Sustainability Committee Meeting:  3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:30PM.  Albany City Hall - Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA.

 AGENDA

Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 7:30 pm

 1.         CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

 2.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 18, 2018

 3.         PUBLIC COMMENT

For persons desiring to address the Commission/Committee/Board on an item that is not on the agenda please note that each speaker is limited up to three (3) minutes. The Brown Act limits the Committee’s ability to take and/or discuss items that are not on the agenda; therefore, such items are normally referred to staff for comment or to a future agenda.

 4.         ANNOUNCEMENTS

Staff and Committee member announcements, reports and updates of status of previous agenda items.

4-1.  Introduction of New At-Large Committee Member Eric Larson

4-2.  Introduction of New CivicSpark Fellow Lizzie Carrade

4-3.  Upcoming Sustainability Events

4-4.  Update on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

4-5.  East Bay Community Energy Update

4-6.  Stopwaste Countywide Greenhouse Gas Inventory Update

4-7.  Update on Holiday Meeting Schedule

4-8.  Advisory Body Appreciation

4-9.  Report on Climate Summit Events

5.         PRESENTATIONS

5-1.  Presentation from Lisa Altieri Regarding Community Climate Solutions Web Platform

Staff Recommendation: Provide feedback on staff proposal to enter into a contract with Community Climate Solutions.

BAAQMD July 25 Webinar Recording - MP4

BAAQMD July 25 Presentation Slides - PDF

6.         DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

6-1.  Climate Mitigation & Adaptation Plan Update

           Staff Recommendation: Information only. No action required.

Climate Mitigation & Adaptation Plan Update 9-19-2018

6-2.  Review of Draft Community Survey Regarding Climate Priorities

           Staff Recommendation: Provide feedback on draft community survey.

Climate Mitigation & Adaptation Plan Survey Questions Draft 9-19-2018

6-3.  Outreach Subcommittee Update

           Staff Recommendation: Information only. No action required.

6-4.  Discuss Establishment of New Subcommittees

           Staff Recommendation: Establish new subcommittees.

Subcommittee Structure Memo 9-19-2018

7.         FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Committee members announce requests for future agenda items. No public comment will be taken on announcement of future agenda items.

Future agenda items may include:

7-1.  Energy Assessment Presentation from North Lennox (October)

7-2.  New Subcommittee Goals (October)

7-3.  Presentation Regarding East Bay Community Energy Power Mix

7-4.  Waste Reduction, Recycling & Plastic Pollution

8.         NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 7:30 pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave.

Please Note: there are no public meetings in August.          

9.         ADJOURNMENT 

NOTICE

As a general policy, the Commission/Committee/Board will not begin discussion or consideration of an agenda item after 10:00 pm.

Agendas are posted for public inspection in advance of meetings at the City Hall, the Albany Community Center, and the Albany Senior Center. Agendas and supporting documents can also be found online at: www.albanyca.org. Supporting documents and any public comments received will be made available for public inspection at City Hall. If you have any questions pertaining to any agenda item or meeting procedure, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 510-528-5710 or cityclerk@albanyca.org.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and State Law, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administration Office 510-528-5710.  Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102.104 ADA Title II)”.  Upon request, we will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternate formats, of disability related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings.  Please deliver a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least two (2) days before the meeting.  Request should be sent to: cityclerk@albanyca.org or City Clerk, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA  94706.

The City of Albany is dedicated to maintaining its small town ambience, responding to the needs of a diverse community, and providing a safe, healthy and sustainable environment.