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File #: Version: 118-0130
Status:Type: Consent - Staff Report Agenda Ready
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: Final action:4/3/2018
Title: Approve Composition and Roles for City’s Sustainability Task Force 2018-2019 (Community Development Director McIntosh).
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Attachments: 1. Sustainability Task Force Guidance 2018, 2. 2018-2020 Environmental Work Plan, 3. MB Sustainability Task Force Application 2018, 4. MB Sustainability Task Force Applicants Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
approvedCity Council Regular Meeting4/3/2018 1 Pass
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Anne McIntosh, Community Development Director
Dana Murray, Environmental Programs Manager
SUBJECT:..Title
Approve Composition and Roles for City’s Sustainability Task Force 2018-2019 (Community Development Director McIntosh).
APPROVE
_________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council approve the framework for Sustainability Task Force for 2018- 2019, including purpose, composition, roles, duties and procedures (Attachments 1 & 4).
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Staff support for the Sustainability Task Force will require approximately fifty percent of the Environmental Manager’s time. However, the Task Force itself and its individual members will actively advance the Environmental Work Plan (Attachment 2) approved by the City Council. This will minimize the use of outside consultants and other paid staff to execute certain tasks, from research and analysis to public outreach and education.
BACKGROUND:
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community and as a government agency. The vision for the sustainability movement in the City came from City’s 2007 Environmental Task Force, which was “to unite the community in a comprehensive effort to promote sustainable living in the City of Manhattan Beach, and led to the development of the City’s 2008 Green Report.
The City’s 2018-2020 Environmental Work Plan was presented to City Council at their meeting on November 7, 2017, and approved at the City Council Environmental Study Session on January 31, 2018. Included in the Environmental Work Plan is a proposal for the Environmental Programs Manager to form a technical, working task force to assist the City on a variety of environmental sustainability topics/issues areas. At the January 31st study session, City Council approved staff moving forward to establish a Task Force and bring back the criteria and process for which staff will use to appoint members.
The role and duties of Sustainability Task Force members are to provide technical expertise in environmental sustainability topics and provide original research and analysis to help form initiatives and policy recommendations to the City Council regarding environmental sustainability issues.
DISCUSSION:
Since the Environmental Study Session, staff created a Sustainability Task Force (STF) application for community members (Attachment 3) and promoted the opportunity through a number of avenues, which are outlined in the Outreach section of this report. The purpose of this working task force is to assist the City in developing long-term sustainability goals, share technical skills and lessons learned from previous environmental and sustainability pursuits, and contribute to the development of policies and programs related to a variety of topics, including (but not limited to):
· climate action and energy
· low-impact development and sustainable building
· plastic pollution reduction
· smart water management; and
· climate adaptation and resiliency.
On the Task Force Application, applicants were asked to indicate their expertise and background in specific issue areas. STF members will serve the City in a technical working group for a term of up to twelve months with the possibility to extend service at the end of one year. At the onset, the STF will meet once a month. As needed, the STF may hold working meetings prior to the monthly meetings, most often in subject-area subcommittees.
The City sought a diverse cross-section of community stakeholders from business, scientific, non- profit, environmental, and education fields with professional experience, demonstrated expertise, education, or volunteer experience in at least one of the key sustainability areas listed above.
Proposed Members selected by the City’s Environmental Sustainability Division applied through a written application process. A list of Sustainability Task Force applicants can be found as Attachment
4. In addition to community members, the STF also includes key city staff from multiple departments, appointed by the City Manager.
After reviewing applications submitted to the Environmental Programs Manager in March, staff proposes the appointment of a technical working group to comprise the Sustainability Task Force for 2018-2019, commencing meetings on April 20th, 2018.
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PUBLIC OUTREACH/INTEREST:
Staff advertised for applications to the Sustainability Task Force through an announcement on the City’s website, along with notifying residents on the City’s e-notification list-serve. Staff also posted the opportunity on social media. In addition, staff announced the opportunity at the Manhattan Beach Unified School District’s Green Committee Meeting and the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business Professionals Association meeting in March, as well as directly circulating the opportunity via email to various community groups in the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed this report and determined that no additional legal analysis is necessary.
Attachments:
1. Sustainability Task Force Guidance 2018
2. 2018-2020 Environmental Work Plan
3. MB Sustainability Task Force Application 2018
4. MB Sustainability Task Force Applicants
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Manhattan Beach
Sustainability Task Force 2018
Purpose, Qualifications, & Composition
The City’s Sustainability Task Force (STF) is comprised of a diverse cross-section of community stakeholders from business, scientific, non-profit, environmental, and education fields with professional experience, demonstrated expertise, education, or volunteer experience in at least one of the key sustainability areas listed below. Members are selected by the City’s Environmental Sustainability Division through a written application process. In addition to community members, the STF also includes key city staff from multiple departments, appointed by the City Manager.
The purpose of this working task force is assist the City in developing long-term Sustainability Goals, share technical skills and lessons learned from previous environmental and sustainability pursuits, volunteer at STF events, and contribute to the development of initiatives and policies related to a variety of topics including:
climate action and energy
low-impact development and sustainable building
plastic pollution reduction
smart water management; and
climate adaptation and resiliency
Terms, Duties, & Environmental Work Plan
STF members will serve the City in a technical working group for a term of 12 months with the possibility to extend service at the end of one year. The full STF will meet once a month, to start, with an adaptive meeting schedule to evolve as initiatives are pursued. As needed, the STF may hold working meetings prior to the monthly meetings, most often in subject-area sub-committees. STF members are volunteer positions and will serve without compensation.
The role and duties of STF members is to provide technical expertise in environmental sustainability topics, and provide original research and analysis to help form initiatives and policy recommendations to the City Council regarding environmental sustainability issues. Although the Environmental Work Plan for the City has already been developed and approved for 2018-2020, the STF will have a role in revising and prioritizing initiatives in the Work Plan as needed. In future years, the STF will help with the development of the City’s bi-annual Environmental Work Plan. Environmental work evolves quickly, as such, the STF will need to be nimble as the group addresses issues of emerging concern.
Procedures & Decorum
The City’s Environmental Manager will run meetings, with City staff assisting with meeting logistics, such as taking notes. STF members may speak during City Council meetings on topics that have or have not been addressed in the STF. For STF meetings, City Staff will prepare a basic agenda and accompanying documentation in advance of STF meetings.
Everyone sees the world in a slightly different way, and individuals serving on the STF are no different.
Members will have their own opinions and views on certain issues; however, all members are expected to respect the opinions and views of others on the STF, as well as pursue widely-accepted science-based recommendations and actions.
The City is honored to have STF members as part of the City’s Environmental Sustainability team! STF members are valued for their volunteer service and commitment to the community, sustainability, and fellow citizens of the City of Manhattan Beach. Members of the STF play a very important role in making Manhattan Beach a healthy, livable, and sustainable place to live and work.
CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE
APPLICATION 2018
The City of Manhattan Beach is recruiting members for the formation of an Environmental Sustainability Task Force.
Task force members will serve the City in an ad -hoc working committee for a term of up to 12 months with the possibility to extend service at the end of one-year. The purpose of this working task force is assist the City in developing long-term Sustainability Goals, share technical skills and lessons learned from previous en vironmental and sustainability pursuits, and contribute to the development of policies and programs related to a variety of topics including climate action and energy, low-impact development and sustainable building, smart water management, and climate ada ptation and resiliency. We are seeking a diverse cross-section of our residential, business, and education community to become members of the task force. Please fill out the application below and return by 5:00 PM on March 14, 2018 to:
Dana Murray, Environmental Manager
1400 Highland Ave. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
[email protected]
310-802-5508
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name
Address
Primary (Cell) Phone
Secondary (Work) Phone
E-Mail Address
Are you a qualified voter of
the City of Manhattan Beach?
AVAILABILITY/MEETING TIMES
The Environmental Task Force will likely meet publicly on the second Friday that City Hall is open each month during the day, likely commencing on April 20th, 2018. (City Hall calendar here: http://www.citymb.info/city- services/new-city-hall-hours) As needed, the Environmental Task Force may hold working meetings prior to the monthly public meetings, most often in sub-committees. In addition, the Task Force will be expected to help prepare materials for meetings and come prepared. Are you committed to attending Task Force meetings, assisting in preparation, and being an active participant? _____________ What is your preference and availability for meeting times? ___ 10:00 AM ___ 1:00 PM
PLEASE INDICATE YOUR INTEREST (“I”) AND EXPERTISE (“E”) IN THE FOLLOWING ISSUE AREAS:
___ Climate Adaptation & Resiliency ___ Low-Impact Development & Sustainable Building ___ Smart Water Management ___ Climate Action & Energy ___ Ocean & Coastal Protection ___ Environmental Education ___ Solid Waste & Recycling ___ Air Quality
___ Land Use & Transportation ___ Urban Greening & Restoration
PLEASE CHECK THE AREA THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOUR BACKGROUND ___ Science/Academia ___ Business owner in Manhattan Beach ___ Education/School District ___ Non-governmental organization ___ Government Agency ___ Public-At-Large/Other (please write-in)
You may attach a separate paper to answer the following 3 questions. Please limit each answer to less than 250 words. In addition, resumes or additional information may be attached and submitted with your application.
Experience & Qualifications
Please describe the experience, special skills and qualifications you have acquired from employment, volunteer work, education, or through other activities in the issue areas checked above.
If appointed to the Task Force, what unique strengths would you bring?
What one or two environmental issues do you consider the most pressing for the City and why?
Agreement and Signature
By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand that if I am appointed to the Environmental Task Force, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate dismissal.
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Signature
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Our Policy
It is the policy of the City to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability.
Thank you for completing this application form and for your interest in serving Manhattan Beach on the Environmental Task Force.
NAME PROFESSION/FIELD AREAS OF EXPERTISE (SUMMARY)
Juliette Finzi Hart USGS Scientist Climate Adaptation & Resiliency, Ocean Ian McKeown Sustainability LMU Climate Action, Ocean, Water Kim Martin Enviro Lawyer Water, Ocean, Climate Action, LID Craig Cadwallader NGO/Marketing Ocean, Water, Climate Resiliency Allie Bussjaeger Enviro Educator/NGO Enviro Education, Solid Waste Kevin Whilden Eco-Business Green Building, Urban Greening, Energy Efficiency Charlotte Marshall PR/Botanical Garden Urban Greening, Enviro Education Bob Siemak Water Engineer Water, LID/green building, Climate Action Peter Salzer Automotive Business Electric Vehicles
Meredith Brandon Educator (Biology) Enviro Ed, Urban Greening, Restoration