June 7th, 1976
and the City Administrator advised that at the present time, the District

has 64 men for an estimated population of 65,000 and although two additional
men would provide a ratio of 1 to every 984 people, the City's standard
at the present time, without an addition, would still be higher, as its

29 member force provides a ratio of 1 to every 896 people. Alderman

Thompson then suggested, in view of the City's higher standard, that it
may be possible to have some participation in the youth detail without
adding a man at this time. Alderman Laking stated he supported the
request of Inspector Young for an additional man as he felt a youth

detail has been needed for some time, and Alderman Mabbett Stated he

would be willing to reconsider the request if the addition could be

moved ahead 9 months on next year’s manpower. Alderman raboulay also

stated he felt the request should be supported; however, he expressed
concern at the number of young recruits in the Detachment. Inspector

Young agreed that the Detachment does have a number of young members,

but he pointed out that there is no cost to municipalities while recruits

are in training.

Moved by Alderman Laking:

That approval be given for the addition of one man to’Port Coquitlam's
R.C.M.P, manpower strength, with the said additional membe: to be placed

on the juvenile detail and charged to the 1977 contract.
Lost for want of a. seconder.

Movec by Alderman Mabbett:

Seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

That the Finance Committee hold a meeting as soon as possible to
study the City's financial situation with respect to the cost invoived
in placing an (ditional member on Port Coquitlam's R.C.M.P. force and
the increased per capita charges for welfare, and report back to Council

thereon. Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS FOR INFORMATION:

May/76 Report- From the Fire Chief, being the May, 1976 report of the Fire Department.
Fire Dept.

Alderman Mabbett noted that at an accident on the Lougheed Highway near
Coast Meridian Road about 10 days ago, which involved only one man in a car,

the City's inhalator arrived at the scene followed by an ambulance from

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the District of Coquitlam, and he queried the necessity for two units
being in attendance. The Fire Chief stated he was not familiar with
that particular accident, but advised he would investigate the circumstances.

The Fire Chief then expressed concern at the lack of care pedestrians

take in crossing the street to the bus atop on McAllister Avenue and on