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Executive Committee of Council
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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 Thursday, 2015 May 21 at 5:00 PM
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PRESENT: Councillor
Sav Dhaliwal, Chair
Councillor
Dan Johnston, Member
ABSENT: Councillor
Paul McDonell, Vice Chair
STAFF: Ms.
Geraldine Parent, Arts Services Manager
Ms.
Blanka Zeinabova, Administrative Officer
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The
Chair called the Open meeting to order at 5:07 p.m.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT the minutes of the Executive
Committee of Council 'Open' meeting held on 2015 April 09 be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT the correspondence be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Correspondence was received
from Ms. Justine Greene, Executive Director, Big Sisters of the
Lower Mainland together with a newsletter, featuring an interview between
Study Buddy Cara and Little Sister Haleluya, an update on three mentoring
programs, and much more.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT the report be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Director Finance
submitted a report providing staff recommendations resulting from a
presentation to the Executive Committee by Uber Ride-Sharing Service.
The
Director Finance recommended:
1. THAT Council advise Uber
Ride-Sharing Service that their current business model does not comply with
Burnaby Cab Regulations Bylaw 2009 and therefore their company would not be
eligible for a business licence within the City of Burnaby.
2. THAT a copy of this report be
forwarded to Mr. C. Schafer of Uber Public Policy Manager-Canada.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT the recommendations of the
Director Finance be adopted.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by
COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
THAT recommendation #2 be
AMENDED to forward a copy of the report to:
a) Mr. C. Schafer of Uber Public
Policy Manager-Canada;
b) BC Taxi Association;
c) Passenger Transportation
Board;
d) Metro Vancouver
municipalities; and
e) Burnaby’s MLAs.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The main motion, AS
AMENDED, was then put.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT
the New Applications - Festivals Burnaby be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(a)
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#15-N-008 - Burnaby
Community Services
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EPIC for the Music in the Park
Series
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An application request was received
from Burnaby Community Services on behalf of EPIC for the Music in the Park
Series to be held on 2015 June 28, July 26 and August 30 in Edmonds Park.
This is a partnership of the Edmonds People in Community Residences (EPIC)
with Burnaby Community Services and will see three nights of free family
friendly music providing opportunities for amateur and semi-professional
musicians from a variety of cultures and backgrounds to showcase their
talents for their community.
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Request:
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$500
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CPA:
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2014 - $840
Neighbourhood Grant
2013 - No
Application
2012 - No
Application
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $500
be awarded to Burnaby Community Services on behalf of EPIC for the Music in
the Park Series on 2015 June 28, July 26 and August 30 in Edmonds Park.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(a)
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#15-S-011 - Ethiopian
Community Association of BC
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Ethiopian Community Festival
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An application was received from the
Ethiopian Community Association of BC for the Ethiopian Community Festival to
be held on 2015 August 28 at Kensington Park. This annual event includes an
Ethiopian coffee ceremony, cultural dance, live entertainment, a market
place, cultural displays, food vendors and sampling, and a children's
activity tent.
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Request:
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$8,500
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CPA:
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2014 - $3,000
(Small Event Grant)
2013 - $3,000
(Neighbourhood Grant)
2012 - $4,500
(Small Event Grant)
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $2,500
(Neighbourhood Event) be awarded to the Ethiopian Community Association of BC
for the Ethiopian Community Festival on 2015 August 28 at Kensington Park.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Committee requested to
advise the Ethiopian Community Association of BC that the City is in the
process or reviewing the Festivals Burnaby Grant Program, its guidelines
and frequency of awards. As per the Guidelines, the Festivals Burnaby Grant
Program is not intended to provide continuing support to organizations indefinitely.
To give an opportunity to other organizations and applicants, the City may not
consider their application in future years. As an organization, they are
encouraged to develop a diverse funding/income base and seek self-sufficiency
as evidence of a sustainable activity. The program is intended to
encourage the development of event capacity, organization efficiency and
best practices.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT the New Applications be
received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(a)
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#15/31 - Bosnian and
Herzegovinian Cultural Center Canada Society
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Bosnia Fest-Youth Conference 2015
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An application was received from the
Bosnian and Herzegovinian Cultural Center Canada Society requesting a grant
in support of the Bosnia Fest-Youth Conference 2015 to be held on 2015 May
23 at the Scandinavian Community Center.
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Request:
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$5,000
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CPA:
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2014 - $2,500
Neighbourhood Grant
2013 - $2,500
Neighbourhood Grant
2012 - $3,000
Neighbourhood Grant
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT this grant request be denied.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(b)
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#15/32 - Burnaby Civic
Employees' Union
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CUPE Local 23 Open Golf Tournament
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An application was received from the
Burnaby Civic Employees’ Union requesting an in-kind grant for a green fee
waiver in support of the CUPE Local 23 Open Golf Tournament to be held on
2015 June 06 at Burnaby Mountain Golf Course.
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Request:
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Green
Fee Waiver
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CPA:
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2014 - Green Fee
Waiver ($1,200)
2013 - Green Fee
Waiver ($1,000)
2012 - $1,000
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT an in-kind grant for a green
fee waiver be awarded to the Burnaby Civic Employees’ Union for the CUPE
Local 23 Open Golf Tournament on 2015 June 06 at Burnaby Mountain Golf
Course.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(c)
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#15/33 - Shriners Care
for Kids
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Pediatric Care
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An application was received from
Shriners Care for Kids requesting a grant in support of pediatric care.
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Request:
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$225
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CPA:
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2014 - $225 -
denied
2013 - No
Application
2014 - No
Application
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT this grant request be denied.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(d)
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#15/34 - Moscrop
Secondary School
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BC High School Provincial Badminton
Championships
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An application was received from the
Moscrop Secondary School requesting a grant in support of travel expenses for
19 players, Burnaby residents to attend BC High School Provincial Badminton
Championships to be held on 2015 May 28 - 30 in Kamloops, BC.
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Request:
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$1,000
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CPA:
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2014 - $1,000
(Girls Volleyball)
2013 - $1,000
(Girls Volleyball)
2012 - $1,000 (Boys
Volleyball)
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT this grant request be now TABLED.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
This grant request was tabled in
order for staff to provide more information on the event and how the players
qualified.
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(e)
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#15/35 - Burnaby Seniors
Outreach Services Society
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Seniors Peer Counselling Training
Course 2015
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An application was received from
Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society requesting a grant in support of a
Seniors Peer Counselling Training Course.
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Request:
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Unspecified
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CPA:
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2014 - $3,000
2013 - $3,000
2012 - $2,500
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $3,000
be awarded to Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society for a Seniors Peer
Counselling Training Course in 2015.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(f)
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#15/36 - Odyssey of the
Mind
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World Finals - Montecito Elementary
& Buckingham Elementary
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An application was received from Ms.
Holly Lloyd, Head Teacher/Librarian, Montecito Elementary School requesting a
grant to assist with travel expenses for two teams from two schools to
participate at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Competition held on 2015
April 18 in Michigan.
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Request:
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Unspecified
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CPA:
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2014 - $2,000
($1,000 per school)
2013 - $3,000 ($1,000
per school)
2012 - $3,000
($1,000 per school)
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $1,000
be awarded to the Montecito Elementary School for travel expenses for Team
Odyssey of the Mind members to participate at the World Finals on 2015 April
18 in Michigan.
THAT a grant in the amount of $1,000
be awarded to the Buckingham Elementary School for travel expenses for Team
Odyssey of the Mind members to participate at the World Finals on 2015 April
18 in Michigan.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(g)
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#15/37 - Halston Hills
Housing Co-op
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Community Barbeque
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An application was received from
Halston Hills Housing Co-op requesting a door prize to raffle off during the
community barbeque on 2015 July 25 to celebrate their 30th anniversary.
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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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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT an in-kind grant up to the
amount of $250 be awarded to Halston Hills Housing Co-op for the community
barbeque on 2015 July 25.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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#15/38 - parkrun
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Deer Lake and Burnaby Lake
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An application was received from
parkrun requesting a grant to assist with start-up funds for the first two
parkruns in Burnaby, one in Deer Lake and one in Burnaby Lake.
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Request:
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$8,000
($4,000 per event)
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CPA:
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2014 - No
Application
2013 - No Application
2012 - No
Application
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT this grant request be denied.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(i)
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#15/39 - Big Brothers of
Greater Vancouver
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In-School Mentoring and Teen
Mentoring Programs
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An application was received from Big
Brothers of Greater Vancouver requesting a grant to assist with Burnaby
In-School Mentoring and Teen Mentoring Programs.
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Request:
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$4,500
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CPA:
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2014 - $3,000
2013 - $3,000
2012 - $3,000
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $3,000
be awarded to Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver for Burnaby In-School
Mentoring and Teen Mentoring Programs in 2015.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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#15/40 - Burnaby Girls
Soccer Club
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BC Youth Provincial Soccer
Championships
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An application was received from
Burnaby Girls Soccer Club requesting a grant in support of travel expenses
for 14 players, Burnaby residents and students to attend BC Youth Provincial
Soccer Championships (B Cup) to be held on 2015 July 9 - 12 in Penticton, BC.
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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 - $1,000
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $1,000
be awarded to Burnaby Girls Soccer Club for travel expenses for 14 players to
attend BC Youth Provincial Soccer Championships (B Cup) on 2015 July 9 – 12
in Penticton, BC.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Item 8 (f)
– NEW APPLICATIONS
Executive Committee of
Council Open Meeting
held
on 2015 April 09
(f) #15/30
Agility Association of Canada
National
Championship
An application was
received from the Agility Association of Canada (AAC) requesting an in-kind
grant towards the rental cost in support of the 2015 National
Championship to be held on 2015 August 20 – 23 at Swangard Stadium.
Request:
Unspecified CPA: 2014 - No Application
2013
- No Application
2012
- No Application
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR McDONELL:
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
THAT this grant request be
now TABLED.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
This grant request was
tabled in order for staff to provide more information on the event.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded
by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
THAT
this grant
request be now LIFTED from the table.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Arising from discussion,
Councillor Johnston was granted leave by the Committee to introduce the
following motion:
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded
by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
THAT
a grant in the
amount of $500 be awarded to the Agility Association of Canada for National
Championship on 2015 August 20 – 23 at Swangard Stadium.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
There was no new business
brought before the Committee at this time.
There were no inquiries brought
before the Committee at this time.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:
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THAT this Open Committee meeting do
now adjourn.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The
Committee meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
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B. ZEINABOVA
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COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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CHAIR
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