MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on Tuesday, April 27^th, 2004, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES DIVISION

2.

TRAM ROUTING OPTIONS
(Report:  May 7^th, 2004, File No.:  10-6510-05) (REDMS No. 1250406, 1257843)

The Director, Recreation and Cultural Services, Kate Sparrow,  Vern Jacques, Manager, Community Recreation Services, and the Director, Parks, Dave Semple, responded to questions of the Committee on various aspects of the proposed route locations, with particular emphasis on the Moncton Street options.

It was moved and seconded

That staff undertake a public process to present five proposed options (1a, 1b, 1c, 2b and 2c) and to collect feedback and report back to Council with a preferred route.

Prior to the question being called further discussion ensued on the five route locations.

Mr. Dana Westermark, Richmond Historic Railway Society member, said that the Society mandate included the encouragement of the project and funding support.  Mr. Westermark then spoke about the associated costs of the routing, the significance of the cost and location of the rectifier(s) that would be required to complete the routing, and the significant cost impact should signalized crossings be required (on the Moncton Street options).  Mr. Westermark indicated that the preference of the Society was for a Bayview Street option.

Further discussion then ensued on the feasibility of including the Moncton Street route options in the public process as a Moncton Street route had not been considered as part of the original plan for the tram.

As a result of the discussion, the motion was WITHDRAWN and the following motion introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That staff undertake a public process to present Bayview Street options 2b and 2c, as identified in the original tram concept, and to collect feedback and report back to Council with a preferred route.

CARRIED

3.

2004 WORLD JUNIOR BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS
(Report:  May 13^th, 2004, File No.:11-7400-01) (REDMS No. 1265288)

Mr. Dave McBride, Manager, Aquatic and Arena Services, briefly reviewed the report and then responded to questions from Committee.

A suggestion was received from the Committee that the City's 125 birthday celebration and the Hosting Capital of Canada designation be included in the event.

It was moved and seconded

That the City:

( 1)

support the 2004 World Junior Badminton Championships to be held at Minoru Arenas from October 15 31, 2004; and

( 2)

City provide services in kind as outlined in the staff report not to exceed $7,500.

Prior to the question being called advice was given that opportunities for youth involvement would be offered that would include the training of lines people at Cambie Senior High School as part of the CAP program.

The question was then called and it was CARRIED.

4.

MICROCELL SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL
(Report:  May 13^th, 2004, File No.: 2345-01) (REDMS No. 1201878)

The Director, Parks, Dave Semple, and the Manager, Parks Programs, Planning and Design, Mike Redpath, were present.

It was moved and seconded

That the:

( 1)

proposal from Microcell Solutions Incorporated for the installation of telecommunications apparatus on City sports field lighting at the Hugh Boyd Athletic Park be approved as per the terms of the licence agreement (Attachment 1) and;

(2)

City advertise its intent to lease a portion of the Hugh Boyd Park site to support the Microcell proposal and;

(3)

revenue from the Microcell proposal be directed to the Sports Field Reserve Fund account for future sports field improvements in Richmond.

CARRIED

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

5.

PUBLIC ART COMMISSION 2003 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2004 WORK PLAN
(Report:  May 12^th, 2004, File No.:  01-0100-20-RPARI-01) (REDMS No. 1242902)

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, and Kari Huhtala, Planner, were present.  Mr. Crowe introduced Ms. Willa Walsh, Chair, Richmond Public Art Commission (RPAC).

Ms. Walsh then provided the following in introduction of the 2003 Annual Report and the 2004 Work Plan:

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the Commission is in its seventh year of operation;

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public art is increasing as is citizen awareness of public art;

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having done a magnificent job on Parks and Recreation, the City now needed to focus on Culture;

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the proximity of Richmond to Vancouver, the worlds urban design centre, was creating an impact for Richmond;

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the Aberdeen Centre, now officially open, was magnificent;

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the lion sculpture at Garden City Road and Lansdowne had received a wonderful opening.  Ms. Walsh suggested that Polygon Development be recognized for their devotion to the arts;

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the city banners, designed by an artist in recognition of the City's 125 birthday, had received spectacular results;

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the civic public art opportunity of the two new firehalls had benefited from significant community involvement;

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the 2004 Lulu Series would be held in the fall; and

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that the mandate of the Commission was to meet one of the goals of the new Richmond Art Strategy;

Ms. Walsh also provided a map, a joint effort of the City and Tourism Richmond, which included a reference to public art projects, a first step in recognizing public art.  A copy of the map, along with photographs depicting the huge diversity of public art, are on file in the City Clerks Office.  Ms. Walsh concluded her presentation by thanking the Committee for their attention.

The Committee extended its appreciation of the work accomplished by the Commission to Ms. Walsh.

It was moved and seconded

That the Richmond Public Art Commission 2004 Work Plan be approved as described in the report (dated May 12, 2004 from the Manager, Policy Planning).

CARRIED

6.

SEA ISLAND COMMUNITY SAFETY BUILDING PUBLIC ART PROJECT
(Report:  May 12^th, 2004, File No.:  11-7000-09-20-031/2004-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1244473, 1034591)

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, and Kari Huhtala, Planner, were present. 

Several members of the Sea Island Community Safety Building Public Art Project Panel were also present, and spoke in appreciation of the joint process of the City and members of the community, and the amazing accomplishments of the artists.

It was moved and seconded

That:

( 1)

an allocation of $40,000 for the development of a public art project as part of the new Sea Island Community Safety Building, be endorsed; and

( 2)

staff implement the installation of the Shaping Hands Public Art Project, as described in the report (dated May 12, 2004 from the Manager, Policy Planning).

CARRIED

7.

MANAGERS REPORT

The Manager, Parks Programs, Planning & Design, Mike Redpath reported on a Partners for Beautification recognition event and 125 Tree Planting event which celebrate Richmond's kick-off to Environment Week.

Cllr. McNulty raised several issues for the attention of staff:

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the feeding of animals in Minoru Park;

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3 trees that impede the south side of the 2^nd lawn bowl pitch at Minoru Park.  The Manager, Parks Operations, Gord Barstow said that he had met with the association to review the situation and that the trees should be removed; and

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that the Richmond Rotary Club, in recognition of its 100^th anniversary, had expressed an interest in purchasing City banners.

The Manager, Cultural Services, Jane Fernyhough, reported that:

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the City has teamed with the East Richmond Community Association on a Healthy Communities Project a community gathering place; and

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an annual conference hosted by the Richmond Orchestra Chorus Society had been attended by over 300 persons at MacNeil School.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:04 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 Wednesday, May 26^th, 2004.

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Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Acting Chair

Deborah MacLennan
Administrative Assistant