HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-04-2024 Climate Action CommissionIowa City Climate Action Commission Agenda
Monday, March 4, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall
410 E. Washington St., Iowa City
Meeting Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Feb. 5, 2024 minutes
4. Public Comment on items not on the agenda
-Commentators shall address the Commission for no more than 3 minutes. Commissioners shall
not engage in discussion with the public concerning said items.
5. Announcements —informational updates
a. Action items from last meeting
i. Staff to contact Tyler Baird, city forester, to present at a future meeting
ii. Staff to contact Sarah Walz, transportation planner, to present at a future
meeting
b. Upcoming events
i. P&G presentation to City Council (March 19)
ii. Local Government Sustainability Efforts (AmeriCorps, March 16)
iii. Earth Expo (AmeriCorps, April 6)
iv. Neighborhood Energy Blitz (April 20)
6. Unfinished/Ongoing Business
a. Climate Action and Adaptation Plan —updates and discussion
b. Visioning indicators of success in climate action — prioritization and potential metrics
7. New Business
a. Discussion of Bicycle Master Plan —Sarah Walz, Johnson County MPO
8. Recap
a. Confirmation of next meeting time and location
i. Monday, April 1, 3:30-5 p.m., Emma J. Harvat Hall
b. Actionable items for commission, working groups, and staff
9. Adjourn
If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact
Sarah Gardner, Climate Action Coordinator, at 319-887-6162 or at sarah-gardner@iowo-city.ora. Early
requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 —3:30 PM — FORMAL MEETING
EMMA J. HARVART HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michal Eynon -Lynch, John Fraser, Jamie Gade, Ben Grimm, Zach
Haralson, Wim Murray, Brinda Shetty, Angie Smith, Gabriel
Sturdevant
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Anderson, Michelle Sillman
STAFF PRESENT: Daniel Bissell, Sarah Gardner, Megan Hill, Diane Platte
OTHERS PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER:
Eynon -Lynch called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 4, 2023 MINUTES:
Fraser moved to approve the minutes from December 4, 2023. Gade seconded the motion, a
vote was taken, and the motion passed 9-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Welcome and introduction of new members: Zach Haralson and Michael Anderson
• Zach Haralson introduced himself and his background and commission members
similarly introduced themselves.
Reminders
• Commission by-laws were summarized by Eynon -Lynch.
• Gardner noted a memo sent from the city attorney's office regarding protocols for email
signature blocks and shared a reminder for Commission members to speak into
microphone for the benefit of those watching the meeting recording.
Action Items from last meeting (Staff):
• Staff have been corresponding with Proctor and Gamble as an industrial entity in the city
to arrange a date to present to the Commission.
• Commission members were to consider nominations for Chair and Vice Chair, to be
elected later in this meeting
Presentation at Mayors Innovation Project meeting
• Gardner noted that she had recently travelled to Washington D.C. as a guest of the
Mayors Innovation Project to talk about the city's climate programs.
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Urban Heat Island Map report
• Sturdevant praised the CAPA report.
• Eynon -Lynch asked about Next Steps at the end of the report. Gardner noted the City's
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan adaptation section has programs addressing the
heat island effect, such as Root for Trees and resilience hubs. The Climate Action Office
has an upcoming effort to collect precipitation data.
• Smith asked if there were any surprises in the data. Gardner noted the power of
engaging citizen scientists.
• Eynon -Lynch asked if there are opportunities to engage builders in thinking about
minimizing concrete or choosing climate -friendly landscaping. Gardner suggested it
could be part of the discussions in the development of the new Comprehensive Plan.
• Gade asked about city -owned properties and trees. Gardner responded that Tyler Baird,
the City forester, could be invited to make a presentation to the commission.
Upcoming Events:
• Local Government Sustainability Efforts (AmeriCorps, March 16)
• Climate Ambassador Training (March 7- April 18)
Climate Action Grants
Bissell outlined some updates to the Climate Action Grant program. Details are in the
memo in the agenda packet. Sturdevant and Haralson asked clarifying questions. Shetty
asked about emissions reductions calculations and suggested that grant recipients might
be good candidates for energy benchmarking. Gade volunteered to be on the grant
scoring committee. Haralson and Eynon -Lynch also expressed interest in being on the
committee. Bissell suggested accepting three possible participants and determining two
based on individuals' schedules.
Visioning indicators of success in built environment
• Commissioners were asked to identify prioritization and measures for the ideas
discussed to date. Gardner revived the discussion by asking commissioners to center
equity and think about present -moment indicators of success.
• Gade mentioned affordability of electric vehicles as a concern. Access to charging can
become a barrier, as can the overall affordability of upkeep for both the vehicle and the
level two charging at home. Shetty wondered if a charger requirement could be put into
building codes.
• Haralson and Shetty mentioned equitable access to public transportation as priorities.
• Eynon -Lynch identified several priorities, especially around walkability.
• Sturdevant asked a question about streetlights and safety. Murry noted that
MidAmerican received instruction from the City that streetlights are for vehicular traffic;
they are not intended to illuminate sidewalks.
• Smith spoke to priorities around active transportation options. She noted the
complexities of some issues, i.e. while protected bike lines are desirable, they also may
contribute to gentrification.
• Gade supported the translation of information.
• Grimm identified energy -efficient homes and mixed -use development as priorities.
• Haralson spoke about energy storage systems as an important complement to
distributed energy production accessible to all income levels of housing.
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Fraser expressed concerns around income inequality. Gardner noted that many
vulnerable households are already low -carbon households, with practices to be
emulated and considered for community -building efforts.
Gardner asked commissioners for the next meeting to identify the top three priorities,
especially in terms of what should be measured. Following a discussion of metrics, staff
will begin preparing a memo offering a summary and evaluation of the options.
NEW BUSINESS:
Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Sturdevant volunteered as chair. Shetty nominated Gade as chair. Fraser nominated
Shetty who declined. Shetty nominated Grimm who declined. Gade nominated Eynon -
Lynch who declined.
• Haralson moved to make Sturdevant chair. Smith seconded. Sturdevant summarized his
interest in being chair. A vote was taken and the motion passed 9-0.
• Eynon -Lynch moved to make Gade vice -chair. Murray seconded. Gade spoke to her
passion for caring for people in this community and her excitement in learning more
about climate action. A vote was taken and the motion passed 9-0.
PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE:
• Shetty moved to accept the correspondence. Sturdevant seconded. In the discussion,
Smith asked to have Sarah Walz speak to the commission about the Bike Master Plan.
• Haralson expressed sympathy for the resident with air quality concerns and asked what
the role of the Climate Action Commission was to address the concern about P&G
rezoning. Gardner noted that as a zoning matter, the concerns had been brought to the
Planning and Zoning commission as the entity with the primary responsibility for making
a recommendation to Council. Should the City Council desire additional feedback from
the Climate Action Commission, they could make that request.
• Eynon -Lynch asked if the Climate Action Commission may have a role to address the air
quality issue. Gardner noted that the Department of Natural Resources tests air quality
for the state of Iowa.
• Grimm suggested that Climate Action Commission need not take on responsibility
outside its area of expertise. Fraser concurred that the two organizations to deal with this
are Planning and Zoning and DNR.
• The Commission expressed sincere sympathy for the writer of the second letter and
expressed willingness to work on the issue should City Council ask this commission for
that.
• The vote to accept the correspondence was taken and passed 9-0.
RECAP:
Confirmation of next meeting time and location:
c Monday March 4, 3:30-5 p.m., Emma J. Harvat Hall
Actionable items for commission and staff:
o Invite Sarah Walz to discuss the City's Bicycle Master Plan
o Invite Tyler Baird to discuss the City's forestry efforts
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ADJOURNMENT:
Smith moved to adjourn, Grimm seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion passed
9-0. Meeting adjourned at 5:15.
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CLIMATE ACTION
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Michael
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Michal Eynon-
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Elizabeth
12/31/2025
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12/31/2024
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Jamie Gade
12/31/2025
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Ben Grimm
10/31/2023
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Zach Haralson
12/31/2025
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Matt Krieger
12/31/2023
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Jesse
MidAmerican
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Wim Murray
MidAmerican
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Michelle
12/31/2002
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Brinda Shetty
UI Rep
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Angie Smith
12/31/2025
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Gabe
12/31/2024
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Sturdevant
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Matt Walter
12/31/2023
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KEY:X = Present
0 = Absent
0/E = Absent/Excused
NM= No Meeting
* No longer on Commission
Summary of New Updates to Climate Action Work Plan — Update for March 2024
Promote Energy Efficiency and Performance Tips to the Public: Collaboration with Midwest Air Source Heat
Pump Collaborative to host a contractor engagement event in April. (BE-1)
Partner with Stakeholders to Promote Green Building Construction and Rehab: Presentation at HBA, Greater IC
on HERS ratings and incentives. (BE-2)
Encourage the Local Realtor Community to Include Energy Performance in the MLS: ICAAR invites Green
Designations speaker to return and repeat training for additional realtors. (BE-3)
Educate the Community on Energy Usage for Water Treatment and Delivery: Collaboration with Revenue staff
on updating water conservation handouts. (BE-4)
Incorporate an Education Component into Future Solar Installations on a City Property or Facility: Online solar
dashboard established for Public Works array providing real time data to the public on system output. (BE-5)
Offer Free Home Energy Assessments Through Green Iowa AmeriCorps: GIA team resumes audits, program
expanded to offer audits to all residents of Johnson County. (13I-1)
Coordinate Neighborhood Energy Blitz Events: Planning underway for Blitz in Washington Hills neighborhood.
(BI-3)
Launch a TIF-Funded Climate Action Incentive Program: Planning underway to expand TIF energy efficiency
program into remaining Urban Renewal Areas: Riverside Drive, Towncrest, and Highway 6 Commercial District.
(BI-4)
Consider a Building Permit Fee Rebate Program for Enhanced Energy Standards: HERS incentive program
launches offering $1800 grants to builders who achieve a score of 52 or better. (BI-6)
Launch an Electrification Incentive Program: Whole Home "EE8" Energy Retrofit Grant Program launched. (BI-9)
Initiate Energy Benchmarking Requirements: Previous TIF awardees contacted to participate in benchmarking;
all future awardees will be required as part of the funding agreement. (BR-4)
Assess and update City zoning codes for solar readiness/friendliness: SolSmart certification process completed,
earning Gold level designation for Iowa City. (BR-6)
Net -Zero Public Housing: Funding support given to Housing Trust Fund student build project designed to
achieve Gold Platinum certification. (1313-2)
Municipal Building Efficiency and Electrification: LED lighting installed at Mercer Park ball field #1 and parking
areas; GHG inventory of municipal facilities and operations initiated. (BP-3)
Advocate for State Legislative Changes to Enable Subscription -Based Community Solar: Virtual net metering
retained as a top legislative priority for Iowa City. (BP-4)
Upcoming Priorities:
• Complete municipal GHG inventory update for Iowa City. (BP-3)
• Pursue federal funding support for priority actions related to energy efficiency included in regional CPRG
Priority Climate Action Plan.
• Evaluate existing designs for Net Zero public housing in collaboration with Housing Authority (BP-2)
Long-term/ongoing opportunities:
• Complete "Zero Carbon' design for new transit facility. (BP-3)
• Evaluate city operations for 100% renewable potential. (BP-3)
Significant Transportation Education and Outreach Campaigns: "Bus Buddy" video series launched and "March
Madness" campaign planned to follow; first bus buddy engagement training offered to Wonderful Westside girls
group.(TE-1)
Incentivize Public Transit Options: City Council considers raising downtown parking fees to support ongoing
Fare Free transit service. (TI-1)
Establish an Electric and Fuel -Efficient Vehicle Purchasing Policy: Iowa City Transit featured on national transit
panel as a model of how to collaborate with utility on fleet electrification efforts. (TCP-1)
Complete the Transit Study and Implement Recommendations to Bolster Service and Increase Ridership: Two
dual -port level two chargers added to public ramps at Chauncey Swan and Dubuque Street. (TPP-2)
Upcoming priorities:
• Reapply for Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community Status. (TPP-3)
• Pursue grant funding for EV charging infrastructure in parks. (TPP-2)
• Pursue federal funding support for priority actions related to EV charging in multi -family properties
included in regional CPRG Priority Climate Action Plan.
Long-term/ongoing opportunities:
• Evaluating bus shelter distribution along transit routes for additions and improvements. (TCP-1)
• Review Parking Regulations and Reductions. (TR-1)
• Explore Climate Change Analysis for new Subdivisions and Rezonings. (TR-2)
Engage the Public to Compost Organic Waste: "Love Food, Fight Waste" campaign moves into second phase,
which includes educational programming at schools and a video series. (WE-1)
Education Campaigns for Neighborhoods to Reduce Waste/ Consumption at the Source: Second Donation
Drive-Thru effort diverts 16,000+ pounds of material from the landfill. (WE-2)
Develop a Policy/Ordinance Requiring Specific Demolition Standards: Concrete assigned a special waste fee,
making it more expensive to landfill. (WR-1)
Initiate a Methane Feasibility Study: Staff evaluate funding opportunities under the IRA that may support the
methane capture project. (WCP-2)
Upcoming priorities:
• Pursue federal funding support for priority actions related to methane capture included in regional
CPRG Priority Climate Action Plan.
• Evaluate opportunities to update energy systems at Eastside Recycling Center/Environmental Education
Center. (WE-2)
Long-term/ongoing opportunities:
• Scale current mattress recycling pilot program to serve all residents. (WE-2)
• Continue to explore partnership program to incentivize construction waste division. (WI-1)
Adaptation
Develop Climate Ambassador Program: Climate Ambassador training updated to include in -person meetings
and resilience kit delivery; sixth cohort scheduled to begin training in March. (AE-1)
Establish "Resilience Hubs": MOU established with NCJC as pilot Resilience Hub site; Empowered Solutions
contracted to assist with resilience planning for phase one of resilience hub efforts. (AE-2)
Coordinate Efforts with Local Emergency Agencies: Johnson County EMA engaged with Resilience Hub project
and training (AE-5, see also AE-2)
Partner with Project Green on Tree Planting; Incentives for Private Tree Planting: Forestry staff partner with
Project Green to secure $200K REAP grant for native tree/prairie plantings and trail improvements; 1000th tree
planted through Root for Trees program (AI-1)
Equity Review of Neighborhood and Population Outreach: Equitable outreach toolkit in development in
collaboration with University of Iowa researcher as part of CPRG planning process. (AP-4)
Upcoming priorities:
• Collaborate with library on native plantings on Ped Mall and related education and engagement
programming. (AE-4)
• Seek second Resilience Hub partner organization (AE-2)
• Pursue federal funding support for priority actions related to mitigating human health impacts identified
in the regional CPRG Priority Climate Action Plan.
Long-term/ongoing opportunities:
• Develop Review Standards for New City Facility Construction and Major Rehabilitation Adaptation. (AP-
1)
• Explore local funding options to continue floodplain buyouts. (ACP-1)
Host Sustainability Forum and Events: AmeriCorps to host Sustainability in Local Government and Earth Expo
events. (SUE-1)
Develop a Climate Action Strategic Communications Plan: Planning underway for "Get Pumped" heat pump
campaign for June/July deployment and refresh of "What R You" campaign for Sept/Oct deployment. (SLPP-2)
Expand Community Climate Grants: - Feb. -March 2024: Updates made to Climate Action Grant program;
application portal opened March 1 with new information session for interested applicants planned for March 18.
(SLI-1)
Develop a City Sustainability Operations Guide: Second staff ambassador training held. (SLOP-2)
Upcoming priorities:
• Share marketing plan successes and lessons learned at Growing Sustainable Communities Conference in
2024.(SLE-1)
• Review current local procurement incentives in City purchasing policies and explore adding a similar
small business incentive. (SLE-3)
Long-term/ongoing opportunities:
• Develop Sustainability Operations Guide for Iowa City organizations. (SLOP-2)
1
2020: Programmable thermostat promotions
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- Winter 2020: Business Partnership Smart Series
7Fall
-Spring 2021: Energy Blitz kits, South District
-Spring 2022: Video featuring successful insulation project in Deerfield Commons
promoted across communications channels
- May 2022: Blower door test demonstration and energy efficiency kits distributed at
Public Works Open House.
- Nov 2022-Jan 2023: Goldie "What R you" campaign launched with ads placed in utility
Ongoing
1.1-1.2, 1.6
inserts, Gazette, Little Village, buses, electronic billboards in City Hall and Senior
Center, and on KCCK, KCIJ, and Spotify.
Key messages: Emphasize buildings - Insulate home,
-April 2023: Energy Blitz Kits featured updated booklet, including IRA rebates and
program thermostat, seal air leaks around doors and
credits checklist, and info on MidAmerican rebates
windows
- Aug. 2023: Worksheet on maximizing energy efficiency IRA benefits to households
- Consult with CAC as to suggestion to partner with
Promote Energy Efficiency
included in communitywide mailer
MidAm/UI to develop reporting tools
and Performance Tips to
-Jan/Feb. Z024: Collaboration with Midwest Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative to
-Work with inspection staff to recruit contractors to instant
Long -Term
the Public
host a contractor engagement event in April.
discount program
Ongoing
1
- Spring 2022: Initiated conversations with HBA; contributed funding to aerobarrier
sealing project for Parade of Homes
- Summer 2021: Held Smart Series webinar on green buildings
- Winter 2021: Analyst began research of Green Building Performance Standards
- March 2022: Cold Climate Heat Pump webinar held for area HVAC contractors
- Oct 2022: Public Space One hosts two window rehab workshops as part of their
Climate Action Grant project.
- Oct 2022: NOS staff to attend IAEE conference
- Dec. 2022: Iowa City dedicated $435K of ARPA funding to a Quality Preapprecticeship
Pogram that includes energy efficiency and solar installation apprenticeships in
Jum20
1.1-1.4
partnership with the Ul Labor Center.
- Ni Presentation to Historic Preservation Commission on climate action
goals and potential alignment with rehab strategies
-Sept. 2023: Work begins on student -built project on Ronalds Street, designed to
- Present award at Parade of Homes breakfast for best
achieve LEED Platinum designation, in collaboration with ICCSD, Housing Fellowship,
scoring home
HBA, and C-Wise
- Investigate ADU plans in Albequeque
-Dec. 2023-Jan. 2022: Presentation at HBA, Greater IC on HERS ratings and Incentives
-See BI-6 (permit rebates for enhanced energy standards)
Partner with Stakeholders
(See BI-6)
- Continue to explore Building Performance Standards
to Promote Green Building
policies from other communities
Long -Term
Construction & Rehab
Ongoing
1
May-20
- Sept. 2022: Five ICAAR Realtors sponosored by Climate Action Office to attend two-
day Green Designation training on energy efficiency features in homes and how to
71.1&1.6-
market energy performance to homebuyers.
- Nov 2022: ICAAR confirms energy performance fields will be included in MLS Property
Inventory starting in 2023; Speaker contracted to offer training to IC realtors on new
MLS fields in coordination with ICAAR
March 2023: 34 local Realtors participated in training, invited to give follow up
Encourage the Local
presentations with local agencies.
Realtor Community to
-February: ICAAR invites Elevate speaker to return and conduct a second Green
Include Energy
Designations training for additional realtors.
Performance in the
Multiple Listing Services
(MLS) Property Inventory
Completed
2
Mar-22
-June 2021: Sustainability Newsletter "By the Numbers" focuses on electricity costs for
water treatment, noting 6 out of every $10 spent on electricity by the City is spent on
water treatment
'- Oct. 2022: Tour of water treatment facility offered for Climate Ambassadors
- March 2023: Local Water= Local Food campaign launched
1.7
- May 2023: Booth at Waterworks Open House event
- Feb. 2024: Collaborated with Revenue staff on updating water conservation
Educate the Community on
handouts
Energy Usage for Water
Long -Term
Treatment and Delivery
Ongoing
2
Sep 22
_
-Sept. 2022: Staff in discussion with municipal airportabout planned solar installation
and opportunities for education componant
- Nov. 2023: Online solar dashboard established for Public Works array to provide
Incorporate an Education
1.4
publicly available real time data on system output
Component into Future
- Educational signage along bike/ped trail adjacent to Public
Solar Installations on a City
Works Facility featuring rooftop solar array and energy
Long -Term
Property or Facility
efficiency features
Ongoing
1
Sep-20
- GIA free home Energy Assessments occur annually. During the COVID-19 pandemic,
weatherization kits were distributed instead.
- Fall 2021 In -home Energy Audits resumed; AmeriCorps performing daily audits to
meet demand/help with backlog
- Aug. 2022: 2021-2022 GIA team performed a total of 3D9 audits (discovering 14 gas
leaks in the process).
-June 2023: Agreement with Johnson County to co-sponsor 2024 team to expand
1.1
program reach
- Aug. 2023:'22 '23 GIA team completed 138 audits (75 for vulnerable households,
defined as Ll + additional demographic indicator)
- Sept. 2023: '23-74 GIA team begins training; Staff submit letter of support to the
State advocating for the continuation of the Commission on Volunteer Service.
Offer Free Home Energy
-Nov. 2023: GIA team resumes audits, program expanded into Johnson County
Assessments through
Completed/Long-
Green Iowa AmeriCorps
Term Ongoing
2
Jun-21
fficiency guidelines for City rehab projects have been established, all rehab
Tmogrgag
ts receive free GIA Energy Audit.
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handout detailing energy efficient features of home for residents
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Action and Housing Rehab staff have collaborated to develop improvement
and a process for continued partnership on increasing the energy efficiency
rehabbed through the South District Homeownership Program, including
ion -trade skills classes
- Climate Action collaborating with Housing Rehab staff to install heat pump mini splits
in a SD home and electrical panel upgrades in 14 others to support future electrical
1.1
appliance upgrades.
- August 2022: First rehab property in South District Homeownership Program
featuring climate action contributions (solar panels, heat pump HVAC and water
heater, Energy Star kitchen appliances, insulation, and native plantings) sold to an
income -qualified Iowa City resident.
- Ongoing: Update GIS map with energy efficiency audits
- Feb. 2023: Sale of second SDHP property featuring climate action contributions
and City invesments in residential energy efficiency and
other datasets as identified
- Ongoing: Contribute funding when necessary to improve
Enhance Energy Standards
energy efficiency of rehab projects
for City Rehabilitation
-Ongoing: Maintain communication with NDS staff on
Completed/Long-
Projects
upcoming rehab projects
Term Ongoing
1
Apr-21
- April 2021: Launched first Energy Blitz event around Earth day with about 50
volunteers, coordinated with the SDNA.
- April 2022; Second Energy Blitz held in Lucas Farms; 50 volunteers and 950 homes
reached
1.1
-April 2023: Blitz held in Creekside and Morningside-Glendale neighborhoods; 833
households reached. New "mini -blitz" scheduled for June for remaining Morningside-
Glendale homes.
Coordinate Neighborhood
-Jan/Feb 2024: Planning underway for Blitz in Washington Hills neighborhood.
- 2024: Reevaluate/update items in kit for future blitz
Completed/Long-
Energy Blitz Events
events
Term Ongoing
1
May-20
-Aug. - Sept. 2020: Council approved URA amendments for Heinz/Sycamore/Scott Six
URA and Downtown/Riverfront Crossings
7through
- Spring 2021: Launched Heinz/SYC/Scott Six Industrial TIF Energy Efficiency Matching
Grant Program. 8 projects were approved and 2 more anticipated.
- Commerical Energy Efficiency Improvement Matching Grant Program launched in
Downtown, Riverfront Crossings, and Northside Marketplace. Deadline extended
March.
- May 2022: One application approved (window replacement in historic building) and
one application pending in Downtown EE Grant Program.
-Jan 2022: Grant for LED retrofit In Brewery Square building approved by Council.
- March 2023: Grant for HVAC upgrade, windows, and LED fixtures approved for
1.2 & S.4
Bluebird Diner; grant for mechanical and electrical system upgrades for Nuemann
Monson approved. TIF districts expiring in industrial zones in June, concluding the
program for those that area-
-July 2023: Grant for high efficiency cooling tower approved for Graduate hotel
- Sept. 2023: Grant for HVAC upgrade for Hamburg 2 proposed
- Dec 2023/Jan 2024: Planning underway to expand TIF energy efficiency program
Launch a TIF-funded
into remaining Urban Renewal Areas: Riverside Drive, Towncrest, and Highway 6
climate action incentive
Commercial District.
program aimed at reducing
industrial energy
Completed/Long-
consumption
Term Ongoing
1
Oct. 2021
- Conceptual conversations have taken place with community partners. Significant
interest in supporting skills/job training program.
- Reevaluate this project in light of Kirkwood closure, IRA
Develop or Partner with
- 2021: See BI-2 partnership with Neighborhood Services and Kirkwood Community
incentives, and other recent developments; determine if we
Local Stakeholders on a
1.1-1.4
College.
should form CAC working group to explore example
Comprehensive Climate
programs and equity strategies (i.e. Cedar Rapids Transform
Action Rehabilitation
Week)
Program
Not Started
2
Feb-23
-April 2022: Climate Action Analyst met with NOS and assist with compiling
requirements, potential costs, and offset
- Feb -May 2023: Continued discussions with NDS to draft plan, including structuring as
a grant rather than fee rebate and pairing it with HERS score for independent
1.3
verification.
-Summer 2023: Presentto proposal to Climate Action
Consider a Building Permit
-July 2023: Discussion with HBA to partner on promoting HERS grant through Parade
Commission (Intro, Proposal, Challenges, Staff
Fee Rebate Program for
of Homes prize
Recommendations)
Enhanced Energy
-Jan. 2024: HERS incentive program launches offering $1800 grants to builders who
-Summer 2023: Launch (perhaps in tandem with BI-5,
Completed/Long-
Standards
achieve a score of 52 or better.
comprehensive rehabilitation program)
Term Ongoing
2
Nov-22
- Conceptual conversations have included establishing a student and professional
category and possibility of a modified category for retrofit/remodel at lower energy
1.3
savings.
. Spring 2022: A possible collaboration with a student design competition/student build
Consultation with local architects suggests these designs
Initiate a Net -Zero House
project is underway with NDS, CAD staff and HBA
already exist, competition not tied to construction project
Design Competition
unlikely to accomplish other goals
Deferred
2
Mar-21
-June 2021: Two demonstration projects were showcased in the Remodeler's Parade
- Explore models from other cities, request suggestions from
and will be sold as part of the South District Homeownership Program. Work included
USDN network
Complete a Net -Zero
1.1 & 1.4
walls, floor, and attic rehab, new windows and doors, heat pump HVAC and water
- Rough outline of program taken to Doug Black and David
Demonstration
heater, and pollinator garden. Solar was installed on both units in August 2021.
Powers for review, suggestion as to next house to try
Rehabilitation Project
- Possbily follows pathway identified for 3I-6
Underway
2
May-21
- MldAmerican offers select rebate options
- Iowa City offers energy efficiency loan program for HVAC and insulation projects
- May 2021: Received feedback from Climate Action Commission on Residential EE
Rebate Program
-Oct 2021: Staff developed a supplemental grant program for electirifcation/ee
improvements for households in targeted neighborhoods participating in the existing
1.1-1.2 & 1.4
NDS rehab loan programs.
-April 2022: Climate Action Grant awarded to Habitat for Humanity to support a
Women's Build Electrification Project and to Prairie Kitchen Store to replace gas water
heater with electric heat pump unit.
-Jan. 2023: Whole Home "EEB" Energy Retrof t Grant Program launched.
Launch an Electrification
- Explore "electric coach" training program as a possible
Long -Term
Incentive Program
model for future resident engagement
Ongoing
3
Jan-24
r
-See BR-4
Incentivize energy
enhancements and
1.6
building re -and retro-
commissioning for
participants in the energy
benchmarking program
\
Not Started
1
Jun-20
- City Council provided budget authority for addition of inspector to enable expanded
workload
- NDS staff developing inspection criteria. Climate Analyst to
1.1 -1.2
- Nov. 2021: New inspectors hired, onboarding underway
assist with data analysis needs. Climate Engagement
Create a More Robust
- Spring 2022: Building code inspectors have begun train ing/certification process for
Specialist to asssit with education and outreach needs for
Energy Code Inspection
energy code, attending an Iowa Energy Office seminar in March as a department
developer/building community.
Long -Term
Program
Ongoing
1
Aug-20
- Currently addressed administratively through the development process(standards
not codified). For example, elements of recent development proposals have included
Incorporate Stricter Energy
1.3-1.4
LEED Silver standard build (min. of B points from energy category), rooftop solar, low
Standards into n
flow fixtures, and stormwater improvements.
Increment Fin
Financing
Policies
In Development
2
Sep-22
- Application of the height density bonus is discretionary and staff have been instructed
to require energy efficiency measures as a category for height bonuses. These
provisions closely mirror the existing TIF standards. Staff will continue to
adminstratively require stricter standards until the Code is amended.
- Sept. 2022: NDS to recommend updating code to include density bonuses and parking
1.3 — 1 4
reductions for building to 2022 Energy Code and/orfull electrification in new
construction
Incorporate Strict Energy
-Jan. 2023: Council approves recommended code amendments related to density
Standards into Height and
bonuses; see also BR-6
-Sept. 2022: NDS staff to prepare Code amendment to
Long -Term
Density Bonuses
Riverfront Crossings District Code for Council consideration
Ongoing
lun-23
2022: Staff have begun researching energy benchmarking programs, looking at
other communities and conducting a basic analysis of building footprints in Iowa City;
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propose establishing a Working Group to provide a recommendation to City Council on
this topic.
- March 2023: Working group formed; Staff tracking HF 605, a benchmarking
preemption bill that was not passed in this legislative session but anticipated to be
1.6July
revived in the next session (see also BI-10)
-Aug./Sept. 2023: Soft launch of voluntary benchmarking program begins with a
historic church and restaurant facility
- Dec. 2023: Previous TIF awardees contacted to participate In benchmarking; all
Initiate Energy
future awardees will be required as part of the funding agreement.
Benchmarking
Long -Term
Requirements
Ongoing
2
Feb-23
Not Started
- NDS to determine criteria with data analysis assistance
from Climate Action Analyst
-Convene CAC working group to identify next steps: Should
this be reconfigured as a recognition program, given
1.1 & 1.7
feedback in 2022 from NDS staff of the difficulty in passing
Develop Climate Action
requirements that don't have a clear health & safety
Requirements for all
connection? Or should requirements (Le, A/C) be identified
Existing and Future Rental
that have a health and safety connection as a possible way
Permits
forward?
Not Started
1
Sep-22
Sept 2022: Staff reviewed current code to identifiy potential barriers to solar adoption
within the City and drafted a memo, presented to the Solar Prioritization Working
Group, of proposed changes and incentives to recommend to City Council for adoption.
- Nov/Dec 2022: Code amendments brought to Planning and Zoning Board, public
hearing set for Jan. 30 to consider adoption
1.4
-Jan. 2023: Code amendments, including development incentives encouraging solar,
adopted by Council
-Nov 2023: SolSmart certification process completed, earning Gold level designation.
Assess and update City
zoning codes for solar
readiness/friendliness
Completed
1
May-20
- Included in City Council State Legislative Priorities in 2021, 2022 (Note: adoption of
Advocate for State
updated codes is administrative and not a policy decision)
Adoption of Advanced
1.1-1.4
-Included in City Council State Legislative Priorities for 2023
Ongoing: staff will continue to advocate each legislative
Long -Term
Energy Codes
session
Ongoing
1
May-20
- Eligble staff voted for adoption of new IECC codes in 2020
- City staff began early discussions with HBA on potential for voluntary elevation of
energy efficient building standards
- Sept. 2022: Climate Action sponsored three Building Inspectors to attend IAEE Energy
1.1-1.4
Summit
off to workm how
Hd
- Climatenary
Advocate for Aggressive
-Jan. 2024: HERS incentive program requires buildings to be 20%more efficient than
workto
voluntary local program would work with HERS/ResCheck
l w with HER
Energy Code Development
current code -compliant construction (see 8I-6)
standards; compare with information from Inspections on
Long -Term
and Adoption
new energy code inspections (See BR-1)
Ongoing
1
Apr-20
-April 2020: Proposed projectat Waterworks Prarie Parkwas not approved.
- Oct. 2020: Johnson Clean Energy Districtgranted funds to perform solar feasibility
study to include potential solar sites.
- Solar study completed January 2022; potential follow-up priorities identified in CAC
working group
1.57-
Working group reviews potential priorities; memo sent to City Council in Sept. 2022.
Solar or Battery Storage
Partnership with
Long -Term
MiclAmerican
- Pursue partnership projects as opportunties arise
Ongoing
2
Jan-22
-July-Sept. 2023: Staff design pilot program offering grants for energy efficiency
upgrades to single-family rental properties tied to landlord agreement to accept
-Summer 2022-spring 2023: Monitor Habitat for Humanity
housing choice vouchers to launch in January
Climate Action Grant project to identify potential for future
1.1 & 2.7
-February 2024: Funding support given to Housing Trust Fund student build project
Net Zero partnership
designed to achieve Gold Platinum certification.
-Jan. 2024: Talk with Housing to Identify location for project
(retrofit or construction)
Long -Term
Net -Zero Public Housing
-See also 8I-2
Ongoing
3
Jun-24
-The City is undertaking a full upgrade from HID to LED lighting on all parking ramp top
decks. 10 have been completed on the Court St. Ramp and and 31 more are planned
for replacement at the Dubuque, Capitol, and Swan ramps in Spring 2022.
- Complete LED lighting retrofit added to projects slated for third Floor City Hall summer
2022
- LED lighting retrofit for Waterworks slated for fall 2022
1.4 & 1.7
- February 2023: Airport and fire station HID lights upgraded to LEDs; Facilities
management and climate staff establish quarterly meetings with MidAmerican Energy
- Explore possibility of EV charging at public parks with
and Nexant to review upcoming facilities projects and identify energy efficiency
dedicated parking lots (Mercer, Terry Trueblood, City Park,
opportunities.
Riverfront Crossings, Willow Creek, Scott Park)
Municipal Building
-Jan. 2023: LED lighting installed at Mercer Park ball field #1 and parking areas; GHG
- Use findings from municipal GHG inventory and fleet
Efficiency and
Inventory of municipal facilities and operations initiated.
transition study to formulate a clean energy plan for
Long -Term
Electrification
municipal operations
Ongoing
2
Sep 22
- Included in City Council State Legislative Priorities in 2021, 2022
- Dec 2022: City Council approves inclusion of virtual net metering in legislative
priorities
- Aug - Sept. 2023: Climate Action Staff met with state Energy Office to discuss Solar for
Advocate for State
1.5
All community solar application and barriers to implementation under current MidAm
Legislative Changes to
Enable Subscription -Based
-Dees
-Dec. 2023: Virtual net metering retained as a top legislative priority for Iowa City.
Long -Term
Community Solar
-See also BP-1
Ongoing
1
Aug-20 Significant Transportation
2.3
- Climate Ambassador program includes segments related to transportation.
Long -Term
Education and Outreach
- Sept. 2021: EV Car Show as part of ClimateFest
Ongoing
Campaigns
- Dec. 2021: Bus wraps for new electric buses designed to include climate action
promotion component
- "Speaking of.-. Electric Vehicles" webinar hosted March 2022, Electric Bus Bash held
May 6
- May 2023:"Walk and Roll Weekly" campaign launched; Book Bike purchased in
collaboration with the library; booth at Bike to Work Week event at Big Grove.
- Sept. 2023: Climate Fest events include decorated bus stops, live music and
engagement activities at transit hub, and EV car show featuring both the electric bus
and electric cargo "Book Bike"at Farmers Market
-Feb. 2023: "Bus Buddy" video series launched and "March Madness" campaign
planned to follow; first bus buddy engagement training offered to Wonderful
_ Prioritize messaging in areas where education can make a
Westside girls group.
difference, EVs and transit
- Explore "Car Free IC" week to celebrate 1-year anniversary
of Fare Free; analyst to calculate potential emissions savings
to help promote
3
May-24 Launch an Eco-Driving
2.5
-June 2022: MPO transportation planners hosting "Easy on the Gas" Lunch and Learn
Underway
Campaign Alongside
highlighting carpool, vanpool, rideshare, express bus, and dial -a -ride options for area
_ Coordinate "Car Free IC" week with area employers. "Safe
Employers
commuters.
Routes to Work" campaign?
2
Sep-21 Incentivize Public Transit
2.2
-July 2021: Implemented Transit Studyfare and transfer policy changes.
Long -Term
Options
- Both the ICPL and Recreation Division offer a "ride home" pass valid for ICT
Ongoing
-June 2022: ICPL/Recreation Department offer"ride home" pass again
- Aug. 2023: Launch of Fare Free pilot results in 53%increase in ridership over August
2022; plans for ongoing marketing/engagement to encourage transit usage
- Jan. 2023: City Council considers raising downtown parking fees to support ongoing
Fare Free transit service.
3
Jan-22 Explore Electric Vehicle
2.5
EV Readiness Plan completed. High Priority Actions:
Long -Term
(EV) Incentives Based on
'- Grant program, prioritizing DC fast chargers
Ongoing
the Readiness Plan
- Amend code to require EV charging as a permitted accessory use, and to include
requirements or incentives (i.e. density bonus) for the installation of charging
infrastructure in new construction or major renovations
- Identify locations for publicly owned EV chargers
- Low -interest EV loan assistance for income -qualified and disadvantaged communities
- Partnership with dealers to facilitate point -of -sale rebates for Evs
- Develop comprehensive EV resources website for Eastern Iowa audience
- March 2022: Multi -family rebate program proposal to assist with electrical panel
upgrades and equipment installation costs of EV charging units at apartment buildings
launched
- April 2023: Agreement signed with first condo association to help fund wiringloutlets
to support EV charging readiness
- High Priority actions included in EV Readiness Plan
-July 2023: Level 1 charging project completed for Peninsula Condo HOA
-Monitor fed/state funding opportunities
- Dealership engagement related to point -of -sale incentives
In March 2024
-Continute to offer multifamily incentives, look for other
opportunities to advance equity
2
Apr-23 Review Parking Regulations
2.6
FY23 Recommended Budget includes funding to complete a study on possible Parking
Long -Term
and Consider Innovative
Code changes.
Ongoing
Ways to Encourage
-Spring 2022: City enacted ordinance allowing parking enforcement staff to issue
Alternative Modes of
warnings/ticket vehicles blocking bike lanes
Travel
- April 2023: Climate Analyst meet with NOS to understand
building and land use issues and develop analysis report
with recommendations, including equity analysis
3
Oct. 2025 Require Climate Change
2.4
Not Started
Not Started
Analysis for new
Subdivisions and Rezonings
- Engage planning staff for feedback, identify resources
needed, gauge possibility of preemption
- Use CAC visioning exercise to help identify possible analysis
parameters
- Explore nexus with comp plan update
1
May 20 Establish an Electric and
2.2
- Sept. 2020: Written policy completed which includes preferences for Evs, describes
Completed
Fuel -Efficient Vehicle
process by which vehicle options are to be evaluated
Purchasing Policy
- Spring 2022: Zero Emissions Fleet Transition Plan for future transit purchases,
including EV and hydrogen cell buses, completed
- Summer 2022: Climate Action and Fleet Service staff collaborating on installation of
additional charging stations to support two new EVs added to City fleet.
- Sept. 2022: RFP released to contract for a Zero Emissions Fleet Transition Plan for all
city vehicles
- Dec. 2022: Permanent chargers for electric buses delivered to transit facility,
installation underway.
- May 2023: UI engineering students complete benefit -cost analysis of hydrogen vs
electric "fuel' for city fleet vehicles; firm selected to conduct fleet transition plan.
- Sept. 2023: Initial fleet recommendations presented by ICIF to staff; work commencing
for related infrastructure analysis
-Nov. 2023: Iowa City Transit featured on national transit panel as a model of how to
collaborate with utility on fleet electrification efforts.
1
May 20 11150. Track Adherence to City
2.7
- AVL equipment provides digital idling data. In FY20, 30 City vehicles were equipped
lung -Term
Idling Policy
with AVL technology, and another 60 vehicles equipped in FY21.
Ongoing
-Climate Action Analyst to work with Fleet Superintendent
to commence regular reporting and analysis of effectiveness
3
Fria24 Review Transportation
2.1
- 2021: Following COVID-19 pandemic, conversations on flex/tele-work policy were
Completed
Subsidies, Work Schedules
initiated
and Tele-Work Policies for
-June 2022: City Manager's Office presented new tele-work and flexible work options
City Employees
to City employees, to be implemented on a departmental basis.
- Pilot staff engagement program to increase bus ridership
to City Hall with aim to share best strategies with area
employers
1
Jan. 2019 Complete the Transit Study
2.1
-Oct. 2020:Completed Transit Study presented to City Council
Long -Term
and Implement
- July - Aug. 2021; New route, fare, stop changes implemented as recommended by the
Ongoing
Recommendations to
Study
Bolster Service and
- Adjustments made to four transit routes (2, 10, 12, 13) based on driver and rider
Increase Ridership
feedback to better accommodate route transfers
- Aug. 2022: Transit approved to hire 4 additional bus drivers to help cover new routes
and services in support of Transit Study recommendations
- May 2023: Transit system upgrades implemented: buses on Court and Towncrest
routes to begin running 20 minute service; expanded service on N. Dodge route up to
Highlander; 8 routes now have earlier start times.
- Sept. 2023: Procurement authorized for a Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study.
2
Jul-21
Complete Electric Vehicle
(EV) Readiness Plan and
Implement
Recommendations
2.2
- May 2021: EV Readiness Plan completed
- EV charging rebate for apartment and condo buildings launched in March 2022.
- July 2022: Climate Action staff help secure VW settlement funds to add EVSE to
Chauncey Swan and Dubuque Street parking ramps.
- Dec 2022: Parking staff preparing to implement required EV tax at public charging
stations in 2023 as required by state law.
- Feb 2024: Two dual -port level two chargers added to public ramps at Chauncey
Swan and Dubuque Street.
-See TI-2 for implementation of resulting recommendations
Long -Term
Ongoing
2
Aug-21
Achieve Gold
2.3
Aug. 2021: City applied for Gold -level Bicycle Friendly Community designation
lung -Term
Bicycle Friendly
- Spring 2022: City received Silver -level designation, but has submitted documentation
Ongoing
Community
showing peer cities with lower scores receiving Gold and Platinum designations in
Status and Begin Work
hopes of a revised rating
Toward Platinum Status
- Ongoing progress on Bicycle Master Plan completed
annually
1
Jun-20
Engage the Public to
3.2
-May 2021: Organic waste curbside collection direct mail postcards.
Long -Term
Compost Organic Waste
- Resource Management and Climate Action Staff initiating a partnership with Table to
Ongoing
Table on a a small-scale commerical food waste processing system. Completed food
audit.
-Planning for 2022 Zero -Waste Farmer's Marketing & composting staff underway.
- AmeriCorps to host vermicompoting workshop in April 2022
- May 2022: "Love Food, Fight Waste" education campaign launched to provide
education/resources to reduce residential food waste.
- Sept. 2022: City collaborates with Table to Table for "Just Eat It" film screening at
municpal airport; Food waste processing system installed at Table to Table
- Oct. 2022: "Speaking of... "discussion included focus on composting process in Iowa
City
- May 2023: Home compost bin bulk buy program launched (order doubled after bins
sold out in first hour); "Food Waste Wednesday" drop-off program pilot launched at
Eastside Recycling Center
- Sept. 2023: City secures $4 million EPA grant to improve and expand footprint of
compost facility by 2 additional acres
- Oct. 2023: "love Food, Fight Waste" campaign moves Into second phase, which
includes educational programming at schools and a video series.
Lill-
Expand residential drop-off pilot program
1
Jul-20
Education Campaigns for
3.3
- Course materials created for educators
Long -Term
Neighborhoods to Reduce
- Climate Ambassador Program includes waste unit
Ongoing
Waste/ Consumption at
"Speaking of... Wishful Recycling" webinar hosted in Feb. 2022
the Source
- May 2022: Targeted waste diversion campaign Initiated by the City during dorm move
out collected 2,800 pounds of unopened, non-perishable food, 385 pounds of
grooming projects, and 22 pounds of batteries. Afternoon shift of Energy Blitz collected
140 pounds of batteries and 60 pounds of Iightbulbs.
-July 2022: Donation Drive-Thru event diverted 8,246 pounds of material from the
landfill; July "Speaking of..." discussion emphasized reducing consumption as a higher
priority climate action than purchasing "green" products.
- Nov. 2022: Proposed improvements to Sturgis Ferry Park include cardboard
compactor and five recycling bins.
-April 2023: "Speaking of... Plastics" discussion at Big Grove focuses on purchasing
practices and reducing consumption as key strategies.
-July 2023: Proposed improvements to Sturgis Ferry Park include new recycling
facilities; second Donation Drive-Thru effort diverts 16,000E pounds of material from
the landfill
-Resource Management staff researching Recycling
Ambassador programs as possible parallel
offering/supplement to Climate Ambassador program
3
OCt 24
Incentivize Construction
3.4
Jan. 2022: Staff began preliminary conversations on a possible partner program in Jan.
In Development
Waste Diversion
2022.
- Oct. 2022: Resource Management staff attend Build +Reuse Conference on
demolition recycling
- May 2023: Partnership between City and Habitat for Humanity formed to sell bricks
-Resource management staff explore possibility of
removed during Ped Mall projects with proceeds benefitting future builds
construction demo disposal template
- Develop combined transit use/thrift store awareness
campaign for university students
2
Feb-23
Develop a
3.4
- Nov. 2023: Concrete assigned a special waste fee, making it more expensive to
In Development
Policy/Ordinance
landfill.
Requiring Specific
Demolition
or Deconstruction
- Resource management staff research policy examples and
Recycling
capacity issues.
Standards Procedures
2
Jan-21
Mandating Signage to
3.1
- Spring 2021: City received a grant to implement signage at multi -family residential
Completed
Assist
buildings for uniform labeling of waste/recylcing containers
Waste Collection
2
Jun-20
Require All Park/Public
3.5
-June 2020; Staff developed agreements for sports organizations renting athletic
Completed/Long-
Spare Rentals to Recycle
facilities.
Term Ongoing
and Use "Green" Event
- June 2022: Parks Department begins using can and bottle bins for waste diversion at
Best Practices.
athletic fields
-Sept. 2023: Parks, Resource Management, and Climate
staff explore "pop up" waste reduction event at Farmers
Market utilizing durable dishware
1
May-20
Initiate a Methane
Feasibility Study
3.7-3.8
January 2021: Study completed and presented to Climate Action Commission.
Commission recommended to City Council to not advance the project at this time;
deemed cost prohibitive.
- Summer 2023: Upgrades made to wastewater facility to enable food waste processing
pilot.
Sept. 2023: Biodigester/Methane Capture project proposed for wastewater facility
-Jan./Feb. 2024: Staff evaluate funding opportunities under the IRA that may
support the methane capture project.
-2023: Climate Action Staff explore potential funding
opportunities under IRA
-Annually: Resource management staff revisit study to
identify new opportunities
Completed
1
May-20
AE-1
Develop Climate
4.2
-Three cohorts completed during 2020-2021
Completed/Long-
AmbassadorTeam
- Fourth ambassador cohort completed training March 2022.
Term Ongoing
-Climate Ambassador Newsletter to launch summer 2022 to help retain
trainees/sustain engagement
- Climate Ambassador Picnic scheduled for July 2022, Field trips for Climate
Ambassadors to landfill and transit facility scheduled for August.
- Nov. 2022: Fifth cohort of Climate Ambassadors complete training; a parallel Climate
Ambassador training for City staff in development to aid in deployment of new City
Council Strategic Plan.
- Feb. 2024: Climate Ambassador training updated to include in -person meetings and
i
resilience kit delivery; sixth cohort scheduled to begin training in March.
- Explore "electric coach" model as possible add on or
I
I
revamp of ambassdor training
2
Apr-21
AE-2
Establish "Resilience Hubs"
4.2
-As part of ClimateFest 2021, Resilience Hub outreach and education completed by
Long -Term
A&W Sustainable Planning.
Ongoing
- Climate Resilience Corps. program ready to launch June 2022
- Feb. 2022: A&W Sustainable Planning hosted a climate resilience workshop in
collaboration with the Center for Worker Justice to identify vulnerabilities and possible
resilience measures for the populations they serve.
- Sept. 2022: Solar Prioritization Working Group recommends continued use of Climate
Action Grants to support solar installations at nonprofits to support their function as
resilience hubs; Staff participate in USDN resilience hub training
- Nov. 2022: Discussions initiated with Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County about
collabortating as a resilience hub; Resilience Hub Working Group engaged to help
evaluate sites as potential emergency shelters vs. resilience hubs or resilience partners.
- March/April 2023: Climate Resilience Corps distributes resilience kits to 216
households; ongoing discussions with NCJC as potential resilience hub pilot site.
- March 2024: MOU established with NCJC as pilot Resilience Hub site; Empowered
Solutions contracted to assist with resilience planning for phase one of resilience hub
efforts.
-Spring/Summer 2023: Develop implementation plan and
launch pilot
I- See also SU-1
,Phase
1
Initiate
May-21
Code
AE-3
Action
Educate and Coordinate
Plan
Alignment
4.7
Milestones
- Staff continue to participate in Invest Health initiatives
Potential Next Steps
Status
Lang -Term
with Local Agencies on
- May 2022: Climate Action staff met with Johnson County Public Health to collaborate
Ongoing
Health Impacts
on messaging/public education regarding high heat and health impacts.
-July 2022: High heat resilience kits distributed at Lucas Farms History Days event.
Invest Health:
- Summer 2023: "Spot the Hot" NIHHIS-CAPA Urban Heat Island Mapping campaign
- Invest Health project
initiated in collaboration with Cedar Rapids with input/participation by Johnson County
Community Health Index:
Public Health.
- February 2023: Engage Johnson County Public Health on
- Sept. 2023: Johnson County Public Health presented on high heat impacts and safety
Community Health Index
measures at Climate Fest event discussing Spot the Hot results
-Summer 2023: Commence Community Health Index Study
- Feb. 2024: In discussion with Johnson County Public Health on possible collaborations
-October 2023: Develop recommended actions with
related to respiratory health and climate impacts
stakeholder group based on CHI metrics
- 2023 - 2030: Implementation with regular data tracking
- Feb. 2024: In discussion with Johnson County Public Health
on possible collaborations related to respiratory health and
climate impacts
2
Apr-21
AE-4
Concentrated Education
4.5
-Spring 2021: Americorps held Rain Barrel Giveaway/Engagement event; City
Long -Term
Campaign for Private
partnered with the IC Area Business Partnership to hold a'Green Buildings' Webinar
Ongoing
Properties about Native
- Parks & Recreation conduct outreach and education activities in conjunction with
Plantings, Permeable
community gardens
Pavement, Rain Gardens,
- "Your Best lawn" video campaign in April 2022 resulted in double the number of
Soil Health, Rain Barrels
applications to participate in the Soil quality Restoration (SQR) program for 2022
and
- May 2022: Climate Action Grant awarded to M68 Apartments to replace turf grass
Cisterns
with native plantings.
- April/May 2023: Parks staff host first Native Plant Symposium in April; AmeriCorps
team launches "Native Neighborhoods" program; NOS staff launch "Lawn Love"
program and related videos to promote native landscapes at residences.
- Sept. 2023: My Gorden of o Thousand Bees screened as part of Climate Fest,
highlighting native plants and pollinator health, and related bee craft workshop held at
- Explore collaboration with engineering on a Goldie
Robert A. Lee
campaign focused on stormwater management
- Hold stormwater management education activity or
demonstration projects
- Partnership with library on PedMall native plantings and
related educational signage
2
Mar-23
AE-5
Coordinated Efforts with
4.3-4.4
- Citystaff participate in regular Local Emergency PlanningCommittee
Long -Term
Local Emergency Agencies
-As part of 2021 Climate Action Grant, the Multicultural Development Center
Ongoing
and Utility Agencies
completed an Extreme Weather Preparedness Event targeting underserved youth,
Providing Critical
including co -benefits of STEM education on assembling Raspberry Pi computers the
Infrastructure
youth were able to keep for their homes.
- May 2022: Johnson County Public Health Emergency Manager providing supplies for
inclusing in Teen Resilience Corps kits.
-Summer 2023: Engage with police and fire departments to
-Jan. 2024: Johnson County EMA engaged with Resilience Hub project and training
research opportunities with Smart 911 and Special Needs
(see also AE-2)
Emergency Registry
-See BP-1 for utility resilience recommendations from Solar
Feasibility Study
.Phase
1
Initiate
7U720
Code
AI-1
Action
Partner with Project Green
Plan
Alignment
4.6
Milestones
-October 2020: Rootfor Trees tree voucher/planting program launched. 520 vouchers
Potential Next Steps
Status
Lang -Term
on a Tree Planting
were distributed, 333 redeemeed
Ongoing
Partnership; Incentives for
- Annually Parks staff host opportunities for individuals and organizations to hold tree
Private Tree Planting
planting events, often around Earth Day
-The City completed approximately 1,200 new tree plantings in 2021 through both City
plantings and partnership planting events with organizations.
- 2021-2022: Second year of Root for Trees program 492 vouchers redeemed
- 2022-2023: Third year of Root for Trees program launches, now managed by Climate
Action staff; 376 vouchers redeemed.
- Sept. 2023: Fourth year of Root for Trees program launches; 293 voucher applications
received in first two weeks
- Nov. 2023: Forestry staff partner with Project Green to secure $200K REAP grant for
native tree/prairie plantings and trail improvements.
-Dec. 2023: I000th tree planted through Root for Trees program
- Forestry staff in conversation with Project Green to use
Heritage Tree funds for a 5-year plan to reestablish oak
savannah in Oakland Cemetary
1
Sep-22
AR-1
Street Tree Ordinance
4.6
- NOS Staff began drafting an ordinance; currently implemented administratively
In Development
through zoning and development processes
See BR-2, BR-3; implement as comprehensive code update
2
Sep-22
AR-2
Increase Tree Planting
4.6
Not Started
Requirements in
Landscaping, Parking Lots,
- NOS staff incorporate into comprehensive plan update
and Upon Renewal
of Rental Permits
process
-See BR-3, BR-S, AR-1; implement as comprehensive code
update
Not Started
2
Oct 21
ACP-1
Develop Review Standards
5.7
-2020: Environmentally Responsible Management Certification earned for Iowa City
Long -Term
for New City Facility
Parks & Rec Facilities. Iowa City currently holds the record for the most
Ongoing
Construction and Major
fields/complexes certified.
Rehabilitation that
- October 2021: Climate, Public Works, and Facilities convene meeting and research
Accounts for Climate
similar policies in other cities; Analyst to compile list of scheduled facility projects and
Adaptation Principals
identified facility needs through master plan, review existing design standards, and dig
into Energy Manager facility energy usage data to identify high -priority needs
1
Jun-20
AP-1
Flood Mitigation and
4.5
-Annually: Creekdean up volunteer events coordinatd through City Stormwater
Long -Term
Stormwater Management
Specialist
Ongoing
Programs/Projects;
- Oct. 2021: City staff participated in the 2021 Iowa River Clean -Up which removed a
Buyouts
total of 8,800 pounds of waste from ther river.
- Nov. 2022: Streambank stabilization improvements completed for Willow Creek.
- Feb. 2023: Park View Terrace property in 100-year floodplain purchased for
demolition; anticipate using local funds rather than federal dollars for buyouts going
-The City continues to pursue flood buyout properties as
forward.
opportunities arise.
-Stormwater projects included in CIP
- City stormwater grant program ongoing
,Phase
1
Initiate
May-20
Code
AP-2
Action
Continue Implementation
Plan
Alignment
4.5-4.6
Milestones
- Currently 100+acres of prairie establishment in their first/second years of life;
Potential Next Steps
Status
Lang -Term
of the Natural Areas
Additional acres of prairie added annually; include educational & outreach components
Ongoing
Management Plan
- Staff initiated conversations with UI about opportunities to expand support for
natural areas and onsite education
- Prairie Establisment FAQ available on City Parks website
- 2022: Native planting improvements in Terry Trueblood, Peninsula Park, and Kickers
- Summer 2023: Improvements to forest and savanna habitats in Hickory Hill; native
seed drill purchased to aid in future prairie plantings; prescribed burns in establish
prairie areas followed by good growth response.
1
Sep-20
AP-3
Expand Public Tree
4.6
- Sept. 2020: Tree Canopy Memo provided to City Council, demonstrating need for
Long -Term
Planting
incremental tree canopy replacement activities.
Ongoing
- Spring 2021: Parks and Forestry 2021 plantings approved by Council; goal to plant
1,000 trees, double the annual allottment of trees through partnerships and
coordinated events, and add additional Forestry staff to care for the new plantings.
2021 Tree Planting memo sent to Council.
- 2022: 750 trees lanted in spring/summer 2022, predominantly in South District
Neighborhood
- Summer/Fall 2023: Street tree planting along Nevada Ave )south of Lakeside), Aster
Ave, Whispering Prairie Ave, Blue Stem Ct, Coneflower Ct, Indigo Dr, Indigo Ct, Thistle
Ct, Whispering Meadow Dr, Primrose Ct, Blazing Star Dr, Pinto Ln, Friendship St. )may
Iowa City Parks & Forestry will continue to conduct annual
carry into 2024)
tree plantings and update City Council on those efforts
2
May-20
AP-4
Equity Review of
4.1-4.2
- May 2021: UI Graduate intern developed equity toolkit, Commission recommended
Long -Term
Neighborhood and
staff use the toolkit in the development of projects
- Climate Action Analyst will continue work on equity
Ongoing
Population Outreach;
- Summer 2021: Green Iowa Americorps member completed update to USDN/Iowa City
mapping tool
Develop Outreach Plan for
Climate Action Equity Report
- Climate staff in conversation with NOS about existing tree
Populations Highly
-June 2023: Neighborhood equity map revised to utilize Justice 40 criteria in alignment
removal program for EAB impacts on under-resourced
Impacted by Climate
with federal funding considerations; most recent Root for Trees vouchers mapped.
populations
Change
-Aug-Dec. 2023: Equitable outreach toolkit in development in collaboration with
-Climate Analyst presents updated equity map of current
University of Iowa researcher as part of CPRG planning process.
programs to CAC )and continues to provide annual updates
going forward)
- See AE-3 for focused public health equity outreach
opportunities
1
Sep-20 Host Sustainability Forum
5.5
- Sept. 2020, 2021, 2022: ClimateFest)
Completed/Long-
and Events
- Feb. 2021: Sponsored virtual speaker, Climate Action and Communities of Color
Term Ongoing
- April 2021: Launched Project 51, public education campaign
- April 2022, 2023: AmeriCorps host Earth Expo
- Aug. 2022: Small business focus group held to discuss sustainability priorities,
resources, and alignment of funding opportunities.
- Feb. 2023: Virtual discussion on "Accelerating Black Leadership and Sustainability"
scheduled for Feb.9 in collaboration with Office of Human Rights.
- April 2023: "Speaking of... Live!" held in collaboration with Big Grove )see WE-2)
- Sept. 2023: "Speaking of... Livel" held at Green House focused on resources for
renters and tabling event for area conservation groups held at Big Grove during Climate
Fest
-March-April 2024: AmeriCorps to host Sustalnablllty In Loral Government and Earth
Expo events
-Annually: ClimateFest
- The Climate Action Engagement Specialist will lead other
outreach, education, and engagement events in conjunction
with a wide variety of climate action efforts as opportunities
arise
1
Jun-20 Launch a Green Business
5.5
-Summer 2020: Pilot Climate Action at Work Awards Program launched, with five
Completed
Program: "Climate Action
businesses recognized.
at Work"
- 2021: Smart Series webinars for businesses in partnership with the Iowa City Area
Business Partnership.
- Sept. 2021: Awarded five businesses through 2021 Climate Action at Work Awards
Program.
- April 2022: Climate Action Staff participated in One Sustainable Iowa Conference
- Engage economic development coordinator in review of
panel highlighting Climate Action at Work awardees in April 2022.
program and make recommendations for program
updates/refresh
1
Jun-20 Develop a Climate Action
5.5
-Feb. 2021- Jan. 2022: Staff collaborate with Cause Impacts to review existing
Completed
Strategic Communications
marketing practices and develop new marketing approaches
Plan
- May 2022: Soft launch of Goldie mascot at May Public Works Open House, updated
logo finalized in May; Climate Action and Communications staff performed a
comprehensive review of communications assets to identify/prioritize those to be
updated.
- Dec. 2022: 650% increase in insulation program applications following launch of
"What R You" Goldie campaign; A/B testing on ICgov.org/Insulate page shows 60%
more engagement with Goldie than conventional "live action" video.
- Sept. 2023: Community -wide mailer sent to every Iowa City household highlighting
Climate Fest events and other Climate Action programs/resources
-Jan: Feb. 2024: Planning underway for "Get Pumped" campaign for June/July
deployement and refresh of What R You campaign for Sept/Oct deployment.
- Ongoing 12-month marketing plans developed in
collaboration with communications staff top align with fiscal
years
2
Nov-22 Local Procurement
Campaign -
Buy -in from Local
Commercial
Groups
5.3
- Initial conversations with UI, Business Partnership, and ICDD
- Spring 2022: Resource management staff working on Beyond PlastlC initiative to work
with local restaurants on procuring alternatives to plastic to -go containers
- Explore possible Goldie campaign connected to bringing
your own to -go containers when dining out
- Engage economic development coordinator in discussion
of future direction/recommendations for these efforts
- Review current Local Procurement incentives in City
purchasing policies and explore adding a similar small
business incentive.
In Development
1
Nov-20 Expand Community
5.4
- Climate Action Grant Program launched in 2019
Completed/Long-
Climate Grants
-2022 updates to grant program: Specified non-profit and business categories at
Term Ongoing
higher denominations ($10,000).
- 2021: Establish parallel Youth Mini Grants (2022 transition to open/ongoing
applicatioin window for YMG)
-August 2022: Climate Innovation Grant program established to help fund emerging
technologies.
- March 2023: To encourage wider participation, limit established of two awards within
any three year period to any one organization; 17 applications received.
- May 2023: Awards given to Bike Library (HVAC), Catholic Worker House (water
heater), CommUniy (refrigeration unit), Deerfield Commons (insulation), Dubuque St.
Apts. (insulation), Fin & Feather (solar), The Green House (mechanical
composter/reusable to-do containers), IC Compassion (community gardening), JC
Railroad Historical Center (HVAC), Summit Apartments (insulation), Youth Mini -Grant
(peer -to -peer education program).
- Feb. -March 2024: Updates made to Climate Action Grant program; application
portal opened March 1 with new information session for interested applicants
planned for March 18.
- 2023: Monitor PIN grant overhaul and based on that
explore possibility of bi-annual or open application window
3
Dec 23 Incentives for the Public to
5.4
- Iowa City Parks & Rec annually offers community garden plot program
Long -Term
Create and Maintain Local
- 2022: Climate Action Grants given to Horace Mann Elementary School, Field to
Ongoing
Food Production and
Family, and Kirkwood Community College in support of increasing access to community
Community Gardens
gardens/local foods.
'-April 2022: Staff attended Johnson County Local Foods Roundtable to identify future
needs/opportunities
-June 2023: Urban chicken regulations revised to do away with neighbor consent
-2023; Connect with Johnson County Food Policy Council to
requirements, increase the number of allowable chickens to 6 hens, and allow for
learn more about commercial kitchen initiative at JC Porr
chickens at multifamily dwellings
Farm; explore commercial kitchen or other food production
support as possible offering through resilience hub program
1
Sep-20 Community Garden
5.1-5.2
- UI Student completed community garden assessment report
Lang -Term
Expansion/Additions
- Chadek Green community garden improvements include paved parking lot, pathways,
Ongoing
raised beds, water spigots and restrooms adjacent to the parking lot.
- Dec. 2022: Partnership with Kirkwood Community College to install "seed library"
boxes at all community gardens for 2023.
- April 2023: Community Garden program begins offering weekly tips and garden
-Parks and Rec staff review community garden plot rentals
information via email to participants throughout the gardening season.
annually and weigh current and future demand.
-Climate Action Analyst to add plot rentals to Climate Action
equity mapping tool to analyze gaps in coverage/access
- Future: Explore opportunities to expand gardens by the
private sector or other community partners installed for
community use.
- Public input survey conducted in Dec. 2021. Planning
underway for improvements to Chadek Green.
2
lul-22 Develop a Green
5.3
- 2021:City Purchasing division went through recent re -organization and needs a little
Long -Term
Procurement
time before they're able to support the development of such a policy. In the meantime,
Ongoing
Policy
there may be opportunties internally to start gathering existing procedures and
modifying, with local and sustainable acquisition principles in mind.
-Staff conduct research into example policies and analysis
- August 2022: City Purchasing division working with office supply vendor accounts to
of existing City policies, https://www.ecocenter.org/our-
apply a sustainability filter to staff searches for products that will place
work/purchasing-safer-cities/sustainable-procurement-
green/sustainable products at the top of returns.
roadmap/step-2-creating-environmentally; convene
- Aug. 2023: Procurement staff propose "sustainable procurement" as the topic of the
meeting with purchasing
next Iowa Public Procurement Association to explore topic and benchmark practices
- Purchasing to author policy updates
across the state.
-Solicit feedback from staff climate ambassadors on
practices in each department/division to review and build
upon
- Summer 2024: Adopt Green Purchase Policy
2
lan-22 Develop a City
5.7
- Feb -March 2023: Climate ambassador training offered to staff to increase cross-
Long -Term
Sustainability
departmental collaborations and identify opportunities to increase green practices
Ongoing
Operations Guide and
across city operations
-Solm ly suggestions from the CAC as to vision for
Make
'-Jan-Feb.2024: Second staff ambassador training held
community portion of this action
u
Available to the
-Engage with facility manager professional organization to
Public/Organizations
identify information channels with which to collaborate or
Throughout Iowa City
amplify information sharing (similar to realtor outreach)
HATER DROPS & KILOWATTS:
Save energy by
^CLIMATE
ACTIONf
saving water! MATTERS
Water is heavy! Every gallon weighs about eight pounds, and every day about six million gallons of water are
pumped to Iowa City residents. That means about 50 million pounds of water are carried from the Iowa
River, treated, and delivered to faucets daily. The large pumps that do this job use a lot of electrical energy.
And the work doesn't stop there! If you want that water hot, then your water heater consumes energy to
heat it up. The energy it takes to treat and deliver the water for 10 houses annually could power your
home's refrigerator for six years, and the energy to heat it could fuel you car for more than three years!
Water -efficient devices make a difference. In 2004 the average Iowa Citian used about 87 gallons of water
per day. In 2024 the average Iowa Citian uses 73 gallons per day. That means from 2004 to 2024, despite
the population increasing by about 12,000 people, we still only treat and deliver six million gallons per day.
BY THE NUMBERS:
Heating water is typically the second Replacing showerheads with
largest use of energy in a home (after Q
WaterSense labeled models can
space heating and cooling). reduce the average family's water
and electricity costs by $70 annually.
®Gas -fired water heaters contribute It can save the amount of water
around 4,000 pounds of carbon v needed to wash 88 loads of laundry,
dioxide (CO2) to household emissions every year.
per year.
®
Shortening your shower by 1 Approximately 5 to 10 percent of US homes have easy -to -fix leaks that
minute will save 550 gallons of drip away 90 gallons a day or more.
water per year.
Households can save up to 1,000
ZEvery household that switches to gallons per month by running
cold water washing for laundry washing machines and dishwashers
could eliminate about 1,600 pounds only when full.
of carbon dioxide a year.
For more information, visit:
icgov.org/climate or
epa.gov/watersense
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