October 3rd, 1377

Peter Schaumann, 559 Laurier, stated that all areas should be under

floodproofing, not just one area and that Dyking would be a better

solution than floodproofing. He further advised that in his opinion
there should be a Provincial law enforcing floodproofing equally to all
areas.

Mr. Frank Rayner, owner of property at 3323 Devon Road, stated that
under Section 702 of the Municipal Act the Council should pay attention
to conservation of property values which were affected by this Bylaw.

Mr. Glen Bays, 2552 Burns Road, advised he has just started a
nursery business on the above-mentioned property and this Bylaw would
cause a financial hardship if passed.

Lorraine Rayner, owner of pruperty at 3323 Devon Road, objected to
the Bylaw as it interfered with a persons right to develop their
property, particularly basement areas.

Alderman Ranger suggested the City take the minutes of this meeting
back to Minister of Municipal Affairs, along with correspondence and
pertinent information and explain the hardships that would be created
because of this Bylaw.

Mayor Campbell advised he telephoned Mr. Kerster who advised the
City should ask people to sign waivers against water damage but the City
Solicitor Mr. Ken Thompson, advised the City would still be responsible.

Alderman Laking felt the first approach should be to Victoria and
the Council may ask the public to assist in its presentation.

Alderman Thompson stated he felt the Bylaw was more severe than
origianlly intended.

Alderman Mabbett stated that although it is unfortunate that the
Council has to have meetings such as this Public Hearing, it is good to
have the people come out and express their feelings and that as a result,
a committee should be able to be formed with members of Council and
members of the public to meet with Victoria officials to work out some
reasonable solution.

Sherrill Gullickson, 519 Laurier Avenue, stated that if it was
necessary to go to Victoria she would be more than ready, but inquired

if the Victoria officials had ever come to Port Coquitlam, to see what

the situation is really like.