Minutes (Appointed) - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - 20241121
Town of Aurora
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, November 21, 2024
7 p.m.
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Ron Weese (Chair)
Bo Brkic
Irene Clement
Michelle Dakin (Vice Chair)
Jessie Fraser
Members Absent: Adrian Martin
Shaheen Moledina
Corrina Tai
Other Attendees: Matthew Volpintesta, Manager, Parks and Fleet Divisions
Lisa Warth, Manager, Recreation
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands,
the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island,
recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day,
the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this
territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these
lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Irene Clement
Seconded by Bo Brkic
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
5. Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September
19, 2024
Moved by Michelle Dakin
Seconded by Jessie Fraser
1. That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes
of September 19, 2024, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
None.
8. Informational Items
8.1 Memorandum from Manager, Recreation; Re: Sport Plan Refresh – Status
Update
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum, noting the community
consultation has been completed and the information heard in the first
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step will be validated by further reaching out to the general public,
community organizations, and local sport organizations.
The Committee expressed support for the preliminary findings and
update. The Committee and staff discussed various aspects including
stakeholder consultation and validation of management strategies,
themes, and the implementation of recommendations; and the SWOT
analysis related to the Town’s leadership in sports and the need for
leadership development in local sport organizations.
Moved by Irene Clement
Seconded by Bo Brkic
1. That the memorandum regarding Sport Plan Refresh – Status Update
be received for information.
Carried
8.2 Memorandum from Manager, Recreation; Re: Town of Aurora – HIGH FIVE®
Registered Municipality
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum, noting the HIGH FIVE®
program is a national quality standard program rooted in research that
relates to recreation and leisure sport training and programming for
children aged 4 to 12 and adults aged 55+.
The Committee expressed support for the HIGH FIVE® program. The
Committee and staff discussed various aspects including potential
overlap with the Sport Plan and benefits for leadership and volunteer
training; HIGH FIVE® oversight of registration implementation and
accreditation; cost analysis, annual registration fee, and training budget;
the communications plan for announcing the Town’s participation and
benefits of the HIGH FIVE® program; the potential for training contracted
services and local sport organizations; and other participating
municipalities.
Moved by Bo Brkic
Seconded by Irene Clement
1. That the memorandum regarding Town of Aurora – HIGH FIVE®
Registered Municipality be received for information.
Carried
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9. New Business
Councillor Weese expressed appreciation to the members for their contributions
and participation on the Committee during this two-year term.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Irene Clement
Seconded by Bo Brkic
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Carried