September 8th, 1975

appraiser and that the property be zoned P-2 (Special Institutional) to

restrict development to school construction. Carried.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution, a discussion ensued,
and the Planning Officer advised that on further examination it is now
apparent that the property is located within the Agricultural Land
Reserve and therefore the City does not have the power to rezone it.

The City Planner further advised that application must be made to the
Greater Vancouver Regional District for approval under a special provision
of the Land Commission Act to have the property designated for use as a
school site. Alderman Ranger queried the basis on which this particular
site was chosen by the School Board and Mayor Campbell advised it was

felt a school in that location would alleviate the problem of inadequate
accommodation at Central School. The City Administrator advised that

this site, along with one on the North side of the City, were chosen by
the School Board in consultation with the then City Planning Officer and
he advised he would cbtain further information as to whether the criteria
therefore is still valid. Alderman Ranger requested the City Administrator
to investigate the feasibility of selling only the portion of the site
required for school construction with respect to this property and ali
future school sites and dedicating the surrounding land as park as the
City would then have full control over school grounds thus solving the
problem of what level of maintenance is desired with respect to soccer
pitches, etc. Alderman Laking pointed out that in doing that, the City
may be faced with the costs for grounds around the schools, and he
expressed concern as to how this would be funded,

From the City Administrator, September 5th, 1975, regarding a
request by Council at the July 14th, 1975 meeting to investigate the
approximate cost of installing a P.A. system in the Council Chamber, and
advising it would appear that a suitable system can be procurred for
approximately $600.00.

Alderman Keryluk, in speaking to the above-stated memorandum,
queried the cost of $600.00 for a P.A. System received from Cam-Gard
Supply Ltd. when the local Radio Shack outlet quoted a price of between
$300.00 and $400.00 for the equipment and he was advised that the probable

cost would be between $450.00 and $600.00, depending on whether additicnal

components are required.

Moved by Alderman Thompson:

Seconded by Alderman Rauger:

/9.

City Adm. re
PA System-
Council
Chambers