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MEMO ~ JUL2 3 1973 -—

TO: Mayor and Aldermen DATE: July 20, 1973

FROM: Alderman Meyer

RE: Joint Meeting of the Environmental Protection Sub Committee and Recreational
Committee - July 19, 1973

Presents:

Subject:

Comments:

Alderman Meyer

Alderman Laking

Alderman Traboulay

V.G. Borch, P.Eng., City Engineer
K.J, Stinson, Planning Officer

Future Use of Foreshore Area of Pitt and Fraser Rivers South of
Lougheed Highway. .

It was noted that a great deal of discussion has taken place in Council
over the past several years as to the recreational potential of this
foreshore area, Notable examples are provided by location of the Poco
Trail there, last years Council resolution opposing storage of logs in

the Pitt River, and Council's recent decision against a Mary Hill by-pass.
Unlike the area north of the Lougheed, however, no formal Council state-
ment has been made. At this time when serious decisions and negotiations
are taking place with regard to land use, both at a local and provincial
level, we believe it is important that such a statement of intent be made.

Recommendation:

The two Committees jointly recommend that Council policy be affirmed to
protect the foreshore area of the Pitt and Fraser Rivers for the purpose
of safeguarding and developing their recreational potential,