Decline EC3 culture council funding renewal

Preliminary vote

General Committee makes recommendations; City Council makes the final decision.

We haven’t matched this to Council’s final vote yet. Committee recommendations normally go to the City Council meeting on December 9, 2024.

Motion carried

8–3

8 for3 against

Councillor Votes

In Favour (8)

Councillor Gary Baldwin
Councillor Andrew Beamer
Councillor Matt Crowley
Councillor Kevin Duguay
Councillor Dave Haacke
Mayor Jeff Leal
Councillor Lesley Parnell
Councillor Don Vassiliadis

Against (3)

Councillor Alex Bierk
Councillor Joy Lachica
Councillor Keith Riel

Full Resolution Text

That Council approve the recommendation outlined in Report CSAC24-006, dated November 18, 2024, as amended as follows: a) That Report CSAC24-006 be received for information. b) That Council opts not to renew funding to EC3 at this time, in anticipation of the completion of a renewed MCP, which would provide further directions for the future of a culture council (includes funding of $100,000 and the funding for the following programs: Poet Laureate Program, Individual Artist Grants, Artsweek).

Meeting Details

Nov182024

General Committee

Council Chambers, City Hall