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NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD
DATE:January 19, 2023
TO:Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Dawson Metcalf on behalf of the Natural Resource Advisory Board
SUBJECT:2022 NRAB Annual Report
In 2022, the Natural Resources Advisory Board (NRAB) held nine regular meetings during which over 25
agenda items were addressed, resulting in six memoranda sent to City Council. The May and July meetings
were canceled due to summer recess and lack of items to discuss. The September meeting was canceled due to a
lack of quorum. Input to the City Council was based on presentations by Staff and outside experts with
discussion. Additional items of interest provided education for the Board, provided updates on current
projects, and allowed us to be a sounding board for Staff. We would like to express our appreciation for the
professionalism and dedication of Staff.
The table below lists agenda items considered and formal actions taken by the NRAB during 2022. These
agenda items fall within the priority areas addressed by the NRAB and reflect the Agenda Items scheduled for
Council in 2022. Additional items were added when requested by Council or Staff. Priority areas for NRAB
include Waste Reduction and Recycling; Water Resources; Our Climate Future; and Active Modes Plan.
During 2022, one member of the NRAB served as a designated representative to the Bicycle Advisory
Committee and two participated on 1041 Regulations Committees. Guests included students from the CSU
Warner College of Natural Resources, as well as community representatives from the Rights of Nature for the
Cache la Poudre River initiative.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve. We hope that we have added value to Council’s and the City’s goals,
objectives, and operations.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dawson Metcalf,
Chair, Natural Resources Advisory Board
2022 Members: Dawson Metcalf (Chair), Kevin Krause (Vice-Chair), Danielle Buttke, Barry Noon, Drew
Deriderian, Victoria McKennan (outgoing), Matt Zoccali, Kelly Stewart, and Avneesh Kumar (outgoing)
cc:
Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
Julie Pignataro, Council Liaison
Honore Depew, Staff Liaison
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City of Fort Collins Natural Resources Advisory Board
2022 Annual Report
Date:Topic/Agenda Item Memo to Council/Other action
January
City Recovery Plan No
Waste Reduction and Recycling 2022 Work Plan No
Disposable Bag Ordinance Review No
February
1041 Regulations Update No
Oil and Gas Update No
Air Quality Program Overview No
March
Curbside Trash and Recycling Contract No
Our Climate Future Update No
2023-24 Budget Cycle Board Suggestions No
April
Regional Transportation Update No
East Mulberry Area Potential Annexation Phasing Scenarios No
Graywater Ordinance Yes
May
Canceled due to a lack of business items to discuss
June
Solar 120% Sizing Rule and Rates Yes
Contracting of Waste Pick-Up and Hauling Yes
1041 Rules No
July
Canceled due to a lack of business items to discuss
August
Rights of Nature No
Land Use Code Update No
Active Modes Plan Yes
September
Canceled due to a lack of quorum
October
1041 Regulations No
Our Climate Future No
November
Our Climate Future-Climate Equity Advisory Committee Yes
Work Plan Approval Yes
December
Future of Hughes Stadium No
1041 Regulations Yes
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Xeriscape and Soil Amendment Policies No
Rights of Nature Draft Resolution Yes
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