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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 Tuesday, June 26, 2007.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

DELEGATIONS

3.

(1)

Recognition of City staff life guards for rescuing a scuba diver at the pool.

(2)

Diane Cousar, E. Michael O’Brien and Ron Climenhaga, Gateway Theatre Board Members.

COUNCILLOR LINDA BARNES

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4.

B.C. HEALTHY COMMUNITIES COMMITMENT

(File No.:  )

RECOMMENDATION

That the City confirm its commitment to participate on the Steering Committee of the B.C. Healthy Communities Coalition for a further two year term.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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5.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES MASTER PLAN 2007 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT

(Report:  July 3, 2007, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 2251894)

Designated Speakers:  Kate Sparrow and Dave Semple

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Master Plan 2007 Annual Progress Report (attached to the report dated July 3, 2007, from the Director of Recreation and Cultural Services, and the Director of Parks Design and Programs) be received for information.

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6.

RRDOG REFEFERRAL AND DOGS IN PARKS WORKING COMMITTEE PROPOSAL(Report:  July 12, 2007, File No.:  06-2345-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2243283)

Designated Speakers:  Dave Semple and Mike Redpath

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City continue to consult and collaborate with RRDOG as outlined in the report (dated July 18, 2007, from the Director of Parks, and Public Operations); and

(2)

That the concept of a Dog Management Strategy be received for information and report back to Committee in early 2008.

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7.

STEVESTON MUSEUM
(Report:  July 10, 2007, File No.:  11-7140-01/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2253011)

Designated Speakers:  Kate Sparrow and Jane Fernyhough

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff be authorized to negotiate a shared-use agreement (licence to occupy) between Tourism Richmond, Steveston Historical Society and the City of Richmond and that the General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services be authorized to sign the agreement; and

(2)

That up to $200,000 is included in the 2008 one-time additional level requests to upgrade the exhibits in the Steveston Museum.

8.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT