THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

MEMORANDUM

TO: Mayor and Councillors DATE: June 18, 1993

FROM: Bryan R. Kirk
City Administrator

RE: KENNAMETAL INC. - 1651 Kingsway Avenne, Port Coquitlam
Permit Application to Amend Pemnit PS-8201

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the City of Port Coquitlam not entertain the dumping or storing of any special waste,
specifically polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) originating from outside the boundaries of the
City;

AND FURTHER THAT His Worship Mayor Traboulay forward a letter to the Minister of
Environment, Lands and Parks outlining the City’s position.

BACKGROUND AND COMMENTS:

On June 16th, 1993, the City became aware that an amending permit to expand KENNAMETAL
INC.’s polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) storage facility had been issued. This amended

permit was intended to provide for the storage of KENNAMETAL’s PCB’s currently located in
Ontario.

His Worship Mayor Traboulay has spoken directly to the Minister and has been assured that the
transportation of the PCB’s is currently “on hold” pending the City’s input.

Councillor Keryluk, Chairperson of the Environmental Protection Committee, has held a number
of meetings with staff to prepare the City’s position regarding the storage of PCB’s within the
municipality.

Attached to this report is a memorandum to file from the Deputy City Engineer giving the
chronology of events surrounding this issue. It is understood that, due to the innocuous
application forms being used by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, the City of
Coquitlam faced the same set of circumstances.

Attached is a draft letter to the Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks outlining the City’s
position for consideration.

Bryan R. Kirk
City Administrator

Att.