Executive Committee of Council

 

M I N U T E S

 

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

 

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

              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.

 

2.

MINUTES

 

(a)

Minutes of the Executive Committee of Council Open

meeting held on 2015 March 19

 

MOVED BY councillor johnston:

Seconded by councillor mcdonell:

 

THAT the minutes of the Executive Committee of Council 'Open' meeting held on 2015 March 19 be adopted.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

3.

DELEGATIONS

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell:

Seconded by councillor johnston:

 

THAT the delegation be heard.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(a)

Peter Kohno

Re: Comfort Women Statue

 

Speakers:

Peter Kohno

Keiko Parker

 

            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.  

 

4.

CORRESPONDENCE

 

MOVED BY councillor johnston:

Seconded by councillor mcdonell: 

 

THAT the correspondence be received.

 

                                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

            Arising from consideration of the correspondence, the Committee also received a letter from United Steelworkers regarding the Westray Act.

 

(a)

Correspondence from Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

Re: 2014 Highlights

 

            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.

 

5.

FESTIVALS BURNABY GRANTS APPROVED - $20,300

 

6.

NEW APPLICATIONS - FESTIVALS BURNABY

 

MOVED BY councillor johnston:

Seconded by councillor mcdonell: 

 

THAT the New Applications – Festivals Burnaby be received.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Neighbourhood Events

 

 

(a)

15-N-004 - Chinese Taoism Kuan Kung Association

 

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

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell:

Seconded by councillor johnston:

 

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

 

            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)

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

 

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

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell:

Seconded by councillor johnston: 

 

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

 

(c)

15-N-006 - Burnaby Community Services

 

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

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:

Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:

 

THAT this grant request be denied.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(d)

15-N-007 - Southside Community Church

 

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

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL: 

Seconded by COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON: 

 

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.

 

Small Scale Events

 

 

(a)

15-S-007 - Burnaby Arts Council

 

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

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL: 

Seconded by COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON: 

 

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

 

 

 

(b)

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

 

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 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.

 

 

Request:

$6,000

CPA:

2014 - $5,000 Small Scale Grant

2013 - $4,000 Neighbourhood Grant

           (not used)

2012 - $4,000 Small Scale Grant

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON: 

Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL: 

 

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

 

(c)

15-S-009 - Scandinavian Community Centre

 

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

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:

Seconded by COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON: 

                                                                                            

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

(d)

15-S-010 - Heights Merchants Association BIA

 

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

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL: 

Seconded by COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:

 

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

 

Large Scale Events

 

 

(a)

15-L-003 - Korean Cultural Heritage Society

 

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

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:

Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:

 

 

 

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

7.

PROGRESSIVE LIST OF GRANTS APPROVED - $38,884

 

8.

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:

Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:

 

THAT the New Applications be received.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(a)

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

 

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

           

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON: 

Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL: 

 

THAT this grant request be denied.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(b)

#15/26 - United Way of the Lower Mainland

 

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 unforseen 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)

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:

Seconded by COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON: 

 

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

 

(c)

#15/27 - Heights Neighbourhood Association

 

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

 

MOVED BY councillor johnston: 

Seconded by councillor mcdonell: 

 

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

 

(d)

#15/28 - Autism Speaks' Canada

 

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

 

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell:

Seconded by councillor johnston: 

 

THAT this grant request be denied.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(e)

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

 

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

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell:

Seconded by councillor johnston: 

 

THAT this grant request be denied.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(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.

9.

NEW BUSINESS

 

            There was no new business brought before the Committee at this time.

 

10.

INQUIRIES

 

            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.

 

11.

CLOSED

 

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

 

            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.

 

12.

ADJOURNMENT

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell: 

Seconded by councillor johnston:

 

THAT this Open Committee meeting do now adjourn.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

The Open Committee meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

__________________________

____________________________

B. ZEINABOVA

COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

CHAIR