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Public Art Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
February 1, 2024
The Minutes of the Regular Public Art Steering Committee Meeting held via Zoom teleconference and
hosted in the Blaney Room at Maple Ridge City Hall on February 1, 2024, at 4:00 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Karleen Carreras
Wayne Bissky, Chair
Dana Bates
Gina Rubin Leblanc
Courtney Miller
Leanne Koehn
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Russ Brummer
Emily Davies
1. CALL TO ORDER -4:02 pm
1.1. Land Acknowledgement
Council Liaison
Architect
Artist
Artist
Arts Council Representative
Member at Large
Manager of Art, Culture and Events
Committee Clerk
W. Bissky called the meeting to order and provided the land acknowledgement.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2024-PASC-004
It was moved and seconded
That the February 1, 2024, Public Art Steering Committee agenda be approved as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2024-PASC-005
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Public Art Steering Committee meeting dated November 2, 2023, be
adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
R/2024-PASC-006
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Public Art Steering Committee meeting dated January 11, 2024, be
adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. DELEGATIONS -NIL
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. Welcome/Member Introductions
Committee members introduced themselves to the group.
5.2. Advisory Committee Overview
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E. Davies provided a general overview of Committee proceedings and functions.
5.3. Chair and Vice Chair Selection
Committee members discussed and voted on the chair and vice chair of the Public Art Steering
Committee.
R/2024-PASC-007
It was moved and seconded
That Wayne Bissky be appointed as Chair of the Public Art Steering Committee for 2024
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
R/2024-PASC-008
It was moved and seconded
That Gina Rubin Leblanc be appointed as Vice Chair of the Public Art Steering Committee for
2024
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.4. 2024 Meeting Schedule
Due to scheduling conflicts, members requested an earlier start time for the meetings. Staff
will discuss internally and get back to committee members. Members voted to defer this item
until the next meeting.
R/2024-PASC-009
It was moved and seconded
That item 5.4.2024 Meeting Schedule be moved to the next meeting of the Public Art Steering
Committee
6. LIAISON UPDATES
6 .1. Staff Liaison
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
R. Brummer provided an update on the repairs to the Spirit of the Wood pieces at the Cam
Neely arena at Planet Ice, staff discussions with the developers at Maclean Homes for the
public art project at their Edge Street development and progress made on the Public Art
Policy Handbook.
6.2. Council Liaison
Councillor Carreras provided an update on the council budget, which was recently open to
community feedback, as well as public input now being open for the proposed Hammond
recreation centre.
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7. TASK FORCES
7.1. MR150
R. Brummer provided updates about Maple Ridge 150. Call outs for artists have gone
out for the approved public art projects, including the postcard and neighbourhood
identity murals, the legacy frames and the performance art events.
7.2. Albion Community Centre
R. Brummer provided updates about the Albion Community Centre window mural
project.
7.3. Culture Map
R. Brummer provided an update about the culture map accordion-style pamphlet that is
now with the corporate communications team. Staff is hopeful it will be available for the
Earth Day celebrations in the spring.
7.4. Raymond House Artist in Residence
R. Brummer provided an update and laid out next steps about the Raymond House Artist
in Residence.
8. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC -NIL
9. ROUNDTABLE
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Committee members provided updates and reports on relevant events and activities related
to public art in the community.