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Minutes/Meeting Summary
Cultural Advisory Committee
May 16, 2023
Main Committee Room
7:00 pm
Attendees: S. Almeida-Schroen, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
R. Coelho, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
D. Davis, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
J. Elliott, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
Z. Kazi, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
M. McFarland, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
A. Palmer, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
D. Thompson, 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)
A. Gallagher, (Acting) Conservator
S. Barakov, Coordinator, Public Art
R. Perera, Deputy Clerk
A. MacGillivray, Committee Coordinator
D. Roopchand, Clerk, Culture and Recreation (Recording Secretar y)
Absent: A. Mujeeb, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
R. Wali, Cultural Advisory Committee Member
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1. Welcome & Call to Order
J. St. Amant welcomed members and called the meeting
to order.
2. Review and Approval of Agenda and Previous
Minutes
The committee reviewed the agenda. J. St. Amant noted
General Business item 5.10 will not be reviewed at
today’s meeting. J. St. Amant asked if there were any
changes to be made to the agenda or previous minutes.
None were raised.
Moved by M. McFarland.
To approve the agenda and previous minutes.
Carried
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3. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
4. Delegations
There were no delegations for this meeting.
5. General Business
5.1 Committee/Taskforce presentation –
Changes to the ADM 040 Policy
A. MacGillivray presented the changes to the ADM 040
Policy, including that the committee work plan cannot be
presented to Council later than the May meeting. He
discussed the stakeholder member and stake holder
organization positions. He spoke about the duties and
appointment and positions of Chair and Vice Chair, and
the process of selecting a Chair and Vice Chair. A.
MacGillivray also discussed absenteeism, quorum,
events/media/communications, and subcommittees for
the committee. R. Perera reviewed the new Municipal
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy section
and the new Lobbyist Registry.
5.2 Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
J. St. Amant led the group for the appointment of the
Chair and Vice Chair for the Cultural Advisory
Committee.
M. McFarland nominated D. Thompson for the Chair of
the Cultural Advisory Committee. She accepted the
nomination, and she was unanimously selected as the
Chair for the Cultural Advisory Committee.
Carried
D. Thompson nominated R. Coelho, as the Vice Chair for
the Committee. A. Palmer nominated M. McFarland for
the Vice Chair, as well. Both nominees declined to stand
for the position of Vice Chair.
J. Elliott nominated S. Almedia-Schroen to be nominated
for Vice Chair. She accepted the nomination, and she
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was unanimously selected as the Vice Chair for the
Cultural Advisory Committee.
Carried
5.3 PMV – Miller-Cole House
A. Gallagher spoke about the development of the new
permanent exhibit in the Miller -Cole House, which will
explore the concepts of Ontario’s land stewardship from
multiple cultural perspectives. The Museum is seeking
the endorsement for the exhibit concepts and community
consultations.
5.4 West Shore Skate Spot Community
Mural – Artist Ranking Selection
S. Barakov presented the artist rankings for the West
Shore Skate Spot Community Mural. Fatspatrol and
Mural Routes led the ranking with a total score of 551.5,
followed by Enna Kim and Jieun Kim with 502.5, and
finally Jacob Headley with 458.5, out of a possible 600
points.
Moved by M. McFarland.
To endorse the ranking of the artists for the West Shore
Skate Spot Community Mural, and Fatspatrol and Mural
Routes as the winners of this project.
Carried
5.5 Millennium Square – Light-based
Sculpture for Winter Wonderland
S. Barakov presented the Call to Artists, and subsequent
selected artist, Studio Jordan Shaw’s proposal for a
temporary light-based artwork in Millennium Square, for
the Winter Wonderland event.
Moved by A. Palmer.
To endorse Studio Jordan Shaw as the artist selected for
the project in Millennium Square.
Carried
A. Gallagher to send
the survey link to D.
Roopchand to send it
out to the Committee
with the Minutes.
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5.6 Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park
– Direct Commission of Indigenous
Sculpture
S. Barakov discussed the project at Rotary Frenchman’s
Bay West Park (RFBWP). SpruceLab Inc. was selected
for this direct commission. According to the collective,
the installation is inspired by the principle of respect and
Dkibi is a story about water, which has played a critical
role in the natural and cultural histories of the Pickering
area.
Moved by M. McFarland.
To endorse the selection of SpruceLab Inc. as the artist
for the direct commission of Indigenous sculpture at
Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park.
Carried
5.7 Seat Fire Hall – Electrical Box Wrap
S. Barakov reviewed the electrical box wrap at the
Seaton Fire Hall, and spoke about why Jason Das was
shortlisted to execute the artwork. Jason has created
three options for the site, which have been shared with
Elexicon, Community Services staff, and the Fire Chief,
and based on feedback, only one design was selected.
This work be unveiled at the June 11 Fire Hall opening,
along the One Horse Power piece.
Moved by J. Elliott.
To endorse Jason Das and his proposal for the Seaton
Fire Hall Transformer Wrap.
Carried
5.8 2022 Annual Report for Culture &
Community Programming
L. Gibbs reviewed the annual report with the Committee.
She reviewed the 26 events that the department ran last
year. She spoke about the 43 Public Art pieces we
installed last year, throughout the City. L. Gibbs spoke
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about the Pickering Museum Village and the
achievements that took place over the last year at the
Museum, as well as the Pickering Heritage and
Community Centre. L. Gibbs also spoke to the
Recreation Services, which is part of our department.
She also discussed our tourism initiatives that took place
in 2022.
5.9 Community Tourism Plan
J. St. Amant discussed the Community Tourism Plan
with the Committee. The goal of this plan is to highlight
the unique attractions that make Pickering a popular
place to visit. This plan is facilitated by Central Counties
Tourism.
J. St. Amant asked the committee if any of the committee
members wanted to sit on the Community Tourism
Steering Committee. The meeting dates would be May
24, June 21, Sept 6, and October 4, in the Main
Committee Room. M. McFarland said he would like to
join the committee. J. Elliott said she would like to but will
need to confirm with the Executive Director of Central
Counties Tourism, in order to ensure there is no conflict
of interest.
6. Correspondence
There was no Correspondence for this meeting.
7. Other Business
S. Barakov invited the members of the committee to the
Public Art Open House, which will take place on May 25
from 6:30 – 8:00 pm, in O’Brien Meeting Room A at the
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex.
J. St. Amant said that he has sent the invite for the Fire
Hall opening on June 11, which will include the unveiling
of One Horse Power. He also mentioned that he had
previously sent the invite for the unveiling of the
Reflections piece at Esplanade Park on May 27, at 11
am. This event is also the same day as our Artfest event,
D. Roopchand to send
the Eventbrite link.
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which will run from 11 am – 5 pm, with artist vendors, live
entertainment, and live interactive performances.
8. Next Meeting
The next Cultural Advisory Committee meeting will take
place on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
9. Adjournment
Moved by J. Elliott.
That the May 16, 2023 meeting of the Cultural Advisory
Committee be adjourned.
Carried
Meeting Adjourned: 8:39 pm