Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

Open to public attendance in Committee Room G

Lower Level, City Hall

Committee members may attend electronically

We recognize and respect that New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halkomelem speaking peoples. We acknowledge that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. As a City, we are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Chair will open the meeting and provide a land acknowledgement.

2.

INTRODUCTIONS AND ICEBREAKERS

2.1

Advisory Committee Introduction and Member Affirmations

Presentation by Kristin Unger, Committee Clerk.

3.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

• Recommendation

  THAT the Agenda for the February 13, 2025 Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting be approved.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS

4.1

Minutes - August 8, 2024

• Recommendation

  THAT the Minutes from the Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting held on August 8, 2024 be adopted as circulated.

4.2

Minutes - October 10, 2024

• Recommendation

  THAT the Minutes from the Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting held on October 10, 2024 be adopted as circulated.

4.3

Minutes - December 12, 2024

• Recommendation

  THAT the Minutes from the Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting held on December 12, 2024 be adopted as circulated.

5.

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

5.1

Committee Terms of Reference Amendment

Verbal report by Chair Campbell.

5.2

Community Liaison Officers - Crises Response Pilot Project

Presentation by Shawn Sheehan, Manager, Street Use Compliance and Liaison.

5.3

Canucks Playoff Viewing Parties in the Downtown

Verbal report by Jen Arbo, Supervisor, Community Partnerships.

5.4

ACEDAC & Economic Development 2025 Workplans

Verbal report by Jen Arbo, Supervisor, Community Partnerships.

6.

STAFF UPDATES

6.1

Anvil Centre Conference and Local Business Collaboration Update

Update by Vali Marling, General Manager, Anvil Centre.

6.2

Arts & Culture Update - Anvil Centre 10-Year Review, Public Art Plan and Arts Strategy Refresh

Update by Carolyn Armanini, Acting Manager of Economic Development.

7.

ROUNDTABLE UPDATES

8.

NEW BUSINESS

9.

END OF MEETING

• Recommendation

  THAT the meeting adjourn.