July 22, 2026 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PRCS-4

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on June 23, 2026.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

September 29, 2026, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE DIVISION

1.

Richmond Arts Facilities Needs Assessment REPORT 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-11-01) (REDMS No. 8401231)

PRCS-60

See Page PRCS-60 for full report

Designated Speakers: Mandeep Bains and Marie Fenwick 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the priority needs as outlined in Attachment 1 of the report titled “Richmond Arts Facilities Needs Assessment Report”, from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, dated June 29, 2026, be approved to guide future arts facility planning and investment in Richmond.

2.

Options on the Management of Scotch Pond

(File Ref. No. 06-2025-20-008) (REDMS No. 8444333)

PRCS-162

See Page PRCS-162 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Rebecca Clarke

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City undertake a feasibility study to assess potential future program uses for Scotch Pond and that a $150,000 one-time additional level request be submitted for consideration in the 2027 budget process, as outlined in the report titled “Options on the Management of Scotch Pond”, from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, dated June 29, 2026.

3.

Street Banner Referral Response Update

(File Ref. No. 10-6050-01) (REDMS No. 8210398)

PRCS-169

See Page PRCS-169 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Todd Gross and Eric Sparolin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Option 1: “Install Welcome Banners on Four Poles – Cost Sharing”, as described in the report titled “Street Banner Referral Response Update”, from the General Managers of Parks, Recreation and Culture, and Engineering and Public Works, dated June 29, 2026, be approved.

4.

Funding for the Public Art Program in Relation to the Community Mural Program

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-01) (REDMS No. 8373096)

PRCS-179

See Page PRCS-179 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Biliana Velkova

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report titled “Funding for the Public Art Program in relation to the Community Mural Program”, from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, dated June 29, 2026, be received for information.

5.

Richmond Nature Park Study – Findings and Next Steps
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-NPAR1) (REDMS No. 8403354)

PRCS-201

See Page PRCS-201 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Kevin Fraser and Jason Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report titled “Richmond Nature Park Study – Findings and Next Steps”, from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, dated June 29, 2026, be received for information.

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT