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REPORT #: CM 30/2016	Report Date: 6/21/2016
Author’s Contact: Phil RobertsExecutive Director, Parks 519-253-2300 ext. 2702	Date to Council: 8/22/2016
	Clerk’s File #: SR2016

To: Mayor and Members of City Council

Subject: B19-2013 City Wide Canada Goose Control Program

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION population dynamics from monitoring programs regarding the persistence of Canada Goose (Branta canadensis maxima) in City Parks and public areas; and the regulations and challenges with controlling goose populations in an urban environment; and further,

That Council RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION options available for goose control and/or clean up measures with associated funding requirements.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

N/A

BACKGROUND:

In 2013 after a report was submitted to Council (Appendix A) outlining actions to be undertaken for the control of Canada Goose from the North Roseland storm water management facility / Captain Wilson Park, Council subsequently directed Administration to review a City wide goose control program and report back.