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ESE to monitor Chapter 23 revisions and lead community input for 2026 priorities
Summary
The Environmental Stewardship Committee agreed to monitor Chapter 23 revisions on the Nov. 24 commission agenda, support staff publicly or via one-on-one outreach as needed, and to run a mixed community-input process (online survey plus tactile outreach) to shape 2026 priorities ahead of the budget cycle.
The committee discussed Chapter 23 ordinance revisions and stepped-up priority-setting work needed for the FY 2026–27 budget window.
Members said revisions to Chapter 23 will appear under miscellaneous on the Nov. 24 commission agenda. The committee debated two approaches: proactively brief commissioners one-on-one to resolve sticking points or publicly support staff when the item appears on the agenda. Members agreed to monitor the Nov. 24 presentation and do targeted outreach if commissioners indicate concerns.
On priority-setting, the committee outlined a mixed-methods approach: an online survey (SurveyMonkey or email with a deadline), QR codes in utility mailings and a tactile presence at public events (farmers markets, a sticky-note exercise) to broaden engagement beyond the usual participants. The chair said she would coordinate question drafting and asked volunteers to finalize a process and timeline that fits the budget calendar (inputs in January–March to inform budget proposals).
Why it matters: The committee’s priorities and outreach method determine what staff and the city manager see before budget development begins; clear, defensible community input helps set no more than three budget priorities for commission consideration.
Follow-up: Staff will circulate draft survey questions; volunteers will plan whether to piggyback on other events or stage dedicated in‑person sessions; the committee expects to bring a refined list to staff in time to factor into budget proposals.
