(a)

Minutes of the Executive Committee of Council Open meeting held on 2015 March 19

1

(a)

Peter Kohno

Re: Comfort Women Statue

14

Speaker(s):

Peter Kohno

(a)

Correspondence from Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

Re: 2014 Highlights

15

(a)

15-N-004 - Chinese Taoism Kuan Kung Association

17

Tian Jin Culture Festival

An application request was received from the Chinese Taoism Kuan Kung Association for the Tian Jin Culture Festival to be held on 2015 May 16 - 17 at the Tian Jin Temple at 3426 Smith Avenue.  The festival activities include performances by musicians and entertainers along with Chinese Martial arts, folk/traditional Chinese dances and tai chi, unique crafts, paper cutting arts, special vendors and kids' activities.

Request:

$3,000

CPA:

2014 - $3,000 Neighbourhood Grant

2013 - $3,000 Small Scale Grant

2012 - $3,000 Neighbourhood Grant

(b)

15-N-005 - Korean Writers' Association of Canada

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Canada-Korea Literary Festival

An application request was received from the Korean Writers' Association of Canada for the Canada-Korea Literary Festival to be held on 2015 September 19 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.  This event attempts to create understanding between Canadian and Korean cultures and forges a bond through multi-cultural performances of music and the reading and interpreting of poems written in another language.

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2014 - $2,500 Neighbourhood Grant

2013 - $2,500 Neighbourhood Grant

2012 - $3,000 Small Scale Grant

(c)

15-N-006 - Burnaby Community Services

21

Family Day Festival

An application request was received from Burnaby Community Services for the Family Day Festival to be held on 2015 June 20 at Central Park. This free festival will provide families with a day filled with old fashioned picnic style races, arts and crafts, information kiosks and displays, amusement games and entertainment.

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2014 - $2,000 Neighbourhood Grant

2013 - No Application

2012 - No Application

(d)

15-N-007 - Southside Community Church

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Inclusion Festival

An application request was received from Southside Community Church for the Inclusion Festival to be held on 2015 June 13 at Ernie Winch Park.  This is a partnership of the Southside Community Church and the Inclusion Festival committee as a way to bring the community together, to facilitate connections, and to provide an afternoon of fun and culture with multicultural performers, games, arts, crafts and community displays.

Request:

$1,953

CPA:

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

2012 - No Application

(a)

15-S-007 - Burnaby Arts Council

25

Deer Lake Craft Festival

An application request was received from the Burnaby Arts Council for the Deer Lake Craft Festival to be held on 2015 November 20 - 22 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.  The three day festival features 50 juried crafters and artisans showcasing and selling their work and an entertainment program of performing artists in dance and music.

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2014 - $4,000 Small Scale Grant

2013 - $4,000 Small Scale Grant

2012 - $5,000 Small Scale Grant

(b)

15-S-008 - Edmonds City Fair & Classic Car Show Committee

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Edmonds City Fair Classic Car and Motorcycle Show

An application request was received from the Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show Committee for the Edmonds City Fair Classic Car and Motorcycle Show to be held on 2015 July 19 on Edmonds Street.  This City Fair is a street party with two components: an old fashioned Fair faturing two stages for live and DJ music, a youth talent show, petting zoo and rides, and international village, interactive community displays and food and refreshments; and a show and shine of approximately 100 classic cars and motorcycles.

Request:

$6,000

CPA:

2014 - $5,000 Small Scale Grant

2013 - $4,000 Neighbourhood Grant (not used)

2012 - $4,000 Small Scale Grant

(c)

15-S-009 - Scandinavian Community Centre

29

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

An application request was received from the Scandinavian Community Centre for the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival to be held on 2015 June 20 - 21 at the Scandinavian Community Centre.  The 20th annual festival with a theme of capital cities will celebrate Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Iceland and Danish countries.  The two-day event showcases cultural song, dance, entertainment, performances, great cultural food and events for kids, country tents and a Viking village.

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2014 - $6,000 Small Scale Grant

2013 - $6,000 Small Scale Grant

2012 - $6,000 Small Scale Grant

(d)

15-S-010 - Heights Merchants Association BIA

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Hats Off Day

An application request was received from the Heights Merchants Association BIA for Hats Off Day to be held on 2015v June 6 along Hastings Street.  Voted as the Best Burnaby Festival since 2005 by readers of the community papers, Hats Off Day is a parade and an 11-block street festival featuring music, entertainment, performers, kids' activities, a vintage car show, multi-ethnic food and more.

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2014 - $8,000 Small Scale Grant

2013 - $8,000 Small Scale Grant

2012 - $6,000 Small Scale Grant

(a)

15-L-003 - Korean Cultural Heritage Society

33

Korean Cultural Heritage Day Festival

An application request was received from the Korean Cultural Heritage Society for the Korean Cultural Heritage Day Festival to be held on 2015 August 8 at Swangard Stadium.  This free annual festival includes an opening ceremony of choreographed Korean arts and culture, Tae Kwon Do and tightrope walking performances, live entertainment, Korean and contemporary foods, art exhibitions, a kids' corner and souvenirs.

Request:

$25,000

CPA:

2014 - $15,000 Large Scale Grant

2013 - No Application

2012 - No Application

(a)

#15/25 - Sarah Savic Kallesoc (Scouts Canada)

35

Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC)

An application was received from Sarah Kallesco requesting a grant in support of travel expenses to volunteer at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) based in Switzerland from 2015 July 06 to September 05. 

Request:

Unspecified

CPA:

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

2012 - No Application

(b)

#15/26 - United Way of the Lower Mainland

36

Street Banner Program

An application was received from United Way of the Lower Mainland requesting a grant in support of the 2015 United Way Fall Campaign in the amount of $15,000 to cover banner installation and removal costs along Kingsway, between Boundary Road and Royal Oak Avenue.  The banners would be installed 2015 September and removed at the end of December. (*NOTE: request for $15,000 is due to unforeseen circumstance in case of hardware replacement)

Request:

$15,000

CPA:

2014 - $15,000 in-kind for labour cost (used $5,725)

2013 - $15,000 (used $12,826)

2012 - $15,000 (used $8,498)

(c)

#15/27 - Heights Neighbourhood Association

37

100th Anniversary of Gilmore Community School

An application was received from the Heights Neighbourhood Association requesting a grant in the amount of $1,000 in support of the 100th Anniversary of Gilmore Community School.  Funds will be used to produce a 30 minute documentary commemorating the centennial which will be showcased at community events and the BC’s Knowledge Network.

Request:

$1,000

CPA:

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

2012 - No Application

(d)

#15/28 - Autism Speaks' Canada

39

Celebration for the Autism Community

An application was received from Autism Speaks’ Canada requesting a grant in the amount of $1,500 in support of a free family festival of celebration for the Autism Community.  Funds will be used to increase participation levels and provide enhanced kids areas with more interactive programmes.

Request:

$1,500

CPA:

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

2012 - No Application

(e)

#15/29 - Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC

42

Youth Suicide Prevention Program

An application was received from the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC requesting a grant in the amount of $5,000 in support of the 2015 Youth Suicide Prevention Program. 

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2014 - $4,000

2013 - $4,000

2012 - $4,000

(f)

#15/30 - Agility Association of Canada

51

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

Public excluded in accordance with Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter.