May 29, 2018 - Minutes
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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee
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Tuesday, May 29, 2018 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Ken Johnston, Vice-Chair |
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Absent: |
Councillor Harold Steves |
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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 April 24, 2018, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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Tuesday, June 26, 2018, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room |
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PRESENTATION |
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1. |
Gregg Wheeler, Manager, Sports and Community Events presented a video on the Physical Literacy Street Team’s 2017 activities (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office), noting that the team typically consists of six to eight people and will participate in various events in the city this year. |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION |
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2015-2020 Seniors Service Plan: Active and Healthy Living - 2017 Update |
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Debbie Hertha, Seniors Coordinator, reviewed the 2017 activities noting that the City works with various community partners to increase awareness of the programs available for senior residents. Also, she spoke on opportunities to encourage senior men to participate in community programs. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled, “2015-2020 Seniors Service Plan: Active and Healthy Living - 2017 Update” dated May 15, 2018, from the Manager, Community Social Development, be received for information; and |
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That the 2015-2020 Seniors Service Plan: Active and Healthy Living - 2017 Update be distributed to key stakeholders and posted on the City website. |
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CARRIED |
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2015-2020 Youth Service Plan: Where Youth Thrive - 2017 Update |
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Kim Somerville, Manager, Community Social Development, introduced Alvin Li as the Acting Youth Coordinator. |
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Ms. Somerville reviewed the 2017 activities and achievements including programming for youth and staff training initiatives related to mental health. Also, she commented on youth mentorship opportunities and added that Community Services staff are working with the City Clerk’s Office to encourage youth participation in local government. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “2015-2020 Youth Service Plan: Where Youth Thrive - 2017 Update” dated May 15, 2018 from the Manager, Community Social Development, be received for information; and |
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That the 2015-2020 Youth Service Plan: Where Youth Thrive - 2017 Update be distributed to key stakeholders and posted on the City website. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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2018 Doors Open Richmond |
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Marie Fenwick, Manager, Museum and Heritage Services, noted that Doors Open Richmond is taking place from June 1 to 3, 2018 with the opening event occurring at Britannia Shipyards. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:17 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 Tuesday, May 29, 2018. |
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Councillor Ken Johnston |
Evangel Biason |