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 August 3, 2016.
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Discuss possible dates and agenda for the annual retreat for the Environmental Commission
Update on the Watershed Protection Department’s Youth Education Programs – Susan Wall, M.Ed., Conservation Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department
Update on Bull Creek water quality conditions – Chris Herrington, Supervising Engineer, Watershed Protection Department
Review and consider a possible recommendation for Urban Trail Projects for the Upper Boggy Creek Trail (D-1) and Violet Crown Trail North Phase (D-8) – Nadia Barrera, Urban Trails Program Manager, Public Works Department
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION Name: Kristin Boat Dock SP-2016-0185DS (D-10) Applicant: Ricky Rasberry (512) 970-0371 Location: 3811 Westlake Drive Staff Reviewer: Atha Phillips, Environmental Reviewer, Development Services Department; Scott Hiers, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Lake Austin (Water Supply Rural), Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: To allow the construction of a boat dock within a 150 foot Critical Environmental Feature buffer (Canyon Rimrock). 25-8-281(C)(2)(b). Staff Recommendation: Recommended for approval. Reasons for Recommendation: The findings of fact have 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 17, 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 August 3, 2016.
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. Discuss possible dates and agenda for the annual retreat for the Environmental Commission
Update on the Watershed Protection Department’s Youth Education Programs – Susan Wall, M.Ed., Conservation Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department
Update on Bull Creek water quality conditions – Chris Herrington, Supervising Engineer, Watershed Protection Department
Review and consider a possible recommendation for Urban Trail Projects for the Upper Boggy Creek Trail (D-1) and Violet Crown Trail North Phase (D-8) – Nadia Barrera, Urban Trails Program Manager, Public Works Department
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION Name: Kristin Boat Dock SP-2016-0185DS (D-10) Applicant: Ricky Rasberry (512) 970-0371 Location: 3811 Westlake Drive Staff Reviewer: Atha Phillips, Environmental Reviewer, Development Services Department; Scott Hiers, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Lake Austin (Water Supply Rural), Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: To allow the construction of a boat dock within a 150 foot Critical Environmental Feature buffer (Canyon Rimrock). 25-8-281(C)(2)(b). Staff Recommendation: Recommended for approval. Reasons for Recommendation: The findings of fact have 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