Report No. CD-008-13, Community Services Master Plan update ...

Report No CD00813February 14 2013Page 2long term with regards to possible major capital projects and general direction forservice demands in the futureCONSULTATIONGreg Borduas CAOJohn Cummings Director of Financial ServicesLiz Murray Manager of RecreationFred Galloway FJ Galloway AssociatesFINANCIAL IMPLICATIONSThe14 000 cost of this update would be fully funded from property tax reservesREFERENCESATTACHMENTSDraft Plan Update Proposal from FJ Galloway AssociatesPrepared byReviewed byPAMStewart Findlater G orduas CAODirector of Community ServicesDevelopment

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IFJ GALLOWAY ASSOCIATES INCManagement and Planning ConsultantsFebruary 6 2013Mr Stewart Findlater RPP MCIPDirector of Community ServicesMunicipality of Thames Centre4305 Hamilton RoadDorchester Ontario NOL 1 G3DevelopmentEmail SFindlater@thamescentre on caDear StewartThank you for your enquiry about the firm undertaking an update to the 2007 Community Services MasterPlan for the Municipality of Thames Centre This is a project of significant interest and one that I would bedelighted to participate inBased on our discussions this will be an update of the existing Master Plan recognizing that there maybe some demographic and inventory adjustments that will need to be made as well as the fact that anumber of projects have been completed from the initial Plan Also enquiries have been received fromThorndale and other areas about possible new initiatives in support of parks and recreation services andother related community resources and servicesenvisage at this time that this report will be a single document likely entitled 2013 Community ServicesMaster Plan Update It will undertake a series of tasks that will build on the work completed in 2007 andother available information since that time to provide a directional approach for the next five to ten yearsfor the MunicipalityWORK PROGRAMThe following Work Program is proposed building on the work completed previouslyUpdate the Demographic Section to reflect the 2011information that the Municipality might havecensus data as well as other newUpdate the Inventory Section to add the new components such as the ice pad gymnasiumsports fields splash pads etcUpdate the Trends Section related to the new information that is influencing parks recreation andrelated municipal level servicesUndertake a Community Consultation Program primarily based on focus groups and interviews asa more productive source of receiving community input involvingoA focus group with municipal staff350 Oxford Street W Suite 203 LONDON ON N6H 1T3Telephone 519 641 1325 Fax 519 472 9354 EMail fjgalloway@sympatico ca

21PageoOne or two focus groups in the Thorndale area involving organized service providers andcommunity groupsoTwo or three focus groups in the Dorchester and areas involving organized serviceproviders and community groupsoooInterviews with Councillors and appropriate community leadersThe development of a community survey for households to complete that would be anonline instrument utilizing the Municipality swebsite and promoted by the MunicipalityReceipt of written submissions either directly or online from interested individuals orgroupsThe development of a set of observations conclusions and strategic directions that emerge fromthe updated data and the consultation programReview of the 2007 Community Services Master Plan in regards to the development of a new setof recommendations in both the policies and initiatives area for a five to ten year periodPreparation of a draft Master Plan Update Report for review by the MunicipalityPossibly hosting of a Public Meeting advertised by the Municipality to present therecommendations for further public commentFinalization of the 2013 Community Services Master Plan Update ReportA presentation to Council of the highlights of the reportTIMEFRAMEThis Work Program will require approximately three months to complete depending on the availability ofvarious focus group populations and Municipal meetings dates It will be the responsibility of theMunicipality to populate the focus groups and interviews as well to undertake all project advertising andpromotionPROJECT FEESBased on the Work Program outlined a cost of14 000 is identified This inclusive of all consultant timesecretarial time and travel but is exclusive of HSTPROJECT CONSULTANTFred Galloway will undertake all dimensions of the project in terms of the consultation program researchand documents preparation and presentations He has over thirty years experience in Municipal Parksand Recreation planning and was the lead Project Consultant for the 2007 Municipality of Thames CentreCommunity Services Master PlanIn recent years he has completed similar plans forThe Town of ShelburneThe Township of WarwickThe Municipality of North Perth

I31PageThe City of KitchenerThe City of BurlingtonThe Municipality of ChathamKentMr Galloway holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Recreation from the University of Waterloo aMaster of Science Degree in Resource Planning from Michigan State University and a Masters ofBusiness Administration Degree from the Ivey School of Business at The University of Western OntarioIn 2002 he was awarded an Honourary Diploma by Fanshawe College for community serviceAttached is a resume and project listinghope this information is helpful If you have any questions please contact meAgain thank you for the opportunity to be consideredYours sincerelyFJGALLOWAY ASSOCIATES INC41cFred GallowayMI3APresidenti

APPENDIX IResume and Project Listing

FJ GALLOWAY ASSOCIATES INCManagement and Plannin ConsultantsF J GALLOWAYMScMBAManagement and Planning ConsultantCURRICULUM VITAEEDUCATION1973Honours Bachelor of Arts Recreation Planning University of Waterloo1974Masters of Science Resource Planning Michigan State University1981Masters of Business Administration University of Western Ontario2002Honorary Diploma Fanshawe CollegePROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS1978 to Present Member Canadian Institute of PlannersPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE1989 to PresentFJ Galloway Associates Inc London ONPresident Principal Consultant1987 1989The John P Robarts Medical Research Institute London ONGeneral Manager1982 1987London YMYWCA London ONDirector of OperationsMRC Coordinator1979 1982MacLaren Plansearch Inc London ONManager Special Studies1976 1979 WH Crandall Associates Ltd Moncton NBDirector of Planning and Architectural Services1974 1976 Balmer Crapo Associates Waterloo ONSenior Planner1972 1974Morrison Developments Ltd Summerside PEIGeneral Manager350 Oxford Street W London Ontario N6H 1T3Telephone 519 641 1325 Fax 519 4729354 EMail fjgalloway@sympatico ca

FJ GALLOWAY ASSOCIATES INCManagement and Planning ConsultantsMAJOR PROJECTS PORTFOLIORECREATION PARKS AND TOURISMFacility Reviews Needs Assessments Feasibility Studies Business PlansOrillia Community Complex Alternative Uses Study Orillia ONMohawk College Recreation Services Assessment Hamilton ONNorth Perth Recreation Complex Business Plan Listowel ONAlton Community Centre Branch Library Feasibility Study Burlington ONMountainside Arena Park Feasibility Study Burlington ONEmbro Parks Plan Zorra ONSombra Museum Feasibility Study St Clair ONNorth Perth Recreation Complex Listowel ONChicopee Ski Summer Resort Strategic Redevelopment Plan Kitchener ONPlattsville Arena Feasibility Study Blandford Blenhiem ONCentennial Stadium Review Kitchener ONTown of Richmond Hill Arena Agreement Review Richmond Hill ONCayuga and Dunnville Arena Reviews Haldimand ONStratford Ice Allocation Plan Stratford ONStratford MultiUse Complex Business Plan Stratford ONBurlington Ice Demand Study Ice Allocation Policy Burlington ONWright Family Culture Centre Feasibility Study Strathroy ONArmoury Reuse Feasibility Study Chatham ONBurlington Waterfront Park Management Plan Burlington ONKitchener Ice Demand Study Kitchener ONTown of St Marys Living Life Project Assessment St Marys ONStrategic Management Plan for the Downtown Waterfront Park Initiative Burlington ONLondon Boys and Girls Club Facility Assessment Report London ONBrantford YMCAYWCA Market Feasibility Study Brantford ONNorth Middlesex Recreation Complex Needs Assessment Phases I and II Parkhill ONStorybook Gardens Development Program and Business Plan London ONStrathroy Secondary School Multiuse Project Strathroy OntarioGlen Cairn Community Resource Centre Facility Study London ONPort Rowan Community Centre Feasibility Study Port Rowan ONStorybook Gardens Independent Review London ONAquatic Services Independent Review London ONGroup Recreation Vehicles Campground Feasibility Study St Clair Parkway Commission Corunna ONTownship of Delhi Arena and Community Centre and the Ontario Tobacco Museum and Heritage CentreBusiness Plans Delhi ONWoodstock YMCAYWCA Feasibility Study Woodstock ONLondon YMCAYWCA Market Feasibility Study London ONChathamKent Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study Chatham ONAlternative Uses for the Springbank Pumphouse and Farm Park Meadowlily Rd City of London ONStratford Knights of Columbus Trailer Park Feasibility Study Stratford ONWoodstock YMCAYWCA and City of Woodstock Aquatics Services Study Woodstock ONNiagara Falls YMCA and the City of Niagara Falls Indoor Pool Feasibility Study Niagara Falls ONWestern Fair Association ArenaMultiUse Complex Feasibility Study London ONGlen Cairn Community Resource Centre Feasibility Study London ONMarket Tower Seniors Feasibility Review London ONSix Nations Recreation Centre and Indoor Pool Feasibility Study Oshweken ONTownship of Wilmot Arena Feasibility Study New HamburgHamilton YMCA Feasibility Study Hamilton ONLondon Public Utilities Commission Adult Arena Feasibility Study London ON

TIFJ GALLOWAY ASSOCIATES INCManagement and Planning ConsultantsMAJOR PROJECTS PORTFOLIOCourtland Community Centre Feasibility Study Court land ONLondon Curling Club Strategic Facilities Plan London ONRipleyHuron Arena Feasibility Study Ripley ONBrantford YM YWCA Facility Feasibility Study Brantford ONTeeswater Culross Outdoor Pool Feasibility Study Teeswater ONLondonPUCSkateboard Facility Study London ONLombardo Museum Feasibility Study London ONVillage of Ailsa Craig Community Centre Feasibility Study Ailsa Craig ONStadium Feasibility Study London PUC London ONCity of Hamilton Arena and Outdoor Skating Feasibility Study Hamilton ONPickle Lake Arena and Curling Rink Feasibility Study Pickle Lake ONMaster PlansTownship of Wainfleet Parks and Recreation Master Plan Wainfleet ONTown of Brockton Recreation Master Plan Walkerton ONCity of Burlington Parks RecreationCulture Assets Master Plan Burlington ONWarwick Parks Recreation Master Plan Warwick ONTown of Shelburne Parks Plan Shelburne ONCity of Kitchener Parks Plan Kitchener ONMunicipality of ChathamKent Leisure Services Master Plan ChathamKent ONCity of Waterloo Recreation and Leisure Services Master Plan Waterloo ONTown of Tecumseh Community Services Master Plan Tecumseh ONMunicipality of Thames Centre Community Services Master Plan Dorchester ONTown of Lakeshore Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Facility Feasibility Study Lakeshore ONStratford Parks and Recreation Master Plan Stratford ONFort Erie Parks Plan Fort Erie ONCity of Kitchener Parks and Recreation Leisure Services Plan Kitchener ONBurlington Leisure Services Master Plan Burlington ONFanshawe Pioneer Village Master and Business Plans London ONTownship of Woolwich Leisure Facilities Plan Elmira ONRexdale Area Parks Redevelopment Master Plan Toronto ONTownship of Lincoln Community Trails Master Plan Lincoln ONTown of St Marys Parks Development PlanTownship of Guelph Eramosa Master Plan Eramosa ONBurlington Major Community Facilities Strategic Plan City of Burlington ONSpringbank Park Master Plan Phase I London ONCommunity Services Master Plan St Marys ONTown of Aylmer Parks and Leisure Time Master Plan Aylmer ONTownship of Lobo Parks and Recreation Master Plan Lobo ONTownship of Flamborough Park and Recreation Master Plan Flamborough ONTown of Westminster Park and Recreation Master Plan Westminster ONTownship of Delhi Parks and Recreation Master Plan Delhi ONTownship of Wilmot Recreation Master Plan and Community Centre Feasibility Study Wilmot ONParks and Recreation Master Plan for the City of London LondonPUCLeisure Facilities Master Plan City of KitchenerTown of Kincardine Cultural and Recreation Master Plan Kincardine ONTown of Whitchurch Stouffville Cultural and Recreation Master Plan Whitchurch

FJ GALLOWAY ASSOCIATES INC1Management and Planning ConsultantsMAJOR PROJECTS PORTFOLIOOrganizationalOperational ReviewsYouth Services Strategy Burlington ONNorth Perth Recreation Services Financial Review Listowel ONSt Clair Parks Commission Organizational Repositioning Plan Corunna ONPerth East Recreation Complex Operation Review Milverton ONBurlington Parks and Recreational Fees and Charges Policy Burlington ONHeritage and Culture Services Review Norfolk County ONCity of Oshawa Arenas Review ONTansley Woods Governance Review Burlington ONSouthwestern Ontario Travel Association Organizational Review London ONGreater Niagara Senior Citizen s Association Organizational Review Niagara Falls ONOperational Review Boys and Girls Club of Niagara Niagara Falls ONWoodstock Art Gallery and Woodstock Museum Operational Review Woodstock ONTown of Orangeville Leisure Services Department Organization Review Orangeville ONCity of Woodstock Community Services Department Review Woodstock ONWoodstock and District Community Centre Complex Organizational Plan Woodstock ONGlouchesshire Hall Management Strategies Review London ONKingsville Gosefield South Recreation Complex Operational Review Kingsville ONMontreal YMYWHA Computerization Review Montreal QCOntario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Operational Review Barrie ONKitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex Operational Review Kitchener ONLeisure Services Delivery Policy City of BurlingtonNiagara Falls Boys and Girls Club Strategic Plan Niagara Falls ONPerforming Arts Centre Today Strategic Plan London ONOntario Tobacco Museum Heritage Centre Strategic Plan Delhi ONMemorial Boys and Girls Club Long Term Plan London ONBrantford Parks and Recreation Department Strategic Plan Brantford ONWinnipeg YMYWCA Strategic Plan Winnipeg MBSarnia Cambridge and ChathamKent Family YMCA Strategic Plan ONTourism Sport TourismRegional Tourism Organization 3 Management Plan Submission Governance Plan and Strategic Plan Hamilton ONTourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Organizational Business Plan and Strategic Plan Windsor ONBurlington Pan Am 2015 Games Submission Burlington ONWaterloo Region Tourism Organizational Development Region of Waterloo ONTourism Hamilton Strategic Plan Hamilton ONTourism Burlington Strategic Plan Burlington ONKitchener and Waterloo Sport Tourism Policy Kitchener ON20092012 World Junior Hockey Championships Feasibility Analysis for Kitchener London Windsor and HamiltonONBurlington Tourism Reorganization Burlington ON2005 Mastercard Memorial Cup Bid London Knights London ON2006 World Junior Hockey Championship Bid Tourism London ONFall Tourism Research Study Stratford ONBonus Season Tourism Study Stratford ONSpecial Events Strategy Woodstock ONSports Tourism Strategy Tourism London London OnTravel Trade Special Event Tournament Strategy ON2003 World Junior Hockey Bid Tourism London London ON2004 Ontario Winter and Summer Games Bids Tourism London ON

FrFJ GALLOWAY ASSOCIATES INCManagernent and Planning CunsultantsMAJOR PROJECTS PORTFOLIOSpringmount Visitors Centre Strategic Business Plan Owen Sound ONTourism London Executive Search London ONSouthern Ontario Tourism Organization Amalgamation and Executive Search Southern ONTourism London Organizational Restructuring Review London ONConventions Conferences and FamilyLeisure Travel Strategy Tourism London ON2001 Canada Games Bid London Alliance ONSouthwestern Ontario Travel Association Strategic Plan London ONMarketing PlansEdison Museum Business Plan Bayham ONParks and Recreation Ontario Communications Plan Toronto ONBingo Barn Marketing Study London ONCommunity Services Strategic Marketing Plan City of Woodstock ONMarketing Plan Storybook Gardens London ONMoore Township Marketing Plan Moore Township ONYMCA of HamiltonBurlington Marketing Audit Hamilton ONWelland YMCA Marketing Plan Welland ONNethercott Golf Course Marketing Analysis and Business Plan Dorchester ONPetrolia Discovery Marketing Plan Petrolia ONCanadian Lakehead Exhibition Marketing and Long Term Development Plan Thunder Bay ONPROJECT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENTDuck Creek Park Master Plan Lakeshore ONGlen Cairn Community Resource Centre London ONSalvation Army Centre of Hope London ON andProject Coordinator Strathroy Secondary Schools Town of StrathroyMultiuse Project Partnership Strathroy ONElgin Employment Services Facility Initiative St Thomas ONTri County Partnership Facility Development Tavistock ONWindsor Catholic Cemeteries Board Amherstburg Cemetery Strategy Windsor ONRoman Catholic Diocese of London Property Management Systems Development Pilot Project London ON 1996MultiService Centre Strathroy ON 1995Project Design Consultant White Oaks Indoor Pool London ONArchitectural Proposal Call Civic Gardens Project London ONPlayworld Storybook Garden London PUCLondon Day Camp Program Building and Swim Lake London YM YWCA London ONIlderton Senior Citizens Complex Ilderton ONMount Brydges Senior Citizens Complex Caradoc ONEast Moncton Neighbourhood Park and Swimming PoolCommunity Centre Complex Moncton New BrunswickThomas Albert Athletic Park Complex Grand Falls New BrunswickRheal Cormier Arena Complex Moncton NBGrand Bay Community Centre Complex Grand Bay New BrunswickDesign Development and Operation of a 250 acre Multiple Use Resort Complex Cavendish PEI

FJ GALLOWAY ASSOCIATES INChfanagemenf anal Planning ConsultantsMAJOR PROJECTS PORTFOLIOCOMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER SERVICESBoard Member Kings College Foundation London ONChair Grants Committee and Board Member London Community Foundation London ONTreasurer London Rowing Society London ONBoard Chair Governor Fanshawe College London ONVice President Finance and Administration 2006 Ontario Paralympic Championships London ONVice President Finance and Administration 2005 Memorial Cup Organizing Committee London ONVice Chair Finance and Administration 2005 Memorial Cup London ONChair Task Force on WaterBased Activities Policy Madame Vanier Children sCentre London ONVice Chair Finance and Administration 2004 Ontario Summer and Winter Games London ONChair Monsignor Feeney Foundation LondonChair Mayor sTask Force for Community Organization Recognition London ONVice Chair Sport Services 2001 Canada Summer Games London ONChairperson Services Committee 1996 Ontario Summer Games London ONChildren Services Study Presenter Ontario Association of Children sAid Society Toronto ONOxford Tourism Council Marketing Seminar Woodstock ONInstructor Recreation Planning Course and Seminar Course Fanshawe College London ONRecreation Leadership Program Fanshawe College London ONStrategic Planning Presenter Ontario Association of Children and Societies Conference Toronto ONPresenter OMRA Conference Owen Sound ONPresenter ORS Conference London ONChairperson Marketing Committee and Member Steering Committee Ontario Winter Games London ONMarketing for Seniors Marketing Minds Group Etobicoke ONMarketing for Seniors and Recreational Services Planning Ontario Recreation Society Seminar Scarborough ONInternal Marketing Techniques Ontario YMCA Conference Geneva Park ON