(a)

Minutes of the Executive Committee of Council Open meeting held on 2020 February 05

1

(a)

Burnaby MoreSports Society

Re: Burnaby MoreSports Society

Speaker: Glenn Boyle, Executive Director

12

X-ref:

Item 9(c)

(a)

Correspondence from W.P.J. McCarthy and Company Ltd.

Re: The McCarthy Properties Invitational Chainsaw Competition in Support of Charities

13

(a)

Report from the Director Planning and Building and the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Re: City Involvement in Burnaby Pride

28

(a)

#20-L-001 - Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha

33

Nagar Kirtan Parade

An application was received from the Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha for the Guru Ravidass Ji Birthday Celebration-Nagar Kirtan Parade in Burnaby to be held on 2020 April 11.  The parade will start from the temple at 7271 Gilley Avenue, and follow the City approved route on Gilley Avenue, Rumble Street, Royal Oak Avenue, Imperial Street, and McPherson Avenue. The festival includes free food and singers.

Request:

$21,235

CPA:

2019 - $10,000 (Small Scale Event)

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

a)

Program Grants Approved to Date - $3,800

b)

Operating Grants Approved to Date - $13,000

a)

#20.07.g - Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society

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15^th Annual 2020 Nikkei Place Golf Tournament and Fundraiser

An application was received from the Nikkei Senior’s Health Care and Housing Society requesting an in-kind green fee waiver in support of the 15^th Annual 2020 Nikkei Place Golf Tournament and Fundraiser to be held on 2020 May 29 at Burnaby’s Riverway Golf Course. The Fundraiser includes a silent action, raffle and 50/50 draw, with proceeds supporting the Society’s dementia-friendly programs and outreach activities. Approximately 200 Burnaby residents who live with dementia and Parkinson’s disease, and are socially isolated due physical abilities or language barriers, benefit from the programs.

Request: Green Fee Waiver       CPA:  2019 - Green Fee Waiver

                                                                              ($8,913.60 value)

                                                                 2018 - No Application

                                                                 2017 - No Application

b)

#20.08.f - Vancouver Sangeetopasana Sabha                                               42

Carnatic Music Concert by Sapasa

An application was received from the Vancouver Sangeetopasana Sabha requesting an in-kind facility fee waiver in support of the Carnatic Music Concert by Sapasa to be held on 2020 August 16 at the James Cowan Theatre, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. The world renowned and the Lower Mainland musicians present a variety of Indian classical music, including compositions using vocal, string and percussion instruments, during the three hour free concert. Inclusion of western jazz music depicts the unity in diversity in music and culture. Approximately 250 individuals are expected to attend the event, which is anticipated to be streamed on the social media. 

Request: Facility Fee Waiver       CPA:  2019 - No Application

                  ($2,092.77 value)                     2018 - No Application

                                                                   2017 - No Application

c)

#20.09. - Burnaby MoreSports Society                                                             49

Out of School Sports Program                                                                             X-ref:

Item 3(a)

An application was received from the Burnaby MoreSports Society (BMS) requesting a grant in support of Out of School Sports Program from 2019 September 03 to 2020 August 07 at Armstrong, Cameron, Kitchener, Morley, Second Street and Stride Elementary Schools in Burnaby. BMS is a Burnaby-based non-profit delivering free sports, recreation, mentoring and leadership opportunities to approximately 500 local youth per year attending grades two through 12. The eight-week per school term Program provides a safe and inclusive space for youth to play team sports and develop physical literacy, as well as volunteer opportunities for junior coaches, and training for senior coaches. The Program fosters healthier lifestyles and development of connections within the community (i.e. term-end sports festival).

Request: $10,000                         CPA:  2019 - No Application

                                                                  2018 - No Application

                                                                  2017 - No Application

Public excluded according to Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter for the Committee to consider matters concerning personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award or honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the municipality on condition of anonymity.