(a)

Minutes of the Executive Committee of Council Open meeting held on 2019 July 10

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(a)

Burnaby Arts Council

Re: Community Arts Development

Speakers: Teena Martin, Executive Director

Maria Anna Parolin, Co-Chair, Board of Directors

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(b)

Volunteer Burnaby

Re: Work in the Community

Speakers: Dave Baspaly, Executive Director, Volunteer Burnaby

Jason Lesage, Community Engagement Coordinator, Volunteer Burnaby

Madison Yip, Volunteer Burnaby Hive Team Member

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see Item 7a)

(a)

Correspondence from Variety - the Children's Charity of BC

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#19.31)

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(b)

Correspondence from parkrun Canada

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#19.36.f)

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(c)

Correspondence from the BC Lacrosse Association

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#19.35)

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(d)

Correspondence from the Nikkei Seniors Health Centre and Housing Society

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#19.18.o)

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a)

#19.39. - Volunteer Burnaby

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Community Programming

An application was received from Volunteer Burnaby requesting a grant to assist with the cost of community programming provided by the organization to the citizens of Burnaby in 2019. Volunteer Burnaby collaborates with other community organizations, government, schools and community leaders to identify needs, mobilize volunteers and deliver community events throughout the City (e.g., Hats Off Day, Canada Day celebrations, Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show, Edmonds Festival of Lights, World Rivers Day, SFU Volunteer Fair, Korean Cultural Heritage Festival, North Burnaby Community Fair and Burnaby Chalk Art Experience). 

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2018 - $12,000

2017 - $12,000

2016 - $12,000

b)

#19.40. - Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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One to One Children Programs

An application was received from the Burnaby-based Down Syndrome Resource Foundation (DSRF) requesting a grant in support of the One to One Children Programs in 2019/2020. The DSRF provides specialized and innovative health and education programs and services which meet the complex health and educational needs, increase social connectedness and self-esteem, improve the quality of life, and provide a foundation for lifelong learning for children under the age of 18 living with Down Syndrome. Programs and services focus on speech, language and occupational therapy, reading and communication, math, and enhancing the life skills to foster independence. Approximately 500 individuals, including 250 Burnaby residents, benefit annually from one to one programs and services.

Request:

$25,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

c)

#19.41. - Volunteer Grandparents

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Family Match and School Grandparent Programs

An application was received from Volunteer Grandparents requesting a grant to support provision of programs in the community in 2020. The Family Match Program matches senior volunteers (i.e. grandparents) with families who have children aged 3 to 14 years and do not have grandparents. The program meets social and emotional needs of older adults and families, and emphasizes the creation of long term extended family relationships. The School Grandparent Program provides senior volunteers for elementary school activities (i.e. listening, reading, arts and crafts, and special events), and provides volunteers with an opportunity to share their skills, knowledge and experience. Approximately 205 grandparents, families, students, and program ambassadors participate directly in the programs. A grant will defray cost of recruiting, screening, and training more senior volunteers, enrolling more families seeking a grandparent, supporting the grandparent matches, and promoting the organization in the community.

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2018 - $1,000 in-kind printing*

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

*A $1,000 in-kind printing grant was awarded to Volunteer Grandparents for printing of promotional materials for their 45^th anniversary campaign.

d)

#19.42. - Stream of Dreams Mural Society

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Plastics Program at Burnaby Elementary Schools

An application was received from Stream of Dreams Murals Society requesting a grant in support of a program promoting environmental stewardship by Burnaby children and their families and reducing the amounts of plastics entering Deer Lake. The program includes school education workshops, school neighbourhood garbage pick-ups by students, storm drain clean-up by community volunteers nearby participating schools, and data compilation to assess the program’s effectiveness. Approximately 1,376 students and 153 teachers from Morley, Windsor, Brantford, and Buckingham Elementary schools are expected to participate.

Request:

$7,475

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

e)

#19.43. - Burnaby Family Life Institute

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Community Grant – Support for Burnaby Residents

An application was received from Burnaby Family Life (BFL) requesting a grant in support of services provided to all Burnaby residents in 2019/2020. BFL supports expecting and new mothers, children and mothers who have been victims or witnesses of violence, and newcomers to Canada. Their services include family resources, counselling, and full-time and occasional child care delivered through nine locations across the City. BFL advocates on behalf of children living in poverty, leads the Intercultural Planning Table, and partners with other community organizations and the business sector (i.e. the Burnaby Board of Trade) to better serve the community. In the last fiscal year, 2,915 Burnaby residents (a 6% increase from previous year) have benefited from BFL’s services.

Request:

$20,000

CPA:

2018 - $17,000

2017 - $17,000

2016 - $17,000

f)

#19.44. - Burnaby Barracudas Summer Aquatics Club

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BCSSA Summer Aquatics Championships

An application was received from Burnaby Barracudas Summer Aquatics Club requesting a grant to assist with travel expenses for 74 players and Burnaby residents who participated at the BCSSA Summer Aquatics Championships held on 2019 August 12-18 in Kamloops, BC.

Request:

$1,750

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - $1,000

2016 - No Application

g)

#19.45. - Canada LaPower Running Society

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The Second Burnaby Lake Run and Festival

An application was received from Canada LaPower Running Society requesting a grant in support of the morning 5K and 10K run/walk races and afternoon family and children festival to be held on 2019 September 22 at Burnaby Lake. The festival includes the 1.8K run for children under 12 years old, arts and crafts, meet-up with an Olympic marathon athlete, face painting, games, and food. This full-day event is expected to have 1,200-1,500 participants.

Request:

$25,000

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

h)

#19.46. - The Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby and

the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness

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Outreach Resource Centre Support

An application was received from the Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby and Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness requesting a grant in support of the Outreach Resource Centre (ORC).  The ORC provides essential basics (i.e. food, clothing, toiletries, and transit tickets), referrals to on and off site services to address a range of needs, as well as creates social connections amongst residents experiencing homelessness, at risk of becoming homeless, or who have been homeless in the past.  Services are provided in a low-barrier environment by peers, volunteers and community workers. A grant will defray the costs of: operating the existing ORC in Edmonds Town Centre; establishing a new ORC in the north Burnaby; recruiting, screening and training volunteers; educating Burnaby residents regarding homelessness; and coordinating and supporting the collaborative approach to addressing homelessness in Burnaby. The existing ORC serves approximately 100-120 residents per week, and has served 400 unique individuals in the first quarter of 2019.

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2018 – No Application

2017 – $520 in-kind printing*

2016 – No Application

*A $550 in-kind printing grant was awarded to the Society to End Homelessness and the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness for printing of 2019 outreach events materials, and a $520 in-kind printing grant was awarded to the Society to End Homelessness for printing two banners and promoting the 2017 Coldest Night of the Year Walk.

i)

#19.47. - Edmonds Association for Community Health in Burnaby

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Edmonds 25

An application was received from the Edmonds Association for Community Health in Burnaby (EachBurn) requesting a grant in support of the Edmonds 25 project in 2019/2020. The project will launch the new Edmonds neighbourhood association (i.e. EachBurn) and its brand in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Edmonds Town Centre Plan. The project will further include: documenting the history and culture of the Edmonds neighbourhood; engaging and consulting residents regarding the neighbourhood’s events, policies, and changes, as well as the City’s policies; producing a community newsletter and video series; and promoting the association as well as the neighbourhood community events.  The Association plans to directly engage at least 2,500 residents.

Request:

$8,500

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

Public excluded according to Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter for the Committee to consider matters concerning personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award or honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the municipality on condition of anonymity.