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Public Art Steering Committee
AGENDA
Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 4:00 pm
Held via Zoom Teleconference
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – July 8, 2021
4. DELEGATIONS
4.1 Artist in Residence Program Project Updates −
Aaron Moran, Taryn Hubbard and Natali Leduc
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Project Updates
5.1.1 Albion Community Centre – draft call
5.1.2 Street Banners 2022 – draft call
5.2 2022 Committee Work Plan Draft
5.3 Fall Membership Recruitment
6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1. Staff Liaison
6.2. Council Liaison
7. TASK FORCE UPDATES
7.1. Public Art Plan Framework and Policy – reporting out in November
7.2. Artist in Residence Program – refer to item 4.1
8. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC
9. ROUNDTABLE
10. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming Meetings: November 4, 2021
Agenda Items Submission Deadline: October 21, 2021
QUESTION PERIOD
Question Period provides the public with the opportunity to ask questions or make comments on subjects that are of
concern to them. Each person will be given 2 minutes to speak. Up to ten minutes in total is allotted for Question Period.
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Public Art Steering Committee
MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Art Steering Committee (PASC),
held via Zoom teleconference on July 8, 2021 at 4:00 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Gordy Robson Council Liaison
Susan Hayes, Chair Member at Large – Artist
Wan-Yi Lin Member at Large – Artist
Steven Bartok, Vice Chair Member at Large – Architect
Leigh Smith Member at Large – Community
Donald Luxton Member at Large – Developer/Community
STAFF PRESENT
Yvonne Chui Staff Liaison/Manager, Arts and Community Connections
Sabina Chand Committee Clerk, Legal and Legislative Services
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-017
It was moved and seconded
That the July 8, 2021 Public Art Steering Committee meeting amended Agenda be approved
as circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
3.1 Public Art Steering Committee Regular Meeting – May 6, 2021
R/2021-018
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee meeting dated May 6,
2021 be adopted.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS
4.1 Public Art Development Proposal, Karen and Yorke Graham, MacLean Homes
Dave Webster, MacLean Homes representative provided a brief update on the new building
“Edge 3” in Maple Ridge and introduced the artists Karen and Yorke Graham who have been
selected to develop a design concept in the entry way of the building.
The artist team shared two sculpture design proposals that featured the use of vintage tools
and farm equipment. Members asked questions and provided feedback on both concepts.
Discussion continued surrounding the use of recycled material, maintenance and the
importance of child-safety requirements.
Note: K. Graham, Y. Graham and D. Webster left at 4:27 pm
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R/2021-019
It was moved and seconded
That the Public Art Steering Committee form a Selection Panel consisting of Susan Hayes,
Wan-Yi Lin, Leigh Smith, Steven Bartok, Donald Luxton and Dave Webster to review and
approve the concept for the MacLean’s Home Edge 3 development. The Staff Liaison will
coordinate and facilitate the process in a non-voting capacity as per guidelines; AND
That a summary of the feedback from the Panel including a community engagement session
coordinated by the Staff Liaison was provided to the Artist Team to consider in their revised
proposal. Artists will resubmit a revised proposal for approval at a future Public Art Steering
Committee meeting in the fall.
CARRIED
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Project Updates:
5.1.1 Annual PASC Update to Council
The Chair thanked all members for their continued work on the committee and noted
that the annual PASC report was provided to Council on July 13, 2021: City of Maple
Ridge - All Presentations. Councillor Robson also thanked committee members for
their dedication and expertise to the community.
5.1.2 Hammond Community Centre Renovations
No further update.
5.1.3 Kanaka Regional Park – updated timeline
The Staff Liaison provided an update on the Kanaka Regional Park public art proposed
timeline for community engagement with local schools to commence this fall and
painting in spring 2022 depending on the weather conditions.
It was noted that a replacement for the ACT Arts Centre community representative
will be joining the Committee in September.
5.1.4 Street Banners 2022-2025
The Chair opened the floor to suggestions of themes for 2023 and 2025 street
banners. Members suggested and approved reconnection as a theme for 2022;
agriculture for 2023; active living/sport for 2024 to coincide with the BC Summer
Games and to revisit suggestions for 2025 at a future meeting.
Looking at four designs – two from community members and two from local First
Nations.
R/2021-020
It was moved and seconded
That Steven Bartok be appointed from the Public Art Steering Committee to be part of
the Selection Panel to review the 2022 street banner designs.
CARRIED
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5.1.5 Albion Community Centre
The Staff Liaison advised that details of the Albion Community Centre public art project
will be provided to the Selection Panel for review prior to distribution, specifically
Steven Bartok, Leigh Smith and Susan Hayes.
5.1.6 Expanded Community Public Art Grant Stream
The Chair provided background information on the current community public art grant
program to encourage and support projects by local artists and businesses and groups.
Discussion ensued to explore the grant expansion budget from $1,500 to $5,000 per
project to promote opportunities for public art development and community
engagement between artists and residents/business owners. With re-start and
recovery from Covid19, this enhancement may be a good pilot for our community
The Staff Liaison advised that the revised program will be drafted for review by the
Committee in the fall. Wan-Yi Lin and Leigh Smith volunteered to assist the Staff
Liaison with the draft document.
R/2021-021
It was moved and seconded
That the Public Art Steering Committee increase the Community Public Art Grant
Program budget to $50,000 allocation for 2022 which is within the Committee’s
funding envelope.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Robson left at 4:45 pm
6 LIAISON UPDATES
6.1 Staff Liaison - NIL
6.2 Council Liaison - NIL
7 TASK FORCE UPDATES
7.1 Public Art Plan Framework and Policy – NIL
7.2 Artist in Residence Program
The Staff Liaison noted that a follow up presentation by the Artists in Residence will be
provided this fall.
8 ROUNDTABLE
Committee members shared details on upcoming events related to public art in the
community.
9 ADJOURNMENT – 5:07 pm
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Susan Hayes, Chair
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