March 23, 2021 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PRCS-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on February 23, 2021.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

April 27, 2021, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers

DELEGATION

PRCS-10

1.

Mike Bomford, Chair, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, to present their 2020 Annual Report.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

2.

2021 Engaging Artists in Community Program Public Art Projects 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-089) (REDMS No. 6616276 v. 3)

PRCS-23

See Page PRCS-23 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Biliana Velkova

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the three artist proposals for the community public art projects in partnership with Richmond Public Library, Richmond School District No. 38 and Richmond Multicultural Community Services as presented in the staff report titled “2021 Engaging Artists in Community Program Public Art Projects,” dated February 18, 2021, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.

3.

Proposed Amendment to the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Nominating Committee’s Terms of Reference 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-10-01) (REDMS No. 6623415 v. 12)

PRCS-50

See Page PRCS-50 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Gregg Wheeler

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Nominating Committee’s Terms of Reference be amended, as detailed in Attachment 2 of the staff report titled “Proposed Amendment to the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Nominating Committee’s Terms of Reference”.

4.

Outdoor Sports Fields and Amenities Allocation Policy 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-10-01) (REDMS No. 6623483 v. 8)

PRCS-59

See Page PRCS-59 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Gregg Wheeler

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council Policy 8500 Park Playing Fields – Allocation be rescinded and the proposed Outdoor Sport Facilities and Amenities Policy, as detailed in Attachment 2 of the staff report titled “Outdoor Sports Fields and Amenities Allocation Policy,” dated February 22, 2021, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services be adopted.

5.

Proposed 2021 Operating Hours for Steveston Outdoor Pool 
(File Ref. No. 11-7143-01) (REDMS No. 6436380 v. 28)

PRCS-76

See Page PRCS-76 for full report

Designated Speaker:  John Woolgar

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the hybrid model for 2021, as detailed in Attachment 5 of the staff report titled “Proposed 2021 Operating Hours for Steveston Outdoor Pool,” dated February 26, 2021, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services, be approved for the operation of Steveston Outdoor Pool for the summer of 2021.

6.

Agricultural Land Commission Non-Farm Use Application by the City of Richmond for Community Gardens at 5560 Garden City Road (The Garden City Lands) 
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-GCIT1) (REDMS No. 6607433 v. 9)

PRCS-87

See Page PRCS-87 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Jason Chan and Alex Kurnicki

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Agricultural Land Commission Non-Farm Use Application by the City of Richmond for Community Gardens at the Garden City Lands at 5560 Garden City Road, be endorsed and forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for approval.

7.

Parks Afloat Moorage at Imperial Landing and Garry Point Park 
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-GARR2) (REDMS No. 6360981 v. 15)

PRCS-99

See Page PRCS-99 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Jason Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That any plans to consider the expansion of moorage opportunities at Imperial Landing be placed on hold until such time as there is a plan and agreement in place from authorities for the ongoing maintenance dredging in the Steveston Harbour as detailed on the staff report titled “Parks Afloat Moorage at Imperial Landing and Garry Point Park,” dated February 23, 2021, from the Director, Parks Services; and

(2)

That the current piles at Garry Point be maintained to allow for seasonal event-related use.

8.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT