Executive Committee of Council

 

NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING

 

 

DATE:

Thursday, 2016 April 21

 

 

TIME:

5:00 PM

 

 

PLACE:

Council Committee Room, Main Floor, City Hall

 

A G E N D A

 

 

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

PAGE

 

2.

MINUTES

 

 

(a)

Minutes of the Executive Committee of Council Open meeting held on 2016 February 16

1

 

3.

CORRESPONDENCE

 

 

(a)

Scandinavian Community Centre Society

Re: Federal Canadian Heritage Grant for Scandinavian 2017 Midsummer Festival

8

 

(b)

Moscrop Panthers Senior Girls Volleyball Team

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#16.04.)

9

 

(c)

Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

Re: Letter of Appreciation and 2015 Program Report (#15.51.)

10

 

4.

REPORTS

 

 

(a)

Report from the Director Planning & Building

Re: Community Resource Centres - 2017 Lease Rates and Grants

16

 

5.

FESTIVALS BURNABY GRANTS APPROVED - $15,500

 

 

 

 

 

6.

NEW APPLICATIONS FESTIVALS BURNABY

 

 

 

Neighbourhood Events

 

 

(a)

#16-N-004 - Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation

20

 

Living Legend Pandit Jasraj Live in Concert

 

 

An application was received from the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation for the Living Legend Pandit Jasraj Live in Concert event to be held on 2016 July 02 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre.  This concert is to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation and to bring Pandit Jasraj, now in his 80's, and his foremost disciples for a live Indian vocal concert as this may be the last year he will be able to perform.

 

 

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2015 - No Application

2014 - No Application

2013 - $3,000 (Small Scale Grant)

 

(b)

#16-N-005 - Bula! Fiji Association of BC

22

 

2016 Fiji Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Bula! Fiji Association of BC for the 2016 Fiji Festival to be held on 2016 July 23 at Swangard Stadium.  This annual free cultural event in its 15th year includes traditional Fijian ceremonies and entertainment, a kids' zone and soccer tournament, multi-ethnic cuisine and community displays.

 

 

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2015 - $4,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2014 - $4,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2013 - $4,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

 

(c)

#16-N-006 - Chinese Taoism Kuan Kung Association

24

 

2016 Tian Jin Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Chinese Taoism Kuan Kung Association for the 2016 Tian Jin Festival to be held on 2016 May 07 - 08 at 3426 Smith Avenue in Burnaby.  This free family oriented event will promote an understanding of Chinese and Taoism arts and culture through stage performances, exhibits, interactive activities and food.

 

 

Request:

$3,000

CPA:

2015 - $3,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2014 - $3,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2013 - $3,000 (Small Scale Grant)

 

 

 

(d)

#16-N-007 - Burnaby Neighbourhood House

26

 

Burnaby National Aboriginal Day Celebration

 

 

An application was received from the Burnaby Neighbourhood House for the Burnaby National Aboriginal Day Celebration to be held on 2016 June 21 at Byrne Creek Community School.  This event is a Canada-wide opportunity to celebrate the heritage, culture and achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people in Canada.  The free event will consist of various activities, performances, ceremonies and speakers.

 

 

Request:

$3,000

CPA:

2015 - No Application

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

 

(e)

#16-N-008 - Burnaby Arts Council

28

 

45th Annual Deer Lake Craft Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Burnaby Arts Council for the 45th Annual Deer Lake Craft Festival to be held on 2016 November 18 - 20 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.  This free three-day festival features 50 artisan vendors and a schedule of entertainment and musical performances.  This event provides an opportunity for local and regional artisans and performers to showcase their wares and their talent.

 

 

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2015 - $4,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2014 - $4,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2013 - $4,000 (Small Scale Grant)

 

(f)

#16-N-009 - Southside Community Church

30

 

Inclusion Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Southside Community Church for the Inclusion Festival to be held on 2016 June 18 at Ernie Winch Park.  This year marks the 3rd event by the group with the goal to engage the neighbourhood with a message of inclusion, multiculturalism and diversity.

 

 

Request:

$2,195

CPA:

2015 - $750 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

 

(g)

#16-N-010 - Burnaby North Community Association

32

 

Kensington Community Fair

 

 

An application was received from the Burnaby North Community Association for the Kensington Community Fair to be held on 2016 July 23 at 740 Hammarksjold Drive, Burnaby.  The fair promotes and celebrates community involvement in the neighbourhood.

 

 

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2015 - $2,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2014 - $2,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2013 - $2,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

 

(h)

#16-N-011 - Korean Writers Association of Canada

34

 

Canada-Korea Literary Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Korean Writers Association of Canada for the Canada-Korea Literary Festival to be held on 2016 September 10 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.  The literary festival attempts to create an understanding between the Canadian and Korean cultures by forging a bond through poetry and multicultural performances.

 

 

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2015 - $2,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2014 - $2,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2013 - $2,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

 

 

Small Scale Events

 

 

(a)

#16-S-004 - Scandinavian Community Centre

36

 

2016 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Scandinavian Community Centre for the 2016 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival to be held on 2016 June 18 - 19 at the Scandinavian Community Centre.  The 21st annual event celebrating Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Iceland and Danish countries will showcase cultural song, dance, entertainment, food and events for kids over the two-day festival.

 

 

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2015 - $6,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2014 - $6,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2013 - $6,000 (Small Scale Grant)

 

(b)

#16-S-005 - Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car & Motorcycle Show Committee

38

 

Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

 

 

An application was received from the Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car & Motorcycle Committee for the Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car & Motorcycle Show to be held on 2016 July 17 along Edmonds Street from Canada Way to Kingsway.  The local event focuses on community building in the Edmonds Town Centre area and transformed into a street party and car show in 2011.  The fair and car show provide an opportunity for area residents to experience a day filled with entertainment, activities, interactive displays, food and fun.

 

 

Request:

$6,000

CPA:

2015 - $5,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2014 - $5,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2013 - No Application

 

(c)

#16-S-006 - Bosnian and Herzegovinian Cultural Center Vancouver Canada Society

40

 

2016 Bosnia Fest International - Burnaby Cultural Diversity Celebration

 

 

An application was received from the Bosnian and Herzegovinian Cultural Center Vancouver Canada Society for the 2016 Bosnia Fest International - Burnaby Cultural Diversity Celebration to be held on 2016 May 21 at 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby.  This one day festival is envisioned to celebrate Burnaby diversity and community spirit through arts and culture, music and dance, sports and fun activities. Local performers and exhibitors are featured along with a marketplace with souvenirs, food and beverage.

 

 

Request:

$8,040

CPA:

2015 - No Application

2014 - $2,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2013 - $2,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

 

(d)

#16-S-007 - Heights Merchants Association BIA

42

 

Hats Off Day 2016

 

 

An application was received from the Heights Merchants Association for Hats Off Day 2016 to be held on 2016 June 04 on Hastings Street between Boundary and Gamma. Hats Off Day is the City's largest parade and street festival featuring music, entertainment, performers, kids activities, a vintage car show, multicultural food and much more.  Begun in 1984, the event has been voted Best Festival in Burnaby by readers of the community papers every year since 2005.

 

 

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2015 - $8,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2014 - $8,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2013 - $8,000 (Small Scale Grant)

 

(e)

#16-S-008 - Ethiopian Community Association of BC

44

 

Ethiopian Summer Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Ethiopian Community Association of BC for the Ethiopian Summer Festival to be held on 2016 July 09 at Wesburn Park.  This annual event includes an Ethiopian coffee ceremony, Ethiopian cultural dance, live entertainment, a market place, cultural displays, food sampling and vendors, and a children's activity zone.

 

 

 

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2015 - $2,500 (Small Scale Grant)

2014 - $3,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2013 - $3,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

 

 

Large Scale Events

 

 

(a)

#16-L-002 - Korean Cultural Heritage Society

46

 

Korean Cultural Heritage Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Korean Cultural Heritage Society for the 15th annual Korean Cultural Heritage Festival to be held on 2016 August 06 at Swangard Stadium.  This full day event includes an opening ceremony with special guest performances (both local and foreign), live entertainment, food and souvenirs, and celebrates multiculturalism in Metro Vancouver.

 

 

Request:

$25,000

CPA:

2015 - $16,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2014 - $15,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2013 - No Application

 

(b)

#16-L-003 - Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

48

 

2016 Nikkei Place Matsuri Family Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre for the 2016 Nikkei Place Matsuri Family Festival to be held on 2016 September 03 - 04 at Nikkei Place, Burnaby.  The two-day family festival, one of the largest in Metro Vancouver, features Japanese entertainers, ethnic food offerings and family oriented games.

 

 

Request:

$24,190

CPA:

2015 - $10,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2014 - $18,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2013 - No Application

 

7.

PROGRESSIVE LIST OF GRANTS APPROVED - $34,411

 

 

8.

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

 

(a)

#16.14. - Scouts Canada

50

 

Scouting Programs

 

 

An application was received from Scouts Canada Pacific Coast Council requesting a grant to support Burnaby based scouting programs for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers for 2016.

 

 

Request:

$6,000

CPA:

2015 - $5,000

2014 - $5,000

2013 - $5,000

 

(b)

#16.15. - British Columbia Youth Parliament

51

 

Obsequium

 

 

An application was received from the British Columbia Youth Parliament (BCYP), a non-profit, non-partisan and non-denominational organization comprised of youth between the ages of 16 to 21, seeking support for Obsequium (an evening gala event to raise funds for Camp Phoenix) to be held at the Abdul Ladha Hall Science Student Centre at UBC on 2016 April 08. Camp Phoenix is a subsidized sleep-away camp for underprivileged, First Nations, disabled, and at-risk youth aged 8-12.

 

 

Request:

Unspecified

CPA:

2015 - No Application

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

 

(c)

#16.16. - The Maple Leaf Singers

55

 

Annual Spring Show

 

 

An application was received from the Maple Leaf Singers requesting a grant to assist with the cost of funding the Maple Leaf Singers Annual Spring Show ‘Movie Magic’ to be held at the Massey Theatre, New Westminster on 2016 May 28 and 29.

 

 

Request:

$200

CPA:

2015 - $200

2014 - $200

2013 - $200

 

(d)

#16.17. - Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society

59

 

Peer Counselling

 

 

An application was received from Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society requesting a grant to fund the services and programs provided by the organization.  The Society provides counselling, outreach and referral services to bereaved and lonely seniors or those with health problems.

 

 

Request:

$3,000

CPA:

2015 - $3,000

2014 - $3,000

2013 - $3,000

 

(e)

#16.18. - Burnaby Meals on Wheels

61

 

Meal Delivery Service

 

 

An application was received from Burnaby Meals on Wheels requesting a grant to assist with the cost of providing home delivery service of nutritious hot and/or frozen meals to Burnaby residents who cannot prepare meals for themselves.

 

 

Request:

$9,000

CPA:

2015 - $9,000

2014 - $9,000

2013 - $9,000

 

(f)

#16.19. - Burnaby Community Services

63

 

Burnaby Recreation Credit Program

 

 

An application was received from Burnaby Community Services requesting a grant to assist with the fixed costs of administering the Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Recreation Credit Program for 2015. The Recreation Credit program provides low-income residents with credits that can be used towards Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services programs and admissions.

 

 

Request:

$17,000

CPA:

2015 - $17,000

2014 - $17,000

2013 - $17,000

 

(g)

#16.20. - Burnaby Community Services

65

 

Core Programs and Publications

 

 

An application was received from Burnaby Community Services requesting a grant to assist with the cost of services and programs provided by the Society for 2015.  Programs and services include: the Burnaby Camping Bureau ($6,000), various publications ($9,000), Seniors Transportation ($8,000), the Burnaby Christmas Bureau ($5,000).

 

 

Request:

$28,000

CPA:

2015 - $28,000

2014 - $28,000

2013 - $27,000

 

(h)

#16.21. - Autism Speaks Canada

68

 

Celebration for the Autism Community

 

 

An application was received from Autism Speaks Canada requesting a grant in the amount of $1,500 in support of a free family festival of celebration for the Autism Community.  Funds will be used to increase participation levels and provide enhanced kids areas with more interactive programmes.

 

 

Request:

$1,500

CPA:

2015 - Denied

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

 

 

 

(i)

#16.22. - Burnaby Mountain Secondary School

71

 

Canadian Improv Games National Finals

 

 

An application was received from Burnaby Mountain Secondary School requesting a grant in support of travel expenses for six students, Burnaby residents, to compete in the Canadian Improv Games National Finals to be held in Ottawa on 2016 March 23 –26.  The team placed first in the Lower Mainland Finals on 2016 February 12.

 

 

Request:

Unspecified

CPA:

2015 - No Application

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

 

(j)

#16.23. - United Way of the Lower Mainland

72

 

Street Banner Program

 

 

An application was received from United Way of the Lower Mainland requesting a grant in support of the 2016 United Way Fall Campaign in the amount of $15,000 to cover banner installation and removal costs along Kingsway, between Boundary Road and Royal Oak Avenue.  The banners would be installed 2016 September and removed at the end of December.  (NOTE: request for $15,000 is due to unforeseen circumstance such as the need for hardware replacement)

 

 

Request:

$15,000

CPA:

2015 - $15,000 (used $3,615)

2014 - $15,000 (used $5,725)

2013 - $15,000 (used 12,826)

 

(k)

#16.24.o - F.I.T.T. Cardiac Association

73

 

Rhythm of Life Run Event

 

 

An application was received from the F.I.T.T. Cardiac Association requesting an in-kind grant for a park fee waiver in support of the Rhythm of Life Run Event to be held on 2016 September 11 at Burnaby Lake.  Funds raised from the event go towards Burnaby Hospital Foundation and the Healthy Heart program in Burnaby.

 

 

Request:

Park Fee Waiver

CPA:

2015 - No Application

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

 

(l)

#16.25. - Saaz Institute of Indian Music

74

 

Pandit Harvinder Sharma Concert

 

 

An application was received from Saaz Institute of Indian Music requesting a grant in support of their signature event to showcase internationally renowned sitar maestro Pandit Harvinder Sharma in concert with Shri Sunny Matharu to be held on 2016 May 15 at Burnaby Hall.  This event is a celebration of the Asian Heritage Month and an opportunity for attendees to experience exceptional presentation of Indian classical sitar music. 

 

 

Request:

Uspecified

CPA:

2015 - No Application

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

 

9.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

10.

INQUIRIES

 

 

11.

CLOSED

 

 

Public excluded according to Sections 90(1)(b)(g)(j)(k) & 92 of the Community Charter.

 

12.

ADJOURNMENT