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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPASC 2018-11-27 MinutesCity of Maple Ridge PUBLIC ART STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Art Steering Committee, held in the Coho Room, at Maple Ridge City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on November 27, 2018 at 4:04 pm. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Councillor Ryan Svendsen City of Maple Ridge Wayne Bissky, Chair Architect Leanne Koehn, Vice-Chair Community at Large Member Barbara Duncan Arts Council Representative Don Miskiman Community at Large Member Donald Luxton Developer Wan-Yi Lin Artist STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Yvonne Chui Manager, Arts and Community Connections / Staff Liaison Amanda Allen Committee Clerk Note: Donald Luxton participated via Teleconference 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chair introduced Councillor Svendsen as the new Council liaison to the Committee. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2018-023 It was moved and seconded That the agenda for the November 27, 2018 Public Art Steering Committee be approved as circulated. CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES R/2018-024 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee meeting dated September 25, 2018 be adopted. CARRIED 4. DELEGATIONS - Nil 5. QUESTION PERIOD – Nil Note: Item 6.2 was dealt with following Item 5.0 Public Art Steering Committee Minutes November 27, 2018 Page 2 of 4 6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS Note: Item 6.1 was dealt with following Item 6.4 6.1. Creative City Summit 2018 – highlights and sharing of public art trends The staff liaison provided a summary of the Creative City Summit held in Mississauga, Ontario and shared images from the summit and the public art throughout the city. The staff liaison spoke to the national and international trends in public art that were discussed at the summit and the public art continuum of shifting from a collections based approach to authenticity, experiences and vitality with values of placemaking and inclusion. The staff liaison reviewed the changing definition, purpose, planning, governance, funding mechanisms and policy practices in public art. There was discussion on the evolution of public art in the local communities and internationally. 6.2. Artist in Residence Call – update on additional opportunity at Greg Moore Youth Centre The staff liaison advised that the Youth Wellness Centre is moving out of the Greg Moore Youth Centre thereby making available an office area and new opportunity. The staff liaison outlined a one year term residency pilot program that creates a studio only residency within the Greg Moore Youth Centre. A call will go out at the end of the year and a selection committee will review the applications and bring recommendations to a future meeting in the Spring. 6.3. Developer Public Art Guidelines and Polygon Project - update The staff liaison provided a brief summary and reported on some clarifications added to the guidelines. The staff liaison advised that Phase 1 of the Polygon project has received final reading from Council and it is anticipated that the public art and plaza project will complete near the end of 2019. The selection panel will include Polygon staff, a community member, a Public Art Steering Committee representative, representatives from the developer and a consultant to organize the process. R/2018-025 It was moved and seconded That Wan Yi Lin be the representative for the Public Art Steering Committee on the selection panel for the Polygon Development Project. CARRIED Note: Leanne Koehn joined the meeting at 4:30 pm. Note: Donald Luxton left the meeting at 4:30 pm and did not return. 6.4. Culture Plan Implementation Schedule – update on draft status The staff liaison provided an update on meetings with Patricia Huntsman, Kwantlen First Nation and Katzie First Nation. It is anticipated that a draft that incorporates a higher level framework will be circulated in December. Public Art Steering Committee Minutes November 27, 2018 Page 3 of 4 6.5. South Albion Community Center – selection process, theme, community engagement and timeline The staff liaison reported on funds available for the public art component of the South Albion Community Centre and identified possible locations for public art including the concrete retaining wall, lobby/corridor/gathering space in the community centre, the amphitheatre and the riparian area with trail opportunities. There was discussion on opening the call to enable artists to pick the location, providing a restrictions list, potential to include the artist in residence, and further discussion will be needed as format/process may impact timeline. Members will consider budget and the art call process at the next meeting. 6.6. Direction for future calls in 2019 and 2020 - timeline The staff liaison will map out the approved projects and approximate timelines. There was discussion on the 2020 Summer Games, the call process, a unifying symbol to identify games locations and possible locations for a temporary public art experience. The staff liaison will coordinate a presentation by City staff on the 2020 Summer Games at a future meeting. Way-Yi Lin shared thoughts on the 2018 street banners and there was discussion on future banners including a line break to differentiate between the image and text. 6.7. 2019 Public Art Steering Committee Meeting Schedule – review and discussion There was discussion on the meeting dates for 2019. The Public Art Steering Committee meetings will move to generally align for the first Thursday of the appointed month with a 4:00 pm start time. R/2018-026 It was moved and seconded That the 2019 Public Art Steering Committee meeting schedule be adopted as follows: January 31, 2019 March 7, 2019 May 2, 2019 July 4, 2019 September 5, 2019 November 7, 2019 CARRIED 7. ROUNDTABLE Barbara Duncan encouraged members to visit the current exhibition at the Maple Ridge ACT Ensemble 2018 which is showing until December 20, 2018. Leanne Koehn spoke to Earth Day banners and reminded members that the Christmas Festival is a full day event ending with the Santa Claus parade. Public Art Steering Committee Minutes November 27, 2018 Page 4 of 4 Wan-Yi Lin spoke about her visit to the Polygon gallery and shared that she is travelling to Taiwan to launch two projects. Wayne Bissky invited members to a December gathering to celebrate the holiday season. Yvonne Chui encouraged members to visit the Guo Pei: Couture Beyond exhibit and the Dana Claxton exhibit at the Vancouver Art Gallery. 8. ADJOURNMENT – 5:55 pm W. Bissky, Chair /aa