March 8th, 1976

A. Emmott and himself, and that he had attended the first meeting of the Committee on March 3rd, 1976. Mayor Campbell further advised that in

the afternoon on that day he attended a Regional Planning Budget Committee meeting and mentioned that this year's budget, if passed, would amount

to $1,170,000.00. Mayor Campbell, in his report, further advised that Mayor Tonn and he had made a motion to have unallocated funds totalling $100,000.00 which would increase the planned programmes from $898.000,000 to $998,000.00; however, this was defeated and the figure of $272,000.00 unallocated was recommended. In his report, Mayor Campbell also advised that there was much discussion over the use of $181,000.00 for a compact

housing study and $165,000.00 for a transit study and he stated his

belief that as the Government has made no promise of aid in rapid transit,

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these monies should not be used this year.

A discussion then insued on the planning budget and, in particular, the rapid transit aspect, and Alderman Laking stated he could understand

Mayor Phillips wanting rapid transit in Vancouver as they have a major

traffic problem; however, whether the Government would be willing ta co- operate with the G.V.R.D. is ancther question. Alderman Laking also stated his concern at the prospect of undertaking another Housing study at a cost of $181,000.00. Alderman Traboulay noted the increase to $1,170,000.00 for planning over last year's budget of $934,000.00, and remarked that it would be interesting to find out if the percentage

increase comes within the terms of the Anti Inflation Guidelines.

Moved by Alderman Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

That the Greater Vancouver Regional District be requested to limit

the 1976 Planning Budget to $998,000.00. Carried. Alderman Ranger expressed concern as to the number of planners in

the employ of the Regional District and His Worship the Mayor stated he

would endeavour to obtain this information tomorrow. Mayor :

Campbell re : Hospital Ad. Committee | meet ing-Coq. Hospital

From Mayor J.M. Campbell, March 4th, 1976, regarding his attendance at a meeting of the Hospital Advisory Committee on the Coquitlam Hospital, and advising that while this Hospital is a high priority, there is still no definite funding and, further, that although the Regional District

has chosen a Project Manager, it has not been able to hire him yet

because the Provincial Government has not agreed. A brief discussion

ensued, and Mayor Campbell again mentioned that while in attendance at the

opening of the new Community Centre facilities in Port Moody when Mr. George