July 17, 2018 - Minutes
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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee
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Date:
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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
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Place:
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Anderson Room
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Present:
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Councillor Harold Steves, Chair
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Also Present:
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Councillor Chak Au
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Call to Order:
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:08 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 June 26, 2018, be adopted as circulated.
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CARRIED
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE
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September 25, 2018, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
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Richmond Arts Strategy Progress Update and Guiding Principles
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It was moved and seconded
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(1)
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That the Richmond Arts Strategy 2018-2023 Guiding Principles as detailed in the staff report titled “Richmond Arts Strategy Progress Update and Guiding Principles” dated June 13, 2018, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage, be adopted; and
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(2)
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That the Guiding Principles as described in the staff report titled “Richmond Arts Strategy Progress Update and Guiding Principles” dated June 13, 2018, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage, be used to guide the development of the Richmond Arts Strategy 2018-2023.
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CARRIED
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Tait Waterfront Park Sculptural Pavilion Public Art Concept
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It was moved and seconded
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That the concept proposal, Wake, for the Tait Waterfront Park by Aaron and Christian Zenga, as presented in the report titled “Tait Waterfront Park Sculptural Pavilion Public Art Concept” dated July 9, 2018, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.
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CARRIED
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Community Wellness Strategy 2018-2023
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Discussion ensued with regard to using digital strategies and social media to promote public awareness of the Community Wellness Strategy.
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It was moved and seconded
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That the Community Wellness Strategy 2018-2023, and companion documents, as outlined in the report titled “Community Wellness Strategy 2018-2023,” dated June 25, 2018 from the Director, Recreation Services, be adopted;
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That staff report back at the mid-point and end of the implementation period of the Community Wellness Strategy 2018-2023, as outlined in the report titled “Community Wellness Strategy 2018-2023,” dated June 25, 2018 from the Director, Recreation Services; and
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That the staff report be forwarded to the Council/School Board Liaison Committee.
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CARRIED
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Cllr. Johnston entered the meeting (4:13 p.m.).
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Discussion ensued with regard to fishing at the Imperial Landing Docks, and as a result, the following referral motion was introduced:
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It was moved and seconded
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That staff review the fishing activities, boating safety and vehicle parking at the Imperial Landing Docks and report back.
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CARRIED
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MANAGER’S REPORT
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Opening of Aberdeen Park
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Paul Brar, Manager, Parks Programs, noted that the official opening of Aberdeen Park will be on July 19, 2018 and that there will be on-site activities scheduled in the evening.
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ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (4:15 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, July 17, 2018.
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Councillor Harold Steves
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Evangel Biason
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