Environmental Sustainability Commission

Membership Qualifications and Residency Requirements

Residents interested in appointment to the Environmental Sustainability Commission must be residents of the City of Tracy and meet the residency requirement as outlined in Resolution 2021-200, establishing the council selection process, and defining residency requirements, for appointee bodies. The Environmental Sustainability Commission shall consist of five (5) adult members and two (2) youth residents (high school students up to and including their senior graduating year). The composition of the Commission will include residents with desirable background and expertise in specified areas of environmental sustainability practices, such as the water, wastewater, solid waste, Climate Action, landscape/urban forest, and/or sustainable energy.

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Bylaws

Environmental Sustainability Commission Bylaws(PDF, 95KB)

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Term

Each adult member shall serve a four-year term and each high school member shall serve a one-year term. To provide for Commissioner’s terms to expire in a staggered manner, for the appointments of the initial adult Commissioners on the Environmental Sustainability Commission only, the City Council at its discretion will appoint two (2) Commissioners for a two-year term and three (3) Commissioners for a four-year term. After the expiration of the initial two-year and four-year terms, the terms will be four years for all Commissioners.

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Compensation

The Environmental Sustainability Commission Member position is a volunteer, non-paid position.

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Duties

As set forth in the Environmental Sustainability Commission Bylaws adopted by Resolution 2023-068 of the Tracy City Council

The Committee’s roles and responsibilities will include the following

1. Develop comprehensive, integrated environmental policies for implementation by the City to protect and enhance the City’s air, water, and land.
2. The Commission is limited to performing tasks enumerated in its enabling resolution, the bylaws, and otherwise delegated to it by City Council. The Commission is responsible to the City Council and is charged with:
   • Acting as an advocate for protecting, preserving, and enhancing the environment as it relates to issues under consideration by the City Council and Planning Commission.
   • Serving in an advisory role to the City Council and all Boards and Commissions, as may be requested from time to time, on environmental and sustainability policy issues. The Commission may recommend new ordinances, amendments to existing ordinances, and other actions it deems appropriate.
   • Providing a means for promoting discussion and education on issues related to the environment and sustainability.
   • Preparing an annual report to be presented to the City Council which includes, but is not limited to these items:
     • Climate, Air and Energy
     • Storm water
     • Urban Forest and Biodiversity
     • Consumption and Waste; including Recycling
     • Water and Conservation Resource
     • Protection and Preservation

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Meeting Date and Location

The Environmental Sustainability Commission meeting will be held on the fourth (4th) Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Additional meetings may be scheduled by the Commission at its discretion. Environmental Sustainability Commission members are expected to attend all regular meetings.

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Vacancies

Recruitment is open for an upcoming term expiration of one adult Commissioner. 

Environmental Sustainability Commission Application (Adult)(PDF, 263KB)

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Commission Members

Commission Members	Appointment Date	Term Expiration
Joseph Orcutt, Jr	December 2, 2025	December 31, 2027
Jenny Wood	December 20, 2023	December 31, 2027
Orlando Davis	September 2, 2025	December 31, 2027
Rubi Martinez	September 2, 2025	December 31, 2025
Vacant
Youth Commissioner - Melvin Rufino	September 16, 2025	June 30, 2026
Youth Commissioner - Niyah Palma	September 16, 2025	June 30, 2026

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Meeting Documents