City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Sustainability Commission
7:00 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web StreamMonday, November 21, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to Government Code Subdivision 54953(e), the meeting was conducted telephonically; pursuant to state law, the City Council made the necessary findings by adopting Resolution No. 1089-21, reaffirmed on November 1, 2022.
Chair Wickham called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. via teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Chair Kristel Wickham
Vice Chair Douglas Kunz
Commissioner Kristina Pistone
Commissioner Tonya Veitch
Present: 4 -
Commissioner Jeffery Nabhan
Commissioner Justin Wang
Absent: 2 -
Council Liaison – Councilmember Larsson (present)
Commissioner Nabhan's absence was excused by general consent.
Commissioner Wang's absence was unexcused.
Chair Wickham, Vice Chair Kunz, all Commissioners, and Councilmember Larsson attended via teleconference.
PRESENTATION
22-1109 PRESENTATION - Zero Waste Program Updates
David Kreuger, Solid Waste Division Manager, Karen Gissibl, Environmental Programs Manager, and Bailey Hall, Environmental Programs Specialist, presented updates on the City’s Zero Waste Program. Staff gave updates on new policy implementation and outreach and engagement efforts. Commissioners asked
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Chair Wickham opened public comment.
Tim Oey applauded the Environmental Services Department for their work and asked about the potential for new programs.
Chair Wickham closed public comment.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
22-1110 Approve the Sustainability Commission Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2022
Commissioner Veitch moved, and Commissioner Pistone seconded, a motion to approve the consent calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Chair Wickham
Vice Chair Kunz
Commissioner Pistone
Commissioner Veitch
4 -
No: 0
Absent: Commissioner Nabhan
Commissioner Wang
2 -
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
22-1108 Approve 2023 Annual Work Plan
The Commission discussed finalizing the Draft 2023 Annual Work Plan. The Draft Work Plan was prepared by staff in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair and reflects topics prioritized by the Commission.
Chair Wickham opened the public hearing.
No public comments were made.
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November 21, 2022Sustainability Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft Chair Wickham closed the public hearing.
Vice Chair Kunz moved, and Commissioner Veitch seconded, a motion to approve the 2023 Annual Work Plan.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Chair Wickham
Vice Chair Kunz
Commissioner Pistone
Commissioner Veitch
4 -
No: 0
Absent: Commissioner Nabhan
Commissioner Wang
2 -
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES
None.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
-Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Pistone shared that she attended a “Safe Streets, Save Lives” event in Sunnyvale and voiced concerns about the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians in Sunnyvale.
Chair Wickham reminded Commissioners about several sustainability themed events coming up.
-Staff Comments
Madeline Willett, Environmental Programs Manager, shared that the City of Sunnyvale is hiring for the Environmental Engineering Coordinator role. She reminded Commissioners that the first virtual and in-person hybrid meeting of the City Council is scheduled for December 6, 2022. She also reminded Commissioners about sustainability events coming up.
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
22-1107 Updated Annual Work Plan November 2022
ADJOURNMENT
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November 21, 2022Sustainability Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
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