May 24, 2023 - Minutes

Date:

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Chak Au, Chair
Councillor Michael Wolfe
Councillor Andy Hobbs
Councillor Bill McNulty

Absent:

Councillor Laura Gillanders

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 April 25, 2023, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

June 27, 2023, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

DELEGATION

1.

Donald Wong, Richmond resident, expressed concern with the rules and bookings of the limited number of pickleball courts in Richmond. He was of the opinion that a review of the scheduling was required to ensure adequate time for the public to use the courts as well as the Richmond BC Pickleball Association.

In reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) that the Richmond BC Pickleball Association is a not-for-profit based organization, (ii) the Richmond BC Pickleball Association maintains the courts, (iii) there is signage posted at each court with scheduling, (iv) pickleball courts have been identified as part of the sports needs assessments, (v) the timings for organized play were determined in conjunction with the Richmond BC Pickleball Association, (v) ongoing discussions take place with regards to play times with the Association, (vi) there is no booking system for the public, (vii) a consultation with members of the public with regards to site rules and rotating through busy times will be undertaken, and (viii) once the changes have been discussed and made staff will report back. 

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

2.

CANADA LINE STATION ART PLINTH PROGRAM PUBLIC ART PROJECT TERMS OF REFERENCE

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-109) (REDMS No. 7137262)

It was moved and seconded

That the Terms of Reference for the Canada Line Station Art Plinth Program Public Art Project as presented in the staff report titled, “Canada Line Station Art Plinth Program Public Art Project Terms of Reference” dated April 20, 2023 from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services, be approved.

CARRIED

3.

RICHMOND CULTURAL CENTRE ANNEX COMMUNITY MURAL PROJECT TERMS OF REFERENCE

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-346) (REDMS No. 7206968)

It was moved and seconded

That the Terms of Reference for the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex Community Mural Project, as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Cultural Centre Annex Community Mural Project Terms of Reference,” dated April 20, 2023, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.

CARRIED

4.

OPTIONS FOR REGULATING THE USE OF THE CITY'S WATERFRONT

(File Ref. No. 11-7375-01) (REDMS No. 7226352)

In reply to queries from Committee, staff advised that (i) all abandoned boats are treated the same regardless of age, (ii) there are certain protocols and processes that fall under Federal Law with regard to floating boats, however with this bylaw certain actions can be taken, (iii) this bylaw does not change rules and regulations for recreational fishing on the pier, and (iv) Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be made aware of the new bylaw.

It was moved and seconded

That a bylaw to regulate the use of the City’s waterfront as detailed in the staff report titled “Options for Regulating the Use of the City’s Waterfront,” dated May 5, 2023, from the Director of Parks Services be drafted for Council’s consideration.

CARRIED

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Community Challenge

Staff highlighted that (i) a community challenge will be taking place June 1^st-30^th, (ii) Richmond was name BC’s most active community as part of last years challenge and are aiming for Canada’s most active community this year, and (iii) there are a series of activities for staff as well. 

(ii)

BC Seniors Week

Staff advised that BC Seniors week will take place June 5^th -11^th and highlighted that the goal is to highlight the pivotal role they play in the community and additional information can we found on the City’s website.

(iii)

16^th Annual Doors Open

Staff invited Council members to participate in the 16^th Annual Doors Open event from June 3^rd-4^th and advised that a full list of activities is available on the City’s website.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:33 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 Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

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Councillor Chak Au
Chair

Sarah Goddard
Legislative Services Associate