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RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY UPDATING
THE POLICY STATEMENT OF THE CITIZENS SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the City Council established the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee and Policy Statement for the Committee in 2022 via City Resolution No. 2022- 46 and expanded the size of the Committee from nine (9) to 10 members via City Resolution No. 2022-98; and
WHEREAS, the Committee’s role and purpose was expanded via City Resolution No. 2025-62 to include assisting the City with implementation of the Climate Action Plan since the approval of the Plan in December 2024; and
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2025, the Policy Statement was amended to align the Committee’s purpose with the current work and focus of the committee, streamline recruitment procedures to improve efficiency and expand opportunities for members of the public to apply, and modify various clauses for improved clarity; and WHEREAS, the City Council also requested that the Committee determine a specific meeting day and time; and
WHEREAS, on August 18, 2025, the City Council reduced the committee size from ten (10) members to seven (7) at-large members (with a strong preference to have at least one of the seven members be a Youth Member), via Minute Order No. 2038, to align with the other citizen advisory committees; and
WHEREAS, members of the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee at their September 9, 2025 Regular Meeting voted to approve maintaining the current meeting day and time of the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers Conference Room; and
WHEREAS, the policy statement has been updated to reflect the committee size of seven (7) at-large members and the meeting day and time of every second Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby approve the updated policy statement for the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee as outlined hereto and attached.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 20th day of October 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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STACY JIMENEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK
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Policy Statement for Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee Amended October 20, 2025
Statement of Purpose
The Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee (CSAC) serves in an advisory capacity at the pleasure of the City Council. The Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee shall (1) advise the City Council on sustainability issues facing Foster City regarding Environmental, Economic, or Social sustainability; (2) research, review, and provide comments on proposed relevant city programs and initiatives; and (3) assist the City in implementing the Climate Action Plan and other sustainability-related City programs.
Membership: 7 committee members
Seven (7) Foster City Resident members (with a strong preference to have at least one of the seven members be a Youth Member)
CSAC members will be recruited with a combination of advertisement and invitation to apply.
Selection and Terms
Applicants shall be selected through an application and City Council selection process.
Each member shall serve a term of three (3) years, beginning on the date of the member's appointment by the City Council, unless the position is for a partial term. No member may serve more than three (3) consecutive terms. Members whose terms have expired may continue to serve on the Committee until a successor has been appointed.
The committee utilizes a staggered term structure with five (5) members being appointed on odd years.
City Council and Staff Liaisons
The City Council shall appoint a City Council liaison to the committee. The City Manager shall appoint a staff liaison to the committee.
Committee Organization and Procedures
The committee shall select a chair and vice-chair. The duties of the chair and vice-chair shall be as stated in the City Municipal Code for Advisory Committees. Committee procedures shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order and Chapter
2.36 of the City Municipal Code for Advisory Committees, including Ordinance 689, approved by the City Council on March 3, 2025.
Meetings
Meetings shall be held monthly on the second Wednesday of the month, at the Council Chambers Conference Room, 620 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA, 94404, at 6:30 PM.
Exhibit A