Sustainability Commission - 6/4/26

The MyGlendale Sustainability Commission held a meeting on June 4, 2026, focusing primarily on sustainability education and the implementation of the city's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAP). A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation by the nonprofit Saving the Sea, which proposed policy recommendations to enhance sustainability education in Glendale schools, including a new sustainability course, community field trips, a public CAP progress dashboard, and a student advisory council. The commission discussed the progress of CAP implementation, noting that over 70 of the 130+ phase one measures are in progress, with some departments still gathering data. The commission also received updates on the development of a public-facing sustainability dashboard, which will track key performance indicators and provide transparency on the city's progress toward carbon neutrality goals. While no formal procurement actions were taken, the discussion included mention of a recently submitted contract to begin dashboard development. The commission also considered canceling the July 2 meeting due to lack of agenda items and upcoming holidays. Overall, the meeting emphasized educational initiatives, community engagement, and tracking of sustainability goals, with ongoing collaboration between city departments and external partners like Saving the Sea.