Community Services Committee Meeting Minutes - December 12, 2000

Date:

Tuesday, December 12, 2000

Place:

Anderson Room

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

Councillor Derek Dang, Vice-Chair

Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Malcolm Brodie - 4:05

Councillor Bill McNulty

Councillor Linda Barnes

Absent:

Councillor Ken Johnston

Also Present:

Councillor Lyn Greenhill

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Community Services Committee held on Wednesday, November 29, 2000 be adopted with the following amendment to the first paragraph of Item 3 (Page 2 of the minutes) by deleting the final sentence and substituting the following, "Captain Hancock also noted that improved technology was a priority for Year Two and that he hoped that the role of Ecom liaison would continue after Captain Mason’s retirement".

CARRIED

In response to a question from the Chair a decision was made that the Community Services Committee meeting scheduled for December 27, 2000 would not be held. The next meeting date was scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 2001.

Councillor Brodie arrived at 4:05.

(Report: November 30/00, File No.: 5375-02) (REDMS No. 239187)

A discussion took place on information contained in the recently released Traffic Services Study Final Report. A recommendation of the report was that an integrated task force on traffic, headed by a senior officer in charge, be created. The task force would be comprised of both RCMP and municipal positions.

Superintendent MacAulay was asked to provide Mayor and Council with a copy of the report.

It was moved and seconded

That the RCMP Monthly Report for the month of September 2000 be received for information.

CARRIED

(Report: Dec. 6/00, File No.: 0775-20-T.1514) (REDMS No. 244237)

The Manager, Facilities Planning and Construction, David Naysmith, summarized the report.

During the discussion that ensued it was determined that the combining of the two contracts allowed for a savings of $15,000. The design of the facilities was approved by Council in May. A recommendation was made that future policy for facilities such as these should allow for extra cubicles in the female washrooms.

While in the future user groups may be asked to participate further in the maintenance of the facilities they do not participate at present.

Both facilities provide concession and storage space and the changeroom/washroom facilities are similar to those on the dyke. The hours of operation will be posted. In response to a question regarding future lighting improvements for the Palmer/Garden City park the Director of Parks, Dave Semple, said that there are no plans for this at present.

It was moved and seconded

That:

A second floor caretaker suite be included in the proposed Palmer/Garden City Park field house;

An additional female washroom cubicle, funded by the Richmond Girls Softball Association, be included in the London/Steveston Park field house; and

The contract for the construction of the two field house facilities at London/Steveston Park and Palmer/Garden City Park be awarded to Bynett Construction Services Ltd. for the sum of $699,300, plus GST.

CARRIED

(Report: Nov. 27/00, File No.: 0100-20-JSBC1) (REDMS No. 235549)

The Manager, Cultural Services, Jane Fernyhough, reviewed the report. Wayne Yee, Co-ordinator Youth Services, then outlined the process involved noting that the information gathering could be anticipated to take six months.

Considerable discussion then took place between the Committee members and staff as concern was expressed for the length of time that would pass before programs could be implemented. As a result of the discussion the following amended resolution was introduced.

It was moved and seconded

That staff be directed to work with the Richmond School District #38 and in consultation with youth and other stakeholders, to develop a proposal for additional late night activities for youth in Richmond.

That $5,000 be allocated from the City Casino Grant to provide additional staffing resources to complete development of the proposal.

That a proposal be developed, outlining the late night program needs and funding requirements, which would examine all potential funding sources.

That the request for ongoing funding for the program be referred to the Casino Task Force and that the Casino Task Force provide a description of the programs and potential costs.

CARRIED

MANAGERs’ REPORTs

The General Manager, Urban Development, David McLellan, reported that discussion with the Health Society over the use of City facilities has been undertaken. To be discussed are the sharing of resources and the Society’s affiliate status.

The Manager, Parks, Gord Barstow reported that the first trees have been taken out of the City nursery and planted in Steveston. This was two years ahead of schedule. A marked reduction in the Capital budget for trees should be realized.

Councillor Steves reported that he had received calls complaining about the new surface on the west dyke.

The Manager, Parks Administration and Programs, Mike Redpath reported on the upcoming opening of the Seniors Golden Garden at Minoru Place. He also noted that a cheque for $1400. had been presented to the Gardens by Ikea on behalf of Tree Canada.

It was MOVED and SECONDED

That the meeting adjourn (5:12 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Community Services Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, December 12, 2000.

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Councillor Harold Steves

Chair

Deborah MacLennan

Administrative Assistant