“72, | January 22nd, 1973

.Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Alderman Mabbett:
That the changes proposed by His Worship the Mayor with respect to
the Open Question Period guidelines be accepted as presented .Carried.
Yon.E.¥.Whelen, From The fionourable Bugene F. Whelan, Minister of Agriculture,

Min.of Agriculture
re research _ December 28th, 1972 in reply te a letter from this City dated December ilth,

grammes — : :

1972 bringing to his attention the apparent lack of research programmes on
mosquito control as pointed out by ifr. R.J. Palmer, Vector Control Officer,
Simon Fraser Health Unit, and advising that in view of the rising number

of complaints from various sectors of Canada concerning an apparent outbreak
of biting flies, the Research Branch of his Department called a National
Work Planning, Meeting on Biting Flies and Their Control; however, the pre-
blem caused by mosquitos is being worked on in an effort to control these

insects as well.

Moved by Alderman Meyer:

_Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

That the letter from The Honourable Eugene F. Whelan, Minister of
Agriculture, December 28th, 1972.concerning research programmes on mosquitos
be received. _ _ So . Carried.

Alderman Meyer, speaking to the foregoing resolution, advised that the
Health & Welfare Committee is pursuing the concept of genetic control for
mosquitos, which has met with some success in the United States, and stated

he would be, reporting on this aspect when more information is received,

From Alderman G. Laking, January 19th, 1973 concerning May Day cele-
brations, and advising that the Co-ordinator, Mr. Lee Kallen, had contacted —
3 firms in connection with the construction of a float for the City of Port.
Coquitlam for May Day and other wlebratians in the Lower Mainland. In his
report, Alderman Laking advised that only one firm, namely, Artcrafts Ltd.,
submitted a proposal for a float that would cost approximately $4,590.00 to
construct. A model of the float was placed on view, and Alderman Laking ex-
plained that it was designed to depict the City's Diamond Jubilee, with a
working fountain at the lower end and a large mirror at the elevated end
with 1913 on one side and 1973 on the other. Aiderman Ranger suggested that
‘the uther two firms be contacted aad requested to submit proposals in order
that it may be determined whether or not the figura of $4,500.06 is equitable.

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded oy Alderman Mabbett;