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Vancouver Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission — March 18, 2026 (Minutes)

Commission met at Vancouver City Hall (Aspen Room) and online. Commissioners present: Cavaness, Thompson, Striplin, Fletcher, Robbins, Wille; absent: Luce, Piland, Panter. Minutes of February 18, 2026 were approved by consensus. Staff presented updates and discussion on: 2025–26 corridor projects (safety, equity, climate, connectivity; construction beginning 2027); special event permitting process and appeal path; Inspire Vancouver cultural access grant program (website/branding launch early April, staff hires, schools to receive 10% funding); spring parks capital project schedules and major/minor repair priorities; and coordination with the Urban Forestry Commission with a recommendation to use designated liaisons. Director’s report noted Volunteer Tree Grove recognition for Chair Cavaness, discovery of bee species locally, restroom seasonal hours (full reopening April 3), and near-full community garden enrollment. Parks Foundation and school district reports were minimal; Robbins signaled work on an ADA transition plan for parks and off‑leash areas.