September 25, 2018 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Also Present:

Councillor Alexa Loo

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 July 17, 2018, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

October 23, 2018, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

DELEGATIONS

1.

(1)

Steveston Harbour Authority

Robert Kiesman, Chair, and Cheryl Muir, Community Representative, Steveston Harbour Authority, provided an update on the Steveston Harbour Authority’s (SHA) activities.  Mr. Kiesman and Ms. Muir commented on the SHA’s vision and highlighted distinct developments along the harbour.

Of particular interest, it was noted that (i) a $14 million Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) infrastructure project at the Gulf Site is nearing completion, (ii) projects at the Paramount Site focus on the fishing industry while projects at the Gulf Site focus on cultural, heritage and tourism themes, and (iii) a new archway on City property is proposed at the entrance of the Gulf Site at 6^th Avenue.

In response to questions from the Committee, Mr. Kiesman and Ms. Muir provided the following information:

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the final details of the land swap between the City and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is being expedited;

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the SHA and the City are considering a land swap to convey ownership of City-owned land on the Gulf site to the SHA; and

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the SHA would be pleased to work with the City to design the archway proposed for Sixth Avenue.

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

It was moved and seconded

That staff consider the request of the Steveston Harbour Authority to place a new archway on City property at Sixth Avenue, including options to showcase the heritage value of the proposed archway location, and report back.

CARRIED

(2)

Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market

Brenda Yttri, President, Steveston Community Society, introduced Al Sakai, Chair, Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market.  Mr. Sakai spoke to the growth of the Market, and commented on three proposed new locations, noting that a larger, more central location within Steveston Village would benefit both the vendors and the community.  He then spoke to the operations of the Market and remarked that traffic control costs are high during the Market season and therefore any assistance from the City would be appreciated. 

Discussion took place and Committee commented that (i) there is a need for a report on the benefit of locating the Market within Steveston Village. (ii) other options be considered to grow the Market, and (iii) a partnership between Market organizers, the Steveston Harbour Authority and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery may assist in growing Market.

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

It was moved and seconded

That staff examine the three alternative proposals for the Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market within Steveston Village, including (i) working with the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, (ii) options to alleviate traffic control cost, and (iii) engaging with the area’s merchants, and report back.

CARRIED

(3)

Steveston Salmon Festival

Brenda Yttri, President, Steveston Community Society, introduced Kirstine Dickson, Co-Chair, Steveston Salmon Festival.

Ms. Dickson spoke of the Steveston Salmon Festival and the importance of keeping this 73-year tradition.  She remarked that the City’s Canada Day events along with the Society’s Salmon Festival causes much confusion among the community and therefore, the Society would like to see the two events combined to ensure the continuation of the 73-year old Steveston tradition.

In response to questions from Committee, staff provided information on funding currently provided to the Steveston Salmon Festival and Canada Day events.

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

It was moved and seconded

That staff examine combining the Steveston Salmon Festival and the City’s Canada Day events, including consideration of the value of the City’s commitment to the Steveston Salmon Festival, and report back.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

2.

Community Services Summer Programs for Children and Youth 2018
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 5950865 v. 26)

Committee requested that future reports include information on program growth including the number of registrants.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Community Services Summer Programs for Children and Youth 2018” dated September 7, 2018, from the Director of Recreation Services, be received for information.

CARRIED

3.

Volunteer Management Strategy 2018-2021
(File Ref. No. 11-7375-01) (REDMS No. 5950036 v. 13)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the staff report titled “Volunteer Management Strategy 2018-2021,” dated September 7, 2018, from the Director, Recreation Services, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Volunteer Management Strategy 2018-2021, be adopted by Richmond City Council.

CARRIED

4.

Draft Recreation and Sport Strategy 2018-2023
(File Ref. No. 01-0370-20-003) (REDMS No. 5883869 v. 11)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Draft Recreation and Sport Strategy 2018-2023, included as Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “Draft Recreation and Sport Strategy 2018-2023,” dated September 17, 2018, from the Director, Recreation Services, be adopted for the purpose of seeking stakeholder validation of the strategy; and

(2)

That the Final Recreation and Sport Strategy 2018-2023, including the results of the stakeholder validation, as outlined in the staff report titled “Draft Recreation and Sport Strategy 2018-2023,” dated September 17, 2018, from the Director, Recreation Services, be reported back to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee.

CARRIED

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Templeton Development Update

Paul Brar, Manager, Park Programs, and Barry Konkin, Manager, Policy Planning, spoke on YVR’s proposed Templeton development and the following information was noted:

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YVR’s Templeton development process involved several members of the Burkeville community;

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the City does not have any authority with respect to the land other than issuance of a business license to operate on the property; and

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the City is actively working with YVR and encouraging the Good Neighbour Program.

In response to questions from the Committee, staff advised that (i) YVR has indicated that they will be considering the installation of green buffer walls as part of the design phase, (ii) YVR has not indicated a willingness to consider the community’s suggestion to relocate the proposed facility, and (iii) Templeton Field is YVR property and therefore not included in the City’s inventory of green space.

David Walters, Burkeville resident, expressed concern with the loss of the Templeton Field if the proposed development proceeds.  He remarked that the noise generated by YVR currently exceeds Health Canada guidelines for the school and community centre located in Burkeville.  He was of the opinion that the new development would exacerbate this situation as the Field currently serves as a barrier between the community and YVR operations.

Mr. Walters requested that the City assist him in contacting the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, to discuss the impact of the proposed development on the Burkeville community.

Discussion took place and Committee noted the need for YVR to undertake noise modelling prior to proceeding with the proposed development.

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

It was moved and seconded

That staff:

(1)

schedule a meeting between Council and the Vancouver Airport Authority Board;

(2)

prepare correspondence to the Federal Minister of Transport; and

(3)

contact Government of Canada departments and elected officials previously contacted by the Burkeville community;

to discuss concerns with the Templeton development.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:41 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, September 25, 2018.

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Councillor Harold Steves
Chair

Carol Lee
Recording Secretary