On July 17, 2024, ECOS submitted a letter to the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCo) and the City of Sacramento regarding the Airport South Industrial Project (ASIP) Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR).
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Elimination of City’s $1 million contribution to “RydeFreeRT” program for students
On May 7, 2024, ECOS submitted a letter to the City of Sacramento about the proposal to eliminate their $1 million contribution to “RydeFreeRT” program for students. Below is an excerpt from our letter.
ECOS (Environmental Council of Sacramento) opposes the City Manager’s proposed elimination of the City’s $1 million contribution to SacRT’s “RydeFreeRT” program for students. Student ridership has more than doubled since its inception five years ago, providing clean mobility options for students including internships and other opportunities. Our region consistently ranks in the top ten nationally for unhealthy air and RydeFreeRT has substantially reduced air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.
Sutter’s Landing Park Master Plan
On May 2, 2024, ECOS and Habitat 2020 submitted to the City of Sacramento a comment letter and report entitled ECOS Campaign for Protecting Natural Areas in the City of Sacramento. They relate to the City’s update of Sutter’s Landing Park Master Plan. We ask that the City take a nature-centric planning approach as they develop the update.
ECOS Letter to City of Sacramento Planning Commission re Airport South Industrial Project, Apr 11, 2024
ECOS submitted a letter of opposition to the City of Sacramento Planning and Design Commission for its hearing on April 11, 2024 regarding Discussion Calendar Item 5: Airport South Industrial Project File ID: 2024-00766.
LAFCo should not, in our view, approve a Sphere of Influence change to the City for this development.
Comments on the City of Sacramento’s Draft Parks Plan 2040
The City of Sacramento, which manages 235 parks with 4,329 acres of parkland, has prepared a Draft Parks Plan (2040). The Parks Plan importantly supports recreational activities for Sacramento’s diverse communities. However, it falls short in one of its key goals to bring nature to all City residents. Currently, most City Parks provide only a facade of nature that consists primarily of exotic grasses and trees. However, the City can effectively bring biodiversity to its parks by planting native trees such as oaks in combination with native shrubs and herbaceous plants. Native plants support native birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife.
On April 8, 2024, Habitat 2020, the Conservation Committee for the Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS), and ECOS submitted our comments on the City of Sacramento’s Draft Parks Plan 2040.
American Planning Association Sacramento Valley Section Awards Program Nomination
On March 18, 2024, ECOS submitted a letter of support for the nomination of the City of Sacramento 2040 General Plan and Climate Action & Adaptation Plan for an American Planning Association Sacramento Valley Section – Comprehensive Plan Award.
