May 16th, 1973

Mr. A.X. Thompson,
Sarrister & Solicitor,
P.O. Sox 109,

White Roc, B. C.

Dear Sir: “Re: Bicycle Licence & Regulation By-law
Your File ilo. C629.174

We acknowledse with thanks receipt of your letter dated May 3rd, 1973
concerning the above-noted subject and in reply thereto we can advise that the
same was placed before a re-ular mecting of the ‘funictoal Council of The
Corporation of the City of Fort Coquitlam held on “May 14th, 1973.

Tne Couneil arreed that this matter should be referred back to you
with the request that vou explore all avenues of approach to the problen in
order that stricter controls may be placed on bicycles operating in this City.
One suggeation wag idde that the oicyele Licance fee could be varied so as to
provide for a hicther fee for these bieveles thee were not properly equipped
with lisnts, ete., in order to wucouragse the provision of this equipment. The
Coune41 also noted tie approach being taken by the Cistriat of Surrey in requir~
ing juvanilas and their parcats to appear in Court where, accordin: to press re-
ports, Chey received a very stern lecture fron the judge and were tsen discharged.

We look forward to receipt of your advice on this matter in due course.

Yours very truly,
Original Signod By
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Ro Eo Freaeat>
City Clerk.