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Environmental Planning Policy and Oil and Gas Monthly Update
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Summary & Background
The purpose of this presentation is to provide a monthly update to the City Council regarding the progress of the environmental planning efforts in which the City is engaged as well as the oil and gas activities occurring in the City.
Environment Planning and Policy
The City’s environmental planning efforts include policy development, air quality monitoring, and water quality monitoring. Through the organizational sustainability work, internal stakeholders (i.e., City staff, Department heads, key decision-makers) were engaged by consultants, Lotus Sustainability and Engineering, to identify the key components of a vision for organizational sustainability and the energy efficiency, waste reduction, and water use strategies as it pertains to municipal facilities and operations (i.e., buildings, infrastructure, equipment, and fleet). A draft memorandum that synthesized the data collected is currently under review by Staff.
The Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (EPAC) members are reviewing resources and information related to environmental issues and policy. The members are also considering a meet and greet open house to further lay the groundwork for the work ahead.
The current air quality efforts build on the City’s previous work to strengthen air quality requirements, better inform the City of air quality technologies and strategies and continue to improve air quality in and around the City. A draft air quality monitoring plan that includes comprehensive air quality ideas for monitoring has been received. It is under review by Staff.
Water quality monitoring efforts include the development of policies and plans associated with improving the water quality of rivers and streams in Commerce City. Presently, a low impact development (LID) guidance document is in development.
Oil and Gas
The Oil and Gas update includes information regarding City and State pe...
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