(a)

Minutes of the Executive Committee of Council Open meeting held on 2019 June 06

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(a)

Correspondence from the Burnaby Early Childhood Development Community Table

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#19.02)

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(b)

Correspondence from Parkcrest Elementary School

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#19.25)

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(c)

Memorandum from the Deputy City Clerk

Re: In-Kind Green Fee Waiver Grant Request 2019 - Canadian Alliance of Chinese Associations

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(d)

Memorandum from the Administrative Officer

Re: Festival Grant #19-L-003 - Canadian Community Service Association Grant Award

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(a)

#19-N-011 - Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Association

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6th Annual Korean Community Day

An application was received from the Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Association for the 6th Annual Korean Community Day to be held on 2019 September 07 at 4501 North Road (Korean Town Centre Mall).  This annual event showcases Korean businesses in the area and invites the neighbourhood to join in the day of activities that consist of drumming groups, K Pop dance, martial arts demos, art walks, a tea garden, as well as a family carnival area.  

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2018 - $3,500 (Neighbourhood Grant) 2017 - $3,500 (Neighbourhood Grant) 2016 - $3,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

(b)

#19-N-012 - My Artist's Corner Society, BC

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10th Annual Show

An application was received from My Artist’s Corner Society, BC for the 10th Annual Show to be held on 2019 September 28 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. The event showcases the work of member artists, engages visitors to help combat mental health stigma, and connects artists with the community at large.

Request:

$1,000

CPA:

2018 - $972 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

(c)

#19-S-011 - North American Artist Association

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Spring Gala 2020

An application was received from the North American Artist Association for the Burnaby Spring Gala Festival 2020 to be held on 2020 January 11 at the Michael J Fox Theatre. The Burnaby Spring Gala Festival is a variety show that features performances in dance, music and other artistic expressions. This showcase of multi-cultural artistic performances by performers from all over North America and Asia promotes multi-ethnic traditional arts and celebrates the Lunar New Year.

Request:

$12,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

(d)

#19-S-012 - Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation

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Indian Classical and Vocal Music: An Evening of Khayais and

Thumris by Indrani

An application was received from the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation for the Indian Classical and Vocal Music: An Evening of Khayais and Thumris show to be held on 2019 September 22 at the James Cowan Theatre, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. This concert by a young vibrant artist is being brought back by popular demand. Indrani Mukerjee, renowned Hudustani classical vocalist, performs khayal in Khayal in Kirana-Rampur style and Thumri in Purab Ang. The artist comes from Kolkata, West Bengal India.

Request:

$3,000

CPA:

2018 - $3,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

a)

#19.33. - Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

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Mentoring Program

An application was received from Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland requesting a grant in support of mentoring services provided by the organization to at-risk youth (ages 7 to 17) in Burnaby in 2019.

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2018 - $5,000

2017 - $5,000

2016 - $5,000

b)

#19.34. - Metro Minor Ball Hockey Association

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2019 Western Challenge Cup

An application was received from the Metro Minor Ball Hockey Association requesting a grant to assist with travel expenses for thirteen (13) Burnaby residents on the U11 Team to compete in the 2019 Western Challenge Cup to be held on 2019 July 11-14 in Edmonton, Alberta.

Request:

$2,500

CPA:

2018 - $1,000*

2017 - $1,000*

2016 - No Application

*Grant awarded to U13 team.

c)

#19.35. - BC Lacrosse Association

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2019 Canadian Lacrosse National Championsips - Field Lacrosse

An application was received from the BC Lacrosse Association requesting a grant to assist with travel expenses for six (6) Burnaby residents to compete in the 2019 Canadian Lacrosse National Championships (Field Lacrosse). The 2019 Team BC Lacrosse teams and players are as follows:

U18 Men's Field Team - Nationals in Kelowna, BC, August 30 - September 01: Thomas Vela.

U19 Women's Field Team - Nationals in Peterborough, ON, August 05 - 06: Cassie Chan, Giulianna Gaspar, Isabella Gaspar, Emily Kuhn & Ava Regan.

Request:

$1,425

CPA:

2018 - $1,400/$175 (5 Box/3 Field x $175)

2017 - $1,225/$175 (7 Box/1 Field x $175)

2016 - No Application

d)

#19.36. - parkrun Canada

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Central Park parkrun

An application was received from parkrun Canada requesting a grant in support of a weekly Saturday morning 5 km running event in Central Park.  This free event brings together runners, walkers, younger and older residents, and encourages active lifestyle, socializing, and a sense of connectedness. A grant would defray initial set-up costs and may be used towards website maintenance, insurance, banners, route markers, timing tokens and volunteers' equipment.

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - Denied

2016 - No Application

e)

#19.37. – Canucks Autism Network

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CAN Relay 4 Autism

An application was received from Canucks Autism Network (CAN) requesting a grant to assist with the CAN Relay 4 Autism event to be held at Swangard Stadium on 2019 July 20. This annual outdoor celebration, held for the first time in Burnaby, is free and invites families, supporters and the general public to run, walk or wheel around the track in support of Canucks Autism Network. The event is 80s themed and will include a costume contest, bouncy castles, carnival and lawn games, and food trucks. The goals of the event are to increase autism awareness and acceptance, promote CAN programs (for those with autism) and training (for service providers), celebrate healthy living and community engagement, and fundraise.

Request:

$8,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

Public excluded according to Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter for the Committee to consider matters concerning labour relations or other employee relations,  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, and negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages, and  that in the view of the Council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.