2017 Annual Report

37 City of Chilliwack 2017 Annual Report Objectives Measures for 2018/2019 and Progress from 2017 OBJECTIVE STRATEGY MEASURE PROGRESS Minimize energy consumption in  municipal facilities. Reduction in energy consumption. Continued energy efficiency upgrades at municipal facilities in 2017. These  include installation of a high efficiency hot water holding tank at the  Evergreen Hall. Continued to upgrade lighting at City Hall from conventional  to LED, currently working in the DARES and Planning areas. Heritage Park is  installing LED lighting on floors 1 & 2, completion by year end. Continue to  look at all lighting and change to LED when opportunity is available. Promote a "zero waste" philosophy to  minimize the generation of solid  waste in the City, while maximizing  reuse and recycling initiatives. Reduce the annual amount of residential  garbage being generated per household and  increase the diversion rate.  Implement 2010  Waste Audit recommendations. In 2017 the estimated annual Curbside Program waste generated was 330  kilograms per household; a significant decrease (32%) from 2016 due to  compostables diversion. Zero waste initiatives included curbside recycling,  compostables diversion, Waste Reduction Month programs and outreach,  and City‐Wide Garage Sales. Ensure a Financial Plan is in place for  long‐term sustainability of the landfill. Financial Plan projects a positive reserve  fund balance, along with a plan to fund  closure and post‐closure costs. Landfill Financial Plan reviewed in 2017 to ensure the economic  sustainability of the Bailey Landfill. Facilitate a High  Quality of Life Provide quality parks and recreational  opportunities. Comparison to other communities. Taxpayer  feedback. Chilliwack provides a variety of excellent, high quality, local recreational  opportunities in its over 100 parks and astonishing 100km of trails. The 2016  Greenspace Plan and the Trail Network Plan continue to guide the vision for  Chilliwack’s parks and trails in the coming decade. In 2017 an 860m2 vacant  parcel of land owned by the City was identified as having merit for  reclassification into the designated park space now known as Carter Park.  In  2017, Spruce Grove, Bonny and Green Acres Square Parks received new  community play structures and Fairfield Park saw its play structures  replaced.  The main nodes along the Vedder Rotary Trail, Peach and Vedder  Park, are being developed into significant community parks with similar  amenities for visitors. Walden Park was selected to be the new site of a  professionally designed 9 hole disc golf course. 17,960m2 of space was  added in dog off‐leash area bringing the total area to 24,630m2. Three  projects contributed to this expansion: the Vedder Park dog off‐leash small  dog area relocation, a trial, non‐designated area along the Vedder North  Dyke Trail and a new dog off‐leash area on Sheffield Way. The Landing Skate  Park and Landing Spray Park received upgrades thanks to the Canada 150  Community Infrastructure Program. The new spray park has 16 above  ground features and 24 ground sprays. Updates to the skate park include  repairing or replacing concrete ramps and removing hazards, as well as the  addition of several new exciting features. Outdoor fitness equipment was  added to The Landing, Townsend Park and Vedder Park with 30% of this  equipment wheelchair accessible. Walker Creek Trail and the Salmon Ridge  Loop Trail were completed, adding to the trail opportunity and experience in  the Promontory area. Progress was made on the goal of looping the Vedder  with the addition of 1.2km of trail on the south side of the Vedder River.   Trail building continues with the Picnic Loop in the Chilliwack Community  Forest, increasing its popularity as a destination park. Two Grass Roots Grant  applications were approved in 2017.  The first grant project supported the  installation of the Pioneer Walkway in Yarrow Pioneer Park and the other  was for playground and park upgrades in Third Avenue Park.  Enhance the connectivity between  the City's recreational trail network  and regional trails adjacent to City  boundaries. Feedback from FVRD, taxpayers and trail  user groups. Regional trail strategic planning is being carried out to plan new trail links  between the Community Forest and Elk/Thurston trail as well as a link to  Ryder Lake (Graham Drive). Working with FVMBA to plan and construct  regional trail connections to Vedder Mountain. Facilitate the attraction of community events. Events held in local recreational facilities. Heritage Park, Prospera Centre, and the Chilliwack Cultural Centre booked  year‐round, including large scale events.  Partnership with the Active  Communities Committee and Tourism Chilliwack for hosting health and  wellness events and sport tourism opportunities. Assisted with Canada Day,  Santa Parade, Terry Fox Run and Party in the Park. The 2018 Royal Bank Cup  will be hosted at Prospera Centre. Support cultural groups. Facility and funding assistance. The Chilliwack Cultural Centre hosts many large scale shows and events  attracting patrons from throughout the region as well as providing an  important venue for developing and showcasing local artists and performers. Support public art. The Chilliwack Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is participating in the  Evans Road roundabout art feature. Community engagement in the Canada  150 Mosaic project was completed with the unveiling occuring Canada Day  2017. The Canada 150 Mosaic has been installed on the southwest corner of  the Landing Sport Centre. The PAAC is reviewing/selecting a mural for the  building wall at Five Corners. Foster community spirit. Recognize volunteers. Recognized volunteers through the Annual Community Sport Hero  Recognition program. Recognized sport achievement and legacy through  Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame. Support community organizations. Funded a number of organizations and initiatives through the Community  Development Initiatives policy in 2017.  Page 3 of 6 Objectives, Measures & Progress