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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-2022 Climate Action CommissionIowa City Climate Action Commission Agenda Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, 3:30 — 5:00 p.m. Emma J. Harvat Hall Iowa City City Hall 410 E Washington Street Meeting Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Jan. 10, 2022 minutes 4. Public Comment of 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. Administrative Reminders (Chair) b. Action items from last meeting (Staff) c. Action Work Plan Update (Staff) 6. Unfinished Business: a. Iowa City Climate Action Mascot Discussion — informational presentation 7. New Business: a. Working Groups Update —informational update b. Multi -Family EVSE Rebate Program —informational update & discussion c. Updates on working groups (see reports in agenda packet) i. Buildings (Krieger, Soglin, Grimm) ii. Outreach (Krieger, Fraser, Bradley) iii. Equity (Hutchinson, Hill) iv. Adaptation (neckband, Giannakouros) 8. Recap of 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 Engagement Specialist, at 319-887-6162 or at sarah-gardnerCo)iowa- city org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. MINUTES PRELIMINARY IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION JAN UARY 10, 2022 — 3:30 PM — FORMAL MEETING EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Fraser (via zoom), Stratis Giannakouros, Clarity Guerra, Megan Hill, Matt Krieger, Becky Soglin, Clarity Guerra, Kasey Hutchinson, Jesse Leckband (via zoom), Michal Eynon -Lynch, Gabriel Sturdevant (via zoom) MEMBERS ABSENT: Ben Grimm STAFF PRESENT: Daniel Bissell, Sarah Gardner, Rachel Kilburg OTHERS PRESENT: Ayman Sharif, Jessica Doherty (Cause Impacts, via zoom), Steve Cardenas (Cause Impacts, via zoom), Scott McDonald (Cause Impacts, via zoom), Cheryl Miller (Johnson Clean Energy District, via zoom), Scott Spak (JCED, via zoom), Travis Kraus (JCED, via zoom), David Osterberg (JCED, via zoom), Ann Guhin (via zoom), Craig Mosher (via zoom) CALL TO ORDER: Fraser called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m. Note: Giannakouros and Leckband were not present at the start of the meeting but arrived later. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 1, 2021 MINUTES: Krieger moves to approve the minutes from November 1, 2021. Soglin seconds the motion, a vote was taken and the motion passes 8-0. PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Ayman Sharif introduced himself from A&W Sustainable Planning & Outreach and shared he is interested in the City's climate action work and attended the meeting to listen. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS: New Commission Appointees: Michal Eynon -Lynch and Gabriel Sturdevant introduced themselves and were welcomed by Fraser. Action Items from last meeting: Climate Action Commission January 10, 2022 Page 2 of 4 Working groups were asked to review the new format of the Action Plan Report and share feedback with staff. Working groups reviewed, discussed, and prepared questions on Johnson Clean Energy District's Draft Solar Study Report. Soglin noted the Buildings Working Group noted they still needed to review and discuss. Action Plan Report: Kilburg noted the updated report is included in the packet and requested deferral of discussion due to time constraints. Commissioners may contact the City with questions or clarifications. Leckband joined the meeting (via zoom). OFFICER ELECTIONS: Chair: Gardner noted Commission by-laws require annual appointment of a Chair and vice chair. Fraser opened the floor for nominations. Soglin nominated herself. Fraser nominated Giannakouros. Giannakouros joined the meeting and declined the nomination. A vote was held and Soglin was elected chair by a vote of 10-0. Vice Chair: Fraser opened the floor for nominations. Sturdevant nominated himself. A vote was held and Sturdevant was elected vice -chair by a vote of 10-0. OLD BUSINESS: Presentation of Iowa City Climate Action Marketing Study by Cause Impacts: Doherty, Cardenas, and McDonald presented the results of the Iowa City Climate Action Marketing Study (presentation slides are attached to the minutes). Commission discussion: • Soglin, Sturdevant, and Fraser expressed concerns about goldfinch mascot and shared thoughts for improvement. Fraser noted his appreciation and support for the overall communications approach presented. Gardner noted opportunities in the future to further discuss the approach and concept behind the mascot. • Giannakouros noted he liked the "Action Matters" tagline and the strong calls for action presented. Giannakouros expressed support for the concept of the mascot in general, noting it can be an especially strong engagement tool for younger audiences. • Krieger asked about timeline for implementation of campaigns. Cardenas and Gardner noted that the final product would be delivered to the City and then the City would take the lead on implementation. Presentation of Draft Iowa City Solar Study by Johnson Clean Energy District • Miller, Kraus, Spak, and Osterberg presented draft findings and recommendations of the Iowa City Solar Study conducted by JCED. • Note that due to a brief blimp in power at City Hall, the non -Zoom meeting participants maintained audio of the presentation but were unable to participate in Climate Action Commission January1U 2022 Page 3 of 4 discussion following the presentation. Discussion among zoom participants: o Fraser asked whether energy code is 8 barrier at the state -level. SpGkshare the State adopts the International Energy Conservation Code and mentioned e SUpp|8nOent8| code tUthe |ECC to explore. o 8LU[deVGniraised @ question about how landlords can adopt solar without passing costs onto tenants. Osterberg discussed state -level constraints. Kraus mentioned doing SO could hurt landlords in the market for tenants. Miller noted this 8S8Oopportunity for further exploration. o 8turdev8ntasked whether JCEOwas aware Ofresources tOhelp residents implement small infi|| SO|8r projects, particularly on older homes. Miller shared gO@| of study is to initiate development of such tOO|S. Osterberg shared thoughts that Si[UCtU[e rather than age impact COStS. o Fraser expressed appreciation for the work OfJCEOt0draft the study. Giannakomros requested the technical difficulties which prohibited the in -person Commission members from participating in discussion be noted in the minutes. NEW BUSINESS: Update on Working Groups: 0 Gardner noted Working Group minutes were included in the packet. RECAP OF ACTIONABLE ITEMS FOR COMMISSION, WORKING GROUPS, AND STAFF: Working Groups to further discuss solar study and marketing plan Meeting adjourned 8t5:O2p.nn. Climate Action Commission January 10, 2022 Page 4 of 4 CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2022 U1 Ol \ NAME TERM EXP. 0 N N 0 N N 0 tj N 0 N N 0 IV N 0 N N 0 N N Micha) Eynon -Lynch 12/31/2024 X John Fraser 12/31/2021 X Stratis Giannakouros UIRep X Clarity Guerra 12/31/2022 X Ben Grimm 10/31/2022 O/E Megan Hill 12/31/2022 X Kasey Hutchinson 12/31/2022 X Matt Krieger 12/31/2023 X MiclAmerican Jesse Leckband Rep X Becky Soglin 12/31/2022 X Gabe Sturdevant 12/31/2024 X KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM No Meeting Summary of New Updates to Climate Action Work Plan — Updated January B, 2022 Energy Efficient City Rehab Projects: Climate Action and Neighborhood Services staff collaborated to develop a process and update energy efficiency and electrification improvement priorities and guidelines for City rehab projects. First tier improvement priorities include insulation, electrical panel upgrades, house wrap, and window replacements. A pre- and post- home energy audit of all rehabbed units benefitting from Climate Action funds has also been incorporated into the process. Staff will begin rehab on the next duplex to be sold as part of the South District Homeownership Program, with the additional layered benefit of work being performed in collaboration with a women in construction trades course through Kirkwood Community College (BI-2, BI-5). Neighborhood Energy Blitz Expansion: The Climate Action Engagement Specialist and Neighborhood Services Coordinator have partnered to plan a neighborhood -driven Energy Blitz Phase 2 with the South District Neighborhood. Planning has also begun to launch a Phase 1 Energy Blitz in the Lucas Farms neighborhood in April 2022 (BI-3). Commercial/Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentive Program: In December 2021, the City launched a Commercial Energy Efficiency Matching Grant Program for property owners in the Downtown, Riverfront Crossings, and Northside Marketplace areas. The Heinz/Sycamore/Scott/Six Industrial Program remains open. Residential Electrification & Energy Efficiency Rehab Grant Program: Based upon Commission feedback, Climate Action staff collaborated with Neighborhood Development Staff to implement a residential rehab grant available to existing rehab loan participants in targeted neighborhoods. The grant will fund additional electrification improvements (i.e. panel upgrades) and energy efficiency improvements (i.e. insulation or appliances) that would otherwise not be made or would require the household to take on more loan debt (BI-9). Municipal Facility Efficiency and Electrification Updates: 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 an additional 31 are planned for Spring 2022 at the Dubuque, Capitol, and Swan ramps. Public Works staff are proceeding with a direct purchase solar installation on the new Public Works Facility (approx. 39kw). Upcoming Priorities: • Hold educational Lunch & Learn with building and construction professionals (BE-2). • Re-engage potential community partners (contractors, community college, economic development groups, landlords and tenants) (BI-5) • Review recommendations and outcomes of Solar Study (BP-1). Long-term/ongoing opportunities: • Promote energy efficiency, weatherization, and performance tips to the public, focusing on cross - promotion of incentives from multiple parties and targeted landlord outreach (BE-1) • Continue to support and promote Green Iowa AmeriCorps Energy Audits (BI-1) EV Readiness Plan Implementation: Staff developing a multi -family EVSE rebate program to assistant multi- family property owners with electrical upgrades and installation costs of EV charging units (TI-2) Upcoming priorities: • Establish regular reporting protocol for tracking adherence to City idling policy (TCP-2). • Assist with promotion of new electric buses, expected to be in operation in January 2022 (TE-1). Long-term/ongoing opportunities: • Explore Sunday service, late night on -demand, and low-income fare programs (TPP-1) Organic Waste Initiatives: As part of the partnership with Table to Table on a residential food waste reduction outreach campaign and a small-scale commercial food waste processing system, In November 2021, staff completed a food waste audit with Table to Table and Community in November. 600 pounds of food and 50 pounds of trash were recorded in one week, representing the potential for about 15 tons of potential food waste reduction per year. Resource Management continues to advance this project and have also initiated an accompanying campaign for household food waste reduction. Planning underway for Zero -Waste 2022 Farmer's Market. Wintertime organics collection tips were disseminated in December (WE-1). Construction Waste Diversion: Public Works' staff have completed a rock crushing program which converted road rehabilitation waste to usable rock for various City departments. Resource Management staff are also beginning to explore possible partnerships for a construction and demolition recycling program (WI-1). Upcoming priorities: • Explore opportunity for first regional mattress recycling facility in the state. Teen Resilience Corps: The next steering committee meeting will be held in February. This is a concept spearheaded by the Engagement Specialist and is a skill -building program intended to engage teens in local resilience work and emergency preparedness (AE-2). Athletic Field Environmental Certifications: Iowa City Parks & Recreation earned an Environmentally Responsible Management Certification from the Sports Turf Managers Association. There are currently only 45 facilities worldwide that have achieved the Environmentally Responsible Management certification. Iowa City currently holds the record for having the most fields/complexes certified. The facilities include, Mercer Park ball diamonds, City Park ball diamonds, Iowa City Kickers Soccer Complex, and Napoleon Softball Field Complex. Natural Areas Management Plan Update: The 100+ prairie acres planted between 2019 and 2020 are progressing nicely with pioneering native species like black-eyed susan putting on a colorful yellow show this year. Other native species are developing a strong root system before they begin to flourish in the coming 2-3 years. All areas were mowed 2-3 times this season at a high mowing height to help the natives establish and keep weeds from developing seed. Parks staff are working to prepare 50 more acres for seeding in 2022. Extreme Weather Preparedness: Funded through a Climate Action Grant, the Multicultural Development Center held an Extreme Weather Event targeting underserved youth. As part of the event, Raspberry Pi computer kits were distributed to youth with barriers technology access. In addition to gaining STEM skills in assembling the technology, the students used the computers to play educational extreme weather games, learned to assemble an emergency preparedness kit, learned about a watershed and flood risks, and learned to build an air- conditioning unit out of a cooler, fan, and frozen water bottles. A partnership with Johnson County also enabled distributed of 30 emergency backpack kits. Upcoming priorities: • Launch Climate Ambassador Program Climate Leader component (AE-1) • Evaluate EAB tree removal impact on low-income populations (ACP-4) • Follow up on outcomes of AWSPO Resilience Hub study (AE-2) • Educate and Coordinate with Local Agencies on Health Impacts (AE-3) • Community Garden Expansions: In December, Iowa City Parks & Rec conducted a survey to collect public input on improving and expanding the City's Community Garden Plot program. Planning is also underway for expansion and enhancement of community garden plots at Chadek Green Park, with work anticipated to be completed in 2022 (SLP-1). • "Speaking Of..." Education & Engagement Series: Climate Action & Resource Management staff held the first event of a public outreach series designed to generate organic conversation with the community around different climate action/resource management topics each month. January's topic is weighing the impacts of climate actions (SLE-1, WE-2). 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Y o w � v v o 0 a c v o E� in m Ol o _ C T '6 > Q U N "O o m Q Z N ui ui vi c c T v o v o u c -p o o p- v Q ° p 0 E c v T o to .Y m y ro u° E 6 Q > u o > v — Q to -O u w a s 0 v° o Q a h � Q N vi N (y O N N � � ®, CITY OF IOWA CITY 44" � MEMORANDUM Date: February 3, 2022 To: Climate Action Commission From: Daniel Bissell, Climate Action Analyst Re: Multi -family EVSE Background Transportation is a vital part of city life and necessary for full participation in society and the economy. Transportation also is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, driving human -caused climate change. Iowa City's 2020 Community -Wide Greenhouse Gas Inventory indicates that in 2020, transportation contributed to 22% of community -wide greenhouse gas emissions. The latest American Community Survey indicates that in 2019, 70% of Iowa City residents commuted by car. Iowa City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan sets the goals of replacing 55% of vehicle trips with sustainable transportation options, including "clean vehicles." The plan also expresses the goal of increasing community -wide adoption of electric and alternative fuel vehicles. To further these goals, the City of Iowa City partnered with the cities of Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Dubuque, and Waterloo to develop an Eastern Iowa Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan. Stakeholder engagement revealed a focus on equity in the distribution of the emerging technologies of electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure. The Eastern Iowa EV Readiness Plan expresses the need to expand access to charging, and identifies the unique challenges of bringing EV charging to multifamily housing. In the Accelerated Action Work Plan, section TI-2 calls for the incentives for EVs and EV charging. The habits of current EV owners reveals that over 80% of charging occurs at home. With more than half of Iowa City residents living in rental housing, and the fact that lower -income residents tend to rent rather than own their home, it is an imperative to expand EV charging options to rental properties. Multiple local landlords and property managers have expressed interest in providing EV charging to their tenants. The following proposed rebate offers to mitigate installation costs, as well as answering common questions regarding the usage of EV charging stations. Discussion Currently, MidAmerican Energy provides a rebate for the purchase of Level 2, two -port charging equipment. It is anticipated this rebate opportunity will remain available. However, installation costs continue to pose a cost barrier. Additionally, many residential properties in Iowa City are older and would require upgrades to the properties' electrical panel(s) in order to support EVSE equipment. To address this gap, increase the impact of the MidAmerican Energy equipment rate, and foster the equitable adoption of transportation electrification and EV charging infrastructure, City staff recommend establishing an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Installation Rebate Program for landlords and property owners to assist with the costs of installing EVSE equipment, including electrical panel upgrades if necessary. February 3, 2022 Page 2 Rebate Provider Rebate Purpose Rebate Amount Existing MidAmerican Level 2, two -port charging $1,500 Energy equipment. Proposed City of Iowa 50% of EVSE installation Up to $1,000 (no panel upgrade) City costs, including electrical Up to $2,500 (with panel upgrade) panel upgrades if needed. Staff propose the following criteria are incorporated into the final program: • Installation and labor must be completed by a licensed electrician • Usage data will be requested from rebate recipients for two years following project completion • Educational materials/resources on station usage will be available to tenants • Additional funds may be requested and considered on a case -by -case basis for boring and trenching in more complex installations. • This rebate program will be marketed to landlords via a presentation to the Iowa City Apartment Association, and other direct marketing to landlords and HOAs. The city also offers educational materials and guidance on rollout and usage. Topics include cost sharing, signage, access control, and maintenance. Staff completed an equity toolkit in developing the framework for the proposed rebate program, which is attached to this memo. Iowa City: Climate Action Plan Equity Implementation Toolkit (June 2021) Step 1: Desired Outcomes and Goals la. Project Name: Multi -Family EVSE Rebate 1b. Project Description: In order to supplement the rebate currently offered by MidAmerican Energy for the purchase of Level 2 EVSE by commercial entities, the City of Iowa City proposes to offer a rebate on the installation of such EV charging infrastructure in multi -family housing properties. 1c. Project Area: Transportation 1d. Project Type: Incentives le. What is the desired outcome for this proposal? The desired outcome is to make electric vehicle charging, and thus electric vehicles, accessible to those who live in rental housing. The City particularly wants to make this technology available to people with low to moderate income, and people of color. � Step 2: Data 2a. Who is the targeted audience for this action? (Select all that apply) ❑ city-wide X0 ❑ Residential ❑ Single -Dwelling Residential ❑ Owner -Occupied ❑ Rental ❑✓ Multi -Dwelling Residential ❑ Owner -Occupied ❑✓ Rental ❑ Commercial ❑ Small Business ❑ Large Business ❑ Industrial ❑ Other: ❑ Public/Non-Profit Institutions ❑ Non -Profit Organizations ❑ University of Iowa ❑ Kirkwood Community College ❑ Other: 2b. Are there impacts on specific neighborhoods or geographic areas? ❑ Yes ✓❑ No If yes, which neighborhoods or regions will be impacted by this action? (Select all that apply) Regions ❑ North Neighborhoods F—] Manville Heights ❑ West F-] Melrose Ave ❑ East F-1 Miller Orchard ❑ South F-] Morn ingside/Glendale ❑ central F1 Parkview Ter./Normandy ❑ Northside F-1 Oak Grove F1 Peninsula Area F-] Penny Bryn 2 ❑ Bluffwood ❑ South District ❑ College Green [:] Ty'n Cae FICountry Club Estates [:] Walnut Ridge F]Creekside F-] waterfront FlEastside [:] Washington ❑ Galway Hills F-1 Hills Windsor ❑ Goosetown F—] Ridge F-] Longfellow F-1 Other: ❑ Lucas Farms Please review the Climate Action equity ap to consider other geographic factors that may be impacted by the proposed action(s). What are the observations? Why use mapping as a tool to analyze the distribution of city services? It can demonstrate how differently a city action can affect different populations or geographical areas. It can illustrate 'the community's assets and weaknesses. This action has the potential to mirror the distribution of rental housing with available parking. 2c. What are the primary demographics of those that would be impacted by the proposal? Consider who is being affected or involved in the action and whether all are able to participate and/or benefit to the same degree. (Select all that apply) R,( Communities/people of color E] Young people People with disabilities Older people LGBTQ+ community Communities of immigrants and/or limited English proficiency F-1 People without employment F-1 People who depend on public transit or other non -single -driver transportation F] Other individuals or communities that have been disenfranchised Will remove, or potentially remove, barrier(s) that caused inequity in the first place (justice) Other: 2d. What is the budget of the work of the action and will that impact the ability to successfully address equity? There is currently $30,000 budgeted for electric vehicle projects. This amount is sufficient to help make electric vehicle charging a reality for renters. 3 2e. Is the individual or household's personal wealth a determining factor in the ability to benefit from this action? Wel 2f Is there any essential data missing or need further exploration? It would be interesting to explore how many landlords have considered installing EV charging at their properties, and how many tenants have asked landlords to make EV charging available to them. How do you plan to find out the information? City staff has been in contact with a landlord who is on the board of the Iowa City Apartment Association, and he has invited staff to speak to that group. City staff may be able to find out more from other landlords. El � Step 3: Stakeholder Involvement / Community Engagement Who are the "stakeholders"? Stakeholders are 3a. Who are the stakeholders involved those impacted or interested in the action. In this action? Examples include residents, city staff, community ,..o.r.g.a.n.i.z.a.tio,n,s,,b.us.i.ne.ss.e.s.,..etc. ......... J ... .... .. . . Landlords, renters, and MidAmerican Energy (electric utility). 3b. Which groups have been part of the decision -making? City staff, MidAmerican Energy. 3c. Are there groups that have been missing in the conversation? Which ones? City staff has been talking to one landlord. It would be ideal to talk to more landlords, and some tenants. if yes, what are opportunities for outreach to engage these groups? City staff has the opportunity to speak with the Iowa City Apartment Association to engage with landlords. Staff currently does not have a strategy to engage with renters. 5 IOWA CITY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & STAKEHOLDER MAP The Community Engagement & Stakeholder Map from the Addressing Climate Change, Health, and Equity in Iowa City Report is aimed to help the City understand how different stakeholders may be impacted by environmental policies differently due to client vulnerabilities and connectedness to the city. The purpose is to promote engagement between the City and community organizations. Depending on where the stakeholder is located on the map will impact how they will be engaged and reached by the City. Low-income Advocacy Groups A EnvIronmental Organizations B Groups for IBIPO,C or immigrant Advocacy Government and School District Entities Gender/Sexuality Advocacy Groups Developlers Social Services - Low-income Assistance Energy Providers I Human iRights Organizations Dornestic Violence Organizations Heallth Services - smaller than hospitalls immigrant Services Groups organizations for Formerly Incarcerated DisabilityServices Organizations organizations for Senior ngagement/Services . ....... . ....... ............ . "., . . ......... . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . "'. ... . .............................................................................................................................................................. Some College and University Groups C — - — - — --------------------------------------------------------- Large Employers Some ralth-Based Organizations Hospitals Some Arts organizations Funding Connections Organizations from nearby communities - -------------- - - - ------------- ------------------------- - ----- Banks I—- .. . . . . . ......... ........................................................................... Influence in environmental decision -making (time, resources, information, perceived ability to influence outcomes) 0 3d. Using the Iowa City Community En-ga-gement & Stakeholder Map above, where do the involved stakeholders fall in the quadrant(s)? How have the stakeholders or community member/groups been involved in the development of this proposal? (Fill in as applicable) Stakeholder #1: Landlord Stakeholder #5: Quadrant: B Quadrant: A Z Informed ❑ informed Z consulted ❑ consulted ❑ Collaborated ❑ Collaborated ❑ Shared Decision -making ❑ Shared Decision -making Stakeholder #2: MidAmerican Energy Stakeholder #6: Quadrant: B Quadrant: A ❑ Informed ❑ Informed Z Consulted ❑ Consulted ❑ Collaborated ❑ Collaborated ❑ Shared Decision -Making ❑ Shared Decision -Making Stakeholder #3: Stakeholder #7: Quadrant: A Quadrant: A ❑ informed ❑ Informed Consulted ❑ Consulted ❑ Collaborated ❑ Collaborated ❑ Shared Decision -Making ❑ Shared Decision -Making Stakeholder #4: Stakeholder #8: Quadrant: A Quadrant: A R Informed ❑ Informed ❑ Consulted ❑ Consulted ❑ Collaborated ❑ Collaborated Shared Decision -Making ❑ Shared Decision -Making 7 3e. How does the quadrant impact how the stakeholders are engaged? Landlords, property owners, and property managers did not explicitly appear in the engagement map, but staff determined that they fit under quadrant B, along with developers. Having the contact information of the landlord and the representative from MidAmerican Energy meant that staff could reach out to them directly and received a prompt response. A If applicable, where do the groups most impacted by the action fan in the quadrant(s) (identified in Step 2c) ? Those most impacted (renters) belong in quadrant A. 3g. What are the strategies to gather input and feedback from stakeholders? ❑ One-on-one interviews Focus groups Z online survey F-I small group facilitated workshops Z collaboration on activities or projects F-] Other: 3h. Do the materials used to market this program need to be translated into other languages other than English? F]Yes F-I No Z maybe F-] Not Applicable N � Step 4 — Benefit / Burden Determination 4a. Are there other non -economic or non-direct-GHG-reduction benefits or advantages? (Select all that apply) F-] Neighbors get to know each other Z Advances knowledge of some aspect of climate change or sustainability F-I Provides for childhood learning or development in general F-] Leads to access to other education or training for adults Z improves air, land and/or water quality [-] improves healthier living in general F-] Supports biodiversity Z Makes travel/transit easier/efficient, safer or reliable, especially people who are vulnerable F-] Makes "greener" travel more possible for all by bus, walking, biking, etc. F-] Otherwise supports part or all of action in one of the other action areas: Buildings, Transportation, Waste, Adaptation, Sustainable Living Z Easily replicable and scalable Z Engagement with community stakeholders or agencies F-] Other: 4b. Are there other economic benefits? (Select all that apply) Z increases home or building value Z Adds new or advances existing jobs/profession Z supports local economy F-] Other: 4c. Does it conflict with any other action in the 100-day plan? P'l Buildings F-1 Transportation F] waste F-] Adaptation F-] Sustainable Lifestyle If yes, how? Electric vehicle charging shifts the energy use from burning liquid fuel such as gasoline or diesel on board a vehicle, to electricity generated off -site and dispensed from a building. The buildings with EVSE installed will use more energy, but the greenhouse gas emissions from transportation will be significantly wo 4d. Which group(s) will be more positively impacted by the outcome of this action? Renters, people with low to moderate income, people of color. 4e. Are there any obstacles that are keeping particular groups from participating in the benefits of this action? (Select all that apply) ✓❑ Education ✓❑ Financial ❑ Time ✓❑ Physical accessibility ❑ Lack of cultural sensitivity F-] Language barriers F-I Other: 10 � Step 5 — Strategies / Recommendations 5a. If applicable, what are the strategies for addressing the potential identified burdens/obstacles? Ensure that tenants are educated on the use of the EVSE. Educate tenants on the many benefits of driving an electric vehicle. Identify programs and incentives to help people be able to afford an electric vehicle. Ensure that the EVSE are installed in accordance with ADA recommendations so that people with disabilities are able to access them. 5b. How can partnerships with stakeholders be continued throughout the implementation process? City staff can communicate with landlords and their electrical contractors to ensure that installations go smoothly and that any issues that arise can be addressed. Staff can help educate tenants and landlords on the operation and best practices of the EVSE. 5c. What remains unresolved? What resources or internal/external partnerships do you still need to make changes? none 11 � Step 6 — Evaluation and Accountability 6a. In what ways would this action be considered "successful" for equity in the Iowa City community? This action will be successful if multiple landlords or property managers install EVSE at several buildings across the city. 6b. How can the impacts and outcomes be documented and evaluated over time? Staff can record usage data of the EVSE, along with county -level registration data of electric vehicles. 6c. Is there a clear way for stakeholders or community members to contact with questions or concerns over this action? Stakeholders and community members can contact any member of the Climate Action Office, or the Assistant City Manager. 12 Iowa City Climate Action Commission Buildings Working Group, January 2022 Meeting Report Attendees: Becky Soglin, Ben Grimm, Clarity Guerra, Jeff Falk, Matt Krieger, Rachel Kilburg Summary of recent activities: 1. Introduction of new member Clarity Guerra to the working group. 3. Working Group Format a. Becky noted the format ofthe working groups may bechanging tomore project - based focusratherthanstandin8openmeedngs. More targeted approach, but the commission will have this discussion tomake the final decision. b. Matt will take on administration of the working group while Becky transitions to the commission chair role. 3. Solar Study Review: a. Ahead of the meeting Clarity shared one thing that she ran into when considering panels for her home is that compared with [Alliant], MiclAmerican's pricing/approach tonet metering result inlonger break-even times. She imagined there are negotiations/conversations to address that, but that seems like one way to reduce barriers tosolarizing private residences inJohnson County. Another thing that added tobreak-even was the oversubscribed and expiring state tax incentive. Unfortunately, |think itwould take flipping the state house tochange that. |'m not sure if there's a way to get our current legislators on board with extending the state tax incentive. When she helped with K4REApresentations for the Grow Solar project, the #1 thing that people wanted was to have power from panels when the grid was down (say from a storm), so knowing that storage/battery systems tend to double the cost of solar was another hurdle to an enthusiastic "yes" to getting panels. She likes the idea for localized storage from community solar gardens to help with resilience in power outages. It's hard to imagine what that could look like, though. b. Matt noted a priority should be locations/sites that incorporate or would benefit from resiliency strategies like essential services, shelters, community buildings with voting, etc. Solar arrays with battery storage seems like agood use ofpublic funds at these locations. c. Becky agreed resilience and rooftop arrays should be a priority (e.g. with big box stores) and there should beafocus onenergy efficiency. She also noted that community solar arrays in small neighborhood parks might not be the best decision because ofland use. d. Ben had some concerns about |CCSD land use for solar arrays because of different uses for the land. |talso has tobecost effective. Need tothink about ability to expand oraccommodate future changes intechnology. e. Matt also supported advocacy for PACE and other broader issues like building codes. The City shouldn't be doing that on their own but they have a role to play in building a joint effort. There are communities across Iowa that could be benefit from these initiatives and the City could prompt efforts like that but support should come from multiple sources. [ Clarity asked about scale ofbattery storage and Matt noted they can bedone atany scale but itdepends nngoals for how long you want/need back-up and the operations of the site. g. Jeff noted heassumes most properties inIowa City are not all -electric and need to think about the balance ofelectrical and thermal loads. h. Becky noted that we need to also consider affordability and solar has a role to play but don't want tonegatively impact the community. i Related Note, 1/19/2O22: MidAnnericanannounced amajor renewable energy suite of projects for Iowa: more than 2,042 MVV in wind and at least 50 MVV in solar. They also will consider carbon capture, battery storage, small-scale nuclear. 4. Accelerated Actions: a. The group ran out oftime todiscuss any specific actions. Matt will make a recommendation for which action toreview atthe next meeting awhen he distributed the agenda. 5. Next meetinRtime/date: Z, 1:00-Z:OOPM Outreach Working Group, Meeting Minutes VVedneeduy, Jun. 19. 2022. noon— 1 p.m. |Oattendance: Sarah Gardner, John Fraser, Marcia Bollinger, TeD@Kapp, Cheryl Miller, Rachel 1. Welcome and Introductions 0 Volunteer to take minutes :Tena Kapp 2. Updates GOft |8UDCh of outreach to K4U[}S for EV charging rebate: [>@OOy and Sarah have been having some initial conversations with landlords and a condo HOA that S8e[D pPODliSiDQ. Pn0g[@nl iSdesigned tUcomplement MidAOOe[iCGO'S[eb8te program for charging equipment by helping with installation costs. There eeerne tobegrowing interest inEVcharging ot MUOsoecompared toayear ago. Cold climate air source heat pump "lunch and |e8[O":@speaker has been identified and outreach has begun t0area contractors t0set @ date for the presentation, which will b0held virtually and recorded. Climate A0b8SSGdOrs/C|imate Leaders: the next training is set to start Jan. 25, and efforts are underway tOcreate Gnewsletter for climate ambassadors t0help with continued engagement. 3. Discussion � Feedback OD Cause Impacts marketing p|8O slides: Input On CO|Ow palette is OO going. Herky or Bee vs. Goldie the goldfinch as mascot considerations. Goldfinch has positive response 8Snon-threatening and represents Iowa 8Sthe official S[8ie bird. Positive response tOthe "/\CtiOO K48tterS" |8OgU8g8 during Climate FeSt.Discussion Oninverted pyramid slide #24.uSapproach tOdeploy campaign messaging. Define Earned Media at top of pyramid. Is the message effective to the public? Matt Kreiger suggests more focus on what have we accomplished vs what is our plan. More explanation 0four actions. F0||Ovved by good qu88UVnS from group members. All members to review CBSM slide show sent in January email from Sarah Gardner and email additional feedback. 4. Other Items 0 Other approaches tuworking group activities: tabled for later discussion. Next Meeting Wed, 2/16 Adaptatiom/EmmitwWorkimg Groups, Meeting Notes Tuaedoy. Jun. 18, 2022. 2-3 p.m. Present: Adaptation WG Members: Megan Hill Equity WG Members: Matt Walter, Kasey Hutchinson, Megan Hill Other CAC Members: K4ioha|Eynon-Lynch Climate Action Staff: Sarah Gardner Iowa City Staff: Rachel Killburg Welcome and Introductions o Kasey volunteer to take minutes. Updates o ADlehCO[pSactivity — updates provided h«Sarah 0 AmeriCorps work continues, with audits booked through mid -February. N There have been some setback with scheduling due to: ° Blower door tests - doesn't produce accurate results below 15 degrees, mnhad tmpostpone some visits. ° Some CC)V|D-related rescheduling required, but solid pF8CtiC8S are in place to prevent visits with pOieDUG| BxpOSU[8S. � Working Vnsome outreach and education events — including 1/17/22 MLIK Day celebrations @icommunity reccenter. o Soft launch of outreach to MUDs for EV charging rebate — updates provided by 8@n3h • ASpart Ofthe EV-FeGdiOeSSplan, Iowa City began reaching out iO landlords and property management kJassess what the appetite might b8 for EV8tapartment buildings and condos, with conversations taking place over the past year. • Initially there wasn't 8lot Ofmovement, but there has been some exciting developments within the last few weeks. Specifically, @condo association reached out U]discuss EVcharging - wanting t0know what if looks like 8t8condo Orapt building. One result from this meeting was 8 member from the association subsequently reaching out tOthe City. This member owns properties elsewhere inthe City and iSready tOmove forward OO EVCh@rging. Daniel will follow Upwith them and help figure out where itmight b8located, since where you put itcan have 8big impact on what you end up spending on the project — will try to help them maximize the rebate. ■ MidAmerican last year, and likely this year, will offer a rebate that offers most of the cost of putting in a level 2 charge — IC is looking to help offset the cost of installing that equipment — covering things like conduit, wiring, panel upgrades etc. ■ There was also someone who expressed that rather than put in EV charging, what they really want to be able to do is run the wiring to put in the electric needed for residents to put in their level 1 chargers that come with the vehicles themselves. o Teen Resilience Corps initiative — update provided by Sarah ■ Recap/background — this was initiated in part b/c some stars aligned in conversations b/w the teen services librarian at ICPL (interested in designating library as resilience hub), and conversations with a community -based organizations that serve the youth stemming from climate activities (United Action for Youth). ■ This summer, they will be piloting a project that will include 5 teams to work with initially, UAFY will identify those teams. These teams will come in for training sessions focused on resilience and having conversations with neighbors. They will then go into their own neighborhoods, and using a 2-block radius will have conversation with 10 households that will be used to build upon existing neighborhood relationships. Next steps will be some final meetings with the City, and then they will produce a zeen or video as well as help develop kits that they will take back out to their neighbors. These kits will also be available at the library and at book mobile. ■ Biggest development — recommendation that came from steering committee — there should be someone to coordinate the training. Reached out to Astig Planning — they had submitted their report about a project they did (resilience planning in a SW neighborhood) through the Climate Action grant they were awarded. They did a great job and were asked if they'd be interested in replicating it. They are on board and will start attending the planning meetings in February. The goal is to launch the program in June and July. 3. Discussion Continue to meet concurrently? Other approaches to working group activities? • These groups had been meeting separately last year, but started meeting together concurrently due to the ISU project. • Staff have been having discussions on how to best operate these working groups. o One idea is to move toward a project -based working group - rather than meeting every month, working groups would be formed based on an upcoming project where a working group would be formed from commission members at that time. The working group would consider the objectives, determine what is needed, sort out questions, and once done the group would stand down. o Another option was covered in the recent marketing plan — instead of having working groups that meet as a group and report out, they would meet with individual CBOs, and would report back to the commission on those activities. This could help strengthen connection with those groups and would be a good way to bring info from these community groups back to the commission — figure out what the needs of the community are. o A working group could also reach out to a CBO on a project -by - project basis. Sarah used Matt as a hypothetical (as a non - commission member) — the idea would be that he would participate during a block of months to cover the project, and not on a standing month -by -month meeting. Michal, as a new commission member, wanted to hear how the working groups actually work. Sarah shared some background, specifically that each group typically goes through upcoming actions outlined in the CAC plan and identifies those topics relevant to the working group. These would get scheduled as discussion topics during the working group meetings, and as applicable, staff will come in and say where the city is with that action item, and there would be discussion on recommendations that could be made from the working group. • Matt expressed that he likes the idea of forming commission groups as needed, as well as reaching out to the appropriate CBOs. • Kasey expressed that she also likes the idea of these pop-up working groups and reaching out to CBOs that are relevant to that specific topic. The working group had really struggled early on, but having Sarah help guide and establish the process of identifying upcoming relevant topics has proven much more fruitful. Also, early on, there was a lot of wheel - spinning trying to figure out which groups to reach out to so having a specific topic to guide the CBOs to reach out to would be very helpful. • Sarah shared that when talk started about CBO outreach, the idea was maybe go to 1-2 groups/year, reaching out as a member of the CAC and letting them know what we're working on that might be of interest to them. This might be a wonderful opportunity to amplify the work of the commission. • No decision on how to structure the working groups is necessary today, but it will come up in further discussion with the commission. 4. Other Items Additional comments on draft solar study can be sent to staff • Follow-up thoughts on the solar study — Michal was curious to know the next steps coming out of the study. She would really like to hear from authors of the study of what they would do if they had a blank check, what the most important actions or recommendations are. Rachel noted that the city is waiting to get final report from JCED and that the next steps will be to review the listed the recommendations, and consider those items that make the most sense from the City's perspective with input from the commission, acknowledging that there will also be budget and staff capacity considerations. • Sarah mentioned that another dimension to think about is timing — that taking up only certain recommendations is not saying no to entire report and that sometimes the answer is less a no and more a not -yet. E.g. community solar difficult to move forward on right now b/c of legislation. Need to figure out what sequencing might be. • Additional thoughts can be sent to Sarah or Rachel, will get them added into the notes. • Will be discussing more at commission meeting in February.