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Council adopts code establishing Sustainability and Climate Commission
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance amending city code to add the Sustainability and Climate Commission. The ordinance passed on second reading following committee amendments; councilors praised the work and noted the committee will return to some numeric membership caps later.
The council adopted an ordinance amending city code to add a Sustainability and Climate Commission after committee review and amendments. The item was on second reading and passed by voice/roll call.
Why it matters: the new code establishes the commission’s role in advising the city on sustainability and climate policy, and councilors said the commission will provide a public forum for long‑term climate priorities and community input.
Council action: the ordinance passed on second reading; councilors noted they will continue discussion about numerical membership caps but supported the commission’s formation.
Sources: Council second reading and committee record; roll call indicated unanimous support on the final vote.
