Ald. Ranger
-re Gas Tax.

‘Ald. Gates
.re Garbage —
-850 Victoria.

Ald. Mabbett
re GVRD Lab.
-Rel. Seminar.

-Ald. Wright

“re of fice
space =~ Rac.
Centre.

Ald. Wright
re air cond.
~ Library.

Ald. Wright
re Increase
in Crime.

June 2nd, 1980.

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Aiderman Traboulay:

That Council's congratulations be expressed to the May Day
Committee for a successful May Day celebration.

Carried.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution Alderman Traboulay
suggested May Nay be declared an annual event. Mayor Laking advised
a report will be prepared for the June 16th, 1980 agenda.

Alderman Ranger commented regarding the gas tax imposed for transit
on outlying service stations in the Lower Mainland area and Mayor Laking
advised the Greater Vancouver Regional District had unanimously defeated
a proposal co allow some areas to be exempt from the program and advised
it was the general opinion of the Board members that everyone be required
to participate in the gas tax program.

Alderman Gates stated he received a complaint from the resident at
850 Victoria Drive that garbage had been dumped In the lane and to date
it had not been removed. The City Administrator advised he will check
with the By-law Officer regarding this.

Alderman Mabbett advised he had attended a G.V.R.D. Labour Relations
seminar and stated there will be an additional seminar on July 23rd,

1980 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Alderman Wright commented regarding the vacant office space in the
Port Recreation Centre and Mayor Laking advised the Parks and Recreation
Committee wlll be preparing a report to Council regarding this.

Alderman Wright commented regarding the problems with the air
conditioning in the Port Coquitlam Library. The City Administrator
advised he has contacted the owner of the building regarding this and
will look into it further.

Alderman Wright expressed concern regarding the apparent Increase
in the crime rate and suggested that a meeting be held with the Sargeant
Jn charge of this zone. Mayor Laking stated he would look into setting

up a meeting with Council and Inspector Davis of the R.C.M.P. and the

officer in charge of this zone to discuss this.