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End is nigh for the Dolphin

The Dolphin theatre site rezoning application received second reading by council at its June 10 meeting.

The Dolphin theatre site rezoning application received second reading by council at its June 10 meeting.

The purpose of the rezoning application is to permit construction of a four-storey building, which will feature retail units on the bottom floor, 11 accessible rental units on the second floor run by the Vancouver Resources Society, and 20 units of market housing on the top floors.

The Dolphin can operate until the rezoning application passes third reading and final adoption.

Sanitation costs

Council approved $835,000 for sanitary and capital improvements at its last Monday meeting.

The water utility will receive $535,000 and the sanitary sewer utility is getting $300,000 for the city's ongoing improvements to existing pump stations, pressure reducing stations and control systems.

The upgrades will ensure station reliability, maximize energy efficiency and remotely monitor alarms, according to an engineering report.

Edmonds Fair

Council approved a road closure for an upcoming event in the Edmonds community.

The Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show is happening on Saturday, July 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The road closure is for Edmonds Avenue between Canada Way and Kingsway, Humphries Avenue from Vista Crescent to 19th Avenue and New Vista Place from 8 a.m to 4 p.m.

The event is a collaborative effort of community and business organizations. The fair will feature a petting zoo, talent contest, farmers' market, rides and a variety of performances. Attendance is estimated to exceed 8,000 people.