Executive Committee of Council

Executive Committee of Council

NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING

DATE:	Tuesday, 2016 November 15

TIME:	5:00 PM

PLACE:	Council Committee Room, Main Floor, City Hall

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Re: Joint Fusion Event (August 2017)

Speaker: Ana David, Founder

(a)

Re: Banning Smoking and Vapour Smoking in Public Spaces

(additional material under separate cover)

(b)

Re: Grant Applications

see Item 8(a)

(a)	#17-N-002 - Burnaby International Folk Dancers Club				12
	Lyrids Folk Dance Festival
	An application was received from the Burnaby International Folk Dancers Club for the Lyrids Folk Dance Festival to be held on 2017 April 21-23. The two and half day festival brings highly regarded international teachers in a multifaceted experience to share cultures from the Balkans and its neighbours and to foster understanding and interest in the cultures through music and dance.
	Request:	$4,000	CPA:	2016 - $1,000 (Neighbourhood Grant) 2015 - $2,000 (Small Scale Grant) 2014 - $4,000 (Small Scale Grant)

(a)	#17-S-001 - African Canadian Soccer and Cultural Association				14
	African Soccer and Cultural Festival
	An application was received from the African Canadian Soccer and Cultural Association for the African Soccer and Cultural Festival to be held on 2017 August 11-13 at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex. The festival showcases African culture through sports and cultural activities promoting volunteerism and community engagement within the African community. Highlights include a soccer tournament, cultural performances, musical entertainment, ethnic food and children's activities and play area.
	Request:	$10,000	CPA:	2016 - $8,000 (Small Scale Grant) 2015 - $8,000 (Small Scale Grant) 2014 - $7,500 (Small Scale Grant)

(b)	#17-S-002 - Scandinavian Community Centre				16
	Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
	an application was received from the Scandinavian Community Centre for the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival to be held on 2017 June 17-18 at the Scandinavian Community Centre. This annual two-day festival celebrates the Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Icelandic and Danish countries. With a program showcasing cultural songs, dance, entertainment, food and kids, the event is meant for the whole family. Key highlights include the authentic Viking village and the traditional raising of the Maypole dance.
	Request:	$10,000	CPA:	2016 - $6,000 (Small Scale Grant) 2015 - $6,000 (Small Scale Grant) 2014 - $6,000 (Small Scale Grant)

(a)	#17-L-001 - Eurofest BC Society				18
	European Festival
	An application was received from the Eurofest BC Society for the European Festival to be held on 2017 May 27-28 at Swangard Stadium. The festival features diverse activities and entertainment for the whole family. Key activities include a flag parade and opening ceremony, heritage cultural performances, authentic costumes, cultural displays, a market place, activities and games for children, workshops, demonstrations and a European style beer garden and food tent.
	Request:	$25,000	CPA:	2016 - $25,000 (Large Scale Grant) 2015 - $25,000 (Large Scale Grant) 2014 - $25,000 (Large Scale Grant)

(b)	#17-L-002 - Latinos in Action Society				20
	Latin Reggae Summer Fest
	An application was received from the Latinos in Action Society for the Latin Reggae Summer Fest to be held on 2017 August 12-13 at Swangard Stadium. The two day festival will bring a new celebration of international artists (from Mexico, Jamaica and Spain), national artists, local bands, market vendors and food trucks together in Metro Vancouver.
	Request:	$20,000	CPA:	2016 - No Application 2015 - No Application 2014 - No Application

(a)	#16.34. - Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland				22
	Mentoring Programs
	An application was received from Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland requesting a grant in support of mentoring services provided by the organization to girls in Burnaby for 2016.
	Request:	$12,000	CPA:	2015 - $4,000 2014 - $4,000 2013 - $4,000

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INQUIRIES

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CLOSED

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ADJOURNMENT

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