The Culture Services Advisory Committee offers advice to Council on cultural issues, strategies, and initiatives in Coquitlam. The Committee helps advance cultural services, promotes the value of cultural activities for all ages and abilities, and provides cultural leadership for the implementation of the City's Cultural Services Strategic Plan.
Meetings
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Thursday June 12, 2025
- Thursday September 11, 2025
- Thursday November 13, 2025
All meetings are scheduled from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and located at Coquitlam City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC unless otherwise stated.
Agendas and Minutes
Agendas are typically available one week prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
For more information, please email the City Clerk’s Office or call 604-927-3010.
Representatives
- Councillor Robert Mazzarolo, Chair
- Councillor Teri Towner, Vice-Chair
Organization Representatives
- Coquitlam Heritage Society - Al Lau (Alternate: Candrina Bailey)
- Coquitlam Public Library Board - Anthea Goffe (Alternate: Ryan Jamieson)
- Evergreen Cultural Centre Society - Philip Hartwick
- Festival Planners Network - Gina Chong
- Place Des Arts - Joan McCauley (Alternate: Jessie Au)
Artistic Community Representative
Citizen Representatives
- Rob Bottos
- Silvia Camolese
- Dana Ebtekar
- Marwa Elziny
- Jaylene Liu
- Clinton Pope
Mandate
The Culture Services Advisory Committee:
- Provides advice to Council on significant specific cultural related issues that may arise from the community, staff or from Council;
- Provides advice on how to advance implementation strategies and to work in collaboration with the City to move forward cultural services in Coquitlam;
- Advocates and promotes the value and benefit of cultural activities for all ages and abilities;
- Provides cultural leadership to assist with the successful implementation of the City's Cultural Services Strategic Plan; and
- Consider and make recommendations to Council on matters identified in the Committee's work plan.
Work Plan
The Committee’s annual Work Plan is approved by Council.