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File #: TMP-4923    Version: 1
Type: Report Status: Regular Agenda
File created: 7/31/2024 In control: Sustainability Committee
On agenda: 8/14/2024 Final action:
Title: Discuss agenda items for future Sustainability Committee meetings
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Discuss agenda items for future Sustainability Committee meetings

 

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BACKGROUND:

Committee members can recommend topics that they would like discussed at future meetings.

 

Topics that have previously been mentioned include:

•                     Rewilding landscapes (grow zones, wildflower/pollinator gardens)

•                     Zoning and attainable housing

•                     Updates on the draft tree preservation (currently on hold from Planning & Zoning)

•                     Committee recommendation on the landscape ordinance amendments (currently on hold from Planning & Zoning)

•                     Expansion of composting opportunities to increase landfill diversion

•                     Low cost solutions to prevent stormwater runoff

•                     Update on sustainability initiatives from Dallas College

•                     Water pipe replacements

•                     Evaluation of subcommittees

•                     Parks (xeriscaping medians)

•                     Building codes related to potential water rebate program expansion