Sustainability Advisory Committee
Permanent City of West Palm Beach Sustainability Advisory Committee Established
A Sustainability Advisory Committee has been formed by the City of West Palm Beach, per Ordinance 4298-10. The focus of the Committee is to help advance the sustainability goals of the City, please see generalized goals below. The Committee was appointed by the Mayor for terms of two years and is composed of nine regular members that are residents or have their principal place of employment within the City. Please see Ordinance 4298-10 for more details.
General goals of the committee include:
(a) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, conserve water, reduce waste, and employ environmentally-responsible products and technologies.
(b) Promote the use of methods, systems and materials that do not deplete natural land, water, and energy resources or harm natural cycles.
(c) Encourage the growth of green businesses and green jobs within the city, as well as the adoption of sustainable practices by existing businesses.
(d) Empower every resident of the city, regardless of social demographics or economic means, by informing city residents of practical and attainable ways to live sustainably.
(e) Lead by example as a green municipality.
(f) Work cooperatively with leaders in the nonprofit and academic communities, the private sector, the State of Florida, the Federal government and local governments throughout Palm Beach County and South Florida in matters relating to sustainability.
(g) Encourage sustainability as an integral part of the future development of the city.
(h) Develop and implement a city-wide sustainability action plan.
We thank the Sustainability Advisory Committee for their willingness to serve (and sustain!) our City!
Sustainability Advisory Committee Members:
Jonathan Burgess – Chair
Mary Jo Aagerstoun
Lew Crampton
Jonathan Jadunandan
Edwin King
Frank Navarro
Rafael Rodriguez
Janet Schreiber
Vacant
Meeting Schedule:
Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery, City Hall
Sustainability Action Plan Presentation
Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery, City Hall
Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery, City Hall
Sustainability Action Plan Presentation to SAC 060711
Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery, City Hall
Tuesday, August 2, 2011, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery, City Hall
ESG Performance Contract Presentation to SAC 080211
Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery, City Hall
EcoArt presentation to SAC 9-7-11
EcoPath Presentation to SAC 9-7-11
Historic Preservation Workshop presentation to SAC 9-7-11
Spruce Avenue Urban Forest Project PPT to SAC 9-7-11
Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery, City Hall
EcoCity Partners Presentation to SAC 10-4-11
Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery, City Hall
Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery, City Hall – meeting canceled
Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery, City Hall
Low Impact Development Presentation, Michael Clarchick
American Forest Report – Palm Beach, 2007
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 4-5:30 PM – City Hall
The SAC attended the Waterfront Enhancements Meeting in the Commission Chambers at the same time in lieu of their regular meeting this month. See invitation for more details.
Waterfront Renovations Presentation 2-7-12
Monday, March 12, 2012, 4-5:30 PM – Flagler Gallery, City Hall
Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 4-5:30 PM – Flagler Gallery, City Hall
Tuesday, May1, 2012, 4-5:30 PM – Flagler Gallery, City Hall
Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 4-5:30 PM – Mayor’s Board Room, City Hall
Tuesday, July 3, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery
Tuesday, August 7, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery
Wednesday, September 5, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery
Tuesday, October 2, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery
Wednesday, November 7, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery
Tuesday, December 4, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery
Tuesday, January 8, 4-5:30 PM, Flagler Gallery
City Green Task Force
The Sustainability Advisory Committee is furthering the efforts of the City Green Task Force. The Task Force met from March 2008 to April 2010, and produced a report of their recommendations. Click on this link to view: West Palm Beach Green Task Force Recommendations_FINAL.
Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual
2012 Government-in the-Sunshine Manual: A Reference For Compliance with Florida’s Public Records and Open Meetings Laws available here.