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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-07-11 11-239 ORDERRem No. t ? 30, Date: July 11, 2011 Item/Subject: ORDER Creating a Citywide Stonnwater Citizen Review Panel Responsible Department: Legal Since 2009, Me Penjajawoc Watershed Citizen Review Panel has aided the City by providing feedback and recommendations W the City Councll and staff about stonnwater-related issues pertinent to the Penjajawoc Watershed. Given the success of the CRP and the many stonnwater issues that face the rest of Bangor, staff recommends expanding Me role of the CRP to include stormwater issues relating to the rest of the City of Bangor, not just the Penjajawoc. The attached revised charter would make a number of changes W the CRP, most notably expanding the role of the CRP to provide feedback for stormwater Issues throughout Bangor; reducing the number of CRP members for twelve M nine; staggering terms of CRP members in order to ensure continuity; and changing Me name to the Stormwater Otizen Review Panel. The Infrastructure Commitee recommends this change. The CRP also recommends the expansion of Its role citywide. Department Head Manager's Comments: V(Ot� .-.. 1), . DA4ru-i aria woo I pg�(r City Manager Associated! Rdmmation Finance erector City Salititor Introduced for Y Passage _ First Reading _ Refertal WHEREAS, the City Council established the PenjMawoc Watershed Citizen Review Panel on May 11, 2009; WHEREAS, the Citizen Review Panel has proven to be an effective and knowledgeable group for obtaining feedback and recommendation regarding stormwater issues; and WHEREAS, the City would be well served by having a Stormwater Citlzen Review Panel performing a similar role for stormwater issues throughout the City, not just those relating to the Penjapoxic; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR MAT The charter of the former Penjajawoc Watershed Citizen Review Panel, henceforth to be called the Stomiwater Citizen Review Panel, Is hereby amended as shown in the version of the charter attached to this Order; and BE TT FURTHER ORDERED THAT The City Clerk is hereby directed to solicit applications for the Stormwater Gtizen Review Panel. Awignedm Counctar _ Brovsov July 11, 2011 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) ORDER, Creating a Citywide Stormwater Oil Review Panel WHEREAS, the City Council established the PenjMawoc Watershed Citizen Review Panel on May 11, 2009; WHEREAS, the Citizen Review Panel has proven to be an effective and knowledgeable group for obtaining feedback and recommendation regarding stormwater issues; and WHEREAS, the City would be well served by having a Stormwater Citlzen Review Panel performing a similar role for stormwater issues throughout the City, not just those relating to the Penjapoxic; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR MAT The charter of the former Penjajawoc Watershed Citizen Review Panel, henceforth to be called the Stomiwater Citizen Review Panel, Is hereby amended as shown in the version of the charter attached to this Order; and BE TT FURTHER ORDERED THAT The City Clerk is hereby directed to solicit applications for the Stormwater Gtizen Review Panel. ID CITY mmcm July 11. 5011 l tl Made and Sema " for Passage Passed (I1T{G f'e a[inn a (3M1?e RL 1 1Seu Heviav Paval CrrIZEN REVIEW PANEL April 3% M)92uly ]. 2%U Pumose The Penajawee watershed Citizen Review Panel (LRP) is intended to provide consistent statomoklei, mm " participation into watershed manaaemeM nlafflmC f.... ems_ _ _ _ _ _ __ ___ _ _ M________t Nan (h_._ __e_. �....... ...... ,.__) provide review and suggestions to the Bangor City Council and City staff on adaptive management effarts undeF the urates ouality management efforts review and discuss the implementation of associated action plans, facilitate communication and agreement, and generally to promote public understanding. Mission The mission of the CRP is to assist the City of Bangor in working to Implement the Plan and chieve Class B water quality standards in the Penjajawec-Streamcertaln tleslanatetl streams in a manner which balances environmental stewardship with a healthy economy through an open process of dialogue and citizen participation. The CRP will allow for the presentation of a range of ideas and perspectives while providing far an efficient consultation process. Resoonsibilitles 1. Review and discuss the implementation of the-Planwa� manaaement clans. 2. Provide advice and comment to the City Council and City staff on the ongoing refinement of #i watershed management plans. 3. famine data regarding the Impact of Best Management Practices on stream water quality, and consider whether sufficient data is being collected. 4. Review and comment on proposed adaptive management changes to the PHrvwatershed management plans. S. Assist in efforts to educate Oty residents, property owners thiR tlte watefsheA, and other interested parties on water quality issues and efforts. 11 ':3N 14-1111. 1.1�1lYMMaM1'liYMil.0OWN- UI90.i�1'f1�99Ni1lAVill7lilllbF47lY��'iQi�li1M7M.'i�iMl�:" " �. 0- meeHngs wy lse­ea�, with add'tional meetngs scheduletl as needed by the Chair. 2. Prior ro December 31 of each calendar year beginning in 2009, the CRP shall prepare an annual report outlining its activdies during the preceding twelve-month period (or fraction thereof for calendar year 2009) and the efforts made towards Implementing the Plan and the results of those efforts. This report shall be provided to the Bangor City Council, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, citizens who have expressed an Interest in receiving such information, and the general public through posting on the CWs web site. The CRP shall also meet jointly with the Infrastructure Committee of the City Council at least three tirtres In 2010 and at least two times every other calendar year, Including 2009, in order to provide an update to that Committee. 3. The City Council shall select a chair and vice-chair from among the members of the CRP. 4. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the members of the CRP. S. Meeting notices and agendas shall be publicly posted and distributed in accordance with the public meeting procedures of the City of Bangor. 6. An opportunity for public comment will be provided at each meeting. 7. If a member is unable to attend a meeting, the member shall, whenever possible, notify the Chair and City Staff assigned to the CRP. If any member misses three consecutive meetings, the Chair will notify the Chairperson of the City Council and the member will be replaced by the City Council. 8. A member will notify the Chair if he/she must vacate his/her position. Where a vacancy occurs, the position will be filled by the City Council. 9. Feedback, comments, and any recommendations by the CRP shall be noted in meeting minutes, a copy of which shall be forwarded to the City Manager. If the CRP does not reach consensus, the minutes shall reflect the opinion of the majority (if any) and the opinion of each minority. 30. The CRP shall remain in existence far a term of three -yeam,ending January 1, 2012. At that time, the CRP shall make a recommendation as to the need for its continued existence to the City Council. Staff Su000rt 11 ;139 Staff support shall be provided by the City of Bangor as assigned by its City Manager. Assigned City staff shall: 1. Provide technical support and information to the CRP. 2. Prepare agendas in coordination with the Chair and ensure that they are posted and distributed in accordance with normal City procedures. 3. Ensure that minutes are taken and distributed to the members. 4. Place on the agenda for the next meeting any Item requested at least 1 week In advance, space permitting. 5. Provide other administrative support as needed. Communications & Transfer of Information 1. Minutes, status updates, and Important project information will be posted to the Cltys website to a special section reserved for such Information. The website shall also Include a section in which the public may post comments. 2. CRP members shall notify City staff of any agencies, organizations, Interest groups, or individuals who have expressed an Interest in receiving notices and minutes of CRP meetings. City staff shall provide such notices and minutes to those interested. 3. City staff shall keep the Department of Environmental Protection Informed by forwarding them agendas and minutes and by providing them with opportunities to comment. 11 ^39 Memorandum TO: Infrastructure Committee Ram: Paul Nicklas,Assistant City Solicitor Gte: July 5, 2011 Po: Expanding the Citizen Review Panel Citywide Shoe 2009, the Penjajawoc Watershed Citizen Review Panel has aided the City by providing feedback and recommendations to the City Council and staff about stormwater-related issues pninent to the Penjajawoc Watershed. Given the success of the CRP and the many stormwater Issues that face the rest of Bangor, staff recommends expanding the role of the CRP to include stormwater issues relating to the rest of the City of Bangor, not just the Penjajawoc. The attached revised charter would make a number of changes to the CRP, the largest one being to expand the CRP to provide feedback for stormwater issues throughout Bangor. Some of the other recommendations Include reducing the number of CRP members for 12 to 9 in order to make the group more manageable and staggering terms of CRP members in order to ensure continuity. The CRP itself recommends this change.