September 27th, 1976

CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS:

From Mayor Ed McKitka, District of Surrey, September 10th, 1976, Surrey Mayor
McKitka, re

stating his view that in attending G.V.R.D. meetings the concerns of proposed new S.
Lower Mainland
suburban districts do not always relate to those of high density areas, Regional District
and requesting consideration be given to attending a meeting for the
purpose of formulating a South Lower Mainland Regional District. It was
noted that the letter had also been sent to the municipalities of
Chilliwack City, Langley City, Port Moody, Abbotsford, Chilliwhack District,
Delta, Langley District, Maple Ridge, Matsqui, Mission, and Pitt Meadows.
Alderman Ranger pointed out that the Greater Vancouver Regional
District was formed some time ago for the purpose of providing, on a
collective basis, the water, sewer, hospital, etc., needs of the Lower

Mainland and the following motion was then proposed:

Moved by Alderman Laking:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

That the City of Port Coquitlam not participate in the formulating
of a South Lower Mainland Regional District as suggested in a letter
dated September 10th, 1976 from Mayor Ed McKitka, District of Surrey.

Carried.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution, a discussion ensued,
and while support thereof was generally agreed upon, it was noted some
members of Council were not in favour of Regional Districts in general
as a level of Government nor, in particular with the Greater Vanccuver

Regional District.

L.M.P.A.A. re
Notice of Meeting- |

1976, being a notice of a meeting to be held at the Minoru Sports Pavilion,Ricnmond-Sept. 30

From the Lower Mainland Parks Advisory Association, September 20th,

719 Granville Avenue, Richmond on Thursday, September 30th, 1976.

Alderman Mabbett advised he and Mrs. Mabbett would be attending the

meeting and Alderman Laking stated he would be present also.

REPORTS:

From Alderman E.W. Mabbett, September 23rd, 1976, expressing concern Ald.Mabbett re
irresponsible

at the apparent increase of irresponsible driving in Port Coquitlam, and drivers

recommending a strongly worded letter be sent to the R.C.M.P. requesting
a concerted drive be instituted to curb this problem.

Moved by Alderman Mabbett:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

That a letter be sent to Inspector M.A. Young, 1/c Coquitlam R.C.M.P.