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Executive Committee of Council
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M I N U T E S
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An Open meeting of the Executive
Committee of Council was held in the Council Committee Room, City Hall, 4949
Canada Way, Burnaby, BC on Thursday, 2017 January 26 at 5:00 p.m.
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PRESENT: Councillor Sav
Dhaliwal, Chair
Councillor
Paul McDonell, Vice Chair
Councillor
Dan Johnston, Member
STAFF: Mr.
Lambert Chu, City Manager
Ms.
Geraldine Parent, Arts Services Manager
Ms.
Blanka Zeinabova, Administrative Officer
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The Chair called the Open meeting to
order at 5:08 p.m.
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MOVED BY councillor JOHNSTON
Seconded by councillor MCDONELL
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THAT the minutes of the Executive
Committee of Council Open meeting held on 2016 December 07 be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
Seconded by councillor mcdonell
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THAT the New Applications –
Festivals Burnaby be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(a)
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#17-N-001 - Scandinavian
Cultural Society
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Leif Erikson Day Festival
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An application was received from the
Scandinavian Cultural Society for the Leif Erikson Day Festival to be held on
2017 September 30 to October 1 at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre. The
festival will feature Finland as the country of focus showcasing its history,
current endeavours and the contributions made to Canada by its immigrants.
Other components of the festival include presentations, music and folk dance
performances, craft workshops, photography and art displays, film screenings,
cultural foods and children's activities.
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Request:
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$2,000
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CPA:
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2016
- $2,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)
2015
- $2,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)
2014
- No Application
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
Seconded by councillor mcdonell
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THAT a Festivals
Burnaby grant – Neighbourhood Event in the amount of $2,000 be
awarded to the Scandinavian Cultural Society for the Leif Erikson Day
Festival to be held on 2017 September 30 to October 1 at the Scandinavian
Cultural Centre.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(b)
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#17-N-004 - South Burnaby
Lawn Bowls Club
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Centennial Celebrations
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An application was received from the
South Burnaby Lawn Bowls Club for their Centennial Celebrations to be held
2017 February to July at their Clubhouse at Kingsway and Inman. The club
celebrations include a member luncheon, an official opening luncheon and two
celebrations related to Canada's 150.
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Request:
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$6,000
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CPA:
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2016
- No Application
2015
- No Application
2014
- No Application
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
Seconded by councillor mcdonell
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THAT a Festivals
Burnaby grant – Neighbourhood Event in the amount of $2,400 be
awarded to the South Burnaby Lawn Bowls Club for the Centennial Celebrations to
be held 2017 February to July at their Clubhouse at Kingsway and Inman.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(a)
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#17-S-004 - Vancouver
Cantonese Opera
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Reunion of a White Hare
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An application was received from the
Vancouver Cantonese Opera for the performance of the Reunion of a White Hare
to be held on 2017 July 22 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. Cantonese opera is
a unique combination of performing arts including singing, dancing, acting,
miming and acrobatic movements. The Reunion of a White Hare by Tong Dik San
is a challenging musical that eulogizes the theme of love and devotion.
Three international and renowned Cantonese opera performers from Hong Kong
and Seattle have been invited to participate with the local professional
Cantonese artists for this performance.
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Request:
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$8,000
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CPA:
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2016
- $3,500 (Small Scale Grant)
2015
- $3,500 (Small Scale Grant)
2014
- $5,000 (Small Scale Grant)
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell
Seconded by councillor johnston
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THAT a Festivals
Burnaby grant – Small Scale Event in the amount of $3,500 be
awarded to the Vancouver Cantonese Opera for the performance of the Reunion
of a White Hare to be held on 2017 July 22 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(a)
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#17-L-003 - Ocean Canada
Inc.
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Kariktan Festival
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An application was received from
Ocean Canada Inc. for the Kariktan Festival to be held on 2017 August 27 at
the Central Park Triangle Playing Fields at Patterson and Kingsway. The one
day festival will showcase multicultural, ethnic and traditional culture and
arts including dance, music and cuisine in celebration of Burnaby's 125th
anniversary. The Festival goals include promoting unity, showcasing pride
and the various traditions of ethnic communities, and delivering a high
impact family oriented festival.
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Request:
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$25,000
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CPA:
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2016
- No Application
2015
- No Application
2014
- No Application
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
Seconded by councillor mcdonell
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THAT this
grant application be denied.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
Seconded by councillor mcdonell
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THAT the New Applications be
received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(a)
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#17.01.p - Burnaby
Hospice Society
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Hike for Hospice Burnaby
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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 15th annual
Hike for Hospice Burnaby to be held on 2017 May 07 in Central Park. Event
proceeds support the Society’s hospice palliative care and bereavement
support programs, offered at no cost to Burnaby residents and their families
and friends.
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Request:
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$1,500
in-kind printing
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CPA:
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2016
- $1,500 (in-kind printing)
2015
- $1,500 (in-kind printing)
2014
- $1,500 (in-kind printing)
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell
Seconded by councillor johnston
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THAT an in-kind grant up to the
amount of $1,500 be awarded to the Burnaby Hospice Society for the 15th
annual Hike for Hospice Burnaby to be held on 2017 May 07 in Central Park.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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#17.02.p - The Society to
End Homelessness in Burnaby
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Coldest Night of the Year
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An application was received from the
Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby requesting an in-kind grant for
printing two banners – one for the Society, to raise the awareness of
homelessness in Burnaby and services provided to citizens living in extreme
poverty and homelessness, and one for the first annual Coldest Night of the
Year Walk to be held on 2017 February 25. The Coldest Night of the Year
event is a fun, family-friendly fundraiser to raise money in support and
provide services for Burnaby’s homeless citizens.
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Request:
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$520
in-kind printing
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CPA:
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2016
- No Application
2015
- No Application
2014
- No Application
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell
Seconded by councillor johnston
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THAT an in-kind grant of $520 be
awarded to the Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby for the Coldest Night
of the Year walk to be held on 2017 February 25.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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#17.03. - BullyingCanada
Inc.
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Programming Support
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An application was received from
BullyingCanada Inc. requesting a grant to assist with the cost of services
and programs provided by the organization for 2017. Programs and services
include: national 24/7 telephone support network, and youth voices speaking
program, and workshops.
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Request:
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$5,000
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CPA:
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2016
- No Application
2015
- No Application
2014
- No Application
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
Seconded by councillor mcdonell
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THAT this grant request be denied.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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(d)
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#17.04. - Moscrop
Secondary School
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Dry Grad 2017
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An application was received from
Moscrop Secondary School requesting a grant in support of their Dry Grad
event for 2017.
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Request:
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Unspecified
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CPA:
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2016
- No Application
2015
- No Application
2014
- No Application
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell
Seconded by councillor johnston
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THAT a grant in the amount of $200 be
awarded to Moscrop Secondary School in support of the Dry Grad event.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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#17.05. - Sandra's
Closet, LLC
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Clothing for Communities
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An application was received from Ms.
Sandra Allen, Owner of Sandra’s Closet, LLC seeking a grant to assist with
the business operations financial to open Sandra’s Closet in British
Columbia. Sandra’s Closet, LLC is a community-based program that helps low
and moderate-income individuals and families, as well as provides clothing
for its communities.
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Request:
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Unspecified
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CPA:
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2016
- No Application
2015
- No Application
2014
- No Application
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MOVED BY councillor
Seconded by councillor
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THAT this grant request be denied.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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#17.06. - Stoney Creek
Environment Committee
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Bee Pollinator Awareness Project
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An application was received from the
Stoney Creek Environment Committee seeking a grant to assist with the cost of
a Bee Pollinator Awareness Project at the upcoming Great Salmon Send-Off to
be held on 2017 May 13. The purpose of the project is to educate the public
regarding the issue of the lack of bee habitat and the important role bees
play in our ecosystems and food systems.
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Request:
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$500
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CPA:
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2016
- No Application
2015
- No Application
2014
- No Application
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
Seconded by councillor mcdonell
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THAT a grant in the amount of $500
be awarded to the Stoney Creek Environment Committee for a Bee Pollinator
Awareness Project in 2017.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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#17.07.p - Rotary Club of
Burnaby Metrotown
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2017 Wine, Food and Music Festival
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An application was received from
Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown requesting a grant in support of the 2017
Wine, Food and Music Festival scheduled to take place on 2017 April 22 at the
Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre. Proceeds raised support the
charitable work in Burnaby, as well as contribute funds to build an outdoor
fitness circuit at Fraser Foreshore Park.
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Request:
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$3,000
in-kind printing
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CPA:
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2016
- $2,500 (in-kind printing)
2015
- $2,500 (in-kind printing)
2014
- $2,000 (in-kind printing)
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell
Seconded by councillor johnston
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THAT an in-kind grant up to the
amount of $2,500 be awarded to the Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown for the
2017 Wine, Food and Music Festival to be held on 2017 April 22 at the Nikkei
National Museum and Cultural Centre.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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#17.08. - Burnaby
Community Services
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Core Programs and Publications
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An application was received from
Burnaby Community Services requesting a grant to assist with the cost of
services and programs provided by the Society for 2017. Programs and
services include: the Burnaby Camping Bureau ($6,000), various publications
($9,000), Seniors Transportation ($8,000), and the Burnaby Christmas Bureau
($5,000).
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Request:
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$28,000
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CPA:
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2016
- $28,000
2015
- $28,000
2014
- $28,000
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
Seconded by councillor mcdonell
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THAT a grant in the amount of $28,000
be awarded to Burnaby Community Services for core programs and publications
in 2017.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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#17.09.p - Burnaby
Community Services
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Various Publications
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An application was received from
Burnaby Community Services requesting an in-kind grant to assist with the
printing cost of various publications provided by the Society. These
publications include: Seniors Outreach Cards in multiple languages ($2,500),
Ready, Set, Learn brochures ($3,250), and Community Outreach Cards ($2,000).
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Request:
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$7,750
in-kind printing
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CPA:
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2016
- No Application
2015
- No Application
2014
- No Application
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
Seconded by councillor mcdonell
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THAT a grant in the amount of $3,875
be awarded to Burnaby Community Services for various publications in 2017.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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#17.10. - Burnaby
Community Services
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Burnaby Recreation Credit Program
(2017 and 2016 Supplemental)
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An application was received from
Burnaby Community Services requesting a grant to assist with the fixed costs
($17,000) of administering the Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services Recreation Credit Program for 2017, as well as a supplemental balance
of $7,912 for 2016. The Recreation Credit program provides low-income
residents with credits that can be used towards Burnaby Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services programs and admissions.
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Request:
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$24,912
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CPA:
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2016
- $17,000
2015
- $17,000
2015
- $8,720 Supplemental Grant
2014
- $17,000
2014
- $9,260 Supplemental Grant
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
Seconded by councillor mcdonell
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THAT this grant request be now TABLED.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
This grant request was TABLED to
allow the Committee members a further opportunity to review the matter.
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There was no new business brought
before the Committee at this time.
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There were no inquiries brought
before the Committee at this time.
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell
Seconded by councillor johnston
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THAT this Open Committee meeting do
now adjourn.
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The Committee meeting adjourned at 6:29
p.m.
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Blanka Zeinabova
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Councillor Sav Dhaliwal
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Administrative Officer
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Chair
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