October 19, 2022 - Minutes
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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022 |
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair |
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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 4:28 p.m. |
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Following discussion, the following referral motion was made: |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report provided by Bud Sakamoto at the September 27, 2022 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee be filed for information. |
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CARRIED |
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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 September 27, 2022, be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION |
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Minoru Centre for Active Living Update |
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In response to a query from the Committee, staff advised (i) issues with the shower nozzles, change room doors, lockers and the rain cloud have been resolved or will be addressed shortly. |
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Discussion ensued regarding (i) the popularity of the family water slide, wading area and family hot tub area. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Minoru Centre for Active Living Update,” dated September 21, 2022, from the General Manager, Community Services, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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Garden City Lands Project Update |
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In response to queries from the Committee, staff advised (i) no existing plantings will be removed as a result of the excavation, (ii) the contamination of the soils is not the result of any recent events, (iii) there is no specific timeline for the sourcing of soil for the Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) north field, (iv) measures that have been taken to maintain the high water table on the eastern portion of the site, and (v) further study is required to determine the water requirements for the bog. |
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Discussion ensued regarding (i) acknowledgement of the efforts to preserve the ecological integrity of the Garden City Lands. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Garden City Lands Project Update,” dated September 23, 2022, from the Director, Park Services be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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New Staff |
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The new Manager, Parks Infrastructure, Julian Espino, was introduced. |
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OTHER BUSINESS |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee expresses its gratitude to Councillors Linda McPhail and Harold Steves for their efforts to build parks and recreation in the City and their leadership, dedication and commitment to the community. |
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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 (4:49 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, October 19, 2022. |
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Councillor Harold Steves |
Carol Lee |