Title
Environmental Awareness Committee Goals for 2025
Brief Description: Environmental Awareness Committee Goals for 2025
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
The Environmental Awareness Committee (EAC) received Council direction in January 2024 on
2024 goals. The goals were substantially completed (see attachment ‘EAC 2024 Goals: Status
Updates’). The committee is seeking Council input on new and ongoing goals for 2025.
2025 Proposed Goals
The committee has developed the following proposed goals. See attachment ‘EAC 2025
Goals - Proposed’ for details and proposed metrics.
1. Environmental Education Campaign
Work with the Communications Department to develop an annual environmental education
campaign for residents, with a theme of resource conservation.
2. Environmental Engagement
Assist with planning and implementation of programming that enhances environmental
awareness & promotes environmental stewardship.
3. Land Management & Stewardship Practices
Work with the City Parks Department, Communications Department and other community
stakeholders to identify and promote best management practices related to land and
landscape management that promote sustainability, create optimum habitat and reduce
external inputs.
4. Advise City Council
Advise City Council (or City staff, if directed by Council) regarding topics of environmental
significance. Provide insight substantiated by research from reputable and current sources.
See attachment, ‘Comprehensive Plan Action Items’.
Timing Considerations
[if any or indicate “None”]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council review the proposed goals from the Environmental Awareness Committee and provide applicable direction.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
Emily Fernandez, Community Project Planner