HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.09.18 Climate Policy Agenda ASHLAND CLIMATE POLICY COMMISSION
September 18, 2020—2:30 - 5 PM
Via Zoom
This meeting will be recorded and uploaded to the website to accompany the minutes.
1. Call to Order
2. Consent Agenda
2.1. August 13, 2020 Minutes
3. Announcements
3.1. Next Meeting: October 8, 2020
3.2. Commission Membership Change & Open Positions
3.3. Staff Update
3.4. Other Announcements from Commissioners
3.5. Reports from Representatives of Other Commissions
4. Public Forum must be submitted via the 0 C c, tac: 1.r--i.. in writing by 10 a.m. the day
before the meeting to be included in the minutes.
5. Presentation
5.1. Electric Utility Director Tom McBartlett
6. Old Business
6.1. Council Annual Report Debrief
6.2. Commission Vacancies
6.3. Focus Areas Definition
6.4. Focus Areas Progress
6.4.1.Utilities
6.4.1.1 Executive Order 20-04 Progress Tracking (BCD & OPUC)—Jeff Wyatt
6.4.1.2 Schedule of Comprehensive Plan Elements Update— Stu Green
6.4.1.3 Comprehensive and Master Plan Processes—Ray Mallette
6.4.1.4 SOCAN Survey Report
6.4.2. Built Environment
6.4.2.1 Electrifying Ashland—Bob Kaplan
6.4.2.2 PV Ready Requirements Update—Julian Bell
6.4.3. Administration& Planning
6.4.3.1 CEAP Update - Rick Barth
6.4.3.2 Agenda & Packet Deadline - Elizabeth Taylor
6.4.3.3 Shared online document and other subcommittee alternatives - Elizabeth
Taylor
7. New Business
7.1. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
8. Wrap Up
8.1. Future agenda items
• AVISTA Presentation (October)
• Council Interaction Process (October)
Climate Policy Commission
The Climate Policy Commission shall provide climate plan implementation process oversight
and recommend updates to the CEAP in pursuit of meeting the climate recovery goals,
objectives, and targets set forth in AMC Chapter 9.40.
The Climate Policy Commission shall reflect and represent a wide range of community interests
and perspectives. Such interests shall include, but not be limited to, environmental, energy
efficiency, renewable energy, academic, business, low income, health, communities of color, and
elderly interests.
Powers and Duties
A. Develop recommendations for the City of Ashland's Climate and Energy Action Plan
(LEAP) and any updates to the LEAP.
B. Recommend modifications to benchmarks, targets, or actions contained in the climate plan
as needed to incorporate the best available science and practices to achieve the City of
Ashland's climate-related goals and targets.
C. Manage a process for considering amendments and updates to the LEAP.
D. Monitor and make recommendations on the implementation of the LEAP for the
community and for City operations
E. Periodically review progress toward achievement of the CEAP's Greenhouse Gases
(GHG) and fossil fuels reduction targets.
F. Recommend changes in City ordinances, administrative rules, and processes that facilitate
or incentivize residents and businesses to reduce GHG emissions.
G. Work to ensure that the CEAP incorporates long-term social, economic, and
environmental goals.
H. Work to ensure that the LEAP is socially equitable for all community members including
low-income, young people, persons of color, the elderly, and those living with disabilities.