Natural Systems & Water Resources. This section focuses on the benefits of trees along with water conservation. Staff propose revising this section to include the following (note: these are concepts – continuing to wordsmith):
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The minutes were approved as presented by unanimous consent.
Board Member ANDERSON asked for clarification on the proportion of EVs included in the emissions data and recommended the City track EV registrations in the City moving forward.
Board Member SMITH recommended the City provide programming on earthquake preparedness efforts.
Board Member DAVIDSON acknowledged the challenge of reaching the 55% tree canopy target and recommended the City explore creative solutions to meeting this target, including through a system similar to carbon credits.
Board Chair MCQUILLIAMS, DAVIDSON, ANDERSON and SMITH recommended keeping the 55% tree canopy target, even if this target is difficult to achieve.
Board Vice-Chair LEE- TIGNER supports the addition of a Tree Equity score goal and recommended staff consider an additional goal that goes beyond measuring trees to broader ecological systems.
Board Members ANDERSON and SMITH recommended that staff continue to add clarity to the proposed target, specifically as it relates to how the satisfaction rating is determined and how a baseline would be developed.
Board Member ANDERSON noted that it can be difficult to find contractors who can support community members build resilience on their private property and recommended that the City develop a pre-approved list of…
Board Member GONZALEZ recommended clarifying that improving resilience in community spaces extends to infrastructure in addition to facilities.