January 30, 2018 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

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 December 20, 2017, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

February 27, 2018, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

DELEGATION

1.

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as  Schedule 1), Mathew Robson provided the following information:

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the Marpole Rail Bridge is located west of the Oak Street Bridge;

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it would be beneficial to revert the Bridge into a pier as it could become a tourist attraction;

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the railway was built in 1902 by Canadian Pacific Railway and was later taken over by BC Electric;

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the Rail Bridge was utilized for freight transport after BC Electric became BC Hydro; and

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in 2014, a fire damaged the Bridge and in 2016, the swing span was damaged and the Bridge was rendered inoperative. 

Mr. Robson noted that the Rail Bridge is owned by Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR); however he has not contacted them for additional information. He wished to see the Bridge repurposed as a Pier, and was of the opinion that the City would be preserving over a hundred years of Richmond heritage.

In reply to queries from Committee, Mr. Robson advised that the condition if the Bridge is unknown as public access is restricted. Also, he noted that discussions with the City of Vancouver have not yet taken place with regard to repairing the portion of the Bridge on the Vancouver side.

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) a potential joint venture with the City of Vancouver, (ii) determining the ownership of the water lots, (iii) liaising with CPR with regards to the potential of donating the Rail Bridge to the City; and (iv) examining the current condition of the Bridge. 

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

It was moved and seconded

That staff investigate the feasibility of the bridge ends becoming a linear park on the North Arm of the Fraser River.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

2.

Hugh Boyd Field House Feasibility Study
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-10-01) (REDMS No. 5313941 v.13)

Discussion took place on the feasibility of incorporating a community facility, which would serve other users in an effort to offset some of the cost of the Field House.

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

It was moved and seconded

That a community facility of up to ten thousand square feet which would incorporate a soccer field house be added as a prioritized major facility project for 2016-2026.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on the various amenities that could be included in the proposed community facility. Also  it was noted that the proposed community facility be considered in the 2016-2026 major facilities project plan in an effort to address current community needs.

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

3.

Filming Regulation Bylaw & Policy 1000
(File Ref. No. 08-4150-09-01) (REDMS No. 5727201)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Filming Regulation Bylaw No. 8708 be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(2)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9826 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(3)

That Policy No. 1000, Filming on Location in Richmond, be amended as shown in attachment four.

CARRIED

4.

Public Art Community Mural Program
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-255) (REDMS No. 5695462 v.4)

Discussion took place on past uses of mural paintings as commercial advertising on the sides of buildings and it was noted that in an effort to preserve some of Richmond’s heritage, commercial advertising should be considered in future mural projects.

In reply to queries from Committee, Eric Fiss, Public Art Planner, noted that Richmond artists are given priority to be a part of the mural roster, which is a list of pre-qualified artists that work with community groups, businesses, property owners, schools or developers when proposing murals on their buildings. Also, he advised that all community organizations are contacted prior to murals being painted. Committee requested that the Richmond School District be advised of the City’s Public Art Community Mural Program and be included on the next Council/School Board Liaison agenda.

It was moved and seconded

That the program to integrate murals on private and civic buildings, as presented in the report titled “Public Art Community Mural Program,” dated January 5, 2018, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.

CARRIED

5.

Tait Waterfront Park Public Art Project
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-129) (REDMS No. 5666635)

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled, “Tait Waterfront Park Public Art Project,” dated December 18, 2017, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, to implement the Tait Waterfront Park Public Art Project, be endorsed.

CARRIED

6.

Pinnacle Capstan Village Park Public Art Concept Proposal
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-121) (REDMS No. 5665170 v.3)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the concept proposal for the proposed public artwork for the Capstan Village Park, titled “We Three” by artist Dan Bergeron, as presented in the report from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, titled “Pinnacle Capstan Village Park Public Art Project Concept Proposal,” dated January 5, 2018, be endorsed; and

(2)

That the transfer of ownership of the public artwork, titled “We Three” by artist Dan Bergeron, from Pinnacle Living (Capstan Village) Lands Inc. to the City of Richmond, be approved.

CARRIED

6A.

First Nations names on Steveston waterfront
(File Ref. No.)

The Chair distributed materials (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as  Schedule 2), and spoke on the history of the Steveston Waterfront and in particular of the First Nations’ settlements. Also, it was noted that it would be of value to discuss this matter with the Tsawassen First Nations and the Musqueam First Nations.

As a result, the following referral motion was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That staff examine re-naming the Imperial Pier to Kwlhayam, in recognition of their settlement and report back.

CARRIED

6B.

House posts at the first Nations bunkhouse
(File Ref. No.)

The Chair distributed materials (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as  Schedule 3), and spoke on the Longhouse in Duncan on Vancouver Island, and noted that house posts, at the entrance to the First Nations Bunkhouse at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site would  lend itself in keeping with Coast Salish traditions.     

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

It was moved and seconded

That staff examine the potential to incorporate First Nations’ house posts at the entrance of the First Nations Bunkhouse at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site and report back.

CARRIED

6C.

point house
(File Ref. No.)

The Chair spoke on the First Nations Bunkhouse noting that during its restoration it would be of value to utilize the Point House at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site as a display for First Nations stories and exhibits.

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

It was moved and seconded

That staff examine removing the caretaker suite from Point House at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site and install exhibits and display First Nations’ stories and report back.

CARRIED

6D.

Tall ships
(File Ref. No.)

The Chair spoke on the Tall Ships event hosted by the City and noted that it would be of value to extend an invitation to Mexico with regard to bringing their vessels to celebrate Richmond’s 140^th anniversary.

It was moved and seconded

That staff examine the potential of hosting a Mexican tall ship for a 2019 Tall Ships event in celebration of Richmond’s 140^th anniversary and report back.  

CARRIED

6E.

memorial TREE, BENCH AND PICNIC TABLE
(File Ref. No.)

Discussion took place on the need for additional locations for memorial plaques and in reply to queries from Committee, Serena Lusk, Interim Director, Parks and Recreation, advised that a staff report regarding memorial plaques on trees, benches and picnic tables is forthcoming.

6F.

Minoru Place Activity centre usage
(File Ref. No.)

Discussion took place regarding a letter dated January 23, 2018 from the Multicultural Helping House Society Newcomer Resource Centre (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office) requesting office space and community space for workshops in the existing building of the Minoru Place Activity Centre.

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

It was moved and seconded

That the Multicultural Helping House Society Newcomer Resource Centre’s request for space in the existing Minoru Place Activity Centre be added to the list for consideration.

CARRIED

6G.

Concert Hall/performance space for Richmond Orchestra and Chorus
(File Ref. No.)

Discussion took place regarding a letter dated January 23, 2018 from the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office) requesting that a concert hall or performance space be built to accommodate performances.  In reply to queries from Committee, Jane Fernyhough, Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, advised that a Cultural Facilities Needs Assessment is currently underway in conjunction with the Arts Strategy Update and the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus will be notified of any future consultations regarding community space needs.

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

It was moved and seconded

That the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus be considered for future community space needs.

CARRIED

7.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Family Day Weekend Activities

David Ince, Manager, Community Recreation Services, highlighted all the activities taking place from February 10^th to February 12^th, and it was noted that a complete list of activities will be provided to Committee for information.

(ii)

South Arm Community Centre Fitness Centre

Mr. Ince spoke on the renovation of the Fitness Centre at South Arm Community Centre noting that there has been an increase in the number of fitness passes purchased since last year.  

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:48 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, January 30, 2018.

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Councillor Harold Steves
Chair

Sarah Kurian
Legislative Services Coordinator