1. Welcome Howden Recreation Centre Public Information Meeting
Status Update
October 27, 2016

2. Introductions Regional Councillor Gael Miles (Ward 7, 8)
City Councillor Pat Fortini (Ward 7, 8)
Anand Desai, Monteith Brown (Parks and Recreation Master Plan Lead Consultant)
Community Services Department staff
Planning and Development Department staff

3. Presentation Outline Introductions Presentation Objectives Background
Analysis
Options and Alternatives
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Questions and Feedback

4. Presentation Objectives
Status update on Howden Recreation Centre
Place Howden in context
Introduce the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Get public input
Howden Pool (Closed)
Howden exterior (rear yard looking north)
Howden Fitness Room

5. Background: Howden Recreation Centre Overview5

6. Background: Existing Conditions
Constructed in 1974 (42 years old)
2,137m2 incl. basement and ground floor (23,000 sq. ft.)
Irregular site configuration
Amenities:
Swimming lane lap pool, 18 x 8m (limited programming - closed in November 2015)
Squash courts (converted to meeting rooms and administrative space)
Daycare services (YMCA)
Howden Blvd
Lester B. Pearson Catholic Elementary School
Central Park Drive
Howden Recreation Centre 6

7. Background: Historical Context
Bramalea
Ching.
Park
Queen Street
Howden
Queen Street
Bramalea Road
Aerial Photo 1974 7

8. Background: Bramalea and City Context
1 km
2 km
3 km 8

9. Deteriorating roof structure at Howden
Background: Timeline
November Howden pool closed (due to structural issues)
January 2016 Parks and Recreation Master Plan (PRMP) initiated - To help guide the future delivery of parks and recreation facilities
February 2016 Preliminary options for Howden’s future presented to Council
Summer 2016 Further analysis of options; PRMP preparation (ongoing)
Deteriorating roof structure at Howden

10. Background: Council Direction
February Council directs staff to:
Continue to investigate options and alternatives
Undertake public consultation
Evaluate options against PRMP recommendations (PRMP is expected to be completed in Spring 2017)

11. Analysis: Repair and Replacement
Approximately $1M spent on capital repairs at Howden from
Estimated $4.4 M needed for basic repairs and maintenance
Minimum investment for long-term sustainability 11

12. Analysis: Pool Usage
2015
With closure of Howden pool, users redirected to other recreation centres. No capacity issues experienced.
2015/16
City-wide pool use grew by 8% (2,454 new users)
2017
Continued 8% growth expected
Approx. 64,000 of 77,00 program spaces will be filled within existing pools
9,000 more aquatic program spaces (City-wide) will be added through the new Gore Meadows Pool (Summer 2017)

13. Analysis: Cost and Condition of Bramalea Recreation Centres
36 recreation facilities city-wide (13 in Bramalea)
Estimated $24.0M in repairs needed at centres in Wards 7 and 8
Howden, Ellen Mitchell, Balmoral,
Terry Miller, Greenbriar, Victoria Park
Cost estimate includes basic repairs only – no upgrades or improvements
Ellen Mitchell
Greenbriar 13

14. Options and Alternatives: Decision Making Process:
Analysis of Options
Leads to Informed
Decision
Master Plans
Public Consultation )

15. Options and Alternatives: Master Plans
Establish a long-range vision for the City
Ensure city assets meet the needs of the community
Assist in prioritizing how $ get spent

16. Options and Alternatives: Master Plan Development (Ongoing)
Asset Management Plan (Late 2016)
Will prioritize funding for ‘repair and replacement’ of all City infrastructure (e.g. roads, buildings, parks, equipment, etc.) - updated annually
2. Financial Master Plan (Q1 2017)
Will establish long-term financial capacity of City (10-20 year horizon)
3. Parks and Recreation Master Plan (Q1 2017)
Assesses supply/demand for parks/rec facilities and analyses participation across all programs and sports
Provides a ‘framework’ for capital investment and prioritizing needs
(updated every 5 years)

17. Options and Alternatives: Guiding Principles:
Consider current and future community needs
Evaluate Howden in the context of neighbouring facilities
Design limitations
Physical condition
Financial cost
Location
Deliver value for the taxpayer
Terry Miller
Balmoral 17

18. Options and Alternatives: Facility Types and Context
‘Community’ - Large multi-plex (Cassie Campbell)
‘Neighbourhood ’– Smaller scale (Howden/Greenbriar)
‘Hybrid’ – Between ‘Community’ & ‘Neighbourhood’
Limited land available for redevelopment
Some opportunity to improve site configuration and building amenities
Some potential for partnerships with neighbouring facilities (e.g. schools)
Cassie Campbell
Gore Meadows
Mount Pleasant Village 18

19. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Status and its Influence on Howden19

20. Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2016-2017)
Provides a long-range plan (to 2031)
Parks and open space, outdoor sports and recreation facilities
Indoor sports and recreational infrastructure
Programming and services
Robust community consultation program
Considering
Community demographics
Participation stats
Trends and best practices
Alignment with other City objectives
Operational/financial sustainability

21. Project Status - 2016 January Project Initiation
Steering Committee Meeting #1
February
Status Report to Council
March
Engagement & Communication Plans
Discussion Guide/Brochure
PRMP Advertising/Awareness efforts
Citizen Panel Meeting #1
April
Launch Event
Web Portal
Public & Stakeholder Surveys
Interviews with Council & Senior Staff
May
Public Meeting
Stakeholder Workshops
Pop Up Events
Staff Roundtables
Discussion Paper #1
Steering Committee Meeting #2
June
Discussion Paper #2
Steering Committee Meeting #3
Review Discussion Paper 1 Comments
Citizen Panel Meeting #2
July / August
Facility and Program Assessments
September
Discussion Paper #3
Steering Committee Meeting #4
Council Workshop 21

22. Parks and Recreation Trends
Lack of free time, rising rates of physical inactivity
Growing demands for unstructured, spontaneous activities
Aging parks and recreation infrastructure
Multi-use, multi-generational, multi-seasonal and multicultural
Demands for safe and comfortable parks, rise of ‘urban parks’
Using parks to promote environmental sustainability, stewardship and reconnect with nature
Funding constraints – capital and operating
Community development, volunteerism and partnerships 22

23. Key Inventory Statistics
450 hectares across 381 parks
12 Indoor aquatic centres
20 Ice rinks at 11 arenas
7 Full service fitness centres and 6 gymnasiums
2 Seniors’ Centres (FCSC and Knightsbridge)
125 Natural grass soccer fields and 4 artificial turf fields
87 Ball diamonds
17 Cricket pitches
51 Outdoor tennis courts and 6 indoor tennis courts
24 Basketball/Multi-use courts
6 Skateboard parks
Multiple playgrounds, splash pads, outdoor pools, etc.

24. Assessing Operating Capacities
Performance indicators have been reviewed including:
Use of facilities during prime/peak times and off-peak times
Usage during weekdays versus weekends
Program capacities and ‘fill rates’
Registration/membership data among organized sports organizations using parks and facilities
Data is used to assess whether existing facilities and programs can accommodate more use, or whether new services can be supported 24

25. Phase 3 Interim Assessments
Phase 3 Discussion Paper currently under review by staff (October 2017)
Preliminary directions from the Paper are presented on the following slides as information and are intended to be ‘tested’ with key stakeholders, including:
City Council, City Staff / Steering Committee, Citizen Panel, Stakeholder / User Groups
Preliminary directions are subject to change, pending City Council and staff feedback, re-examination of inventory and utilization data, and Phase 4 considerations (cost and funding capacities, timing and phasing, etc.)
Prior to presenting the Phase 3 findings, are there any questions relating to the Phase 1 and Phase 2 work? 25

26. Preliminary Directions
Services and Programs
Physical Activity - aim to improve resident's physical activity levels - frequency, duration and intensity 
Getting Outdoors – recognize the critical importance to the health of individuals and the community as a whole to be outdoors in natural settings
Water Safety - every resident should have the opportunity to learn how to swim; every family should know the importance of being safe in and around water 
Aging Population – ensure that Brampton’s older adults and senior citizens are active and engaged in leisure pursuits
Diverse and Marginalized Populations – place efforts on including all residents to enhance the overall health and vibrancy of the community
Sport Development – ensure every resident has the opportunity to participate in sport at a level of their choice 26

27. Preliminary Directions
Indoor Recreation Facilities
New West-Side Community Centre – aquatic centre, fitness centre, gymnasium, dedicated youth space and multi-purpose program rooms; with long-term expansion potential to add a twin pad arena
Therapeutic Pool Pilot Project – retrofit 2 smaller indoor pools to provide a therapeutic and/or rehabilitative aquatic experience along with provision of gym and group fitness studio space to support “Aging in Place” and reinforce neighbourhood-based opportunities (if successful, the program could be expanded to other facilities)
Repurpose a Neighbourhood Pool – repurpose an aging, underutilized small pool(s) for dry floor uses - e.g. sports, fitness, arts and culture - to expand and diversify the range of neighbourhood-based services 27

28. Preliminary Directions
Indoor Recreation Facilities
Seniors’ Centre – develop a seniors’ centre in the east end of Brampton using a community-hub centred approach involving prospective partners to complement City recreation services
Program Rooms – undertake a strategy to prioritize improvements required to enhance the programming capacity of multi-purpose rooms located in older community centres
Arenas – target a supply of 19 indoor ice pads over the PRMP (Victoria Park Arena to remain closed for ice)
Indoor Turf – after the City’s new registration system is implemented, undertake an Indoor Turf Study to determine the feasibility of investing in a second indoor turf facility based on market conditions, costs, and potential impacts

29. Options and Alternatives: Preliminary Conclusions
Having regard for what we know so far, options for Howden include:
Renewal of Howden on existing lands
Renewal of Howden on a reconfigured land holding (as able)
Demolition of Howden and/or other Bramalea recreation facilities and development of multi-plex somewhere in community (size and components TBD)
* All options must consider Master Plan outcomes, take into consideration other Bramalea recreation centres, public and Council feedback and are dependent on funding capacity
Howden
Greenbriar
Victoria Park 29

30. Next Steps Complete Master Plans Continue to explore renewal options
Conclude preliminary programming for Bramalea recreation centres, inclusive of Howden
Undertake further Public/Stakeholder Engagement
Develop financial strategies for delivery
Get budget approval
Design and (re)develop 30

31. Public Consultation: Questions and Feedback
What would you like to see done with Howden?
What would you like to see happen with the ‘family’ of Bramalea Recreation Centres
What are the priorities of this community that need to be considered, as we contemplate next steps? 31

32. HOWDEN RECREATION CENTRE
Thank you
HOWDEN RECREATION CENTRE
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