November 5th, 1973 --. /5.

operati ing funds through taxation on real property; AND FURTHER , that it be reiter-
ated that an additional gasoline tax, a surcharge on electricity rates, an.addi-
tional charge on motor vehicle licenses and’a surcharge on downtown parking are
considered as appropriate sources of revenue to raise the Region's share of: the.

operating deficits.”

also, the Committees recommend, since the principle of joint sharing in transport-

ation costs is not unique to this District, that other Regional Districts in the
Province be asked to support the position taken by the G.V.R.D., and that a meeting
be requested with the Premier and/or Cabinet to discuss this matter. further with the
etitire G.V.R.D. Board. ‘he Mayor, in his report, advised that the foregoing recom-

mendations were adopted wholaheartedly by the G.V.R.D: Board.

Moved by Alderman Laking:

Seconded by Alderman Mabbett:

That the report from His Worship the Mayor dated October 3ist, 1973,° concern-

ing the position taken by the G.V.R.D. with respect to financial participation in

a surface bus system, be received, Oo Carried.

From the Finance Committee, : Oc tober 26th, 29th, and 30th, 1973, being State- Fin.Comm.-

Stmts.A/es

ments of Accounts’ payable in the total amounts of $296,499.70, $39,168.46, and payable

$27,635.69, respectively.

Moved by Alderman Laking :

Seconded by Alderman Thompson:

That the reports of the Finance Committee, dated October 26th, 29th, and 30th,

1973, recommending payment of Accounts totalling $296,499.70, $39,168.48 35 and

$27,635.69, respectively, be approved. Carried.

From the Planning & Zoning Comittee, November and, 1973, advising that an Plan.& Zon.
Comm.~-Appln}
applic cation has been received for apprevai to subdivide the existing duplex at S#3-73

2031- 37 Manning Avenue by a Strata Title Subdivision.

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Alderman Thompson:

That as set forth in a report from the Planning & Zoning Committee, November
and, 1973, Application $#3-73 to subdivide the existing duplex at 2031-37 Mannang

Avenue by a Strata Title Subdivision, be approved in principle. Carried.
Alderman Traboulay voted against the resolution.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution, Alderman Traboulay advised ne
intended to vote against the motion for the same reason he had stated at last

week's meeting when he voted against two similar applications.