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The Sustainability Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council on matters related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, sea level rise, and other environmental issues including but not limited to, wildfire, tree preservation/replacement, resiliency, and adaptation to climate change.
Resolution 2022-038 Establishing the Sustainability Commission
Meeting Schedule
Agendas & Minutes
Below you can find agendas and minutes for upcoming or recently held Sustainability Commission meetings.
Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
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October 17, 2024 | Agenda | |
September 26, 2024 | Cancellation Notice | |
August 29, 2024 (Special Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
August 15, 2024 | Cancellation Notice | N/A |
June 20, 2024 | Cancellation Notice | N/A |
May 16, 2024 | Agenda | |
April 18, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 21, 2024 | Cancellation Notice | N/A |
February 15, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 18, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 21, 2023 | Cancellation Notice | N/A |
November 16, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 19, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 21, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 17, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 20, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 15, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 18, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 20, 2023 | Cancellation Notice | N/A |
March 16, 2023 | Agenda |
Minutes |
Feb. 16, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
Jan. 19, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
Members
The Commission shall be comprised of no fewer than five (5) and no more than seven (7) members. Five (5) members shall be regular members appointed by the City Council, of which four (4) members shall reside within City limits and one (1) member may reside in the unincorporated area or work in Novato.
The Commission shall also include up to two (2) Novato Unified School District (NUSD) high school Student Commissioners who reside within the Novato Unified School District boundary. NUSD will establish Student Commissioner eligibility guidelines and coordinate the student application, interview, and selection process.
The terms for NUSD Student Commissioners shall be one (1) year, commencing on July 1 of each year. Student Commissioners may re-apply to serve for one (1) additional year upon approval by Novato Unified School District and the City Manager or their designee.
Member | Term Expires |
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Tim Blofeld | October 31, 2025 |
Nicole Tai | October 31, 2025 |
Bob Brown | October 31, 2026 |
Pablo Downer Päster (Vice Chair) | October 31, 2026 |
Cheryl Timoney | October 31, 2026 |
Julia Owens, Student Commissioner | June 30, 2025 |
Dhanya Subramanian, Student Commissioner (Chair) | June 30, 2025 |
Staff Liaison
Gretchen Schubeck, Sustainability Coordinator II
gschubeck@novato.org
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