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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 19, 2022For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator T: 905.420.4611 Email: clerks@pickering.ca Agenda Cultural Advisory Committee April 19, 2022 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting Due to COVID-19 and the Premier’s Emergency Orders to limit gatherings and maintain physical distancing, the City of Pickering continues to hold electronic Council and Committee Meetings. Members of the public may observe the meeting proceedings by accessing the livestream. J. St. Amant J. St. Amant J. St. Amant J. St. Amant 1.Welcome & Disclosure of Interest 2.Review and Approval of Agenda 3.Disclosure of Interest 4.Approval of Minutes – January 18, 2022 See page 1 of this Agenda 5.General Business 5.1 5.2 5.3 Pickering Museum Village – Celebrate Pickering’s Black Heritage 2022 CAC Work Plan and 2021 Achievements – council report requiring committee endorsement Cultural Strategic Plan 2014 – final report update A.Gallagher J. St. Amant J. St. Amant 5.4 Esplanade Park - public art project review of top three selections E. Tayles Page 1 of 4 Minutes/Meeting Summary Cultural Advisory Committee January 18, 2022 Electronic Meeting 7:00 pm Attendees: N. Holland, Cultural Advisory Committee Member S.Jabeen, Cultural Advisory Committee Member A.Moscote Freire, Cultural Advisory Committee Member A. Sardar, Cultural Advisory Committee Member S.Baillie, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder E.Forde, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder S.Douglas-Murray, Director, Community Services L.Gibbs, Manager, Cultural Services R.Perera, Deputy Clerk J. St. Amant, Coordinator, Cultural Services (Staff Representative) A.MacGillivray, Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary) Absent: J. Currie, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder D. Davis, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder M.Francis, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder V. Raees, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder J. Sabean, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder C. Sabean, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder B. Sopher, Cultural Advisory Committee Stakeholder Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome & Introductions J. St. Amant welcomed members and guests and called the meeting to order. 2. Review and Approval of Agenda Moved by N. Holland That the Agenda of the January 18, 2022 meeting of the Cultural Advisory Committee be approved. Carried 3. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. - 1 - Page 2 of 4 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 4. Review and Approval of Minutes -November 16, 2021 Moved by N. Holland That the Minutes of the November 16, 2021 meeting of the Cultural Advisory Committee be approved. Carried 5. Delegations 5.1 Sarah Douglas-Murray, Director, Community Services Re: Introduction to the Committee S. Douglas-Murray introduced herself and thanked members of the Committee for their time and service. 6. Other Business & Updates 6.1 Pickering Museum Village Update L.Gibbs provided updates from the Culture Services Team including: recognizing the team for their efforts on a series of successful events and for ranking 9th in Ontario for Ontario Culture Days; an update on the movement and treatment of artifacts as well as improvements to storage facilities; and, new tourism initiatives. 6.2. My Main Street – Community Accelerator Grant Proposal review & Community Stakeholder letters of support request J. St. Amant provided information regarding the Place4Arts proposal for the My Main Street – Community Accelerator Grant Program and solicited members and stakeholder for letters of support and feedback on elements of the project. A discussion and question and answer period ensued between members and J. St. Amant regarding themes of the project, lighting elements, and involving the public to help create a mural installation. - 2 - Page 3 of 4 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) J.St. Amant informed the Committee that a decision on grant funding for this project is expected in June, and that they will be informed as new information becomes available. 6.3 Piano Project - Review 2021 program and request artist/designer references, to commission the next piano design. J. St. Amant provided information regarding the Piano Project in 2021 and solicited the Committee for recommendations on artists who can take on the commission of the 2022 piano. J. St. Amant noted that staff are looking to relocate the 2021 piano for Black History Month in February. 6.4 2021 CAC Work Plan – Request comments from the committee on 2021 achievements for council report J. St. Amant informed the Committee that he is soliciting feedback and comments from members on Committee’s work plan and to send any comments by the next meeting date of February 15, 2022. 6.5 February committee meeting will be focused on the final review of the current Cultural Strategic Plan 2014, and recommendations for a new cultural plan going forward. J. St. Amant provided information regarding the City’s Cultural Strategic Plan and informed members that their feedback is being solicited for an updated plan. Members discussed the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce and how it can be represented in the City’s Cultural Strategic Plan. 6.6 Community Banner Program J. St. Amant provided information on the 2022 Community Banner Program. Members expressed wanting to involve more amateur artists and presented the idea of circulating the request for submissions to local schools. Members also discussed the creation of separate streams or - 3 - Page 4 of 4 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) categories with different specifications for design selection. 7. Correspondence No items of correspondence were noted. 8. Other Business J. St. Amant informed the Committee about the City’s Sustainability Design Standards survey that is available on the Pickering LetsTalk platform. L. Gibbs informed the Committee that the nominations are open for the City’s Civic Awards program until February 10th and that there is a call for expression of interest for a permanent art installation at the new Fire Hall. E. Forde provided information regarding the Cultural Expressions Black History Month Celebration happening in February. N. Holland informed the Committee of her resignation from the Cultural Advisory Committee and thanked the other members for their work. 9. Next Meeting – February 15, 2022 10. Adjournment Moved by N. Holland That the January 18th, 2022 meeting of the Cultural Advisory Committee be adjourned. Carried Meeting Adjourned: 7:54 pm - 4 - - 5 - • • • • • • - 6 - • • • • • • • • - 7 - • • • • • - 8 - • • • - 9 - • • • • - 10 - - 11 - • • • - 12 - • • • • - 13 - - 14 - Memo To: Susan Cassel City Clerk April 12, 2022 From: Sarah Douglas-Murray Director, Community Services, Community Services Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Manager, Cultural Services Cultural Advisory Committee Members Subject: Cultural Advisory Committee -2021 Report & 2022 Work Plan File: DRAFT The Cultural Advisory Committee (CAC) is pleased to submit, for Council’s information, the 2021 Committee Report and 2022 Work Plan as outlined below. In 2021, the committee continued to contribute to the goals of the City’s Cultural Plan in the following ways: A special CAC meeting was held in February 2021, attended by Mayor Ryan, to determine the next steps of the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Preparatory Sub-committee, and the process to move the group to an independent group named the Pickering Anti -Black Racism Taskforce. The CAC organized and hosted “Ask an Elder – A conversation with Dr. Duke Redbird” virtually in March of 2021 as part of the Indigenous Relationship Building Circle initiatives . Elder Dr. Duke Redbird is a poet, activist, educator, and artist. The workshop was open to all city staff, and made available for future viewing by the community on the city’s YouTube channel. The agenda included recognition and true reason about land acknowledgement, the Seven Ancestral (Grandfather) Teachings, and an opportunity for staff to ask questions. The CAC continued to develop a public art sub-committee. Selected members of the committee began the process with an initial goal to recruit local professional artists (not already part of the CAC) to be part of the inaugural committee, and to finalize the terms of reference. - 15 - Page 2 of 3 April 12, 2022 Cultural Advisory Committee 2021 Report & 2022 Work Plan Provided comments, feedback and, when requested, recommendations to Council related to the Pickering Museum Village annual reports, exhibit proposals, museum deaccessions, and regular reporting, as recorded in committee minutes. Provided recommendations on the funded Esplanade Park Meditation, Mindfulness, and Music Park project, and provided comments on the current My Main Street grant proposal for Murals at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. As well, the committee reviewed the Kingston Road Corridor public art proposal, and commented on Seaton’s new Fire Hall #1 public art development. Acted as public art judges for the annual Community Banner program, and recommended the temporary art installation of Hope and Healing Canada by Artist Tracey-Mae Chambers, Métis Encaustic Sculptor at the beach front in August 2021. Participated in annual updates to Council. 2022 Work Plan 1.Contribute to the work of the public art program, policy and formation of the Public Art Sub- committee terms of reference, and future work plans when called upon. 2.Advise staff on the long term goals of the Cultural Strategic Plan 2014, and the overall impact the plan has had on the community during its lifecycle. Contribute to the discussions on the development of a new cultural planning document that will guide community services and the City as a whole over the next 5-10 years. 3.Act as cultural champions, and look for opportunities through community engagement initiatives that focus on celebrating, and highlighting cultural assets, or that bring heritage recognition, and education to the forefront. 4.Connect community partners to the culture team , to deliver programming related to cultural, visual arts, and heritage. 5.Provide feedback to staff on the development of entrepreneurial and economic development initiatives related to culture, and provide feedback on existing programs through the annual reports. 6.Continue to review, make recommendations and provide feedback to the standing agenda items regarding the Pickering Museum Village. 7.Review the current terms of reference of the CAC, including voting rights of community stakeholders, in preparation for 2022 end of term. - 16 - Page 3 of 3 April 12, 2022 Cultural Advisory Committee 2021 Report & 2022 Work Plan 8.Report to Council Annually SDM:jsa - 17 -