SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

AD HOC ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE

FEBRUARY 9, 2012; 6:00 PM

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER, 1040 E. HILLSDALE BLVD.

Task Force’s working definition of Sustainability:

“Foster City’s vision is to be a community that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

(please note special meeting time above)

1.  Call to Order

2.  Roll Call

Task Force Chair: Joanne Bohigian; Task Force Vice Chair: Sally Liu; Task Force Members: Arthur Chin, Marah Curry, Ira Fruitman, Gregg Kasten, Ashley Mork, Amal Nafaa, Craig Rush, Lela Sazegari, Jennifer Seigal, Jerry Terstiege, Wing Yu

3.  Introductions

4. Public Comment

5.  Approval of Minutes

5.1. January 12, 2012

6. Reports (15 minutes)

6.1.  Transportation Update

6.2. Budget Update

6.3. Upcoming City Meetings of Interest

6.3.1.  Council Meeting:  February 6, 2012: 6:30 PM

6.3.2.  Council Meeting:  February 21, 2012; 6:30 PM

6.3.3.  City Council Special Study Session:  February 27, 2012: 6:30 PM

7. New Business

7.1.  Election of Officers (15 minutes)

7.2.  Single Use Carryout Bag Policy:  Review and provide recommendation regarding County-wide approach (15 minutes)

8. Old Business

8.1. General Plan Update Presentation and Solicitation of Feedback (30 minutes) 

Attachments:  Memo and Draft Plan Updates

8.2. Preparation of ESTF term-end report:  Review of Draft Report (90 minutes)

9. Communications

9.1. Updates from Members

10. Homework

11. Adjournment

Staff Liaison:  Steve Toler, Assistant City  Manager, stoler@fostercity.org, (650) 286-3214

The public is invited to attend.  Any writings or documents provide to a majority of the Environmental Sustainability Task Force members regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours at the City Hall Receptionist Counter at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard and at the meeting.  Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact staff at (650) 286-3214 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

Next Meeting:  Thursday, March 8, 2012