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ITEM

MINUTES

PRCS-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1.

RICHMOND 2011 HERITAGE UPDATE

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3472212)

PRCS-15

See Page PRCS-15 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Connie Baxter

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond 2011 Heritage Update be received for information.

2.

RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3476713)

PRCS-45

See Page PRCS-45 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Kim Somerville

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Richmond City of Readers Strategic Plan 2011-2014 be updated by the Richmond Public Library in consultation with the community; and

(2)

That City staff present a revised Strategic Plan to Council in 2013.

3.

No. 3 Road Centre Median Railing Public Art Project: Browngate Road to Cambie Road

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-01) (REDMS No. 3491005)

PRCS-63

See Page PRCS-63 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Eric Fiss

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Call to Artists for the No. 3 Road Centre Median Railing Public Art Project: Browngate Road to Cambie Road as presented in the report dated March 12, 2012 from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage, be endorsed.

4.

Britannia Heritage Shipyard National Historic Site

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3389337 v.7)

PRCS-75

See Page PRCS-75 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Bryan Klassen & Jane Fernyhough

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Terms of Reference for a Britannia Building Task Force as outlined in the staff report entitled “Britannia Heritage Shipyard National Historic Site” dated March 9, 2012 from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage be endorsed; and

(2)

That a Britannia Building Task Force be established as per the Terms of Reference.

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

5.

Woodward School / Neighbourhood Park Characterization Plan

(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-WOOD1) (REDMS No. 3480276)

PRCS-93

See Page PRCS-93 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Clarence Sihoe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the “Woodward School/Neighbourhood Park Characterization Plan” as detailed in the staff report dated February 23, 2012, from the General Manager, Parks & Recreation be approved;

(2)

That staff seek approval for implementation of the plan from School District No. 38 (Richmond);

(3)

That the funds held for Thomas Kidd School/Neighbourhood Park be transferred to Woodward School/Neighbourhood Park, and be included in the 5 year Financial Plan (2012-2016); and

(4)

That the Woodward School/Neighbourhood Park Characterization Plan be forwarded to the Council/School Board Liaison Committee for information.

6.

Floating Net Shed

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3471011 v.9)

PRCS-97

See Page PRCS-97 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Bryan Klassen & Jane Fernyhough

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That, the General Manager, Community Services and the Manager, Real Estate Services, be authorized to enter into negotiations with the owner regarding the acquisition of the floating net shed with no occupancy expectations provided:

(a)

that the current owner agrees to enter into discussions regarding potential City acquisition without expectations of occupancy, and then,

(b)

that the findings of the Statement of Historical Significance find the net shed to be historically relevant, and then,

(c)

that the findings of a Building Condition Report and Marine Survey are positive;

and report back to Council on the conditions of acquisition;

(2)

That staff be authorized to expend no greater than $17,000 in order to complete a Statement of Historical Significance, Building Condition Report and Marine Survey and that funding be provided from the Council Provision Account; and

(3)

That the 5 Year Financial Plan (2012-2016) be adjusted accordingly.

7.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT