May 16th, 1977

majority, and advising that as since that time some difficulties have
been encountered with applications for building permits in the flood
plain area of the City, the Council has now indicated they would be
prepared to consider placing the Flood Plain Regulations in the Zoning
By-law by means of an Amendment thereto.

Moved by Alderman Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

That as outlined in a memorandum from the City Engineer, May 16th,
1977, the Zoning By-law be amended to include the Flood Plain restrictions
suggested by the Provincial Water Resources Service with these restrictions
being made applicable to that area of the City designated as an Agricultural
Land Reserve. Carried.

Alderman Ranger referred to the holding of Zoning Public Hearings,
and to his suggestion that in future, background information on areas where
rezoning is proposed be made available to the residents affected, members
of Council generally agreed.

Alderman Keryluk referred to the City's new Library facility in
Whyte Centre, and he commended all members of the Library staff for
their time and effort in preparing that facility for its opening today.

Alderman Keryluk then commended the local Firemen on their speedy
response to a fire at the George Pearkes School which could have resulted
in considerably more damage if action to extinguish it had been delayed.

Alderman Keryluk then referred to the increased traffic on Hastings
Street, and requested the Public Works Committee to study the costs for
undertaking improvements thereto next year.

Alderman Laking advised that several persons residing near the
Agricultural area on the North side of the City were in attendance with
respect to low-flying planes recently used in blueberry crop-dustings,
and on invitation of Mayor Campbell, several residents voiced their
objections to such a hazardous method of blight control being used.

Moved by Alderman Laking:

Seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

That a letter be sent to the Port Coquitlam Library staff commending
them for their time and efforts in preparing for the opening of the new
Library facility in Whyte Centre. Carried.

Alderman Thompson referred to the objections made by Mr. F.R.
Bunnell, Director of Operations, Greater Vancouver Regional District, itn

regard to the B.C. Hydro & Power Authority's application to the Pollution

Ald.Ranger re
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