Kim Evans and Sean Malby provided a presentation regarding the Town of Whitby’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Highlights of the presentation included:
- an overview of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan;
- a summary of the process for developing the Parks and Recreation Master Plan;
- details of parkland, facility, and service delivery recommendations;
- phasing in and implementing the recommendations;
- investigating funding opportunities; and,
- next steps of the Whitby Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
A question and answer period ensued regarding:
- how legislative changes have impacted development charges and funding for parkland;
- determining parkland requirements in high density areas;
- development of a micromobility device policy;
- whether the Parks and Recreation Master Plan included strategies for preserving waterfront vegetation;
- whether consideration was given to naturalizing entrance ways, edges, and corners of parks as a strategy to reduce maintenance costs; and,
- opportunities for public and Committee feedback regarding park furniture.
It was the consensus of the Committee to hear Item 6.1, Question and Answer Period with Ian McVey, Manager of Sustainability, Regional Municipality of Durham, at this time.