Title
Appointment of Citizens to the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (B)
Explanation
In their June 22, 2020 meeting, the Joint Water Policy Committee (JWPC) recommended the creation of a Citizen Climate Advisory Committee. The recommendation was made in response to the County Commission's November 5, 2019 direction for county staff to develop a "Local Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Action Plan" by the end of 2020, and the City Commission's December 5, 2019 adoption of Resolution No. 190709 directing the City Manager and General Manager for Utilities to report back on the establishment of a Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force. The Joint Water Policy Committee felt it would be prudent to consolidate these efforts with the creation of one citizen advisory committee. Subsequently, the County Commission adopted a resolution for creation of the citizen advisory committee on July 14, 2020 and the City Commission adopted resolution number 200160 on August 6, 2020. In addition to changing the name of the JWPC to the Joint Water and Climate Policy Board (JWCPB), the resolutions state that the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee members will be appointed by and report to the JWCPB.
County staff subsequently advertised the creation of the committee and solicited applications. The JWCPB will review the applications and vote to appoint the members.
Fiscal Note
None.
Recommendation:
1) Review and discuss the applications for the Citizen Climate Advisory Committee and vote to appoint members.
2) Take any other action deemed appropriate.