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CITY OF BURNABY

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING

DATE: TUESDAY, 2014 JUNE 10

TIME: 6:00 p.m. (Dinner providedfrorn 5:30 p.rn.)

PLACE: COUNCIL COMMITTEE ROOM, MAIN FLOOR, CITY HALL

AGENDA

1. MINUTES

(a) Open meeting of the Environment Committee held on 2014 May 13

2. CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS

(a) Correspondence from Bill Woollam Re: Peer Reviewed Research on "Fracking"

Contamination

(b) Report from the Director Planning and Building Re: World Rivers Day 2014

(c) Report from the Director Engineering Re: Draft Eagle Creek Integrated Stormwater

Management Plan

(d) Report from the Director Engineering Re: Annual Drinking Water Quality Monitoring

Report (2013)

(e) Report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Re: Invasive Plant Management in Burnaby

Parks

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Environment Committee Agenda - 2014 June 10

3. NEW BUSINESS

4. INQUIRIES

5. CLQSED

6. ADJOURNMENT

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ENVIRONMENT Co.MMITTEE

MINUTES

An Open meeting of the Environment Committee was held in the Council Committee Room, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC on Tuesday, 2014 May 13 8,t6:00 p.m.

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

Councillor Anne Kang, In the Chair Mr. Paul Cipywnyk, Citizens' Representative Ms. Mary Lumby, Citizens' Representative Mr. Glen Porter, Citizens' Representative

Councillor Dan Johnston, Chair Councillor Nick Volkow, Member Dr. Stanley Jung, Citizens' Representative

STAFF: Ms. Lee-Ann Garnett, Assistant Director - Long Range Planning Mr. Dipak Dattani, Deputy Director - Engineering . Ms. Gisele Caron, PurchasingMallager Mr. Mark Sloat, Planner l' , .. ' . Ms. Blanka Zeinabova, Administrative Officer

The Vice Chair called the Open meetiIJg to order at6:01 p.m.

1. MINUTES

(a) Minlltes ofthe Open meetlngof the Environment Committee held on 2014 April 08

MOVED BY PAUL CIPYWNYK: SECONDED BY MARY LUMBY:

"THAT the miIiutesofthe Environment Committee Open meeting held on 2014 April 08 be adopted."

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS

MOVED BY GLEN PORTER: SECONDED BY PAUL CIPYWNYK:

"THAT the correspondence and reports be received."

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Environment Committee Minutes - 2014 May 13

(a) Memorandum from the Deputy City Clerk Re: Port Metro Vancouver Land Use Plan Update

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A memorandum was received from the Deputy City Clerk advising that Council, at the Open Council meeting held on 2014 April 28, received the above noted report and adopted the following recommendations contained therein:

1. THAT Council request that Port Metro Vancouver ameJldthe land use designations shown for Burnaby, in the Port's draft Land Use Plan, to the designations presented in this report which reflect existing City and MetroYancpuver land and water use designations and community planning directions.· . .

2. THAT a copy of this report be sent to: • Port Metro Vancouver; • Burnaby's MLA's and MP's; .. • The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Federal Minister of Transport; and • Metro Vancouver Board of Directors.

3. THAT this report be forwarded to the Community Development Committee, Environment Committee imd· Parks, Recreation.. and Culture Commission for information purposes.

Staff provided a brief overview of the report.

(b) Report from the Db·ector Engineering .. Re: Pllckaging and Printed Paper Recycling Program

Transition . .

The Director~ngineering submitted a report providing an update on the Packaging and Printed Paper Recycling Program and seeking approval on the proposed approach to collect glass from residential curbside 3l1dmulti-family properties serviced by the City.

The Direct()r Engineeril1girecommended:

1. THATth~ Conmrittee recommend Council to authorize staff to proceed with separate collectionbf glass from residential and multi-family properties serviced by the City as outlined in Section 2.1 of the report.

**MaryLumby retiredfrom the meeting at 6:36p.m. **

Staff provided a brief overview of the report outlining proposed changes to the City's business process.

""Mary Lumby returned to the meeting at 6:38 p.m. and took her place at the Committee table."


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Staff further demonstrated proposed containers for recycling, and materials that will be accepted under the MMBC program as <:>f2014 May 19.

MOVED BY MARY LUMBY: SECONDED BY PAUL CIPYWNYK:

"THAT tlie recommendation of the Director Engineering be adopted."

CAR.RIED.UNANIMOUSL Y

(c) . Report from the Director Finance Re: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The Director Finance submitted a report announcirig the 'completion of two Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Deer Lake II 4940 CanadaWay. ' .

The Director Firiance recommended:

1. THAT the Environment Committee receive this report for information.

2. THAT Council be advised of the completion of two Ele~tricVehicle Charging Stations at Deer Lake II 4940 Canada Way, Burn!lbY ..

MOVED BY GLEN PORTER: . SECONDED BY PAULCIPYWNYK:

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"THAT the recomm€:i1dations of the! Director Financebeadopted."

. (d),... Report froin the. DirectorFinance

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY'

',Re: Deer Lake Centre Receives Energy Efficiency Award"

The Director Financesubmitted a report informing of the City's receipt of the Building Owners and Managers Association BOMA BESt Award given in acknowledgement of Go Green Best Practices at two City buildirigs, Deer Lake I and Deer Lake II.

The Director Finance recommended:

1. THAT the Environment Committee receive this report for information.

2. THAT Council be advised of the receipt by the City of the Buildirig Owners and Managers Association BOMA BESt Award for Go Green Best Practices at Deer Lake I at 4946 Canada Way and Deer Lake II at 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby.

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MOVED BY MARY LUMBY: . SECONDED BY GLEN PORTER:

"THAT the recommendations of the Director Finance be adopted."

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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Paul Cipywnyk

Mr. Cipywnyk advised that local streamkeepers wereiu'I0lved in the.release of salmon into local creeks. It was noted that schools participation in this program is a wonderful opportunity for children to get involved in the environmental protection,. .

Mr. Glen Porter

Mr. Porter advised that he attended a ~ommunity meeting at Forest Grove Elementary School on April 09 regarding the proposed Kilider. Morgan Trans Mount:ilirtExpansion Project. It was . noted that information at the workshop was excel1ent, with lots of discussion, feedback and community engagement. The speaker commendedCouncilaiJ.d staff for their support in this matter and work wel1ddhe,. . . .

4. INOUIRIES

Councillor Kang

Cotlncillor Kanginquired regatdingwaste to energy plan in the Lower Mainland, the City's position, and pollution. It vo.:asrioted that concerns were raised regarding burning of n:cyclables to produce energy.

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Staff advised that ther~ are some materials that could be recycled but have no residual value. These materi81s couldcbe involved in incineration; however, in Metro Vancouver there is no discussion t6 burn recyclables at all. Burnaby is using 5Rs principle and total tonnage of garbage producedregional1y is dropping. Furthermore staff advised that as for pol1ution from the incineration;facility in Burnaby, the technology is tight, studies were done and POl1ution is careful1y monitored.

5. CLOSED

The Committee moved into a 'Closed' meeting from which the public was excluded.


MOVED BY MARY LUMBY: SECONDED BY PAUL CIPYWNYK:

"THAT this meeting do now recess."

The Open Committee meeting recessed at 7:09 p.m.

MOVED BY GLEN PORTER: SECONDED BY MARY LUMBY:

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"THAT the Open Committee meeting do now reconvene."

The Open Committee meeting reconvened at 7: 18 p.m.

6. ADJO~NT

MOVED BY PAUL CIPYWNYK: SECONDED BY GLEN PORTER:

"THAT the Open meeting, do now adj~urn."

The Open meeting adjourned at7 :i.8p.m .•..

Ms. Blanka Zeinabova Administrative Officer .

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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

. Councillor Anne Kang Vice Chair

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From: Sent: To:

Postmaster June-02-14 11:03 AM Clerks

Dir. Planning & Building Environment Committee

Subject: FW: Mayor and Councillors: Peer reviewed research on 'tracking' contamination

From: Bill Woollam[SMTP:[email protected] Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 11:02:29 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Mayor and Councillors: Peer reviewed research on 'tracking' contamination Auto forwarded by a Rule

http://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/avnervengosh/duke-study-on-shale-gas-and-fracking/

There is now growing peer-reviewed research showing that hydraulic fracturing for natural gas contaminates aquifers and groundwater sources. With the BC gov't planning the okay for 50 thousand more fracking drill sites across BC to supply its trade obligations and contracts, the drinking water and fresh water reserves of British Columbians are at great risk.

Of course the oil/gas industry is in a campaign to manufacture consent to this further fracking, and to downplay the inevitable contamination of our drinking water. I recommend that all municipal representatives begin exploring the overwhelming evidence that illustrates how harmful this push by BC gov't to multiply fracking sites really is.

Fracking for natural gas contaminates our water - facts versus myths http://www.blissful-wisdom.com/facking-for-natural-gas-contaminates-our-water---factsversus-myths.html

Sincerely Bill Woollam 960 Marchmont Duncan, Be V9L2MS 2S0-746-0290

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TO: CHAIR AND MEMBERS ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE REPORT

DATE: 2014 June 03

FROM: DIRECTOR PLANNING AND BUILDING FILE: 3300001. Reference: World Rivers Day

SUBJECT: WORLD RIVERS DAY 2014

PURPOSE: To seek approval ofthe program for World Rivers Day 2014 at the Burnaby Village Museum and seek Council expenditure authorization for advertising and promotion ..

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. THAT Council approve the program for World Rivers Day 2014 at the Burnaby Village Museum.

2. THAT Council authorize expenditures for World Rivers Day 2014 in the amount of $4,000 for advertising and promotion, as outlined in this report.

3. THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission; Mark Angelo, World Rivers Day Chair and Founder and representative of the International River Foundation; and the Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia for information purposes.

REPORT

1.0 BACKGROUND

World Rivers Day celebrations are organized annually on the last Sunday in September. This coincides with BC Rivers Day, which is the event upon which World Rivers Day is founded. The City of Burnaby has participated in these events since first proclaiming 'BC Rivers Day' in 1993. World Rivers Day in 2014 falls on Sunday, September 28.

The purpose of World Rivers Day is to celebrate the environmental, economic, social, and cultural values of waterways around the world. In light of the many challenges they face, World Rivers Day helps to raise awareness and promote sustainability and stewardship of our streams and rivers. Established in 2005 by Burnaby resident and Order of Canada recipient Mark Angelo, World Rivers Day is presently celebrated by millions of people in over sixty countries around the world, and its popularity continues to grow every year. BC Rivers Day is also still celebrated in communities across the province.

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2.0 PARTNERS AND ROLES FOR 2014

Burnaby Village Museum (BVM) will host the 2014 World Rivers Day celebration in the City of Burnaby. BVM will act as coordinating agency and host, together with Mark Angelo, World Rivers Chair and Fonnder and representative of the International River Foundation. Planning Department staff continue to support planning and programming for the event.

Last year, 2013, was the first time the BVM hosted World Rivers Day and the event was successful on many levels. The BVM's capacity and organizational knowledge for hosting public events was a significant benefit to all parties involved. The event provided an opportnnity to . showcase Deer Lake Brook, an ecologically significant fish bearing stream that bisects the museum grounds. Habitat enhancements over the years have improved the waterway to the point that salmon returned to this watercourse, and upstream to Deer Lake and Buckingham Creek, to spawn in the fall of 2012 and 2013 for the first time in recent memory. Thereturn of salmon to spawn in Brunette Basin tributaries was a central theme of last year's World Rivers Day celebration. Lastly, from a historical perspective, waterways such as the Fraser River, Brunette River and Burrard Inlet, have played important roles in the development of Burnaby. Hosting World Rivers Day at the Burnaby Village Museum helps celebrate this history and the City's ongoing efforts to protect our natural heritage.

3.0 PROPOSED PROGRAM

The Planning Committee for World Rivers Day in Burnaby, comprised of representatives from the BVM, the City's Planning Department and Mark Angelo, began regular meetings in February of this year. Based on the successes and potential of last year's program, the Planning Committee has incorporated most ofthe same program elements into this year's program.

The 10th annual World Rivers Day celebration in Burnaby is scheduled for Sunday, September 28,2014, at the Burnaby Village Museum, from 11 a.m, to 4:30 p.m. A summary ofthe proposed program is provided below.

Program elements:

• Opening ceremony: the BVM will open at 11 a.m. for World Rivers Day, with the opening ceremony scheduled to occur tentatively between 1 and 2 p.m. Opening remarks from City of Burnaby representatives, Mark Angelo and a First Nations welcoming address are planned, along with opportunities for other government dignitaries to speak, as appropriate.

• Live music: live musical performances by a children's musician, and possibly one or more folk or bluegrass groups, are planned for the duration of the day's program.'

• Activities for children: A children's community performer, the Nylon Zoo, will lead interactive, participatory parades through the BVM grounds and host environmentally

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themed story-telling sessions. A minimum of four performances will be scheduled throughout the day.

• Environmental education displays and activities: The following organizations are expected to host displays and related activities at this year's event: Byrne Creek Streamkeepers Society; Stoney Creek Environment Committee; Burnaby Lake Park Association; Stanley Park Ecology Society,· Co-existing with Coyotes Program; Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society; North Shore Black Bear Society; Vancouver Aquarium Aquazone Community Program; Freshwater Fisheries Society ofBC, Learn to Fish Program; Nature Trust BC; and the Coastal Painted Turtle Recovery Team.

• City of Burnaby displays: The City of Burnaby will participate in the event with an Ecosculpture display, program information on watershed and stream stewardship, recycling, and water conservation, ecological information on Deer Lake Brook, a project update for the City's Environmental Sustainability Strategy, and a community-mapping activity.

• Demonstration riparian planting: Evergreen BC will host a demonstration riparian planting activity involving the installation of native shrub and tree species along the banks of Deer Lake Brook.

In addition to these World Rivers Day specific activities, all of the BVM's shops, homes, businesses, and historical displays, as well as the carousel, will be open to the pUblic.

4.0 ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION

Council expenditure approval is sought in the amount of $4,000 from the Boards, Commissions and Committees budget to cover City of Burnaby contributions to advertising and promotional costs for this year's World Rivers Day activities in Burnaby. This is the same amount as was requested in 2012 and 2013. The City Clerk's office has advised that there are sufficient funds available for this purpose.

The Burnaby Village Museum will lead advertising. and promotion of the event, which will invite members of the public to participate in World Rivers Day celebratory activities. Advertising and promotion will involve the following: display of a promotional poster at all civic facilities and promotion of the event on the museum website; placement of print and online advertisements with local newspapers in Burnaby; online promotion with regional Metro Vancouver papers; Public Service Announcements to local and regional media outlets; promotion through a variety of social media outlets; banner placements on the overpass near City Hall and along the museum perimeter fence; and email blasts and event listings with the City's community partners.

5.0 CONCLUSION

Celebrating World Rivers Day provides a meaningful opportunity for the public to explore and celebrate rivers and watercourses in Burnaby and around the world. As in 2013, the BVM will host Burnaby's World Rivers Day celebration. The BVM grounds are accessed from the main

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entrance by a bridge crossing of Deer Lake Brook, one of Burnaby's most ecologically significant streams. With its proximity to Deer Lake Brook, existing facilities and historical displays, and capacity for hosting public events, the BVM provides a unique and exciting venue [or the 2014 World Rivers Day celebration.

Burnaby's continued co-operation with Mr. Angelo and environmental stewardship groups is expected to contribute positively to the event's success. Celebrating World Rivers Day in Burnaby highlights the City's ongoing commitment to the sustainability of Burnaby's streams, rivers and watersheds.

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CHAIR AND MEMBERS ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

DIRECTOR ENGINEERING

COMMITTEE REPORT

DATE: 2014 June 05

FILE: 31000 - 40

SUBJECT: DRAFT EAGLE CREEK INTEGRATED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

PURPOSE: To provide the Committee and Council with an overview of the principles, elements and recommendations of the draft integrated stormwater management plan for Eagle Creek watershed in North Burnaby.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. THAT the Committee recommend that Council:

a. Receive the draft Integrated Stormwater Management Plan (ISMP) for Eagle . Creek;

b. Approve, in principle, the vision, strategies and the recommended plan for Eagle Creek watershed;

c. Authorize staff to finalize the reports and incorporate the recommended action items, where appropriate, into the City's infrastructure and community plan development process; and

d. Forward a copy of this report to all members of the stakeholder consultation group who provided input to development of the proposed plan.

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REPORT

1.0 BACKGROUND

Based on the commitments made under the municipal component of .the regional Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ILWRMP), the City of Burnaby (the City) is developing Integrated Stormwater Management Plans (ISMPs) for all its watersheds. Throughout the last decade, the City has made significant progress towards achieving better storm water management and creating a healthier environment for all. ISMPs have been developed for the Byrne Creek, Kaymar Creek, Still Creek, Stoney Creek, and Brunette watersheds, and many initiatives and action plans have since been advanced and incorporated in the development of land use and engineering infrastructure plans.

The ISMP process strives to preserve watershed health as a whole, while meeting community needs as development and redevelopment occurs. This report provides the Committee and Council with an overview of the principles, elements and recommendations of the draft integrated stormwater management plan for Eagle Creek watershed in North Burnaby.

2.0 DRAFT EAGLE CREEK ISMP OVERVIEW

The Eagle Creek watershed is approximately 585 hectares in size and the creek and tributaries have a cumulative length of 14.5 km (FIGURE 1). The watershed is delineated to the north by Burnaby Mountain (south west region), south by Burnaby Lake, east by Underhill Avenue and west by Phillips Avenue. Elevation above sea level in the watershed ranges from 327 m on Burnaby Mountain to 12.4 m at Burnaby Lake. The watershed length from north to south is approximately 4.7 km, with an average slope of 7%. Eagle Creek and its tributaries follow a north to south drainage pattern with culvert crossings at various roads, including Burnaby Mountain Highway, Greystone Drive, Broadway Avenue, Lougheed Highway, Government Road, Winston Street and Piper A venue.

The headwaters/upper reaches include parkland, a golf course, the Kinder Morgan Canada -Burnaby Terminal and Simon Fraser University lands. The lower reaches are primarily residential land use. The creek provides valuable fish habitat for coho, trout and other species and retains a fairly natural state.

The major soil groups (63% of watershed area) include Vashon Drift and Capilano Sediments, which are considered to be well drained soils. The slopes of the Burnaby Mountain exhibit Tertiary Bedrock, which are poorly drained and occupy 18% of the area. The Kinder Morgan Canada Terminal area located in the upper watershed is primarily composed of well drained Capilano Sediments (16% watershed area). Other minor soil groups are bog and channel fill with sandy and clay loam soils (4% watershed area).

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The City initiated the ISMP for the Eagle Creek watershed (see attached figures) in 2012, led by the City, and informed by an interdisciplinary consultant team and input from stakeholders. The draft Eagle Creek ISMP sets out how the resources within the watershed should be managed to balance land development, stormwater management with environmental protection, preservation and enhancement. Green space, stream corridors and economic considerations are also integrated into the study to provide a holistic and integrated outlook to ensure the long term health and success of this watershed.

2.1 Watershed Issues

Typical of many urban watersheds, Eagle Creek has undergone significant changes over the last sixty years as natural vegetation and soils have been cleared and drainage infrastructure has been installed to support the construction of buildings and roads. The resulting changes in stream water quality, watershed hydrology, in-stream and riparian habitat are apparent within the Eagle Creek watershed. Urban watersheds undergo profound changes to natural watershed conditions by altering the terrain, modifying the vegetation and soil characteristics, and introducing pavement, buildings, drainage, and flood control infrastructure. Hydrologic and geomorphic impacts are closely associated with an increase of impervious area resulting from urban development. These changes have a profound impact on the health of the stream.

Through the ISMP process the main issues within the watershed are identified and described in further detail below:

1. Watershed Hydrology: The hydrology of the Eagle Creek watershed exhibits characteristics of an urbanized basin with extreme high and low flows. The flashy high flows can create issues in the watershed such as bank erosion and instability, increased sediment load in the stream and infilling. Low flows in the summer contribute to higher water temperatures and lower dissolved oxygen levels which can be significant impediments to. fisheries resources. There have not been any recorded incidences of flooding due to drainage capacity constraints within the watershed. However, there are some storm sewers and culverts within the watershed that do not have sufficient capacity to convey design storm events and may pose a risk of flooding in the future.

2. Stream Water Quality: A water quality and benthic invertebrate sampling program was conducted in conjunction with this ISMP between August-November 2012. The sampling program results demonstrate that in addition to a large volume of sediment transported through the Eagle Creek system during high flow conditions, flushing of iron oxide and periphyton growth was also noted to have occurred. Iron oxide was noted to be present in large quantities downstream of the Kinder Morgan site. Furthermore, some dissolved and total metals were identified to exceed the CCME, Brunette River Objectives and/or BC Water Quality Guidelines.

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3. Sedimentation: Burnaby Lake is prone to sedimentation which has significant impacts on aquatic species and recreational facilities within Burnaby Lake. During the water quality sampling program, incidences of sediment transport were identified through Eagle Creek. There are likely two main sources of the sediment: stormwater run-off from adjacent development; and erosion within the creek channel. A recent separate study by Thurber Engineering identified 29 erosion sites along the various tributaries of Eagle Creek.

4. In-stream.Habitat: Several sections of the creek do not have the natural in-stream habitat that helps support aquatic species. The stream is confined and impacted by residential and industrial development with portions of the stream being channelized or culverted and many areas lacking adequate riparian vegetation,

6. Riparian Corridor: Eagle Creek passes through a variety of public parks and residential neighbourhoods where there is little to no vegetated corridor between the creek and residential yards, playfields and paths. These riparian corridors are critical for fish by providing shade and food and they also help stabilize banks, filter stormwater run; off; discourage people and animals from entering the creek and provide terrestrial habitat.

2.2 Watershed Vision and Goals

A number of workshops were held with stakeholders in developing the vision and goals for the Eagle Creek watershed. Stakeholders who provided input included Fisheries & Oceans Canada, Metro Vancouver, Simon Fraser University, Simon Fraser University Community Trust, Community Streamkeeper groups, Kinder Morgan, residents and City staff from various departments. Based on these discussions, the following vision and goals were identified for the Eagle Creek Watershed:

Vision

The vision statement for the watershed was aliiculated as:

"That the Eagle Creek Watershed provides environmental, recreational and aesthetic value to the region; is actively supported by local residents, businesses and institutions; and can be managed in a financially sustainable manner."

A short-form version of the vision statement was identified as easier to communicate:

"A healthy stream from Burnaby Mountain to Burnaby Lake"


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Goal 1: Achieve a more natural hydrological cycle in the watershed Goal 2: Provide and enhance a continuous green corridor from Burnaby Mountain to

Burnaby Lake that allows for wildlife passage and controlled human access Goal 3: Protect and enhance the creek and its riparian corridors Goal 4: Inform and engage the public regarding the importance of watershed health GoalS: Manage erosion and sediment transport within the creek to prevent negative

impacts to fisheries, property and Burnaby Lake Goal 6: Manage the watershed in a financially sustainable manner Goal 7: Improve aquatic and terrestrial habitat Goal 8: Maintain and enhance the quality of the creek water in order to support a

healthy and robust aquatic ecosystem Goal 9: Promote environmentally sensitive recreational opportunities that foster

education and stewardship

2.3 Proposed Strategies for Eagle Creek

The watershed issues identified within Eagle Creek were layered with the stakeholder input with the objective being to develop strategies and an implementation plan (Plan) to achieve the vision and goals identified above. The Plan will support the City's vision while considering aspects from Metro Vancouver's ILWRMP, as well as provincial and federal government regulations for watershed restoration.

The draft Eagle Creek ISMP includes many possible strategies which will be further assessed by staff with respect to other corporate priorities. The elements that are of highest priority and meeting the financial and infrastructure. requirements will be included in the future City Financial Plan discussion process. The implementation of the Eagle Creek ISMP includes shortterm, medium-term, and long-term initiatives identified for both Metro Vancouver and the City of Burnaby. The draft Eagle Creek ISMP strives to resolve the identified issues through the following strategies to facilitate the achievement of the watershed goals:

1. Update of Stormwater Management Criteria

This action is echoed in regional Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan (IL WRMP) action 1.1.20 requiring municipal on-site rainwater management bylaws and policies to meet criteria established in the ISMPs.

The primary method of attaining the watershed goal of mitigating negative hydrologic impacts of future developments and achieving a "net-gain" of watershed ecological health is to manage rainwater through the use of on-site source controls to reduce the volume of runoff leaving the site as well as improving the water quality that is discharged to the receiving environment.

The current Total Stormwater Management Policy, adopted in 2003, applies varying criteria to developments based upon classification of watercourses to which stormwater

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runoff is conveyed. The existing criterion addresses stormwater managemeni from a quantity and flow perspective, but does not specifically addresses water quality.

A separate detailed report outlining Stormwater Management Criteria and Rainwater Source Controls will be brought further at a later date detailing the requirements to update bylaws and policies for each land use designation and the resource allocation necessary to implement the stormwater management criteria. Rainwater source control requirements as well as approval and review procedures will be developed in collaboration with the Planning and Building Department.

2. Creation of a Stormwater Monitoring Program

This action is required to address the BC Ministry of Environment (MOE) Condition 7 of the ILWRMP. This Condition states that municipalities are required to develop a coordinated program to monitor stormwater, and to assess and report the implementation and effectiveness of ISMPs. In addition to this program other water quality actions identified include:

• Updating bylaws to require individual spill prevention and response plans for all commercial and industrial sites;

• Tracking commercial/industrial chemicals/operations for spill prevention compliance; and

• Having continued monitoring of water quality to address point and non-point sources of contamination and fish kills.

While the City currently conducts water quality monitoring to address specific issues, the Stormwater Monitoring Program is a comprehensive approach to reflect changes to stormwater due to land use changes and will allow application of adaptive management principles. Engineering staff are currently developing a framework for a Stormwater Monitoring Program for watersheds that includes water quantity and quality monitoring.

3. Capital Works Program and Environmental Enhancement Opportunities

The existing condition of the drainage system and the ecological health of the watershed were assessed allowing the development of a robust and complete capital works program.

Metro Vancouver plays a significant role in the monitoring, protection and enhancement of Eagle Creek south of Broadway Avenue due to the proximity of the Metro Vancouver Sanitary Trunk Sewer along the creek corridor and the presence of Burnaby Lake Regional Park. The creek, north of Broadway is the responsibility of the City of Burnaby.


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For Burnaby's portion of the capital projects, a number of engineering capital works are proposed to address capacity constraints within the drainage system, and reduce the amount of sediment entering Eagle Creek. In particular the proposed projects for include:

• Upsize the storm sewer on Aubrey Street;

• Upsize or redirect the storm sewer between Hunter Street and Government Road;

• Construct a stormwater detention pond upstream of the Greystone Shopping Plaza;

• Upsize the storm sewer on Enterprise Street; and

• Install an engineered sediment trap (or oil grit separator) upstream of the storm outfall in Charles Rummel Park.

Priority riparian and in-stream enhancement projects have also been identified including areas to reduce channelization, daylighting streams where appropriate and constructing instream complexing and off-channel habitats. These projects could be undertaken when compensation works are required, when development opportunities arise or as part of the capital works program. Staff will prioritize and integrate the projects identified in the draft Eagle Creek ISMP with the projects identified in other ISMPs currently in process as part of the overall capital works program as appropriate. These projects will be brought forward to Council as part of the city-wide capital works program for watersheds.

4. Watershed Operations and Maintenance

An ·introduction of a comprehensive program for erosion and sediment management is recommended to optimize efforts and retain natural stream integrity. In 2013 staff, as part of other requirements, completed an inventory of erosion 'sites of interest' which will be used as a first step in developing this program. The Engineering Department regularly sweeps roadways and cleans catch basins. It is recommended that this roadway maintenance program continues as it is an effective means to reducing the amount of sediment and associated pollutants from entering Eagle Creek.

The City does not currently inspect culverts under its responsibility within Eagle Creek. The ISMP recommends that the culverts within Eagle Creek, from Broadway north are added into the culvert inspection program.

5. Monitoring and Reporting Requirements

ISMP performance will be monitored with the Stormwater Monitoring Program outlined above and stormwater approaches will be adapted as needed to meet the watershed goal of net gain inecolegical health. The City will continue to report to the BC Ministry of the Environment on ISMP implementation progress as required by the ILWMP. The draft Eagle Creek ISMP will be re-assessed in twelve years as required by the ILWRMP.

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6. Agency 'Collaboration

There are many groups who are actively involved in the management of the watershed; including:

• Simon Fraser University;

• UniverCity Trust;

• City of Burnaby Engineering;

• City of Burnaby Parks;

• Metro Vancouver Engineering;

• Metro Vancouver Parks; and

• Eagle Creek Strearhkeepers.

To ensure that everyone's efforts within the watershed are coordinated and synergies are realized, an annual meeting with the groups listed above should be organized by the City of Burnaby to connect, coordinate and collaborate on initiatives.

7. Public Education and Engagement

As Eagle Creek flows through several public parks and the "backyards" of inany residents and businesses; community stewardship will be an important element of realizing the vision for the watershed. Educating and the engaging the public on stream

. stewardship will help:

• Reduce the number of incidents of harmful behaviour such as littering, allowing dogs to enter and damage riparian zones, removing riparian vegetation adjacent to one's residence, discharging harmful substances into street drains etc.;

• Encourage more "eyes" on the creek to monitor the health of the watershed and to watch for harmful behaviours;

• Increase participation in watershed restoration projects such as riparian planting, storm drain marking, fish counts etc.

The following initiatives are recommended to further educate and engage the public:

.• Distribute education material to all residents adjacent to the creek, particularly with respect to the maintenance of riparian vegetation;

• Develop an Eagle Creek greenway that strengthens the public's connection to the creek and offers recreational opportunities; and

• Install signage that increases public awareness of Eagle Creek as well as signs that encourage dog-owners to keep their dogs out of the creek and riparian zones.


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8. Trans Mountain Expansion Project

The proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project, if approved by the National Energy Board, will result in doubling of the oil storage tanks from the current 13 tanks to 26 tanks. Furthermore there will be a loss of vegetated area within the Terminal including piping or redirection of existing open tributaries traversing the Terminal to accommodate the installation of additional tanks. The implications of these activities on downstream channel(s) will have to be evaluated.

3.0 CONCLUSION

Since 2012, Burnaby and community stakeholders have been working together to develop an ISMP for the Eagle Creek watershed that will provide a long term vision for the watershed and its stream system integrating the drainage, environmental and recreational values.

The draft Eagle Creek ISMP contains many possible action items which will be further assessed with respect to other corporate priorities. Subject to Council approval of the draft Plan, the action items identified in the Plan will be prioritized and included in the City'S financial and infrastructure discussion and Council approval process in the future.

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Figure 1 - Eagle Creek Watershed

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Meeting 2014 June 11

TO:

FROM:

CHAIR AND MEMBERS ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

DIRECTOR ENGINEERING

COMMITTEE REPORT

DATE: 2014 June 04

FILE: 39500 12

SUBJECT: ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY MONITORING REPORT (2013)

PURPOSE: To present the Committee and Council with the City's Annual Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Report for 2013.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT the Committee recommend Council to:

a. Receive this report for information purposes, and

b. Forward a copy of this report to Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Health Officer, Fraser Health Authority, Suite 400-Central City Tower, 13450 _102nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T OHl.

REPORT

Enclosed (under separate cover) is the City's Annual Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Report for 2013. The report provides an overview of the regulatory context, outlines the drinking water quality program undertaken by staff in 2013 and includes associated sample results to provide the evidence of potability and compliance with the B.C. Drinking Water. Protection Regulation.

In summary, in 2013 a total of 2,987 routine drinking water samples were obtained in Burnaby for bacteriological analysis. Of these, 1,599 samples were obtained by City staff from 63 dedicated sample locations selected throughout the City's waterworks system and 1,388 samples were collected by Metro Vancouver staff from 15 locations along its transmission mains located within the City boundary. The samples collected by City staff were submitted to the Metro Vancouver laboratory for analysis of Total Coliform, E. Coli (indicator of fecal contamination), Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC - early indicator of bacterial re-growth in the water mains), and turbidity. Free chlorine residual and temperature were also measured in the field at the time of sampling. In addition, a limited number of sample locations were also used for monitoring disinfection by-products (trihalomethanes and haloacetic acid), pH, metals, and vinyl chloride.

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In reviewing the 2013 drinking water quality sample data, it was noted that the water quality continues to improve over previous years. The bacteriological water quality complied with the B.C. Drinking Water Protection Regulation. There was no Total Coliform or E. Coli detected in any of the potable water sampled. HPC's have also shown to be decreasing over the last ten years.

Free chlorine residuals at sampling stations have also improved over the past years. Sixty-one of the sixty-three sampling stations achieved the objective of 0.2 mg/L or above in 2013 on average. Sampling stations that experience temporary lower residual chlorine are largely due to low flow/use through the distribution system. The City maintains the residual chlorine levels in these areas by frequent flushing of the watermains to enhance flow.

Physical/chemical, pH and the disinfection by-product measured as Total Trihalomethanes, Bromochloromethanes and Haloacetic Acids were found to be below the Federal Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.

With respect to turbidity in drinking water, majority of samples had turbidity of less than 1 NTU. For those samples where turbidity was greater than 1 NTU, these may be attributed to source water conditions or other transient activities such as water main flushing, water main breaks or fire fighting which cause a change in the water pressure or flow in the system.

Staff will be providing a notice in the local newspaper informing the public regarding the availability of this report. Limited copies of the City's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (2013) will be available to the public at the Engineering Department. Alternately, the public can access an electronic copy of the report from the City's website.

This is provided for the Committee and Council's information.

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TO: CHAIR AND MEMBERS ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

FROM: DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES

COMMITTEE REPORT

DATE: 2014 June 04

SUBJECT: INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT IN BURNABY PARKS .

PURPOSE: To present the results of the 2013 invasive plant management program and to outline the next steps for implementation.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. THAT the Committee recommends Council receive the report as information and authorize staff to proceed with the proposed 2014 work plan as outlined in this report.

2. THAT a copy of this report be sent to the Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission for information.

REPORT

BACKGROUND

Invasive plant management in Parks began in 2009, focusing on eradication of new emerging stands, and on the most dangerous species. Each year, the findings of the previous years' work have been analyzed along with new management techniques endorsed by the Ministry of the Environment to inform the plan put forward for the upcoming year. The management strategies began with physical removal and control, of key species in specific parks, and over time expanded to include herbicide stem injection trials on one of the most aggressive and invasive plants, Japanese Knotweed. The summary of results for the 2013 season is found in Attachment #1.

The following report provides a summary on the status of knotweed, current management practice, and a proposed alternate chemical application to exponentially expand treatment areas.

KNOTWEEDSTATUS

Knotweed spreads very easily as plants regenerate from the smallest cuttings. It was identified as a priority species to manage due to the negative environmental impact of its growth. In a 2009 baseline survey, knotweed appeared as the 5th most abundant of 15 invasive plant species. It was found in 47% of Burnaby Parks or 69 of 147 parks. At that time, knotweed covered 6.71 ha. of parks lands.

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Knotweed treatment first began in 2010 with manual control, involving pulling stems and digging roots. The infestations were small, ranging from I m2 to 100 m2

, and treatment varied in frequency. After 2 seasons of manual treatment, the knotweed infestations showed very little signs of impact. Most of the patches had grown in size and volume.

In 2012, as part of the IPM approach to managing knotweed, an absence of biological control and failure to control through manual methods, Council approved a herbicide stem injection program to control and eradicate knotweed. The following year, a second round of trials was applied and the results were favourable.

Since herbicide stem injection trials began, knotweed is no longer manually pulled or dug up. To prevent the spread of current knotweed infestations and due to the volume of knotweed in parks, knotweed is not flailed or mowed in parks. Knotweed is not touched unless necessary. In areas where knotweed appears in the middle of a manicured grassy area, the infestation is flagged and the infestation is mowed around. In the case where knotweed is a safety issue such as blocking sightlines on trails or roadsides, the infestation is brush cut. This involves one "clean" cut at the base of the plant, and the green waste removed from site. Where the knotweed patch is significantly small, the likelihood of spreading is high, the infestation was considered a candidate for the herbicide stem injection.

Moving forward, there is a need to address large infestations, 10m. to 100 m. in ·size that are safety issues. Treatment needs to be timelier, cost efficient, and permanent. Treatment must also address properties outside of parks to recognize spread issues associated with cutting and mowing. Where lands neighboUring parks provide a threat ofknotweedspreading back into the park, it is requested that Council authorize staff to work with outside parties to apply herbicide application to eradicate the knotweed.

On larger infestations, the Ministry of Environment recommends herbicide treatment via foliar application. This type of application has been successfully used by the Ministry and . other municipalities with success.

PROPOSED TREATMENT OPTION ADDITIONS FOR KNOTWEED

Currently, herbicide treatment of Knotweed is through stem injection. A defined quantity of herbicide is injected into each stem of a knotweed plant that is larger than 2 cm. diameter. Burnaby is using the herbicide/active ingredient glyphosate, under the brand name Round Up, at Sml per stem, at 100% concentration. The herbicide is applied late summer/earl fall, and then is followed up 3 weeks later to catch any missed stems. A third treatment is applied the spring the following year.

The current trials are successful in showing that herbicide treatment is effective in killing knotweed plants or reducing the size and volume of the plant. Herbicide treatment is negatively impacting the growth and vitality of .knotweed plants, in comparison to manual pulling and digging which plants spread and increased in size. Many plants will require more than the recommended 3 treatments, given the limitation of the 2 cm. stem diameter. Small stems must

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be left for the following season, meaning only parts of infestations are being treated. This diminishes the impact of herbicide treatment and further extends the treatment period.

Foliar spray is an alternate herbicide application outlined in the Ministry Guidelines "Understanding and Controlling Knotweeds in BC". A defined concentration of herbicide solution is sprayed at an even rate over the leaves of the knotweed infestation. A 5% solution would be placed into a 'backpack' canister and sprayed on plants before they are 0.75 m. tall. The Ministry Guideline recommends a delivery rate of 0.25 litre/0.0025 ha. or 100 l./ha. for 2 applications each season, once in early summer and then in late fall. Recent applications in Metro Vancouver by other municipalities recount positive results for three applications per season, with eradication in as little as 2 seasons.

In comparing stem injection to foliar spray application, foliar spray treatment requires less application time and effort, and less herbicide volume is dispensed. This means in a given time period, more knotweed can be treated while putting less herbicide into the environment.

Based on the time savings to treat knotweed, the use of less herbicide, the relative efficacy and resulting cost savings, the use of foliar spray to apply herbicide to large knotweed infestations is both economically and environmentally supportable. Working towards a long term solution of eradicating, rather than preventing the spread of knotweed it is requested that Council authorize staff to apply foliar spray to knotweed as the site conditions dictate.

CONCLUSION

The 2013 summary of invasive species management shows positive results. The Knotweed stem injection has proven effective; however the ability to treat larger stands of Knotweed is impractical. A foliar spray application has been proven by the Ministry and others to be most effective on larger stands of Knotweed. The recommendation to approve the use of foliar spray and to work with property owners next to parks to manage Knotweed is proposed for the 2014 and 2015 season.

Dave Ellenwood DIRECTOR PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES

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INVASIVE PLANT UPDATE, 2013

BACKGROUND

Attachment #1 (page 1 of 12)

The Invasive Plant Management Strategy developed in 2009 encompassed a multi-levelled program seeking to both educate the public and staff as well as eradicate or stop plant regrowth/spread. Initiatives based on the strategy began in 2009 and continue to develop each year. In 2013, the program continued with on-going maintenance of treatment sites and introduced knotweed removals usingherbicide stem injection methods.

The activities of 20 13 included the following:

• Removal and control of targeted invasive species that were new and small scale infestations in initial establishment, with a goal of eradication.

• Remove and control of a wider range of invasive plants through the capital works redevelopment program at specific parks.

• Management of other invasive fish and insects.

• A continuation of staff training and public workshops, including displays at special events and interactive activities.

TARGETED SPECIES MANAGEMENT

The targeted species removal program keyed in on Japanese knotweed, pickerelweed, butterfly bush, goutweed, butterfly bush, pickerelweed, purple loosestrife and English ivy.

Pickerelweed, goutweed and butterfly bush exist in sufficiently low abundance that removal and control efforts would have significant impact and be effective in eradicating the species. Initial treatments of pickerelweed and butterfly bush we fairly successful, however, new growth is still being found due to seed banks.

In the case of Japanese knotweed and purple loosestrife, both occur in significantly high numbers, but specific infestations were targeted for control as a preventative spreading measure. Additional patches of knotweed along trails, pathways and roadsides were added to the maintenance plan in 2013. These infestations were selectively cut with a brush-cutting tool to prevent spreading through maintenance.

• KNOTWEED


Since 2009, there have been various fonus of manual treatment including hand pulling and digging at Fraser Foreshore, Confederation, Cameron, Central Valley Sport Complex, George McLean, Riverway West Sport Complex, Squint Lake Park, Taylor Park and Warner Loat Park, and brush cutting at Baker Crescent, Deer Lake and Taylor Park.

After 3 years, the hand-pulled and dug sites generally showed little to no sign of reduced growth or plant vitality; most patches showed an increase in size and stem counts. As such, Burnaby is no longer pursuing any digging or pulling ofknotweed.

A trial with herbicide stem injection was initiated in 2012. at Fraser Foreshore, Stoney Creek Watershed and Taylor Park. In 2013, after one round of hand pulling and digging, all parks where knotweed was previously maintained by hand pulling were treated by herbicide stem injection. .

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BBY Fraser Foreshore 10 2012 Burnaby Mountain 1 2012 Cameron 9 2013

Central 11 2013 Confederation 3 2013

CV Sport Complex 2 2013 Deer Lake Drive 7 2013 Riverway Sport Complex 2 2013 Squint Lake 2 2013 Taylor Park 12 2012

Warner Loat 3 2013

TABLE 1. List of Parks in knotweed stem injection trials

On average a mortality rate of 50% to 100% was observed after each treatment round. Five sites treated in 2012 had 100% mortality when monitored in 2013. In 2013, 26 sites contained knotweed that was too small to inject. These stems were left for treatment in the spring of2014.

For infestations that were extremely large and stem injection was deemed too laborious, the sites were brush cut.

Recommendations:

It is recommended to expand the knotweed program to encompass more knotweed sites that are currently mowed or flailed. More specifically where City maintenance mowing practice continues to cut the stems into pieces and drop them onto the grounds thus spreading the infestation. These areas should be either flagged so mowing/flailing is discontinued (prevent spreading), or treated by herbicide (eradication). In the case where sightlines and safety issues are a concern in flagged areas, brush cutting knotweed is acceptable.

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Attachment #1 (Page 3 of 12)

It is recommended that areas requiring herbicide treatment, the smaller infestations will continue with stem injection, while larger tracks of infestation should be treated by foliar application method; this is more time/cost efficient for large patches as described below.

It is recommended that knotweed infestation treatment on properties abutting onto parks be considered candidate sites for herbicide treatments. All locations would require assessment and approval by City staff to ensure the management plan and application is administered and monitored according to the Ministry guidelines.

• BUTTERFLY BUSH

Butterfly bush was identified at 8 Burnaby Parks, in 44 different sites. In 2013, all Butterfly bush treatment sites were re-visited to monitor for new growth and assess the effectiveness of removal techniques. Nearly half the site showed no evidence of regrowth or new shoots, however, new seedlings were found growing at a quarter of the previously treated sites (all at Taylor Park).

It is recommended that Butterfly bush sites continue to be monitored and treated as necessary.

• GOUTWEED

Goutweed was identified in 8 Burnaby Parks, at 19 different sites. In 2010 hand removal of all the patches identified were attempted, resulting in no reduction in plant spread or vitality noticed in the spring of 2011. Due to the amount of labour, effort and cost, resulting in no positive outcome, it was determined that hand pulling and digging were not viable options for future treatment. In the fall of 20 11 there was a trial comparing four alternative removal techniques on Goutweed. Four plots at Capitol Hill Park testing natural herbicide treatment, manual - repeated hand pulling, solarization treatment, and a cardboard and mulch treatment. At the end of 2012, herbicide and manual treatment were not recommended. The solarization and cardboard/mulch treatment appear to be effective treatments for goutweed as no new growth was observed in the fall. The two later sites were monitored for growth in May 2013 and one plot was replanted with native shrubs. At the end of the growing season, no goutweed had shown signs of regrowth. All plots will be monitored in 2014 to ensure no growth and future Goutweed infestations sites will be considered for treatment.

It is recommended the future treatment of Goutweed infestations employ the solarization and cardboard/mulch and that the program be expanded as funds permit.

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• PICKERELWEED


Pickerelweed was fIrst noticed in 2008 at Deer Lake in the early stages of infestation, Parks responded quickly to remove the infestations before the plants spread. The 2009 invasive plant baseline survey found that Pickerelweed exists in Burnaby Parks in very small abundance. For this species, the management goal is to eradicate all Pickerelweed infestations in the City (Deer Lake Park and Fraser Foreshore Park). Only one site at Deer Lake Park has had plant regrowth; 7 sites at Deer Lake Park have shown no regrowth for 2 years. All sites in the Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park ponds had minor levels of regrowth.

It is recommended to continue monitoring and maintain all sites, including 3-5 years for any sites thought to be eradicated.

• PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE

Purple loosestrife management goal is to slow down the seed dispersal knowing eradication is unlikely. Management began on the shoreline of Deer Lake in 2010, and the fIndings have shown a reduction in both labour and biomass collected each successive year, though 2012 and 2013 are very similar.

It is recommended that Purple loosestrife continue to be monitored and re-treated as necessary in 2013.

• ENGLISH IVY English ivy infestations pose a signifIcant threat to the trees and human safety. Where ivy has climbed into the tree canopies and causes excess weight load, they are susceptible to snapping in windstonn events. The 2009 Invasive Plant Base-line Survey helped identify priority locations where removal would also have a positive impact on the tree canopy. Those sites are:

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Barnet Marine Park Capital Hill Park Macey Park

Braemar/Bucklngham/Malvern Parks Cottonwood Park Montrose Park

Burnaby 200 CUnservollon Eagle Creek Ravine 'stride Ave Ravine

Burnaby Lake in a patch adjacentto the

Brunnette River Kaymar Creek Warner loot Park.

Boundary Creek Ravine Lubbocks Wood Park

TABLE 2. Top parks threatened by English ivy; all parks in italics have been treated since 2009

Ivy management is limited to cutting growth around the tree stems and pulling the growth back at least 1 meter from the tree base. In 2013, ivy was cut at sites in Boundary Creek Ravine Park, Charles Rummel Park and Eagle Creek Ravine. In these cases, the green waste was left on site.

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PARK SPECIFIC INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT


The park site approach focussed on removing a wider variety of invasive plants as a part of the capital works improvements. Those sites were: Cameron, George McLean, Taylor, Warner Loat, and Central Parks. The invasive plant removal was incorporated into the capital redevelopment program of the park, and continues to be monitored and managed.

• CAMERONPARK Invasive Plant management at Cameron Park dealt with removal of English ivy, Lamium, Periwinkle, Blackberry, Knotweed and any new emerging invasive plants from the restored areas. Plants were removed by hand pulling and digging. In 2013, maintenance of Cameron Park included a spring sweep of the entire park and spot treatments throughout the season. Knotweed treatment at Cameron Park was added to the second trial of herbicide stem injection.

It is recommended that this park be monitored for new invasive growth and re-treated as necessary in 2014.

FIGURE 1. Cameron Park Invasive Plant Maintenance and Control Sites

• GEORGE MCLEAN PARK


Since the 2008 capital development of George McLean Park, the park site has been monitored and maintained for invasive plants. Knotweed and any new emerging invasive plants are removed by hand pulling and digging.

In 2013, monitoring and maintenance at George McLean Park included a spring sweep, along with manual removal of knotweed. It was noticed the knotweed patches were spreading after initial decline in patch sizes. It was decided not to include George McLean Park in the second round of knot weed stem injection trials due to potential negative feedback from residents.

It is recommended that this park be monitored for new invasive growth and re-treated as necessary in 2014, and the knotweed be added to herbicide treatment trials.

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FIGURE 2. George McLean Park Invasive Plant Maintenance and Control Sites

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• WARNERLOATPARK


Warner Loat Park was redeveloped in 2010 and invasive plant removal was included in the capital costs. English ivy, Policeman's helmet, Japanese knotweed and any new emerging invasive plants were removed by hand pulling and digging.

In 2012, monitoring and maintenance at Warner Loat Park included removal of Policeman's helmet and English Ivy and spot treatment of knotweed.

It is recommended that this park be monitored for invasive growth and re-treated as necessary in 2014.

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Invasive Plant Sweep Area Knotweed brushing area

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Invasive Plant Treatment SIte

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• PoIiceman'5 helmet

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FIGURE 3. Warner Loat Park Invasive Plant Maintenance and Control Sites

• TAYLORPARK


Invasive plant removal began at Taylor Park in 2009 and through various programs such as: Trees for Tomorrow, Trees Canada Foundation, Invasive Species Council ofBC - Hot Spots and SWAT programs, the park has had invasive plant removed and replaced by native plant material. Scotch broom, Butterfly bush, blackberry and knotweed are priority species for removal at Taylor Park. In 2012, specific knotweed infestations were a part of the first herbicide stem injection trial.

In 2013, monitoring and maintenance at Taylor Park followed manual treatment of the priority species. Additional knotweed patches at Taylor Park were added to the second trial of herbicide stem injection.

It is recommended that this park be monitored for new invaSive growth and re-treated as necessary in 2014.

LEGEND CJ Park Parcels

Oed<s InvaSive Plant Sweep Area

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• DEERLAKEPARK


The initial Deer Lake Park initiative targeted the removal of Pickerelweed and Purple loosestrife from the lake shoreline. Both species have shown steady decline in infestation scale since 2009. In 2013, all treatment sites were monitored and maintained, with English ivy, English holly, Cherry laurel and chestnut removed along 3 trails. This was complemented by 3 community 'invasive pull' events by the Lower Mainland Green Team and a local volunteer team. Knotweed patches throughout the park were added to the second herbicide treatment trial.

It is recommended that Deer Lake continue to be monitored for Pickerelweed and Purple loosestrife, and re-treated in 2014. Further community removal events will be supported.

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Invas;..e Plant Sweep Area Knotweej brushing ;area

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Invasive Pfant Treatment SIte

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FIGURE 5. Deer Lake Park Invasive Plant Maintenance and Control Sites

• CENTRAL PARK


Invasive plant removal work began at Central Park in 2011 with removal of English holly during the realignment of the Trail of Hope. Holly was removed from a 20 meters zone off the trail. In subsequent years, volunteers have removed English holly, English ivy and Scotch broom from the plant beds around the pool parking towards the upper pond. In 2013, volunteers removed English holly and periwinkle from the natural area north of the Pitch and Putt Fieldhouse. Knotweed sites at Central Park were added to the second trial ofknotweed stem injection.

It is recommended that Central Park be monitored in all the sites where invasive plants have been removed by staff or volunteers, and retreated in 2014. Further community removal events will be supported.

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OTHER INVASIVE FISH AND PESTS


In recent years, invasive fish and insects were identified as issues of concern, requmng management to prevent, limit and control spread. In 2012 the Northern snakehead fish was reported in a pond in Central Park. The fish was captured by staff from the Ministry of the Environment and taken to Victoria for analysis. Following the incident the Provincial government has passed legislation making the sale of the fish illegal. In the meantime, the pond is being monitored by MOE and Burnaby, in case other invasive aquatic species of concern are found in the pond.

In the fall of 2011, an European fire ant (EF A) infestation was positively confirmed at the BARAGA cornmunity garden. The EF A is a small European red ant that has been spreading across North America since the 1970's. The EFA is known to swarm and sting if their colonies are disturbed, causing health and safety concerns, and rendering areas unusable. The ants' nesting and colony behaviour make the species difficult to control and eradicate, and currently there is no effective treatment for the EFA'in North America. The key to dealing with the EFA is to prevent the spread beyond existing infestations; this is best accomplished through public education and proactive planning. Following the BARAGA confirmation, communities across the Metro Vancouver area also had confirmed infestations of the EFA. As a result MOE has established a protocol to continue confirming and recording infestations, and creating a resource website and factsheets.

The Invasive Plant Management program has been working with BARAGA to offer and organize educational invasive species workshops for garden members, provide educational signage and planning/advising on garden management issues. We will continue to monitor the EFA infestation and support the prevention activities at BARAGA.

STAFF TRAINING

Staff training was offered to all parks operational crews, and interested Engineering and Planning staff, in the spring of 2013. Training reviewed the invasive plants, why they are a concern, and what staff can do as individuals and in their work to reduce the spread of invasives in Burnaby Parks. Training included changes to Invasive Species Regulations, new invasive plants, wildlife, and insects of concern, and new knowledge on invasive species of concern. Training was previously provided in 2010 and 2011.

Reference materials/factsheets, updates on regulations and invasive species news were circulated to staff as needed throughout the year.

For 2014, invasive species training will be offered to staff. The training will provide details on changes to the existing invasive species list and introduce issues with invasive insects and animals.

INVASIVE PLANT EDUCATION

• PUBLIC WORKSHOPS


Educating residents is vital to controlling 1P by preventing further spread of species. Invasive plants are spread by people who unknowingly share invasive plants, allow invasive plant species to grow outside of their properties and who dump green waste, with the mistaken belief that dumping something "green", no harm is done to the environment. In 2010, Bumaby developed a workshop series, Cut it Out, consisting of 3 workshops - Invasive plants in Burnaby, Invasive plant removal and control, and Garden without invasives. The workshops target residential gardeners and run each spring. In 2013, the workshops were offered again. Feedback from participants continues to be positive. Participants found the information provided useful and appropriate, and were interested in future educational opportunities. Public workshops will continue in the spring of each year, until a time when the workshops are no longer in demand. Other opportunities to educate residents and have them involved in invasive plant control are being explored. This includes tours/walks, and other invasive species related workshops.

• PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN INVASIVE PLANT REMOVALS In 2013, a number of community groups assisted with invasive plant removal projects in parks. These sites will be monitored at least once a year and maintained to ensure invasive plant regrowth is kept to a minimum. In some cases the community group will carry out the maintenance program.

In the spring, the Lower Mainland Green Team, a local on-line meet-up style group that participates in environmental events, organized an invasive plant pull at Deer Lake Park. The group targeted Policeman's helmet, as a follow-up to work that was done in 2012. Twenty-three participants removed over 2 truckloads of green waste 3 hours.

The Lower Mainland Green Team conducted a fall to removal of English holly and periwinkle in a naturalized area of Central Park, adjacent to the Lower PondlPitch and Putt. Twelve participants removed over 2 truckloads of green waste in 2 hours.

Throughout the season, the Evergreen Foundation, a local environmental non-profit organization, initiated a community based stream stewardship/educational program in the Still Creek Watershed, and chose Jim Lorimer Park as a base for their activities in Burnaby. Evergreen conducted water quality workshops with volunteers, removed invasive plants in a section the park, and replanted the area with native shrubs.

Throughout the year, Burnaby Strearnkeepers are active removing invasive plants in their watershed of concern. Beecher Creek Strearnkeepers, Byrne Creek Strearnkeepers, Eagle Creek Strearnkeeper, and Stoney Creek Strearnkeepers were busy organizing independent invasive plant removals in conjunction with their habitat restoration projects.

In 2014, the invasive plant management program will continue to work with community groups in removing invasive plants and pursuing restoration as opportunity, time and resources allow.

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