CITY OF SANTA MONICA

SUSTAINABLE CITY TASK FORCE

The meeting was convened at 7:15 p.m. SCTF members in attendance: Genevieve Bertone, Jim Ries, Jennifer Wolch, Christina Erickson, Euripedes DeOliveira, Mark Olson, Dennis Woods, Sandy Grant, Roe Johnston (SCTF members Leonard Mitchell and Terry O’Day were absent). Santa Monica City staff in attendance: Craig Perkins, Brian Johnson Judy Rambeau and Marsha Moutrie. Others: Doug Kruschke and Louisa Fish

Public Input on Agenda Items

There was no public input.

Minutes

The minutes of the June 9, 2004 meeting were unanimously approved.

Presentation on Brown Act

City Attorney Marsha Moutrie presented information on the Brown Act public meeting rules and answered questions regarding how the rules apply to the Sustainable City Task Force.

Discussion and Adoption of Rules of Conduct for the Sustainable City Task Force

A brief presentation was given by Dennis Wood regarding the SCTF’s rules of conduct. A request was made regarding acceptance of non-agendized item public comment at beginning of meeting. The draft rules as described in Attachment 2 were approved unanimously with the exception of rule 2. Regarding rule 2, both time and place for holding regular meetings and agenda preparation process would be discussed at next meeting.

Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for Sustainable City Task Force

A discussion was held regarding Task Force chairperson and vice-chairperson. Members discussed the possibility of a revolving chair and other options. The Task Force opted to appoint a chair and vice-chair. Sandy Grant and Genevieve Bertone were unanimously selected as chair and vice-chair, respectively. The length of term of the appointments was not discussed.

Preliminary Discussion Regarding Proposed Draft Outline for Sustainable City Plan Implementation Strategy

A broad discussion took place focusing on the preliminary implementation strategy drafted by Sandy Grant. The discussion contemplated a goal or mission statement, implementation tools, resource list, stakeholders, and other relevant City planning processes. A motion was unanimously approved to “Create an ad-hoc subcommittee to prepare a draft analytic framework for initiating retreat discussion regarding the implementation plan.” Sandy Grant, Jennifer Wolch, Roe Johnston, Jim Ries and Genevieve Bertone agreed to participate on the ad-hoc subcommittee.

Discussion and Recommendations Regarding Agenda for Sustainable City task Force Retreat in August/September

The retreat will take place on August 9, 2004, noon to 6pm at the Santa Monica Pier Carousel Conference Room (note; meeting location was changed subsequent to this meeting). The retreat will focus on teambuilding, creation of a mission statement and development of framework to develop the Sustainable City Implementation Plan.

Public Input on Non-Agendized Matters

Louisa Fish introduced herself, and asked that she receive attachments to the minutes via mail. She would also like Santa Monica City TV available not just on cable TV.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30pm