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Ms. Green indicated that it was suggested at the Council meeting that the committee be a permanent committee. The group was interested in pursuing that the committee be permanent and noted the importance of working on environmental issues (air quality, fires, water conservation, energy, etc.). They also discussed the idea of having the committee meet on a monthly basis or creating sub -committees on various topics. Ms. Yurchak suggested making a recommendation for permanent status and then the committee would have an opportunity to come back to the council with a recommendation that would be included with the resolution. She also suggested that the committee look at the other meeting structures of the other committees and commissions (i.e. holding special meetings when necessary, sub -committees, scheduling monthly and canceling if there aren't enough discussion items, etc.). Ms. Chang inquired if it would be possible to seek volunteers or hired additional staff to assist with environmental issues. Mr. Dolan explained the process for requesting for additional staff in terms of competing city-wide and that it can be a balancing act. He reported that the chances of getting additional staff is very slim. He also indicated that it can sometimes take more time and effort to supervise volunteers and there are other union issues as well. The committee discussed at length the priorities to determine the list of items to add to the list and the order of importance. MOTION to recommend to City Council the following priorities in order of importance: 1) Climate Action Plan 2.0 (add implement to the project description); 2) Conduct East Bay Community Energy Assessment and Present to Council for Consideration to Join the JPA or not; 3) Continue to Participate with Regional Agencies on a Study of Water Supply Alternatives; 4) Evaluate and Implement Making Water Conservation a Way of Life Executive Order B-37-16; 5) Consider making the Committee on Energy and the Environment a Permanent City Committee; Motion by: Chang Seconded by: Brown All Ayes MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Ms. Green inquired on the status of the 5G Towers. Mr. Dolan indicated that this item would be reviewed by the City Council at a special meeting to try and maintain some of the ability to regulate. REPORTS ON CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ATTENDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Ms. Green inquired if she could receive reimbursement for attending a conference and when is she representing the committee and when would she not be. Ms. Yurchak noted there is not a budget for this committee. Mr. Dolan reported that Ms. Green could report she is on the committee whenever she wants however to distinguish between her own personal opinion vs. something that was voted on by the entire committee. Ms. Chang reported on her recent attendance at a carbon pricing conference. The committee was interested in having a presentation in the future on the Carbon Dividend Act which is legislation under federal law. The committee requested the following items be added to the March 27, 2019 agenda: 1) Term extension of the committee, 2) CAP Update; 3) Joint Tri -Valley Potable Re -use Technical Feasibility Study; ADJOURNMENT Energy & Environment Committee Minutes Page 5 of 6