Executive Committee of Council

 

NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING

 

 

DATE:

Wednesday, 2020 February 05

 

 

TIME:

4:00 p.m.

 

 

PLACE:

Council Committee Room, Main Floor, City Hall

 

A G E N D A

 

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

PAGE

 

2.

MINUTES

 

 

(a)

Minutes of the Executive Committee of Council Open meeting held on 2019 December 04

1

 

3.

DELEGATIONS

 

 

(a)

Descendants of the Komagata Maru Society

Re: Recognition of Komagata Maru

Speaker: Raj Singh Toor, Vice President and Spokesperson

9

 X-ref: Item 4(a)

 

(b)

The Fortius Foundation

Re: Fortius Community Programs

Speakers: Andy Price, Executive Director

Dani Langford, Physiotherapist and Program Lead, BACK in the Game Program

Jermaine John-Archer, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Program Lead, LifelongSTRONG Program

10

X-ref: Item 9(b)

 

4.

CORRESPONDENCE

 

 

(a)

Correspondence from Descendants of the Komagata Maru Society

Re: Recognition of Komagata Maru

11

X-ref: Item 3(a)

 

(b)

Correspondence from Amrita Narciso

Re: Burnaby School Bursary

14

 

(c)

Correspondence from Helen Ward

Re: Burnaby School Bursary

15

 

(d)

Memorandum from the Director Finance

Re: BashFest - Festival Sponsorship

16

 

5.

REPORT

 

 

(a)

Report from the Director Finance

Re: 2020 Seniors Lunch/Dinner Grants

19

 

6.

FESTIVALS BURNABY GRANTS APPROVED BUDGET - $250,000

 

 

7.

NEW APPLICATIONS - FESTIVALS BURNABY

 

 

 

(a)

#20-S-001 - Mali Kurdistanian Society

22

 

Kurdish New Year Nawruz

 

 

An application was received from the Mali Kurdistanian Society for the Kurdish New Year Nawruz to be held on 2020 March 21 at Barnet Marine Park, Burnaby. The festival includes musical performances (including dancing, singing, and poetry readings), Kurdish and Kurdish-inspired foods and beverages, family activities and picnics, and sharing of heritage and traditions with the community. Approximately 3,000 Kurds in Metro Vancouver participate in the celebration.

 

 

Request:

$6,000

CPA:

2019 - No Application

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

 

(b)

#20-S-002 - Vancouver Cantonese Opera

24

 

The Bamboo Theatre: A Cantonese Opera Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Vancouver Cantonese Opera for the Bamboo Theatre: A Cantonese Opera Festival to be held on 2020 May 30 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. The Bamboo Theatre is inspired by the historic festivals held in China, where travelling opera troupes performed on open-air bamboo stages and strengthened community bonds through their performances. Cantonese opera is a unique combination of performing arts including singing, dancing, acting, miming and acrobatic movements.  Since 2000 the Vancouver Cantonese Opera has produced more than 23 performances in Metro Vancouver.

 

 

 

Request:

$6,000

CPA:

2019 - No Application

2018 - No Application

2017 - $3,500 (Small Scale Grant)*

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Due to unforeseen circumstances the 2017 festival was cancelled and the grant was returned to the City.

 

8.

COMMUNITY GRANTS APPROVED BUDGET - $400,000

 

 

a)

Program Grants Approved Budget - $300,000

 

 

b)

Operating Grants Approved Budget - $100,000

 

 

9.

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

 

a)

#20.01. - Cumberland Place Community

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Block Party

 

 

An application was received from Cumberland Place Community requesting a grant in support of a block party in the Burnaby neighbourhood to be held on Saturday, 2020 July 18. Festivities include games and inflatables for children, popcorn, hot dogs, and neighbourhood potluck, informational booths, Indigenous art displays, and a “Celebrate Burnaby” sidewalk chalk competition.

 

 

Request:

$500

CPA:

2019 - $300

2018 - $300

2017 - $300

 

b)

#20.02. - Pro Motion Research Institute and the Fortius Foundation

33

 

Operating Costs                                                                                                    X-ref:

Item 3(b)

 

 

An application was received from the Pro Motion Research Institute and the Fortius Foundation requesting an operating grant in support of their capacity to deliver programs to Burnaby residents. In 2020, the Institute’s and the Foundation’s goals include: expanding delivery of the KidsMove Schools program to local schools in addition to sessions currently held at the Fortius Sport and Health Centre; attaining financial sustainability; and seeking funding from the Federal and Provincial Governments. The KidsMove program provides inclusive physical and health education to Burnaby elementary school students; builds skills, confidence and enjoyment in physical activity; and furthers teachers’ knowledge to deliver schools’ physical and health education programs.

 

 

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2019 - $15,000*

2018 - No Application

2017 - Denied

 

 

 

 

 

 

*In 2019, Council awarded a $15,000 program grant in support of the KidsMove Schools.

c)

#20.03.p - Burnaby Hospice Society

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Hike for Hospice Burnaby

 

 

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 18th annual Hike for Hospice Burnaby to be held on Sunday, 2020 May 3 in Central Park, Burnaby. The event includes a barbeque, silent auction, children’s activities and 50/50 draw. 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.  In 2019, palliative care volunteers visited more than 3,000 residents and 639 residents received bereavement support.

 

 

Request:

$1,500 in-kind printing

CPA:

2019 - $1,500 (in-kind printing)

2018 - $1,500 (in-kind printing)

2017 - $1,500 (in-kind printing)

 

d)

#20.04. - Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC

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Operating Costs

 

 

An application was received from the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC requesting an operating grant in support of increased demand for services and programs provided to Burnaby residents. Services and programs include: a 24/7 distress line and online distress chat service; mental health and suicide support workshops for youth; and suicide prevention workshops for health care workers, school staff, police, emergency services staff, youth workers, and older adult care providers. In 2019, at least 1,686 unique calls and chats originated in Burnaby with approximately 1,505 residents accessing the online chat. In 2020, the organization’s goals include: recruitment of approximately 280 new volunteers; enrollment of approximately 140 new volunteers in training programs; and securing funding for more paid crisis services responders and/or training facilitators.

 

 

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2019 - $4,000

2018 - $4,000

2017 - $4,000

 

e)

#20.05. - Cameray Child and Family Services

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Burnaby ECD Community Table's Program Coordinator

 

 

An application was received from the Cameray Child and Family Services on behalf of the Burnaby Early Childhood Development (ECD) Community Table requesting a grant in support of the Program Coordinator position. The Table is a coalition of 46 non-profit and public partners providing programs and services to children under the age of six and their families in Burnaby. The coordinator collaborates with partnering agencies regarding planning and delivery of programs, services, activities and educational support.

 

 

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2019 - $7,000

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

 

10.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

11.

INQUIRIES

 

 

12.

ADJOURNMENT