Environmental Technical Advisory Committee

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Applications close May 3 for first review consideration.

The committee shall consist of local experts who are qualified as an expert pursuant to WAC 365-195-905(4), as amended, in order to fulfill the purposes described in this section. The committee members should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: wildlife management, fisheries management, geology, wetlands management, hydrology, forestry, and aquatic or terrestrial ecology.

Regular Meeting Schedule

  • Meets the third Thursday of the month 3 to 5 p.m.
  • Location: Council Conference Room

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.  Agendas and Minutes can be found in the Agenda Center. 

ETAC Recommendation

ETAC Recommendation on LIDAR Proposal (PDF)

Established by

Ordinance Number 2014-25 (PDF)

Resources

2022 Annual Report & 2023 Work Plan

Purpose

The committee is established for the following purposes.

A. Serve as a technical advisory committee to the city council, city manager and planning department staff on environmental management issues; and

B. Provide technical recommendations on habitat management plans pursuant to BIMC 16.20.060 as needed to support staff in their review of these plans when technical issues and questions arise; and

C. Provide technical recommendations on environmental management standards for the city of Bainbridge Island Shoreline Management Master Program and Chapter 16.20 BIMC, Critical Areas; and

D. Conduct all items related to Chapter 16.20 BIMC, Critical Areas, consistent with the best available science sections (WAC 365-195-900 through 365-195-925) of the procedural criteria of the Growth Management Act; and

E. Conduct all items related to the shoreline management master program consistent with the scientific and technical standards section (WAC 173-26-201(2)(a)) of the procedural criteria of the Shoreline Management Act; and

F. Report annually to the city council prior to the start of the budget process. (Ord. 2014-25 § 2, 2014)