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CITY OF BURNABY

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL

NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING

DATE: THURSDAY, 2014 APRIL 17

TIME: 5:00 P.M. (DINNER PROVIDED)

PLACE: COUNCIL COMMITTEE ROOM, MAIN FLOOR, CITY HALL

1.

AGENDA

MINUTES

(a) Minutes of the Executive Committee of Council 'Open' Meeting Held on 2014 March 20

2. CORRESPONDENCE & REPORT

(a) Correspondence from Scouts Canada Re: Letter of Appreciation (#14/09)

(b) Report from the City Solicitor Re: Westray Criminal Code Amendments

3. 2014 FESTIVALS BURNABY GRANTS AUTHORIZED TO DATE - $53,000

4. NEW APPLICATIONS - FESTIVALS BURNABY

Neighbourhood Events

(a) 14-N-003 Burnaby Community Services Family Festival

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An application was received from the Burnaby Community Services to support the Family Festival on 2014 June 21 at Central Park at PattersonlKingsway. This new event celebrating the family will include old fashioned picnic style races and games, arts and crafts activities, food vendors, information kiosks, and interactive family performances.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL Agenda - 2014 April 17

Request: $4,000 CPA: 2013 - No Application 2012 - No Application 2011- No Application

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(b) 14-N-004 Bosnian-Herzegovinian Cultural Center Bosnian Annual Festival

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An application was received from the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Cultural Center, Vancouver to support the Bosnian Annual Festival on 2014 June 15 at Scandinavian Cultural Centre, Burnaby. This third annual event is a community gathering featuring kid's activities, food, cultural displays, an art exhibit and live music.

Request: $4,000 CPA: 2013 - $2,500 Neighbourhood Grant 2012 - $3,000 Neighbourhood Grant 2011 - No Application

Small Scale Events

(a) 14-S-007 Burnaby Arts Council Deer Lake Craft Festival

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An application was received from the Burnaby Arts Council to support the Deer Lake Craft Festival on 2014 November 21 - 23 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. The three day festival features crafters and artisans showcasing and selling their work and an entertainment program of performing artists in dance and music.

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Request: $5,000 CPA: 2013 - $4,000 Small Scale Festivals Grant 2012 - $5,000 Small Scale Festivals Grant 2011 - $5,000 Small Scale Festivals Grant

14-S-008 Scandinavian Community Centre Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

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An application was received from the Scandinavian Community Centre to support the Scandinavian Midsununer Festival on 2014 June 21 - 22 at the Scandinavian Community Centre. This two-day festival celebrates Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Iceland and Danish countries and showcasing cultural songs, dance, entertainment and food.


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(c) 14-S-009 Heights Merchants Association (BIA) Hats Off Day

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An application was received from the Heights Merchants Association(BIA) to support the Hats Off Day on 2014 June 07 on Hastings Street between Boundary and Gamma. This annual party starts with a parade and then is followed by a festival of music, entertainment, street performers, children's activities, food, and a vintage car show.

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14-S-010 Edo Friends of British Columbia Association Africa Ekassa Cultural/Musical Festival

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An application was received from the Edo Friends of British Columbia Association to support the Africa Ekassa CulturallMusical Festival on 2014 August 09 at Swangard Stadium. This annual event includes music and dance performances, international foods, unique arts and crafts, games, along with cultural information booths and displays.

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Request: $5,000 CPA: 2013 - $3,500 Small Scale Festivals Grant 2012 - $3,000 Small Scale Festivals Grant 2011- $2,700 Small Scale Festivals Grant

14-S-011 Bonsor 55+ Society 23 - 24 Burnaby Multicultural Festival

An application was received from the Bonsor 55+ Society to support the Burnaby Multicultural Festival on 2014 June 21 at Bonsor Recreation Centre. This annual festival celebrates multiculturalism and the incredible diversity of the neighbourhood through entertainment, food, crafts, displays and interactive story telling.

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Request: $6,000 CPA: 2013 - $1,750 Neighbourhood Grant 2012 - $1,750 Neighbourhood Grant 2011- $1,750 Neighbourhood Grant

14-S-012 Bulgarian-Canadian Society of Be Bulgarian Food and Dance Festival

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An application was received from the Bulgarian-Canadian Society of BC to support the Bulgarian Food and Dance Festival on 2014 September 21 at St Archangel Michael


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Orthodox Church. This second annual family-oriented event will showcase Bulgarian food and culture with a program that includes multicultural folk dance performances, children's activities, craft vendors and ethnic food along with a soccer tournament and special concert featuring a Bulgarian guest performer.

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Request: $11,960 CPA: 2013 - No Application 2012 - No Application 2011 - No Application

14-S-013 Ethiopian Community Association ofBC Ethiopian Community Festival

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An application was received from the Ethiopian Community Association of BC to support the Ethiopian Community Festival on 2014 August 09 at Swangard Stadium. This annual event includes an Ethiopian coffee ceremony, cultural dance, live entertainment, a market place, cultural displays, food vendors and sampling, and a children's activity tent.

Request: $7,000 CPA: 2013 - $3,000 Neighbourhood Grant 2012 - $3,000 Neighbourhood Grant 2011 - $4,500 Small Scale Festivals Grant

Large Scale Event

(a) 14-L-003 Korean Cultural Heritage Society 13th Annual Korean Cultural Heritage Day Festival

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An application was received from the Korean Cultural Heritage Society to support the Korean Cultural Heritage Day Festival on 2014 August 16 at Swangard Stadium. This 13th annual one day festival will take the theme of the "Dynamics of Modem Korean". Festival highlights include live music and performances through the day, an Olympic style Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Tournament, a food and wine pavilion, traditional souvenirs and gifts, face painting and crafts for the kids and a photo booth with traditional costumes to wear.

Request: $25,000 CPA: 2013 - No Application 2012 - No Application 2011 - No Application

5. 2014 PROGRESSIVE LIST OF GRANTS AUTHORIZED TO DATE - $50,584


6. NEW APPLICATIONS

(a) #14/18 Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society Peer Counselling

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An application was received from Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society requesting a grant to fund the services and programs provided by the organization. The Society provides counselling, outreach and referral services to bereaved and lonely seniors or those with health problems.

Request: Unspecified

7. NEW BUSINESS

8. INOUIRIES

9. ADJOURNMENT

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CPA: 2013 - $3,000 2012 - $2,500 2011 - $2,500

CITY OF BURNABY 2410-20

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL

MINUTES

An 'Open' meeting of the Executive Committee of Council was held in the Council Committee Room, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC on Thursday, 2014 March 20at5:00 p.m.

PRESENT: Councillor P. Calendino, In the Chair Councillor P. McDonell, Vice Chair Councillor D. Johnston, Member

STAFF: Ms. G. Parent, Arts Services Manager Ms. T. Nielsen, Administrative Officer

The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.

1. MINUTES

(a) Minutes of the Executive Committee. of Council 'Open' meeting held on 2014 February 20

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:

"THAT the minutes of the. Executive Committee of Council 'Open' meeting held on 2014 February 20 be adopted."

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. CORRESPONDENCE


"THAT the correspondence be received."

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL Minutes - 2014 March 20

(a) Correspondence from Thomas Lowe Re: Letter of Appreciation

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Correspondence was received from Thomas Lowe expressing appreciation for the grant received in support of travel expenses for two members (Burnaby residents) of the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band Society to compete at the Piping World Championships to be held in Glasgow, Scotland in 2014 August.

(b) Memorandum from the Deputy City Clerk ... Re: Enforcement of Westray Criminal Code Amendments

A memorandum was received from the Deputy City Glerk regarding a presentation to the Open Council meeting on 2014 March 10 requesting Council endorsement of the proposed resolution to deal with workplace death and injury. Council referred thismaIter to the Executive Committee of Council.

Arising from discussion, the Committee introduced the following motion:

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:·

"THAT the enforcement of We stray Criminal.CodeAmendments be REFERRED to staff for a report."

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. 2014 FESTIVALS BURNABY GRANTS AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURE TO DATE" $32,000

4. NEWAPPLICATIONS FESTIVALS BURNABY


"THAT the new Festivals Burnaby applications be received."

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Neighbourhood Event

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(a) 14-N-002 Chinese Taoism Kuan Kung Association of Canada Tian Jin Festival

An application was received from the Chinese Taoism Kuan Kung Association of Canada to support the Tian Jin Festival in Burnaby on 2014 April 26 and 27. The festival promotes and shares Chinese Culture and enhances local cultural exchange through stage performance, traditional crafts and family activities. Festivals Burnaby funds would be allocated towards eligible project expenses related to prograriuning, marketing/promotions and administration.

Request: $4,000

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:

CPA: 2013 -$3,000 Smail Scale Festivals Grant 2012.c.$3,000 Neighbourhood Grant 2011 - No Application

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:

"THAT a Festivals Burnaby - Neighbourhood grant in the amount of $3,000 be awarded to the Chinese Taoism Kuan Kung Association of <::anada in support of the Tian Jin Festival on 2014 April 26 and 27 at the Tian Jin Temple in Burnaby."

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Large Scale Event

(b) 14-L-002 . Nikkei National Museum and Cultnral Centre Nikkei Place Matsuri Family Festival

An application was received from the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in support of the Nikkei Place Matsuri Faniily Festival Event which will take place on 2014 August 30 and 31 in Burnaby .. The annual festival is a celebration of Japanese culture and life and includes: Japanese entertainers, .dynamic performances, family oriented games, talent show and authentic Japanese food. .

Request: $23,619

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:

CPA: 2013 - $4,000 Small Scale Grant 2012 - $5,000 Small Scale Grant 2011 - $3,000 Neighbourhood Grant

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:

"THAT a Festivals Burnaby-Large Scale Event grant in the amount of $23,700 be awarded to the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre to support the Nikkei Place Matsuri Family Festival."

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"THAT the motion moved by Councillor Johnston and seconded by Councillor McDonell being 'THAT a Festivals Burnaby -Large Scale Event grant in the amount of $23,700 be awarded to the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre to support the Nikkei Place Matsuri Family Festival' be AMENDED to decrease the grant to $18,000."

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A vote was then held on the motion moved by Councillor McDonell and seconded by Councillor Johnston being 'THAT a Festivals Burnaby - Large Scale Even(grantin the amount of $23,700 be awarded to the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre. to support the Nikkei Place Matsuri Family Festival' AS AMENDED and same was CARRIEPUNANIMOUSL Y.

5. 2014 PROGRESSIVE LIST OF GRANTS AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURE TO DATE - $41.584

6. NEW APPLICATIONS

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON: ... SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL:

"THAT the new applications be received."

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(a) #14/15 . Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC Services to Burnaby Youth

An.application was received. requesting a grant towards the cost of providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services through online assistance to Burnaby youth over the Y outhlnBC website.

Request: $5,000


CPA: 2013 - $4,000 2012 - $4,000 2011 - $4,000

"THAT a grant of $4,000 be awarded to the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC in support of funding services provided by the organization in 2014."

CARRIED UNANlMOUSL Y


(b) #14/16 Alzheimer Society of BC, c/o Investors Group Alzheimer's Walk/or Memories

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An application was received.requesting an in-kind grant of a facility fee waiver for the use of the Burnaby Lake Pavilion for the annual Alzheimer's Walk for Memories to take place on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Burnaby Lake. The walk will raise money, to provide awareness and support and will also provide an education of this disease to residents of Burnaby. ..

Request: In-Kind Fee Waiver CPA: 2013 -No Application


2012-Ni> Application 2011·~ No Application

"THAT the request for an in-kind grant of a facility fee waiver for the Burnaby Lake Pavilion on 2015 January 25 to the Alzheimer Society ofBC in support of their annual event, the Alzheimer's Walk for Memories, be REFERRED to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission."

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(c) #14/17 Community Centred College for the Retired Courses and Programs

An application was received requesting a grant to assist with the cost of courses and prpgrams provided by the Community Centred College for the Retired .

... Request: Unspecified


CPA: 2013 - No Application 2012 - $2,500 2011 - $2,500

"THAT a grant of $2,500 be awarded to Community Centred College for the Retired in support of courses and programs in 2014."

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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6. NEW BUSINESS

No items of new business were brought before the Committee at this time.

7. INOUIRIES

No inquires were brought before the Committee at this time."

8. ADJOURNMENT


"THAT the 'Open' meeting do now adjourn."

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. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Open meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m.

Ms. Therese Nielsen ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Councillor Pietro Calendino CHAIR

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It starts with Scouts.

March 13, 2014

City of Burnaby Executive Committee of Council 4949 Canada Way Burnaby BC V5G 1M2

Dear Mr. Calendino:

Scouts Canada Pacific Coast Council 664 West Broadway Vancouver Be VSZ 1C1

T 604.879.5721 T 1.888.726.8876 F 604.879.5725 WWW,scouts.c;a

FILE: 2410-20-6

Subject: Scouts Canada - Pacific Coast Council Grant Approval (Grant Request #14/09)

On behalf of the Pacific Coast Council, I would like to thank Burnaby City Council for awarding Scouts Canada a grant in support of Scouting programs for Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts in the amount of $5,000.00 for 2014.

The generosity of the Council is much appreciated in our continuing efforts to develop well rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world.

As the nation's leading youth serving organization, Scouts Canada provides children and youth (ages 5 - 26) an opportunity to be themselves, learn new skills, and grow into healthy functional members of society. Through our programs young people discover the best in themselves and the best in each other.

For the youth who experience Scouts Canada programs, it is an amazing time and a life-changing adventure. Your support allows us to support youth from within our Ol!lln community, to help them reach their full potential as good citizens for tomorrow. It starts with Sc()uts!

Thank you for your support of Scouting.

Yours truly,

Alamin Pirani Council Executive Director

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COMMITTEE REPORT

TO: CHAIR AND MEMBERS DATE: 2014 Apri11 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL

FROM: CITY SOLICITOR

SUBJECT: WESTRAY CRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENTS

PURPOSE: To provide the Committee with information on the Westray Criminal Code Amendments

RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT the Committee receive this report for its information.

REPORT

At its open meeting of March 10, 2014 Council received as a delegation Mr. Ron Corbeil, the Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator of the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union. Mr. Corbeil presented two short videos noting that more than 1,000 Canadian workers are killed each year at work, and suggesting that the Westray Criminal Code amendments that hold employers criminally accountable for the health and safety of their workers are not being utilized.

Mr. Corbeil requested that Council adopt the following resolution:

"WHEREAS it has been more than two decades since the Westray mine disaster in Nova Scotia and a decade since amendments were made to the Criminal Code of Canada to hold corporations, their directors and executives criminally accountable for the health and safety of workers; and

WHEREAS police and prosecutors are not utilizing the Westray amendments, and not investigating workplace fatalities through the lens of criminal accountability; and

WHEREAS more than 1,000 workers a year are killed at work;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Council support a campaign to urge our provincial/territorial goverrunent, specifically the Attorney-General and Labour Minister, to ensure that:

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• Crown attorneys are educated, trained and directed to apply the Westray amendments;

• dedicated prosecutors are given the responsibility for health and safety fatalities;

• police are educated, trained and directed to apply the Westray amendments;

• there is greater coordination among regulators, police and Crowns so that health and safety regulators are trained to reach out to police when there is a possibility that Westray amendment charges are warranted."

Arising from Council discussion, a motion was adopted that the resolutions be referred to the Executive Committee of Council for review.

Bill C-4S amended the Criminal Code to provide new rules attributing criminal liability to employers for failing to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace injury to their employees. It became law on March 31, 2004. The Bill C-4S amendments are often referred to as the "Westray Amendments".

The impetus for Bill C-4S was the 1992 Westray coal mine disaster in Nova Scotia in which 26 miners were killed as a result of a methane gas explosion in the mine. Prior to the disaster, serious safety concerns had been raised by employees, union officials and government inspectors, but few changes had been instituted by the mining company to address these concerns. Criminal charges, including manslaughter charges, were brought against the company and certain of its managers. The criminal prosecutions were pursued through the Courts but ultimately no convictions were obtained. A Royal Commission ofInquiry was establlshed to investigate the disaster and its recommendations included those that were advanced through Bill C-4S.

The key provision introduced into the Criminal Code under Bill C-4S is s.217.1:

"217.1 Everyone who undertakes, or has the authority, to direct how another person does work or performs a task is under a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent bodily harm to that person, or any other person, arising from that work or task."

Being a matter of criminal law , s.217.1 investigations are carried out by the police and recommendations as to charges are made to Crown Counsel. As s.217.1 is a criminal offence, charges must be proved against the accused "beyond a reasonable doubt". In determining whether to proceed with charges, Crown Counsel determines whether there is a reasonable likelihood of obtaining a conviction.

Conversely, investigations of provincial workers' safety legislation, which generally govern this area of the law, are carried out by specialized workplace safety investigators rather than the

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police. While infractions of the provincial legislation can be prosecuted by Crown, the legislation often provides for the imposition of "administrative penalties" by the provincial body that administers the provincial legislation, and the imposition of higher employer assessments. Additionally, prosecution of provincial worker safety legislation does not attract the rigorous standard of proof required to secure a criminal conviction, so securing a conviction is not as difficult.

According to the website of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Safety there have only been eight cases where s.217.1 has been applied in a criminal prosecution. Of these, four resulted in convictions, one in a guilty plea, one in an acquittal, one in the Crown dropping charges, and one in a plea bargain whereby the accused pleaded guilty only to charges under the applicable provincial worker safety legislation.

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TO: CHAIR AND MEMBERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL

FROM: DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES

Meeting 2014 Apr 17

COMMITTEE REPORT

DATE: 2014 April 07

SUBJECT: FESTIVALS BURNABY PROGRAM - NEIGHBOURHOOD GRANT 14-N-003 BURNABY COMMUNITY SERVICES

PURPOSE: Grant Approval Request

RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT the Festivals Burnaby grant request from Burnaby Community Services for the Family Festival 2014 June 21 be received.

REPORT

Festivals and Special Events: Neighbourhood Event

Grant File 14-N-003: Burnaby Community Services

Application Received:2014 March 14 Project Budget: $11,920 Project Request: $ 4,000

Previous Support: . new Festivals Burnaby Grant app~icant

An application request for $4,000 has been received from Burnaby Community Services for the Family Festival 2014 June 21 at Central Park at PattersonlKingsway. This new event celebrating the family will include old fashioned picnic style races and games, arts and crafts activities, food vendors, information kiosks, and interactive family performances.

For over 40 years, non-profit society Burnaby Community Connections has been connecting people, services and community. Originally founded as an information and referral service, the agency has grown considerably over the years and has taken in new programs in response to emerging local needs. In recognition of their contributiori to the community, they were awarded a 2006 Business Excellence Award, a direct result of their many dedicated directors, volunteers, staff and community supporters ..

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The application has been completed in full and the applicant has shown evidence that they have the capacity to coordinate the event. Festivals Burnaby funds would be allocated toward eligible project expenses related to programming, marketing/promotions and administration.

Dave Ellenwood DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREA nON & CULTURAL SERVICES

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Meeting 2014 Apr 17

COMMITTEE REPORT

DATE: 2014 April 07

SUBJECT: FESTIVALS BURNABY PROGRAM - NIEGHBOURHOOD GRANT 14-N-004 BOSNIAN-HERZEGOVINIAN CULTURAL CENTER, VANCOUVER (BHCCVC)


RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT the Festivals Burnaby grant request from the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Cultural Center, Vancouver for the Bosnian Annual Festival 2014 June 15 be received.

REPORT

Festivals and Special Events: Neighbourhood Event

Grant File 14-N-004: Bosnian-Herzegovinian Cultural Center, Vancouver (BHCCVC)


Previous Support: 2013 Neighbourhood Festivals Burnaby Grant, $2,500 2012 Neighbourhood Festivals Burnaby Grant, $3,000

An application request for $4,000 has been received from the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Cultural Center, Vancouver for the Bosnian Annual Festival 2014 June 15 at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre, Burnaby. This third annual event is a community gathering featuring kid's activities, food, cultural displays, an art exhibit and live music. One of the main attractions for the 2014 event is the addition of a live big screen presentation of the Bosnia vs. Argentina FIF A World Cup soccer game, the first Bosnian team ever to play at that level.

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The Bosnian-Herzegovinian Cultural Center, Vancouver was founded in 2009, by a group of individuals who shared the same vision and Bosnian origins, with the goal of maintaining and promoting the culture, overall identity and the moral and ethical values of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Canada.

The application has been completed in full and the applicant has shown evidence that they have the capacity to coordinate the event. Festivals Burnaby funds would be allocated toward eligible project expenses related to progranuning, marketing/promotions and administration.


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Meeting 2014 Apr 17

COMMITTEE REPORT

DATE: 2014 April 05

SUBJECT: FESTIVALS BURNABY PROGRAM - SMALL SCALE GRANT 14-S-007 BURNABY ARTS COUNCIL


. RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT the Festivals Burnaby grant request from the Burnaby Arts Council for the Deer Lake Craft Festival 2014 November 21-23 be received.

REPORT

Festivals and Special Events: Small Scale Event

Grant File 14-S-007: Burnaby Arts Council


Previous Support: 2013 Small Scale Festivals Burnaby Grant, $4,000 2012 Small Scale Festivals Burnaby Grant, $5,000 2011 Small Scale Festivals Burnaby Grant, $5,000

An application request for $5,000 has ·been received from the Burnaby Arts Council for the 43,d annual Deer Lake Craft Festival, 2014 November 21- 23 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. The three day festival features crafters and artisans showcasing and selling their work and an entertainment program of performing artists in dance and music.

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Three years ago the Burnaby Arts Council began the process of revitalizing the Heritage Christmas Craft Fair into the Deer Lake Craft Festival with the goal of celebrating the arts. Key to the revitalization was attracting high quality artisans, creating a more functional show layout and showcasing talented artists and performers, all of which have contributed to an enhanced visitor experience.


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Meeting 2014 Apr 17

COMMITTEE REPORT



DATE: 2014 April 05

SUBJECT: FESTIVALS BURNABY PROGRAM - SMALL SCALE GRANT 14-S-008 SCANDINAVIAN COMMUNITY CENTRE


RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT the Festivals Burnaby grant request from the Scandinavian Community Centre for the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival 2014 June 21-22 be received.

REPORT


Grant File 14-S-008: Scandinavian Community Centre

Application Received:2014 March 13 Project Budget: $55,900 Project Request: $10,000


An application request for $10,000 has been received from the Scandinavian Community Centre for the 19th annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, 2014 June 21- 22 at the Scandinavian Community Centre. The two-day festival celebrates Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Iceland and Danish countries and showcases cultural song, dance, entertainment and food.

The overall festival theme will be Nordic Design this year, and along with the various country tents, Scandinavian Marketplace and the popular Viking Village, the festival will also feature popular activities like the May Pole Dance and the Wife Carrying Contest. New to the festival is a floor ball tournament which will take place at the neighbouring Fortius Sport & Health complex.

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The application has been completed in full and the applicant has shown evidence that they have. the capacity to coordinate the event. Festivals Burnaby funds would be allocated toward eligible project expenses related to programming, marketing/promotions and administration.


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COMMITTEE REPORT

DATE: 2014 April 05

SUBJECT: FESTIVALS BURNABY PROGRAM - SMALL SCALE GRANT 14-S-009 HEIGHTS MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION BIA


RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT the Festivals Burnaby grant request from the Heights Merchants Association for Hats off Day 2014 June 07 be received.

REPORT

Festivals and Special Events: Small Scale. Event

Grant File 14-S-009: Heights Merchants Association BIA



An application request for $10,000 has been received from the Heights Merchants Association BIA for Hats Off Day, 2014 June 07 on Hastings Street between Boundary and Gamma. Voted as the Best Burnaby Festival since 2005 by readers of the local papers, Hats off Day is a parade and an 11 block street festival featuring music, entertainment, performers, kid's activities, food and a vintage car show.

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Hats Off Day organizing committee has decided to "party like it's 1984" with a theme of the Total Awesome 80s as a way to both inspire and showcase the Heights merchants and community.

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Meeting 2014 Apr 17

COMMITTEE REPORT

DATE: 2014 April 05

SUBJECT: FESTIVALS BURNABY PROGRAM - SMALL SCALE GRANT 14-S-010 EDO FRIENDS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION


RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT the Festivals Burnaby grant request from the Edo Friends of British Colurnbia Association for the Africa Ekassa Cultural/Musical Festival 2014 August 09 be received.

REPORT


Grant File 14-S-010: Edo Friends of British Columbia Association


Previous Support: 2013 Small Scale Festivals Burnaby Grant, $3,500 2012 Small Scale Festivals Burnaby Grant, $3,000 20n Small Scale Festivals Burnaby Grant, $2,700

An applicat.ion request for $5,000 has been received from the Edo Friends of British Columbia Association for the Africa Ekassa CulturallMusical Festival 2014 August.9 at Swangard Stadium. This annual event includes music and dance performances, international foods, unique arts and crafts and games, along with cultural information booths and displays.

The Edo Friends of British Columbia Association offers education, counseling, settlement, integration and support services for immigrants and refugee families and provides an avenue for differerit cultures, music and the arts to be expressed and experienced by all. .

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The application has been completed in full and the applicant has shown evidence that they have the capacity to coordinate the event. Festivals Burnaby funds would be allocated toward eligible project expenses related to prograrmning, marketing/promotions and administration.


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Meeting 2014 Apr 17

COMMITTEE REPORT

DATE: 2014 April 07

SUBJECT: FESTIVALS BURNABY PROGRAM - SMALL SCALE GRANT 14-S-011 BONSOR 55+ SOCIETY


RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT the Festivals Burnaby grant request from the Bonsor 55+ Society for the Burnaby Multicultural Festival 2014 June 21 be received.

REPORT


Grant File 14-S-011: Bonsor 55+ Society


Previous Support: 2013 Neighbourhood Festivals Burnaby Grant, $1,750 2012 Neighbourhood Festivals Burnaby Grant, $1,750 2011 Neighbourhood Festivals Burnaby Grant; $1,750

An application request for $6,000 has been received from the Bonsor 55+ Society for the Burnaby Multicultural Festival 2014 June 21at Bonsor Recreation Complex. This seventh annual south Burnaby event celebrates multiculturalism and the incredible diversity of the neighbourhood through entertainment, food, crafts, displays and interactive story telling.

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With a strategy to continue to grow the event to 10,000 people over the next five years, the festival will utilize the fields adjacent to the Bonsor Recreation Complex to meet the growth of the last couple of years and to offer more family activities and interactive entertainment. New to the festival will be a Citizen Ceremony, children's tents and interactive stages, and student exhibits in addition to the main stage activities, intemational village and the many community resource booths.

The application has been completed in full and the applicant has shown evidence that they have the capacity to coordinate the event Festivals Burnaby funds would be allocated toward eligible project expenses related to programming, marketing/promotions and administration.


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Meeting 2014 Apr 17

COMMITTEE REPORT

DATE: 2014 April 05

SUBJECT: FESTIVALS BURNABY PROGRAM - SMALL SCALE GRANT 14-S-012 BULGARIAN-CANADIAN SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA


RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT the Festivals Burnaby grant request from the Bulgarian-Canadian Society of British Columbia for the Bulgarian Food and Dance Festival 2014 September 21 be received.

REPORT


Grant File 14-S-012: Bulgarian-Canadian Society of British Columbia


Previous Support: new Festivals Burnaby Grant applicant

An application request for $11,960 has been received from the Bulgarian-Canadian Society of British Columbia for the Bulgarian Food and Dance Festival 2014 September 21 at St Archangel Michael Orthodox Church. This second annual family-oriented event will showcase Bulgarian food and culture with a program that includes multicultural·folk dance performances, children's activities, craft vendors and ethnic food along with a soccer tournament and special concert featuring a Bulgarian guest performer.

The Bulgarian-Canadian Society of British Columbia was established in 2002 and is a community driven organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Bulgarian heritage and culture.

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Dave ElJenwood DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES

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Meeting 2014 Apr 17

COMMITTEE REPORT

TO: CHAIR AND MEMBERS DATE: 2014 April 07 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL


SUBJECT: FESTIVALS BURNABY PROGRAM - SMALL SCALE GRANT 14-S-013 ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF BC

PURPOSE: GrantApproval Request

RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT the Festivals Burnaby grant request from the Ethiopian Community Association of BC for the Ethiopian Community Festival 2014 August 09 be received.

REPORT


Grant File 14-S-0 13: Ethiopian Community Association of BC


Previous Support: 2013 Neighbourhood Festivals Burnaby Grant, $3,000 2012 Neighbourhood Festivals Burnaby Grant, $3,000 2011 Small Scale Festivals Burnaby Grant, $4,500

An application request for $7,000 has been received from the Ethiopian Community Association of BC for the Ethiopian Community Festival 2014 August 9 at Swangard Stadium. This annual event includes an Ethiopian coffee ceremony, Ethiopian cultural dance, live entertainment, a market place, cultural displays, food vendors and sampling, and a children's activity tent.

The Ethiopian Community Association of BC supports landed immigrants and new Canadians with information, advice, and guidance to facilitate the integration of Ethio-Canadians in British Columbia and to foster the retention and development of their cultural heritage within the framework of multiculturalism.

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The application has been completed in full and the applicant has shown evidence that they have the capacity to coordinate the event. Festivals Burnaby funds would be allocated toward eligible project expenses related to programming, marketing/promotions and administration ..


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COMMITTEE REPORT

TO: CHAIR AND MEMBERS DATE:. 2014 April 07 EXECUTIVr; COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL

FROM: DIRECTORlpARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAl!, SERVICES

SUBJECT: FESTIVALS BURNABY PROGRAM - LARGE SCALE GRANT . I

14-L-003 K~REAN CULTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY

PURPOSE: I Grant Approyal Request

RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT the FesFivals Burnaby grant request from the Korean Cultural Heritage Society for the Korean Cultural Heritage Day Festival 2014 August 16 be received.

REPORT

Festivals and Special Event~: Large Scale Event

Grant File 14-L-001~ Korean Cultural Heritage Society

Applibation Received:2014 March 14 . Proje~t Budget: $133,800 Proje~t Request: $ 25,000

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Previous Support: new Festivals Burnaby Grant applicant

I An application request for $25,000 has been received from the Korean Cultural Heritage Society for the Korean Cultural He~tage Day Festival 2014 August 16 at Swangard Stadium. This 13 th

annual one day festival will take the theme of the "Dynamics of Modem Korean." Festival highlights include live musi6 and performances through the day, an Olympic style Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Tournament, a fbod and wine pavilion, traditional souvenirs and gifts, face painting and crafts for the kids and a bhoto booth with traditional costurnes to wear.

The Korean Cultural Heritage Society is a non profit organization which serves to promote multiculturalism and celebEI te Korean culture and heritage. Since 2002 the Korean Cultural Heritage Society has organi ed the festival which serves as a vehicle to unite community and promote businesses and org 'zations that aim to reach the Korean Canadian demographic.

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BURNABY SENIORS

OUTREACH SERVICES SOCIETY

8.5.0.5. Society 106-2101 Holdom Avenue Burnaby, B.C. V5B OA4 Phone: 604-291-2258 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bsoss.org

Chair, Executive Committee of Council

c/o Office of the City Clerk

City of Burnaby

4949 Canada Way Burnaby, BC V5C.5E9

March 17, 2014

RE: APPLICATION FOR A FINANCIAL GRANT

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please accept this letter from Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services SOCiety as our application for a financial grant from the City of Burnaby.

"Growing old is not for the faint of heart!" I'm sure that many of us have chuckled over this aphorism; that is, until we are seniors and experiencing those life altering changes and losses which, at times, can be so overwhelming. Those golden years, when annoying aches and pains give over to serious physical health concerns; when our social support network shrinks as family and friends become less available to us through distance, death, and incapacity; and the opportunities to make new connections diminishes. The meaningful roles which once defined our purpose in life, our self-worth, are no longer open to us.

Facing these changes and losses can be unbelievably challenging, and coping with them and moving on does take courage. Sometimes it takes a listening ear and a helping hand to overcome the feelings of loss, loneliness, and depression associated with widowhood, serious health problems, social isolation, and increasing personal dependence.

Since our inception in 1987 as a non-profit organization, the Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society (BSOSS), through our peer counselling and related activities, has been committed to:

• supporting the emotional well-being of seniors experiencing emotional difficulties;

• helping seniors deal more effectively with people; • aSSisting our clients to access appropriate community programmes and services;

• developing social support networks; and, • maintaining the greatest level of independence and dignity possible.

Our services, provided without cost to the senior, include one-to-one supportive counselling, facilitated

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peer support groups, community outreach, professional consultation, education, information dissemination, referral as needed, and meaningful volunteer opportunities for seniors. Many of our services are not available elsewhere in the community.

Our programmes include:

• Peer Counselling - a confidential one-to-one supportive service to seniors facing emotional stress because of life changes;

• Communications and Counselling Skills Training - an extensive course for the volunteer peer counsellors;

• Reconnections - an experience of self-discovery and personal growth which assists seniors to develop or enhance the skills and confidence they may need to find purpose or reconnect into the community after they have experienced a significant loss; and,

• Burnaby Family Caregivers Project - a programme which offers information and group support to help alleviate the stress of those providing care to aged or disabled family or friends.

The society is directed by a voluntary Board, all of whom are seniors, coordinated by part-time staff, and functions with a dedicated group of service and administrative volunteers.

Our premise is that seniors are uniquely qualified to provide support and encouragement to other seniors who are struggling to cope with significant losses and changes in their lives. Extensive skills training combined with warm, caring personalities plus the knowledge, insight, and wisdom gained from lifetime experiences give the peer helpers the understanding, empathy, and patience to assist others.

The key to successful peer helping is the training in the fundamentals of empathic listening, counselling techniques, age-related issues, and community resources which we provide all our support volunteers. The opportunity to learn and do something meaningful and rewarding Is also of immeasurable value to the senior peer volunteers. They take away with them effective interpersonal and life skills to use for themselves and share with those with whom they come in contact on a daily basis. Because the. volunteers are themselves seniors, they are subject to the same losses and changes as their peers, and attrition is an anticipated occurrence. Regular training courses are essential to keep our volunteer corps strong.

At present we have 29 active trained counselors with 9 languages and cultures represented. We are able to serve people who have difficulty with English and whose religion and ethnic customs are very diverse.

It is projected that, within the next few years, the number of seniors in Burnaby will increase, with the most significant increases in the age group over 80 years. These are the same women and men who will be the most vulnerable to the life changing incidents which rob them of their ability to find the fulfilment in their later years which they deserve.

It is essential for us to maintain a vital programme and a well-trained body of volunteers to continue providing this support service which has been so highly valued in our community. Our volunteer service programme is a very cost effective way of providing benefit to those in need.

BSOSS funding comes primarily from special fund raising activities, membership dues, a Community Gaming grant and other government and foundation grants for specific programmes, and donations from individuals and community organizations.

The financial support from the City of Burnaby in previous years has been a significant factor in allowing BSOSS voll!nteers to give hope and guidance to more than 3000 Burnaby elder citizens. A financial grant once again this year, will help US in our efforts to maintain and enhance our regular

peer counselling programme.

We would be most pleased to provide any additional information or meet with you to discuss this

request in greater detail.

We sincerely hope that you will consider our request favorably.

Yours truly,

Danelle Laidlaw, President

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BURNABY SENIORS OUTREACH SERVICES SOCIETY

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS

FACT SHEET

· BSOS5 is a nc;m-profit, volunteer driven service organization, incorporated in May 1987 - #50022454.

· Mission: BS05S is dedicated to promoting the well being of seniors through the support of their peers.

· Purpose: To promote seniors' independence, self-esteem and the achievement of individual goals.

· BSOSS was incorporated under the B.C. Societies Act in May of 1987 as Burnaby Seniors Peer Counselling Society. The name was officially changed in 1991 to Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society to reflect a broader mandate and expanded services.

· BSOSS is directed by a voluntary Board of Directors all of whom are seniors.

• Target population: seniors in Burnaby experiencing difficulties resulting from isolation, loneliness, depression, abuse, grief, loss, anxiety, health and economic concerns, caregiver stress and other unresolved issues

• Methods: one-to-one supportive counselling, facilitated peer support groups, community outreach, Consultation, education, research, information dissemination, referral when necessary to issue specific community agencies and professionals

• Programmes: Seniors Peer Counselling; Reconnections (Reconnecting Seniors Into The Community); Burnaby Family Caregivers; Outreach--into community-based seniors programmes; Annual Caregiver Resource and information Fair

• Training: extensive training and follow-up provided in communications and counselling skills and Agerelated issues to Senior Peer Counsellors; education/information series for family and friend (unpaid) caregivers and the general public

• Volunteer opportunities: seniors do something personalty enriching, meaningful, useful and stimulating through peer helping and Board direction

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· Referrals: self referrals; concerned family or friend; Fraser Health Home Health and mental health case managers; family doctors; psychiatrists; hospital social workers; home support agencies; other community organizations and agencies working with older persons; Senior Citizens Centres

· Personnel: Programme Director (13 hours per week); Programme Assistant (10 hours per week); Coordinator of Caregiver Programme (contract); Bookkeeper (contract)

· Peer Counselling Statistics 2013:

One-to-one supportive counselling has been provided by 16 - 21 Peer Counsellors while 4 Peer Counsellors provide supportive services within multi-level care facilities, a seniors centre and ethnospecific communities.

In 2013 we provided 96 individual seniors with peer counselling, an average of 34 individuals receiving visits at anyone time.

In 2013 63 new referrals were accepted.

Peer Counsellors report an average of 200 hours of volunteer service each month.

Support has been provided to approximately 500 additional individuals-seniors or their family-which have not resulted in a peer counselling assignment but which have required research and/or resource information.

Two training courses in Communications and Counselling Skills were offered with 16 participants graduating and available to accept peer counselling referrals.

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