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The City of Pembroke Launches the Parks and Recreation Master Planning Process

The City of Pembroke, in partnership with K.A. Community Consulting, are creating a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The process kicks off this in September and the final plan will be presented to Council in 2024.

A Parks and Recreation Master Plan is a strategic guiding document that will create a framework for recreation within the City and help guide staff and Council in decision making and action that best represents the needs of the community and the Recreation Department. It will...

Council Briefs, August 8, 2023

Combined Committee

Feline Wellness Clinics 
The Combined Committee approved staff to work with the Ontario SPCA representatives to offer feline wellness clinics offering free spay/neuter services to City of Pembroke rescue organizations and ensure all felines obtain a City of Pembroke pet tag. 

By-law to Regulate Recreational Open- Air Burning
Committee directed staff to use the existing by-law but amend the following:

• incorporate ceremonial and sacred fires,
• reflect an updated list of cooking mediums...

Council Briefs, July 11, 2023

Council Briefs, July 11, 2023 Combined Committee  Request - The Grind - Garden Project

Committee denied a request from The Grind to initiate a garden project. Staff was directed to inform The Grind of the decision and to offer an option of taking a raised garden planter box at the Community Garden. 

Parking Area for The Grind 

Committee approved five public parking spaces in front of The Grind, which includes one accessible space. The remaining five parking spaces will be reserved for The Grind.

2024...

Council Briefs, June 20, 2023

Council Briefs, June 20, 2023 Parks and Recreation Committee Enhanced Park Signage 

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved a sign concept to replace existing signage throughout the City in park and playground facilities.

Facility Allocation Policy 

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved a Facility Allocation Policy for the use in the Parks and Recreation Department for the allocation of facility use.

Music for a Cause

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the serving of alcohol for the...

Council Briefs, June 6, 2023

Council Briefs, June 6, 2023 Planning & Development Committee Visitor Information Sign

Committee directed staff to have the Visitor Information sign removed from 2 International Drive, O’Kenny’s Crafts Spirits, with the wiring and concrete base to remain on-site.  Mr. Kenny to provide $1,000 to support the removal.

Community Improvement Plan Request- 259 Pembroke Street East

The Community Improvement Panel recommended to Committee, and Council approved a grant to 259 Pembroke Street East of $5,000.