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Home My WebLink About2004-11-09 Council Meeting Agenda and ReportsCorporation of the District of Maple Ridge COUNCIL MEETING A GENDA November 9, 2004 7:00p.m. 'ouncil Chamber MEETING DECORUM Cuncil would like to remind all people present tonight that serious issues are decided'at Council rñeetings which affect many people's lives. Therefore, we ask that you act with the appropriate decorum that a Council Meeting deserves. Commentary and conversations by the public are distracting. Should anyone disrupt the Council Meeting in any way. the meeting will be stopped and that person's behavior will be reprimanded. Note: This Agenda is also posted on the Municipal Web Site at wxx.mapleride.or The purpose of a Council meeting is to enact powers given to Council 'by using bylaws or resolutions. This 'is the final venue for debate of issues before voting on a bylaw or resolution. 100 CALL TO ORDER 200 OPENING PRA YERS Pastor Gary Conolly 300 PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL - Nil 400 ADOPTION AND RECEIPT OF MINUTES 401 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 26, 2004 402 Minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of October 19, and November. 1. 2004 500 DELEGATIONS 501 i Pesticide Reduction Campaign, Maria Raynalds, Sheila Pratt, Danielle Fantillo Page 1 Council Meetin g Agenda November 9, 2004 Council Chamber Page 2 of 4 600 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 601 DVP/008/04, 11330 and 11342 236 Street To reduce the width of 236A Street from 18 metres to 15.5 metres prior to future / subdivision into 16 residential building lots. 700 CORRESPONDENCE - Nil 800 BY-LAWS-Nil COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 900 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 901 Minutes - November 1,2004 The following issues were presented at an earlier Committee of the Whole meeting with the recommendations being brought to this meeting for Municipal Council consideration and final approval. The Committee of the Whole meeting is open to the public and is held in the Council Chamber at 1:00 p.m. on the Monday the week prior to this meeting. Public Works and Development Services 902 RZ/020/04, 12410 Blue Mountain Crescent, RS-3 to RS-2 Staff report dated October 22, 2004 recommending that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6247-2004 to permit subdivision into three one acre parcels be read a first time and be forwarded to Public Hearing. 903 Culvert Improvements - 102 Avenue at 240 Street Staff report dated October 6, 2004 recommending that funding for culvert improvements be approved for expenditure beginning in 2004. Council Meeting Agenda November 9, 2004 Council Chamber Page 3 of4 904 Purchasing Policy 5.45 Staff report dated October 27, 2004 recommending amendments to the Purchasing Policy. Financial and Corporate Services (mnc1udin.' Fire and Police) - Nil Community Development and Recreation Service - Nil Correspondence - Nil Other Committee Issues - Nil 1000 STAFFREPORTS 1098 MAYOR'S REPORT 1099 COUNCILLORS' REPORTS 1100 OTHER MA TTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 1200 NOTICES OF MOTION Council Meeting Agenda November 9, 2004 Council Chamber Page 4 of 4 1300 ADJOURNMENT 1400 QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD The purpose of the Question Period is to provide the public with an opportunity to seek clarification about an item on the agenda, with the exception of Public Hearing by-laws which have not yet reached conclusion. - Council will not tolerate any derogatory remarks directed at Council or staff members. If a member of the public has a concern related to a Municipal staff member, it should be brought to the attention of the Mayor and/or Chief Administrative Officer in a private meeting. The decision to televise the Question Period is subject to review. Each person will be permitted 2 minutes only to ask their question (a second opportunity is permitted if no one else is sitting in the chairs in front of the podium). Questions must be directed to the Chair of the meeting and not to individual members of Council. The total Question Period is limited to 15 minutes. If a question cannot be answered, it will be responded to at a later date at a subsequent Council Meeting. Other opportunities to address Council may be available through the office of the Municipal Clerk who can be contacted at (604) 463-5221. Checked by: Date. CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS COMMITTEE MINUTES October 19, 2004 Mayor's Office PRESENT: Mayor Kathy Morse Chairman Mike Murray, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Member K. Kirk, Recording Secretary 1. SD/040/04 LEGAL: LOCATION: OWNER: REQUIRED AGREEMENTS Lot 1, District Lot 249, Group 1, Plan 14425, NWD 21224 River Rd. Henry and Kimberly Seward Geotechnical Covenant THAT THE MAYOR AND CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AND SEAL THE PRECEDING DOCUMENT AS IT RELATES TO SD/040/04. CARRIED. Mayor Kathy Morse Mike Murray. Acting Chief Administrative Officer Chairman Member '/02_. 11817 11606 - - 10 Rem 381 3 C., C., 11801 ir IISIST 11594 SCH 4 11501 11601 11584 8 co PROPER .TI_-TT [SUBJECT E 6 :62 I, I 01 (0 RIVER RD \ 2 _$_ cli C. 1 269 11550 A LMS 1692 11556 SFR 15 E .4. 270 12 2 —' P 85133 6 / 11566 11542 11 U) (N (0 (N 7 -.4. (0 10 11537 11532 2 11530 04 11528 10 8 C/) 11522 1527 1 0 11520 District of - PiftMeadows 21224 RIVER ROAD rR ts CORPORATNOF N Distnctof MAPLE RIDGE MAP Langley ThonihIll ' I Incorporated 12, September, 1874 PLANNING DEPARTMENT SCALE 1:1,000 DATE: Apr 16, 2004 FILE: SDO4O/04 BY: PC CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS COMMITTEE MINUTES November 1. 2004 Mayor's Office PRESENT: Mayor Kathy Morse Chairman J .L. (Jim) Rule. Chief Administrative Officer Member . K.. Kirk, Recording Secretary 1. RZ/060193 LEGAL: Strata Lots 7 & 8, Section 22, Township 12, Strata Plan LMS3755,NWD LOCATION: Units 7 & 8. 12530 241 Street OWNER: . Donna & Richard Moore REQUIRED AGREEMENTS: Release of Covenant - BM294985 (Rezoning Dev) THAT THE MAYOR AND CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AND SEAL THE PRECEDING DOCUMENT AS IT RELATES TO RZ/060/93. CAED E ((------ Mayor Vatliy Morse J .L. (Jirri Rule. Chief Administrative Officer Chairman Member . P 86522 P 86522 It) Co Co a- 1 2 LMP 123 ______ 1 F • • Rem64 125 AVE. / #7 & 8— 12530 241 STREET CORPORATIONOF /4_j: RIDGE MAPLE RIDGE .MAPLE 7bomhill ______ Incorporated 12, September, 1874 PLANNING DEPARTMENT _____ DATE: Oct 29, 2004 FILE: Untitled BY: PC 0 (o C) • C) Co a- 3 P 43885 62 If PARK 7 - - • L_-'1 rh /2 66 SUBJECTROPERTIES 8 \ 65 cI .,c,rZIr1 Campaign for Pesticide Reduction! Maple Ridge do FIS, 11739 - 223rd Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 5X8 To: Oct. 29th, 2004 The Honorab'e Mayor and Couucilors of the Municipality of Maple Ridge Re: Campaign for Pesticide Reduction, CPR! Maple Ridge Dear Mayor and Coundiors. J would like to ask for your support in our efforts to reduce pesticides in our community. We will be presenting a petition signed by about 3500 people to Council on November 9, 2004. The petition asks for the Municipality's support of a two year e.chication campaign and the drafting of a by-Jaw to restrict the cosmetic use of pesticides in this cornmwuty by 2007. The Campaign for Pesticide Reduction was initiated by a group of concerned citizens who have for nearly 2 years now worked on education and research about the dangers of pesticides. Our members include most of the local non-governmental organizations like ARMS, KEEPS, RMRS, and the Garden CJuh. The campaign is rim under the auspices of the Fraser Information Society. Our concerns are shared by many municipalities in Canada: close to 70 municipalities have now initiated a by-law restricting the cosmetic use of pesticides. In the Lower Mainland Vancouver, Port Moody, West Vancouver, North Vancouver and New Westminster have already adopted initiatives for education campaigns and a by-law. Many other communities are working OIi the same goal. The Greater Victoria Area has just proposed a by-law restricting pesticides on city gardens. We are enclosing sample by-laws from Port Moody and West Vancouver for your information. A poll by the Mustel Group showed last year that over 80% of residents of the GVRD wanted to see cosmetic pestkcide use restricted. One of the reasons Port Moody was chosen as one of the 1.4 most livable cities was because they have a pesticide by-law. Caring for the health and environment of a town makes it a much more desirable place to live. The Can iin Association of Physicians for the Environment advocates a legislated end to cosmetic use of pesticides. The Ontario College of Family Physicians warned about the use of Pesticides,. The Cancer Society, the Sierra Club, the Suzuki Foundation all have grave concerns about pesticides. I could overwhelm you with cis and figures. We have two three inch hinders with materia,l collected at the Port Haney Resource Centre from just this year! We have prepared a small package for you and each councilor to look at this in more detail. Pesticide-Free ... Naturcilly! 5 We feel that a much more concerted effort is necessary to educate the public about the daiigers of pesticides. And any education camp&gn hs to be backed up by a municipal bylaw. Research dore by the idh'i Ceitre for PoJhtioi Prevetiori has shown that: 'Only those communities that pa'sed a by-law and supported it with education or made a community agreement were successJid in reducing the use ofpesticides by a high degree (51 %-90%) Education and outreach programs alone, while more popular than by-laws, are far less effective. We couldfind none that have achieved more than a low reduction (10-24%) in pesticide use to date." Our goal is to p.. rtner with the Municipality on a quality two year education campa!gn resulting in the District adopting a. bylaw in 2007, banning the cosmetic, residential use of pesticides in Maple Ridge. We would very much appreciate your help and cooperation. t( Spokesperson CPR! Maple Ridge 11739 223 Street r.,ia D p1., i V2X 5X8 Tel.: 604 467 2783 cc.: George Fujii Jim Sheehan Mike Murray Paul Gill David Boag D i -r,i-r ..i Maple Ridge (CPR! MR) 1L 'I V N 0 PESTIC1DEFREE NATURALLY! WHY THE CONCERN? FOR FURTHER Campaign for Pesticide Reduction! INFORMATION Pesticides and the chemicals we take for granted in our homes and gardens pose a significant threat to our children, our pets and our shared environment. We now know that testing and registration of pesticides in Canada does not begin to evaluate the very real threat from the chemicals we inhale, that enter our bodies through Our skin and that are on the foods we eat. Testing done 40 or even 20 years ago to detect cancer and mutation-causing agents is no longer relevant. It has not examined the impact of garden and lawn chemicals on our nervous, our reproductive or our immune systems. As well, tests on pesticide have not determined the effects of life-long exposures or the results of chemicals reacting in combinations. Across the country, Canadians are questioning the use of pesticides for cosmetic purpose and are finding ways to control weeds in gardens and lawns without them. Contact: CPR! Maple Ridge ... a group of concerned citizens campaigning to reduce pesticide-use in our community. Maria Raynolds: 604-467-2783 Jan Westlund: 604-466-4802 Or drop by the Port Haney Reèource Centre 11739-223w Street Maple Ridge, BC V.X 5X8 604-463-2229 ON-LINE RESOURCES: Campaign for Pesticide Reduction www.sierraclub.ca/nationalloest World Wildlife Fund www.wwf.ca/learn/PesticideReducton Organic Gardening Magazine www.organicgardeninq.com Organic Landscape Alliance www.oraaniclandscape.org Canadian Association of Physicians for Environment www.cape.ca City Green - Victoria www.citygreen.ca Journal for Pesticide Reform We encourage you to join them in living • www.pesticide.org/JPR.html Pesticide-Free .... Naturally! Compost Hothne - 604-736-2250 WHAT ARE PESTICIDES? THEY'RE EVERYWHERE! TIPS FOR CREATING A HEALTHY YARD: Pesticides are poisons! Not only do they kill the pests they intend to but also helpful creatures, humans and wildlife. The tem "pesticides" refers to a wide range of chemicals including: herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. They are all designed to kill some kind of "pest'. Pesticides can harm the people who apply them; as well as bystanders. The World Health Organization reports that each year, approximately 3 million people are poisoned by pesticides around the world, with as many as 50% of them being children under the age of 10. And that's just the immediate damage: long term dangers are unknown and immeasurable. Pesticides threaten family pets. Dogs from homes with lawns that have been sprayed with pesticides have a higher than average rate of the canine equivalent of lymphoma. Cancer is now the number one cause of death in dogs. Pesticides kill wildlife and harm habitats. Chemicals drift with wind, run into water or get absorbed into soils. Eagles, owls, hawks, falcons, gulls and weasels along with fish, reptiles and wildflowers are all vulnerable. A variety of chemicals are commonly used in the home against flies, ants, fleas and cockroaches. Outdoors, pesticides are often used on lawns and gardens, golf courses, playing fields and in public parks. To prevent rot and wood-eating insects, outdoor structures are often made of pressure-treated wood that contains poisonous preservatives such as Pentachlórophenoi (PCP) and Copper Chromium Arsenate (CCA). These pesticides can easily be tracked indoors. CHILDREN ARE THE MOST VULNERABLE They're smaller: Children eat more food, drink more water and breathe more air per kilogram of body weight than adults. They're closer to the ground: Concentrations of pesticides, especially those, that are sprayed or fogged, tend to be higher closer to the ground in children's breathing zones. They play where pesticides settle: Infants and children are often exposed to pesticides when they play on the floor or ground and put fingers or objects into their mouths. Their defense mechanisms are undeveloped: Children are more vulnerable to the effects of poisons as their bodies, brains, immune, nervous and reproductive systems are developing. • Build Healthy Soil: Top-dress your lawn with compost, manure, grass clippings and/or slow-release organic fertilizers. • Recycle Your Clippings: Grass clippings are the perfect fertilizer for lawns. They are free, convenient, fuil of nutritious organic matter and able to boost soil fertility by up to 30%. • Use the One-Third Rule: Never cut off more than one third of the grass blade at once (this can cause the grass to go into shock). 44.. Water Wisely: A (awn requires no more than one inch of water a week. If there's little rain, water deeply once a week during the early morning or early evening. Place a tuna can in the area you water to measure the amount used. Consider alternatives to the lawn: Use low maintenance natural ground covers and hardy, indigenous plants that attract beneficial insects and birds to control pests. • Investigate companion planting. Campaign for Pesticide Reduction! Maple Ridge do FIS, 11739 - 223rd Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 5X8 2005 MAPLE RIDGE BUDGET REQUEST TO PROMOTE CHANGE IN COSMETIC PESTICIDE USE The strong participation and response to the bylaw petition circulated by CPR! MR this summer indicates a growing community demand for pesticide reduction. The municipality can, build on this momentum with very little effort by undertaking a modest communications campaign in the spring of 2005. The creation of a working committee of CPR! MR representatives, other interested citizens and municipal staff would be useful to this task (does not require additional committee funding or staff support). However, more thorough, longer-range planning must be undertaken in the next 6 to 8 months to anticipate budget requirements for the following year. This will be necessary to address any barriers to wide community acceptance of the bylaw unearthed in '05 and to identify work necessary to complete the process. This simple strategy should begin in late January or early February to: v' Involve even more citizens in the process; v' Continue educating householders about the danger of pesticides; I Build public acceptance of alternatives; and, .1 Address commercial concerns about a bylaw. I Community discussion about the need to reduce pesticide use; barriers to change; what's involved in. planning a bylaw. Invite Councillors, citizens, and representatives from municipalities currently working . on bylaws.. Survey participants about their recent pesticide use for futureprogram evaluation. (To be held in late January or early February). .CPR! MR can assist in organizing.. 2 Community event involving Carol Rubin, author of How to Get Your Lawn Off Drugs. Participant surveys continue. (Late. March or early.April). CPR!. MR can assist in organizing. . .. 3 Background pamphlet on dangers/alternatives/bylaw process mailed in tax notice to all householders. Focus on addressing barriers discovered in public meetings.' . . over Pesticide-Free ... Naturally! - - t - -- 4 Ad cards placed in municipal offices and other public spaces where the unconverted will get the message plus 45 petition-friendly business. 5 Presentations to community groups by CPR! MR (Participant surveys continue). 6 Follow up with survey participants to measure change in attitudes/actions/continuing concerns. Report, plan and budget for 2006 activities. 2005 Budget Two community events including: $ 2000 advertising, hall/equipment rental, speaker fees as appropriate 20,000 pamphlets for MR householders 2000 4500 ad cards 1700 Staff time to follow up surveys (Fraser Information 300 Society contract) Total cash required from Municipality $ 6000 Inkind cash to' research/develop presentations $ 1000 and displays (videos/handouts) lnkind volunteer time and talent to assist municipality 1000 in planning and organizing Total inkind contributions from CPR! MR $ 2000 .J •''•. L Campaign for Pesticide Reduction! Maple Ridge do FIS, 11739 - 223rd Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 5X8 Update of work done by CPR! Maple Ridge in 2004 Here is an update of what we have done so far this year: -We hoJd meetings once a n,onth at the Port Haney Resource Center to discuss the latest research and development in regards to Pesticides and learn what other municipalities are doing. -We liaise with other groups working on pesticide reduction like the North Shore Recycling Society. Courtesy of the RMRS we had an excellent workshop given by them. -We work together with SPEC, (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation) in Vancouver who are providing us with excellent educational ideas. -We developed with the help of Jenny Lunggren at ARMS a display which we have presented at various fairs throughout the year: We had booths at Webster's Corner Day, Carribean Day, KEEPS' "Good Bye Chums event", 3 days at'the Agricultural Fair, at the Farmers' Market and at River's Day. We gave a presentation about the dangers of pesticides to "the Birthplace", a place where young Moms can get together. Members of the Carden Club gave a lawn and gardening workshop on "the Alternatives to Pesticides use". We also developed two workshops: "Truths and conseq!!ences Are Pesticides really safe?" which we presented to the Ridge Meadows volunteer monthly discussion group and some board directors of RMRS last month and the second one; "Alternatives to Pesticides", will run this month,. They are presently advertised in our Parks and Recreation Brochure. We have done all this completely on volunteer tinie and with very Jimited resources: the kind support of ARMS, FIS, and KEEPS for paper, space and other help. Fortunately our efforts were recognized by the TI) Bank. Their "Friends of the En;'ironment'Fund" hasjust given us a small grant of $1060 to be used for educational materials. Pesticide-Free ... Naturallyl Poll shows GYRD residents strongly support Byiaw to restrict pesticides. The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation released a poll today showing 80.6 perceut oIGVRD residents support municipal bylaws restricting the use of non-essential cosmetic. pesticides. Bumaby and New Westminster registered the strongest support with 89.9 per cent of respondents favouring restrictions. The City of Vancouver was pegged at 81.1 per cent, followed by Surrey at 80.5 and 81.4 in the Tn-Cities. Support was lowest iii Richmond at 72.3 percent The poll was conducted by the Mustel Group who interviewed 500 people in Greater Vancouver between Oct 01 and 09, 2003. Results are considered accurate within +1- 4.4 percentage pouts 95 per cent of the time. "This poii clearly shows that GVRD residents recognize that pesticides are harmful to the environment and present a risk to public health," said SPEC researcher Kyla Tienhaara. "Most people in Greater Vancouver want to see non-essential cosmetic pesticide use restricted." For complete poli results go to www.snec.bc.calarticte/article.12hp?articlelD=168. Pesticide Reduction! Maple Ridgt2 do FIS, 11739 - 223rd Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 5X8 Some facts and figures and warnings about Pesticides: 4,000,000,000 pounds of pesticides are manufactured globally each year. (Pest:icide Action Network) -1,300,000 kg of pesticide are applied by licenced applicators to lawns in urban Ontario 27 in 1993 (Stats Cart.) -39 different pesticides whose residues or degradation were found in groundwater in US and Canada. (US Agro Ecosystem environ 26: 299-368, p.228) -In 1938 there were 7 pesticide resistant species, in 1984 447 were found. (Urban Pesticide Caucus) -Just recently the EPA in the US stopped the sale of Diazinon as of December 31, 2004. - -2,4-fl was just binuvd in Sweden and Norway. -13 different pesticides contained in the average American. A survey, conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ('05121104) Toronto Globe and i'viail. - The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment advocates a legislated end to cosmetic use of pesticides. The Ontario College of Family Physicians warned about the use of Pesticides. The Cancer Society, the Sierra Club, the Suzuki Foundation all have grave concerns about pesticides. We cannot depend on the Federal Registration process to protect our health and the environment from these harmfUl chemicals. Our Federal Pesticides Act is 30 years old and just in the process of being revised. The Federal Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) pledged to re-evaluate 405 old pesticides contained in thousands of commercial products by 2006. By 2004 PMRA had completed 61 of the 405 studies. Of the 61 completed 53 were taken oil' the market. In Quebec alone the Quebec Poison Control Centre and the Quebec Ministry of Environment and Wildlife reported a staggering 1,650 poisoning eases. 79.4% of the cases were in privatehomes, and 46.1 % of the victims were children under age five.-- 31% of these cases were due to oral ingestion, and 34.9% followed a pesticide application. Unfortunately we do not have figures for BC. Conference on Health and Environment in Montreal, Oct. 15, 2004 Doctors Groups call for Prcca!!tIo.'u.ry Pth!dp!e and to aggressively limit chikiren's exposure to hazardous chemkals Experts in the field speak on body burden, prevention, care and alternatives. For more information, please visit our wcbsitc at: Pesticide-Free ... Naturafly! <http //www. cap-quebec. com/ang-activities . html#pesticide>http ://www. cap- quebec. com/ang-activities . html#pesticide "The members of the Quebec College of Family Physicians are very concerned by the impact of the environment on our health and its current deterioration is disturbing. Pesticides seem to have a negative impact on our health and increase the risk of cancer. Even though we do not have all the scientific evidence s we feel that the prhiciple of precaution should prevail in this area." Dr Harold Dion, Chair of the Board, Quebec College of Family Physicians. On cnvironmcntal illness caused by pesticide and chemical injury and environmental contaminants: "I congratulate the Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides (CAP) for organizing this conference, and even more because they have started a new organization - the Allergy and Environmental Health Association of Quebec (AEHAQ). For over 20 years, I have seen hundreds of patients from all walks of life (rich, poor, young, old, manual lab)ur, professionals, ete) come to my office with environmental fliness and I could not offer them any treatment, J hope that this new organi7ation will carry out the much needed political pre ssure, so that we can look after this sickness adequately - which will include favouring research to find the cause and the treatment for this illness and to bring support to those with environmental illness. Furthermore, to allow for people with environmental illness to be a fill part of society - as all handicapped individuals can expect from a society that is just and fair." Dr. Pierre Auger, MD Msc FRCPC Hematology, Occupational Medicine, Public Health Quebec, Environment. Pesticde poisoning affects children at higher rate - UN agencies 5 October 2004 - Pesticide poisoning is a serious health problem that disproportionately affects infants and children, three United Nations agencies say in a new report released today, urging steps to minimize youngster.s' exposure to such potentially deadly chemicals. An estimated 1 million to 5 miiJion cases of pesticide poisonings occur each year, resulting in several thousand fatalities, including children, according to Childhood Pesticide Poisoning: Information for Advocacy and Action, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Environment Program (UNEP) and World Health Organization (WHO). Children face higher risks from pesticides than adnits because they may be more susceptible or are exposed more to such chemicals over the course of their lifetime, the report says.. To minimize risk, the UN agencies urge reducing and eliminating possible sources of pesticide exposure to children and home and at work, keeping such chemicals out their reach, and cutting the use of agricultural pesticides through Integrated Pest Management (1PM). Childhood pesticide poisoning: Jnfbrmation for advocacy;and action http ://www.who.int/ceh/publications/pestipoison/en/ Prepared for FAO, UNEP and WHO by Dr Lynn Goldman, Professor, Environmental Health Sciences, John Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, USA Childhood pesticide poisoning: Information for advocacy and action Pesticide poisoning is a serious health problem that disproportionately affects infants and children. Pesticides are designed to kill, reduce or repel insects, weeds, rodents, fungi, and other organisms that can threaten public health and national economies. However, when improperly used or stored, these chemical agents can also harm humans. Key risks are cancer, birth defects, and damage to the nervous system and the functioning of the endocrine system. People can be exposed to excessive pesticide levels while working; via food, soil, water or air; or by directly ingesting pesticide products Pesticides are known to cause millions of acute poisoning cases per year, of which at least one million require hospitalization. The number of children involved in such incidents is unknown but, based oti the experience of many countries, likely to be large. Tackling the risks to children of pesticide exposure and poisoning requires comprehensive strategies. These strategies should be designed for the local level and supported nationally, regionally and internationally. They should include research activities on how to develop effective economic and legal instruments. The iieed for such strategies is confirmed by a nuniber of international agreements that call for actions to protect children and the environment from the negative effects of human activities. These include the IJnited Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child as well as Agenda 21, which was adopted by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. Toronto Pesticide Ban Upheld! When a majority of Toronto city councillors stood up to relentless opposition from the chemical wing of the lawn care industry this May and passed one of the first bylaws in the province and country restricting the use of chemical pesticides on urban lawns, the gai.mtiet was down ...... Judge bans 54 pesticides from along Russian River, Wa In a effort to protect threatened and endangered salmon, a federal judge in Seattle has banned the use of 54 widely used pesticides near salmon-bearing rivers and streams, including the Russian River and many of its tributaries. The July 16 order calls for a broad pesticide-free zone on both sides of salmon-bearing waterways until the federal Environmental Protection Agency enacts pesticide regulations to protect the fish. CITIZENS CONCERNED ABOUT PESTICIDES March 2004 Contact 604 921 9536 Why can't we depend on Federal Registration to protect our health and the environment from harmful chemicals? The Federal registration process is inefficient and outdated. Recognizing this in 1999, the Federal Government said it would re-evaluate, 405 chemicals approved for use in Canada by 2006. However, Canada's Environment Commissioner, Johanne Gelinas, said in her 2003 annual report that only six had been re-evaluated and all of these had either been pulled from the shelves or their legal uses were further restricted. She also pointed out that eight lawn pesticides were to be re-examined by 2001 but five of these evaluations were still underway. She stated that "Ottawa is not managing pesticides effectively, nor can it honestly say that pesticide use in Canada is safe." Because Canadians have trusted the regulatory system in the past, pesticides have been dispersed into our environment on a massive scale without adequate testing. A few flaws and information gaps in the Federal registration process: • Human testing has been based on adult tolerance. The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) state in their position paper "The fetus and the newborn child appear to be uniquely sensitive to the harmful effects of pesticides and other toxins". They also point out that "highest on the food chain, human breast milk is of great concern because of high levels of bio-accumulated pesticides". • More than half of all recent registrations are 'temporary', which are often extended, some of them five times, and have been approved without information about impacts on the central nervous systems of children. • Testing is not required for so-called 'inert' ingredients like solvents or carriers, which often toxic themselves and are present in greater quantities than the 'active' ingredients • The chemical companies usually conduct the testing themselves. • The registration process is sometimes influenced by unscientific factors such as perceived need. • The regulatory agency is not giving re-evaluation priority to the highest risk and most widely used pesticides. • Little is known about the cumulative and synergistic effects of chemical exposures by ingestion, handling and breathing. • Little is known about cumulative and long-term effects on the environment, especially on water quality. This is of particular concern to locations such as West Vancouver, a hillside community where many gardens lie close to water courses and ocean frontage. • There is a lack of statistics on total quantities of pesticides used in Canada. • There is a lack of information about the toxic effects of herbicides on invertebrates and other non-target species. • There is an assumption that users comply with application directions. Page 1 CITIZENS CONCERNED ABOUT PESTICIDES March 2004 Contact 604 921 9536 Why are we dealing with pesticide use at the municipal level? The Federal Government In 2002, Federal Health Minister Anne McLellan placed the issue firmly in the lap of local governments, stating that a ban on the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes would fall under their authority. She explained her position by saying that a law is best achieved by the level of government closest to the citizens affected. Federal registration is obviously no guarantee of human and environmental safety when many chemicals once registered are now considered unsafe. The Provincial Government The present provincial government has shown no interest in shouldering the responsibility of protecting British Columbians and the environment from the harmful effects of chemical pesticides. On the contrary, the Pesticide Control Act was replaced in 2003 by a new Integrated Pest Management Act, which substantially reduces government oversight of pesticide use. It also removes permit requirements and related opportunities for citizen appeals. A new Community Charter, introduced last year, allows a provincial veto on bylaws relating to environmental protection. In November 2002 the Provincial government granted BC Rail a 5 year permit to use Triclopyr BEE on railway line rights of way - even though this chemical is banned in Washington State, and is labeled as a salmon hazard and known to be toxic to amphibian larvae at extremely low concentrations (Edginton et al 2003) The Greater Vancouver Regional District Across-the-board legislation on pesticide use in the GVRD would be appropriate but the process is unwieldy and coordinating a regional education program can prove difficult. To overcome this process hurdle, many municipalities have acted independently to restrict pesticide use. As the Mayor and council of Port Moody were not prepared to wait for other municipalities to reach agreement, in 2002 they voted unanimously for a three-year phase-in to a restrictive bylaw. This year Vancouver voted for a two-year education program with a bylaw ban in 2006. The Municipality of West Vancouver . Residents of West Vancouver have the right to protection from potentially dangerous chemicals, and clearly they cannot rely on other levels of government to uphold this right. It is up to the municipal council to legislate protection for residents whose health and environment are put at risk by the unnecessary use of pesticides. Page 2 CITIZENS CONCERNED ABOUT PESTICIDES March 2004 Contact 604 921 9536 How have other municipalities and regions responded to concerns about the harmful effects of cosmetic pesticides? 1991, Hudson, Quebec introduced a bylaw banning the cosmetic use of pesticides. In 2001, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld Hudson's right to protect the health of its citizens. 1998, Chelsea, Quebec introduced a restrictive bylaw. 2000, Halifax, Nova Scotia began a three year phased-in ban, now in effect. 2002, Port Moody introduced a three year lead-in to a restrictive bylaw. 2003, the Province of Quebec prohibited herbicides including 2,4-D, MCPA and mecoprop. (Feed and Weed contains 2,4-0). 56 municipalities in Quebec have now adopted restrictive bylaws. In New Brunswick, Shediac and Caraquet now have restrictive bylaws. 2004, Toronto introduced a ban to come into effect in April. Fines will apply in 2006. Also in Ontario, Cobalt, Perth, Caledon, and Thorold have restrictive bylaws. 2004, Vancouver City Council voted unanimously for a ban in 2006 proceeded by a two-year education period. 2004, New Westminster City Council passed a motion to prepare a by-law to restrict cosmetic pesticides. Councilors are also planning to approach the GVRD about implementing a region wide restriction. Other municipalities in the GVRD and across Canada are currently considering restrictive legislation. Washington State's King County has published a guide to environmental safety,Grow Smart Grow Safe by Philip Dickey. Washington, Oregon and California have placed legal restrictions on the sale and use of 38 pesticides within 100 yards of salmon streams, effective February 2004. Page 3 CITIZENS CONCERNED ABOUT PESTICIDES March 2004 Contact 604 921 9536 Who has expressed concern about the harmful effects of cosmetic pesticides? Residents of West Vancouver. Approximately 1000 West Vancouver residents have signed a petition requesting the Mayor and council to adopt a bylaw banning the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes. Residents of the GVRD. In a poll conducted by the Mustel Group in 2003, 80.6 percent of residents wanted to see cosmetic pesticide use restricted. Residents of Quebec. A poll conducted in 2003 by The Centre de Recherche sur I'Opinion Publique found that 87% of the population supported a province wide ban in three years. Physicians. The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment advocates a legislated end to cosmetic pesticide use within two years. The Cancer Society in a 2003 presentation to West Vancouver Mayor and Council called for a ban on the use of any pesticide that has not been scientifically demonstrated to be non- carcinogenic. The Lung Association in a 2003 presentation to West Vancouver Mayor and Council advised against the use of cosmetic pesticides. Master Gardeners. In March 2002, the Master Gardener Association sent a letter to all municipalities in the GVRD endorsing a ban on pesticides. The Canadian Federation of University Women with a membership of 10,000 nationwide presented a brief to the Federal Government in 2002. They advocated stricter registration procedures and more public education about ecological effects. Not one of their recommendations has been implemented. Retail outlets. Loblaws (Superstores) no longer sell pesticides in BC or at any of their 440 lawn garden centres. They report positive consumer response. Golf Course Superintendents. Many are working towards certification in the wildlife friendly AuduI Sanctuary Program. The Pest Management Regulatory Agency in January 2004 found thateeffin and three other lawn care companies used misleading advertisement and contravened the Pest Control Products Act. Environmental groups with a vast range of interests, including the Vancouver Natural History Society and the Federation of BC Naturalists, are concerned about harm from garden pesticides in the broader environment. Page 4 CITIZENS CONCERNED ABOUT PESTICIDES March 2004 Contact 604 921 9536 ............................................. Why do we need legislation restricting the cosmetic use of pesticides? Laws restrict individual rights for the common good. As such, laws to control smoking were enacted when it became clear that second-hand smoke is harmful to the public. The dangers of second-hand pesticides are comparable to the dangers of secondhand smoke. When toxic chemicals are applied to lawns and gardens, they do not stay put. Spray pesticides inevitably escape into the air and disperse over neighbours' fences before reaching the ground. Unabsorbed pesticides either on the ground or plants are able to evaporate with warm temperatures and disperse even further by air currents. Pesticides applied to lawns are capable of leaching into groundwater and seeping into neighbouring property or creeks. Once pesticides are ingested or otherwise taken-up by the target or non-target species, it enters the food chain and gets passed from one species to whoever eats it - bald eagles, salmon, whales, pets, humans. The greatest effects are thus seen at the tops of the food chain, which many argue is breastfed human infants. Pesticide can also enter the home environment from residues tracked in by insects, pets, and people. A study by the Battelle Institute in Ohio found that one-week after lawn spraying, chemical residues inside homes were ten times higher than pie-application levels. Contaminated , dust was found in the air and on tabletops, but mostly on floors where small children are most vulnerable. Releasing cosmetic pesticides into the environment is not a private matter. Any perceived right to do so is outweighed by the rights of the general population to a safe and healthy environment. Would a bylaw be effective? Yes, bylaws are effective. This is demonstrated in Halifax where three years ago, a phased-in ban on cosmetic pesticides was introduced and now is in effect. A phased process, which may include such initiatives as neighbour notification or initial bans near schools, becomes the core of a truly effective education program of limited length, and Halifax has found that bylaw non-compliance is minimal. Without subsequent legislation, any education program (and its funding) must continue indefinitely as the population changes and the chemical industry continues to promote its products. Are bylaws costly? With the enactment of any new legislation, there are notable administration costs associated. However, the full cost of not protecting human and environmental health is insurmountable. Full cost accounting, therefore, must include the health care and environmental remediation costs. Is an education program a substitute for legislation? When the topic of education was raised during discussions on pesticides in Vancouver City Council, Councilor Dr. Fred Bass summedupuation y saying he has witnessed countless education programs and has found that, wfthc ut accoqipanying legislation, they are not effective. For decades, vast quantities of information about the dangers of pesticides and the Page 5 CITIZENS CONCERNED ABOUT PESTICIDES March 2004 Contact 604 921 9536 benefits of organic gardening have been readily available. For years, seminars and natural garden tours have preached the message - usually to the converted - cosmetic pesticides are unnecessary and harmful - don't use them! And still the toxic sprays continue. 'Education' has become an excuse for inaction. What is the latest scientific knowledge about the harmful effects of pesticides on human health and the environment? Recent studies have identified several main areas of concern for human health; Organophosphates (many commonly used household insecticides) have been linked to neurological damage in humans. Brain cancer and leukemia in children have been linked to insecticide exposure at home. Reproductive abnormalities such as miscarriage have been linked to chronic exposure. In the last decade, it has been found that many pesticides have hormone-like effects in biological systems on a scale previously unsuspected. A search of the US National Library of Medicine internet site "PubMed" on March 8, 2004 using the keyword pesticide yielded 42,301 scientific papers. A few recent examples follow: • A study at McGill University demonstrated that pre-natal exposure to home and garden pesticides increased the incidence of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (lnfante- Rivard et al 1999 Epidemiology). • 126 papers show links between pesticides and Parkinson's Disease. Many researchers have presented increasing evidence for an association between exposure to neurotoxic pesticides such as rotenone and paraquat and the development of Parkinson's Disease. (Di Monte 2003 Lancet Neurol., Gao et at 2003 J Neurosci). • Pesticides used in agriculture, including diazanon, which has been used widely by home gardeners) have been linked to reduced semen quality (Swan et al 2003 Environ Health Prospect). • A study by the department of Occupational Medicine Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark concluded that male fecundity might be at risk from exposure to pesticides used in greenhouses (Abell et at Scand J Work Environ Health 2000). • Researchers at Mt Sinai School of Medicine, New York found that prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos was associated with a reduction in head circumference (Berkowitz et al 2004 Environ Health Perspect). Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate insecticide. • Researchers in Taiwan have reported 93 cases of acute poisoning with glyphosate herbicide (Roundup) (Talbot et al 1991 Hum Exp Toxicol). Examples like these are a tiny part of the ever-increasing body of scientific knowledge linking pesticides with problems for human health and the environment. The precautionary principle must apply; we must ban the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes. They are simply not worth the cost to all forms of human life. Page 6 CITY OF PORT MOODY BYLAW NO. 2575. PESTICIDE USE CONTROL BYLAW A BYLAW TO REGULATE THE COSMETIC USE OF PESTICIDES AS A MEANS OF IMPROVING OR MAINTAINING THE APPEARANCE OF LAWNS, GARDENS, HARD LANDSCAPES AND VEGETATED LANDS PURSUANT TO SECTION 725 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT. The Council of the City of Port Moody in open meeting asscmblcd, enacts as follows: Title This Bylaw may he cited for all purposes as "Pesticide Use Control Bylaw, No. 2575, 2003." Definitions "Biological Control" means the use of natural agents such as insects, nematodes, fungi, viruses, fish or animals to control weeds. "Hard Landscapes" means any constructed surface typically used for landscaping such as asphalt, concrete, rocks, gravel, treated wood or brick payers. "Permitted. Pesticide" means a pesticide listed, in Schedule "A." "Pest" means an injurious, noxious or troublesome living organism, but does not include a virus, bacteria, fungus or internal parasite that exists on or in humans or animals. "Pesticide" means a micro-organism or material that is represented, sold, used or intended to be used to prevent, destroy, repel or mitigate a pest, and includes but is not limited to: (a) a plant growth regulator, plant defoliator or plant desiccant, Bylaw No. 2575 - Pesticide Use Control Bylaw (h) a control product as defined in the Pest Control Products Act (Canada), and (c) a substance that is classified as a pesticide by the Integrated Pest Management Act (British Columbia). "Private lands" means any lands owned in fee-simple by any party other than Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of British Columbia, a local government entity or an agent of the foregoing. "Public Lands" means lands owned by H.er Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of British Columbia, The City of Port Moody, any other local government entity or an agent of the foregoing. Regulation No person shall use or apply pesticides or grant the permission or authority, express or implied, to use or apply pesticides on, in, under or upon any lands in the City of Port Moody. Exceptions (1) This Bylaw shall not apply in respect of: Public lands owned by Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada or in. the Right of the Province of British Columbia unless such governmental authorities voluntarily consent to and agree to the application of the Bylaw; the use or application of permitted pesticides; the applicarion of pesticide where there is a danger to human or animal health; the use of a biological control to destroy insects or noxious animals, including rats and mice; Bylaw No. 2575 - Pesticide Use Control Bylaw the use of pesticides in a public or private swimming pool; to purify water intended for the use of human beings or animals; inside of a building; to control or destroy plants which constitute a danger for human beings who are allergic thereto; and to prevent the deterioration of hard landscapes. 5. Implementation (1) Subject to section 4(1), this Bylaw shall apply to public lands as at the date of adopt-ion; and p.rjvate lands as at January 1, 2006. 6. Severability If any section of this Bylaw is held to he invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, then such invalid portion shall be severed and such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Bylaw. 7. Penalty (1) Any person who violates or authorizes or permits the violation of this Bylaw shall commit an offence and shall be liable to the penalties as may he imposed under the Offence Act RS.B.C. 1.996 c 338 or the City of Port Moody Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw, as the case may he. By1aw No. 2575 - Pesticide Use Control Bylaw 7. Penalty continued (2) Every day that this Bylaw is violated shall constitute a separate offence for which the penalties referred to in subsection 7(1) may be imposed. READ A FIRST TIME the 25TH day of November, 2003 READ A SECOND TIME the 25U1 day of November, 2003 READ A THIRD TIME the 25th day of November, 2003 ADOPTED the 2ND day of December, 2003 MAYOR CITY CLERK Bylaw No. 2575 - Pesticide Use Control Bylaw SCHEDULE "A" [Permitted Pesticides] The following substances are permitted pesticides and shall he excluded from the provisions of this Bylaw: Insecticidal soaps Herbicidal soaps Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) Nematod.es Other hiological entrol organisms Animal repellents Rodenticides Injected tree treatments Sticky media Borax DormantOils (1 2) Horticultural Oils Bordeaux mixture and other sulphur compouunds Lime Sulphur Ferric phosphate (1.6) Pruning paint Phemmone traps Pyrethrum (or pyrethrin) Diatomaceous earth kcLL- ,l Li ci:) oq 6&1 - Policy Brief for Municipal Councillors and Staff From Labour Environmental Alliance Society info©leas.ca 604 669 1921 MAY 04 Protecting Health and the Environment through Pesticide Control Bylaws Pu rose This Policy Brief: • outlines some of the risks associated with pesticide use, and notes the positions of leading medical and health experts and organizations in relation to pesticides • indicates the level of citizen concern over pesticide risks, and their desire for municipal pesticide control bylaws • notes the recent approval of pesticide control bylaws by over 60 Canadian municipalities • identifies the legislative authority in British Columbia for pesticide control bylaws • provides a template pesticide bylaw for adoption by municipal councils in British Columbia Pesticides are danuerous On April 23, 2004, the Ontario College of Family Physicians released what the Globe and Mail described on its front page as "the most comprehensive study ever done in Canada on the chronic effects of pesticide exposure at home, in the garden and at work." The OCFP review found clear links between pesticide exposure and many acute illnesses and cancers: 'The review found consistent evidence of the health risks to patients with exposure to pesticides,' the study said, naming brain cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, pancreatic cancer and leukemia among many other acute illnesses.... Not only that, but after examining 12,000 studies conducted from 1990 to 2003 around the world, and winnowing that down to the most sound 250, the researchers said there is no evidence that some pesticides are less dangerous than others, just that they have different effects on health that take different periods to show up." (Globe and Mail, April 24, 2004; Page A-i) [emphasis added in all quotes] Many pesticides sold in retail outlets across Canada contain known or suspected carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and reproductive toxins. University of Illinois professor Samuel Epstein M.D. states "of 34 pesticides repeatedly applied commercially to lawns... ten are well recognized carcinogens." Cumulative exposure to even low doses of carcinogens can cause cancer. Children are particularly affected. For example, a California study (published in the journal Cancer) concluded that children of parents who use pesticides frequently have seven times the risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. A meta-analysis of 31 studies (published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives) concluded that there is reason to suspect that prenatal and even pre-conceptual parental exposures to pesticides are associated with increases In childhood brain tumours and leukemias. Home use of pesticides appeared to account for the greatest risk of these cancers. Protecting Health and the Environment through Pesticide Control Bylaws Page 2 of 5 Some in the pesticide industry claim that their products are 'safe'. However, in January 2004 the Federal Pest Management Regulatory Agency found four major lawn care and pesticide companies used misleading language in their advertising and promotion, and ordered them to change the way they promote their products. The Agency stated that they "will be following up to make sure they don't use words like 'safe' or 'government approved' in the future." (CBC News January 19, 2004; http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2004/01/19/pesticideO40119) The danger posed by pesticides has prompted the ran adla n n1 jntv_to call for a ban on the use of pesticides on lawns and gardens. The formaiPosition of theTanadian Cancer Society is as follows: "The Canadian Cancer Society is very concerned about the use of potentially carcinogenic (cancer-causing) substances for the purpose of enhancing the appearance of, for example, private gardens and lawns as well as parks, recreational facilities and golf courses (ornamental use). Since ornamental use of pesticides has no countervailing health benefit and has the potential to cause harm, we call for a ban on the use of pesticides on lawns and gardens." The Labour Environmental Alliance has conducted independent research on pesticides, and has listed the carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and reproductive toxins in many of the most common pesticides. There are effective, economical substitutes for all classes of chemical pesticides, also listed at: http://www.leas.ca/cancer/CSConsumerGuide.htm . The Labour Environmental Alliance also calls for municipalities to pass pesticide control bylaws. Citizens are concerned and want municipal action Citizens are increasingly aware of the science linking pesticides with health problems and environmental harm. Along with the health and environmental experts, they feel it is now time for municipal governments to act. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities website contains three public opinion surveys on pesticides. All three demonstrate significant citizen concern: • In the city of Waterloo, 71% of residents are either somewhat concerned or very concerned about pesticide use. • In Ottawa, almost three-quarters of area residents consider chemical pesticides to be either a moderate (31%) or significant (41%) hazard. • In the city of Toronto, 66% support restricting use of pesticides on lawns, and 78% supported restrictions on public spaces. British Columbia polls echo these findings: o An October 2003 poll for the municipality of West Vancouver found that 66% of residents are either opposed or strongly opposed to the use of pesticides in North Shore lawns and gardens. 70% were either in favour or strongly in favour of a new bylaw restricting the use of pesticides on residential properties. o A poll later in late October 2003 found that over 80% percent of residents in the Greater Vancouver Regional District support municipal bylaws restricting the use of non-essential cosmetic pesticides. lZJTJ7lr4 !1J4ThI! I !L1V211WI Policy Brief for Municipal Councillors and Staff LEAS - Labour Environmental Alliance Society Protecting Health and the Environment through Pesticide Control Bylaws Page 3 of 5 Municipal Councils all across Canada are responding to the wishes of citizens, and are passing bylaws to address health and environmental concerns, and to reduce their own risk and liability exposure. In 2001 the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the pesticide bylaw of Hudson Quebec, pointing to the "Precautionary Principle" that requires taking preventive measures even if evidence of environmental harm is not conclusive. The Supreme Court stated "our common future, that of every Canadian community, depends on a healthy environment". Since Hudson, many Canadian municipalities have since approved pesticide bylaws. There are now over 60 in Canada, covering municipalities ranging in population from Toronto at over 2.4 million to Sainte-Paul at under 200: Toronto, ON 2,481,494 Kirkland, QC 20,434 Hampstead, QC 6,974 Vancouver, BC 545,671 Chambly, QC 20,342 Chelsea, QC 6,036 Halifax, NS 359,111 Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC 19,920 Perth, ON 6,003 St. Catherines, ON 129,170 Westmount, QC 19,727 Roxboro, QC 5,642 Longueuil, QC 128,016 Beaconsuield, QC 19,310 Lac-brome, QC 5,444 Sherbrooke, QC 75,916 Beloeil, QC 19,053 Montréal-Ouest, QC 5,172 Verdun, QC 60,564 Mont-Royal, QC 18,682 Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC Pierrefonds, QC 54,963 Saint-Lazare, QC 12,895 5,062 New Westminster, BC 54,656 Thorold, ON 18,048 Shediac NB 4,892 Caledon, ON 50,595 Dorval, QC 17,706 Hudson QC 4,796 Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC 48,206 Greenfield Park, QC 16,978 Caraquet, NB 4,442 Saint-Eustache, QC 40,378 Mont-Saint-HIlaire, QC 14,270 Sainte-Martine, QC 3,740 Anjou, QC 38,015 tJIle Bizard, QC 13,861 Bale-dUrfe, QC 3,183 Boucherville, QC 36,253 Rosemere, QC 13,391 Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, QC 2,511 Blainville, QC 36,029 Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, QC Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu, QC Côte-Saint-Luc, QC 30,244 12,908 1,957 Pointe-Claire, QC 29,286 Pincourt, QC 10,107 Cobalt, ON 1,229 Boisbrland, QC 26,729 Lorraine, QC 9,476 Senneville, QC 970 Sainte Thérèse, QC 24,269 Notre Dame de file Perrot, QC Village de Vaudreuil-sur-te-lac, QC Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC 8,546 893 23,843 Prevost, QC 8,280 Entrelacs, QC 798 Port Moody, BC 23,816 Nicolet, QC 7,928 Eastman, QC 790 Val-Bélair, QC 21,332 Otterburn Park, QC 7,866 North Hatley, QC 746 Saint-Lambert, QC 21,051 Bois-des-Filion, QC 7,712 Sainte-Paule, QC 199 Quebec has approved a province-wide ban. As of September, the most harmful pesticides on the market will be banned from provincial and municipally owned property. The new rules forbid the use of-pesticides-near--day-carecentres, schools and summer camps because children are most vulnerable to the ingredients in pesticides. Within three years, the rules will apply to every lawn in the province. Altogether, the above provisions will protect over 1/3 of all Canadians from unwanted pesticide exposures. The Supreme Court of Canada noted in the Hudson case that the municipal level of government is appropriate for regulation of pesticides, a position to which Health Minister Anne McLellan deferred in debates concerning Federal pesticide control in 2002. Policy Brief for Municipal Councillors and Staff LEAS - Labour Environmental Alliance Society Protecting Health and the Environment through Pesticide Control Bylaws Page 4 of 5 1n BC, since December 2003, Port Moody, Vancouver, and New Westminster have all approved pesticide bylaws and West Vancouver are in public consultations over proposed bylaws. Many others are at an early stage of consideration. Section 8(3) of the Community Charter provides the legislative authority for a municipality to pass a pesticide control bylaw. The City of Port Moody passed their Pesticide Use Control Bylaw (Bylaw 2575) under a similar provision - section 725 of the Local Government Act, which preceded the Community Charter. In addition, a provincial Ministerial Regulation (385) made on March 25, 2004 provides an even broader authority to pass a pesticide bylaw to regulate, prohibit, and impose requirements in relation to... the application of pesticides ... for the purpose of maintaining outdoor trees, shrubs, flowers, other ornamental plants and turf" on residential or municipal land. The following is a template bylaw that Municipalities in BC can adopt today. CITY OF_______ BYLAW NO. - PESTICIDE USE CONTROL BYLAW A BYLAW TO REGULATE THE COSMETIC USE OF PESTICIDES PURSUANT TO SECTION 8 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER. The Council of the City of _______ in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. Title This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Pesticide Use Control Bylaw, No. __, 2004." Definitions "Biological Control" means the use of natural agents such as insects, nematodes, fungi, viruses, fish or animals to control weeds. "Hard Landscapes" means any constructed surface typically used for landscaping such as asphalt, concrete, rocks, gravel, treated wood or brick payers. "Permitted Pesticide" means a pesticide listed in Schedule "A." "Pest" means an injurious, noxious or troublesome living organism, but does not include a virus, bacteria, fungus or internal parasite that exists on or in humans or animals. "Pesticide" means a microorganism or material that is represented, sold, used or intended to be used to prevent, destroy, repel or mitigate a pest, and includes but is not limited to: a plant growth regulator, plant defoliator or plant desiccant, and a control product as defined in the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) "Private Lands" means any lands owned in fee-simple by any party other than Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of British Columbia, a local government entity or an agent of the foregoing. "Public Lands" means lands owned by Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of British Columbia, The City of ,any other local government entity or an agent of the foregoing. 3. Regulation No person shall use or apply pesticides or grant the permission or authority, express or implied, to use or apply pesticides on, in, under or upon any lands in the City of Policy Brief for Municipal Councillors and Staff LEAS - Labour Environmental Alliance Society Protecting Health and the Environment through Pesticide Control Bylaws Page 5 of 5 4. ExceptIons This Bylaw shall not apply in respect of: Public lands owned by Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada or in the Right of the Province of British Columbia unless such governmental authorities voluntarily consent to and agree to the application of the Bylaw; the use or application of permitted pesticides; the application of pesticide where there is a danger to human or animal health; the use of a biological control to destroy insects or noxious animals, including rats and mice; the use of pesticides: in a public or private swimming pool to purify water intended for the use of human beings or animals; inside a building; to control or destroy plants that constitute a danger for human beings who are allergic thereto; and to prevent the deterioration of hard landscapes. 5. Implementation Subject to sectIon 4, this Bylaw shall apply to public lands as at the date of adoption; and private lands as at January 1, 2005. 6. Severability If any section of this Bylaw is held to be invalid by a Court of competent jurIsdiction, then such invalid portion shall be severed and such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Bylaw. 7. Penalty Any person who violates or authorizes or permits the violation of this Bylaw commits an offence and shall be liable to the penalties as may be Imposed under the Offence Act, R.S.B.C. 1996 c 338 or the Oty of [insert name of municipal ticketina bylaw], as the case may be. Every day that this Bylaw is violated shall constitute a separate offence for which the penalties referred to in subsectIon 7(1) may be imposed. READ A FIRST TIME the _th day of 2004 READ A SECOND TIME the _th day of 2004 READ A THIRD TIME the _th day of -, 2004 ADOPTED the _th day of 2004 MAYOR CITY CLERK SCHEDULE A - Permitted Pesticides The following substances are permitted pesticides and shall be excluded from the provisions of this Bylaw: [- these are the ones that Port Moody allowedj © The Labour Environmental Alliance Society Policy Brief for Municipal Councillors and Staff LEAS - Labour Environmental Alliance Society COUNCIL AGEN DMNFORMA flON I 0 Closed Date-________ lthm# I E(Re, rtll l-tR:cJ4 M itW Itrn I L I 0 Supplemental Date:__________ Item # ,--7 , - X) __pr wr N 4.7 DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER 750 - 17 STREET, WEST VANCOUVER. BC V7V 3T3 COUNCIL REPORT Date: May 28, 2004 File: 1610-20-4377 From: Stephen Jenkins, Environmental Coordinator/Municipal Arborist Subject: Pesticide Use Control Bylaw RECOMMENDED THAT: 1. The Draft Pesticide Use Control Bylaw No. 4377, 2004 be distributed for public - consideration and feedback. Purpose This report introduces a draft bylaw which has been developed to restrict the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes within West Vancouver. It is intended at this stage that this draft be distributed for public review and comment in order to give staff and Council a gauge of the acceptance or resistance to this action, and to a bylaw which would provide for enforcement. A 4• s.0 avqiuuii 1.1 Prior Resolutions On April 26, 2004 Council approved the following: "Council instruct staff to prepare a draft bylaw restricting cosmetic use of pesticides for public consideration and input by May 10, 2004". 1.2 History Bylaws restricting the use of pesticides have been in use since 1992 in Hudson Quebec. Recently Port Moody, Vancouver and New Westminster have adopted bylaws in BC. These bylaws will come into effect in 2006. West Vancouver has been reviewing and implementing education and awareness initiatives for the past 18 months. The commitment for further education and awareness initiatives were confirmed by Council on April 26, 2004 when a financial commitment was made to the program being funded by the 3 North Shore rnunicipities and run by North Shore Recycling. 1 1 o Document#: 166517 Date: May 28, 2004 Page 2 From: Stephen Jenkins, Environmental Coordinator/Municipal Arborist Subject: Pesticide Use Control Bylaw 2.0 Policy 2.1 Policy While no formal policy is currently in place, only the Parks Department (at Klcev'ycic Nursery) and the Community Services Department at municipal golf courses use pesticides on public property at this time. It is an internal practice of the Parks Department that no synthetic pesticides be used on flowerbeds, street trees, playing fields or lawns. Our staff at Kleewyck Nursery is experimenting with organic pesticides and biological controls for most of their requirements and have achieved significant reductions in the use of synthetic pesticides. Gleneagles Golf Course staff is testing new organic products to meet turf care needs on fairways without pesticides at this faculty. Programs have been in piece horn tune to tisiie to control invasive species. These have been implemented without the use of synthetic pesticides. Other issues being dealt with at a provincial level, such as proposed requirements for Iarvaecide treatment for mosquitoes, may require the use of pesticides on public property. Council will be notified if these specialuses are requested by the Province. 2.2 Bylaw Attached. This draft has been reviewed by the Municipal Solicitors. 2.3 Reference to Corporate Business Plan Any action taken to reduce the use of chemical pesticides within the Municipality would be consistent with our business plan with respect to environmental stewardship initiatives. 3.0 Analysis 3.1 Discussion The Province recently passed legislation empowering municipalities to introduce bylaws restricting the use of certain pesticides on public and private property. This legislation removes doubts about municipal ability to enforce such a bylaw. 3.2 Envronmental Implications lii Cosmetic pesticides are typically those chemicals used only for lawns. The reduction or elimination of these will have a corresponding affect on the potential harmful side-affects to this use upon animals and humans. Document#: 166617 Date: May 28, 2004 Page 3 From: Stephen Jenkins, Environment Coordinator/Municipal Arborist Subject: Pesticide Use Control Bylaw 3.3 Social Implications The question of social implications is most challenging. Many QOiO take great pride in maintaining a green lawn and residents could be impacted by a bylaw limiting their ability to deal with issues on their own property. Through initial feedback, some lawn care companies say that we need pesticides to deal with the challenges of growing grass in the west coast climate, but we also know that some lawn care companies see this as a business opportunity ie. growing healthy lawns organically. Bylaws in other communities have been well received with Port Moody, Vancouver and New Westminster all formalizing draft bylaws. There is no doubt that any restrictions will be met with different levels of acceptance. The challenge will be to balance the issues of private property rights with potential negative health issues, and, for the Municipality to remain objective in this emotional issue. 3.4 Financial Implications If a bylaw is brought into place, the bylaw enforcement staff would require some training and existing staff should be empowered to enforce such a bylaw (eg. Parks personnel). This is not expected to be a cost factor. The actual community consultation will be done in cooperation with the Manager of Communications with anticipated costs of $2,500 to be absorbed within existing budgets. 3.5 Cuusuitation The consultation process, utilizing this draft bylaw, will include the following; 3.5.1 Media releases, 3.5.2 Website update and feedback forms. 3.5.3 Workshops to be organized with opportunities for public input. 3.5.4 Referring document to all Ratepayer and Neighbourhood Associations 3.5.5 Review of feedback and recommendations from the public to be completed no later than November 2004. 3.5.6 A report to Council with results from public input and further recommendations by the end of January 2005. 112 Document#: 166517 Date: May 28, 2004 Page 4 From: StAphen Jenkins, Environmental Coordinator/Municipal Arborist Subject: Pesticide Use Control Bylaw 4.0 Options 4.1 Council endorse the draft bylaw as proposed and send out for public Input. 4.2 Council request staff to make changes as directed. Author: Appendix: Draft bylaw #4377 L 113 Document#: 166517 District of West Vancouver Pesticide Use Control By'aw No, 43775 2004 DRAFT ME Document #: 164276 District of West Vancouver Pesticide Use Control Bylaw No. 4377, 2004 DRAFT Table of Contents Part I Citation............................................................................................... Part 2 Severability........................................................................................ Part 3 Deflriiiions.......................................................................................... Part 4 interpretation...................................................................................... Part 5 Pesticide Use Control 5.1 Regulation 5.2 Exceptions Part 6 Offence and Penalty .......................................................................... Schedules Schedule A Schede B 115 Document #: 164275 District of West Vancouver Pesticide Use Control Bylaw No. 4377, 2004 A draft bylaw to regulate the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes Within the District of West Vancouver. WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the District of West Vancouver deorns it cxpcdicnt to provide for regulating the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes within the District of West Vancouver; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of West Vancouver enacts as follows: Part I Citation 1.1 This Bylaw may be cited as "Pesticide Use Control Bylaw 4377, 2004". Part 2 Severability 2.1 If a portion of this bylaw is held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, then the invalid portion must be severed and the remainder of this bylaw is deemed to have been adopted without the severed section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, clause or phrase. Part 3 Definitions 3.1 In this bylaw: "Bkogica Coiltrol" means the use of natural agents such as insects, nematodes, fungi, viruses, fish or animals to control weeds. "Hard Landscapes means any constructed surface typically used for landscaping such as asphalt, concrete, rocks, gravel, treated wood or brick payers. "Permitted Pesticide" means a pesticide listed in Schedule "A." L 116 "Pest" means an injurious, noxious or troublesome living organism, but does not inc!ude a virus, bacteria, fungus or internal parasite that exists on or in humans or animals. "Pesticide" means a micro-organism or material that is represented, sold, used or intended to be used to prevent, destroy, repel or mitigate a pest, and includes but is not limited to: a plant growth regulator, plant defoliator or plant desiccant, a control product as defined in the Pest Control Prcducts Act (Canada), and a substance that is classified as a pesticide by the Integrated Pest Meinayeiueii[ AeL (Bi itish Coluiiibia). Private Lands" means a parcel or part of a parcel if the parcel or part is used for residential purposes. "Public Lands" means lands vested in the District of West Vancouver. Part 4 Interpretation 4.1 Municipalities have jurisdiction to pass pesticide regulation bylaws pursuant to s.8(3)(i) and (j) of the Community Charter. Part 5 Pesticide Use Control 5.1 Regulation No person may apply or otherwise use pesticides, except Permitted Pesticides, for the purpose of maintaining outdoor trees, shrubs, flowers, other ornamental plants and turf on Private Lands or Public Lands, except on those lands listed in Schedule "B" 5.2 Section 5.1 does not apply to: 5.2.1 The application or other use of Permitted Pesticides as listed in Schedule "A"; 5.2.2 The application of pesticide where there is a danger to human or animal health; 5.2.3 The use of a biological control to destroy insects or noxious animals, including rats and mice; 5.2.4 The use of pesticides in a public or private swimming pool; 5.2.5 To purify water intended for the use of human beings or animals; 5.2.6 !nside of a building; L 117 5.2.7 To control or destroy plants which constitute a danger for human beings who are sUergic thereto; and 5.2.8 To prevent the deterioration of hard landscapes. Part 6 Offence and Penalty 6.1 Every person who violates a provision of this bylaw, or who consents, aflows or permits an act or thing to be done in violation of a provision of this hylaw, or who neglects to or refrains from doing anything required to be done by a provision of this bylaw, is guilty of an offence and is liable to the penalties imposed under this bylaw, and is guilty of a separate offence each day that a violation continues to exist. 6.2 Every person who commits an offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine or to imprisonment, or to both a fine and imprisonment, not exceeding $10,000.00.. Schedules Schedule A - Permitted Pesticides Schedule B - Exempted Lands MMHU This page left intentionally blank 119 This page left intentionally blank SCHEDULE A to BYLAW NO. 4377 Permitted Pesticides The foflowing substances are permitted pesticides and shall be excluded from the provisions of this Bylaw: Insecticidal soaps Herbkidal soaps Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) Nematodes Other biological control organisms Animal repellents Rodenticides Injected tree treatments Sticky media Rorx Dormant Oils Horticultural Oils Bordeaux mixture and other sulphur compounds Lime Sulphur Ferric phosphate Pruning paint Pheromone traps Pyrethrum (or pyrethrin) Diatomaceous earth 120 This page left intentonally blank This page left intentionaJly blank Schedule B to Bylaw No. 4377 Lands (Public and Private) on which this bylaw does not apply: To be determined in accordance with Environment and Wildlife Regulation - BC Reg. 144/2004 122 This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank CM) FRASER INFORMATION SOCIETY Community Education on Environment and Development Campaign for Pesticide Reduction! Maple Ridge (CPR! MR) Port Haney Resource Centre 11739223 Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 5X8 604-463-2229 frainfo@teIus.net http://www.frasetinfo.org M any people wonder, "If I don't use commercial pesticides, how will I control those nasty bugs?" Well, the answer lies in your own kitchen cupboards. This information sheet will give you a variety of recipes for non- toxic solutions guaranteed to remove unwanted pests. Always test your plants first, spraying only one or two leaves. Wait 24-48 hours to ensure there is no damage to your plants. To avoid plant "burn," use these recipes in the early morning or in the cool of evening. Although these recipes are organic, some of the ingredients (hot peppers) can be irritating to your skin, eyes and nose. Remember to protect your skin and face when spraying or using these solutions. All Purpose Bug Spray 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol 1 quart liquid soap Mix directly into a spray container. Do not spray in direct sunlight as leaf damage may occur. Spray, then let sit for 20 minutes. Spray plant down with clear water to reduce foliage damage. Spray every 3 days for 2 weeks. Alcohol sprays work on aphids, mealy bugs, scale insects, thrips and whiteflies. Alcohol sprays can also be used on houseplants and tropical foliage plants. Orange Peel Spray I orange peel 2 cups of boiling water I tsp of liquid soap Pour boiling water over the orange peelings. Let steep for about 24 hours. Remove the peels and strain the mixture into a glass jar. Mix in a few drops of castile soap and spray. Orange spray can be used as a treatment for soft bodied pests such as aphids, fungus gnats, mealy bugs and as an ant repellant. Garlic Spray 3 whole cayenne peppers I large onion I whole bulb of garlic 1/4 cup of water In a blender combine the cayenne peppers, onion and garlic with a little water. Cover this mixture with a gallon of water, let stand 24 hours and then strain. Use the liquid as a spray for roses, azaleas, and vegetables to kill an infestation of bugs. Bury the pulp among the plants where insects occur. Horseradish Spray 3 quarts of water 2 cups of cayenne peppers 1" piece of chopped horseradish root Bring water to a boil add cayenne peppers and horseradish root. Let mixture steep for 1 hour, cool, strain and spray. Horseradish spray is excellent for removing aphids, beetles, caterpillars, whiteflies and soft- bodied insects. Oil Spray I tbs of liquid dishwashing soap 1 cup of vegetable oil Combine dishwashing soap and vegetable oil. Mix 2 teaspoons of the soap and oil blend with one cup of water. Apply to affected plants. plant safely. Store this mixture for a few days in a cool environment. Oil spray can help controls ants, aphids, earwigs, June bugs, leafhoppers, squash bugs and whiteflies. Tobacco Spray 1 cup of tobacco 1 gallon of water Place loose tobacco into a container of water. Allow the mixture to set for 24 hours. After 24 hours, the mixture should look like a weak cup of tea and you should be able to see the bottom of the container through the liquid. If the mixture is too dark, dilute it with water until you get the desired results. Tobacco spray is especially useful for controlling caterpillars, aphids, and worms. WARNING: Don't use this solution on peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, or any other member of the solanaceous family. Chemicals used in manufacturing tobacco can kill these types of plants! Tomato or Potato Leaf Spray 2 cups of chopped tomato leaves 2 pints of water 1/4 tsp of liquid soap Soak tomato leaves in water overnight. Strain this mixture then add another pint of water and liquid soap. Spray foliage and soil as needed. This spray will help to repel asparagus beetles and flea beetles. It will also kill earworms and maggots and acts as an antifeedent for other insects. Spearmint-Hot Pepper-Horseradish Spray 1/2 cup of red peppers (hot) water 1/2 cup of fresh spearmint 1/2 cup horseradish (root and leaves) 2 tbs of liquid detergent 1/2 cup green onion tops Mix the spearmint leaves, horseradish, onion tops and peppers together with enough water to cover everything. Strain the solution. Add a half-gallon of water along with the detergent. To use mix 1/2 gallon of this solution with 112 gallon of water. You can then spray almost any Weed Killer 1 lb salt 1 gallon boiling water Mix salt and water together, use hot by pouring over weeds. Yarrow Tea 1 cup of yarrow plant pieces 16 ounces of water 1 gallon of water 2 cups of strongly brewed coffee 1/4 tsp of liquid soap Yarrow has insecticidal properties and is also an excellent natural fertilizer. Soak yarrow plant pieces in water for 24 hours or more. Brew it in the sun like tea. Strain and mix with water. Add coffee and soap and mix well. Yarrow tea is effective on aphids and other soft bodied pests. To help your community reduce the need for pesticides contact: Campaign for Pesticide Reduction! Maple Ridge, a group of concerned citizens campaigning to reduce pesticide use in our community. Maria Raynolds 604.467.2783 Jan Westlund 604.466.4802 For more information on this and other environmental issues drop by: The Port Haney Resource Centre 11739-223w Street Maple Ridge, BC V2X 5X8 604.463.2229 Examp'e of furdthg for Pestkide Reduction on the North Shore: Funding for the North Shore Pesticide Reduction Educatiou Progr*m eosisted of: -$6,000 from the City of North Vancouver -$6,000 from the District of West Vancouver -$8000 from the District of North Vancouver -$1 0,000 - a one-tune grant fron Fnvit'oiirnent Canada's Polluticni Preveijtioii Section -Almost $20,000 through in-kind contributions from the NSRP (cost of existing NSRP progeatninhllg) North Shore Pesticide Reduction Education Program Ridge Meadows ReqcIing February 17, 2004 presented by iedi Scbim (Nseth Shore Recydhtg PeoWam) (W. . q.-W Outline 4? a Who Are We? a Outreach Education • Program Goals Highlights • Program Background a Results & Analysis • Program Rationale • Lessons Learned • Municipal Commitment a Did We Meet Our Goals? • Partnerships & Roles a Is it Time for a B1aw or • Program Overview Restrictions? • Media & Promotions Who Are We? • NSRP - tn-municipal agency (CNV, DNV, DWV) • Natural Yard Care Campaign(since 1999) • Community Programs: - Natural Yard Care Education Programs - Integrated messaging (healthy environment tocused) - Community-based - Promote positive behaviour change La I Program Goals a The NSRP was tasked with developing and managing a North Shore-wide Pesticide Reduction Education• Program with the following four goals: I. To reduce the residential cosmetic use of pesticides on the North Shore To educate the public about these chemicals and why they might want to consider alternatives To educate the public about pesticide akematiyes To increase the useof natural yard care practices Program Background • High level of concern in the community about pesticide use on public lands and private property • A very vocal public interest group presented concerns to West Vancouver's Mayor and Council • Heafth concerns: - Children, pets and wildlife 1 • Environmental concerns: - . - Unique North Shore environment is home to many streams and creeks with fragile salmon habitat Municipal Commitment The North Shore municipalities: • wanted to be proactive about education considering that many municipalities in the lower Mainland and across the country were already implementing education programs and/or bylaws (policies have also been implemented for public lands). • recognized that whether a bylaw was implemented or not that education was absolutely necessary, • decided this program would be a good first step in addressing the residential cosmetic use of pesticides; and, • could better assess and determine whether or not a bylaw or. - restrictions were necessary once the results of the first year.of the education program were measured. C Program Rationale • Concern is mounting over the health and environmental nsks and financial costs associated with the use of pesticides, many of which include known or suspected human carcinogenic substances and/or hormonedisrupting chemicals. • The majority of the general population is unaware of the health problems associated with pesticide use so education on the subject is critical. • A growing and respected body of research is showing that many common pesticides, along with the delivery medium they are bound to, often bioaccumulate in living tissue and are a suspected cause of reproductive problems and other illnesses in both animals and humans. • The question is one of erring on the side of caution. not the other way around. JV Partnerships and Roles • The NSRP worked in partnership with the three municipal representatives. • The NSRP was responsible for developing, delivering and managing the program (and all of its parts). • The municipalities funded the program and reviewed specific project components. • Environment Canada (Pollution Prevention Section) took on a sponsorship role with the contribution of a one-time - grant of $10,000 to the program. • Community cooperation and support was also key! 2 Program Overview 4 fhree phases - planning, programming and evaluation Planning induced a focus yroup (to determine the direction cf Ue media ard promotions cairpaigni and a baseuse telephone survey (to provios baseline data on pesticide use and to determine the utico attitudes and behaviours around pesticice use). Programming included a media and promotions campaign and outreuch education programs (to inform and educate North Shore residents about pesticides and reducing the use of pesticides by providing alternatives). Evwhadon included a follow-up telephone survey (to determine whether pesticide use had decreased and to ga-.vge the programs over -all effectiveness) so that improvements could be made for the followina year. J Media and Promotions • Ads - sin ads in the North Shore News • Streetcards - over 4000 cardu (three versions) were distributed to North Shore businesses and offices • Lawn Sign - distributed on the garden tour and at the backyard pesticide reductiou workshops • NSRP website - waw.nsrp.bc.ca - featured articles, program updates and pesticide facts • Feature Artides in Community Newspaper - North Shore News - highlighted programs and/or residents in the community no • A Comprehensive Information Kit-- available for order on the vuebsite or by cvlling the NSRP (advertised in the ads) Program Draws & Monthly Website Contests - pronmvtted the oroctran as pert stun incentive initiative 3 Program Overview Three phases — planning, programming and evaluation Planning included a focus group (to determine the direction of the media and promotions campaign and a baseline tetephone sursev (to provide baseline data on pesticide use and to determine the publics attitudes and behaviours around pesticide use(. Programming included a media and promotions campaign and outreach education programs (to inform and educate North Shore residents about pesticides and reducing the use of pesticides by providing attertatives). Evaluation included a follow-up telephone survey (to determine whether pestic:de use had decreased and to gajge the pl'ogrnms ovenail erfectivenees) so Inst imorovements could he made for the following year. ju Media and Promotion: a Ads - six ads in the Ncrtti sy05 News a Streetcards over 4000 cards (three versions) were distributed to North Shore businesses and offices a Lawn Sign — distributed on the garden tour and at the backyard pesticide reduction workshops a NSRP website — wwv.nsrp.bc.ca - featured articles, program J, upoates and pestiOde facts a Feature Aiffides in Community Newspaper --- North Shore News - higtmiigttted programs and/or residents in the comntunity • A Comprehensive Information Kit •-- available for order on the website or by calling the NSRP (advertised in the ads) • Program Draws & Monthly Website Contests - promoted the program as part of an incentive initiative - I kilt tink - Pesticide Free? -. Noturcilly.. • •. ;- 3 --J--J--DW ;- and the Resaarchers have While pesticides Found a link between desesybad Fte! pestiodes and harm beneficial e. insects .ihn4. M&1 Much ee .5mm tree .bma .me mOm ey hw" oem Imre,..pesniumc USn Eva mulches tee .me tmeou ot ten controi weeds lOon teán e*teo. poto. reducetheneed[ Backyard Pesticide Reduction Workshops • Promotes behaviour change through the model of neighbourhood stewardship using neighbourhood-based workshops • How did itwork? - Workshops were organited in each neighbourhood by a neighbourhood host whowas responsible for promoting the workshop to their neighbours - Each neighbourhood host chose from either Life After Pesticides: Creating a Balanced Garden Ecosystem or Get Your Lawn Off Drigs! Pesticide-Free Lawn Care for a Healthier Ertoironment - Workshops were the same as in the HSRPs spring workshop series but were modified for delivery in an informal backyard or home sefting Healthy Environment, Healthy Community Workshop Series • Introducey parUcipalls. through eds-on wokhos. to the role they play in the ir.terconnected environment and demonstrates how their individual behaviours and chcices rnoact their halrh and that of their neighbotirtroods • Footers interactIon and builds cueirnunty by providiric a brunt for sharing ides,chalienges.andsuccosses - -- • Details: • Eleven workshops were eifered in May and tune in two senttcs • Five workshops t&used directly on pesticide reduction in the ga, den. while a pesticide reduction theme was interlaced throughout the other sin Bug Workshops a Presented to six North Shore classrooms a Workshop is designed for elementary school students K through Grade 5 a Focused on making connections between pesticide use and their effects on the garden and the-creatures that inhabit it - - a Students were taught the role of bugs in our backyards and why they are so important in creating a balanced garden ecosystem. a A great way to get kids involved in the program! Results & Analysis L a Baseline Data and Follow-up Telephone Surveys: a Conducted independently by Points of View Research JIM a Survey design: 480 telephone interviews - a duit res a idents living in ngle detached houses in the City and District of North Vancouver and the District of West Vancouver sample was divided into three sub-samples of 160 households from each municipality - For the total sample, the results of the survey can be espected to be accurate pius or rnnus 4.5 purc rrtre pui-rts °n times out oi 100 IV Results & Analysis Baseline Data Telephone Survey Findings (cont'd): IL -- Three-quarters of respondents said they use one or more natural pest and weed control techniques. - The two most frequently mentioned reasons for pesticide use were: weeds getting out of hand and product effectiveness. - Starry residents are aware of potential hsks to human health and the eneironment. The three most frequently mentioned greatest risks were: pets or animals ingesting the pesticide, pesticides entenng the water supply, and children playing in or ingesting the pesticide. - Surzey results indicate that the largest percentage of pesticide users wouid be influenced to change their hehaviour because of the link between pesticides and human health problems. Results & Analysis A, a Baseline Data Telephone Survey Findings: - The term pesticde is not widely understood by the public. - 53% of North Shore heuseholds are applyina pesticides to tt'.eir ewes and gardens. Many survey. respondents who use combination weed kyler ' end feriAzer products ike weed and feed' are unaware that trey mm applvsrg pesticides. Aced l.ler spevs and "weed sod feed" type products a's ne most commonly used peytierde, ictewed by inscrclicidev Coo cross ki:ler herbicides, Only 7% ol residents who raze awn and caren corciactors said they knew what typeo of producto thsr rontractons were applying. jr Resdits & Analysis - There was significant improvement of the understanding a Follow-up Telephone Survey Findings: ! of the terre pestrcde. Overall pesticide use in the past three years was down a somewhat, although not statistically significant. A fourth sursev is definitely necessary to estebiislr a trend-line of pesticide use iouer two seasorrsi, --- Pesticides re gene -al and 'weed and teed" types of oreducts - The ntajority of pesticides are applied no more often than - - were used this year by a srgrr:ficartle lower percent of residents than used these products sometimes the paCt three years. twice a seusorr wrth half applied ancually or less often. -- Insecticides tsnd to be used more frequently than "weed R and feed" type products, weed killers and moss killers. 6 1. Results & Analysis I a Follow-up Telephone Survey Findings (cortt'd): - Residents reed to he better informed that "weed and feed" type products contain herbicides and more public educat:on Sri aiternalive weec control erethods is seeded to achieve substunhrvi reductions -n pesticide use. - The willinqnss to use other more natural methods does not appear to be a barrier so a large challenge in voluntarily reducing pesticide use is to inform residents of simple, inexpensive and effective alternative methods. - Consider muitiple messages on the risks of pesticides that target specific age groups. -- Awareness of the NSP.Ps workshops and resources dropped from 23% in April to 26% in October. with 1% of survey respondents said they attended a workshop - more intensive advertising is necessary. IV Lessons Learned (conttd) a What woried: Coilectirig valuable baseline data with the results ol two telephone surveys Lising health concerns as the main message - Street card message was.eutrenielv effective it was ! a tell-if -like-it-ia message and linked directly to health - Pesticide kill weeds and bugs... think they're heatthy for your kids? --• and - Pesticide kill weeds and bugy... who's next? These messages really got people's attention! Community-based workshops and programs. effective at reaching people at a grass-roots level where they are likely to share the info wth their neighbours and friends H Lessons Learned a Lesson #1 •-• Timing is everything - especially when it comes to gardening! a Lesson #2 Promotional materials (in this case lawn signs) need to be less official and bureaucratic looking a Lesson #3—Don't let politics get in the way of programs.... a Lesson #4 - Promote programs and then prosiote them again... r Lesson 4 5 --Find new and creative ways of targeting speafic audience demographics Lessons Learned (cont'd) IW • What we'll do differently in 2004: - More intensive advertising for workshops with the workshop promotion being ivclsded on utreetcards - Direct mail distribution for the strevtcar.d Use multiple messages to target opener audience demographics (make messages relevant is specific age groups) a Ongoing Challenges: - How do we reach more residents with limited resources? -- How -Jo we develo.Q more formal relationships with !scl nurseries, arden centres, and burro imprcrvenren: centres? 7 Did We Meet Our Goals? . The survey results showed that the rcgram's main messages are reaching large numbers of North Shore vaidents. T'ough we did not see a sigrilicant reduction in the use of j oestcides (this is not surprising given the programs S month cuStlon) ru'vev results showed that some touseholders nias -c'- be vIunarlv restrictrng or decreasing then pesticide use. tn p'ogram most definitely raised awarenesc about why these cheo-i:als ri'i-5ht not be such a good choice. r The results showed a slight increase in the use of natural pest F and weed control techniques but it was not statistically I4 signihcani. • Survey indicates that education is critical in reducing sesticide site... but is it enough? - Environmental heroes in this century will be humble gardeners, gardeners who believe that it is their responsibility or even destiny, to promote richer evolution of life on Earth through a new, ecologically wise landscape art.' I i.rict For a copy of the NSRPs Final Report for this program (available in early March) visit sw.nsrp.bc.ca Is it Time for a Bylaw or - Restrictions? • Survey results indicate that the majority of North Shore residents are at feast somewhat favourable for a bylaw restricting use to - "soft" pesticides - - • -Though it is a comptex issue it is not really a matter of it but when ... • itore and more muniripaFties are implementing bylaws using a phased in approach in conjunction with education (City of Vancouver most recentl'. City of Port Moody last year) • Information, Education and Regulation - this method is successful (I.e., mandatory seatbelt lays and the SO smoking bylaw) • Phssrng in a bylaw strengthens education programs 8 Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 6A9 "l"'. Telephon :(604) 463-5221 (604) 467-7329 MAPLE RJE)GE www.mapleridge.org October 27, 2004 File No: 3090-20/DVP/008/04 Dear Sir/Madam: PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the Municipal Council will be considering a Development Variance Permit at the regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Maple Ridge Arts Centre & Theatre (The Act), 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge. The particulars of the Development Variance Permit are as follows: APPLICATION NO.: DVP/008/04 LEGAL: Lots 17 & 18, Section 16, Township 12, Plan 36461, NWD LOCATION: 11330 and 11342 236 Street PROPOSED ZONING: CD-1-93 (Amenity Residential District) PURPOSE: The applicant is requesting the following variance prior to future subdivision into 16 residential building lots: • Reduction in the width of 236A Street from 18 metres to 15.5 metres. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the Development Variance Permit and the Planning Department report dated October 7, 2004 relative to this application will be available for inspection at the Municipal Hall, Planning Department counter during office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from October 27 to November 9, 2004. ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected hereby shall be afforded an opportunity to make their comments known to Municipal Council by making a written submission (or e-mail), to the attention of the Municipal Clerk by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2004. Municipal Clerk tfiyermapleridge.org /r An. cc: Confidential Secretary (00/ "Promoting a Safe and Livable Community for our Present and Future Citizens" 46* too- 1O- ecved ae' hii A 21 / \ 2471W 722 1 LMP 5O83 / LL 50083 / cli ,1147C 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 / j, 48 49 /50 2 23",I., CD ¶1461 114AAVE.51 23779 EE 13 1142. 26 ¶1471 1141. 2 32 41 14 . PD i11412 11413 LU \. 58 •33 42 0 1 14 15 11 . 11395 1 2 l,34 I 43 16 —J 2 ii3e6 11 1135.4 11365 I 44 7 Li 1 . 11374 1l37 LMP 35464 1 " 11365 LM:3:os 11355 SUBJECT RROPERTIES [,1342 I-: 2 N 17 cli B:F39% 14 i ' UMI- [61b 1 I 2 1.2 1125 4 1I2 - - - 2 112BAVE. I12BAVE. , n Y6 '•-.4•3 112- 678910r ECP3989 _ 1125 LMi 36163 11217, 19 P41673 128.4 Rem4 cli P24650 11724 'I LMP 43730 112e7j LLJ PARK 0 ¶275 LU WI 11265 12 'i_______ PARK 1126 LM3616 LMD 496 PARK Rem C RP1387 . --O~\ SCALE 1:2.500 Oistnctof Pitt Meaoow 1130/42 236 STREET \ CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF - Distnct of 1-• - Langiey \ /! MAPLERIDGE Incorvorated 12. September, 1874 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT - DATE: Sep 16. 2004 FILE: VP/008/04 BY: PC CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE MAPLE RIDGE TO: Her Worship Mayor Kathy Morse DATE: Oct. 22, 2004 and Members of Council FILE NO.: RZ/020104 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: C of W SUBJECT: First Reading - Bylaw 6247 - 2004 12410 Blue Mountain Crescent EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to rezone the property located at 12410 Blue Mountain Crescent from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to permit subdivision into three 0.4 hectare (one acre) parcels. RECOMMENDATIONS: That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6247 - 2004 for property located at 12410 Blue Mountain Crescent be read a first time and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and that Prior to final reading, the provision of a professional engineer's report that verifies that a conventional septic sewage system can be accommodated on each of the proposed lots, must be received. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Gertrude C. Halliday Owner: Thomas A. Halliday Legal Description: Lot 2, D.L. 6881, Plan 34391, NWD OCP: Existing: Suburban Residential Proposed: Suburban Residential Zoning: Existing: Proposed: Surrounding Uses: North: Use: Zone: Designation South: Use: Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) Suburban Residential RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) Suburban Residential Suburban Residential RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) ?O2 Designation: East: Use: Zone: Designation: West: Use: Zone: Designation: Existing Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Access: Servicing: Project Description: Suburban Residential Suburban Residential RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Suburban Residential Suburban Residential RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Suburban Residential Residential (1 .4ha) Subdivision into three 0.4ha (1 acre) lots Blue Mountain Crescent Municipal water, septic The applicant proposes to rezone the subject property from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) to permit subsequent subdivision into three residential lots with a minimum parcel size of 0.4ha (1 acre). Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan The subject property is located within a neighborhood that is designated Suburban Residential in the Official Community Plan. The proposed development complies with this OCP land use designation. Policy 29 of the OCP also applies to this proposal. This policy, in part, states that the minimum lot frontage for subdivision of lands designated Suburban Residential will be limited to 36 metres. It is noted that one of the proposed lots as shown on the conceptual plan of subdivision may not meet this policy. However, the final subdivision must either comply with the geometry requirements specified in Schedule D Minimum Lot Area and Dimensions, of the Zoning By-law, or be the subject of a development variance permit application. Development Considerations • The subject property comprises a site area of approximately 1.37 hectares (3.38 acres) and is part of a larger suburban residential area with nearby one and two acre lots. • The proposed subdivision has been designed to provide future access to two larger acreages to the south which can be potentially developed into one acre lots. • The proposed lots will be serviced by the Municipal water distribution system and on-site sewage disposal. Engineerin2 Department Engineering has reviewed this development proposal and confirms that the land will be served by the Municipal water distribution system. Detailed servicing drawings and security for the construction of the works will be a requirement of subdivision approval. -2- Fraser Health Authority There is no sanitary sewer collection system in this area. It is the opinion of the Fraser Health Authority that the site conditions on this property are sujtable for allowing the creation of at least one new lot to the east of the existing house, from the perspective of servicing with on-site sewage disposal. With regards to the proposed lot to the west, the Fraser Health Authority indicates that assessment of this lot will be pending submission of the final road right-of-way location and restrictive covenant locations for each of the septic fields. To ensure that the lots can be serviced with on-site sewage disposal, staff recommend that a professional engineer's report that verifies that a conventional septic sewage system can be accommodated on each of the proposed lots be provided prior to final reading of the rezoning by-law. CONCLUSION: The development proposal complies with the Community Plan designation. It is recommended that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6247 - 2004 be read a first time and be forwarded to Public Hearing. Prepared by: David Stevenson MCJP Approved Frank Quinn, P.Eng., PMF V G : Public Works & Development Services Concurrence: J.. (Jim) Rule C[lief Administrative Officer DSfbjc -3- 33 12565 12581 12590 P34391 \ \ 17 / I P57415 12577 34 /I •I/ __________ P34392 CI 1/12560 12525 16 I I I I A-2 12470 IRS-2 I I II 35 I / / 1 12662 12485 - 12410 P 34391 1 P 57415 3 I 2 36 12414 Subject Property P 12094 7 K P 12094 p553 3/ RS-3 Mc U 12375 8 31 RS2 32 6 12366 3 / 12355 EP 32859 RemA 9 12313 RS-2LMP 20049 7 District of Pitt Meadows j (' / \ silverValley 12410 Blue Mtn Cresc L I 0C CORPORATION OF 1,_lI JAN THE DISTRICT OF N MAPLE Thornhill RIDGE MAPLE RIDGE SCALE 1:2 500 Incorporated 12, September, 1874 PLANNING DEPARTMENT River DATE: Feb 13, 2004 RZ1020104 BY: JV !1I cAr c'- - - - - - damax consultants ltd. - I t> Oro-/ - 3862w.14havenuvancouver v6r 2w9 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BY-LAW NO. 6247 - 2004 A By-law to amend Map "A" forming part of Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended. WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: This by-law may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending By-law No. 6247 - 2004." That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Lot 2, District Lot 6881, Group 1, Plan 34391, New Westminster District and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1330 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this by-law, is/are hereby rezoned to RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential). Maple Ridge Zoning By-law No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the dayof ,A.D.200. - PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , A.D. 200 . READ a second time the day of , A.D. 200. READ a third time the day of , A.D. 200. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the-- dayof - ----------, A.D. - 200. MAYOR CLERK r 12577 1.093 ha. 34 I- rn P34392 0 12560 0.809 ha. z .. 12525 —I 16 z - 0 2 1.283 ha. 4 0.656 ha 152 BCP 10209 1.093 ha. 35 BCP 10210 0 - CL 5 1 0.809 ha. 0.406 ha 1° 12462 12455 12410 P 34391 P 57415 3 2 36 12414 0.809 ha. 1.295 ha. 1.416 ha. 2Q I P 12094 7 P 12094 2.375 ha. 12375 8 1.144 ha. MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING Bylaw No. 6247-2004 Map No. 1330 From: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) To: RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential) ant, ~ma A MAPLE RIDGE 1:2000 6 AlLftt ift! LA 9 0 CORPORATION OF THE MAPLE RIDGE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE TO: Her Worship Mayor Kathy Morse DATE: October 6, 2004 and Members of Council FILE NO: E05-240-001 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: C of W SUBJECT: Culvert Improvements - 102 Avenue at 240 Street EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Over the past few months, stormwater related issues have emerged that required mitigation and rehabilitation measures. In the Albion area, major rainfall events occurred on October 16-17 and November 28 of 2003. The severity of the events ranged from the 1 in 5 year to 1 in 500 year return period. During these events, six properties along 240 Street north of Hill Avenue experienced basement flooding due to high water levels in the eastern ditch. While short term and contingency works have been implemented, capital construction is required in the near and longer term to provide a reliable level of service to customers. Advancing some expenditures ahead of 2005 will reduce the potential of flooding. RECOMMENDATION: THAT funding for Culvert Improvements at 102 Avenue at 240 Street, as described in the staff report titled "Culvert Improvements - 102 Avenue at 240 Street" dated October 6, 2004, be approved for expenditure beginning in 2004. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Over the past few months, storm water and geotechnical issues have emerged and been studied for the District of Maple Ridge in the Albion area. During-the fail of 2003, major rainfallvefltS occurred on October 16iTä dNoveTmber 28. During these events, six properties along 240 Street north of Hill Avenue, experienced basement flooding due to high water levels in the eastern ditch. The analysis that followed indicated that the severity of the events ranged from the 1 in 5 year to 1 in 500 year return period. A hydrologic and hydraulic model was developed to analyse the system, determine the cause of the flooding and develop options to reduce the risks and prevent future flooding of customers. As part of the strategy, in 2004, the District completed a number of drainage improvements to the eastern ditch along 240 Street including the cleaning of the channel banks, removal of a silt fence and replacement of a 900mm driveway culvert with a 1200mm culvert. In addition, response measures were developed to be able to manually react to flood antecedents. •1 • ¶03 The analysis suggests that further capital construction is required to complete the works envisioned from the Albion Drainage Master Plan and some additional work to manage the storm water to reflect the actual development. The works that can be scheduled have been now scheduled into the Capital Works Plan. However, more urgency is placed on some new works to prevent the flooding of the properties. A consultant's report identifies the following short term work: installation of a new 200mm culvert under 102 Avenue and further stabilization of the north banks. The technology scheduled for the work is to install a new 900mm steel pipe at a steeper grade by "pipe jacking" it under 102 Avenue. The work will also include a siltation control box and mesh bank stabilization. To reduce the impact to traffic, the construction method that has been selected is to install the pipe without full excavation of 102 Avenue. This approach should minimize any lane closures or significant traffic detours. The amount required to "advance" the work is estimated to be in the order of $150,000. A design and tender documents have been prepared and staff is prepared to tender the work immediately. However, this project is included in the current 2005 Capital Plan submission to CMT and Council under project 675. N V pions One option is to allow the system to remain as status quo. This is not recommended as the system is not designed to meet the demand and results in risks to the District and potential negative impacts to the property owners. Another option is to defer the works until the 2005 Capital Plan is approved. While this option is keeping within the plan, it will also result in a delay of a few months where the risks of flooding can be high. Because of the stochastic nature of storm water events, this can result in risks to the District. Strategic Alignment: Financial Management Council has directed that the Municipality provide high quality municipal services to our citizens and customers in a cost effective and efficient manner. Reducing losses and impacts from system issues is a prudent strategy. Smart Managed Growth The Corporate Strategic Plan directs that municipal and infrastructure be protected and managed through the preparation of appropriate plans to ensure maintenance of the system. A systematic monitoring and management plan along with construction assists in ensuring that an effective public works system is managed and maintained. Citizen/Customer Implications/Communications Plan: Maple Ridge customers expect that the investment in the network be maintained to provide safe, reliable and high quality stormwater management in an environmentally sensitive manner. The work, if approved, will have a communications plan as there will be some impact to adjacent properties. However, the construction approach is intended to minimize the impact to traffic. Interdepartmental Implications: The Operations and Engineering departments collaborate in the planning, management, operation and maintenance of stormwater and geotechnical issues to meet customer objectives. Policy Implications/Financial Plan: At this time, the remedial works have been included in the 2005 Capital Plan submission as part of project 675. Project LTC 675, to construct drainage improvements along 240 Street between Lougheed Highway and 102 Avenue, is proposed as follows: General Revenue $ 8,835.00 Development Cost Charges $874,824.00 Total $883.659.00 To expedite the work, it is recommended that the Financial Plan be amended to provide for funding in 2004 by re-balancing 2004 carry-over general revenue projects to 2005. The Finance department has suggested this approach can be used to advance the project expenditures. CONCLUSIONS: While short term and contingency works have been implemented, capital construction is required in the near and longer term to provide a reliable level of service to customers. Prepared by: 1dje1WJW, MEng., PEng. Finfi'cial analysis: Jacob Sorba, C.G.A. Muqicipal Engineer Director of Finance Approved by: Frank <uinn, MBA, PJ., PMP General Manager, JIblic orks & Development Services Concurrence: J. Administrative Officer AW/mi 5A0 0 V CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE MAPLE RIDGE TO: Her Worship Mayor Kathy Morse DATE: October 27, 2004 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council Workshop SUBJECT: Purchasing Policy 5.45 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A review of the Corporate Purchasing Policy 5.45 was undertaken and adopted by Council in March 2001. The policy has effectively been in use since then. The last three years have provided an opportunity to monitor the policy. Some additional information and modifications are recommended. RECOMMENDATION(S): The following additions and modifications to the Purchasing Policy 5.45 be adopted. DISCUSSION: Background Context: The Purchasing Policy update of, 2001 is effective and has been well received; There have been some suggestions for additional definitions and explanation. Desired Outcome: Have a Purchasing Policy that clearly reflects the fundamental objective to obtain best value for tax dollars by promoting a procurement environment of fairness, competition, transparency, and respect for all participants. Strategic Alignment: Specifically reflects the organizational business purpose to provide effective and efficient delivery of services. Interdepartmental Implications: Will provide more clarity but will not materially change department business practice. The additions an&modifications have been reviewed and endorsed by the Corporate Management Team. SYNOPSIS OF THE CHANGES AND ADDITIONS: (see attached copy of Purchasing Policy 5.45, changes or additions are "shaded") • No changes to Sections 1-4. Minor addition for clarity to first line of Section 5. • Section 6 - Definitions - four additional definitions • Section 13 - Sole-Source Procurement (NEW SECTION) • Section 14 - Consulting and Professional Services Contracts (NEW SECTION) • Schedule "A" Acquisition Dollar Amount Approvals Thresholds • Changes in language, more specific • General Managers are now required to approve purchases greater than $20,000. In the past, General Manager approval was required for purchases greater than $100,000. • NEW CLAUSE that clarifies approval thresholds for value of contract as opposed to strictly net • cost to the District. CONCLUSIONS: These changes and additions represent best practices in public sector procurement and will make our policy current and progressive. They also emphasize District values of fairness, competition, best value and respect. Prepared by: Earl Oddsta M,anage f Pr cürement Approved by: Russ Carmichael,ASc - Approved by 40-Vnera;-Njanager rank Quinn, MBP.Eng.,PMP fblic Works & Development Concurrence:L. (Jim) Rule khief Administrative Officer eo MAPLE RIDGE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE 1ncororatcd 12 Seplcmher, 1874 TITLE: PURCHASING POLICY POLICY NO. 5.45 APPROVAL DATE: August 12, 2004 (proposed changes) 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 WHO SHOULD FOLLOW THIS POLICY This policy applies to all employees or elected representatives of the District of Maple Ridge who may be required to use corporate funds for goods or services. 1.2 PRIMARY OBJECTIVE As part of the duties assigned to it in the Local Government Act, the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge must engage in the procurement of goods and services. The primary objective of the Purchasing Division is to assist all internal customers to achieve best value for dollars expended by the District. Lowest price can be best value, but lowest price is not always best value. We look at the total cost of ownership, which may include but not be limited to: acquisition cost quality required residual value disposal cost training cost maintenance cost delivery and shipping terms warranties payment terms performance environmental impact The Purchasing Section is committed to conducting business with fairness, probity, and respect for all parties involved. 2. SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE PURCHASING TEAM Purchased products and services account for a significant portion of total operating cost. This provides a continuous opportunity for cost reduction and control. The Purchasing Team provides support to ensure an uninterrupted supply of goods and services of acceptable quality and best value. This support includes the following: Procurement: various degrees of involvement based on complexity, risk and dollar value. Consultation with the Purchasing team is required if the purchase is beyond the specific dollar limits of the user's purchasing card. Management of surplus and scrap: reuse or disposal for best value Sourcing: new products, services or vendors or technology. Research Date Printed: 2004-08-13 Page 1 of 11 Policy 5.45 Contract management: various degrees of involvement based on complexity, risk and dollar value. All supply transactions have contractual implications. Resolution of Supply disputes. Standardization: products and services Sponsorship: process development and contract management Inventory management Central Stores Vendor relations and development Record keeping Training, coaching and monitoring on procurement and other supply issues. PURPOSE: To summarize the responsibilities of the Purchasing Team. AUTHORITY & RESPONSIBILITY 3.1 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER The Chief Administrative Officer as directed by Council delegates Purchasing authority throughout the organization, as outlined in Schedule "A". 3.2 GENERAL MANAGERS The General Managers are responsible for ensuring Purchasing Policy is followed within their areas of control. PURPOSE: • To ensure that expenditures comply with the District business plans. • To ensure that sufficient analysis and discussion has taken place. • To ensure the risk of fraud, embezzlement and error is minimized. SERVICE CONTRACTS Services procurement is subject to the same policy as materials, equipment or supplies procurement. The annual value of a service contract determines the authorization required. EXAMPLES OF SERVICE CONTRACTS: Professional or Consulting Services • Legal • Banking • Engineering • Architectural • Planning Facilities and Equipment • Janitorial • Equipment Maintenance • Security La bour and Construction • Plumbing • CleanUp • Inspection Date Printed: 2004-08-13 Page 2 of 11 Policy 5.45 5. PROCESS OR TOOLS PRINCIPAL PROCUREMENT TOOLS uJecôd rthreshdlds In ScheduleA5 Li 1. Invitation to Tender: A formal request for sealed bids for the supply of specific goods or services in response to an advertised invitation. It may be opened in public. The Tendering process itself forms complex legal obligations. PURCHASING MUST BE INVOLVED AND NOTIFIED WHEN THE TENDER IS FIRST BEING DEVELOPED. 2. Request for Proposals: A• formal request for sealed submissions. It is not as specific as an Invitation to Tender. It describes an opportunity or problem and asks for solutions and costs for those specific opportunities or problems. The REP process itself forms complex legal obligations. PURCHASING MUST BE INVOLVED AND NOTIFIED WHEN THE REP IS FIRST IS FIRST BEING DEVELOPED. 3. Prequalification: An attempt to identify in advance of an actual Tender or REP suppliers that are capable of successfully accomplishing what is required in that Tender or RFP. Usually, this is used in complex procurements only. The Prequalification process itself may form legal obligations. PURCHASING MUST BE INVOLVED AND NOTIFIED WHEN THE PREQUALIFICATION IS FIRST BEING DEVELOPED. 4. Request for Information: A request for written information. It may or may not develop into a supply contract. This does not have the legal obligations of an Invitation to Tender, Request for Proposals or a Prequalification. PURCHASING MAY BE INVOLVED IN A CONSULTATiVE ROLE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE END USER. Purchasing Card: The Purchasing Card is a corporate credit card issued to specific employees for purchases within clearly defined parameters. Purchasing will determine who shall participate in the card program and the spending limits of each card user. Every card user will have a designated supervisor or manager for authorization. PURCHASING MAY BE INVOLVED IN A CONSULTATIVE ROLE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE END USER. CHOOSING THE BEST PROCESS OR TOOL The Purchasing Team, after consultation with their customer will select the most suitable procurement tool or process. Time: When are the goods and/or services required? Complexity: Are there specifications, alternate solutions, sub-contractors to be considered? Risk: Is there low, moderate or high risk regarding public liability, danger to our property, failure to perform? Cost: Generally, the higher the cost, the more complex the appropriate process. Date Printed: 2004-08-13 Page 3 of 11 Policy 5.45 6 DEFINITIONS Acquisition Method - the process by which goods or services are procured. Best Value - obtained by determining the total cost of performing the intended function over the lifetime of that function. Bid - an offer or submission from a vendor, contractor, or consultant in response to a tender or request. It may be subject to acceptance or rejection. Bid Request - a formal request for bids or solicitation, which may be in the form of a request for quotation, request for tender, request for information or request for proposal. Cheque Request - a written request to pay for goods or services on an approved form, not covered by a purchase order, contract or other direct methods. Contract - an agreement that may be written or verbal comprising the following components: (1) must be legal, (2) parties involved must have the intellectual capacity to understand, (3) there is an offer, (4) there is acceptance, (5) something of value changes hands (also known as consideration). Electronic Requisition - an internal request in electronic format (to Purchasing) for information, research or to procure goods and services. Emergency - a situation where the immediate acquisition of goods or services is essential to provide community service, prevent serious delays, injury, further damage or to restore or maintain minimum service. End User - the person or persons ultimately using or managing/supervising the use of required goods, materials or services. Prequalilication - the procuring organization evaluates interested suppliers/vendors prior to a Tender or RFP process. This identifies who may be capable of performing the work. Typical criteria for this determination would be specialized necessary expertise, resources, relevant experience and references. Probity - adherence to the highest principles and ideals. Procure - to acquire by purchase, rental, lease or trade. Proprietary Specifications - Exclusivity that restricts the acceptable products or services to one manufacturer or vendor. Some Proprietary items may be available from several distributors affording a limited degree of competitiveness. Proprietary specification should be avoided if possible as it limits or eliminates competition. - Purchasing Card - is a corporate credit card issued to specific employees for purchases within clearly defined parameters. Quotations - a formal request for bids for the supply of goods or services, from selected sources of supply, not opened in public. Date Printed: 2004-08-13 Page 4 of 11 Policy 5.45 Request - a formal request or solicitation, which may be in the form of a request for quotation, request for tender, request for information, request for proposal or request for offers. Request for Offer - a request by the District for formal offers to purchase surplus, used or obsolete materials, equipment or property. . Request for Proposal - a formal request for details on the supply of goods or the provision of services which cannot be fully defined of specified. Request for Tender - a formal request for sealed bids for the supply of goods or services in response to an advertised invitation opened in public. Services - useful labours that do not produce a tangible commodity. [ote ouri \\ kR I pr((IIILt )[ r\re i pr ILtft rb1\ \ Ill Ihk Irin (flhI\ RHL Uft cInp(I1i\ procuicIikffl C,Mijot P(: coiidrictcd. (JhL1i11111 vlic cui Pc ch Icncrn ii thcsc' rcijiit,ncc 7 PROHIBITIONS The following activities are prohibited: The division of contracts to avoid using the tools and practices as described in the Purchasing Policy. Purchase by the District from any member of Council, appointed officers, employees of the District or their immediate families or from any other source that would result in a conflict of interest. Purchase by the District of any goods or services for personal use by or on behalf of any member of Council appointed officers, employees of the District or their immediate families. The use of a purchasing card by anyone other than the person to whom the card was issued. The release of a Suppliers written or oral information. This practice is unethical and may be illegal as well as damaging to the District's competitive position. Requests of this nature are to be managed through Purchasing. 8 CO-OPERATIVEVENTURES The District may participate with other government agencies, public authorities or private organizations in co-operative acquisition ventures where it is in the .best interest of the taxpayer to do so and may follow the procedures set out by the group responsible for the venture. . . Dale Printed: 2004-08-13 Page 5 of 11 . Policy 5.45 9 PREFERENCE TO LOCAL SUPPLIERS We support local merchants by encouraging the use of local suppliers and by purchasing locally, where all things are equal. The following priorities will be given where all things are equal, (i.e. after giving due consideration to determining overall Best Value) • Firstly - Locally • Secondly - Within the Province • Thirdly - Within Canada • Fourthly - Outside Canada No percentage differences or dollar preferences will be given to purchasing locally as that would represent a direct grant to local suppliers, however, full consideration will be given to potential future costs or savings that may be experienced by using a local. 10 ITEMS NOT REQUIRING THE INVOLVEMENT OF PURCHASING Although subject to all other District Policies and Procedures the involvement of Purchasing Staff is not required for the following items: Cash Petty Cash Professional and Training Activities • Training and Education • Conference Fees • Convention Fees • Courses • Magazines • Meeting Expense • Memberships • Periodicals • Seminars • Staff Development • Staff Training • Staff Workshops • Subscription Refundable Employee Benefits • Cash Advances • Entertainment • Hotel Accommodation • Meal Allowances • Mileage Allowance - Vehicle • Miscellaneous Travel Expense (e.g. Airport Fees) Date Printed: 2004-08-13 Page 6 of 11 Policy 5.45 Employer's General Expenses • Debt Payments • Grants to Agencies • Licenses (vehicle; elevators, radios, etc.) • Medical and Dental Expenses • Payment of Damages • Payroll Deduction Remittances • Petty Cash Replenishments 11 PURCHASING CARDS Although subject to all other District Policies and Procedures, including Purchasing Policy - Tools and Processes, the involvement of Purchasing Staff is not required. Purchasing may be utilized in a consultative capacity on any Purchasing Card transaction, e.g. recommend vendors. 12 CONTINGENCY AND SCOPE CHANGES Contingency allowances provide Project Manager's with discretion to meet a requirement, which is not perfectly defined. Unit price contracts are valued according to a process established in the contract documents. Quantities may vary. As a result, the bid is not a fixed sum or ceiling, but, rather, a common basis for comparison among bidders. These contracts may require a contingency as the final quantities may be more or less than the original estimate. Contingency options must be outlined in Reports to Council when an award is recommended. project planning process. A contractor already engaged in works for the District may be able to better respond to this related work as they have already very recently met District requirements. For example, other potential bidders may not be able to obtain requisite insurance and bonding in a timely and/or cost effective manner. As aresult,tecontractorengaged in theprincipal'worksmaybe asked;for a quotation for additional works. This offer may be accepted, provided it is reasonable, and good value in the opinion of the Project Manager and the Manager of Procurement. Funds must be available for Scope changes as for any other activity of this nature. Date Printed: 2004-08-13 Page 7 of 11 Policy 5.45 13 SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT There are occasions when products/services must be purchased from one specific source or, manufacturer. Personal preference for certain brands or products does not justify limiting competition. Whenever possible competition should be encouraged and developed. Products on services purchased on a sole source basis must meet at least one of the criteria shown below. Compatibility with existing equipment The products or services are being purchased to directly interface with or attach to equipment of, the same manufacture, and no other manufacturers products will correctly and effectively interface with existing equipment. Compatibility for instructional purposes The products are being purchased to supplement existing equipment for use and operation. The. product must exactly match the existing equipment and is being purchased to provide uniformity for instructional purposes. Uniformity should provide a significant instructional benefit. Compatibility for Research If the main purpose for acquiring equipment, supplies or services is to replicate specific: outcomes, usingthe exact products that produced the original results may be necessary. Only one supplier can be identified to supply a product or service In rare cases, only one supplier may exist to provide a particular product or service. Specifying patented products or processes, when not necessary to meet functional requirements, is not acceptable as a sole source justification Emergency Purchasing When quick or immediate acquisition of goods or services is determined to be necessary to restore or maintain minimum acceptable levels of community service, or prevent serious delays or injury. In an emergency the preparation, documentation and analysis aspects of the usual purchasingF procedures as described in the Procedure section of Schedule "A" Acquisition Dollar Amount Approval Thresholds may not be possible. Oral authorization will be acceptable as described in •the Approval Required section of Schedule "A' Acquisition Dollar Amount Approval: Thresholds All normal purchasing documentation and reporting, complete with signed authorizations as required is to be completed as soon as possible after the emergency. Date Printed: 2004-08-13 Page 8 of 11 Policy 5.45 Sk Source ,Jti iticiu Reort ,\ \\'FlIlCrl e\fh1l1dlIOIL COI111fli1tI\ ieteired 10 i oIe Smirc i1HfIcj11oI1, Inlit he p° ided to the linreet of ioiicmeflt 10 oippott oIe oUre juihoe o\er 2OH)(). The I1t AJr11irilt1ttl\e ( )tt I CCF will Ci\e final autlioi i/ation. -: .-. oni oIc Souice Jritilieition Re)olt ill he filed ts pait of the official preulement d ui1teilts and i1t\ he ihjet to e\ icw or audit h iiiteieted puitie. e.g. 1-reedoni OF Information and Privacy Rucst. 114 ( ONSU! I ING AND PI)IESSIONAL SI RVICES CONTRA( I ' ( riilt ne and profeional services coilti acts \\111 he awarded on the hii of 4eionjted cjppnpe and clualificatIos±o1 the type of j*oleoaonal ervie to be reide Aity prle000ihil services or consultino orttrau leo tliiii $20,001). nov he awarded directly. at the tliwietiofl of the appropriate (ierieiil N1inter or hi/her dipnate. t\nv pr eioiial ei \ ie ittia1 e\peeted to he \orth more than S20,000. arinuall\ hoIl he hid Oiiipel it' ek a dewi ibed in- Schedule " \" cqitn lar Ajpqt AppovaI II reholIs 0! Solt tirce .Jtihttin halLbe requneW The appr()priate Geberal Mdnoeer v i H conduct im (d imi Fi dot )iiti dcted C oioail tine )1 roie000nil services with the MaIOICCI of Procurement onarotatioiial fai ) that there ill he al leat k)IIC f,Cricw ich year All signif ft tnt uuulti g profeiopgl ei v1ce ontracts will i\ ie at lct ()ICe e ythr yen -. Date Printed: 2004-08-13 -- Page 9 of 11 Policy 5.45 SCHEDULE "A" This schedule refers to the approvals required for the various dollar values of procurement. Other than in emergencies, budget approval is required before Procurement begins. ACQUISITION DOLLAR AMOUNT APPROVAL THRESHOLDS Once Municipal Council through the Business Plan and Budget process has approved funds for your purchase, the following thresholds apply: Estimated Procedure Approval Required* Value of Purchase! Contract* Greater than Have the Procurement division work with end users to obtain sealed Recommendation to $150,000. Tenders, Proposals or Prequalifications. A combination of local, award to be approved regional and national newspaper advertising will be used to locate by Council. interested parties. Opportunities will also be posted on the Municipal website and at electronic procurement sites such as BC Bid and MERX. Greater than Have the Procurement division work with end users to obtain sealed Chief Administrative $100,000. but Tenders, Proposals or Prequalifications. A combination of local, Officer less than regional and national. newspaper advertising may be used to locate $150,000. interested parties. Opportunities will also be posted on the Municipal website and at electronic procurement sites such as BC Bid and MERX. Have the Procurement division work with end users to ensure fair Greater than competition. Telephone, facsimile, e-mail or written quotes or General Manager or $20,000. proposals will be acceptable unless stated otherwise. Formal his/her designate. But less than tendering or Request for Proposal processes will not be used but $100,000 competitiveness will still be encouraged and all participants will be treated faiiiy and equitably. A minimum of three bids or offers will be sought whenever possible. Date Printed: 2004-08-13 Page 10 of 11 Policy 5.45 iii: dcrLc ol,oi1lpUrtuo1 \\i1\r p HNIc ()tfcH ho[ild ho , l)itor Of obtained 10111 11010 than one nnppIner hen that k iiihie and deienate. 1itnJeni. Ire t and ot of irne needs to be I lanced acainHi dnne LillibeIlee to obtain bet \aIne. \n op ilium number of Ifere tot ioo dollar nrnpie plocmnnement S H [hire. UiehHin14 I flaY be contacted to Jd C I I \ ho 11h1\ \L Hli Ii) iippI\, ? who ire reputable, e\perreneed \eildoie \ hether a rontract i in I,ice for hat k re]iIrred 4) MICHIcr a needed ruppl\ H in iil\enitor\ at Stores or should be in imt\entor\ at Stores le-s than Slo())) tOe sour dHemetnon consult the Pioiinenrierit division f soil \oirId I )rrertor or his/lieu lihe iistanre desinate ill author iir' users. Althoiiii the \1liie of Host ontrats can be defined is the cost to the [)jstrirt to acritmine speilic )ods or sen vices. ocCasiOflalI\ a more niianiced definition of same 15 appropriate \\ hon r nitts or pm is ileces arc embedded ii) a contract (lie net dollar cost to the District may riot r C H eel it's true sionittcance. e. bus hC, tic 11 t(IveitHincI to\\ no scnvlres In sitliatioiis of this t\pe the total value of the contract to the, successtti I rnppI rem shall dcteinni He 551111 pm ocess is used arid or r hit a pp os ,i I e rim red. Invitations for sealed tenders or proposals will be reviewed by the Purchasing Division for consistency and legal compliance. The Purchasing Division will be the lead agency in issuing invitations for sealed tenders or proposals at the request of the user department. Maple Ridge Council - November 9, 2004 400 - Minutes • That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 26, 2004 be adopted as circulated. • That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of October 19 and November 1, 2004 be received. 501 -Delegation Pesticide Reduction Campaign Maria Raynolds, Sheila Pratt, Danielle FantiHo 1 : IVA I J 601 - 11330 & 11342 236 Street a That the Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal DVPI008I04 respecting property located at 11330 and 11342 236 Street. 901 - Minutes a That the Minutes of the Committee of the \Vhole Meetings of November 1, 2004 be received. 2 4 14 I NIP ' IkAR . 902 - 12410 Blue Mountain Cres. • That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6247-2004 be read a first time and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and • That prior to final reading, the provision of a professional engineer's report that verifies that a conventional septic sewage system can be accommodated on each of the proposed lots, must be received. 903 - 102 Avenue @ 240 Street • That funding for Culvert Improvements at 102 Avenue at 240 Street, as described in the staff report titled "Culvert Improvements - 102 Avenue at 240 Street" dated October 6, 2004, be approved for expenditure beginning in 2004. 3 904 - Purchasing Policy • That the amendments to Purchasing Policy 5.45 identified in the staff report dated October 27, 2004 be approved and that Purchasing Policy 5.45 as amended be adopted. 1400 - Question Period • Questions concerning agenda items only • No discussion of Public Hearing by-laws • No derogatory remarks • 2 minute time limit • Questions must be directed through the Chair and not to individual members of Council • Question Period is 15 minutes • Contact office of the Municipal Clerk for other opportunities to address Council Maple Ridge Council _.November 9, 2004 For more information visit our web site at www.mapleridge.org rdl -I I I Maple Ridge Council - November 9, 2004 400 - Minutes • That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 26, 2004 be adopted as circulated. '5 • That the minutes of the Development Agreements Committee Meetings of October 19 and November 1, 2004 be received. 501 - Delegation Pesticide Reduction Campaign Maria Raynolds, Sheila Pratt, Danielle Fantillo 1 4 • • P 44 P. zyk 44 r 1r 4 Az P 4 44 Pr r L 4 [p P 4, 4444 44 4 P r1 - vi •' 444rj 4 44 4 P 1 - --: 4 601 11330 & 11342 236 Street • That the Municipal Clerk be authorized to sign and seal DVP/008/04 respecting property located at 11330 and 11342 236 Street. 901 - Minutes • That the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meetings of November 1, 2004 be received. 2 41 , I q - I - F y tc t - 902 - 12410 Blue Mountain Cres. That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6247-2004 be read a first time and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and - That prior to final reading, the provision of a professional engineers report that verifies that a conventional septic sewage system can be accommodated on each of the proposed lots, must be received. 903 - 102 Avenue @ 240 Street • That funding for Culvert Improvements at 102 Avenue at 240 Street, as described in the staff report titled "Culvert Improvements - 102 Avenue at 240 Street" dated October 6, 2004, be approved for expenditure beginning in 2004. 3 904 - Purchasing Policy • That the amendments to Purchasing Policy 5.45 identified in the staff report dated October 27, 2004 be approved and that Purchasing Policy 5.45 as amended be adopted. 1400 - Question Period • Questions concerning agenda items only • No discussion of Public Hearing by-laws • No derogatory remarks • 2 minute time limit • Questions must be directed through the Chair and not to individual members of • Council • Question Period is 15 minutes • Contact office of the Municipal Clerk for other opportunities to address Council Maple Ridge Council November 9, 2004 For more information visit our web site at www.mapleridge.org ru & r: lU11 1' 5