2007-08-02 Mayor's Climate Protection Committee AgenCitizens Committee on U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agivement J r
Mission:
1. Encourage citizens to be a part of the solution
2. Encourage City staff and citizens to conserve current resources
3. Work with the City Council to implement ideas
4. Effectively address the future impacts of climate change
Committee Members:
Citizens: Steve Bernheim, Carolyn Chapel, Wes Gallaugher, Wayne Grotheer,
Hank Landau, Ben Hines
Planning Board: Janice Freeman
City Staff: Mayor Gary Haakenson, Steve Fisher, Sally Lider, Noel Miller, Linda
Carl
MeetirrgA, ender
August 2, 2007
1.
Transportation Choices Coalition
Rob Johnson
2.
Ci zoning and sustainability; rant opportunities
Rob Chave
3.
Miscellaneous
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4.
Confirm next month's meeting date — Thursday, Sept. 13
(second Thursday of the month)
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Meeting Notes
July 5, 2007
Present: Steve Bernheim, Carolyn Chapel, Wes Gallaugher, Hank Landau, Mayor Gary
Haakenson, Sally Lider, Noel Miller, Rob Chave, Linda Carl
Absent: Wayne Grotheer, Ben Hines, Janice Freeman, Bob Freeman, Steve Fisher, Rob
Johnson (Rob was ill and couldn't attend the meeting)
Also attending: Nick Brossoit (ESD), Ed Peters (ESD), Steve Ottenbreit (PUD)
1. ESD construction projects
Ed Peters, director of capital projects for the Edmonds School District, discussed the design and
workplan for Lynnwood High School. The design team focused on sustainability and received a
$500K grant to add sustainability features. PUD is working with the district to create more
energy -efficiency. The school district has set their standards higher than current requirements,
including increased insulation (which also positively affects acoustics), ventilation, and
daylighting. LHS is currently under construction and will open in the fall of 2009. Next on the
list are Meadowdale Middle School and Madrona K-S. The funds for these projects comes
primarily through local bond issues, as well as some grant money; however, the funding is
limited.
Steve Ottenbreit, PUD commercial and industrial energy services manager, presented a check to
the ESD and thanked Nick and Ed for working with PUD on the LHS project. Steve talked about
the low -profile meters that were installed in all the schools in the county to track consumption
every 15 minutes to compare day/night/weekend use. LHS also has separate panels that track
different uses, such as heating, lighting, and specific outlets. Low -profile meters are in some city
buildings as well. For PUD customers, there's an online tool to track their home energy usage.
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There was additional discussion regarding smart meters for homes so that customers can see
immediate usage.
PUD is also focusing on a small business program that ideally will work comprehensively with
each business to reduce energy consumption; for instance, PUD could help determine a business'
three-year payback with no upfront investment. Steve mentioned that he would be willing to
help with our committee's business initiative.
The PUD board has adopted a parallel policy, making renewables/conservation a primary
target. Also, PUD recently purchased a piece of a windfarm.
2. RM zones & green development
Rob Chave, planning manager for the City, indicated that the Planning Board is interested in
green development issues and how they relate to the City's development codes. The City recently
received a grant to review the development codes and how to implement low -impact standards
to the codes. Part of the grant includes an analysis and recommendations. The Council has
requested streamlining of the codes without large changes and revisions.
With changes in the density standards, now is a good time to review the multifamily zones. Rob
suggested the potential of creating an incentive for green buildings in conjunction with larger
lot coverage. For instance, Michel Construction has suggested larger lot coverage with
underground parking. Rob suggested that this committee develop a proposal to the Planning
Board regarding incentives for green buildings in the multifamily zones.
3. Bicycle -friendly roads and September 22 — International Car -Free Day
Steve B. will bring more information to our next meeting regarding car -free day. He suggested a
small area downtown with lane closure in association with some business -related activities.
Steve will move forward with the idea.
Hank indicated that the City of Seattle has passed a "complete streets" ordinance, which requires
that all streets be designed for all uses (pedestrians, bikes, buses, cars, etc.). The ordinance is in
conjunction with SB-5412.
Miscellaneous
Wes provided a handout of a preliminary assessment of Edmonds GHG emissions goal. With a
five -percent increase in Edmonds' population by 2012, Wes estimates that. we will have to
reduce our emissions by 33 percent in order to meet the goals of the Kyoto Protocol. The
handout also lists the GHG emissions for other nations.
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