June 27, 2017 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, June 27, 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 May 24, 2017, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Thursday, July 20, 2017, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

The Chair advised that Port Townsend Wooded Boat Festival will be considered as Item No. 6A, Venue for the 2017 Induction Ceremony for the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame as Item No. 6B, Canadian Fishing Company Mural as Item No. 6C, and Renaming London’s Landing as Item No. 6D.

DELEGATION

1.

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office), John Woolgar, Manager, Aquatic, Arena and Fitness Services, spoke on National Drowning Prevention Week, noting that the City provides aquatic instruction and engages in public awareness of swimming education.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

2.

Ships to Shore – King of the Sea Festival 2017
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 5415195 v. 9)

With the aid of a video presentation (copy on-file City Clerk’s Office), Marie Fenwick, Manager, Parks Programs, briefed Committee on the 2017 Ships to Shore Festival, noting that the event was successful and Garry Point Park was a suitable site for the event.

Committee commended staff for their work on the event.

In reply to queries from Committee, Ms. Fenwick noted that photos of the event were shared on the City’s social media accounts.

It was suggested that a “thank you” letter be sent to the City of Nagasaki and Wakayama for their role in the visit by the Kaiwo Maru.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the staff report titled “Ships to Shore – King of the Sea Festival 2017,” dated June 12, 2017, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be received for information;

(2)

That a “thank you” letter be sent to the Japanese Agency of Maritime Education and Training for Seafarers for the 2017 visit of the Kaiwo Maru and extend an invitation for future visits to Richmond;

(3)

That a “thank you” letter be sent to the Community Advisory Committee members and team lead volunteers, as identified in Attachment 1; and

(4)

That a “thank you” letter be sent to the cities of Nagasaki and Wakayama for the 2017 visit of the Kaiwo Maru.

CARRIED

3.

2017 Urban Wildlife Program Update
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 4675980 v. 7)

Ms. Fenwick, reviewed the City’s Urban Wildlife Program, noting that (i) the City has a Snow Geese Management Program that manages snow geese and reduces their impact on park and school grounds, (ii) the Program was expanded to cover other animals such as coyotes and raccoons, (iii) public education on urban wildlife is conducted through the Richmond Nature Park, (iv) the City will be partnering with the Stanley Park Society and the Province to provide public awareness on coyotes, and (v) the City is working with the Steveston Harbour Authority to provide public awareness on the sea lion population in the area.

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) signage along the dike to discourage feeding of animals, (ii) the barn owl box in Mary’s Farm, (iii) relocating displaced wildlife, and (iv) snow geese management techniques.

It was moved and seconded

That the Urban Wildlife Program as detailed in the staff report titled “2017 Urban Wildlife Program Update,” dated June 12, 2017, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be received for information.

CARRIED

4.

Community Wellness Strategy 2017-2022 Vision, Principles and Focus Areas
(File Ref. No. 01-0370-20-002) (REDMS No. 5434155 v. 6)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Community Wellness Strategy 2017-2022 Vision, Principles and Focus Areas as detailed in the staff report titled “Community Wellness Strategy 2017-2022 Vision, Principles and Focus Areas,” dated June 12, 2017, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, be adopted; and

(2)

That the Vision, Principles and Focus Areas as described in the staff report titled “Community Wellness Strategy 2017-2022 Vision, Principles and Focus Areas,” dated June 12, 2017, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, be used to guide the development of the Community Wellness Strategy 2017-2022 and that staff bring the Community Wellness Strategy 2017-2022 to Council for approval by the end of 2017.

CARRIED

5.

Gilbert Road Greenway Public Art Opportunity
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-138) (REDMS No. 5358976 v. 2)

Eric Fiss, Public Art Planner, briefed Committee on the Gilbert Road Greenway Public Art Opportunity, noting that staff will work with the artists to integrate the art into the landscape and reduce the potential for distraction to drivers.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled, “Gilbert Road Greenway Public Art Opportunity,” dated May 30, 2017, from the Director of Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, to issue the Artist Call for the Gilbert Road Greenway, be endorsed.

CARRIED

6.

Richmond Seniors Services 2016 Update
(File Ref. No. 07-3400-01) (REDMS No. 5408672 v. 2)

With the aid of a video (copy on-file City Clerk’s Office), Heather Muter, Coordinator-Leisure/Seniors, and Debbie Hertha, Senior Wellness Coordinator, provided an update on the Richmond Seniors Services 2016 activities.

It was moved and seconded

That the report titled, “ Richmond Seniors Services 2016 Update,”  dated June 2, 2017, from the General Manager, Community Services, be received for information.

CARRIED

6A.

Port Townsend WoodeN Boat Festival
(File Ref. No.)

The Chair distributed a staff report to Committee titled Request to Attend the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, September 8 – 10, 2017, dated, June 26, 2017 (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1).

Discussion ensued with regard to the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival and as a result of the discussion, the following motion was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That $1,558.33 be funded by the Council Contingency account for the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Council Liaison to travel to the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival from September 8–10, 2017.

CARRIED

6B.

venue for the 2017 Induction ceremony for the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame
(File Ref. No.)

The Chair distributed a letter from the Nominating Committee of the Richmond wall of Fame (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 2) and discussion ensued with regard to relocating the venue of the 2017 induction ceremony of the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame to Richmond City Hall’s Council Chamber.

Staff noted that an amendment to the Sports Wall of Frame Council Policy 8711 would be required to relocate the Sports Wall of Fame induction ceremony to Richmond City Hall’s Council Chamber.

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

It was moved and seconded

That Sports Wall of Fame Council Policy 8711 be amended to allow for the relocation of the Sports Wall of Fame induction ceremony to the Council Chamber in City Hall.

CARRIED

6C.

Canadian Fishing Company Mural
(File Ref. No.)

The Chair distributed a letter from the Canadian Fishing Company (Canfisco)  (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 3), requesting that the City consider contributing funds to a paint a new mural on the Canfisco building in Steveston.

Discussion ensued with regard to potential funding options for the proposed mural on the Canfisco building.

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

It was moved and seconded

That staff explore funding options for the mural proposed by the Canadian Fishing Company, and report back.

CARRIED

6D.

Renaming London’s Landing Park
(File Ref. No.)

The Chair distributed information on the history of London’s Landing (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 4), and discussion ensued with regard to options to rename the site to reflect the history of London’s Landing.

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

It was moved and seconded

That staff examine options to rename  London’s Landing Park to reflect its history, and report back.

CARRIED

7.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

South Arm Community Centre Fitness Centre Renovations

David Ince, Manager, Community Recreation Services, updated Committee on the upgrades to the South Arm Community Centre fitness centre, noting that staff anticipate that the project will be completed in the Fall of 2017 and that the fitness equipment was temporarily relocated to accommodate renovations on-site.

(ii)

Active Community Grant

Ms. Ayers noted that the City has been awarded a grant from the Province to develop initiatives to promote physical activity in the city. She added that staff anticipate that the program will be implemented in the Fall of 2017.

(iii)

Canada Day Celebration in Steveston

Dee Bowley-Cowan, Britannia Site Supervisor, briefed Committee on the upcoming Canada Day celebration in Steveston, noting that the event will include food vendors, music and visiting ships.

(iv)

Grass Cutting

Ted deCrom, Manager, Parks Operations, noted that the City’s grass cutting operations have resumed the normal schedule proceeding the spring’s challenging weather conditions.

(v)

Update on Lang Park and Minoru Park Vision Plan

Jamie Esko, Manager, Parks Planning, Design and Construction, noted that Lang Park is now open to the public with the official opening occurring on July 20, 2017. Also, she spoke on the Minoru Park Vision Plan, noting that the consultation process is on-going and the open houses were well attended. She added that public feedback received will be analyzed and staff will report to Council on the matter in November 2017.

(vi)

Phoenix Net Loft Feasibility Study

Jane Fernyhough, Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, briefed Committee on the Phoenix Net Loft Feasibility Study for artist creation space, noting that staff consulted with local artists and will meet with the Steveston Historic Sites Building Committee. She added that staff can examine options expand the wharf at a future date.

(vii)

Garden City Lands Update

Mike Redpath, Senior Manager, Parks, provided an update on the development of the Garden City Lands, noting that approximately 4500 truck loads of soil from Sea Island will be used on-site. He added that the soil has been tested and permits from the City and from the Agricultural Land Commission have been issued for the project. Also, he noted that the volume of soil should be sufficient for the site; however staff will monitor the site for soil compaction during the wet season.

(viii)

Garry Point Float Update

Mr. Redpath updated Committee on the development of a permanent float at Garry Point, noting that (i) the current temporary float is approximately 600 feet long but was not designed for choppy water conditions, (ii) the water access on Garry Point is deep and dredging is not required, (iii) the site is suitable for large tall ships, (iv) western portions of Garry Point is owned by the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resources Operations (FLNRO) and a temporary use permit from the Ministry was required for the installation of the temporary float, and (v) staff will begin the consultative process for the Garry Point Master Plan in the Fall of 2017 and will explore all options for a float structure in Garry Point.

The Chair suggested that the sections of the float be relocated eastwards towards City-owned land and distributed a diagram of the proposed design (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 5).

Discussion ensued with regard to potential design options and options to acquire western portions of Garry Point. Mr. Redpath noted that staff can present potential options by the end of the year.

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

It was moved and seconded

That staff examine options for a permanent float at Garry Point and report back.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:09 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, June 27, 2017.

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Councillor Harold Steves
Chair

Evangel Biason
Legislative Services Coordinator