Culture Services Advisory Committee

Meetings

• 7 to 9 p.m.
• Typically, 2nd Thursday of the month (on a bimonthly basis)*
• Meeting Schedule here

*Meetings are subject to change without notice.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas for the meetings will be available typically one week before the meeting date. For more information, please email the City Clerk’s Office or call 604-927-3010.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Representatives

• Councillor Trish Mandewo, Chair
• Councillor Dennis Marsden, Vice Chair

Organization Representatives

• Candrina Bailey (no Alternate named), Coquitlam Heritage Society
• Todd Gnissios (no Alternate named), Coquitlam Library Board
• Jackie Weinkam (no Alternate named), Festival Planners Network
• Joan McCauley (Michael Fera, Alternate), Place des Arts Society
• Philip Hartwick (Brad Nickason, Alternate), Evergreen Cultural Centre Society

Artistic Community Representative

• Mandy Tulloch

Citizen Representatives

• Marie Del Cid-Luque
• Julie Eastman
• Nora El Najjar
• Kim Hockey
• Elizabeth Hrynew
• Janice Mazon

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
• Supports and connects cultural organizations with the exploration of opportunities and hosting of major events and festivals
• Advocates and promotes the value and benefit of cultural activities for all ages and abilities

Work Plan

The Committee’s annual Work Plan is approved by Council.