Resource Management CommissionFeb. 15, 2022

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Approved Minutes
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 15, 2022 The Resource Management Commission convened a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance (In-person): Jonathon Blackburn, Chair (District 8); Charlotte Davis (District 1); Louis Stone (District 6) Commissioners in Attendance (Virtual): Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Sam Angoori (District 3); Shane Johnson (District 4); Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); Vacant (District 7) Commissioners Absent: Dana Harmon (District 9) CALL TO ORDER – Chair Blackburn called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the January 24, 2022 Special Called Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. The minutes for the January 24, 2022 Special Called Resource Management Commission Meeting were approved on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner White abstaining, Commissioners Johnson and Stone off the dais, and Commissioner Harmon absent. CITIZEN PRESENTATION 2. Presentation from citizen Paul Robbins regarding toxic materials in buildings. Paul Robbins, citizen presented the Toxic Materials in Buildings presentation. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 3. Quarterly update from Texas Gas Service. Jasmine King-Bush, Energy Efficiency Program Supervisor of Texas Gas Service presented the Quarterly update from Texas Gas Service along with Larry Graham, Community Relations Manager. 4. Quarterly update from Austin Water. Kevin Kluge, Environmental Conversation Division Manager presented the Quarterly update from Austin Water. 5. Update regarding Alternatives for EV ready, Electric ready, and Residential Multifamily Water Heating. Kurt Stogdill, Green Building and Sustainability Manager of Austin Energy presented the Briefing regarding Alternatives for EV Ready, Electric Ready, and Residential Multifamily Water Heating. Page 1 of 2 ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS 6. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution on Electric Readiness and EV-Ready. (Sponsors: White; Johnson; Smith) A motion to recommend with amendments was made on Commissioner White’s motion; passed on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Blackburn and Smith abstaining and Commissioner Harmon absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Discuss potential future agenda items • Update on the Fayette Coal Plant • Discussion on toxic materials in buildings ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Page 2 of 2