March 17th, 1980. /13.

NEW BUSINESS:

Alderman Ranger spoke regarding rental of the Mabbett Room for the

summer months as he has been advised there is a shortage of space available

resulting from the burning of the Carnoustie Golf Club. The Parks &
Recreation Committee agreed to examine the policy in this regard.

Alderman Ranger commented on the By~law Inspection Officer's report
referring to charges laid against Starliner Transport Ltd. and discussion
then ensued on the advisability of dropping those charges.

Alderman Keryluk advised Mayor Laking, Aldermen Gates, Wright and
Keryluk attended the Winter Carnival Queens Ball and stated they had a
good time and that Laurie McEachern was selected Queen.

Alderman Traboulay asked Alderman Ranger if he would be running in
the next Municipal Election and Alderman Ranger stated he would not be
and Alderman Traboulay asked that he reconsider such decision.

Alderman Mabbett spoke regarding possible funding available in the
Provincial Budget for downtown redevelopment and Mayor Laking advised he
will look into this when he is in Victoria.

Alderman Wright advised the Port Coquitlam Women's Centre has
applied to join the United Way.

Alderman Wright advised there is a meeting of the Fraser Valley
Regional Library Union and Management on March 18th, 1980 and there
could be a possible strike at the libraries.

Alderman Keryluk expressed concern regarding parking on Donald
Street and asked that the R.C.M.P. be asked to watch this area closely.

Mayor Laking asked Fire Chief Wingrove to give a report on the

accident in the C.P.R. Yards and Mr. Wingrove stated the accident oecurred

on March 14th, 1980 at 6:00 p.m. between a dynamite car and a propane !

car with approximately $100.00 damage. Mayor Laking advised he contacted

the C.P.R. and the C.P.R. feels tt was only a minor aceldent. Alderman
Keryluk expressed his concern and stated he wants a report From the
C.P.R. on how Lt happened and what precautions will be taken fn the
future. Alderman Mabbett suggested Counell meet with top of fictals
the C.P.R., perhaps in camera, and Council generally agreed to this

procedure.

Alderman Ranger referred to the three Zoning Amendment By-laws that

Ald. Ranger
re Mabbett Rm.

Ald. Ranger re
B/L Insp.
Officer's Re-
port re
Starliner
Transport Ltd.

Ald. Keryluk
re Queen's
Ball

Ald. Traboulay
re Ald. Ranger
not running in
next Municipal
Election.

Ald. Mabbett
re Prov.
Budget Funding

Ald. Wright
re Pt,Coq.
Women's Centre

Ald. Wright re
FVRL Mtg.

Ald. Keryluk
re Donald St.

Mayor Laking
re CPR
Accident.

Ald. Ranger
re dgoning

were the subject of a Public Hearing held earlier this evening and suggested Amend. Bylaws.

that they be given third reading at this time.