Community Sustainability Commission Agenda AWS
BENICIA COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION MINUTES City Hall Commission Room May 15, 2017 6:00 p.m. Meeting Convened at 6:04 pm 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS Present: Commissioners Federman, Newcomb, Perini, Snider and Chair Lindsay Absent: Kerridge Present: None Absent: Ex-Officio Members Bardet, Scott and Wicklow Staff Present: Teresa Olson, Management Analyst/Recording Secretary 3. REFERENCE TO FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF PUBLIC 4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA On motion of Commissioner Snider, seconded by Commissioner Lindsay, the agenda was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:
Commissioners Federman, Perini, Newcomb, Snider and Chair Lindsay None Kerridge None
5. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT A. WRITTEN COMMENT - NONE B. PUBLIC COMMENT – James Morris inquired about the Commission’s responsibilities to enforce the V/GNSC Settlement agreement. 6. PRESENTATIONS 1
None 7. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Chair Lindsay, seconded by Commissioner Federman, the consent calendar was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:
Commissioners Federman, Perini, Newcomb, Snider and Chair Lindsay. None Commissioner Kerridge None
8. AGENDA ITEMS 8.a ARTS BENICIA GRANT SCOPE OF WORK MODIFICATION Ms. Olson introduced the item. Celeste Smeland of Arts Benicia summarized the request and explained the request for change in scope. Commissioner Snider inquired about the theme of the project remaining focused on water and was disappointed about the rain barrel demonstration being removed from the art display. Commissioner Newcomb asked about the number of exhibits at the art showing and outreach efforts. MS. Smeland advised there is an opening reception on May 25, 2017 at 6pm. On a motion of Commissioner Snider, seconded by Commissioner Newcomb, the Commission approved the modification in scope of work for the Arts Benicia grant with the caveat that one rain barrel would still be included in the display. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:
Commissioners Federman, Perini, Newcomb, Snider and Chair Lindsay. None Commissioner Kerridge
8.b V/GNSC FUNDS Ms. Olson provided a summary of the report and remaining funds in the settlement account. The Commission discussed the item and remaining funds. The Commission discussed prioritizing various themes of the Climate Action Plan. The Commission listed the following items and identified as potential funding items: Sustainability Expo Film Festival Adopt a Tree Program 2
Upgrading to Deep Green MCE Drought Tolerant Landscaping Plan
8.c MCE DEEP GREEN ENERGY Chair Lindsay opened the discussion on the item. Chair Lindsay shared comments made by Commissioner Kerridge at the City Council meeting in April, including other jurisdictions that have moved to Deep Green and the reduction in Green House Gas emissions by going to Deep Green. Chair Lindsay has reached out to Marin Clean Energy and will have information to provide at a future discussion. Marin Clean Energy is scheduled to attend the July meeting. Ms. Olson clarified the budget process and future recommendations by the Commission to City Council. The Commission requested this item be agendized for the July meeting to review analysis from Marin Clean Energy. Public Comment: James Morris commented on air quality. 8.d 2017-2018 WORK PLAN Chair Lindsay opened the discussion. MS. Olson reviewed the 2017-2018 goals as presented to the City Council at the April 8, 2017 meeting. The Commission discussed the work plan goals for 2017-2018. The Commission discussed prioritizing the work program activities. The Commission determined a higher priority should be placed on collaboration with other Commissions and City Departments. The Commission discussed involvement or input on future projects and providing public comment. The Commission discussed education and outreach on greywater systems, laundry to landscape. Ms. Olson provided suggestions to focus the priorities within the work groups. 8.e WORK GROUP UPDATES The current work groups Transportation.
are
Education
and
Outreach,
Clean-Tech/Clean
The Education and Outreach work group will focus on: Film Festival Sustainable Water Use Greywater Drought Tolerant Landscaping Laundry to Landscape; permitting requirements Chair Lindsay, Commissioner Perini and Commissioner Snider are members of this work group. 3
The Clean Tech/Transportation work group will focus on:
Mini-Makers Faire Drive Electric Endeavors
Commissioner Kerridge and Commissioner Snider are on this work group. The Commission discussed having each member review what other City Commissions and Council are reviewing. This will not be another work-group but an endeavor by the entire commission.
Arts and Culture- Commissioner Snider City Council-Commissioner Kerridge Civil Service Commission- N/A HPRC- N/A EDB- Commissioner Federman Finance Committee- N/A HSB- N/A Library Trustees- N/A Open Government Commission-N/A Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Commission-Commissioner Perini Planning Commission-Commissioner Federman Sky Valley Open Space Commission-Commissioner Snider Traffic, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee- Commissioner Lindsay Youth Action Coalition-N/A
8f. BAY DAY 2017 Staff presented the item. The Commission determined the education and outreach workgroup will look into potentially sponsoring an event. 9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF Ms. Olson shared that staff is following legal issues at the state and national level through memberships in LGSEC, and USDN. 10. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONERS (8:00 PM) Chair Lindsay shared Commissioner Kerridge’s comments following the City Council presentation. Chair Lindsay asked about in-fill housing changes. Staff clarified the changes to the accessory dwelling units. Commissioner Snider advised 24 films submitted in the sustainability category for the Film Festival. He asked if any of the other commissioners would be willing to review some of the films and provide feedback.
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Commissioner Federman commented on a potential tour of the Berkeley Lab sometime in June. He also shared he is scheduled to present at a national conference in Florida in August. He asked about looking at smart energy analytics and asked to agendize this item for a future meeting. Chair Lindsay shared about attending the LGSEC meeting and the key-note speaker’s topic of electric and autonomous vehicles and the emerging technologies as a result. Commissioner Newcomb thanked the Commission as his term is ending. Commissioner Perini announced the Sustainable Solano Backyard Tour Saturday May 20, 2017. She also shared about a group called Resilient by Design and attended a workshop in October. 12. ADJOURNEMENT Chair Lindsay adjourned the meeting at 8:49 pm
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Commissioners Federman, Perini, Newcomb, Snider and Chair Lindsay None Kerridge None
5. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT A. WRITTEN COMMENT - NONE B. PUBLIC COMMENT – James Morris inquired about the Commission’s responsibilities to enforce the V/GNSC Settlement agreement. 6. PRESENTATIONS 1
None 7. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Chair Lindsay, seconded by Commissioner Federman, the consent calendar was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:
Commissioners Federman, Perini, Newcomb, Snider and Chair Lindsay. None Commissioner Kerridge None
8. AGENDA ITEMS 8.a ARTS BENICIA GRANT SCOPE OF WORK MODIFICATION Ms. Olson introduced the item. Celeste Smeland of Arts Benicia summarized the request and explained the request for change in scope. Commissioner Snider inquired about the theme of the project remaining focused on water and was disappointed about the rain barrel demonstration being removed from the art display. Commissioner Newcomb asked about the number of exhibits at the art showing and outreach efforts. MS. Smeland advised there is an opening reception on May 25, 2017 at 6pm. On a motion of Commissioner Snider, seconded by Commissioner Newcomb, the Commission approved the modification in scope of work for the Arts Benicia grant with the caveat that one rain barrel would still be included in the display. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:
Commissioners Federman, Perini, Newcomb, Snider and Chair Lindsay. None Commissioner Kerridge
8.b V/GNSC FUNDS Ms. Olson provided a summary of the report and remaining funds in the settlement account. The Commission discussed the item and remaining funds. The Commission discussed prioritizing various themes of the Climate Action Plan. The Commission listed the following items and identified as potential funding items: Sustainability Expo Film Festival Adopt a Tree Program 2
Upgrading to Deep Green MCE Drought Tolerant Landscaping Plan
8.c MCE DEEP GREEN ENERGY Chair Lindsay opened the discussion on the item. Chair Lindsay shared comments made by Commissioner Kerridge at the City Council meeting in April, including other jurisdictions that have moved to Deep Green and the reduction in Green House Gas emissions by going to Deep Green. Chair Lindsay has reached out to Marin Clean Energy and will have information to provide at a future discussion. Marin Clean Energy is scheduled to attend the July meeting. Ms. Olson clarified the budget process and future recommendations by the Commission to City Council. The Commission requested this item be agendized for the July meeting to review analysis from Marin Clean Energy. Public Comment: James Morris commented on air quality. 8.d 2017-2018 WORK PLAN Chair Lindsay opened the discussion. MS. Olson reviewed the 2017-2018 goals as presented to the City Council at the April 8, 2017 meeting. The Commission discussed the work plan goals for 2017-2018. The Commission discussed prioritizing the work program activities. The Commission determined a higher priority should be placed on collaboration with other Commissions and City Departments. The Commission discussed involvement or input on future projects and providing public comment. The Commission discussed education and outreach on greywater systems, laundry to landscape. Ms. Olson provided suggestions to focus the priorities within the work groups. 8.e WORK GROUP UPDATES The current work groups Transportation.
are
Education
and
Outreach,
Clean-Tech/Clean
The Education and Outreach work group will focus on: Film Festival Sustainable Water Use Greywater Drought Tolerant Landscaping Laundry to Landscape; permitting requirements Chair Lindsay, Commissioner Perini and Commissioner Snider are members of this work group. 3
The Clean Tech/Transportation work group will focus on:
Mini-Makers Faire Drive Electric Endeavors
Commissioner Kerridge and Commissioner Snider are on this work group. The Commission discussed having each member review what other City Commissions and Council are reviewing. This will not be another work-group but an endeavor by the entire commission.
Arts and Culture- Commissioner Snider City Council-Commissioner Kerridge Civil Service Commission- N/A HPRC- N/A EDB- Commissioner Federman Finance Committee- N/A HSB- N/A Library Trustees- N/A Open Government Commission-N/A Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Commission-Commissioner Perini Planning Commission-Commissioner Federman Sky Valley Open Space Commission-Commissioner Snider Traffic, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee- Commissioner Lindsay Youth Action Coalition-N/A
8f. BAY DAY 2017 Staff presented the item. The Commission determined the education and outreach workgroup will look into potentially sponsoring an event. 9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF Ms. Olson shared that staff is following legal issues at the state and national level through memberships in LGSEC, and USDN. 10. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONERS (8:00 PM) Chair Lindsay shared Commissioner Kerridge’s comments following the City Council presentation. Chair Lindsay asked about in-fill housing changes. Staff clarified the changes to the accessory dwelling units. Commissioner Snider advised 24 films submitted in the sustainability category for the Film Festival. He asked if any of the other commissioners would be willing to review some of the films and provide feedback.
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Commissioner Federman commented on a potential tour of the Berkeley Lab sometime in June. He also shared he is scheduled to present at a national conference in Florida in August. He asked about looking at smart energy analytics and asked to agendize this item for a future meeting. Chair Lindsay shared about attending the LGSEC meeting and the key-note speaker’s topic of electric and autonomous vehicles and the emerging technologies as a result. Commissioner Newcomb thanked the Commission as his term is ending. Commissioner Perini announced the Sustainable Solano Backyard Tour Saturday May 20, 2017. She also shared about a group called Resilient by Design and attended a workshop in October. 12. ADJOURNEMENT Chair Lindsay adjourned the meeting at 8:49 pm
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