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Executive Committee of Council
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M I N U
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An Open meeting of the Executive
Committee of Council was held in the Council Committee Room, main floor,
City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC on Wednesday, 2015 December 02 at 5:00
p.m.
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PRESENT: Councillor Sav
Dhaliwal, Chair
Councillor
Paul McDonell, Vice Chair
ABSENT: Councillor
Dan Johnston, Member (due to injury)
STAFF: Ms. Geraldine
Parent, Arts Services Manager
Ms.
Margaret Manifold, Senior Social Planner
Ms.
Blanka Zeinabova, Administrative Officer
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The Chair called the Open meeting to
order at 5:13 p.m.
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MOVED BY councillor P. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor S. dhaliwal
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THAT the minutes of the Open
Executive Committee of Council meeting held on 2015 October 15 be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor P. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor s. dhaliwal
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THAT
the correspondence be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Correspondence was received from
Rochelle Winterton, Executive Director of BC Lacrosse Association expressing
appreciation for a grant in support of travel expenses for five athletes to attend
Canadian National Championships in 2015.
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Correspondence was
received from Steve Sung, Head Coach, Moscrop Badminton Team expressing
appreciation for a grant in support of travel expenses for 19 athletes to
attend BC High School Provincial Badminton Championships in 2015.
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MOVED BY councillor P. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor S. dhaliwal
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THAT the report be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Director Planning and
Building submitted a report proposing an adjustment to the allocation of
non-profit office/program space at the Brentwood Community Resource Centre.
The
Director Planning and Building recommended:
1.
THAT Council authorize an adjustment to Burnaby Community Services Society's
lease space allocation to permit Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society to
occupy 117 square feet (room L2 - meeting room 2) at the Brentwood Community
Resource Centre, as outlined in Section 3.0 of this report.
2.
THAT Council authorize the execution of adjusted 2016 lease grants for
Burnaby Community Services Society and Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services
Society, as outlined in Section 4.0 of this report.
3.
THAT Council authorize staff to undertake the necessary lease arrangements
between the City and the tenants.
4.
THAT Council authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals to occupy space
vacated by Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society at the Holdom Community
Resource Centre.
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MOVED BY councillor P. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor s. dhaliwal
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THAT the recommendations of the
Director Planning and Building be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor P. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor s. dhaliwal
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THAT the New Applications -
Festivals Burnaby be received.
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(a)
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#16-S-001 African
Canadian Soccer and Cultural Association
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African Soccer and Cultural Festival
2016
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An application request for $12,000
has been received from the African Canadian Soccer and Cultural Association
for the African Soccer and Cultural Festival 2015 August 12-14 at the Burnaby
Lake Sports Complex. This three-day event, in its 22nd year, will showcase
African Cultural through the sport of soccer, African cuisine and cultural
dance with music. The goal of the festival is to promote volunteerism and community
engagement with the African community, youth and the general public.
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Request:
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$12,000
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CPA:
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2015 - $8,000
(Small Scale Event)
2014 - $7,500
(Small Scale Event)
2013 - $7,000
(Small Scale Event)
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MOVED BY councillor p. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor s. dhaliwal
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THAT a Festivals Burnaby grant -
Small Scale Event in the amount of $8,000 be awarded to African Canadian
Soccer and Cultural Association in support of the African Soccer and Cultural
Festival to be held on 2016 August 12-14 at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(b)
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#16-S-002 Vancouver
Cantonese Opera
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Cantonese Opera - Princess Cheung
Ping
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An application request for $7,000
has been received from the Vancouver Cantonese Opera for the Cantonese Opera
- Princess Cheung Ping 2016 April 16 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. Cantonese
opera is a unique combination of performing arts including singing, dancing,
acting, miming and acrobatic movements. The Princess Cheung Ping by Tong Dik
San features highly refined and subtle lyrics, eulogizing the theme of love
and devotion, and is hailed as a high point in Chinese literature. Three
international and renowned Cantonese opera performers from Hong Kong and
Seattle have been invited to perform with the local professional Cantonese
artists for this performance.
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Request:
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$7,000
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CPA:
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2015 - $3,500
(Small Scale Event)
2014 - $5,000
(Small Scale Event)
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MOVED BY councillor p. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor s. dhaliwal
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THAT a Festivals Burnaby grant -
Small Scale Event in the amount of $3,500 be awarded to the Vancouver
Cantonese Opera for the Cantonese Opera - Princess Cheung Ping to be held on
2016 April 16 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(c)
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$16-S-003 National
Congress of Black Women Foundation
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Black History Month
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An application request for $10,000
has been received from the National Congress of Black Women Foundation
(NCBWF) for Black History Month activities 2016 January 31 to February 27 at
the Metrotown Community Resource and Bonsor Community Centres. Using Black
History Month as the forum, the NCBWF will focus its programs to promote a
greater knowledge of and respect for the diverse heritage, culture and
contribution of people of African descent to the development of societies.
To that end, the NCBWF is planning three events throughout the month.
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Request:
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$10,000
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CPA:
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2015 - $7,000
(Small Scale Event)
2014 - $7,000
(Small Scale Event)
2013 - $7,000
(Small Scale Event)
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MOVED BY councillor p. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor s. dhaliwal
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THAT a Festivals Burnaby grant -
Small Scale Event in the amount of $7,000 be awarded to the National Congress
of Black Women Foundation for Black History Month activities in 2016.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(a)
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#16-L-001 Eurofest BC
Society
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European Festival
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An application request for $25,000
has been received from the Eurofest BC Society for the European Festival 2016
May 28-29 at Swangard Stadium. This annual two-day festival features a flag
parade; on stage performances of authentic European music and dance:
contemporary local musical artists; cultural displays of 32 participating
countries; activities and games for children; a European food tent featuring
traditional meals, desserts and snacks; artists demonstrating their craft in
the Arts Plaza; a Market Place featuring souvenirs and popular products of
Europe, and a live evening concert.
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Request:
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$25,000
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CPA:
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2015 - $25,000
(Large Scale Event)
2014 - $25,000
(Large Scale Event)
2013 - $25,000
(Large Scale Event)
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MOVED BY councillor p. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor s. dhaliwal
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THAT a Festivals Burnaby grant -
Large Scale Event in the amount of $25,000 be awarded to the Eurofest BC
Society for the European Festival to be held on 2016 May 28-29 at Swangard
Stadium.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor p. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor s. dhaliwal
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THAT the New Applications be
received.
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(a)
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#15/59 - Volunteer
Burnaby
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Gift Wrap Program 2015
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An application was received from
Volunteer Burnaby requesting an in-kind grant to cover printing costs of Gift
Wrapping Services for the Christmas Season 2015 at Brentwood Town Centre.
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Request:
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$1,000
in-kind printing
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CPA:
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2014 - $1,000
(in-kind printing)
2013 - $1,000
(in-kind printing)
2012 - $1,000
(in-kind printing)
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MOVED BY councillor p. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor s. dhaliwal
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THAT an in-kind grant in the amount
of $1,000 for printing costs be awarded to Volunteer Burnaby to assist with
the Gift Wrap Program for 2015.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(b)
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#15/60 - Moscrop Panthers
Senior Boys Volleyball Team
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2015
BC High School Provincial Volleyball Championships
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An application was received from
Moscrop Panthers Senior Boys Volleyball Team seeking a grant to assist with
travel expenses for 15 players, Burnaby residents, to compete in the BC High
School Provincial Volleyball Championships in Langley, BC on 2015 December 01
– 05.
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Request:
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$1,000
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CPA:
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2014
- $1,000 (Senior Girls Team)
2013
- $1,000 (Senior Girls Team)
2012
- $1,000 (Senior Boys Team)
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MOVED BY councillor p. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor s. dhaliwal
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THAT this grant application be
denied.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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9.
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TABLED MATTER
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An application was received from the
Children of the Street Society requesting a grant to assist with the cost of
providing workshops in Burnaby to share information and practical tools with
children from elementary age to high-school on how to be safe from sexual
exploitation in the community.
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Request:
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Unspecified
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CPA:
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2014 – No Application
2013 – No Application
2012 – No Application
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Arising from discussion,
Councillor McDonell introduced the following motion:
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MOVED BY councillor p. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor s. dhaliwal
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THAT the
grant application be now tabled.
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This item of business was TABLED
pending further review by the Committee.
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MOVED BY councillor p. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor s. dhaliwal
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THAT the grant request be now LIFTED
from the table.
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The grant request was now
before the meeting.
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Arising from discussion, Councillor
McDonell was granted leave by the Committee to introduce the following
motion:
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MOVED BY councillor p. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor s. dhaliwal
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THAT this grant application be
denied.
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10.
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NEW BUSINESS
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Geraldine Parent
Ms. Parent requested
clarification from the Committee on the submission of the following two
Festival Grant applications:
1. Multi-Cultural
Ministries for Burnaby Temple Tour Festival; and
2. French for the Future
for Local Youth Forum.
The Committee noted these
applications do not meet the established criteria for awarding Festival Grants.
Ms. Manifold advised that Multi-Cultural
Ministries can contact Burnaby Inter-Faith Committee through Ms. Rebecca
Mahaffey, Social Planner.
There were no inquiries
brought before the Committee at this time.
MOVED BY councillor p. mcdonell
Seconded
by councillor s. dhaliwal
THAT
this Open
meeting do now recess.
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The meeting recessed at 5:42 p.m.
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MOVED BY councillor p. mcdonell
Seconded
by councillor s. dhaliwal
THAT
this Open
meeting do now reconvene.
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The meeting reconvened at 5:54 p.m.
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MOVED BY councillor p. mcdonell
Seconded by councillor s. dhaliwal
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THAT this Open Committee meeting do
now adjourn.
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The Open meeting adjourned at 5:54
p.m.
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__________________________
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Blanka Zeinabova
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Councillor Sav Dhaliwal
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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CHAIR
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