June 3rd, 1974

Mr. MeLean further advised that there has not been a. taxi licence issued in
Vancouver since 16 1948, Mr. NeLean mentioned that taxi drivers work on a commis-
sion basis amounting to 45% of gross S revenue, \ with dispatcher and office salaries
an additional 15% and he stated this is of ‘such a high proportion that it is nec-

essary to raise taxi rates in order ta increase wages,

Moved by Alderman baking:

seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

That the resolution passed at ‘the Coune! 1 L meeting held on May 27th, 1974, op~
posing the intention of ‘the Bel-Air Taxi Ltd te pply te _ the Public Utilities Com-
mission for an increase in taxi fares, be rescinded;

AND THAT as resolved by ‘the City of Port Moody, the Municipal Council sf. The
Corporation of the City of Port Coquitlan indicate to the Public utilities Commis-—
sion the rates proposed by the Bel-Air Taxi Ltd., in its letter of April 15th, 1974

be approved if deemed adequate by the Con aission. Carried.
Alderman Mabbett voted against the resolution.

From the Finance Committee, May 24th and 29th, 1974,. being Statements of Fin.Comm.-

2 Stmts.—
Accounts payable in. the total amounts of $749,282.11 and $47,059.22, respectively. A/Cs payabl

Moved by Alderman Mabbett:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

& That the reports of the Finance Committee, dated May 24th and 29th, 1974, re-

commending payment of Accounts totalling $749,282.11 and $47,059.22, respectively,
be approved. Carried.

BY-LAWS:

The City Clerk advised that following submission to a Public Hearing held on

May 27th, 1974, By-law No. 1318. proposed to amend the "City of Port Coquitlam —

Zoning By-law, 1969, No. 918" was now available for further consideration.

Moved by Alderman Laking:

Zon.Amend.
B/law #1318

Seconded by Alderman Mabbett: ~3rd_ readin;

That By-law No. 1318 be read a third time: Carried..-

Moved by Alderman Keryluk: Sign Amend.
“B/law #1320
fin.pass.&

adoption

Seconded by Alderman Mabbett:

‘That By-law No. 1320 be reconsidered, finally passed and adopted. Carried,

NEW BUSINESS:

From the City Engineer, May 29th, 1974, concerning a proposed subdivision at City Eng. re
Subdiv.3856

3856 Coast Meridian Road. In view of the absence of several members of Council, CSt. Mdn. Rd.

it was generally. agreed that consideration of ths subject should be deferred un-

til next week.