SR-106-015
EPWM:EP:BJ:DK
Council Meeting: July 22, 2003 Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Appoint New Members to the City’s Task Force on
the Environment
INTRODUCTION
This report recommends that City Council appoint David Hertz and Erik Neandross as
new members to fill two vacant positions on the Task Force on the Environment.
BACKGROUND
The Task Force on the Environment was established by City Council in July 1991 with
the appointment of seven members recommended by the City Manager. Each of the
seven members either resides or is employed within the City of Santa Monica. The
members possess expertise in various environmental areas ranging from stormwater
pollution control to energy efficiency.
Since its inception, the Task Force has provided input and leadership on numerous
environmental issues impacting the City and was the principal sponsor of the Santa
Monica Sustainable City Plan. The Task Force plays a critical role in the review and
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goal setting process for the City’s broad environmental agenda and has provided
ongoing advice and expertise as specific program proposals have been formulated.
DISCUSSION
Tim Carmichael and Bobby Rees have recently resigned from the Task Force because
both relocated outside of the City of Santa Monica. Mr. Carmichael provide the Task
Force with expertise in air quality and sustainable transportation and Mr. Rees provided
expertise in sustainable design and construction. To fill the two vacancies, City staff
posted advertisements in local newspapers inviting applications from persons living or
working in Santa Monica. The four applications received and reviewed by the Task
Force at their June 16, 2003 meeting are attached. Applicants David Hertz and Erik
Neandross were recommended by the Task Force to fill the two vacancies based on
that review. David Hertz is an architect with significant expertise in sustainable design
and construction. He has owned and operated Syndesis, a design and manufacturing
company located in Santa Monica for the past 17 years. Syndesis was awarded a
Santa Monica Sustainable Quality Award in 1998. Erik Neandross is a Santa Monica
resident and is Vice President of Gladstein and Associates, an environmental consulting
firm located in Santa Monica. He has significant experience and expertise in the areas
of sustainable transportation, air quality and alternative fuel vehicles.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT
There are no fiscal impacts associated with the recommendation of this staff report.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to appoint David Hertz
and Erik Neandross as new members to fill the vacant positions on the Santa Monica
Task Force on the Environment.
Prepared by: Craig Perkins, Director, Environmental and Public Works Management
Brian Johnson, Environmental Programs Manager
Dean Kubani, Senior Environmental Analyst
Attachment: Applications
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