HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-2023 Climate Action CommissionIowa City Climate Action Commission Agenda
Monday, July 10, 2023, 3:30 p.m.
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Iowa City City Hall
410 E. Washington St.
Meeting Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of May 1, 2023 minutes
4. Public Comment on items not on the Agenda
-Commentators shall address the Commission for no more than 3 minutes. Commissioners shall
not engage in discussion with the public concerning said items.
5. Announcements —informational updates
a. Action items from last meeting (Staff)
b. Upcoming events (Staff)
i. Diversity Market Eco Station (July 8-August19)
ii. Soot the Hot data collection (July 21, 22 or 23)
iii. Farm to Street (August 17)
iv. Climate Fest (Sept. 18-25)
c. Working group updates
i. Energy benchmarking (Krieger, Fraser, Shetty)
ii. Marketing audience mapping (Sillman, Sturdevant, Fitzsimmons)
6. Unfinished/Ongoing Business
a. Root for Trees FY23 recap —update and discussion
b. Resilience Hub pilot proposal —discussion and approval
c. Climate Action and Adaptation Plan —updates and discussion
7. New Business
a. Climate Pollution Reduction Grant —overview
8. Recap
a. Confirmation of next meeting time and location
i. Monday, August 7, 3:30-5 p.m., Emma J. Harvat Hall
b. Actionable items for commission, working groups, and staff
9. Adjourn
If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact
Sarah Gardner, Climate Action Coordinator, at 319-887-6162 or at sarah-Gardner@iowa-city.org. Early
requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION
MAY 1, 2023 — 3:30 PM — FORMAL MEETING
EMMA J. HARVART HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michal Eynon -Lynch, Elizabeth Fitzsimmons, Ben Grimm, Matt
Krieger, Jesse Leckband (via zoom), Brinda Shetty, Gabriel
Sturdevant, Matt Walter
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michelle Sillman. John Fraser. Jamie Gade
STAFF PRESENT: Daniel Bissell, Sarah Gardner, Megan Hill, Diane Platte, Andrew
Dunn (via zoom)
OTHERS PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER:
Eynon -Lynch called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF APRIL 3, 2023 MINUTES:
Krieger moved to approve the minutes from April 3, 2023.
Shetty seconded the motion, a vote was taken and the motion passed 8-0
PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Action Items from last meeting (Staff):
• Gardner sent list of possible uses of ARPA funds to commissioners
• Bissell has determined a date for Climate Grant committee to meet
Upcoming events (Staff):
• Spot the Hot community event June 10 — Bissell reported that this event will help recruit
volunteers and share information about the Heat Island Mapping project
• Compost bin sale June 17 — Hill reported on this Green Iowa AmeriCorps project to offer
backyard bins to Johnson County residents for $25 each
• Krieger asked about Bike to Work week events. Gardner and Hill confirmed that staff will
be present at the Big Grove breakfast on May 15.
Intercultural Development Inventory Opportunity
Stephanie Bowers, the City's Human Rights Director, included a memo in the agenda packet
about an Intercultural Development Inventory opportunity. The Human Rights Commission
recommends this opportunity to other boards and commissions. Stephanie will add names to the
list until April 12 and then send the list to the consultant.
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Working Group Updates (Staff):
• Resilience Hub Prioritization (Grimm, Eynon -Lynch, Walter) — Walter reported on
discussion of a 2- or 3-year model for the program, budget, climate resilience corps —
whether it would be a first -year activity or ongoing part of the pilot. Gardner added a
formal memo was planned out.
• Energy benchmarking (Krieger, Fraser, Shetty) — Krieger reported the group researched
topics related to energy benchmarking, and they would like to continue with the idea that
benchmarking is data collection, no additional action required. Shetty added the group
would like to plan a program, maybe a pilot, maybe working concurrently with Green
Iowa AmeriCorps. Bissell added that the Green Iowa AmeriCorps interested in
commercial audits would be interested in attending a future meeting of this working
group. Gardner added Big Grove may be interested in working as a test case. Follow up
question about whether it is possible to gather data on the neighborhood scale.
• Audience mapping (Sillman, Sturdevant, Fitzsimmons) — Hill will send an email to
determine a meeting date.
EECBG Update (Staff):
Gardner reported that the pre -award application with the Department of Energy was filed by the
April 28 deadline. Because there are several federal reporting requirements for a revolving loan
fund beyond current staff capacity, the City is looking instead at an equipment purchase such as
electric vehicles and corresponding charging infrastructure as a more feasible path forward.
UNFINISHED/ONGOING BUSINESS:
Revisit ARPA climate action spending recommendation (update, discussion, and
recommendation):
• Eynon -Lynch summarized the purpose of the discussion
• Gardner noted the City Managers' Office would like 2-3 recommendations
• Idea 1: Educate contractors about heat pumps
o Krieger noted that ARPA's public health focus makes heat pumps seem less
related.
• Idea 2: Continue to expand rebates for electrification and energy -efficiency
improvements
o Sturdevant asked if this would be expanding current programs or adding new
programs. Gardner noted staff discussions with Affordable Housing Coalition in
Iowa City and mobile home residents. Target an energy efficiency program
specifically for mobile homes. Average energy bill for a trailer home resident is
about $350/month. Increased insulation could be one potential use for those
funds. Grimm noted this could have broad reach. Eynon -Lynch noted that this
idea aligns well with ARPA. Leckbend agreed this fit well.
• Idea 3: Fund a -bike vouchers
o Fitzsimmons noted that a -bikes are cost -prohibitive. Grimm agreed that a -bikes
would likely not impact a large number of people.
• Idea 4-5: Help create a commercial composting operation to reduce waste from
restaurants, and/or provide incentives to companies wanting to recycle local waste into
needed products
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o Krieger noted this item did not maximize impact. Sturdevant agreed it seemed
overly specific. Eynon -Lynch suggested a future project might look at managing
industrial waste.
Idea 6: Fund resilience hubs
o Fitzsimmons noted this project has strong correlation with both ARPA and
projects already in the works. Fraser and Gade had emailed Gardner in support
of this program. Krieger agreed and noted that this was on the original list of
ideas for ARPA fund use.
Idea 7-8-9: Support a small retail location for locally grown food, support a processing
facility to help locally grown food scale and meet demand, and/or fund a neighborhood -
scale farm to grow food and utilize compost
o Grimm noted that the retail location project might not be self-sustaining.
o Krieger noted that this had strong connection to ARPA's economic recovery
goals.
o Gardner reported that Gade noted in an email that the Historic Poor Farm is
already well -funded by the county.
o Shetty reported hearing a lot about the need for a local processing facility to
bridge the gap between producers and institutions. Krieger noted this would work
well as a pass -through model. Fitzsimmons noted that farms can be vertically
oriented. Gardner asked if commissioners knew any local non -profits that could
function as a recipient of a pass -through grant. Field to Family was mentioned by
several commissioners.
Eynon -Lynch summarized the 3 priorities that appeared to rise to the top in the
discussion and confirmed these should be the ones recommended by the Commission
to the Council: 1 - expand energy -efficiency programs, specifically for mobile homes, 2 —
fund resilience hubs, 3 — fund a local food processing facility. Gardner described next
steps, stating when these meeting minutes are submitted to City Council, they will be
accompanied by a cover letter that will summarize the discussion.
NEW BUSINESS:
Strategic Plan Updates
• Councilmember Dunn thanked commissioners for their work and explained that
councilmembers are each visiting a commission to explain City's new strategic plan.
• Strategic Plan was summarized in a slide presentation. A copy of the full plan is
available online at icgov.org/strategicplan
• Eynon -Lynch asked how council members think of climate action as it relates to
economic growth. She noted a metric for success — a growing tax base — could conflict
with reduced emissions.
o Dunn noted that increased density increases the tax base, increases affordable
housing, and helps with mobility. Dunn also noted that there is a need for
balance. Eynon -Lynch encouraged Council to ask Climate Commissioners what
their metrics for success are.
• Krieger asked if ongoing use of the emergency levy would continue to fund Climate
Action goals. Dunn offered to learn more in order to be able to answer this question.
RECAP:
0 Confirmation of next meeting time and location:
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o Monday June 5, 3:30-5 p.m., Emma J. Harvat Hall
• Actionable items for commission, working groups, and staff:
o Staff will submit the minutes with the three recommendations and a cover
letter to Council.
o Working groups will meet.
ADJOURNMENT:
Krieger moved to adjourn, Grimm seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed 8-0.
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CLIMATE ACTION
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Michel Eynon -Lynch
12/31/2024
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Elizabeth Fitzsimmons
12/31/2025
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John Fraser
12/31/2024
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Jamie Gade
12/31/2025
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Ben Grimm
10/31/2023
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Clarity Guerra
12/31/2022
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Megan Hill
12/31/2022
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Kasey Hutchinson
12/31/22
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12/31/2023
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12/31/20025
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UI Rep
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12/31/2024
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12/31/2023
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-�� MEMORANDUM
Date: July 7, 2023
To: Climate Action Commission
From: Daniel Bissell, Climate Action Analyst
Re: Root for Trees FY23
The purpose of this memo is to provide a summary of program activity for the third year of the
Root for Trees program, which ran from September 15, 2022 through May 15, 2023 and was
administered this year by the Climate Action staff. Participation numbers grew, with a total of
376 vouchers redeemed by Iowa City residents during this program year, an increase of 90
vouchers (or 30%) over the previous year. This included a notable increase in the number of
participating income -qualified households.
Of the vouchers redeemed, 350 were vouchers that covered 50% of the cost of a tree (up to a
maximum $125 discount). The remaining 26 were vouchers that covered 90% of the cost of the
tree (up to a maximum $225 discount), given to income qualified households. In comparison, of
the 286 vouchers redeemed in the previous year, only 2 were income -qualified vouchers. The
increased participation is likely the result of combination of factors, including increased
promotion of the program in general, recommendation of the program to households
participating in other income -qualified programs such as the insulation grant program, and word
of mouth from neighbors and friends who had obtained vouchers in previous years. Twenty-four
trees were planted within Justice 40 tracts, as shown in the attached map depicting distribution
of tree plantings through the program.
As in previous years, vouchers were redeemable at two local nurseries, Earl May Garden
Center and Iowa City Landscaping & Garden Center, through coordination between their staff
and City staff. To encourage biodiversity, maple and pear trees were once again not eligible for
the program. Total expenditure on vouchers for the third year of the program came to $42,514,
with an average redemption value of $113 per participating household. This was an increase
over the previous year's total Root for Tree expenditure of $29,967.
Residents continue to express enthusiasm for this program, and staff anticipate it will continue
to grow. Root for Trees will begin accepting applications for the fourth year of the program in
September 2023. Staff will continue to track program participation and anticipate increasing the
budgeted amount for the program (currently $50,000 per program year) in fiscal year 2025.
More information on the program is available at icgov.org/root4trees.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 2, 2023
To: Climate Action Commission
From: Resilience Hub Working Group Members (Michal Eynon -Lynch, Matt Walter, Ben
Grimm) and Sarah Gardner, Climate Action Coordinator
Re: Resilience Hub Pilot Proposal
Project Background
Item AE-3 of the Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions Plan calls for the
establishment of Resilience Hubs as a Phase 3 objective. It defines these hubs as
public community spaces that can become a trusted resource for engagement related to
climate preparedness. The objective connects with two goals under the Adaptation
section of the Iowa City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, to develop
communications and outreach plans for vulnerable populations and to coordinate
extreme weather preparedness planning with local agencies. A working group made up
of Climate Action Commission members was formed in 2022 to help staff outline a pilot
program.
Following an examination of resources available through the Urban Sustainability
Directors Network (USDN),I the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI),2and the Post Carbon
Institute,3 as well as existing programs in other U.S. cities and through the Communities
Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW)4 resilience hub network, as well as
conversations with staff from Johnson County Public Health, Johnson County
Conservation, and the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC), the working
group and climate action staff are making the following recommendations for a pilot
project to be launched in fiscal year 2024.
Program Goal
The Resilience Hub program is intended to increase the capacity of the partnering
organization to provide key services before, during, and after an extreme weather
emergency while also bolstering the ability of the organization to function in an
emergency situation. Critically, Resilience Hubs are not meant to serve as shelters, but
rather to provide resources and support that build community resilience broadly.
Program Description
The pilot program is envisioned as a three-year project with two distinct phases. The
first year is designated as the Planning Phase, done in collaboration between the
participating Community Based Organization (CBO), Iowa City Climate Action staff, and
related agencies. The goal of this phase is to identify desired outcomes for the
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partnering organization in one or more of the five core areas related to resilience hubs:
services/programs, communications, buildings/landscapes, energy systems, and
emergency operations.5
The partnering CBO may elect to engage in one or more of the following planning
activities during this first phase:
• Emergency operations planning
• Energy needs assessment and system design (required for solar or battery
funding in Phase 2)
• Stormwater management and design
• Emergency communications planning
• Resilience Hub planning workshop
• Situation specific plans (extreme heat action plan, eg.)
In addition, the partnering organization would be asked to host either a Climate
Resilience Corps training for clients in collaboration with Climate Action Staff or an
information meeting/presentation on extreme weather preparedness.
During the second and third year of the program, funding would be provided to help
implement one or more projects identified during the planning phase. Such projects
could include:
• Photovoltaic solar installations
• Battery backup systems and/or emergency power generators
• Native landscaping, permeable paving, and other stormwater management
measures
• Community kitchen equipment and/or community garden space on the CBO
property
• Emergency communication systems
• Emergency supplies (bottled water, blankets, packaged food, first aid kits, etc.)
• Other interventions identified in the planning phase
The partner organization would also continue to host Climate Resilience Corps activities
or extreme weather presentations through the second and third year programs.
Proposed Funding
• Year 1: $10,000 for planning activities/Climate Resilience Corps supplies
• Year 2: $50,000 for implementation grant
• Year 3: $50,000 for implementation grant
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Success Benchmarks: Year 1
• Completion of one or more plans as identified above, and
• Five or more clients complete the Climate Resilience Corps training and reach 40
or more households with Home Resilience Kit Starter Packs, or
• Forty or more clients receive information on extreme weather preparedness
through a presentation or related materials
Success Benchmarks: Year 2
• Equipment or other materials purchased to support the implementation of one or
more priority projects identified in the planning phase, and
• Five or more clients complete the Climate Resilience Corps training and reach 40
or more households with Home Resilience Kit Starter Packs, or
• Forty or more clients receive information on extreme weather preparedness
through a presentation or related materials, and
• One or more additional organizations express an interest in participating as
future Resilience Hub host sites
Success Benchmarks: Year 3
• Equipment or other materials purchased to complete the implementation of one
or more priority projects identified in the planning phase, and
• Five or more clients complete the Climate Resilience Corps training and reach 40
or more households with Home Resilience Kit Starter Packs, or
• 40 or more clients receive information on extreme weather preparedness through
a presentation or related materials, and
• An agreement is established with the next partner organization(s) to serve as
Resilience Hub host site(s)
https:Hresilience-h ub.org/
2 https://rmi.org/weathering-climate-disasters-with-resilience-hubs/
3 https://www.postcarbon.org/publications/six-foundations-for-building-community-
resilience/
4 https://www.climatecrew.org/resilience hubs?locale=en
5 https:Hresilience-hub.org/core-components/
Iowa City: Climate Action Plan Equity Implementation Toolkit (June 2021)
Step 1: Desired Outcomes and Goals
1a. Project Name:
Resilience Hub Pilot Project - Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
1b. Project Description:
See attached program proposal memo
1c. Project Area: Adaptation
1d. Project Type: Public Projects
le. What is the desired outcome for this proposal?
The Resilience Hub program is intended to increase the capacity of the
partnering organization to provide key services before, during, and after an
extreme weather emergency while also bolstering the ability of the
organization to function in an emergency situation. Critically, Resilience Hubs
are not meant to serve as shelters, but rather to provide resources and
support that build community resilience broadly.
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Step 2: Data
2a. Who is the targeted audience for this action? (Select all that apply)
❑ City-wide
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❑✓ Residential
❑✓ Single -Dwelling Residential
7 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?
Z Yes
❑ No
If yes, which neighborhoods or regions will be impacted by this action?
(Select all that apply)
Regions Neighborhoods
❑ North
❑
Manville Heights
✓❑ West
❑
Melrose Ave
✓❑ East
❑
Miller Orchard
✓❑ South
❑
Morningside/Glendale
❑ Central
❑
Parkview Ter./Normandy
❑
Northside
❑
Oak Grove
❑
Peninsula Area
❑
Penny Bryn
❑ Bluffwood
❑ College Green
❑ Country Club Estates
❑ Creekside
✓❑ Eastside
❑ Galway Hills
❑ Goosetown
❑ Longfellow
❑ Lucas Farms
✓❑ South District
❑ Ty'n Cae
❑ Walnut Ridge
❑ Waterfront
❑ Washington
❑ Hills Windsor
❑ Ridge
❑ Other:
Wonderful Westside
Please review the Climate Action Equity Ma to why use mapping as a tool analyze
consider other geographic factors that may be the distribution of city services?
It can demonstrate haw differently a
impacted by the proposed action(s). city action can affect different
populations or geographical areas. It can
illustrate the community's assets and
weaknesses.
What are the observations?
The two current NCJC locations correspond with areas of the community that
are identified on the map as having higher concentrations of vulnerable
households; a proposed third NCJC location will be similarly situated. The
northside of Iowa City is not as connected to these locations. Although the
overall concentration of vulnerable households in lower in the northside,
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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)
❑ Communities/people of color
Q Young people
❑ People with disabilities
Q Older people
❑ LGBTQ+ community
Q Communities of immigrants and/or limited English proficiency
❑ People without employment
Z People who depend on public transit or other non -single -driver
transportation
Q Other individuals or communities that have been disenfranchised
Will remove, or potentially remove, barrier(s) that caused inequity in the
first place Qustice)
Other:
2d. What is the budget of the work of the action and will that impact the ability
to successfully address equity?
See budget in attached pilot proposal memo.
Both the multi -year project design and funding in the first year for planning
activities are intended to empower the partner organization to function as a
true and equitable partner in the program design and identification of
priorities. It is intended to allow for more sustained support/conversation than
a single, one-time funding opportunity would entail.
2e. Is the individual or household's personal wealth a determining factor in the
ability to benefit from this action?
No, the project is to be modeled on the principal of "targeted universalism," in
which removing the barriers to participation for households with the least financial
resources will ultimately serve to allow any household regardless of wealth to
participate.
2f. Is there any essential data missing or need further exploration?
Climate Action staff can work with NCJC staff to determine what additional data
would be appropriate to collect/needed as part of the first year planning process.
How do you plan to find out the information?
Collaborative planning meetings through the program development.
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.
Examples include residents, city staff, community
in this action? organizations, businesses, etc.
Residents, Climate Action Commission members, NCJC staff (community
organization), and city staff. Future iterations of the program may also incorporate
businesses.
3b. Which groups have been part of the
decision -making?
A working group of Climate Action Commission members, NCJC staff, and Climate
Action staff. The working group also consulted with Johnson County Public Health
staff for feedback and Iowa City Public Library staff for insights on a related project.
3c. Are there groups that have been missing in the conversation? Which
ones?
NCJC patrons have not yet been involved in the project conversations.
If yes, what are opportunities for outreach to engage these groups?
The first year planning efforts are intended to create space for NCJC patrons to
participate in the conversations before any capital project is pursued. The recent
formation of the Wonderful Westside Neighborhood through NCJC can serve as a
model process to follow and possibly even use the same communication channels.
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 BIPOC or Immigrant Advocacy
Government and School District Entities
Gender/Sexuality Advocacy Groups
Developers
Social Services -Low-income Assistance
Energy Providers
Human Rights Organizations
Domestic Violence Organizations
Heatth Services - smaller than hospitals
Immigrant Services Groups
Organizations for Formerly Incarcerated
Disability Services Organizations
Organizations for Senior
Engagement/Services
Some College and University Groups C
Large Employers D
Some Faith -Based Organizations
Hospitals
Some Arts Organizations
Funding Connections
Organizations from nearby communities
Banks
Influence in environmental decision -making (time,
resources, information, perceived ability to influence
outcomes)
3d. Using the Iowa City Community Enqaqement & 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: NCJC staff
Quadrant: A
❑ Informed
❑ Consulted
✓❑ Collaborated
❑ Shared Decision -Making
Stakeholder #2: City Staff
Quadrant: B
❑ Informed
❑ Consulted
0 Collaborated
❑ Shared Decision -Making
Stakeholder #3:
Quadrant: A
❑ Informed
❑ Consulted
❑ Collaborated
❑ Shared Decision -Making
Stakeholder #4:
Quadrant: A
❑ Informed
❑ Consulted
❑ Collaborated
❑ Shared Decision -Making
Stakeholder #5: CAC working group
Quadrant: A
❑ Informed
❑ Consulted
0 Collaborated
❑ Shared Decision -Making
Stakeholder #6: Residents
Quadrant: A
❑ Informed
❑ Consulted
❑ Collaborated
❑ Shared Decision -Making
Stakeholder #7:
Quadrant: A
❑ Informed
❑ Consulted
❑ Collaborated
❑ Shared Decision -Making
Stakeholder #8:
Quadrant: A
❑ Informed
❑ Consulted
❑ Collaborated
❑ Shared Decision -Making
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3e. How does the quadrant impact how the stakeholders are engaged?
Priority was placed on a collaborative approach with stakeholders from quandrant
A as part of the program proposal process, with the program designed to move
toward shared decision making during the first year planning process upon
program deployment.
A If applicable, where do the groups most impacted by the action fall in the
quadrant(s) (identified in Step 2c)?
They fall in quadrant A.
3g. What are the strategies to gather input and feedback from stakeholders?
❑ One-on-one interviews
❑ Focus groups
❑ Online survey
✓❑ small group facilitated workshops
✓❑ collaboration on activities or projects
❑ Other:
3h. Do the materials used to market this program need to be translated into
other languages other than English?
❑ Yes
❑ No
J❑ Maybe
❑ Not Applicable
Step 4 — Benefit / Burden Determination
4a. Are there other non -economic or non-direct-GHG-reduction benefits or
advantages? (Select all that apply)
❑✓ Neighbors get to know each other
❑✓ Advances knowledge of some aspect of climate change or sustainability
❑ Provides for childhood learning or development in general
❑ Leads to access to other education or training for adults
❑ Improves air, land and/or water quality
❑✓ Improves healthier living in general
❑ Supports biodiversity
❑ Makes travel/transit easier/efficient, safer or reliable, especially people
who are vulnerable
❑ Makes "greener" travel more possible for all by bus, walking, biking, etc.
❑ Otherwise supports part or all of action in one of the other action areas:
Buildings, Transportation, Waste, Adaptation, Sustainable Living
❑ Easily replicable and scalable
Q Engagement with community stakeholders or agencies
❑ Other:
4b. Are there other economic benefits? (Select all that apply)
❑✓ Increases home or building value
❑ Adds new or advances existing jobs/profession
❑ Supports local economy
❑ Other:
4c. Does it conflict with any other action in the 100-day plan?
❑ Buildings
❑ Transportation
❑ Waste
❑ Adaptation
❑ Sustainable Lifestyle
If yes, how?
N/A
4d. Which group(s) will be more positively impacted by the outcome of this
action?
Residents and community organizations
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
❑✓ Language barriers
❑ Other:
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Step 5 — Strategies / Recommendations
5a. If applicable, what are the strategies for addressing the potential identified
burdens/obstacles?
The planning process envisioned for year one involves collaborative
conversations with NCJC patrons, for which time and language constraints can
be barriers. Part of the purpose of offering funding for this stage of the program
is to allow NCJC to take measures such as compensating participants, paying
for childcare or translation services, etc., that can help overcome these barriers.
5b. How can partnerships with stakeholders be continued throughout the
implementation process?
Ongoing conversations/meetings built as an iterative process that allows for
adjustments to be made as the program progresses.
5c. What remains unresolved? What resources or internal/external
partnerships do you still need to make changes?
Some parts of the process (resident engagement, for example) intentionally
have not been fully designed yet in order to allow for an ongoing
collaborative/shared decision making process as the program deploys.
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Step 6 — Evaluation and Accountability
6a. In what ways would this action be considered "successful" for equity in
the Iowa City community?
See the "Success Benchmarks" section of the attached memo.
6b. How can the impacts and outcomes be documented and evaluated over
time?
Using the proposed benchmarks of success, climate staff can work with NCJC
staff to produce annual reports on program progress and suggestions for ways
the program could be improved. The reporting process could be modeled on
the existing process for Climate Action Grants.
6c. Is there a clear way for stakeholders or community members to contact
with questions or concerns over this action?
Questions could be directed to climate action staff through the City websites or
by phone. As the program matures, staff could explore adding a dedicated
page to the city website with more information about the program that could
include contact information as well.
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Summary of New Updates to Climate Action Work Plan - Upaatefor June2023
Promote Energy Efficiency and Performance Tips to the Public: Energy Blitz Kits feature updated booklet,
including IRA rebates and credits checklist, and info on MidAmerican rebates. (BE-1)
Partner with Stakeholders to Promote Green Building Construction & Rehab: Staff presentation to Historic
Preservation Commission on climate action goals and potential alignment with rehab strategies. (BE-2)
Encourage Local Realtor Community to Include Energy Performance in the MLS Property Inventory: 34 local
Realtors participated in training, invited to give follow up presentations with local agencies. (BE-3)
Educate the Community on Energy Usage for Water Treatment and Delivery: Local Water = Local Food
campaign launched in March, featured at booth at Waterworks Open House in May. (BE-4)
Offer Free Home Energy Assessments Through Green Iowa AmeriCorps: Exploring partnership with Johnson
County to co-sponsor 2024 team to expand program reach. (13I-1)
Enhance Energy Standards for City Rehabilitation Projects: Sale of second South District Homeownership
Program property featuring climate action contributions. (13I-2)
Coordinate Neighborhood Energy Blitz Events: Blitz held in Creekside and Morningside-Glendale
neighborhoods; 833 households reached. New "mini -blitz" scheduled for June for remaining Morningside-
Glendale homes. (13I-3)
Launch a TIF-Funded Climate Action Incentive Program: Grant for HVAC upgrade, windows, and LED fixtures
approved for Bluebird Diner; grant for mechanical and electrical system upgrades for Nuemann Monson
approved. TIF districts expiring in industrial zones in June, concluding the program for those that area. (13I-4)
Consider a Building Permit Fee Rebate Program for Enhanced Energy Standards: Continued discussions with
NDS to draft plan, including structuring as a grant rather than fee rebate and pairing it with HERS score for
independent verification. (BI-6)
Initiate Energy Benchmarking Requirements: Working group formed; Staff tracking HF 605, a benchmarking
preemption bill that was not passed in this legislative session but anticipated to be revived in the next session.
(BR-4)
Incorporate Strict Energy Standards into Height and Density Bonuses: Council approved recommended code
amendments related to density bonuses. (BR-3, BR-6)
Municipal Building Efficiency and Electrification: Airport and fire station HID lights upgraded to LEDs; Facilities
management and climate staff establish quarterly meetings with MidAmerican Energy and Nexant to review
upcoming facilities projects and identify energy efficiency opportunities. (13P-3)
Upcoming Priorities:
• Identify priority actions to include in regional PCAP based on alignment with federal funding
opportunities.
• Take NDS recommendations for a building permit fee rebate program for enhanced energy standards to
HBA for feedback. (BI-6)
Long-term/ongoing opportunities:
• Promote energy efficiency, weatherization, and performance tips to the public. (BE-1)
• Continue to support and promote Green Iowa AmeriCorps energy audits. (13I-1)
• Partner with HBA, ICCSD on student design competition for Net -Zero Home. (BI-7)
• Evaluate city operations for 100% renewable potential. (BP-3)
Significant Transportation Education and Outreach Campaigns: "Walk and Roll Weekly' campaign launched;
Book Bike purchased in collaboration with the library; booth at Bike to Work Week event at Big Grove. (TE-1)
Explore Electric Vehicle (EV) Incentives Based on the Readiness Plan: Agreement signed with first condo
association to help fund wiring/outlets to support EV charging readiness (TI-2)
Establish an Electric and Fuel -Efficient Vehicle Purchasing Policy: UI engineering students complete benefit -
cost analysis of hydrogen vs electric "fuel" for city fleet vehicles; firm selected to conduct fleet transition plan
(TCP-1)
Complete the Transit Study and Implement Recommendations to Bolster Service and Increase Ridership:
Transit system upgrades implemented: buses on Court and Towncrest routes to begin running 20 minute
service; expanded service on N. Dodge route up to Highlander; 8 routes now have earlier start times. (TPP-1)
Upcoming priorities:
• Co -develop comprehensive engagement strategies with Transportation Services to promote fare -free
transit service/increase bus ridership. (TI-1)
• Reapply for Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community Status. (TPP-3)
• Review Parking Regulations and Reductions. (TR-1)
Long-term/ongoing opportunities:
• Establish regular reporting protocol for tracking adherence to City idling policy. (TCP-2)
• Explore Climate Change Analysis for new Subdivisions and Rezonings. (TR-2)
Engage the Public to Compost Organic Waste: Home compost bin bulk buy program launched (order doubled
after bins sold out in first hour); "Food Waste Wednesday" drop-off program pilot launched at Eastside Recycling
Center. (WE-1)
Incentivize Construction Waste Diversion: Partnership between City and Habitat for Humanity formed to sell
bricks removed during Ped Mall projects with proceeds benefitting future Habitat build projects. (WI-1)
Education & Engagement Campaign: "Speaking of... Plastics" discussion at Big Grove focuses on purchasing
practices and reducing consumption as key strategies. (WE-2)
Initiate a Methane Feasibility Study: Upgrades made to wastewater treatment facility to enable food waste
processing pilot. (WCP-2)
Upcoming priorities:
• Identify other potential host sites and track participation in the food waste drop-off program to
determine feasibility of scaling up program. (WE-1)
• Evaluate opportunities to update energy systems at Eastside Recycling Center/Environmental Education
Center (WE-2)
Long-term/ongoing opportunities:
• Reevaluate Methane Feasibility Study in light of IRA funding opportunities to determine if new pathways
for implementation exist. (WCP-2)
• Scale current mattress recycling pilot program to serve all residents. (WE-2)
• Continue to explore partnership program to incentivize construction waste division. (WI-1)
• Explore possibilities for adding capacity to compost facility (WE-1)
Adaptation
Establish "Resilience Hubs": Climate Resilience Corps distributes resilience kits to 2XX households; ongoing
discussions with NCJC as potential resilience hub pilot site. (AE-2)
Educate and Coordinate with Local Agencies on Health Impacts: "Spot the Hot" NIHHIS-CAPA Urban Heat Island
Mapping campaign initiated in collaboration with Cedar Rapids with input/participation by Johnson County
Public Health. (AE-3)
Concentrated Education Campaign for Private Properties about Native Plantings, Permeable Pavement, Rain
Gardens, Soil Health, etc.: Parks staff host first Native Plant Symposium in April; AmeriCorps team launches
"Native Neighborhoods" program; NDS staff launch "Lawn Love" program and related videos to promote native
landscapes at residences. (AE-4)
Partner with Project Green on a Tree Planting Partnership: Forestry staff in conversation with Project Green to
use Heritage Tree funds for a 5-year plan to reestablish oak savannah in Oakland Cemetery. (AI-1)
Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Management Programs: Park View Terrace property in 100-year floodplain
purchased for demolition; anticipate using local funds rather than federal dollars for buyouts going forward.
(ACP-1)
Expand Public Tree Planting: Tree planting contract awarded for Whispering Meadows (South District) right-of-
ways. (ACP-3)
Upcoming priorities:
• Share results of "Spot the Hot" campaign with local health agencies and collaborate on ways to utilize
the data. (AE-3)
• Native planting improvements for Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, Peninsula Park, and Iowa City
Kickers Soccer Park. (ACP-2)
Long-term/ongoing opportunities:
• Develop Review Standards for New City Facility Construction and Major Rehabilitation Adaptation. (AP-
1)
0 Explore local funding options to continue floodplain buyouts. (ACP-1)
Host Sustainability Forum and Events: Virtual discussion on "Accelerating Black Leadership and Sustainability"
scheduled for Feb. 9 in collaboration with Office of Human Rights; "Speaking of... Live!" held in collaboration
with Big Grove.(SLE-1)
Expand Community Climate Grants: To encourage wider participation, limit established of two awards within
any three year period to any one organization; 17 applications subsequently received. Awards given to Bike
Library (HVAC), Catholic Worker House (water heater), CommUnity (refrigeration unit), Deerfield Commons
(insulation), Dubuque St. Apts. (insulation), Fin & Feather (solar), The Green House (mehcanical
composter/reusable to-do containers), IC Compassion (community gardening), JC Railroad Historical Center
(HVAC), Summit Apartments (insulation), Youth Mini -Grant (peer -to -peer education program). (SLI-1)
Community Garden Expansion/Additions: Community Garden program begins offering weekly tips and garden
information via email to participants throughout the gardening season. (SLP-1)
Develop a City Sustainability Operations Guide: Climate Ambassador training offered to staff to increase cross -
departmental collaborations and identify opportunities to increase green practices across city operations. (SLCP-
2)
Upcoming priorities:
• Evaluate potential for citywide newsletter mailing tied to Climate Fest. (SLE-1)
Long-term/ongoing opportunities:
• Develop Sustainability Operations Guide for Iowa City organizations. (SLCP-2)
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 2, 2023
To: Climate Action Commission
From: Sarah Gardner, Climate Action Coordinator
Re: Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Planning Grant
Under Section 60114 of the Inflation Reduction Action, a total of $5 billion was allocated
to the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program to support climate planning
efforts in all 50 states as well as the 67 largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs).'
Although Iowa City was not among the initial MSAs to receive this formula funding,
when the state of Iowa declined to participate in the program, the largest MSAs in the
state had the opportunity to claim a portion of the allocation originally intended for Iowa.
Climate Action staff from the City of Iowa City worked in partnership with staff from the
City of Cedar Rapids and the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) to
file a proposal with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the agency charged
with administering the CPRG program, to create a regional Climate Action Plan utilizing
funds allocated to one or both of the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids MSAs. The proposal
was approved, and as a result the project has been granted a total of $2 million over the
course of the next four years to engage with these planning efforts.
The terms of the grant program require three deliverables during that time
1) A Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP), due in early 2024;
2) A Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP), due 2 years from the date of the
award; and
3) A Status Report, due at the close of the project.
Crucially, projects included in the PCAP can be drawn from existing Climate Action
Plans. Doing so renders such projects eligible for future competitive grant funding under
the second phase of the CPRG program, the Implementation Grant program
(conversely, projects not included in the PCAP will not be eligible for this funding). As
part of the proposal filed with the EPA, staff have proposed starting the process with a
desktop review of the current Climate Action Plans for Iowa City and Cedar Rapids to
identify which projects should be included in the PCAP.
In the months ahead, Climate Action Staff anticipate bringing the initial list of PCAP
projects to the Climate Action Commission for review and recommendations. Some
projects may require additional clarification or refinement. Not all projects in the current
Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions Plan are anticipated to be included in the
PCAP. Some, such as advocating for state adoption of advanced energy codes, would
not be suitable for federal funding, for example. At the same time, the opportunity to
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MEMORANDUM
include new or expanded projects may arise. Staff also anticipate working with the
Climate Action Commission to develop engagement strategies for the CCAP.
This opportunity is unprecedented. It will require sustained effort and nimble responses
to opportunities as they arise, for which Iowa City's previous climate action efforts and
greenhouse gas inventories have prepared us well. Throughout the process, staff will
provide regular updates to the Climate Action Commission as we receive more
guidance from the EPA and engage with surrounding communities. In the meantime,
additional details about the program can be found in the guidance document released in
March 2023 by the EPA.z At the conclusion of this project, we will have a regional plan
that will both expand the current scope of Iowa City's Climate Action Plan and be a first
of its kind plan in Iowa.
A Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is a census -defined area generally consisting of a core
metropolitan area and surrounding communities that are economically linked. The Iowa City MSA
includes both Johnson and Washington Counties.
2 EPA, Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program: Formula Grants for Planning, March1, 2023,
https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-
02/EPA%20CPRG%20Planning%20Grants%20Program%20Guidance%20for%20States-Municipalities-
Air%20Agencies%2003-01-2023. pdf