STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:
February 10, 2026
INTERVIEWS
5 SUBJECT: INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Interview the six applicants and appoint three residents to the Environmental Sustainability Committee for two-year terms beginning April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028.
SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
The Environmental Sustainability Committee is a seven-member advisory body to the City Council. The purpose for the Committee is researching, reviewing, and advising the Council on items related to protecting the environment and improving the community’s future sustainability. The Committee receives its work assignments from the City Council. Committee members research issues and policies and prepare recommendations for approval by the Committee for submission to the City Council. A personal time commitment of 10 to 15 hours per month may be necessary to accomplish tasks. Regular meetings are held on the third Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Meetings may be two or more hours, and often require a great deal of preparation time.
DISCUSSION
On March 31, 2026, the terms of three Environmental Sustainability Committee members will expire: Steve Chadima, Mary Clifford, and Kalani Gee. For the three openings, six applications were received before the deadline:
(1) Bernice Alaniz
(2) Steve Chadima (Incumbent)
(3) Mary Clifford (Incumbent)
(4) Kalani Gee (Incumbent)
(5) Edwin Kisiel (also applied for View Restoration Committee) (6) Laura Markarian
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no financial impact to the budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no environmental impact.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Applications (Pgs. 3-16)
INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
COMMITTEE
February 10, 2026
Submitted By: Ann Marie McKay Approved: .David A Kiff
Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk Jeremy Frimond, Assistant City Manager