TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Public Works |
Phil Williams |
425-556-2880 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Works |
Steve Flude |
City Engineer |
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Public Works |
Tom Hardy |
Stream and Habitat Planner |
TITLE:
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Update on Integrated Pest Management Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff created an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for internal city departments as part of the Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP) and the Climate Emergency Declaration. The IPM will provide guidance on the best strategies to control pests.
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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 and Climate Emergency Declaration
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
The update to the IPM will provide consistency between departments as an operational policy
OUTCOMES:
The IPM plan provides guidance for internal city departments on how to manage pests (primarily noxious weeds, insects, plant diseases, and animals) in a responsible way. The plan prioritizes the use of cultural, manual, mechanical, and biological control methods over the use of chemicals to control pests. City department representatives will coordinate and document control methods and will update the plan annually.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• 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:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Clean and Green
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Cost to implement the IPM is not expected to impact current budgets.
☐ 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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3/22/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
There are no time constraints.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If the IPM is not implemented, the City would not be in alignment with the ESAP or Climate Emergency Declaration.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Integrated Pest Management Plan - DRAFT