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Conservation and Climate Outreach Committee (View All)

Conservation and Climate Outreach Commission

Agenda
Wednesday, November 13, 2019

ASHLAND CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE OUTREACH COMMISSION

Meeting Agenda

November 13, 2019 – 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Community Development Building, Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way

1. (6:00) - Call to Order

2. Consent Agenda

2.1. October 23, 2019 Meeting Minutes

3. Announcements (20 min)

3.1. Next Regular Meeting: December 18, 2019 (one week earlier)

• Spring 2020 Meetings Scheduling

• ASD Representative Update

3.2. Upcoming Sub-committee meetings

3.3. Other Announcements from Commissioners

4. (6:20) - Public Forum to be evenly divided by public wishing to speak (10 min)

5. (6:30) - Reports/Presentations (20 min)

5.1 Council and Administration Update (10 min)

5.2 CPAC Staff Liaison Update (10 min)

6. (6:50) Old Business (60 min)

6.1. Commission Monthly Column in Sneak Preview (5 min)

• Approve Article

Month Published	Article	Assigned To	Due for Packet	Due to Sneak Preview (staff)	Approved?
December	Rogue to Go	Buck	Oct. 14	Nov. 18	Yes
January	SB 90/Straws on Demand	Rosenthal	Nov. 4	Dec. 20
February	CPAC Joint Commission Article	McGinnis/CPAC	Jan. 21	TBD
March	Climate Card Article	Moore	Feb. 24	TBD

TBD - What happens to recycling?, Juicebox Electric Car Charger, and Addressing Consumption Emissions

6.2. Sub-committee updates (15 min)

6.2.1 Water

6.2.2 Waste Prevention

6.2.3 Air Quality

6.2.4 Marketing and Outreach

6.3 Neighborhood Presentations (20 min)

6.4 Outreach to Community Regarding Change in Name and Charter (20 min)

7. New Business

8. (7:50) - Wrap Up (10 min)

8.1. Review of Action Items

8.2. Items to be added to next agenda

• Debrief on State Laws (after legal review)

• Public Meeting, Records, and Ethics Presentation

• Multifamily Recycling Ordinance Review (TBD)

• Senate Bill 90/Straws on Demand article (TBD)

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.