TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Public Works |
Aaron Bert |
425-556-2786 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Works |
Steve Flude |
Deputy Director |
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Public Works |
Amanda Balzer |
Utility Supervisor |
TITLE:
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2020 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan - Water Management Focus Area Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff will provide an overview of the work conducted within the Water Management focus area since the adoption of the 2020 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan. Work highlighted will include temporary construction dewatering policy analysis progress, groundwater monitoring, groundwater protection inspection and business technical assistance and outreach.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, Utility Strategic Plan, Water System Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
Council requested updates on the Environmental Sustainability Action Plan.
• Other Key Facts:
The Environmental Sustainability Action Plan was adopted in September 2020 and serves as the community’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and preserve natural resources. The Committee update will focus on actions in the Water Management area.
OUTCOMES:
The Water Management actions in the Environmental Sustainability Action Plan are designed to achieve a secure and sustainable water supply by protecting the quality and quantity of our drinking water resource.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Stakeholder outreach is being planned for the next Temporary Construction Dewatering milestone and will be discussed at the July 5 Planning and Public Works Committee meeting.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000215 and 000211
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Water Utility Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Budget constraints in 2023/2024 may impact ability to complete environmental sustainability actions in planned timeline.
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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7/5/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Informational only, no approval requested.
ATTACHMENTS:
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