EQC Meeting Date: January 20, 2021
To: Members of the Environmental Quality Commission
From: Beth Kallestad, Program Coordinator
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Welcome and Introductions
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Action Requested:
As the EQC has several new members, they will take time at the beginning for some introductions.
Summary Report:
EQC members are asked to share:
• Name
• What are some things you do when not participating in EQC? (ex - work (where, what), school, exercise, etc.)
• What is one thing people would not know by looking at you?
• Why did you join EQC?
The February meeting will include an orientation, process/roles, review of bylaws, etc. A new Vice Chair will also be elected at the February meeting. For now, some brief background on EQC work in 2020:
Accomplishments:
● Updating the city’s noxious weed ordinance to address invasive plants
● Creation of a carbon fund to support the health of the urban forest
● Resolution in support of federal carbon tax legislation
Projects worked on:
● Updating city’s Dark Sky policy to address blue-rich light
● Development of zero-waste policy, beginning with a plan for single-use plastics
● Collaborated with Planning Commission and city forester on creating a single “approved tree list”
Projects for next year:
● Collaborate with Planning Commission as they revise the Comp Plan and LDC
● Develop policy on downtown parking, zero-waste, and voluntary green building standards
● Support demonstration projects like the CAC Affordable/Net Zero Energy Housing and native plantings in city parks
Alternative Options:
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Financial Impacts:
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Tentative Timelines:
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