March 21st, 1977

Moved by Alderman Thompson:

Seconded by Alderman Mobbett:

That By-law No. 1522 be read a second time Carried.

Moved by Alderman Laking:

Seconded by Alderman Mabbett:

That By-law No. 1522 be read a third time. Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS:

PoCo High re From Port Coquitiam Senior Secondary School, March 14th, 1977 being

musical prod.
"The Boy ~~ an announcement of the production "The Boy Friend", April 15th, 16th,

Friend"
2lst, 22nd, and 23rd, 1977 and marking the Tenth anniversary of such

musical productions by the school. Alderman Traboulay commended the

Drama Director, Ed Harrington, and ail those involved in the productions
over the past 10 years on the quality of shows produced under less than
ideal conditions and the letter was then received for information.

-4 Trustee M. From School Trustee Mrs. Margaret Smith, March 8th, 1977 regarding

Smith re
extended day

& proposed
new Sec.School #43 to accommodate a 'shift system’ or ‘extended day programme'. Mrs.

the proposed new senior secondary school to be built by School District

Smith was in attendance at the meeting and upon the invitation of Mayor
Campbell addressed the Council and expressed her strong opposition to

this proposal in view of the many problems encountered in the City when

the chiidren are not required to be in school for a full day and requesting
the support of the Council in her attempts to have the School Board

reconsider their decision in this regard. A general discussion ensued

during which some the problems being encountered by the Northside merchants
were noted; the basic philosophy behind the apparent need for "extended

day' facilities; the fact that although the Council has no right to

interefere with School Board policy, they are directly involved due to

the number of children on City streets during the day and the number of
problems created for City merchants being within the jurisdiction and
concern of the Council. Alderman Thompson suggested that although he
agreed on a personal basis, he felt the Council as a whole did not have
the privilege to interefere. Alderman Ranger suggested that insufficient
information was available at this time to permit such a decision, and

Alderman Mabbett agreed with the Previous speakers, however, he also

agreed that the point made by Mrs. Smith regarding the youth problem was
very real and wi~hin the jurisdiction of the Council. Alderman Traboulay
commended Mrs. Smith on her concern cover expenditures of taxpayers money

and indicated his support of her cause.