HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.05.26 Conservation Commission Agenda Packet ASHLAND CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE OUTREACH COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
May 26, 2021 —3 to 5 PM
Via Zoom
Note: This meeting will be recorded and uploaded to the website to accompany the minutes.
1. (3:00) Call to Order
2. Consent Agenda (5 min)
2.1. April 28, 2021 Meeting Minutes
3. (3:05)Announcements (5 min)
3.1. Next Regular Meeting: June 23, 2021
3.2. Other Announcements from Commissioners
3.3. Reports from Members of Other Commissions
4. (3:10) Public Forum will be taken as written and oral testimony. Please submit testimony
via the CCOC contact form by 10 a.m. the day before the meeting to be included in the
minutes. If you would like to speak, please indicate that on the form. (5 min)
5. (3:15) - Reports/Presentations (20 min)
5.1. Ashland Solar Cooperative (10 min)
5.2. Council Update (5 min)
5.3. Staff Update (5 min)
6. (3:35) - Business (75min)
61. Commission Monthly Column in Sneak Preview 5 min
Month Due for Due to
Published Article Assigned To packet Sneak
PrevieME
Jul Ada t our Home to Climate Chan e Bottinelli/Coo er/Koo man May 17 June21
Y PY � � P Y
August Rethink Your Consumption Buck/Walker June 14 Jul 20
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September Electrification Steps Buck/Bottinelli July 19 August 23
TBD—Water article for Summer? Sohl/PW staf ; Solar CooP erative (Koo-pman)
...............6.2. (3:40) Update on Different Channels for Articles and Future Outreach(5 min)
6.3. (3:45) LEAP Project Update (15 min)
• Responsible Consumption and Single Use
• Climate Resilience
• Water Use and Conservation
6.4. (4:00) Chair and Vice Chair Nominations for June (5 min)
6.5. (4:05) Review of Urban, Land Use, and Transportation Draft(20 min)
6.6. (4:25) Coordinated Campaign(15 min)
6.7. (4:40) Project Requests Lists (5 min)
6.8. (4:45) 20's Plenty Update (5 min)
7. (4:50)Wrap Up
71. Items to be added to future agendas
• Solar Cooperative Presentation(TBD)
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Conservation and Climate Outreach Commission
The purpose of Ashland's Conservation and Climate Outreach Commission is to support the
achievement of Ashland's Community Climate Recovery Goals and conservation activities. The
Commission shall actively encourage Community entities and individuals to make wise use of
resources and make progress toward Ashland's Community Climate Goals as set forth in the
most current City Council approved version of the Climate and Energy Action Plan.
The Conservation and Climate Outreach Commission consists of nine voting members including
one representative each from the solid waste franchisee for the City, Southern Oregon
University, and the Ashland School District, and six other voting members.
Powers and Duties Generally:
A. Consistent with City policies and procedures, educate and advocate for Ashland's
Community Climate Recovery Goals
B. Consistent with the Climate and Energy Action Plan, make recommendations on
strategies, actions, and programs related to the wise and efficient use of resources by all
Ashland citizens, including:
a. Consumption of goods and services;
b. Materials management, waste prevention, reduction, and recycling;
c. Conservation and efficient use of electricity, water, and natural resources;
d. Promotion of community, residential, and commercial renewable resources;
e. Air quality awareness; and
f. Climate resilience and preparedness.