1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. 3. EDUCATION a. None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of July 20, 2016.
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Update on the tram construction at 70 Pascal Lane
Discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council regarding requested staffing in the FY17 proposed budget for the City Arborist – Peggy Maceo, Chair, Urban Forestry Subcommittee
Update on the Austin Youth River Watch’s youth environmental programming – Melinda Chow, Executive Director, Austin Youth River Watch
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Bob Johnson Gas Station SP-2015-0328D (2 Mile ETJ) Applicant: Moncada Enterprises, LLC Location: 2051 W FM 1626 RD Staff Reviewer: Taylor Horton, Environmental Reviewer, Development Services Department; Ana Gonzalez, Watershed Protection Department/Hydrogeologist Watershed: Bear Creek (Suburban) Request: To allow the construction of a driveway on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. LDC 25-8-301. Staff Recommendation: Not recommended for approval. Reasons for Recommendation: The findings of fact have not been met.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy Committee – Marisa Perales, Pam Thompson, and Hank Smith b. Development Committee –Marisa Perales, Richard Grayum, Pam Thompson, and Hank Smith c. Water Quality Regulations Committee - Mary Ann Neely, Brian Smith, Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Hank Smith, Richard Grayum, and Andrew Creel d. Watershed Protection Budget Committee – Marisa Perales, Mary Ann Neely, Andrew Creel, and Pam Thompson e. Air Quality Committee – Marisa Perales, Mary Ann Neely, Andrew Creel, Peggy Maceo, and Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero f. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero and Mary Ann Neely g. Report on the Open Space, Environment, and Sustainability Council Committee – Marisa Perales h. Report from Pam Thompson on the Parkland Events Task Force i. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee j. Report from Mary Ann Neely on the Balcones Canyon Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee k. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board – Linda Guerrero, Mary Ann Neely, Peggy Maceo, and Michael Moya l. Other reports from Commissioners 10. NEW BUSINESS – Future agenda items 11. ADJOURNMENT
Aug 03, 2016 Environmental Commission
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. 3. EDUCATION a. None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission meeting of July 20, 2016.
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Update on the tram construction at 70 Pascal Lane
Discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council regarding requested staffing in the FY17 proposed budget for the City Arborist – Peggy Maceo, Chair, Urban Forestry Subcommittee
Update on the Austin Youth River Watch’s youth environmental programming – Melinda Chow, Executive Director, Austin Youth River Watch
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Bob Johnson Gas Station SP-2015-0328D (2 Mile ETJ) Applicant: Moncada Enterprises, LLC Location: 2051 W FM 1626 RD Staff Reviewer: Taylor Horton, Environmental Reviewer, Development Services Department; Ana Gonzalez, Watershed Protection Department/Hydrogeologist Watershed: Bear Creek (Suburban) Request: To allow the construction of a driveway on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. LDC 25-8-301. Staff Recommendation: Not recommended for approval. Reasons for Recommendation: The findings of fact have not been met.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Growth Policy Committee – Marisa Perales, Pam Thompson, and Hank Smith b. Development Committee –Marisa Perales, Richard Grayum, Pam Thompson, and Hank Smith c. Water Quality Regulations Committee - Mary Ann Neely, Brian Smith, Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Hank Smith, Richard Grayum, and Andrew Creel d. Watershed Protection Budget Committee – Marisa Perales, Mary Ann Neely, Andrew Creel, and Pam Thompson e. Air Quality Committee – Marisa Perales, Mary Ann Neely, Andrew Creel, Peggy Maceo, and Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero f. Urban Forestry Committee – Peggy Maceo, Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero and Mary Ann Neely g. Report on the Open Space, Environment, and Sustainability Council Committee – Marisa Perales h. Report from Pam Thompson on the Parkland Events Task Force i. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee j. Report from Mary Ann Neely on the Balcones Canyon Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee k. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board – Linda Guerrero, Mary Ann Neely, Peggy Maceo, and Michael Moya l. Other reports from Commissioners 10. NEW BUSINESS – Future agenda items 11. ADJOURNMENT