It was agreed that the following would be added to the agenda as additional items:

1.      Pollution in Minoru Park; and

2.      Photography

MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on Tuesday, March 23^rd, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

2.

Partners For Beautification 2004 Update and Volunteer Recognition Event

(Report:  April 15^th, 2004, File No.:  11-7200-01) (REDMS No. 1221494)

Designated Speaker:  Dave Semple

Mr. Mike Redpath, Manager, Parks Program Planning and Design, advised that he would be available to answer questions.  In response to a query from Committee, Mr. Redpath advised that 125 smaller calliper trees, some from the City's nursery, some to be purchased, would be planted on an as yet undetermined site on McDonald Bay. 

It was moved and seconded

1.         That the report Partners For Beautification Update and 2004 Recognition Event (dated April 15^th, 2004 from the Director of Parks Operations) be received for information; and

2.         That May 29^th, 2004 be proclaimed Partners for Beautification Volunteer Recognition Day.

CARRIED

3.

LEASED AREA FOR ROWING CENTRE AT 7411 RIVER ROAD

(Report:  April 6^th, 2004; File No. 03-1000-14-084/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1219419, 1045493)

Designated Speaker:  Dave Semple

Mr. Redpath, Manager, Parks Planning and Design, advised that he was available to answer questions.

In response to queries from the Committee, he stated that the new location was safer and removed from the motorized water craft at the Richmond Yacht Club.  He also advised that potential for beautification and/or sponsorship on this site would be discussed at the development permit stage of the process.

It was moved and seconded

That the proposed lease area for the future UBC Thunderbird Rowing and Paddling Centre be approved, as set out in the report (dated April 6^th, 2004 from the Director of Parks Operations).

CARRIED

4.

POLLUTION IN MINORU PARK

Staff were requested to investigate the pollution of Minoru Park by ducks and geese.  In response, Mr. Semple, Director of Parks Operations, advised that staff were aware of the issue and  would be reporting to Committee on this matter in the near future.

5.

PHOTOGRAPHY AT MINORU CHAPEL

Staff were requested to investigate the possibility of photography revenue/sponsorship opportunities at Minoru Chapel/Park.

6.

MANAGERS REPORT

Mr. Wayne Yee, Coordinator, Youth Services introduced the team who would be in charge of various activities for youth week.  The team introduced themselves and spoke briefly about the activities which would be ongoing during Youth Week.

Mr. Mike Redpath, Manager, Parks Planning and Design, advised that he would be presenting designs for the McLennan South Park to the neighbourhood.  He would also be presenting the plans for Terra Nova at a public open house.  He then noted that the Sports Awards, hosted by the Sports Council would be held on May 5^th at City Hall.

Mr. Vern Jacques, Manager, Community Recreation Services, gave a brief update on the Richmond Youth Soccer Program advising that their financial affairs were now in order.  Committee then commended the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Division on the content of the new Leisure Service Guide.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4.43 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday,  April 27^th, 2004.

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Councillor Harold Steves
Chair

Desiree Wong
Acting Administrative Assistant