July 17, 2019 - Minutes
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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee
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Wednesday, July 17, 2019 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Alexa Loo |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:46 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 25, 2019, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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September 24, 2019, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room |
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COUNCILLOR CHAK AU & COUNCILLOR HAROLD STEVES |
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Request to Attend the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, September 5 – 8, 2019 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That $3,136.00 American dollars (approximately $4162 Canadian) be funded from the Council Contingency account for Councillors Au and Steves to travel to the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival from September 5-8, 2019. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION |
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National Drowning Prevention Week July 21–27, 2019 |
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John Woolgar, Manager, Aquatic and Arena Services, provided a presentation titled “National Drowning Prevention Week” (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office) and highlighted: |
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the World Health Organization’s global report on drowning recommends six actions to prevent drowning; |
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drowning statistics in Canada and British Columbia; and |
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elements of Richmond’s action plan to prevent drowning. |
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In response to a question from the Committee, Mr. Woolgar advised that no drownings occurred in Richmond in the past year. |
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Discussion ensued and the Committee noted the need for additional water hazard signage. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “National Drowning Prevention Week July 21–27, 2019,” dated June 19, 2019, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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2015–2020 Youth Service Plan: Where Youth Thrive – 2018 Update |
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In response to questions from the Committee, Krista Germyn, Youth Coordinator and Heather Muter, Program Manager, Social Development, provided the following information: |
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a report on participation in the Youth on Council Appointed Advisory Committees initiative will be provided in the fall 2019; and |
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staff will consider the creation of a global program to supplement community centres’ individual programs to recognize youth. |
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Discussion ensued and the Committee noted the need to provide youth with information regarding access points to the cycling network. |
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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 – 2018 Update” dated June 20, 2019 from the Director, Community Social Development, 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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(i) |
Learn to Camp Program |
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Paul Brar, Manager, Parks Program, reported that a successful Learn to Camp program was held at Woodwards Landing on July 13 and 14, 2019. |
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Playboxes and Sidewalk Graphics Installations |
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Shawna Lum, Community Health and Wellness Coordinator, reported that playboxes and sidewalk graphics to animate play spaces have been installed in three new locations, bringing the total of playboxes to six. |
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2019 Maritime Festival |
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Jodie Shebib, Film and Major Events Liaison, reported that the Providence will replace the Hawaiian Chieftain in the Tall Ship Battle at the 2019 Maritime Festival. |
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Discussion ensued and the Committee suggested that the Tall Ship Battle be held in alternate years to prevent repetition and loss of public interest. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (5:05 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 Wednesday, July 17, 2019. |
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Councillor Harold Steves |
Carol Lee |