May 13th, 1974

and whatever additional funds may be required for construction of two .suit-

able glass cases to display the City's histori cal archives, be authorized.
- a 0 NE ES . “Carried.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution, Alderman Laking suggested
that the cases be well constructed, using an’ unbreakable type of glass, to

ensure the safekeeping of the items that will be placed in them.

Wrong Side of the Mayor Campbell then advised that a delegation of residents concerned
y Tracks Action Comm.

re Lougheed-
j Hastings Pedes-
trian crossing

were in attendance with respect to the pedestrian crossing at the Lougheed
Highway and Hastings Street, and on invitation a Mrs. Nicholls acted as
spokesman for the group and pointed out that the traffic light is inadequate
as there are no signs indicating that there is a school crosswalk ahead:
Mrs. Nicholls requested that because of the volume of traffic on the
Lougheed Highway, the crosswalk be parent~patrolled from 8:00 a.m. to 9: 00
a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. until the end of June, but that in
September, the crosswalk be patrolled by a suitable person, such as an old-
age pensioner. Mrs. Nicholls further advised that they had discussed the
problem with the School Principal, Mr. G.M. Seaman, and a copy of a letter
he subsequently wrote to School District No. 43 (Coquitlam), dated May 9th,
1974, was submitted. Alderman Traboulay suggested that a t Fequest be made to
the Provincial Department of Highways for installation of flashing warning
lights on either side of the crosswalk and that arrangements be made for a

Commissionaire- -type of patrol as used at crosswalks in other areas of heavy

traffic.

Moved by Alderman Laking:

Seconded by Aiderman Traboulay:

That the Municipal Council of. The Corporation of the City of Port
Coquitlam go on record as approving a patent-patrol at the Lougheed Highway-

Hastings Street crosswalk until the end of June, 1974. Carried.

Moved by Alderman Laking:

Seconded by Alderman Traboulay:

That at his forthcoming meeting with Premier Barrett, Mayor Campbell
request that flashing warning lights be installed immediately on both sides
of the pedestrian crosswalk at Lougheed Highway and Hastings- Street;

AND THAT overhead crosswalks be installed at the Westwood Street-
Lougheed Highway and the Hastings Street~Lougheed Highway crossings by
September, 1974. Carried.
Mrs. Nicholls mentioned that at present there are no advance ‘signs

indicating that there is a school crosswalk at the Lougheed Highway and

Hastings Street, and Alderman Laking advised that. the signs on which the