CITY OF SANTA MONICA

SUSTAINABLE CITY TASK FORCE

The orientation meeting for newly appointed Sustainable City Task Force members was convened at 6:30PM. SCTF members in attendance: Carol Rosskam and Albert Rosen. City staff in attendance: Dean Kubani and Shannon Parry.

The orientation meeting included a presentation on the Sustainable City Plan and a discussion the Sustainable City Task Force’s progress to date. A copy of the Sustainable City Plan, the Sustainable City Report Card, the June 15, 2005 SCTF Report to Council and Brown Act materials were passed out to new members.

The public meeting was convened at 7:10pm.

SCTF members in attendance: Sandy Grant, Marl Olson, Dennis Woods, Genevieve Bertone, Christina Erickson, Carol Rosskam, and Albert Rosen. City staff in attendance: Dean Kubani and Shannon Parry. Others in attendance: Task Force on the Environment liaison Bill Selby.

Public Input on Agenda Items

There was no public input.

Approval of Minutes from the April 10, 2006 meeting

Sandy Grant proposed modifications to the April 10, 2006 meeting minutes. Dennis Woods moved to approve the April 10, 2006 minutes with the modifications.

The minutes were unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0. Al Rosen and Carol Rosskam abstained from the vote because they did not attend the April meeting.

As a point of clarification, the Task Force confirmed that the addition of three new members means that quorum is 6 people (half of 11 members plus 1).

Sustainable City Task Force Member Introductions

Task Force members introduced themselves, their experience in sustainability and the specific skills they bring to the SCTF. In addition, Task Force members addressed what they would like to see happen with the Task Force in the future. Sandy Grant recommended the new members read the Gap Analysis.

Discussion and Recommendations Regarding Sustainable City Plan Implementation Plan (30 min)

Task Force members discussed the Sustainable City Plan Implementation Plan (SCPIP). The Task Force addressed the need to insert language into the SCPIP that gives the document a uniform tone and clearly defines outcomes. The Task Force also identified the need to insert language into the SCPIP that highlights their position that the CSL not be a city staff position. They recommended the wording reflect the need to fund an individual in a temporary position at a local non-profit organization because experience indicates that such a group will be seen as a more independent and effective.

Following further discussion and modifications to the SCPIP, Dennis Woods made the following motion:

The SCTF requests staff incorporate minor modifications from the May 8, 2006 SCTF meeting into a new version of the SCPIP.

Sandy Grant seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.

Staff agreed to make the suggested changes and send the updated SCPIP to the SCTF in ten days to two weeks.

Following additional discussion Mark Olson made the following motion:

The SCTF proposes that Genevieve Bertone, Christina Erickson and Mark Olson, plus a fourth SCTF Task Force member, form a subcommittee to approach city council members to introduce the draft SCPIP.

Sandy Grant seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.

The SCTF identified the need to agendize the SCP indicators and SAT for discussion at a future meeting.

Discussion Regarding Scheduling Meeting with New City Manager (15 min)

Mark Olson reported that the City Manager is not available until after the budget cycle. Mark Olson agreed to follow up with the City Managers office to request a meeting shortly after the conclusion of the budget cycle in late June.

Discussion and Recommendations Regarding Rotation of SCTF Chair and Vice Chair Positions (30 min)

The Task Force confirmed the nomination and election of members to the Chair and Vice Chair positions would occur at the June meeting.

Subcommittee Reports (15 min)

1. Community Engagement Subcommittee

2. Policy Subcommittee

The Subcommittee Reports were tabled until the June meeting due to time constraints.

Assignment of Newly Appointed Sustainable City Task Force Members to Subcommittees (15 min)

The SCTF assigned Albert Rosen to the Community Engagement Subcommittee and Carol Rosskam to the Policy Subcommittee

Setting of Agenda for June 12, 2006 meeting

I. Public Input on Agenda Items

II. Approval of Minutes from the May 8, 2006 meeting

III. Discussion and Recommendations Regarding Sustainable City Plan Implementation Plan (30 min)- review changes made to the SCPIP in response to discussion at the last meeting

IV. Update from Council Liaison Subcommittee (15 min)- opportunity to hear from SCTF members regarding outreach efforts to Council regarding the SCPIP

V. Discussion Regarding Meeting with New City Manager (30 min)- review and discuss plan for meeting with City Manager during the July 10, 2006 meeting of the SCTF

VI. Nomination and Election of SCTF Chair and Vice Chair Positions (30 min)- nominate members to new positions, vote on positions and start new term

VII. Subcommittee Reports (15 min)

a. Community Engagement Subcommittee

b. Policy Subcommittee

VIII. Setting of Agenda for July 10, 2006 meeting

IX. Public Input on Non-Agendized Items

X. Comments and Announcements

XI. Adjourn

Public Input on Non-Agendized Items

There was no public input on non-agendized items.

Comments and Announcements

Bill Selby announced the SMC Environmental Speaker Series. He invited SCTF members to attend the free Thursday evening lecture on May 18, 2006 at 6:45pm on the Bundy Campus. He also requested that anyone interested in speaking next year contact him to get on the schedule.

Sandy Grant passed our flyers for the Earthday on the Promenade event that was held on April 15, 2006.

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 10:00pm.