Minutes - March 28, 2017

Date:

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on February 28, 2017, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

April 25, 2017, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

1.

Richmond Arts Update 2016
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 5335837 v. 2)

Liesl Jauk, Manager Arts Services, presented a video on Richmond Arts’ 2016 activities (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office).

In reply to queries from Committee, Ms. Jauk noted that the Richmond Arts Update 2016 video is posted on the City’s website and can be presented at an upcoming Council meeting.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the staff report titled, “Richmond Arts Update 2016” from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, dated March 7, 2017, be received for information; and

(2)

That the City of Richmond Arts Update 2016 be circulated to the Community Partners and Funders for their information.

CARRIED

2.

Richmond Heritage Update 2016
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 5326724 v. 4)

Cathryn Volkering Carlile, General Manager, Community Services, noted that Connie Baxter, Supervisor, Museum and Heritage Services, will be retiring and Committee commended Ms. Baxter for her service to the City.

Ms. Baxter presented a video on Richmond Heritage’s 2016 activities (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office). It was suggested that the video be presented at an upcoming Council meeting.

In reply to queries from Committee, Ms. Carlile noted that a report on Minoru Chapel bookings is forthcoming.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the staff report titled, “Richmond Heritage  Update 2016” from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, dated March 7, 2017, be received for information; and

(2)

That the City of Richmond Heritage Update 2016 be circulated to the Community Partners and Funders for their information.

CARRIED

3.

Naming of New Facility – 7191 Granville Avenue
(File Ref. No. 06-2052-55-01) (REDMS No. 5269796 v. 16)

In reply to queries from Committee, Elizabeth Ayers, Manager, Community Services Planning and Projects, noted that the entire facility at 7191 Granville Avenue would fall under the name “Minoru Centre for Active Living” and that staff considered alternative names.

It was moved and seconded

That the facility at 7191 Granville Avenue, currently under construction, be named Minoru Centre for Active Living.

CARRIED

4.

West Cambie Neighbourhood Park Integrated Landscape Public Art Project Call to Artists
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-226) (REDMS No. 5330179 v. 5A)

Discussion ensued with regard to public art relating to Richmond’s heritage and to Canada’s 150 year anniversary. Eric Fiss, Public Art Planner, noted that referencing Richmond’s heritage is one of the themes that will be considered by artists.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the staff report titled, “West Cambie Neighbourhood Park Integrated Landscape Public Art Project Call to Artists,” dated March 14, 2017, from the Director of Arts, Culture and Heritage Services and the Senior Manager of Parks, be approved to issue the Artist Call for an artist to work with the Landscape Team for the West Cambie Neighbourhood Park Integrated Landscape Public Art Project; and

(2)

That the General Manager, Community Services, be authorized to enter into a design services contract with the selected artist as part of the West Cambie Neighbourhood Park planning process.

CARRIED

5.

COMMITTEE STANDING ITEM

(i)

Garden City Lands

Jamie Esko, Manager, Parks Planning, Design and Construction, updated Committee on the Garden City Lands development, noting that (i) the perimeter trail along No. 4 Road is approximately 75% complete, (ii) an application to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for soil placement on the farm area and the Harvest Fest event has been submitted, and (iii) staff will be providing a full report on Garden City Lands development in April 2017.

Discussion ensued with regard to the documents included in the application submitted to the ALC.

As a result of the discussion, Committee directed staff to provide Council with a summary of the decision made by the ALC on the perimeter trail, the type of application used, the agrologist report, and other related documents.

Discussion ensued with regard to the soil types used on-site and providing Council with the ALC non-farm use application package prior to submission to the ALC.

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Community Wellness Strategy

Ms. Ayers reviewed the consultation process for the Community Wellness Strategy, noting that the City partnered with Vancouver Coastal Health and Richmond School District No. 38. She added that the City will be hosting a series of open houses on the matter and online feedback can be provided at Let’s Talk Richmond on the City’s website.

(ii)

National Historic Site Designation for Steveston Village

Information on the Steveston Village National Historic Site submission was distributed (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 1).

The Chair spoke on the National Historic Site designation application submission for Steveston Village, noting that the City has met with stakeholders on the matter and that following consultation, it was established that the application would be limited to within Steveston Village.

Discussion ensued with regard to clarifying the area for the historic site designation.

In reply to queries, Ms. Carlile noted that staff are preparing a report on the Steveston Village National Historic Site submission.

The following referral motion was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That staff consider limiting the National Historic Site application for Steveston Village to lands inside the legal dyke, plus Garry Point and City land and water-lots outside the dyke, and report back.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:43 p.m.).

CARRIED

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 Tuesday, March 28, 2017.

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Councillor Harold Steves
Chair

Evangel Biason
Legislative Services Coordinator