Policies for Commission on the Environment
Environmental policy and legislation in San Francisco
The Commission on the Environment advises the Mayor and Board of Supervisors on environmental matters. Suggestions from the Commission usually take the form of Resolutions, which, when adopted, are directed to the Board of Supervisors. Many of these resolutions have informed legislation adopted by the City & County of San Francisco. The following are resolutions the Commission on the Environment has passed over the years.
Resolution adopting a San Francisco Biodiversity Policy
San Francisco Biodiversity Policy--Commission on the Environment
Resolution Commending David Assmann, Acting Director and Deputy Director, Department of the Environment
Resolution commending David Assmann, Department of the Environment Acting Director and Deputy Director.
Resolution in Support of Amendments to the Clean Construction Ordinance
Resolution urging the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor to adopt updates to the Clean Construction Ordinance.
Resolution to Oppose Export of Hazardous Fossil Fuel Materials
COMMISSION RESOLUTION TO OPPOSE THE TRANSPORTATION AND EXPORT OF HAZARDOUS FOSSIL FUEL MATERIALS SUCH AS CRUDE OIL, COAL, AND PETROLEUM COKE IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO.
Resolution in Support of AB 2188 Solar Energy Permits
Resolution supporting a simpler and more efficient California statewide permitting process for rooftop solar systems and to help advance San Francisco’s Renewable Energy and Climate Change goals.
Resolution Adopting 2014 San Francisco Reduced Risk Pesticides List
Commission on the Environment Resolution Adopting a San Francisco Revised Reduced-Risk Pesticides List For 2014.
Resolution in Support of Bottled Water Legislation
Commission on the Environment Resolution urging the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor to adopt bottled water legislation.
Director Melanie Nutter Commendation
Commission on the Environment Resolution commending Director Melanie Nutter for her service to the Department of the Environment and to the City and County of San Francisco.
Support of San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority Commuter Shuttle Policy and Pilot Program
Policy Committee Resolution of Support of San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority Commuter Shuttle Policy and Pilot Program
Resolution Approving San Francisco Carbon Fund Grant Awards
Resolution approving Department of the Environment Funding Recommendations for San Francisco Carbon Fund grant awards to eight organizations.