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Commissioner Matricardi inquired if
there were updates on covered sports boxes.
Staff advised that a report will be
provided at the next meeting.
Commissioner Alzner commented that
the Giro di Burnaby was a great success.
The Chair advised that the Edmonds City
Fair and Classic Car Show on Sunday was a big success. The event was in its 15th
year. There were approximately 18,000 attendees. A dog agility show was
added this year. There were 86 classic cars in the show. Next year the
event area on Edmonds Street may be shortened because it was a long walk from
Kingsway and covered a big area.
Trustee Narang commented that the
talent show was amazing.
Commissioner Larkin thanked staff
for all of the community events recently, starting with the Canada Day
celebrations. There were great turnouts for celebration at Edmonds Park, the
Burnaby Village Museum and the Swangard Stadium.
Commissioner Larkin inquired when the
next community presentation by the GVRD about the new watermain construction
project will be held.
The Director advised that information
about the next GVRD presentation will be sent to Commissioners.
Councillor Johnston inquired if
there is lifeguard service at Barnet Beach.
The Director confirmed that there is
not.
Commissioner Jang commented that the
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Deer Lake Park went really well, commended
staff for a well-organized event and inquired as to the number of attendees.
Staff estimated that there were 12,000
to 13,000 attendees, a slight drop from last year’s 14,000 attendees. The
large crowd will have to be addressed in future. There were no complaints about
the venue but some suggestion to install videotrons so those farther away can
see the orchestra. The crowd was pleased with the show.
Commissioner Dayment suggested that
local Burnaby acts be considered if staff were still looking for performers at
the grand opening of Willingdon Linear Park on Saturday. The suggestion will
be relayed to the Corporate Communications Department which was organizing
that event.
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