PFC2019-1330
Main motion at the Strategic Meeting of Council, November 12, 2019. Carried 11–3.
Resolution
That with respect to Report PFC2019-1330, the following be approved, as amended: That Council file the Recommendations contained in Report PFC2019-1330 and direct Administration to: 1. Maintain funding for up to 2 years ($400,000/site, per year) for the Beltline Aquatic and Fitness Centre and Inglewood Aquatic Centre from 2019 Corporate Program Savings to maintain service at both sites starting Jan 1, 2020. 2. Implement a combination of the A1, A2, A3, and B1 concepts contained in PFC2019-1330 in order to: Redesign program mix/allocation to focus types of programming to capitalize on each location’s strengths; Increase marketing and promotions in order to increase user base by increasing awareness among non-users, using market segmentation to reach out to under-represented populations. Modestly increased prices compared to other City direct-delivery facilities, remaining competitive with other recreation facilities in the area. Reduce hours to better align with times that are more financially viable, operating two facilities in tandem so one will always be open. 3. Update phase one and complete phase two of the Facility Development and Enhancement Study to include emerging communities and provide recommendations based on city-wide recreation infrastructure needs. 4. Prepare a Request for Proposal for a shift to a partner operated model for either or both pools. 5. Identify long-term, sustainable service alternatives and targeted investments to maximize community and social benefits in the area of the two flatwater pools. 6. To engage affected community stakeholders in the above work and report back to Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Community and Protective Service with an update on the progress of the work no later than Q4 2020. 7. To develop appropriate targets for long term operating and capital support for each of these facilities reporting back to Council through Priorities and Finance Committee no later than Q1 2020.
How each member voted
| Seat | Member | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Naheed Nenshi | Yes |
| Ward 1 | Ward Sutherland | Yes |
| Ward 2 | Joe Magliocca | No |
| Ward 3 | Jyoti Gondek | Yes |
| Ward 4 | Sean Chu | No |
| Ward 5 | George Chahal | Yes |
| Ward 6 | Jeff Davison | Yes |
| Ward 7 | Druh Farrell | Yes |
| Ward 8 | Evan Woolley | Yes |
| Ward 9 | Gian-Carlo Carra | Yes |
| Ward 11 | Jeromy Farkas | Yes |
| Ward 12 | Shane Keating | Yes |
| Ward 13 | Diane Colley-Urquhart | Yes |
| Ward 14 | Peter Demong | No |