Date:

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Place:

Anderson Room

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

Councillor Ken Johnston (entered at 3:35 p.m.)

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Bill McNulty

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Tuesday, October 23, 2012, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1.

Eric Fiss, Public Art Planner, provided background information and introduced artist Ted Yadeta.

It was moved and seconded

That the concept proposal for the No. 3 Road Centre Median Railing Public Art Project: Browngate Road to Cambie Road by artist Ted Yadeta, as presented in the staff report from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services dated August 29, 2012, be approved for fabrication and installation.

CARRIED

2.

Canada Line Elevated Guideway Terminus Public Art Project Options

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-109) (REDMS No. 3488161 v. 4)

Cllr. Johnston entered the meeting (3:35 p.m.).

In reply to queries from Committee, Mr. Fiss provided the following information:

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staff have not been able to commence formal discussions with the various stakeholders as the City’s Infrastructure Protocol Agreement was recently executed on July 23, 2012;

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as this project is high priority, staff anticipate issuing an Artist’s Call in the near future; and

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there are adequate funds held in the Public Art Reserve to support this project, however staff would examine other funding sources such as sponsorship opportunities.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Canada Line Terminus Elevated Guideway Option A (Permanent Artwork) as outlined in the staff report dated September 4, 2012 from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services be endorsed; and

(2)

That staff enter into discussions with InTransit BC for the Canada Line Elevated Guideway Terminus Public Art and that staff report back at a future date with their findings and on funding options and method of artist selection.

CARRIED

3.

Richmond Arts Strategy Update

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3619296 v. 3)

Kim Somerville, Manager, Arts Services, provided background information and thanked all those involved in the preparation of the proposed Richmond Arts Strategy, in particular members of the Steering Committee.

In reply to queries from Committee, Ms. Somerville stated that (i) it is recommended that an endowment be created in an effort to support future arts planning, activities and special projects; (ii) the endowment would be funded from various sources, including any net revenues derived from arts programs and activities; and (iii) staff are in the process of developing an implementation plan.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the proposed Richmond Arts Strategy 2012-2017 as attached to the staff report titled Richmond Arts Strategy Update dated August 28, 2012 from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be adopted; and

(2)

the Richmond Arts Strategy Steering Committee members be thanked for their assistance in developing the document.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued and staff was requested to provide a presentation on the proposed Richmond Arts Strategy at the next Council meeting.

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

4.

Garden City Lands – Phase 1 Planning

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3653811)

Mike Redpath, Senior Manager, Parks, accompanied by Yvonne Stich, Park Planner, provided background information.  Mr. Redpath commented on the proposed multi-phased work program, noting that this process was successfully utilized for the development of the Terra Nova Rural Park.

Discussion ensued and Committee commented that (i) this process should be completely inclusive; and (ii) soil testing should include testing for salt.

Discussion further ensued and Committee expressed that they would like to see the proposed multi-phased work program expedited.

In reply to queries from Committee, Mr. Redpath provided the following information:

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consultants would only be retained for technical matters such as hydrology, salinity detection, habitat mapping and so forth; and

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staff have copies of the Minutes of the Public Hearings and related materials in relation to the Garden City Lands.

Discussion ensued and it was suggested that signage be placed on the Lands indicating that consultation is underway.

In response to a question about implementing the proposed multi-phased work program, Cathryn Volkering Carlile, General Manager, Community Services, advised that if Committee would like to see various stages of the proposed program executed concurrently, that staff be given the opportunity to report back with implications of such a model.

It was moved and seconded

That the Phase 1 – Inventory and Analysis of the Garden City Lands as described in the staff report titled Garden City Lands – Phase 1 Planning dated September 13, 2012 from the Senior Manager, Parks be approved.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding executing various stages of the proposed multi-phased work program.  As a result of the discussion, the following referral was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled Garden City Lands – Phase 1 Planning dated September 13, 2012 from the Senior Manager, Parks be referred back to staff to bring forward a revised process that would include the implementation of various stages of the proposed multi-phased work program concurrently, including cost implications of such an approach.

The question on the referral motion was not called as it was noted that staff report back to the next General Purposes Committee meeting.

The question on the referral motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Water Covered Lot H At Imperial Landing

The Chair commented on water covered Lot H, located in front of the Imperial Landing dike trail in Steveston Village, and its potential as a paid infill site in an effort to offset some of the costs associated with creating the lot.  As a result, the following referral was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That staff consider water covered Lot H (located in front of the Imperial Landing dike trail in Steveston Village) as a paid infill site and report back.

CARRIED

(ii)

Wildlife at Terra Nova Rural Park

Discussion ensued regarding the wildlife at Terra Nova Rural Park.  It was noted that information regarding these animals, including pictures, would be valuable to those utilizing the park, and could be published on the City’s website.  Also, it was suggested that additional interpretative signage be installed at Terra Nova Rural Park.

As a result of the discussion, the following motion was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That staff provide information on the City’s website, including pictures, of the wildlife at the Terra Nova Rural Park.

CARRIED

(iii)

Miscellaneous Matters

Dave Semple, General Manager, Community Services, provided an update on fire ants, noting that appropriate signage has been installed.  Also, Mr. Semple spoke of a closure along the Shell Road Trail, noting that the area is very dry.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:10 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.

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Councillor Harold Steves

Chair

Hanieh Berg

Committee Clerk