a)

Minutes of the Financial Management Committee

Open meeting held on 2018 June 13___________

a)

BC Pets and Friends

Re: Supporting Seniors' Mental Health Through Pet Therapy

Speaker: Lauren Salmon, Programs Manager

a)

Correspondence from the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#18.27.)_______________________________

Correspondence was received from Ms. Sandy Biggerstaff, Executive Director, Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC, expressing appreciation to the City for funding support of their suicide prevention and crisis services in Burnaby for 2018.

b)

Correspondence from Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#18.24.)__________________

Correspondence was received from Ms. Hanne Madsen, Executive Director, Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, expressing appreciation to the City for funding support of their mentoring services in Burnaby for 2018.

c)

Correspondence from Montecito Elementary School

Re: Card of Appreciation (#18.18.)_______________

A thank you card was received from the Montecito Elementary Grade 4/5 Odyssey team, expressing appreciation to the City for funding support of their 2018 trip to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals held at Iowa State University.

d)

Memorandum from the City Clerk

Re: Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Area 2018 Advance

A memorandum was received from the City Clerk advising that, at the Open Council meeting held on 2018 June 25, Council approved an advance of $10,000 to the Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Association for 2018.

a)

Report from the Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services and the Chief Information Officer

Re: Parks and Recreation Management System Replacement Project___

The Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services and the Chief Information Officer submitted a report requesting a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance the Parks and Recreation Management System Replacement Project.

The Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services and the Chief Information Officer 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 $2,140,000 (inclusive of PST) to finance the Parks and Recreation Management System Replacement Project, as outlined in this report.

b)

Report from the Director Engineering

Re: Informational Report - Metro Vancouver and City Works Agreements

The Director Engineering submitted a report providing information on City works, cost sharing, property negotiations, and rights of way agreements with Metro Vancouver for upcoming construction projects.

The Director Engineering recommended:

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

c)

Report from the Director Finance

Re: Three Compartment Units and Advertising

The Director Finance submitted a report requesting approval to award a revenue contract to The Bench Press Ltd. operating as Creative Outdoor Advertising for the supply, installation, maintenance and advertising of three compartment units.

The Director Finance recommended:

1. THAT the Financial Management Committee recommend Council approve the award of a contract for three compartment units and advertising to The Bench Press Ltd. operating as Creative Outdoor Advertising as outlined in this report. The total revenue amount payable to the City of Burnaby is a minimum of $440,000 over ten years.

d)

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

Re: Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Program__________________________

The Director Finance and the Director Public Safety & Community Services submitted a report informing Council on the 2017 Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Grant received and utilized for City policing services and programs.

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

1. THAT this report be received for information.

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

a)

#18-N-009 - Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Association

Korean Community Day

An application was received from the Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Association for the Korean Community Day 2018 event to be held on 2018 September 15 at 4501 North Road (Korean Town Centre Mall).  This annual event showcases Korean business in the area and invites the neighbourhood to join in the day of activities that consist of drumming groups, K Pop dance, martial arts demos, art walks, a tea garden, and a family carnival area.

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2017 - $3,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2016 - $3,500 (Neighbourhood Grant)

2015 - $3,000 (Neighbourhood Grant)

MOVED BY councillor jordan

Seconded by councillor calendino     

THAT a Festivals Burnaby Neighbourhood grant in the amount of $3,500 be awarded to the Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Association for the Korean Community Day 2018 event to be held on 2018 September 15 at the Korean Town Centre Mall on North Road. 

b)

#18-N-010 - My Artist's Corner

9^th Annual Art Show

An application was received from My Artist's Corner for the organization's 9^th Annual Art Show to be held on 2018 October 13 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. The art show will showcase the work of member artists, engage with visitors to help combat mental health stigma, and connect artists with the community at large. The My Artist's Corner program supports 25-30 artists each year through open studio time, instruction, annual show, and visits to local galleries. The Society's mission is to empower individuals to explore their artistic potential on their journey of mental health and wellness.

Note: a request for a General Grant in 2017 was denied.

Request:

$972

CPA:

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application

2015 - No Application

MOVED BY councillor jordan

Seconded by councillor calendino    

THAT a  Festivals Burnaby Neighbourhood grant in the amount of $972 be awarded to the My Artist's Corner Society for the organization's 9^th Annual Art Show to be held on 2018 October 13 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

a)

#18.31. -  Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver

Mentoring and Youth Leadership Programs

An application was received from Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver requesting a grant to assist with prevention-based In-School Mentoring and Teen Mentoring Programs, and Youth Leadership Program for boys in Burnaby for 2018.

Request:

$5,000

CPA:

2017 - $3,000

2016 - $3,000

2015 - $3,000

MOVED BY councillor jordan

Seconded by councillor mcdonell  

THAT a grant in the amount of $3,000 be awarded to Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver to assist with prevention-based In-School Mentoring and Teen Mentoring Programs, and Youth Leadership Program for boys in Burnaby for 2018.

b)

#18.32. - BC Pets and Friends

Burnaby Seniors' Mental Health - Pet Therapy Program

An application was received from BC Pets and Friends requesting a grant in support of a project to expand their pet therapy program to seniors living in Burnaby. Currently about 390 seniors in the care of 13 Burnaby-based senior care facilities receive weekly visits from a Pets and Friends pet therapy team. Seven other facilities in the City have asked for visits; however, Pets and Friends have been unable to accommodate these requests due to a lack of resources. Funding will go towards developing ten new volunteer pet/handler teams to deliver pet therapy visits to these waitlisted facilities which will provide mental health support to an additional 270 seniors.

Request:

$1,000

CPA:

2017 - No application

2016 - No application

2015 - No application

MOVED BY councillor jordan 

Seconded by councillor mcdonell   

THAT a one-time grant in the amount of $1,000 be awarded to BC Pets and Friends in support of a project to expand their pet therapy program to include visits to seven additional senior care facilities in Burnaby.

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Monica Macdonald

Councillor Dan Johnston

Administrative Officer

Chair