Culture Services Advisory Committee

Meetings

• 7 to 9 p.m.
• Typically, 2nd Thursday of the month (on a bimonthly basis)*
• View and download the 2024 Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule (PDF)

*Meetings are subject to change without notice. 

Agendas and 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 Steve Kim, Chair
• Councillor Craig Hodge, 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 (Alternate: Hilary Letwin)
• Festival Planners Network - Jackie Weinkam (Alternate: TBA)
• Place Des Arts - Joan McCauley (Alternate: Jessie Au)

Artistic Community Representative

• Lindy Sisson

Citizen Representatives

• Nina Buddhdev
• Kim Hockey 
• Megan Leslie
• Janice Mazon
• Philip Mulder
• Reg Quiring

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.