For Immediate Release April 10, 2018 Hastings Community Association Board Agrees to Park Board JOA Vancouver, B.C. – After an extended and in-depth internal discussion, the Hastings Community Association (HCA) Board has voted to accept the current draft of the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) put…
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Media Statement from Hastings Community Association
Statement attributable to Sherry Breshears, President, Hastings Community Association Hastings Community Association Board encouraged by JOA progress The Hastings Community Association (HCA) Board is encouraged by the Park Board’s recent efforts to work with CCAs in addressing three key issues identified in the current draft…
Templeton Park Pool Issue - Media Coverage
Below is a link to a Vancouver Courier article regarding the Templeton Park Pool. It mentions Hastings Community Association, the Park Board and the Joint Operating Agreement issue. http://www.vancourier.com/news/east-van-neighbourhood-rallies-against-proposed-demolition-of-templeton-pool-1.23102226
JOA Issue 3 – The Ability of the Park Board to Evict a CCA
Another issue that needs to be addressed in the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) is the Park Board’s ability to evict a Community Centre Association (CCA). You can read more about it here. The Park Board has acknowledged that this is a serious issue and has…
JOA Issue 2 – Park Board’s Ability to Terminate
An issue that needs to be addressed is the Park Board’s ability to terminate the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA). You can read about it here. The Park Board has acknowledged that this is a serious issue and has put forward proposed changes to the JOA…
JOA Issue 1 – Use of Retained Earnings
There are six serious issues with the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) that must be addressed. The Park Board has acknowledged this and has provided CCAs with proposed changes to the language around the issues. Currently, we are reviewing the Park Board’s proposal and having our…
'Say No to JOA' Hastings Association Members Tell Board
For Immediate Release September 21, 2017 Members of Hastings Community Association give clear (and unanimous) message to reject Park Board Joint Operating Agreement Vancouver, B.C. – The Hastings Community Association (HCA), which has been serving the Hastings community for more than 90…
Hastings Community Association Meeting - JOA Presentation
Interested in what the Hastings Community Association members talked about last night? Check out the presentation here: Hastings-JOA-Community-Meeting-Sept-20-2017.