Agendas and minutes
Agendas area available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Members
Leah Elkins
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April 30, 2023
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Angela Evans - Vice Chair
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April 30, 2025
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Josie Gaillard
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April 30, 2023
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| Tom Kabat |
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April 30, 2022 |
| Janelle London |
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April 30, 2024 |
James Payne - Chair
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April 30, 2024 |
Ryann Price
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April 30, 2022
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Roles and responsibilities
The Environmental Quality Commission is charged primarily with advising the City Council on matters involving environmental protection, improvement and sustainability.
Commission priorities
- Preserving heritage trees
- Using best practices to maintain city trees
- Preserving and expanding the urban canopy
- Making determinations on appeals of heritage tree removal permits
- Administering annual Environmental Quality Awards program
- Organizing annual Arbor Day Event; typically a tree planting event
- Advising on programs and policies related to protection of natural areas, recycling and waste reduction, environmentally sustainable practices, air and water pollution prevention, climate protection, and water and energy conservation
