(a)

Minutes of the Executive Committee of Council

'Open' meeting held on 2015 April 09

1

(a)

Correspondence from Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

Re: The Big Picture - Spring 2015 Newsletter

12

(a)

Report from the Director Finance

Re: UBER Ride-Sharing Service Delegation

17

(a)

#15-N-008 - Burnaby Community Services

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EPIC for the Music in the Park Series

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, Jul7 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.

Request:

$500

CPA:

2014 - $840 Neighbourhood Grant

2013 - No Application

2012 - No Application

(a)

#15-S-011 - Ethiopian Community Association of BC

(ON TABLE)

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Ethiopian Community Festival

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.

Request:

$8,500

CPA:

2014 - $3,000 (Small Event Grant)

2013 - $3,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2012 - $4,500 (Small Event Grant)

(a)

#15/31 - Bosnian and Herzegovinian Cultural Center Canada Society

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Bosnia Fest-Youth Conference 2015

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.

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2014 - $2,500 Neighbourhood Grant

2013 - $2,500 Neighbourhood Grant

2012 - $3,000 Neighbourhood Grant

(b)

#15/32 - Burnaby Civic Employees' Union

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CUPE Local 23 Open Golf Tournament

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.

Request:

Green Fee Waiver

CPA:

2014 - Green Fee Waiver ($1,200)

2013 - Green Fee Waiver ($1,000)

2012 - $1,000

(c)

#15/33 - Shriners Care for Kids

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Pediatric Care

An application was received from Shriners Care for Kids requesting a grant in support of pediatric care.

Request:

$225

CPA:

2014 - $225 - denied

2013 - No Application

2014 - No Application

(d)

#15/34 - Moscrop Secondary School

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BC High School Provincial Badminton Championships

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.

Request:

$1,000

CPA:

2014 - $1,000 (Girls Volleyball)

2013 - $1,000 (Girls Volleyball)

2012 - $1,000 (Boys Volleyball)

(e)

#15/35 - Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society

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Seniors Peer Counselling Training Course 2015

An application was received from Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society requesting a grant in support of a Seniors Peer Counselling Training Course.

Request:

Unspecified

CPA:

2014 - $3,000

2013 - $3,000

2012 - $2,500

(f)

#15/36 - Odyssey of the Mind

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World Finals - Montecito Elementary & Buckingham Elementary

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.

Request:

Unspecified

CPA:

2014 - $2,000 ($1,000 per school)

2013 - $3,000 ($1,000 per school)

2012 - $3,000 ($1,000 per school)

(g)

#15/37 - Halston Hills Housing Co-op

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Community Barbeque

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.

Request:

Unspecified

CPA:

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

2012 - No Application

(h)

#15/38 - parkrun

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Deer Lake and Burnaby Lake

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.

Request:

$8,000 ($4,000 per event)

CPA:

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

2012 - No Application

(i)

#15/39 - Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver

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In-School Mentoring and Teen Mentoring Programs

An application was received from Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver requesting a grant to assist with Burnaby In-School Mentoring and Teen Mentoring Programs.

Request:

$4,500

CPA:

2014 - $3,000

2013 - $3,000

2012 - $3,000

(j)

#15/40 - Burnaby Girls Soccer Club

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BC Youth Provincial Soccer Championships

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 to 12 in Penticton, BC.

Request:

Unspecified

CPA:

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

2012 - $1,000

(a)

#15/30 Agility Association of Canada

National Championship

(Tabled 2015 April 09)

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