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Public Art Steering Committee
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Public Art Steering Committee,
held via Zoom teleconference on December 11, 2020 at 11:30 am.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Susan Hayes, Chair Member at Large – Artist
Wan-Yi Lin, Vice Chair Member at Large – Artist
Steven Bartok Member at Large – Architect
Naomi Evans Arts Council Representative
Donald Luxton Member at Large – Developer/Community
STAFF PRESENT
Yvonne Chui Staff Liaison/Manager, Arts and Community Connections
Stephanie Howe Facilities Project Coordinator
MEMBERS ABSENT
Councillor Ryan Svendsen Council Liaison
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. QUESTION PERIOD
3. DELEGATIONS
3.1 Hammond Community Centre Renovation Project Update
Stephanie Howe provided an overview of the exterior renovations for Hammond Community
Centre including the concepts, materials and timeline. The Committee confirmed its interest
in the exterior of the building for public artwork that would complement the neutral palette
and fit with the heritage value and character-defining elements as per Hammond area plan
utilizing the diamond shaped metal shingle/tile/cladding material specified by the architects.
The urgency to have the draft design concepts be ready as soon as possible and be a part of
the tender process and construction schedule for the project was recognized as we have no
idea of size, complexity and scale for the artwork. This would allow us some certainty instead
of using a contingency or cash allowance approach.
4. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1 Hammond Community Centre
The Committee reviewed the draft budget, award process, artist qualifications, considerations,
and next steps as outlined in the staff report. Online community engagement will include
Hammond Neighbours group, field and sport users, tenant and Historical Society.
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It was moved and seconded
A) That the Public Art Steering Committee supports an invitation and award to Mary-Ann Liu
and Paul Slipper for the Hammond Community Centre Renovation public art design project
pending their detailed proposal and artist fee for the scope of work within the budget; AND
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B) Supports a budget of up to $50,000 including contingency towards the new public artwork
for the Hammond Community Centre Renovation project. AND
C) The Selection Panel will consist of the Committee members, Leanne Koehn (Hammond
resident), staff representatives (1), user group representative (1) and architect to meet the
tight timeline and include community feedback through online engagement.
CARRIED
4.2 Albion Community Centre
Committee discussed preferences for locations for public art in the new Albion Community
Centre under construction, budget allocation and call to focus inside the Centre (eg. lobby,
windows) and interpretive trails in the riparian area. The concrete retaining walls surrounding
the parking lot may be considered in the future as a second phase. The Committee and staff
noted the significance of the Albion area for both local Nations, as well as appropriate. Some
Selection Panelists for consideration include c̓əsqənelə School, settlers. Therefore, a provision
for an opportunity for local First Nations artists and opportunity for Canadian artists with an
expectation that artist teams selected will communicate and coordinate where Albion
Neighbours, Katzie and Kwantlen, Historical Society and Aboriginal Education SD42.
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It was moved and seconded
That the Public Art Steering Committee supports a budget of up to $150,000 including
contingency towards public artworks for the Albion Community Centre.
CARRIED
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 12:30 pm.
The next regular Public Art Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 7,
2021 at 4:00 pm.
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