Environmental Commission

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Under the Los Altos Municipal Code Ordinance (LAMC 2.08.120), the Environmental Commission was created with the following direction:

“The Environmental Commission shall have those powers and duties entrusted to it by the Council from time to time, and shall submit an annual report to the Council. The Environmental Commission studies and makes recommendations to Council on issues that affect the natural and built environment in the City and the region. Additional duties include special projects as directed by Council.” (Ord. 08-326 sec. 2)

Council approved the Environmental Commission Mission Statement on June 9, 2009 as follows:

“The mission of the Los Altos Environmental Commission is to advise the City Council on issues related to environmental sustainability including:

Evaluation and recommending policies and programs to make Los Altos an environmentally sustainable place to live and work;
Providing information and education to the public regarding environmentally sustainable lifestyles.

In 2009-2010 the Environmental Commission Goals and Work Plan included the following:

Re-usable Bag Program with seven local grocery stores
Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Work with staff to secure the best value in waste management services

Implement approved education and outreach programs to achieve waste source reduction

Water Conservation Measures approved by Council on June 9 and 23, 2009

Develop baseline and progress indicators for usage of water, waste, energy, and greenhouse gases

Review ICLEI results for municipal operations greenhouse gas inventory; provide support as necessary.
Work with city staff and Cal Water to develop baseline and monitor usage of water

The Environmental Commission published the book “Trees of Los Altos.” It provides an overview of the many species of trees one can find throughout the community as well as the benefits they provide. The Los Altos community features a stunning tree canopy, which helps to promote better air quality, cooler summers, natural shade and less reliance on air conditioning. The trees throughout the community greatly contribute to the quality of life, which the book beautifully portrays.

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Meeting Schedule:

Members of the public are welcomed and encouraged to attend the meetings. Public comments on items not listed on the agenda are heard at the beginning of the meeting. The public may also comment on items listed on the agenda.

The Commission meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Los Altos Community Chambers located at City Hall, One North San Antonio Road unless otherwise noted.

Membership:

The Los Altos Environmental Commission consists of seven volunteer members who serve for a term of four years. Current commission members are:

Name	Term	Term Expiration
Don Bray, Chair	1st	2015
John Reed, Vice Chair	1st	2015
Christian Keller	1st	2013
Vacant	Unexpired	2015
Joseph Eyre	Unexpired	2013
Linda DeMichiel	2nd	2013
Stephen Anderson	2nd	2015
J. Logan	N/A	Liaison