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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_Steering Comm Mtg 9-21Steering Committee of the Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Thursday, September 21, 2017, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Emma J. Harvat Hall, Iowa City City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Meeting #3 Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Meeting Minutes - August 10, 2017 3. Recap - 10 minutes 4. Review Vision Statement - 15 minutes 5. Identify Broad Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies - 80 minutes 6. Review Community Engagement Tools - 10 minutes 7. Other 8. Upcoming Dates: i. Thursday October 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Online Webinar Steering Committee Meeting - newly added, attend if you can! (Purpose: To discuss preparing strategies for public review at Community Mtg.) ii. Thursday November 2 at 6:00 p.m. Community Meeting Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A iii. Thursday December 7 from 10:00 a.m. to noon Steering Committee Meeting, City Hall 9. Adjourn – 12:00 p.m. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Brenda Nations, Sustainability Coordinator, at 319-356-6161 or at brenda-nations@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. Meeting Minutes Steering Committee of the Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Thursday, August 10, 2017, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Emma J. Harvat Hall Iowa City City Hall 410 E. Washington Street Members in Attendance: Members Absent: Ingrid Anderson Melissa Jensen Eden Dewald Jesse Leckband John Fraser GT Karr City Staff Present: Matt Krieger Brenda Nations, Sustainability Coordinator Martha Norbeck Ashley Monroe, Assistant City Manager Anne Russett Katie Sarsfield Ryan Sempf Consultants Present: Charles Stanier Lindy Wordlaw, Elevate Energy Eric Tate Bill Haas, Inova Energy Others Present: Dylan Cook, Iowa City Sustainability Intern in audience. Sign-in sheet collected. No comments from audience. 1. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Ingrid Anderson, Chairperson. 2. Introductions and Project Updates Bill Haas, of Inova Energy introduced himself. Charlie Stainer introduced himself to the Committee. Group reviewed introductions. a. Goals for the day’s meeting Lindy Wordlaw, of Elevate Energy, gave an overview of the committee meeting agenda. b. Communication Rules and Basecamp Review Eleanor Dilkes, Iowa City City Attorney, provided a brief overview of the Open Meetings Act. This Committee was appointed by City Council, therefore holding public meetings; must make sure that minutes are taken, public notice given with more than 24 hours notice. Dilkes explained the process City staff uses for communicating with Council. She clarified that two members can have a conversation but more risk of violation as more people become involved. Brenda Nations clarified that public records apply to the consultant and chairperson as well, and applies to personal emails between members. Martha Norbeck asked how many people can meet? Dilkes responded that based on the quorum requirement for the Steering Committee, up to six members can meet at one time. Matt Krieger asked whether the number of meetings should increase. Wordlaw responded that now that the Committee knows rules will operate within them. Ashley Monroe said staff will do their best to provide any comments and responses back to Committee as a package as soon as feasible, with any responses going back again through staff. Anne Russett asked if OMA applies to community meetings held for this purpose and Dilkes confirmed that the meetings will be noticed. c. Stakeholder Interview Recap Wordlaw recapped the City department interviews and noted the planned Community Stakeholder groups. (attached presentation slides) She confirmed that Krieger’s list of suggestions is not on the list and noted School District not on the stakeholder list. She said that they may need to be added and will look for Krieger’s list to compare the two. John Fraser was concerned that the groups identified are all friendly to this cause and would like to see all kinds of groups communicated with to see what common goals we have. He suggested ask and learn from them, see what they believe and engage in solutions. Fraser shared a story about who would be resistant to ideas and who is friendly; suggested the group should seek opinions. Wordlaw confirmed that interviews ask opinions of the groups and the consultants try to steer clear of assumptions about what the groups will say before they’re spoken with; she invited Committee Members to participate in the stakeholder meetings if they have interest. Norbeck wanted to identify the biggest changemakers, said affiliations don't matter. This group needs to get to the decision-makers and those that have impact. Stanier and Krieger agreed. Nations identified large contributors to environmental conditions other than the contribution from the City’s Landfill and cited the University of Iowa, residents, and transportation. d. Document Review Wordlaw reviewed documents Elevate examined. Stanier indicated ICCSD and University plans could be helpful as well. Krieger said might be worth re-interviewing staff on impacts coming from recent Board of Regent changes. Fraser asked the group to think about the end goal for City Council and how the City will enforce implementation. Nations explained that the City cannot force others to make changes but is one of the reasons for Steering Committee appointments. Monroe identified the issues and projects becoming part of the City’s budget process. Nations added that the City can add policy. Stanier commented that adaptation or mitigation should be decided. Not only are the topics too broad but it becomes a difficult communication issue and people have a difference in ideas about how to address. He said the group should discuss how they go about this and be careful to talk about the ideas separately. Haas agreed with the comments but the consultant team is broadly speaking at this time and gathering information. A strategy for communications with agencies will be determined based upon the swing between adaption/mitigation. Ryan Sempf said that adding regulations on new businesses could hurt the end goal and deter people from wanting to participate. Katie Sarsfield asked if a list of available incentives exists for Iowa City. She used an example for MidAmerican providing rebates for lighting improvements at P&G. The group generally agreed that it might be a good idea to pull one together and use for presenting and getting buy in at companies/organizations. Haas said that they will pull together resources for opportunities and put into the plan. Krieger talked about the lifetime expectancy of resources and programs or whether programs will be expiring. He explained that the information given in the plan should communicate this information. Chairperson Anderson asked that the Committee send ideas for stakeholders, documents to review, to Lindy. She expounded that there are two pieces to engagement, including defining who needs to be talked to and what their concerns are. Then, this group puts together a plan and goes back and sells it. The group must be clear on what they want to do and get from the community meetings. Norbeck asked about meeting with Environmental Advocates. She would like to coordinate a meeting amongst those groups, with interest, skills, and resources to contribute to the community as an (umbrella organization). Wordlaw said she would follow up. 3. Community Engagement a. Selection of Community Meeting Dates Committee poll resulted in a few dates in late October, early November being available. November 2 was selected as the best fall date. Norbeck suggested identifying whether small group work will be needed and reserve breakout rooms to supplement. Nations will check availability of rooms B and C. April 26 was selected as the Spring 2018 community meeting. b. Community Engagement Plan Wordlaw reviewed sections of the Strategy, identifying it as a living document. Sarsfield would like a draft and action plan for engagement and a plan to assist Committee Members as they present at public meetings. She wants to see dates and deliverables. Wordlaw said that this effort will be supported with materials from Elevate. Fraser would like materials for Rotary presentation. Stanier said he wants to see a detailed list of to-dos for each person outlined. Consultants said they will expand on more detail. Stanier commented that more might have been bitten off than can chew. Cited consultant document, what City can do, incentive programs, must have enough people and buy-in to sell to major groups. Nations responded that the City wants to try. Haas said that it is difficult but doable. Monroe commented that ideas are taking shape for a media package for Committee members to share with the community and organization audiences. It was confirmed that the next agenda will consist of meeting planning and strategy prioritization. Someone commented that examples for interacting with a business would be good to have. Wordlaw noted that the City Manager's Roundtable meeting will be on October 4 and asked for one or two Members to consider attending. Russett requested clarification between difference stakeholder interviews and the community meetings. 4. Break No formal break held. 5. Vision Statement Fraser requested a more formal statement background - why we are undergoing this effort. Haas transitioned to the Vision Statement section of the agenda and explained that the consultant team will be formulating several draft vision statements for revision and approval by the Committee. These drafts will be based upon suggestions of concepts or ideas that should be present in the Committee’s vision for the plan. Haas read Iowa Energy Plan vision and asked for statements. He took suggestions from the group, including the following: Fraser - sustainable economic growth Stainer - attract investment, foster growth Monroe - equitable and sustainable community Norbeck - promote resilience and diversity (in all forms) Dewald - urgency/need to act now Fraser - future generations Nations - innovation Russett - community support and buy-in Stainer - partnerships Fraser - grass roots at local Norbeck - personal committment/engagement Stanier - planning, engineering, risk avoidance (environmental stresses) not reactive Norbeck - prepared for community Dewald - floods (to be specific to Iowa City) Fraser – “What's in it for me?” Haas asked what ideas should be at the top of the priority/first in the discussion. Sarsfield said it should begin with all-inclusive. Krieger said resiliency. Tate asked if mitigation or adaptation most important to the group. Nations responded that the plan needs to strive for 50/50 for now. Community needs to be aware of adaptation part, regardless. Tate said need a balance of involved community people. Fraser said that people need to see this as doable, not a dream; make it be known that it is feasible and a major investment to overcome. This group should lay aside (people’s) fears by showing it’s doable. Tate prefers equitable and livable ideas. Sempf stated that the vision not focus on adaptation piece at beginning because the money to fix the issues won't come. Haas clarified that a good vision statement should be crafted in a way that it encompasses both adaptation and mitigation in a neutral way. 6. Evaluation Criteria Haas briefed the group on evaluation criteria and asked for some examples from the Committee of filters the plan could use. The following statements were made: Low/med/high cost ease of implementation accessibility household transportation/reduction in hh costs business impacts ROI carbon cost (as part of ROI) disproportionate household costs geographic concentration of costs increase in regulation/tax/growth in government involvement timeliness/time foster innovation partnerships between agencies multiplier benefit/co-benefits priorities unintended consequences Air quality health benefits demographics and geography decision-making ability, timing of involvement Fraser said that it should be universal/duplicative. Norbeck disagreed and wants Iowa City’s plan to be individualized to Iowa City. She also suggested a filter of “ability and will to implement.” Stanier would like to see the full list of criteria with the other ideas that can be evaluated as the group goes through the process. The group agreed upon a desire to see if there is a cost breakout for some of the initiatives. 7. Meeting Recap Wordlaw said at the next meeting the group will review this synthesized list and narrow it down with the Committee. Anderson reminded Members to send suggestions to Wordlaw about stakeholders, and feedback to Norbeck for thoughts on environmental groups. A list of deliverables will come from Elevate, a vision statement, evaluation criteria, presentation ideas/materials are all expected shortly. Krieger’s stakeholder list should be included in the full list. Anderson requested that all planned meeting appearances are communicated to her to ensure that the Committee knows which groups are being engaged. The information being given out at those meetings will be tied to the timing of when meetings take place. 8. Adjourn Meeting Adjourned at 12:02 p.m. City of Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Vision Statement Iowa City will take action to embrace opportunities, address challenges and respond to the realities of climate change. Our efforts will reach our entire community – our people, our businesses and our municipality. Our strategies will be proactive and collaborative; using community engagement, local partnerships and technological advancements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our actions will result in a more livable, equitable and resilient Iowa City for all people today, and the generations of tomorrow. Primary Themes from Vision Statement Group Exercise:  Sustainable economic growth  Reduce GHG  Attract investment and foster growth  Equitable and livable community  What’s in it for me?  Promote resilience  Diversity (human and bio)  Emphasize need to act now  Future generations  Innovation  Community supports buy-in  Proactive and prepared  Specific language flood  Partnerships  Grassroots local  Personal engagement/commit  Risk management—planning, engineering, etc  Adapt Steering Committee of the Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Notes and Instructions for Review of Strategies Introduction You’ve received the meeting invitation and agenda for next week’s Steering Committee Meeting, and you may have noticed a very large portion of that meeting will be devoted to discussing potential strategies for the Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. Attached is a list of potential strategies, based on best practices and strategies among climate plans across the country. (We’ve provided the document in excel and PDF so that you may choose to read in a version that best suits you.) Please keep in mind that these strategies as they are presented right now are meant to be broad, with the initial goal being to provide a basic description and not the specific tasks one might expect to see in a final plan for implementation. Further, the list as it is now might not include all of the strategies that will end up in the plan, nor will all of these necessarily end up in the plan. It is for discussions purposes. Finally, the strategies do not yet include some key policy strategies—we can discuss these ideas later. The City has been clear that they have the resources and the ability to go deeper into policy ideas, but prefers to come to agreement on the broader scope first. Each strategy includes the following information:  A brief description  The sector(s) for which emissions are affected  Evaluation criteria (These are currently expressed in high level review and not specific numbers. Please be sure to see the end notes on Cost, Return on Investment and Equity)  Implementation Possibilities (Specific partners for implementation and strategy rollout are not currently identified and would come at a later time) Instructions For next Thursday we ask that you please review these strategies so that you have a basic understanding of them (no extra research needed) and come prepared to discuss the following:  Provide input on each strategy by way of: “Yay” or “Nay” or “Yes, but modify”  Additions to this potential list of strategies (Note: Don’t worry about providing this same level of analysis. Perfect for this discussion right now is simply “I think we should add a strategy about) ______________.” Next Steps You may be wondering what’s next after this step, and how does the discussion planned for next Thursday fit into the planning process. Here are the next steps involving the strategies discussed after next week’s meeting: 1. Make the strategies local (When: In between meetings)  Identifying ways to make the strategies applicable (and local) for implementation in Iowa City through a guided exercise (in between meetings by volunteers from Steering Committee; Consultants; Staff) 2. Discuss presentation of strategies to community (When: 10/12 online webinar meeting)  Discuss how strategies will be presented at the 11/2 Community Meeting 3. Presentation of strategies to community (When: 11/2 Community Meeting)  Gathering input and prioritization from community at 11/2 Community Meeting and via survey to stay open for period of time after the meeting If you have any questions on how to prepare before Thursday, please do not hesitate to reach out to me via email or at the number below. Thank you for your continued commitment to serve as a Steering Committee member! Best, Lindy Lindy Wordlaw, AICP | Elevate Energy | 773-269-4012 Senior Manager, Public Sector Programs 322 S. Green Street, Suite 300 Chicago, Illinois 60607 Best Practice Climate Strategies DRAFT September 13, 2017 Category Strategy Description Residential Commercial Industrial Municipal Transportation Waste GHG Reduction Potential (Will depend on scale of deployment)Timing Cost1 ROI2 Feasibility Advances Equity3? Related Iowa City Programs Implementation4 Examples Notes Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Create or scale programs for smarter and less wasteful energy use. X X X X Large Medium Medium High High Yes, if deployed to communities in need. Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation Energy Efficiency Program (http://www8.iowa- city.org/weblink/0/doc/1 549320/Electronic.aspx) http://www8.iowa- city.org/weblink/0/doc/1549320/Electro nic.aspx Energy On-site Renewables Catalyze the development of renewable energy that will be generated and used at the same site.X X X X Medium Medium Medium Medium High Yes, if LMI communities receive associated training, jobs, and opportunities to purchase subsidized renewables. Unknown Champaign-Urbana residential group solar buy: http://www.growsolar.org/solar-urbana- champaign/solar-urbana-champaign/ Iowa City officials expressed their continued interest in geothermal energy. Energy Community Renewables Support the development of local renewable electricity that offsite individuals and institutions can purchase.X X X X Medium Medium Medium Medium High Yes, enables participation from renters and low income households.Unknown https://cleantechnica.com/2017/07/07/ minnesotas-community-solar-program- best/ Energy Renewable Electricity Supply Help Mid-American Energy meet its goal of 100% renewable electricity.X X X X Large Short Medium Medium High No.Unknown Farmers Electric Co-op in Frytown to Install Largest Solar Field in Iowa: http://www.iowaenergycenter.org/farm ers-electric-co-op-frytown-install-largest- solar-field-iowa/ Discuss Mid-American plans and GHG accounting. Energy Electrification Shift from sources such as natural gas to electricity which can be generated by renewables.X X X X Medium Long High Low No.Unknown https://cleantechnica.com/2016/05/23/f uel-switching-essential-step-towards- decarbonized-future/ Goal is to replace natural gas (reduces emissions if paired with clean electricity). Energy Landfill Methane Energy Use methane gas from landfills for electricity and heat generation.X Large Medium Low Medium High No. Methane Gas used to heat University Research Campus: https://iowaenvironment alfocus.wordpress.com/2 011/02/28/university-of- iowa-iowa-city-to-use- landfill-methane-for- energy/ Toronto's Gas to Electricity Program: http://www.c40.org/case_studies/trash- to-cash-methane-capture-generates-3-4- million-annually Now flaring Energy Net Zero Buildings Adopt incentives and building codes that promote net zero retrofits and construction.X X X X Medium Long Medium Medium High No.Unknown Net Zero Energy Communities: Three Cities Leading the Way:http://aceee.org/files/proceedings/ 2016/data/papers/10_1034.pdf Net Zero Building in Fairfield Iowa http://earthtechling.com/2012/05/net- zero-is-bliss-at-maharishi-university-in- iowa/ Evaluation CriteriaSector Emissions Affected Implementation Possibilities Energy Renewable Natural Gas Utilize gas from livestock operations, wastewater treatment, or biomass for fuel.X X X X X Medium Long High Medium Medium No. University of Iowa and Quaker Oats partnership: https://www.facilities.uio wa.edu/uem/renewable- energy/biomassfuelprojec t.pdf; Biomass Use at UI Power Plants https://sustainability.uio wa.edu/initiatives/biomas Janesville Wastewater Treatment Plant, Janesville, WI: http://biocng.us/wp- content/uploads/2015/06/Janesville-Fact- Sheet-2015.pdf Fair Oaks Dairy Manure Fuel Farming http://fortune.com/fair-oaks-dairy- manure-fuel-farming/ Energy Water Efficiency and Conservation Reduce demand for potable water--and its associated energy use-- through efficiency, conservation, reuse and rainwater capture.X Short Medium Medium High Yes, if applied to LMI households. Unknown. https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/fi les/2016- 12/documents/wc_best_practices_to_av oid_supply_expansion_2016_508.pdf Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Increase the number and connectivity of bike routes, sidewalks, and other infrastructure, such as secure bike storage.X Small Short Medium Medium Medium Yes. Several- see new bike plan. Davis, California: http://cityofdavis.org/city-hall/public- works/bike-pedestrian-program/bike- plans https://www.wired.com/2009/05/what- makes-a-city-bike-friendly-ask-davis- california/ Transportation Bike Sharing Implement a user friendly, short-term bike rental program.X Small Short Medium Medium Medium Yes, if priced and sited appropriately and potentially subsidized for LMI households. Bike Share Program in the works: http://www.thegazette.c om/subject/news/govern ment/local/newstrack- university-of-iowa-iowa- city-bike-share-program- slowly-moves-toward- reality-20160829 Des Moines- Bcycle https://desmoines.bcycle.com/ Ann Arbor- ArborBike: http://www.arborbike.org/about.html RFP was due 9/2016. Joint city-UI bike share program is scheduled to roll out in 2017. Transportation Car Sharing Provide alternatives to car ownership and ease congestion by encouraging car sharing.X Medium Short Low High High Yes, if priced sited appropriately and potentially subsidized for LMI households. Zipcar currently has spots downtown and on the university campus. City of Loveland Shared Motor Pool: http://www.sustainablecitiesinstitute.or g/Documents/SCI/Case_Study/CaseStudy _Colorado%20Public%20WorksJournal_L oveland_Enterprise_2013.pdf Transportation Ride Sharing Encourage the use of car pools or ride sharing services as alternatives to driving alone, including carpool versions of ridehailing. X Medium Short Low High Medium Possibly, if car ownership burden can be reduced, costs to users are low, and ride sharing programs provide living wages. University of Iowa Employee Van Pool Program: Groups of 7 – 15 employees with similar work schedules share a ride to and from work in a university- owned van. One person volunteers to drive and the others pay a monthly fee to cover operating expenses. Monthly fees can also be payroll deducted on a pre-tax basis. Cities Use Cash to Encourage Carpooling: http://www.npr.org/2009/11/23/120676 315/cities-use-cash-to-encourage- carpooling General best practices: https://www.bestworkplaces.org/pdf/ca rpool_June07.pdf Emissions benefits greatest if replacing solo driving of fossil-fuel autos. Transportation Commuter Solutions Adopt policies and incentives that encourage climate neutral or low emission options for traveling to work and school.X Small Short Low High Medium Yes, if LMI areas are served. University of Iowa Commuter Programs (https://transportation.ui owa.edu/sites/transporta tion.uiowa.edu/files/wysi wyg_uploads/facultystaff commuterprograms2017 _digitalformat_pdf_004.p df) Louisville, Co First and Final Mile Study: http://commutingsolutions.org/us-36- projects/us-36-first-and-final-mile-study/ Transportation Parking Policies Align parking policies with climate goals, including pricing, parking minimums, and employer parking benefits.X Small Short Low Medium Medium Yes, can provide benefit to low- income, non-auto households if designed well.Unknown The High Cost of Free Parking: http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho me/20110621007031/en/High-Cost-Free- Parking Transportation Transit Bolster mass transit systems and incentivize their use through low or free fares.X Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Yes, when passes and availability are designed well. Bus Rapid Transit in Grand Rapids, MI: http://www.therapidian.org/rapid- reports-increased-services-success-silver- line Transportation Inter-city Rail Encourage investment in inter-city rail networks that connect Iowa City with popular regional destinations.X Small Long High Medium Low Possibly, it depends on pricing. There was an exploration of rail between Chicago and Iowa City but it seems to have stalled out. Southeast Michigan (see Tier 4: Regional Transit): file:///C:/Users/ecorrado/Downloads/Im provingTransitInSoutheastMichiganAFra meworkForActionOctober2001.pdf Transportation Electric and Green Vehicles Encourage local EV and Green Vehicle ownership through incentives, education, and infrastructure.X Large Medium High Medium High To an extent. Accessible, public charging stations can help, but mainly for middle income households who can afford Evs. Per stakeholder interview, EVs were evaluated as an option and determined to be not cost effective for city fleets. 2017 City of Portland Electric Vehicle Strategy: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/ar ticle/619275 Transportation Location Efficiency Adopt and enforce strategies that reduce transportation needs with compact, mixed- use, transit-oriented and walkable neighborhoods. X Large Long Low High High Yes, especially if exclusionary maximum density rules are overhauled. Iowa City has adopted a complete streets policy: http://www8.iowa- city.org/weblink/0/doc/1 547106/Electronic.aspx Portland "20 Minute Neighborhoods" http://www.portlandonline.com/portlan dplan/index.cfm?a=288098&c=52256 Transportation Transit Passes Improve transit pricing and payment convenience to make it a first choice for workers, students, and visitors.X Small Short Medium Medium Medium Yes. UI student discounted bus pass program for non- parking permit holders: https://transportation.uio wa.edu/student-u-pass- program Free Transit Pass Programs for Youth Could Help Fight Climate Change http://www.transformca.org/trblogpost/ getting-youth-transit-cuts-climate- pollution-entire-generation Transportation Renewable Fuels Incentivize the use of renewable fuels, such as green diesel.X Medium Medium High Low Low No.Unknown Chicago Park District Powers its Vehicle Fleet By Turning Cooking Oil into Biodiesel Fuel http://chicagocleancities.org/chicago- park-district-powers-vehicle-fleet- turning-cooking-oil-biodiesel-fuel/ Transportation Local Goods Promote local production and consumption of local goods to reduce goods transport. X Small Short Low Medium High Yes, if focused on promoting disadvantaged businesses and addressing access issues like food deserts.Unknown https://sfmade.org/ Transportation Non-Fossil Fuel Goods Delivery Incentivize non -fossil fuel modes for delivery of goods, such as bicycle cargo and electric delivery trucks. X Medium Medium Medium Low Medium No.Unknown Bicycle delivery http://www.supplychaindive.com/news/ dhl-cycle-mobility-last-mile-urban- delivery-cubicycle/437271/ and other last mile solutions http://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mc kinsey/industries/travel%20transport%2 0and%20logistics/our%20insights/how% 20customer%20demands%20are%20res haping%20last%20mile%20delivery/parc el_delivery_the_future_of_last_mile.ash x Waste Zero Waste Divert waste from landfills to be reused, recycled, or composted.X Medium Medium Low Medium High Could reduce environmental burden on LMI. Curbside food waste, ewaste, and hazardous waste. San Francisco, Zero Waste: https://www.epa.gov/transforming- waste-tool/zero-waste-case-study-san- francisco Waste Building Deconstruction Reuse or recycle materials from buildings that are being deconstructed.X Small Short Medium Low Medium Could reduce environmental burden on LMI. The Salvage Barn, Habitat ReStore, etc. Cook County Demolition Debris Diversion Program: http://www.sustainable- chicago.com/2014/06/25/recycling-our- cities-cook-countys-demolition-debris- diversion-program/ https://www.cookcountyil.gov/news/co unty-efforts-recycling-building-materials- surpass-half-million-ton-mark Waste Composting Compost food waste to divert it from landfills.X Small Short Medium Medium High Could reduce environmental burden on LMI. Launched residential kitchen waste composting this year. Landfill has a commercial composting facility, lower tip fee than for waste. https://www.icgov.org/co mmercialorganics San Francisco: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/ne ws/2013/06/130618-food-waste- composting-nyc-san-francisco/ Comprehensive Best Practices: http://www.foodscrapsrecovery.com/EP A_FoodWasteReport_EI_Region5_v11_Fi nal.pdf Waste Packaging Reduction Reduce reliance on packaging materials and create systems for material reuse or recycling.X Small Short Low Medium High Could reduce environmental burden on LMI. Ban on cardboard in landfills takes effect in 2018 (required to be composted). Single stream/curbside recycling (no glass) mandated at 4+ unit multi family buildings. Plastic bag ban didn't pass. San Francisco- Food Service Waste Reduction Ordinance https://sfenvironment.org/food-service- waste-reduction-ordinance-2007- requirements-food-vendors-restaurants Adaptation Tree Canopy Expansion Reduce stormwater runoff and ease health problems associated with extreme heat by increasing tree cover.X X X X Small Long Medium Medium Medium Yes, heat wave related relief, especially if implemented in LMI neighborhoods.Unknown Ann Arbor: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/ mdch/Final_January_2014_HIA_446372_ 7.pdf Adaptation Green Infrastructure Design water management to use methods that restore or resemble natural water systems.X X X X X Small Long Medium Medium Medium Yes, if flooding is reduced in LMI areas. Riverfront Crossings Park and the return of flood zone areas to wetlands/open space. https://www.epa.gov/arc- x/smart-growth-along- riverfront-helps-manage- stormwater-iowa-city- iowa Philadelphia Stormwater Tree Trench: http://www.phillywatersheds.org/what_ were_doing/green_infrastructure/tools/ stormwater_tree_trench Adaptation Neighborhood / Building Rain Readiness Retrofit homes and other buildings in neighborhoods prone to flooding.X X Small Long Low High High Yes, it can, if retrofits are affordable and programs rolled out in LMI neighborhoods. Buy out of homes in 100 and some in 500 year flood plain, but no retrofit programs. RainReady Home Program: http://www.cnt.org/sites/default/files/p ublications/CNT_RainReadyNation_0.pdf Adaptation Extreme Weather Preparedness Prepare for heat emergencies, major storms and other extreme weather.Small Short Low Medium High Yes, if implemented in LMI neighborhoods.Unknown https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/fi les/2016- 03/documents/eheguide_final.pdf Adaptation Urban Heat Island Reduction Require pavement, roofs, and other built environment elements that help reduce the impacts of summer heat.X X X X Small Short Low Low High Yes, if implemented in LMI neighborhoods.Unknown http://aceee.org/research-report/u1405 Other Local Carbon Tax Implement a charge on carbon and use the revenue stream to fund emissions reducing activities.X X X X X X Large Medium Medium Medium Low If revenue stream supports equity initiatives.Unknown Boulder, Colorado Climate Action Plan Tax: https://www.c2es.org/docUploads/city- level-climate-leadership-boulder.pdf Other Outreach Campaign Create an education and outreach campaign to engage residents and businesses in GHG reduction efforts. X X X X X X Small (Supporting activity for other reductions)Short Low Medium High Can be used to educate about equity as well.Unknown Climate Change Communications Guide: http://static1.squarespace.com/static/56 1930e2e4b0dfaa0349e94c/t/56ba4b63a b48de3ef4e835d6/1455049574015/Clim ateSolutions_Ed2.1_English_P9.pdf Other Funding and Financing Create a climate action fund to help pay for and finance implementation.X X X X X X Small (Supporting activity for other reductions)Medium Medium Medium High Yes, if funding stream supports equity initiatives.Unknown http://www.clevelandclimateaction.org/ 4. This will be discussed and vetted later, and will include the potential partner(s) to lead and/or facilitate the implementation of each strategy. 3. Equity considerations may include race, income, location, etc. NOTES: 1. Costs and Returns on Investment (ROI) are highly variable with program design, and different actors may face different costs and returns. 2. Costs and Returns on Investment (ROI) are highly variable with program design, and different actors may face different costs and returns.