The sustainability commission is hereby established in and for
the city to make advisory recommendations to the city council on the
Greener Glendale Plan, Climate Action Plans, on issues relating to
the environment such as GHGs, air quality, water quality, enhanced
biodiversity and ecosystems, programs to increase education and awareness
of economic, societal and economic sustainability issues and encourage
input from all sectors of the community.
(Ord. 5954 § 1, 2020)
The sustainability commission shall consist of five voting members
and two Glendale students who shall be ex officio non-voting members.
(Ord. 5954 § 1, 2020)
The five voting members shall be appointed by a minimum of three
affirmative votes of the city council. The two Glendale student ex
officio non-voting members shall be appointed by the commission. The
commission shall, by resolution, establish the qualifications, term,
procedure, standards and rules for the appointment of the two Glendale
student ex officio non-voting members to the commission subject to
the limitations of this chapter. Members of the sustainability commission
shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. 5954 § 1, 2020)
The commission members shall be electors of the city of Glendale
at the time of their appointment and during incumbency, except for
the two ex officio student members. The two student ex officio non-voting
members shall be a Glendale student at high school level or above.
The five voting members of the commission shall be individuals who
have exhibited knowledge of sustainable development and environmental
sciences in general.
(Ord. 5954 § 1, 2020)
Any member of the commission, including a student member, may
be removed by a majority of the council when, in the discretion of
the council the best interests of the city will be served. In addition,
any student member of the commission may be removed by a majority
of the commission when, in the discretion of the commission, the best
interests of the city will be served.
(Ord. 5954 § 1, 2020)
The sustainability commission shall select one of its voting
members as chairperson and one as chairperson pro tem of the commission.
The individual selected as chairperson and the individual selected
as vice chairperson pro tem shall each serve for one year. In case
of the absence of the chairperson, and the vice chairperson, the voting
members present at any meeting shall select one of the voting members
present to act as chairperson pro tempore.
(Ord. 5954 § 1, 2020)
The commission shall meet at least once a quarter at such time
and place as the commission may fix by resolution, consistent with
the dates and times available for televising the meetings. Special
meetings of the commission may be called at any time by the chairperson,
or three voting members thereof by written notice served upon each
member as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act. All meetings of the
commission shall be open to the public and held in compliance with
the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act. The sustainability commission
shall keep a record of minutes of all its proceedings and actions
which shall be available for public inspection.
(Ord. 5954 § 1, 2020)
Three voting members of the sustainability commission shall
constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business, but a
lesser number may adjourn from time to time. The student ex officio
members shall not be counted when considering the number of members
necessary to meet the quorum or voting requirements.
(Ord. 5954 § 1, 2020)
The sustainability commission may adopt, from time to time,
such rules of procedure and operation as it may deem necessary to
properly exercise its powers and duties. All rules shall be kept by
the sustainability officer for reference at all commission meetings,
and shall be kept on file in the offices of the city manager. A copy
of the commission rules of procedure and operation shall be furnished
to any person upon request. In all procedural matters and considerations
not otherwise provided in this chapter, or in the rules of procedure,
the proceedings of the commission shall be governed by Robert's Rules
of Order and the Ralph M. Brown Act.
(Ord. 5954 § 1, 2020)
The powers and duties of the sustainability commission shall
be to make advisory recommendations to the city council on how to
promote progress toward sustainability in the Greener Glendale Plan,
Climate Action Plans, on issues relating to the environment and recommend
priorities to promote regional leadership in sustainability. The commission
shall work in conjunction with city departments regarding the development,
implementation and evaluation of sustainability programs. This will
include receiving input, reviewing programs from departments and the
sustainability working group. General powers and duties shall include:
A.
Advise
the city council on the creation of a comprehensive climate action
and adaptation plan and a sustainability plan with measurable goals
and benchmarks to ensure progress.
B.
Advise
city council on low emissions development strategies supporting low
carbon development initiatives in energy, transportation and mobility,
waste and the built environment.
C.
Advise
city council on nature based development strategies protecting and
enhancing healthy resilient ecosystems and healthy societies. Initiatives
may include prioritizing regeneration of the natural environment focusing
on nurturing and protecting healthy air, water and soil resources.
D.
Advise
city council on circular development initiatives prioritizing sustainable
waste management, green procurement, recycling and sustainable building
design, and compliance with state regulatory requirements.
E.
Advise
city council on development patterns that safe guard the natural support
systems for human life to ensure that the natural and built environment
in and around the city improves livability and promotes human health.
F.
Seek
inclusive participation of local and regional businesses, public interest
groups and residents in delivering solutions supporting sustainability
goals.
G.
Conduct
regular meetings regarding sustainable practices and receive public
comment. Support education and outreach related to the city's sustainability
practices.
H.
The
commission shall prepare and submit an annual work plan to the city
council for review and approval. The annual work plan shall, among
other things, set forth the goals and priorities that will guide the
commission's work during the coming year.
I.
The
commission shall submit an annual report to the city council and other
reports to the city council as appropriate.
J.
The
commission shall consider environmental matters which have citywide
impacts but shall not, unless directed by the city council, consider
environmental matters relating to specific projects or developments,
including, without limitation, compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act.
K.
The
commission shall consult and cooperate with other commissions and
public bodies on matters relevant to the commission's purposes.
(Ord. 5954 § 1, 2020)
The sustainability officer or designee shall be the staff advisor
to the commission. The city managers' office shall provide advice
and assistance as requested by the commission. The sustainability
officer and all other officers and department heads of the city shall
mutually cooperate and render all reasonable and necessary assistance
to support the mission of the sustainability commission.
(Ord. 5954 § 1, 2020)
Neither the sustainability commission nor any individual member
thereof, whether voting or nonvoting, shall incur any financial liability
in the name of the city as a result of any act or omission in connection
with the performance other duties as a member of the sustainability
commission.
(Ord. 5954 § 1, 2020)
