Citizen Advisory Panel Minutes

July 20, 2025

Members in Attendance

 Suzie Brookville
 Chester Leff
 Christa Pineda
 Tomeka Newcomb
 Jonathan Woodrow
 Eva Lee
 Katherine Casteneda
 Claire Powers

Lawn Care

Tomeka Newcomb presented information on the city’s initiatives designed to reduce lawn-care related
water consumption.

 Alternate-day watering restrictions enforced throughout July and August

 Lawn sprinkling allowed only before noon and after sundown.
 Workshops co-sponsored with the Parks Department
 Workshop 1: Using Less Water in Your Garden
 Workshop 2: Drought-Tolerant Gardening

Agenda for Next Meeting

1. Opening remarks, public comments, and minutes

2. Announcement of retiring members
3. Water Resources Department update
4. Report on Carleton Springs watershed project
5. Updated report on ongoing projects and their potential effects on native habitats