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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
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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.
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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.
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