May 10, 1993/146

A regular meeting of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the City of Port Coquitlam was held in the Council Chambers, Port Coquitlam City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC on Monday, May 10th, 1993, at 7:30 p.m.

Mayor L.M. Traboulay and Councillors M.D. Gates, M.J. Gordon, J.J. Keryiuk, R.H. Talbot, M.A. Thompson, and M.R. Wright were in attendance.

Also in attendance were City Administrator B.R. Kirk, Secretarial Assistant to the City Clerk G. Chubaty, City Treasurer/Deputy Administrator J.G.S. Maitland, City Engineer LR. Zahynacz, Director of Planning C.R. Felip, and Project Engineer M.J. Davies.

SP. FP ATION;

His Worship Mayor L.M. Traboulay introduced Ms. Janna Taylor, Parks and Recreation Director, who introduced Ms. Anne Titcomb, Provincial Director, BC Recreation and Parks Association. Ms. Titcomb presented His Worship Mayor L.M. Traboulay with a BC Recreation and Parks Association Environmental Leadership Award.

His Worship Mayor L.M. Traboulay introduced Mr. Bram MHoogendoor, Parks Superintendent, and in turn presented him the BCRPA Enviromental Leadership Award for adopting a policy in 1981 prohibiting the use of chemicals on City property. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES:

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Moved by Counc Or Kery Seconded by Councillor Wright:

hat the minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Council meeting held on April 19th, 1993 and as amended, minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Council meeting held on April 26th, 1993 as amended be taken as read and adopted.

Carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: From Donna B. Kenny, Municipal Clerk, District of Surrey, re: Private Members Bill.

Moved by Councillor Keryluk:

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Whereas the current Canadian Criminal Code does not adequately protect women victims of violence in the home;

And whereas restraining orders and peace bonds result more often in subsequent abuse and death than protection;

And Whereas the only protection from intimidation in the Code is found in contract law to deal with labour disputes;