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5.01: Consider 2012/2013 Work Plan Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report. The City Council will review and ultimately approve the work plan after the Board finalizes the draft. He noted that strategic City Council goals for 2012 are included for the Board's information and that typically, the Board tries to address any items within the strategic goals that are applicable to its function. He reviewed strategic goals and commented that there is not a lot of overlap or crossover this year. He attempted to cover items in summary from last month and attached them to headers. He commented that the work plan should be reviewed and approved by the Board, with any necessary revisions, and then forwarded for City Council consideration. Chairperson Max stated that he likes agenda items 4 -9 and would like to add these to the Councils agenda. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson asked to explain these items further. Chairperson Max stated that there are rules when a private developer is involved. He stated that a question is whether public space is held to these same standards. He gave an example of landscaping standards. He commented that the last few years have been challenging due to benign neglect as there has been a lack of influence on Council. He commented that he would like the opportunity for this Board to contribute and have a voice. Board Member Enstrom stated that in the last several years there have been three Council Members overseeing this Board who are not involved now, which impacts having a connection. Chairperson Max stated that City Council has frequent meetings and are very busy, so he is not faulting them. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that in terms of standards, a City development project is subject to the same review process as if a private developer brought a project forward. In fact, the City is currently conducting sketch plan reviews for several areas within The COR, for properties owned by the City's HRA. As specific projects are brought forward, they are held to the same standards as any other project. Board Member Bentz commented that the city should lead by example and not expect things from developers that they are not doing in their own standards. He noted that curbing and rain barrels are examples. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that plans for this building were well under way prior to this Board's formation. Board Member Bentz stated that the Board should maybe have a role in the development process to make these types of suggestions. Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator stated that City Staff, as part of their normal review, does look for opportunities for stormwater BMPs, for example, and brings them to a developer's attention. These are only recommendations, not requirements. He continued by Environmental Policy Board / June 4, 2012 Page 2 of 7