1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:12,000 Okay, welcome to the January 24, 2025 meeting of the Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee. 2 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:23,000 The first thing on our agenda today is to receive nominations and elect a chair and vice chair. 3 00:00:23,000 --> 00:00:28,000 And I know it seems like we just did this, but we need to do it for the first of the year. 4 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:31,000 And that was due to vacancy. 5 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:36,000 So does anyone have any nominations they would like to make? 6 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:39,000 I nominate Ed for chair. 7 00:00:39,000 --> 00:00:41,000 I have a nomination for Ed. 8 00:00:41,000 --> 00:00:42,000 I'll second that nomination. 9 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:44,000 Second for Mr. Richter. 10 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:45,000 All in favor? 11 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:47,000 Aye. 12 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:50,000 So, Ed is chair. 13 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:52,000 Thank you. 14 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:57,000 We also need a nomination for vice chair. 15 00:00:57,000 --> 00:01:00,000 Do we have any nominations? 16 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:02,000 I nominate Brand. 17 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:07,000 All right, we have a nomination for Brand Richter from Dr. Briggle. 18 00:01:07,000 --> 00:01:08,000 Do we have a second? 19 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:10,000 I'll second it. 20 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:12,000 All in favor? 21 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:14,000 Aye. 22 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:18,000 Congratulations, Mr. Richter. 23 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:23,000 So, Brand Richter will be the vice chair. 24 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:31,000 All right, our next item is to consider approval of the following meeting minutes, 25 00:01:31,000 --> 00:01:37,000 the first two of which, April 23rd and October 11th, are cancellation notices. 26 00:01:37,000 --> 00:01:43,000 And December 13th we had some actual minutes. 27 00:01:43,000 --> 00:01:48,000 Any comments? 28 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:51,000 This might be a question to you, I don't know. 29 00:01:51,000 --> 00:01:55,000 Is it regular to have such a deferred approval of minutes? 30 00:01:55,000 --> 00:02:00,000 I understand that both of these were due to failure to meet quorum. 31 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,000 But I guess was there a reason it didn't appear? 32 00:02:01,000 --> 00:02:04,000 That's a housekeeping error on our part. 33 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:08,000 We are required to do the minutes even when we do not have quorum. 34 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,000 I see. 35 00:02:09,000 --> 00:02:13,000 That's just some housekeeping from us. 36 00:02:13,000 --> 00:02:15,000 Is there a motion to suggest? 37 00:02:15,000 --> 00:02:17,000 I'll move to approve the minutes. 38 00:02:17,000 --> 00:02:18,000 I will second it. 39 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:24,000 Okay, motion to approve, Dr. Brittle, second from Mr. Richter. 40 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:27,000 All in favor? 41 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:30,000 Minutes are approved. 42 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:38,000 All right, our third item is to consider adoption of sustainability framework 43 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:43,000 advisory committee meeting schedule for 2025. 44 00:02:43,000 --> 00:02:47,000 And you have the meeting schedule in your backup? 45 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:57,000 The only change is we went ahead and chose a date for the December meeting, 46 00:02:57,000 --> 00:03:04,000 canceling November 28th and December 26th with a meeting on December 12th. 47 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:10,000 I think it's the same day or close to the same Friday we did it this year. 48 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:13,000 So the way it would be published is we would go ahead and just delete that 49 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:17,000 November 28th and December 26th so that we don't have to post a cancellation. 50 00:03:17,000 --> 00:03:20,000 We would just put it on the adopted calendar. 51 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:24,000 Any comments? 52 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:26,000 Any conflicts? 53 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,000 Yeah. 54 00:03:27,000 --> 00:03:32,000 I'll be in Europe for two months, so it's either May or June or June or July 55 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:37,000 that I'm going to miss. 56 00:03:37,000 --> 00:03:44,000 We often have not held a meeting at the end of June, beginning of July, 57 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:47,000 around that July 4th holiday. 58 00:03:47,000 --> 00:03:52,000 If the committee wanted to recommend taking a summer break, 59 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:56,000 we could have that on the schedule as well. 60 00:03:56,000 --> 00:04:01,000 Would there be a deadline for determining that summer break? 61 00:04:01,000 --> 00:04:07,000 Would we have to do that now or would that come later? 62 00:04:07,000 --> 00:04:10,000 We could do it later. 63 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:16,000 It'll just require cancellations because we're going to adopt a meeting schedule. 64 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:19,000 Or if we adopt this meeting schedule today, it would require change. 65 00:04:19,000 --> 00:04:21,000 Any discussion about this? 66 00:04:21,000 --> 00:04:24,000 Yeah. 67 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:31,000 I think the Briggles might be away on a great road trip in the summer sometime, 68 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:36,000 so if two of us already kind of know we won't be here, 69 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:40,000 we're not going to hit quorum. 70 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:44,000 Do we know the date specific we'll just hit? 71 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:48,000 I also have a lot of work-related travel that I have to do over the summer, 72 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:53,000 so maybe whenever we have a little more information about when we're anticipating being out, 73 00:04:53,000 --> 00:04:55,000 we might look at that cancellation. 74 00:04:55,000 --> 00:04:59,000 Why don't we just adopt as is now, 75 00:04:59,000 --> 00:05:02,000 and then we can revisit that in March/April? 76 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:05,000 I'm not going to put it on a meeting notice for that. 77 00:05:05,000 --> 00:05:07,000 Is that cool with everybody? 78 00:05:07,000 --> 00:05:12,000 Yeah. 79 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:15,000 All right. 80 00:05:15,000 --> 00:05:16,000 Let's see. 81 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:19,000 What's next here is to receive a report and hold a discussion 82 00:05:19,000 --> 00:05:23,000 and give staff direction regarding inclusion of a -- 83 00:05:23,000 --> 00:05:24,000 Sorry. 84 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,000 We need a motion. 85 00:05:25,000 --> 00:05:26,000 Oh, you do? 86 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:28,000 You need to formally adopt the schedule. 87 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:30,000 I move to adopt the schedule. 88 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:32,000 I second. 89 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:34,000 All in favor? 90 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:36,000 All opposed? 91 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:38,000 Pass. 92 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:41,000 Thank you. 93 00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:44,000 Okay. 94 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:49,000 We will now receive a report, hold discussion, and give staff direction regarding inclusion 95 00:05:49,000 --> 00:05:54,000 of a standing agenda item for Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee meetings 96 00:05:54,000 --> 00:06:00,000 for citizen comment in alignment with City Council rules of procedure. 97 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,000 Hello again. 98 00:06:01,000 --> 00:06:04,000 Catherine Barnett, Sustainability Manager. 99 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:12,000 This is following up on a request from last summer to consider adding speakers to our meetings. 100 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:15,000 We had speakers at a few meetings in a row then, 101 00:06:15,000 --> 00:06:23,000 so we did a little bit of research into the standing agenda items, 102 00:06:23,000 --> 00:06:29,000 standing items for citizen content that are around for different committee meetings, 103 00:06:29,000 --> 00:06:34,000 and then just give you a couple of options on that if you're interested in adding a standing item 104 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:42,000 to have speakers and then just a few decision points about how we want to handle that. 105 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:47,000 So two different ways that they're typically addressed at other committee meetings is 106 00:06:47,000 --> 00:06:53,000 it can be a comment about any individual consideration item on the agenda 107 00:06:53,000 --> 00:06:57,000 or any public business on items not listed on the agenda. 108 00:06:57,000 --> 00:07:05,000 So if we were to add it, would you want to have it open to any topic, 109 00:07:05,000 --> 00:07:14,000 any business not listed on the agenda, or would you want to tie it back to an item on the agenda? 110 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:17,000 Yes. 111 00:07:17,000 --> 00:07:23,000 First off, I'd like to hear on anything related to what we do 112 00:07:23,000 --> 00:07:30,000 because it may help us to craft future agendas that address citizen interests and needs, 113 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:34,000 but that's just kind of an initial thought there may be. 114 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:41,000 I guess we could be inviting people to come in and ramble, but there's a time limit. 115 00:07:41,000 --> 00:07:45,000 We also have a decision about time limits. 116 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:47,000 Just an idea. 117 00:07:47,000 --> 00:07:53,000 I agree with Adam on that. 118 00:07:53,000 --> 00:08:04,000 It could deal with both unlisted and listed issues or topics. 119 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:07,000 Anybody else want to chime in? 120 00:08:07,000 --> 00:08:09,000 I agree with that, too. 121 00:08:09,000 --> 00:08:13,000 So I think I just heard a hybrid. 122 00:08:13,000 --> 00:08:16,000 Items on the agenda and items not on the agenda. 123 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:22,000 Leaning toward option B, because it sounds like we're preferring more open citizen comment. 124 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:28,000 That would also allow comment on agenda items posted, correct? 125 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:36,000 Yeah, I read it as a bigger umbrella that comes with it or as an interest. 126 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:44,000 Every B, is any public not listed on the agenda? 127 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:47,000 Then I want C. 128 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:49,000 I think I was hearing C. 129 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:50,000 Yeah. 130 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:52,000 Okay. 131 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:58,000 All right, we can look into item C. 132 00:08:58,000 --> 00:09:02,000 Sorry, just to clarify, because I saw in the agenda information 133 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:06,000 that this goes through the city secretary's office just to make sure we're to board. 134 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:10,000 Yes, it will go through the city secretary and legal. 135 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:14,000 So we're adding a number C letter. 136 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:15,000 A yes hand. 137 00:09:15,000 --> 00:09:19,000 Okay. 138 00:09:19,000 --> 00:09:29,000 And then the next question is how many speakers would we like to allow at each meeting? 139 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:31,000 Some meetings don't have a standing item for speakers, 140 00:09:31,000 --> 00:09:35,000 and then the ones that do, it ranges from two to seven. 141 00:09:35,000 --> 00:09:39,000 Most of them were three or four speakers per meeting. 142 00:09:39,000 --> 00:09:42,000 I think out of respect for everyone's time, 143 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:45,000 particularly staff that has to go to listen to their schedule, 144 00:09:45,000 --> 00:09:49,000 if we're leaning toward more people, I prefer shorter speaking times. 145 00:09:49,000 --> 00:09:53,000 But if we prefer to hear a more in-depth comment, 146 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:59,000 maybe we say fewer people but longer speaking times. 147 00:09:59,000 --> 00:10:01,000 Yeah, I would go with your second proposal. 148 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:04,000 And historically we have very few. 149 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:08,000 It happens sometimes, but we have very few people who show up to attend meetings 150 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:12,000 without a comment, and so perhaps less speakers 151 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:17,000 but with a longer window to provide their comment might be appropriate. 152 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:21,000 We can look at the next item, which is how long they should speak, 153 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:24,000 and kind of talk about these in tandem. 154 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:36,000 Having been on the other side where I've wanted to speak at council meetings, for example, 155 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:44,000 and not being able to, I would feel most comfortable, 156 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:51,000 since we're serving the public, is to have a maximum number of seven 157 00:10:51,000 --> 00:10:57,000 and have a speaking limit of I think three minutes would be appropriate. 158 00:10:57,000 --> 00:11:08,000 But I definitely want to open the door because people get really bent out of shape 159 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:12,000 when they fill out the blue cards and all that, and they're told, 160 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:15,000 "Oh no, you can't speak to such-and-such-and-such." 161 00:11:15,000 --> 00:11:22,000 So I would like to play it safe and have a maximum of seven speakers 162 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:27,000 at three minutes in public. 163 00:11:27,000 --> 00:11:32,000 That's fine, that may be fine. 164 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:34,000 Anybody else? 165 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:38,000 Any other comments? Any other disagreements, agreement? 166 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:48,000 Yeah, it'd be great if we got seven people to speak. 167 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:56,000 So everybody's good with up to seven in three minutes? 168 00:11:56,000 --> 00:12:01,000 So we will take that feedback and work with the city secretary's office 169 00:12:01,000 --> 00:12:05,000 to draft a standing item for our meetings and run that through legal, 170 00:12:05,000 --> 00:12:09,000 and we can work on getting that added for the next, for the February or the March, 171 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:12,000 just depending on the lead time frame. 172 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:14,000 Great, thanks. 173 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:17,000 You might have said this, sorry, but when on the agenda we would show up, 174 00:12:17,000 --> 00:12:21,000 right away or after? 175 00:12:21,000 --> 00:12:22,000 I will have to talk to you about it. 176 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:25,000 It's usually first on the agenda. 177 00:12:25,000 --> 00:12:33,000 Right, okay. 178 00:12:33,000 --> 00:12:35,000 Thank you. 179 00:12:35,000 --> 00:12:39,000 Next item are staff reports. 180 00:12:39,000 --> 00:12:43,000 Sorry, we just had a lot of housekeeping today. 181 00:12:43,000 --> 00:12:47,000 So you have your staff report and you have the education update, 182 00:12:47,000 --> 00:12:52,000 and we can answer any questions if you have any questions on that one. 183 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:58,000 That was just for quarter one. 184 00:12:58,000 --> 00:13:01,000 We also have a list of our upcoming classes. 185 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:07,000 We had to reschedule our beginner composting during the weekend with snow, 186 00:13:07,000 --> 00:13:11,000 so it will be Saturday at South Branch Library. 187 00:13:11,000 --> 00:13:16,000 We have quite a few other classes and events coming up. 188 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:21,000 Any comments? 189 00:13:21,000 --> 00:13:25,000 Next we have the Bird City certification. 190 00:13:25,000 --> 00:13:32,000 We were awarded the Bird City Texas by Texas Parks and Wildlife, 191 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:38,000 and I believe that press release came out earlier this week and last week. 192 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:46,000 It also got delayed by the snow, so we have any questions about that? 193 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,000 Is Karen here? 194 00:13:47,000 --> 00:13:50,000 Yes, Karen is back there. 195 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,000 I didn't see her. 196 00:13:51,000 --> 00:13:52,000 She was behind camp. 197 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,000 It's a heavy lift. 198 00:13:53,000 --> 00:13:54,000 It's a very big jump. 199 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,000 Yes. 200 00:13:55,000 --> 00:13:56,000 Thank you. 201 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:59,000 Lots of partners, great team effort. 202 00:13:59,000 --> 00:14:03,000 Karen led that charge and we appreciate that. 203 00:14:03,000 --> 00:14:05,000 There's going to be a bird celebration. 204 00:14:05,000 --> 00:14:07,000 Yes. 205 00:14:07,000 --> 00:14:16,000 And then we'll recertify in three years. 206 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:20,000 The update, this was a matrix item update. 207 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:25,000 Had the city received any IRA grants, any individual grants, 208 00:14:25,000 --> 00:14:28,000 and at that time the city had not. 209 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:33,000 We do have the option to apply for grants through some of the funding that 210 00:14:33,000 --> 00:14:38,000 HUD has received, and then we also got notification this week, 211 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:41,000 sorry, how many have told Michael this, 212 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:46,000 but they approved our voucher program for the energy efficiency 213 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:49,000 conservation block grant allocation for them, 214 00:14:49,000 --> 00:14:51,000 so then we can move on forward with it. 215 00:14:51,000 --> 00:14:53,000 Who is saying? 216 00:14:53,000 --> 00:14:54,000 Department of Energy. 217 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,000 Okay. 218 00:14:55,000 --> 00:14:56,000 Yes. 219 00:14:56,000 --> 00:15:01,000 I had one question that you said here that the city had directly 220 00:15:01,000 --> 00:15:06,000 applied for two grants and that were not awarded. 221 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:09,000 Can you tell us what those two grants were for? 222 00:15:09,000 --> 00:15:12,000 They were through DME. 223 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:15,000 I'll have to get more information from our grant administration. 224 00:15:15,000 --> 00:15:17,000 That would be great if you could find out what it was. 225 00:15:17,000 --> 00:15:18,000 Yes. 226 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,000 I had a question about that. 227 00:15:19,000 --> 00:15:27,000 Do the NCT cog ones, are those submitted or have they been awarded? 228 00:15:27,000 --> 00:15:28,000 They've been awarded. 229 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:36,000 They have been awarded. 230 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:39,000 Any other comments, questions on this? 231 00:15:39,000 --> 00:15:42,000 Nope. 232 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:45,000 Next we have the incentive update. 233 00:15:45,000 --> 00:15:48,000 The applications are going to process for GreenSense and then the 234 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:54,000 applications that we have underway for the EV and EVITE. 235 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:58,000 The applications, we're working on processing that through the 236 00:15:58,000 --> 00:16:01,000 framework fund and then the GreenSense. 237 00:16:01,000 --> 00:16:02,000 It's been a little bit slow to start. 238 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:07,000 We didn't have as many applicants trying to get older projects in. 239 00:16:07,000 --> 00:16:11,000 Last year we had a big rush at that. 240 00:16:11,000 --> 00:16:14,000 We had folks who were within the 180-day window, 241 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:22,000 so they were submitting whenever they found out. 242 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:26,000 So again, those are coming through, looking good. 243 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:27,000 I had one question. 244 00:16:27,000 --> 00:16:30,000 Yes. 245 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:34,000 Are the rebates for incentives for EVs that are being leased, 246 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:36,000 are they available now? 247 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:38,000 Has that been finalized? 248 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:42,000 We are finalizing the application and the guide to go online and go live 249 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:45,000 with that, but yes, we would accept a lease at this time. 250 00:16:45,000 --> 00:16:47,000 Okay, but can one apply for it now? 251 00:16:47,000 --> 00:16:48,000 Yes. 252 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,000 Okay, thank you. 253 00:16:49,000 --> 00:16:53,000 Did you have a count ready or on hand for the EV/EVITE 254 00:16:53,000 --> 00:16:57,000 applications received to date? 255 00:16:57,000 --> 00:16:58,000 We're a rough estimate. 256 00:16:58,000 --> 00:17:00,000 Eight. 257 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,000 Only eight, because we have-- 258 00:17:01,000 --> 00:17:06,000 Oh, I just mean, I'm sorry, between the two EVITE and EV rebates, 259 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,000 do we know the breakdown of those two? 260 00:17:07,000 --> 00:17:08,000 Oh, no, I do not. 261 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:09,000 I'm sorry. 262 00:17:09,000 --> 00:17:13,000 Misunderstood. 263 00:17:13,000 --> 00:17:18,000 I can get that for you. 264 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:23,000 The next item is regarding a matrix item, 265 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:29,000 and it was the request to have a joint meeting. 266 00:17:29,000 --> 00:17:33,000 Unlike many of our matrix items, it wasn't an information item. 267 00:17:33,000 --> 00:17:35,000 It's an action item. 268 00:17:35,000 --> 00:17:39,000 So we had some discussions about how best to handle action items 269 00:17:39,000 --> 00:17:40,000 for the committee. 270 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:44,000 So the process that we're looking at, 271 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:50,000 we do work with committee members to place action items on a future agenda. 272 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:56,000 So the pending item, the requester would provide information 273 00:17:56,000 --> 00:18:00,000 about what they would like to have on an agenda as an action item. 274 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:03,000 And then when we put it on the agenda and we have that meeting, 275 00:18:03,000 --> 00:18:09,000 then you can present the item and while you're asking for the item, 276 00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:12,000 you could submit any backup that you would like to have provided 277 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:15,000 to the committee in advance so that they could read more about 278 00:18:15,000 --> 00:18:19,000 what we're talking about that day, 279 00:18:19,000 --> 00:18:23,000 and then the committee would take action on it. 280 00:18:23,000 --> 00:18:26,000 So to clarify, that would be what I need to do? 281 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,000 Yes. 282 00:18:27,000 --> 00:18:31,000 Any committee member could request something to be put on the agenda 283 00:18:31,000 --> 00:18:33,000 for discussion, deliberation, and vote. 284 00:18:33,000 --> 00:18:34,000 Okay. 285 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:35,000 For action items. 286 00:18:35,000 --> 00:18:37,000 Matrix, right? 287 00:18:37,000 --> 00:18:42,000 Or sorry, not the separate for matrix update, but for completing items 288 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:46,000 or items for -- sorry. 289 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:51,000 Where within our agenda would someone making that type of action 290 00:18:51,000 --> 00:18:57,000 need to request it? 291 00:18:57,000 --> 00:18:59,000 I'm going to look at Chris on this one. 292 00:18:59,000 --> 00:19:05,000 Would it be concluding items? 293 00:19:05,000 --> 00:19:13,000 You could also reach out via email to ask them to be put on. 294 00:19:13,000 --> 00:19:16,000 For example, would someone requesting that type of action 295 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:20,000 need to do it at the same time we make additions to our matrix, 296 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:23,000 for example? 297 00:19:23,000 --> 00:19:28,000 I don't see it as a matrix item. 298 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:35,000 You wouldn't be required to do it then. 299 00:19:35,000 --> 00:19:38,000 What you were saying was they just have to make the request to staff, 300 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:39,000 correct? 301 00:19:39,000 --> 00:19:40,000 Yes. 302 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:45,000 So the request just has to be made to staff. 303 00:19:45,000 --> 00:19:46,000 So I'll be in touch with you. 304 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:51,000 Yes, we'll follow up on that. 305 00:19:51,000 --> 00:19:54,000 And then that way we have a process that's open for other -- 306 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,000 Yeah, definitely. 307 00:19:55,000 --> 00:19:56,000 Yeah. 308 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:57,000 Good, thanks. 309 00:19:57,000 --> 00:20:01,000 Thank you. 310 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:07,000 And then we have matrix. 311 00:20:07,000 --> 00:20:16,000 Anybody have any matrix items that they want to add, comments, et cetera? 312 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:18,000 I do. 313 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:22,000 Okay. 314 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:29,000 I was looking at the state legislative program at the city. 315 00:20:29,000 --> 00:20:36,000 I think this was in one of the Friday staff reports. 316 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:52,000 I would be curious to know what -- they have in here that environmental sustainability is part of the community focus 317 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:56,000 and will be part of the lobbying, whatever lobbying efforts are going on. 318 00:20:56,000 --> 00:21:12,000 If at some point we could be told, we being committee, be told what sort of environmental initiatives the city lobbyists have taken to Austin, 319 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:23,000 what they're working on, if there's any legislative priorities that the city has in regards to sustainability issues. 320 00:21:23,000 --> 00:21:32,000 I think it would be good if we knew about them. 321 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:49,000 Then I would also like to -- if there is such a document or plans now in -- already set, 322 00:21:49,000 --> 00:22:09,000 I would like to know if the city's risk department has made any assessment of potential risks to city infrastructure posed by climate change. 323 00:22:09,000 --> 00:22:23,000 And then one more, and this is again something that I would just like to think about at some point and discuss more fully, 324 00:22:23,000 --> 00:22:34,000 is that on January 10th, there was a staff report on the fiscal impact study of the Hunter Coal Ranch development. 325 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:48,000 And if you had the chance, go to the January 10th, Friday staff report and take a look at the figures of what's coming. 326 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:53,000 It's amazing, it's amazing development, very large, incredibly large. 327 00:22:53,000 --> 00:23:05,000 And what got me to thinking is, if a fiscal impact study is done, would it be wise to consider, 328 00:23:05,000 --> 00:23:22,000 talk about an environmental impact study based upon our declared goal of being net zero by 2050? 329 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:39,000 And if possible, to bring in other city departments to discuss this, such as primarily development. 330 00:23:39,000 --> 00:23:52,000 So the build out of this development is in 2064, which is 14 years beyond our 2050 goal. 331 00:23:52,000 --> 00:24:13,000 So I'd like to at some point initiate a discussion with interested parties about the environmental impact of this on our plans to be net zero carbon by 2050. 332 00:24:13,000 --> 00:24:18,000 Thank you. 333 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:28,000 Sorry I'm so late. Sorry to be so wordy. 334 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:36,000 Brian, I'll probably email you on the green space enhancements, a little bit more detail. 335 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:48,000 Any other comments for the matrix or anything? 336 00:24:48,000 --> 00:25:01,000 Okay, then our next concluding items, I don't think there are any, so do I have a motion for adjournment? 337 00:25:01,000 --> 00:25:02,000 Motion for adjournment. 338 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:04,000 All right, anybody want to second that? 339 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:06,000 I'll second it. 340 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:11,000 All right, so will you vote to adjourn? 341 00:25:11,000 --> 00:25:13,000 So that's it.