FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE  

 

MINUTES

 

An Open meeting of the Financial Management Committee was held in the Council Committee Room, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Tuesday, 2018 April 17 at 5:30 p.m.

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

PRESENT:    Councillor Dan Johnston, Chair  

                        Councillor Colleen Jordan, Vice Chair                                       

                                    Councillor Pietro Calendino, Member

                                    Councillor Paul McDonell, Member

                                   

             STAFF:         Mr. Lambert Chu, City Manager   

                                Mr. Dipak Dattani, Director Corporate Services

                                    Mr. James Lota, Deputy Director Engineering

                                    Ms. Noreen Kassam, Director Finance

                                    Mr. Dave Ellenwood, Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

                                    Mr. Lou Pelletier, Director Planning & Building

                                    Mr. Dave Critchley, Director Public Safety & Community Services

                                Ms. Shari Wallace, Chief Information Officer

                                    Mr. John Cusano, Assistant Chief Building Inspector

                                Mr. David Jordan, Arts Services Manager

                                    Ms. Blanka Zeinabova, Administrative Officer

                                Ms. Monica Macdonald, Administrative Officer

 

 

The Chair called the Open meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.

 

 

 

2.

MINUTES

 

a)

Minutes of the Financial Management Committee

Open meeting held on 2018 April 11                                                                                                 

 

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

Seconded by COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

 

 

 

THAT the minutes of the Financial Management Committee Open meeting held on  2018 April 11 be adopted.

 

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DELEGATION

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL 

 

 

 

THAT the delegation be heard.

 

 

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

a)

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC

Re: Burnaby Services and Programs

Speaker: Sandy Biggerstaff, Executive Director

 

Ms. Sandy Biggerstaff, Executive Director of the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC, appeared before the Committee and provided an overview of services and programs delivered by the Crisis Centre to Burnaby residents.

 

The speaker advised that the Crisis Centre has been providing emotional support to youth, adults and seniors in distress for 49 years. In Burnaby, the speaker noted 6,564 residents were impacted in 2017.  The speaker highlighted the following statistics:

·         1,838 residents used the Crisis Centre’s Online and Phone Distress Service

·         1,482 youth participated in a school-based Wellness Workshop

·         240 school staff, health care workers, police, emergency services staff, older adult care providers, and others participated in a training program

·         851 Burnaby visitors to crisiscentrechat.ca

 

The delegation stated that the Crisis Centre works with the Burnaby School District to provide training-for-trainers, which included 15 school counsellors being trained last year to support youth at risk of suicide.

 

The speaker noted the main reasons clients used the Crisis Centre’s services last year were related to the following issues: 58% - mental health; 22% - relationships; and, 19% - thoughts of suicide.

 

The delegation concluded by thanking the Committee for the financial support that has been given to the Centre by the City over the years.

 

 

 

 

4.

CORRESPONDENCE

 

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

Seconded by COUNCILLOR jordan 

 

 

 

 

 

THAT the correspondence be received.

 

 

 

 

 

 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

a)

Correspondence from the Community Centred College for the Retired

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#18.08.)                                                                                                                                                

 

 

 

Correspondence was received from Mr. Dave Mannings, President, Community Centred College for the Retired, expressing appreciation to the City for funding support which enables the College to provide educational programs and unique learning opportunities to Burnaby seniors at minimal cost.

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

Seconded by COUNCILLOR calendino 

 

 

 

THAT the reports be received.

 

 

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

a)

Report from the Chief Information Officer

Re: April 2018 Information Technology Capital Program

 

The Chief Information Officer submitted a report seeking approval for a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance the information technology capital program.

The Chief Information Officer recommended:

1. THAT Financial Management Committee recommend Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserves Bylaw in the amount of $3,574,000 to finance the information technology capital program.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL 

 

THAT the recommendation of the Chief Information Officer be adopted.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Arising from discussion, the Committee inquired about the process of replacing desktop computers, as well as opportunities for donating used computers to schools or non-profit organizations in the Lower Mainland.

Staff undertook to investigate.

 

 

 

b)

Report from the Director Engineering

Re: 2018 April Engineering Capital Infrastructure Bylaw Funding Request - Empire Drive, Gamma to Hastings (EMC.3039)                   

 

The Director Engineering submitted a report seeking approval and funding to finance the capital infrastructure project which will rehabilitate aging infrastructure, improve traffic flow, enhance pedestrian safety, and provide upgraded connections in the City along Empire Drive.

 

The Director Engineering recommended:

 

1. THAT the Financial Management Committee recommend Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw in the amount of $345,000 to finance the Engineering capital infrastructure project as outlined in this report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

Seconded by COUNCILLOR CALENDINO 

 

THAT the recommendation of the Director Engineering be adopted.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

c)

Report from the Director Engineering

Re: 2018 April Engineering Capital Infrastructure Bylaw Funding Request - Marine Drive, Boundary to Patterson and Sussex to Byrne (EMC.3040)                                                                                                                                 

 

The Director Engineering submitted a report seeking approval and funding to finance the capital infrastructure project which will rehabilitate aging infrastructure, improve traffic flow, enhance pedestrian safety, and provide upgraded connections in the City along Marine Drive.

 

The Director Engineering recommended:

 

1. THAT the Financial Management Committee recommend Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw in the amount of $247,000 to finance the Engineering capital infrastructure project, as outlined in this report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL 

Seconded by COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON

 

THAT the recommendation of the Director Engineering be adopted.

 

 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

d)

Report from the Director Engineering

Re: 2018 April Engineering Capital Infrastructure Bylaw Funding Request – Infrastructure                                                                                                       

 

The Director Engineering submitted a report seeking approval and funding to finance the capital infrastructure projects for the BC Hydro Metro North Transmission Coordination, Kensington and Barnet Road Rehabilitation, Production Storm Detention, and South Central Burnaby Road Rehabilitation.

The Director Engineering recommended:

1. THAT the Financial Management Committee recommend Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw in the amount of $1,960,000, and the use of Water Reserves in the amount of $75,000 to finance the Engineering capital infrastructure projects as outlined in this report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

Seconded by COUNCILLOR CALENDINO 

 

THAT the recommendation of the Director Engineering be adopted.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

e)

Report from the Director Engineering

Re: Informational Report - Deer Lake Avenue Paving Project (EMC.3094)

 

The Director Engineering submitted a report providing information on the paving and street improvements capital infrastructure project on Deer Lake Avenue. 

The Director Engineering recommended:

1. THAT the Financial Management Committee recommend Council receive this report for information.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO 

Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL 

 

THAT the report be received and submitted to Council.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

 

f)

Report from the Director Finance and the Director Corporate Services

Re: Amendments to the Burnaby Routine Transaction Authority      Bylaw 1999                                                                                                                                   

 

The Director Finance and the Director Corporate Services submitted a report seeking approval for amendments to the Burnaby Routine Transaction Bylaw 1999.

 

The Director Finance and the Director Corporate Services recommended:

 

1. THAT the Financial Management Committee recommend Council approve changes to the Burnaby Routine Transaction Authority Bylaw 1999 as outlined in the report.

 

2. THAT the Financial Management Committee recommend Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a bylaw amending the Burnaby Routine Transaction Authority Bylaw 1999 in accordance with the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

Seconded by COUNCILLOR JORDAN 

 

THAT the recommendations of the Director Finance and the Director Corporate Services be adopted.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

g)

Report from the Director Finance

Re: Contract Award - Property Tax System

 

The Director Finance submitted a report for approval to execute a contract for the supply, design, configuration and implementation of the Property Tax System, including 10 years of support and maintenance at fixed rates for the term.

 

The Director Finance recommended:

 

1. THAT Financial Management Committee recommend Council authorize the Director Finance, upon final contract negotiation, to enter into a contract with The Tempest Development Group Inc. for an estimated total cost of $3,254,751.33, including taxes in the amount of $314,457.25 as outlined in this report. Final payment will be based on the actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as negotiated.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

Seconded by COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

 

THAT the recommendation of the Director Finance be adopted.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

h)

Report from the Director Finance and the Director Public Safety and Community Services

Re: Insurance Contract Renewals - Nine Programs                                          

 

The Director Finance and the Director Public Safety and Community Services submitted a report for approval to award insurance contracts for the annual property and liability insurance programs maintained by the City.

The Director Finance and the Director Public Safety and Community Services recommended:

1.  THAT the Financial Management Committee recommend Council approve the award of nine contracts of insurance as outlined in this report. The total amount payable to Jardine Lloyd Thompson is to fund the insurance premiums not to exceed more than $970,000. Actual payment will be based on the cost of the final insurance agreements.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

Seconded by COUNCILLOR calendino 

 

THAT the recommendation of the Director Finance and the Director Public Safety and Community Services be adopted.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

i)

Report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Re: Safety and Security Enhancements in Parks and Public Spaces

 

The Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services submitted a report requesting the use of Gaming Reserves to finance the safety and security enhancements project as included in the Capital Plan.

The Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services noted an error in the report – the Bike Patrol initiative will be organized by the Licence Bylaws staff, not the RCMP.

The Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services recommended:

1. THAT the Financial Management Committee authorize the use of Gaming Reserves in the amount of $950,000 to finance the project included in the Capital Plan, as outlined in this report.

 

2.  THAT a copy of the report be sent to the Public Safety Committee and the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission for information.

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

Seconded by COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

 

THAT the recommendations of the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services be adopted.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Committee inquired regarding the installation of a call box inside Central Park in addition to having them on the perimeter of the park.

Staff undertook to investigate.

 

Arising from consideration of the report, the Committee requested a communication plan regarding safety and security enhancements in parks and public places be developed; and directed that the report be forwarded to Council for information.

 

Staff undertook to follow up.

 

j)

Report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Re: 2018 March - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Gaming Fund Project                                                                                                                                  

 

 

The Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services submitted a report requesting the use of Gaming Reserves to finance program and studio upgrades to the Mathers House and Mathers Kiln Shed facilities.

The Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services recommended:

1. THAT the Financial Management Committee authorize the use of Gaming Reserves in the amount of $192,000, to finance the project outlined in this report.

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

Seconded by COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

 

 

 

THAT the recommendation of the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services be adopted.

 

 

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

NEW APPLICATIONS - FESTIVALS BURNABY

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL 

 

THAT the New Applications - Festivals Burnaby be received.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Neighbourhood Events

 

a)

#18-N-003 - Korean Writers' Association of Canada

 

 

2018 Canada-Korean Literary Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Korean Writers' Association of Canada for the Canada-Korean Literary Festival to be held on 2018 October 13 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. This annual event is held to create an understanding between Canadian and Korean cultures and forge a bond through multicultural performances, readings and interpreting poems written in other languages.

 

 

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2017 - $1,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2016 - $1,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2015 - $2,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

Seconded by COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $1,500 be awarded to the Korean Writers’ Association of Canada for the Canada-Korean Literary Festival to be held on 2018 October 13 at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

b)

#18-N-004 - Burnaby Neighbourhood House

 

 

Community Street Party

 

 

An application was received from the Burnaby Neighbourhood House (BNH) for a Community Street Party to be held on 2018 August 01 at the Metrotown Resource Centre. This event will encourage neighbours to come together in a safe environment and meet their neighbours and learn more about BNH.  The event will have food, entertainment from First Nations groups and other cultural groups, carnival games and more. 

 

 

Request:

$4,000

CPA:

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

2015 - No Application

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

Seconded by COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $2,500 be awarded to the Burnaby Neighbourhood House for a Community Street Party on 2018 August 01 at Metrotown Resource Centre.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

c)

#18-N-005 - Friends of Alta Vista

 

 

25th Annual Alta Vista Playground Community Picnic

 

 

An application was received from the Friends of Alta Vista for the 25th Annual Alta Vista Playground Community Picnic to be held on 2018 September 15 at the Alta Vista Playground on Royal Oak Avenue and McKee Street. This community even, organized by local volunteers, will provide a free gathering for the surrounding neighbourhood. The focus of the picnic is community inclusion and building a stronger connection to the local park. The picnic will provide free food, entertainment, community services, neighbourhood connections and teen volunteer opportunities.

 

 

Request:

$600

CPA:

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

2015 - No Application

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $500 be awarded to Friends of Alta Vista for the 25th Annual Alta Vista Playground Community Picnic.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Small Scale Events

 

d)

#18-S-002 - Artisan Farmers' Market Society

 

 

Festival-Style Fun at POP! Power of Produce Kids Events

 

 

An application was received from the Artisan Farmers' Market Society for Festival-Style Fun at POP! Power of Produce Kids Events to be held in May and June at Burnaby City Hall. This initiative is to get children tasting the food, talking to farmers, and learning the importance of eating fresh, local healthy food; as well as further establishes the Farmers' Market as a Saturday morning community gathering place. Weekly food themed entertainment will include balloon artists, puppeteers, dancers, and musicians.

 

Request:

$3,000

CPA:

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

2015 - No Application

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

Seconded by COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

 

THAT this grant application be denied. 

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

e)

#18-S-005 - Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show Committee

 

 

2018 Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show

 

 

An application was received from the Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show Committee for the Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show to be held on 2018 July 15 along Edmonds Street, from Canada Way to Kingsway. This free annual event features an old fashion City Fair with rides, petting zoo, family activities, an International Village and community displays, and a Classic Car Show.

 

 

Request:

$6,000

CPA:

2017 - $5,500 (Small Scale Grant)

2016 - $5,500 (Small Scale Grant)

2015 - $5,000 (Small Scale Grant)

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

Seconded by COUNCILLOR JORDAN

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $5,500 be awarded to the Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show Committee for the Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show to be held on 2018 July 15 along Edmonds Street, from Canada Way to Kingsway.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

f)

#18-S-006 - Bula! Fiji Association of British Columbia

 

 

2018 Fiji Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Bula! Fiji Association of British Columbia for the Fiji Festival to be held on 2018 July 14 at Swangard Stadium. This free annual festival, in its 17th year, will showcase a traditional Fijian ceremony, entertainment, a talent and fashion show, ethnic foods, a cultural display and soccer tournament.

 

 

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2017 - $4,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2016 - $4,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2015 - $4,000 (Small Scale Grant)

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $4,000 be awarded to Bula! Fiji Association of British Columbia for the Fiji Festival to be held on 2018 July 14 at Swangard Stadium.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

g)

#18-S-007 - Edo Friends of British Columbia Association

 

 

Africa Ekassa Cultural/Musical Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Edo Friends of British Columbia Association for the Africa Ekassa Cultural/Musical Festival to be held on 2018 August 04 at Confederation Park. This event will showcase African music and dance performances, a wide variety of cultural foods, unique arts and crafts, cultural information booths and crafts, games and storytelling.

 

 

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2017 - $3,500 (Small Scale Grant)

2016 - No Application

2015 - No Application

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

Seconded by COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $3,500 be awarded to the Edo Friends of British Columbia Association for the Africa Ekassa Cultural/Musical Festival to be held on 2018 August 4 at Confederation Park.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

h)

#18-S-009 - Scandinavian Community Centre

 

 

2018 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Scandinavian Community Centre for the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival to be held on 2018 June 23-24 at the Scandinavian Community Centre. This annual festival, in its 23rd year, celebrates Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Icelandic and Danish heritage.  With a program showcasing cultural songs, dance, entertainment, food, the event is meant for the whole family. Highlights include an authentic Viking village and the traditional Maypole dance. This year's theme is Scandinavian Folklore.

 

 

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2017 - $6,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2016 - $6,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2015 - $6,000 (Small Scale Grant)

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

Seconded by COUNCILLOR JORDAN

 

 

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $6,000 be awarded to the Scandinavian Community Centre for the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival to be held on 2018 June 23-24 at the Scandinavian Community Centre.

 

 

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Large Scale Events

 

i)

#18-L-001 - Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre

 

 

Nikkei Place Matsuri Family Festival 2018

 

 

An application was received from the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre for the Nikkei Place Matsuri Family Festival 2018 to be held on 2018 September 1-2 at Nikkei Place. This event, in its 6th year, is a celebration of Japanese culture that enables all of the diverse cultures in the City to join in.  The festival has grown to be one of the largest festivals in Metro Vancouver with this year's projected attendance of over 12,000 people. The event will showcase Japanese entertainment, ethnic foods and family oriented games.

 

 

Request:

$25,000

CPA:

2017 - $11,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2016 - $11,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2015 - $10,000 (Large Scale Grant)

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

Seconded by COUNCILLOR JORDAN

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $11,000 be awarded to Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre for the Nikkei Place Matsuri Family Festival 2018 to be held on 2018 September 1-2 at Nikkei Place.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

j)

#18-L-003 - Heights Merchants Association BIA

 

 

Hats Off Day 2018

 

 

An application was received from the Heights Merchants Association BIA for Hats Off Day 2018 to be held on 2018 June 2 on Hastings Street, between Boundary Road and Gamma Avenue. This event is the largest parade and street festival in Burnaby. The festival features music, entertainment, kids' activities, a vintage car show, ethnic food and more. 

 

 

Request:

$15,000

CPA:

2017 - $8,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2016 - $8,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2015 - $8,000 (Small Scale Grant)

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $8,000 be awarded to Heights Merchants Association BIA for Hats Off Day 2018 to be held on 2018 June 2 on Hastings Street, between Boundary Road and Gamma Avenue.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

k)

#18-L-004 - Korean Cultural Heritage Society

 

 

17th Annual Korean Cultural Heritage Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Korean Cultural Heritage Society for the 17th Annual Korean Cultural Heritage Festival to be held on 2018 August 4 at Swangard Stadium. This full day event includes an opening ceremony with special guest performances, live entertainment, food and souvenirs.  The festival celebrates multiculturalism in Metro Vancouver.

 

 

Request:

$25,000

CPA:

2017 - $20,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2016 - $17,000 (Large Scale Grant)

2015 - $16,000 (Large Scale Grant)

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

Seconded by COUNCILLOR JORDAN

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $20,000 be awarded to Korean Cultural Heritage Society for the 17th Annual Korean Cultural Heritage Festival to be held on 2018 August 4 at Swangard Stadium.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

7.

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

Seconded by COUNCILLOR jordan

 

THAT the New Applications be received.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

a)

#18.15. - Burnaby Minor Hockey Association

 

 

Provincial Tournament

 

 

An application was received from the Burnaby Minor Hockey Association (Midget A1 Team) requesting a grant to assist with travel expenses for 18 players, Burnaby residents, to attend the BC Hockey Provincial Tournament to be held on 2018 March 18–23 in Fort St. John, BC.

 

 

Request:

Unspecified

CPA:

2017 - $1,000

2016 - No Application

2015 - No Application

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

Seconded by COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $1000 be awarded to the Burnaby Minor Hockey Association to assist with travel expenses for the BC Hockey Provincial Tournament.       

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

b)

#18.16.o - United Way of the Lower Mainland

 

 

Street Banner Program

 

 

An application was received from United Way of the Lower Mainland requesting an in-kind grant (for labour cost) in support of the 2018 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 2018 September and removed at the end of December.

 

 

Request:

$15,000

(in-kind labour)

CPA:

2017 - $15,000 (used $3,279)

2016 - $15,000 (used $4,566)

2015 - $15,000 (used $2,250)

 

NOTE: request for $15,000 is due to unforeseen circumstance such as the need for hardware replacement.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

Seconded by COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

 

THAT an in-kind grant up to the amount of $10,000 be awarded to the United Way of the Lower Mainland in support of the 2018 United Way Fall Campaign.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

c)

#18.17. - Burnaby Family Life

 

 

Community Grant - Support for Burnaby Residents

 

 

An application was received from Burnaby Family Life requesting a grant in support of services provided by the organization to Burnaby residents in 2018.

 

 

Request:

$20,000

CPA:

2017 - $17,000

2016 - $17,000

2015 - $16,000

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

Seconded by COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

 

THAT a grant in the amount of $17,000 be awarded to Burnaby Family Life in support of their services for 2018.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

8.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

 

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

 

 

9.

INQUIRIES

 

 

 

Cloud Computing – Councillor Johnston

 

Councillor Johnston inquired regarding cloud computing and consideration of data in Canada.

 

Staff noted this matter is under review.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

10.

CLOSED

 

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

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

Seconded by COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT this Open Committee meeting do now recess.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Committee meeting recessed at 6:58 p.m.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

Seconded by COUNCILLOR mcdonell

 

THAT the Open Committee meeting do now reconvene.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Committee meeting reconvened at 7:13 p.m.

 

11.

ADJOURNMENT

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

Seconded by COUNCILLOR jordan

 

THAT this Open Committee meeting do now adjourn.

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Committee meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

__________________________

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Monica Macdonald

Councillor Dan Johnston

Administrative Officer

Chair

 

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