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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPASC 2021-02-04 MinutesCity of Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee MEETING MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Art Steering Committee, held via Zoom teleconference on February 4, 2021 at 4:09 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 Member at Large – Architect Naomi Evans Arts Council Representative, The ACT Arts Centre Donald Luxton Member at Large – Developer/Community STAFF PRESENT Yvonne Chui Staff Liaison/Manager, Arts and Community Connections Sabina Chand Committee Clerk ABSENT Leigh Smith Member at Large – Community Yvonne Chui, Staff Liaison chaired the meeting until the election of the chair. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2021-001 It was moved and seconded That the February 4, 2021 Public Art Steering Committee meeting Agenda be approved as circulated. CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 3.1 Public Art Steering Committee Regular Meeting – November 5, 2020 R/2021-002 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee meeting dated November 5, 2020 be adopted. CARRIED 3.2 Public Art Steering Committee Special Meeting – December 11, 2020 R/2021-003 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee Special meeting dated December 11, 2020 be adopted. CARRIED 4. DELEGATIONS - NIL Note: Steven Bartok joined the meeting at 4:13 pm Public Art Steering Committee Minutes February 4, 2021 Page 2 of 3 5. QUESTION PERIOD - NIL 6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Chair and Vice Chair Selection The Staff Liaison opened up the floor to nominations for Chair and Vice Chair of the Public Art Steering Committee. R/2021-004 It was moved and seconded That Susan Hayes be elected as Chair of the Public Art Steering Committee for 2021. CARRIED R/2021-005 It was moved and seconded That Steven Bartok be elected as Vice Chair of the Public Art Steering Committee for 2021. CARRIED 6.2 Member Introductions The Committee members introduced themselves and welcomed new members Councillor Robson, Council Liaison and Leigh Smith, Member at Large. 6.3 Advisory Committee Overview The Staff Liaison provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Public Art Steering Committee orientation and highlighted the following: legislative procedures, role and function of advisory committees, City meeting guidelines and 2021 deliverables. 6.4 2021 Meeting Schedule The Committee reviewed the proposed 2021 Meeting Schedule that was included in the agenda package. R/2021-006 It was moved and seconded That the Public Art Steering Committee adopts the 2021 Meeting Schedule as presented. CARRIED 6.5 Project Updates 6.5.1 Hammond Community Centre Renovations It was noted that the Selection Panel will be meeting on February 19, 2021 to review concept proposals for the new public art opportunity at Hammond Community Centre. The Staff Liaison reported on the online public engagement opportunity to provide feedback and inspiration to the artists including surveys and focus groups. 6.5.2 Kanaka Regional Park Public Art The Staff Liaison provided a brief update on the status of the project and will provide further details at the next meeting. Public Art Steering Committee Minutes February 4, 2021 Page 3 of 3 6.5.3 Albion Community Centre – Selection Panel Representations The Staff Liaison provided an update on phase 2 of the construction and advised that the draft call for artists will be shared with the Committee shortly. R/2021-007 It was moved and seconded That Steven Bartok and Susan Hayes be on the Albion Community Centre Selection Panel with Leigh Smith shadowing the process. CARRIED 7. LIAISON UPDATES 7.1 Staff Liaison - NIL 7.2 Council Liaison - NIL 8. TASK FORCE UPDATES 8.1 Public Art Plan Framework and Policy The Chair provided an update on the status of the Public Art Plan Framework and Policy project that will progress in the fall with the engagement of a facilitator/consultant as the commissioning work for infrastructure, development and community projects will be taking priority in 2021. In the Business Plan, the framework and policy update is a deliverable in 2022. Further updates in the fall. 8.2 Artist in Residence Program The Chair provided details of this Program that provides artist led community engagement projects. A Task Group will assist with the review of the proposed activities for 2021-2022 and recommendations. The Task Group includes two members of the Public Art Steering Committee (Naomi Evans and Wan-Yi Lin), School District 42 representative and one artist group representative (Lapidary Club). Further update about the projects will be provided at the next meeting. 9. ROUNDTABLE Committee members shared details on upcoming events related to public art in the community. 10. ADJOURNMENT − 4:53 pm. The next regular Public Art Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 4:00 pm. /sc