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MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on Tuesday, March 25^th, 2003.

DELEGATION

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2.

Joan Cowderoy, Executive Director, CHIMO Crisis Services, to make a presentation on the New Directions in Crisis Prevention and Response Initiative, a three year community development project which is just beginning in Richmond.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DIVISION

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3.

2010 Trails Strategy
(Report:  April 17/03, File No.:  7200-01) (REDMS No. 996915)

Designated Speaker:  Dave Semple

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2010 Richmond Trails Strategy, (as outlined in the document attached to the report dated April 17^th, 2003, from the Director, Parks Operations), be endorsed in principle;

(2)

That staff seek public input on the 2010 Trails Strategy.

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

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4.

FRASER BASIN COUNCIL:  STATE OF THE FRASER BASIN REPORT
(Report:  Apr. 7/03, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 991847)

Designated Speaker:  Suzanne Bycraft

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That (as outlined in the report dated April 7^th, 2003, from the Manager, Emergency & Environmental Programs):

(1)

a letter be sent on behalf of Council to the Fraser Basin Council (FBC) to:

(a)

commend them on their report entitled, A Snapshot on Sustainability: State of the Fraser Basin report, January 2003  

(b)

convey Richmond's continued support for the Fraser Basin Councils work on the comprehensive reporting of the health the Fraser Basin;

(c)

provide input to strengthen future State of the Basin reporting.

(2)

Staff continue to explore and report to Council on strategies for advancing sustainability (i.e. long-term economic, social and environmental well-being) in Richmond.

(3)

Staff incorporate relevant findings of the report into the City's Environmental Management Strategy and other relevant strategic initiatives (e.g, Flood Management Strategy, State of Environment (SOE), Economic Development Strategy, Waterfront Development Strategy, Trails Strategy, etc.).

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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5.

THE WALKABLE RICHMOND ACCORD
(Report:  April 17/03, File No.:  4050-08) (REDMS No. 996176)

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Walkable Richmond Accord (Attachment 2 to the report dated April 17^th, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Planning), be approved;

(2)

That the Walkable Richmond Accord be referred to the Richmond School District and Richmond Health Services Society for approval and signature, and then to the Mayor and City Clerk for signature; and

(3)

That the City work with the Richmond School District and Richmond Health Services to preserve, develop and improve Richmond's pedestrian environment for residents of all ages and abilities by creating a more liveable and safe walking environment in Richmond.

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES DIVISION

6.

Scotch pond heritage COOPERATIVE UPDATE ON 2002 CAPITAL PROJECT WORK
(Oral report)  (Delegation:  Joe Bauer, President)

Designated Speaker:  Connie Baxter

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7.

Richmond Night Market Street Banner Sponsorship
(Report:  April 11/03, File No.:  7200-20-SBAN1) (REDMS No. 994792)

Designated Speaker:  Dave Semple

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That staff develop a contribution agreement with Target Event Promotions for the sponsorship of 26 street banners for the Richmond Night Market from May 2003 to October 2003.

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8.

SOUTH DYKE Community Garden
(Report:  April 4/03, File No.:  7200-20-CGAR1) (REDMS No. 977376)

Designated Speaker:  Dave Semple

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That staff implement the design and construction of a community garden to be located at the vacant land adjacent to the City Tree Nursery at 13871 No. 3 Road.

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MANAGERS REPORT

ADJOURNMENT