(a)

Minutes of the Executive Committee of Council Open meeting held on 2019 May 01

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(a)

Down Syndrome Resource Foundation (DSRF)

Re: DSRF's Capital Campaign - Building Re-design and Renovation

Speakers:  Wayne Leslie, CEO

Jason Campbell, Director of Development

Maria Marano, Donor and Community Engagement

Specialist

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(b)

Burnaby Arts Council

Re: Community Arts Development

Speakers:  Teena Martin, Executive Director

Maria Anna Parolin, Co-President, Board of Directors

18

a)

Update on the Corporate Strategic Plan

Presenter: Dipak Dattani, Director Corporate Services

(a)

Correspondence from the Licence Inspectors' and Bylaw Officers' Association of British Columbia

Re: Financial Support for Precedent-Setting Local Government Dangerous Dog Appeal

20

(b)

Correspondence from DSRF

Re: DSRF's Capital Campaign - Building Re-Design and Renovation

23

(a)

Report from His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley

Re: Harmony for All - Burnaby Music Program

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(b)

Report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Re: Grant Application #19.18.o - Request for Room Usage by Nikkei Place at the Alan Emmott Centre

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(c)

Report from the Director Finance

Re: Community Grant Policy Revisions

31

(d)

Report from the Director Planning and Building and the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Re: Corporate Guidelines for Indigenous Territory Acknowledgement

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(a)

#19-N-009 - Burnaby Neighbourhood House

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Community Street Party

An application was received from the Burnaby Neighbourhood House for the Community Street Party to be held on 2019 August 07 at Metrotown Resource Centre. This event provides an opportunity for the neighbourhood to come together in a safe and inclusive environment, and to learn more about the programs offered at the Burnaby Neighbourhood House, as well as other community partners.

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2018 - $2,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

(b)

#19-N-010 - Friends of Alta Vista

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26th Annual Alta Vista Playground Community Picnic

An application was received from Friends of Alta Vista for the 26th Annual Alta Vista Playground Community Picnic to be held on 2019 September 14 at Alta Vista Playground, at Royal Oak Avenue and McKee Street. This community event, organized by local volunteers, provides a free gathering for the surrounding neighbourhood. The focus of the picnic is community inclusion and building a stronger connection to the local park. The picnic provides free food, entertainment, community services, neighbourhood connections and teen volunteer opportunities. The event will attract approximately 250-300 neighbours of all ages and ethnicities.

Request:

$600

CPA:

2018 - $500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2017 - No Application

2016 - $500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

(c)

#19-L-007 - Burnaby Family Life Institute

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Burnaby Pride Street Party

An application request was received from Burnaby Family Life Institute for the Burnaby Pride Street Party to be held on 2019 August 10 at Bonsor Sports Field. The Burnaby Pride Street Party is a celebration of LGBTQIA2S+ lives, experiences and visibility in the community. The event includes interactive booths from a variety of community agencies, community food vendors, games, activities and entertainment that showcase LGBTQIA2S+ talents.

Request:

$12,500

CPA:

2018 - $3,400 (Neighbourhood Grant)*

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

a)

#19.26. - Burnaby Neighbourhood House

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Community Engagement Program

An application was received from the Burnaby Neighbourhood House (BNH) requesting a grant to support the Community Engagement Program in 2019.  The Community Engagement Program is volunteer-based and provides Burnaby residents with access to a range of inclusive, low cost, and free programs and services (e.g. English conversation classes, monthly community dinners, free income tax clinics, yoga classes, tai chi, line dancing, art workshops, cooking demonstrations, book clubs and knitting circles).  The BNH staff support the volunteers by promoting, setting-up, and implementing programs and services.  Approximately 8,000 residents per year benefit from the Program.

Request:

$15,000

CPA:

2018 – No Application

2017 – $20,000*

2016 – No Application

b)

#19.27. - Apex Xplosion Volleyball Team U18 Girls

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Volleyball Canada 2019 National Volleyball Tournament

An application was received from Apex Xplosion Volleyball Team U18 Girls in Vancouver requesting a grant to assist with travel expenses for eight (8) Burnaby residents to compete at the Volleyball Canada 2019 National Volleyball Tournament held in Toronto, Ontario, 2019 May 11 – 14.  The team qualified for the National Tournament through high placement in the Provincial Tournament.

(Note: initial request for grant funding was received prior to 2019 May 01 Committee meeting and prior to the tournament start date; however, the request was placed on hold until the team submitted a formal application).

Request:

$2,500*

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

c)

#19.28. - My Artist's Corner (MAC) Society, BC

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My Artist’s Corner Program

An application was received from My Artist’s Corner (MAC) Society BC requesting a grant to support provision of an art program for adults living with mental health issues for 2019/2020.  The Society offers classes in art techniques and art history, hosts two major art shows each year, supplies artist grade materials and provides high quality instruction.  Participants are encouraged to explore their artistic potential on their journey of mental health and wellness.  Forty adults participate in the program each year (approximately 10% of participants are residents of New Westminster).

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

d)

#19.29.o - United Way of the Lower Mainland

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Street Banner Program

An application was received from United Way of the Lower Mainland requesting an in-kind grant (for labour cost) in support of the 2019 United Way Fall Campaign in the amount of $10,000 to cover banner installation and removal costs along Kingsway, between Boundary Road and Royal Oak Avenue.  The banners would be installed in 2019 September and removed at the end of 2019 December.

Request:

$10,000*

CPA:

in-kind for labour cost

2018 - $10,000 (used $3,919)

2017 - $15,000 (used $3,279)

2016 - $15,000 (used $4,566)

e)

#19.30. Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver

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Mentoring with Math

An application was received from Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver requesting a grant to cover the costs of the Jump Math Workbooks in the Mentoring with Math program from 2019 October to 2020 June.  The workbooks vary from a low difficulty to more complex, and have low barriers regarding the language complexity, making them an excellent source for students whose first language is not English.

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2018 - $3,000

2017 - $3,000

2016 - $3,000

f)

#19.31. - Variety - The Children's Charity of BC

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Variety Mobility Day

An application was received from Variety – The Children’s Charity of BC requesting a grant to assist with Variety Mobility Day to be held at the Variety BC headquarters in Burnaby on 2019 June 05.  The event will feature a barbeque, accessible obstacle course, and games for Variety Kids. The goal of the event is to raise funds and awareness about the work of Variety and the increasing demand for mobility equipment.

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

g)

#19.32. - Wesburn Youth Soccer Club Galaxy U16 Boys

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Provincial Cup

An application was received from the Wesburn Youth Soccer Club Galaxy U16 Boys team requesting a grant to assist with travel expenses for 14 players and Burnaby residents to participate at the Les Sinnott Memorial Boy’s Provincial Cup to be held on 2019 July 4 - 7 in Prince George, BC.

Request:

$1,750

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - $1,000*

2016 - No Application

Public excluded according to Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter for the Committee to consider matters concerning labour relations or other employee relations,  personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award or honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the municipality on condition of anonymity, and negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages, and  that in the view of the Council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.