Sustainability Advisory Commission Meeting

CITY OF URBANA, ILLINOIS SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMISSION City Council Chambers Tuesday, March 5, 2013 Commissioners Present: Chairperson Marya Ryan, Vice Chair Stephen Wald, John Marlin, Amelia Neptune, Todd Rusk, Rachel Vellenga Commissioners Absent: Gary Cziko Staff Present: Scott Tess, Kate Brickman Call to Order, Roll Call, and Declaration of Quorum The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. Kate Brickman called the roll and a quorum was present. Changes to the Agenda There were no changes to the agenda submitted. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting A motion was made by Ms. Vellenga, second by Ms. Neptune, to approve the minutes from the February 5, 2013 meeting. Motion carried. Public Input There was no public input. Communications Staff Report Scott Tess provided the March Staff Report that provided updates on the creation of an inter- departmental City green team, research concerning barriers to sustainable behaviors, the Paint Stewardship Act, and a memo detailing 2012 Waste and Recycling Information. He noted that the April SAC meeting is scheduled for April 2. Energy Efficiency Measures in the City’s Revised Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Program Brandon Boys, Redevelopment Specialist for Community Developments Economic Development Division gave a presentation on energy efficiency measures in Urbana’s TIF program. Continuing Business Sustainable Water Management Plan Draft Scott Tess gave an update on the draft version of the Sustainable Water Management Plan. These updates included adding background information to the plan and the inclusion of new 2012 water consumption data. Tess also indicated that he would like to present the draft to the Plan Commission at their March 21 meeting. Commission members commented on the draft and discussion ensued. Of concern was the City leading by example in areas of sustainable use, landscaping practices within the community, and the promotion of good stewardship by all. Ms. Ryan suggested that the draft be ready for public comment in time for the Earth Day celebration on Monday, April 22. New Business There was no new business to discuss. Announcements Amelia Neptune announced that the draft 2013 Campus Bicycle Network Master Plan for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be available for public input during a four-week period, through March 31. Information can be found at go.illinois.edu/bikeplan. Stephen Wald announced the Prairie Research Institute’s fifth annual Naturally Illinois Expo March 8-9, 2013 on the University of Illinois Urbana campus. Scott Tess noted that the Long Range Transporation Plan map is online for public comment. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. This meeting was recorded.