June 28, 2005 Minutes

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee

Date:

Tuesday, June 28^th, 2005

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt, Vice-Chair
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Bill McNulty

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m., and advised that the following matters would be added to the agenda as additional items:

(a)        Lubzinkski Boatworks and Marine Products Ltd.,

(b)        Steveston Public Art Project Funding: (i) Status of the Accounts; (ii)             $50,000 Community Art Fund; and (iii) BC Packers Legacy Fund;

(c)        Vancouver Tall Ship Festival – Request to Berth Ships in Steveston;

(d)        Steveston Water Park - $80,000; and

(e)        Garden City Lands Major Sports Complex.

MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on Tuesday, May 25^th, 2005, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

DELEGATION

2.

Roger Barnes, of Richmond Youth Soccer, and Roy Oostergo, of Richmond Girl’s Soccer, and representing an alliance of thirteen Richmond Soccer Associations, to discuss a proposal to form a new partnership with the City, based on the City’s “Guiding Principles”.

(File No.: 2345-01)

Mr. Barnes and Mr. Oostergo gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposal to provide new soccer fields in the City. A copy of the presentation is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. Also on file in the City Clerk’s Office, are copies of letters of support provided by Mr. Barnes and Mr. Oostergo.

Discussion then ensued among Committee members and the delegation on:

§

the need to centralize sports facilities

§

the impact to the City of releasing 47 grass fields as a result of the model now being proposed

§

the overuse of Richmond’s soccer fields

§

the conditions of the soccer fields at the beginning of the Fall/Winter soccer program, the rapid deterioration of these fields by the beginning of November, and the resulting poor conditions for the second half of the winter season and upcoming summer sports

§

the proposed annual contribution of $140,000 for maintenance fees, and whether this figure would be a ‘fixed’ amount

§

the type of building proposed for the training centre, and the features which would be included in this facility

§

how local soccer fields compared to fields in neighbouring jurisdictions

§

whether the Soccer Association’s commitment to contribute $250,000 capital towards the cost of the project was a realistic proposal

§

the need for artificial turf fields to reduce injuries to players

§

whether soccer would continue to be affordable to lower income families

§

the feasibility of staff reporting to the Committee on the Association’s proposed recommendations by September of this year

§

the need for public input on the proposal

§

how the Soccer Association could release 47 fields from use, and the impact which the release could have on City expenses (i.e. reduction in maintenance costs)

§

the history of the development of sand fields in the City

§

the development of the Garden City property as a major sports facility and how this project would connect with the proposal now being considered

During the discussion, the delegation was congratulated on the preparation of an excellent, well written, and exciting proposal.

As a result of the discussion, the following series of motions were introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That the proposal submitted by the Alliance of Richmond Soccer Associations (as presented to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee on Tuesday, June 28^th, 2005), be endorsed in principle.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the proposal submitted by the Alliance of Richmond Soccer Associations (as presented to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee on Tuesday, June 28^th, 2005), be referred to staff for review and to make recommendations regarding the implementation of the proposal by the end of October, 2005.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the ‘training centre’ component of the proposal submitted by the Alliance of Richmond Soccer Associations (as presented to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee on Tuesday, June 28^th, 2005), be referred to staff to examine the feasibility and viability of locating the centre on one of the following sites:

(1)

the DFO land;

(2)

South Arm Park;

(3)

Hugh Boyd Park;

(4)

King George Park and others, and

that staff report to Committee on this matter by the end of October, 2005.

Prior to the question on the motion being called, staff were requested to include in the referral, the desirability of including the ‘training centre’ proposal with the Richmond Sports Council’s proposal for the Garden City lands.

The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DIVISION

3.

ICBC STREET BANNER SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL

(Report: June 6/05, File No.: 11-7200-20-SBAN1) (REDMS No. 1589415)

It was moved and seconded

That the sponsorship of up to 30 ICBC “Keep Our Future Safe” street banners be approved for commencement in September 2005.

Prior to the question on the motion being called, questions were raised about whether Richmond would have any voice in the design of the street banners. In response, staff advised that they would contact ICBC on this matter.

The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED.

4.

LUBZINSKI BOAT WORKS AND MARINE PRODUCTS LTD. – ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT

Councillor Steves provided the Committee with copies of a report (as well as photographs) he had written regarding the above matter, and he then reviewed his proposal with the Committee. A copy of the report is attached as Schedule A and forms part of these minutes.

Discussion then ensued among Committee members on:

§

possible locations for the equipment at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard

§

the need to communicate with the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Building Committee about the proposed relocation of the equipment

§

whether the boat works and marine equipment could remain in its present location

§

the difficulties in, and anticipated cost of, moving the equipment

§

the importance of endeavouring to keep the equipment in Richmond because of its heritage value

§

the need to have more attractions at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard which relate to heritage.

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

It was moved and seconded

That the possible acquisition of the equipment from the Lubzinski Boat Works And Marine Products Ltd. be referred to staff for review, and that Council be invited to visit the Lubzinski shop on either July 4^th or 5^th to witness the final pouring from the blast furnace to manufacture castings for ordered ship wheels.

CARRIED

5.

Steveston Public Art Project Funding:

(i) Status of the Accounts;

(ii) $50,000 Community Art Fund; and

(iii) BC Packers Legacy Fund

(i) Status of the Accounts

It was moved and seconded

That staff determine the feasibility and if possible, establish an account entitled “Steveston Art Project” to accept donations, unattached, for which tax receipts would be issued.

CARRIED

(ii) $50,000 Community Art Fund

(iii) BC Packers Legacy Fund

Information was provided by Senior Planner Kari Huhtala and the Manager, Heritage & Cultural Services, Jane Fernyhough, about (i) the funds allocated to the Community Art Fund, and (ii) the conditions set out in the agreement signed between BC Packers and the City about the uses for which the BC Packers Legacy funds could be expended.

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

It was moved and seconded

That staff investigate the possibility of (i) contacting representatives of BC Packers about use of the BC Packers legacy funds for the Steveston Legacy Fund, and (ii) establishing a reserve fund for the BC Packers Legacy Fund, which could be used for the Steveston Art Fund.

CARRIED

6.

VANCOUVER TALL SHIP FESTIVAL – REQUEST TO BERTH SHIP IN STEVESTON

It was moved and seconded

That staff review and determine whether the “Odyssey” could be berthed at Britannia during the week of July 4^th, 2005.

CARRIED

7.

STEVESTON WATER PARK

Discussion ensued among Committee members on a resolution adopted previously about the disposition of funding set aside for the construction of the tram barn between development of the Steveston waterfront and the proposed water park.

Discussion centred around the amount of the ‘split’ between the two projects, and in response to questions, confirmation was given that a major portion of the funds, $70,000 to $80,000, subject to Council approval, would be directed to the water park.

8.

RICHMOND SPORTS COUNCIL – MAJOR SPORTS COMPLEX

(Letter: June 6/05, File No.: 2280-20-142)

Councillor referred to the correspondence received from the Richmond Sports Council about proceeding with the development of a new sports facility for use by all sports, and he suggested that staff meet with Mr. Jim Lamond, Chairman of the Sports Council on this matter.

9.

MANAGER’S REPORT

Mike Redpath reminded Committee members that they should meet at the City float, a heritage Public Works vehicle, at 9:00 a.m. on July 1^st.

Questions raised about the status of the development of the bike park at the south end of No. 2 Road, and information was provided that the plan had been completed and that contractors should beginning construction in July.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:33 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, June 28^th, 2005.

_________________________________

_________________________________

Councillor Harold Steves
Chair

Fran J. Ashton

Executive Assistant, City Clerk’s Office

Alerts

June 28, 2005 Minutes

MINUTES

DELEGATION

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DIVISION

ADJOURNMENT

In this section

Date:	Tuesday, June 28^th, 2005
Place:	Anderson Room Richmond City Hall
Present:	Councillor Harold Steves, Chair Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt, Vice-Chair Councillor Linda Barnes Councillor Derek Dang Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt Councillor Bill McNulty
Call to Order:	The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m., and advised that the following matters would be added to the agenda as additional items: (a) Lubzinkski Boatworks and Marine Products Ltd., (b) Steveston Public Art Project Funding: (i) Status of the Accounts; (ii) $50,000 Community Art Fund; and (iii) BC Packers Legacy Fund; (c) Vancouver Tall Ship Festival – Request to Berth Ships in Steveston; (d) Steveston Water Park - $80,000; and (e) Garden City Lands Major Sports Complex.

	1.	It was moved and seconded
		*That the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on Tuesday, May 25^th, 2005, be adopted as circulated.*
		CARRIED

2.	Roger Barnes, of Richmond Youth Soccer, and Roy Oostergo, of Richmond Girl’s Soccer, and representing an alliance of thirteen Richmond Soccer Associations, to discuss a proposal to form a new partnership with the City, based on the City’s “Guiding Principles”. (File No.: 2345-01)
	Mr. Barnes and Mr. Oostergo gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposal to provide new soccer fields in the City. A copy of the presentation is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. Also on file in the City Clerk’s Office, are copies of letters of support provided by Mr. Barnes and Mr. Oostergo.
	Discussion then ensued among Committee members and the delegation on:
	§	the need to centralize sports facilities
	§	the impact to the City of releasing 47 grass fields as a result of the model now being proposed
	§	the overuse of Richmond’s soccer fields
	§	the conditions of the soccer fields at the beginning of the Fall/Winter soccer program, the rapid deterioration of these fields by the beginning of November, and the resulting poor conditions for the second half of the winter season and upcoming summer sports
	§	the proposed annual contribution of $140,000 for maintenance fees, and whether this figure would be a ‘fixed’ amount
	§	the type of building proposed for the training centre, and the features which would be included in this facility
	§	how local soccer fields compared to fields in neighbouring jurisdictions
	§	whether the Soccer Association’s commitment to contribute $250,000 capital towards the cost of the project was a realistic proposal
	§	the need for artificial turf fields to reduce injuries to players
	§	whether soccer would continue to be affordable to lower income families
	§	the feasibility of staff reporting to the Committee on the Association’s proposed recommendations by September of this year
	§	the need for public input on the proposal
	§	how the Soccer Association could release 47 fields from use, and the impact which the release could have on City expenses (i.e. reduction in maintenance costs)
	§	the history of the development of sand fields in the City
	§	the development of the Garden City property as a major sports facility and how this project would connect with the proposal now being considered
	During the discussion, the delegation was congratulated on the preparation of an excellent, well written, and exciting proposal.
	As a result of the discussion, the following series of motions were introduced:
	It was moved and seconded
	That the proposal submitted by the Alliance of Richmond Soccer Associations (as presented to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee on Tuesday, June 28^th, 2005), be endorsed in principle.
	CARRIED

		It was moved and seconded
		That the ‘training centre’ component of the proposal submitted by the Alliance of Richmond Soccer Associations (as presented to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee on Tuesday, June 28^th, 2005), be referred to staff to examine the feasibility and viability of locating the centre on one of the following sites:
		*(1)*	*the DFO land;*
		*(2)*	*South Arm Park;*
		*(3)*	*Hugh Boyd Park;*
		*(4)*	*King George Park and others, and*
		*that staff report to Committee on this matter by the end of October, 2005.*
		Prior to the question on the motion being called, staff were requested to include in the referral, the desirability of including the ‘training centre’ proposal with the Richmond Sports Council’s proposal for the Garden City lands.
		The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED.

	3.	ICBC STREET BANNER SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL (Report: June 6/05, File No.: 11-7200-20-SBAN1) (REDMS No. 1589415)
		It was moved and seconded
		*That the sponsorship of up to 30 ICBC “Keep Our Future Safe” street banners be approved for commencement in September 2005.*
		Prior to the question on the motion being called, questions were raised about whether Richmond would have any voice in the design of the street banners. In response, staff advised that they would contact ICBC on this matter.
		The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED.

4.	LUBZINSKI BOAT WORKS AND MARINE PRODUCTS LTD. – ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT
	Councillor Steves provided the Committee with copies of a report (as well as photographs) he had written regarding the above matter, and he then reviewed his proposal with the Committee. A copy of the report is attached as Schedule A and forms part of these minutes.
	Discussion then ensued among Committee members on:
	§	possible locations for the equipment at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard
	§	the need to communicate with the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Building Committee about the proposed relocation of the equipment
	§	whether the boat works and marine equipment could remain in its present location
	§	the difficulties in, and anticipated cost of, moving the equipment
	§	the importance of endeavouring to keep the equipment in Richmond because of its heritage value
	§	the need to have more attractions at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard which relate to heritage.
	As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:
	It was moved and seconded
	That the possible acquisition of the equipment from the Lubzinski Boat Works And Marine Products Ltd. be referred to staff for review, and that Council be invited to visit the Lubzinski shop on either July 4^th or 5^th to witness the final pouring from the blast furnace to manufacture castings for ordered ship wheels.
	CARRIED

		It was moved and seconded
		*That staff determine the feasibility and if possible, establish an account entitled “Steveston Art Project” to accept donations, unattached, for which tax receipts would be issued.*
		CARRIED

		(ii) $50,000 Community Art Fund
		(iii) BC Packers Legacy Fund

		Information was provided by Senior Planner Kari Huhtala and the Manager, Heritage & Cultural Services, Jane Fernyhough, about (i) the funds allocated to the Community Art Fund, and (ii) the conditions set out in the agreement signed between BC Packers and the City about the uses for which the BC Packers Legacy funds could be expended.
		As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:
		It was moved and seconded
		That staff investigate the possibility of (i) contacting representatives of BC Packers about use of the BC Packers legacy funds for the Steveston Legacy Fund, and (ii) establishing a reserve fund for the BC Packers Legacy Fund, which could be used for the Steveston Art Fund.
		CARRIED

	6.	VANCOUVER TALL SHIP FESTIVAL – REQUEST TO BERTH SHIP IN STEVESTON
		It was moved and seconded
		*That staff review and determine whether the “Odyssey” could be berthed at Britannia during the week of July 4^th, 2005.*
		CARRIED

	7.	STEVESTON WATER PARK
		Discussion ensued among Committee members on a resolution adopted previously about the disposition of funding set aside for the construction of the tram barn between development of the Steveston waterfront and the proposed water park.
		Discussion centred around the amount of the ‘split’ between the two projects, and in response to questions, confirmation was given that a major portion of the funds, $70,000 to $80,000, subject to Council approval, would be directed to the water park.

	9.	MANAGER’S REPORT
		Mike Redpath reminded Committee members that they should meet at the City float, a heritage Public Works vehicle, at 9:00 a.m. on July 1^st.

		It was moved and seconded
		*That the meeting adjourn (5:33 p.m.).*
		CARRIED