REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Ratify the National League of Cities' (NLC) Appointment of Councilmember Linda Sell to the NLC Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Report
BACKGROUND
Sunnyvale is a member of the National League of Cities (NLC). NLC works to advocate for the interests of cities through influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership, and driving innovative solutions. NLC has seven (7) Federal Advocacy Committees, comprised of local officials from NLC member cities, that develop federal policy positions. Proposed policy positions are then voted on by the wider NLC membership annually.
When a Councilmember is appointed to an assignment by an outside agency, Council Policy 7.4.12 requires that City Council ratify the appointment before the Councilmember begins serving.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.4.12, Council Appointments to Intergovernmental Agencies, Council Subcommittees, and Council or Mayor-Created Task Forces
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" with the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
DISCUSSION
On January 28, 2026, NLC appointed Councilmember Linda Sell to the Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee (EENR). The 2026 roster is included as Attachment 1. The EENR leads NLC's policy and advocacy efforts on water infrastructure, climate change, energy, resilience, solid and hazardous waste, brownfields, and parks/open space.
The EENR Committee will have three in-person meetings and additional virtual meetings. The term of the appointment will conclude with the 2026 NLC City Summit, scheduled for November 18 - 21, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
PUBLIC CONTACT
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