Environmental Sustainability Board

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Conference Room 201 Regular Session 6:30 PM SECOND FLOOR OF CITY HALL 7008 SOUTH RICE AVENUE BELLAIRE, TX 77401 Agenda Chair Giles Dunn Vice Chair Secretary Board Member Patricia Ritter Rajiv Pandya Elena Diiorio Board Member Board Member Board Member Arlene Dooley Joyce Gigout Pernia Latif Board Member Board Member Michelle Mastin Phil Robertson City of Bellaire Texas Page 1 of 12 Agenda Environmental Sustainability Board June 4, 2025 REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M. A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum - Giles Dunn, Chair. B. Approval of Minutes: Consideration of and possible action on the approval of the minutes of the Regular Session of the Environmental Sustainability Board of the City of Bellaire, Texas (ESB), held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - Submitted by Rajiv Pandya, Secretary. 2025_05_07 ESB Meeting Minutes - for review C. Introduction of Visitors - Giles Dunn, Chair. D. Citizen Comments. Note: Citizen Comments are limited to up to three (3) minutes per person. E. Council Liaison Comments - Jackie Georgiou, Council Member. F. Public Works Update - Mark Velasquez, Director of Public Works, or his Designee. G. Board Business: Discussion and possible action on the following topic(s): 1. Administrative/General Items of Business. a. Review of ESB Calendar; b. Educational Programs and Initiatives; and c. Capital Raising. 2. Review and Comment from the ESB Subcommittees. a. The Natural World: i. Subcommittee Presents Updates on their Top Three Initiatives; and ii. Board Feedback. b. Trash, Recycling, and Resource Conservation: i. Subcommittee Presents Updates on their Top Three Initiatives; and ii. Board Feedback. c. Energy Infrastructure and Sustainability: i. Subcommittee Presents Updates on their Top Three Initiatives; and City of Bellaire Texas Page 2 of 12 Agenda Environmental Sustainability Board June 4, 2025 ii. Board Feedback. 2025_06_04 ESB Supporting Materials H. New Business: Any ESB Member who wishes to bring New Business to the attention of the ESB shall do so now. Note: Consideration of New Business shall be for the limited purpose of determining whether the matter is appropriate for inclusion on a future Agenda of the ESB or for referral to staff for investigation. I. Adjournment. Next Meeting: Regular Session, Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (Rescheduled from July 2, 2025). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests for accommodations, interpretive services, or other special arrangements can be provided to assist with your participation in this public meeting. Please contact the City of Bellaire's ADA Coordinator, Melanie Glaze, at (713) 662-8271 or by email at mglaze@bellairetx.gov at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so that reasonable accommodations can be made. The City Hall is wheelchair accessible, and accessible parking spaces are available in the City Hall parking lot. City of Bellaire Texas Page 3 of 12  Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) Board Meeting Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes A. Call to Order and Announcement of a Quorum The regular Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) was held via an in-person meeting with all participants at the City Hall (conference room 201). Giles Dunn, ESB Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM on Wednesday May 7, 2025. There was a quorum of members present. Voting ESB Members Present: Arlene Dooley, Joyce Gigout, Giles Dunn, Micki Mastin, Rajiv Pandya, Pernia Latif Absent: Phil Robertson, Patricia Ritter, Elena Dilorio Non-Voting ESB Members Present: Jackie Georgiou (CoB Council Liaison), John Trevino (CoB Public Works Liaison) Absent: None Votes Taken During Meeting Minutes of April 2025 Meeting – approved 6-0 B. Approval of Minutes Minutes for April 2025 (included in agenda packet) approved C. Introduction of Visitors Gage Mueller (non-Bellaire resident) D. Visitor Comments Gage: o Works for Bullet Energy Solutions, has a lot of residential projects in the Bellaire area, interested in what the ESB is doing E. Council Liaison Update Jackie: o A lot of focus on the future of the WWTP; may have to do a land swap, and not sure where it will end, public hearing next week o ESB budget asked for $5,000, approval pending Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) – May 7, 2025 Minutes Page 1 of 3 Page 4 of 12  o Selection process of vacant ESB Board Member spots for 2025-2026 cycle F. Public Works / City Services Update John: o He is the new focal point for the ESB o From Waste Management’s April monthly report, recycling rate increased from 13 to 14% o Public works getting community feedback, going through budget process G. Board Business Discussion and possible action on the following topic(s): 1. Administrative / General Items of Business. a. Review of ESB Calendar (provided in agenda packet) Giles: o Earth Day Booth - pics shown in agenda packet, especially Bella Kalra attracted many younger kids, QR code survey only had 1 respondent o Dark Skies - proclamation accomplished o ESB Learning Academy with Waste Management - presentation was good, attendance was low at 10 people in the room, LiveStreaming did not capture presentation screen, Cheryl Bright is aware of issue for improvement next time o ESB Rules and Procedure - 2024-2025 attendance record needed o Sub-Committee Meetings – need to occur as planned 2. Review and Comment from the ESB Subcommittees. See subcommittee information in agenda packet a. The Natural World (Arlene, Joyce, Pernia) i. Subcommittee presents updates on their top three initiatives; and ii. Board Feedback Arlene: o Pernia trying to make short video content, considering outside resource, Jackie suggested to use the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for ideas o Resource Education, ongoing efforts to encourage citizens to use resources (Bellaire Collects, AquaHawk, QR Code, etc ..) b. Trash, Recycling, and Resource Conservation (Elena, Micki, Phil) i. Subcommittee presents updates on their top three initiatives; and ii. Board Feedback Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) – May 7, 2025 Minutes Page 2 of 3 Page 5 of 12 Micki: o Some updates may be needed by Waste Management to Bellaire Collects information o Ideas for creating and ordering ESB t-shirts and vests o Food diversion program: wondering if CoB can give a credit $5 to participants to offset the $10 fee from ZWH c. Energy Infrastructure and Sustainability (Giles, Patricia, Rajiv) i. Subcommittee presents updates on their top three initiatives; and ii. Board Feedback Giles: o HARC proposal - being reviewed, CoB energy audit and recommendations o Energy Project - David Roylance organizing meetings with GuidePost Energy, CenterPoint Energy, Shell MP2, Enchanted Rock, Voltus o Walkability – no update H. New Business a. Any ESB Member who wishes to bring New Business to the attention of the ESB shall do so now. Micki: o Consider ESB engagement with citizens attending Party on the Pavilion events by having a booth or some other activity I. Adjournment 1. Next meeting to be held on Wednesday June 4, 2025 2. Giles made a motion to adjourn 3. Meeting adjourned at 7:32pm Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) – May 7, 2025 Minutes Page 3 of 3 Page 6 of 12  Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting Materials City of Bellaire June 4, 2025 Page 7 of 12  City of Bellaire Resources Bellaire Collects OneBellaire Mobile App Stay informed and engaged in Bellaire Bellaire Collects allows you to find from anywhere! information quickly and conveniently for our recycling and trash collection Download the OneBellaire mobile app for programs. anytime, anywhere access to community news, information, and resources. By entering your address, Bellaire Collects Use it to: will let you know when your next collection • Find events & meeting information date is on the calendar. • Access the latest news & information from the City of Bellaire Using the Waste Wizard, you can also learn • Look up trash & recycling information how to dispose of certain items properly. • Pay bills online and much more! Download it now on any Android or Apple Download it now on any Android or Apple smartphone or tablet from Google Play or smartphone or tablet from Google Play or the Apple App Store. Search for Bellaire the Apple App Store. Search for Collects. OneBellaire Page 8 of 12  City of Bellaire Resources (Cont’d) Water Monitoring Resources Register and access from this link: https://belltx.aquahawk.us  The Bellaire resident utility portal powered by AquaHawk is a free service for City of Bellaire customers that allows the customer to monitor their own water usage, set and receive alerts, and gives them the tools to control monthly water bills.  Customers interested in using the portal must register to create a new account. Page 9 of 12  Recent ESB AchievementsJan 2023 Jan 2023 Dec 2024 Oct 2024 Mar/Apr ‘25 April 2025 Solar Panel Bellaire AquaHawk ESB Learning Food Diversion Water Sense Installation Collects App Program Water Water City Bellaire City Hall Trash calendar monitoring conservation City Bellaire Sept 2024 Nov/Dec ‘24 Oct 2024 May 2025 Oct 2024 Apr 2025 Air Bee n Bee Pumpkin Bellaire ESB Learning NDC Pumpkin Earth Day Composting Recycling Day Patch Girl Scouts / Waste Mulberry Park City Bellaire City Bellaire Management City Bellaire Evelyn’s Park April 2025 Dark Skies Proclomation Page 10 of 12 City of Bellaire  ESB Education Discussion Educational Campaigns – Workshops and seminars on topics like recycling, energy conservation, and the climate – Public service announcements on social media, TV, radio, and billboards – Information booths at community events and farmers’ markets School Programs – Environmental science classes integrated into school curricula – Field trips to recycling plants, water treatment facilities, and nature reserves – Student-led eco clubs and green initiatives in schools Community Engagement – Volunteer programs for park cleanups, tree planting, and habitat restoration – Eco-fairs and sustainability festivals showcasing green technologies and practices – Community gardens and composting programs to involve residents directly Incentives & Policies – Offering rebates or discounts for using energy-efficient appliances or solar panels – Implementing recycling programs and providing bins and collection services – Encouraging carpooling, biking, and public transportation to reduce carbon emissions Digital Tools – Apps and online platforms to track recycling, energy use, and carbon footprints Page 11 of 12 – Virtual webinars and online resources for people to learn at their own pace  ESB Top Initiatives by Subcommittee Page 12 of 12