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STAFF REPRESENTATIVES:
M. Bakken, A. Dixon-Warren, K. Larsen, M. Sloat, J. Winslade and C. Wright
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A Notice of Motion on the Proposed Water Management Plan was added under
Item D.1. Other Business.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C. PRESENTATIONS
He noted that the province provided $300,000 in direct funding, an equivalent in staff
time, facilitation of the Ministerial Order, and that the Township process is the first
WMP undertaken in BC under Part 4 of the Water Act. He continued that the
Township would be eligible to apply for provincial infrastructure funding as it
becomes available. He discussed next steps and advised that the Township Water
Management Plan implementation regulation would take approximately a year to
complete.
C. PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL
C. PRESENTATIONS
14. Require proper closure of an unused well within a time period that is shorter
than allowed under the GWPR.
15. Require all contaminated sites be remediated to soil and groundwater
standards for the protection of drinking water.
16. Support the provincial government to ensure local compliance with
contaminated site regulations.
17. Collaborate with BC Agriculture Council and MAL to enhance local
participation in the EFP program 18. Collaborate with real estate sector to
ensure GWPR requirements are met during property acquisition.
19. Restrict the production, use, storage and/or disposal of high risk contaminants
in areas above highly vulnerable aquifers and/or within municipal well capture
zones.
20. Undertake source water assessments of municipal wells with the Township
working on conjunction with the local Drinking Water Officer.
21.* Coordinate abandoned well closure through a voluntary registry program.
22. Promote eco-friendly alternatives to emergency response chemicals (e.g. fire
retardants).
23. Mandate submission of new and existing well data to provincial WELLS
database.
24. a) Water Use Study.
b) Expand MOE’s Observation Well Network.
c) Township-Wise Contaminated Inventory Study / Nitrate Loading Analysis.
d) Stream Flow Monitoring Program.
e) Water Balance Study.
f) Groundwater Surface Interactions.
25. Enhance public awareness, education, and incentives.
a) Expand the Township’s Water Wise and rebate programs.
b) Encourage participation in the Private Well Network.
c) Raise awareness about the risks of improperly closed or abandoned
wells.
d) Promote rain barrels, water efficient appliances, waterwise gardens, and
grey water recycling initiatives for new developments.
e) Encourage efficient irrigation scheduling practices.
f) Strengthen awareness about the risks of cosmetic pesticides.
g) Enhance awareness of local food production and agricultural practices.
26. Review the WMP in Year 5 and provide interim progress reports.
27. Establish a funding mechanism for approved WMPs under Part 4 of the Water
Act.
28. Establish a community stakeholder advisory committee to provide input into
the WMP and its implementation.
29. Establish a local (environmental) protection officer.
30. Review EMA and the Water Act to identify offenses that are appropriate for
ticketing and take steps to make them ticketable.
31. Instigate more rigorous inspection and enforcement of existing regulations
affecting groundwater quality.
July 8, 2009
Council Priorities Committee Minutes -5-
C. PRESENTATIONS
(iv) That Council inform the Ministry of Environment of progress to date, however,
delay finalizing the Plan until the referred items are considered.
CARRIED
D. OTHER BUSINESS
Whereas there is considerable concern and continuing issues with wells and their
draw on the aquifers in the Township of Langley; and
Whereas there is need to address the issues associated with wells in an expedient
manner;
That staff investigate funding for the implementation of these recommendations with
the Provincial Government; and further
E. NEXT MEETING
Date: TBA
Location: Salmon River Committee Room
4th Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Chair: Councillor C. Fox
F. TERMINATE
CERTIFIED CORRECT:
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Chair, Councillor Jordan Bateman