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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, November 28, 2006.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

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Tuesday, February 27, 2007 (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

PRESENTATION

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Parks Recreation & Cultural services

2006 – THE YEAR IN REVIEW

(Power Point Presentation)

Designated Speaker: Vern Jacques

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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4.

Steveston Water Park – Response To New Health Regulations

(Report:  January 11, 2007, File No.: 06-2345-20-STEV2/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2060319)

Designated Speakers: Dave Semple and Mike Redpath

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2007 Capital Budget be amended for the new capital submission “Steveston Park Water Play – Additional Funding” in response to new Vancouver Coastal Health regulations.

(2)

That the 2007 Characterization – Neighbourhood Parks submission will be decreased by $208,730 in order to fund this new 2007 capital submission.

(3)

That the Contribution Agreement dated January 9, 2006 be amended to reflect the additional $30,000 contribution by the Steveston Community Society.

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5.

Middle Arm Open Space Master Plan Concept

(Report:  January 8, 2007, File No.:  06-2345-01/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2066804)

Designated Speakers: Dave Semple and Mike Redpath

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Middle Arm Open Space Plan Concept be endorsed as the long-term vision for the City Centre Waterfront; and

(2)

That the Middle Arm Open Space Plan Concept be included in the City Centre Area Plan and Implementation Strategy and the Official Community Plan update to be completed in 2007/2008.

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6.

Sustainable Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Infrastructure

(Report:  January 11, 2007, File No.:  06-2045-01/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2063114)

Designated Speaker:  Kate Sparrow

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That a  letter be written to the federal minister responsible for Sport,  Recreation and Physical Activity, for the Mayor’s signature, requesting a commitment to provide a significant national funding program for sport, recreation, and cultural infrastructure and that copies of the letter be sent to the ministers responsible for Finance, Health, Culture and the Arts.

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7.

British Columbia 150th Anniversary Spirit Squares and Local Motion Fund Grant Opportunities February 2007

(Report:  January 11, 2006, File No.:  06-2345-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2055625)

Designated Speakers:  Dave Semple and Mike Redpath

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That an application be submitted to the Province of British Columbia Spirit Square Program to facilitate the enhancement of the Riverside Waterfront Park on the Middle Arm adjacent to the Richmond Oval.

(2)

That an application be submitted to the Province of British Columbia Spirit Square Program to facilitate the installation of the Minoru Park Plaza Sculpture and Gathering Place.

(3)

That an application be submitted to the Province of British Columbia Local Motion Fund for the City Centre and Middle Arm Greenways connecting the Canada Line to the Richmond Oval.

DELEGATION

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Richmond Art Gallery Association – Barry Jones

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MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT