Sustainability Commission

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 Meeting Dates/Time: 1st Thursday, 5:30 pm 

 Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 613 E. Broadway Ave 

Commission/Board Members

Appointed by:

Appointed on:

Term Expiration:

Rondi Werner

Asatryan (P)/Kassakhian 

April 15, 2025

Election 2026

Jennifer Pinkerton

Brotman (P)/ Najarian

February 11, 2025

Election 2026

Shant Tchakerian

Gharpetian (P)/Asatryan 

April 15, 2025

Election 2028

Cole Bazemore

Kassakhian (A)/Brotman 

April 15, 2025

Election 2028

Haig Kartounian

Najarian (A)/Gharpetian

April 15, 2025

Election 2026

 

 Student Ex Officio

Appointed on:

Term Expiration:

Esther Park July 18, 2025 July 2026
Felix Fey July 18, 2025 July 2026

 

*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. Their input on the Commission helps guide policymaking and shape the future of Glendale.