November 29, 2016 - Agenda

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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 October 25, 2016.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

December 21, 2016, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

DELEGATIONS

PRCS-10

1.

(1)

Eyal Lichtmann, Executive Director of Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS) - Update on RAPS and Recent Initiatives

(2)

Linda Barnes, Vice-Chair, Richmond Arts Coalition, to present Richmond Arts Coalition’s annual update.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

2.

baseball facility development in Richmond
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 5215345 v. 4)

PRCS-24

See Page PRCS-24 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Gregg Wheeler

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That staff develop an Operating Agreement with Richmond City Baseball Association for the operation and management of the concession at Palmer/Garden City Neighbourhood School Park, as detailed in the staff report titled “Baseball Facility Development in Richmond,” dated November 8, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services.

3.

2016 metro vancouver regional food system action plan
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 4838223 v. 3)

PRCS-39

See Page PRCS-39 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Mike Redpath

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional Food System Action Plan, provided as Attachment 1, as detailed in the staff report titled “2016 Metro Vancouver Regional Food System Action Plan,” dated November 8, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be endorsed as a guide for future planning purposes.

4.

maritime vessel management and operational plan at britannia shipyards national historic site
(File Ref. No. 11-7140-20-BSHI1) (REDMS No. 5210763 v. 9)

PRCS-163

See Page PRCS-163 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Mike Redpath and Dee Bowley-Cowan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City of Richmond Maritime Vessel Management and Operational Plan as detailed in the staff report titled “Maritime Vessel Management and Operational Plan at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site” dated November 9, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be approved;

(2)

That the City of Richmond accept the transfer of asset of the M.V. Fleetwood from the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society; and

(3)

That the M.V. Burnaby restoration program as detailed in the staff report titled “Maritime Vessel Management and Operational Plan at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site” dated November 9, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be approved.

5.

richmond school board – school closure process
(File Ref. No. 11-7200-01) (REDMS No. 5208965 v. 7)

PRCS-214

See Page PRCS-214 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Mike Redpath

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be sent to the British Columbia Premier, the British Columbia Minister of Education, and the Richmond Members of the Legislative Assembly, in support of School District No. 38 (Richmond)’s request for seismic remediation funding for all schools in Richmond in need of seismic upgrades to ensure the long-term safety of students and school staff, as detailed in the staff report titled “Richmond School Board – School Closure Process,” dated November 8, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Parks.

6.

SOUTH ARM COMMUNITY CENTRE UPGRADES
(File Ref. No.:  11-7125-01) (REDMS No. 4911243 v. 48)

PRCS-234

See Page PRCS-234 for full report

Designated Speaker: Serena Lusk 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That $500,000 from the Council Community Initiatives Fund be considered in the 2017 budget process to assist in funding renovations to the South Arm Community Centre fitness centre as described in the staff report titled, “South Arm Community Centre Fitness Centre Upgrades,” dated November 15, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services.

7.

COMMITTEE STANDING ITEM

(i)

Garden City Lands

8.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT