Item B: Community Climate and Energy Action Plan Update

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The emission reduction targets contained in the plan reflect the most current methodology for measuring sources of emissions (i.e. emissions inventory) and are designed to: 1)Meet the corresponding proposed State emission reduction targets. 2)Meet the City’s goal for reduced fossil fuel consumption. Since the council work session discussing the draft CEAP in May 2010, staff met with more than a dozen community partners to share the draft plan, incorporated input from those discussions, and researched relative costs and benefits of actions. Highlighted changes to draft:  Added recommendation: Establish a permitted facility within Eugene/Springfield area that can accept and compost (or anaerobically digest) all organic materials, including food wastes.  Added recommendation: Assess and reduce barriers to solar energy use and balance priorities for solar access.  Revised targets: Proposed Oregon greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets are incorporated. In keeping with the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) framework, this plan addresses economic and social impacts in addition to environmental concerns. Some examples include:  Provide for building efficiency retrofits for low-income populations.  Diversify funding for the Lane Transit District (LTD) – to provide vulnerable populations with transportation options now and as fuel prices increase.  Mitigate impacts of climate change and rising energy prices to bolster resilience of our local economy. In creating an implementation plan, staff will give priority to those action items that: 1) have potential for significant emissions reduction; 2) have a demonstrated high level of community support; 3) are relatively easy or straightforward to implement; 4) are time sensitive; 5) have high leverage opportunity (with partners, grant funding, etc.) or, 6) are candidates for early success and likely to inspire additional investments and support. RELATED CITY POLICIES On February 28, 2000, the council adopted Resolution No. 4618, which outlines a definition and statement of intent regarding the application of sustainability principles to the City of Eugene, and affirms the commitment of City elected officials and staff to uphold these principles. In November 2006, Resolution No. 4893 was adopted, committing the City to sustainable practices and to businesses that produce sustainable products and services. In October 2008, the council adopted the recommendation from the Sustainability Commission that all City-owned facilities and City operations be “carbon neutral” by 2020. COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council has the following options: 1.Direct the City Manager to implement actions that support the Community Climate and Energy Action Plan goals and objectives, subject to best practices, resources, collaboration with community partners, and approval by council of future policy changes. 2.Direct the City Manager to revise the plan or expand the planning process. 3.Take no action. Z:\CMO\2010 Council Agendas\M100915\S100915B.doc