COUNCI

NOV 26 1990

THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

REPORT TO COUNCIL
November 20, 1990
TO: B.R. Kirk, City Administrator

FROM: K. Janna Taylor, Parks & Recreation Director

SUBJECT: New Arena - Tempered Glass

Recommendations :

1. That tempered glass shields be erected around the
playing area of the new arena at a cost estimated at
$36,000.

That the money for this project be taken from the
foilowing areas:
Minor Hockey $19,000
Parks & Recreation Capital Budget $17,000

3. That a letter of thanks be sent to Port Coquitlam
Minor Hockey for their contribution of $19,000.00.

Background of Proposed Project:

Presently the new arena playing area has wire mesh around the
boards. The wire mesh is now fifteen years old and needs to be
replaced. Rather than replacing it with wire mesh, it is being
recommended that tempered glass be used.

Tempered glass is a product that is now installed in the majority of
arenas. This glass allows spectators to view various sports better.
It also provides a safer surface for hockey and ringette players who
might, on occasion, hit the side boards.