FINAL (Approved) 2018-2019 Enivronmental Commission Work PlanCITY OF ENCINITAS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WORK PLAN 2018 -2019
Commission Approved: August 9, 2018
City Council Approved: August 22, 2018 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION 2018-2019 WORK PLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS CODES:
Commission Goals: "C" - Community Outreach /Education; "B" - Builds Wisely (building /landscape); "W" - Water; "A" - Air; "T" - Transportation; "E" - Energy; "WS" - Waste
Council Strategic Plan Objectives: "OE" - Organizational Efficiency & Effectiveness; "NR" - Protects & Preserves Natural Resources; "CAP" - Implement Climate Action Plan; "T" -
Transportation
Note: Shading indicates 'as needed' Commission involvement, * Indicates a Commissioner initiated item
Commission
Council
Goal #
Goal and Intended Outcome
Commissioners Involved
Timeline
Goals
Objectives
Commission Representation - Serve on City and community panels and
1
organizations representing the Environmental Commission and promoting
C
OE
As Needed
Ongoing
environmental stewardship.
Community Outreach - Participate in community events and outreach activities to
2
help inform and educate citizens, including underserved and non - English speaking
communities, on environmental stewardship, specifically shore birds, and coastal
C, B
OE, NR, CAP
As Needed
Ongoing
zone issues.
Environmental Policy - Review and evaluate Environmental Policy CO25 to ensure
C, B, W, A, T, E,
3
OE, NR, CAP, T
To Be Assigned
Ongoing
that it continues to meet emerging environmental issues.
WS
4
Environmental Awards Program - Implement annual Environmental Commission
C
OE
Wang /Lyndes*
Annual (October)
Awards Program.
C, W, A, T, E, B,
5
CAP Implementation -Work with staff on CAP implementation.
OE, NR, CAP, T
Wang /Flicker
Ongoing
WS
6
Sea Level Rise - Work with staff and Council subcommittee on Sea Level Rise and
W
NR
Eldon /Bisconer
Ongoing
Coastal Vulnerabilities.
7
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - Work with staff to evaluate and provide
B
NR
Lyndes /Novy
Initiate by Summer 2018
input on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Policy development.
8
Urban Forest Management - Work with staff and Urban Forestry Advisory
Committee (UFAC) to increase urban tree cover.
B
NR
Novy
Initiate by Summer 2018
Invasive Species Management - Work with staff and Urban Forestry Advisory
9
Committee (UFAC) to develop invasive species management plans. Evaluate within
B
NR
Novy
Initiate by Fall 2018
the context of Habitat Stewardship Program and Open Space objectives.
Irrigation Practices - Work with city parks and rec staff to improve water
10
conservation with practices such as performing irrigation audits to ensure
W
NR
Lyndes /Bisconer
TBD
irrigation system equipment operation and maintenance is optimized for water
efficient .
11
Leaf Blowers - Develop leaf blower policy recommendation consistent with the
A
NR
To Be Assigned
Ongoing
City's Climate Action Plan (CAP).
Active Transportation Plan - Support staff efforts to develop an Active
12
Transportation Plan with complete streets, that includes milestones, annual
T
CAP, T
Eldon /Wang /Flicker
Ongoing
reporting and review subsequent planning documents.
13
Cyclovia - Explore creation of a Cyclovia event as alternative transportation
CJ
EO, T
Lyndes /Flicker*
Annual
outreach in community.
14
Community Choice Energy (CCE) - Support Community Choice Energy.
B, E
CAP
Wang /Vacant*
Ongoing
Zero Waste - Research and track local AB 1826 - Organic Recycling implementation
15
and explore process and feasibility of a local green /organics waste composting
W
CAP
Eldon
TBD
facility.
Single -Use Disposable Plastics - Develop recommendations for the definition,
16
identification, and reduction of Single -Use Disposable Plastics (SUDP's) in the City
WS
CAP
To Be Assigned
Ongoing
of Encinitas.