AGENDA ITEM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CARLO TOMAINO
CITY MANAGER
BY: GREG KAPOVICH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: SUSTAINABLE CITY COMMITTEE COMMUNITY MEMBER APPOINTMENT
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Summary:
The City Council Committee Policy establishes guidelines for committee structure, membership, and terms. For the Sustainable City Committee (SCC), the membership includes:
• One City Councilmember
• One Planning Commissioner
• One Parks and Recreation Commissioner
• One Civil Service Commissioner
• Three Community Members
Currently, three positions remain vacant and require new appointments to complete the committee. The City opened recruitment for the three vacant Community Member positions on March 2, 2026. The City received three applications that meet the criteria for appointments. The City Council will now consider the applicants for appointments.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 5 High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council review the three qualified applications and appoint the individuals to the Sustainable City Committee to fill the three remaining vacancies.
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Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Background:
At the February 24, 2026, meeting, the City Council approved the structure for existing committees, including the SCC. These policies created a seven-member structure for the SCC consisting of one councilmember, one member from each of the three commissions (Planning, Parks and Recreation, and Civil Service), and three Community Members. The SCC has three existing vacant positions for the Community Member category.
In March, staff opened the recruitment to fill the three vacant positions and closed the recruitment in April. A total of three applications were received. Per the City Council Committee Policy, staff presents the three qualified applicants for City Council consideration.
Analysis:
The recruitment period for SCC Community Members opened March 2, 2026. Since the recruitment opened, the City has sought to fill three Community Member vacancies. Since that time, the City has received three applications. Two individuals have served on the SCC previously and all three applicants possess experience with sustainability matters.
Staff recommends the City Council review the three submitted applications and appoint the individuals to the SCC.
Reviewed for Fiscal Impact:
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Siamlu Cox