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CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

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ENVIRONMENZAL PROZECTION COMMITTEE

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of the Environmental Protection Committee was held in the
Engineering Department Meeting room, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port
Coquitlam, on Tuesday, August 15, 1989 at 4:45 p.m.
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In attendance were:

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Alderman M. Farnworth, Chairman
Alderman M. Wright
D.G . Riecken, Deputy Engineer

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Barry Bennett

ITEM I:

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Minutes of the Environmental Protection Committee Meeting held
on Fri.day, June 23, 1989 and Monday, July 17, 1989 be considered read
and adopted.

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ITEM II:

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DISCUSSION ON RECYCLING

This item was deferred to the next Coxrrlttee Meeting.

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REQUEST FOR QUIET HOUR DESIGNATION

The Committee reviewed a request that quiet hours be designated on
weekends and holidays to prevent the disturbance of residents peace and
quiet by such activities as lawn mowing. The Committee felt that,
while such a provision may have some merit, there hadn't been any
complai.nts lodged by local residents, and that they saw no reason at
the present time to amend the Noise Abatement Bylaw to designate such

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quiet hours.

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1. Regulations for Harboring Skunks,

are kept by residents.

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Squirrels, and Raccoons

Barry Bennett presented a request to tne Committee that the City amend
its Animal Control Bylaw to adopt the guidelines contained i n the
Ministry of Envi.ronment's Policy Guide to the Wi ldlife Act with respect
to minimum standards of care for skunks, squirrels, and raccoons which

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The wildlife Act currently exempts these

animals from the permitting procedures of the Act with the result that
people can harbor these animals without havi.ng to obtain a permit from
the Ministry. Mr. Bennett felt that if the City were to incorporate
the policy guidelines in its Bylaw that people would oe discouraged
from keeping these animals as pets, and that the S.P.C.A. would have
some guideli.nes to follow for those persons who chose to keep such an
animal,
The Committee determined that the City Clerk should be consulted to
advi.sed on the legality of the City including these animals in the
Bylaw, as this may not be provided for in the Municipal Act.
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2. Humane Education Program
Mr. Bennett referred to a program currently operating in the Maple
Ridge School system to teach students how to treat animals humanely.
He is attempting to establish a similar program in Port Coquitlam and
was seeking support from Council. The Committee advised him that he
could appear as a delegation to Council and so a resolution of support
could be adopted by Council.
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The MeetingAat 5:20 p.m,

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D.G. Riecken, P. Eng.,
Deputy City Engineer

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Alderman M.C. Farnworth,
Committee Chairman

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Minutes not read and adopted by the Committee until certified correct
by the Committee Chairman's signature.
Mayor and Aldermen

City Administrator