December 20, 2023
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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee
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Date: |
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 |
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
Councillor Chak Au, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Councillor Carol Day Councillor Kash Heed Councillor Alexa Loo |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:07 p.m. |
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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 November 28, 2023, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION |
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2023 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY (File Ref. No. 11-7375-02) (REDMS No. 7446010) |
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In response to queries from the Committee, staff noted (i) next steps to action the report recommendations, working with staff and partners (community associations, societies and other stakeholders) to measure and understand the impacts and outcomes of current programs, and identify additional programming opportunities, (ii) across all demographics, lack of awareness and lack of personal time were the two common themes identified for not participating in programs, (iii) 90% of those surveyed noted no barriers accessing programs based on disability, and (iv) a copy of the final report will be posted on the City’s website. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the findings and recommendations outlined in the staff report titled “2023 Community Services Community Needs Assessment Study”, dated November 15, 2023, from the General Manager, Community Services, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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TERRA NOVA RURAL PARK HISTORICAL ASSETS PROGRAM PLAN GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND NEXT STEPS (File Ref. No. 11-7200-20-01) (REDMS No. 7313039) |
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In response to queries from the Committee, staff noted (i) the plan focuses on the programming and activation of the heritage precinct area (informing visitors of the rich history) and the activities in the park, (ii) the Terra Nova Slough project is part of the 2027 capital budget plan, anticipated to proceed in conjunction with dike upgrades in the area scheduled to begin in 2027, and (iii) following Council endorsement, Phase 2 is anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2024. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Terra Nova Rural Park Historical Assets Program Plan Guiding Principles as outlined in the staff report titled “Terra Nova Rural Park Historical Assets Program Plan Guiding Principles and Next Steps”, dated November 15, 2023, from the Director, Parks Services, be endorsed; and |
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That staff proceed with Phase 2 of the Terra Nova Rural Park Historical Assets Program Plan. |
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CARRIED |
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2024 ENGAGING ARTISTS IN COMMUNITY PROGRAM PUBLIC ART PROJECTS (File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-089) (REDMS No. 7401791) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the 2024 Engaging Artists in Community Program Public Art Projects as presented in the staff report titled “2024 Engaging Artists in Community Program Public Art Projects”, dated November 15, 2023, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved for implementation once the Consolidated 5-Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) is adopted by Council. |
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CARRIED |
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2024 COMMUNITY MURAL PROGRAM PROJECTS (File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-255) (REDMS No. 7417993) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the 2024 Community Mural Program Projects as presented in the staff report titled “2024 Community Mural Program Projects”, dated November 15, 2023, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved for implementation once the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) is adopted by Council; and |
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That external contributions received for the 2024 Community Mural Program Projects be added to the project budget and included as an amendment to the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2024-2028). |
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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 (3:24 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, December 20, 2023. |
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Councillor Chak Au |
Lorraine Anderson |