WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:12.000 Okay, welcome to the January 24, 2025 meeting of the Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee. 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. 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. 00:00:28.000 --> 00:00:31.000 And that was due to vacancy. 00:00:31.000 --> 00:00:36.000 So does anyone have any nominations they would like to make? 00:00:36.000 --> 00:00:39.000 I nominate Ed for chair. 00:00:39.000 --> 00:00:41.000 I have a nomination for Ed. 00:00:41.000 --> 00:00:42.000 I'll second that nomination. 00:00:42.000 --> 00:00:44.000 Second for Mr. Richter. 00:00:44.000 --> 00:00:45.000 All in favor? 00:00:45.000 --> 00:00:47.000 Aye. 00:00:47.000 --> 00:00:50.000 So, Ed is chair. 00:00:50.000 --> 00:00:52.000 Thank you. 00:00:52.000 --> 00:00:57.000 We also need a nomination for vice chair. 00:00:57.000 --> 00:01:00.000 Do we have any nominations? 00:01:00.000 --> 00:01:02.000 I nominate Brand. 00:01:02.000 --> 00:01:07.000 All right, we have a nomination for Brand Richter from Dr. Briggle. 00:01:07.000 --> 00:01:08.000 Do we have a second? 00:01:08.000 --> 00:01:10.000 I'll second it. 00:01:10.000 --> 00:01:12.000 All in favor? 00:01:12.000 --> 00:01:14.000 Aye. 00:01:14.000 --> 00:01:18.000 Congratulations, Mr. Richter. 00:01:18.000 --> 00:01:23.000 So, Brand Richter will be the vice chair. 00:01:23.000 --> 00:01:31.000 All right, our next item is to consider approval of the following meeting minutes, 00:01:31.000 --> 00:01:37.000 the first two of which, April 23rd and October 11th, are cancellation notices. 00:01:37.000 --> 00:01:43.000 And December 13th we had some actual minutes. 00:01:43.000 --> 00:01:48.000 Any comments? 00:01:48.000 --> 00:01:51.000 This might be a question to you, I don't know. 00:01:51.000 --> 00:01:55.000 Is it regular to have such a deferred approval of minutes? 00:01:55.000 --> 00:02:00.000 I understand that both of these were due to failure to meet quorum. 00:02:00.000 --> 00:02:01.000 But I guess was there a reason it didn't appear? 00:02:01.000 --> 00:02:04.000 That's a housekeeping error on our part. 00:02:04.000 --> 00:02:08.000 We are required to do the minutes even when we do not have quorum. 00:02:08.000 --> 00:02:09.000 I see. 00:02:09.000 --> 00:02:13.000 That's just some housekeeping from us. 00:02:13.000 --> 00:02:15.000 Is there a motion to suggest? 00:02:15.000 --> 00:02:17.000 I'll move to approve the minutes. 00:02:17.000 --> 00:02:18.000 I will second it. 00:02:18.000 --> 00:02:24.000 Okay, motion to approve, Dr. Brittle, second from Mr. Richter. 00:02:24.000 --> 00:02:27.000 All in favor? 00:02:27.000 --> 00:02:30.000 Minutes are approved. 00:02:30.000 --> 00:02:38.000 All right, our third item is to consider adoption of sustainability framework 00:02:38.000 --> 00:02:43.000 advisory committee meeting schedule for 2025. 00:02:43.000 --> 00:02:47.000 And you have the meeting schedule in your backup? 00:02:47.000 --> 00:02:57.000 The only change is we went ahead and chose a date for the December meeting, 00:02:57.000 --> 00:03:04.000 canceling November 28th and December 26th with a meeting on December 12th. 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. 00:03:10.000 --> 00:03:13.000 So the way it would be published is we would go ahead and just delete that 00:03:13.000 --> 00:03:17.000 November 28th and December 26th so that we don't have to post a cancellation. 00:03:17.000 --> 00:03:20.000 We would just put it on the adopted calendar. 00:03:20.000 --> 00:03:24.000 Any comments? 00:03:24.000 --> 00:03:26.000 Any conflicts? 00:03:26.000 --> 00:03:27.000 Yeah. 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 00:03:32.000 --> 00:03:37.000 that I'm going to miss. 00:03:37.000 --> 00:03:44.000 We often have not held a meeting at the end of June, beginning of July, 00:03:44.000 --> 00:03:47.000 around that July 4th holiday. 00:03:47.000 --> 00:03:52.000 If the committee wanted to recommend taking a summer break, 00:03:52.000 --> 00:03:56.000 we could have that on the schedule as well. 00:03:56.000 --> 00:04:01.000 Would there be a deadline for determining that summer break? 00:04:01.000 --> 00:04:07.000 Would we have to do that now or would that come later? 00:04:07.000 --> 00:04:10.000 We could do it later. 00:04:10.000 --> 00:04:16.000 It'll just require cancellations because we're going to adopt a meeting schedule. 00:04:16.000 --> 00:04:19.000 Or if we adopt this meeting schedule today, it would require change. 00:04:19.000 --> 00:04:21.000 Any discussion about this? 00:04:21.000 --> 00:04:24.000 Yeah. 00:04:24.000 --> 00:04:31.000 I think the Briggles might be away on a great road trip in the summer sometime, 00:04:31.000 --> 00:04:36.000 so if two of us already kind of know we won't be here, 00:04:36.000 --> 00:04:40.000 we're not going to hit quorum. 00:04:40.000 --> 00:04:44.000 Do we know the date specific we'll just hit? 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, 00:04:48.000 --> 00:04:53.000 so maybe whenever we have a little more information about when we're anticipating being out, 00:04:53.000 --> 00:04:55.000 we might look at that cancellation. 00:04:55.000 --> 00:04:59.000 Why don't we just adopt as is now, 00:04:59.000 --> 00:05:02.000 and then we can revisit that in March/April? 00:05:02.000 --> 00:05:05.000 I'm not going to put it on a meeting notice for that. 00:05:05.000 --> 00:05:07.000 Is that cool with everybody? 00:05:07.000 --> 00:05:12.000 Yeah. 00:05:12.000 --> 00:05:15.000 All right. 00:05:15.000 --> 00:05:16.000 Let's see. 00:05:16.000 --> 00:05:19.000 What's next here is to receive a report and hold a discussion 00:05:19.000 --> 00:05:23.000 and give staff direction regarding inclusion of a -- 00:05:23.000 --> 00:05:24.000 Sorry. 00:05:24.000 --> 00:05:25.000 We need a motion. 00:05:25.000 --> 00:05:26.000 Oh, you do? 00:05:26.000 --> 00:05:28.000 You need to formally adopt the schedule. 00:05:28.000 --> 00:05:30.000 I move to adopt the schedule. 00:05:30.000 --> 00:05:32.000 I second. 00:05:32.000 --> 00:05:34.000 All in favor? 00:05:34.000 --> 00:05:36.000 All opposed? 00:05:36.000 --> 00:05:38.000 Pass. 00:05:38.000 --> 00:05:41.000 Thank you. 00:05:41.000 --> 00:05:44.000 Okay. 00:05:44.000 --> 00:05:49.000 We will now receive a report, hold discussion, and give staff direction regarding inclusion 00:05:49.000 --> 00:05:54.000 of a standing agenda item for Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee meetings 00:05:54.000 --> 00:06:00.000 for citizen comment in alignment with City Council rules of procedure. 00:06:00.000 --> 00:06:01.000 Hello again. 00:06:01.000 --> 00:06:04.000 Catherine Barnett, Sustainability Manager. 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. 00:06:12.000 --> 00:06:15.000 We had speakers at a few meetings in a row then, 00:06:15.000 --> 00:06:23.000 so we did a little bit of research into the standing agenda items, 00:06:23.000 --> 00:06:29.000 standing items for citizen content that are around for different committee meetings, 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 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. 00:06:42.000 --> 00:06:47.000 So two different ways that they're typically addressed at other committee meetings is 00:06:47.000 --> 00:06:53.000 it can be a comment about any individual consideration item on the agenda 00:06:53.000 --> 00:06:57.000 or any public business on items not listed on the agenda. 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, 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? 00:07:14.000 --> 00:07:17.000 Yes. 00:07:17.000 --> 00:07:23.000 First off, I'd like to hear on anything related to what we do 00:07:23.000 --> 00:07:30.000 because it may help us to craft future agendas that address citizen interests and needs, 00:07:30.000 --> 00:07:34.000 but that's just kind of an initial thought there may be. 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. 00:07:41.000 --> 00:07:45.000 We also have a decision about time limits. 00:07:45.000 --> 00:07:47.000 Just an idea. 00:07:47.000 --> 00:07:53.000 I agree with Adam on that. 00:07:53.000 --> 00:08:04.000 It could deal with both unlisted and listed issues or topics. 00:08:04.000 --> 00:08:07.000 Anybody else want to chime in? 00:08:07.000 --> 00:08:09.000 I agree with that, too. 00:08:09.000 --> 00:08:13.000 So I think I just heard a hybrid. 00:08:13.000 --> 00:08:16.000 Items on the agenda and items not on the agenda. 00:08:16.000 --> 00:08:22.000 Leaning toward option B, because it sounds like we're preferring more open citizen comment. 00:08:22.000 --> 00:08:28.000 That would also allow comment on agenda items posted, correct? 00:08:28.000 --> 00:08:36.000 Yeah, I read it as a bigger umbrella that comes with it or as an interest. 00:08:36.000 --> 00:08:44.000 Every B, is any public not listed on the agenda? 00:08:44.000 --> 00:08:47.000 Then I want C. 00:08:47.000 --> 00:08:49.000 I think I was hearing C. 00:08:49.000 --> 00:08:50.000 Yeah. 00:08:50.000 --> 00:08:52.000 Okay. 00:08:52.000 --> 00:08:58.000 All right, we can look into item C. 00:08:58.000 --> 00:09:02.000 Sorry, just to clarify, because I saw in the agenda information 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. 00:09:06.000 --> 00:09:10.000 Yes, it will go through the city secretary and legal. 00:09:10.000 --> 00:09:14.000 So we're adding a number C letter. 00:09:14.000 --> 00:09:15.000 A yes hand. 00:09:15.000 --> 00:09:19.000 Okay. 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? 00:09:29.000 --> 00:09:31.000 Some meetings don't have a standing item for speakers, 00:09:31.000 --> 00:09:35.000 and then the ones that do, it ranges from two to seven. 00:09:35.000 --> 00:09:39.000 Most of them were three or four speakers per meeting. 00:09:39.000 --> 00:09:42.000 I think out of respect for everyone's time, 00:09:42.000 --> 00:09:45.000 particularly staff that has to go to listen to their schedule, 00:09:45.000 --> 00:09:49.000 if we're leaning toward more people, I prefer shorter speaking times. 00:09:49.000 --> 00:09:53.000 But if we prefer to hear a more in-depth comment, 00:09:53.000 --> 00:09:59.000 maybe we say fewer people but longer speaking times. 00:09:59.000 --> 00:10:01.000 Yeah, I would go with your second proposal. 00:10:01.000 --> 00:10:04.000 And historically we have very few. 00:10:04.000 --> 00:10:08.000 It happens sometimes, but we have very few people who show up to attend meetings 00:10:08.000 --> 00:10:12.000 without a comment, and so perhaps less speakers 00:10:12.000 --> 00:10:17.000 but with a longer window to provide their comment might be appropriate. 00:10:17.000 --> 00:10:21.000 We can look at the next item, which is how long they should speak, 00:10:21.000 --> 00:10:24.000 and kind of talk about these in tandem. 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, 00:10:36.000 --> 00:10:44.000 and not being able to, I would feel most comfortable, 00:10:44.000 --> 00:10:51.000 since we're serving the public, is to have a maximum number of seven 00:10:51.000 --> 00:10:57.000 and have a speaking limit of I think three minutes would be appropriate. 00:10:57.000 --> 00:11:08.000 But I definitely want to open the door because people get really bent out of shape 00:11:08.000 --> 00:11:12.000 when they fill out the blue cards and all that, and they're told, 00:11:12.000 --> 00:11:15.000 "Oh no, you can't speak to such-and-such-and-such." 00:11:15.000 --> 00:11:22.000 So I would like to play it safe and have a maximum of seven speakers 00:11:22.000 --> 00:11:27.000 at three minutes in public. 00:11:27.000 --> 00:11:32.000 That's fine, that may be fine. 00:11:32.000 --> 00:11:34.000 Anybody else? 00:11:34.000 --> 00:11:38.000 Any other comments? Any other disagreements, agreement? 00:11:38.000 --> 00:11:48.000 Yeah, it'd be great if we got seven people to speak. 00:11:48.000 --> 00:11:56.000 So everybody's good with up to seven in three minutes? 00:11:56.000 --> 00:12:01.000 So we will take that feedback and work with the city secretary's office 00:12:01.000 --> 00:12:05.000 to draft a standing item for our meetings and run that through legal, 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, 00:12:09.000 --> 00:12:12.000 just depending on the lead time frame. 00:12:12.000 --> 00:12:14.000 Great, thanks. 00:12:14.000 --> 00:12:17.000 You might have said this, sorry, but when on the agenda we would show up, 00:12:17.000 --> 00:12:21.000 right away or after? 00:12:21.000 --> 00:12:22.000 I will have to talk to you about it. 00:12:22.000 --> 00:12:25.000 It's usually first on the agenda. 00:12:25.000 --> 00:12:33.000 Right, okay. 00:12:33.000 --> 00:12:35.000 Thank you. 00:12:35.000 --> 00:12:39.000 Next item are staff reports. 00:12:39.000 --> 00:12:43.000 Sorry, we just had a lot of housekeeping today. 00:12:43.000 --> 00:12:47.000 So you have your staff report and you have the education update, 00:12:47.000 --> 00:12:52.000 and we can answer any questions if you have any questions on that one. 00:12:52.000 --> 00:12:58.000 That was just for quarter one. 00:12:58.000 --> 00:13:01.000 We also have a list of our upcoming classes. 00:13:01.000 --> 00:13:07.000 We had to reschedule our beginner composting during the weekend with snow, 00:13:07.000 --> 00:13:11.000 so it will be Saturday at South Branch Library. 00:13:11.000 --> 00:13:16.000 We have quite a few other classes and events coming up. 00:13:16.000 --> 00:13:21.000 Any comments? 00:13:21.000 --> 00:13:25.000 Next we have the Bird City certification. 00:13:25.000 --> 00:13:32.000 We were awarded the Bird City Texas by Texas Parks and Wildlife, 00:13:32.000 --> 00:13:38.000 and I believe that press release came out earlier this week and last week. 00:13:38.000 --> 00:13:46.000 It also got delayed by the snow, so we have any questions about that? 00:13:46.000 --> 00:13:47.000 Is Karen here? 00:13:47.000 --> 00:13:50.000 Yes, Karen is back there. 00:13:50.000 --> 00:13:51.000 I didn't see her. 00:13:51.000 --> 00:13:52.000 She was behind camp. 00:13:52.000 --> 00:13:53.000 It's a heavy lift. 00:13:53.000 --> 00:13:54.000 It's a very big jump. 00:13:54.000 --> 00:13:55.000 Yes. 00:13:55.000 --> 00:13:56.000 Thank you. 00:13:56.000 --> 00:13:59.000 Lots of partners, great team effort. 00:13:59.000 --> 00:14:03.000 Karen led that charge and we appreciate that. 00:14:03.000 --> 00:14:05.000 There's going to be a bird celebration. 00:14:05.000 --> 00:14:07.000 Yes. 00:14:07.000 --> 00:14:16.000 And then we'll recertify in three years. 00:14:16.000 --> 00:14:20.000 The update, this was a matrix item update. 00:14:20.000 --> 00:14:25.000 Had the city received any IRA grants, any individual grants, 00:14:25.000 --> 00:14:28.000 and at that time the city had not. 00:14:28.000 --> 00:14:33.000 We do have the option to apply for grants through some of the funding that 00:14:33.000 --> 00:14:38.000 HUD has received, and then we also got notification this week, 00:14:38.000 --> 00:14:41.000 sorry, how many have told Michael this, 00:14:41.000 --> 00:14:46.000 but they approved our voucher program for the energy efficiency 00:14:46.000 --> 00:14:49.000 conservation block grant allocation for them, 00:14:49.000 --> 00:14:51.000 so then we can move on forward with it. 00:14:51.000 --> 00:14:53.000 Who is saying? 00:14:53.000 --> 00:14:54.000 Department of Energy. 00:14:54.000 --> 00:14:55.000 Okay. 00:14:55.000 --> 00:14:56.000 Yes. 00:14:56.000 --> 00:15:01.000 I had one question that you said here that the city had directly 00:15:01.000 --> 00:15:06.000 applied for two grants and that were not awarded. 00:15:06.000 --> 00:15:09.000 Can you tell us what those two grants were for? 00:15:09.000 --> 00:15:12.000 They were through DME. 00:15:12.000 --> 00:15:15.000 I'll have to get more information from our grant administration. 00:15:15.000 --> 00:15:17.000 That would be great if you could find out what it was. 00:15:17.000 --> 00:15:18.000 Yes. 00:15:18.000 --> 00:15:19.000 I had a question about that. 00:15:19.000 --> 00:15:27.000 Do the NCT cog ones, are those submitted or have they been awarded? 00:15:27.000 --> 00:15:28.000 They've been awarded. 00:15:28.000 --> 00:15:36.000 They have been awarded. 00:15:36.000 --> 00:15:39.000 Any other comments, questions on this? 00:15:39.000 --> 00:15:42.000 Nope. 00:15:42.000 --> 00:15:45.000 Next we have the incentive update. 00:15:45.000 --> 00:15:48.000 The applications are going to process for GreenSense and then the 00:15:48.000 --> 00:15:54.000 applications that we have underway for the EV and EVITE. 00:15:54.000 --> 00:15:58.000 The applications, we're working on processing that through the 00:15:58.000 --> 00:16:01.000 framework fund and then the GreenSense. 00:16:01.000 --> 00:16:02.000 It's been a little bit slow to start. 00:16:02.000 --> 00:16:07.000 We didn't have as many applicants trying to get older projects in. 00:16:07.000 --> 00:16:11.000 Last year we had a big rush at that. 00:16:11.000 --> 00:16:14.000 We had folks who were within the 180-day window, 00:16:14.000 --> 00:16:22.000 so they were submitting whenever they found out. 00:16:22.000 --> 00:16:26.000 So again, those are coming through, looking good. 00:16:26.000 --> 00:16:27.000 I had one question. 00:16:27.000 --> 00:16:30.000 Yes. 00:16:30.000 --> 00:16:34.000 Are the rebates for incentives for EVs that are being leased, 00:16:34.000 --> 00:16:36.000 are they available now? 00:16:36.000 --> 00:16:38.000 Has that been finalized? 00:16:38.000 --> 00:16:42.000 We are finalizing the application and the guide to go online and go live 00:16:42.000 --> 00:16:45.000 with that, but yes, we would accept a lease at this time. 00:16:45.000 --> 00:16:47.000 Okay, but can one apply for it now? 00:16:47.000 --> 00:16:48.000 Yes. 00:16:48.000 --> 00:16:49.000 Okay, thank you. 00:16:49.000 --> 00:16:53.000 Did you have a count ready or on hand for the EV/EVITE 00:16:53.000 --> 00:16:57.000 applications received to date? 00:16:57.000 --> 00:16:58.000 We're a rough estimate. 00:16:58.000 --> 00:17:00.000 Eight. 00:17:00.000 --> 00:17:01.000 Only eight, because we have-- 00:17:01.000 --> 00:17:06.000 Oh, I just mean, I'm sorry, between the two EVITE and EV rebates, 00:17:06.000 --> 00:17:07.000 do we know the breakdown of those two? 00:17:07.000 --> 00:17:08.000 Oh, no, I do not. 00:17:08.000 --> 00:17:09.000 I'm sorry. 00:17:09.000 --> 00:17:13.000 Misunderstood. 00:17:13.000 --> 00:17:18.000 I can get that for you. 00:17:18.000 --> 00:17:23.000 The next item is regarding a matrix item, 00:17:23.000 --> 00:17:29.000 and it was the request to have a joint meeting. 00:17:29.000 --> 00:17:33.000 Unlike many of our matrix items, it wasn't an information item. 00:17:33.000 --> 00:17:35.000 It's an action item. 00:17:35.000 --> 00:17:39.000 So we had some discussions about how best to handle action items 00:17:39.000 --> 00:17:40.000 for the committee. 00:17:40.000 --> 00:17:44.000 So the process that we're looking at, 00:17:44.000 --> 00:17:50.000 we do work with committee members to place action items on a future agenda. 00:17:50.000 --> 00:17:56.000 So the pending item, the requester would provide information 00:17:56.000 --> 00:18:00.000 about what they would like to have on an agenda as an action item. 00:18:00.000 --> 00:18:03.000 And then when we put it on the agenda and we have that meeting, 00:18:03.000 --> 00:18:09.000 then you can present the item and while you're asking for the item, 00:18:09.000 --> 00:18:12.000 you could submit any backup that you would like to have provided 00:18:12.000 --> 00:18:15.000 to the committee in advance so that they could read more about 00:18:15.000 --> 00:18:19.000 what we're talking about that day, 00:18:19.000 --> 00:18:23.000 and then the committee would take action on it. 00:18:23.000 --> 00:18:26.000 So to clarify, that would be what I need to do? 00:18:26.000 --> 00:18:27.000 Yes. 00:18:27.000 --> 00:18:31.000 Any committee member could request something to be put on the agenda 00:18:31.000 --> 00:18:33.000 for discussion, deliberation, and vote. 00:18:33.000 --> 00:18:34.000 Okay. 00:18:34.000 --> 00:18:35.000 For action items. 00:18:35.000 --> 00:18:37.000 Matrix, right? 00:18:37.000 --> 00:18:42.000 Or sorry, not the separate for matrix update, but for completing items 00:18:42.000 --> 00:18:46.000 or items for -- sorry. 00:18:46.000 --> 00:18:51.000 Where within our agenda would someone making that type of action 00:18:51.000 --> 00:18:57.000 need to request it? 00:18:57.000 --> 00:18:59.000 I'm going to look at Chris on this one. 00:18:59.000 --> 00:19:05.000 Would it be concluding items? 00:19:05.000 --> 00:19:13.000 You could also reach out via email to ask them to be put on. 00:19:13.000 --> 00:19:16.000 For example, would someone requesting that type of action 00:19:16.000 --> 00:19:20.000 need to do it at the same time we make additions to our matrix, 00:19:20.000 --> 00:19:23.000 for example? 00:19:23.000 --> 00:19:28.000 I don't see it as a matrix item. 00:19:28.000 --> 00:19:35.000 You wouldn't be required to do it then. 00:19:35.000 --> 00:19:38.000 What you were saying was they just have to make the request to staff, 00:19:38.000 --> 00:19:39.000 correct? 00:19:39.000 --> 00:19:40.000 Yes. 00:19:40.000 --> 00:19:45.000 So the request just has to be made to staff. 00:19:45.000 --> 00:19:46.000 So I'll be in touch with you. 00:19:46.000 --> 00:19:51.000 Yes, we'll follow up on that. 00:19:51.000 --> 00:19:54.000 And then that way we have a process that's open for other -- 00:19:54.000 --> 00:19:55.000 Yeah, definitely. 00:19:55.000 --> 00:19:56.000 Yeah. 00:19:56.000 --> 00:19:57.000 Good, thanks. 00:19:57.000 --> 00:20:01.000 Thank you. 00:20:01.000 --> 00:20:07.000 And then we have matrix. 00:20:07.000 --> 00:20:16.000 Anybody have any matrix items that they want to add, comments, et cetera? 00:20:16.000 --> 00:20:18.000 I do. 00:20:18.000 --> 00:20:22.000 Okay. 00:20:22.000 --> 00:20:29.000 I was looking at the state legislative program at the city. 00:20:29.000 --> 00:20:36.000 I think this was in one of the Friday staff reports. 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 00:20:52.000 --> 00:20:56.000 and will be part of the lobbying, whatever lobbying efforts are going on. 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, 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. 00:21:23.000 --> 00:21:32.000 I think it would be good if we knew about them. 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, 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. 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, 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. 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. 00:22:48.000 --> 00:22:53.000 It's amazing, it's amazing development, very large, incredibly large. 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, 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? 00:23:22.000 --> 00:23:39.000 And if possible, to bring in other city departments to discuss this, such as primarily development. 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. 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. 00:24:13.000 --> 00:24:18.000 Thank you. 00:24:18.000 --> 00:24:28.000 Sorry I'm so late. Sorry to be so wordy. 00:24:28.000 --> 00:24:36.000 Brian, I'll probably email you on the green space enhancements, a little bit more detail. 00:24:36.000 --> 00:24:48.000 Any other comments for the matrix or anything? 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? 00:25:01.000 --> 00:25:02.000 Motion for adjournment. 00:25:02.000 --> 00:25:04.000 All right, anybody want to second that? 00:25:04.000 --> 00:25:06.000 I'll second it. 00:25:06.000 --> 00:25:11.000 All right, so will you vote to adjourn? 00:25:11.000 --> 00:25:13.000 So that's it.