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MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on Tuesday, April 29^th, 2003.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DIVISION

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2.

NEW DIRECTIONS IN CRISIS PREVENTION AND RESPONSE INITIATIVE (CHIMO)

(Report:  May 20/03, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 1008787)

Designated Speaker:  Kate Sparrow

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City enter into a partnership with CHIMO Crisis Services, Richmond School District 38, Richmond Health Services and RCMP on the Crisis Prevention and Response 3-year demonstration initiative.

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3.

PUBLIC AMENITY SPACE AT ABERDEEN CENTRE

(Report:  May 22/03, File No.:  7140-20) (REDMS No. 1011364)

Designated Speaker:  Jane Fernyhough

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the ground floor location for the proposed community space in Fairchild Developments Limiteds proposed hotel at Aberdeen Centre as outlined in the rezoning application, be endorsed; and,

( 2)

staff prepare a business plan and funding opportunities for its use as an arts space and report back to Council in time for inclusion in the 2004 capital and additional level budget submissions.

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4.

Interurban Tram Building in London/Princess Area

(Report:  May 15/03, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 1008251)

Designated Speaker:  Jane Fernyhough

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City-owned former CNR right-of-way within the London Princess area as a potential location for the Interurban Tram car barn and workshop be endorsed.

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5.

SPECIAL EVENTS

(Report:  May 27/03, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 989665)

Designated Speaker:  Cathy Volkering Carlile

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the special event guiding principles, as defined in the report (dated May 26, 2003 from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services), be adopted;

( 2)

the interim special event process and the City's role, as defined in the report (dated May 26, 2003 from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services), be adopted; and

( 3)

city staff continue to develop a final special event and sponsorship process for Councils consideration in the Fall of 2003.

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6.

TALL SHIPS REPORT

(Report:  May 14/03, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 1007792   Power Point Presentation)

Designated Speaker:  Cathy Volkering Carlile

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:  

(1)

$25,000 be granted to the Tall Ships 2005 Steering Committee from the Council Contingency Account to prepare a business plan and a fundraising and sponsorship plan;

(2)

a contribution agreement for the $25,000 be prepared; and

(3)

the completed business plan and sponsorship/fundraising plan be presented to the General Purposes Committee meeting of November 3, 2003 in order that a timely decision on the City involvement in Tall Ships 2005 be made.

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7.

COMMUNITY WELLNESS STRATEGY

(Report:  May 23/03, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 1011988)

Designated Speaker:  Kate Sparrow

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the City work with Richmond Health Services to develop a Community Wellness Strategy for adoption by both organizations; and

(2)

the Community Wellness Strategy outline the City's role and any financial implications.

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MANAGERS REPORT

ADJOURNMENT