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ITEM

MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on Wednesday, January 25^th, 2006.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

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Tuesday, March 28^th, 2006 (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

DELEGATION

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3.

Graham Turnbull, Chairman, Steveston Historical Society, regarding the Steveston Museum building at 3811 Moncton Street.

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

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4.

AWARD OF CONTRACT T.2779 – BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARDS, HISTORIC ZONE REDEVELOPMENT
(Report:  Feb. 13/06, File No.:  06-2052-25-BHSY1/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1755971)

Designated Speaker:  David Naysmith

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Contract T.2779 be awarded to Parkwood Construction Ltd. for the amount of $880,954.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DIVISION

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5.

RICHMOND FRUIT TREE SHARING PROJECT – SOUTH DYKE GARDEN AND TERRA NOVA RURAL PARK

(Report:  Jan. 16/06, File No.:  06-2280-20-132/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1737879)

Designated Speaker:  Mike Redpath

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project agreement for use of a portion of land at the South Dyke Community Garden located at 13871 No. 3 Road be renewed for a further two year term commencing April 2006 to April 2008;

(2)

That staff initiate the public notification process for the City’s intent to lease a portion of the Terra Nova Rural Park, and the South Dyke Community Garden to meet the Community Charter requirements for the lease of land; and

(3)

That upon completion of the public notification process, staff develop an agreement with the  Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project Society for use of a portion of land at Terra Nova Rural Park for a Community Sharing Farm.

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6.

PLANNING FOR PARKS AND RECREATION AND CULTURAL FACILITIES IN THE CITY CENTRE(Report:  Feb. 14/06, File No.:  11-7000-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1765256)

Designated Speaker:  Kate Sparrow / Dave Semple

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the guiding principles for planning for parks and recreation and cultural facilities in the City Centre (as outlined in the report dated February 14^th, 2006, from the Director, Recreation & Cultural Services and the Director of Parks Operations), be adopted.

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7.

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES DRAFT ACCESS POLICY
(Report:  Feb. 14/06, File No.:  11-7000-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1764957)

Designated Speaker:  Kate Sparrow / Dave Semple

STAFF RECOMMENDATION  **REVISED**

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8.

GATEWAY THEATRE “FLY TOWER” WALL ART PROJECT

(Report:  Feb. 13/06, File No.:  11-7000-09-20-041/2005-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1752772)

Designated Speaker:  Kari Huhtala

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That staff implement the installation of the “SCRIPT Inside Outside” wall art at the Gateway Theatre, (as presented in the report dated February 13, 2006 from the Manager, Policy Planning).

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9.

J. RATSOY’S MECHANICAL COLLECTION (JUKE BOXES AND MOTOR VEHICLES

(Report:  Jan. 5/06, File No.:  11-7000-03/2006 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1753486)

Designated Speaker:  Kate Sparrow

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City take no further action on opening the Ratsoy automobile and musical museum to the public at 12391 Gilbert Road, and that the viewing of the private collection be the responsibility of the owner.

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10.

BUSINESS CASE: ART GALLERY CURATOR

(Report:  Jan. 31/06, File No.:  11-7142-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1752988)

Designated Speaker:  Kate Sparrow

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated January 31^st, 2006, from the Director, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee), regarding a Business Case:  Art Gallery Curator, be received for information.

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11.

RICHMOND OLYMPIC OVAL – COMMUNITY PROGRAM

(Report:  Feb. 16/06, File No.:  01-0103-60-PFOP1/2006 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1767265)

Designated Speaker:  Kate Sparrow

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated February 16^th, 2006, from the Director, Recreation & Cultural Services), regarding the Richmond Olympic Oval – Community Program, be received for information.

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12.

SENIORS WELLNESS COORDINATOR

(Report:  Feb. 8/06, File No.:  11-7000-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1759337)

Designated Speaker:  Vern Jacques

STAFF RECOMMENDATION  **REVISED**

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MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT