June 30th, 1975 That the action of the City Engineer, as stated in his memorandum of June 27th, 1975, in placing orders, on authorization from the Public Works Committee and City Administrator, for the supply and delivery of a crew cab truck, two half-ton pick-up trucks, and a half-ton van from Rod McCallum Mercury, the low bid, at the quoted prices of $7,000.00, $5,000.00, $5,000.00, and $5,000.00, respectively, plus sales tax, in view of the fact that the prices would be subject to a 6% increase and delayed deliveryafter June 30th, 1975, be hereby ratified and confirmed. Carried. Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution, a discussion ensued, and Alderman Thompson queried why specifications for capital equipment purchases are not processed earlier in the year in order to avoid problems with a deadline for placing orders, and the City Engineer advised he would discuss with the City Treasurer some means of having this information available as scon as the budget is approved. From the City Engineer, June 25th, 1975, submitting a sketch of a proposed subdivision of a portion of the Remainder of Lot 34, Plan 17811, and advising that as a road will eventually be required along the East side of the proposed Lot 1, a reduction in the frontage thereof, as well as future proposed lots, will be required because of the location of an existing residence on Lot 33, Plan 17812; however, these reductions will conform to Council's established policy relating to frontage exemptions. Moved by Alderman Thompson: Seconded by Alderman Laking: That as recommended in a memorandum from the City Engineer, June 25th, 1975, a frontage exemption as provided for in Section 712(2) of the Municipal Act be granted with respect to Lot 1 of a proposed subdivision of a portion of the Remainder of Lot 34, Plan 17811. Carried. BY-LAWS: The City Clerk advised that following its submission at a Public Hearing held on June 23rd, 1975, By-law No. 1385, proposed to amend the "City of Port Coquitlam Zoning By-law, 1969, No. 918" is now available for further consideration. Moved by Alderman Thompson: Seconded by Alderman Laking: That By-law No. 1385 be read a third time. Carried. Following passage of the above-stated resolution, Alderman Traboulay inquired whether the developer intended the project to include duplexes, condominiums, etc., and Alderman Thompson advised that the application /9. City Eng.- min. frontage exemption- proposed sub div.-Ptn.Rem. Lot 34,Plan 17811 Zon. Amend.B/ law #1385- third read- ing