' Fire Chief,
Nov. 19/79 re
Shipping of
hazardous
commodities.

Petition from
Truck owners,
Nov. 18/79 re
Parking

Restrictions.

November 19th, 1979.

Moved by Alderman Wright:

Seconded by Alderman Traboulay:

That the City encourage community groups to hold two all-candidates
meetings in connection with the annual municipal election — one on the

north side and one on the south side.

Carried.
From the Fire Chief, November 19th, 1979 regarding the shipping of
hazardous commodities and expressing concern regarding the lack of

adequate water supply in the C.P.R. yards.

Moved by Alderman Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

That the Canadian Pacific Railway be contacted regarding the report
of the Fire Chief, November 19th, 1979, and advised of Council's concern
regarding the lack of adequate water supply in the Coquitlam Yards and

asking what plans they have for upgrading.

Carried.
Prior to passage of the foregoing rescelution discussion ensued on
the general concern of Council regarding the shortage of water in the
C.P. Rail yards and Alderman Traboulay expressed concern regarding
evacuation routes and asked that this be looked into.

Moved by Alderman: Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

That the appropriate Federal authority be advised of Council's

concern regarding the inadequacy of emergency evacuation routes from

the City of Port Coquitlam.
Carried.

The Fire Chief advised Council members are welcome'to visit the
C.P. Rail yards to view the procedure used in processing rail cars.

From the truck owners and residents of Dominion Averi:e, November
18th, 1979 being a petition protes.ing enforcement of the parking |
restrictions and suggesting a 30 kmh speed limit be imposed.

Mr. Jim Flett, 825 Dominion Avenue, spoke to Council on behalf of
the truckers stating that in his opinion the complaints received are not

related to parking of large trucks but are against the truck traffic.

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