March 8th, 1972.

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From: Alderman P.A. Meyer, Chairman . .
Enviromental Sub-Committee , MAR 13 1972

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A meeting of the Environmental Sub-Committee was held on Wednesday
March 8th and the Committee wish to report on the following items:

1. Council approved the submission of a resolution to the U.B.C.M.
and the Province regarding changes in the Municipal Act to permit municipalites

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to control land clearing and alteration’ of land by developers. Attached is a

draft resolution which the Committee recommends for Council consideration.

2. The Committee will be carrying out an in depth investigation of
Maple Creek which is a contributary of the Coquitlam River. As this strean
contributes considerable flow to the Coquitlam River, the Comittee is con-
cerned that water quality in this stream be maintained. Information is being

gathered for discussion at the next Envirommental meeting.