INQUIRIES
Commissioner Loftus inquired if tree
inventory in Burnaby is the responsibility of Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services and if there is a tree replanting program. It came to his attention
that trees were removed on Boundary Road by Central Park and along Marine
Drive by Byrne Road for land development. He also received a phone call about
trees removed on Norland Avenue.
Staff will provide a memo to the
Commission about the layers of protection for trees on private and public
land.
Commissioner Loftus inquired if there
is a time frame to respond to the delegation made in February by Ms. N. Wong
and Ms. R. Goddyn regarding the Recreation Credit Program for people with disabilities.
He received an email from Ms. Wong inquiring about a response to their
issue. Staff advised that they also received a similar inquiry from Ms. Wong
and they gave her a May time-frame to report to the Commission.
Commissioner Larkin advised that she
had received a complaint about the play area at Deer Lake Park and inquired
how a decision is made on the play equipment in the area.
Staff will provide the information
on this matter.
Commissioner Larkin inquired if
there is any discussion on building a small bridge over the stream on the
west side of Deer Lake Park.
Staff will confirm with Commissioner
Larkin about the location and check on the feasibility and desirability of
the foot bridge.
Councillor Johnston was informed by
a citizen that the water heater at Bonsor Pool was out of commission and the
water was really cold.
Staff will look into this matter.
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