HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017.12.13 Conservation Commission Agenda Packet ASHLAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
October 25, 2017 — 5:00 PM
Community Development Building, Siskiyou Room
51 Winburn Way
1. Call to Order
2. Consent Agenda
October 25, 2017 Meeting Minutes
Sub-committee minutes
3. Announcements (5 min)
3.1. Next Regular Meeting: January 24, 2017
3.2. Upcoming Sub-committee meeting
3.3. Other Announcements from Commissioners
4. Public Forum (10 min to be evenly divided by public wishing to speak)
5. Old Business (15 min)
5.1. Commission Monthly Column in Sneak Preview (5 min)
Jan—Ashland School District—Conservation Successes
Feb—Sustainable Winter Tips—Biegel-Coryell
March—Conservation Commission Goals—Weir
April—Personal Climate Action Plan—Koopman/Cruickshank
5.3 Commission Goals—Next steps
6. New Business (70 min)
6.1. Uber/Lyft Discussion (10 min)
6.2. Clean Energy Jobs Bill (HB 1070) (15 min)
6.3. Bag Ban Discussion—Enforcement/Ordinance Adjustments (15 min)
6.4. Commission Meeting Protocols/Agreements (15 min)
6.5. 10 by 20 Update— (15 min)
7. Wrap Up
8.1 Items to be added to next agenda
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Minutes for the Conservation Commission
October 25,2017
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MINUTES FOR THE ASHLAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way
1. Call to Order
Vice-Chair Risa Buck called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Commissioners Jamie Rosenthal, Mark Weir, Roxane Beigel-Coryell, James McGinnis, and Cara
Cruickshank were present. Staff member Adam Hanks was present. Commissioners Marni
Koopman and David Sommer were late. Council Liaison Traci Darrow was absent.
2. Consent Agenda
Weir/Cruickshank m/s to approve the minutes of September 27, 2017, with a correction to
the spelling of Commissioner Rosenthal's name. Discussion: None. Voice Vote: all ayes.
Motion Passes.
3. Announcements
The next commission meeting will be December 13, 2017.
Buck stated that restaurants in San Diego have started a program to reduce plastic straw usage by
asking if one is needed, rather than automatically giving a straw. It might be a model for the
group to consider proposing to the restaurant community.
Commissioner Marni Koopman arrived 6:08 p.m.
Beigel-Coryell stated that EGOS is hosting film screenings. The first is November 2nd titled,
"Death by Design," about the cost of digital dependency. The following movie will be, "Eat It,"
about food waste.
Commissioner David Sommer arrived 6:10 p.m.
4. Public Forum
None.
5. Old Business
Sneak Preview Column: McGinnis gave an overview of how he wrote the December CEAP
Update article. Group gave some minor grammar edits.
Buck/Cruickshank m/s to approve McGinnis' CEAP article with the grammar edits as
discussed. Discussion: Beigel-Coryell stated that as McGinnis wrote the article himself, she
doesn't feel that she deserves a writing credit. McGinnis stated he wanted to give broader credit
to the work of those who participated in the CEAP process. Group generally felt this was an
acceptable strategy. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion Passes.
Group discussed the time constraints requiring the need to approve Sommer's article for January
at this meeting.
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Weir/Beigel-Coryell m/s to approve Sommer's article, with the agreement it will be
reviewed by staff before submittal to the paper. Discussion: None. Voice Vote: All Ayes.
Motion Passes.
Laundry to Landscape Workshop Recap: Cruickshank gave an overview of the event. Stated
there were 27 attendees and that it went well. She gave kudos to staff member, Julie Smitherman,
for her work setting up and promoting the event. Buck stated that most in attendance were
homeowners and that she would like more system installers to attend any future workshop.
Commission Goals—Next Steps: Koopman reviewed the major goals and priority areas agreed
upon at the last meeting. Group agreed the subcommittees should form soon and begin the work
of prioritizing the actions and goals discussed. Sommer agreed to join the Energy Conservation
subcommittee.
Hanks reminded the group that all subcommittee meetings must:
• Be open and accessible to the public
• Be noticed at least 48 hours in advance (done through City staff)
• Have minutes taken (no need to be extremely formal in this)
Group discussed the timing of starting subcommittees and agreed to inform staff of meeting
dates, times, and location for noticing purposes. Koopman also agree to get the goals into a clean
format for posting on the Commission webpage.
6. New Business
City Operations and CEAP Update: Hanks gave an overview of the hiring process for the new
Climate & Energy Analyst. He gave an update on the Mayor's progress in selecting members for
the soon-to-start ad hoc Climate and Energy Action Committee. He also gave an update on what
actions the Council has taken (such as passing the Ordinance) in the last few meetings.
Weir asked about energy efficiency program funding. Hanks gave an overview of where the
funding comes from and how much of the total budget has been spent in the past few budget
cycles.
Recology Recycling Update: Rosenthal gave an overview of the increased challenges to recycling
which have been caused by new Chinese restrictions on what materials they will accept. She
gave information on what Recology is doing to overcome these challenges. The City Council
will have to determine if these plans, and the associated cost increases, are acceptable at their
November 7th meeting.
Group discussed some of the long-term implications of these new restrictions. Group agreed that
the waste-reduction subcommittee should look into things they can do (education, programs,
etc.) regarding this topic.
Meeting Packet Discussion: Beigel-Coryell stated she hopes the group can agree to get stuff for
packets turned in on time, if staff can also agree to get packet out to the group by no later than
the Friday prior to the meeting date. Group agreed to submit any packet materials by the
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Wednesday one week prior to any commission meeting and Hanks agreed to get packets out to
commission members by the Friday prior to any meeting.
Annual Commission Retreat Discussion: Group discussed whether a retreat was necessary or
desired. Buck stated that one of the goals recently discussed to was to get to know members
better, in a more social way, in order to understand each member's strengths. Staff reminded the
group they can meet socially anytime, so long as they don't discuss Commission business.
Koopman stated that a retreat would be something to consider for the future but isn't necessary at
the moment. Group generally agreed to this assessment.
Conservation Corner 2018 Calendar: Group discussed potential topics and possible timeline and
agreed to the following:
• February—Winter Sustainability Tips (written by Beigel-Coryell)
• March—Conservation Commission Goals (written by Weir)
• April—How to Create a Personal Climate Action Plan (written by Koopman and
Cruickshank
Group discussed whether they should get feedback on the commission goals, and if so, how that
could be accomplished. They discussed whether asking for this feedback would raise false
expectations and if they would be willing to change their goals based on feedback received.
Group determined that this feedback wasn't necessary at the moment.
7. Wrap Up
"Bin items" for future meetings
• Downtown Recycle Baskets Update
Group agreed that the next meeting should start at 5:00 p.m., so they can go out together
afterward to celebrate the holiday season.
Meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diana Shiplet
Executive Assistant
Below are the minutes from our waste prevention subcommittee meeting on Nov. 7th
The next meeting will be Dec.4th 1:15pm at 351 Walker Ave.Ashland
Commissioners present:Marni Koopman,Risa Buck,Roxane Coryell-Beigel and Jamie Rosenthal
Public attendee: Louise Shawkat
Subcommittee Priorities were identified as:
1.Plastic straws
2.Revisit bag ban
3. Education on waste reduction
4.Address disposables city wide
1. STRAWS
Louise communicated her desire to see Ashland join many other cities in a plastic straw ban or voluntary effort to
reduce straw use
Seattle and Austin have programs to reduce the consumption of straws in those cities.
Commissioners will do some research to see what other cities are doing,how they communicate it,whether there are
cost savings that can be touted,what problems they have encountered,and how successful they are.
Can we talk to Standing Stone about their straws and how successful they have been.
Would Jamie at Mix/Flip be willing to be a guinea pig and try out other straws/no straws?
2.BAG BAN
We need an update on current progress and enforcement
What is the current state of compliance?How many stores enforce,forget to enforce,or willingly defy the ban
Can we get pre-and post-ban bag use from Albertson's?
How do we determine whether the fee needs to be increased?What is the goal that we are aiming for,and what is
the threshold that should lead to an increase in the per-bag fee?
3. EDUCATION/OUTREACH
Sharing film Plastic China-contact the director to see if he will enter it in the Ashland Film Festival.
See if the Varsity would play it for Climate Week(first week of March).Also host a panel discussion.
Other outreach options- SOU,high school
4.Address disposables city wide-long term goal.Not yet addressed.
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1. Support 10x20 initiative
a. Adam Hanks—find out current status from city perspective and how we can best
contribute
b. Citizens group: Tom Marvin and Dave Helmick
c. Get Council engaged (10x20.net)
d. Barriers: lukewarm support by Council?
2. CEJB endorsement
a. Info.from SOCAN to share with the Conservation Commission
3. Support Clean energy services—CEAP. Actions:
a. Switch to non-carbon fuels
b. Complete plan for electric utility
c. Encourage solar energy production
d. Enhance production of on-site energy from city
4. Bridge 10x20 and CEAP
5. School bond recommendations
Conservation Commission -Waste Prevention Subcommittee
Meeting Notes
Time: Monday, December 4t", 1:15pm-2:15pm
Location: 351 Walker Ave.,Ashland, OR 97520
Commissioners Present: Risa Buck,Jamie Rosenthal, Roxane Beigel-Coryell
Education/Outreach:
Group discussed hosting a screening of the film Plastic China to raise awareness about what happens to
plastics when they are sent for"recycling" overseas.Jamie tried to reach out to filmmakers with no
response. Roxane and Jamie both agreed to contact the producers again to find out how to get
screening rights.
Straws:
Risa reported that she spoke with several local businesses to gauge their interest in banning plastic
straws. Each business she spoke with indicated they would be interested in participating or learning
more about such a program.The group discussed having a pilot group to test a plastic straw ban.
Participating businesses would offer paper straws upon request, but plastic straws would not be
available.The group discussed having a small pilot of the straw ban with a few businesses during the
month of February to see if there are any challenges/barriers to banning plastic straws on a broader
scale in Ashland.
The group agreed to bring the straw ban pilot idea to the Conservation Commission for feedback and
approval to move forward.
Meeting adjourned at 2:15pm.
7 Tips for a Warm and Sustainable Winter
The chill of winter makes it the perfect time to snuggle up in cozy sweaters and fuzzy socks in front of the fire
or your favorite heater vent. However, don't let your carbon footprint nor your wallet get bitten by the frost!
Grab your Fair Trade coffee or hot cocoa and consider implementing some of these tips to keep your winter
warm and energy efficient.
Avoid Idling Your Vehicle: One of the greatest winter misconceptions is that our vehicles need to idle before
they should be driven in cold temperatures. This is simply not true. Auto experts recommend that you idle your
engine no more than thirty seconds before you start driving in the winter. Additionally, you should ease into
driving rather than revving your engine. When idling, your vehicle emits toxic fumes and releases harmful
greenhouse gases. Moreover, the engine will warm up much faster when driven. Choosing not to idle your
vehicle will promote better air quality in the valley and save your pocketbook.
De-Ice Your Windshield With Ease: You may be asking yourself, "if I'm not supposed to idle my car, how will
I de-ice my windshield?!" No, we aren't going to tell you to stand out in the cold trying to reach across your car
with asemi-effective ice scraper. You only need three things to de-ice your windshield with ease: water,
rubbing alcohol, and a spray bottle. Simply mix 2 parts rubbing alcohol to 1 part water(i.e. 2 cups rubbing
alcohol with 1 cup water) in a spray bottle. Spray liberally on your windshield and watch the ice melt away! We
tried it. It really works!
Program Your Thermostat: Installing and using a programmable thermostat can save you a lot of energy,
money and effort! By programming your thermostat to be 10 degrees cooler at night, or when you are not
home, you can save 10% on your energy bills. If 10 degrees is too much, try bumping it down just 5 degrees.
When you are home, try programming your thermostat to 68 degrees or cooler to balance comfort and energy
savings.
Weatherize Your Home: By improving the envelope of your home, you can save energy and live more
comfortably year round! Plus, the City of Ashland has programs to help you, including energy audits to help
identify what measures will benefit you and incentive programs to help cover the cost of weatherizing your
home. By adding insulation, upgrading windows, installing proper weatherstripping around doors, and sealing
leaks, you can keep the warm air from running out of your house. Visit www.ashland.or.us/conserve to learn
more about the incentives and resources available through the City of Ashland.
Wear Layers: It may seem obvious, but we all need a reminder sometimes. If you are feeling a little chilly,
before heading over to turn up the thermostat try putting on another layer. Simply putting on a jacket or a pair
of warm socks can make a huge difference in your comfort level without using precious energy sources nor
increasing your utility bill.
Close Window Shades at Night: During the day, we love to open the shades on windows (especially south-
facing ones!) to gain warmth from the sun and take in our beautiful views! However, it is best at night to cover
all windows with drapes or close your blinds to prevent the cool night air from seeping in and to keep the warm
air in.
Use Your Ceiling Fan in Reverse: Ceiling fans aren't just for summer! Flip the switch on your ceiling fans so
they spin clockwise during the winter. Use your ceiling fans on a low setting (clockwise!) during cooler months
to push hot air back down into the room to keep you warm and maintain better airflow.
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It's time for Oregon to transition from polluting energy to a clean energy economy.
Our state will reap the rewards of more jobs, clean air, and local, renewable energy if we build
on recent successes and finally hold large polluters accountable with a limit and price on the climate
pollution they put into our air and water.
The impacts of climate change are hurting Oregonians.Ourfamilies,farmers,fishermen and firefighters
are all bearing the burden of climate pollution. Enforcing limits and putting a price on this pollution
will shift the burden off Oregonians and hold large polluters to the same standards of responsibility as
the rest of us.
We must act now. Oregon can seize the opportunity to lead the dean energy economy, create good
paying jobs for Oregonians and protect the health of our families and clean air.
The Renew Oregon coalition is championing a policy that will:
• Cap climate pollution using the best available scientific guidelines for limiting Oregon's share of global
warming to less than 2 degrees Celsius. The cap will be economy-wide, declining over time through
2050 to ensure we reach our reduction targets and provide certainty for business.
• Price all qualified greenhouse gas emissions under the cap. Polluters pay for every ton of climate
pollution they put into our air. The price is reasonably stable and can be adjusted over time to ensure
the cap is not exceeded giving polluters incentive to cut emissions and allowing flexibility to do so
efficiently and at lowest cost.
• Invest proceeds from pricing climate pollution into clean energy like wind and solar, public transit,
energy efficient homes and businesses and more. A minimum of 35% of proceeds will be invested to
reduce pollution and climate impacts experienced by low-income and rural communities, communities
of color, and impacted workers in Oregon. Equity and a just transition to clean energy are central to the
policy.
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additional jobs supported. Jobs for all kinds of skill like construction, engineers, designers,
manufacturers, salespeople, secretaries and custodians.
THE NEED IS URGENT
Oregonians can't afford to wait. The costs of climate change is too great:
• Cost to Oregon Families: Climate pollution impacts from health costs to severe weather will
cost Oregonian families $1 ,930 per year by 2020 and $2,400 by 2040.
• Food supply: Oregon has suffered a drought for the last 5 years. Family farmers don't have
enough water for crops. Oregon's beef ranchers could lose up to $11 million per year by 2040
due to drought. Nationally, food prices willincrease 20% by 2050 because of drought.
• Our Health: Ozone pollution from burning fossil fuels is projected to create $1.1 billion in
health-related costs to Oregonians by 2040.
• Job losses: Earlier snowmelt and warmer temperatures have impacted outdoor recreation, an
industry worth nearly $13 billion and directly employing 141,000 people.
• Fishermen & Shellfishers: Oregon's seafood industry employs 16,000 people. Crabs, shellfi-
sh, oysters and salmon are threatened by toxic algae blooms due to warm oceans, increasing
ocean acidity and rivers running too low and warm in hot summers.
• Wildfires: Oregon has experienced larger and more severe fires; this trend will continue. Wild-
fires are expected to increase 400% in our children's lifetimes.
These next years are critical in determining our climate future. Oregon must lead the way.
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Purpose: 8. Requires that GHG emissions reductions achieved
The CEJ bill will impose a cap on greenhouse gas(GHG) are real, permanent,quantifiable,verifiable and
emissions including but not limited to carbon dioxide, enforceable.
methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, 9. Allows linkage with other cap and trade
perfluorocarbons) resulting from in-state activities programs.
and electricity generated elsewhere but used in-state 10. Assigns the primary task of making rules not
via a quota of emissions allowances(cap). Proceeds included within the bill to EQC, (the Oregon
from the auction of allowances are invested in Environmental Quality Commission =Oregon
reducing emissions and promoting renewable energy. Department of Environmental Quality)with
Emissions Targets: advice from the Environmental Justice Task
The bill initiates a cap on GHG emissions for 2021 Force, Indian Tribes, Public Utilities Commission
and schedules reduction through 2050 with these (PUC),Oregon Departments of Energy and
targets compared to 1990 emissions levels: Transportation,with input from an Advisory
1.Goal of at least 20%reduction by 2025; Committee'.
2.Limit of at least 45%reduction by 2035; 11. Establishes a Greenhouse Gas Cap and
3.Limit of at least 80%reduction by 2050. Investment Program Oversight Committee 2 to
Reason: provide oversight and evaluate program
In supporting this proposal,the legislature effectiveness and recommend to EQC,the
acknowledges,among other things that US National Governor, and Legislature additional legislation
action is occurring too slowly so states have a regarding the climate pollution market.
responsibility to act, and that by doing so Oregon 12. Offsets that generate GHG emissions reductions
can both position itself as a leader in the field and or atmospheric removals are permitted
benefit economically. providing they otherwise would not occur.
It is also recognized: However,offsets may not apply if they are
1.that climate change itself and programs designed otherwise required by law,and may not exceed
to address it can have a disproportionate effect on 8%of compliance instruments submitted during
impacted communities, and any compliance period though greater
2.that effective climate change policies can redress restrictions may be imposed to protect
these imbalances by levelling the playing field. impacted communities are possible.
Bill Details: 13. Instructs DEQ to study feasibility of life cycle and
1. DEQ establishes emissions cap that declines fugitive emissions assessment.
annually. 14. Leakage prone industries that are likely to shift
2. Establishes a climate pollution auction of emissions out of state may receive free
allowances for Greenhouse Gas(GHG)emissions allowances.
per metric ton (i.e.any gas causing global 15. Utilities receive some free allowances which
warming). they return to the auction pool to generate
3. Addresses GHG emissions from emitters of funds that they must use for low income
25,000 tons CO2e annually averaged over 3 residential bill assistance,bill assistance for
years(this represents fewer than 100 entities energy intensive industries not receiving free
emitting over 80%of the state's climate allowances,residential and small business
pollution). climate credits, and weatherization/energy
4. Schedules maximum of 4 auctions annually efficiency programs. Utilities also purchase
during which bidder collusion is barred. Allowances to cover their emissions.The Public
5. Requires that allowances are purchased at Utilities Commissions will adopt rules to govern
auction during which a floor price will be set; this section.
though this will rise over time. 16. Entities identified in (14)and (15)will be
6. Imposes a penalty for non-surrender of evaluated every five years.
allowances at rate of four allowances for every 17. Participating entities pay registration fee to
one not surrendered (every unit of excess cover program administration.
pollution). Fund Disbursement:
7. Permits unused allowances to be carried over to Because of state requirements,auction funds raised
following cycles or traded. from the transportation sector are assigned to a
Climate Investment Account in the State Highway
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Fund to be used by the Transportation Department administered by a committee'and disbursed to
as follows: promote GHG emissions reductions as above. The
1.20%to projects in impacted communities, EQC,with input from the Environmental Justice Task
2.20%to projects benefitting impacted Force,Oregon Health Authority plus other state and
communities, local agencies will designate disadvantages
3.Remainder serving greenhouse gas emissions communities. Grant application reviews shall
goals administered through advisory committee. include input from the Climate Investments in
Advice will come from the Climate Investments in Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Committee'.
Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Projects must address atmospheric greenhouse gas
Committee'. reduction goals.
Funded projects should reduce greenhouse gas Construction projects resulting from these funds
emissions. shall require that contractors:
The non-transportation auction funds are assigned: • Offer an apprenticeship program,
(a)85%to the Oregon Climate Investment Fund to • Must be eligible to receive state contracts,
be expended on projects consistent with the goals of . Must have a history of compliance with federal
the bill as follows: construction contractor rules, and may be
1.50%to projects geographically located in required to employ high road standards.
impacted communities, The Just Transition Fund is established within the
2.40%to economically distressed areas(defined by Department of Treasury with fund disbursement
Oregon Business Development Department) managed by a Just Transition Grant Program within
promoting job creation/education or retraining. the Oregon Business Development Department
(b)15%to the Just Transition Fund to support advised by the Greenhouse Gas Cap and Investment
communities adversely affected by climate change Program Oversight Committee2.
programs to support economic diversification,job DEQ is tasked with exploring the feasibility of
training, and mental health services. undertaking full life cycle assessment of emissions
(including fugitive emissions) and incorporating this
The Oregon Climate Investment Fund shall be into the program when possible.
operated by a Climate Investment Grant Program
Committees
1—Rule-making Advisory Committee: • Energy efficiency/climate resilience for low income
Appointed by Governor—comprising one representatives residents,
from each of the following Commissions:Asian and Pacific • Water conservation,
Islanders Affairs,Black Affairs,Hispanic Affairs,Indian . Financing the above,
Services,five reps reflecting geographic and demographic • Job training/contracting with businesses owned by
diversity of the state with qualifications on the issue. women or minorities,
2—Greenhouse Gas Cap and Investment Program • Climate/environmental justice,
Oversight Committee • Climate science;
Appointed by Governor—comprising 1 Senator,1 House 4—Climate Investments in Impacted Communities
Rep.,1 Governor Rep.,1 impacted community rep, 1 labor Committee
organization rep,1 environmental organization rep, 1 Seventeen-member committee,Governor appointed:at
covered entity rep,1 climate scientist,1 impacted business least one member from each Congressional District from
rep.Staffing for this committee is provided by DEQ. among: Membership:8 recommended by Environmental
3—Climate Investment Grants Program Committee Justice Task Force 3 representing labor interests
Appointed by Governor with Senate confirmation . 3 with expertise in sustainable development
required. Comprising representation from: . 1 representing cities
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1 WHEREAS, for many years, studies of practicing climate scientist opinion have shown that
at least 97% agree with Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its
strengthening conclusion that emissions of greenhouse gases resulting from human
activities are a major contributor to the global warming that is evident; and
2. WHEREAS since the 18t" Century Industrial Revolution, the planet has warmed about
1.8°F, while projections suggest that an additional warming of over 7°F from the late 1 gt"
Century average is possible if we fail to address our current fossil fuel use and greenhouse
gas emissions trajectory; and
3 WHEREAS the emissions of greenhouse gases to date virtually guarantees that we will
achieve an increase of 1.5°C, elevating the imperative for action to a level of urgency; and
4. WHEREAS, in addition to driving global warming and climate chaos, the emissions of the
greenhouse gas carbon dioxide is also contributing to the acidification of the oceans,
compromising marine ecosystems (including coral Reefs) and our fisheries; and
5. WHEREAS the climatic factors determining the viability of our natural systems (forests,
woodlands, wetlands, grasslands etc.) are temperature and water availability, the primary
factors influenced by global warming; and
6 WHEREAS projections for climatic shifts by the end of this century in Oregon suggest:
I average annual temperature increase of 8 to 10°Fare possible with wetter winters and
drier summers,
li increased variability between wet and dry years ,
li precipitation will occur more frequently as downpours that promote flooding and soil
erosion and less frequently as steady rain that replenishes soil moisture and recharges
groundwater, and
Iv snowpack (snow water equivalent)falling to 10% of historic averages; and
7 WHEREAS studies of the viability of western tree species under future climatic conditions,
including those in Oregon, suggest that many will be substantially compromised by
conditions potentially arriving by the end of this century, and thus also will compromise:
i. our natural systems and
ii wildlife habitat, and
8 WHEREAS agricultural systems are dependent on the same climatic variables as natural
systems and thus will be equally compromised, and
9 WHEREAS almost every nation across the globe has agreed via the 2015 Paris Accord
that we should take such steps as are necessary to restrict warming to less than 2°C
(3.6°F) above pre-industrial levels, and
10 WHEREAS the refusal of the Federal Government (Congress and White House) to accept
established climate science and take meaningful action to address greenhouse gas
emissions at the federal level places greater responsibility on the states and other
jurisdictions to address the issue; and
11 WHEREAS Oregonians wish our state to be a contributor to solving the global warming
crisis rather than continuing as a cause of the problem; and
12 WHEREAS studies of our global atmospheric greenhouse gas budget indicate that action is
urgent and imperative, and
13 WHEREAS, the DPO Platform (Article 1- Plank 12) states that we support making it easier
and more financially rewarding for business to invest in creating well-paying, clean-energy
jobs; and
14 WHEREAS, the DPO Platform (Article 6 Preamble- Transportation, Energy, and the
Environment) states that as Oregon Democrats we understand that a healthy, sustainable,
and beautiful Oregon environment is a key component of our high quality of life and helps
support our resource-based economies; and
15 WHEREAS, we believe prosperity is compatible with protection of the environment and
recognize the benefits provided by sustainably managed forests and rangelands, clean
rivers and lakes, healthy air quality, clean and safe drinking water, and a healthy ocean
environment; and
16. WHEREAS, we support the development of environmentally renewable and sustainable
energy resources, efficient modes of transportation, preservation of our most pristine lands,
and reduction of pollutants; and
17 WHEREAS, the DPO Platform (Article 6-Plank 1) states that we believe the peer-reviewed
scientific evidence that climate change is a global emergency caused by human activities,
and we must take immediate actions to reduce our negative impacts necessary for the
survival of our species; and
18 WHEREAS, the DPO Platform (Article 6-Plank 2) states that we support peer-reviewed
science-based local and national strategies to implement sustainable energy technologies
to reduce and prevent the degradation of our life support systems, including our
atmosphere, global food supplies, and ocean and freshwater resources as imperative for
long-term economic stability; and
19 WHEREAS, the DPO Platform (Article 1- Jobs, Business and Labor) states that Oregon
democrats work in many trades, occupations, and professions with a belief that all workers
and their families deserve a fair share of the American Dream; and
20 WHEREAS, we recognize that the wealth of our communities and state is created by the
effort, knowledge, investments, and skill of workers and business leaders and thus we
honor the efforts of workers and the entrepreneurial spirit of small business that provides
the bulk of local job growth, and we recognize the benefits of stability provided by larger
scale community investment; and
21 WHEREAS, the DPO Platform (Article 1- Plank 3) states that we believe corporations can
and should function as ethically run and responsibly regulated entities that contribute their
fair share to Oregon's economic prosperity; and
22 WHEREAS, the DPO Platform (Article 1, Plank 7) states that we believe it is important to
encourage investment in a robust and well-regulated economy that protects Oregonians
from economic instability and provides a level playing field for all businesses; and.
23 WHEREAS, the DPO Platform (Article 2- Plank 4, Article 6-Plank 8) states that we support
the right of everyone to the basic necessities of life including: safety, clean air, water, food,
shelter, health care, education, and family-wage jobs; and
24 WHEREAS, the DPO Platform (Article 4- Plank 5) states that we believe public funds
generated in Oregon should, as a priority, be reinvested in Oregon; and
25 WHEREAS, the DPO Platform (Article 4- Plank 7) states that we believe well-purposed
government spending can be an economic good because it creates jobs and moves money
into the economy; and.
26 WHEREAS, the DPO Platform (Article 6-Plank 9) states that we support full funding to
update our energy and transportation infrastructures to modern technological standards as
a necessary investment in our future economic prosperity; and
27 WHEREAS, the DPO Platform (Article 6- Plank 10) states that we believe there are multiple
benefits to enhancing alternate sources of energy, including solar energy development,
reducing fossil fuels from use, and in increasing vegetation and reforestation; and
28 WHEREAS, the DPO Platform (Article 7- Plank 1) states that we believe the increasing
scarcity of fresh water, ocean fish stocks, and energy creates security and sustainability
concerns which will require solutions and resolution on a global scale; and
29 WHEREAS, the clean energy economy employs all kinds of Oregonians -- like construction
workers, engineers, designers, manufacturing workers, salespeople, secretaries and
custodians M; and
30 WHEREAS, a lot of the work such as energy efficiency and local, clean energy like solar
and wind has to be done here with jobs that can't be outsourced; and
31 WHEREAS, more than 48,000 Oregonians work in the clean economy producing $7 billion
in goods and services (GDP, 2014)[2]; and
32 WHEREAS, clean economy jobs are growing at an 11% annual rate in Oregon -- faster
than state employment as a whole[2]; and
33 WHEREAS, every dollar invested in the clean energy economy creates more than 3-times
as many jobs as investment in fossil fuels[3]; and
34 WHEREAS, the Oregon legislature adopted climate pollution reduction goals in 2007 (ORS
468A.205) yet so far, we are not on track to meet those goals and according to DEQ,
Oregon's transportation emissions have increased the last two years141; and
35 WHEREAS, California, Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia (and soon all of Canada) and 9
Northeastern states have pollution pricing systems that work. Since 2001, California's
economy (GDP) has grown 28% while its emissions per person have dropped 18% over
the same time period[51; and
36 WHEREAS, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)III has created more than
30,000 jobs, $1.3 billion of economic value in the nine-state region and customers' energy
bills were reduced by a total of $460 million; and
37 WHEREAS more than $9.8 billion has been invested in renewable energy in Oregon, with
more than 5,300 jobs created directly[71 and many thousands of additional jobs supported;
and
38 WHEREAS Oregon funds only 3% of transit operations around the state, compared to the
national average of 24%[81; and
39 WHEREAS Health costs will be $688 million a year in 2020 and $1.1 billion in 2040 due to
ozone pollution from burning fossil fuels. Costs are based on morbidity, premature
mortality, and lost worker productivity[91; and
40 WHEREAS Governor Brown and 33 legislators issued on July 3 the Clean Energy Jobs Bill
(SB 1070) that is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create new jobs in
communities across Oregon; and
41 WHEREAS Global warming and its climate change consequences represent an urgent
problem requiring immediate mitigation and the Democratic Party of Oregon has frequently
expressed its support for action addressing this issue,
A BE IT RESOLVED THAT that the Jackson County Democratic Party Central Committee
(JCDPCC) endorses the Clean Energy Jobs Bill (CEJB - listed as SB1070 in 2017); and
B BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the JCDPCC encourages Democratic Party Central
Committees across the state similarly to endorse CEJB; and
C BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the JCDPCC encourages county Committees
across the state to contact their reps to:
a. encourage them to become sponsors for CEJB in 2018, and
b. commit to passage of CEJB as a matter of urgency and high priority for the 2018
legislative session.
D BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the JCDPCC encourages the Oregon Congressional
District 2 Democratic Party Committee to endorse CEJB.
E BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the JCDPCC encourages the Democratic Party of
Oregon State Central Committee to endorse CEJB.
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Oregon
To: Governor .Kate Brown
Speaker Tina Kotek
Pre sident Peter Courtney
Majority Leader Jennifer Williamson
Majority Leader GinnyBurdick
Oregonians are proud of our long tradition of protecting our clean air, drinkable
water and natural beauty of our home. As a state, more than ever, we must rise
to the occasion and be a shining beacon of leadership for climate protection..
The Trump administration's decision to pull the U.S out of the Paris Climate
Agreement j eopardi zes the health and well-being of our citizens and undermines
America's credibility and leadership. All the more, we need strong local leaders
willing to stand up for the fight against climate change.
We applaud GovernorKate Brown's vow that Oregon will live up to the
promise of the Paris Climate Agreement. We, as elected officials of cities and
counties across Oregon, support upholding the spirit of the agreement to reduce
our greenhouse gas emissions at home. It's clear local and state-level action is
needed to make the promise a reality.
In light of this need, we the Mayors, Councilors, and. Commissioners of towns,
cities, and counties across Oregon, declare our support for the Clean .Energy
Jobs bill. .1t will make Oregon a leader in the growing clean energy economy
and climate protection by putting a cap on climate pollution statewide, a price
on greenhouse gas emissions from the largest polluters, and investment back
into our communities to generate good-paying jobs and build clean energy
solutions.
The bill will raise $700 million per year that will benefit communities across the
state, putting Oregonians to work by making clean power like solar more
accessible, improving energy efficiency in homes and businesses to save people
money, building affordable housing near transit and investing in more
transportation options. Proceeds will be allocated to Oregon's most vulnerable
communities to help train workers and create good jobs that can't be
outsourced.
As local leaders, we are in a unique position to bring about positive change in
our communities. By endorsing this bill. we are standing in alliance with the
Paris Climate Agreement and demonstrating the strong leadership our towns,
cities, counties, state and country needs.
We call on Governor .Brown and Oregon legislators to act now to put Oregon on
the right path. We can promote a prosperous economy while limiting pollution.
We can protect Oregon for future generations while taking care of families
today with good-paying jobs and clean air. We urge you to support and pass
the Clean Energy Jobs bill.
Sincerely, the undersigned elected officials of Oregon.,
• Mayor Mark Gamba, City of Milwaukie
• Mayor Sam Steidel, City of CannonBeach
• Mayor Lucy Vinis, City of Eugene
• Mayor Truax, City of Forest Grove
• Mayor Tosterud, City of Fairview
• Commissioner .Dick Shouten, Washington County
• CommissionerPete Sorenson, Lane County
• Commissioner .Bi'll .Hall, Lincoln County
• Mayor Biff Traber, City of Corvallis
• Mayor Sean .Drinkwine, City of Estacada
• Mayor Sandra .Roumagoux, City of Newport
• Mayor Ted Wheeler, City of Portland
• Mayor Casey .Ryan, City of Troutdale
• Mayor .Russ .Axelrod, City of WestLinn
• Mayor Tim .Knapp, City- of Wilsonville
• Counselor N-athan .Boddie, City of Bend
• Counselor .Barb Campbell, City of Bend
• Counselor .Larry .Morgan, City of Troutdale