This item was heard before 7.2.
Lisa Boyce-Gonsalves, Manager Program Delivery spoke to the 2020 Youth Plan for Recreation strategies to enhance programs and services for the youth market over the next five years. Further, L. Boyce-Gonsalves spoke to volunteer and leadership opportunities; programming and classes; youth co-ops, events and activities for the 50th Anniversary of the City of Mississauga.
Jennu Baskaran, Community Development Coordinator spoke to the Sauga Summer Pass availability for youth and free access features and noted that applications would be accepted commencing April 29th at all community centres. Further, J. Baskaran spoke to increasing the capacity in 2024, community partnerships and groups such as the Malton Youth Hub and the history and role of the Mississauga Youth Action Committee as well as Mississauga Youth Week.
Councillor J. Horneck spoke to access to programs with the youth pass. In response to Councillor J. Horneck, L. Boyce-Gonsalves spoke to how additional funding could be utilized if it were available.
Councillor M. Reid spoke to opportunities for engagement and integration with non-profit group services and community partners to support youth. In response to Councillor M. Reid, J. Boyce-Gonsalves spoke to existing working relationships with community partners.
Councillor A. Tedjo spoke to the capacity level of the program; pass program duration; availability of services, tracking and promotion. Further, Councillor A. Tedjo spoke the connection between the passes and purchase of fitness memberships.
In response to Councillor A. Tedjo, K . Zietsma, Director Recreation and Culture spoke to the approach for assessing capacity requirements; to fitness programming across the City of Mississauga and drop in class access. Further, K. Zietsma spoke to Presto card usage, fitness memberships and noted that the request to extend the timeline for the pass would be taken back to staff.