“March a th, 1974

the ity Clerk to again contact the Railway Company in that regard, and

Alderman Mabbett pointed out that it is the responsibility of the Railway

: “Company te to Eenee its right-of-way.
Alderman

¢Traboulay re .~ Alderman Traboulay referred to the grant of $5, 000. 00" from the Greater
} solid waste. :

jrecycling © Vancouver Regional District for a “solid waste recycling. project in the City
a project

and inquired how this was proceeding. Alderman Thompson advised there would
bea complete review on solid waste coming shortly. The City Bngineer ady-

_ ised that the Regional District has inquired of this pilot project at fairly

. frequent intervals and indicated itis still interested in seeing this proceed.
Alderman Traboulay stated his hope that if the project is going to proceed,

the public would be advised.

Ald.Laking re . Moved by Alderman Laking:
Recretion Grants

for Municipali- Seconded by Alderman Traboulay:
ties without.a .

Rec.Commission “that the: Municipal Council ‘of The Corporation of the City of Port

Coquitlam write to the Minister responsible pointing out that there are re-
ceation grants available to municipalities with Recreation Conmissions, but
“not for those without, and requesting that this matter be given reconsider~

ation immediately;

AND THAT a copy of the letter bes sent to our M.L, Ae, PY Premier David

Barrett. | . | Carried.

Ald. Ranger re _ Alderman Ranger then advised for information that the corner of Coast

Zoning-cor.Cst.M. -
Rd.& Prairie Ave. Meridian Road and Prairie Avenue was never designated a Development Area; “how-

ever, Alderman Laking stated his understanding that it was. Alderman Traboulay
“commented: that this matter should be clarified and requested the City Admini-
atrator to prepare a report thereon for next week,
Mayor Campbell -re- “Mayor Campbell referred to the television programme "W-5" when the
Med.Research Grants
subject of the Federal Government's proposal to withdraw medical research

grants was discussed, and he stated he was impressed by the comments of

_ people who spoke in favour of retaining these grants.

. Hoved by Alderman Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman: Laing:

That a letter be sent to the Federal Minister of Health bemoaning
the fact that he has seen fit to cut back on funds, and requesting that he
re-examine his position with a view to. continuing the provision of grants

for medical research;
| AND THAT a copy of the letter be sent to Mr. Mark Rose, M.P., Fraser

Valley West. ee .. Carried.