January 6th, 1975

underway which will include covered ditches, tree-planting, etc.

to ensure that this Community gets its share of the good life. Alderman
Traboulay urged the Provincial Government to take over the School tax
burden and appealed to it not to force amalgamation on small Communities
like the City. Alderman Traboulay stated that it looks like a good year
ahead, and asked all the citizens to keep in touch with the Council.

ALDERMEN'S REMARKS:

Alderman Laking addressed the meeting and spoke on the philosophy

of Recreation which he felt was a first priority in the City. Alderm:

Laking pointed out that each year there is more leisure time available
and more youth growing up, resulting in the need for additional recreational
facilities, and he urged parents to take an active part in working with
the youth in the City. Alderman Laking then expressed his appreciation
for the privilege of serving as an Alderman over the past seven years
and stated he was looking forward to serving in that capacity for a
further two years.

Alderman Mabbett then addressed the meeting, stating that during
the past year he had been Chairman of the Building & Protection Committee
and Co-Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Committee. Alderman Mabbett
stated he felt that safety was a very important priority item to the
citizens of Port Coquitlam, and mentioned that although the City and
District of Coquitlam had endeavoured to find a suitable solution in
providing fire service for the North-west area, no agreement was reached,
and the City has, therefore, gone ahead on its own - ordering a fire
truck, selecting a fire hall site, hiring staff - and he advised that
construction of the fire hall will be commenced this year as scheduled.
Alderman Mabbett also mentioned there has been a serious problem concerning
fire safety in schools, but that this is now being resolved. Alderman
Mabbett referred to the Ad Hoc Housing Committee he was appointed to by
the Mayor last year to investigate low cost housing for people in need
and stated that the Committee would be carrying on its work as a priority
item for the new year. Alderman Mabbett referred to the Provincial
Government's proposed housing development in the Northeast area of the
District of Coquitlam bordering the City, and mentioned that two vital

aspects will have to be studied, namely, access and storm drainage.

Alderman Mabbett thanked all those who had supported him in the past and st-

ated he hoped for their continued support in the coming year.

Aldermen's
Remarks-
-Alderman
Laking

Alderman
Mabbett