nights for the proposed
interviews:
March 30, 1993

April 1, 1993

Larry J./heeler

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2580 SHAUGHNESSY STREET
PORT COOUITLAM. B.C.

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PARKS 5 RECREATION DEPARTMENT
2253 LEIGH SOLIARE
PORT COQUITLAM, 8 C
V3C 385

TELEPHONE. 944 - 5411
FAX: 944 - 5402

TELEPHONE: 944-5411
FAX: 944 - 5405

February 23, 1993

Oear,
The Parks 8 Recreation department is wanting to retain a consultant to
undertake a study for the creation of a community theatre.
A master plan was done in 1990 which supports the concept of a community
theatre. We now wish to proceed further and determine what kind of
community theatre we need. Issues that need to be resolved are as follows:
1.

2.

Size of theatre, number of seats
Components of theatre
foyer use
a)
green room space
b)
production space
c)
other spaces
d)
Review alternative methods of operation with
recommendations.
Cost estimate for construction
A concept plan for Council's cor,sideration.

We wish to make recommendations on the above issues in a written report
for our Council's consideration. This will need to be completed by the end of
April 1993. A preliminary site has already been determined. However, it
should be noted that the site End present negotiations that are underway are
confidential.
if your firm is interested in bidding on this project, receipt of your response by
4:00 p.m. on March 12, 1993, will be appreciated. The information we need
to have you provide includes the following:

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schedule of fees
previous experience in similar projects, (please site buildings)
experience in work for public agencies
time frame to undertake and complete the project
If you have any questions, please cali Larry J. Wheeler, Recreation
iulanager/Deputy Director at 944-6411.

Yours truly,

Janna Taylor,

Parks & Recreation Director

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CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
A
&

meeting of the Parks & Recreation Comm1ttee was held in the Parks
Recreation Office on March 4, 1993.

In attendance were Councillor Mike Thompson and Councillor John
Kery1 uk.

Also
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1n attendance

re c tor.

Item No. 1

was Larry J. Wheeler, Acting Parks & Recreat1on

Issues Arising From The PCAAA March?, 1993 Meeting
At the

meet1ng, the following items were inqu1red of

the City and need our act1on:

Net hooks at Cedar Drive Park are missing.

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The R1ngette storage room is
leaking and
needs to be fixed.
We need to 1nquire whether or not we will be
moving the access gates to the Wilson Avenue
side at Rowland Lacrosse Box.
The meeting regarding the direction for PCAAA.
We were asked to try and book the Heritage Room
for Narch 23, 1993 at 7:30pm. I was instructed
to get some clarification as to what the

2)
3)
4)

purpose of'he meeting was.

Staff were requested to review these 1tems.
1993 Capital

Item No. 3

Budget Requests

item was deferred to the next meeting.

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Other Business
1)

Inquiry from the Parks & Recreation Committee
with regards to what was the date of opening
the outdoor pools, Centennial Pool in

particular, and;

What would be the hours of operat1on at Hyde
Creek w1th the increased operating hours for
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request for staff to 1nv1te the Facility

Committee from the Wilson Centre to the next
Parks & Recreation Comm1ttee meeting for
attendance at 9:30am.

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3)

Request of staf'f to investigate a portable
stage unit with regards to operat1ng
costs,

storage, security, etc.

The

Parks 5 Recreation

at some point in the future.

address

Comm1ttee noted that th1s was a low
prior1ty
item and it is someth'Ing that we should

Staff were asked to review each of these items.

AMOURMMEMT

The

meeting was ad]ourned.

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