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ASHLAND CLIMATE POLICY COMMISSION

Meeting Agenda
March 12, 2020 – 4:00 to 6:00 PM

Community Development Building, Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way
 

Note: This meeting will be recorded and uploaded to the website to accompany the minutes.

 

March Meeting Preparation Memo
 

2.1. February 13, 2020 Minutes
 

3.1. Next Meeting: April 9, 2020, Council Study Session: March 16, 2020
3.2. Other Announcements from Commissioners
3.3. Reports from Representatives of Other Commissions

4. (4:15) Public Forum to be evenly divided by public wishing to speak (10 min)

5. (4:25) Old Business (45 min)

5.1. Decision: Process for Requesting Agenda Items for Other Advisory Bodies (10 min)

5.1.1. Decision: Letter to Housing Commission
5.1.2. Decision: Letter to Downtown Revitalization CAC

5.2. Discussion of Council feedback regarding Emergency Declaration and next steps (15 min)
5.3. Decision: Stakeholder engagement framework for policy development (10 min)
5.4. Subcommittee Questions (10 min)

5.4.1. Utilities
5.4.2. Built Environment

5.4.2.1. Appointment of Bob Kaplan to the Built Environment Subcommittee

5.4.3. Administrative/Planning

5.4.3.1. Standardized Subcommittee Notes
5.4.3.2. CPC Look Ahead process
 

6.1. Decision: Approval of Commission’s role in updating CEAP (15 min)

6.1.1. Write a companion Implementation Plan 
6.1.2. Flesh out adaptation elements in the CEAP
6.1.3. Process of integration with Conservation and Climate Outreach Commission

6.2. Decision: Approval of Electric and Gas Utility Representatives Invite and Outline (15 min)
6.3. Decision: Approval of Small Engine Phase Out Implementation Plan (15 min)
 

7. (5:55) Wrap Up
 

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Climate Policy Commission

The Climate Policy Commission shall provide climate plan implementation process oversight and recommend updates to the CEAP in pursuit of meeting the climate recovery goals, objectives, and targets set forth in AMC Chapter 9.40.
The Climate Policy Commission shall reflect and represent a wide range of community interests and perspectives. Such interests shall include, but not be limited to, environmental, energy efficiency, renewable energy, academic, business, low income, health, communities of color, and elderly interests.

Powers and Duties 
A.  Develop recommendations for the City of Ashland’s Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP) and any updates to the CEAP.
B.  Recommend modifications to benchmarks, targets, or actions contained in the climate plan as needed to incorporate the best available science and practices to achieve the City of Ashland’s climate-related goals and targets.
C.  Manage a process for considering amendments and updates to the CEAP.
D.  Monitor and make recommendations on the implementation of the CEAP for the community and for City operations
E.  Periodically review progress toward achievement of the CEAP’s Greenhouse Gases (GHG) and fossil fuels reduction targets.
F.  Recommend changes in City ordinances, administrative rules, and processes that facilitate or incentivize residents and businesses to reduce GHG emissions.
G.  Work to ensure that the CEAP incorporates long-term social, economic, and environmental goals.
H.  Work to ensure that the CEAP is socially equitable for all community members including low-income, young people, persons of color, the elderly, and those living with disabilities.