HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.05.13 Climate Policy Agenda CLIMATE POLICY COMMISSION
May 13—4 to 5:55 PM
Via Zoom;
This meeting will be recorded and uploaded to the website to accompany the minutes.
1. (4:00) Call to Order
2. Consent Agenda (5 min)
2.1. April 8, 2021 Minutes
3. (4:05)Announcements (10 min)
3.1. Next Meeting: June 10, 2021
3.2. Council Update
3.3. Staff Update
3.4. Other Announcements from Commissioners
3.5. Reports from Representatives of Other Commissions
4. (4:15) Public Forum must be submitted via the CPC contact form in writing by 10 a.m. the
day before the meeting to be included in the minutes. (10 min)
5. Old Business
5.1. (4:25) Action Items Volunteer(1 min)
5.2. (4:26) Commissioner Recruitment(1 min)
5.3. (4:27) Formal Planning (3 min)
5.4. (4:30) Eugene Fossil Gas (10 min)
5.5. (4:40) Path Off of Natural Gas (20 min)
5.6. (5:00) Climate Resilient Ashland(10 min)
5.7. (5:10) Climate Action Community Leadership (10 min)
5.8. (5:20) CEAP Update Strategy (15 min)
6. New Business
6.1. (5:35) DLCD Climate Friendly and Equitable Communications Rule - Transportation
(10 min)
6.2. (5:45) Vice Chair Election (5 min)
7. (5:50) Wrap Up (5 min)
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 CEAP 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 CEAP is socially equitable for all community members including
low-income, young people, persons of color, the elderly, and those living with disabilities.