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AD HOC COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY

Meeting Date:	02/21/2017
Subject: DISCUSS and RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors candidates for at-large seats on the Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission.
Submitted For:	John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Department:	Conservation & Development
Referral No.:	N/A
Referral Name:	N/A
Presenter:	Jody London, DCD	Contact:	Jody London (925)674-7871

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Referral History:

On November 15, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved the creation of a Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission. The function of the Sustainability Commission will be to:

Provide advice to staff and the Board on successful implementation of the Climate Action Plan, including suggestions on how that work can be performed more efficiently and effectively.
Advise the Board on opportunities to realize equity and fairness across the diverse communities of Contra Costa County in sustainability programs that support the Climate Action Plan.
Provide suggestions to staff and the Board on how to better engage Contra Costa County residents and businesses on sustainability issues and implementation of the Climate Action Plan.

The Sustainability Commission was approved to have ten members, selected as follows:

Five District representatives nominated by individual members of the Board of Supervisors (representatives must be a resident of that district);
Two members representing community groups whose mission includes sustainability and/or environmental issues;
Two members representing commercial groups or organizations whose business focuses on sustainability and/or environmental issues; and
One member representing environmental justice issues and who lives in a disadvantaged community.

The Board directed the Ad Hoc Sustainability Committee to review and interview applicants to the At-Large seats and recommend candidates for those five seats.

Referral Update:

The Department of Conservation and Development advertised the opportunity to serve on the Sustainability Commission from November 28, 2016, through December 23, 2016.
Applicants applied through the Clerk of the Board.

35 people applied to serve on the Sustainability Commission. 11 are eligible for seats representing community groups. 8 are eligible for seats representing business. One is eligible for the seat representing environmental justice. Staff is recommending the Ad Hoc Sustainability Committee request the Board of Supervisors create an additional seat for one member who is a resident of Contra Costa County and represents an education institution in Contra Costa County or a research institution in Contra Costa or a neighboring County. All applicants are eligible for appointment by the Supervisor in whose district they reside.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

DISCUSS and RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors candidates for at-large seats on the Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission.

Fiscal Impact (if any):

None.

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