Executive Committee of Council

 

NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING

 

 

DATE:

Thursday, 2016 June 16

 

 

TIME:

5:00 PM

 

 

PLACE:

Council Committee Room, Main Floor, City Hall

 

A G E N D A

 

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

PAGE

 

2.

MINUTES

 

 

(a)

Minutes of the Executive Committee of Council Open meeting held on 2016 May 19

1

 

3.

DELEGATIONS

 

 

(a)

Mae Quan, Parent/Coach, Buckingham Elementary School

Re: Odyssey of the Mind World Finals

Speaker: Mae Quan

9

 

4.

CORRESPONDENCE

 

 

(a)

Correspondence from Scouts Canada

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#16.14.)

11

 

5.

FESTIVALS BURNABY GRANTS APPROVED - $73,000

 

 

6.

NEW APPLICATIONS - FESTIVALS BURNABY

 

 

 

(a)

#16-N-012 - Permai BC Association

12

 

Alun-Alun, Indonesian Archipelago Night

 

 

An application was received from the Permai BC Association for the Alun-Alun, Indonesian Archipelago Night to be held at the Burnaby Lake Clubhouse on 2016 August 13.  Alun-Alun is a Javanese Word for a large open common space found in villages, towns or cities in Indonesia that functions as the heart of the city were public spectacle, celebrations and entertainment are usually held.  With the spirit of unity and sense of community, the Permai BC Association is planning a night market to celebrate the 71st anniversary of Indonesia's Independence (typically held on August 17).  Activities will include cultural performances, entertainment, food and market place.

 

 

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2015 - $3,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

 

(b)

#16-N-013 - Friends of Alta Vista

14

 

Alta Vista Playground Community Picnic

 

 

An application was received from the Friends of Alta Vista for the annual Alta Vista Playground Community Picnic to be held at Alta Vista Playground on 2016 September 10.  The picnic started in 1994 to celebrate the installation of new playground equipment in the park and has become a community tradition.  Neighbours gather to have fun, meet and socialize with food, entertainment, information and community displays and crafts along with children's entertainment and activities.

 

 

Request:

$600

CPA:

2015 - No Application

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

 

(c)

#16-N-014 - Korean Traditional Arts Society

16

 

International Traditional Drum and Dance Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Korean Traditional Arts Society (KTAS) for the International Traditional Drum Dance Festival to be held at the James Cowan Theatre, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts on 2016 June 29.  The festival celebrates both Canada Day and the 30th anniversary of Expo '89 and will feature a program of multicultural drum and dance performances.

 

 

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2015 - No Application

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

 

(d)

#16-N-015 - Burnaby North Road BIA

18

 

Korean Community Day

 

 

An application was received from the Burnaby North Road BIA for the Korean Community Day to be held at the North Road Centre Mall, 4501 North Road on 2016 September 10.  This 3rd annual event will showcase some of the exciting aspects of traditional Korean artistry including drumming and martial arts; the popular K-Pop singing contest, a tea garden and an art walk.  Demonstrations, food sampling, interactive displays, a market place and children's performers and activities will also be part of the day.

 

 

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2015 - $3,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

 

7.

PROGRESSIVE LIST OF GRANTS APPROVED - $128,996

 

 

8.

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

 

(a)

#16.32. - parkrun

20

 

Deer Lake parkrun Events

 

 

An application was received from parkrun requesting a grant to assist with hosting free, weekly running events for one year in Deer Lake Park.

 

 

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2015 - Denied

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

 

(b)

#16.33. - Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver

24

 

In-School & Teen Mentoring Programs

 

 

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

 

 

Request:

$5,200

CPA:

2015 - $3,000

2014 - $3,000

1013 - $3,000

 

(c)

#16.34. - Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

25

 

Mentoring Programs

 

 

An application was received from Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland requesting a grant in support of mentoring services provided by the organization to girls in Burnaby for 2016.

 

 

Request:

$12,000

CPA:

2015 - $4,000

2014 - $4,000

2013 - $4,000

 

 

(d)

#16.35. - Burnaby Girls Soccer Club "U17 Impact Team"

26

 

Provincial "B" Cup Tournament

 

 

An application was received from Burnaby Girls Soccer Club "U17 Impact Team" requesting a grant in support of travel expenses for 16 players, Burnaby residents and students to attend the Provincial "B" Cup Tournament to be held on 2016 July 6 - 10 in Penticton, B.C.

 

 

Request:

Unspecified

CPA:

2015 - $1,000

2014 - No Application

2013 - No Application

 

9.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

10.

INQUIRIES

 

 

11.

CLOSED

 

 

Public excluded according to Sections 90 & 92 of the Community Charter.

 

12.

ADJOURNMENT