December 21, 2016 - Minutes
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Wednesday, December 21, 2016 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on November 29, 2016, be adopted as circulated. |
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PRESENTATIONS |
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Rhonda Weppler, 2016 Branscombe House artist-in-residence, with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), provided a year in review presentation. Ms. Weppler spoke to the various programs she facilitated throughout the year and the positive community involvement as a result of the events. |
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Bryan Tasaka, Manager, Major Events and Film, and Marie Fenwick, Manager, Parks Programs, summarized the upcoming events for the Richmond Canada 150 Program. Mr. Tasaka and Ms. Fenwick noted that many events will take place in 2017, with the Canada 150 Program officially commencing during the Children’s Art Festival in February 2017. Staff confirmed that the City’s website will provide information on all planned events. |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION |
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Richmond Canada 150 Community Celebration Grant Allocations - Second Intake |
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Bryan Tasaka, Manager, Major Events and Film, and Manisha Jassal, Program Coordinator, Richmond Canada 150, responded to queries from the Committee and noted that (i) outreach efforts for the grant applications were extensive, (ii) some groups which received partial funding have other sources of funding to assist with their events, (iii) when allocating funds the consideration of the legacy of the event was taken into consideration, and (iv) in addition to the larger events, the calendar of events will be expanded to include local community events. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Richmond Canada 150 Community Celebration Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts for a total of $75,300 as outlined in the staff report titled, “Richmond Canada 150 Community Celebration Grant Allocations - Second Intake,” from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, dated December 6, 2016. |
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2017 Engaging Community and Public Art Projects |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the concept proposals for the “2017 Engaging Community and Public Art Projects” as presented in the staff report, dated November 24, 2016, from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services, be endorsed. |
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CARRIED |
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Minoru Park Vision Plan Phase One: Facilities Planning |
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The Committee discussed the usage options for the existing Minoru Complex and considered the future possibilities for the usage of the land in the area. Two handouts were circulated, (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1 and Schedule 2). Committee members spoke to the need to properly store and display the City’s artefacts and enquired about the feasibility of repurposing old buildings for “open storage” of artefacts. |
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In reply to questions, Cathryn Volkering Carlile, General Manager, Community Services, noted that the examination of the City’s artefacts is underway and a report is forthcoming. |
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In response to further questions on the Minoru Complex, Jamie Esko, Manager, Parks Planning, Design and Construction, confirmed that the newer Minoru Aquatic Centre would occupy more park space than the existing Aquatic Centre resulting in a loss to the overall park space that could be addressed by reverting the existing Aquatic Centre back to open park space. |
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Barry Konkin, Program Coordinator, Development, in reply to questions regarding the zoning restrictions on the use of park land, noted that the existing Minoru Aquatic Facility could be used as artefact storage and/or an open storage museum. |
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As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced: |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following recommendation (Part 1) stating: That upon completion and opening of the new Minoru Complex (Minoru Aquatic Centre/Older Adult Centre) at the end of 2017, the existing Minoru Aquatic Centre located at 7560 Minoru Gate in Minoru Park be decommissioned, demolished, reverted back to open park space and that the project be submitted for consideration in the 2018 capital budget as described in the staff report titled “Minoru Park Vision Plan Phase One: Facilities Planning,” dated December 1, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Parks; be referred back to staff to analyze the viability of repurposing the existing Minoru Aquatic Center for other uses. |
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CARRIED |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff prepare options for the future use of the Minoru Place Activity Centre located at 7660 Minoru Gate, and report back in 2017 as described in the staff report titled “Minoru Park Vision Plan Phase One: Facilities Planning,” dated December 1, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Parks. |
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CARRIED |
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As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced: |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff research options for an open purpose storage museum at an existing location in Richmond in place of building a museum at this time. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE STANDING ITEM |
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Garden City Lands |
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Mike Redpath, Senior Manager, Parks, and Jamie Esko, Manager, Parks Planning, Design and Construction, updated the Committee on the conditions of the soil in the area. In response to questions, Ms. Esko noted that the mixing of the soil will occur during the winter and that the results will be available in the following months. |
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In response to questions on planning of the site, Mr. Redpath discussed the short term and long term plans and noted that the trail work is a priority to be completed in time for the Harvest Festival. |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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None. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (5:09 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. |
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Councillor Harold Steves |
Shaun Divecha |