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Sustainability Commission

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Jun 2, 2026

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NewBriefing

May 28, 2026

Sustainability Commission meeting summary

Commission approved the agenda and prior minutes, approved adding a GreenCorps member to support sustainability work, and reviewed recent and upcoming waste diversion and tree activities. Staff and commissioners agreed on specific follow-ups: a condo-building outreach social media post, volunteer needs for an organics audit, tree-planting updates, and continued focus on event recycling.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Sustainability Commission reviews solid waste events, CAP promotion, transportation presentation; schedules outreach and market tabling

Meeting held April 23, 2026. Commissioners and staff reviewed solid waste events (compost giveaway, Compost Awareness Week display, shred/electronics recycling), reported that the Climate Action Plan was approved by City Council and promotion has begun, and noted the city will no longer treat boulevard ash trees and is encouraging resident treatment. Transportation staff presented on commission role, funding, design process, and projects. Commissioners planned farmers market tabling (staff to create sign-up), school outreach with RHS Green Team, and a social media/project documentation approach. Agenda and prior minutes were approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm. Next meeting: May 28, 2026, 7:00 PM, Heredia Room, City Hall.

2 min readMunicipal coverage