3: ta 2 one ras a eset THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT TRRMS OF REFERENCE The City of Port Coquitlam is currently updating its Official Community Plan. to reflect changes that have taken place over the past five years. Asa “component of long-range planning, it is necessary to undertake an environmental assessment of the City to assist in managing the land resources more effectively. The Study The Consultant will review existing literature and liaise with government officials and agencies as necessary in order to obtain information on the following: ae identification of important wildlife or vegetation habitats b. condition of creeks, watercourses, and riverbeds C. overall air, water and soil quality d. impact of rail and heavy industries From an analysis of the above information, the Consultant will then: a. identify and classify environmentally~sensitive areas describe the nature of the sensitivity of the areas evaluate the extent and type of development that could be sustained in these areas | identify the areas where an Environmental Impact Assessment should be required as part of the development application process and the key topic areas that such EIAs should address ; outline general policies concerning development in sensitive areas and protection of wildlife or vegetation habitats. | 10 copies of the final report and an original (8=1/2" x 11", black and white format) for Chotocopying additional copies. | 1:10,000 scale map showing location of environmentally~sensitive The City has some resources that would assist the Consultant, including: a. aerial photographs (1:2,000 scale, taken in 1979, are on mylar and are reproduceable; we also have more current photos that can only be used in the office) | | base maps (1:2,000, 1:4,000, 1:5,000, and 1:10,000 scale) Drainage Study, by Dayton & Knight, 1991 Official Community Plan, 1986 Northeast Sector Comprehensive Development Plan, 1991 Dominion Triangle Area Control Plan, 1991 Parks Master Plan, 1991 ITEM | PAGE