COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Resolution No. 2020-R-20 - Environmental Advisory Board
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DEPARTMENT:
City Clerk/Paralegal
SUMMARY:
During the June 1, 2020 City Council meeting, a presentation was made by Kristine Cunningham, Chair of the Port Orange Environmental Advisory Committee. During the discussion by Council, it was requested that a “draft” resolution be brought back for their consideration.
Attached please find a draft of Resolution #2020-R-Environmental Advisory Board for consideration/discussion. The resolution contains the requirements that there will be 7 members to the board with 4 having environmental work experience and are professionals in this specialized area. It calls for the applicants to be interviewed by Council and members shall be appointed by a consensus of council. The initial terms shall be staggered.
Responsibilities of the Board are: research & respond to requests for comments on various environmental issues, provide comments to staff on legislative matters that might impact the city, consider suggestions and concerns from citizens referred to the Board by City Council or other staff relating to environmental concerns, assist in educating citizens, may provide information to the Planning and Zoning Board regarding issues with environmental matters, Council reserves the right to determine projects or issues to be reviewed by the Board. The Chair of the Board shall report quarterly to Council.
The Board will be coordinated with and through the Environmental Services Department.
Council reviewed and discussed the draft resolution during the City Council Meeting on July 6th and made the determination to bring the item back in its final version.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2020-R-20