PURPOSE/FUNCTION

Advise City Council on climate matters through the lens of environmental justice.

• Serve as the lead commission on implementation efforts of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan; excludes transportation aspects assigned to the Transportation Commission. Review and make recommendations pertaining to measures to reduce greenhouse gas and address adaptation needs.
• Identify policies to address the protection of vulnerable and disadvantaged communities from natural and climate change-induced hazards such as extreme heat, air pollution, drought, and flooding.
• Advise on the preservation, management and enhancement of the city’s natural resources including air, soil, urban forest, and water (and its byproducts); excludes habitat and wildlife matters assigned to the Open Space & Habitat Commission.
• Review and make programmatic recommendations relating to maintaining the city's water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utilities. Review and make recommendations regarding environmental policies and regulatory compliance matters.
• Serve as the lead commission on implementation efforts of the Urban Forest Management Plan. Advise on the management of the city's urban forest. Review and make recommendations regarding Landmark Tree designations.

COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP

City Council Liaisons:  Bapu Vaitla (Regular); Donna Neville (Alternate)

Structure:  7 Regular Members; 1 Alternate Member

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

On May 21, 2024, City Council consolidated the Natural Resources Commission and the Tree Commission into a new Climate and Environmental Justice Commission.

Enabling Resolution: 24-081 Commission Structure Establishing the Climate and Environmental Justice Commission (PDF)

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