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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, November 27, 2007.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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3.

Where Youth Thrive - A Youth Service Plan

(Report:  January 22, 2008, File No.:  11-7000-05/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2327718)

Designated Speaker:  Lucy Tompkins / Wayne Yee

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff:

(a)

Seek feedback on the DRAFT Youth Service Plan “Where Youth Thrive” (Attachment 1) from key stakeholders; and,

(b)

Report back to Council through the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee.

(2)

That the Richmond Youth Service Plan Steering Committee be thanked for their effort in developing the DRAFT Where Youth Thrive document.

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4.

Maritime Events for 2008 - 2011

(Report:  January 11, 2008, File No.:  06-2025-20-003/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2327301)

Designated Speaker: Jane Ferynhough / Bryan Klassen

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Richmond submit an Expression of Interest to the American Sail Training Association (ASTA) before the end of 2008 to act as a host port for TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® 2011.

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5.

Snow GEESE Management Plan – Recommended City Action

(Report:  January 15, 2008, File No.:  11-7200-00/Vol 1) (REDMS No. 2330127)

Designated Speaker:  Serena Lusk

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Immediate remedial action consisting of field repairs, strengthened on-site management action (use of deterrents and monitoring), and public information delivery be undertaken using funds from the General Contingency Fund in the amount $50,000;

(2)

An overall landscape-based management plan be developed in collaboration with the appropriate City advisory committees such as Canadian Wildlife Services, Vancouver Airport Authority, Richmond School District 38, neighbouring municipalities and other stakeholders, inclusive of an implementation strategy and financial plan; and

(3)

Staff report back to Council with a proposed Snow Geese Management Plan in Fall 2008.

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MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT