EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL

 

MINUTES

 

An Open meeting of the Executive Committee of Council was held in the Council Committee Room, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Wednesday, 2019 May 01 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Closed meeting from which the public was excluded.

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

PRESENT:    Councillor Sav Dhaliwal, Chair

                        Mayor Mike Hurley, Vice Chair

                        Councillor Pietro Calendino, Member

                        Councillor Paul McDonell, Member

                        Councillor James Wang, Member

 

ABSENT:       Councillor Nick Volkow, Member (due to illness)

 

STAFF:          Mr. Lambert Chu, City Manager

   Ms. Noreen Kassam, Director Finance

   Mr. Dave Ellenwood, Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Mr. David Jordan, Arts Services Manager

   Ms. Elaine Wong, Executive Assistant to the Mayor

Ms. Nikolina Vracar, Administrative Officer

 

The Chair called the Open meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

 

The Chair acknowledged the unceded, traditional, and ancestral lands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking people, and extended appreciation for the opportunity to hold a meeting on this shared Coast Salish territory.

 

2.

MINUTES

 

 

(a)

Minutes of the Executive Committee of Council Open meeting held on 2019 April 02                                                                                                      

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

Seconded by councillor calendino

 

 

 

THAT the minutes of the Executive Committee of Council Open meeting held on 2019 April 02 be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

CORRESPONDENCE

 

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by councillor mcdonell

 

THAT the correspondence be received.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(a)

Correspondence from the Community Centered College for the Retired

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#19.01)                                                              

 

Correspondence was received from Mr. Dave Mannings, President, Community Centered College for the Retired expressing appreciation to the City for funding to support the cost of courses and workshops provided by the College.

 

(b)

Memorandum from the Deputy City Clerk

Re: Complimentary Passes                       

 

A memorandum was received from the Deputy City Clerk advising that Council, at the Open Council meeting held on 2019 April 08, received and adopted the above noted report providing information regarding municipally owned golf courses and complimentary passes in surrounding communities.  Out of 87 golf courses in the Lower Mainland, nine are owned by municipalities, including two in Burnaby.  Burnaby is the only municipality which extends golf course playing privileges or free access to recreation facilities to Council or Commission members through a pass, waiver or other type of benefit.

 

4.

FESTIVALS BURNABY GRANTS APPROVED TO DATE - $15,500

 

5.

NEW APPLICATIONS - FESTIVALS BURNABY

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by mayor hurley

 

THAT the New Applications – Festivals Burnaby be received.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Neighbourhood Events

 

 

(a)

#19-N-004 - Culture Chats BC Association

 

Intercultural Community Arts Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Culture Chats BC Association for the Intercultural Community Arts Festival, to be held on 2019 June 27 at Burnaby Neighbourhood House. This one day community arts festival will celebrate and showcase multicultural arts and talents. Event activities will include an immigrant art exhibition, language based word games, a multicultural dialogue story creation, and children’s activities based on multicultural arts and crafts.

 

 

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2018 - $1,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2017 - $1,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2016 - No Application

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

Seconded by councillor calendino

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $1,100 be awarded to the Culture Chats BC Association for the Intercultural Community Arts Festival to be held on 2019 June 27 at Burnaby Neighbourhood House.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(b)

#19-N-005 - Korean Writers' Association of Canada

 

Canada-Korean Literary Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Korean Writers’ Association of Canada for the Canada-Korean Literary Festival to be held on 2019 September 28 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Studio Theatre. This annual event is held to create an understanding between the Canadian and Korean cultures, and forge a bond through multicultural performances, readings and interpreting poems written in other languages.

 

 

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2018 - $1,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2017 - $1,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2016 - $1,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by councillor mcdonell

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $1,500 be awarded to the Korean Writers’ Association of Canada for the Canada-Korean Literary Festival to be held on 2019 September 28 Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(c)

#19-N-006 - Scandinavian Cultural Society

 

Leif Erikson Day Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Scandinavian Cultural Society for the Leif Erikson Day Festival to be held on 2019 October 05 at the Scandinavian Community Centre. This annual festival highlights a different Nordic country by showcasing its history and current endeavours, and the contributions to Canadian Society made by its people. This year the festival will showcase Iceland. The festival will display presentations by experts, concerts, workshops, ethnic foods, videos, arts and crafts for children and information on Leif Erikson himself.  This year focus will be on Norse crafts, history and archaeology.

 

 

Request:

$2,000

CPA:

2018 - $2,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2017 - $2,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2016 - $2,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

Seconded by mayor hurley

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $2,000 be awarded to the Scandinavian Cultural Society for the Leif Erikson Day Festival to be held on 2019 October 05 at the Scandinavian Community Centre.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(d)

#19-N-007 - Neil Squire Society

 

Neil Squire Society’s Anniversary Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Neil Squire Society for the Neil Squire Society’s Anniversary Festival to be held on 2019 June 21 at 3999 Henning Drive, Burnaby. Celebrating its 35th Anniversary and 25 years in Burnaby, this festival will invite the larger community for a day-long family friendly celebration. The festival will include performances throughout the day, live bands with singers, face painting along with a caricature drawer, and a green screen where the public, particularly youth, can get dressed up in animated outfits and take pictures with their family and friends. In addition, there will be food trucks and the public will have the opportunity to view the devices used by the Society's clients.

 

 

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by mayor hurley

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $2,500 be awarded to the Neil Squire Society for the Neil Squire Society’s Anniversary Festival to be held on 2019 June 21 at 3999 Henning Drive, Burnaby.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(e)

#19-N-008 - Chinese Taoism Kuan-Kung Association

 

Tian Jin Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Chinese Taoism Kuan-Kung Association for the Tian Jin Festival to be held on 2019 May 04-05 at Jian Tin Temple, 3426 Smith Avenue, Burnaby.  The festival is a free public event which will showcase Chinese arts and culture through stage performances, exhibits, activities and food. The stage performances will incorporate performances from other Asian communities.

 

 

Request:

$3,000

CPA:

2018 - $3,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2017 - $3,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2016 - $3,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

 

MOVED BY councillor Mcdonell

Seconded by councillor calendino

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $3,000 be awarded to the Chinese Taoism Kuan-Kung Association for the Tian Jin Festival to be held on 2019 May 04-05 at Jian Tin Temple, 3426 Smith Avenue, Burnaby.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Small Scale Events

 

 

(f)

#19-S-004 - Bula! Fiji Association of British Columbia

 

Fiji Festival

 

 

 

An application request was received from the Bula! Fiji Association of British Columbia for the Fiji Festival to be held on 2019 July 13 at Swangard Stadium. This free annual festival, in its 18th year, will showcase a traditional Fijian ceremony and welcome remarks, entertainment, a talent and fashion show, ethnic foods, a cultural display and soccer tournament.

 

 

Request:

$7,000

CPA:

2018 - $4,000 (Small Scale Grant)    

2017 - $4,000 (Small Scale Grant) 

2016 - $4,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)  

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

Seconded by mayor hurley

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $6,000 be awarded to the Bula! Fiji Association of British Columbia for the Fiji Festival to be held on 2019 July 13 at Swangard Stadium.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(g)

#19-S-005 - Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show Committee

 

Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show

 

 

An application was received from the Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show Committee for the Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show to be held on 2019 July 15 along Edmonds Street, from Canada Way to Kingsway. The local event will highlight free activities, entertainment and food. The event will feature an old fashion City Fair with rides, petting zoo, children and family activities, International Village and Community displays and the Classic Car Show.

 

 

Request:

$6,000

CPA:

2018 - $5,500 (Small Scale Grant)

2017 - $5,500 (Small Scale Grant)

2016 - $5,500 (Small Scale Grant)

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by mayor hurley

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $6,000 be awarded to the Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show Committee for the Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show to be held on 2019 July 15 along Edmonds Street, from Canada Way to Kingsway.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(h)

#19-S-006 - Philippine Cultural Heritage Society

 

Seafood Music Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Philippine Cultural Heritage Society for the Seafood Music Festival to be held on 2019 August 10 at Swangard Stadium. The festival will showcase the Philippine culture through dance, food, music and cultural artifacts.

 

 

Request:

$12,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by councillor wang

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $8,000 be awarded to the Philippine Cultural Heritage Society for the Seafood Music Festival to be held on 2019 August 10 at Swangard Stadium.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(i)

#19-S-007 - Edo Friends of British Columbia Association

 

Africa Musical and Cultural Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Edo Friends of British Columbia Association for the Africa Musical and Cultural Festival to be held on 2019 August 03 at Confederation Park. The event will showcase African music and dance performances, a wide variety of cultural foods, unique arts and crafts, cultural information booths and crafts, games and storytelling.

 

 

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2018 - $3,500 (Small Scale Grant)

2017 - $3,500 (Small Scale Grant)

2016 - No Application

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by councillor mcdonell

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $3,500 be awarded to the Edo Friends of British Columbia Association for the Africa Musical and Cultural Festival to be held on 2019 August 03 at Confederation Park.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(j)

#19-S-008 - Scandinavian Community Centre

 

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Scandinavian Community Centre for the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival to be held on 2019 June 22-23 at the Scandinavian Community Centre. This annual festival, in its 23rd year, celebrates the Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Icelandic and Danish heritage. With a program showcasing cultural song, dance, entertainment, food and kids, the event is meant for the whole family.  Highlights include the authentic Viking village and the traditional raising of the Maypole dance. This year’s theme is Scandinavian Folklore.

              

 

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2018 - $6,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2017 - $6,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2016 - $6,000 (Small Scale Grant)

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by mayor hurley

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $8,000 be awarded to the Scandinavian Community Centre for the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival to be held on 2019 June 22-23 at the Scandinavian Community Centre.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(k)

#19-S-009 - Burnaby Arts Council

 

An application was received from the Burnaby Arts Council for the 5th Annual Summer Arts Festival to be held on 2019 July 05-06 at the Deer Lake Art Gallery. The indoor/outdoor festival will include a variety of performance artists, artists exhibiting work, artisans selling high quality arts and crafts, kid’s workshops and 25 artists participating in a paint battle.

 

 

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application*

2017 - No Application*

2016 - No Application

 

*In-kind printing grants of $1,500 (2018) and $1,000 (2017) were awarded to the Burnaby Arts Council for printing signage for the Annual Summer Arts Festival and Annual Park’s Edge Paint Off.

 

MOVED BY mayor hurley

Seconded by councillor wang

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $5,000 be awarded to the Burnaby Arts Council for the 5th Annual Summer Arts Festival to be held on 2019 July 05-06 at the Deer Lake Art Gallery.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(l)

#19-S-010 - Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha

 

Guru Ravidass Ji Birthday Celebration-Nigar Kirtan Parade

 

 

An application was received from the Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha for the Guru Ravidass Ji Birthday Celebration-Nigar Kirtan Parade in Burnaby held on 2019 April 06 at 7271 Gilley Street.  The parade included free food for the public, singers and performers.

 

Request:

$15,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by mayor hurley

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $10,000 be awarded to the Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha for the Guru Ravidass Ji Birthday Celebration-Nigar Kirtan Parade in Burnaby held on 2019 April 06 at 7271 Gilley Street. 

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Large Scale Events

 

 

(m)

#19-L-002 - Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre

 

Nikkei Place Matsuri Family Festival 2019

 

 

An application was received from the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre for the Nikkei Place Matsuri Family Festival 2019 to be held on 2019 August 31 and September 01 at Nikkei Place. This event, in its 7th year, is a celebration of Japanese culture that enables all of the diverse cultures in the City to join in. The festival has grown to be one of the largest festivals in Metro Vancouver with this year's projected attendance of over 12,000 people. The event will showcase Japanese entertainment, ethnic foods and family oriented games.

 

 

Request:

$25,000

CPA:

2018 - $11,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2017 - $11,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2016 - $11,000 (Large Scale Grant)

 

MOVED BY mayor hurley

Seconded by councillor mcdonell

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $15,000 be awarded to the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre for the Nikkei Place Matsuri Family Festival 2019 to be held on 2019 August 31 and September 01 at Nikkei Place.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(n)

#19-L-003 - CCSA Canadian Community Service Association

 

Chinese Cultural Heritage Festival & 11th Vancouver Water-Splashing Festival

 

 

An application was received from the CCSA Canadian Community Service Association for the Chinese Cultural Heritage Festival and the 11th Vancouver Water-Splashing Festival to be held on 2019 July 28 at Swangard Stadium. The free public events will promote Chinese heritage and culture to residents from different ethnic backgrounds.

 

 

Request:

$25,000

CPA:

2018 - $10,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2017 - $10,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2016 - No Application

 

MOVED BY councillor MCDONELL

Seconded by mayor hurley

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $15,000 be awarded to the CCSA Canadian Community Service Association for the Chinese Cultural Heritage Festival and the 11th Vancouver Water-Splashing Festival to be held on 2019 July 28 at Swangard Stadium.

 

-amended

 

Arising from discussion, the following motion was introduced:

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

Seconded by mayor hurley

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $14,000 be awarded to the CCSA Canadian Community Service Association for the Chinese Cultural Heritage Festival and the 11th Vancouver Water-Splashing Festival to be held on 2019 July 28 at Swangard Stadium.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

Seconded by mayor hurley

 

THAT the main motion be adopted, AS AMENDED.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(o)

#19-L-004 - Korean Cultural Heritage Society

 

18th Annual Korean Cultural Heritage Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Korean Cultural Heritage Society for the 18th Annual Korean Cultural Heritage Festival to be held on 2019 August 03 at Swangard Stadium. The full day event will include an opening ceremony with special guest performances (both local and foreign), live entertainment, food and souvenirs. The festival celebrates multiculturalism in Metro Vancouver.

 

Request:

$25,000

CPA:

2018 - $20,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2017 - $20,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2016 - $17,000 (Large Scale Grant)

 

MOVED BY mayor hurley

Seconded by councillor wang

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $20,000 be awarded to the Korean Cultural Heritage Society for the 18th Annual Korean Cultural Heritage Festival to be held on 2019 August 03 at Swangard Stadium.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(p)

#19-L-005 - UniverCity Community Association

 

SFU Street Fest @ UniverCity 2019

 

 

An application was received from the UniverCity Community Association for the SFU Street Fest @ UniverCity 2019 to be held on 2019 September 13 at University High Street, Burnaby Mountain. The annual festival was created to further engage SFU students and staff, local businesses, elementary school, and residents. The free festival will include a music stage that will feature SFU dance clubs and busker performances, a kids’ zone with bouncy castle and face painting, and participation from community partners and community groups (e.g., BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps).

 

 

Request:

$12,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by mayor hurley

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $8,000 be awarded to the UniverCity Community Association for the SFU Street Fest @ UniverCity 2019 to be held on 2019 September 13 at University High Street, Burnaby Mountain.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(q)

#19-L-006 - Heights Merchants Association BIA

 

Hats Off Day 2019

 

 

An application was received from the Height Merchants Association BIA for Hats Off Day 2019 to be held on 2019 June 01 on Hastings Street, between Boundary Road and Gamma Avenue. The event is the largest parade and street festival in Burnaby and features music, entertainment, performers, kids’ activities, vintage car show, multicultural food and more.

 

Request:

$17,000

CPA:

2018 - $8,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2017 - $8,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2016 - $8,000 (Small Scale Grant)

 

 

MOVED BY mayor hurley

Seconded by councillor wang

 

 

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $12,000 be awarded to the Heights Merchants Association BIA for Hats Off Day 2019 to be held on 2019 June 01 on Hastings Street, between Boundary Road and Gamma Avenue.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

6.

PROGRESSIVE LIST OF GRANTS APPROVED TO DATE - $87,358

 

7.

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by councillor mcdonell

 

THAT the New Application be received.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

a)

#19.25. - Odyssey of the Mind

 

World Finals

Parkcrest Elementary - Division 2 "Technical Problem"

Montecito Elementary - Division 1 "Classics Problem"

Montecito Elementary - Division 2 "Classics Problem" 

Montecito Elementary - Division 1 "Performance Problem"

Montecito Elementary - Division 2 "Performance Problem"

St. Michael's Elementary - Division 1 "Vehicle Problem"

 

 

An application was received from Ms. Holly Lloyd, Head Teacher/Coach, Parkcrest Elementary School, requesting a grant to assist with travel expenses for six teams from three Burnaby schools to participate at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals competition to be held on 2019 May 22- 25 at Michigan State University.

 

 

Request:

$9,900

CPA:

2018 - $6,000 ($1,000 per team)

2017 - $4,000 ($1,000 per school)

2016 - $2,000 ($2,000 per school)

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by councillor mcdonell

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $1,500 be awarded to Division 2 "Technical Problem" team from Parkcrest Elementary school to participate at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals competition to be held on 2019 May 22-25 at Michigan State University, pending confirmation that students are Burnaby residents.

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $1,750 be awarded to Division 1 "Classics Problem"  team from Montecito Elementary school to participate at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals competition to be held on 2019 May 22-25 at Michigan State University, pending confirmation that students are Burnaby residents.

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $1,750 be awarded to Division 2 "Classics Problem"   team from Montecito Elementary school to participate at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals competition to be held on 2019 May 22-25 at Michigan State University, pending confirmation that students are Burnaby residents.

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $1,750 be awarded to Division 1 "Performance Problem" team from Montecito Elementary school to participate at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals competition to be held on 2019 May 22-25 at Michigan State University, pending confirmation that students are Burnaby residents.

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $1,500 be awarded to Division 2 "Performance Problem" team from Montecito Elementary school to participate at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals competition to be held on 2019 May 22-25 at Michigan State University, pending confirmation that students are Burnaby residents.

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $1,500 be awarded to Division 1 "Vehicle Problem" team from St. Michael's Elementary school to participate at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals competition to be held on 2019 May 22-25 at Michigan State University, pending confirmation that students are Burnaby residents.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

8.

TABLED MATTER

 

(a)

#19.02. - Burnaby Neighbourhood House

Re: Operating Costs                                   

 

At the 2019 February 06 Executive Committee of Council meeting, an application was received from the Burnaby Neighbourhood House requesting a grant to support the increasing demands for services from the community and rising operating costs to address the demands.  The Committee tabled the application to allow staff to review Council’s guidelines for awarding grants.  At the 2019 April 08 Open Council meeting, Council approved a new Community Granting Policy.

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by councillor wang

 

THAT the grant application from the Burnaby Neighbourhood House be now LIFTED from the table.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by councillor mcdonell

 

THAT an operating grant in the amount of $10,000 be awarded to the Burnaby Neighbourhood House in support of the increasing demands for services from the community and rising operating costs to address the demands.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(b)

#19.04. - Burnaby ECD Community Table

Re: Program Coordinator                          

 

At the 2019 February 06 Executive Committee of Council meeting, an application was received from the Burnaby Early Childhood Development (ECD) Community Table requesting a grant to fund the Program Coordinator position and support its programs from 2019 April to 2020 March.  The Committee tabled the application to allow staff to review Council’s guidelines for awarding grants.  At the 2019 April 08 Open Council meeting, Council approved a new Community Granting Policy.

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by councillor wang

 

THAT the grant application from the Burnaby Early Childhood Development (ECD) Community Table be now LIFTED from the table.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by mayor hurley

 

THAT an operating grant in the amount of $7,000 be awarded to the Burnaby ECD Community Table to fund the Program Coordinator position and support the Table’s programs from 2019 April to 2020 March.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

9.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

His Worship, Mayor Hurley – Burnaby Neighbourhood House

 

His Worship, Mayor Hurley, advised the Committee that the Burnaby Neighbourhood House requires additional funding a result of increasing rental costs for the North House.

 

Arising from discussion, the following motion was introduced:

 

MOVED BY MAYOR HURLEY

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

 

THAT staff work with the Burnaby Neighbourhood House to find other opportunities to provide funding to keep the North House open, and report back to the Committee.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Committee advised that action is needed by end of the month to avoid potential closure of the North House.

 

Staff undertook to follow-up and report back.

 

10.

INQUIRIES

 

There were no inquiries brought before the Committee at this time.

 

11.

CLOSED

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by mayor hurley

 

THAT the Committee, in accordance with Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter, do now resolve itself into a Closed meeting from which the public is excluded to consider matters concerning labour relations or other employee relations and 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.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY councillor CALENDINO

Seconded by MAYOR HURLEY

 

THAT this Open Committee meeting do now recess.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Committee meeting recessed at 10:54 a.m.

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by councillor mcdonell

 

THAT the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Committee meeting reconvened at 11:25 a.m.

 

12.

ADJOURNMENT

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

Seconded by councillor mcdonell

 

THAT the Open Committee meeting do now adjourn.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Committee meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

__________________________

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Nikolina Vracar

Councillor Sav Dhaliwal

Administrative Officer

Chair

 

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