The Can-can is a high-energy and physically demanding music hall dance, traditionally performed by a chorus line of female dancers who wear costumes with long skirts, petticoats, and black stockings. The can-can first appeared in the working-class ballrooms of Paris in around 1830. Tonight we get to see the can-can performed by Port Moody's very own Golden Spike Can Can Dancers. The group was  established in 1977 and is sponsored by the Pleasantside Community Association.

Throughout the year members, who volunteer their time and energy to practice and perform, make appearances at fundraisers, casino nights, golf tournaments and other special events. One hundred percent of the donations they collect from their performances is given to a charity of their choice.

The Golden Spike Can Can Dancers have performed at the Golden Spike Days festival for over 30 years. Come out and watch them this weekend throughout the annual Golden Spike Days Festival. The festival runs Saturday, June 28th through Tuesday, July 1st. Check out goldenspike.ca for all the details.

Raman Braich, Port Moody, noted that Port Moody will have had inhouse solid waste and recycling for five years as of June 29, 2014. Mr. Braich thanked Council for the excellent decision and spoke in favour of service expansion.

Claire Cummings, Port Moody, noted that she is happy to see the City working towards a glass recycling solution, and urged the City to consider bringing back curb-side pick-up for g.lass.

Sabina Hill, Port Moody, noted her opposition to Gnni's proposal to increase the square footage of commercial space to accommodatea daycare. Ms. Hill noted that the traffic volume generated by a big box daycare cannot be accommodated in Suter Brook Village, especially given that the private roads are not subject to City bylaw enforcement.

Darcy Vogel, Port Moody, noted her opposition to Gnni's proposed Land Use Contract amendment, and requested clarification on the amendment process.

Yvonne Harris, Port Moody, noted her concerns with the size of houses being built in Port Moody, some of which appear to have 90% lot coverage, with the remainder paved in an impermeable surface, leaving no vegetation. Ms. Harris also noted that City parks are at capacity, and cannot support an ever expanding population. Ms. Harris asked Council to keep Port Moody a small town.

Ilsa Leis, Port Moody, noted that she wishes to increase park space in Port Moody, and will be submitting a proposal to dedicate the Mill and Timber site entirely to parkland.

Trans link staff Tim Savoie, Vice President of Transportation Strategy, and Matt Craig, Manager of System Planning, jointly gave a presentation on potential future transit options in the Northeast Sector, noting that the current draft of the Northeast Sector Area Transit Plan includes the recently completed long term vision for the next 30 years, and is the result of consultation with stakeholder groups and the public. Currently, the plan is in phase three, which involves priority setting for the next ten years. The plan is expected to be completed by September of 2014. Mr. Craig provided an overview of the proposed changes throughout the Northeast Sector, and requested feedback on the proposal. It was also noted that the survey is on the website at www.translink.ca.

Council noted that the inclusion of Thermal Drive and Guildford as feeder routes is a positive change, while the shortening of the 160 bus route from downtown Vancouver to Brentwood mall will cause problems for commuters. Council also requested information on improving linkages between Coquitlam and Maple Ridge, and raised concerns about routing large buses up steep hills and through residential neighbourhoods that may not wish to have bus services.

Councillor Dilworth thanked parade participants and volunteers for a successful parade, and noted that she supports the Economic Development Committee initiative to apply for the Open for Business award, which will be brought to Council at the July 8, 2014 meeting.

Councillor Nuttall thanked Councillor Dilworth, Darcel Moro, and the team of parade volunteers for making the parade a success.

Councillor Elliott noted that the Youth Focus Committee is holding a bottle drive on July 7, 2014 from noon to 4pm at 1045A Lougheed Highway. And that the Fire Rescue wll be hosting their pancake breakfasts on June 28 and 29, 2014 from 9am to noon to raise funds for a worthy cause. Councillor Ellott also reiterated that he is not the Bob Elliott who has been writing to the editors of the Tri-Cities newspaper.

Councillor Glumac noted that the Town Hall Meeting on the Kinder Morgan pipeline will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at the Inlet Theatre.

Councillor Royer noted that the Mossom Creek Hatchery Development Permit and Development Variance Permits were unanimously supported by Council at this evening's meeting. Councillor Royer  extended her condolences to the family of the victim of the traffic accident that happened earlier in the afternoon.

Mayor Clay noted that the Golden Spike Days will be happening over the extended long weekend, and invited people to attend it and the various Canada Day activities, including the museum's military re-enactment and the Mayor-for-a-Minute at the City's Canada Day booth. Mayor Clay expressed his sadness about the traffic accident, and thanked first responders for their valiant efforts.

The City Manager noted that Kelly Ridley, City Clerk, received a Professional Award in Volunteer Service from the Local Government Management Association, of which she is also the president-elect; he also noted that Gorana Cabral was elected by her cohorts as the top leader in the Municipal Administration Training Institute program.

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