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Commissioner Matricardi noted that
the Burnaby North Lawn Bowling Club does not have a mailing address and
inquired if a mailing address could be assigned.
The Director advised that staff will
take it under advisement.
Commissioner Matricardi inquired if
there were any updates on covered sports boxes.
The Director advised that there were
no updates.
Commissioner Larkin has received
calls from concerned citizens about where the Second Narrows water supply tunnel
will go in. They would like an opportunity to discuss the issue. It was
inquired if there are other public meetings.
The Director advised that the water
supply tunnel is a project under Metro Vancouver’s jurisdiction. MetroVancouver
is committed to provide information sessions to citizens. Staff will follow
up with representatives from Metro Vancouver and obtain the dates of any
public information sessions. Citizens’ enquiries may be made to MetroVancouver.
The Director will provide Commissioners with an electronic briefing note.
Commissioner Clark inquired regarding
the status of the new rink in South Burnaby and the 9-hole executive golf course.
Staff advised that the rink is going
through a detailed design process, and it is anticipated that applications
for initial planning permits will be made this month. Staff will continue to
work on the detailed design to get documents ready for tender next winter.
The Chair advised that signage will
be put up to inform the public of the development of the new rink.
With respect to the executive golf
course at Kensington Pitch and Putt, staff have made application for PPA
approvals, completed Environmental Committee assessments, and are writing up
specialized contracts in order to pre-qualify the contractors in July and
August. Staff have also made application to Fisheries and Oceans Canada for
certification for all the creek work, and the environmentally sensitive
zones. The goal is to break ground in early 2019 once quotes and
re-certification are obtained.
Commissioner Jang inquired if the
City has been approached with respect to the “Monarchs in the Rough” program,
which encourages golf courses to plant milkweed to enhance monarch
butterflies.
Staff have not been approached regarding
the program. However, Burnaby Golf has been a member of the Audubon Society
since 2008. Burnaby Golf will carry out a detailed inventory of birds and other
wildlife with the guidance and feedback from the Audubon Society. Burnaby
has unique sites with rich water plants, birds and animals. The process will
be completed by this Fall.
Commissioner Matricardi had a recent
opportunity to view Thompson River University’s 50-metre pool which has a
lazy river and water slides similar to those at the Fred Randall Pool. He
suggested that a similar design be considered for the new C.G. Brown Pool.
The Director is very familiar with
that facility and agrees that it is impressive.
Commissioner Alzner received an enquiry
from a field hockey user group about a dedicated field in the Burnaby Lake
West area.
The Director advised that a new,
multi-purpose field has been developed that can be used for field hockey. A
dedicated field requires a higher level of infrastructure and would
necessitate that field hockey groups demonstrate appreciable growth in their sport
before considering such a sizable investment. Another multi-use field may be
considered during the expansion of Burnaby Lake West, towards Norland.
Alternatively, the new site at Burnaby Lake North may be considered again for
possible development.
The Chair advised that the 15th
Annual Edmonds City Fair and Car Show will be held on July 15 from 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. It includes a car show, free petting zoo, talent contests, and more,
and he encouraged Commissioners to attend the event.
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