November 26, 2024 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

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

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 October 22, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITION

The Chair advised that the Possibility of Creating a Book on the History of the Chinese Canadian Community in Richmond be added as Item 4A.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE DIVISION

1.

Wharves Regulation Bylaw No. 10182 Update and Amendments

(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-ILAN1) (REDMS No. 7786022)

Discussion ensued regarding (i) the effectiveness of the bylaw thus far, (ii) the difference between programming-related inquiries and enforcement-related concerns, and (iii) management of rafting and unloading by boaters.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Wharves Regulation Bylaw No. 10182, Amendment Bylaw No. 10605, be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10606, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

2.

Arrival of the S.V. Titania Mural Condition Report and Proposed Options

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-228) (REDMS No. 7693480)

In response to queries from Committee, staff advised that (i) murals typically last more than five years, (ii) the estimated cost to remove the mural includes removing the paint safely and returning the wall to its original condition,  and   (iii) murals typically have an anti-graffiti coating.

Discussion ensued regarding (i) the possibility of commissioning another John M. Horton painting, (ii) the deterioration of the existing mural and possibilities to extend its life, and (iii) the City’s five-year agreement with the Steveston Hotel owner, which expired on August 15, 2022, included responsibility for mural maintenance, and the owner’s preference to see remediation due to the mural’s deteriorated condition.

Staff were directed to look into finding another artist to paint a replacement mural, with funding coming from the Council Contingency Fund and discussion ensued regarding the potential costs of replacing the mural onsite

Further discussion ensued regarding (i) the existing mural location,              (ii) the specialized painting technique required to recreate a similar painting, and (iii) challenges with the wall surface.

It was moved and seconded

That Option 3, replace the mural onsite, as described in the staff report titled, “Arrival of the S.V. Titania Mural Condition Report and Proposed Options”, dated October 24, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services be approved.

CARRIED

3.

Steveston Community Centre and Library Interior Artwork Terms of Reference

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-334) (REDMS No. 7807631)

In response to a query from Committee, staff advised that the artwork for the outdoor plaza, made of long-lasting materials such as granite and metal, is intended to be a permanent outdoor art piece.

It was moved and seconded

That the Terms of Reference for the Steveston Community Centre and Library Interior Artwork as presented in the report titled, “Steveston Community Centre and Library Interior Artwork Terms of Reference”, dated October 28, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved.

CARRIED

4.

New Capstan Village Neighbourhood Park Public Artwork Concept

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-335) (REDMS No. 7831155)

Discussion ensued regarding (i) the Servicing Agreement and detailed design for the new Capstan Village Neighbourhood Park, and (ii) managing invasive species in the park.

It was moved and seconded

That the concept for the New Capstan Village Neighbourhood Park public artwork The Potato Wars by artist Nathan Lee, as presented in the report titled “New Capstan Village Neighbourhood Park Public Artwork Concept”, dated October 24, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved.

CARRIED

 4A.

Possibility of Creating a Book on the History of the Chinese Canadian Community in Richmond
(File Ref. No. ) (REDMS No. )

The following referral motion was introduced:

That staff explore the opportunity to develop a book on the history of the Chinese community in Richmond and report back.

The question on the referral motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding the history of the Chinese community in Richmond, including Chinese potato farmers, and the value of creating a book detailing the history.

The question on the referral motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Request for Expression of Interest for Rabbit Management

Staff advised that the Expression of Interest process for feral rabbit management has now closed, noting two potential service providers expressed interest and that staff are evaluating next steps, including a Request for Proposal process in 2025.

(ii)

Capstan Community Centre

Discussion ensued regarding the development of a new Community Association in 2025.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:31 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, November 26, 2024.

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Councillor Chak Au
Chair

Shannon Unrau
Legislative Services Associate