HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-02-12 - Agendas Environmental Concerns Committee
Date/Time of Meeting February 12, 2009 @ 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall, Room 326
Agenda Items
• Select those issues from the "Topics of Interest" list (below) that the ECC would like
to focus on based off of community feedback gathered over the past month and
individual members' own desire to pursue specific initiatives.
• Identify Vision and Goals for ECC 2009
• Continue thinking about the name of the Committee and bring suggestions forward as
the vision and goals become clearer.
Topics of Interest
• Biodiversity
o Tree Preservation Ordinance
o Ecosystem Valuation
o Preservation of Wildlife Corridors
• Local & Sustainable Food Production
o Community Gardens
o Slow Food Movement
• Transportation
o Trails &Bike Lanes
o Bypass
o Mass Transit—Bus and Future Light Rail
• Watershed Protection Initiative
o Riparian Zone Protection Policies
o Stormwater Issues—Nutrient Reduction
o Bare Earth Construction Sites
• Waste
o Recycling & Household Waste
o Hazardous Waste
o Litter
o Illegal Dumping
• Air Quality
o Hospital Ventilation Permits
o Air Permitting
• Noise Pollution
o University and Entertainment District
• Carbon Footprint Analysis
o Community-wide Analysis and Energy Assessment
