HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 20-047 Future of EACMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 20-047
Meeting Date February 13, 2020
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Environmental Advisory Committee status update
Department Approvals Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT: Parks and Recreation TW Originator
FUNDING
SOURCE:
Airport
Library
TIMELINE: Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On December 19, 2019 Council received the annual report from the Environmental Advisory Committee
(EAC). The Committee Chair reported a desire of the committee to receive direction and guidance from
Council on the committee’s future. A special work session is scheduled for February 28, 2020.
During the EAC’s January 16, 2020 meeting, four of the five members were present and held discussions
about the future of the EAC. The members discussed 3 options (1) Do nothing and continue as is; (2) Write
a letter to City Council; or (3) Disband the committee. After discussion revealed the members’ concerns for
continuing, they voted to disband. All were in favor. The 5-member committee has had trouble meeting the
quorum requirements, with only meeting 6 times in the past year. Open seats remain vacant for long periods
of time despite advertising efforts. There has been little to no public comments or attendance during
meetings.
The EAC has provided valuable input to the City Council and the City has adopted an environmentally
responsible purchasing policy resulting in many improvements such as:
• Development and management of sustainable landscape including the golf course (drip irrigation,
composting, mulching & chipping, pollinator-friendly plantings, reduced use of pesticides)
• Purchase of remanufactured products (i.e. hybrid vehicle, used mini-truck- with smaller, efficient engines
and fuel consumption)
• Assessments of cleaning products based on new, resourceful and environmentally friendly products.
• Balancing the use of fertilizers and deicer applications as it relates to the impact of placement areas in
association with stormwater drains and Payette Lake.
• Reusable and sustainable products to help run efficient programs (i.e. reusable plastic luminary bags,
used recreation equipment to help run programs stock the loaner equipment programs- impounded bikes,
scooters, boats, soccer ball donations from MUSA).
• Paper, cardboard, aluminum can recycle stations at city buildings
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Provide guidance to staff regarding the Environmental Advisory Committee and the February 28 special
work session.
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE ACTION