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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 May 6, 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
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, Legal and Legislative Services
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-013
It was moved and seconded
That the May 6, 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
R/2021-014
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee meeting dated March 4,
2021 be adopted.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS - NIL
5. QUESTION PERIOD - NIL
6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1 Project Updates:
6.1.1 Hammond Community Centre Renovations
Yvonne Chui provided a brief update on the status of the project and will share
further updates at the next meeting.
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6.1.2 Kanaka Regional Park Public Art
Naomi Evans provided an update on the project:
• two artists submitted their ideas and Tod Polich was selected by the Panel;
• the goal of the artwork is to help prevent graffiti;
• completion is scheduled for fall 2021;
• proposed mural will include collaboration with local First Nation youth on
some design element in the mural.
R/2021-015
It was moved and seconded
That the Public Art Steering Committee approves the recommendation from the Selection
Panel to award artist Todd Polich the Kanaka Creek Regional Park Interpretative Art Mural
Project.
CARRIED
Note: Steven Bartok joined at 4:13 pm
6.1.3 Street Banners 2022-2025
The Chair requested for the Committee’s feedback on the 2022-2025 street banners
and asked members to brainstorm a few themes:
• Agriculture and Land, food security, bodies of water (eg. Fraser, Rivers Day);
Mental Health, stand together, health;
• Reconnecting, compassion, re-imagine;
• Great Outdoors (National and Provincial Dates);
• Environment;
• Seniors/Elders;
• Int’l Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022;
• Int’l Year of Year of Millets 2023;
• Sport/Active Living 2024 for BC Summer Games;
• Local Nations.
It was noted that the Staff Liaison will compile the ideas for further discussion at the
next meeting.
6.1.4 Grants − Healthy Communities Initiative
Y. Chui provided an informal status update on the grant application and will provide
further update once formal notice has been received.
6.2 Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Committee Clerk noted that the Anti-Discrimination HR policy applies to all employees and
volunteers working for the City of Maple Ridge and is to be reviewed and acknowledged by the
Committee.
6.3 Respectful Workplace Policy
The Committee Clerk noted that the Respectful Workplace HR policy applies to all employees
and volunteers working for the City of Maple Ridge and is to be reviewed and acknowledged
by the Committee.
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6.4 Community Public Art Application - Haney Builders & Laura Johnson
Y. Chui provided an overview of the application and project design for a large mural on Haney
Builders site and answered questions and comments from the Committee.
R/2021-016
It was moved and seconded
That the Public Art Steering Committee approves the community art application from Haney
Builders and Laura Johnson for up to $1,500.
CARRIED
6.5 Council Update – Annual Report July 6
The Chair informed that a report will be provided to Council on July 6, 2021 by the Staff Liaison
and Chair to highlight the work the Committee has completed in the past year.
6.6 Maintenance Work on Public Art Collection
Y. Chui shared updates on the maintenance work to date on the public art collection. COVID-
19 offered an opportunity to complete repairs and maintenance.
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 – NIL
8.2 Artist in Residence Program - NIL
9 ROUNDTABLE
N. Evans announced her leave and advised a replacement Arts Council Representative will
be provided shortly.
10 ADJOURNMENT - 4:58 pm
The next regular Public Art Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 8,
2021 at 4:00 pm.
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