Executive Committee of Council

 

NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING

 

DATE:

Tuesday, 2019 October 01

 

TIME:

3:00 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 September 03

1

 

3.

CORRESPONDENCE

 

 

(a)

Correspondence from Emma Earle

Re: Exceptional Elite Education Opportunities Scholarship Request

13

 

(b)

Memorandum from the Director Finance

Re: Burnaby Arts Council Grant Request

15

 

4.

REPORTS

 

 

(a)

Report from the City Clerk

Re: 2019 Christmas Lunch/Dinner Grants

22

 

(b)

Report from the Director Planning and Building

Re: 2020 Lease Grants - Community Resource Centres

25

 

(c)

Report from the Director Planning and Building

Re: Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada - Update on 'Calls to Action' for Local Government

29

 

(d)

Report from his Worship, Mayor Hurley

Re: Burnaby Hospital Foundation Grant

37

 

5.

FESTIVALS BURNABY GRANTS APPROVED TO DATE - $171,100

 

 

6.

NEW APPLICATIONS - FESTIVALS BURNABY

 

 

 

(a)

#19-N-013 - Nidhi Foundation

40

 

Vancouver Kannada Kuta Deepawali & Kannada Rajyotsava Celebrations

 

 

An application was received from the Nidhi Foundation for their Vancouver Kannada Kuta Deepawali (Festival of Lights) and Kannada Rajyotsava Celebrations to be held on 2019 November 03 at the Bonsor Banquet Hall,  Burnaby. The Deepawali festival highlights the good or evil battles of life; while the Kannada Rajyotsava Celebrations celebrate the formation of Karnataka state.  Kannada is the official language of Karnataka state. Small local communities celebrate these events as a socio-cultural festival focusing on its diverse rich heritage, history, music and food.

 

 

Request:

$1,850

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

 

 

(b)

#19-S-013 - Namsadang Cultural Institute

42

 

World Traditional Performing Arts Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Namsadang Cultural Institute for the World Traditional Performing Arts Festival to be held on 2019 November 23 at the Leslie and Gordon Diamond Family Auditorium, Simon Fraser University. The festival includes multicultural performances from various ethnic groups including First Nations, Korean, Indonesian and Taiwanese. In its third year, the festival focuses on commemorating Remembrance Day and acknowledging those who served Canada and devoted their lives to the country for world peace.

 

 

Request:

$3,200

CPA:

2018 - $1,000 (Small Scale Grant)

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c)

#19-S-014 - Korean Evergreen Seniors Society of Canada

44

 

BC Seniors Performing Arts Festival

 

 

An application was received from the Korean Evergreen Seniors Society of Canada for their BC Seniors Performing Arts Festival to be held on 2019 November 09 at the James Cowan Theatre, Shadbolt Center for the Arts. The festival includes performing arts such as dancing (modern and traditional) and singing (classic, pop and traditional folk songs); as well as band music. The festival promotes senior citizens' health and social engagement.

 

 

Request:

$8,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

 

7.

PROGRESSIVE LIST OF GRANTS APPROVED TO DATE  - $216,533

 

a)

Program Grants Approved to Date - $199,533

 

 

b)

Operating Grants Approved to Date - $17,000

 

 

8.

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

 

a)

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

46

 

KidsMove Schools

 

 

An application was received from the Pro Motion Research Institute and the Fortius Foundation requesting a grant in support of the KidsMove Schools program in 2019/2020. The 10 week program provides inclusive physical and health education; and builds skills, confidence and enjoyment in physical activity for 450 Burnaby elementary school students (ages 9 to 12). Participants have different physical and cognitive abilities, and some of them are from refugee families. The two-hour sessions at Fortius Sport and Health facility include a warm-up, series of activity and learning stations, and a large group activity. The program benefits at least 18 school teachers as well by furthering their knowledge to deliver physical and health education program to students of different physical abilities.

 

 

Request:

$25,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - Denied

2016 - No Application

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

#19.49. - Burnaby Hospital Foundation

53

 

Annual Gala

 

 

An application was received from the Burnaby Hospital Foundation requesting a grant in support of their annual gala to be held on 2019 November 15 at the Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre. The event’s theme is Nashville Nights, country music pilgrimage, and it includes a cocktail reception, multi-course meal, live entertainment, dancing, live and silent auctions, raffle, and guests’ donations. The gala raises awareness and funds in support of the Hospital (i.e. medical equipment, patient care, and innovative and educational programs). The event will be attended by over 300 guests, including sponsors, physicians, corporate leaders, elected officials, and benefactors and hospital patrons. The majority of the guests reside in Burnaby; while the majority of the sponsors have business in the community. The Hospital serves over 200,000 patients per year.

 

 

Request:

$25,000 

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

 

c)

#19.50. - The Heights Neighbourhood Association

61

 

Burnaby Heights Art Crawl

 

 

An application was received from the Heights Neighbourhood Association requesting a grant in support of Burnaby Heights Art Crawl on Hastings Street to be held on 2019 September 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event features local artists; allows the public to view, purchase, and enjoy artwork created for the community; and encourages community building and appreciation for local art. The event includes an all artists gallery based at Burnaby North Neighbourhood House, which will feature two to three pieces of artwork from each artist. Approximately 500 residents are expected to attend the event.

 

 

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

 

d)

#19.51. - Dutch Liberation 2020 Canadian Society

68

 

75th Commemorative European Liberation

 

 

An application was received from the Dutch Liberation 2020 Canadian Society requesting a grant in support of the 75th Commemorative European Liberation. The project includes a candlelight commemorative vigil to be held on 2020 May 02. Further, the Society will provide 75 “Canadian Liberator” tulip bulbs to each participating elementary school to plant in their school gardens through the “Celebrating Liberation with Planting a Promise” educational initiative. The project’s goal is to honour Canada’s veterans and educate residents. At least 17 Burnaby elementary schools are expected to participate in the initiative.

 

 

Request:

$2,500

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

 

9.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

10.

INQUIRIES

 

 

11.

ADJOURNMENT