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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 20, 2025 Page 1 of 6 Minutes/Meeting Summary Cultural Advisory Committee May 20, 2025 7:00 pm Main Committee Room/Hybrid Attendees: D. Thompson, Cultural Advisory Committee S. Ramoutar, Cultural Advisory Committee Member M. McFarland, Cultural Advisory Committee Member Z. Kazi, Cultural Advisory Committee Member A. Palmer, Cultural Advisory Committee Member J. Dushanthi, Cultural Advisory Committee Member D. Davis, Cultural Advisory Committee Member S. Barillaro, Cultural Advisory Committee Member S. Almeida-Schroen, Cultural Advisory Committee J. Baricuatro, Cultural Advisory Committee Member V. Karakian, Supervisor, Museum Services C. Farrell, Supervisor, Cultural Services J. St. Amant, Coordinator, Cultural Services (Staff Liaison) A. Migwans, Clerk, Culture and Recreation (Recording Secretary) Absent: M. Nagy, City Councillor, Ward 2 Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Welcome and Call to Order D. Thompson welcomed members of the Cultural Advisory Committee (CAC) and called the meeting to order. 2. Review and Approval of Agenda D. Thompson put forth a motion for adoption of the current agenda as circulated. Moved by M. McFarland. Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting current Agenda for May 20, 2025. 3. Disclosure of Interest Page 2 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) There were no disclosures of interest to matters on the agenda. 4. Approval of Previous Minutes D. Thompson put forth a motion for the adoption of the minutes as circulated. Moved M. McFarland and S. Ramoutar. Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes April 15, 2025. Carried. 5. Presentations/Delegations There were no delegations for this meeting. 6. General Business 6.1 – Public Art Award – Permanent Art Panels at Beachfront Park: Final Designs – for endorsement C. Farrell provided a brief overview regarding the endorsement by the Public Art Jury’s selection to 5 artists for the designs of panels that will be installed to form part of the railing system for the elevated walkway and cycling structure that is being constructed at Beachfront Park. After deliberation, the Public Art Jury decided to award the opportunity to the following artists: • Tessa Shank • Emily Clairoux • Koren Smoke • Dee Barsy • Nyle Miigizi Johnstone The final design were submitted to City Staff on May 9, 2025. Concepts were shared with the community providing an opportunity for public engagement, learning and feedback. Each of the five selected artists will receive a fee of $9,000.00 (plus HST), which covers one in person Page 3 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) community consultation, up to two rounds of revisions, the design of four artworks, and the collective design of two informational panels. In May 2025, the endorsed designs will be sent to a fabricator to be laser cut into steel panels for the elevated walkway. A total of 20 panels will be installed into the boardwalk railing along with the two informational panels that speak to the theme of the artwork and artist backgrounds. The unveiling is scheduled for July 2025. J. St. Amant states the designs shown in the photos attached to the agenda are to be ‘negative’ cut-outs that best show their design as this will be cut onto steel panels. C. Farrell adds that the designs will also comply with the Ontario building Code. J. St. Amant confirms that 5 different artists have been selected for this project to showcase their works – a total of 20 panels of 4 designs for each artist. S. Ramoutar inquires regarding of the maintenance required for these art panels. C. Farrell advises that our Operations Staff do their best to ensure they are upkept. Lastly, J. St. Amant advises A. Mostert will be finalizing the finishing touches required to ensure the right material and building code are in place for the art panels. C. Farrell is seeking endorsement from the Cultural Advisory Committee. Moved by D. Davis. All in favour. There were no additional questions. 6.2 – Pickering Museum Village – Update V. Karakian provided a brief update regarding the Pickering Museum Village and the upcoming programs offered. The museum is officially open for the season as of Saturday, May 17, 2025. Page 4 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) The weekend events included games, crafts, guided tours, heritage demonstrations, prizes, and more. We invite CAC members to join us to explore the Museum this season. Some of the programs for May include: - Bearded Iris Blacksmithing Workshop - Mother’s Day Tea - Little Sprouts - Museum Masterpiece: Paint in the Village - Plot to Plate: Heritage Edition Some of the programs for June include: - Saturday S’mores - BBQ Skewers & Steak Flipper Blacksmithing Workshop - Jar Vase Workshop - Family Adventure Day: The Amazing Museum Race - Little Sprouts V. Karakian provided an update regarding the Redman House as RHPC will be undergoing construction beginning the second week of June. This will include restoration of the outside, eco upgrades to lighting and windows, as well as an office space on the second floor for staff. V. Karakian provided an update regarding the Pickering Heritage and Community Cente as construction on the PHCC is on track for April 2026 completion. The concrete pour for PHCC is complete and metal framing is complete for the basement and ground floor. Drywall installation is to begin mid-July. HVAC, electrical, and plumbing elements have begun to be roughed in. M. McFarland inquires if the Blacksmithing Workshop correlate with Health and Safety Codes. V. Karakian responds stating yes, it does comply. V. Karakian advises that maintenance Staff are working to revive and save the peonies on site before Plot to Plate begins on May 31, 2025. There were no additional questions. Page 5 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) Carried. 6.3 – Pickering Arts Culture Engagement (PACE) Subcommittee – Update M. McFarland advised there were no updates for this Cultural Advisory Committee meeting. D. Thompson brought forth discussion regarding the Cultural Fusion Consultation that occurred on Monday, April 28, 2025. D. Thompson and S. Almeida were in attendance of the consultation. C. Farrell advises that we are still in the early stages of planning Cultural Fusion and will be hosting another consultation session in June. There were no additional questions. Carried. Action: J. St. Amant to connect with N. Lew to pass the next Cultural Fusion Outreach date to the Cultural Advisory Committee members. 7. Correspondence There was no additional correspondence to report. 8. Other Business J. St. Amant advised that the final design for the Remembrance Day Crosswalks have been finalized (as shown in the agenda) and approved. The report for this design will go to Council in June for final funding and approvals. C. Farrell advises of the Cultural Advisory Committee members – D. Thompson and J. Baricuatro have been selected as winners of the 2024 Cultural Diversity Civic Award. The award ceremony took place on Monday, May 12, 2025. 9. Next Meeting – June 17, 2025 10. Adjournment Page 6 of 6 Item/ Ref # Details, Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) Moved by all. Carried. Meeting Adjourned: 7:47 pm Copy: Director, Community Services