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MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on Tuesday, February 28^th, 2006.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

Tuesday, April 25^th, 2006 (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

COUNCILLOR HAROLD STEVES

3.

RICHMOND MUSEUM

(Oral Presentation)

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DIVISION

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4.

SUBMISSION FROM RICHMOND ARENAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

(Report:  March 7^th, 2006, File No.:  2345-03) (REDMS No. 1779268)

Designated Speaker:  Kate Sparrow

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2005 – 2015 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Master Plan include a reference that there are no plans to replace or eliminate Minoru Arenas in the next decade; and

(2)

That the  current schematic for the Minoru Park Vision be modified to include the Minoru Arenas facility; and

(3)

That RACA be advised of the approved amendments to the 2005 – 2015 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Master Plan that includes consideration of RACA’s submission and feedback;  and

(4)

That the Richmond Olympic Business Office consider RACA’s interest in being involved in oval programming when the various options for a governance and operational model are developed; and

(5)

That RACA be invited to participate in the Service Planning Group for Sports, as well as the process to develop system wide policies, including a Pricing Policy.

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5.

OVAL SITE WEST PUBLIC OPEN SPACE CONCEPT

(Report:  March 14^th, 2006; File No.:  06-2345-00/Vol.1) (REDMS No. 1785173)

Designated Speaker:  Dave Semple

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Oval Site West - Public Open Space Concept be endorsed by Council and approved to guide the design and development of the public open space along the Middle Arm of the Fraser River adjacent to the Richmond Oval site.

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6.

KATIMAVIK PROGRAM

(Report:  March 10^th, 2006, File No.:  06-2345-01/2006-Vol.1) (REDMS No. 1784332)

Designated Speaker:  Dave Semple

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City not pursue participation in the Katimavik program and make information on Katimavik available to community partners.

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7.

TALL SHIPS 2008 REFERRAL

(Report:  March 14^th, 2006, File No.:  11-7400-20-TALL1-01) (REDMS No. 1734977)

Designated Speaker:  Dave Semple

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a bid to host the 2008 Tall Ship Challenge not be supported;

(2)

That an enhanced summer Maritime Festival experience as outlined in the report (dated March 14^th, 2006 from the Director of Parks Operations) be supported; and

(3)

That $20,000 be set aside from Council Contingency Fund to support bringing two large ships to Richmond in the summer of 2006 if required.

8.

MANAGER’S REPORT

DELEGATION

9.

Bonnie Beaman, Chair, representing Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association

ADJOURNMENT