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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 25, 2020CtJ 4- PICKERING Minutes/Meeting Summary Cultural Advisory Committee Tuesday, February 25, 2020 7:00 pm Main Committee Room Attendees: J. St. Amant, Coordinator, Cultural Services (Chair) T. Ryce, Supervisor, Cultural Services L. Gibbs, Supervisor, Museum Services J. Currie, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder D. Davis, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder P. DeWilde, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder E. Forde, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder V. Raees, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder C. Sabean, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder J. Sabean, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder A. Sardar, Cultural Advisory Committee Member D. Poole, Clerk -Typist (Recording Secretary) Absent: C. Cooper, Cultural Advisory Committee Member M. Francis, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder N. Holland, Cultural Advisory Committee Member C. Hunt, Cultural Advisory Committee Member B. Sopher, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome and Disclosure of Interest J. St. Amant called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and introduced Carol Sabean from the Pine Ridge Arts Council as a new stakeholder on the committee. Due to a lack of quorum the meeting is deemed to be conducted for informational purposes only. J. St. Amant reviewed City Policy ADM 040, Section 14. No disclosure of interest was brought forward by any of the committee members. 2. Review of Minutes J. St. Amant reviewed the minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday, October 29th. E. Forde requested Page 1 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) that a sentence be omitted from the minutes. It was the consensus of the committee to adopt the revised minutes as received. 3. Pickering Museum Village L. Gibbs distributed copies of the 2020 museum brochure and indicated that the annual report will be provided at the next meeting. L. Gibbs provided the following updates pertaining to the museum: Achievements in 2019 • redesigned the heritage kitchen • Nimble Thimbles received a Heritage Civic Award • started Vintage Victuals mentorship program • doubled capacity for the theme tea program • redeveloped educational programs • the conservation building has been completed and staff have been granted occupancy • received a $4,000 grant to start an Indigenous Steering Committee 2020 Work plan • this will be year of marketing to build awareness about the museum • construction on the combination barn will being in June • working on the Blacksmith shop rehabilitation. Submitted a grant to develop 3 workshops • planning to work with partners at Durham Tourism to initiate bus tours • working on the design of the Heritage Centre, which will include an art gallery and local history room. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2021 Page 2 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) • working with J. St. Amant on the volunteer policy and program • new programs are launching this year such as a Haunted Ghost Walk and Culinary Family Saturdays • A Spirit Walk: Call to Rebellion will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary • attempts are being made to make programs more contemporary resulting in a different historical interpretation of the past J. St Amant advised that if the museum has any staffing needs that L. Gibbs can send out a request to the committee for support. 4. Public Art Committee — Review J. St. Amant advised that the Public Art Policy was adopted on November 25th, 2019. Part of the policy is a need for a public Art Committee, as identified by section 07.01 of the policy, which reads: The Public Art Committee will be a standing sub -committee of the City's Cultural Advisory Committee. The Public Art Committee shall be comprised of seven members from the community selected by the Cultural Advisory Committee. Three members will be from the Cultural Advisory Committee itself. The other four members will not be members of the Cultural Advisory Committee, but will have professional experience related to at least one of the following disciplines; urban planning or development, landscape architecture, architecture, visual, literary or performing arts, art history, art administration or education, curation, visual arts consulting, civil engineering, art review/writing, or heritage research and planning. All members of the Public Art Committee shall be residents of Pickering and will demonstrate a significant knowledge of arts and culture. T. Ryce advised that the committee calling will be done through the community page, social media, Curbex signs and Linkedin. This will be a working committee therefore individuals will apply and go through the panel interview process similar to that of the Age Friendly Steering Committee, which utilized Committee members to provide names of potential candidates. Page 3 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) a submission component before interviews were held. We can ask questions beforehand and take a multistep approach for member selection. This committee will meet 6 times a year or less. C. Sabean advised that she can post this information on the Pine Ridge Arts Council website. 5. Cultural Fusion Festival T. Ryce advised that the Cultural Fusion event has been named the 20120 Culture and Arts Experience and will take place on Saturday, September 12th. An overview of the event was provided, which will be heavy in the sensory aspects of various cultures. Groups will be attending to sell various cultural food options. The sponsorship packages have distributed. The first meeting to form the committee is scheduled to occur at 6:00 pm at 1101 Kingston Road on Monday, March 9th. An invitation will be provided to a multitude of organizations to discuss how they can get involved and to receive recommendations for artists as well as a collaboration of ideas. The first meeting with the new committee will occur the 3rd week of March. Various roles will be developed to build a capacity for the community. L. Gibbs advised that the Toronto Arts Council runs a program like this, which is done in 2 phases. The approach is that the festival is spread out, which works very well. T. Ryce indicated that budget approval was received for a one day festival. 6. City Centre Public Art Review T. Ryce noted that the 2 trellises, which were designed by Ron Baird, have been installed in the east end of Esplanade Park. The official unveiling will be at Artfest on Saturday, May 23rd. This is the first public art piece of the public plan. The other interactive art pieces will be installed in March. Page 4 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) Phase 2 will consist of musical pieces. Artfest will be used to showcase that music inspires art and will consist of a multitude of activities. There will be a large installation in the gardens and the flower beds will have soundwaves running through them. A new section this year will see 19 independent authors. There will also be a new accessible activity where you can go into a body sock and become a piece of art. T. Ryce indicated that the banner program is ready to relaunch and applications can now be received year round. If selected, amateur artists will receive $150.00 whereas professional artists will receive $350.00, which is an increase from the previous program, as per CARFAC 2020 rates. T. Ryce advised that there is a new building being constructed at the intersection of Liverpool Road and Highway 2. The developers have contributed $15,000 to a public art piece. 7. Other Business J. St Amant advised that Constable Marten Wind of the DRPS cancelled his presentation and attempts to reschedule have been unsuccessful. As a result, the body worn camera project will be removed from the agenda moving forward. J. St. Amant indicated that he has discussed the possibility of having a presentation conducted regarding the new casino with Kyle Bentley, Director, City Development & Chief Building Official. K. Bentley has taken this request to his committee and will advise if a presentation is feasible. J. Sabean advised that the 4 heritage buildings in north Pickering has been photographed and are ready to be painted by Robert Hinves. T. Ryce noted that she is trying to come up with a digital presentation of the paintings and is still working on a home for them. T. Ryce to inquire through K. Bentley about the public consultation process for the casino. Committee members to email J. St. Amant any questions they have about the Casino prior to next meeting keeping in mind that one of the mandates of our Committee is to, "identify and coordinate opportunities for stakeholder and Page 5 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) J. Sabean inquired about the Bill Lishman project community engagement and indicated that funds are being raised in Port and provide expert Perry to honour him, which may overshadow what community input on we want to do. matters relating to the provision of cultural T. Ryce noted that she has been advocating for this project. The next step is to draft a strategy which outlines the timelines. services" J. Sabean to request that Robert Hinves connect with J. Sabean recommended utilizing Pickering artist T. Ryce. Ted Bieler and Edward Falkenberg for sculptures and other works as opposed to utilizing the same artists on a repetitive basis. T. Ryce indicated that there are two pieces that are funded and there is money in the budget to move forward with a few heritage recognition projects. There will be a relaunch of the Place for Arts program. J. Sabean suggested having a plaque placed in the Blacksmith shop to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of Bill Lishman. L. Gibbs advised that Bill Lishman's work will be incorporated into the programming in the Blacksmith shop. P. DeWilde noted that the Pickering Football Club has received an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant to explore and test innovative ways to increase activity levels among members of priority populations in the Pickering/Durham area. There will be a Cultural Groups Recreation Focus Group discussion at the Pickering Welcome Centre on Wednesday, March 11th from 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm. A. Sardar requested to have a spiritual or wellness room for visitors incorporated into one of the buildings at the museum. L. Gibbs noted that the current amenities are limited however this can be looked at for the Heritage building. Page 6 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) T. Ryce suggested using an outdoor space as a quiet zone. Laura advised that she is currently exploring a grant for a forest walk program. J. Currie provided an overview of the Rotary Club's involvement with the First Nations community and indicated that City staff will be going to Scugog to learn about their many traditions. T. Ryce advised that staff are working on a land achievement statement. The next meeting is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, April 28th at 7:00 pm in the Main Committee room. Meeting Adjourned: 8:35 pm Copy: Director, Community Services City Clerk Page 7 of 7