Executive Committee of Council
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An ‘Open’ meeting of the Executive
Committee of Council was held in the Council Chamber, Main Floor, City Hall,
4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC on Thursday, 2015 April 09 at 5:00 PM
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PRESENT: Councillor
S. Dhaliwal, Chair
Councillor
P. McDonell, Vice Chair
Councillor
D. Johnston, Member
STAFF: Ms.
G. Parent, Arts Services Manager
Ms.
B. Zeinabova, Administrative Office
The Chair call the Open meeting to
order at 5:04 p.m.
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MOVED BY councillor johnston:
Seconded by councillor mcdonell:
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THAT the minutes of the Executive
Committee of Council 'Open' meeting held on 2015 March 19 be
adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell:
Seconded by councillor johnston:
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THAT the delegation be heard.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(a)
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Peter Kohno
Re: Comfort Women Statue
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Speakers:
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Peter Kohno
Keiko Parker
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Mr. Peter Kohno, 1404 Madison Avenue,
Burnaby appeared before the Committee protesting the proposed
installation of the ‘Comfort Women’ statue in Central Park. Mr. Kohno noted
that this issue is a subject of an ongoing political dispute between Japan
and South Korea, and by allowing this statue to be installed, the City would be
effectively taking sides on this controversial issue. The speaker
expressed fear that the existence of this statue would incite
anti-Japanese sentiment and hate crimes against Japanese-Canadians.
Mr. Kohno showed two short
videos – an interview with Mr. Dave Weaver, the ex- Mayor of
Glendale, and an interview with the former Mayor Ms. Elizabeth Swift of Buena
Park.
Ms. Keiko Parker,
2001-4388 Buchanan Street, Burnaby appeared before the Committee providing
background information on the Comfort Women issue and noted that some
US cities, where the similar statues were built (i.e. Glendale, California) are
experiencing ethnic tension.
It was noted that Canada
is a multicultural country and Burnaby is an inclusive City that embraces
diversity. In conclusion, the speaker requested that the City not allow the installation
of the ‘Comfort Women’ statue.
The Chair conveyed thanks
to the speakers for their presentations.
MOVED BY councillor johnston:
Seconded by councillor mcdonell:
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THAT the correspondence be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Arising from consideration
of the correspondence, the Committee also received a letter from United
Steelworkers regarding the Westray Act.
Correspondence was received
from Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland providing the agency, programs and fundraising
highlights in 2014.
(b)
Correspondence from United Steelworkers
Re:
Westray Act
Correspondence was
received from United Steelworkers regarding Westray Act. The Steelworkers
are seeking support from the City Council on this matter during the Federation
of Canadian Municipalities’ conference in Edmonton in June 2015.
MOVED BY councillor johnston:
Seconded by councillor mcdonell:
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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-004 - Chinese Taoism
Kuan Kung Association
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Tian Jin Culture Festival
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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.
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Request:
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$3,000
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CPA:
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2014 - $3,000
Neighbourhood Grant
2013 - $3,000 Small
Scale Grant
2012 - $3,000
Neighbourhood Grant
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell:
Seconded by councillor johnston:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $3,000
be awarded to Chinese Taoism Kuan Kung Association for the Tian Jin Culture
Festival on 2015 May 16 - 17 at the Tian Jin Temple at 3426 Smith Avenue.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Arising from discussion, Councillor
Dhaliwal suggested the Committee members receive more information,
i.e. financial statements of the organizations, prior to the meeting.
Further it was suggested that following Council’s adoption of the grants, a reminder
be sent to the Committee members with the events dates.
(b)
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15-N-005 - Korean
Writers' Association of Canada
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Canada-Korea Literary Festival
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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.
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Request:
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$4,000
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CPA:
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2014 - $2,500
Neighbourhood Grant
2013 - $2,500
Neighbourhood Grant
2012 - $3,000 Small
Scale Grant
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell:
Seconded by councillor johnston:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $2,000
be awarded to the Korean Writers' Association of Canada for the Canada-Korea
Literary Festival on 2015 September 19 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(c)
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15-N-006 - Burnaby
Community Services
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Family Day Festival
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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.
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Request:
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$4,000
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CPA:
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2014 - $2,000
Neighbourhood Grant
2013 - No
Application
2012 - No
Application
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:
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THAT this grant request be denied.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(d)
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15-N-007 - Southside
Community Church
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Inclusion Festival
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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.
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Request:
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$1,953
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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 MCDONELL:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $750 be
awarded to the Southside Community Church for Inclusion Festival on 2015 June
13 at Ernie Winch Park.
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(a)
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15-S-007 - Burnaby Arts
Council
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Deer Lake Craft Festival
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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.
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Request:
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$5,000
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CPA:
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2014 - $4,000 Small
Scale Grant
2013 - $4,000 Small
Scale Grant
2012 - $5,000 Small
Scale Grant
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $4,000
be awarded to the Burnaby Arts Council for Deer Lake Craft Festival on 2015
November 20 - 22 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(b)
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15-S-008 - Edmonds City
Fair & Classic Car Show Committee
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Edmonds City Fair Classic Car and
Motorcycle Show
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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 featuring 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.
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Request:
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$6,000
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CPA:
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2014 - $5,000 Small
Scale Grant
2013
- $4,000 Neighbourhood Grant
(not
used)
2012 - $4,000 Small
Scale Grant
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $5,000
be awarded to the Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show Committee for the
Edmonds City Fair Classic car and Motorcycle Show on 2015 July 19 on Edmonds
Street.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(c)
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15-S-009 - Scandinavian
Community Centre
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Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
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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.
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Request:
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$10,000
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CPA:
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2014 - $6,000 Small
Scale Grant
2013 - $6,000 Small
Scale Grant
2012 - $6,000 Small
Scale Grant
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $6,000
be awarded to the Scandinavian Community Centre for the Scandinavian
Midsummer Festival on 2015 June 20 - 21 at the Scandinavian Community Centre.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(d)
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15-S-010 - Heights
Merchants Association BIA
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Hats Off Day
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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.
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Request:
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$10,000
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CPA:
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2014 - $8,000 Small
Scale Grant
2013 - $8,000 Small
Scale Grant
2012 - $6,000 Small
Scale Grant
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $8,000
be awarded to the Heights Merchants Association BIA for Hats Off Day on 2015
June 6 along Hastings Street.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(a)
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15-L-003 - Korean
Cultural Heritage Society
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Korean Cultural Heritage Day Festival
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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.
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Request:
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$25,000
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CPA:
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2014 - $15,000
Large Scale Grant
2013 - No
Application
2012 - No
Application
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $16,000
be awarded to the Korean Cultural Heritage Society for the Korean Cultural
Heritage Day Festival on 2015 August 8 at Swangard Stadium.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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7.
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PROGRESSIVE LIST OF
GRANTS APPROVED - $38,884
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:
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THAT the New Applications be
received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(a)
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#15/25 - Sarah Savic
Kallesoc (Scouts Canada)
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Kandersteg International Scout
Centre (KISC)
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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.
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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 MCDONELL:
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THAT this grant request be denied.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(b)
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#15/26 - United Way of
the Lower Mainland
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Street Banner Program
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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 unforseen
circumstance in case of hardware replacement)
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Request:
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$15,000
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CPA:
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2014 -
$15,000 in-kind for labour cost (used $5,725)
2013 - $15,000
(used $12,826)
2012 - $15,000
(used $8,498)
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:
Seconded by COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
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THAT an in-kind grant up to the
amount of $15,000 be awarded to the United Way of the Lower Mainland in
support of the 2015 United Way Fall Campaign to cover banner installation and
removal costs along Kingsway, between Boundary Road and Royal Oak.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(c)
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#15/27 - Heights
Neighbourhood Association
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100th Anniversary of Gilmore
Community School
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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.
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Request:
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$1,000
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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 mcdonell:
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THAT one time only grant in the
amount of $500 be awarded to the Heights Neighbourhood Association in support
of the 100th Anniversary of Gilmore Community School.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(d)
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#15/28 - Autism Speaks'
Canada
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Celebration for the Autism Community
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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.
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Request:
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$1,500
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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 mcdonell:
Seconded by councillor johnston:
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THAT this grant request be denied.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(e)
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#15/29 - Crisis
Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC
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Youth Suicide Prevention Program
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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.
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Request:
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$5,000
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CPA:
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2014 - $4,000
2013 - $4,000
2012 - $4,000
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell:
Seconded by councillor johnston:
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THAT this grant request be denied.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(f)
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#15/30 - Agility Association
of Canada
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National Championship
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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.
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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 mcdonell:
Seconded by councillor johnston:
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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.
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9.
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NEW BUSINESS
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There was no new business
brought before the Committee at this time.
There were no inquiries
brought before the Committee at this time.
MOVED BY councillor mcdonell:
Seconded
by councillor johnston:
THAT this Open Committee
meeting do now recess.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The
Open meeting recessed at 6:46 p.m.
MOVED BY councillor mcdonell:
Seconded
by councillor johnston:
THAT this Open Committee
meeting do now reconvene.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The
Open meeting reconvened at 6:46 p.m.
MOVED BY councillor mcdonell:
Seconded by councillor johnston:
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THAT this Open Committee meeting do
now adjourn.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Open Committee meeting adjourned
at 6:46 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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