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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 - Air Quality Advisory Board - Work PlanAir Quality Advisory Board 2012 Work Plan HIGH PRIORITY Air Quality and Planning  Review air quality strategies in the Air Quality Plan and BFO proposals related to air quality and make recommendations to City Council for prioritization, investment and implementation.  Review progress on implementation of City Plan, Transportation Master Plan, and Air Quality Plan updates and provide input to staff and City Council.  Track the NFRMPO’s investment in air quality planning and provide input to staff and Council on MPO-related matters.  Better understand how policy is codified. Explore the practical implementation of adopted air quality-related policies through the Development Review Process, Land Use Code, and Building Codes, and Planned Development Overlay District and make air quality-specific code recommendations, if needed, to enhance implementation.  Review and comment on ozone SIP development.  Examine community and regional developments that may adversely affect Fort Collins air quality/climate and make recommendations to Council." (uranium mining, oil and gas drilling, etc.)  Understand the use and impact of 2-cycle engines on FC and their impact on air quality.  Understand local choices and impacts on climate change and recommend choices that benefit city plans.  Track the AQ-related goals and objectives and recommendations of public and private planning processes that could affect the future of Fort Collins and the MPO. Climate and Sustainability  Review progress of the City’s implementation of the Climate Action Plan and make recommendations, as needed, for adjustments to meet the City’s goals. May invite local climate leaders, e-waste experts, etc. to make presentations to the board. Mobility management  Broaden communication and collaboration with the Transportation Board and other organizations (PSD, CSU, etc.) to better understand barriers and opportunities to a strong multi-modal transportation system.  Study issues that could impact VMT (i.e. school closures, Safe Routes to School) and make recommendations to Council.  Participate in the Bike Advisory Committee by sending an AQAB representative. Communications and Outreach  Review and provide input into the air quality marketing efforts, including Web page.  Consider holding a public meeting to engage citizens in air quality, report survey result and air quality progress, and seek public input.  Discuss approaches and provide enhanced education of air quality issues, idling, wood smoke, ride-sharing, renewable energy, energy conservation, indoor air quality.  Maintain active relationship with other boards and commissions whose scope impacts air quality. Broaden communication and collaboration with NRAB and Energy Board. Lower Priority  Review General Fund subsidies to various transportation modes and recommend changes.  Track implementation of ozone compliance plan for the NRF region.  Review the City’s response to West Nile Virus and make recommendations on the funding and other elements in the WNV programs.  Track implementation and evolution of vehicle inspection and maintenance programs.  Track the development of national urban visibility regulations. The goal of the Air Quality Advisory Board is to promote the City’s overarching goal, ‘To continually improve air quality”. The Board plans to prioritize the 2012 Work Plan actions according to importance, urgency, and attainability.