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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 08282017 - Sustainability Cte Min PktSustainability Commission Record of Action – August 28, 2017 RECORD OF ACTION CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION An Advisory Body to the Board of Supervisors Monday, August 28, 2017 5:00 P.M. 30 Muir Road, Martinez Present: Nick Despota, Member, District 1 Victoria Smith, Member, District 2 Reid Edwards, Alternate, District 2 John Sierra, Member, District 3 Gretchen Logue, Alternate, District 3 Wes Sullens, Member, District 4 Travis Curran, Alternate, District 4 Charles Davidson, Member, District 5 Mark Thomson, Alternate, District 5 Kathy Cutting, At-Large, Business Nick Snyder, At-Large, Business Harry Thurston, At-Large, Community Group Howdy Goudey, At-Large, Community Group Scott Warfe, At-Large, Education Institution Doria Robinson, At-Large, Environmental Justice Staff Present: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator John Cunningham, Principal Planner Jill Ray, Field Representative, Supervisor Andersen Will Nelson, Principal Planner Attendees: Ben Weise, Contra Costa Resource Conservation District Carol Weed 1. Call to Order 2. APPROVE Record of Action for June 26, 2017 Sustainability Commission meeting. The Record of Action was approved unanimously. Motion: Smith Second: Warfe 3. DISCUSS AND APPROVE Bylaws for the Sustainability Commission. Jody London described changes made to the draft Bylaws since the June meeting, including review by County Counsel. The Commission discussed the draft Bylaws and recommended inserting language regarding term limits. The Commission approved the Bylaws with that change, and recommended they be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for approval. Motion: Despota Second: Smith 4. ELECT Officers for the Sustainability Commission. Sustainability Commission Record of Action – August 28, 2017 The Commission unanimously elected Victoria Smith to serve as Chair and John Sierra to serve as Vice- Chair. Motion: Despota Second: Sullens 5. DISCUSS topics of study and work plan for the Sustainability Commission. The Commission discussed topics and timing that would comprise a work plan for the Sustainability Commission. The Commission asked the Chair and Vice-Chair to work with staff to develop a draft work plan for discussion at the next meeting. 6. RECEIVE report on transportation in Contra Costa County and the County’s Climate Action Plan. John Cunningham, Principal Planner, provided an overview of transportation planning and how transportation is reflected in the Climate Action Plan. The presentation is attached. Cunningham discussed the State and local policies that can drive systemic change, including State laws focused on climate change and metrics for evaluating transportation, and local policies including the General Plan, complete streets, and vision zero. Cunningham noted that for the first time, transit ridership is declining while the economy is improving. Cunningham suggested that the Sustainability Commission could assist the County by reviewing and providing input on implementation of the complete streets/vision zero policy that is under development, the General Plan Update, and project level engagement. Several members of the Commission expressed interest in walking and/or bicycle tours of projects under development. Cunningham also suggested the Commission could provide input on Countywide policies developed by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT on any item under the purview of the Commission that is not on the agenda. None. 8. Adjourn to next meeting, scheduled for Monday, October 23, 2017.