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THB CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTER,".ION COMMITIEB

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A meeting of the Environmental Protection Comntittee was held at City Hall, 2580 Shaugtutessy
Street, Pon Coquitlam, on Wednesday, March 16, 1994 at fc00 p.m. in Meeting Room ¹2.

In attendance were:

Councillor M. Gates, Chairman
Councillor R. Talbot, Co-Chaurnan
J.B. Yip, P. Eug., Deputy Cits Engineer
F. Cheung, P. Bng., Project Engineer
C. Deakin, Engineering Secretary
The minutes for the March 8, 1994 Conunittee meeting were considered, read and adopted.
Carried

ITEM L

DELEGATION - IAN JENNINGS - BFI DONATION FOR EARTH DAY

Mr. Ian Jennings explained that they would like to make an environmental contribution for the
residents of Port Coquitlam to enjoy. Councillor Gates suggested that the residential area on
Connaught backs onto an industrial area. Evergreen trees would be nice as a buffer. Mr.
Jennings felt that it would be a good idea and suggested that if they had extra funds some park
benches in Peace Park might be an idea. Deputy Engineer to get cost estimates for trees and
benches and get back to Mr Jennings. Councillor Gates will also take the letter to his Parks and
Recreation Conunittee to «e if they have any suggestions.

ITEM IL

SPEBDI-BIN COMPOSTER

Committee reviewedl a report regarding the new "Speedibin" composter and asked that a letter be
sent to Mr. Franci regarding his suggestion of education and public knowledge of the choices
available to residents for composting and that the City may be purchasing one of his bins for the
demonstration.
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a)

Ch10r amino

This item was deferred until Committee reviews the GVRD Water Report.
Deputy Engineer to return letter thanking the "Concerned Citizens Against
Chloramine" Committee for information and get more information on
logging/silt levels near the Coquitlam Water Shed.
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b)

Pinecone Lake - Rurke Mountalrt

Committee received this itetn for information. Deputy Engineer explained
that under Option C - "Full Protection" there would be no logging, mining etc.
- "Industrial Extracting" would be permitted only under "Special Management
Practices" in designated areas under Option A or B. Councillor Gates would
like a "Lay Over" of where logging has taken place.
c)

RRL~lina News Release
Corrunittee reviewed report indicating that the Hazardous Household Waste
Depot in Surrey would be closing down at the end of March. Committee
would like report on Council agenda as information so that public is informed
to take paint now.

d)

A~vert

~nt 'Ever Wild" Magazine

Committee felt that they had done enough advertising in the "Earthwise"
magazine so turned down option to advertise in "Ever Wild".

e)

"Protecting the Environment" Conference
CounciBor Gates asked that at least one member of the Committee attend.
Deputy Engineer volunteered to go and will give a report to Council.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm

gXPepgg ~ity Engineer

Cotptcillor M. Gates
Committee Chairman

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NOTE

Minutes not read and adopted by the Comnuttee until certified correct by the
Chairman's signature.

Mayor and Councillors
City Administrator
City Engineer
Froject Engineer
Project Technician