October 26, 2021 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair
Councillor Michael Wolfe (by teleconference)
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Bill McNulty (by teleconference)
Councillor Linda McPhail (by teleconference)

Also Present:

Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Andy Hobbs

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 September 28, 2021, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

November 23, 2021, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

1.

Steveston Heritage Interpretive Framework
(File Ref. No. 11-7141-01) (REDMS No. 6751987)

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on-file City Clerk’s Office), staff provided an overview of the draft Steveston Heritage Interpretive Framework, which sets out the main themes and stories told at heritage places, including, (i) Cultural Diversity, (ii) Connection to the Fraser River and (iii) The Past in our Present. Additionally, staff provided a review of existing plans and the historical process, noting that finalization of the framework is expected early in 2022.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Draft Steveston Heritage Interpretive Framework as detailed in the staff report titled “Steveston Heritage Interpretive Framework,” dated September 21, 2021, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services be endorsed for the purpose of seeking stakeholder and public feedback; and

(2)

That the final Steveston Heritage Interpretive Framework, including the results of the stakeholder and public feedback, be reported back to Council.

CARRIED

2.

Steveston Museum and Post Office Visitor Experience Improvements
(File Ref. No. 11-7141-01) (REDMS No. 6750875)

Linda Barnes and Joanne Teraguchi, Co-Chairs, Steveston Historical Society, provided a brief presentation on the Society’s activities, highlighting community consultation that took place earlier in the year. Ms. Barnes noted the outcomes and preferences for the Steveston Museum and Post Office, including that of the postal service and communications, the Nikkei heritage information, and way finding to other historic Steveston sites, along with some original and (Steveston specific) retail.

Discussion ensued with respect to (i) repurposing space for the promotion of local artists, (ii) promoting Steveston heritage sites, and (ii) the remuneration of the Museum and Post Office staff.

In response to queries from the Committee, staff advised that part of the funding proposed will support the infrastructure for the proposed pop-up artist shops, operating on a consignment basis.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Steveston Museum and Post Office Visitor Experience Improvements as detailed in the staff report titled “Steveston Museum and Post Office Visitor Experience Improvements,” dated September 20, 2021, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services be endorsed to guide the future planning and operations of the Steveston Museum and Post Office; and

(2)

That expenditures totaling $354,000 for facility improvements with an annual operating budget impact of $12,300 for ongoing operating costs and an annual municipal contribution of $40,000 paid to the Steveston Historical Society for the period from 2022-2026 be considered in the 2022 budget process.

CARRIED

3.

Recreation and Sport Strategy (2019-2024) – Progress Update
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 6732765)

In response to queries from the Committee, staff confirmed that the Richmond Sports Council has representation on the Sports Council Facility Priorities Task Force, along with School Board, Richmond Olympic Oval and staff representation, and will follow up with further information on the status and make up of the Task Force.

Discussion ensued with respect to updates in the Strategy relating to the strategic focus area of connectedness to nature and the protection of natural recreation areas already occurring and/or adding to the network.  Staff advised the report is an update on priority areas and additional information on the progress captured in the programming of the Recreation and Sport Strategy will be provided at a future meeting. 

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the staff report titled, “Recreation and Sport Strategy (2019-2024) – Progress Update,” dated September 21, 2021, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Servi1ces, be received for information; and

(2)

That the achievements document, Recreation and Sport Strategy (2019-2024) – Progress Update, Attachment 1, in the staff report titled “Recreation and Sport Strategy (2019-2024)–Progress Update,” dated September 21, 2021, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services, be posted on the City website and circulated to key stakeholders including Community Recreation Associations and Societies, Richmond Sports Council, and the Aquatic Advisory Board for their information.

CARRIED

4.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Update – Halloween

Staff reported that various Halloween fireworks events around the community, including at Minoru field, have been cancelled. Staff further noted the variety of activities happening within the community centres over the Halloween weekend and added the City will be coordinating with the Richmond RCMP and Richmond School District No. 38, and will be monitoring any suspicious activity at the City’s parks and facilities.

(ii)

Artificial Turf Fields

Staff provided an update on artificial turf field allocation and noted that staff will be providing information on the new allocation policy and accompanying administrative procedures.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:49 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, October 26, 2021.

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Councillor Harold Steves
Chair

Lorraine Anderson
Legislative Services Associate