In 2023, Council approved the new Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee as a new Advisory Body to Council to replace the Commission. The Commissions last meeting was held on December 5, 2023. Historical records of the Commission can be found on Burnaby.ca/eAgenda.
Meet your Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission
The commission is authorized by council to manage and develop all aspects of the City's parks, recreation and cultural properties and services, and to act as the community’s liaison to our Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) Department. Together with PRC, the commission ensures our recreational and cultural facilities and parklands meet the needs of our community and provide a balanced and enjoyable program of parks, recreational and cultural services.
Our Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is made up of 9 members—including 2 council representatives and a dynamic group of 7 volunteers who are committed to working on behalf of Burnaby residents.
Our commission members:
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Sav Dhaliwal
Chair & Council Representative
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Leaf Alifu
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Marie Bassey
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Hillary Bergshoeff
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Gary Cheng
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Stace Dayment
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Robin Dhir
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Rainy Kent
Deputy Chair
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James Wang
Council Representative
2023 Meeting Schedule
Meetings are open to the public and are held once a month, generally on the second Tuesday at 5 pm, with some exceptions throughout the year. Here's our schedule for the rest of the year:
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| January 10, 2023 | City Hall Council Chambers 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby | Directions |
| February 14, 2023 | Confederation Community Centre 4585 Albert Street, Burnaby | Directions |
| March 14, 2023 | City Hall Council Chambers 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby | Directions |
| April 11, 2023 | City Hall Council Chambers 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby | Directions |
| May 9, 2023 | Christine Sinclair Community Centre 3713 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby | Directions |
| June 13, 2023 | City Hall Council Chambers 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby | Directions |
| July 11, 2023 | City Hall Council Chambers 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby | Directions |
| September 12, 2023 | City Hall Council Chambers 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby | Directions |
| October 10, 2023 | City Hall Council Chambers 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby | Directions |
| November 14, 2023 | City Hall Council Chambers 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby | Directions |
| December 5, 2023 | City Hall Council Chambers 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby | Directions |
Commission meetings
Commission meetings are open to the public. During these meetings, public delegations are heard, correspondence is received and reports are presented by staff. Members then discuss the issues raised, debate and vote. Regular commission meetings are held in the City Hall Council Chambers. Community commission meetings are held in various neighbourhoods, followed by a question-and-answer period along with coffee and a chance to chat with the commissioners.
Delegations to commission meetings
The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission may hear 2 delegations per commission meeting. Each delegation is given 5 minutes to make their presentation. Then the commission members may ask questions or comment on the information presented.
Delegations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the 2-delegation limit is met, additional requests are put forward to the next available commission meeting.
Request to appear as a delegation
Contact us
Please direct any inquiries with regard to appearing at the commission meeting to:
Attn: Commission Secretary
Legislative Services
Burnaby City Hall
4949 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 1M2
Phone: 604-294-7290
Email: [email protected]