South Central Public Lands Study South Central Public Lands Study Information Night June 21, 2012 1
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South Central Public Lands Study Key strategic directions How we will preserve our environment How we will create our community Energy Management Plan Community Improvement Plans inZone – New Zoning By-law Environmental Strategic Plan Midtown Strategy Heritage Conservation Districts – Downtown New Communities of Oakville Implementation Natural Heritage System North Oakville East Trails Plan Urban Design Guidelines North Oakville Urban Forest Strategic Management Plan How we will afford our future How we will live in our community Development Charges By-law Culture Lives Here – Economic Development Strategy Strategic Directions for Culture Long-Term Financial Forecast Downtown Oakville Studies North Oakville Financial Impact Study Fire Master Plan Update Oakville Harbours Financial Strategic Business Plan Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan Performance-Based, Program-Based Budgeting Switching Gears – Transportation Master Plan Rates and Fees Strategy South Central Lands Study 3
South Central Public Lands Study Key strategic directions How we will preserve our environment How we will create our community Energy Management Plan Community Improvement Plans inZone – New Zoning By-law Environmental Strategic Plan Midtown Strategy Heritage Conservation Districts – Downtown Key strategic directions Key strategic directions New Communities of Oakville Implementation Natural Heritage System North Oakville East Trails Plan Urban Design Guidelines North Oakville Urban Forest Strategic Management Plan How we will live in our community Culture Lives Here – Strategic Directions for Culture How we will afford our future How we will live in our community Development Charges By-law Culture Lives Here – Downtown Oakville Studies Economic Development Strategy Strategic Directions for Culture Fire Master Plan Update Long-Term Financial Forecast Downtown Oakville Studies Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan North Oakville Financial Impact Study Fire Master Plan Update Oakville Harbours Financial Strategic Business Plan Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan Switching Gears – Transportation Master Plan Performance-Based, Program-Based Budgeting Switching Gears – Transportation Master Plan South Central Lands Study Rates and Fees Strategy South Central Lands Study 4
South Central Public Lands Study South Central Public Lands Study Information Night June 21, 2012 Kinsmen Pine Room, Oakville Arena, 133 Rebecca Street Agenda Target Start 1. Welcome & Opening Remarks 7:05 p.m. Jane Clohecy, Commissioner, Planning and Development 2. Presentation: Parks, Recreation & Library Facilities Master Plan 7:15 p.m. Nina de Vaal, Director, Recreation and Culture 3. Presentation: South Central Public Lands Study (SCPLS) 7:35 p.m. Dana Anderson, Director, Planning Services 4. Information Stations, Informal Discussions & Survey 8:00 p.m. Attendees are invited to visit information stations around the room and chat with staff about: • each of the five SCPLS sites: - Brantwood Public School - Chisholm Public School - Linbrook Public School - Oakville Arena/Trafalgar Park - Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital • the Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan; and, • the SCPLS Survey. 5
South Central Public Lands Study Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan Master Plan Presentation Nina de Vaal Director, Recreation and Culture 6
South Central Public Lands Study Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan Master Plan – General Overview • A tool for decision makers • Draft plan is a Technical Report – identifies facility requirements based on standards (quantitative) • Currently undertaking public consultation to identify community objectives and desires (qualitative) • Final plan will merge both quantitative and qualitative measures • Final plan requires Council approval and will be referred to the 10-year capital forecast to address affordability 7
South Central Public Lands Study Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan What We Have Done 8
South Central Public Lands Study Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan Draft Master Plan, Technical Report • Identifies parks, recreation and library facility needs and priorities to build-out (beyond 2031) based on: – facility usage, trends, and capacities – provision targets – demographic projections • Focuses on recent changes that have occurred in Oakville (i.e. Sixteen Mile Sports Complex, QEPCCC) and recent town initiatives (Vision 2057) • Received by Council on December 5, 2011 and released for public consultation 9
South Central Public Lands Study Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan Public Consultation – Completed • Focus Groups (8) – Youth – Seniors – Ice Users – Sport Field Users – Aquatics – School Users – Resident Groups & BIAs (2) • Interviews with key Stakeholders, Mayor, Councillors • Public Open Houses (3) 10
South Central Public Lands Study Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan Public Consultation – Ongoing • Questionnaire, feedback form, and Technical Report available at: www.oakville.ca • Email comments: prlfmp@oakville.ca • Public Information Session – Fall 2012: presentation of the final draft Master Plan • Final Master Plan will be presented to Council in Fall 2012 11
South Central Public Lands Study Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan Master Plan Implementation • Projects will be linked to annual budget cycle • Implementation will be aligned with: – population growth – land availability – activity trends – financial capabilities (i.e. 10-year capital forecast) – partnership opportunities 12
South Central Public Lands Study Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan Draft Master Plan: Key Recommendations The Technical Report recommends: • A 30,000 sf community centre in South Central Oakville (community rooms, senior and youth space, gymnasium). • Oakville Arena is past its functional lifespan and its rehabilitation or expansion is not recommended. This arena should not be replaced on site. Alternative uses may be considered through the South Central Public Lands Study. continued... 13
South Central Public Lands Study Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan Draft Master Plan: Key Recommendations The Technical Report recommends: • Additional space for seniors at the Oakville Senior Citizens’ Recreation Centre (Kerr Street) or other facility in the area. • The age, location, and design of Centennial Pool create barriers for some users and limit its long-term sustainability. The long-term use of the pool and the adjacent Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts are to be assessed through future study. Should the Centennial Pool be re-purposed to other uses, it is not recommended for replacement at this location . 14
South Central Public Lands Study Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan What We’ve Heard so Far South Central Oakville ratepayers’ associations: • support the development of one or two community centres • don’t want to lose Oakville Arena • don’t want to lose Centennial Pool (but support its replacement locally) • support expanded space for seniors and youth (including potential relocation of Kerr Street Seniors’ Centre to Oakville Arena site) continued... 15
South Central Public Lands Study Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan What We’ve Heard so Far Interest in various Indoor Recreation Facilities : • expanded curling facility (into Wallace Park) • additional gymnastics facility • indoor soccer bubble at North Park • dry-land training facility for various sports • 50-metre indoor pool • second YMCA facility (north) continued... 16
South Central Public Lands Study Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan What We’ve Heard so Far Interest in various Outdoor Recreation Facilities , including more: • outdoor basketball hoops • community gardens • off-leash dog parks • tennis courts • BMX park • splash pads continued... 17
South Central Public Lands Study Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan What We’ve Heard so Far Support for new and modified Library facilities : • neighbourhood branch in Bronte (storefront) • neighbourhood branch at public school site • moving administrative space out of Main Library to free up space for additional functions, including those run by the Friends of the Library 18
South Central Public Lands Study Parks, Recreation and Library Facilities Master Plan Community Centre – Potential Components Component GFA (sf) Types of Activities Comparable Casual lounge and Customer Service Area 4,500 various gathering space Meetings, lectures, Community Room – Small 800 various various programs and Community Room – 1,300 various workshops, pre-school Medium room, child-minding, Community Room – Large 2,000 various various arts activities, etc. GFA (gross floor area) includes an adjustment for circulation, washrooms, storage, offices, mechanical, and support space. 19
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