EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
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Council Chamber, City Hall
4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC

Note: Festivals Burnaby grants #20-S-001, #20-S-002, and #20-L-001, approved by Council on 2020 February 10 and 2020 March 09, were returned to the City as a result of festivals cancellation due to COVID-19.

Note: Approved grants amount does not include green fee waiver #20.07.g. Unused portion of in-kind printing grant #20.03.p, approved by Council on 2020 February 10, and full green fee waiver #20.07.g, approved by Council on 2020 March 09, will not be expensed as a result of events cancellation due to COVID-19.

Annual Gala

An application was received from the Burnaby Hospital Foundation requesting a grant in support of their annual gala to be held on 2020 November 13. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s gala will be held online. The event will include live entertainment, a 50/50 raffle draw and online donations. The attendees are current and potential sponsors, community and business partners, physicians, elected officials, benefactors and hospital patrons. The event proceeds will support the two-phase redevelopment of the Hospital, including expansion of services for patients and families and increase in the number of beds from 265 to 397. The grant will offset event expenses to increase the gala’s net revenue. The Hospital serves over 200,000 patients per year.

Request: $25,000

CPA: 2019 - DENIED / 2018 - No Application / 2017 - No Application

Education Through Creativity

An application was received from the Social Diversity for Children Foundation requesting a grant in support of their in-person after-school art therapy Education Through Creativity (ETC) program from 2020 November 01 to 2021 October 31 in Burnaby. A professional therapist facilitates the program in up to five locations across Metro Vancouver. Approximately two-hour long sessions include art therapy (i.e. drawing, sculpting and picture games) and socialization. Through the ETC, children of all abilities develop social skills, learn to communicate their thoughts through art, and build confidence. Approximately 400 Burnaby residents (i.e. children, families and volunteers) will benefit from the program.

Request: $8,000

CPA: 2019 / 2018 / 2017 - No Application

 

 

Operating Costs

An application was received from Burnaby Community Services Society requesting an operating grant to assist with the cost of payroll expenses, rent, utilities, insurance, and office supplies.

Request: $10,000

CPA: 2019 / 2018 / 2017 - No Application

39th Annual Burnaby Christmas Bureau

An application was received from Burnaby Community Services Society requesting a grant in support of their 39th Annual Burnaby Christmas Bureau from 2020 October 01 to 2020 December 23. The program brings Christmas to low-income residents by providing hampers to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and new toys and gifts to children up to 16 years old. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, rigorous in-person processes will be in place to protect the health and safety of staff, residents and volunteers. The grant will help offset increased costs associated with new protocols and anticipated greater need for the program, which require extended operation hours and more staff and volunteers. In 2019, the program helped over 3,500 residents.

Request: $10,000

CPA: 2019 - $5,000 / 2018 - $5,000 / 2017 - $5,000

Seniors Transportation

An application was received from Burnaby Community Services Society requesting a grant in support of the Seniors Transportation program from 2020 October 01 to 2021 September 30. The program provides rides to senior residents for medical and dental appointments, and encourages independent living, mobility and companionship. In 2019, 57 seniors used the service, and 16 drivers provided 436 rides.

Request: $5,000

CPA: 2019 - $8,000 / 2018 - $8,000 / 2017 - $8,000

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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; and labour relations or other employee relations.