November 26, 2019 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PRCS-4

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on October 29, 2019.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

December 18, 2019, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

DELEGATION

PRCS-24

1.

Jim McGrath, to present the petition requesting improved hours of access at Steveston Pool.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

2.

Steveston Harbour Authority Archway Sign - Request for Funding

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 6336689)

PRCS-41

See Page PRCS-41 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Marie Fenwick

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That funding of $50,000 from the Council Community Initiative Account to the Steveston Harbour Authority to support the Steveston Harbour Authority Archway Sign, and that the expenditure be included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2020-2024), as outlined in the staff report “Steveston Harbour Authority Archway Sign – Request for Funding” dated November 1, 2019 from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services.

3.

The Public Tree Management Strategy 2045: A Plan for Managing Richmond’s Public Urban Forest

(File Ref. No. 10-6550-07) (REDMS No. 6266663)

PRCS-48

See Page PRCS-48 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Jamie Esko and Alex Kurnicki

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Public Tree Management Strategy 2045, as detailed in the staff report titled “The Public Tree Management Strategy 2045: A Plan for Managing Richmond’s Public Urban Forest,” dated October 31, 2019 from the Director, Parks Services, be endorsed; and

(2)

That the Council Policy for the Public Urban Forest, as detailed in the staff report titled “The Public Tree Management Strategy 2045: A Plan for Managing Richmond’s Public Urban Forest,” dated October 31, 2019 from the Director, Parks Services, be endorsed.

4.

Garden City Lands Update and Site Activation Plan

(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-GCIT1) (REDMS No. 6329663)

PRCS-126

See Page PRCS-126 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Jamie Esko and Alex Kurnicki

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “Garden City Lands Update and Site Activation Plan,” dated October 31, 2019, from the Director, Parks Services, be received for information.

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT