Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 01/05/2015

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Community Development Director Gladhill agreed and stated that staff would come up with a recommended threshold of development. Community Development Director Gladhill cited a 2015 water rate increase that will garner community feedback as an opportunity for the Board to implement its community education role. He also asked if there is Board consensus to add the community education role to the proposed Statement of Purpose. Chairperson Stodola stated that the community education role should be added to define who the Board is. Board Member Bentz asked about the status of the Environmental Expo. City Planner Anderson stated that there is funding in the budget for the Environmental Expo. He suggested that based on the decline in exhibitors, the funds might be better used to make the event more green and sustainable. He spoke about restructuring the event and focusing the City's education campaign elsewhere. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that even if the Expo takes a different form, education will still be key to the community. Board Member Bentz stated that most educational resources are free so the City would not incur too many expenses. Community Development Director Gladhill asked where the suggestion for "present several perspectives" role would fit. Councilmember LeTourneau stated that he would move that role under the "advise Council." Community Development Director Gladhill asked the Board if the "present several perspectives" role could be moved under "advise Council." There was no objection voiced. Community Development Director Gladhill asked to clarify the suggested role of "promote environmental awareness and conservation practice for citizens." Board Member Lewis stated he would put it under the "community education" or the "present several perspectives" role. The Board consensus was to put it under education. Community Development Director Gladhill asked if the current wording of the role would be acceptable in the Statement of Purpose. There was no objection voiced. Community Development Director Gladhill asked the Board where it would put the roles of "bring forth community ideas for discussion" and "new technology." He also asked whether the role of "bring forth community ideas for discussion" is a standalone role. Board Member Bentz stated it is sometimes hard for citizens to "get a voice." Chairperson Stodola stated that this best fits under "education" because it involves citizens. Environmental Policy Board / December 1, 2014 Page 5 of 12