2018-03-01 Mayor's Climate Protection Committee MinuCitizens Committee on U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
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
Climate Protection Committee CPC
March 1, 2018 - Meeting Notes
In Attendance: Dawna Lahti, Steve Fisher, Jen Machuga, Rob Chave, Shane Hope,
Diane Buckshnis, Josh Thompson, Larry Pierce
Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the last meeting on February 1, 2018 were
approved.
Membership update: A press release was issued encouraging citizens to join the
CPC. Two applications were received and both people are scheduled to meet with
the Mayor soon.
Climate Action Plan (CAP) update follow up: Rob reminded members that after a
consultant gets selected and starts work by direction of actions outlined in
Resolution 1389, a review of the CAP by the consultant will likely be a part of that.
This will then engage and give the CPC the opportunity to initiate its advisory
position and help fulfill the elements in the resolution that specifically cited the CPC.
Steve stated that last meeting the CAP vision statement was discussed and was left
mainly intact with a few minor adjustments in tone and emphasis on some points.
Discussion followed touching on several CAP items that were underway or even
fulfilled. Realizing that progress has been made with sustainable practices since the
CAP was created nearly 10 years ago, members spoke of potential new action items
and strategies that should be considered.
Diane said that the importance of the Edmonds Marsh and its daylighting should be
included, and added that the plan should address millennials and advancement in
technology. Rob said that FEMA was updating maps to reflect the sea level rise -
affected areas and that the city has adjusted their building codes to address the
issue. The city has also retrofitted buildings with energy -saving features and that
solar installations have increased, many due to the City's streamlined solar permit
process.
Larry asked about strategies for construction and demolition waste diversion. Steve
said the CAP only mentions green building standards which include proper
management of construction waste materials. Discussion then revolved around
walkability issues and a better public transportation network with links to the
upcoming light rail that could benefit Edmonds commuters. Current bus service,
trolleys, and bike lanes were also mentioned, plus consideration of autonomous
vehicles.
Diane said that the Westgate neighborhood has the potential for becoming a
transportation hub and added that as the Urban Forest Management Plan goes
forward, both the Tree Board and Planning Board get involved with these same
issues.
2018 Priorities: Since staff members had to leave early at 9:30, this item was
tabled for a later meeting.
Other business: For soliciting candidates for Sustainable Heroes, a press release
was written and given to Carolyn LaFave to send out asking the community -at -large
to nominate people.
A question was asked about the data collected for Taming Bigfoot Edmonds - what
can be done with it? A likely outcome is to analyze what activity had the greatest
impact then publicize and promote that, plus tell the stories of the successful
participants.