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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Cultural Advisory Committee
September 19, 2023
Main Committee Room
7:00pm
Attendees:
S. Almeida-Schroen, Cultural Advisory Committee, Vice-Chair
Z. Kazi, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
M. McFarland, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
R. Wali, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
R. Coelho, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
A. Palmer, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
M. Nagy, City Councillor, Ward 2
L. Gibbs, Division Head, Culture and Community Programming
K. Roberts, (Acting) Supervisor, Cultural Services
J. St. Amant, Coordinator, Cultural Services (Staff Liaison)
K. Bradley, (Acting) Curator, Community Services
Absent:
S. Barakov, Coordinator, Public Art
S. Muir, Supervisor, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications
K. Wianecki, Planning Consultant
A. Migwans, Clerk, Culture and Recreation (Recording Secretary)
D. Thompson, Cultural Advisory Committee, Chair
J. Elliott, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
A. Mujeeb, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
D. Davis, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
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1. Welcome & Call to Order
S. Almeida-Schroen welcomed the members and call
the meeting to order.
2. Review and Approval of Agenda and Previous
Minutes
The committee reviewed the agenda. S. Almeida has
been appointed to The Chair of The Committee in D.
Thompsons’ absence.
Moved by S. Almeida-Schroen
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To approve the agenda.
Carried.
3. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosure of interest were noted.
Carried.
4. Delegations
There were no delegations for this meeting.
Carried.
5. General Business
5.1 Call to Artists: Expression of Interest for
Public Art Commission for Kingston Road and
Whites Road, Pickering
S. Barakov presented the expression of interest for a
designated location for a permanent public art at the
Shell Gas Station located at North-West corner of
Kingston Road and Whites in Pickering.
After the presentation M. McFarland issued the
question as to why this piece should be installed and
S. Barakov responded of the possibility of the artwork
becoming historical and/or a landmark.
A. Palmer commented that the artwork will be placed
in a great entry point for the community to see.
S. Barakov to seek approval to proceed with this
project and issue stage 1: Call to Artists – Expression
of Interest Public Art Commission for Kingston Road
and Whites Road, Pickering.
No Objections.
Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen
Carried.
5.2 Public Art Rental for Winter Nights, City
Lights 2023
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S. Barakov presented an opportunity to showcase
artist C. Watson in the Chestnut Hill Developments
Recreation Complex lobby with artwork ‘Look Up’
from November 15 to 28, 2023.
This Provincial grant will fund the temporary public art
installation for Winter Nights, City Lights.
R. Wali made a comment inquiring about the cost
efficiency between renting and permanent
installation, followed by R. Coelho questioning why
the grant would have such a short specific timeline for
only the Winter Night, City Lights event.
K. Roberts answered by stating grants like this are a
new grant which had potential to fund multiple items.
In this case we wanted to fund Winter Night, City
Lights for the experience of the artwork. It also allows
an artist to expand their art and display it within to
share with the community.
S. Barakov to seek endorsement from the Cultural
Advisory Committee.
No Objections.
Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen to issue endorsement.
Carried.
5.3 Call to Artists: Window Painting – Place
Making Opportunity
S. Barakov presented the opportunity for local artists
or artists teams to apply to paint the main windows at
City Hall and Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation
Complex. The temporary art to showcase an inclusive
painted, Canadian Winter on the windows to take
place from November 20, 2023 to February 1, 2024.
A. Palmer inquired whether this will be exclusive to
other locations around the city or just City Hall and
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. S.
Barakov replied stating, it is possible to investigate
the budget to see if there are other opportunities to
add to other locations but, as of right now we have
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the center, City Hall and Chestnut Hill Developments
for this specific project.
R. Wali asked if there are possibilities to involve the
community or children on this project. S. Barakov
said there is a possibility to have a consultation
session for the idea of participation to be considered
in the future. As of right now the timeline is tight to
reconsider but is a great idea to propose for next
year.
L. Gibbs brought up the past coloring book and is a
possibility to have in the future.
S. Barakov to seek endorsement from the Cultural
Advisory Committee.
No Objections.
Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen to issue endorsement.
Carried.
5.4 Community Banner Final TOP 3 – For
Endorsement
J. St. Amant presented the community banner series
that have been in practice since 2018. After reviewing
the submissions, the top 3 artists selected will be
notified on September 20, 2023 any comments
collected by the Cultural Advisory Committee to be
considered for the artists final 7 banner designs by
October 12, 2023.
J. St. Amant explained that the banners will be up for
2 years (21 banners) to keep them refreshed, then
another selection of (21 banners) will go up. Once the
first term banners come to an end they will be taken
down. For this reason, the hardware as well as, the
considerations of employees for set up and take
down, this was the most ethical.
A. Palmer asked if the banners in the agenda were
the final products. J. St. Amant replied stating they
are similar to what their final submissions will include.
Followed by M. Nagy who asked if we were going to
be endorsing the artists – A. Chiguichon, Y. Linh Thai
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and O. Cinco. The response by J. St. Amant
concluded that all artists listed will be selected. The
artists will still have to submit a final.
J. St. Amant to seek endorsement from the Cultural
Advisory Committee.
No Objections.
Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen to issue endorsement.
Carried.
5.5 West Shore Skate Spot Community Mural
Final Design – For Endorsement
J. St. Amant presented to the committee the
installation of the West Shore Skate Park mural to
take place October 1 to October 19 with an unveiling
on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 6:00
pm.
The main concerns presented by A. Palmer included
whether this would be safe for the community who
will use the skate park. J. St. Amant responded, such
that the artist has chosen a design that is safe, and
that the artist asked for the skateboard community
input on safety concerns and we are confident in the
artists’ choices and knowledge she presented in her
portfolio.
M. Nagy commented that she loved the vibrancy of
the artwork and emphasized the idea of community
involvement for their input. She asked, how would we
upkeep the project? J. St. Amant replied that the
artist will be leaving the color palette in our hands if
needed. Potentially we can also look into having her
come back as this is a temporary art piece that will
last 3-5 years, K. Roberts stated.
A. Palmer asked if there would be a practice skating
session for the community prior to the unveiling. It
was concluded by J. St. Amant that because of the
time between when the project starts and unveiling
that there will not be time to have a practice skate.
However, we are confident in the artists’ design.
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J. St. Amant to seek endorsement from the Cultural
Advisory Committee.
No Objections.
Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen to issue endorsement.
Carried.
5.6 Pickering Museum Village – Update
K. Bradley presented the Pickering Museum Update
stating there is a lot of new renovations and upgrades
happening. She says we are gearing up for a busy
fall season including – new fall programs, hosting
their first school of the season (while preparing for
French schools to be included in the programming).
Lastly, the art installation for The Backs of Fish to be
installed in November as well.
6. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for this meeting.
7. Other Business
7.1 Corporate Strategic Plan Engagement
S. Muir welcomed K. Wianecki to the updated
development plan.
Some of the top question that arose included – R.
Wali asked what the tactical terms to getting the
seniors of Pickering involved. K. Bradley listed the
wonderful 55+ age friendly community strategy that
include programs, healthcare advice, council and
community care.
No Objections.
Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen.
Moved.
Possibility for S. Muir
and K. Wianecki to
include
affordable/attainable
housing to the Corporate
Strategic Plan
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7.2 Update on The Way Gone Made Clear (Wagon
Wrap) Temporary public art installation
No Objections.
Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen.
Moved.
7.3 Placemaking Opportunity – Fall Fling Photo
Frame
No Objections.
Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen.
Moved.
7.4 Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park – Public
Art Surveys on types of future public art
No Objections.
Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen.
Moved.
7.5 Indigenous Public Art Consultants for Rotary
Frenchman’s Bay West Park
No Objections.
Motion by S. Almeida-Schroen.
Moved.
7.6 Public Art Policy Updates – For Review
8. Next Meeting – October 17, 2023
The next Cultural Advisory meeting will take place on
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
9. Adjournment
Moved by S. Almeida-Schroen.
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That the September 19, 2023 meeting of the Cultural
Advisory Committee be adjourned.
Carried
Meeting Adjourned: 8:59 pm