HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.12.16 Conservation Commission Agenda Packet ASHLAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
December 16, 2015 — 6:00 PM
Community Development Building, Siskiyou Room
51 Winburn Way
1. Call to Order
2. Consent Agenda/Reports
2.1. Minutes November 18, 2015 Commission meeting
3. Announcements (10 min)
3.1. Next Regular Meeting: January 27, 2015
3.2. Upcoming Sub-committee meetings
• Air Quality-Leaf Blower
• Earth Bowl
• Conservation Classes—2016
3.3 Other Announcements from Commissioners
4. Public Forum(10 min to be evenly divided by public wishing to speak)
5. Reports / Presentations/Updates (20 min)
5.1. Downtown Recycling— staff update(5 min)
5.2. Council - Councilor Rosenthal (5 min)
5.3. City Conservation & Operations—Hanks (5 min)
6. Old Business (40 min)
6.1 Commission Monthly Column in Sneak Preview (5 min)
a. January—BYOB Update—Weir(Motion to Approve)
b. February—Climate Action Update-McGinnis
c March—Earth Bowl- Silverberg/Weir
d. April-Natural Yardcare Solutions—Cruikshank
e. May—Water Conservation-??
f. June—Conservation Classes-??
6.2 Climate & Energy Action Plan—Project Update (5 min)
6.3 Solar Park Resolution Proposal—Follow up from Sept public forum (20 min)
7. New Business (30 min)
7.1 Bag Ban Council Review (Jan 19)
— Commission input/recommendation(20 min)
8. Wrap Up (5 min)
8.1 Items to be added to next agenda
a. Water Quality/Storm Drains—February meeting
b.Earth Bowl Planning?
c.Bag Ban Council Review Follow-up
8.2 Adj ournment(s PM)
Minutes for the Conservation Commission
October 28,2015
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MINUTES FOR THE ASHLAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way
1. Call to Order
Roxane Beigel-Coryell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Siskiyou Room.
Commissioners Mark Weir, Risa Buck, Bryan Sohl, Shel Silverberg, Cara Cruickshank, and
Marni Koopman were present. Councilor Rich Rosenthal and staff member Adam Hanks were
present. Commissioners James McGinnis was absent.
2. Consent Agenda
Wier/Buck m/s to approve the minutes of September 23, 2015, as presented.Voice Vote: All
Ayes. Motion Passes.
3. Announcements
The next commission meeting will be held one week earlier than the usual meeting date on
November 18, 2015. The Earth Bowl subcommittee will meet on November 19th at 3:00 p.m.
Location to be determined.
Ashland Independent Film Festival has a regional student competition, this might be an
interesting way to get a student involved with the Climate and Energy Action Plan kick-off event
or process.
SOU was recently honored for their sustainability efforts and for being a bee-campus.
Additionally, SOU now has zip cars for rent on campus. Beigel-Coryell stated that you don't
have to be a student to use the program, but students do receive a discounted rate.
4. Public Forum
Kristina LaFever— Suggested the group watch the video from the Council Study Session
regarding a glysophate ban. She was pleased that Council seemed supportive of the topic. She
gave statistics regarding the dangers of glysophate use. California is considering listing
glysophates as major carcinogens. She also stated that since Ashland is a Bee City, USA, we
should be more interested in a ban because their use disrupts pollinator navigation.
Huelz—Described his concept of a department of conservation and how they could save more
energy than our current level of savings. Stated he re-did his analysis and encouraged the group
to look at his figures and use them in the commission's work.
Jeff Sharpe—Thanked the group for moving ahead with the greenhouse gas inventory and the
Climate and Energy Action Plan. He offered to assist with the greenhouse gas inventory analysis.
He encouraged the group to support a community solar plan. Stated that Ashland is unique in
that we own a large parcel of land and our own electric system. He gave information on energy
use assistance which could be achieved with a community solar program. He stated this would
also increase local jobs, which would help our local economy.
5. Reports/Presentations/Updates
Minutes for the Conservation Commission
October 28,2015
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Introduction of new Recology Ashland General Manager—Buck introduced Gary Blake, the new
general manager of Recology Ashland. She stated he has been on-board for four weeks and gave
an overview of his background. Mr. Blake stated that he is trying to get a good feel for Ashland
and has been attending meetings such as this to get to know the community. The group
introduced themselves, thanked Mr. Blake for coming, and several group members encouraged
him to continue recycling center operation in Ashland.
6. Old Business, part 1
Group agreed to move the Solar Park Resolution proposal to this portion of the agenda, to
prevent public participants from having to wait all meeting for the item.
Solar Park Resolution Proposal- Carol Voisin stated she is here as a citizen, not as member of
the City Council. She gave an overview of the resolution proposed and the reasons why they
consider this atime-sensitive project. She stated California needs renewable energy and would
be willing to pay higher prices, whereas Oregon is not currently willing to pay more for
renewable energy.
Sohl stated that Lake County did a very aggressive renewable energy project but discovered that
California requires that renewable energy be created in-state—would this legislation apply to this
solar project? Voisin stated that she doesn't know, but the investors she has spoken to believe
this project could work.
Weir stated that he is concerned about the project location, as a large portion of the area is
environmentally sensitive and pristine ecologically. He could not support any major
infrastructure installation which would harm that area. He also stated that solar energy is not the
most environmentally friendly option, as the creation of solar panels is detrimental to the
environment. Voisin stated that the area they are proposing is below the area of natural
resources.
Koopman stated it would help to have a tour of the site, as she has the same concerns as Weir.
Because of her work, she is extra concerned whenever people make climate change adaptations
without understanding the implications of other side- or long-term- effects. She feels this
discussion should be a part of the Climate and Energy Action Plan ad hoc committee work, so
they can see how it fits into all community adaptations or mitigations. Voisin stated that waiting
for the ad hoc committee's work could mean a higher costs to have the environmental impact
study, cost/benefit analysis, and installation work done.
Silverberg requested clarification as to whether all the group was asking for was encouragement
to start the process, not a commitment to the project being completed. Voisin stated that many of
the tax credits would run out in 2016, so starting now is essential. Silverberg stated that you can't
predict the future, so moving ahead quickly based on concerns of what funding may or may not
run out isn't good planning.
Cruickshank stated she knows people who are in the solar business and they are considering
getting out of the business because of the sunsetting of credits. She would support this resolution
moving forward now.
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Sohl stated that the group is embarking on a community process with the Climate and Energy
Action Plan and this should be a part of that process. To approve this outside that process would
be leaving the community out of the conversation. He is reluctant to move forward but would be
willing to look at it early in the Climate and Energy Action Plan process if timeliness is a
concern.
Buck stated she appreciates the perspective that inclusion in the Climate and Energy Action Plan
is important. She wondered about the cost and value of sending the electricity to California—
would new infrastructure need to be built? Would we be able to send the power to Ashland after
the 10 years elapses, or would there be no infrastructure in place to handle that? Voisin stated
that yes, we could send power to California and yes the power could come back to Ashland
afterward.
Voisin asked the group if her group could work in tandem (but slightly ahead of) the Climate and
Energy Action Plan? Would the commission support this project if that were the case?
Beigel-Coryell stated the group had expressed concerns at the last meeting regarding the
language of Section 2.c of the resolution. That section has not been altered and still stated that
support of the resolution equals support of building the project, not support of doing studies
regarding the possibility of the project. Voisin stated she thought a new version had been created.
Koopman asked if any other sites had been considered. Voisin stated that none had, as this site
has both the 3 0% slope preferred and it is already owned by the City.
Cruickshank moved to support the next few steps of the process without approving the
resolution as written. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Cruickshank asked what the group needs in order to give their support to this project. Group
stated that they can't approve it without having more information and hearing from people with
perspective on the environmentally sensitive areas of the land.
Sohl/Silverberg m/s to form a subcommittee of the Conservation Commission who will tour
the site, meet with the project proposers, and bring back information to the Commission.
Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion Passes.
Sohl, Cruickshank, and Koopman volunteered to be on the subcommittee.
7. Reports/Presentations/Updates, Continued.
Downtown Recycling—Buck stated they are good to go on the pilot project. They need to get
sponsors and figure out how to attach the signs to the garbage cans as these cans are different
than the ones in Lithia Park. The subcommittee will meet on November 3rd at 2:30 p.m. to
finalize the sign language.
Council Update—Rosenthal stated that on November 2nd there will be a study session regarding
a proposed ban on smoking downtown. On November 3rd the Council will consider first reading
of ordinances regarding nuisances and unlicensed dogs. On November 16th the Council will
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discuss the future of the electric utility as well as the recently completed water cost of service
study.
City Conservation & Operations—Hanks stated the bag ban survey for retail establishments is
moving forward. The survey he and Weir worked on for the grocers will have some similar
questions as those for the smaller retail establishments but will also have more statistical data.
Additionally, there will be an Open City Hall survey for general community responses on the
city's website. The review of the ban is tentatively set for the second Council meeting in January.
Buck suggested the retail surveys include questions regarding compliance. Weir gave some
history as to the original request for a $.25 surcharge, and why Council instead agreed to the $.10
surcharge. He stated that if it appears users are just switching to paper, rather than reusable bags
the group should consider asking Council to increase the surcharge amount.
6. Old Business, part 2
Sneak Preview Column—Buck gave Silverberg a few suggestions regarding tree recycling and
changing the word. "sustainable"to "local". Silverberg agreed to incorporate those suggestions
into the article. Weir/Cruickshank m/s to approve the holiday conservation article as
presented with the changes suggested by Commissioner Buck. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion
Passes.
Wier warned that the January article to be considered at the next meeting will likely have some
missing information when presented, as the survey will not yet be completed. Group discussed
the following as upcoming topics:
January—BYOB Update
February—Climate Action Plan Quarterly Update
March—Earth Bowl
April—Natural Yard Care
May— Climate Action Plan Quarterly Update
Climate and Energy Sub-committee—Rosenthal stated the subcommittee had approved the RFP
for the contractor. That document has to go through review by both the Legal Department and
the procurement officer. This may take some time and might not be completed until closer to
Thanksgiving. Whomever is hired as the contractor will work with the group on creating the
action plan, as well as a plan for community involvement. There is a new committee member,
Claudia Alick, who works at the Shakespeare Festival and is assisting with the Kick-off event in
November.
Ashland Climate Challenge—Koopman stated that OSF has joined in a national effort to create
short plays regarding the environment and they have agreed to perform some of those at the
Kick-off event. So far the planning group has had a great response from local businesses. She
gave an overview of the proposed agenda for the week and the Kick-off event.
Group gave some suggestions such as; including information regarding buying and eating local,
videoing the event, encouraging the Mayor and Council to participate, and ways to get kids in the
community involved. Koopman agreed to send the event flyer electronically to commission
members so they can distribute it to their contacts.
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Pesticide/Herbicide Discussion—Rosenthal gave background on why this topic is on the agenda
and why Council had asked the Commission to review the proposal. Parks Director Michael
Black was asked to participate in this discussion. Mr. Black stated there is a role for the Parks
Commission and they will aid Commissioner Cruickshank's group in preparing a grant and
testing alternative products. Parks already has a fairly comprehensive no-pesticides policy but
they are not in a position to propose this resolution for Council approval.
Group discussed whether a resolution would still be needed if the Parks Department was offering
assistance. Cruickshank stated that the idea is to create educational materials that Council would
approve to educate the community on the dangers and on alternatives. She asked if the group was
interested in creating a sub-committee to work on updating the resolution. The group determined
that they support the overall idea of a resolution and educational materials, but don't have time to
assist or work as a subcommittee. Group agreed to consider supporting Cruickshank's
community group if they come back with an updated resolution (or similar means of gaining
Council support) at a later date.
7. New Business
Compost Classes—Buck stated the subcommittee is proposing changes to the classes offered in
2016 to encourage more participation. They will do one class on each of these topics:
composting, waste prevention, the Climate and Energy Action Plan, energy conservation
opportunities, and water conservation. They are considering changing the venue and are working
on changing the title as the classes are no longer solely focused on composting. The group
agreed this was a good new direction and asked the subcommittee to continue to move forward.
Leaf Blowers—Weir stated Council has recently received e-mails regarding leaf-blowers and a
possible ban on their use. He wanted to double check that the group still wanted Weir and
Silverberg to continue their research on bans. The group agreed to this course of action.
8. Wrap Up
Group requested an update regarding storm drain care and water conservation management based
on Hanks' and previous commissioner Beam's work at the next meeting. Also they would like a
discussion regarding Historic Commission decisions regarding not allowing metal roofs in
historic districts.
Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diana Shiplet
Executive Assistant
Minutes for the Conservation Commission
November 18,2015
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MINUTES FOR THE ASHLAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way
1. Call to Order
Roxane Beigel-Coryell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Siskiyou Room.
Commissioners Risa Buck, Shel Silverberg, Bryan Sohl, James McGinnis, and Cara Cruickshank
were present. Councilor Rich Rosenthal and staff member Adam Hanks were present.
Commissioner Marni Koopman arrived late.
2. Consent Agenda
None.
3. Announcements
The next commission meeting will be on December 16, 2015, which is one week earlier than the
usual meeting date. The Earth Bowl subcommittee will meet on November 19th at 3:00 p.m. in
the Siskiyou Room.
The Association of Recyclers' winter forum will be held on December 1 Oth in Portland. Buck
will be in attendance.
Group expressed their appreciation for the Climate Kick-off event held on Sunday,November
11 th. They agreed it was a good balance of information, artistic entertainment and community
learning. They thanked the planning group for its hard work.
4. Public Forum
Jeff Sharpe—Gave kudos for Sunday's event. He thought the atmosphere was great. He also
thought the lead speaker's talk was on the mark. He would like to be able to show the
commission some renewable information at the next meeting.
Albert Pepe—Was inspired by the kick-off event on Sunday. He is generally not a fan of large
meetings but was impressed with Sunday's event. He was disappointed that the event and the
commission are not dealing with food security. He wondered why we are not doing more to grow
food locally. He would like an emphasis on that as it is important to the community.
Marni Koopman arrived 6:09 p.m.
Huelz: Stated there are four different parts of energy— Generation, Efficiency, Conservation and
Ecology. Generation creation via things like solar panels. Efficiency is the best use of created
energy. Conservation is people's behavior. Ecology is making or using energy with the least
amount of toxins or damage to nature. Generally we pay large amounts of attention to carbons
but need to pay more attention to nature. He described the efficiency of the human body energy
and how that can relate to being efficient in other sources.
5. Reports/Presentations/Updates
Minutes for the Conservation Commission
November 18,2015
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Bag ban update—Hanks stated that the survey was sent to retailers and SOU will be compiling
the results. He should have information ready for the next meeting. He will be speaking with
grocers directly to get their information. Additionally, there will be an Open City Hall topic on
the City's website for community input. All of this information will be available to the
Commission as well as the Council for their one-year review.
Downtown Recycling—the ad hoc group met to go over logistics. If staff is available, the baskets
should be in-place by December 31 St. Staff will be testing one location next week to make sure
they look good, as the cans in the downtown core are different than the cans in the Park. There
will be eight locations in the trial run.
Council Update— Councilor Rosenthal stated that at the November 30th study session Council
will be discussing marijuana sales and production, with the first reading of an ordinance related
to that scheduled for December 1 st. As there have been concerns with outdoor growing odors but
indoor growing requires lots of energy, Council has a difficult job ahead to find a good
regulatory balance. On December 14th, Council will be discussing street utility fees and
transportation funding. On January 5th there should be a recommendation from the AFN
governance ad hoc committee.
City Conservation and Operations—Hanks stated that the City is in partnership with the
company Enhabit to do a pilot program for energy performance reviews of homes. Enhabit is
trying to develop a state-wide model so homes in different areas can be scored more consistently
state-wide. There are still a few slots available, sign up can be done on the City's website.
Hanks has been spending lots of time working with the Greenhouse Gas Inventory contractor.
The most challenging numbers to locate are regarding is transportation. He is working with
ODOT to get this information.
6. Old Business
Sneak Preview Column—group agreed to approve the January article at the next meeting. They
will give feedback directly to Weir. They discussed doing a Living With Wildlife column in
September and Cruickshank agreed to be the author.
Composting Classes—the ad hoc committee will schedule a meeting soon to plan for next year's
classes.
Climate &Energy Action Plan—the next meeting will be on December 2nd at 2:00 p.m. It will be
a recap of the Kick-off event and a discussion of RFP scoring. The group is currently in a slight
lull until the contractor starts. Rosenthal asked Koopman if she had any ideas as to how/when
Geos Institute will provide the required deliverables from the kick-off event. Koopman stated
that it will probably be a month before everything is input and processed. Group agreed this was
a fair timeframe, since the contractor won't be starting until February.
Ashland Climate Challenge—Koopman reviewed the week's events. She stated that the hearth
event was a highlight for her. There were roughly 300 in attendance at Sunday's Kick-off event
and approximately 125 stayed for the world-cafe/roundtable discussion. The organizers tried for
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zero-waste and they came close thanks to the durables donated. The only downside was there
were fewer young people involved than the had hoped for.
Solar Park Resolution Proposal—Hanks stated that at the last meeting a subcommittee was
formed and a plan was made for a site visit. Unfortunately, having a subcommittee has created
some legal issues regarding who can go on the property. It may be best to end the subcommittee,
hold the tour as individuals, and have those individuals report back to the commission for further
discussion.
McGinnis stated he was under the impression Council wanted no movement on this project until
the studies that are already in-process are completed. He is concerned about going against
Council wishes. Sohl stated he believes it is important to be educated on these types of large
environmental projects, even if the group doesn't move forward with approving the resolution.
Rosenthal gave an overview of what the Council decision was, in that Council never discussed
the merits of the solar project, but did discuss what has already been planned for the property and
the studies which are in-progress.
Cruickshank stated that she dislikes the idea of disbanding the subcommittee as this is an
important topic. Group discussed why it may be legal important to end the subcommittee at least
for the duration of the tour.
Buck/Sohl m/s that the Solar Park Project subcommittee be disbanded.Discussion: group
discussed whether the subcommittee could be reformed after the tour if the group determines it is
necessary. Hanks agreed this was possible. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion Passes.
7. New Business
Water Quality/Storm Drain Care—Buck stated that it has been a few years since the
subcommittee on this topic was in place and did the storm drain markings. She is interested in
revisiting this topic and possibly updating the door hanger given to residents. She is also
interested to learn how contractors are educated regarding drains and creeks. She wondered if the
group had any interest, time, and/or energy to work on these issues.
Cruickshank stated she thought this was a great idea and that she is also interested in this topic.
Group had a discussion regarding whether there was a need for additional information regarding
storm drains. Hanks agreed to see if staff can make a presentation regarding current practices and
how the Water Master Plan fits into these concerns at a future meeting.
Historic Commission Design Standards— Sohl stated that he had a friend approach him with
concerns regarding lack of ability to do conservation focused construction/remodeling in an
historic district. Sohl expressed his concerns regarding those requirements. Hanks gave an
overview of the requirements from the Land Use Code and described the process for exemptions
from those standards through the Planning Commission.
Sohl suggested that the Commission consider requesting those code sections be amended to
include more conservation-related practices. Koopman stated this would require lots of research
regarding latest and most effective products. Group determined this would be good to be a part
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of the Climate and Energy Action Plan process and that they should include other commission
members in that process to hear all sides, particularly where group ideologies may differ (historic
preservation vs. new technologies, etc.)
8. Wrap Up
Group requested that the following items be on the next agenda:
• Presentation by staff regarding storm drains (if staff is available)
• Bag Ban update and discussion on possibly requesting Council up the charge to $.25/bag
Meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diana Shiplet
Executive Assistant
"Paper or plastic", over a year ago that was still a common option at many retail and grocery
establishments in Ashland. Then, in May of 2014,the City Council of Ashland instituted a Bring Your Own
Bag (BYOB) program. This program was in response to extensive citizen commentary about the
environmental impacts of short term use, disposable plastic and paper bags. The program essentially
banned plastic bags for most retail transactions and instituted a fee for paper bags. For some Ashlander's,
the BYOB program resulted in little change in their daily routine. Those already bringing reusable bags
when shopping, the absence of plastic bags simply meant less potential littler in the Rogue Valley. Now,
as the city council looks to review the program in January of 2015, it may be helpful to reflect on the BYOB
program, the fact that it was not passed unanimously and the scientific foundation on which the
recommendations were made.
To elucidate the design and benefits of the program, it is beneficial to review how the conservation
commission assembled its recommendations. The commission began by examining over 20 peer reviewed
studies on the implementation and achievement of programs limiting short term use bags. These
programs exist throughout the world in places as varied and far away as China and Ireland and as close as
Washington DC, Aspen, CO and Eugene, OR. In each case, programs ban plastic bags outright or create a
financial disincentive for failing to bring your own bag. Fortunately for the commission, countries such as
Ireland have plastic bag policy instruments dating back to 2002. (1) The effects of these policies have
been studied going on a decade and program best practices are supported by statistically relevant
scientific evidence.Although not always the case with policy instruments,successful BYOB programs stand
in sharp contrast, and often contrary to, antidotal supposition. Employing the aforementioned studies,
the commission evaluated the instruments which would; 1) eliminate plastic bags, 2) drive behavior
towards bringing your own bag, and 3) work to ensure that paper bags did not replace plastic.
Based on their potential for litter and decomposition times, plastic bags were an easy choice for
elimination. Although arguably convenient for the absent minded, polyethylene bags contribute 11 % to
terrestrial and aquatic liter in Oregon with an average biodegradation exceeding 500 years.(2,3) Further,
recycling rates for plastic bags in the US range below 7.2 % and countries such as Ireland, which have
plastic bag policies in place, realized quantifiable plastic bag litter reductions from 5% to 0.3%following
implementation.(4,5) Given their chronic hazard to ecosystems, and coupled with their persistent
nuisance, it was time for plastic bags in Ashland to go.
A more difficult problem was driving behavior towards bringing your own bag and not taking a disposable
paper bag. Most of us would like to believe we would bring our own bag, however, research conducted
by Zhu et al, shows that given the option of a free bag, over 71% of individuals will take the bag, even if
they don't need it (i.e. small items which can be carried by hand).(6) This is further complicated by work
from Bolderdijk et al.showing that pro-environmental education alone,while improving knowledge on an
environmental subject, does not translate into motivational force for action.(7)Thus,the problem for the
commission became suggesting a program which would encourage people to bring their own bag vs.
taking a paper bag. As previously mentioned, significant research has been conducted in this field. The
use of pricing elements to illustrate and assign tangible value at the time of checkout had been shown to
be effective and became the commissions suggested instrument.(8, 9, 10)
But some might ask,why charge for the paper bag at all, and/or, how to decide on the correct price point?
The answer is based on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of paper bag production and disposal. Although
paper bags biodegrade at a quicker rate than their polyethylene brethren (2 years and 500 years
respectively), their immediate environmental impact is far greater. Production of paper bags requires 5
times more gigajoules of energy, create 3 times more carbon emissions, consume 25 times more water
and results in 7 times more waste than plastic bags. (11) Production of 1000 paper bags vs plastic bags
requires an additional 2,112 GJ (58,666 kWh) of energy, enough to power 11 average houses in Oregon
for a year.(12) The same 1000 bags require an additional 3637 liters (961 gallons) of fresh water. With
these potentially disastrous environmental impacts of a direct substitution from plastic to paper, the
commission supported a 25 cent surcharge on paper bags. This fee structure coincides with the best
practices from other communities showing a reduction in single use waste.(13) For better or for worse,
the mayor acted as the swing vote which defeated the 25 cent suggested rate, ultimately the council
approving a 10 cent fee. Now, over a year later,the commission is working with city staff to understand
if the 10 cent charge on paper bags was enough to drive behavior and have people bring their own bag.
As we head into 2016, remember to bring your own bag, save some money and do your part to reducing
short term use disposables.
(1) Ritch, E. Brennan, C. and MacLeod, C. (2009) Int J Consum Stud, 33: 168-174.
(2) Ocean Conservancy (2010) ISBN 978-0-615-34820-91
(3) Stevens, E. (2001). Green Plastics, Princeton University Press
(4) US EPA(2014) Municipal solid waste generation recycling and disposal in the United States,Tables
and Figures for 2012.
(5) United Nations Environment Program (2005) Design and implementation of economic
instruments in the solid waste sector.
(6) Zhu et al. (2010) Energy Procedia, 5: 2516-2521
(7) Bolderdijk et al. (2013) PLoS ONE, 8: 1-7
(8) Sharp et al. (2010)J. Consumer Behay. 9: 470-484
(9) Homonoff,T. (2012) Department of Economics, Princeton University
(10) Poortinga et al (2012)WSA working Paper 01-2012
(11)Greene,J. (2011) Life Cycle Assessment of Reusable and Single-use Plastic Bags in California
(12)US EIA(2015) 2013 Energy consumption for Oregon
(13)Clapp,J. and Swanston, L. (2009) Envir. Polic. 18: 315-322
DRAFT
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESLOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ASHLAND TO SET ASIDE IN 2015
100 ACRES ON THE IMPERATRICE PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A SOLAR PARK BY A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE CONTRACTOR/INVESTORS.
RECITALS:
A. The City of Ashland is owner of the 864 acres identified as the
Imperatrice Ranch Property.
B. The City purchased the property in 1996 for the purpose of using it or
portions of it for land treatment of treated sewage as a method to
diminish elevated temperatures of effluent that is discharged from the
WWTP and flows into Ashland and Bear Creeks especially between April
and May and late September to early October.
C. According to the Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, 2012 the
effluent can only be used on 412 acres of the Property 10.2.1 which states
"Due to steep terrain and other limiting features (TID canal,wetland
swale) portions of the Imperatrice site are not usable for irrigation.
Limiting irrigation to slopes less than 20% and providing necessary
buffer zones for the canal, swale and property lines provides a usable
irrigation area of 412 acres for Class C effluent or 433 acres for Class B
effluent..."
D. In accordance with the CSSMP, CH2MHILL's memo of June 8, 2015 this
addresses their study results to date. The critical time frame is April-May
and October-December for temperature mitigation. (Paragraph 5,third
and fourth bullets) This time frame has been clarified to the month of
May and October. Their options for mitigation are in line with the master
plan.
E. Property for a Solar Park would not interfere with the 412 or 433 acres
identified in the master plan because a solar park can be located on the
slopes 20% or greater. See Map, Exhibit 1.
F. The City of Ashland must have a redundant power source in light of the
threat of natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and drought
that can and will effect the entire state including our primary power
supplier Bonnieville Power.
G. The City of Ashland must take measures to curtail its and the nation's
carbon emissions. A solar farm on the Imperatrice Property would be an
important contribution to getting Ashland and the Valley to zero net
carbon emissions.
H. Investors will be interested in what Ashland has to offer because of
California's SB 32 that will increase the amount of energy the state is
required to draw from renewables 50 percent, reduce petroleum use 50
percent, and improve the energy efficiency of buildings 50 percent, all by
the year 2030. The energy market for renewables is in California.
I. President Obama - "Climate change is no longer some far-off problem. It is
happening here. It is happening now," he warned the representatives of
more than 20 countries attending the Conference on Global Leadership in
the Arctic: Cooperation, Innovation, Engagement and Resilience, or
GLACIER. "Any so-called leader who doesn't take this issue seriously or
treats it like a joke is not fit to lead," he said. "On this issue, of all issues,
there is such a thing as being too late, and that moment is almost upon
us."
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.—Provisions for Electric Power Redundancy
Ashland will set aside on the Imperatrice Property 100 acres suitable for a solar
farm. See Exhibit 1 for the site that is greater than 20% slope.
SECTION 2 Jerms and Conditions
a. The City contract with a professional,technical solar expert to develop an
RFP study for investors to construct a 10 megawatt solar farm on the
Imperatrice Property.
b. The City Council constitute a small ad hoc committee to review the
proposals.
c. By no later than mid 2016 the City is required to have completed the RFP
process and selected an investor for negotiations of a public, private
accord to build a 10 megawatt solar farm on the Imperatrice Property.
SECTION 3. This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this day of
October, 2015, and takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this day of October, 2015
John Stromberg, Mayor Reviewed as to form:
Dave Lohman,Ashland City Attorney
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