Executive Committee of Council

 

NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING

 

 

DATE:

Wednesday, 2019 February 06

 

 

TIME:

10:00 AM

 

 

PLACE:

Council Committee Room, City Hall

 

A G E N D A

 

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

PAGE

                                                                                  

2.

MINUTES

 

 

3.

DELEGATIONS

 

 

(a)

Burnaby Neighbourhood House

Re: Funding Request

Speakers: Antonia Beck, Executive Director

Ernie Kashima, Chair

1

[see Item 8(b)]

 

(b)

Burnaby Early Childhood Development (ECD)Table

Re: Funding Request

Speakers: Tracey Rusnak, Executive Director of Cameray Child & Family Services

Antonia Beck, Executive Director Burnaby Neighbourhood House

Kamala Sproule, Coordinator of the Burnaby ECD Table

3

 [see Item 8(d)]

 

(c)

GoodStreet Edmonds

Re: Funding Request

Speaker: Elie Lubendo

4

[see Item 8(h)]

 

4.

CORRESPONDENCE

 

 

(a)

Correspondence from Volunteer Burnaby

Re: Letter of Appreciation for an In-kind Printing Grant

7

 

(b)

Correspondence from the Burnaby Arts Council

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#18.36.p)

8

 

5.

FESTIVALS BURNABY GRANTS APPROVED BUDGET - $250,000

 

 

6.

NEW APPLICATIONS - FESTIVALS BURNABY

 

 

 

(a)

#18-S-008 - Burnaby Arts Council

9

 

47th Annual Deer Lake Craft Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Burnaby Arts Council for the 47th Annual Deer Lake Craft Festival held on 2018 November 16-18 at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.  This three day festival included a variety of performance artists scheduled throughout the weekend and a maximum of 50 artisans selling high quality arts and crafts.  The festival provided an opportunity for performers in the community to showcase their talents.

 

(Note: This application was received in the fall of 2018 and was placed on hold for review by the Executive Committee of Council on 2019 February 06.)

 

 

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2017 - $4,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2016 - $4,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2015 - $4,000 (Small Scale Grant)

 

(b)

#19-S-002 - National Congress of Black Women Foundation

11

 

Festival of Arts and Music 2019 - Recognizing the Past, Embracing the Future

 

 

An application was received from the National Congress of Black Women Foundation for Festivals of Arts and Music - Recognizing the Past, Embracing the Future. This festival will provide communities with the opportunity to express themselves, share their stories, breakdown stereotypes, misconception, build understanding and respect for cultural and religious differences.

 

 

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2018 - $5,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2017 - $5,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2016 - $7,000 (Small Scale Grant)

 

 

 

 

(c)

#19-S-003 - African Canadian Soccer and Cultural Association

13

 

2019 Annual African Soccer and Cultural Festival

 

 

An application was received from the African Canadian Soccer and Cultural Association for the African Soccer and Cultural Festival to be held on 2019 August 09-11 at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex.  The main objective of the annual festival is to showcase African culture through sports and cultural performances and activities promoting volunteerism and community engagement within the African community. Festival includes a soccer tournament, cultural performances, musical entertainment, ethnic food and children's activities and play area.

 

 

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2018 - $6,500 (Small Scale Grant)

2017 - $6,500 (Small Scale Grant)

2016 - $8,000 (Small Scale Grant)

 

7.

PROGRESSIVE LIST OF GRANTS APPROVED BUDGET - $159,340

 

8.

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

 

(a)

#19.01. - Community Centred College for the Retired

16

 

Courses and Workshops

 

 

An application was received from the Community Centred College for the Retired requesting a grant to assist with the cost of courses and workshops provided by the College.

 

 

Request:

Unspecified

CPA:

2018 - $1,500

2017 - $1,500

2016 - $1,500

 

(b)

#19.02. - Burnaby Neighbourhood House

17

 

Operating Costs                                                                                           [see Item 3(a)]

 

 

An application was received from the Burnaby Neighbourhood House requesting a grant to support the increasing demands for services from the community and rising operating costs to address the demands. The North and South Burnaby Neighbourhood Houses provide access to programs and supports addressing diverse barriers faced by individuals and families in the community. Continued challenges and needs of the organization include increased density and service demands, higher operating costs, and lack of permanent and affordable home for the North House. Grant funding will be used to cover portion of the rental and/or leasing costs.

 

 

 

 

 

Request:

$25,000

CPA:

2018 - Denied

2017 - $20,000*

2016 - No Application

 

*One-time grant to assist with expenses associated with the organization’s expansion and creation of the second location (North House) in North Burnaby.

 

(c)

#19.03. - Blueridge Chamber Music Festival

19

 

Recitation, Multi-Disciplinary Musical Production

 

 

An application was received from the Blueridge Chamber Music Festival requesting a grant to support Recitations, a multi-disciplinary musical co-production by Blueridge and the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts for the 2019/2020 subscription series. The production includes 14 recitations and incorporates dancers and theatrical elements.  During the rehearsal period residents will have access to the following free programs: three open houses including an open discussion and question period on the work and the creative process, voice and movement workshop, and a voice masterclass. 

 

(Note: This application was received in the fall of 2018 and was placed on hold for review by the Executive Committee of Council on 2019 February 06.)

 

 

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

2015 - No Application

 

(d)

#19.04. - Burnaby Early Childhood Development Community Table

25

[see Item 3(b)]

 

Program Coordinator

 

 

An application was received from the Burnaby Early Childhood Development (ECD) Community Table requesting a grant to fund the Program Coordinator position and support its programs from 2019 April to 2020 March. The Burnaby ECD Community Table is a coalition of non-profit and public partners providing programs and services to Burnaby children ages 0 to 6 and their families.  The coordinator plays a leadership role in bringing Burnaby agencies together to plan and deliver programs, services, activities and provide educational support.  Due to changes made to funding allocation by the Ministry of Children and Family Development in 2018, funding for the coordinator position and associated activities is no longer available.

 

 

Request:

$7,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

(e)

#19.05. - Burnaby Winter Club Minor Hockey Association - PeeWee A1 Team

27

 

Tournament in Boston, USA – 2018 Nov. 29-Dec.2

60th International Quebec PeeWee Hockey Tournament – 2019 Feb.13-24

 

 

An application was received from the Burnaby Winter Club Minor Hockey Association requesting a grant to assist with travel expenses for ten (10) Burnaby residents on the PeeWee A1 Team to attend two hockey tournaments. The first tournament was held in Boston on 2018 November 29-December 2; while the second, will be held in Quebec on 2019 February 13-24.

 

(Note: This application was received in the fall of 2018 and was placed on hold for review by the Executive Committee of Council on 2019 February 06.)

 

 

Request:

Unspecified

CPA:

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

2015 - No Application

 

(f)

#19.06. - Moscrop Secondary School

28

 

2018 AAAA Senior Girls Provincial Volleyball Championships

 

 

An application was received from the Moscrop Panthers Senior Girls Volleyball team requesting a grant in support of travel expenses for 10 players, Burnaby residents, who competed in the 2018 AAAA Volleyball Championships in Penticton, BC held on 2018 November 29 – December 1.

 

(Note: This application was received in the fall of 2018 and was placed on hold for review by the Executive Committee of Council on 2019 February 06.)

 

 

Request:

$1,000

CPA:

2017 - No Application

2016 - $1,000 (Senior Girls Team)

2015 – No Application

 

(g)

#19.07.p - Burnaby Hospice Society

30

 

Hike for Hospice Palliative Care

 

 

An application was received from the Burnaby Hospice Society requesting an in-kind grant for printing of promotional materials (brochures, posters, banners, etc.) for the 17th annual Hike for Hospice Burnaby to be held on Sunday, 2019 May 5 in Central Park, Burnaby, BC. Event proceeds assist the Society’s hospice palliative care and bereavement support programs, offered at no cost to Burnaby residents and their families and friends.

 

 

(Note: This application was received in 2018 December and was placed on hold for review by the Executive Committee of Council on 2019 February 06.)

 

 

Request:

$1,500 in-kind printing

CPA:

2018 - $1,500 in-kind printing

2017 - $1,500 in-kind printing

2016 - $1,500 in-kind printing

 

(h)

#19.08. - GoodStreet Edmonds

31

 

Start-up Overhead Costs, Video Series and Community Consultation     [see Item 3(c)]

 

 

An application was received from GoodStreet Edmonds requesting a grant to support start-up overhead costs (e.g., website, banners and posters, canvassing supplies and video equipment), launch of “Edmonds 25” video series exploring history of the Edmonds neighbourhood, and consultation with residents and community partners regarding how to improve the Edmonds Town Centre.

 

 

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

 

9.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

10.

INQUIRIES

 

 

11.

ADJOURNMENT