HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 20-064 EAC Work SessionMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 20-064
Meeting Date February 28, 2020
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Environmental Advisory Committee Work Session
Department Approvals Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT: n/a Parks and Recreation TW Originator
FUNDING
SOURCE:
n/a 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. 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 voted to disband. 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.
At the February 13, 2020 Council meeting, Council requested staff to return to the February 28 special work
session to discuss options for the future of the EAC. Staff has identified three options for Council
consideration.
1. Revisit the purpose for the committee; amend bylaws and workplan to conform to new purpose; or
sunset committee and establish a new committee; advertise and recruit new members
2. Sunset the committee.
3. Keep the committee as-is and recruit new members
Based on the feedback from the recent committee members and staff who worked with the committee,
Option 3 is the least likely option to provide a new outcome. Option 2 was briefly discussed by Council at
the February 13 meeting and feedback suggested there is a desire for an advisory committee to assist Council
with policy issues regarding our environment, especially given the McCall Area Comprehensive Plan
includes environmental policy goals and objectives and the importance of the environment to our
community. If Council wishes to proceed with Option 1, the special work session will focus on developing
the new purpose and expectations for the committee, membership, and timeframe for implementation.
The current by-laws, Mission Statement, Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy, Environment and
Natural Resources (From Comp Plan) are attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Provide guidance to staff regarding the Environmental Advisory Committee
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE ACTION