STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Environmental & Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: May 24, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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SUBJECT
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A public hearing to receive comments and to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 2, "Administration," of the Dallas City Code by amending Section 2-120; (1) extending the sunset date for the environmental commission; (2) providing a saving clause; (3) providing a severability clause; and (4) providing an effective date - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
The Dallas City Council adopted the Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan in May 2020 as a comprehensive roadmap that outlines the specific activities that the City plans to undertake to improve quality of life for all residents, to reduce green house gas (GHG) emissions, to prepare communities for the impacts of climate change, and to create a healthier and more prosperous community. The plan proposes 97 actions across eight sectors, and is designed to be revenue neutral, using existing budgets, partnerships and funding mechanisms to support implementation. The suit of actions in the plan has been carefully selected to start Dallas on the path to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
In the City Council Resolution No. 20-0688 adopting the Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan (CECAP), there was a requirement to develop a diverse, inclusive and representative group of professionals and community members to advise the City Council on environment, sustainability, CECAP implementation, and to support achieving equitable and effective environmental and climate action. This resolution required the City Manager to coordinate with the Environment and Sustainability City Council Committee regarding the scope and potential roles of a permanent...
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