Agenda - 03-28-2017 - 2 - County Commissioners – Boards and Commissions – Annual Work Plans-Reports

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67 i NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: Commission for the Environment Report Period: 2016 - 2017 ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ANNUAL REPORT/WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Board of Commissioners welcomes input from various advisory boards and commissions in preparation for its annual planning retreat. Please complete the following information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other background materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this form. Board/Commission Name: Commission for the Environment Persons to address BOCC at work session and contact information: i" Chair: Lynne Gronback 919-219-3219 Ironback@gmail.com Vice Chair Bill Kaiser 919-933-979 w_mckaiser@hotmail.com Primary County Staff Contacts: Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Tom Davis (Water Resources Coordinator) 245-2513 tdavis @orangecountync.gov Brennan Bouma (Sustainability Coordinator) 245-2626 bbouma @orangecountync.gov How many times per month does this commission meet, including any special meetings and sub-committee meetings? One meeting per month (2"d Monday); committees meet as needed during meeting Brief Statement of Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. Purpose: to advise the BOCC on matters affecting the environment, with particular emphasis on environmental protection and enhancement. Other duties include: • Perform special studies/projects on environmental issues as requested by BOCC • Recommend environmental initiatives to the BOCC, especially of local importance • Study changes in environmental science and environmental regulations in the pursuit of the CFE's duties • Educate the public and local officials on environmental issues What are your Commission's most important accomplishments? • Made recommendations to BOCC on UDO amendment to flexible subdivisions (2016) • Initiated a series of newspaper articles on environmental issues featured previously in the Orange County State of the Environment report (2015-16) • Made recommendations to BOCC on 2016 bond package, the use of herbicides/ pesticides at County facilities, and incentives for energy efficient construction (2015) • Commented to Planning Bd on proposed changes to impervious surface rules (2015) • Provided ideas for Public Services Announcements for County radio spots (2015) • Collaborated with other entities on energy conservation and mgmt. projects (2015-16) • Published the 2014 Orange County State of the Environment report (previous reports were completed in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2009) • Convened Orange County Environmental Summit (2005, 2009, 2014) • Made recommendations to BOCC on food waste and solid waste tax district (2014) • Worked with Orange County Schools to introduce local environmental indicators/ status and trends into middle and high school science curriculum (2004, 2009, 2014)