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24 results for “environmental policy”

  • Appoint members to the Noise Review Board

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Portland, OR
    Proposal

    The Mayor requests City Council confirmation to appoint two members to the Noise Review Board: Jeremy Maxwell and Martin Leima, both to the Community-at-Large category with five-year terms beginning in May and June 2026. The Noise Review Board is a five-member quasi-judicial body responsible for reviewing noise variance applications for construction and special events, advising on sound-related policy, and meeting monthly to balance community livability with sound-generating activities. Maxwell brings volunteer experience in community engagement and environmental restoration, while Leima contributes technical expertise in acoustics and noise reduction from a high-tech career background.

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BOROUGH OF AMBLER COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 3, 2026 7:00 p.m.

Mar 3, 2026

·Ambler, PA
Agenda

On March 3, 2026, the Borough of Ambler Council held a work session to consider the appointment of Jack Craver to the Environmental Advisory Council, confirm David L. Busch from Keystone Alliance Consulting, Inc., and review a Public Meeting Attendance & Participation Policy. The meeting also included committee reports from five departments (Administration & Finance, Code Enforcement & Planning, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works) and an open public comment period. Additionally, the council reviewed minutes from the February 17, 2026 business meeting and considered a Water System Tapping Fee calculation prepared in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 57 of 2003.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-10-31

    Oct 31, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on October 31, 2025, with three members present (Mark Solomon, Debora Juarez, Alexis Mercedes Rinck) to confirm five appointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board. All five appointees—Stephanie Lachman (term to February 28, 2026), Eric Alipio (term to February 28, 2027), Amira Beasley (term to February 29, 2028), Ernesto Oliva (term to February 29, 2028), and E.N. West (term to February 29, 2028)—were approved unanimously 3–0 by the committee and recommended for City Council confirmation. The committee also held a public hearing on and discussed Council Bill 121093, which amends Seattle Municipal Code provisions related to land use, zoning, environmental review thresholds, transportation requirements, and cultural resource preservation, and heard an information item on State Environmental Policy Act threshold exemptions for transportation management plans.

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  • Inf 2751: State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Threshold Exemption Transportation Management Plan Legislation

    Oct 3, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • 25-0256: A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Peak Consulting Group, LLC to perform National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and design services of Peña Boulevard at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Peak Consulting Group, LLC for $15,000,000.00 and for five years to perform National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and design services of Peña Boulevard between I-70 and E-470 at Denver International Airport, in Council District 11 (PLANE-202473952). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 4-21-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-19-2025.

    Feb 24, 2025

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 2024-1431: Councilor Coletta Zapata called Docket #1431, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Nine Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($1,983,872.00) in the form of a grant, for the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Transportation to be administered by the Department of Innovation and Technology. The grant will fund the Digitizing of Boston’s Curbs via Machine Learning: Promoting Transparency, Workforce Development, and Equitable Green Policy Project, from the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency & Parks. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the order was passed.

    Sep 23, 2024

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2023-1280: Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Recycling Dividends Program 22, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to be administered by the Public Works Department. The grant will fund payments to municipalities that have implemented specific programs and policies proven to maximize reuse, recycling and waste reduction.

    Aug 2, 2023

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 23-0964: A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Department of Department of Public Health and Environment concerning the “Denver Community Active Living Coalition: Built Environment Policy” program and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for $680,000 and through 6-30-2024 to fund the Active Living Coalition: Built Environmental Policy program, which funds community engagement staff positions, as well as provides micro-funding opportunities for community-identified projects focused on transportation safety, health and wellness in traditionally under resourced communities, citywide (202368802). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 8-21-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 7-18-2023.

    Jul 11, 2023

    ·Denver, CO
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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2023-06-14

    Jun 14, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on June 14, 2023, with five members present and Councilmember Strauss presiding. The committee recommended confirmation of Rico Quirindongo as Director of the Office of Planning and Community Development through July 1, 2027, approved unanimously 5–0. The committee also recommended passage of three council bills: CB 120520 establishing permanent home occupation regulations (4–0–1, with Pedersen abstaining), CB 120587 updating categorical exemptions for infill development under state environmental policy (5–0), and CB 120591 clarifying land use and zoning provisions related to low-income housing and affordability restrictions across multiple Seattle Municipal Code sections.

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  • CB 120587: AN ORDINANCE relating to environmental review; amending Section 25.05.800 of the Seattle Municipal Code to update categorical exemptions for “infill” development consistent with changes to the State Environmental Policy Act.

    May 12, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • 2023-0611: On the message and order, referred on March 22, 2023 Docket #00611, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Recycling Dividend Program, awarded by the MA Environmental Protection Division to be administered by the Public Works Department. The grant will fund curbside recycling and other programs and policies proven to maximize reuse, recycling and waste reduction, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.

    Mar 15, 2023

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 21-1047: A resolution approving a proposed Agreement, between the City and County of Denver and HNTB Corporation, concerning the preparation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation related to the 7th runway project at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with HNTB Corporation for $15,000,000 and for four years to prepare the environmental information necessary for the FAA to comply with NEPA and other environmental laws, regulations, and orders applicable to the 7th runway project at Denver International Airport (202057147). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 10-18-21. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-15-21.

    Sep 3, 2021

    ·Denver, CO
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  • AGENDA FOR THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER REGULAR MEETING

    Fort Worth, TX
    Agenda

    The Fort Worth Housing Solutions Board held a regular meeting on July 21, 2022, to consider multiple resolutions including contracts for lawn services at administration offices and scattered sites, environmental engineering services, property management services, and a workforce training center agreement with CVS at a former Boys & Girls Club site. The agenda also included approval of monthly status reports from various departments, acceptance of payoff loans for Fair Oaks and Fair Park Apartments, and adoption of a new Section 3 policy to comply with updated regulations for small housing authorities. An executive session was scheduled to discuss potential real property transactions involving Butler, Crestwood, Palm Tree, and Cambri properties.

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  • Austin Boards and Commissions | City of Austin | AustinTexas.gov

    Austin, TX
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    This webpage provides an overview of Austin's Boards and Commissions system, explaining that these bodies enable public participation in city government and help shape policy by offering diverse viewpoints to City Council. The page outlines how community members can comment at meetings (by phone or in-person) and provides access to resources including an application process to become a board member, meeting video archives, and recommendations. It lists over 60 active boards and commissions covering areas such as public safety, economic development, environmental issues, and quality of life for various community groups.

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  • Urban Agriculture Ordinances City of Cleveland. ...

    Cleveland, OH
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    The City of Cleveland adopted a collection of ordinances to enable and facilitate urban agriculture in support of community health, sustainability, and local economies. The Urban Garden District was established as part of the zoning code (Ord. No. 208-07, passed 3-5-07) to protect areas designated for local food production, community education, garden-related job training, and environmental enhancement. Additional measures include a zoning update permitting the keeping of chickens, bees, and other livestock in all zoning districts; a licensing policy administered through the Cleveland Department of Public Health; amendments allowing farm stands and agriculture as a principal use on vacant lots in residential districts; and a clarification of the permitting process for high tunnels and hoop houses issued by the Department of Building and Housing in December 2012. An Urban Agriculture Overlay District (draft) was introduced to Cleveland City Council to allow more intensive urban agriculture uses in designated areas and remains pending.

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  • Denvergov

    Denver, CO
    Minutes

    On September 12, 2022, the DOTI Advisory Board approved minutes from the prior meeting and voted to submit letters supporting micro-mobility initiatives and a USDOT multi-modal funding grant. The board held an extensive discussion on the South Broadway & I-25 Improvement Projects, with members expressing concerns that the current plan, based on 2008 environmental assessments, prioritizes automobile travel over pedestrian safety and ease of motion; the board noted that segment 4 (requiring home purchases on Lincoln Street) lacks current funding. The board also addressed meeting scheduling conflicts with City Council meetings for 2023 and reported on ongoing work by its committees on projects, budget and finance, policy, and community engagement.

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  • Climate and Resiliency Planning | Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
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    The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board voted on February 12, 2026 to recommend climate policies to the Plan Commission for inclusion in Plan Spokane 2046, following Phase 2 discussions on climate policy development across 11 sectors required by Washington State (agriculture, buildings, transportation, water resources, waste management, and others). The City of Spokane is updating its Comprehensive Plan, mandated by the Growth Management Act and due in 2026, to integrate climate considerations and address community resilience to climate hazards while promoting equity, protecting infrastructure, and preserving environmental resources. The planning effort incorporates input from community engagement, board feedback, and city staff, with opportunities for public participation through workshops, town halls, and surveys.

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  • Carlisle Borough Climate Action Plan

    Carlisle, PA
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    Carlisle Borough approved a comprehensive Climate Action Plan on January 13, 2022, developed by the Borough's Climate Action Commission in partnership with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, to outline local actions and policies for reducing the borough's greenhouse gas emissions. The plan was created through collaboration among local government officials, external agencies including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and community stakeholders, with funding support from the US Department of Energy State Energy Program. The document serves as a roadmap for implementing climate mitigation strategies at the local level.

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  • Chapter 9 Eugene Land Use

    Eugene, OR
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    Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code, titled the "Land Use Code," was established to protect public health, safety, and welfare while preserving and enhancing the community's economic, social, and environmental qualities. The code implements state and federal laws and the Metro Plan through policies that support the Urban Growth Boundary, encourage infill and mixed-use development, promote affordable housing and diverse housing types, and prioritize transportation-efficient land use patterns and alternative transportation modes. Key objectives include increasing density within the urban growth boundary, improving downtown vitality, mitigating neighborhood impacts through design standards, and relieving congestion through multi-modal transportation improvements.

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  • the Mayor's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24

    Salt Lake City, UT
    Budget

    The Mayor's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 outlines Salt Lake City's proposed budget organized around four administrative priorities: equitable growth benefiting all residents, environmental resilience and sustainability, inclusive community opportunities, and employee well-being. The document presents a comprehensive 340-page budget plan covering capital and operating budgets, financial policies, departmental allocations, and staffing decisions across all city departments, building on initiatives from the previous three fiscal years while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

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  • 2008-2012 COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS Res # Considered Summary Repeal/Amended 5075

    Eugene, OR
    Budget

    This document is a table of contents listing Eugene city council resolutions adopted between 2008 and 2012, with resolution numbers, consideration dates, and brief summaries of each measure. Notable items include Resolution 5075 (supplemental budget for FY 2012-13), Resolution 5063 (calling an election on a $43 million general obligation bond measure for street and bicycle/pedestrian projects), Resolution 5060 (adopting the FY 2012-13 budget and property tax levy), and several resolutions addressing low-income housing property tax exemptions, land annexations, and environmental policies. The list does not provide detailed discussion or decision outcomes, serving primarily as an index of legislative actions taken during the five-year period.

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  • Title VI Implementation Plan 2024-2027

    Bloomington, IN
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    The City of Bloomington, Indiana's Title VI Implementation Plan (2024-2027) outlines the municipality's compliance framework with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related anti-discrimination statutes. As a recipient of federal funds, Bloomington commits to nondiscrimination across all programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, religion, income status, housing status, veteran status, ancestry, limited English proficiency, and other legally protected categories. The plan establishes procedures for data collection and analysis, discrimination complaint processing, environmental justice initiatives, Limited English Proficiency (LEP) accommodations, staff training, and public involvement mechanisms. The implementation plan includes appendices detailing assurances, complaint policies and logs, external complaint forms, voluntary involvement surveys, and I-Speak cards for language access.

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  • Meetings, Agendas & Minutes | Towamencin Township

    Lansdale, PA
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    This document is a public index of meeting schedules and agendas for Towamencin Township government bodies. It lists upcoming and past meetings for nine committees and commissions—including the Board of Supervisors Monthly (scheduled monthly through December 2026), Planning Commission (monthly meetings at 7:00 PM), Environmental Advisory Council (monthly at 7:00 PM), Open Space & Parks Advisory Committee (monthly at 7:00 PM), America 250 Committee, Bird Town Committee, Zoning Hearing Board, Veterans Committee, and Special Events Committee—with meeting dates, times, and links to agendas, minutes, and video recordings where available. The document provides historical records back to 2020 and upcoming meetings through 2027, with most regular meetings scheduled at 7:00 PM. No substantive policy decisions, budget allocations, or specific action items are documented in this index.

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  • Previous Meeting Minutes - Page 1 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN

    Lansing, MI
    Minutes

    The Charter Township of Meridian Environmental Commission held a regular meeting on October 1st, 2025, at 7:00 PM with Vice Chair Yu Man Lee presiding in the absence of Chair Bill McConnell; eight commissioners and Trustee Nickolas Lentz were present. The meeting included presentations on the Green Grant Program at Montessori Radmoor School and Bird City Michigan by the Capital Area Audubon Society Board. Resident Beth Bechtel requested the commission develop comprehensive health and safety policies for solar panels and battery energy storage to address contamination risks from heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and lithium, advocating for rooftop solar placement, proper decommissioning, and responsible recycling. The agenda was approved unanimously on motion by Commissioner Frazier, seconded by Commissioner Miksicek, and the August 6th, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The discussion included staff reports on a September 20th recycling event organized by the Green Team and evaluation of a renewable energy program offered by Consumers Energy.

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