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SUSTAINABILITY
COMMISSION
Thursday, October 16, 2025
At 4:01 p.m. Chair Hansen called the Regular Sustainability Commission meeting to order at the
Quinlan Conference Room, 10185 North Stelling Road and via teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Susan Hansen, Vice Chair Alexander Fung and Commissioners Jack Carter, Sonali
Padgaonkar, and Conny Yang. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: July 17, 2025 Sustainability Commission minutes
Recommended Action: Approve July 17, 2025 minutes
MOTION: Carter moved and Yang seconded to approve the July 17, 2025 minutes. Ayes:
Hansen, Fung, Carter, Padgaonkar, Yang. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
POSTPONEMENTS — None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Owen spoke about an application: Living Footprints, a free, computer-based app that teaches
users about environmental impacts through interactive, game-like experiences. Inspired by an
AP Environmental Science class, it covers 12–15 topics like energy use and recycling.
Gotham spoke about his development of Restore, a mobile app that lets users track eco-friendly
actions and stay motivated through goals, challenges, and social features. It also offers
educational resources on environmental topics. He hopes to share and grow the app within the
community.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Vice Chair Fung and Commissioner Carter reported on the Youth Summit, noting the enthusiasm
and engagement of the high school students and encouraging their continued participation in
Sustainability Commission meetings.
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Commissioner Padgaonkar reported on her attendance at Bike Fest.
Commissioner Yang provided an update on the upcoming Recycling and Waste Reduction
Committee meeting.
Commissioner Carter reported on his attendance at the Fall Festival.
Chair Hansen discussed Students and Professional Learning to Advance Stewardship for H20!
Commissioners discussed the status of the Economic Development Committee.
OLD BUSINESS — None
NEW BUSINESS
2.Subject: Receive a presentation on state legislation related to sustainability policy.
Recommended Action: Receive the presentation and discuss state legislation related to
sustainability policy.
Sustainability Specialist Victoria Morin gave a presentation.
Commissioners asked questions and made comments, which staff responded to.
Chair Hansen opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public
comment period.
3.Subject: Receive a presentation about the most recent (2024) waste characterization study.
Recommended Action: Receive the presentation and discuss the waste characterization
study results.
Environmental Programs and Sustainability Manager Ursula Syrova gave a presentation.
Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to.
Chair Hansen opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public
comment period.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Committee members added the following future agenda items.
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•Discussion of a possible Sustainability Commission event or panel focused on
consumption (Padgaonkar, Fung)
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:12 p.m. Chair Hansen adjourned the Regular Sustainability Commission meeting.
Minutes prepared by:
Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant