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Iowa City Climate Action Commission
Recommendations for the 100 -day report, "Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions"
March 16, 2020
Iowa City City Council Members,
The five current Climate Action Commission working groups — Buildings, Transportation, Waste, Equity and Adaptation, and
Outreach — reviewed the actions outlined in the 100 -day report "Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions" produced by City staff
and presented to you. Each working group provided recommendations on priorities and/or suggested revisions to the actions or
timeline of implementation.
This summary highlights some of the themes presented by the working groups, but all the feedback has been incorporated for
your consideration into the action items table format. Each working group approached the review of the report a little
differently. Some provided specific actions that should be prioritized, while others provided feedback on each action within their
area of focus. No matter the approach, all the suggestions should help further the implementation of the proposed actions.
It should first be recognized the Climate Action Commission, as a whole, recommends ALL the actions be implemented at some
point. It's our understanding City staff intend to do this, given they proposed a staggered timeline for implementation.
Generally, the working groups prioritized and provided feedback on the education -based actions. These are steps the City can
directly take to encourage awareness and promote community action that is otherwise outside of direct municipal control. One
could think of the education steps as a climate action campaign to generate a groundswell of support and action across the
community.
The working groups, especially Buildings, recognized the importance of both incentive -based and regulatory -based approaches,
which reach different kinds of stakeholders and individuals in the community.
It should also be noted two of the working groups recommended Adaptation Project Action #4 — Equity Review of Neighborhood
and Population Outreach be made a higher priority. This is an action that will have a significant impact on all the other actions
and is important to our community as a whole.
Finally, each action will need a robust implementation plan with specific goals, required resources (personnel and financial),
identified metrics as part of reporting, a specific timeline for targeted achievement, identified stakeholders (including those that
will be impacted), and an equitable approach. The equity and adaptation working group noted the overall report lacks specific
actions and implementation timelines concerning equity, instead simply outlining broader objectives. Equity concerns could take
a back seat to other major themes if not considered in more detail as part of the implementation plans for each action.
In closing, the Climate Action Commission is impressed with the breadth of engagement City staff have outlined in their report
and the level of dedication the City is planning in terms of resource allocation, both in staffing and innovative financial planning.
We look forward to working with City staff throughout implementation of the actions and further engaging the community on
these efforts.
Sincerely,
The Iowa City Climate Action Commission
Accelerating Iowa City's Actions
City staff has developed a list of specific actions that can be further explored and implemented in the near-term,
which collectively would accelerate our progress toward our carbon emissions reduction goals. The actions are
broken up into the Climate Action and Adaption Plan categories of Buildings, Transportation, Waste, Adaptation
and Sustainable Lifestyle. Within each of these five key areas, staff has developed recommendations that
encompass Education, Incentives, Regulation, City Policy, and Public Projects. Financial and human resources will
be necessary to carry out the vast majority of the proposed actions. Those elements will be discussed in subsequent
sections of this report.
Report actions have color -coded shading to provide a general sense of timeline as follows:
Green: Action can be initiated by end of 2020 but may be ongoing through 2030.
Commission: Recommend calling this 'Phase 1.
Blue: Action can be initiated between 2021-2023 but may be ongoing through 2030.
Commission: Recommend calling this 'Phase 2'.
Orange: Action can be initiated between 2024-2025 but may be ongoing through 2030
Commission: Recommend calling this 'Phase 3.
Recommendation from the Climate Action Commission: Add phasing to each of the actions in addition to the color -
coding. Not everyone can read colors, so written text that addresses phasing would be beneficial.
1
Buildings
The Climate Action and Adaptation Plan states that existing buildings account for approximately 82% of
community -wide emissions, making them the largest source of emissions. Thus, improving the performance of our
existing building stock and ensuring new construction has the smallest carbon footprint possible is absolutely
critical. These objectives are hindered by the fact that municipalities cannot regulate construction beyond what is
permitted by the State of Iowa Energy Code. The community must be as creative and resourceful as possible when
crafting our strategies. While reducing overall energy consumption and expanding renewables is important, we
must recognize that our electric supply is becoming increasingly renewable (51.4% renewable in 2018 from
MidAmerican Energy) requiring a large part of our strategy to focus on electrification and reduced dependency on
natural gas for heating and other uses. This can be challenging with certain types of buildings, given cost and
technological options that may be available.
Overall Recommendations from the Climate Action Commission, Buildings Working Group:
Staff have compiled a thorough list of actions that is appropriately prioritized overall and will make the changes
the City and community need. At the same time, the group suggests Council consider the following changes:
1. Incorporate the suggestions listed below to make the following first priority actions most successful:
Education #1, Education #2, Incentive #1, Incentive #2, Regulation #1, Regulation #2.
2. Move Education #3 from the second to first priority group (from "blue" phase 2 to "green" phase 1).
3. Move Incentive #6 from second to first priority.
4. Slightly revise Incentive #7 as noted below.
5. Consider moving Incentive #10 from "orange" phase 3to higher priority ("blue" phase 2 or "green" phase
1).
6. Significantly revise City Policy #1.
2
Plan
Required
Commission Feedback
Action
Description
Alignment
Resources
1 Promote Energy
Through advertisements,
1.1-1.2,
Financial,
High priority action.
Efficiency and
social media, special event
1.6
City Staff
Climate Ambassadors can assist with
Performance Tips
engagement, and the
*(CMO,
this action.
to the Public
AmeriCorps program,
COM, 0TH),
Share the city climate actions with the
*(Next Step),
provide the public with
Community
Iowa City Community School District in
Phase 1
practical tips and
Action
a way that promotes student and
strategies they can
family engagement.
implement in their home
Use a website to showcase home
or business.
energy efficiency success stories.
Leverage educational tie-ins to
Incentive #1 and Incentive #2 (see
below).
Request MidAmerican metrics for
neighborhood or other more specific
2
2 Partner with
Work with existing
Stakeholders to
community organizations
Promote Green
such as the Home Builders
Building and
Association, Iowa City
Rehabilitation
Area Association of
*(New), Phase 1
Realtors, The Greater
Performance in
Iowa City Landlord
the Multiple
Association, the Johnson
Listing Services
Clean Energy District and
(MLS) Property
the Chamber of
Inventory
Commerce to promote
*(New), Phase 2
green building practices.
3 Encourage the
Homebuyers utilize MLS
1.1 & 1.6
Local Realtor
data to influence
and measure energy efficiency
Community to
purchasing decisions.
Include Energy
Energy performance is not
Potentially involve the UI. (This
Performance in
currently a part of local
the Multiple
MLS inventories but could
Listing Services
help homebuyers make
(MLS) Property
educated decisions and
Inventory
encourage sellers to
*(New), Phase 2
proactively improve
Community
efficiency.
Action
work intersects with green buildings.
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development
EHR — Equity & Human Rights;
TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recrei
localized data that would allow for
more robust evaluation but also to help
inform residents.
Encourage Iowa City Area Association
of Realtors to include a "Home Energy
Score" and other opportunities to
'green the MLS'.
This action has a potential impact on
broader demographics in the
community and be a driver for the
public demand greater energy
efficiency in the local building stock.
Will likely require more engagement
from key outreach personnel rather
than just staff time.
This type of action has been
implemented successfully in
communities across the country.
Precedents and examples from those
communities should be shared and
documents provided to the local ICAAR.
Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
ition; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
3
Provide a reporting tool for
homeowners to effectively understand
and measure energy efficiency
changes. Use the aggregated data to
map changes throughout the city.
Potentially involve the UI. (This
reporting tool suggestion also applies
to Incentives #1 and #2.)
Financial,
High priority action.
City Staff
Consider aspects of Education #2 that
*(NDS,
may need to be done prior to
CMO, 0TH),
Education #1.
Community
Include other jurisdictions' staff whose
Action
work intersects with green buildings.
This action could benefit from more
explicit inclusion of equity such as:
• Add an equity -focused stakeholder
(e.g. Johnson County Affordable
Housing Coalition).
• Add affordable housing as a
consideration.
• Add EHR as a resource.
Financial
Consider moving this from "blue"
*(CMO,
phase 2 to "green" phase 1 priority.
OTH),
The Buildings Working Group has
Community
already started outreach on this effort.
Action
Encourage Iowa City Area Association
of Realtors to include a "Home Energy
Score" and other opportunities to
'green the MLS'.
This action has a potential impact on
broader demographics in the
community and be a driver for the
public demand greater energy
efficiency in the local building stock.
Will likely require more engagement
from key outreach personnel rather
than just staff time.
This type of action has been
implemented successfully in
communities across the country.
Precedents and examples from those
communities should be shared and
documents provided to the local ICAAR.
Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
ition; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
3
Enhanced Energy construction projects.
4
m
Plan
Required
Commission Feedback
Ac!tipionW
Description
Alignment
Resources
1
Offer Free Home
Expand previously
1.1
Financial
High Priority Action.
Energy
commenced efforts to offer
*(CMO),
See additional specific
Assessments
free home energy testing
Community
recommendations below this table.
through Green
and weatherization
Action
Iowa AmeriCorps
through AmeriCorps.
*(Next Step)
Phase 1
2
Enhance Energy
Ensure that City housing
1.1
Financial
High Priority Action.
Standards for
rehabilitation programs
*(CMO, PR,
Ensure there is a performance
City
sufficiently incorporate
PW, NDS)
protocol.
Rehabilitation
energy efficiency measures,
Do blower door test before, during
Projects
electrification, renewable
and after rehabilitation projects.
*(Next Step)
energy, trees and
Phase 1
stormwater quality
As a tie-in to Education 1, educate new
improvements as budgets
owners on operations and perhaps
allow.
require them to share energy data for
a few years or set them up with an
iEnergy Star tracking account.
Consider an approach to multi -family
developments like they have done
successfully in Minneapolis.
3
Coordinate
Plan multi -day
1.1
Financial,
Support this action.
Neighborhood
neighborhood blitzes that
City Staff
Energy Blitz
provide education to
*(CMO,
Events *(New)
residents as well as
COM, PR,
Phase 1
practical home solutions
NDS),
including LED lights,
Community
weatherization
Action
improvements, trees and
other climate action
solutions.
4
Launch a TIF-
Using district -wide TIF
1.2 & 5.4
Financial,
Support this action.
funded climate
funding, create and launch
City Staff
action incentive
an incentive program that
*(CMO),
program aimed
emphasizes energy
Community
at reducing
reduction, renewables,
Action
industrial energy
electrification and site
consumption
improvements that will
*(New) Phase 1
help reduce emissions in
our industrial sector.
5
Consider a
Consider rebating a portion
1.3
Financial
Support this action.
Building Permit
of building permit fees in
*(NDS),
Fee Rebate
exchange for enhanced
Community
Program for
energy measures on
Action
Enhanced Energy construction projects.
4
Standards *(New)
Phase 2
6
Develop or
Iowa City currently offers
1.1-1.4 Financial,
This incentive supports Education #1
Partner with
housing rehabilitation
City Staff
and #2. Recommend that it be moved
Local
funds that can be used for
*(CMO,
from "blue" phase 2 to "green" phase
Stakeholders on
energy efficiency measure.
NDS),
1 priority.
a Comprehensive
This combination
Community
A new rehab program that is broader
Climate Action
grant/loan program would
Action
based than existing programs has
Rehabilitation
bolster that effort and
potential to make bigger impact.
Program *(New)
expand it to include all
Capacity could be an issue, so ample
Phase 2
building types. External
resources will be needed.
partners could include local
financial institutions
(attractive lending terms)
and organizations like the
Johnson Clean Energy
District that offer expertise.
7
Initiate a Net-
Engage the local architect
1.3 Financial
Revise to include a cap on maximum
Zero House
and building community to
*(CMO,
square footage and potentially
Design
develop a series of net -zero
NDS),
number of garage spaces. While a net
Competition
house designs that can be
Community
zero energy house, no matter the size,
*(New) Phase 2
accessed and utilized by
Action
isn't producing energy -based GHG
local contractors and the
emissions, they do use more
public.
materials/embodied carbon, and
larger garages support more
transportation emissions.
Support this action.
8
Complete a Net-
Through our existing 1.1 & 1.4 Financial
Zero
rehabilitation programs *(CMO,
Demonstration
such as the UniverCity and NDS)
Rehabilitation
South District
Project *(New)
Homeownership programs,
Phase 2
complete a demonstration
net -zero rehabilitation
project.
9
Incentivize
To complement a proposed 1.6 Financial,
Support this action. Incorporate
Energy
energy benchmarking City Staff
stricter energy standards as baseline
Enhancements
program, this program *(CMO),
for program.
and Building Re-
would look to target Community
and Retro
specific improvements for Action
Commissioning
those large properties that
for Participants in
are significant contributors
the Energy
to our carbon footprint.
Bench -marking
Program *(New)
Phase 3
k,
10 Launch an
This program would
1.1 - 1.2 & Financial
Coordinate with MidAmerican Energy
Electrification
provide financial incentives
1.4 *(CMO,
renewable energy goals, and speed up
Incentive
that offset the cost to
NDS),
this priority if MidAmerican timeline
Program *(New)
convert appliances and
Community
allows.
Phase 3
heating equipment from
Action
natural gas to electric.
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS— Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW— Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR —
Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance;
OTH — Others
Additional recommendations for Incentives Action #1— Offer Free Home Energy Assessments through Green
Iowa Americorps:
Household engagement:
Include a stronger education component for the resident.
Provide follow-up to the assessment process and suggested measures (e.g. see if the household added measure),
Ensure that the follow-up includes measurement for quality of improvements, not just quantity.
Impact and Equity: Scale up the number of assessments and strengthen outreach to households that could benefit the most.
Then conduct a short-term review (e.g. after six months) to see what has been accomplished and make adjustments as
needed
Health and Indoor Air Quality: Homeowners may need information on safe use of cleaning products when homes are better
sealed.
Staffing: Increase mentorship and training for AmeriCorps volunteers
Action
1 Create a More
Robust Energy
Code Inspection
Program *(New)
Phase 1
2 Incorporate
Stricter Energy
Standards into
Tax Increment
Financing Policies
*(New) Phase 1
Description
Staff currently relies on
contractor verification for
compliance with the adopted
energy code. Through
staffing increases and
training, all Building
Inspectors can take a more
proactive role enforcing the
energy code.
Revise our Tax Increment
Financing policy to include
stricter energy standards.
Plan Required Commission Feedback
Alignment Resources
1.1 -1.2 City Staff High Priority Action.
*(NDS) Ensure households (individual
apartments) are benefiting from
reduced utility bills. This will have
an impact on equity in the
community.
Consider not allowing affordable
apartments in TIF -supported
buildings to "sunset" after defined
periods. Continue the equity.
1.3-1.4 Financial High Priority Action.
*(CMO) Convene panel of local jurisdictions
to explore a coordinated effort.
Explore permit incentives in relation
to a more robust code.
Develop the program for both
residential and commercial
properties. It will likely require
different inspection actions and/or
submittal requirements by the
I contractors/owners.
0
3 Incorporate Strict Revise our density and heigh
Energy Standards bonus Policies to include
into Height and stricter energy standards.
Density Bonuses
*(New) Phase 2
4 Initiate Energy
Require owners of a
Benchmarking
predetermined building size
Requirements
(example: 100,000 sq ft) to
*(New) Phase 2
annually report energy
*(New) Phase 1
performance metrics to the
City.
qo
Recommend this action be moved
kdditional
up from 'Blue' phase 2 to 'Green'
`(CMO, NDS,
phase 1. The feasibility of this type
)TH)
of requirement has already been
*(New) Phase 1
investigated as part of TIF incentive.
Expand this standard to apply to all
economic development and other
city programs and incentives.
'ity staff
Explore what other communities
`(CMO),
have used as parameters for this
.ommunity
type of program.
lection
5 Develop Climate Adopt energy efficiency and 1.1 & 1.7 No Support this action.
Action tree planting requirements to Additional
Requirements for ensure rental housing is *(CMO, NDS)
all Existing and contributing to public health
Future Rental concerns associated with
Permits *(New) climate change.
Phase 2
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
Buildings:Policy
Action Description
1 Advocate for Encourage the State
Local Control of Legislature to allow for local
Energy Codes of energy codes.
*(New) Phase 1
2 Advocate for Require staff to actively
Aggressive
participate in the
Energy Code
development of future
Development
international energy codes
and Adoption
including advocating of the
*(New) Phase 1
'glide path to net -zero' and
other similar nationwide
and global efforts.
Plan Required
Commission Feedback
Alignment Resources
1.1-1.4 No
Having a city -based stricter code is an
Additional
admirable goal but could present
*(CMO)
confusion for the building industry as
well as adjacent and nearby
jurisdictions. If a stricter localized code is
desired, check with other jurisdictions
within, for example, the county.
Suggested revision: Advocate that
the state always adopt the most
current energy code; and explore
other energy -based code
opportunities such as the
International Code Council's Zero
Code for incentive programs.
1.1-1.4 Financial Support this action.
*(NDS)
7
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS — Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
Actio
1 Solar Partnership
with MidAmerican
*(New) Phase 1
2 Net -Zero Public
Housing *(New) Phase
2
Descriptio
Execute a land lease
agreement with
MidAmerican Energy for a
utility -scale solar
installation of 2 MW or
Initiate a program to
rehabilitate Iowa City
owned public housing
units into net -zero
properties.
Plan
Alignment
1.5
1.1 & 1.7
Required
Resources
City
property
*(CMO, PW)
Financial,
City Staff
*(NDS)
Commission Feedback
Support this action.
Support this action.
3 Municipal Building
Accelerate energy
1.4 & 1.7 Financial,
Support this action.
Efficiency and
efficiency efforts in city
City Staff
In addition to typical municipal
Electrification *(New)
facilities and develop a
*(PR, CMO,
building energy efficiency projects,
Phase 3
plan for systematic
PW)
city staff should incorporate a
electrification and
review of energy efficiency
implementation.
measures related to the water
treatment plant. Recommend
adding a new action for reducing
water use across the city to reduce
energy use at the water treatment
plant.
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR— Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
9
Transportation
Along with significant change in our built environment, mobility and land -use planning will play a very large role in
meeting emission reduction targets. The Climate Action Plan calls for replacement of over fifty-five percent of
vehicle trips with sustainable transit, bike, and pedestrian options by 2050. City Council has established a goal to
double transit ridership by 2028 which will jumpstart our community effort to reduce emissions generated by fossil -
fueled transportation. Overarching targets in this area include conversion of the City's municipal fleet to cleaner
fuel vehicles and to increase community -wide adoption of electric and alternative -fuel vehicle technology. The
City's immediate strategy focuses upon enhanced education and incentive campaigns for public transportation and
preparing for transition to a future with more electric vehicles.
Overall Recommendations from the Climate Action Commission, Transportation Working Group:
Overall, the working group is supportive of all the actions outlined in this report. More specific recommendations
for each action are included below.
Transportation: Education
Transportation: Incentives
Action —
1 Incentivize Public
Transit Options
*(New) Phase 2
Description
Based on recommendations in
the forthcoming transit study,
incentivize use of public transit
with fare free service and/or
discounted passes/rides.
Plan
Alignment
2.2
Plan
Required
Commission Feedback
Action
Description
Consider equity components
City Staff
to engage underserved and
*(TS, CMO),
vulnerable communities.
Alignment
Resources
Action
1 Significant
Education and outreach
2.3
Financial,
Education and outreach efforts
Transportation
campaigns on use of non-
City Staff
need to target a broad base of
Education and
fossil fuel vehicles,
*(COM, TS,
residents, workers, and employers
Outreach Campaigns
walkable neighborhoods,
OTH),
to engage underserved and hard to
*(New) Phase 1
bicycling, car -sharing, and
Community
reach communities
transit.
Action
Outreach campaign should include
component to identify potential
eco -driving campaign partners.
Climate Ambassadors can assist
with this action.
2 Launch an Eco -Driving
Promote Ride -Sharing,
2.5
Financial,
Consider equity components to
Campaign Alongside
Transit, Alternative Work
City Staff
engage underserved and vulnerable
Employers *(New)
Schedules and Other
*(CMO,
communities.
Phase 3
Actions to Help Reduce
COM),
Partnership should include a
Emissions from Single-
Community
marketing component to drive
Occupancy Vehicles.
Action
awareness for partners, e.g. "Eco -
Drive to Work Week".
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS— Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications;
PW— Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS
—Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
Transportation: Incentives
Action —
1 Incentivize Public
Transit Options
*(New) Phase 2
Description
Based on recommendations in
the forthcoming transit study,
incentivize use of public transit
with fare free service and/or
discounted passes/rides.
Plan
Alignment
2.2
E
Required
Commission Feedback
Resources
Financial,
Consider equity components
City Staff
to engage underserved and
*(TS, CMO),
vulnerable communities.
Community
Consider partnership with
Action
ICCSD to extent practicable
E
Action escription Plan
Alignment
1 Establish an Electric and I Establish a City policy to mandate 2.2
Fuel -Efficient Vehicle electric and alternative fuel and
Purchasing Policy *(New) fuel-efficient vehicle purchases if
Phase 1 viable options exists.
2 Track Adherence to City An idling reduction policy was 2.7
Idling Policy *(Next Step) implemented in spring 2019.
Phase 1 Data tracking and analysis will be
Required
Resources
Financial
*(CMO, PW)
No
Additional
*(CMO, PW)
Commission Feedback
Additional information
needed regarding policy
milestones, metrics,
measurement, and
Also encourage staff to
investigate hybrid battery
idle reduction
10
Plan Required Commission Feedback
Action
lllmr
for student busing or before-
afterschool activities.
2
Explore Electric
Plan suggestions are expected
2.5
Financial
More information is needed.
Vehicle (EV)
to include incentive options for
*(CMO, TS)
Ensure that people in lower
Incentives Based on
the City to consider.
Alternative Modes of
socio-economic position are
the Readiness Plan
properties, ride sharing, and transit options as they may
empowered to take
*(New) Phase 3
programs. amount of their income on
advantage of this and other
the most impact from
Require Climate
transit options as they may
2
Change Analysis for
review would accompany *(NDS, CMO) elements of complete streets
be least able to transition to
rezoning applications received policies and directly linking
Rezonings *(New)
by the City. emission reductions with
EV.
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS — Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
Action escription Plan
Alignment
1 Establish an Electric and I Establish a City policy to mandate 2.2
Fuel -Efficient Vehicle electric and alternative fuel and
Purchasing Policy *(New) fuel-efficient vehicle purchases if
Phase 1 viable options exists.
2 Track Adherence to City An idling reduction policy was 2.7
Idling Policy *(Next Step) implemented in spring 2019.
Phase 1 Data tracking and analysis will be
Required
Resources
Financial
*(CMO, PW)
No
Additional
*(CMO, PW)
Commission Feedback
Additional information
needed regarding policy
milestones, metrics,
measurement, and
Also encourage staff to
investigate hybrid battery
idle reduction
10
Plan Required Commission Feedback
Action
lllmr
Description
Alignment_, Resources
1
Review Parking
This review may include 2.6 City Staff More information is needed.
Regulations and
amenity prioritization for EV *(NDS, TS, Ensure that people in lower
Consider Innovative
and efficient vehicle parking, CMO) socio-economic position are
Ways to Encourage
maximum parking standards, empowered to take
Alternative Modes of
and opportunities for private advantage of alternate
Travel *(New) Phase 2
properties, ride sharing, and transit options as they may
development of employer spend a disproportionate
programs. amount of their income on
transportation and may have
the most impact from
Require Climate
incentives. _
This extra layer of in-house 2.4 City staff Consider incorporating
2
Change Analysis for
review would accompany *(NDS, CMO) elements of complete streets
New Subdivisions and
rezoning applications received policies and directly linking
Rezonings *(New)
by the City. emission reductions with
Phase 3
development and design
choices.
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
Action escription Plan
Alignment
1 Establish an Electric and I Establish a City policy to mandate 2.2
Fuel -Efficient Vehicle electric and alternative fuel and
Purchasing Policy *(New) fuel-efficient vehicle purchases if
Phase 1 viable options exists.
2 Track Adherence to City An idling reduction policy was 2.7
Idling Policy *(Next Step) implemented in spring 2019.
Phase 1 Data tracking and analysis will be
Required
Resources
Financial
*(CMO, PW)
No
Additional
*(CMO, PW)
Commission Feedback
Additional information
needed regarding policy
milestones, metrics,
measurement, and
Also encourage staff to
investigate hybrid battery
idle reduction
10
11
required to ensure its
technologies where
effectiveness.
practical.
3
Review Transportation Ensure City transportation
2.1
City Staff Additional information
Subsidies, Work subsidies and work schedules for
*(CMO) needed regarding policy
Schedules and Tele- employees are crafted with
milestones, metrics,
Work Policies for City climate action goals in mind.
measurement, and
Employees *(New) Phase
reporting.
3
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others; PUB — Public/Community
o. I• • WW W
rPlan Required
Commission Feedb ac
Actio Description
AW Alignment Resources
Ensure equity components
1 Complete the Transit The study will result in 2.1 City Staff
Study and Implement recommendations for optimizing *(TS, CMO),
are incorporated to link
Recommendations to the transit system including, days Community
planning activities and
Bolster Service and and hours of operation, fares, Action
realized benefits to
Increase Ridership transfers, routes, stops, and other
underserved and
*(Next Step) Phase 1 attributes that will increase
vulnerable communities.
ridership. Guidance from the
Incorporate multi -modal
completed plan will become new
components such as
climate actions.
potential light rail or
community rail projects.
Ensure equity components
2
Complete Electric
A grant was awarded for the
2.2
City Staff
Vehicle (EV) Readiness
development of an Eastern Iowa
*(CMO, TS)
are incorporated to link
Plan and Implement
Regional EV Plan. It will develop
planning activities and
Recommendations
practical and specific guidance to
realized benefits to
*(Next Step) Phase 2
prepare for increased electric
underserved and
vehicle use. The project, led by
vulnerable communities.
Iowa City, will begin in early 2020.
3
Achieve Gold Friendly Continue to implement the Bicycle
2.3
Financial
Support this action.
Bicycle Friendly Master Plan and meet the
*(NDS, TS,
Community Status and requirements to achieve the gold
PW, COM)
Begin Work Toward friendly status upon recertification
Platinum Status *(Next in 2020-21.
Step) Phase 2
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others; PUB — Public/Community
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Waste
Although waste makes up only 2% of community emissions, shrinking the waste stream and managing methane
emissions from the waste stream, are critical. Approximately 70% of the materials in the Iowa City Landfill have
recyclable or reusable properties and about 35% of materials are compostable organics, the Landfill's primary
source of methane production. The City's solid waste operations have taken regulatory steps and made program
changes over the last few years resulting in increased recycling and composting rates; however, the Climate Action
Plan calls for reducing the waste reaching our Landfill by 50% by 2025 and 80% by 2050. To hit this target, the City
must increase public awareness, meaningfully engage community partners, and devise policies or regulations that
encourage a culture of conservative consumption. Furthermore, methane generated at the City's Landfill and
Wastewater Treatment Plant contributes over 50% to the City's own municipal GHG emissions. A consultant
contract analyzing potential methane use will soon be recommended to the City Council.
Overall Recommendations from the Climate Action Commission, Waste Working Group:
While composting and recycling are not the answer to all our climate problems, educating the public to more
thoughtfully consider the impacts of all of our choices will have an impact.
Action
1 Engage the Public to
Compost Organic
Waste *(Next Step)
Phase 1
Description
Through advertisements, social
media, special event engagement,
and the AmeriCorps program,
provide the public with practical
tips and strategies they can
implement in their home or
business.
Plan Required
Alignment Resources
3.2 City Staff
*(CMO, PW,
COM, PR,
OTH),
Community
Action
Commission Feedback
We support this action
with the
recommendation of
including businesses in
the composting
engagement program.
Climate Ambassadors
can assist with this
action.
2 Education Campaigns
Work with and provide education 3.3
City Staff
We are supportive of
for Neighborhoods to
opportunities for neighborhood
*(CMO, PW,
this action.
Reduce
organizations, tenant associations,
COM, EHR,
Climate Ambassadors
Waste/Consumption at
and landlords.
PR, 0TH),
can assist with this
the Source *(Next Step)
Community
action.
Phase 1
Action
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM
— Communications;
PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS
—Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
Waste: Incentives r, V V
Action Description Plan Required Commission Feedback
Alignment Resources
1 Incentivize Expand in -progress efforts to 3.4 Financial, Support this action.
Construction Waste engage the local development and City Staff
Diversion *(Next Step) construction community, along *(PW, CMO,
Phase 3 with local commercial industry to OTH),
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Action
escription
Plan Required Commission Feedback
Alignment Resources
1
Develop a
divert materials from landfill by
ANIL
Community
must submit a waste management Staff *(NDS,
1 Require All
Requiring Specific
reuse or recycling.
Park/Public Space
Action
*(PW, PR, this action and would
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS — Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
Action
escription
Plan Required Commission Feedback
Alignment Resources
1
Develop a
Projects above a certain threshold 3.4 Financial, City I Support this action.
ANIL
Policy/Ordinance
must submit a waste management Staff *(NDS,
1 Require All
Requiring Specific
plan before beginning construction. CMO, PW)
Park/Public Space
Demolition or
*(PW, PR, this action and would
Rentals to Recycle
Deconstruction
OTH), recommend it be moved
and Use "Green"
Recycling
Community up to a "next step"
Event Best Practices
Standards/Procedures
Action Phase 1 action.
*(New) Phase 2
*(New) Phase 2
2
Mandating Signage to
Require basic standard signage
3.1 Financial, City
Support this action.
Assist Waste
posted at waste collection sites on
Staff *(PW,
Collection *(New)
multi -family properties to reduce
NDS)
Phase 2
recycling contamination.
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
Action
Description W Plan
Required Commission Feedback
ANIL
Alignment
Resources
1 Require All
Approval for events requiring an 3.5
City Staff We are supportive of
Park/Public Space
assembly or shelter rental permit
*(PW, PR, this action and would
Rentals to Recycle
will include adherence to future
OTH), recommend it be moved
and Use "Green"
guidelines that reduce waste and
Community up to a "next step"
Event Best Practices
energy consumption.
Action Phase 1 action.
*(New) Phase 2
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
Plan Required
Alignment Resources
mmission Feedback
1 Initiate a Methane The selected consultant will study 3.7-3.8 1 Financial, Support this action.
Feasibility Study the GHG impacts, financial impacts, City Staff
*(Next Step) Phase 1 and opportunity for energy *(PW)
generation at the Landfill and
Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
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Adaptation
As Midwestern weather is expected to become more volatile and extreme, daily life in Iowa City will change. Air
quality, along with severe hot and cold temperatures and high rainfall can impact work commutes, business
operations, and daily outdoor activity. Therefore, the Climate Action Plan's section on Adaptation focuses upon
environmental impacts that affect quality of life for our residents. Components of this work include education
campaigns, care and nurturing of natural areas and urban tree canopy, as well as engagement with community
members most susceptible to incidents of climate -induced extreme weather and public health hazards. It is
extremely challenging to see immediate carbon emissions reductions from qualitative projects and programs, but
establishing increased tree shade, healthy soils and root systems, and sound water management practices
throughout the community will provide significant long-term benefits.
Overall Recommendations from the Climate Action Commission, Equity and Adaptation Working Group:
Unless specified below, the working group agrees with the current temporal prioritization (e.g., blue, green, orange) in the
report tables. Specific comments are included below.
Additional recommendations for the report's section on "Ensuring Equity in our Climate Action Response":
The report lacks specific actions and implementation timelines concerning equity. Instead, the "Ensuring Equity in our
Climate Action Response" section of the report contains high level needs and objectives, such as use an equity lens, evaluate
potential equity outcomes, follow the "Call to Action" section of the climate plan, and apply the City's equity toolkit. These
broad objectives stand in contrast to the specificity of actions outlined for Transportation, Waste, Buildings, etc. As a result,
equity concerns are very likely to take a back seat to other major themes during implementation of the Climate Plan. The
treatment of equity in the Climate Plan and 100 -Days Report is wholly inadequate, and the lack of specifics lend serious doubt
that the report recommendations will Ensure Equity.
The items related to equity identified in the report are few, lack urgency, and lack permanence (Regulation, Policy,
Projects). This becomes evident by conducting a word search on the text string 'EHR.' This identifies actions tasked in part
to the Equity and Human Rights office. Of the 64 specific actions listed in the report, here is the count of those involving
EHR:
i. Buildings: 0
ii. Transportation: 0
iii. Waste: 1 (Green, Education)
iv. Adaptation: 2 (Blue: Education, Blue: Projects)
v. Sustainable Lifestyles: 3 (Blue: City Policy; Green: Incentives; Orange: Incentives)
Adaptation: Education
Action Description
1 Develop a Climate
Ambassador Team
*(New) Phase 1
2 Establish "Resilience
Hubs" *(New) Phase 2
Work with Climate Action
Commission to define and
develop a team of trained and
passionate community
members to assist with climate
action outreach.
Identify public community
spaces that can become a
Plan
Required
Commission Feedback
Alignment
Resources
4.2
Financial,
See below this chart for
City Staff
more specific
*(CMO, COM,
recommendation on this
0TH),
action.
Community
Action
4.2
Financial,
Consider moving these from
City Staff
Education to Projects.
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Additional recommendations for the Climate Ambassadors program from the Outreach Working Group:
The Climate Ambassadors program is key to facilitating the implementation of many of the "Education" based
actions throughout the climate action plan including the list under item "h" below.
a. New outreach staff member should lead this effort. Commissioner John Fraser will be assisting and
representing the commission and working group.
b. Outreach, awareness, education need a coordinated communication/marketing effort. Need top 5
things to tell people. The message could be different for individuals versus businesses or other
stakeholders.
c. The ambassadors should focus on broad-based outreach approach rather than key targets. Key
targets can be managed through other personnel/means.
d. Need standardized training provided by staff related to the climate action plan.
e. The ambassadors should be procured through some kind of application process and have a specific
time of service duration. They should also have a list of expected duties. It could be very similar to
chamber ambassadors where there is a requirement for number of events each month, etc.
f. Simple hand-outs / weblinks, maybe a post card style option would be useful.
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trusted resource for community
*(CMO, PR,
engagement before acting as a
PW, COM,
gathering space during extreme
NDS, HER,
weather events.
0TH)
3 Educate and
Continue initiatives to improve 4.3
City staff
See full comments below
Coordinate with Local
indoor air quality, enhance
*(CMO, NDS,
this chart.
Agencies on Health
outdoor gathering spaces and
PR, 0TH),
Impacts *(Next Step)
routes for pedestrian mobility,
Community
Phase 2
as well as vector-borne disease
Action
prevention.
4 Concentrated
Work with and provide 4.5
Financial,
Parallel to Education Actions
Education Campaign
education opportunities for
City Staff
#3 and #5, consider
for Private Properties
individuals, neighborhood
*(CMO, Com,
opportunities for
about Native
organizations, and business
PW, PR, NDS,
coordinated education
Plantings, Permeable
community.
0TH)
efforts with other local
Pavement, Rain
agencies, as well as
Gardens, Soil Health,
coordination of existing (and
Rain Barrels and
expanded) programs that
Cisterns *(Next Step)
incentivize stormwater
Phase 2
BMP's on private property.
Climate Ambassadors can
assist with this action.
5 Coordinated Efforts
Maximize public health and 4.3-4.4
City staff
Consider moving these from
with Local Emergency
safety outcomes for inclement
*(CMO, PW,
Education to Projects.
Agencies *(Next Step)
weather events by enhancing
PR, COM,
Consider including critical
Phase 2
regular communication with
0TH)
infrastructure entities to this
emergency agencies.
action including the local
utilities.
Resource Key: CMO— City Manager's Office; NDS— Neighborhood & Development Services; COM—Communications;
PW— Public Works;
HER — Equity & Human Rights; TS—Transportation
Services; PR— Parks and Recreation; FIN
—Finance; OTH —Others
Additional recommendations for the Climate Ambassadors program from the Outreach Working Group:
The Climate Ambassadors program is key to facilitating the implementation of many of the "Education" based
actions throughout the climate action plan including the list under item "h" below.
a. New outreach staff member should lead this effort. Commissioner John Fraser will be assisting and
representing the commission and working group.
b. Outreach, awareness, education need a coordinated communication/marketing effort. Need top 5
things to tell people. The message could be different for individuals versus businesses or other
stakeholders.
c. The ambassadors should focus on broad-based outreach approach rather than key targets. Key
targets can be managed through other personnel/means.
d. Need standardized training provided by staff related to the climate action plan.
e. The ambassadors should be procured through some kind of application process and have a specific
time of service duration. They should also have a list of expected duties. It could be very similar to
chamber ambassadors where there is a requirement for number of events each month, etc.
f. Simple hand-outs / weblinks, maybe a post card style option would be useful.
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g. Equity stakeholder mapping - develop the outreach targets and meet with them. Expand to include
who's benefiting and being impacted - develop an evaluation tool.
h. Financial resources needed - operational and direct:
i. Printed materials and event materials
ii. Provide some kind of official name tag/pin or jacket or apparel. Something that presents
well to the public and provides a source of pride for the ambassador.
iii. Staff time to direct
i. List of actions impacted by the climate ambassador program:
i. Host Sustainability Forum and Events (Lifestyle Education Action #1)
ii. Promoting Energy Efficiency and Performance Tips (Buildings Education Action #1)
iii. Partner with Stakeholders to Promote Green Building and Rehabilitation (Buildings
Education Action #2)
iv. Significant Transportation Education and Outreach Campaigns (Transportation Education
Action #1)
V. Engage the Public to Compost Organic Waste (Waste Education Action #1)
vi. Education Campaigns for Neighborhoods to Reduce Waste at the Source (Waste Education
Action #2)
vii. Concentrated Education Campaign for Private Properties about Native Plantings,
Permeable Pavement, Rain Gardens, Soil Health, Rain Barrels and Cisterns (Adaptation
Education Action #4)
Additional recommendations for Education Action #3 — Educate and Coordinate with Local Agencies on Health
Impacts:
The outreach working group believes this action should start sooner because it will take more time to develop and
because it would promote climate action in ways that people don't normally think about climate change — how it
impacts their health. It could reach new audiences and be a driver for new action.
Potential agencies to include: Johnson County Public Health, UIHC, UI College of Public Health (community
outreach group), Mercy Public Health, UI Public Policy Center, and others. Potentially City Council members
Teague and Taylor would be interested in being involved knowing their professional backgrounds. Goals should
be to identify and compile resources, understand impact of climate change and metrics associated, and identify
issues that should be developed into future actions under an updated climate action plan.
Resources needed include volunteer and staff time.
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Adaptation: Incentives
Actior& AWescriptio
1 Partner with
ProjectGreen on a
Tree Planting
Partnership;
Incentives for Private
Tree Planting *(New)
Phase 1
Partner with ProjectGreen to
incentivize higher levels of
community tree planting on private
property through rebates and/or a
community purchase program.
Plan Required
Alignment Resources
4.6 Financial,
City Staff
*(CMO, PR,
COM, 0TH),
Community
Action
Commission Feedback
Support this action.
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
Adaptation: Regulation _
Action Description
Plan Required Commission Feedback
_ Alignment 1 Resources
1 Street Tree Ordinance Enact a new street tree ordinance 4.6 City Staff Support this action.
*(Next Step) Phase 1 that will expand the City's *(NDS, PR)
neighborhood tree canopies with
development proposals.
2 Increase Tree Planting
Requirements in
Landscaping
Standards, Parking Lot
Standards and Upon
Renewal of Rental
Permits *(New) Phase
2
Review and heighten development 4.6
requirements for tree planting on
private property including in
parking lots and along with rental
permits.
Financial, City Support this action.
Staff *(NDS,
PR)
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Eauitv & Human Rights: TS —Transportation Services: PR — Parks and Recreation: FIN — Finance: OTH — Others
Adaptation: City Policy
Action Description
Plan Required Commission Feedback
Alignment 1 Resources
1 Develop Review In addition to energy efficiency and 5.7 Financial, Support this action.
Standards for New transportation, considerations may City Staff
City Facility also include review of material *(NDS, PW,
Construction and usage, resilience against weather PR, TS, OTH)
Major Rehabilitation and pests, water efficiency and
that Accounts for management, and resilience to
Climate Adaptation power and resource disruptions.
Principles *(New)
Phase 2
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Eauitv & Human Riehts: TS —Transportation Services: PR — Parks and Recreation: FIN — Finance: OTH — Others
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Adaptation: Projects
Actior& A
1 Flood Mitigation and
Stormwater Management
Programs/Projects;
Buyouts *(Next Step)
Phase 1
2
3
Continue Implementation
of the Natural Areas
Management Plan *(Next
Step) Phase 1
Expand Public Tree
Planting *(Next Step)
Phase 1
Description
Continue City's residential
stormwater management
programs and flood
residential buyout programs
through federal, state and
local funds. Further support
non-residential flood control
efforts with an added
stormwater technician
position in Engineering.
Work on Natural Areas
Management has been
undertaken by Parks
Maintenance staff and
community volunteers.
Increase public tree planting
through expansion of
Forestry staff and dedicated
funding for more trees.
Plan
Aligi
4.5
Requiredmission Feedback
ment Resources
4.S-4.6
4.6
Financial,
City Staff
*(CMO, PW),
Community
Action
Financial,
City Staff
*(PR)
Financial,
City Staff
*(CMO, FIN,
PR, OTH)
The existing stormwater
management action items
focus largely on residential
property and/or voluntary
efforts. Parallel actions
should be applied to public
and private development
projects, encouraging or
requiring increased
application of stormwater
BMPs via policy and/or
regulation.
Should consider including
this plan in education and
outreach efforts to better
inform the public of the
benefits of what may be
viewed as non-traditional
maintenance/ management
as well as foster expansion
and wider adoption of these
practices.
Support this action.
4 Equity Review of '
Complete the in -progress 4.1-4.2
1 Financial,
Recommend increasing its
Neighborhood and
equity review and initiate
City Staff
prioritization to green,
Population Outreach;
plan development with
*(CMO, COM,
phase 1.
Develop Outreach Plan
newly created Climate
EHR, 0TH),
The Iowa City Equity Impact
for Populations Highly
Action Analyst position and
Community
Review Tool calls for
Impacted by Climate
the Climate Action
Action
identifying specific
Change *(Next Step) Phase
Commission.
populations affected by
2
new projects, using Census
data and Geographic
Information Systems (GIS).
If equity is to be assessed
for climate plan elements, it
is a necessity for the new
climate analyst position to
have expertise in GIS
mapping of demographic
data.
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services;
COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Eauitv & Human Riehts: TS —Transportation Services: PR — Parks and Recreation: FIN
— Finance: OTH — Others
im
Sustainable Lifestyle
The City's sustainable lifestyle initiatives are focused upon enhancing connections between existing partners,
producing new partnerships, developing marketing, and generating entrepreneurial or new project opportunities.
Quite a few objectives have already been started since the Plan's adoption, but this report aims to amplify
programs and projects. These recommendations focus on local food and product sourcing, significant media and
communication campaigns, and building upon human and financial capital in Iowa City. Like Adaptation initiatives,
individual behavioral changes are nearly impossible to regulate or quantify immediate carbon emissions reduction.
The success of measures in this area rely upon individual or organizational buy -in and acceptance, and then upon
willingness to make environmental and personal changes. City staff, the Climate Action Commission, and
community partners will need to focus heavily upon fostering relationships that benefit from climate action
initiatives, and varying messaging to connect with a wide range of people.
Action
1 Host Sustainability Forum
and Events *(Next Step)
Phase 1
2 Launch a Green Business
Program: "Climate Action
at Work" *(New) Phase 1
3 Local Procurement Initiate a campaign and 5.3 Financial, Climate Ambassadors
Campaign - Buy -in from projects to promote locally City Staff could assist with this
Local Commercial Groups sourced and procured *(CMO, FIN, action.
*(New) Phase 2 products, services, and food at COM, 0TH),
organization and community Community
scale. Action
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS— Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
Additional recommendations for Education Action #2 — Launch A Green Business Program:
1. It's important to facilitate people tracking energy use in their buildings and recognizing they should be doing it.
2. Eventually roll out a benchmarking program, but start with Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
3. Prioritize future incentives and grants for entities who use Portfolio Manager.
4. Resources needed:
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Plan
Required
Commission Feedback
Description
Alignment
Resources
Expand opportunities for the
5.5
Financial,
Climate Ambassadors
public to engage on climate
City Staff
could assist with this
action through unique
*(CMO, COM,
action.
programs and festivals.
PR, 0TH),
Community
Action
Create an award program that
5.6
Financial,
This should be a top
highlights and reinforces the
City Staff
priority to promote
actions currently being taken
*(CMO, 0TH),
upgrades in existing
by local businesses to combat
Community
commercial buildings
climate change.
Action
that often lack other
incentives and
regulations. See specific
recommendations below
this table.
3 Local Procurement Initiate a campaign and 5.3 Financial, Climate Ambassadors
Campaign - Buy -in from projects to promote locally City Staff could assist with this
Local Commercial Groups sourced and procured *(CMO, FIN, action.
*(New) Phase 2 products, services, and food at COM, 0TH),
organization and community Community
scale. Action
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS— Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
Additional recommendations for Education Action #2 — Launch A Green Business Program:
1. It's important to facilitate people tracking energy use in their buildings and recognizing they should be doing it.
2. Eventually roll out a benchmarking program, but start with Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
3. Prioritize future incentives and grants for entities who use Portfolio Manager.
4. Resources needed:
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a. Financial incentives for projects -likely tens of thousands of dollars, but could be based on percentage of
total upgrade project costs.
b. Staff time to coordinate and work with businesses and develop the program.
Required
Resources
Financial,
City Staff
*(CMO, NDS,
COM, EHR,
OTH),
Community
Action
Financial,
City Staff
*(CMO, NDS,
PR, EHR, OTH),
OTH — Others
Plan Required
Alignment Resources
5.3 City Staff
*(CMO, FIN)
Support this action.
Support this action.
Support this action.
5.7 City Staff Support this action.
*(CMO, FIN,
NDS, PW, PR,
TS, EHR, COM,
OTH)
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
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r
Actio
i1ftscrintioPlan
1 Develop a Green
City -developed procurement
Procurement Policy
policy to guide climate -
Alignment
1
Expand Community
Grants issued through this
5.4
Development of an operations
Climate Action Grants
program highlight and
guide used by the City will also
*(Next Step) Phase 1
reinforce current actions taken
to Organizations
partners in focusing efforts to
by local organizations to
Throughout Iowa City
reduce energy use,
effectively manage resources
consumption of resources, and
and energy usage or educate
and engage the public in
climate action initiatives.
2
Incentives for the Public
Create opportunities through
5.4
to Create and Maintain
incentives, partnerships, and
Local Food Production and
education to encourage
Community Gardens
businesses, organizations, and
*(Next Step) Phase 3
individuals to establish areas of
food and flora production to be
tended by community
members and shared locally.
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM —
Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finan
Required
Resources
Financial,
City Staff
*(CMO, NDS,
COM, EHR,
OTH),
Community
Action
Financial,
City Staff
*(CMO, NDS,
PR, EHR, OTH),
OTH — Others
Plan Required
Alignment Resources
5.3 City Staff
*(CMO, FIN)
Support this action.
Support this action.
Support this action.
5.7 City Staff Support this action.
*(CMO, FIN,
NDS, PW, PR,
TS, EHR, COM,
OTH)
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
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r
Action
Description
1 Develop a Green
City -developed procurement
Procurement Policy
policy to guide climate -
*(New) Phase 2
conscious purchases.
2
Develop a City
Development of an operations
Sustainability Operations
guide used by the City will also
Guide and Make Available
assist community climate
to Organizations
partners in focusing efforts to
Throughout Iowa City
reduce energy use,
*(New) Phase 2
consumption of resources, and
waste.
Required
Resources
Financial,
City Staff
*(CMO, NDS,
COM, EHR,
OTH),
Community
Action
Financial,
City Staff
*(CMO, NDS,
PR, EHR, OTH),
OTH — Others
Plan Required
Alignment Resources
5.3 City Staff
*(CMO, FIN)
Support this action.
Support this action.
Support this action.
5.7 City Staff Support this action.
*(CMO, FIN,
NDS, PW, PR,
TS, EHR, COM,
OTH)
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
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Sustainable Lifestyle: Projects
•
1 Develop a Climate Action
Strategic Communications
Plan *(Next Step) Phase 1
Hire a consultant to develop a
comprehensive strategy,
including advertising
opportunities, media content,
video, innovative technology
use, in-person engagement and
utilization of Climate
Ambassadors Program.
Plan Required
Alignment I Resources
5.5 Financial,
City Staff
*(CMO, COM,
OTH)
Support this action.
Recommend including
local images and
information in
communications to
show direct connection
to the citizens of Iowa
City.
2 Community Garden Continue City expansion of 5.1-5.2 Financial, Support this action.
Expansions/Additions garden plots, community City Staff
*(Next Step) Phase 1 orchards. *(CMO, PR)
Resource Key: CMO — City Manager's Office; NDS — Neighborhood & Development Services; COM — Communications; PW — Public Works;
EHR — Equity & Human Rights; TS —Transportation Services; PR — Parks and Recreation; FIN — Finance; OTH — Others
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STAFF PRESENTATION CONCLUDED
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