The commission hears from Justin Gish, the city’s sustainability planner, and Taylor Van Winkle, the county’s climate sustainability coordinator. Gish updates the commission on various sustainability efforts, including the city’s work to become a 'Bee City' and initiatives to improve composting and reduce greenhouse gases. Van Winkle discusses a significant EPA grant aimed at improving energy efficiency and air quality in disadvantaged communities within Kalamazoo. The meeting also covers the Social Equity Cannabis Chamber’s first-year report presented by Rebecca and Jared Chambers, highlighting efforts to support local cannabis businesses and promote social equity through community engagement and educational programs. The report details the chamber's achievements, such as job fairs, community outreach, and partnerships with local colleges for cannabis education. This meeting provides key insights into the city’s ongoing projects in sustainability and social equity, particularly in the context of the cannabis industry.