July 17, 2024 - Minutes

Date:

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Chak Au, Chair
Councillor Michael Wolfe (by teleconference)
Councillor Andy Hobbs
Councillor Bill McNulty

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Absent:

Councillor Laura Gillanders

Also Present:

Councillor Carol Day

Councillor Kash Heed

Councillor Alexa Loo

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:44 p.m.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on June 25, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

1.

GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY PARK GATHERING SPACE CONTRIBUTION

(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-MNOR1) (REDMS No. 7688995)

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Garden City Community Park Gathering Space Contribution”, dated June 12, 2024, from the Director, Parks Services, be received for information.

CARRIED

2.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INDIA CULTURAL CENTRE OF CANADA FOR KING GEORGE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-KGEO1) (REDMS No. 7702403)

In response to queries from Committee, staff advised that (i) next steps will include preparation of a 2025 capital submission, funded by an external contribution, (ii) upon Council's approval of the capital submission as part of the Capital Budget, staff would work with the India Cultural Centre of Canada (ICCC) to establish a detailed scope of work, cost estimate, project phasing and procure the services of a qualified contractor, in accordance with the City's standard Purchasing policies, (iii) pocket gardens may be identified through the City’s wayfinding strategy, (iv) Parks Services staff regularly engage with ICCC members and will continue to do so, and (v) donations are handled on a case-by-case basis.

Discussion ensued regarding (i) financial contributions, (ii) work in-kind,   (iii) fundraising completed by the ICCC, and (iv) the City’s strong tradition of successful partnerships with community-based organizations, including the ICCC.

Mayor Brodie left the meeting (4:57 p.m.) and returned (5:02 p.m.).

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Community Partnership with the India Cultural Centre of Canada for King George Park Improvements”, dated June 25, 2024, from the Director, Parks Services, be received for information.

CARRIED

3.

CANADA LINE STATION ART PLINTH PUBLIC ART PROJECT CONCEPT

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-109) (REDMS No. 7624977)

In response to a query from Committee, staff advised that a plaque will be installed along with the artwork to provide more details about the art and artist.

It was moved and seconded

That the concept for the Art Plinth public artwork Tales in Current by artist Linfeng Zhou, as presented in the report titled “Canada Line Station Art Plinth Public Art Project Concept”, dated June 17, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved.

CARRIED

4.

HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT APPLICATION (HA 24-012449) BY THE CITY OF RICHMOND - 5180 WESTWATER DRIVE (BRITANNIA SHIPYARD AND SEINE NET LOFT BUILDINGS)
(File Ref. No. 06-2050-20-BSYD-SB) (REDMS No. 7705732)

In response to queries from Committee, staff advised that (i) the Heritage Alternation Permit is for structural and envelope renewals to the Britannia Shipyard and Seine Net Loft buildings, (ii) the metal roofing will be replaced with roofing material to match the existing as closely as possible, (iii) any materials that cannot be repaired will be replaced, (iv) the proposed repairs are required to maintain the heritage value and structural integrity of the buildings, and (v) the materials and approach of the proposed alterations are in keeping with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.

Discussion ensued regarding (i) the roof replacement, (ii) the wood used as recommended by the heritage consultant, and (iii) reusing and recycling materials where possible.

Harold Steves and Loren Slye, Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site Society, expressed support for renovations to the buildings, while expressing concerns regarding the technique and potential results. Mr. Steves noted that the buildings must follow Parks Canada's Standards and Guidelines and a committee to oversee the restoration of the Britannia Shipyard and Seine Net Loft buildings would be beneficial.

Further discussion ensued regarding (i) establishing an oversight committee for heritage restoration projects and (ii) the heritage consultant used for the Britannia Shipyard and Seine Net Loft buildings.

Staff were directed to provide a memorandum outlining what consultants are used and their various roles on restoration projects.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued to authorize alterations to the Britannia Shipyard and Seine Net Loft buildings at Britannia Shipyards, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Heritage Alteration Permit Application (HA 24-012449) by the City of Richmond - 5180 Westwater Drive (Britannia Shipyard and Seine Net Loft buildings),” dated June 13, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services and the Director, Facilities and Project Development; and

(2)

That staff comment on the utility of a committee to oversee the restoration of the Britannia Shipyard and Seine Net Loft buildings. 

CARRIED

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

None.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:24 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, July 17, 2024.

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Councillor Chak Au
Chair

Shannon Unrau
Legislative Services Associate