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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Agenda - 2024-08-26 SSpecial Council Meeting Agenda Monday, August 26, 2024, 5:00 p.m. Conestoga Room City of Kitchener 200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 407 People interested in participating in this meeting can register online using the delegation registration form at www. kitchen er.ca/delegation or via email at delegation (a)kitchener.ca. Written comments received will be circulated prior to the meeting and will form part of the public record. *Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. If you require assistance to take part in a city meeting or event, please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994.* Pages 1. Commencement The meeting will begin with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Mayor. 2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof Members of Council and members of the City's local boards/committees are required to file a written statement when they have a conflict of interest. If a conflict is declared, please visit www.kitchener.ca/conflict to submit your written form. 3. Delegations Pursuant to Council's Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximum of five (5) minutes. All Delegations where possible are encouraged to register prior to the start of the meeting. For Delegates who are attending in-person, registration is permitted up to the start of the meeting. 3.1 None at this time. 4. Mayoral Business and Updates - Mayor B. Vrbanovic 5. Strategic Session Reports 5.1 Places and Spaces, Parks Strategic Plan 60 m 3 Strategic Session, INS -2024-347 Staff will provide a 10 -minute presentation on this matter. 6. Adjournment Page 2 of 26 Staff Reort � ) Infrastructure Services Department www. kitchen er.ca REPORT TO: Special Council DATE OF MEETING: August 26, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Jeffery Silcox -Childs, Director of Parks & Cemeteries, 519-741-2600 ext. 4518 PREPARED BY: Rebecca Roy, Landscape Architect, 519-741-2600 ext. 4151 Mark Parris, Landscape Architect, 519-741-2600 ext. 4397 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Ward(s) DATE OF REPORT: August 16, 2024 REPORT NO.: INS -2024-347 SUBJECT: Places and Spaces, Parks Master Plan — Council Strategic Session RECOMMENDATION: For discussion. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: • The purpose of the Strategic Session is to share progress on the Places portion of the Parks Master Plan, and interactively engage Council on priorities related to Kitchener's Parks. • Places is the strategic context for how community needs are served by parks and open spaces and the quality and content of the amenities within these spaces. • Following an extensive community engagement process, there are 4 distinct thematic categories in which recommendations have been identified. These include: 1. Parks as inclusive spaces 2. Protection of land for parks 3. Park planning for the future 4. Reimagining park experiences • There are no financial implications associated with this staff report. Financial implications will be considered when the final Parks Master Plan is brought forward for Council approval. • This report supports "Cultivating a Green City Together" through the goal to implement actions from the Parks Master Plan. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. Page 3 of 26 BACKGROUND: Kitchener's Strategic Plan (2019-2022) identified within `Caring Community' the desire to complete an Open Space Strategy. The existing Parks Strategic Plan (2010) required a comprehensive review and update. Kitchener aimed to deliver an equity based, community focused plan that responds to the needs of a rapidly changing and developing City; that builds on existing plans and strengthens community links to parks by facilitating placemaking in parks and open spaces. The 2023-2026 Kitchener Strategic Plan included the goal to implement actions from the Parks Master Plan under "Cultivating a Green City together" vision statement. Places and Spaces is the Parks Master Plan update, defined in two sections as follows: Spaces Spaces focuses on the location and quantity of parks today and in the future, and provides strategic context and priorities for securing new parks. It considers currently underserved areas, growth forecasts and use of an equity lens to prioritise future park acquisition. Key within this document is a re-classifying of parks and open spaces to better measure the city's service provision, establishing parks provision targets, exploring and establishing the tools necessary to deliver those targets. Spaces is a stand-alone plan that informs the Park Dedication By -Law and policy. It is intended to meet the requirements of a `Parks Plan' under the Planning Act, in addition to developing target of park provisions in tandem with the limits of the tools that enable new park development. As a result of the timelines imposed by the province through a previous Planning Act amendment (Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020), Spaces was prioritized and presented to Council independent of Places, alongside a revised Park Dedication By - Law and Policy. Spaces and the new Park Dedication By-law were approved by Council on August 22nd, 2022. Places Places is the strategic context for how community needs are served by parks and open spaces. It will define how the city builds and shapes parks and open spaces to meet these outcome needs. Rather than a single comprehensive document, Places is planned as a series of user- friendly, short, accessible guidance documents, with one overarching strategic framework document. Each topic -based document will address a community need met by parks and open spaces, and/or an area of service that parks provide. Initially developed in 2021, the list of topics has evolved and been refined through public engagement yielding the following list of 16 topics. Topics in bold represented strong topic -specific themes emerging from engagement data: Page 4 of 26 Project Overview & Strategic Framework Community Dedication Downtown Grand River Gardens Kitchener Natural Spaces & Pandemic Park Design Climate Response Approach Pets Adaptation Public Shade, Seating & Signature and Play Washrooms & Furniture Feature Parks Water Splash Pads I Sports & Games I Trails andI Winter Use Lighting The 16 topic -based documents are planned to outline the background, findings, and series of recommendations to guide the future strategy of each. REPORT: Update on Places Strategy Following the conclusion of a 2 -year public and equity -driven community engagement program in late 2023, Staff compiled the results and drew critical concept themes from the data that permeated throughout each topic. The overarching theme that surfaced throughout all datasets is the importance of equity. This was evident through all topics with examples such as ensuring parks are welcoming to all community members, determining who is in greatest need of park amenities such as garden space, supporting free access to spaces and amenities, considering safety mechanisms for those who commonly feel the least safe in public spaces, and more. The following graphic outlines the other salient themes and their relative strength within community engagement. A brief summary of the engagement efforts and timeline is provided in this report. A comprehensive engagement report is planned to be included with the final Council report. Page 5 of 26 �Equity i Nk (NO Fhe FIIFSt rk,drflbr+rr rej,.)ransei'rt w flne ol tuuut d ervirr(tp C'Or.i.ri°n.iii'flt +,jimt,q) ("..iUa l -rid -i mf ected the tll-meu" e; 0ne sece rid riu.,rmk. er ief;rms rrtr: tlfur. fcatlW data sources l-flch re refe,Aed in ltx,, ffiieirie .the, ' r airy 47 tota�~ lI data ScnWc ee.,; of liicl,� 'tt:f aii,e froin eclunrhty deserving =nauji,ility cuiversa ion s, Graphic of salient topic and concept themes from all engagement data Draft Recommendations In generating the draft recommendations, the Places staff team have combined input and context to surface meaningful, evidence informed directions. The sources of information includes not only the outcomes of community engagement, but other sources of information as follows: 1. Legislation 2. Engagement with equity deserving community members and organizations 3. Engagement with the broader community 4. Engagement with internal departments 5. Engagement with partner organizations 6. Comparative analysis 7. External research 8. Policy 9. City strategy 10. Regional strategy 11. Best practices 12. Staff experience in park development and operations Page 6 of 26 The final result is 50 recommendations compiled from the 16 identified topic areas and overarching strategic framework. These have been organized into 4 thematic categories in order of priority: 1. Parks as inclusive spaces (13); 2. Protection of land for parks (7); 3. Park planning for the future (17); and, 4. Reimagining park experiences (13). In addition to the categories, all recommendations are categorized by their applicable action inclusive of: • Capital projects (8); • Strategies (15); and, • Policy statements (27). The full description, action item, rationale, and data source origin are listed in Attachment A — Draft Prioritized Recommendations. Prioritization Process With a list of 50 recommendations, the project team sought to prioritize recommendations to establish an order of implementation for time and resource forecasting based on capacity to deliver. Evaluation criteria were workshopped with the project team in combination with the concept themes from the engagement process. The results were 6 distinct criteria groupings. Weights were applied to each based on the number of instances a workshop comment was made under each heading, and the instances of occurrence through the community engagement process. Clear links emerged when tied back to Kitchener's Strategic Plan, an indication of common values between the strategies. Weighting is shown below and represented using a 1 to 3 scale, 1 as the lowest relative importance and 3 as the highest relative importance. The scale of 1 to 3 is used to meaningfully differentiate between the criteria. Prioritization Description Weighting Connected Criteria (1 to 3) Strategic Plan Goal Meaningful How does the recommendation 3 Building a Impact improve community members' Connected City experience and quality of life? Environmental Does the recommendation 3 Cultivating a Green Sustainability have climate -positive choices City and longevity in mind? Page 7 of 26 Prioritization Description Weighting Connected Criteria (1 to 3) Strategic Plan Goal Equity How does the recommendation 3 Fostering a Caring prioritize those who are City systematically excluded from opportunities based on one or more identity characteristics, who have a higher degree of fundamental need, and who are not often given the power to create change? Resource Can the recommendation be 2 Creating an Availability fulfilled within existing capital, Economically operating, and staff resources, Thriving City or what is the degree of additional funding necessary to fulfill the recommendation? Context To what extent is the 2 Stewarding a Better Informed recommendation informed by City local needs, strategy, accountability, politics, and policy? Time to How long will the 1 (no direct Implement recommendation take to connection) implement from start to finish? Using the above criteria, a cross -departmental Staff team of 10 reviewers independently scored each recommendation according to the established criteria. Scores were averaged and a ranking assigned to each recommendation. New Initiatives Attachment A details the full list of 50 recommendations, of which 25 are supported by legislation, are connected to other approved plans, are administrative in nature, or are already underway. For the purposes of this report 25 new initiatives that do not meet the above considerations are highlighted below for feedback from Council. They are summarized by thematic category in order of their priority scoring. Note that if recommendations share an Overall Priority number, they are "tied" in priority scoring. Page 8 of 26 Category 1: Parks as Inclusive Spaces Ref. No. Overall Title / Description Priority 1.1 3 Create a park washroom strategy Develop a strategy to address existing inventory, renovation and adaptation, future growth, alternative delivery methods, operating and staffing needs, all rooted in inclusive and accessible design. 1.4 8 Public drinking water in parks Support a pilot to provide drinking water at three locations and monitor use, cost and staff time implications. Report back to Council to consider expanded implementation. 1.6 15 Resource relationship building Resource engagement for and in between capital improvement projects and in alignment with the outcomes of the corporate engagement review. 1.8 20 Plan whole play spaces Resource new and renovated playground projects to provide suitable play experiences and supporting amenities such as seating, shade, playground curbing, and barrier -free infrastructure that support play, caregiving, and maintenance activities. 1.9 25 Power in parks Include publicly available outlets at each new or renovated shade structure, where possible to do so. 1.11 29 Grow a city gardening hub Explore a cross -departmental pilot program to re -introduce a city - coordinated garden located in an area of need as identified through equity -driven engagement with supporting community services. Program to support food security through opportunity for gardening, food literacy programming, community gathering, and demonstration. Prioritize equity through implementation of the pilot project. 1.13 46 Rubberized surfacing in each ward Identify and resource one playground per ward to receive rubberized surfacing, located in the most accessible location in the community Page 9 of 26 Category 2: Protection of Land for Parks Ref. No. Overall Priority Title / Description 2.2 6 Alternative spaces 3.5 17 Pursue opportunities for recreation beyond park property boundaries. Continue cross -departmental re -imagination and adaptation of downtown spaces to support and integrate with the parks system. 2.4 8 Public use of outdoor sportsfields facility program Support the development of a public drop-in program for outdoor 3.6 20 bookable sport facilities within public park settings. Category 3: Park Planning for the Future Ref. No. Overall Title / Description Priority 3.5 17 Consider water conservation models for splashpads Design all splashpads as flow-through systems with the option to become twice -through systems where applicable. Include water conservation features such as isolated timers, motion sensors, and lower volume features. 3.6 20 Evaluate the playground inventory Establish data -informed evaluation criteria to create a playground inventory management plan. Invest resources into increasing the size and improving the quality of traditional playgrounds at strategic locations and consolidating playgrounds where supported by engagement. 3.9 29 Pursue strategic master planning for select parks Create development plans for identified parks or park networks impacted by multiple ongoing strategies, initiatives, asset needs, and future recreational opportunities. 3.10 29 Comprehensive court strategy Conduct a complete asset management review and demand analysis for all sports courts in parks to inform the strategic renovation or replacement of sports courts. 3.12 44 Faster playground replacement Resource a sustained increase in the playground replacement rate at priority locations to address the current lifecycle backlog. Page 10 of 26 Category 4: Reimagining Park Experiences Ref. No. Overall Title / Description Priority 4.2 16 Recreation on top of parking areas Investigate and report back to Council the feasibility of an active recreational use of eligible parking areas. 4.3 20 Active uses downtown Encourage the development of active park uses in downtown parks. Consideration for sport, play, activities and games during redevelopment opportunities. 4.4 29 Consider exercise equipment in parks Monitor existing exercise equipment locations for usage rates to determine if infrastructure should be expanded. 4.5 36 Install permanent waste receptacles Establish a suite of standard above ground and subterranean waste receptacles appropriate to park classifications, assets, and need. Prioritize locations for the installation of preferred waste management improvements. 4.6 37 Refrigerated skating area Conduct a feasibility study for a public outdoor refrigerated skating area in a park space with greatest public access. 4.7 39 More splashpads Develop three new local splashpads under the guidance of the recommendation to consider water conservation models. 4.9 44 Expand small-scale commercial licensing in parks Permit occasional, small-scale commercial use of park space, including but not limited to fitness classes and merchandise sales. 4.10 48 Pilot off -leash areas Create a pilot project to utilize select Hydro Corridors and park space as designated off -leash areas. Establish permanent off -leash areas throughout Kitchener informed by the results of the pilot project. 4.11 48 Continue Grand River access improvements Prioritize and improve Grand River canoe launch access points to established standards. Page 11 of 26 4.12 50 Build a south -end dog park Establish an off -leash dog facility located in one of the southern residential communities sized to accommodate the projected 20 -year population growth in the area. 4.13 50 Dogs in Community parks Support micro -dog parks in Community level parks, where brought forward by grass-roots initiatives, LoveMyHood programs, supported by local engagement and balanced with other recreational interests. Strategic Discussion Do you have any reflections on the four categories of recommendations? Are there any recommendations you are concerned about? What excites you most about the recommendations? STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports Cultivating a Green City Together: Focuses a sustainable path to a greener, healthier city; enhancing & protecting parks & natural environment while transitioning to a low -carbon future; supporting businesses & residents to make climate - positive choices. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no direct capital or operating budget impacts based on this report. Final recommendations will have capital and/or operating funding requirements once presented back to Council for approval. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Engagement efforts began in late 2021 and concluded in late 2023. An in-depth, multi- faceted, equity -centered approach was utilized to understand the wider community perspective, and to ensure the voices of traditionally under -represented communities are amplified and reflected in the Parks Master Plan outcomes. Through the process we asked three key questions: 1. How are parks currently experienced? 2. How do we create parks that serve the community? 3. How do we create parks that are welcoming and inclusive to all? Page 12 of 26 A complete and comprehensive engagement report is planned to be included with the final Council report. Below is a brief summary of participation and timelines of the community engagement efforts: Participation Summary: • 16 public surveys • 10 ideas boards • 4 online polls • 16 conversations with equity deserving community groups • 32 conversations with community members, groups and organizations • 7 internal staff workshops 0 6 internal 1 -on -1 conversations Timeline and Key Milestone Summary: Engagement Method and Key Milestones Timeline Equity Deserving Community Engagement Phase 1: July 2021 - July 2022 Staff -led partner conversations with individuals, community groups, classes, committees, and organizations Spaces Engagement Ended Fall 2021 Public Engagement October 2021 - June 2023 Idea Boards October 2021 - June 2023 Virtual Polls January 2022 - January 2023 Engage Surveys March 2022 - June 2023 2021 Parks Strategy: Report of Findings for Telephone February 2022 and Online Survey (Environics) Passing of Spaces* August 2022 Updated Park Dedication Bylaw* August 2022 Passing of Bill 23: reduced park dedications by 50-85%* November 2022 Equity Deserving Community Engagement Phase 2: July to October 2022 8 80 Cities Pop-up Placemaking Event October 2022 Equity Deserving Community Engagement Phase 3: March - November 2023 Equity Deserving Community Engagement City of Kitchener Workshops November - December 2023 *key milestones PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: Page 13 of 26 INS -2021-005 Places & Spaces: A Parks & Open Space Strategy for Kitchener INS -2022-224 Places & Spaces - Park Strategic Plan and Park Dedication Update INS -2022-373 Places & Spaces - Park Strategic Plan and Park Dedication Update APPROVED BY: Denise McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Draft Prioritized Recommendations Page 14 of 26 From September through December 2023, the project team asked for input from staff across the organization on a wide range of parks -related topics. Combined with salient themes that emerged from public and equity -driven engagement, along with a variety of supporting data sources, staff have developed 50 recommendations that will form the basis of Places. These recommendations have been ordered through an internal prioritization exercise with staff participating from multiple departments. The prioritized recommendations are organized into categories to inform their implementation. N,,!ulre I ice �IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� IIIIIII �� � I a it m III m Spaces httns°//www, kitchener.ca/en/resou r The first phase (Spaces) ces eneral! fBocu �nents/INS® PARKS® Places and Spaces Spaces.pddf addresses quantity of park space in Kitchener and responds to Provincial legislation changes required Foundations before September 2022. hupsi/www.kitchener.ca/en/resour Places is the second phase cesGeneral/[Docurnents/INS PARKS and explores the quality of Places and Spaces Foundations.pdf park spaces. It will presented in a series of booklets discussing a wide range of topics and themes Strategy relevant to parks High-level plans or approaches designed to achieve specific long- term goals or objectives. Strategies outline the City's overall direction and priorities providing a framework for Pei decision-making and resource allocation. The recommendations made Policy through Places and Spaces Formal guidelines established to fall into one of three determine actions, behaviors, and categories: Capital Project, decisions. Policies ensure consistency, Strategy, or Policy. compliance, and alignment with the City's objectives and legal requirements. Capital Project Defined investment projects typically involving the acquisition, development, or enhancement of physical assets such as buildings, infrastructure, or equipment. These .; projects are often characterized by significant financial investments and KTMP� long-term planning. Legislation Engagement with equity deserving community members and organizations Engagement with the broader community Engagement with internal departments Engagement with partner organizations Comparative Analysis External research Policy City strategy Regional strategy Best practices Staff experience in park development and operations 1. Do you have any reflections on the four categories of recommendations? 2. Are there any recommendations you are concerned about? 3. What excites you the most about the recommendations? Page 15 of 26 1.1 M 13 1.4 M M Create a park washroom strategy Develop a strategy to address existing inventory, renovation and adaptation, future growth, alternative delivery methods, operating and staffing needs, all rooted in inclusive and accessible design. Washrooms emerged as one of the strongest community needs throughout engagement. The implications of permanent washrooms, their design approach and service standard represent a significant investment. 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Outdo[rN] douw, fhol, do nal, refloG, cuirrunC uscs in jjparl�o, (P g, rol,u' lng to jarolhlbi[ion of (ornimuinity gordciva, gendered vvashiroonis) Data doijrcos2A9j 0, 1 1 I ')gap'V1Y]r1 lG 11 forryled cleslgi I Ila dosluo foavold fhv f I, "idiflol d1l ,handai d inindnll of I m,all l darn olopinici i4, 11 allnu qorl< arieniLles 0 t he + on 11,111 uIrflles 101,0AC'Mig 111u, saill In del 111en[-, fol, 0,1(1`11 0)1'1111'11-uillly Hial i �se I heim iind as uppoiled 0911 o�i igh o(pjitff driven or 11 Pk,'h1D01 11'1100d I l mIll how. diffening neods community ongogei,no,fl aird do naifq,ds dor di,essos many is,,ue,, Ilad<olf in�ercsll a, Ib1i'l-lel to pairl< use" Ilad< of ajpprr)jf)11Mc ai'nonlfk'_" proi-notlnf; Im all wc^to ,cdwr I ho rivrd Ifor I i avoll and jornvenLing rcdundanl oir undoinifill/od ii-il`msfirmWire Public drinking water in parks Support a pilot to provide public drinking water at three locations and monitor use, cost and staff time implications. Report back to Council to consider expanded implementation. 1),il a 2,111,12 Access to drinking water emerged as one of the strongest needs of the community in many data sources of engagement. It is a universal need that can overcome a significant barrier to park use with residual benefits of reducing littering of single use water bottles, particularly in sportsfields and event spaces. A drinking water pilot could inform a combined washroom and hydration strategy. Data Sources: 2,3,6,7,11 Chal Ige LlKe %q,;y WO -)k)y I lay col lltrlbullonLO limpirovod I iealdh and Welli i0ss foi, J111 qes ( oginl[lve and devolopi'uoi aall flee tl<, I sllabll�;11) dv�dgn �aandai ds for n(m and onovatod pai, ks for all ages '11 Id abllltle�. can Ivo I'llet tl vough thal- suppol, lbarn and l for all ages and alollifles, and 1 iat allt eni iaLlve oppoirl i. nitles hcyoii id traditlonall alla�Al a responsive appi,oadh to ovolving walland broadei, playgroun(K foi, fun, pi,obleni sollvii ig, and Li, ninO, sodallivation n1pljoi-Lijigilflos to introduce i-naFlinathwnand unstructured play Gaps cxlsfor youUh vIdLi, than 12 yrai's olld, adults, and cruder OdUll(S [::rat as Sourcors 1,2,3A5,1,11,12 Page 16 of 26 Reference Number 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 Priority Number 15 �.7 20 25 25 29 Recommendation Rationale Resource relationship building Alignment with the corporate -wide Explore a cross -departmental pilot program to re- engagement review identified in the Strategic Resource engagement for and in between capital Plan Action: Fostering a Caring City Together to improvement projects and in alignment with the enhance the city's engagement practices. Will outcomes of the corporate engagement review. streamline Park project delivery and manage Program to support food security through opportunity expectations by aligning resources with project for gardening, food literacy programming, community scope, timeline, and budget. Engagement gathering, and demonstration. Prioritize equity processes must allow for adaptation when through implementation of the pilot project. appropriate; a one -size -fits -all is not always most appropriate. Data Sources: 4,6,9,11,12 I n ;caro r:0rnimU11111Y ero ILu.rrrld,r(h;^e 11 r,gIS11 %,rl /1 t0111,DA I riruuinN nnni,� airy fpuiiided in an „rd Icr dy Wnnrr IA ri0lnarurne I -Its for vch I I IIve=r Iled, I ,I alulli",lm vain ,snnuall fund!I ii, sur, <aIII dedic-,ale d lu e,I'll ,urlin , giraini 111uudrd gairdrn�^. 1 ediry led fuir�rlin,,, ,li-oam ncnrcI, ,ainL Iprojo Ls irnc r 0 wo-,,J10illil fru coninnuinih/gnrdvns, VV11llll loe nle l 'gar dune l rs and dei7nfIrld lI 11111cllcu on feivicc „url�d III Crmnd 10,1ver gr anL rrad pl ifll, by Inaximi/li ig, ,rrn�N for rra �,ihfllitrlAc9rpirrnry(oininilM,c(( I?dd(_). lump= Incl1[1ii ;ail airinuiip,=a(:fivilles Plan whole play spaces Current budgets are not reflective of increased construction costs, legislated accessibility Resource new and renovated playground projects to requirements, and operational needs, all provide suitable play experiences and supporting contributing to improved user experience. amenities such as seating, shade, playground curbing, Playground accessibility is a salient theme and barrier -free infrastructure that support play, through engagement data caregiving, and maintenance activities. Data Sources: 2,3,4,11,12 Power in parks Opportunities to charge devices, specifically mobility devices, emerged through Include publicly available outlets at each new or engagement efforts. This also provides general renovated shade structure, where possible to do so. charging in public park settings for uses such as, phones, laptops, support pop-up event needs, and synergies with sport needs where applicable. Data Sources: 2,3,4,12 Trail surfaces in parks Establish that all new park developments include stable, firm surfaces of asphalt or concrete, unless otherwise required to be stonedust by environmental considerations Identified as a barrier to accessibility in engagement data. The choice of material of trails in parks largely based on routes identified in the Cycling and Trails Masterplan, capital costs and ease of installation. Establishing paved surfaces as a baseline in parks will ensure more consistent surface quality, reduce seasonal impacts, and be consistent with developer -build requirements Data Sources: 1,2,3,4,8,11,12 Grow a city gardening hub The City has a 30+ year history of administering allotment -style gardens (mid 80s - 2016) Explore a cross -departmental pilot program to re- introduce a city -coordinated garden located in an area There was a strong desire through all of need as identified through equity -driven engagement channels for more community engagement with supporting community services. gardens in proximity to urban areas and Program to support food security through opportunity aligned with community facilities. There is for gardening, food literacy programming, community increasing demand as population grows and gathering, and demonstration. Prioritize equity intensification continues. Re -introducing a city - through implementation of the pilot project. led garden presents a unique synergy and collaboration opportunity for city departments, benefiting the community to offer programming that supports food security and food sovereignty skills -building. It presents an opportunity to build community connections for more LMH Matching Grant applications for volunteer -led gardens, and adds another layer to the con�q�tYgaefenIeCprorJ� fh,26 region. aa(,.]ICC r ��II LL Data Sources: 2,3,4,5,7,9,10,12 Reference Number 1.13 Priority Number 9 46 Recommendation )OIA rdI'fvual7 ranpn111011 aIa_r,a_u.In�a( 11 Irrl>Iln}+OnrhallUdI11iciru r I'll Irrria rr„) 1pI'! orrtu.l pair Ir°nnraati alr"IS. CdIIIII V'v Ind Iide ( ornIIIunl`° lI Ian dly, park as�,ea_ con dlfrar'7s lindarcoIKralr [1n s. Rubberized surfacing in each ward Identify and resource one playground per ward to receive rubberized surfacing, located in the most accessible location in the community. END OF CATEGORY 1 Rationale 1 jslI Ig a 1predia Live I nia delll to l ciject p,,u11c I:ion or(f , ars n n ,i Ir(e alulul "rinirl atr: Irr sourrin",. ,rnd su plan16ti,alin oqult allbllo r:')isribli lon of 1padkF mInnraarialn nmalislnllnlnlon,valhich I,,jfuIndaIiieu(aII nrnurluW' CA tlirO IrnaS,rnwr I IDAtk mul"rn, i'1„11,1 2 Rubberized surfaces provide greater accessibility than engineered wood fiber (EWF) but are costly to install and maintain in every playground. Strategic placement of rubberized surface in each ward will increase available accessible options city-wide. Data Sources: 1,23,45,11,12 Page 18 of 26 2.2 ,°3 2.4 2.¢ C 8 8 20 II"r'UI-Irlrrp 11MI-M nncJ e, ,d USO, 01 -maul rd inr rrlty own(af r9rra1s nrlle" I nir "Iu II-Ihllu' rlty nrrvned Ilands I11mMndl in 'sera as idorO fint,d in jjp oe (�'_; as II Nlghii or 1 `1'! t( 9111 I`I('e :La�, 11vnd,rrtiner11pHrldgSrur,,,M rnrlaoi i u°nin,,ldnirling Iland loan iriodifiiranrnn Irefnil ra'>aliur(d 11.avl,al aunt acquisition wral11a,andu (:,tu dsupll or( 11parlld acid nrosi ,roan Mr,fi,r t ; vvlren a ,d ,cey In ,,rd arclaanco VV'i9 -u che City a'MII I(A I and Dlsjar9�`iflori II roirir,vvu;arll¢ f09) )OM 44). Alternative spaces Pursue opportunities for recreation beyond park property boundaries. Continue cross -departmental re - imagination and adaptation of downtown spaces to support and integrate with the parks system. \�clgl llJnuurood I uachqui I", )r;,sihn in[r,fid hlga i-hraod p of Iv, a=' i ioiworh;!; nd unique and colinitiullonlIr nI>IrJI y Ip,aulr r!rlari ural nd P,; Io deliver ra wi'ioy of vrrlydillm.,Ivoirh1ri1� Ilan, all rn di ii irl,al i, less. (Pillirlin,fn,ii� �nvnnndpI:uioj',)eifyaconuiVlhuatosu0 puri',uriuna, t110 uavu xiir°riurui Irirra(r.OIOIr 01 0110111 S11,1Cr, and 4 i s t:'unsi der d frau rr xonliag; aiind I 6�tµr1n111erl;airne,nu I IhI , v:OUlld II ua 01i 1t!r.ill IIrlk Ihand will uftin to zii piroje(:ter' r1u dln(r. Via poi'l J11arid c)revalir,:nn annthiin i11I I 11I11,rnruini�y IlInllicy fr9i icer /oirlr, Dam ,: d,h.,J,A A supported vision by the Downtown Working Group, with current momentum to pedestrianize roadways. Creative use of alternative spaces responds to an on-going barrier of downtown property acquisitions that will only become more difficult within the new Planning Policy framework. Data Sources: 1, 3, 4, 9 Frrnnuru all!Oirir; a 11mv approadh Io pa arh i vnuv,aWns 1.Iliau Ilur.paani in 7017"l, 9:he nr=,rnrrarlr. w1111111 allllovv tlhe dty delliadnir ra vviderv��runuy of i r,,,¢ ui nrai.ar'a�pt.ur«, beyond V11ner lr if'uf nd,euies,md rran au Hlunt of r ,Ingllr Ihd arl< laraalnol,ty Dana ;ou.arr, s d1,"1"I,"I). Public use of outdoor sportsfields facility program Driven primarily by facilities being closed and controlled for renters only. This reflects an Support the development of a public drop-in program equity approach as all outdoor fields in public for outdoor bookable sport facilities within public park parks are publicly funded, publicly operated settings. facilities being restricted to paying users. Data Sources: 11,12 tanuiaraa sgrn r unr nt,, for 111101 , AY dind aird ag,rrn rneiiL vollll loi.0 lld on, tllIn, pallairlinin,;:,� fr urnVanr01`I( Of IIIIIM'cd Vin (IW IldtiairVc I Ry II ruvv 111r^.r,vho11na,f:anedald:d11aolicyInnuf ine II11ni..flbli� iu,n,u.ar��,iyu-i auuudPnlicy+, adrdingpuah(aturrr:r.irrequuiren'oenlId I arab ryloii 11'ei 7w9111a . tiaf.„raau°nnr no a'for lyu irr<i(dly uvvmd puubllid, a, rardlpe aed eve V,,,annein(n jjp'ucr_ UI"^.I''°x) annri= I,Qi n vviidh -hu I Curly 1' edII ii -I an By ILaan and so an IJ11IdL Vvtllll L ulter surve u Ipublic 11arlrts and Ionic”, pi mhlln. A5 2 ^ ,om inintir s a ryl:,auir:r, w,o r(':'llytt[VaIV�InIiV_;IrAill"alnllll iCl�lll'I I shfl rl11islni 1111cgr orya0 dou 'Ig i l wind rte vellolpiiflo H �u'unrlji rk ai,)d rrlIci is fr,rn ada statim ,, n;ati,ui,all a,.°se.l, and low impar:(::4d^va:r11a�11pmeii((11111:1)Iiui11a,irl,,111If.a��,. )'(w tuaunrrr,K,, °VSh,11 'wnnnn/'aIraa 11_,aanck,llrr'.IIeJ( or::cul',)e,t&,pairl, and. IIII Murual.11r,:n1i y,rllllerir'; II' , Im� ani i C4111Y Lad oI] acinar r_e. 1p I ldA ll n rin i of ig h a I _rm111 ter 11a m o i I[ 119 ra f:O , ,e?''a. Rea el7f.Ioroyl11rIm nlnt:Vr]in oro M16 udrlyie7rred IIfSVVIIU VVI �19i rmgh DIVAI f'i..in�ding uuiliiiiailvns Ihraive rl i,allllarn7}�,e:r,;9 ulrn-aa 11yn itirna<, "I""Ihn vv+lh un t;Jf n�uu.e7yrnu:¢=a1 �rmir,nnd arrr,i inirtiro(ivr:'��u is iunrla���;r,(eanrl,,ninrt na�C�r,9,u;n G'ru 9I �a t hrairarnJ,lh is itr„ i ro Inr hruV,�.uu�c nViaspoul iron<s c,af 119991, ,11a�arn�s to r�inurr� i u�r �nlalle�;^, pa�9rla ,11aacn; is. onrat,t;t o Dain llluuixrs4,/ !'f,12 Page 19 of 26 Reference Number 2,7 Priority Number M Recommendation Acqulr(� Hoodplolin Il 0LS I01' OJJHI']J)d( (I rinfuv4 ld, Colgillilmu or !111-1 !11 ale active pill's I jit of 1rr r ojpeiltle,I I'll wgwd loodID1191111 11 rids END OF CATEGORY 2 Rationale AcquNil,lon cO Hoodl,-Abill 11,11 lds Is IIall lg,,ujpjjoi,ted III previol as (fI, -nal River sli,al(,1r c. Selm (101 1 of ricAoin', lo be dirivell by tlh¢ )u,-,oJps !III I i he Walker Inan 11-,)1111 rond inved foi pai,k1and III S,Orategv ai oas of ll he aly, )',,,ta, "arcual xc5,8,%11 Page 20 of 26 M M M 3A 3.5 8 17 17 dirmiv I hIn urban hI (,inopy I I, nos, n I II (A t I I n If itost r" I 1I sI I') portnd llnv(':,( I ill(, I I I I; u III 11 arinI, a I I d I oviI !I r) III of 's I lado Is Us(" quish-onablo U11)'m I oro ,u Yll ji­F�,�,els 1n s(Ijpjpnil doriIii1led iiin Ilhe IXfIciall 111111 an &' In ossointiall calnupy ^,,I'mWlli dill paulks to nIttigve 11 -eat Island offeruscoiyljpulu'lnV c/Vlhcln 1pdbauininiird, or 'cill'ofit0ing I I (Offik ialll I'llin r'(fa rvinirn 8 C J) 11110, ildbani fore-( 1I lint cgi'all I of flue dily's par nrl nfi-a "fi cA,flui,e and a u,,taiinalbln � li)," H providos sip'll Idle ]III sodall al id ocorioliflic Ileolef(s I nii itinuling fro advIaiqire Ialiqiablq, d firban 11 rare",;( Sir'tu'gy itI,ec C"I 111010)/ L Irgc(" V I I, rouq III new ew park dm/Moloninind and c,xI,,fiiIF I ire inovalioni,, I,, nor anly orlilcdI lo lN inpleiinciiLAlon, haul M, 11w of I Ik sel[Vicc d(livery I MLd Snulr Cr 2, S' /1' >' 8, 9, "d "d 12 Park 111glMli ig sl,aindards 11 si,allAish dosUimllon and aincil I vaill lighting Fil lknl 1,3 aInd I LO JS',u,,s nark ellgilbilky and <Jaindard'� for pedcarlaii) lighting li n acaoi,dainco with the Cycling and 11 "Ails IVd;u�'Ini'loll ')Iin Wall.cir Bean I irailll uuplppoirt ,Uj:)jDU1't HIP I of roiqlliqilu„'d Wall(ol, Brim Gimind "InIvir 11 raill paps, airid conilinix vVirlh Wic Was! 1,11 1111ty rqpaH of0hp ciriLlirr, rorindor to, dolenrnine Lhe Ilong teri-in \nialhfllly of ih(w o"1111 Vlaldhi Jaygrouiid, to thdir ','adks 11 ,L)bllshi stain dairds loi, (I a(Mlonall JDIWY"';Iruund 'Ixc and (umploxiLy in a1lgIIIY1(,Ill'\vIth Iparll, sl/e aild dasslllcodoil. I Ig Cling is coninion Uicine W 1pu blik I(Iodhadk r'11111pirgling a”; ;I sallcly I lity lin 1,11jinv eingigernent chaninds I hnno ailo iio I stai Wai,ds oi, llgl,Wni ; Induaslon, jolides fear llig hLing In pI I s,l pm 10uc jDui,ts1lc1&, couirt=�' skatqo'arks' of -r,,. VulfillpIn I ed(Ints of Ighting polk les in slnill,n inn.anfk i1I w11111 I pulde Kitchenci Is drdslon mialking, I I I toin is dlrca fly I elamd to the ('11 IMP A( lJoin 11a.2: ""II evelop and fimpllenneiif a strategy for providling Iliglhting an valls, Ibaseud on users, Iland -ise context, and traill classif! cat! o n", nA,Ith the focus on pIsloedfic aloplicaflons Mia SOU11 os: 2,3A1, 8, 9, 11,12 11 InU'l 19f 111, Ilo fol nt �f I to sull')1pol't and colifirl n 11tc d1l,cciloill of s1pecific 1arnlblk'111'11'91 c serUon,� d 11hr, VV'illei Won 11 raill I 11c qwcrt411 \11rflbilily of ihic, I Inanilly 5(011k'dl,�A [1A V/1[11111 (Inse proximilly nf I v (5r,iind RI I' k all',,O HIrldVi IA/,iy 1-11" \AM11 'iJjJjP01r1 wally fwiul c fil 1,11 IcUll I for I uiTI11""'fly Pinginvei lini„ nir IpI1 oninling ",Liu tics I MI -d Snuryrs, Alij,"niitg Invesiiuiciit>air playgrouild" vVidi 1.oark ao de, col Lexl, ai iid dassill(allui I (Ix, lu(al, Isoi,yii,uiunit,y, de,;Linalinill) ou11111 dod ilin I OpirlAr proraa re'x'uIrcling lind w I exjoLc �l ions I )nt I Souru:P": Consider water conservation models for splashpads Strong support from public input to pursue innovative and sustainable splashpad design. Design all splashpads as flow-through systems with the Re -circulating systems can conserve water, option to become twice -through systems where however the trade-off is high operating needs, applicable. Include water conservation features such as monitoring programs, down times with isolated timers, motion sensors, and lower volume legislated water removal processes similar to features. pools. Pairing new splashpads with sportsfields and Community Centres will allow for the potential of a second water use synergy. Data Sources: 3A7,9,11, 12 Page 21 of 26 Reference Number 3.6 18 3.9 Priority Number 20 yu 5 5 29 3.10 29 Recommendation Evaluate the playground inventory Establish data -informed evaluation criteria to create a playground inventory management plan. Invest resources into increasing the size and improving the quality of traditional playgrounds at strategic locations and consolidating playgrounds where supported by engagement. Cniiiirra: olpelinuiln;priIli lluf(Veyd(pllani1iiiy,(u.i iapiwllrnrt:air's 111111 111 !1 n�, and Li oa. g cf 1,11xini iii id ior r.,Ilri( all Ia,au1< rNrrxu111nIynienrun !III ialI alta[ irecogniiDlasiu d1i in_s.e, .,ditydhaunge,, to iiivalii ii.eiiairr.n^ Ilia o edi rus, and I1M, yalldny Iiii,ciiioi,ii J undiaa:liiuid funding, II al[aeuar and nqulpinua nt igeeek. I n",n irrteinsive tu11, DIV i^liijliuuri',Ipoow(ea'iiirrinroveInur,a)'uvrirsiuynjildrpdcar,:.e a.i.uti Ii r (, heat aV ivar'n,t;. Pursue strategic master planning for select parks Create development plans for identified parks or park networks impacted by multiple ongoing strategies, initiatives, asset needs, and future recreational opportunities. Rationale There are currently more than 240 separate playground areas city-wide. City context is evolving and needs have changed over time. A strategic, city-wide approach to managing the playground inventory will maximize capital and operational budgets and inspection resources. This will be a two-pronged approach to planning traditional playgrounds going forward: 1. Network park renovation design approach to make meaningful playground investment in strategic locations. 2. In partnership with the community, assess beneficial removal of select playgrounds that are not well used or are redundant (within short distance of other traditional play opportunities, repeated play type within close proximity) Data Sources: 1, 4, 11, 12 iIwruin 1, e IneinIIy inr:a l'orva irr0 1,-H 11 raxinn0 a°(pollI orp� u.r.n, 1 Irl r roll ui�4d i)gaa_=i a[inp.rau u, Il hl" rnr,:nirnnie.�uru9xCpr,'nn Oenrr7x1111} n [-ul.illp�t,h'i: , Il�nls nr,u:vvr nn . ul.,i[Irll rdeu1111 air iinive, tirieniu.,, acid r(\lIhlan 0 n, llinr gcim ine,inii gfu 111 (11hnniges In oputwt:duig i Harr#ull, l n qpl1nropi iruVdly ire nnui ii ,¢ r! and rgialgF ilm:[)Qj 1111" VVII1l11 re e,,I HIJII,h va^ue uriti(alll cninnu.lionand siI'Iaini,elalko ire�aln'u: iirancr, <':npa(,c[,1iJr„arist 1 u,a V ra P' o i.0 ire v -r: 1,1 1 Ovcidn1111 uiu;n,oilia,i'ithighli,I^uta'ddl°inl.ins61;1a,unrinnts, are .suiiislin d Vert very e,oHsfic ad with gra,,. qu.unllity and ror,ar/Ing lire quun^nry Ihn[rodui[haan 0 nerru Wddiiioridll pen*innialll r;rua(,uind coves, ^;qwdesrnrprlliiii Iparlk irinixps er,au.u1d ax[rn,ai Milne boWure°n -ainrl he alqmndellic)IOil il'o diuilonvall I011w, grass i d ies[i.ae p(ar lu , illhaL require I uininni�,lve niuun(nii ainrn pier flrcs Pc,dijctloin in,equaipiiricnT:iaseand yivvinhiaaa,u rws<rimII< Iopr,;dsO[Coi,('AP PloOl: o1IJ( a'turrr;s 1 +,alga ",an mecca"> rd, 11, 12 Park locations will be selected to properly plan and account for expansions, new infrastructure, or other adaptations that require a comprehensive approach rather than a singular infrastructure project. It will address various known initiatives throughout the city and combine them into specific park planning projects - for example, targets of the Leisure Facilities Master Plan or Stormwater Master Plan that overlap with other recommendations of Places. Data Sources: 4,9,11,12 Comprehensive court strategy There are known deficiencies in the city's aging sports court inventory with limited means to Conduct a complete asset management review and address beyond one-off funding opportunities demand analysis for all sports courts in parks to inform (for example a 2019 Federal Gas Tax funding the strategic renovation or replacement of sports opportunity). The strategy will inform the courts. future of the Leisure Facilities Master Plan (LFMP). Renovation strategies include defining court service level categories, lighting for higher service level courts, conversion of single - use to multi -use facilities where appropriate, and inclusion of supporting amenities like shade, seating, and inclusive elements for all ages. Data SoPage,122 of 26 Reference Number 3,11 3.12 113 3, n 4 Priority Number 39 44 Recommendation Align nm%, granif fnfiraUrljcflno, with Idl i r�119[tdl ploninlilig Vvhlerl. po"'11114(!, rllgn gi,ai,iif Ilod i einalding I, lal6ig pl,acr, fill park', lh,lrt I lnili,ll,lw; rolalod In equiry colillillmillifil", widl I f capitall pi,oled furocas�s lo opIIIII11,11"o I and lllfirasrrl I( hwo 11,11,1( slIplimilt dholl, inpleni(,nialion and nialinilenanco. Faster playground replacement Resource a sustained increase in the playground replacement rate at priority locations to address the current lifecycle backlog. 46 1 011,- Icill) Idol 15 50 0 lnlfoo, Olt updaitc, exlshI and asw,t nrtaart,ff1Hr1qIt plana, for eadh 11 (�awru 11,n k as hollows: VlGnirla fall,, (undenwo�y� I Hawn NMwall Aroa (undcTAW) Vidl on miry I lark (uoderwaK) kod<vvay Uai dens <iwarnll, Pill sdillngell iaarllt Rationale iqhldn I I-lur I I�rn 11111 sl,allanlon I o I u7rwv y,rani iili fA 1011,1ce I nal<!IIIr; I S, sw III a s Volh I ItoQir led r011111111MI illy glrdul, r1a,1( (holr olligollig sur,coss, can br, co"fly lind oftolrl oxcoeds a v,jlluo. III IIIIN, U11JIll(ll I 11-1111pirmwin,"IM for(�Wast can Ibr, nver�lgrcl Ili lnssdlll fills lnfrostrlar,(l errs, surlill wwal l,ir a,nilcos, as Iyovnrr, (if ai,;,,oir I s 0aV s fool m1u1f1Ll!e1,s nind gi,iirl( applical,W, arn 111,1111,111,1rii/od i1ma 4, 1 1 Inclusive of a need to resource an increased number of playground replacements per year to address the like -for -like lifecycle backlog and meeting legislated accessibility requirements. Data Sources: 1, 4, 11, 12 11 ach I hos unique durnonds a,,,i ro,,uk of Uh6i, fpauw Ld j,,soi,s, contuxl, wrinplexitics or 4Ihuer sve of jjpairii spoce, UpdUed or linlUall2d I for eadh rain Inspond to ralaidly a lwiiginF durnaind-, (It ea^ 11 III IMSIL COVIII I USdPC, dCCOUll I I01SJJcd I! C 1',Set dlrorlorallon nceds, and Iungtui,irn guidanco )Asolwirces; M 1 A vision foir i Gu.tid iver Ilaill, Sulopo Ir ed fun I 11,10 City' ,, offic I all I 11a I'll a I' id slralcglr, 11,11din undur f AlJvatinf; a orcon ( Ity I ogul.hei, 0 (,onl !III w vVith, f1w 0-Hild Rivor 11,11-14 ,fii ategy, as fclani fir In q.nii flinun With rile. cIo\w1ojjiw.i I( of (1w (ii -and ifiver I u 2W3 t6 ,I a[ea,',',!(. I'Lin Parl<,mi,alcgy Im �illons fnr,,jlortslldd Ilig,hPling ( OW Ill UP orsuppoi-iI futIjim In It I A I Ves In in SLA111 s1po I' tsfield 1111l,, I III I I g wIII If I I polrl<s th a u are rajpahlc� of sujrijj,iorlln. U w nu,oas,od progranii7iliqr� 4iiland,, Inorilygivoill rn Cily wide jaHk clonlifi(alion, ovoll,flble jj,r1,1/11 ig and ryleallingillil l(,Jparallon to, irr ,16,11021, Do L) S o I nnx, S 8, 1) S ,uppo I tlt if (fuP:urd nends of I In I elsuI re 11 ;uIII I Cy Vla-Aei, I'lloni (1111 conilillwd n(eirl'iffica(full of ",jpni,t�,flrld Iloralinin,,, cried niailHgeninM I juiractic(,, lfola Soitirn,,,s1,7,9,11 3A6 so i-drodiurlea 11 l jornpoed Inei dit, k,di(jLioi I and momoriall I ,,,upporied Invan cxicilvim, llrnjpn,(A Iurng,rani lo uindlluado d illeillol-11,111 forv,l, rrn,d 11 (wVvoirl< ruwly,Is n1l Llt(a I Oily of 11<11iditc,111cir of UicI 1< tiench dc(fic,alon piro, nv[ili. dcdlkailun pirnpirailn, di"Clu",,11oll) VVI011 I-deval1w 6fy suall', a oiuin illan,, ,)I id fltirnUg'Jhl I ll-Qllldl,ild No(r. tjopuvdp,�ngpani i/i,W)ae fqwu,tpM /on//fudk�rs,li, carr of coiniami illy einglogernem pV,w es, dl,jc to o ,pccrftr Couwt/ rcvhpboo w7 0(rober 76th) ?0?3 Mto SowrceIj 3,,17 54 Al I !if dall p uu 11 for a,Jpoo-,Ildd,, conlin1w lo f1w,0 In Ifin comwir"loill 011 "Iffiblo I-Ijiul"A luld SIl0l UlddS 0,D1111liddl huii 1, SuIDIC(L t0 fUlUirQ fti,inand onaly>ls END OF CATEGORY 3 ,lup -, o I pflulurr! I I ercN of Ito I elsu IV 11 III I'llailt, fli I M111), and coni.linijed iniensilic,191nin of nxisling sportsfidds Coll-11311les, 1111n III esoll o,, of YLILUI e dNHISIIIOIIS -Iflid Lvld< I rNiuctlanen„ Illong wiflit, inl.iinogenienl oe�>f I I ri, li� es and a -I a w callsolr 1,al ion ),IL) sollirce,-;! I I Page 23 of 26 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 16 20 29 36 4.6 37 lnrirorfr„ Ibl ordiv u'sl9',y Ii i loaI lr,� ,Ning,, on, =+,sr'f nnuinvaarinrlaMN d!1101II-oa'h, Idell(Ily sAra(eglr p arlcll airnl aI,eas th or ran be uraar'isli luno d t0 Ilr ,as III rnaalriruintain�q.olniactiors,n lrrroiup'lllunilrollih�valloiniIrurvwr ;' 110 ,11ginlyll-invlinu,toIn'IIIIIc inaatWIT ra,nnHIII7 aS 1006',11011P Ill di vnii nif call 1,11. Recreation on top of parking areas Investigate and report back to Council the feasibility of an active recreational use of eligible parking areas. Active uses downtown Encourage the development of active park uses in downtown parks. Consideration for sport, play, activities and games during redevelopment opportunities. Consider exercise equipment in parks Monitor existing exercise equipment locations for usage rates to determine if infrastructure should be expanded. Install permanent waste receptacles Establish a suite of standard above ground and subterranean waste receptacles appropriate to park classifications, assets, and need. Prioritize locations for the installation of preferred waste management improvements. Refrigerated skating area Conduct a feasibility study for a public outdoor refrigerated skating area in a park space with greatest public access. ,orrnr 9 mroglg(uITloiinr 'm1plpol't inu nnnrrt rulrrlranr°tauirnf os rra i1 wiloInI iiroti.uuo riliin d nn�ui allzud ,Ip is e,. in lyrrll+s, and ran he W onsl dond ra o r i aof i,a n ,fin l o ou it nd I e7x 1po' ll low es ill I. tuuruinbllh'� in lalodiv lnity, Hind Ip1mvid s rlilrf,+,-¢. rurollor,icalll Ilaninnlit, aaiId uduv^ru,iiur i abltauu WiPl''ullin odl( n/vin:�ur iirllro"pf+ablIlr iro,y" rad IEp� rinllaand. IN+ haau [linin in rrq uiily'no ins u',na tsnd grant, in oll, o q,t s n lls',Irouie and 'islsl: oil' Col'('All dleer cihje rr vp'^ I ni-rnalllivrr,; a I�r-J: mai7agorne ir)(,rlrall i ondh'lo �tiuninx,,, tout V of iildliin , over Il:irg ,'err as of Ilarty for vrain('IyragIea-ons rardua❑sIa:run"iuniII1oll'], rruniolln.r. nlhoir'atfunr ,ua°,I un01411(y ,c r Saul ccf, :f, FI 11, 11 J. A unique approach to address the difficulty of acquisition of properties downtown in both cost and opportunity, while responding to new Planning Policy framework that will significantly reduce park acquisitions. Data Sources: 1,4 Downtown currently has little active recreation opportunities for any age. Parks are most often passive plaza spaces. Supporting active play will provide the guidance for future renovations or new park properties to explore interesting, unique active uses for a growing residential population. Data Sources: 4,12 Several exercise areas have been installed and current use is not well understood. A monitoring process will help inform local interest, and future use of a trend in outdoor "play" equipment. Data Sources: 3,4,12 A common theme of public engagement is addressing waste management in parks, particularly over winter seasons. This will provide an accelerated installation of higher capacity units to alleviate the existing pressures of waste collection and allow for all - season collection. Data Sources: 3,4,11,12 Outdoor skating remains an interest in the community. Traditional flooded outdoor rinks are trending to be used less frequently for the same amount of effort and costs due to rising average temperatures. Flagship rinks can be used as little as 2 or 3 times per year while using tens of thousands of gallons of water to continually flood and re -flood. Refrigerated outdoor skating addresses a the interest and promotes resource conservation. As a new facility type in Kitchener park spaces, a comprehensive feasibility study is proposed to fully understand costs, maintenance, and potential use. Data 5ourc�Fd,e 24 of 26 Reference Number Priority Number Recommendation Rationale 4.7 39 More splashpads Commitment to more splashpads is driven by comparative Provincial provisions that support Develop three new local splashpads under the guidance 2 to 3 additional splashpads. Locations selected of the recommendation to consider water conservation will be paired with existing community centres, models. parking lots, sportsfields, mid-level or above density residential properties, and public transit routes among other site selection criteria. Data Sources: 3,4,6,12 48 9 Review, oCYkdngIJCLfacilities Acnrnimnintheirric WIILIIifii1engasoimniitwas aclear r0ei,c,s9, in irnpiroving atr ossill` flity to and anr'H Hin dog Audit cxktln�g ir,n�ccd cdop, Iparks to assoss acressllnlll'it r sdidks, and Oirrllu,;ion of airrinnines for boi Ir dogs ncedr, wa,,tiny imal lagnment, and gnnerall i gnlnrovaii'rnci,Ao ; to and dog errnnVir", ',,ua`Ilr W, 'X;,aaLin;, O'rWII , aind ahaU kt, uauroxlircinL rcos. MLa `,ourccs: 13,4,111,12 4.9 44 Expand small-scale commercial licensing in parks One of the suggested changes moving forward with COVID recovery is to move indoor events Permit occasional, small-scale commercial use of park and activities outdoor (e.g., fitness classes, space, including but not limited to fitness classes and gatherings, events). Formalizing licensing in merchandise sales. park spaces will address the current and likely future demand to do so. Data Sources: 3,6,7,11 4.10 48 Pilot off -leash areas Responds in part to a demand for leash free facilities in most park re -developments. The Create a pilot project to utilize select Hydro Corridors goal is to utilize otherwise underutilized, and park space as designated off -leash areas. Establish maintained open spaces to account for this permanent off -leash areas throughout Kitchener demand, informed by examples in surrounding informed by the results of the pilot project. municipalities. Data Sources: 3,5,6,7,11 4.11 48 Continue Grand River access improvements Continue to re -develop access points as identified by the Official Plan vision to provide Prioritize and improve Grand River canoe launch access "diverse recreational pursuit and high quality points to established standards. public realm within the Grand River corridor", and to improve user experience with a foundation of accessibility of the river. Established standards referenced were completed and made public in 2016 by the Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RT04). Data Sources: 5,8,9 4.12 50 Build a south -end dog park Access to formal off -leash parks for the southern communities is limited. A final Establish an off -leash dog facility located in one of the location to be selected to fill the gap of southern residential communities sized to recreational infrastructure in the southern accommodate the projected 20 -year population growth communities while maintaining the provision in the area. parks in the population growth horizon Data Sources: 3,6,7,12 4.13 50 Dogs in Community parks Fenced dog parks remain a foundation of off - leash use in dog parks, if designed properly. Support micro -dog parks in Community level parks, Addresses poor distribution of off -leash where brought forward by grass-roots initiatives, facilities that are in high demand from the dog- LoveMyHood programs, or supported by local owning general public. This recommendation engagement and in balance with other recreational will help guide and narrow decisions of dog interests. park inclusions during park renovation projects, LoveMyHood grant requests, etc. Data Sources: 3,12 END OF CATEGORY Page 25 of 26 a 2z N 0 E � _ E ��� Illllllllili OII �R IIIIII IIIIII IIII ��IW IVI VIII II IIhn IIIIIIIIIII I�IIIIIII .,,.Y iM'N IIIIIIIIIVIII� IIIIII IIII IUI��VIV �� VWI�V ��p�� o " Om!I,