September 24, 2019 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Bill McNulty

Absent:

Councillor Linda McPhail 
Councillor Michael Wolfe

Also Present:

Councillor Carol Day

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, 2019, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

October 29, 2019, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

DELEGATION

1.

The Chair noted that the delegation from the Green Teams of Canada will be unavailable to present to the Committee.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

2.

Richmond Sports Council Facility Needs Assessment 2018 Update 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-10-01) (REDMS No. 6197503 v. 49)

In reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that the City will be working with the Richmond Sports Council on developing a sport facility and infrastructure priority list and that staff estimate that the assessment process will take approximately six months to complete.

Jim Lamond, Chair, Richmond Sports Council, spoke on the on-going assessment and expressed concern with regard to aging City sport facilities. He added that the Sports Council has submitted multiple reports on the matter in the past and encouraged the City to prioritize development of such facilities, including multipurpose spaces.

Discussion ensued with regard to proposals to develop a comprehensive sports complex in the city.

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

It was moved and seconded

That staff work with the Richmond Sports Council to develop the Richmond Sports Council’s facility needs assessment in priority form, and be brought forward to Council for consideration.

CARRIED

3.

Replacement of the Richmond Tennis Club Bubble 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-10-01) (REDMS No. 6273960 v 11)

Discussion ensued with regard to the proposed funding structure to replace the Richmond Tennis Club bubble. Staff noted that the Province will be providing funding towards the project and that proposed funding from the City would cover remaining replacement costs. As such, it was suggested that the word “grant” be removed from the staff recommendation.

It was moved and seconded

That Council approve funding of $241,000 from the Council Community Initiative Account, to the Richmond Tennis Club, and that the expenditure be included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2020-2024), as outlined in the staff report titled, “Replacement of the Richmond Tennis Club Bubble,” dated August 29, 2019, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services.

CARRIED

4.

Community Services 2019 Summer Programs Update for Children, Youth and Families 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 6270615 v. 24)

A video reviewing the 2019 Summer Programs activities was presented (Copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office). It was suggested that the video be presented at an upcoming Council meeting.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Community Services 2019 Summer Programs Update for Children, Youth and Families,” dated August 29, 2019, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services, be received for information.

CARRIED

5.

Age of Eligibility for Seniors Pricing 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 6245774 v. 26)

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) current seniors pricing policy, (ii) removing recreation fees for seniors 80 years old or older, (iii) encouraging seniors to participate in Community Services programs, and (iv) exploring options to develop youth recreational sponsorship models.

In reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that current seniors pricing would remain unchanged and a proposed pricing policy would consider all age groups. Staff added that staff can further review pricing models for seniors and report back at a future Committee meeting.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That a pricing policy for Community Services programs, rentals and admissions be developed, and report back to Council with a draft policy for consideration, as described in the staff report titled “Age of Eligibility for Seniors Pricing,” dated August 29, 2019, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services;

(2)

That $25,000 from the Recreation Fee Subsidy Program (RFSP) contingency fund of $50,000, previously approved by Council be allocated to the central fund, as described in the staff report titled “Age of Eligibility for Seniors Pricing,” dated August 29, 2019, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services; and

(3)

That a one-time additional level request of $82,000 to support the Recreation Fee Subsidy Program (RFSP) be submitted for consideration in the 2020 budget process, as described in the staff report titled “Age of Eligibility for Seniors Pricing,” dated August 29, 2019, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services.

The question on the motion was not called, as there was agreement to deal with Parts (1) (2) and (3) separately.

The question on Part (1) was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. McNulty opposed.

The question on Part (2) was then called and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (3) was then called and it was CARRIED.

6.

Fishing Activities, Boating, Safety, and Vehicle Parking at the Imperial Landing Dock 
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-ILAN1) (REDMS No. 6151682 v. 12)

Staff presented the proposed fishing activity signage (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1), noting that the signage will be painted on the dock surface.

Discussion then ensued with regard to areas where fishing is permitted in Steveston, and staff noted that the Steveston Harbour Authority has advised that fishing is not permitted on their docks.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Fishing Activities, Boating, Safety, and Vehicle Parking at the Imperial Landing Dock,” dated August 28, 2019, from the Director, Parks Services, be received for information.

CARRIED

7.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Hugh Boyd Artificial Field Project

Staff noted that the installation process encountered weather-related challenges and as a result, completion of the project is anticipated to be in the end of October 2019.

(ii)

Upcoming Events in Richmond

Staff updated Committee on upcoming events in the city, including (i) the “City at Work” exhibit at the Richmond Museum, (ii) the “We First Need a Boat for the Rising Tide To Lift Us” and “Cave to Dream” exhibits in the Richmond Art Gallery, (iii) Richmond Culture Days, and (iv) a mural unveiling at the Richmond Cultural Centre.

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, September 24, 2019.

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Councillor Harold Steves
Chair

Evangel Biason
Legislative Services Coordinator