City of Glendale, CA
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Meeting Dates/Time: 1st Thursday, 5:30 pm
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 613 E. Broadway Ave
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Commission/Board Members |
Appointed by: |
Appointed on: |
Term Expiration: |
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Cole Bazemore |
Asatryan |
September 13, 2022 |
September 2026 |
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Jennifer Pinkerton |
Devine |
January 19, 2021 |
January 2025 |
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Alek Bartrosouf |
Brotman |
January 19, 2021 |
September 2026 |
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Rondi Werner |
Kassakhian |
March 2, 2021 |
March 2025 |
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Haig Kartounian* |
Najarian |
February 16, 2021 |
February 2025 |
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Student Ex Officio |
Appointed on: |
Term Expiration: |
| Shant Ispendjian | August 3, 2023 | August 2024 |
| Jeremy Welch | August 3, 2023 | August 2024 |
*Serving until reappointed or replaced.
Commission/Board Members may continue to serve beyond their term limit until such time that they or their successors are qualified and appointed (GMC 2.36.010 (C)).
To contact Board/Commission members please click here.
Duties
The Commissioner role will be to make advisory recommendations to the City Council on how to promote progress toward sustainability in the Greener Glendale Plan, Climate Action Plans, on issues relating to the environment and recommend priorities to promote regional leadership in sustainability. The Commission shall work in conjunction with City departments regarding the development, implementation and evaluation of sustainability programs.
Membership
- Five members
- Four year terms
- Two term limit
- Two (2) student ex officio non-voting members serve one year terms and are appointed by the commission.
- No compensation
Qualifications
The commission members shall be electors of the City of Glendale at the time of their appointment and during incumbency, except for the two ex officio student members. The two (2) student ex officio non-voting members shall be a Glendale student at high school level or above. The five (5) voting members of the commission shall be individuals who have exhibited knowledge of sustainable development and environmental sciences in general. Active commissioners are not allowed to serve on more than one board/commission/committee (as defined in Title 2 of the Glendale Municipal Code) at the same time.
Elected officials may not serve on the commission.
Active commissioners are not allowed to serve on more than one board/commission/committee (as defined in Title 2 of the Glendale Municipal Code) at the same time.
Additional Information
The Management Services provides administrative support for the Sustainability Commission. The Sustainability Officer can provide additional information regarding Commission issues.
For additional information, please see the Glendale Municipal Code, Title 2, Chapters 2.36 and 2.64.
Contact Board/Commission Members
Sustainability Commission c/o
Management Services
613 E. Broadway, Suite 200
Glendale, CA 91206
818-548-4844
Student Commissioners!
Ex Officio Student Commissioners are active, non-voting members of the Sustainability Commission. It is an opportunity for students to share their experience and expertise on sustainability issues. Your input on the Commission will help guide policymaking and shape the future of Glendale.
Applications are Open for Student Commissioner Roles!
Due June 9, 2024 by 11:59PM
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Ex Officio Student Commissioner Qualification
- A high school junior or above who attends an institute of higher learning in Glendale and/or lives in Glendale.
- Dedicated to the Glendale community.
- Interested in environmental issues.
- Available the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 PM to participate in Commission meetings.
Why Become an Ex Officio Student Commissioner?
- Gain experience in local government and Glendale's legislative process.
- Shape the vision of a sustainable Glendale.
- Attain local leadership experience.
- Earn volunteer credit and service hours.
- Contribute to a greener, more sustainable Glendale
How To Apply:
Fill out the Student Ex Officio Commissioner application on Google Forms. It includes:
- List of specific subjects studied applicable to this position.
- List of Community Service, Awards, Clubs.
- A 250-500 word Statement of Interest and Purpose
- 2 Letters of Recommendation (if unable to submit through the Google Forms, email them to Sustainability@GlendaleCA.gov)
All to be submitted through the Google Forms application by June 9, 2024 11:59PM.
Contact Information
For questions or additional information, email the Office of Sustainability at Sustainability@glendaleca.gov.
Check out the Experience of Previous Student Commissioners