July 20, 2022 - Minutes
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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022 |
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair (by teleconference) |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Carol Day (by teleconference) |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:18 p.m. |
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ADDITIONS & DELETIONS |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site be added to the agenda as Item 2A. |
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CARRIED |
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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 28, 2022, be adopted as circulated. |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION |
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1. |
2021 Richmond Film Office Year in RevieW |
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In reply to queries from the Committee, staff advised (i) the film office has one full time staff member, and (ii) the production in Garry Point Park was filmed in 2020, therefore the 2021 numbers do not include preparation, wrap, and hold days for the production. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled, “2021 Richmond Film Office Year in Review”, dated June 15, 2022, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be received for information and circulated to motion picture industry stakeholders for their information. |
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Hunting by Permission Program Update |
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In reply to queries from the Committee, staff advised (i) each of the maps shows the approximate dimensions of the properties and their proximity to neighbouring properties, (ii) “no hunting” signs were sent to residents for posting, and (iii) more signs are available upon request. |
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In reply to queries from the Committee, Mike Thorne, President Richmond Rod and Gun Club advised (i) several Richmond hunters hunt in other communities, and (ii) hunting from a non-moving boat is permissible. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Hunting by Permission Program Update”, dated June 17, 2022, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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2A. |
BRITANNIA SHIPYARDS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled “Steveston National Historic Site, Phoenix Gillnet Loft, Britannia Shipyard, Estuarian, and Terra Nov Slough”, dated July 20, 2022, from Councillor Harold Steves, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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(i) |
Richmond Maritime Festival |
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The Richmond Marine Festival will be held on August 20 and 21, 2022. A memo will be provided with more information. |
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Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park Phase Two |
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The official opening ceremony for Phase 2 of the Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park will be held on July 27 at 5:30 p.m. |
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Grass Cutting |
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Staff has engaged residents to provide education about the long grass management program. Additionally, signage explaining long grass management has been posted in some areas of the City. |
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As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced: |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff be directed to report back with options for expanding the long grass management signage program to additional areas in the City of Richmond. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (5:50 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 20, 2022. |
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Councillor Harold Steves |
Haely Lindau |