Executive Committee of Council

 

NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING

 

 

DATE:

Wednesday, 2019 November 06

 

 

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 October 01

1

 

3.

DELEGATIONS

 

 

(a)

Claire Preston

Re: Leading the Way in Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples

12

 

(b)

Burnaby Neighbourhood House

Re: Burnaby Neighbourhood House - North House Update and Request

Speakers: Antonia Beck, Executive Director

Simone Brandl, North House Program Director

Ted Wiens, Strategic Directors Chair, Board of Directors

Kevin Rakhra, Member, Board of Directors

13

 

4.

CORRESPONDENCE

 

 

(a)

Correspondence from the U18 Apex Xplosion Girls Volleyball Team

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#19.27)

15

 

(b)

Correspondence from the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#19.40)

16

 

(c)

Correspondence from the Volunteer Grandparents

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#19.41.p)

17

(d)

Correspondence from the Dutch Liberation Canadian Society 2020

Re: Letter of Appreciation (#19.51)

18

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

(a)

Report from the Director Finance

Re: Bursary Award Policy and Program

19

 

(b)

Report from the Director Planning and Building

Re: Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada 'Calls to Action' - for Local Government - Proposed Framework for Further Action

30

 

6.

FESTIVALS BURNABY GRANTS APPROVED - $176,100

 

 

7.

NEW APPLICATIONS - FESTIVALS BURNABY

 

 

 

(a)

#19-S-011 - Open World For Kids Foundation Society

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Annual Christmas Celebration For Kids

 

 

An application was received from the Open World for Kids Foundation Society for their annual Christmas Celebration For Kids to be held on 2019 December 21 at Serbian Centre/St. Archangel Michael Serbian Church. The event showcases a traditional European theatrical performance, as well as traditional games, artisans, food vendors and gifts for children from Santa.

 

 

Request:

$2,900

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - $1,500 (Small Scale Grant)

2016 - No Application

 

8.

PROGRESSIVE LIST OF GRANTS APPROVED - $242,133

 

 

(a)

Program Grants Approved to Date - $225,133

 

 

(b)

Operating Grants Approved to Date - $17,000

 

 

9.

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

 

(a)

#19.53.f Tourism Burnaby

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2019 World Ringette Championships

 

 

An application was received from Tourism Burnaby requesting an in-kind grant to offset the cost of facility rental in support of the 2019 World Ringette Championships to be held on 2019 November 23 – December 4 at Bill Copeland Sports Centre.  The competition is held bi-annually, and this year eight teams from Canada, United States, Sweden, Finland and Czech Republic are participating. In addition to the main competition, the event features a staging competition, opening ceremonies, VIP receptions, coaching clinics, a school program, grassroots participation opportunities, and the International Ringette Federation's Annual General Meeting.  At least 7,000 spectators are expected to attend the event.

 

 

Request:

$18,846

CPA:

2018 - No Application

2017 - No Application

2016 - No Application*

 

 

 

 

 

 

*In 2016, Tourism Burnaby received a $25,000 grant to assist with the cost of the facility rental and staff in support of the 2016 WTF World Taekwondo Junior Championships held at Bill Copeland Sports Centre.

 

(b)

#19.54. Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society

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Outreach Programs

 

 

An application was received from the Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society requesting a grant in support of its outreach programs in 2019/2020. The Society is dedicated to promoting the emotional health and well-being of seniors and their caregivers through a number of programs including Peer Support, Caregiver Support, and Memory Café. Between 2018 April and 2019 March, 55 seniors participated in the Peer Support Program, 74 individuals participated in Caregiver Support Groups held on 38 occasions, 101 individuals attended the Caregiver Education Series, 200 individuals attended the annual Caregiver Expo, 240 caregivers received the Society’s e-newsletter, and 103 individuals participated in the Memory Café.

 

 

Request:

$10,000

CPA:

2018 - $8,000*

2017 - $3,000**

2016 - $3,000**

 

 

 

 

 

 

*In 2018, the Society received a $3,000 grant in support of its Seniors Peer Counselling Training Course and a $5,000 one-time grant in support of Memory Café start-up costs.

**In 2017 and 2016, the Society received a $3,000 grant in support of its Seniors Peer Counselling Training Course.

 

10.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

11.

INQUIRIES

 

 

12.

ADJOURNMENT