September 24, 2024 - Minutes
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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee
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Date: |
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Chak Au, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Carol Day |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 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 July 17, 2024, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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October 22, 2024, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room. |
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DELEGATION |
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1. |
Jim Wright, with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), highlighted viewscapes along the Garden City Lands. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, staff advised that (i) the Legacy Landscape Plan is in the implementation ages, (ii) over the past few years over 100 trees and shrubs have been planted, (iii) the next step is to develop the playground and new wayfinding signage, (iv) comments made by the delegation will be addressed in the plan, (v) orchards and fruit trees will be included as part of the plan, and (vi) opportunities to improve viewscapes and tree planting are always being reviewed. |
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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE DIVISION |
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Naming of the New Community Facility and Fieldhouse located in Hugh Boyd Community Park (File Ref. No. 06-2052-01) (REDMS No. 7772636) |
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Discussion took place on naming the new community facility and fieldhouse West Richmond Pavilion as it is more community focused. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the facility to be constructed in Hugh Boyd Community Park be named West Richmond Pavilion, as presented in the staff report titled “Naming of the New Community Facility and Fieldhouse located in Hugh Boyd Community Park”, dated August 29, 2024, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services. |
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CARRIED |
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Recognition of Fallen Soldiers on Richmond Cenotaph (File Ref. No. 06-2000-20-001) (REDMS No. 7771142) |
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Discussion ensued with regard to options to add additional space for names to the existing cenotaph, and in response to queries from Committee, staff advised that a webpage is underway with information for members of the public on ways to provide information they may have with regard to individuals’ names that should be considered for inclusion on the Cenotaph. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Recognition of Fallen Soldiers on Richmond Cenotaph”, dated August 26, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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The Chair advised that Multi-Purpose Recreational Facility be added as Item 3A, Washer and Dryer for the New West Richmond Pavilion be added as Item 3B, and High Jump Equipment Cover be added as Item 3C. |
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3A. |
Multi-Purpose Recreational Facility (File Ref. No.) |
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Discussion ensued with regard to developing a recreational facility similar to the Jack Crosby Centre in the City of Burnaby. As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced: |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff investigate and analyze, including costs, the propriety of Richmond duplicating a facility similar to the Jack Crosby Centre in Burnaby for the purpose of providing facilities for pickleball, tai chi, lacrosse, ball hockey and other sports, and report back to Committee in three months. |
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CARRIED |
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3B. |
Washer and Dryer for New West Richmond Pavilion (File Ref. No.) |
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Discussion ensued with regard to adding washer and dryer connections to the proposed West Richmond Pavilion, and as a result, the following motion was introduced: |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff include an appropriate hook-up for a washer and dryer in the new West Richmond Pavilion. |
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CARRIED |
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3C. |
High Jump Equipment Cover (File Ref. No.) |
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Discussion ensued with regard to adding a cover to the high jump equipment in Minoru Park, and as a result, the following motion was introduced: |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff work with Richmond Kajaks to provide a cover for the high jump equipment at the Minoru Track. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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Homeless Connect Event |
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Discussion ensued with regard to the upcoming Homeless Connect Event scheduled on October 16, 2024 at Brighouse Neighbourhood Park and access to the lacrosse box for event organizers. In response to queries, staff advised that Events staff can assist event organizers with their request. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:47 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 Tuesday, September 24, 2024. |
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Councillor Chak Au |
Sarah Goddard |