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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Packet - 10/12/2020 Council Work Session October 12, 2020 Time indicated below Harold E. Getty Council Chambers Roll Call. Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended. 3:45 p.m. Discussion of edits to Title 1, Chapter 4 of Waterloo City Code. Submitted By:Kelley Felchle, City Clerk Approx. Update on Waterloo's Climate Action Plan. 4:15 p.m. Submitted By:Jonathan Grieder, Ward 2 Council member Approx. City of Waterloo Recycling Program update. 4:45 p.m. Submitted By:Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager ADJOURNMENT Kelley Felchle City Clerk CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication Discussion of edits to Title 1, Chapter 4 of Waterloo City Code. City Council Meeting: 10/12/2020 Prepared: 9/23/2020 REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Action Date Clerk Office Felchle, Kelley Approved 9/23/2020 - 10:31 AM ATTACHMENTS: Description Type ❑ 1. Title 1 - Combined Chapter 4-6_09.16.2020.pdf Backup Material SUBJECT: Discussion of edits to Title 1, Chapter 4 of Waterloo City Code. Submitted by: Submitted By: Kelley Felchle, Cie Clerk Recommended Action: The City Clerk received requests to bring the rules of procedure back for discussion at a work session. The first order of business at this work session is to discuss whether council wants to renew a discussion of and pursue adopting a revised rules of procedure. To recap where we left off, Council voted at the 4/13/20 work session to table discussion of the rules of procedure until members were able to meet again in person. Prior to that vote, Council tabled discussion of the rules of procedure on 1/6/2020. Discussion was tabled to allow time for Mr. Morrissey to review changes from the final task force version of the rules of procedure versus changes the mayor and city clerk made to the final task force version of the rules of procedure, and to make changes to draft council had finished reviewing. From May to December of 2019, council held numerous work sessions and completed review of the rules of procedure. A task force comprised of city staff, Mrs. Juon, and Mr. Morrissey met from February to September of 2018 to review a proposed rules of procedure. Prior to the task force, the City Clerk, Mayor, and City Attorney met in late 2017 to review and discuss changes to Title 1 and a City Council Rules of Procedure Policy written by the City Clerk. Summary Statement: Three documents are attached to this communication. The first is titled, "Final Draft with Rules of Procedure - Updates through 1.6.2020", which reflects changes discussed at council work sessions in 2019. The second document titled, "Title 1 - 2020 Morrissey Comments 3.4.2020", reflects the changes made while discussion was tabled. The third is titled "Title 1 - Combined Chapter 4-6_09.16.2020", which includes changes discussed in 2019 by council, changes made while the document was tabled in 2020, additional changes from the City Clerk, and the combination of chapters 4-6 into one chapter with three articles. The reason for combining chapters 4-6 into one chapter is to prevent the existing chapters five and six from being over-written should council approve rules of procedure. Please see the attachment titled "chapter illustration", for further clarification. If council chooses to move forward with discussion of the rules of procedure, I recommend we begin discussion with the document titled "Title 1 - Combined Chapter 4-6_09.16.2020". Expenditure Required: Source of Funds: Policy Issue: Alternative: Background Information: 2020 Revisions During Postponement Comment Codes:*[CC#]=Comments from City Clerk;*[WKSN#]=Council Work Session Changes June-December 2019;*[PKU#]=Changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk January—March 2020. Words in green note changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk during postponement. Words in purple or black note City Clerk changes. Words in blue note language adopted from June—Dec.2019 work sessions and changes to current code. CHAPTER 4 MAYOR AND CITY COUNICL 1-4-1:ROLE OF MAYOR: 1-4-2:ROLE OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: 1-4-3:COMPENSATION OF MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: 1-4-4:COUNCIL MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS WITH CITY EMPLOYEES: 1-4-5:COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS: 1-4-6:QUORUM: 1-4-7:MEETINGS: 1-4-8:STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL: 1-4-9:SPECIAL COMMITTEES: 1-4-10:ALL MEETINGS AND RECORDS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: 1-4-11:METHOD OF KEEPING MINUTES: 1-4-12:GIFT LAW: 1-4-1:ROLE OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL: AA4ayer-�The mayor is the chief executive officer of the city,head of the executive branch of the city,ceremonial head of the city and,when present at a council meeting,is presiding officer of the council. As head of the executive branch of the city,the mayor oversees the daily administration of the city y supervising and directingall ll city employees and departments. The mayor shall recommend the appointment of department heads with the consent of council. he mayor shall not vote on any measure. The mayor may 00oint city council members to serve as Commented[PKU1]:Insert to note that the mayor non-voting liaisons to city boards and commissions established under Title 2 of this code. cannot vote,as stated in Iowa Code§372.4(b). Commented[CC2]:9/9/2020:Added to include the practice of appointing council members as liaisons to boards/commissions. and setting polio),by which the eity takes actio Commented[PKU3]:Strike section and make 1-4-2 1-4-2:ROLE OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: City council is the legislative body of the city and exercises its powers and duties as a quorum of council members during open meetings. Council is responsible for enacting laws and setting policy by which the city takes action. h-4-3: COMPENSATION OF MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:I Commented[CC4]:9/4/2020:Section added to give Ord. No.5519 a home in the code rather than leaving it as a A. The mayor of the City of Waterloo,Iowa,shall receive an annual salary of ninety-four stand-alone ordinance. Other cities that include thousand dollars $94,000)for the calendar year beginning January 1,2020 and an annual salary council/mayor compensation in their city code include Iowa �g � �' City,Des Moines,and Ames. adjustment each subsequent July 1 thereafter,starting July 1,2020,equal to the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Works(CPI-W), Including council/mayor compensation in the city code after current series,U.S.All Items,as determined by comparing the December index for the year just the ordinance was adopted does not change compensation ended with the December index for the calendar receding it. for the positions in any way or have an impact on the year��p validity of Ord.No.5519. B. Each member of the council of the City of Waterloo,Iowa,shall receive an annual salary of nine thousand two hundred seventy-two dollars and twenty-two cents($9,272.22)for the calendar year beginningJanuary 1,2020 and an annual salary adjustment each subsequent July 1 thereafter,starting July 1,2020,equal to the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers(CPI-W),current series,U.S.All Items,as determined by comparing the December index for the year just ended with the December index for the calendar year preceding it. C. In the event that there is no percentage change increase as described in Subsections A and B of this Section in any_given year,then the salary of the mayor and the salary of each member of the council shall not be increased in any such year. Updated Draft 9/16/2020 1 2020 Revisions During Postponement Comment Codes:*[CC#]=Comments from City Clerk;*[WKSN#]=Council Work Session Changes June-December 2019;*[PKU#]=Changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk January—March 2020. Words in green note changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk during postponement. Words in purple or black note City Clerk changes. Words in blue note language adopted from June—Dec.2019 work sessions and changes to current code. 1-4-4:COUNCIL MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS WITH CITY EMPLOYEES: A. Council members shall refrain from becomingdirectly involved in the administrative activities and daily responsibilities of employees. Council members may make inquiries of e artment heads or their designed,for the limited legitimate puMose of informing themselves Commented[WKSNS]:7/15/2019-32:54 regarding agenda items or important affairs of an immediate and urgent nature. The mayor choose to establish formal procedure for council-department head interaction and department head support of council committees. Council members may fully and freely discuss with the mayor anything pertainingto o city affairs. B. Council members shall avoid situations that can result in city employees being directed, intentionally or unintentionally,by one or more members of the council. While council member interaction with the city's employees is unavoidable,giving direction in regard to other city employees,duties,working conditions,supervisors,etc.,is discouraged. If an employee voices a concern or complaint with them,council members may listen to such concerns and complaints, and shall then refer any such complaints back to the mayor,or if the mayor is involved in the matter,to the human resources director,for follow up and action if needed. Council members may remind the city's employees that they have a number of resources at their disposal to address employment issues if needed,including the employee handbook,or following the grievance procedures set forth in their collective bargaining agreement in the case of a union employee. This section shall not be construed as prohibiting or discouraging employees from reporting criminal acts or serious acts of personal misconduct that violate the employee handbook. C. In situations in which an employee approaches a council member and the communication does not involve a complaint or concem with regard to other city employees,duties,working conditions,supervisors,or other terms of employment,council members may freely speak with the employee. D. Nothing herein shall diminish a council members'constitutional right to free association or speech with any city employee during any city employee's time when not in work status. 1-4-5:(L-_4-3.)COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS: A. Council members shall not become involved in disciplinary matters and the disciplinary or investigative process except where adopted city policy or state law may allow such participation. B. Council members shall operate within the city's established chain of command. The established chain of command requires the mayor,department heads,managers,and supervisors to oversee and direct their workforce on behalf of the city. The human resources director and mayor are required to ensure city policies are consistently applied across all departments. This is to avoid inconsistent or political influences in the investigative or disciplinary process,which may lead to arbitration,civil service proceedings,or litigation. 1-4-6: 1( 5_l:)QUORUM: A majority of the whole number of members of the council to which the city is entitled shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. The number of members needed for a quorum of the city council is four(4). Less than a quorum may adjourn and compel the attendance of members. 1-4-7:(L-_5-45-)MEETINGS: A.Regular Meetings:Regular meetings of the city council shall be held on the^^^^^a^^a f6ua4h L...__ Commented[WKSN6]:Delete second and fourth- tirst four MondUs of each month at the council chambers in the city hall at five thirty o'clock 7/22/2019 (5:30)P.M.,or at such other designated place other than the council chambers pursuant to Commented[WKSN7]:Change to 4 meetings per month Subsection E of this section;however,when a meeting date falls on a day designated by the city -7/22/2019-28:14. as a holiday,then the regular meeting shall be held on the followingevening vening at five thirty o'clock Updated Draft 9/16/2020 2 2020 Revisions During Postponement Comment Codes:*[CC#]=Comments from City Clerk;*[WKSN#]=Council Work Session Changes June-December 2019;*[PKU#]=Changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk January—March 2020. Words in green note changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk during postponement. Words in purple or black note City Clerk changes. Words in blue note language adopted from June—Dec.2019 work sessions and changes to current code. (5:30)P.M.in the council chambers at the city hall,or at such other designated place other than the council chambers.The city council may adjourn a regular meetingto o any date it may deem proper. B. Special Meetings_Special meetings of the city council may be called by the mayor or by any four(4)council members,by serving a written notice of the special meeting to the city clerk not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Only such business may be transacted at a special meeting as is mentioned or referred to in the notice of the meeting. Special meetings shall be held in the council chambers,unless the council by resolution designates a different place of meeting. Notice of such change of meeting place shall be given to the public by publication. The city clerk shall deliver notice of the meeting to council members via email and to their city- issued mailbox no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting Every attempt shall be made to confirm council members are in receipt of the notice of special meeting and are aware that said meeting is to take place. C. Work Session:Work session meetings of the city council may be held on the same day as a regular session meeting to review matters which are expected to come before city council for formal action at a regular meeting or otherwise need study and advance consideration. Items to be considered shall be listed on the agenda and shall state the approximate start time for each item following the first. Any topic discussed during a work session shall not be on the regular agenda on the same date,unless an emergency arises. (Council recommendations for future action,when necessary,shall be made in the form of a motion and approved by a majority vote. Motions made during work sessions shall be limited to recommendations for further study, placing a topic on a regular or special session agenda for a vote,to cease further action,or to delay discussing a topic until a certain date. Motions made during work sessions shall not bind council members to vote in favor or against an item on a regular or special session agenda. Commented[WKSN8]:Strike 7/22/2019-36:18. On 9/16/2019 council agreed to allow votes to take place D. Closed Session:Iowa Code 4 21.5 outlines specific instances where cities are allowed to during a work session. discuss city business in closed session prior to voting on the matter in open session. Before entering into closed session,the city attorney will make a statement to the city council and public noting the reason for adjourning to closed session and that the reason complies with a specific section of Iowa Code. City council must then make an affirmative,public vote equal to the lesser of two-thirds of the members of the body or all of the members present at the meeting to enter into closed session. Once in closed session,discussion must remain germane to the topic for discussion listed on the agenda. Final action on any item must take place in open session. 1. Matters discussed in closed session are sensitive in nature,where public disclosure of such information may be detrimental to the city. Elected officials and city staff shall follow Article 4B of this chapter,with respect to matters discussed and information presented in closed session meetings. PE.Change of Location:Regular,special,or work session meetings of the city council may be held at such other designated place other than the council chambers in the city hall as the city council may deem advisable;provided,however,such designation of a meeting place other than the council chambers in the city hall shall be by city council resolution. Notice of such change of meeting place shall be given to the public by publication as provided by Iowa Code section 362.3. F. Electronic Meetings:A meeting of the city council may be conducted electronically only when a meeting in person is impossible or impractical and only if: 1. The council members participating in the meeting at each location by telephone or video can hear and be heard by all council members,provided that if any participant is hearing impaired other suitable means of communication are provided. �f the meeting is conducted by email or video,the council members participating in the meeting shall,to the extent possible,have access to a reliable internet connection. Commented[CC9]:9/2/2020:Added distinction between a meeting conducted by telephone and video vs.email. 2. The city council provides public access to the conversation of the meeting to the extent reasonably possible. Updated Draft 9/16/2020 3 2020 Revisions During Postponement Comment Codes:*[CC#]=Comments from City Clerk;*[WKSN#]=Council Work Session Changes June-December 2019;*[PKU#]=Changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk January—March 2020. Words in green note changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk during postponement. Words in purple or black note City Clerk changes. Words in blue note language adopted from June—Dec.2019 work sessions and changes to current code. 3. The city council complies with Iowa Code§21.4. For the purpose of this paragraph,the place of the meetingis s the place from which the communication originates or where public access is provided to the conversation. 4. Minutes are kept of the meeting. The minutes shall include a statement explaining why a meeting in person was impossible or impractical. G. Informal Meetings:Council members may hold meetings other than those outlined in this chapter. At such informal meetings,no legislative business may be transacted,and city business cannot be discussed if four council members are present,unless there has been compliance with open meeting laws. At informal meetings where a quorum is not present,council may receive informational briefings from staff,make site visits,receive public comments,or engage in informal discussion. 14-8:(L-5-5.)STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL: The mayory create and appoint no fewer than three(3)council members to standing committees of the council. Committee members shall be appointed at the first meeting in January or at the time a vacancy occurs. A chair shall be selected from the members of the committee. Nothingshall hall preclude the council from acting as deemed necessary without the input of a committee in the case of an emergency to W12ropriately and properly conduct the business of the city. Each of the following committees shall specifically be assigned the following responsibilities and other duties as deemed appropriate: 1. Finance Committee:This committee shall review travel requests,budget line item amendments,expenditure pre-authorizations,and refund requests for sanitation services in accordance with city finance policies and procedures. The committee shall meet prior to each regular session. 1-4-9:(L-_5-6.)SPECIAL COMMITTEES: A. The mayor or a quorum of the council may appoint members to temporary advisory or ad hoc committees consisting of council members,staff,and/or private citizens,as deemed desirable and necessary to assist and advise the mayor or council. Members of council-appointed committees shall abide by Iowa Open Meeting Laws. B. The special committee shall prepare and deliver a final report of its findings to the mayor if created by the mayor or council if created by the council. The special committee shall be considered discharged upon delivery of the final report. 1-4-10:(1-5-2:)ALL MEETINGS AND RECORDS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: A. The city shall comply with Iowa Code Chapters 21 and 22 regarding open meetingand nd open record laws. B. All meeting agendas shall be legally posted on the city website and on the lobby wall, directly outside the city clerk's office located on the first floor of Waterloo City Hall,715 Mulberry Street,and shall be timely furnished to those media enterprises that have filed a written request for notice with the city. 1-4-11:(L-5-23-)METHOD OF KEEPING MINUTES: A. Minutes of all meetings shall be maintained by the city clerk as a permanent record. A record shall be made of the names and addresses of persons addressing council and a summary of their remarks. A record shall be made of each member moving and seconding a�notion� commented[cct o]:3/4/2020-Included from 1-4-2(0)of resolution,ordinance or amendment. Minutes shall be available for viewing by any member of city code.Reflects current practice used for recording city the public during normal city hall business hours as soon as the minutes of the meeting are council minutes. complete. Minutes shall be made available no later than the close of business on the Friday prior to the next regular council meeting_ Updated Draft 9/16/2020 4 2020 Revisions During Postponement Comment Codes:*[CC#]=Comments from City Clerk;*[WKSN#]=Council Work Session Changes June-December 2019;*[PKU#]=Changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk January—March 2020. Words in green note changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk during postponement. Words in purple or black note City Clerk changes. Words in blue note language adopted from June—Dec.2019 work sessions and changes to current code. B. Council members shall notify the city clerk prior to the start of the meeting if a correction to the previous meeting's minutes is suggested to allow the city clerk time to verify that such a correction is required. 14-12:(14-3:)GIFT LAW: Commented[PKU11]:Insert reference to Iowa gift law to make council members and the public aware of its A public official,public employee,candidate,or that persons immediate family member,shall existence. abide by Iowa Code&68B.22. CHAPTER 4 ARTICLE A RULES OF PROCEDURE 1-4A-1:AUTHORITY: 1-4A-2:INTERPRETATION: 1-4A-3:AMENDMENTS TO RULES OF PROCEDURE: 1-4A-4:PARLIAMENTARY RULES TO GOVERN: 1-4A-5:ORDER OF SEATING: 1-4A-6:OFFICIAL ACTION: 1-4A-7:PRESIDING OFFICER: 1-4A-8:PRESIDING OFFICER DEBATE AND VOTING: 1-4A-9:COUNCIL MEETING DECORUM: 1-4A-10:SPEAKING DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS: 1-4A-11:COUNCIL MEMBER ABSENCE: 1-4A-12:COUNCIL PARTICIPATION VIA TELEPHONE OR VIDEO: 1-4A-13:PLACING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA: 1-4A-14:AFFIRMATIVE MOTIONS: 1-4A-15:ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR REGULAR MEETINGS: 1-4A-16:MAYOR'S ROLE IN APPROVING LEGISLATION: 1-4A-17:ORDINANCE: 1-4A-18:RESOLUTION: 1-4A-19:MOTION: 1-4A-20:MOTION TO CALL THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: 1-4A-21:MOTION TO ADJOURN: 1-4A-22:MOTION TO AMEND: 1-4A-23:MOTION TO POSTPONE: 1-4A-24:MOTION TO RECONSIDER: 1-4A-25:MOTION TO RESCIND: 1-4A-26:TIE VOTE: 1-4A-27:ABSTENTIONS: 1-4A-28:CONFLICT OF INTEREST: 1-4A-29:CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROTEST: 1-4A-30:GENERAL RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: 1-4A-31:PUBLIC COMMENT SECTION OF THE AGENDA: 1-4A-32:PUBLIC COMMENT DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1-4A-33:PUBLIC COMMENT DURING AGENDA ITEMS: 1-4A-34:VIOLATING RULES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SERGEANT AT ARMS: 1-4A-L•(1-6-1:)AUTHORITY: The city council shall adopt and enforce its own reasonable rules concerning the conduct of city council meetings pursuant to Iowa Code§21.7 and Iowa Code§372.13(5). 1-4A-2:(1-6-2:)INTERPRETATION: The city attome or clerk shall be considered the final authority on any questions re ag rding the application or interpretation of these Rules. 1-4A-3:(1-6-3:)AMENDMENTS TO RULES OF PROCEDURE: Updated Draft 9/16/2020 5 2020 Revisions During Postponement Comment Codes:*[CC#]=Comments from City Clerk;*[WKSN#]=Council Work Session Changes June-December 2019;*[PKU#]=Changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk January—March 2020. Words in green note changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk during postponement. Words in purple or black note City Clerk changes. Words in blue note language adopted from June—Dec.2019 work sessions and changes to current code. The rules listed in this article shall be in effect upon their adoption by ordinance and until such time as they are amended. These rules listed in this article shall be amended by a two-thirds vote of all of the members of the city council and only, if f the proposed amendments have been introduced into the record at a prior meeting. 1-4A-4:(1-6-17723:)PARLIAMENTARY RULES TO GOVERN: In all cases not provided for herein,the usual parliamentary rules which govern parliamentary bodies shall govem the city council,where they are applicable. 1-4A-5:(L-_5-34-.)ORDER OF SEATING: Council members shall occupy the respective seats in the council chambers assigned to them by the mayor. 1-4A-6:(1-6-4:)OFFICIAL ACTION: City council shall exercise power only in a duly convened meeting by passing a motion, resolution,amendment,or an ordinance. No motion,resolution,amendment,or ordinance shall be debated unless it receives a second. 1-4A-7: 1( 645:)PRESIDING OFFICER: A. The mayor shall be the presiding officer of the city council. In the mayor's absence,the mayor pro tem shall be the presiding officer. The mayor pro tem shall immediately relinquish elinquish the chair upon arrival of the mayor. In the absence of the mayor and the mayor pro tem,the city clerk shall call the meeting to order,and a temporary presiding officer shall then be selected by majority vote of the council members present. Upon arrival of the mayor or mayor pro tem,the temporary presiding officer shall immediately relinquish the chair. B. The major functions of the presiding officer during council meetings include but are not limited to the following: 1. Call the meeting to order. 2. Announce the order of business as provided in the agenda. 3. State motions on the table and who opens debate. 4. Put motions to a vote,when appropriate. 5. Announce the council's decision on all subjects. 6. Prevent irrelevant or frivolous debate or discussion. 7. Maintain order and decorum. 8. Decide all questions of order. 9. Enforce city rules or policies pertaining to city council meeting procedures. 10.Recognize right of council members to appeal parliamentary procedure. C. A council member may appeal a parliamentary decision made by the presiding officer. If an appeal is made,council shall decide the question by a majority vote. Updated Draft 9/16/2020 6 2020 Revisions During Postponement Comment Codes:*[CC#]=Comments from City Clerk;*[WKSN#]=Council Work Session Changes June-December 2019;*[PKU#]=Changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk January—March 2020. Words in green note changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk during postponement. Words in purple or black note City Clerk changes. Words in blue note language adopted from June—Dec.2019 work sessions and changes to current code. 1-4A-8: 1-6-26: PRESIDING OFFICER DEBATE AND VOTING: A. The mayor as presiding officer may debate,but may not make,a motion or vote. The mayor pro tem as presiding officer or a temporgU presiding officer may debate,vote as a regular council member,and retain all the powers of a council member. The presiding officer is subject to the limitations of debate that are imposed on all council members. B. The mayor pro tem or a temporary presiding officer shall be counted as a council member when determining whether a quorum exists. C. The mayor pro tem or temporM presiding officer shall affix his or her signature on documents that require the mayor's signature. With regard to measures passed by the council, the mayor pro tem may sign the measure or may take no action as provided by Iowa Code§ 380.6(3),in which case the measure becomes effective pursuant to said Section. However,the mayor pro tem or temporM presiding officer shall not have the power to veto a measure. In the event the mayor pro tem or temporary presiding officer takes no action on a measure and the mayor resumes his or her office within fourteen days of the measure's passage by the council,the mayor may sign or veto the measure within the fourteen-day period. 1-4A-9:(L-_4-4.)COUNCIL MEETING DECORUM: A. The presiding officer shall preserve order and decorum,prevent attacks on personalities and the impugning of members'motives,confine members in deliberation and debate to the question under discussion,and decide all questions of order. B. Every member of the public and every council member desiring to speak shall address the presiding officer,only pon recognition by the presiding officer,and shall confine comments to the question under debate,avoiding inappropriate lan tta eg and personal attacks. Commented[WKSN12]:7/15/2019-66:53 Commented[WKSN13]:Strike last sentence 1/6/2020. 1-4A-10: 1( 4-5:)SPEAKING DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS: Commented[PKU14]: r DECISION REQUIRED A. When two or more council members address the presiding officer at once,the presiding officer shall name the member who is to speak. Council members shall refrain from discourse iCouncil approved limiting cell phone and email use at the while another member or the presiding officer is speaking. Cell phone and email use shall be 7/15/19 work session and deleting the last sentence of Subsection A at the 1/6/2020 work session. An alternative hmitO during any City council meetin option is suggested. Council needs to pick one option for i Subsection A. 1. Cell phone and email use shall be limited during any city B. Council members shall only peak once until each member choosing to speak shall have council meeting. E-_e_ti-_s may be granted at the spoken. diwretion of the presiding offieer. C. Council members shall only have the floor for a maximum of three(3)minutes each time 2• Cell phone and email use shall be limited during any city they have the floor. ouncil members may request time in addition to the allotted three(3) council meeting. Exceptions may be granted at the tl discretion of the presiding officer. minutes. Such requests for additional time shall be made to the presiding officer and,granted at the presiding officer's discretion. 3.Cell phone and email use shall be limited prohibited during any city council meeting. Exceptions may be granted at the discretion of the Dresiding officer. D. The presiding officer may make a call to order if a council member violates rules of decorum, and upon such a call,the council member shall immediately cease Speaking. The council Commented[WKSN751:7/15/2019-53:28 member may appeal to the presiding officer for an opportunity to explain the remarks. If no Commented[WKSN16]:Strike shall and insert may— appeal is made,the decision of the presiding officer shall be conclusive,but if the member shall 7/22/2019-52:08. appeal from the decision of the presiding officer,the council shall decide the question without Commented[PKU17]: debate by majority vote. /_, DECISION REQUIRED At the 7/22/19 work session,council decided to strike 1-4A-11:(1-5-7: COUNCIL MEMBER ABSENCE: "shall"and insert"may". A second option is proposed below. Council needs to pick one. Council members who are unable to attend a scheduled meetings all may notify the mayor and city clerk prior to the meeting. 1. Council members who are unable to attend a scheduled meeting shell may notify the mayor and city clerk prior to the meeting. 2. Council members who are unable to attend a scheduled meeting shall naay notify the mayor and or city clerk prior to the meeting. Updated Draft 9/16/2020 7 2020 Revisions During Postponement Comment Codes:*[CC#]=Comments from City Clerk;*[WKSN#]=Council Work Session Changes June-December 2019;*[PKU#]=Changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk January-March 2020. Words in green note changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk during postponement. Words in purple or black note City Clerk changes. Words in blue note language adopted from June-Dec.2019 work sessions and changes to current code. 1-4A-12:(L-5_-8.)COUNCIL PARTICIPATION VIA TELEPHONE OR IVIDEO�_, Commented[CC18]:9/2/2020-section language updated to include use of Zoom. A Council member who is physically unable to attend a meeting may participate via telephone or video. They shall provide 4 reliable telephone number,4 quiet environment,join the meeting by — Commented[CC19]:9/9/2020: 5:30 p.m.,and attempt�of kemain on the phone or connected to the video conference for the entire meeting. DECISION REQUIRED The phrase,"a reliable telephone number"was included to 1-4A-13: 1( 5-11:)PLACING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA: 'I address concerns from some council members about repeated dropped calls during a meeting. Now that we use A. All agenda items and supporting materials are due to the city clerk's office at a date and time Zoom,a phone number is not the only method for council to designated by the city clerk on the Wednesday preceding the regular Council meeting. The participate in a meeting. Alternatives include striking"a g x'-11 gg g reliable telephone number"or developing an alternative process for adding items to the agenda varies for staff,council,and the mayor. Ordinance br I that fits with the intended requirement of the phrase. amendment changes shall follow Subsection D of 1-6-5. Agenda items shall be added as Council needs to pick one. follows: I They shall provide a reliable telephone number,a quiet environment,join the meeting by 5:30 p.m.,and attempt to 1. Mayor and Staff:Mayor and staff members shall submit agenda items using thea eg lido remain on the phone or connected to the video conference management software. i for the entire meeting. i They shall provide a reliable telephone number or intemet 2. Council:Council members shall submit kegular session 4genda items to the mayor 6d connection,a quiet environment,join the meeting by 5:30 shall do so by the deadline designated by the city clerk. Items submitted by council shall p.m.,and attempt to remain on the phone or connected to the I be reviewed by the city attorney,city clerk,or appropriate staff and be placed on a work video conference for the entire meeting. session agenda for discussion and review prior to being placed on the re ug lar agenda for Commented[PKU20]: DECISION REQUIRED a vote. I Council added the words"attempt to"at the 7/22/19 work B. The finalized agenda and packet shall be available to the public at the close of business of the session. An alternative option is to strike the words Friday preceding the council meeting. The mayor has final approval of all items listed on the ""attempt to Council needs to pick one. agenda submitted by staff members. Once finalized,the mayory withdraw an,, item to 1. They shall provide a reliable telephone number,a quiet the council meeting and shall do so in writing in the form of an amendment notice provided to council at the start of the meeting. The amendment notice shall include a reason for withdrawing ,� remain on the phone for the entire meeting. the item. Council may choose to keep the item on thea eg nda by a majority vote. environment,join the meeting by 5:30 p.m.,and attempt to2. They shall provide a reliable telephone number,a quiet environment,join the meeting by 5:30 p.m.,and attemnEte 1-4A-14:(1-5-_10-)AFFIRMATIVE MOTIONS: remain on the phone for the entire meeting. II_ Commented[WKSN27]:7/22/2019-55:48. A. All motions,resolutions,ordinances shall be listed on the agenda in the form of an Commented[CC22]:Link ordinance approval process to affirmative motion to enact,adopt,approve or other appropriate language. The council members 1-6-5 to ensure that both staff,mayor,and council all who move and second the motion are not required to vote in favor of the item during the roll call submit the ordinance for review and work session prior to Or voiceyote. I the first reading. Commented[WKSN23]:8/19/2019-35:56. B. A motion to rescind an ordinance or resolution shall not be placed on the agenda in the I Commented[CC24]: affirmative. I DECISION REQUIRED 1-4A-15:(L-5_-9.)ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR REGULAR MEETINGS: Consider inserting work sessions. The sentence would then read as follows:Council members A. Business for a regular meeting may be ordered as follows: shall submit regular session and work session agenda items to the mayor and shall do so by the deadline designated by Roll Call the city clerk. PraM Invocation br Moment of Silence Commented[PKU25]: Pledge Of Allegiance DECISION REQUIRED Approval of Agenda,as proposed or amended Council approved adding the words"regular session"on Approval of Minutes of the previous meeting ' 8/19/2019. A second option is proposed below. Council Presentations or Recognitions needs to pick one. Public comment 1. Council:Council members shall submit regular session Consent Agenda(The Consent Agenda is reserved for routine resolutions and motions, acteagenda items to the mayor and shall do so by the deadline upon by roll call vote on a single motion without discussion. Council shall either vote yea or nay. , designated by the city clerk. when the roll is called. Council may remove an item from the Consent Agenda and consider it � 2. Council:Council members shall submit regular session separately.) and work session agenda items to the mwyeF city clerk and Items that may appear on the Consent Agenda include but are not limited to the following_ shall do so by the deadline designated by the city clerk. 1.Resolution of bills Commented[WKSN26]:Strike prayer and insert 2.Setting date of public hearing invocation 8/19/2019-34:17. 3.Assessment cancellation Updated Draft 9/16/2020 8 2020 Revisions During Postponement Comment Codes:*[CC#]=Comments from City Clerk;*[WKSN#]=Council Work Session Changes June-December 2019;*[PKU#]=Changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk January—March 2020. Words in green note changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk during postponement. Words in purple or black note City Clerk changes. Words in blue note language adopted from June—Dec.2019 work sessions and changes to current code. 4.Water kill 5.CLURA/CUBA applications 6.Waiver for a concrete driveway application 7.Bid Awards 8.Noise variance 9.Travel request approval 10.License/Permit approval 11.Board/Commission/Employee appointments 12.Bonds 13.Request to seek proposals 14.Approval of change orders Remainder of the Agenda may include but is not limited to the following_ 1.Public Hearings 2.Resolutions 3.Ordinances 4.Other Council Business(Reserved for approval of non-routine motions and revocation hearings.) 5.Executive Session 6.Adjournment B. The mayor or council shall have the authority to vary from this schedule to expedite the conduct of business or accommodate persons having business to be considered by council. 1-4A-16:(1-6-10:)MAYOR'S ROLE IN APPROVING LEGISLATION: A. The ma,,o�y veto an ordinance,amendment,or resolution within fourteen days after passage. The mayor shall explain the reasons for the veto in a written message to the city council at the time of the veto. Within thirty days after the mayor's veto,the city council may pass the measure again by a vote of not less than two-thirds of all of the members of the council. If the mayor vetoes an ordinance,amendment,or resolution,and the council repasses the measure after the mayor's veto,a resolution becomes effective immediately upon re-passage,and an ordinance or amendment becomes effective when the ordinance or a summary thereof is published,unless a subsequent effective date is provided within the ordinance or amendment. B. If the mayor takes no action on an ordinance,amendment,or resolution,a resolution becomes effective fourteen days after the date of passage. An ordinance or amendment becomes effective when the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance is published,but not sooner than fourteen days after the date of passage,unless a subsequent effective date is provided within the ordinance or amendment. 1-4A-17: 1-639: ORDINANCE: Commented[CC27]:After reviewing the video from 8/19/2019,1 believe there was some confusion behind the A. An ordinance is a legislative act prescribing a general,uniform,and permanent rule of purpose of 1-6-4 vs.1-5-11 and that confusion is due in part conduct relating to the corporate affairs of the municipality. Council action shall be taken by to the lack of a reference to 1-5-11 in this section. ordinance when required by law or to prescribe permanent rules of conduct that continue in force until repealed or amended. The city council may amend any ordinance it deems appropriate by following Subsection D of this section. B. All ordinances require three(3)readings to adopt. The second reading shall be at least five days after the first reading unless waived. Upon a vote of not less than three-fourths of all of the members of the council,the rule requiring the second or third readings of an ordinance may be suspended so that council rnU proceed with final adoption of the ordinance following its first reading. Council members shall,give consideration to matters of public safety,economic development,and time sensitive issues when deciding to suspend the rules. C. An ordinance signed by the mayor becomes effective when the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance is published,unless a subsequent effective date is provided within the ordinance or amendment. AD. The following procedure shall be followed for adopting an ordinance: Updated Draft 9/16/2020 9 2020 Revisions During Postponement Comment Codes:*[CC#]=Comments from City Clerk;*[WKSN#]=Council Work Session Changes June-December 2019;*[PKU#]=Changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk January—March 2020. Words in green note changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk during postponement. Words in purple or black note City Clerk changes. Words in blue note language adopted from June—Dec.2019 work sessions and changes to current code. 1. An ordinance proposed by a city employee or elected fficial b1114 shall e reviewed b Commented[CC28]:Clarification on the process an the ci attorne of city clerk or mayor, hen be placed on a work session a ends for ordinance needs to follow regardless of whether its review by council. A draft of the ordinance shall be included in theagenda packet. ; , proposed by an employee or elected official. Unless further discussion is required,the ordinance shall be placed on the next regular ` Commented[WKSN29]:Change from must to shall for session meeting agenda. consistency. Formatted:Strikethrough 2. The title of each ordinance shall in all cases be read prior to its passage. A council Commented[WKSN30]:Add"or mayor'8/19/2019— member may make a motion to amend language in the ordinance prior to the adoption of 41:45. the first reading. The city attorney or city clerk shall make a determination of whether the material language of the amendment is appropriate prior to council members taking a vote. Following approval of the first reading,council members shall not make motions to amend the proposed ordinance to make material changes to the language. Non- substantive edits such as corrections for spelling or punctuation errors shall be allowed. 3. If an ordinance fails at any stage of its adoption,the ordinance shall be considered defeated. 4. Traffic and zoning ordinance changes are not required to be placed on a work session for discussion prior to a vote on the regular agenda. 13E. In all cases of adoption,repeal or amendment of an ordinance,the ayes and nays shall be taken and entered on record,but a failure thus to enter them shall not invalidate the action of the council. In all other cases,if any member of the council requires it,and histhe motion is seconded,the ayes and nays on any question shall be taken and entered upon the minutes. 1-4A-18: 1( 6-48:)RESOLUTION: Commented[WKSN31]:8/19/2019—46:30. A. A resolution is a formal statement of policy or order for action. City council action shall be Commented[CC32]:9/15/20:This sentence should be taken by resolution when required by law and in those instances where an expression of policy - removed as this alters the purpose of a motion under Iowa law. Iowa Code sets out the following differences between more formal than a motion is desired,or where a more complete written record is appropriate. motions and resolutions: B. Resolutions require one reading and the approval of a majority of all of the members of the -Iowa Code 380.4,the threshold of approving a motion is council. They become effective once signed by the mayor and are subject to the mayor's power a majority vote of a quorum of a council while a to veto or take no action. resolution is a majority of all of the members of council. -Iowa Code 380.6,the effective date of a resolution AC. Mayor and Staff:Mayor and staff members shall submit resolutions to theagenda in � I occurs as soon as it is signed by the mayor or 14 days accordance with Section 1-4A-13(A)(1)of this Code. after the passage by council if the mayor chooses to take no action. A motion becomes effective upon adoption by council. 13D. Council members shall submit proposed resolutions in accordance with Section 1-4A- 13(A)(2) -4A- 13 A 2 of this code. -The mayor cannot veto a motion.380.6(2) -The city clerk is required under 380.7(4)to authenticate 1-4A-19: 1( 6-37:)MOTION: all measures except motions with a signature and certification as to the time and manner of publication,if A. A motion is a measure passed by the city council directing that a specific action be taken on any. behalf of the municipality. A motion becomes effective upon passage. A motion,once approved The effect of this sentence as it reads is as follows: and entered into the record,is the equivalent of a resolution in those instances where a resolution is not required by law. -The mayor would have the ability to veto any motion (including call the question or amend,licenses or permits, B. No motion shall be put or debated unless seconded. When a motion is seconded,it shall appointments of employees,etc.). be stated by the mayor before debate,and every motion shall be reduced to writin if f required by -Motions,including motions to adjourn,would have to be the mayor or any councilperson. written,signed by mayor to become effective,and signed by the city clerk. This would make debate,particularly B,C. After a motion or resolution is stated by the mayor,it shall be deemed to be in possession amendments to motions,cumbersome. of the council,but may be withdrawn at any time before decision;however,if any amendment -Motions would need to be approved by all of the has been proposed or adopted,the motion or resolution shall not be withdrawn without the members of council rather than a quorum of members consent of the mover of the amendment. present. E D. If a question in debate contains several distinct propositions,any member may have the -Motions would no longer become effective upon adoption. question divided when the sense admits of it,prior to the vote thereon. Updated Draft 9/16/2020 10 2020 Revisions During Postponement Comment Codes:*[CC#]=Comments from City Clerk;*[WKSN#]=Council Work Session Changes June-December 2019;*[PKU#]=Changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk January-March 2020. Words in green note changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk during postponement. Words in purple or black note City Clerk changes. Words in blue note language adopted from June-Dec.2019 work sessions and changes to current code. D7 E. In all cases where a resolution or a motion is entered on the minutes of the council,the name of the council member moving the resolution or motion shall also be entered. 1-4A-20:MOTION TO CALL THE PREVIOUS OUESTION: - Commented[CC33]:9/3/20:Modified from section 1-4- 3(D)(7)of city code by using language from Robert's Rules of When the previotts question is fneved and ptA,it shall be in this fofw "Shall the Riain que Order. Included as council periodically calls the question. be now puV"ifthis"estion is eafr-ied,all proposed ameadmet4s And.-all fii-A-her Motions an debates shall be exeluded,and the Vestien be ptA withei4 delay A motion to call the previous question may be made to any immediately pending debatable or amendable motion. The motion is out of order when another council member has the floor,must receive a second,and must be approved by two-thirds majority vote of a quorum of the council. If the motion carries,all debate must cease and the question shall be immediately—put to a vote. 1-4A-21:MOTION TO[ADJOURN: Commented[CC34]:9/3/2020:Included from 1-4-3(D)(6) of city code. Inclusion prevents using adjournment as a A.A motion to adjourn the city council shall be in order except: method of ceasing debate. 1. When a member is in possession of the floor. 2. While the members are voting. 3. When adjournment was the last preceding motion. 4. When it has been decided that the previous question shall be taken. B. A ♦�� ithoi t t be ,lo,l b t tion to to �CIV1T Vl1�VP1-LIIpl[L-1m11CTPG-I�-IR�11VrVli—CC[�iIGLIITGCT,��C'CrRTrlVGIV1TC�C VC[l�'1" [�C eiven tinie may be and is open to deb- . B. A motion to adjourn the meeting may be made at the end of the public meeting. The city council may make a motion to adjourn to a specific date and time in the future. A motion to adjourn to a future date and ,,time is open to debate and may be amended. 1-4A-22:MOTION TO(AMEND: Commented[CC35]:9/2/2020:Included from 1-4-3(E)of city code. A. A motion to amend an amendment shall be in order,but to amend an amendment to an amendment shall not be entertained. B. An amendment modifying ing the intention of a motion shall be in order,but an amendment relating to a different subject shall not be in order. 1-4A-23:(1-6-15:)MOTION TO POSTPONE: Postponing an item or a metion to a speeifie date and time enstifes that the itefn or fnefieft will be on the agenda at the adopted date and time. Any item or motion"ieh is to be eonsider-ed at the next meeting should be post.one-.l to tl,.,t vr,00ting rather-than table A motion to postpone,if seconded and approved by majority vote of the city council,shall postpone an agenda item to either a specific date and time or indefinitely. Any item on the agenda which is to be considered on a specific,future date and time shall be postponed to that meeting rather than tabled. 1-4A-24:(1-64016:)MOTION TO RECONSIDER: 1,4 A m-n-ti A-4i m-01 N,b e rwonsideFed at any time dufing the same meeting of the e ottne-411 Aerr at-th pe, first tneetine held thereafter. A tnation for reeensideration bein., nee made and deeided4n4he shall not be renewed before.fl,o np.*f m-eeting. A motion f,. �f l.o.,,..,lo L.., Updated Draft 9/16/2020 11 2020 Revisions During Postponement Comment Codes:*[CC#]=Comments from City Clerk;*[WKSN#]=Council Work Session Changes June-December 2019;*[PKU#]=Changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk January-March 2020. Words in green note changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk during postponement. Words in purple or black note City Clerk changes. Words in blue note language adopted from June-Dec.2019 work sessions and changes to current code. B. if a fnetion to reeensider is fiat fnade a4 the first fneetine after the meetine at-A;ieh the item failed,the;tow,shall t,o ;ae o t ao to a „.,..ty to the-..e r.,..t t,.,s t,oPen nneti-;Pod..Fthpa._ffi_F ia4yo vote Commented[CC36]:Delete all original wording Commented[PKU37]: A. A motion to reconsider shall be made by a member who voted on the prevailing side,or by DECISION REQUIRED those who were absent and did not vote upon the motion to be reconsidered. The motion may be Council discussed the process for a motion to reconsider at seconded by any council member. the 8/26/19 work session. Additional options are proposed. Council needs to pick one option for Subsection B: 01. A motion may be reconsidered at any time during the same meeting of the council. A motion B. A motion may be reconsidered at any time during the for reconsideration being once made and decided in the negative,shall not be renewed before the same meeting ofthe council. A motion for next meeting. A motion to reconsider may be made during the first meeting held after the item reconsideration being once made and decided in the was considered by the council. A motion to reconsider shall be made during the other council negative,shall not be renewed before the next meeting. A motion to reconsider may be made during the first meeting business portion of the agenda. If the motion to reconsider is approved by majority vote,the held after the item was considered by the council. A agenda item will be placed on the agenda the following week for a vote. motion to reconsider shall be made during the other council business portion of the agenda. If the motion to reconsider is approved by majority vote,the agenda item �. A motion to reconsider shall not be made after the first meeting held after the item was will be placed on the agenda the following week for a considered by the council. vote. ,, B. A motion may be reconsidered at any time during the 01. A motion to reconsider cannot be made to an affirmative vote on a contract. same meeting of the council. A motion for reconsideration being once made and decided in the 1-4A-25:(1-6417:)MOTION TO RESCIND: negative,shall not be renewed before the next meeting. A motion to reconsider shall be made during the other council business portion of the agenda. If th—� motion -to Council members may rescind any vote by a majority vote,provided notice of the motion oto reconsider is..ppre*ed by---'-_:t.,vet, the_-__a- rescind has been given at the previous meeting. If notice was not provided at a previous \ itemfor- .. meeting,a vote may be rescinded by a two-thirds vote. City staff may place a motion to rescind I on the agenda when it is procedurally necessary to rescind a vote. Commented[PKU38]: DECISION REQUIRED 1-4A-26:(1-6-611:)TIE VOTE: I Council discussed the process for a motion to reconsider at the 8/26/19 work session. Additional options are proposed. When a tie vote occurs,the motion fails. i `; Council needs to pick one option for Subsection C: i C. A motion to reconsider shall not be made after the fust 1-4A-27:(1-6-_712-)ABSTENTIONS: I i I meeting held after the item was considered by the council. C. A motion to reconsider may be made by a council All council members are required to vote on an item unless they have a direct interest,in which member at the first council meeting after that item was case,they shall abstain from voting. A direct interest could be a familial,business,or financial II considered and voted upon by council. Other than the tie to an agenda item. Abstentions shall only be used in the case of a conflict of interest. An same meeting as originally voted upon or the first meeting after that original vote,a motion to reconsider abstention declared for any reason other than a conflict of interest shall be recorded as a vote in is out of order. the affirmative. Commented[PKU39]: DECISION REQUIRED 1-4A-28: 1( 6-813:)CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Council discussed the process for a motion to reconsider at the 8/26/19 work session. Additional options are proposed. A. Any council member present at any meeting may disqualify themselves or abstain from I, Council needs to pick one option for Subsection D: voting in case of a conflict of interest,in which case the disqualification shall be publicly declared and a record made thereof. D.A motion to reconsider cannot be made to an affirmative vote on a contract. i B. A conflict of interest shall be recorded in the minutes as an abstention and the vote shall be D.A motion to reconsider shall not be made to an calculated based on the number of members not disqualified based on the conflict. affirmative vote on a contract and the party has been notified of the outcome,the provisions of the motion have C. Public meetings and idig hose meetings h action urn those s are occurrences were been partially carried out,a vote has caused something to d f g g be done that cannot be undone,or some other appearances are as important as substance. The test of whether the appearance of a parliamentary motion can obtain the same result. conflict of interest is present is as follows: "Would a disinterested person,having been apprised III Commented[WKSN40]:Revised motion to reconsider of the totality of a council member's personal interest in a matter being acted upon,be i' process per 8/26/2019 Work Session. reasonably justified in thinking that partiality may exist?" j Commented[CC41]:Additional edit from Chris Wendland. D. Prior to taking office each council member shall complete a conflict of interest declaration form. Said forms shall be filed with the chief financial officer,and council members shall be commented[WKSN42]:Leave as affirmative.8/26/2019 required to disclose additional conflicts of interest as they arise thereafter. -26:17. Updated Draft 9/16/2020 12 2020 Revisions During Postponement Comment Codes:*[CC#]=Comments from City Clerk;*[WKSN#]=Council Work Session Changes June-December 2019;*[PKU#]=Changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk January—March 2020. Words in green note changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk during postponement. Words in purple or black note City Clerk changes. Words in blue note language adopted from June—Dec.2019 work sessions and changes to current code. E. In order to assure their independence and impartiality on behalf of the common good,Council members shall not use their official positions to influence government decisions in which they have a material financial,business,or personal interest,in accordance with Iowa Code 68B.2A and&362.5. 1-4A-29:(j-6-_9I4-.)CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROTESTS: Council members seekingto o disqualify a council member from participating in a decision based on a conflict of interest shall raise the challenge as soon as the basis for disqualification is made known or reasonably should have been made known prior to the issuance of the decision. Appeals shall be made to the presiding officer who will then confer with the city attorney. 1-4A-30:(1-64218:)GENERAL RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: A. Iowa Code Chapter 21 gives the public the right to attend council meetings,but it does not require cities to allow public participation except during public hearings. The public is required to follow the rules listed in this chapter when speaking during a regular council meeting. A B. At the presiding officer's discretion,individuals may address the presiding officer by stepping to the podium,and after recognition by the presiding officer,shall state their name, address and group affiliation,if appropriate,and speak clearly into the microphone. BC. Comments shall be germane and refrain from personal,impertinent,or slanderous remarks. Formatted:Strikethrough Commented[WKSN43]:Remove registration requirement for public comment 9/3/2019. D G D. Cell phones and electronic devices shall be set to silent prior to the start of the meeting. Formatted:Strikethrough 1-4A-31:(1-6-1319:)PUBLIC COMMENT SECTION OF THE AGNEDA: A. Individuals shall speak one(1)time on only one(1)issue for a maximum of Lthree(3)minutes Commented[WKSN44]:Change from two minutes to only if they have registered with the City clerk's office no later than 4:00 p.m.on the da o� three minutes,9/3/2019,41:54. council meeting. Individuals who have not registered shall not be pertnitted to speak during the public C011llllerit portion Of the agenda. �cvcaxcn-ixxcmvcr.rShall rnot S ccnc-cnmrrcthis crmc. �,��' Commented[WKSN45]:Create new section that allows Individuals Shall only speak on matters not listed on the re lg llaiy�w-vi=pis sessio council to comment during the public comment portion of a endas or that date. Any matter presented shall be directed to the residin the agenda. 9/3/2019. officer and addressed,if necessary,after the meeting, Formatted:Strikethrough B. Council members may speak during public comment portion of the agenda after the public % Formatted:Strikethrough has finished speaking.p g. \ \ Formatted:Strikethrough C. City staff shall not be required to provide an immediate answer to a matter presented during a commented[w agendas du:Allow public to speak to items listed on other agendas during public comment. council meeting unless it specifically pertains to an item on the agenda. 1-4A-32:(1-6-1420:)PUBLIC COMMENT DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS: Commented[cC47]:Additional edit from Chris Wendland. Individuals may speak during the public comment portion of the a scheduled public hearing fora Commented[CC48]:Additional edit from Chris maximum of three(3)minutes or may submit written comments to the city clerk by 4:00 p.m.on Wendland. the day of the public hearing Groups of citizens with similar viewpoints are encouraged to \ Formatted:Strikethrough select a representative to share the viewpoint of the group. 1-4A-33:(1-64521:)PUBLIC COMMENT DURING AGENDA ITEMS: Commented[CC49]:Additional edit from Chris At the discretion of the presiding officer,individuals may peak�or a maximum of three(3) Wendland. minutes(when the council discusses agenda items h r an w.aMin um of three(3) s ,!�_— Commented[CC50]:Additional edit from Chris section does not apply to businesses or parties directly involved in agenda items. Wendland. Formatted:Strikethrough Updated Draft 9/16/2020 13 2020 Revisions During Postponement Comment Codes:*[CC#]=Comments from City Clerk;*[WKSN#]=Council Work Session Changes June-December 2019;*[PKU#]=Changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk January—March 2020. Words in green note changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk during postponement. Words in purple or black note City Clerk changes. Words in blue note language adopted from June—Dec.2019 work sessions and changes to current code. 1-4A-34:(1-64622:)VIOLATING RULES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SERGEANT AT ARMS: Violations of the rules for public participation listed in this chapter shall be addressed at the presiding officer's discretion. The chief of police or designee shall serve as the sergeant at arms for meetings of the council. The presiding officer may direct the sergeant at arms to eject anyone from the council meeting for disruptions of any kind. CHAPTER 4 ARTICLE B CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 1-6B-1:PURPOSE: 1-6B-2:SCOPE: 1-6A-3:INTERPRETATION: 1-6B-4:CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: 1-6B-5:CLOSED SESSIONS: 1-6B-6:VIOLATION: 1-6B-1:PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to establish rules for elected officials 4nd employees konCeming the Commented[WKSN51]:Make the article apply to dissemination of confidential information and emphasize their duty to protect the ci, from elected officials and city staff-9/16/2019 Work Session. liability or financial loss by disseminating confidential information. 1-6B-2:SCOPE: Confidential information shall include but not be limited to the following:Information deemed confidential pursuant to Iowa Code 22. information presented durin closed session — Commented[CC52]:Correct code section is§22.7. meetings,and legal, regarding whether hoersonnel,property, y and economic development matters. Questions Formatted:Strikethrough remain confidential should be referred to the city attomey, city clerk,or appropriate staff member. 1-6B-3:INTERPRETATION: This article shall not be construed to prohibit reporting bona fide violations of law or city policy to a proper authority or agency for investigation. 1-6B-4:CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: A. Elected officials and kmployeesshall respect the confidentiality of information concerning Commented[WKSN53]:Make the article apply to the property,personnel,or affairs of the city. An elected official r employee 6hall not elected officials and city staff-9/16/2019 Work Session. knowingly disclose information that they know or reasonably should know is confidential Commented[WKSN54]:Make the article apply to information,regardless of the source of the information,without legal authorization. If an issue elected officials and city staff-9/16/2019 Work Session. arises as to whether information is confidential,the city attome, shall a legal opinion. B. An elected official br employee Ishall not knowingly use or disclose any information gained Commented[WKSN55]:Make the article apply to in the course of or by reason of his or her official position,and which has not been made public, elected officials and city staff-9/16/2019 Work Session. to advance his or her financial interests or to further the financial interests of any family member or business relationship. C. Elected officials nd em to ees Ishall not disseminate information conceming pendingor Commented[WKSN56]:Make the article apply to threatened litigation to which the city is a party or threatened to be made a party,which could elected officials and city staff-9/16/2019 Work Session. reasonably be interpreted as an admission of liability on behalf of the city or which a reasonable person would interpret as being prejudicial to the interests of the city,unless compelled to do so by law. 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Any member of the city council may file a complaint concerning an alleged violation of this code or of citypolicy by a council member or the mayor. The complaint shall provide specific Updated Draft 9/16/2020 17 2020 Revisions During Postponement Comment Codes:*[CC#]=Comments from City Clerk;*[WKSN#]=Council Work Session Changes June-December 2019;*[PKU#]=Changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk January—March 2020. Words in green note changes discussed by Mr.Morrissey and City Clerk during postponement. Words in purple or black note City Clerk changes. Words in blue note language adopted from June—Dec.2019 work sessions and changes to current code. allegations and supporting evidence of specific conduct alleged to violate this code or adopted city policy. The complaint shall be filed with the mayor,or if the mayor is involved,with the mayor pro tem. B. The mayor or mayor pro tem shall forward the complaint to the city attorney,police chief, human resources director,or other proper authority to conduct an investigation to determine whether the allegations in the complaint violate this code or city policy C. Within thirty(30)calendar days from the date a complaint is filed,the mayor or mayor pro tem shall produce a written report stating whether sufficient evidence exists to warrant censure. A resolution recommending censure shall be placed on the city council agenda for a vote within fourteen(14)days of the date of the report. If the report is in the negative,the complaint shall not proceed to censure. A negative report may recommend corrective action be taken by the accused to prevent further issue. 1-6C-4:CENSURE: A. A city council decision to censure shall be adopted by resolution. The resolution shall list the findings,based on sufficient evidence that the person accused has engaged in conduct that constitutes a violation of this code or adopted city policy. The resolution shall be approved by five affirmative votes of the council. The accused council member or mayor may participate in deliberations. The accused council member may vote on the censure resolution. K immediately following an affirmative vote to censure,the mayor may address the censured -- Commented[wKSN661:6:20:addition of section B,to council member b,, stating that the censured council member should take notice of the censure allow a censure statement after the vote,11/2s/2019. and govern themselves accordingly. The mayor pro tem may make this announcement if the mayor is the subject of the censure. Updated Draft 9/16/2020 18 CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication Update on Waterloo's Climate Action Plan. City Council Meeting: 10/12/2020 Prepared: 10/7/2020 REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Action Date Water Works Felchle, Kelley Approved 10/7/2020 - 11:21 AM ATTACHMENTS: Description Type ❑ Recommendations for Waterloos Climate Action Plan Backup Material ❑ Ames EcoSmart Business Check List.pdf Backup Material ❑ IC Climate Action Plan.pdf Backup Material ❑ iGreenCR Action Plan.pdf Backup Material SUBJECT: Update on Waterloo's Climate Action Plan. Submitted by: Submitted By: Jonathan Grieder, Ward 2 Council member Recommended Action: Summary Statement: Expenditure Required: Source of Funds: Policy Issue: Alternative: Background Information: Recommendations for a Municipal Sustainability Plan for the City of Waterloo Elizabeth Smith, Green Iowa AmeriCorps Summer 2020 1 1 Necessity Science has shown us time and time again that our climate is warm- ing. This is indisputable. Our planet is getting hotter due to human industrial activity, and something must be done. This report consists of recommendations to aid the city in developing a municipal sustainability plan similar to other ones around the state. I have done research comparing these plans, identifying the needs and solutions suitable for Waterloo, and different steps the city can take in reducing its negative impact on our environment. This report is di- vided into several sections: Necessity, End Goals and Objectives, What's Worked (for Other Cities), What's Worked (for Waterloo), Areas for Improvement and How to Do So, Fundraising, Community Events, and Acknowledgements. The goal of this report is to establish a sort of"jumping off" point for the city and to provide ideas and resources to encourage the development of a municipal sustainability plan. This report has been written as if we were not being faced with a pandemic, but there are certainly ways to adapt many of the things in the report to allow for social distancing and other important safety measures. One obstacle to sustainability I've found is not knowing what is"out there." I learned about so many of the projects, groups, and initiatives in this report, and by sharing this new knowledge with you, I hope to better your un- derstanding of sustainable initiatives happening in Waterloo and convince you of their importance. The contents of this report are purely recommendations, and going forward, I encourage you to keep this same mentality when address- ing businesses and other stakeholders. Providing resources & presenting the information in this report to stakeholders is apt to increase support if these rec- ommendations are presented as options being brought to their attention rather than things you absolutely must do. I believe that establishing a plan is incredibly important. I have lived in Waterloo for my entire life, minus the time I've spent in Ames for college, and I love this city. There's fantastic people, amazing leadership, and so many beautiful things that make this city unique. Waterloo has already taken some sustainable steps, and I think it's time to take it to the next level and be a role model for other cities in the Cedar Valley. Working to develop a plan to make our city more sustainable benefits every sector. Economically, money is saved in the long run. Socially, there are measures that can be taken to better the health of the people that live here. Environmentally, we can fulfill our duty to the planet by reducing the harm dealt by our hand. I thank you for all of the work you do for our city, and for your time and consideration put into reading this paper. I urge you to look at the big picture and consider how any combination of these actions will benefit our community and the people we share it with. 2 2 End Goals and Objectives I want to emphasize that the recommendations in this report are sim- ply that: recommendations. It is important that the city garners support for this plan by encouraging participation, providing various incentives, and supporting the community; NOT just via mandates. Of course, some will be necessary;this is at the city's discretion, but by no means should the plan be solely based on forcing these changes on the city. The primary goal of this report is to provide the city with resources and recommendations to aid the development of a municipal sustainability plan. Waterloo has some great resources available, but there are better ways in which these resources could be utilized. Some secondary goals are to increase community engagement with respect to sustainability: later on in this report, you will find different ways to approach this idea. Community support is a necessity for an initiative like this. Waterloo has several amazing initiatives going on that align very well with the idea of a sustainability plan, and if we can increase the scale & awareness of these initiatives, the city can only benefit. I have also identified some areas for potential growth, where the city could benefit from allocating additional resources to a few specific areas. These will all be explored in greater detail as you progress through this report. When it comes down to it, there are 3 main goals for this plan. 1: Provide resources and recommendations. 2: Give a little "boost" to programs that are already taking steps in the right direction. 3: Encourage the develop- ment of new programs that will increase the sustainability of the city, thereby reducing its carbon footprint & harmful impacts on the planet. 3 3 What's Worked (for Other Cities) There are several cities in Eastern Iowa that have already developed successful municipal sustainability plans. I began this project by exploring plans developed by other cities, and there were two that stuck out to me right away: Cedar Rapids & Iowa City. I will attach each of these reports for your perusal as well, but there are several aspects of each of these plans that deserve some special attention. Cedar Rapids' plan was very visually appealing. The information was presented in ways that were engaging to read, and there was not an overload of text. These characteristics make for more effective engagement with the docu- ment; people are not going to read a document that is difficult to understand or connect with. The plan breaks their initiatives down in three phases: goals, objectives, and steps to get there. The objectives are measurable, which is important because it identifies a concrete way of knowing whether or not an initiative or project has been successful. This makes any given initiative seem more manageable by identifying exactly what it will take to achieve success. A timeline makes the plan more tangible, so to speak, because there is a clear idea of when things should be completed by; this also holds the city accountable for ensuring progress is made. Each initiative is also broken down by elements: resources, nature, development, and community. Individuals or businesses can pick areas they are particularly committed to, thus increasing the impact of each entity. This plan was very helpful while beginning research for my project, and I believe that city officials will find it helpful to use as a template as well. As for Iowa City,they did several of the same things Cedar Rapids did, with some minor but important differences. This is another example of a visually engaging, informative-but-not-overwhelming plan. One of the opening areas of the plan is a greenhouse gas inventory, where the city identifies all sources of greenhouse gas emissions and sorts them into several categories: industrial use, commercial, and residential among others. This baseline allowed them to establish a starting point, and from there they were able to identify greenhouse gas reduction goals. They summarize actions that have already been taken (highlighting the positives instead of focusing solely on what needs to be improved makes the plan feel more progress-oriented instead of a critique) and identifies target actions and goals in the sectors listed above. They also include a timeline for research and the completion of various projects and initiatives,and identify high- priority items as well as target actions/goals in each sector. The plan identifies where each action will be the most impactful: in the home, in the workforce, or in the governmental sector. They use easy visuals to show the relative cost of each action, as well as its effect on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Iowa City also identifies how to effectively use the plan, which is very important. They don't just send the plan out into the universe and hope for the best, they explain how to utilize the information it presents. During the development of the plan, there were community meetings where citizens were 4 invited to come give input on what they felt should be included in the plan,this is an excellent opportunity to learn what members of the city feel is important and to boost engagement with the plan. Enabling community members to have a hand in the development in the plan will give them a sense of pride and ownership when it comes to the final product, and provides them with a sense of responsibility for the actual carrying out of the things in the plan. The final aspect of this plan that was especially notable was the fact that the plan acknowledges that there are citizens that will be disproportionately affected by climate change, and specifies that there are actions that address these inequalities specifically. Waterloo should pursue a similar course of action, because as unfortunate as it is, the reality is that the same holds true for our city as well. There are certainly various groups and projects working to address things like poverty, food insecurity, and similar issues, but these are not things that can be fixed immediately. These are long-term issues, and it is imperative that Waterloo addresses how it will serve its most vulnerable populations when it comes to the negative effects of climate change. Commonalities between these two plans include functionality for read- ers and clearly defined goals & the necessary steps to get there. These should be focal points in the development of a plan for Waterloo, and in order to test the accessibility of the plan, the plan authors should ask people from a variety of places on the "environmental knowledge spectrum" to read through it-just briefly, not in depth. I did the same with the plans from Cedar Rapids & Iowa City, and I asked the readers to think about how engaging the plan is, how easy it is to understand, and whether or not they have a clear understanding of how the city plans to achieve their goals. This is important because it ensures that those NOT from an environmental background will still be able to effectively engage with the plan and understand the goals of the city. 5 4 What's Worked (for Waterloo) There are a lot of really fantastic things Waterloo is doing with regard to sustainability. I was aware of some prior to this project, but learned about many more during my research. It's important to focus on the positive things as well, and including information on current initiatives will also encourage public awareness and support. Recycling & yard waste pickup are hugely important to reducing the amount of litter that ends up in the waterways (for example, Black Hawk Creek). The implementation of bike paths, especially in a busier area like downtown, makes biking safer for pedestrians, and the newly replaced bike racks by the public library make the library itself more accessible for those without cars, for example. Waterloo was the first city to be designated by Bird Friendly Iowa as such, meaning there are things actively being done to make the city safer and more habitable for birds. We have also been recognized as a Tree City USA community, which is hugely important when you consider the fact that oak-hickory forests in particular occur in high volume in Iowa & the Midwest. The Pollinator Project downtown and Cedar Valley Monarch Zones were two more initiatives I did not know about until I began my research, and these are both dedicated towards supporting the declining pollinator habitat. The Pollinator Project is effective in that the planters used by the project do not take up an egregious amount of space: they are small planters placed on various street corners downtown. There are also signs posted on many of the planters with information on what the project does and why it exists, so community members can learn about the specific impact these planters are having. The Cedar Valley Monarch Zones project, which is new this year, is unique because it offers a chance for community members to have an active hand in supporting the project. The number of Monarch Zones is capped at 25 because of the newness of the project, but as they leave the pilot stage they will surely be able to increase their impact. Waterloo Leisure Services has installed 6 acres since fall of 2019, and is planning to plant 4 more this coming fall. They have partnered with several groups or projects, like Cedar Valley Monarch Zones and Pheasants Forever. These kinds of partnerships are invaluable, because it increases the impact, abilities, and learning of everybody involved. Prairie habitat is important to many of Iowa's native species, so projects like these support many species that are facing population decline due to a variety of environmental&anthropogenic factors. The fact that Singlespeed Brewery is LEED Certified is an important milestone for the city, and provides something for other businesses to aspire to. Having a LEED Certified business nearby makes it easier to get questions answered and learn more about obstacles in the process that are specific to Waterloo. The proximity to other businesses makes communication about the LEED certification process and other businesses practices much easier and more effective. I will attach some documents that Martha Norbeck prepared for Iowa City to provide more information on the benefits of LEED certification and 6 more about the process. Last year (2019) there was a solar group buy that took place across Black Hawk County. If you are unfamiliar with a group buy, know that it is similar to buying in bulk: the more people that are in on the buy, the less everybody pays. This group buy was a partnership with Eagle Point Solar in Dubuque, but there are several other solar installation companies that could fulfill this role. The group buy was run by the Center for Energy Environmental Education (CEEE) at the University of Northern Iowa, and they would be good to partner with if the city of Waterloo decides to host a group buy of their own. They set up workshops in various locations across the county where Eagle Point representatives were able to explain the ins and outs of solar to potential buyers; if those at the workshop wanted to take the next step, they were able to sign up for an assessment at the end of that workshop. This is not the only way to do a group buy, but it is the most efficient because rather than involving a third party to connect the homeowners with the installation company, this method allows the homeowners to interact with the installation company directly, and throughout the entire process. The network of walking/biking trails in Waterloo is also noteworthy, and while the Cedar Valley Nature Trail is not exclusive to Waterloo (actually, the closest it gets is Gilbertville & Evansdale), it is certainly an exemplary ex- ample of the work the city has done to make trails accessible for use. There are several trail routes community members can use, leading to a healthier commu- nity and one that is also more connected to the environment. The trails make for a safe place for families to create memories and for children to experience the value of nature for what it is, not for how much money it is worth. The network of trails the city has established (as a state, Iowa is known as the trails capital of the world) provides a slew of opportunities for people of all ages to create memories that will be their motivation behind a desire to protect the environment, and show what we stand to lose without protecting the natural world. There are several community gardens in Waterloo, the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, the People's Health Clinic, EMBARC and the gardens at several of the Waterloo Schools. These gardens allow community members to have an active hand in growing the food they eat, and ensure that portions of our vul- nerable population have sustained access to healthy, local produce. I have spent time in some of these gardens myself, and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I have learned more about gardening in my summer as a Green Iowa AmeriCorps member than ever before, and knowing that the work 1 am doing will directly benefit my community makes the blisters, humidity, and pulled muscles worth it. On a related note, farmer's markets offer farmers a chance to sell their produce locally and there are several benefits to this practice. Local food has a smaller carbon footprint because less transportation is required to get it from farm to table,and when that produce is purchased,that money stays in the city and supports the local economy. I will talk about farmer's markets later, when addressing areas that could use additional support, but farmer's markets are a fantastic source of healthy, fresh, local produce. 7 The Backyard Stewardship Initiative, a pilot program Green Iowa AmeriCorps began in spring 2020, has a similar goal: install vegetable & pol- linator gardens to reduce food insecurity and enable anybody (but especially Waterloo's most vulnerable populations) to grow their own fresh, healthy pro- duce. This has been by and large one of my favorite aspects of serving with Green Iowa because I love that the initiative allows people to take ownership of the food they eat; and in some areas of the city, fresh produce can be diffi- cult to find, or expensive! Members handle the entire process, from the on-site assessment (where the plants are chosen by the resident, who may be a home- owner OR renter, and the area of the garden is flagged off) to the installation (tilling, planting, etc.) Both the assessment & installation come at no cost to the resident; the only financial aspect is an estimated cost of materials, which is presented to the resident as an amount for a suggested donation. There is no obligatory cost,making this initiative especially valuable to those that are most impacted by food deserts and may be unable to spend the extra cost of fresh produce. In 2010,Waterloo received grants from the EPA to aid the cleanup and restoration of brownfields, which can be defined as real property,the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or poten- tial presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant, according to the EPA website. The city has also utilized grant funds from the Iowa Economic Development Authority for brownfield development. Repurposing and restoring this land that was previously unfit for use has the potential to alleviate housing concerns (if the land is properly restored and safety hazards are handled ac- cordingly and completely) or potentially things like grocery stores/community gardens to reduce the area of food deserts. There are a few projects currently in the works, but we are still a year or two away from knowing the results. Putting this land pack into production in some fashion (pollinator/prairie plantings are also possibilities, especially if the land is unable to be converted into something safe for homes or food) will add value to our city and ensure that we are using all of our land to its fullest potential. 8 5 Areas for Improvement and How to Do So This section of the report will offer ways to increase the sustainability of Waterloo as a whole reduce the impact we have on the planet. I'm going to follow a format similar to Iowa City's plan: I will address potential actions in the areas of buildings, transportation, waste, adaptation, and sustainable lifestyle. Some of these subsections will be more robust than others, but that is not to say it should remain that way in the development of the official plan. According to a data from a report supplied to me by Eric Giddens, Program Manager at the UNI CEEE, the total greenhouse gas emissions at- tributed to activities of Waterloo in 2016 was equal to 896,509.43 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. This number can be used as a baseline for measuring the efficacy of future projects or initiatives; as new data is collected we will be able to see how the greenhouse gas emissions change. Keeping this baseline number in mind is essential to make progress in terms of municipal sustainabil- ity, because in order to truly measure improvement, we have to know where we started in the beginning. 5.1 Buildings and transportation Singlespeed Brewery in downtown Waterloo is, to my knowledge, the only LEED certified building in the city. Increasing the number of LEED certi- fied buildings will increase public knowledge of sustainability because with more exposure comes more knowledge and interest. I interviewed Martha Norbeck from Iowa City about the process, and she said that LEED certification adds 0-0.5% to the budget of the project, and only 0.5-1% if a building is to attain a silver status; do note that these percentages are approximate, but are backed by studies. Certification is like a menu of sorts, because points are awarded based on a variety of things: location, proximity to other businesses, energy efficiency, etc. There are 110 points available and a building needs 40 to attain the minimum certification. I will attach documents to this report to further explain the process. Although there are costs associated with the certification process (a $1200 registration fee per each project, a LEED consultor that aids in making decisions for the building process, and commissioning),LEED certification saves businesses money. In the case of Singlespeed Brewery, they chose to implement rooftop solar, which offsets approximately 16%of their energy costs. Points are available for the implementation of renewable energy (refer back to the solar buy from earlier; businesses were eligible to participate as well as homeowners), and the costs associated with energy and water usage have decreased as well. Certification is certainly an up-front investment, but is worth it in the long run. Renovating "older" buildings (like Singlespeed did) is much more sustainable than demolishing an old building and rebuilding completely, but there are cases where this may not be possible. It may be more expensive to renovate and restore an old damaged building, or it may pose significant safety concerns. In cases like those, rebuilding from scratch is necessary. However, if possible, I 9 urge you and your colleagues to advocate for renovation whenever possible. One question that may arise is how to increase knowledge of the certifi- cation and how to make it seem appealing to businesses. Focusing on the energy savings in the long run will appeal to the desire to make a profit, and some cities offer tax write-offs for LEED-related costs. TIFFs incentivize builders to make the sustainable changes by making them eligible for a tax rebate if they reach a higher quality/sustainability standard. Highlighting the environmental benefits of LEED will catch the eye of businesses looking to do and be better in this regard, but the reality is that focusing on economic benefits will likely be the most successful in drawing in businesses. Increasing the area of bike infrastructure in the city will encourage bicycling as an activity if people view it as safe to do so. One example of this is the bike racks by the public library; placing them in other strategic area around the city is a great idea, but will the bicyclists be able to get there safely? If the public library were open, I would love to ride my bike there, but crossing Washington Street can be dangerous. Bicycle lanes set aside a small yet specific part of the lane for people much more vulnerable to injury than those in a standard car, making it safer for not only people like myself, who have a car but would LIKE to ride their bike, but those that HAVE to ride their bike as they lack another form of transportation. 5.2 Waste While driving around downtown Waterloo getting inspiration for this report,I noticed a distinct lack of public recycling facilities on 4th street. Having more things like trash cans and ash trays (especially close to bar entrances/exits) will reduce waste generated by individuals and improve/maintain the aesthetics of downtown. The library had several yard waste cans (which were previously used for recycling), and while cans of that size may not be the best fit for 4th street, implementing more public recycling/garbage cans downtown is a good idea. The city of Cedar Falls received a SWAP grant from the Iowa DNR in 2015 to help offset the cost of purchasing a Styrofoam densifier which enables them to recycle Styrofoam. Pursuing a similar course of action will significantly reduce the impact our community has on the planet- quite a negative one, because it takes so long to break down. However, it is important that there is room for storing the Styrofoam before it is put through the densifier. Although Styrofoam is not dense or heavy, it does take up quite a bit of space and can be tricky to store. Part of my preparation for this report was asking community mem- bers what positive & negative aspects of sustainability they noticed in the city. Although my survey received a small number of responses, multiple responses expressed concern over the fact that there is not a public compost site. However, this is not the case. The City Compost/Yard Waste Facility is a place for people to take their personal yard waste not already removed by the pickup program, and there is compost available for Waterloo residents. People are expressing 10 desire for a program that already exists-how do we bridge the gap and increase awareness of this program? Residents receive a bill for garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup all together, so including brief information about the com- post program would certainly reach a large number of people. Reaching out to media outlets to spread the information would reach a large demographic-older populations via the newspaper, and younger ones via the news on TV or social media. 5.3 Adaptation I mentioned the Backyard Stewardship Initiative earlier: a program started this spring by Green Iowa AmeriCorps designed to reduce food insecurity by enabling community members to grow their own produce. Once this program is more established, I wholeheartedly believe that it will be a valuable resource for our community. Spreading awareness about this program will alleviate some of the pressure residents face when it comes to finding healthy produce in terms of cost and actually being able to access it, and will lead to better diets which will in turn lead to reduced obesity and fewer health problems- especially in areas designated as food deserts, where residents live at least 1 mile from a grocery store. Will it eliminate all of the problems? Unfortunately not, but it will certainly help. Green Iowa handles the majority of the marketing for the program, but any aid from the city to spread the word would be extremely beneficial. The aid does not have to be financial (although that is always a possibility) but could come in the form of word of mouth, permission to post fliers in city buildings, etc. Reaching out to communities most likely to be affected by climate change will give city officials a clear idea of what the communities need rather than making assumptions, and can be helpful in other ways as well. Making community members feel heard during those discussions will mean cooperation, and if they can play a role in meeting their own needs (after the conversation, when the [likely] physical work begins), then that personal connection will be a drive to do it well. Allowing people to take ownership of their surroundings, future, etc. can be an excellent source of motivation; a personal connection means they have a real, intrinsic reason to care about the work that is being done and a reason to make sure it is done well. One example of a potential need (and again, I suggest reaching out to neighborhood associations or otherwise directly to the communities themselves) is stormwater. It's no secret that the flooding that results from heavy rains can be damaging; I was only 8 when the floods of 2008 hit, but I remember them clearly. Assessing stormwater management near water bodies (for example, the Cedar River) will provide a better idea of what communities are the most at risk for flooding or water damage, as well as measure the efficacy of already- implemented mitigation. Rain gardens and bioretention cells are two effective ways of managing stormwater, and there are several ways to go about those practices. Joshua Balk (he currently works with Dry Run Creek he has recently accepted a position with the Iowa DNR) would be an excellent person to reach 11 out to with any questions, he knows much more about the process than I am able to describe. 5.4 Sustainable Lifestyle Putting together another solar group buy and promoting it as much as possible among Waterloo (and also surrounding cities) will allow participating residents to become a little more self-sustainable as they are able to produce their own energy. Mid-American Energy is working towards making renewable energy more accessible, and they could be a very useful resource. According to their website, 61.3% of the energy they provide to Iowa customers is renewable, but their goal is to get to 100% (I am unsure of the timeline for that goal, however.) They offer rebates for electric vehicles and are also working to make them more realistic by installing more charging stations. 5 were begun in 2019, and another 12 are to be built this year. We are fortunate to have our energy provided by a company that is showing a commitment to renewable energy, and that very commitment would make them an excellent partner when it comes to getting messages out to Waterloo residents about potential projects: a solar group buy, BSI, etc. The Rooted Carrot Co-op in Cedar Falls is in the beginning stages and is looking for a site as well as member-owners to invest in the co-op. Community support for a project like this is crucial because is promotes the sales of local produce,which means healthier food, a smaller carbon footprint, and money be- ing put back into the local economy. While the co-op will be in Cedar Falls,the website notes that its support comes from a wide variety of areas; its members, suppliers, and customers are by no means limited to one city.The investment required to become a member-owner is a one time payment of$200, and while community members will be able to shop there without being a member-owner, doing so makes member-owners eligible for discounts and promotions, voting privileges with matters to do with the running of the co-op, and reduced rates on events and classes. While the co-op is still in the establishment phase, supporting local farmers markets is another great way to buy local produce. According to the Rooted Carrot, farmers markets thrive in regions with food co-ops and local producers do too. Both of these avenues are a fantastic way to purchase local food and support local growers, but going to the farmers market has that extra touch of being able to interact face-to-face with the people that grew the food. Encouraging farmers market attendance by increasing education (newspaper articles, posting information at public facilities like the library, etc.) of the times and locations. The UNI Local Food Program at the CEEE would be a very valuable partner for undertaking this project. Encouraging sustainability among individuals,families,and businesses is another measure the city can take to encourage personal ownership of and accountability for our impact on the planet. There is some degree of sustain- ability education included in our curriculum (I say this speaking as a graduate of Waterloo Schools) but it is relatively "bare bones". Students are presented 12 with the same basic tips year after year, like "don't leave the water on while you brush your teeth", "reduce, reuse, recycle", or"turn the lights off when you leave the room." What can we do to encourage our students to take their com- mitment to the planet to the next level? How can we increase the breadth and depth of sustainability education to include entire families? Or the workplace? The Backyard Stewardship Initiative is one possible route to take with this; marketing gardening as a family-friendly activity that yields tangible benefits (which is completely true) increases a family's independence when it comes to food, reduces food insecurity, and leads to healthier eating. One of the files attached to this report is from the Ames Smart Busi- ness Challenge. I learned about the program while in Ames for my first year at Iowa State University, and although Ames is in a completely different county, the challenge could be beneficial for Waterloo as well. The program incentivizes local businesses to implement sustainable actions into their everyday ones, and gauges the efficacy of those actions by rating it as a"gold","silver",or"bronze." Implementing a challenge like this one for the city of Waterloo would be a great step, but in order to gauge interest, the checklist of actions could be presented to businesses as a resource: a list of actions they can take to be more sustainable if they are willing and able to do so. 5.5 Nature Continuing to support the implementation of prairie/pollinator habi- tats will provide additional support to the declining pollinator populations and also provides valuable opportunities for students to learn, hands-on, about one of Iowa's native ecosystems. Getting involved with the Iowa Roadside Program is one way to go about this, as it aims to install native plants along roadsides. Similar to BSI, city support for Cedar Valley Monarch Zones can also be very valuable, and does not necessarily have to be financial in nature. Becoming a Bee City USA will show Waterloo's commitment to polli- nator health and could bring support from other environmentally-minded groups, businesses, and people. There are costs associated with the process, so before applying the city must decided that this initiative is something they deem worth- while and deserving of investment. There are benefits to the community as well: besides providing ac- countability for cities and local governments, Bee City USA provides informa- tion about funding opportunities, research, and habitat enhancement through a variety of sources: email, the website, and its Facebook page being a few. Resources for program promotion are provided by the organization, eliminating the need for a dedication of time and resources on our part to promote the ini- tiative. By increasing the area of native habitats, we can increase pollination, which will be better for our local food production: an idea which ties back to BSI and the importance of local produce. More information can be found on the Bee City USA website, along with the application and a list of current cities. There is one other bee city in Iowa (Mount Vernon), meaning Waterloo would be the first city in not only the Cedar Valley, but all of Black Hawk County, to 13 receive this certification. 14 6 Fundraising Crowdfunding is always a viable possibility, but would be more suited for small, individual projects (for example, funding the purchase of additional public recycling containers.) I am unsure if a city-sponsored project would fit the guidelines of any of the various crowdfunding platforms, so prior research would be wise in order to ensure no rules are broken. Choose the crowdfunding platform carefully to assess how much of each individual donation goes to the project, and which would go directly to the platform. Some platforms have an "all or nothing" rule where if the project goal is not met by a deadline, you receive none of the donations. A 5K/marathon for the planet incorporates environmental&personal health ideals; a rain barrel painting sale would be a valuable education opportu- nity as well as an opportunity to generate funds; a recycling donation campaign exemplifies the idea of many individuals coming together for one goal (5 cent increments gradually adding up to a higher monetary value), a hike-a-thon modeled after the 5K/marathon for the planet would be a good way to make use of the many trails in/around Waterloo; a movie/documentary screening, potentially at the public library, could raise funds through admission costs or through donations; a group rummage sale, possibly hosted/run by a collection of churches or other entities could serve as an opportunity to educate commu- nity members on reducing personal waste/clutter while generating funds that could be directed towards a specific project or initiative. There are so many potential fundraisers! Those are only a fraction of the ways to generate funds, and so many potential partners for each project. Each one will bring varying degrees of success, so prior consideration before choosing an event will be important. Many of the previous ideas, and other ideas that have yet to be considered, yield valuable opportunities for education community members of all ages on the project seeking funding, the ways it will benefit the community, and how they can help- either at home by increasing their own sustainability or by contributing to the project in question. Fundraisers like these will be more beneficial for funding smaller projects, but for larger undertakings (like potential cost-shares for LEED certification, etc.) funding will need to be allocated from other sources. 15 7 Community Events Engaging the community is an effective way to educate&engage peo- ple that will be directly affected by the implemented projects and initiatives. The city of Cedar Rapids launched a sustainability campaign to encourage sus- tainable decision-making among individuals as a precursor to the development & launching of their official plan; this is certainly a course of action Waterloo could take as well. The plan should target individuals and families as well as businesses because each of these groups have the potential to make incredibly value contributions. Potential partners for this include Green Iowa AmeriCorps or other environmental groups/projects in the area. As for individual events, the city could partner with local National Honor Society chapters for an event like a tree planting (partnering with local schools for an Arbor Day event would be good as well), a Cedar River cleanup, or a general trash cleanup in various areas around the city. 1 believe (but am not sure) that the Waterloo Public Library has sufficient space to host an event like a documentary screening or eco-friendly workshops, as well as meetings about the solar group buy. The Public Library would also be a good space to hold meetings seeking community input on the plan; this was a strategy used by Iowa City while they were devel- oping their plan. Taking measures specifically to garner public support is SO important to the success of the plan overall, because if community members feel like their voice was heard in the decision making process and they understand the importance of the plan(this can be achieved through a variety of community events) then their support will be more genuine and long-lasting. Partnering with a group like Main Street Waterloo, Leisure Services, or Black Hawk County Conservation for a park cleanup (be it a city park or a trail cleanup) will be a huge help to the park host and will be an opportunity to teach about waste education or the value of green spaces/nature preserves. A rain barrel painting event (ideally with donated barrels) or a similar event for painting storm drains (especially ones that drain directly to a body of water) would bring community members together and get people thinking about water waste and consumption- not to mention, painting is fun! An eco-scavenger hunt is a great event directed at children because it is a great way to get them thinking about the environment while keeping active and solving clues, puzzles, riddles, etc. While in Ames,before COVID-19 cut my semester short,I attended an "Ames Reads Leopold" event. The reading was held at the Ames Public Library and brought together sustainable minds to read excerpts from Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac. Hosting "sustainability talks" at the public library- maybe to accompany an eco-friendly workshop, maybe as an independent event is another wonderful education opportunity. I will attach a list of potential "talk" topics and subjects. Do know that if you choose to contact these people to give a talk, I have not approached them about the subject (doing so without knowing when or where the talk would take place, if at all, seemed silly and an event like that is impossible given the current state of things) so your speaking with them will be the first they hear of the idea. 16 Planning events like these is not easy. There are so many things to consider, and a pandemic definitely does not make things easier. Which of these events could be hosted online, via something like a Facebook Live event or inviting community members to send in pictures of their work? What about funding? Which events should charge admission, which ones should be free-will donation only? I would be more than willing to serve as a resource for partners or logistics, even while I am in Ames. There are many pieces that go into an event like this, but one thing I have learned this summer is that there are so many amazing people in this community that are not only knowledgeable, but more than willing to help bring a project or idea to fruition. 17 8 Acknowledgments I would not have dreamed of completing this project without my de- cision to serve with Green Iowa AmeriCorps for the summer. This job has been a fantastic opportunity for professional, physical, and mental growth; I truly cannot express how thankful I am that I was able to take advantage of this opportunity. The Green Iowa AmeriCorps program staff was extremely helpful and answered any questions I had with regard to my project and made sure we had a plethora of opportunities to learn & grow (both plants and ourselves) throughout the summer. I'd like to thank Mr. Grieder for connecting me with various members of the city staff and providing valuable advice with how to approach the project. I'd like to thank Mr. Nebbe for piquing my interest in the environment back in my junior year of high school and for setting me on the path I am on now. Mr. Giddens&Mr. Enshayan,from the CEEE at UNI and Ms. Rankin from the city of Ames were all extremely helpful in terms of interviews about current projects going on in the area, the solar group buy, and different aspects of writing a sustainability plan. Mr. Derifield&Mr. Easton from Waterloo Leisure Services explained the current prairie/pollinator planting initiatives going on as well as limitations to future projects and potential future planting sites. Ms. Norbeck from the city of Iowa City explained LEED certification and provided me with resources to better understand the process. 18 i O's-_ma FOCOsrt Smart Business Checklist • AmesMER E FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Version A Applicant Name(Name of Business): Yes No If yes,list date and provider This business has completed an energy audit with a certified entity(consultant,energy provider,government agency,etc.).Please note verification of an energy audit is required to ❑ ❑ take part in the Green Business Checklist Program. Description of Tier Activities Tier Level Section 1.1-Energy Conservation-Lighting Yes No Pending (Planned or Current) Gold Energy efficient lighting practices are required and in place in all applications, 1:1 1:1 ❑ except those where no low-energyoptions are available. Silver Energy efficient lighting practices and incorporating them(when possible)are ❑ ❑ a priority. Energy efficient lighting options and opportunities are included in an El ❑ ❑ Bronze awareness program. Information is provided about energy efficient lighting practices and how to incorporate them. Examples of energy efficient lighting practices include:audit of lighting use and system functionality,CFL,LED,T5,and T8 lighting applications,motion detectors, occupancy sensors,timers,and zone or individual workspace lighting control options. Tier Level Section 1.2-Energy Conservation-Equipment Yes No Pending Description of Tier Activities (Planned or Current) Gold Energy efficient equipment use and practices are required and in place for all ❑ ❑ ❑ equipment,except those where no conservation options are available. Silver Energy efficient equipment use and practices and incorporating them(when ❑ ❑ ❑ possible)are a priorit . Bronze Energy efficient equipment use,practices and incorporation are included in an ❑ organizational awgMillilps program. Examples of energy conservation practices include:use of Energy Star products,computers and non-essential office equipment turned off at the end of the work day and on weekends,all computers and non-essential office equipment programmed for auto power down and standby modes to take effect within 30 minutes of inactivity,reduction of personal office equipment toward communal equipment(printers,scanners,coffee pots,refrigerators,etc.), and work stations with multiple devices are powered through power strips that are turned off at the end of the work day and on weekends. Page 1 Checklist Tier Level Section 2.1-Water Conservation-Indoor Water Yes No Pending Description of Tier Activities (Planned or Current) Gold Indoor water conservation practices are required and in place in all 1:1 1:1 ❑ applications,except those where no options are available. Silver Indoor water conservation practices and incorporating them(when possible) Elare a priority. Indoor water conservation options and opportunities are included in an ❑ ❑ El awareness program. Information is provided about water conservation and how to incorporate it into business operations. Examples of water conservation practices include:audit of water use and system functionality,low flow faucets and showers,auto shut-off or timed,faucets and showers,low Now or dual flush toilets,waterless urinals,auto shut-off or timed water features,and personal responsibility and behavioral commitment. Tier Level Section 2.2-Water Conservation-Outdoor Water Yes No Pending Description of Tier Activities (Planned or Current) Gold Outdoor water conservation practices are required and in place in all ❑ 1:1 ❑ applications,except those where no options are available. Silver Outdoor water conservation practices and incorporating them(when possible) ❑ EJare a priority. Outdoor water conservation options and opportunities are included in an 11 El El aw ss program. Information is provided about water conservation and ho or orate it into business operations. Examples of practices include:low or no maintenance and irrigation landscaping,(if not prohibited)irrigation plan consisting of time of day and length of time, landscape maintenance plan noting schedule of maintenance and specific maintenance completed,stormwater capture and reuse,written stormwater management plan,mowing practices that promote water retention,and adopting City seasonal water conservation recommendations(up to and including dormancy of green space). Tier Level Section 3-Transportation Yes No Pending Description of Tier Activities(Planned or Current) Gold Sustainability-minded transportation opportunities and practices are required ❑ ❑ ❑ and in lace,except when no opportunities are available. Silver Sustainability-minded transportation opportunities and practices(when possible)area priority. Bronze Sustainability-minded transportation opportunities and practices are included ❑ ❑ ❑ in an organizational awareness program. Examples of transportation practices include: develop incentives and create an environment to encourage employees to carpool(i.e.designated parking),use mass transit(i.e.subsidized bus passes),and ride their bikes to work(i.e.bike storage space and access to showering facilities);track and compare annual vehicle miles traveled and gallons of fuel consumed for company business;develop a plan and provide criteria for buying energy efficient vehicles;develop delivery routes and schedules to minimize driving time and fuel consumption;hold meetings via telecommunications and facilitate carpooling for offsite meetings where teleconferencing is not an option. Page 2 Checklist Tier Level Section 4-Indoor Environment Yes No Pending Description of Tier Activities (Planned or Current) Indoor environmental quality and energy efficiency practices and ❑ ❑ ❑ Gold incorporating them are required and in place,except when no opportunities are available. Silver Indoor environmental quality and energy efficiency practices and ❑ ❑ incorporating them when feasibly possible)area priority. Bronze Indoor environmental quality and energy efficiency practices and ❑ incorporating them are included in an organizational awareness plan. Examples of practices include:HVAC energy efficiency operations plan,programmable thermostats or thermostat adjustment plan,inventory of indoor use hazardous chemicals and educational signage noting chemical name,uses,and safe handling and cleanup procedures,low or no phosphate detergents,proper disposal of fats/oils/greases,low VOC,and/or low emission paints,stains,cleaning supplies,and furnishings(carpet,furniture,etc),reduced or non-chemical pest control programs,and(if not prohibited)smoking is confined to a separate and emissions-controlled and monitored area. Description of Tier Activities Tier Level Section 5-Outdoor Environment Yes No Pending (Planned or Current) Outdoor environmental quality and energy efficiency practices and ❑ ❑ ❑ Gold incorporating them are required and in place,except when no opportunities are available. Silver Outdoor environmental quality and energy efficiency practices and ❑ ❑ ❑ incorporatingthem when feasible is a priority. Bronze Outdoor environmental quality and energy efficiency practices and ❑ ❑ Examples of practices include:use of environmentally-sensitive maintenance and lawn products(deicer,cleaning products,fertilizers,herbicides,fungicides,etc.), reduced or non-chemical pest control programs(pesticides,insecticides,rodenticides,etc.),inventory of outdoor use hazardous chemicals and educational signage noting chemical name,uses,and safe handling and cleanup procedures,and(if not prohibited)smoking is confined to a separate and emissions-monitored area. Tier Level Section 6-Purchasing Yes No Pending Description of Tier Activities (Planned or Current) Sustainability-minded purchasing processes and products for business ❑ ❑ ❑ Gold operations and services are required and in place,except when no opportunities are available. Silver Sustainability-minded purchasing processes and products for business operations and services when feasible area priority. Bronze Sustainability-minded purchasing processes and products for business 11111111 , ❑ ❑ Examples of practices include:products that are made from recycled content,reusable,non-disposable,recyclable,green manufactured,local,energy efficient, utilize reduced packaging,and have a green certification(Green Seal,Energy Star,etc.),on-site recycling,"swap"opportunities for office supplies and equipment, donation policy for unneeded office supplies and equipment,leasing options for new equipment,and paperless procurement and inventory system. Page 3 Checklist Tier Level Section 7-Waste Diversion and Responsible Waste Management Yes No Pending Description of Tier Activities (Planned or Current) Waste diversion and responsible waste management practices and ❑ El EI incorporating them are required and in place,except when no opportunities are available. Silver Waste diversion and responsible waste management practices andEl ❑ Elincorporating them when feasible area priority. Bronze Waste diversion and responsible waste management practices and ❑ ❑ ❑ r oratin them area art of an organization awarenes Examples of practices include:waste diversion plan for all waste generated on-site or as a result of products or services provided,on-site or participate in diversion(including reuse,recycling and/or composting),in-house or intra-company"swap"opportunities for business supplies and equipment,and donation policy for unneeded business supplies and equipment. Tier Level Section 8-Carbon Footprint Yes No Pending Description of Tier Activities(Planned or Current) A carbon footprint assessment has been completed for the business and a ❑ ❑ ❑ Gold carbon emission reduction plan has been put into place with specific time- sensitive goals and action step requirements. A carbon footprint assessment has been completed for the business and a 1:1 El El sensitive carbon emission reduction plan has been put into place with specific time- sensitive goals and action step priorities. A carbon footprint assessment has been completed for the business and a El 1:1 El carbo with goals and action steps is a part of or Examples of goals and action steps include:reduction goals for carbon emissions related to business operations(production of product,providing of services,delivery of products,etc.),electronic meetings rather than in person meetings,telecommuniting options for employees,use of electric and/or hybrid vehicles,increasing efficiencies in business operation energy demand,and incorporation of renewable energy sources and services. Tier Level Section 9-Customer Relations Yes No Pending Description of Tier Activities(Planned or Current) Gold Sustainability-minded customer service practices are required and in place, ❑ ❑ ❑ except when no opportunities are available. Silver Sustainability-minded customer service practices(when feasibly possible)are ❑ ❑ 1:1a priorit . Bronze SU or Qra El Examples of practices include:discounts for reusable bag use,minimal product packaging,paperless ordering,return,and/or accounting, environmentally--conscious products/merchandise(recycled content,reusable,recyclable,green manufactured,local,energy efficient,etc.),on-site recycling,and education and awareness resources about green business practices(website,in-store/business signage,public events,newsletters, publications,etc.). Page 4 Checklist Tier Level Section 10-Community Relations Yes No Pending Description of Tier Activities (Planned or Current) Collaborative community opportunities related to sustainability-minded ❑ 1:1 El activities and awareness are required and in place,except when no opportunities are available. Silver Collaborative community opportunities related to sustainability-minded ❑ ❑ ❑ activities and awareness when feasiblypossible)area priority. Collaborative community opportunities related to sustainability-minded ❑ ❑ El activities and awareness are included in an organizational awareness Examples of opportunities include:events(hosting,planning,facilitation,or volunteerism),education materials and resources,charitable contributions(in-kind or monetary),and community service. Section 11-Additional or Innovative Actions Tier Level Aker achieving gold level ranking your business can go above and beyond to achieve platinum Describe any additional processes(s),practice(s),in or activity(ies) that you business has implemented that you feel enhances your sustainability commitment,that is not otherwise covered in this checklist. This might include actions that are unique to your facility or industry,industrial process Platinum improvements,significantly lower emissions or discharge than permitted levels,land conservation,product life cycle analysis,super-efficient HVAC systems such as geo-thermal,environmental advocacy,etc. Platinum designation can be achieved commensurate with the scope and impact of these additional actions. I verify that the information provided above is accurate and representative of our business practices. Signed(please print name) Title Signature Date Contact Address Contact City,State,Zip Phone and Email Return Completed Checklist to Merry Rankin via: Email-mrankin@iastate.edu Fax-515-294-4593 Mail-108 General Services Building,Ames,IA 50011-4001 Page 5 Checklist Page 6 Checklist a; -' dr . ! i U Climate Action and Adaptation Plan CITY OF IOWA CITY CI UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Acknowledgements nitv ,-r,f UrWa Ci A Members of the Steering Committee were appointed by the City Council Y AN City Council in January 201 Z » Jim Throgmorton, �M�ayor » Chairperson: Ingrid Anderson, University of Iowa, Environmental » Kingsley Botchway II, At-Large Compliance Specialist » Rockne Cole, At-Large » GT Karr, Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association, 2nd Vice President » Susan Mims, District B » Katie Sarsfield, Procter& Gamble Oral Care, Site Engineering Leader » Mazahir Salih,At-Large » Jesse Leckband, MidAmerican Energy Company, Sr. Environmental Analyst » Pauline Taylor, District A, Mayor Pro Tem » Liz Maas, Kirkwood Community College, Assistant Professor of Biology and » John Thomas, District C Environmental Science Ryan Sempf, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, Director, Government Relations and Public Policy Matt Krieger, Neumann Monson Architects, Licensed Architect Key Project Staff » Brenda Nations, Sustainability Coordinator At-large Representatives » Geoff Fruin, City Manager » John Fraser, Management Consultant » Ashley Monroe, Assistant City Manager » Charlie Stanier, University of Iowa Associate Professor(College of » Dylan Cook, Energy Efficiency Assistant Engineering) » Shannon McMahon, Communications Coordinator » Martha Norbeck, Licensed Architect, C-Wise Design and Consulting » Katie Linder, Digital Communications Specialist » Eric Tate, University of Iowa Assistant Professor(Department of Geographical and Sustainability Sciences) Other Contributors » Anne Russett, former City Planner, City of Cedar Rapids; Dennis Bockenstedt, Andrea Boller, Marcia Bollinger, Stefanie Bowers, Senior Planner, City of Iowa City Jack Brooks, Ben Clark, Ty Coleman, Toni Davis, Wendy Ford, Zac Hall, Jason Havel, Tim Hennes, Tracy Hightshoe, Karen Howard, Juli Seydell- Student Representative Johnson, Jen Jordan, Ron Knoche, Stan Laverman, Bob Miklo, Kumi Morris, » Eden DeWald, University of Iowa Darian Nagle-Gamm, Mark Rummel, Jon Resler, Kevin Slutts, Dan Striegel, Tim Wilkey, John Yapp, and Kent Ralston » David Koc u lic Health Director » Nalo Johnson, Community Health Manager Letter from Mayor Jim Throgmorton Fellow Iowa Citians, _ It is my great pleasure to present you with a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan for Iowa City. Prepared by a 13-member Steering Committee in collaboration with City staff and a consulting team led by Elevate " Energy, the Plan offers a way to turn the threats posed by global climate change into an opportunity: to build an economy and community that will sustain us and other living creatures long into the future. When the City Council adopted a resolution to create the Steering Committee in April 2017, they made sure that the committee would include a diverse mix of residents and key stakeholders, including five members of the general public, an architect, an undergraduate at the University of Iowa, and representatives from the University, Kirkwood Community College, the Home Builders Association, the Chamber of Commerce, Procter &Gamble, and MiclAmerican Energy. The committee and consulting team have been quite busy over the past 14 months, trying to ensure that the Plan would be technically sound while also reflecting the interests and concerns of the public and local businesses. The committee and the consulting team met eight times between June 2017 and June 2018. Committee members also organized themselves into Equity, Outreach, and Adaptation subcommittees, and created a Draft Review subcommittee to review all preliminary versions of this Plan. Roughly 100 people participated in a Community Meeting last November, and approximately 800 individuals responded to an online survey earlier this year. I invite you to read the Plan and find your own role within it. Let me highlight just a few key features. The Plan summarizes what your City government has done over the past decade to get us to this point. It provides background information about how our climate has been changing and is expected to change in the future. And it documents how our community-wide greenhouse gas emissions have changed over time. I am especially pleased to report that our latest (2015) community-wide inventory shows that emissions have decreased by roughly 23 percent since 2005. This reduction brings us within just a few percentage points of our goal for 2025! Although this reduction is pleasing, there is still a great deal more to do. Most important, the Plan identifies 35 actions that will help us achieve our goals: to reduce our 2005 emissions roughly 30 percent by 2025 and 80 percent by 2050. Broadly speaking, these actions include partnership building, policy changes, education and awareness, pilot projects, lifestyle changes, and development of new programs. City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 3 Letter from Mayor Jim Throgmorton continued The Plan also responds constructively to the regrettable likelihood that, as Iowa City's climate changes, some residents will be affected more adversely than others; for example, the ability to act quickly during emergency events will amplify vulnerabilities that currently exist for cost-burdened households, people with mobility issues, or households with language barriers. The Plan suggests ways to avoid or alleviate such inequities. Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050 and adapting to unavoidable changes in climate will be no easy task. These goals cannot be achieved by Iowa City government alone. Nor can they be achieved simply by adopting new rules and regulations. For us to succeed, all parties will need to be moving in a common direction. City government will need to establish or build upon existing collaborative partnerships with other jurisdictions, businesses, industry, and community-based organizations. Most important, we need to draw upon your knowledge, experience, insights, and action. For this reason, we seek your advice about how to improve the Plan and ensure it provides a viable and effective pathway into the future. The future lies before us. Let us create it together. Jim Throgmorton Mayor of Iowa City � r IIIA %i CLIMATR ACTION � O GLOBAL COVENANT CITY OF IOWA CITY TODAY of MAYORS for UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE CLIMATE ENERGY Letter From The Steering Committee Dear Mayor, City Council, and fellow Iowa Citians: Y Iowa City is well aware of the risk associated with climate change. Floods, droughts, and increasingly severe weather events illustrate the impacts that a changing climate can have on our community. We have an opportunity and a responsibility to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate-related threats to our community. In 2016, the City of Iowa City set ambitious emissions reduction goals for 2025 and 2050. To achieve these goals, the City determined that a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan would be necessary to guide its efforts toward emissions reductions. The City created the Climate Action Steering Committee in 2017 to provide input to City staff and the consulting team led by Elevate Energy during the development of the Climate Action Plan. The Committee is comprised of 13 members — seven stakeholder representatives and five at-large community representatives. The represented stakeholders are the University of Iowa, Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association, Procter & Gamble Oral Care, MidAmerican Energy Company, Kirkwood Community College, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, and a Certified Architect. The community representatives include a management consultant, architect, University of Iowa professors of Engineering and Geographical & Sustainability Sciences, an urban planner, and a University of Iowa student. This diverse representation brought together perspectives from those likely to lead climate action initiatives and those likely to be impacted by climate action efforts. The Climate Action Committee met with the City and consultants throughout the last year's plan development process. These discussions provided critical input, perspective, and expertise in determining the content of the plan. We also held two community meetings to gather public input on the actions proposed in the Plan. As stated in our vision for the Climate Action Plan, our goal is to create a more resilient, equitable, and livable Iowa City for all. There are 35 proposed actions, which will provide a diverse array of options for the City, local business and industry, and individuals to make a difference. We are honored to have been chosen to serve the Iowa City community during the Climate Action Plan development, and we are eager to help Iowa City move toward achieving its goals during implementation of the proposed actions. We are at the beginning of what we hope will be a robust, community-wide effort to effect positive change. Sincerely, City of Iowa City Climate Action Committee Ingrid Anderson, GT Karr, Katie Sarsfield, Jesse Leckband, Liz Maas, Ryan Sempf, Matt Krieger, John Fraser, Martha Norbeck, Charlie Stanier, Eric Tate, Anne Russett, Eden DeWald City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 5 Executive Summary a resilient, healthy community, for This plan will be most useful and effective if our current residents and for future community works together to reach the proposed goals. generations. Additionally, actions Partnerships and collaboration are essential in this --memo- a outlined in the plan reflect local effort to establish a new"business as usual" mindset responsibility toward reducing the which regularly reinforces behavior, innovation, and causes of global climate change action that furthers achievement of these climate goals. and its negative affects around Partnerships are necessary to represent, consider, Z. the world, and to do so in an and include all people across Iowa City in a fair and " $ equitable manner. just manner, and provide tools and information that _ ' incentivize broad participation. Significant emphasis f Actions in the plan were chosen will be placed upon reaching and connecting with because they were locally a diversity of populations in Iowa City to ensure that relevant and the most impactful engagement, education, and concerns are addressed s choices to achieve a short-term equitably. 26 to 28 percent greenhouse gas reduction goal by 2025 and We have already seen a significant decrease in our ° an 80 percent reduction goal greenhouse gas emissions over the past few years 1 r by 2050. The actions will help with MidAmerican Energy's commitment to renewable ` position Iowa City as a national electricity and from the University of Iowa's replacement leader in sustainable practices, of coal with biofuels in their power plant. Their efforts The Iowa City community is ready to respond to the which can be used to maintain provide Iowa City with a unique head start; however, the challenges of climate change. Iowa City has, and will and drive economic development. Actions are organized collective action of our entire community will be needed continue to be impacted by the effects of greenhouse into three traditional emission-producing categories, a to achieve our ambitious greenhouse gas reduction gas increases in the global atmosphere produced category on adapting to climate change, and a section goals by 2050. by fossil fuel use and other human activities related on personal lifestyle changes: to lifestyle choices. In the last several years, Iowa Buildings The completion of this plan does not mark an endpoint, City has experienced increases in flood magnitude • Transportation but rather the beginning a long-term effort. Plan and frequency, intense precipitation events,warmer Waste progress should be monitored and evaluated regularly, and this document should be updated as technologies, temperatures, strong winds and changes in plant • Adaptation economic conditions, and demographics change. In communities. Experts predict these changes will • Sustainable Lifestyle order to implement and move the plan forward, ongoing continue and likely intensify as levels of emissions continue to increase. A number of actions are already being implemented, collaborations and community effort are essential. and other complementary actions can be undertaken Implementing this plan will put Iowa City at the forefront This Climate Action and Adaptation Plan for the City immediately and will have cumulative effects. Some of Midwestern cities mitigating and preparing for the of Iowa City outlines thirty-five actions to be taken actions will require a longer timeframe to implement. effects of climate change. by the community and City which will result in an 80 Actions specific to climate adaptation are included in percent reduction of community-wide greenhouse gas this report, but a separate Vulnerability Assessment and emissions by 2050. Implementing these actions will Climate Adaptation report contains more comprehensive allow Iowa City to adapt to climate change and remain details on risk-based adaptation measures. 6 Tele -ftf Contents 1 Cover Page 42 Taking Action: Waste Figures Background 2 Acknowledgments Feature: Iowa City's Municipal Solid Waste 10 Figure 1: Climate change will be most noticeable Stream 6 Executive Summary Feature: The Connection between Water and in Iowa City's summer weather 8 Introduction Wastewater Treatment and Climate Impacts 11 Figure 2: Iowa City temperatures have been Actions rising since the 1950s and are projected to Iowa City: Leading by Example Iowa City's Climate Action Goal Callout Box: How to Contribute continue this trend Understanding the Climate Future of 49 Taking Action: Adaptation 12 Figure 3: Iowa City precipitation has been rising Iowa City Background and future projections for will continue trending The Path to Climate Action Feature: June 2008 Flood upward Feature: A STAR Community Actions 13 Figure 4: Timeline of Iowa City's commitment to Callout Box: How to Contribute climate work for over a decade 14 Iowa City Baseline Consumption-based Greenhouse Gas Inventory 55 Taking Action: Sustainable Lifestyle 15 Figure 5: Iowa City Community total annual Background emissions, 2005-2015, and emission reduction 17 Plan Development Actions targets Our Vision Feature: Plant-Based Diet 15 Figure 6: Iowa City CO2e totals by source, 2015 The Process Callout Box: How to Contribute Guiding Principles 15 Figure 7: 2015 Municipal operations COze Taking Action - How to Use This Plan 63 Plan Implementation emissions by sector Summary of Actions Call to Action 16 Figure 8: Consumption-based greenhouse gas Meeting Our Targets Reporting Progress emissions for Iowa City Feature: Partners' Commitments to Renewable 25 Figure 9A: 2025 GHG Emissions MTCO2e Energy 66 Glossary 25 Figure 913: 2050 GHG Emissions MTCO2e 27 Taking Action: Buildings 69 Appendices Appendix 1Methodology 37 Figure 10: Iowa Citians travel mostly by car, then . Background walking and public transportation Feature: Energy Efficiency Programs Appendix 2. Survey Results Actions Appendix 3. Stakeholder Interviews 38 Figure 11: Metro Area Transit services includes Callout Box: How to Contribute Appendix 4. Summary of Actions routes in Iowa City, Coralville and the University's Expanded Table transit system 35 Taking Action: Transportation 45 Figure 12: Organics, followed b g g y paper and Background plastic products make up the majority of landfilled Actions materials Callout Box: How to Contribute 45 Figure 13: Past and projected waste to landfill (tons of waste)to exceed 140,000 tons by 2050 City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 7 I- I-ntrodue-tion Iowa City: Leading by Example Climate change is experienced by all. Effects will range ' from minor, like seasonal comfort levels or a longer : allergy season, to major, such as property damage, '` weakened infrastructure, disruption of essential services, and increases in public health issues like tx asthma. These impacts have the potential to affect # F some populations more adversely than others. The time is now for Iowa City to act. The City has - .=- demonstrated its longstanding commitment to { } 2117 addressing climate change in tandem with partners across the nation, including the Urban Sustainability t rOT } Directors Network. Iowa City signed the Global , Covenant of Mayors and has been working on the :. requirements for compliance of the program. Those = '# FR G_ who live, work, and play in Iowa City are invited to join together to meet this transformative opportunity. Iowa City's Climate Action Goal } On December 16, 2016, the Iowa City City Council formally resolved to reduce 2005-level greenhouse gas - (GHG) emissions by 26 to 28 percent by 2025, and 80 percent by 2050, matching the U.S. commitment `* to the Paris Climate Agreement prior to the 2017 discussion of withdrawal. The establishment of an official goal by the current City Council represented nearly a decade of work by City staff and varying - commitments by City leadership. Understanding the Climate Future cities that have risen to the challenge. As evidenced through collaborative efforts across communities and of Iowa City sectors, there is a determination in Iowa City to identify, In 2017, the announcement of the United States' desire address, and to the degree possible, prevent the nega- to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement shifted tive impacts of climate change. the responsibility of action and innovation in climate change mitigation from national agencies to cities. Decades of scientific research have concluded that Cities have been at the forefront of climate action and human activities are changing the global climate. will continue to lead the way. Iowa City is among those Average temperatures worldwide have risen since City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 9 Iowa City: Leading by Example continued the last century and particularly so in the most recent City has experienced multiple, large flood events few decades: 2017 was the third hottest year on in the last decade. Consistent higher temperatures, record and nine of the top ten hottest years occurred combined with precipitation, are leading to increased after 2005. Other changes are being seen in the soil erosion, and the creation of a more favorable oceans: oceanic temperatures hit their third highest environment for pathogens and pests that could temperature ever in 2017 and annual precipitation has ultimately threaten public health. Experts believe increased globally each decade since 1901.' z that the results of changing climate will make Iowa A STAR Community City summers feel more like those traditionally In Iowa, similar trends have recently been observed. experienced in our southern states (Figurel).4 Beyond Climate change is causing more frequent hot the next decade, projected annual temperatures summers and warm falls, more precipitation in are expected to increase so much that the 30-year general, and more frequent hazardous weather average temperature in the future will fall above the events like heat waves, storms, and floods.3 Iowa hottest years of the normal historical temperature range (Figure 2). Annual Figure 1. Climate change will be most noticeable in Iowa City's precipitation is expected summer weather to increase 10 percent by 2021 to 2050, and another 5 percent by 2051 to 2080 In 2016, Iowa City was certified as a 4-STAR (Figure 3).5 Community by the STAR (Sustainability Tools for Assessing and Rating Communities) Current Scientific consensus is clear: Community Rating System. The STAR By 2030 Summer GHGs generated by human framework is the nation's leading certification By 2095 Summer activity are the primary cause program for community-based local Winter Changes of climate change. In fact, 97 sustainability. The City scored relatively high percent of actively publishing in five of the seven categories, but earned Over the 21st century its lowest score in Climate and Ener climate scientists agree that 9Y• By 2095 Winter the acceleration of climate Improvement in this area is further impetus change over the last several for this plan. Iowa City is one of five cities decades is primarily caused across the state that has achieved a rating, by increased GHG emissions and according to STAR Communities, it ranks tot due to human activities.6 highest among its Iowa peers. Decisions on how to power buildings, move around cities, transport products, and manage waste all have an impact on the amount of GHGs released. Due to the impact on global and local weather patterns, and the 10 Introduction Iowa City: Leading by E,ampl, continued potential repercussions to the environment, health, Figure 2. Iowa City temperatures have been rising since the 1950s and are projected to economy and lifestyles, reducing GHG emissions has continue this trend become a serious matter, not just for the planet, but for Historic Temperature and Future Projections Iowa City as well. 58 City,Measure Hames 0 Iowa City,Avg.T:1981-2010 It is also necessary to acknowledge that changes in 570 Iowa City,Avg.T:2021-2050 avg climate are already happening. It is prudent and cost 0 Iowa City.Avg.T:2051-2080 avg effective to adapt to them and prepare for additional 56 0 Iowa City,Avg.T:Avg Annual changes, such as more extreme heat waves and other ss extreme weather events. A resilient city must plan for these eventualities and take action against the effects 54 of climate change. LL 53 The Path to Climate Action 52 During the mid-2000s, there was a growing global awareness of the impact of rising GHG emissions 51 around the world. The collective voice of concern was a led by both national and international organizations, s1 with most offering education and training opportunities, a united voice of support, and a pathway to guide a 49 initial action in communities. Some of the country's Histo Normal Range biggest cities initiated action, influencing smaller 48 communities to do the same. 4? In 2007, as part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, 46 Iowa City signed the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, signaling Iowa City's first commitment to 45 reducing GHG emissions. A year later, Iowa City joined 44 the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign (CCP), 1900 1920 1940 1960 1980 2000 2020 2040 2060 2130 a program initiated by the International Council for Year Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), (Figure 4). The SOURCE: Heartland Regional Network of the Urban Sustainability Directors Network(2015) Climate in the Heartland basis of participating in the CCP was a commitment to reaching five milestones: conduct an emissions emissions data has been updated each year to track biggest collaboration to accelerate climate action inventory, adopt a reduction target, develop a plan, progress and note trends. in cities across the world, and was signed by 447 implement the plan, and monitor progress. In August cities, representing 390,761,581 people worldwide- 2009, Iowa City achieved a major milestone and In 2014, the Compact of Mayors was established over 5 percent of the total global population.$ Iowa became the first city in Iowa to complete a community- at the United Nations Climate Summit in New York City affirmed its previous commitment by signing wide GHG inventory. Since then, community-wide City. The Compact of Mayors' was, at that point, the the Compact in February 2016. This commitment City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 11 Iowa City: Leading by 09xample continued established a three-year progressive path to address Figure 3. Iowa City precipitation has been rising and future projections will continue trending mitigation and adaptation. It is the culmination of this upward process that led to the development of this document— The Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. iistoric Precipitation and Future Projections ED Measure Names,City Avg.P Even before this Plan was conceived, the City 0 Avg.P=202:202 1-2010,Iowa City 1-2054,Iowa Lily completed two comprehensive community-wide GHG 6a 0 Avg.P=2051-2080,Iowa City inventory reports and two municipal inventory reports, 0Avg.P=Avg Ann Dal,Iowa City made energy efficiency improvements in a number of municipal buildings, and invested in high energy s5 efficiency systems at four facilities. For several years, City departments and various stakeholders have been working in unison to put together other plans, projects, 50 and policies that connect to climate work. Some examples include the City's recently adopted Strategic Plan in March 2018, the Iowa City Bicycle Master 45 Plan, the City's ordinance-supported commitment to increasing social equity, the Johnson County Multi 16 - Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, the Johnson 40 County Long Range Transportation Plan, and the University of Iowa Sustainability Plan. 4 35 30 Historic Normal Range _ 25 I 20 1900 1920 1940 1960 1960 2000 2020 2940 206 2060 Year SOURCE: Heartland Regional Network of the Urban Sustainability Directors Network(2015) Climate in the Heartland 12 Introduction Iowa City: Leading by Fxarnplm continued Figure 4. Timeline showing Iowa City's commitment to climate work for over a decade February 2016: Mayor Throgmorton signs the Compact of Mayors March 2016 Iowa City receives 4 STAR certification but shows a need to focus on Climate and Energy October 2007: August 2009 December 2016: April 2017: Mayor Wilburn Iowa City completes Iowa City sets Iowa City appoints signs U.S. Mayors' Cimate GHG Inventory emissions reduction Steering Committee for Protection Agreement (1st in Iowa) target climate plan process 1 1 im1 T T February 2008: November 2014: May 2017 — City Council agrees Mayor Hayek signs June 2018: to participate in updated US Climate Development of Iowa "Cities for Climate Protection City Climate Action and Protection agreement Adaptation Plan Campaign" City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 13 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Iowa City Baseline In 2009, Iowa City completed its first comprehensive Figure 5. Iowa City Community total annual emissions, 2005-2015, and emission reduction targets community-wide GHG inventory report. Since 2008, community-wide emissions data has been compiled 1,500,000 annually with the latest update released in the summer of 2017 for 2015 emissions produced by allc 1,000,000 - - - - - sectors within the city limits of Iowa City.9 The GPC protocol was used for the 2015 inventory and all past aN 500,000 ' years were updated using this methodology. 0 " " " - - - - " U 0 In 2015, Iowa City generated 987,735 metric tonnes o`' o`O o� o`� o°' do titi yL ti'' ti� ti� do ti� yo titi t1 of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent), which already 1.010 Lo 10 10 yo 10 10 do 10 10 yo 10 10 ,yQ;1_ 10 10 yo shows a 23 percent reduction from the estimated 2005 baseline (Figure 5). This achievement was Industrial Commercial Residential primarily the result of MidAmerican Energy's shift UI Power Plant Transportation Waste to more renewable wind energy production for electricity, as well as the increased use of biomass at - - - -2005 Baseline 2025 Target 2050 Target the University of Iowa Power Plant. ......................... Figure 6 shows that the bulk of community-wide emissions in Iowa City result from the fuel used to generate electricity (42 percent). Natural gas use for Figure 6. Iowa City Community CO2e Figure 7. 2015 Municipal operations heat and electricity is the second largest source of totals by source, 2015 CO2e emissions by sector community-wide emissions (26 percent), followed Waste: 2% Solid Waste by coal used to operate the University of Iowa Power Electricity: - - - - - - Plant (142/05 percent), and then transportation (15 Transportation: o Wastewater Treatment - 15.0% percent). Waste only accounted for 2 percent of the 15% community-wide total. Buildings and 12.3% and Facilities In addition to the community-wide inventory, the Water Treatment , 5.7% .. .. . ...... .. . .. .. .. . ............... .. ...... .. .. ............... City evaluated the carbon footprint resulting from its Vehicle Fleet , 5.0% own municipal operations. In 2015, City government Coal operations generated 44,194 metric tonnes of CO2e, 15% Transit Fleet ' 4.5% which is roughly 4.7 percent of the community total (Figure 7).10 Over half of all the municipal emissions Streetlights and ' 3.0% (54.3 percent) were a direct result of organic waste Traffic Signals decomposing in the Iowa City Landfill, which is Airport Facilities 0.3% owned and operated by the City but serves all Natural Gas: Note:Solid Waste emissions(54.3 percent)reflect waste that is of Johnson County, while wastewater treatmento 26/o produced by all of Johnson County generated an additional 15 percent, and buildings and facilities generated 12 percent. City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 15 Feature Consumption-Based Emissions Inventory In 2017, Iowa City received a grant from the Urban .; Sustainability Directors Network to pilot a tool that r has been successfully used in Vancouver, Canada to create a consumption-based emissions inventory (CBEI).11 Iowa City is one of the first cities in the U.S. to look at this more comprehensive way of identifying - the true emissions for its community. Consumption-based emissions inventories are unique in that they provide a more complete picture of the community's impacts by accounting not only for locally generated emissions, but also the emissions associated with the production and transportation of materials and food consumed by Iowa City residents. In this way, these inventories can demonstrate theA ti 4 scale at which consumption-related emissions are ~� ' being off-loaded to other jurisdictions, and with this in mind, Iowa City can incorporate strategies and Figure 8. Consumption-based greenhouse gas actions that maximize global, and not just local, emissions for Iowa City emission reductions. Water: 0% The CBEI showed that in 2015, total GHG emissions Food: 9% for Iowa City were 1,182,000 metric tonnes of Transportation: 14% CO2e12 and footprint was 6.7 global hectares (gha)13 per capita. Based on current global population and biological productivity levels, an average of 1.7 global hectares is available for each person on the planet, which means Iowa City residents are consuming per capita four times more of the earth's resources than what is currently available.1 It is important to note that, in both the CBEI and the standard Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory, the highest emitting Consumables category is the energy consumed in buildings. A and Waste: 21% copy of the Iowa City Consumption Based Inventory Buildings: is available at www.icgov.org/climateactionreports. 56% 16 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Plan Development The Process With the emission reduction goals of 26 to 28 percent for the year 2025, and 80 percent by 2050 approved by the City Council, it becomes necessary to develop a plan that provides a framework for reducing GHG emissions while increasing the ability of Iowa City 4' to prepare for a changing climate. The journey to develop the Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation # Plan (Plan) began in May 2017 when a Steering Committee was formed to oversee its creation and a consultant team was selected to assist the City in its • lur • development. Between June 2017 and June 2018, the Steering Iowa City will take immediate action to Committee, consisting of 13 members who represent embrace opportunities, address challenges, Iowa City's diverse community, met as a group eight and respond to the realities of climate change. times. Members reviewed Iowa City's GHG emissions Our efforts will reach our entire community inventory, provided input into the development of a using proactive and collaborative strategies, vision statement, developed actions to meet reduction a including community engagement, local ' goals, crafted strategies for public engagement, partnerships, and technological advancements reviewed public input, and offered overall direction. - — to reduce GHG emissions and spur economic Steering Committee members also organized into growth. Our goal is to create a more resilient, subcommittees to help tackle various aspects equitable, and livable Iowa City for all. related to Plan development. For instance, a Draft Review Subcommittee took on the task of reviewing versions of the final Plan. The Equity Subcommittee was formed to review all actions through an equity lens that ensures the inclusion and input of all communities and the fair distribution of benefits. An Outreach Subcommittee was also formed to help identify opportunities for community outreach and engagement, and an Adaptation Subcommittee was tasked with advising the development of actions that strategies they thought should be included as part touch upon adaptation issues. of the Plan. In addition, the City deployed a survey in early 2018 to gather further input and help the City A key element of this Plan was involvement from the understand community perspectives. The survey was community. On November 2, 2017, the City hosted completed by approximately 800 individuals and is Community Meeting #1 with about 100 people in described in a later section of this Plan with the full attendance. During the meeting, attendees voted on survey results in Appendix 3. 18 Plan Development Guiding Principles actions to take with respect to the top, as well as at the grassroots level. Personal buildings, transportation, and engagement and contributions from residents will be waste, as well as next steps critical to ensure success. towards adaptation and the adoption of a more sustainable Economic Development lifestyle. The actions that the City will undertake as part of this Plan were strategically selected because of their Climate Change in the capacity to help build a strong local economy. Our aim Context of Sustainability is that these actions will create job opportunities by Addressing climate change is supporting existing local businesses and expanding an important part of ensuring a investment to jobs that relate to the actions discussed in sustainable future, and while this this document. Many of the proposed actions will also Plan is primarily oriented toward help reduce costs for our residents and businesses. reducing GHG emissions, we For example, avoiding the wasteful use of energy recognize the opportunity to also and other resources will make available more dollars As Iowa City's climate changes, the impacts will address other environmental and to be reinvested in the local economy and stabilize affect some people more adversely than others. The social issues. In addition to those directly associated household costs. Finally, we believe that these actions ability to act quickly during emergency events will with reduced GHG emissions, many of the actions can attract business and industry investment, more job amplify vulnerabilities that currently exist for cost- that will help mitigate climate change also provide opportunities, and new residents to the community by burdened households, people with mobility issues, or multiple benefits, such as cleaner air and water, creating a clean and safe city with modern infrastructure households with language barriers. These populations enhanced biodiversity, healthier and more livable and a high quality of life that makes the City an even potentially face additional adversity due to a variety communities, increased economic development, new more desirable place to work and live. of pre-existing conditions. According to the Urban job opportunities, and increased social equity. With this Sustainability Directors Network, "climate risk is a in mind, a plan has been developed that incorporates Social Equity function of exposure to natural hazards, sensitivity sustainability as an overarching consideration for all The City of Iowa City is committed to promoting equity to these hazards, and the ability to adapt. Systemic actions and ensures that actions recognize resource within the community, while leveraging the strength of and institutional racism and classism have resulted efficiency above all, and avoids shifting emissions or Iowa City's diverse backgrounds and experiences. A in increased exposure and sensitivity to hazards and negative impacts outside of Iowa City. key consideration of the climate action approach is a reduced capacity to adapt among people of color, to ensure that access and participation are inclusive immigrants, refugees, and lower-income residents, Collaborative Partnerships of all people and that the actions to be implemented often referred to as frontline communities."15 We must all work together to achieve our emission encourage more equitable solutions. Iowa City may reduction goals. The City's limited direct influence be able to address a variety of social challenges that It is important that one result of the Plan is that on GHG emissions will require the development of we face by reviewing these climate change actions it prepares everyone—not just some people—for collaborative partnerships with other jurisdictions, under a lens of equity and social justice principles. For successfully coping with and adapting to a changing businesses, industry, and community-based example, reduced poverty, improved connectivity of climate, while simultaneously reducing our emissions. organizations to ensure that all parties are moving neighborhoods and public transportation, strengthened The Plan is organized by both simple and complex in the same direction and that change is driven from housing infrastructure, decreased economic concerns City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 19 Guiding Principles continue' for cost-burdened households, and reductions in Moving Forward emissions will be required. With a decarbonized unemployment might be achievable if this community This Plan serves as a roadmap for how Iowa City will source of electricity, it makes sense for Iowa City assesses and mitigates the potential inequities of reduce GHG emissions and create a healthier, cleanerresidents to pursue actions that will result in additional , these actions. If evaluated and acted upon responsibly, and more sustainable community that is equipped to electrification of systems, such as transitioning from the City's actions should help foster a more inclusive, handle climate impacts already observed in Iowa City. gas-powered water heating to electric heat sources. just, and sustainable Iowa City, while ensuring that all In addition, the City needs to focus attention on can share the benefits. other significant sources of emissions, such as Thirty-five actions have been identified as those that will help Iowa City reach its emission reduction goals. transportation and natural gas consumption. As a Promote Resilience and Adaptation In selecting these actions, the plan development team result, several actions and objectives will address It is crucial to recognize the changes that the first looked at the quantity and source of the City's these sectors in a targeted way. community is experiencing and develop risk emissions by evaluating the most recent community- management strategies that help prepare for future wide inventories. Then, numerous emission-reduction Some the actions presented in this Plan directly local climate impacts. Therefore, a category of actions ideas were evaluated for their feasibility, cost- addresss municipal operations through "lead is dedicated to adaptation, including preparation for effectiveness, ease of implementation, and the extent example" initiatives. These actions include increasing to increased temperatures and more intense rainfall and to which each action contributed co-benefits related the efficiency of public buildings, exploring ways storms. Resilient infrastructure plays a big part in our to health, equity, economic development, and overall make water and wastewater operations less energy- storms. of adaptation techniques, but the City's quality of life. In addition, local assets and available intensive, greening the City's municipal fleet emergency planning and response protocols, as well resources were identified to understand how they replacing gasoline-fuel vehicles with cleaner options as the individual behaviors of community members, assist with implementation. Best practices and or improving fuel efficiency, and exploring options must be considered. The City's resilience efforts observation of efforts with proven success in other for recovery and use of methane generated by the should also focus on areas and populations that are cities in the U.S. and around the world were analyzed landfill and the wastewater facility. The City has direct most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. for their applicability given the context of our built control over less than 5 percent of the total community environment, local culture, and existing policies. Finally, emissions, therefore it is important to note that other � actions were developed to establish cooperative The City's Leadership the actions presented in this plan were arrived at with the input of the consultant team, City staff, and the partnerships to pursue multi-sector solutions. As part of our shared collaborative efforts, the City Steering Committee. will lead the way by setting an example in reducing Ultimately, the Plan presents a broad range of actions, GHG emissions from its own operations, as well An important consideration in the development of some of which are specific and others which require as by facilitating action within the community. By the actions was the recognition of the noteworthy further investigation; in some cases, a funding source leveraging existing programs and focusing on high- commitments made by the City's electricity service must be identified. These actions cover a variety of priority initiatives, we will not only be able to reduce providers and the University of Iowa to shift a implementation approaches that include partnership our emissions, but also conserve valuable resources significant portion of electricity generation to renewable building, policy changes, education and awareness, such as energy and water, while saving money and energy sources. Given that electricity is the largest pilot projects, lifestyle changes, and development of promoting a culture of action. Beyond initiativesnew programs. undertaken within our geographical limits, Iowa City source of Iowa City's emissions (42 percent), is committed to continued leadership in our state and MidAmerican's commitment to 100 percent renewable supporting electrical energy by the end of 2020 will significantly country by pporting initiatives that will result in a reduce emissions and move Iowa City closer towards more sustainable world for all. the goal; however, additional actions to reduce 20 Plan Development Taking Action : How to Use This Plan Actions are organized by the following areas that represent where the community can make an impact, while recognizing that some actions cut across sectors to deliver multiple benefits: 0 x Buildings Transportation Waste Sustainable Lifestyle Each of these areas is described in a separate section with background information included on the current status of the issue and Iowa City's efforts. In the beginning of each section, there is a short list of equity considerations that should be reflected upon and addressed during the ongoing implementation of each action. Further, many actions tend to offer additional benefits to Iowa Citians. These co-benefits are highlighted by the following icons in each section: • 11 Q t P Reduced costs Improved health Cleaner Job growth Resilience/ability Increased environment opportunities to adapt engagement/ awareness In addition, each individual action is coded to describe whether action is needed at home, at work, at the government level, or a combination of these. This icon signals to residents, businesses, and community-based organizations where they can take action and what programs, education, and support the City may lead. At the end of each section, readers will also find suggestions for individual action and participation. Finally, the City has developed a Climate Action Toolkit as a companion to the Plan. The Toolkit includes information, materials, checklists, and links to several valuable resources, and serves as a resource guide to inspire residents, businesses, schools, and community-based organizations to take an active role in the shared objective of reducing the City's GHG emissions. The Toolkit can be found online at www.icgov.org/ climateaction. While it is not possible to predict the future with certainty, the information that is available on technology improvements and policy trends has been used to attempt to look beyond the initial emissions reduction goal of 2025 and to identify what additional actions will be needed to reach the more aggressive 2050 goals. City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 21 Summary of Actions The table below is a snapshot of the 35 actions described in this plan. An expanded table that includes implementation period, proposed lead agency, and co-benefits can be found in Appendix 2. Actions marked with a star (©) are high priority action items that are crucial to either reaching the City's emissions goal and/or have the ability to incentivize the widespread behavior change that is necessary to facilitate and support long term action, and thus imperative to reaching emissions reduction targets. Local GHG Action Sector(s) Cost Impact Buildings 1.1 Q Increase energy efficiency in residences Home Work Government $-$$$ ..................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1.2 p Increase energy efficiency in businesses Home Work Government $-$$$ IIIIIII IIIIIII IIIIIII ..................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1.3 Q Increase energy efficiency in new buildings Home Work Government $ ..................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1.4 Q Increase on-site renewable energy systems and electrification Home Work Government $$ IIIIIII IIIIIII IIIIIII .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1.5 Initiate community solar projects' Home Work Government $$$ IIIIIII .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1.6 Support energy benchmarking tools Home Work Government $ IIIIIII 1.7 © Continue to increase energy efficiency in City-owned buildings2 Home Work Government $-$$$ Transportation ..................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2.1 Q Increase use of public transit systems Home Work Government $-$$$ IIIIIII IIIIIII ..................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2.2 © Embrace electric vehicles, alternative fuel vehicles, and other Home Work Government $$ emerging technologies .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2.3 Q Increase bicycle and pedestrian transportation Home Work Government $ IIIIIII IIIIIII ..................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2.4 0 Increase compact and contiguous development Home Work Government $$ IIIIIII .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2.5 0 Increase employee commuter options Home Work Government $ IIIIIII IIIIIII IIIIIII .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2.6 Manage parking options Home Work Government $$ IIIIIII ...................................................................... ........................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................� ............................................................. 2.7 Reduce the City's vehicle emissions footprint2Home Work Government $ 22 Plan Development Summary of Act i o n S continued Local GHG Action Sector(s) Cost Impact Waste 3.1 Increase recycling at multi-family properties Home Work Government $ .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.2 Increase composting of organics Home Work Government $ .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.3 o Reduce waste at the source Home Work Government $ .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.4 Establish partnerships to divert construction waste from the Landfill Home Work Government $$ .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.5 Reduce waste at City facilities2 Home Work Government $ .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.6 Create a comprehensive waste management plan Home Work Government $ .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.7 © Take action on a study to efficiently capture and use methane from Home Work Government $ wastewater operations ...................... ........................................ .. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.8 0 Take action on a feasibility study on energy generation from Home Work Government $$$ landfill methane Adaptation .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4.1 Conduct a vulnerable populations asset mapping exercise Home Work Government $ .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4.2 © Develop communications and outreach plan for Home Work Government $ vulnerable populations .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4.3 Analyze climate-related public health impacts in Iowa City Home Work Government $ .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4.4 0 Coordinate extreme weather preparedness planning with Home Work Government $ local agencies .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4.5 Assess Citywide and neighborhood stormwater management Home Work Government $ ............................................ .......................... ......................... ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................... 4.6 Expand Iowa City's tree canopy - Home Work Government $$ City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 23 Summary of Act i o n S continued Local GHG Action Sector(s) Cost Impact Sustainable Lifestyle 5.1 o Encourage a plant-rich diet' Home Work Government $ ..................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5.2 Expand community gardens and access to healthy, local foods Home Work Government $$ ..................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5.3 Encourage the purchase of local products and responsible purchasing Home Work Government $ M ..................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5.4 o Create funding mechanisms to support community-wide climate action Home Work Government $$$ .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5.5 o Incorporate this Climate Plan into the City's Home Work Government $ sustainability communications ..................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5.6 Initiate a green recognition program Home Work Government $ 5.7 Develop internal City sustainability operations guide Home Wor' Government $ Table notes and definitions: Action: Description of proposed strategy or action. Sector: The type of building or individual where the action can be implemented; residential, business or city government Cost: The comparative cost of implementing each action on a scale of $ through $$$. Note that the costs can be borne by a variety of stakeholders. Impact: The comparative emissions impact on Iowa City emissions that result from the implementation of each action on a scale of * through *** rating. Impact ratings are ranked in their ability to reduce Iowa City GHG emissions based on the 2015 Iowa City Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Inventory. 1. Iowa City's electricity source will be 100 percent renewable; therefore, the actual emissions reduction for community solar activities will be minimal. 2. The impact of city government buildings, vehicle fleet, and waste reduction activities as separate actions are minimal on Iowa City's community-wide emissions profile, although the City strongly believes in leading by example and taking action, just like others in the community. The incremental actions of each individual person, business, and organization will allow us to achieve our overall community-wide targets. 3. While the immediate impact on emissions in Iowa City may be relatively small, the global impacts related to eating more plants and less meat result in a very high impact. 24 Plan Development Meeting our Targets Below are two charts that depict how the fully implemented actions will result goal. in Iowa City reaching its emissions reduction goals in 2025 and 2050. On both It is important to note that most cities across America do not have the boost that the charts, Iowa City's baseline emissions from 2015 are shown on the left, in blue. MidAmerican and UI's commitments provide. This is a huge advantage for Iowa City. On the far right is the emissions reduction target for said year (2025 or 2050), However, despite the magnitude of these renewable energy commitments, relying on in green. On the first chart, it was necessary to also account for the incremental these alone is not enough to help Iowa City reach its deeper emission goals in 2050. growth in emissions through 2025, which is represented by the second blue block. Finally, all of the potential for emissions reductions are shown in red. Iowa City is Looking further out, Iowa City can also reach its goals to reduce emissions by 80 very close to its 2025 goal now, largely due to MidAmerican's strong commitment percent as shown in the 2050 chart. Like the last chart, all the emissions reductions to renewable electricity—the first red block. The second red block represents the are in red. While we see the influence of MidAmerican, and the University of Iowa, University of Iowa's power plant fuel switch. Very incremental actions from Buildings, there must be a push to implement actions outlined in this plan for Iowa City to reach Transportation, and Waste will be required to make the final push to meet the 2025 its ambitious but achievable emissions reduction targets. Figure 9A. 2025 GHG Emissions MTCOze Figure 9113. 2050 GHG Emissions MTMe ■Ineease 8D Decrease ■'oto ! OL CJ— ■Decrease ■-our 160000U 1n;12 1132 2070000 1400000 ■ 544712 2142 7285167.761 1800000 1200000 1600000 1400000 1000000 :285167.181 1200000 saocw 1000000 -800149A7S3 593752.}34: 40000V -5312540176. 17S3157133 4649.595754.15671 61178 100000 107710!.485 ■ 400000 6'x= 241166.5835 - 670000 200000 17a419.d7118 257384.3241 A10000 -112805.7125.21964.55559 ■ 0 � � 0 r" 0 �c4 �ram ae' 1y .it J eJ Jr City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 25 Partners' Commitments to Renewable Energy The electricity sector is the greatest contributor to GHG emissions. Because of this, one of the most critical strategies to help Iowa City meet its goals is the generation of electricity from carbon-free or less carbon-intensive fuel sources. Thankfully, the electric service providers and the University of Iowa have seen the opportunity and have made considerable commitments to increase the generation of renewable energy and the displacement of carbon-based fuels. I it MidAmerican Energy's vision is to produce enough renewable electricity each year to equal 100 percent of its Iowa customers' usage. On May 30, 2018, MidAmerican filed a proposal with the Iowa Utilities Board for the Wind XII project, which would include up to 591 megawatts of additional wind generation. If approved by the Iowa Utilities Board, MidAmerican projects its annual renewable energy generation, as calculated under the MidAmerican - - - Energy GreenAdvantage° program, to exceed 100 percent of Iowa retail customers' annual energy ^ usage in 2021, the first full year all of Wind XII is in -service.16 MidAmerican's GreenAdvantage° program is a verification of the amount of renewable energy they provide to customers on an annual basis. The While Eastern Iowa Light and Power provides The University of Iowa, through sustainability program is based on rules adopted by the Iowa a small portion (0.5 percent) of purchased goals established in its 2020 Vision, has been Utilities Board to establish a recognizable and electricity to Iowa City, they also state that working for several years to displace coal with trusted process for verification of the percentage almost 60 percent of their sources of energy biomass fuel sources in its solid fuel boilers at of renewable energy a utility provides on an are carbon-free with 24.8 percent wind/hydro their main power plant. Due to the success of annual basis. Each year, MidAmerican plans to and 34.5 percent nuclear energy supplying these efforts, in February 2017, the University file for verification of its renewable percentage and their electrical generation. Eastern Iowa Light committed to eliminating coal from its fuel communicate that percentage to customers for and Power has also made plans for adding portfolio by 2025. them to use in meeting their sustainability goals. some solar installments in the next few years. 26 Plan Development rn Taking Action : Building s Taking qh4lon : Buildings Targets: • Existing Buildings: Retrofit 10 percent of all buildings by 2025 and 90 percent by 2050. • New Buildings: Achieve 45 to 48 percent energy savings in new buildings due to code enforcement by 2025 and 80 percent energy savings by 2050 due to code enforcement and phased-in approach to net zero energy policies. • Renewable Energy: Transition 3 percent of buildings with natural gas to high efficiency electrical heat, powered through low-carbon electricity sources by 2025 and 25 percent by 2050. Background Equity Considerations: • Often, families that can least afford high-cost utility bills live in properties that are not energy efficient. These households may lack the ability to prioritize or pay for energy efficiency improvements or access renewable energy options." • Renters of multi-family housing do not have the same ability to implement and gain the benefits of energy efficiency as owners and residents of other forms of housing. - Co-Benefits: O Energy is something used every day, often without now more than ever before with multiple televisions, thinking about it. We turn on the light switch and small appliances, mobile phones, tablets, and expect lights to turn on. We heat and cool our homes, computers that have significantly impacted how much only pausing to think about what this means for our energy we use on a daily basis. electricity or gas bill at the end of the month. Increased use of electric appliances and media/communications Iowa City estimates that energy consumption in devices has drastically contributed to the rise in energy buildings accounts for 68 percent of community- consumption within our buildings. We are plugged in wide emissions, or about 676,202 metric tonnes of Background continued CO2e, making this the largest source of emissions. distribution capacity. This in turn helps keep electricity Individually, about 42 percent of emissions rates low. jdAmrican (419,757 metric tonnes CO2e) come from electricity ENERGY consumption and 26 percent (256,445 metric tonnes Reducing energy consumption will require action on OBSE$$IVELY.FWLrWrLE LYAT YOUR Z"V". CO2e) from natural gas consumption. Reducing all fronts, meaning that reductions will need to come energy consumption in buildings is critical to Iowa from existing buildings—most of which will still be City's ability to achieve its goal of reducing emissions standing in 2050—as well as new buildings. Tackling by 80 percent by 2050. Reduction takes form in two reductions in electricity and especially natural gas, Energy Efficiency Programs basic ways: using less energy overall through energy which is used for space heating and hot water heating, efficiency improvements and transitioning from fossil is an important part of this plan. Finally, it will take Currently, both Light and Pow Energy and fuels to renewable energy sources, especially moving participation from all building sectors, the involvement Eastern Iowa Light and Power offer numerous away from natural gas used in heating. of many stakeholders with different roles, identification energy efficiency upgrade incentives to and facilitation of financial partners and incentives, residential and commercial properties, Implementing energy efficiency improvements and and coordination and leadership by the City to and some of the City's existing home loan shifting our energy sources from natural gas to comprehensively tackle inefficient energy use. programs include energy efficiency measures. renewable energy, if done properly, can provide a The State of Iowa also provides coordinating variety of added benefits, including reduced cost, Older buildings typically have more opportunities information a variety energy efficiency improved occupant comfort and productivity, and for efficiency improvements compared to newer and renewable energy incentives well. cleaner air and water. Energy efficiency measures buildings due to changes in construction standards In May 2018, the State passed billll SF1 can also help utilities avoid or delay the need for over time and the more recent inclusion of energy which may result in significant changes investment in new generation, transmission, and efficiency requirements in building codes. Older for energy efficiency programs in Iowa by buildings are also more likely to have less efficient imposing a spending cap on efficiency heating and cooling, lighting, and other systems in programs by investor-owned utilities, while use. New construction is required to meet certain simultaneously allowing customers to opt out building and energy codes, and doing so when it is of paying for these programs."'While these - incentive-based efficiency programs will still designed and built is far cheaper than retrofit work later. The City's current energy code meets the energy play a vital role in Iowa City's implementation efficiency requirements laid out in the International efforts related to energy efficiency, the City will Code Council's (ICC) model 2012 International Energy need to identify new partners who can offer Conservation Code (IECC). Energy codes represent other kinds of incentives for energy efficiency — the first line of defense for assuring energy efficiency improvements. in new buildings, but code is only as strong as its enforcement. While these codes are efficient, some cities are examining net zero energy goals in which new buildings generate enough renewable energy " WOOL onsite to handle the building's consumption needs. The City's role in reducing energy-related emissions is two-pronged. First, the City will lead by example City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 29 Background continued in reducing consumption and increasing reliance on renewable energy sources in its buildings. Most energy efficiency work to-date in City facilities includes installing efficient indoor and outdoor lighting and replacing older, inefficient heating and cooling systems. Iowa City employs high efficiency ground- source heat pumps for heating and cooling in four buildings: the Animal Care and Adoption Center, �— East Side Recycling Center, Fire Station #2, and Fire Station #4. Ground-sourced heat pumps have r two important advantages: they do not utilize natural What is Net-Zero? gas for cold-season heating, and they are more efficient than traditional air conditioning systems. In The U.S. Department of Energy addition, whenever new municipal buildings or major defines a net-zero building as renovations to existing City properties are in the one that "produces enough development process, there is an assessment of the renewable energy to meet its viability of renewable energy as means to reduce the own annual energy consumption building's reliance on fossil fuels. x� ' '_y requirements, thereby reducing the use of non-renewable Second, the City will work to facilitate the same Y energy in the building sector. standards for building owners and operators across This definition also applies to the community. In a January 2018 Iowa City survey, 61 _ _ _ campuses, (energy) portfolios, and 64 percent of the approximately 800 respondents and communities." indicated they would like to learn more about energy Y efficiency and renewable energy in buildings. These two choices were clear favorites among other topics of waste and transportation. The seven building-related actions identified as part of this Plan build upon past progress, while leveraging existing programs, initiatives, and infrastructure. Together, these actions represent the largest opportunity for reducing emissions in Iowa City. 30 Taking Action: Buildings Actions 1.1 Increase Energy Efficiency 1.2 Increase Energy Efficiency in Residences in Businesses . .At7 pJ •.• •. i 00 .• .•• .• 00lo@ .. •.• •. O •• ••• •• IIIIIIII maK •• ••• •• Residents can reduce energy consumption in Commercial and industrial energy efficiency and homes across Iowa City—from single family conservation measures reduce consumption homes to apartments in multi-family buildings— while lowering operating costs and improving The Relationship Between through a more comprehensive approach occupancy comfort for employees. For broad EnerWater to energy efficiency, including air sealing community-wide adoption, business owners • and insulation, efficient heating and cooling of all sizes can engage in a comprehensive equipment, replacement of gas appliances with approach that focuses on the most cost-effective Water is a finite resource, and both its electric, and "quick fixes" like programmable improvements. This might include addressing supply and treatment result in significant thermostats, efficient lighting, and smart power efficiency improvements in production systems, energy costs. Addressing water efficiency strips. Building owners and renters can leverage heating and cooling, office/other equipment, and conservation in homes and businesses existing programs to obtain energy audits that lighting, and installation of sensors. Business at the same time Iowa City addresses identify energy efficiency opportunities, and owners can use existing incentives available from energy efficiency makes good sense in the also to help finance the cost of implementation, utilities and the State, as well as the benefits of perspective of a comprehensive sustainability such as those offered by MidAmerican Energy participating in a green recognition program. approach. Efficiency options that can and Eastern Iowa Light and Power. The City will In some instances, external partners like local adopted quickly and fairly inexpensively also work to align existing City loan programs banks and lending institutions, builders, or home include faucet aerators and low flow to include energy efficiency where it is not improvement stores can create opportunities showerheads and toilets which reduce water specifically mentioned already, and identify for businesses of all sizes with appropriate consumption. Water conservation applies to external partners to develop appropriate incentives that encourage small "mom and pop" behaviors and habits, such as taking a five- additional outreach and financial mechanisms shop business owners and large businesses to minute shower versus a longer one, using that facilitate large-scale participation. Residents make energy efficiency investments. The City minimal water while brushing one's teeth, or can also use several free tools from the U.S. will coordinate with local and regional business relying on native landscaping that requires Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) such support organizations to engage businesses little or no irrigation. as the ENERGY STAR® Home Advisor tool for on the benefits of energy efficiency and the single family homes, or ENERGY STAR® Portfolio available tools and incentives to implement these Manager for multifamily buildings. improvements. City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 31 Actionscontinued 1.3 Increase Energy Efficiency in 1.4 Increase On-Site Renewable Energy New Buildings Systems and Electrification p O iii *•EM B• see ..•�• MMM M• Iowa City is one of the fastest growing cities in the Renewable energy is becoming more prominent across the country's state, and any new buildings should be as efficient landscape. It provides the benefit of reducing emissions, and if properly as possible. Iowa City's current code incorporates implemented, it lowers costs to power and heat our homes and businesses. the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code As mentioned previously, MidAmerican Energy's commitment to renewable (IECC), and contractors are required to submit energy production will likely mean that in the future, the City's electricity proof of having met these requirements when consumption will be primarily produced from renewable energy. Thus, the submitting initial development plans. With the focus within Iowa City for GHG reduction is thermal decarbonization (replacing next code update scheduled for January 2019, and reducing natural gas consumption). the City will collaboratively work with all relevant stakeholders to supplement enforcement of the The City and its partners will engage the entire community around energy code through inspections and/or testing decarbonization by initiating a general public education and awareness during construction and before occupancy. campaign on the topic first, with some efforts targeted towards residential Further, the City will assess the need for additional home or building owners and others toward business owners. Topics staff training, additional staff, and work to build will include the renewable energy landscape in Iowa City, as well as the rapport with builders and developers by offering importance of reducing natural gas usage, while dispelling common myths occasional training on key code-specific or about electrification of household activities like cooking and laundry. Next, general energy efficiency topics to builders and the City will conduct a study of its own buildings that examines electrification developers. Looking to 2050, the City, along with opportunities related to space heating and hot water heating, two primary the business community and developers should uses of natural gas in buildings. Focus areas of this study will include investigate opportunities for the creation of a ground-source heat pump systems, air source heat pumps, and heat pump net-zero energy plan that phases in requirements water heaters. Finally, this study should be expanded to community-wide for buildings to produce on-site renewable energy renewable energy opportunities. The City currently has ground-source heat and meet net-zero standards using a pump systems (sometimes referred to as geothermal) in four of its buildings. phased-in approach. These systems have two advantages. They are highly efficient, particularly for summertime cooling. And they provide both heating and cooling using electricity; therefore, tapping into the increasingly renewable grid electricity available to Iowa City and avoiding the use of natural gas for cold season heating. Iowa City's municipal buildings with ground-source heat pumps have experienced even greater efficiencies than forecasted. 32 Taking Action: Buildings Actionscontinued 1.5 Initiate Community 1.6 Support Energy Solar Projects Benchmarking Tools ' M ... O 11111 O iii .. 13 Although Iowa City's electricity will soon be Energy benchmarking allows buildings owners predominately renewable, community solar could to take a comprehensive look at how their help offset some of the remaining emissions building(s) consume energy over a period of time, associated with building energy use. Community usually at least one year or more. When using a 'I solar installations consist of off-site arrays of benchmarking approach, such as the free toolp; '' solar panels whose electricity can be shared ENERGY STAR° Portfolio Manager', owners can by more than one household (or other user) compare usage against similar building types ' through a subscription process. This process to gauge performance and highlight areas for allows subscribers to "tap in" to the benefits of improvement that can result in reduced energy solar energy while removing a host of common consumption and operating costs. For single Energy Efficiency and barriers associated with on-site installation, family homes, the ENERGY STAR' Home Advisor such as initial capital costs, viability of on-site tool assesses metrics and provides customized Affordable systems, restrictions for multifamily buildings, and energy recommendations. Iowa City will promote ownership status. For this action, the City will seek the value of energy benchmarking as a tool that Often, there is concern that new requirements will create unintended barriers to affordable to collaborate with MidAmerican Energy and other leads to a comprehensive understanding of one's existing community solar experts and investors to energy consumption and an excellent starting housing efforts. However, most costs at the encourage one or several pilot community solar point for taking control of energy costs; what is time of construction are minimal, and Iowa projects in Iowa City that will result in expanding not measured cannot be managed. The City will City will work with community partners and access to the benefits of solar renewable energy partner with business and developer groups to consider solutions that mitigate barriers and to our neighborhoods. With partners in place, the identify opportunities to incentivize benchmarking, significant costs for developers if a new City will investigate the appropriate model(s), seek commissioning/retro-commissioning, and other code is adopted. While the construction out funding and host institutions, and help them tools aimed at tracking energy consumption and costs may be incremental, the benefits of recruit subscribers. In addition to the inherent recognizing high-performing buildings. energy efficiency have a long life; residents equitable nature of community solar projects, experience lower energy bills and increased comfort, and in the instance of rental the City can consider locating its first project in buildings, this translates into tenant retention a neighborhood facing other unique challenges with an emphasis on the equitable distribution of and reduced operating costs in common benefits across that community. areas. City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 33 Actionscontinued 1.7 Continue to Increase Energy How to Contribute Efficiency in City-Owned Buildings WV p i i i a 11111 .. Iowa City has been tracking energy consumption in its portfolio of buildings since 2008 and will continue to identify opportunities for energy improvements. The City will establish a capital Photo credit: Neumann Monson Architects plan to continue installing targeted energy efficiency improvements that achieve the At Home: At Work: broadest impact. These are currently identified as • Schedule an energy audit at home. • Schedule an energy audit of your business. consisting primarily of HVAC (heating, ventilation, • Undertake projects to reduce energy use, • Undertake projects to reduce energy and air conditioning) system improvements. such as air sealing, insulating your home, use, such as air sealing, insulating, and Although budget priorities led to deferred and installing energy efficient appliances. installing energy efficient appliances. maintenance in the last few years, the City is • Make it a habit to turn off lights, unplug • Make it a habit to turn off lights, unplug actively pursuing improvements to these systems, equipment when not in use, and set the equipment when not in use, and set the as well as LED lighting improvements and other thermostat to the right level. thermostat to the right level. non-building projects like LED street lights. • Consider installing solar hot water heaters • Participate in a green certification program. or ground-source heat pumps. • Take advantage of existing commercial • Help start a community solar project. financial incentives to undertake many of • Take advantage of existing residential these ideas. financial incentives to undertake many of Benchmark energy use by using these ideas. ENERGYSTAR® Portfolio Manager. Check out the Community Action Toolkit for more information at www.iowa-city.org/climateaction. 34 Taking Action: Buildings I u Taking Action : Transportation Taking Action : Transportation Targets: • By 2050, replace 55 percent of vehicle trips with sustainable transportation options, such as public transportation, bicycle, pedestrian, or clean vehicles. • Convert 50 percent of the municipal vehicle fleet to cleaner fuel vehicles. • Increase community-wide adoption of electric and alternative fuel vehicles. oackground Equity Considerations: • Some neighborhoods in Iowa City are not as well-connected as others, putting a strain on households that need to walk longer IL distances to access public transit and other - public services. • Affordable and reliable mobility choices IIL - - should be made available for people with special transportation needs, including persons with disabilities, persons with reduced mobility, and low-income populations. - • Increased opportunities and connectivity for active transportation can help address health ' disparities for some populations. Co-Benefits: 0 t & Transportation is a critical piece of urban and bikes, and fewer single destination trips. The quality suburban living, and every day Iowa Citians travel of a community's transportation system has a big to a variety of places to perform their daily routines. impact on quality of life; levels of service, design, The way communities develop over time, referred to operations, and routing determine whether people as land use, has a direct impact on transportation. get to their destinations on time and with little effort, Communities with "mixed use development" experience inconveniences, or become unable to patterns where stores and other destination points reach their destinations. An ideal transit system should are intermingled with housing, often result in more be convenient, reliable, and accessible, getting people walkable neighborhoods, friendlier environments for where they need to go when they need to go there, City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 36 Background continued and should also offer options for those who cannot Alternative options for getting to work afford, or choose not to own a personal vehicle. With these factors in mind, a community can be envisioned Data from the 2015 American Community Survey Figure 10. Iowa Citians commute mostly by where people of all ages and abilities have access shows that 66 percent of people who live in car, then walking and public transportation to comfortable, safe, and connected multimodal Iowa City commute to work using their personal transportation networks that make life easier and vehicles, and of those, 57 percent drive alone, Working from more enjoyable. while 9 percent carpool. As shown in Figure 10, home: 4% a further 10 percent of commuters use public Iowa City's transportation sector is responsible for 15 transportation and almost 20 percent walk or bike Bicycling: 4% Taxi: 1% percent of the community's emissions, so choices to work. Use of active transportation has increased related to transportation can have a big impact upon in recent years: 14 percent more people walked to Public air qualityand GHG emissions. With this in mind, work in 2015 compared to 2011; 21 percent more transportation: Iowa City must work to shift away from conventional people rode bikes over the same time period, and 10% carbon-intensive fuels and choose greener options, the number of residents taking transit increased by while also being mindful of future land use decisions 11 percent.22 that impact transportation choices. To make progress Walking: — on emission reduction goals, the Iowa City community While relying on single-occupancy vehicles for 1600 must collectively aim to shift 50 percent of trips from transportation may be convenient to some, the conventional personal vehicles to other alternatives reality is that this approach creates pressures that include active transit, such as walking and cycling, on communities and is unsustainable. As more o public transportation, cars and buses powered by vehicles hit the roads, not only are there more Car: 66/0 electricity or cleaner fuels, and even eliminating certain GHG and other pollutant emissions released trips. For municipal government, this means focusing into the air, but traffic congestion increases, SOURCE: Future Forward 2045 Long Range and the need to dedicate space for parking Transportation Plan; Data from American Community on improving infrastructure and taking an approach Survey, 2015 to community development that looks at connecting and build additional roads strains Iowa City. the transit system to jobs and critical services and This community must also recognize that not all developing transit-oriented neighborhoods. people have access to personal vehicles, and in 2018 by the East Central Iowa Council of therefore, alternatives must be available to ensure Governments (ECICOG). A commuter study In recent years, Iowa City has progressed by equitable opportunities for all. also recognized commuter rail as an option for making concerted efforts to improve infrastructure consideration in the future.23 that supports alternative transportation options. For More alternatives are also needed to support inter- example, Iowa City has over 37 miles of shared-use city travel. Bus service routes will be introduced bicycle paths,19 nearly 52 miles of additional sidepaths into neighborhood s,20 and six miles of dedicated bicycle lanes.21 In 2017, Iowa City adopted a Bicycle Master Plan and efforts are underway to develop a bike share program in partnership with the University of Iowa. To encourage walking, the City operates 37 Taking Action: Transportation Background continued Iowa City's Public Transit System r act- With 7.1 million rides completed in 2015, the Figure 11. Metro Area Transit services - Iowa City Metro Area ranks 11th in the nation for includes routes in Iowa City, Coralville and �+ the highest number of bus rides per capita at 66 the University's transit system -:i" # ► rides. Iowa City Transit operates 27 bus routes across the City and University Heights using - - modern buses that include bike racks on standard route service.25 1 � I All routes originate and terminate in the central downtown transit interchange on Washington - Street, with service offered Monday through .�.,.�,. Saturday, and special night schedules offered ` on certain routes. Iowa City Transit also provides paratransit services to senior adults and persons many recreational programs and walking trails, and with disabilities who are unable to use the regular adopted the Iowa City and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape bus service.26 In addition, the University of Iowa Plan in 2014 to guide future utility and streetscape CAMBUS offers a free, fixed-route public transit - 1 investments. Construction for several downtown service that provides frequent intercampus �TM streetscape projects began with a focus on enhanced transportation for students, faculty, staff, and the _ accessibility and green infrastructure improvements.24 general public. Finally, Iowa City's public transportation system ,�,T has added new routes, and the Metropolitan A recent report by the American Public — - Planning Organization of Johnson County, the local Transportation Association found that a drastic - transportation planning organization, has adopted decline in ridership has been taking place on a long-range transportation plan that incorporates major public transit systems in cities nationwide { an increased focus on multi-modal and active with a 4.1 percent decline in ridership due, in part, transportation. to lower gas prices. Iowa City has not escaped SOURCE: Future Forward 2045 Long Range this trend. Ridership has decreased in recent Transportation Plan The seven transportation-related actions identified years as a result of detours and reroutes due to between 2005 and 2015 emissions derived from as part of this Plan will build upon past progress construction, mild winters, and lower gas prices. transportation increased by 5 percent. made while leveraging existing programs, This decrease in ridership has impacted the initiatives, and infrastructure. Emissions associated City's progress towards cutting GHG emissions; with transportation are the second highest source of emissions in Iowa City's profile after energy consumption in buildings, thus making implementation of these actions a priority in order for the City to reach its emissions reduction goal. City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 38 Actions 2.1 Increase Use of Public 2.2 Embrace Electric Vehicles, Alternative Fuel 2.3 Increase Bicycle and Transit Systems Vehicles, and Other Emerging Technologies Pedestrian Transportation O 11111 O iii @� 11111 O iii �•EM sea �� Q �� •�• •� �� N so$ N One of the main ways individuals can contribute Iowa City will look at policies that support the expansion Residents are encouraged to replace trips, to lowering emissions is by electing to take public of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the when possible, with active transportation transit when it is available. To make public transit City, starting with the development of an electric vehicle options such as walking and biking. a more viable possibility, the City needs to offer readiness plan to determine infrastructure upgrades Businesses can support this action bus service routes and hours of operation that and policy modifications that need to occur to facilitate by offering programs and facilities—for meet riders' wants and needs. The City will be this expansion.The City will also explore community example, bike storage and showers—that completing a transit route study to understandopportunities offering financial incentives to residents further encourage active transportation. options for improvement of the current public and businesses who purchase clean vehicles, including To support the City's commitment to transportation system. Actions to be undertaken potential subsidies for buying or leasing an electric designing, building, and maintaining also include identifying customer-centric initiatives, vehicle and at-home charging stations, and other potential public streets that accommodate people such as increasing the effectiveness of an incentives.Through education and outreach, the City can of all ages and abilities regardless of their intelligent transportation system that provides real- further encourage residents to transition their personal mode of travel'27 Iowa City will continue time arrival information to riders—and identifying vehicles to cleaner technologies and explore partnership to advance infrastructure that supports other flexible and emerging technologies that opportunities with charging station manufacturers that bicycle and pedestrian transportation. make riding public transit easier and more have leasing programs available for municipalities. This includes continuing to work towards convenient. the implementation of the bike sharing Businesses with vehicle fleets should consider a multi- program, addressing secure bike storage pronged approach that examines opportunities for and parking, implementing priority projects replacement of gasoline and diesel vehicles with cleaner and actions identified in the Bicycle fuel alternatives,the importance of fleet maintenance Master Plan 28to increase the number for efficient operation, establishment of vehicle idling and connectivity of safe bike routes, protocols, efficient routing, and review of transportation continuing to implement priority projects operations, such as loading practices. Understanding identified in the City and Pedestrian Mall that automobile technologies are rapidly changing, Streetscape Plan'29 and promoting walkable the City will undertake planning efforts to understand neighborhoods. These actions will also and accommodate emerging technologies as they help to provide "last mile solutions" so become market-ready, including connected vehicles that that individuals have alternative options for communicate with the driver, other vehicles, and roadside making the final leg of their travels on foot infrastructure, and fully autonomous vehicles that are self- or by bike. driving. 39 Taking Action: Transportation Actionscontinued 2.4 Increase Compact and 2.5 Increase Employee 2.6 Manage Parking Options Contiguous Development Commuter Options Q iii IlllllQ iii •� Q00 iii •� 1111 Q I$ IN •� �� Q •� •l• •s@less O •e esseesu •� Vehicle miles traveled are directly tied to how Studies have shown that offering commuting The City will align parking policies with its climate cities are planned and developed. Communities programs to employees can lead to increased goals to provide an advantage for green vehicles that are spread out, inevitably require residents productivity, employee satisfaction, and retention. and alternative modes of transportation in order to travel greater distances to reach destinations, Iowa City businesses should explore offering to decrease the use of personal vehicles. One of therefore consuming more fuel and emitting programs to their employees that include the areas to explore is the elimination of minimum GHG into the atmosphere. A reduction in GHG telecommuting, teleconferencing, flexible work parking requirements for new developments emissions requires changes to land use to schedules, parking discounts for clean vehicles and options for allocation of bicycle and clean more compact and mixed-use developments. In or carpooling, and/or pre-tax commuter benefits vehicle parking spaces. Large employers can 2013, Iowa City adopted a Comprehensive Plan that encourage the use of public transportation. develop parking programs that include rideshare that encourages mixed-use development in the From the City's side, a focus can be placed on coordination, transit subsidies, flexible work Downtown and Riverfront crossings, as well as prioritizing certain public transportation projects schedules, and bicycle accommodations to in the neighborhood commercial and mixed-use that enhance connections between existing achieve substantial reductions in parking and zones dispersed throughout the community.30 neighborhoods and large employment centers. personal vehicle trips. Conversely, workplaces The City will continue to examine how we approve Additional opportunities include expanding the need to accurately assess their parking needs plans with this lens of sustainability by identifying existing car-sharing program (Zipcar). On a longer and provide input to the City to assist in the best practices of sustainable design in the plan planning horizon, the City and its transportation development of creative solutions that get people review process, determining what measures can partners, including the East Central Iowa Council to and from businesses and shopping districts. be taken to encourage compact and contiguous of Governments (ECICOG), will continue to design, and encouraging infill development across explore solutions for passenger rail service, the City. Efforts will continue the City's focus on express bus service, and carpooling programs growth along key corridors, while preserving the between major cities in the area to expand diversity of housing choices for all income levels. opportunities for commuters. City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 40 Actionscontinued 2.7 Reduce the City's Vehicle How to Contribute Emissions Footprint s .se ... O .8 ..81681686 D O N iii ii - Cities around the country are working to reduce the GHG pollution of their fleets by investing in - r f electric vehicles (EVs) and clean and renewable - — fuels. The City recently purchased two EVs for its fleet and will continue to look at opportunities At Home: At Work: for increasing their number through negotiated bulk purchases with other Midwestern cities. • Use public transit, walk, bike, or carpool Implement policies that facilitate Additionally, the City should consider converting instead of driving a personal vehicle. telecommuting and flexible employee city buses and other large vehicles to cleaner • Examine weekly travel habits and identify schedules. fuel vehicles at replacement. The City is currently ways to combine trips resulting in a Allocate parking spaces to hybrids, EVs exploring options to add EV charging stations reduction of single destination trips. and carpoolers, if applicable, and provide at public and City-owned facilities3I and will • Consider purchasing an electric or safe bike storage and showering facilities continue to do so. Finally, the City will set goals hybrid vehicle. for bikers. for reduced idling for their fleet. In the future, an • Take advantage of existing financial Develop a fleet management plan that EV readiness study for the community may be a incentives to undertake many of these examines and tracks fleet utilization rates, useful document to assist in better understanding ideas, such as flexible transit spending or maintenance and upkeep as a means the transition to electric vehicles. rebates on EVs. for efficiency, and replacement of older vehicles with fuel efficient ones. • Consider purchasing EVs for fleets, if applicable. Check out the Community Action Toolkit for more information at www.icgov.org/climateaction. 41 Taking Action: Transportation i Taking Action : vias te 'eking *tion : Weste Targets: • Decrease the amount of waste reaching Iowa City's Landfill by 50 percent by 2025, and 80 percent by 2050 from 2011 levels. • Complete a Waste Management Plan. Background EquityConsiderations: The waste sector accounts for approximately 2 percent ti77 of Iowa City's community-wide emissions, or about Accessibility to recycling and composting 17,575 metric tonnes of CO2e. These emissions = - programs may not be equally and readily are derived from both the operations of the Iowa available to all community residents and may City Landfill and Recycling Center, which accepts Oro be impacted by other participation-related waste from all of Johnson County,32 and the City's barriers, including awareness of programs, Wastewater Treatment Plant. Although waste is the language barriers, and cultural norms. smallest contributor to the City's GHG total, wastewater • In the future, populations that are situated closer and landfill operations can also indirectly cause to the landfill or the wastewater treatment facility additional emissions associated with the transportation may experience nuisance issues like bad odors of solid waste and energy used in the operation of and potential health issues. wastewater treatment facilities. CO-Benefits: There are a number of reasons why we should aim to reduce the amount of waste generated within the City and reaching the City's Landfill. From an environmental w4- =' standpoint, by reducing the amount of organic materials such as food, yard waste, and textiles that reach the Landfill, fewer methane emissions are released when the organic material decomposes. ` Reducing solid waste streams also leads to less *' energy use overall associated with materials extraction, processing, and transportation. Waste diversion While there are several options available for reducing activities, such as those performed by recycling and the amount of waste reaching the Landfill, reducing reuse centers, can generate jobs and support local waste at the source by purchasing and consuming business development while lessening community less material will always be the most effective burdens, such as land degradation and bad odor. recourse for dealing with waste. The modern culture of Reducing the local waste stream can also extend the overconsumption and throwaway lifestyle is reflected life of the City's Landfill and help maintain disposal in the steep increase in the volume of waste generated costs and rates for residents and businesses. by Americans each year, as reported by the U.S. EPA.33 This is particularly evident in the way that food Background continued the 4,00034 tons of cardboard received The Connection between Water each year. The City also operates and Wastewater Treatment and a composting program. In 2017, its first year of operation, 995 tons of Climate Impacts — e food scraps collected from 15,000 Municipal drinking water and wastewater households through curbside garbage treatment are closely linked to energy and collection operations were composted. GHG emissions. On a direct level, as the These waste management programs waste in wastewater decomposes, it creates have helped divert approximately 6.7 methane and other GHGs that are released percent of local waste from the Landfill into the atmosphere. when comparing 2011 to 2017 figures. Equally as important to consider, is the Although this represents progress in the amount of energy used to distribute potable right direction, there is still much work water to homes and businesses and, after it to be done. The waste stream must is used, travels to our Wastewater Treatment be further shrunk by reducing waste Facility for processing. After water is used at the source, encouraging a shift to in homes and businesses across Iowa reduced and/or smarter consumption City, its treatment accounts for the City's is wasted—over 40 percent of the food that is produced of products, and then using alternatives highest energy consumption across all other in this country is not consumed. By focusing first on such as reuse or repair of products, or reducing food municipal operations. Throughout the entire source reduction, families and businesses can save waste. We must also explore opportunities for water lifecycle of water, from extraction, treatment, significant amounts of money, while lifting some of the conservation, as well as more efficient processing of conveyance, consumption, and disposal, burden off waste management services and learning to water and wastewater at the Wastewater Treatment large amounts of energy, typically in the form create value from materials that would otherwise end Plant, which is the source of 15 percent of the GHGs of electricity, are required. By being more up discarded. resulting from municipal operations. The only way to efficient and less wasteful in the use of water, reach the target is by creating a culture of awareness electricity can be saved, and by extension, In Iowa City, several steps have been taken to and action within the community where everyone does GHG emissions can be avoided. reduce waste. The City recycling program, as it their part to contribute through their daily activities and stands today, began in 1996 and offers curbside choices that focus first on source reduction and then recycling pick-up for single-family residences, includes on alternatives for reuse, recycling, or composting. The several recycling drop-off sites, and in 2016, started eight waste-related actions in this section will put Iowa requiring onsite recycling availability for residents in City on this path. multifamily housing. To further reduce the amount of waste reaching the Landfill, the City has sponsored a Rummage in the Ramp annual event since 2007 to divert furniture, housewares, clothes, books, and other items from the Landfill. In 2018, a ban on cardboard landfill disposal came into effect and will eliminate City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 44 Iowa City's municipal solid waste Figure 12. Organics, followed by paper and Figure 13. Past and projected waste to landfill (tons of waste) to exceed 140,000 tons by 2050 plastic products, make up the majority of 160,000 landfilled materials Organics i 140,000 _............. Paper 120,000 Plastic 100,000 __-.. .._. _. ........... Other 80,000 Metal 4% ............................. .. 60,000 Construction 4% and Demolition 40,000 ...................................................................................... Glass 3% 20,000 Durable 1% ................................. ............................... Household Hazardous 1% 2010 2016 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 Materials Action-Source Reduction iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiAction-Banning Cardboard Action-Increasing Composting iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiAction-Increasing Recycling Action-Diverting C&D waste iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiAction-Diverting Durables by reusing SOURCE: 2017 Iowa Waste Characterization Study Other t=;Target In 2016, the Iowa City Landfill received 112,411 plastic, metal, and glass materials that have high The recent ban on cardboard is a good start tons of waste from all of Johnson County with the embedded GHG emissions associated with material in meeting waste diversion targets; however, residential sector contributing 54 percent of these extraction, transformation, and transportation—a high consideration of consumption at the source is tons and the industrial, institutional, and commercial percentage of which can be recycled. A further 36 necessary to ensure success. Figure 13 shows sector contributing 45 percent.35 This translates to percent consists of food and organic material, the a forecasted trajectory towards the target of about 4.2 pounds of waste 35 per person for each primary source of the Landfill's GHG emissions, decreasing the amount of waste reaching Iowa day of the year. and could easily be composted or avoided through City's Landfill from 2011 levels by 50 percent by source reduction methods. Iowa City's ecological 2025. The impact of the actions shown in the image Recent efforts to characterize the waste entering footprint is analyzed in the consumption-based is based on common waste reduction numbers the Landfill also show that there is plenty of inventory and highlights that Iowa City residents are that are achievable with the right level of effort and opportunity to increase recycling efforts. Almost consuming four times more of the earth's resources coordination. 50 percent of the waste stream consists of paper, per capita than what is available.37 45 Taking Action: Waste Actiorc 3.1 Increase Recycling At 3.2 Increase Composting of Organics 3.3 Reduce Waste at the Source Multifamily Properties Q iii � 1111 O iii •� 1111 �O IDO � �� ILIO •� •�� •� 0 •� �� •� ii iii ii ��I��I�� 0 •� •all •e sells •so o In November 2016, City Council passed a This action involves increasing the overall Iowa City's consumption-based emissions resolution requiring all multifamily apartments diversion of organics, such as food and yard inventory, "Ecocity Footprint Tool Pilot", analyzed and condominiums with four units or more to waste, as well as textiles, by supporting the consumption of goods and services within Iowa provide recycling for their tenants. The mandate expansion of the City's existing composting City. This study showed that residents in Iowa has a two-year implementation goal, and by the program through focused efforts on source City are consuming per capita more than four end of 2018, will extend recycling to more than reduction, education, and exploring options for times more of the earth's resources than what 10,000 households that had not previously been engagement of businesses that generate large is currently available. For Iowa City, 96% of the offered the option."To enhance the effectiveness volumes of organic waste. These efforts will footprint associated with goods consumed are of the program, the City will continue to educate be done in partnership with regional and local due to production and transport, rather than landlords, property managers, and tenants entities to encourage further composting efforts at use and disposal. The report identifies the need in an effort to expand coverage and increase home or at private facilities. To accommodate the to focus on consumption reduction, which is recycling rates. Educational opportunities include increased volume of organic waste expected from shown to be about ten times more impactful development and distribution of informational these efforts, the City will also explore the viability than recycling. The City will continue to educate materials, such as new tenant/owner packets, and of increasing the capacity of its compost facility. residents on existing programs and opportunities encourage the involvement of residents through to curb consumption by reducing and reusing the identification of "building champions" who can material goods. Emphasis will be placed on offer guidance to their neighbors. reducing priority materials that have a high level of embedded carbon, in particular wasted food, paper, plastic and clothing.39 City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 46 Actions continued 3.4 Establishing Partnerships to Divert 3.5 Reduce Waste at City Facilities 3.6 Create a Comprehensive Waste Construction Waste from the Landfill Management Plan Q iii �• 11111 Q iii 11111 Q iii •i 11111 0 NNof loss@ 99 $so •I III III II By reusing construction materials that would The City is working to reduce waste in its own In recent years, cities across the U.S. have begun otherwise be disposed of in a landfill, it is operations by minimizing resource use through adopting Integrated Solid Waste Management possible to avoid the emissions that would come efficient business practices that consider principles and developing comprehensive plans from additional resource extraction, material opportunities for energy, fuel, and waste efficiency to effectively manage waste operations. To processing, and transportation of finished goods in bid requirements from potential vendors and help plan for the long-term future, Iowa City will and products. To increase the diversion and reuse in evaluation criteria. The City is also working to develop a waste management plan that looks of construction and demolition materials, the City, increase recycling at government facilities and at waste reduction at the source, recycling, its partners, and the greater community should will aim to recycle 50 percent of its waste by composting, and disposal in a holistic manner, assist in the expansion of existing and new waste 2025 and 75 percent by 2050 in alignment with while considering the complexity of surrounding diversion programs. This will be done by building the overall targets. Finally, the City will explore jurisdictions that also contribute to the Landfill. partnerships between existing organizations methods for garbage pickup and hauling that are The Plan will set strategic targets for waste that accept deconstruction waste and potential more efficient in reducing the amounts of GHG minimization and diversion with an initial iteration networks of source materials, expanding emissions generated through transport. focusing on waste at City facilities. Further out, education and training efforts to deconstruction the City can expand planning efforts to include and demolition companies, contractors, and other sectors of the community and explore developers, and providing guidance and materials partnerships with other jurisdictions. At the core for residents and businesses to make them aware of the plan will be an effort to encourage a of the opportunities and benefits of incorporating fundamental change in attitudes towards waste— reused materials in their construction projects. to focus on source reduction first and then reuse and recycling as alternatives to disposal. 47 Taking Action: Waste Actions continued 3.7 Take Action on a Study to Efficiently 3.8 Take Action on a Feasibility Study How to Contribute Capture and Use Methane from on Energy Generation from Landfill Wastewater Operations Methane At Home: • Practice source reduction by being mindful O iii •• 1111 O00 iii •• 1111 •• ••• •• •• ••• •• of purchasing patterns. '• '•' " •' •" •'O .. ... .. O .. ... .. Buy products with minimal packaging and recycled content and avoid buying disposables. After water is used by residents, it flows into the The methane produced by decomposition of Initiate or participate in "repair cafes" as a wastewater system and then goes to the City's organic waste in the Iowa City Landfill is currently means of giving longer life to household Wastewater Treatment Facility. While the City being flared to transform it into carbon dioxide, items that might otherwise be disposed. currently captures methane gas from the digesters which is a less potent GHG. The City has been Compost organic waste at home or used in the wastewater treatment process, only considering methods to use the methane as a through the City's composting 9 Y' l� g program. a portion of the methane is used to offset natural renewable energy source, and to further explore o Buy fewer, more durable goods, especially gas usage for the plant. To explore other options this opportunity, the City will conduct a feasibility clothing. for further management of wastewater GHG study in FY2019 and take specific actions based • Repair instead of purchasing a new item. emissions, the City should conduct a study to on the results of this study. • Increase recycling efforts. determine the feasibility of using all captured • Be efficient with use of water. methane to create renewable fuel or electricity that can be used to operate the facility, and take .................................................. specific actions based on the results of this study. At Work: • Implement sustainable procurement policies. • Motivate employees to reduce their waste. • Buy products with minimal packaging and recycled content and avoid buying disposables. • Compost organic waste, if applicable. • Increase recycling efforts. • Be efficient with use of water. Check out the Community Action Toolkit for more information at www.icaov.ora/ climateaction. City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 48 I� Taking Action : Adaptation Taking Action : Adaptation Targets: • Identify vulnerable populations in Iowa City and develop communications and outreach approach • Assess and plan for climate-related health impacts • Assure coordination in preparedness planning with relevant agencies • Assess stormwater management from citywide and neighborhood-specific perspectives Background Equity Considerations: • Some populations, including aging adults, children, persons with disabilities, economically stressed, non-English speakers, and homeless persons, may be particularly vulnerable to - impacts of emergencies, health impacts and natural disasters and could fall through gaps in access to information, services, and resources. - • As climate extremes such as heavy rainfall and heatwaves become more common and F intense, businesses, employees, and patrons ��■ throughout Iowa City will face challenges. Iowa " City residents of all backgrounds could then be challenged by the ability to get to work and - businesses could experience a decrease in patronage, both of which could result in closed businesses or reduced operating hours for key businesses. Co-Benefits: As Iowa City works to limit future climate change changes to minimize disruptions in everyday quality through emission reductions, it is vitally important to of life and avoid putting lives and property at risk. acknowledge what data says—the climate is already Addressing climate adaptation touches on Iowa City's changing. Iowa City is experiencing increased built environment, natural environment, the economy, precipitation and rising temperatures with rising and both social and human health. As part of this Plan, frequency of damaging events. These recent changes Iowa City developed a vulnerability assessment and are projected to become more pronounced in the climate adaptation report that can be found at coming years. It is important to prepare for these www.icgov.org/climateaction. City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 50 Background continued Iowa City has already been hard at work addressing climate adaptation. Critical assets that were compromised in the June 2008 flood were addressed ? # in a manner that included an eye towards long-term adaptability. The City's North Wastewater Treatment Facility was inundated by flood waters and major upgrades were made to the City's South Wastewater Plant so the North Plant could be shut down. Homeowners in several areas of the community :sY with properties no longer habitable and prone to '- repeated flooding were assisted and compensated = �' in a mitigation buyout program. Construction on the `- Iowa City Gateway project began in May of 2016 4 r � r with completion set for the fall of 2018. The project includes the elevation of Dubuque Street, Iowa City's main arterial between 1-80 and the downtown, °`' r to the 100-year flood elevation plus one foot and reconstruction of the Park Road Bridge, widening the = span across the river by 100 feet and elevating the bottom of the structure to the 200-year flood elevation plus one foot. These improvements are being made to maintain the transportation network and provide dependable emergency routes during flood events. Iowa City also amended floodplain regulations to k require new and substantially improved structures to be elevated or floodproofed to one foot above the 500- year flood elevation. Climate readiness, climate preparedness, and climate across the community will be prepared ahead of time the Plan include changing the timing and frequency resiliency are all different names for this important to effectively respond to extreme weather events. of prescribed fire, increasing efforts to respond work that many cities are taking on. As a component to greater invasive species pressure, considering of the Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, Lastly, humans aren't the only ones affected by using species from more southern areas for new the City has taken important steps to analyze and changes in climate. Increased temperatures, plantings, and addressing how runoff, water quality, recognize local climate risks, identify critical municipal precipitation, and seasonal fluctuations have an and erosion impact ecosystems. As a community, we and community-wide assets that are subject to impact on the ecosystem including, plants, animals, need to recognize a responsibility to protect wildlife, risk, and determine populations that are particularly and insects. Iowa City's recent Natural Areas pollinators, and plant life in our community, and vulnerable to climate change. This comprehensive Inventory and Management Plan identified that change our responses to resource management as planning effort will position Iowa City so that the effects natural areas will need to be managed with climate the climate changes.40 of our changing climate will be minimized and people adaptation in mind. Some strategies outlined in 51 Taking Action: Adaptation ACtiop- 4.1 Conduct a Vulnerable Populations 4.2 Develop Communications 4.3 Analyze Climate-Related Public Asset Mapping Exercise and Outreach Plan for Vulnerable Health Impacts in Iowa City Populations oil Q 1111 : Q 1111 : Q a.... 9010 EM ; Q� Eft QQ E i so see so Assets, as defined in this document, are positive City departments and external stakeholder Given that Iowa City's changing climate brings forces within our neighborhoods that improve groups and partners specific to supporting with it a host of public health implications, the City the quality of life for people across Iowa City. : vulnerable populations will communicate the : should document and prepare to address them. Particularly pertaining to vulnerable populations, City's adaptation work. This work will focus on : Acute and chronic respiratory illnesses, heat there are many governmental programs, preparedness for extreme weather events, general stress, and vector-borne diseases are just a few community groups, religious institutions, mission- climate impacts, and o of the public health impacts expected. The State based organizations, and social service agencies p opportunities pone to make of Iowa and Johnson Count r whose work targets them directly, or indirectly, b homes and businesses less prone to flooding y provide a significant g y y y (when applicable), and in general, more resilient amount of public health data that Iowa City can addressing the vulnerability factors that may affect to Iowa City's changing climate. It is important : utilize, and natural partners may include Johnson them. Within one year, the City will identify lead to note that many external stakeholders may not County, the University of Iowa, and hospital and partners and work to "map" the civic infrastructure currently connect issues of climate adaptation health facilities. Documenting the most likely or "community-based assets" specific toto their focus; therefore, outreach efforts will : public health impacts related to climate change , will guide the City and its public health partners to vulnerable populations and/or the outlined often require initial exploratory conversations vulnerability factors. The intent is to initially : carefully planned discussions, and training and : better prepare to address them. The results of this document Iowa City's resources that can then empowerment of ambassadors for effective reach. analysis should be integrated into other actions, be mobilized in other actions below, such as the including asset mapping, communications and development of the communications and outreach outreach, and preparedness planning. plan and defining clear roles in a preparedness plan. City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 52 A ctions continuer' 4.4 Coordinate Extreme Weather June 2008 Flood Preparedness Planning with Local . . ; �} .* Agencies O 62EMr Iowa City will collaborate with Johnson County and other relevant internal and external agencies J to establish emergency procedures related to climate preparedness. The City will incorporate this information into vulnerable population - communication plans so that people across the community know these plans and procedures exist and understand what to expect during an - emergency. _ The Iowa River in Iowa City reached three of its four The City's north wastewater treatment facility was historically highest crest(peak water) levels in the last rendered nearly inoperable and provided very limited 10 years with records dating back to 1851." The functions for over 30 days.The South Wastewater flood that the City experienced in June of 2008 had a Treatment Plant was expanded and the flooded record crest level of 31.53 ft. North Plant was demolished and is in the process of becoming a riverfront park/wetlands area. Critical The Flood of 2008 impacted many communities assets, such as bridges and rail lines, were also across Eastern Iowa, including the urban centers damaged. of Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. In Iowa City, it is estimated that nearly 700 homes and over 250 Overall, there was an estimated $7 million in businesses were damaged by floodwaters, while damage to public property, and significantly higher nearly 2,000 acres were flooded.12 Since then, the amounts for private property damage. The University City has successfully initiated the buyout of 101 of Iowa alone is said to have suffered $232 million homes located in flood-prone areas to avoid this in damage and lost operations.43 kind of devastation for homeowners in the future. 53 Taking Action: Adaptation A ctions continuer' 4.5 Assess Citywide and Neighborhood 4.6 Expand Iowa City's Tree Canopy HOW TO CONTRIBUTE Stormwater Management ••• At Home and At Work: .•• f1010I 1 Illi JO Illi Be active in the communit et to know Q N ••• •• QQ•• N. " �� Q " "' " �� your neighbors, and participate in City and " "' " " "' " neighborhood planning efforts. • Connect a rain barrel to your gutter system. Managing stormwater runoff is a common Iowa City maintains a street tree inventory, Consider using and total tree coverage across the cit is at 33 permeable pavement, problem faced in the built environment. In g y implementing a green roof, and installing urbanized and growing communities like Iowa percent. The City acknowledges that trees are other green infrastructure alternatives. City, it is important to address existing buildings an important element in both climate mitigation Avoid installation of additional non- and green space, while developing clear and adaptation because they remove carbon dioxide from the air, storing the carbon in trees permeable pavement. guidelines for newly planned areas. Currently, g Plant native plants and trees, while the City abides by the State's guidelines and and soil, while releasing oxygen into the air. Trees considering the strategic location of trees incorporates stormwater work into the capital increase comfort by providing immediate shade as a means to increase shade. project planning process. The City's work in and cooling to people, buildings, and pavement. riparian tannin near rivers, creeks, and other In order to protect trees, the City has a sensitive p planning Check out the Community Action Toolkit waterways includes the use of native plants and areas ordinance and policies regarding tree for more information at www.iowa-city.org/ removal of invasive species. The City will continue removal for developing areas. The City is also climateaction. to work to identify neighborhood stormwater preparing for the loss of ash trees related to conveyance issues that may exist and consult the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer. Taking all stormwater best practices to find opportunities to this into consideration, Iowa City will continue to address these problems. maintain and monitor its current stock of trees and encourage growth, and expansion where Significant public education that pushes appropriate. individuals to also consider their actions on private property will be useful. Residents and business owners should consider native plantings, that require less irrigation, or employ other onsite stormwater management tactics. These include inspection-approved permeable pavement and rain gardens that allow water to naturally seep into the water table, or if space permits, rain barrels and cisterns to capture water for "graywater use," such as watering plants or washing a vehicle. City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 54 4 Taking Action : Sustainable Lifestyle Taking Action : Sustainable Lifestyle Targets: • Moving towards a "One Planet Living" lifestyle that addresses the global impact of Iowa City's consumption • Creating a culture of sustainability across Iowa City as a general way of life • Promoting local food options and considering eating less meat and dairy • Practicing source reduction by eliminating waste before it is created Background Equity Considerations: • Some populations, including older adults, children, persons with disabilities, economically stressed, non-English speakers, homeless populations, and other groups can often fall through gaps in the access to _ information, services, and resources. • Some aspects of a sustainable lifestyle _ may have increased upfront costs, such as the purchase of high efficiency appliances, .. X alternative fuel vehicles, community-supported agriculture, etc., while later reducing costs in {.��*.�-�� other areas, such as fuel purchases or long- term health costs associated with a poor diet. y-+•*�. �_-`�'*_' - `. {- -' • Programs that support local businesses can inject money into the local economy, creating job opportunities. 7 77 Co-Benefits: 110 YJ In the public forum held during plan development, In discussions of the steering committee, it was and in the survey, many residents expressed strong recognized that sustainable living actions would have interest in behavioral and lifestyle changes perceived co-benefits for the climate action plan here in Iowa to be more environmentally responsible and City. For example, many sustainable living initiatives associated with lower greenhouse gas emissions. would generate excitement and visibility within the City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 56 Background continued community, draw residents into further education f 1 and mitigation actions, and seed new partnerships. Successful sustainable living initiatives could _ enhance ties between existing partners, engender new partnerships, providing marketing materials - around sustainability, and generate entrepreneurial opportunities. Therefore, the committee felt that sustainable living actions should be facilitated by *i ' the City. To the degree they can be implemented, r �x� they will reduce emissions directly in Iowa City, x such as waste and transportation-related emissions. Furthermore, as shown in the City's Consumption- Based Emissions Inventory, there are additional GHG reductions outside the boundaries of Iowa City associated with many sustainable living actions. Some people across Iowa City already understand 4� this, as four out of five survey respondents expressed that the biggest barrier to addressing climate change reducing waste was an action they were currently �r is "difficulty in changing behavioral habits." taking to reduce the impacts of climate change. This s awareness has not yet translated into significantly - There are many initiatives we can take that add increased rates of recycling. Similarly, recognizing significant value by serving as a catalyst for the impact our individual food choices have on community-wide action and change the mindset of emissions "upstream" or outside of Iowa City is l s W �. a neighbors, residents across the community, business important as well. Building upon this can result in i i- owners, City employees, and others. Making this kind a groundswell of community support around more . _ -■ �- * i of broad change requires well-crafted education and climate-related actions that we can take at home with .o- outreach that connects what data is telling us to the an understanding that if each of us chooses a few t actions we take in our daily lives. Good examples of actions where we personally can have an impact, the success with this kind of cultural shift in thinking are end result will put Iowa City on the path needed to the campaigns created in the 1970s around smoking, create a climate-aware community. boundary. However, they do result in reducing global wearing seatbelts, or littering. emissions and are equally as important in their Most of the actions in this Plan have quantifiable ability to create awareness and lead to healthier The City has already taken strides to create reductions in GHG emissions associated with them. and happier communities. These actions can lead awareness on how our personal choices make a Sustainable Lifestyle actions presented in this to healthier lifestyles, support for local businesses difference, particularly in waste and recycling, with section are much harder to quantify in locally-based and jobs, and increased green space. Finally, some the expansion of recycling services and initiation of emissions due to calculation methodologies and the actions do contribute to reducing emissions at a food composting. In the survey cited above, over difficulty in estimating impacts for actions that cause scale than can be calculated for purposes of this 90 percent of Iowa City respondents indicated that reductions outside of the immediate geographical Plan; in other words, direct emissions occurring within the boundaries of Iowa City. 57 Taking Action: Sustainable Lifestyle Actions 1 5.1 Encourage a Plant-Rich Diet 5.2 Expand Community Gardens and Access to Healthy Local Foods 46 see O iii s� 1111 J13 iii •� 1111 ose 11 . •.. •. Several groups of engaged residents across Iowa Across Iowa City, there are a variety of ways for City are already acting on the importance of a community members to access locally-grown plant-rich diet, or at minimum, adding more plants plants and vegetables. Farmers markets, personal ' `* to their diets and reducing meat consumption— gardening, and community-supported agriculture +� even if only for a day—such as the popular are all ways to ensure that people across Iowa "Meatless Monday" national campaign that aims City have access to healthy local foods.The City F' to create awareness. Iowa City's survey of around x Y Y also operates a community garden plot leasing - 800 participants indicated that "eating a plant- program in which anyone can lease a plot at one r �" based diet" was the least frequent action selected of four (soon to be expanded to six) different sites when participants were asked to indicate all of to grow their own produce, as well as participate the actions they currently take to reduce climate in the Beginning Gardening program. Tapping Photo credit:Wild Woods Farm change impacts. The City will support other lead into its Parks Master Plan, the City can identify groups in the development of an education andappropriate expansion of new land for community Plant-Based Diet outreach campaign that features the climate groups to create vegetable gardens and provide benefits of a plant-rich diet and other ancillary additional plots for leasing as popularity of the By shifting to a predominantly plant-based benefits, such as improved health and disease diet, GHG emissions occurring outside P Beginning Gardening program expands. To get the prevention. Implementation will include work to greatest adoption of this program, focus will be of Iowa City can be impacted. Livestock converts about 11 percent of the energy it connect other potential partners, such as the on neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by is fed into human food and dairy products46 network of community gardens across the city, poverty and food insecurity.45 Community-based and a significant amount of emissions are community-supported agriculture (CSAs) in the organizations and institutions such as churches, associated with the clearing of land for region, and farmers markets. neighborhood groups, and associations can agriculture, the growing of single-crops for help take responsibility for suggesting locations, feed, and methane released from the animals. Shifting to a plant-rich diet can have numerous recruiting leaders and community members, and The Environmental Defense Fund reports that economic and health benefits for Iowa City setting up and maintaining these gardens.The if each American replaced chicken with plant- residents. For example, plant-based diets can City will consider the type of aid it may be able based foods at just one meal per week, the help reduce calorie intake, helping individuals to provide, including but not limited to, different carbon dioxide savings would be the same manage their weight, and prevent a variety of leasing options, basic liability insurance,water as taking more than half a million cars off diseases. access, a "big tools" garden lending program, 4� American roads. and limited start-up funds for low-income neighborhoods. City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 58 Actions continued 5.3 Encourage the Purchase of Local 5.4 Create Funding Mechanisms to 5.5 Incorporate This Climate Products and Responsible Purchasing Support Community-Wide Climate Plan into the City's Sustainability Action Communications Q Qiii •. QEnt 11113L) .. ... •.�� Q .. ... •. �� Purchasing local products can result in the Climate action efforts can have various costs The City currently implements a number of direct elimination of emissions associated with associated with them, some of which require the sustainability-related communications efforts that transportation, while also supporting local creative identification of funding mechanisms to utilize the City's website, a dedicated newsletter, jobs and economic development. Similarly, make the projects a reality. To support residents, cable programming and resources, and social purchasing reused and more durable products businesses, and community-based organizations media platforms. Developing and implementing can also affect emissions. For this action, the in the implementation of actions included in this a coordinated communications effort for the City will engage partners across Iowa City to Plan, the City will document funding gaps and City's climate work will help to expand existing help educate residents on the importance and existing financial incentives, identify a variety of efforts to inform people of the City's sustainability impact of sustainable consumption habits and the potential funding partners, and investigate best progress and its leadership in climate action. multiple benefits to buying local food and other practices used in other cities. Proven mechanisms It will also serve to solidify Iowa City's climate goods. The combination of initiatives may include and tools that work in other communities include "brand," while making sure this message reaches developing innovative campaigns in collaboration revolving loan funds, public-private partnerships, all members of the community. Communications with business owners, and facilitating the setup of and working with utilities to access incentives staff will work closely with those City staff business fairs, farmers markets, and other events and develop programs best suited to help utility charged with developing annual progress that promote local businesses and sustainable customers use energy more efficiently. reports for the Plan and STAR Community consumption. Rating reports, while focusing on educational and awareness opportunities to make sure the full community is engaged. Demographic and geographic considerations will be essential to the effectiveness of the communications plan. Key elements of the communications plan will likely engage people on why "climate action now" is important and how residents can contribute to the actions that will allow Iowa City to reach its emission reductions goal. 59 Taking Action: Sustainable Lifestyle Ct i O h S continued 5.6 Initiate a Green Recognition 5.7 Develop Internal City How to Contribute Program Sustainability Operations Guide e ,,, At Home: iii .. 1111Q 48818811111 6666. .. .. 689168 • Buy local products and services. 00 •• ••• •• 00 .6 66666 O " "' " �� p •' •" •' �� Purchase durable goods whenever possible. There are many existing green certification or The City will consider existing sustainability efforts Eat less meat and dairy and shift to a more labeling programs available to all building types, and build from these to develop internal sustainable plant-based diet. such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental policies for departments and divisions to integrate Practice source reduction by curbing Design (LEED), Green Business Certification Inc. into their daily work.The development of an consumption. (GBCI), and Green America. Building owners everyday office guide will examine daily habits Recycle properly to avoid unintended and operators will be encouraged to explore regarding computer usage and overhead lighting, contamination. the benefits of participating in these programs responsible use of paper, and other relevant Consider planting fruits and vegetables that lead to energy and cost savings, employee measures. Further, a sustainable meetings policy will instead of buying them. comfort, and the associated marketing component carry over key practices—some already implemented Conserve water and use it more efficiently. that allows businesses to share their stories by City employees—into meetings,which will lead Reduce at least one car trip per week. and attract customers due to their sustainability to more efficient energy use,further reductions in • Walk, bike, and carpool more. commitment. As part of this action, within one paper consumption, and other resources.The City Engage family, friends, and neighbors. year, the City will explore putting together a will provide guidance on the use of ambient light, ••••••••••••••••••••••••........................•• recognition program that acknowledges non- "officially" permit and encourage teleconference residential building owners that successfully attendance at meetings when possible, send At Work: participate in a green labeling or sustainable and meeting materials electronically, use recycled paper • Implement a supplier program to focus use environmentally focused recognition program. products, and use real dishes or compostable on local products and services. food handling materials for meetings with food. • Participate in an existing, nationally Finally, sustainable purchasing guidelines will recognized green certification program. outline the purchase of recycled paper and energy • Develop green office guidelines and efficient office equipment, as well as support local engage employees. purchasing and other sustainability considerations as desired.The end goal is to increase the use of Check out the Community Action Toolkit environmentally superior products where quality, for more information at www.icgov.org/ function, and cost are equal or greater.This may climateaction. also include products and packaging materials that contain a prescribed minimum post-consumer recycled content and/or substitutes with more environmentally appropriate alternatives. City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 60 a ■ Y M J^ Call to Action The Plan provides a roadmap to a more sustainable and resilient future. Reaching this future requires that we go beyond planning to focus on directed implementation where everyone plays a part. As mentioned previously, collaboration will be needed between the City's elected officials and staff, businesses, industry associations, the University, F w community-based organizations, utility service providers, nonprofits, and residents to ensure these goals are reached. For many of the actions included in this Plan, it will be especially important to identify champions, and support collaboration across sectors and even across regions with other cities in the county. Whether one is active in their community, making _ !� personal efforts to have a more sustainable lifestyle, or working in a business with commitments to sustainability, every effort counts. It is the sum of all of these discrete initiatives that will allow those who live, work, and play in Iowa City to magnify the impact of these actions and create a better life for all. Everyone is invited to continue efforts and take additional action the City, partner agencies, and the general public. In have identified additional groups that have not been using the guidance provided in this Plan. Together, many respects, this role will define and shape itself as fundamentally included in the planning stages. The great strides towards ensuring a sustainable future for time moves forward, so those involved must be ready City of Iowa City and the community will be making Iowa City can be made. to help guide direction and fill in where gaps persist choices about how to best implement the actions initially. The success of this Plan is contingent upon prescribed in the Plan. To minimize the potential of Further, because the Steering Committee provided key the City's full support and an engaged community, unfair or inequitable implementation of Plan actions, input and direction in the development of this Plan, the led by those with an intimate knowledge of the Plan, the Steering Committee's equity sub-committee members may be the ideal starting point in building a along with others whose demonstrated commitment to reached a conclusion that these Plan actions should "Climate Action Advisory Board." The Board would be at least one key area of the Plan is evident. A cultural be reviewed more in-depth for equity considerations. a continuation of the existing body that helps to lead shift is necessary to make relevant and substantial A comprehensive review which hears from and and support implementation of the Plan. Key areas of change; without direct support, innovation, and actions incorporates views from populations which could be involvement will include, but not be limited to, assisting coming from the Iowa City community, this Plan will not most impacted by implementation will be an essential the City in tracking all performance metrics associated succeed. step in guaranteeing that certain populations are not with each action and overall progress; engaging and disproportionately impacted by how the actions are recruiting partner agencies and groups to lead specific In hindsight of this planning process, and despite executed. actions; initiating action subcommittee and partner an initial attempt to create broad representation of next steps; and serving as a general go-between for the community, the Steering Committee and City City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 62 Call to Action continued This Plan equity review team, consisting of the City, individual community members, and representative groups can use the Iowa City Equity toolkit as a template, or develop some other method of evaluation. � The equity sub-committee suggests that this team prioritize action review first by actions that could be initiated the fastest and actions that could have the - greatest impact upon specific individuals or groups. One of the struggles the equity sub-committee ' ;a 4� encountered was to determine which people of this community are needed to make sure that a wide �* variety of groups found in Iowa City are represented , on an equity review team. Along with the Iowa City . *° - Equity Director, the equity sub-committee defined a � 5 non-exhaustive list of groups to consider as part of f+ the equity review team, including veterans, persons AL x-r who rent, senior adults, secondary and university students, youth, persons with disabilities, immigrants, . refugees, English-Language-Learners, persons who are homeless, households with low-incomes, and other persons characterized as a protected class. The equity sub-committee recommends seating a standing equity _ r review group, which includes some or all of these _ A k groups to ensure equity is a standard consideration and achievement in future plans and actions. Zn 63 Plan Implementation Glossary Glossary Adaptation:Adjustment or preparation of natural or human systems to a new or East Central Iowa Council of Governments(ECICOG): A regional planning changing environment which lowers the risks posed by the consequences of agency that provides planning and technical assistance to local governments in Benton, climate change. Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington Counties. Carbon Footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted into Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy(GCoM): An international the atmosphere each year by a person, family, building, organization, or company. A alliance of cities and local governments with a shared long-term vision of promoting person's carbon footprint includes GHG emissions from fuel that an individual burns and supporting voluntary action to combat climate change and move to a low emission directly, such as by heating a home or riding in a car. It also includes GHGs that come resilient society. from producing the goods or services that the individual uses, including emissions from power plants that make electricity, factories that make products, and landfills where trash Global Warming Potential (GWP): Multipliers for each greenhouse gas developed is sent. to compare the heat-trapping ability of individual GHGs relative to that of carbon dioxide. Cities for Climate Protection Campaign (CCP): One of three major global Global Protocol for Community-scale Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory transnational municipal networks aimed at reducing urban GHG emissions. Established (GPC):A standard method for accounting and reporting city-wide GHG emissions in 1993, the CCP program houses more than 650 municipal governments representing created by World Resources Institute, G40 Climate Leadership Group and ILLEI.This over 30 participatory countries protocol is required for the Global Covenant of Mayors. Climate Change: Climate change refers to any significant change in the measures of Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI):An American organization that climate lasting for an extended period of time. In other words, climate change includes provides third-party credentialing and verification for several rating systems relating to major changes in temperature, precipitation, or wind patterns, among others, that occur the built environment. over several decades or longer. Green Infrastructure: Ecological systems, either natural or engineered, which Carbon Dioxide(CO2):A naturally occurring gas and also a by-product of burning manage water in a way that mimics the natural water cycle and lessen wet weather fossil fuels and biomass, as well as land-use changes and other industrial processes. It impacts. is the principal anthropogenic GHG. Greenhouse Gases (GHGs): Include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), Carbon Dioxide Equivalent(CO2e):A measure of the global warming potential nitrous oxide (N20), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur (GWP) of all GHGs emitted including methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N20), and other hexafluoride (SF6). gases in addition to CO2. Heat Island:An urban area characterized by temperatures higher than those of the Compact of Mayors:A global coalition of city leaders addressing climate change by surrounding non-urban area. As urban areas develop, buildings, roads, and other pledging to cut GHG emissions and preparing for the future impacts of climate change. infrastructure replace open land and vegetation.These surfaces absorb more solar Now joined with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy. energy, which can create higher temperatures in urban areas. Consumption-Based Emissions Inventory(CBEI): Refers to an emissions International Code Council (ICC):A member-focused association dedicated inventory that in addition to traditional emissions created within the city limits, evaluates to helping the building safety community and construction industry provide safe, emissions associated with all consumption, regardless of where it is produced. Local sustainable, and affordable construction through the development of codes and governments are beginning to pursue this type of inventory to better understand how standards used in the design, build, and compliance process. food and other materials purchased and consumed by the community have an impact on the environment and economy. International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ILLEI): International nonprofit organization providing software and assistance for communities 65 Glossary continued to calculate their emissions. ICLEI was formerly known as International Council for Local Net Zero Energy Building:A building which produces as much energy as it uses Environmental Initiatives and has changed their name to Local Governments over the course of a year. for Sustainability. Resilience:The capacity of a community, business, or natural environment to prevent, withstand, respond to, and recover from a disruption. Kilowatt-hour (kWh): A unit of electricity. STAR Communities: A nonprofit organization that works to evaluate, improve, and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC): A building code created by certify sustainable communities. The organization administers the STAR Community the International Code Council in 2000. It is a model code adopted by many states and Rating SystemTM (STAR), a framework and certification program for local sustainability. municipal governments in the United States for the establishment of minimum design and construction requirements for energy efficiency. Territorial-Based Inventory:A method of GHG emissions accounting that looks at a geographic territory as the boundary for the accounting. Territorial-based approaches do Iowa City Metro Area:As defined by the United States Census Bureau, an area not take into account GHG emissions from products and services that are imported to a consisting of two counties in Iowa (Johnson and Washington) anchored by the City of territorial boundary and are consumed within the boundary. Iowa City. Therm:A unit of measure for energy that is equivalent to 100,000 British Thermal Units Last Mile:A supply chain management and transportation planning term to describe (BTUs), or roughly the energy in 100 cubic feet of natural gas. Often used for measuring the movement of people and goods from a transportation hub to a final destination. natural gas usage for billing purposes. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED):A set of rating Thermal Decarbonization: Replacing fossil fuels (such as natural gas)with low- systems for evaluating the design and environmental performance of buildings, homes, carbon energy or renewable sources to meet thermal (or heating) needs. Also referred and neighborhoods. Devised by the United States Green Building Council, the system to as building electrification. provides specifications to projects for environmentally friendly actions, both during the construction and use of the building. U.S.Conference of Mayors: Official non-partisan organization of cities with a population of 30,000 or larger. Methane (CH4): A hydrocarbon that is a GHG with a global warming potential 21 times that of carbon dioxide (CO2). Methane is produced through anaerobic (without U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement: A voluntary initiative in which oxygen) decomposition of waste in landfills, animal digestion, decomposition of animal participating mayors commit their cities to taking action to reduce GHG emissions.The wastes, production and distribution of natural gas and petroleum, coal production, and Mayors Climate Protection Agreement is an initiative of the U.S. Conference of Mayors incomplete fossil fuel combustion. and was unanimously endorsed by the conference in June 2005. Metric Tonne: One thousand kilograms, or approximately 2,205 U.S. lbs. Urban Sustainability Directors Network(USDN):A peer-to-peer network of local government professionals from cities across the United States and Canada dedicated to Mitigation:A human intervention to reduce the human impact on the climate system; it creating a healthier environment, economic prosperity, and increased social equity. includes strategies to reduce GHG sources and emissions. Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT):A unit used to measure vehicle travel made by Mixed-Use Development:Characterized as pedestrian-friendly development that blends private vehicles, including passenger vehicles, truck, vans, and motorcycles. Each two or more residential, commercial,cultural, institutional, and/or industrial uses. mile traveled is counted as one vehicle mile regardless of the number of persons in the vehicle. Natural Gas: Underground deposits of gases consisting of 50 to 90 percent methane (CH4) and small amounts of heavier gaseous hydrocarbon compounds such as propane (C3118) and butane (C4H10). City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 66 Appendi ces Methodology for GHG Impact Calculations for Actions in Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan GHG impact calculations for actions in the Plan were Iowa City stay the course toward its goals and make Renewable Energy or Whole Building High developed using a spreadsheet model that relied upon adjustments as needed. The estimated impact of Efficiency Equipment: Transition 3 percent of data from the Iowa City Community-wide Greenhouse actions for this report are intended to give a sense of buildings with natural gas to high efficiency Gas Emissions June 2017 Inventory Update, data the scale of activity needed to meet Iowa City's goals electrical heat powered through low-carbon from the United States Census Bureau, and published and should not be taken as a substitute for measured electricity sources by 2025 and 25 percent research as described below. The primary method impact performance tracking. by 2050. used, estimates the GHG reduction impact of a single activity, such as retrofitting a building to conserve Buildings Calculation Transportation Calculation energy, and multiplies that by a citywide scale of Assumptions and Targets Assumptions and Targets implementation to estimate the impact of an action once fully deployed. Because the adjusted future scenario already includes Transportation calculations account for the overlapping zero emissions electricity, the GHG impact of the impacts of the actions—a household that switches to Targets Buildings Actions comes in the form of reduced an electric vehicle running on renewable energy may natural gas use and associated emissions. Efficiency also start biking to work, but they will not save the Iowa's City's emissions reduction targets of 26 to 28 and renewables that reduce use of grid electricity will emissions that their commute used to create more percent below 2005 levels by 2025 (27 percent was continue to have significant benefits, such as cost than once. A widespread adoption of zero emissions used for the sake of calculations) and 80 percent savings and resilience improvements. vehicles by 2050 is included in all actions as a below 2005 levels by 2050 were compared to its Existing Buildings: Retrofit 10 percent of all significant decrease in the carbon emissions of the historical, current, and forecasted future emissions buildings by 2025 and 90 percent by 2050. average vehicle mile traveled in Iowa City. under a business as usual scenario. B 2050, replace 55 percent of vehicle trips o Retrofits are estimated to save 30 percent of Y The impact of Iowa City's electricity provider energy use in 2025 and go deeper to have with sustainable transportation options, such as becoming 100 percent renewable and the University saved 56 percent on average by 2050. public transportation, bicycle, pedestrian, or clean of Iowa Power Plant switching away from coal was o Retrofits are cumulative—the building retrofitted vehicles. incorporated into a modified forecast of future in 2020 is assumed to still be generating o GHG emissions reductions result from reducing emissions. savings in 2025. vehicle travel (vehicle miles traveled) and • New Buildings: Achieve 45 to 48 percent energy associated emissions and gasoline use by The GHG reduction impacts of the actions in Iowa savings in new buildings due to code enforcement carpooling, taking public transit, walking, biking, City's Plan were then analyzed for 2025 and 2050. by 2025, and 80 percent energy savings by 2050 and reducing the number of trips taken. Taken together, the actions in the plan, when due to code enforcement and phased-in approach o Vehicle travel in Iowa City is forecasted to implemented at scale, will allow Iowa City to meet its to net zero energy policies. increase significantly. The actions in this GHG goals. o To avoid double counting, these buildings are category at the scale discussed, curb that assumed to be a separate set with different growth, but do not stop it. Strong program evaluation is essential to ensure that savings than the existing buildings undergoing o Calculations assume public transit ridership the actions Iowa City implements perform as expected. energy efficiency or buildings with on-site growth occurs on existing routes or electric/ Frequent real-world measurements of impact will help renewable energy efforts. zero emissions transit. If fossil fuel transit is City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 68 Methodology continued expanded or run more frequently, emissions If studies prove these to be unfeasible for savings will be less. Iowa City, additional waste management will o Because the Community-wide GHG inventory need to be implemented to reduce waste and only looks at vehicle travel within Iowa City, wastewater emissions and meet the 2050 emissions reductions are considered only within GHG target. city borders as well, but many of the actions identified could create emissions benefits Sources for other communities that are origins or The primary source of data was the communitywide destinations of travel. GHG inventory spreadsheet "Iowa City Emissions • Increase community-wide adoption of electric and Tracking Calculator.xlsx" provided by Iowa City staff. alternative fuel vehicles. Supplemental data included the U.S. Census American o Alternative fuels are modeled as electric vehicles Community Survey, local building permit data, the running on zero emissions electricity-2 percent Federal Highway Administration's National Household of vehicle travel in Iowa City in 2025, and 50 Travel Survey, U.S. Energy Information Administration percent in 2050. data, Iowa City's Long-Range Transportation Plan, o Transportation electricity demand will increase Iowa Economic Development's "Advancing Iowa's as electric vehicles are used more widely, Electric Vehicle Market," the Center for Neighborhood but community-wide electricity demand will Technology's CNT Housing +Transportation decrease if new and existing building efficiency Affordability Index, and local waste data provided by actions are taken. City staff. o Improvements to the municipal fleet are assumed to be included in this calculation. Waste Calculation Assumptions and Targets • Decrease the amount of waste reaching Iowa City's Landfill by 50 percent by 2025 and 80 percent by 2050 from 2011 levels. • Complete a Waste Management Plan. o Waste emissions are modeled to decrease against business as usual based on the combination of waste actions in the Plan. o The waste and wastewater emissions remaining after waste management solutions are implemented are assumed to be largely addressed through energy generation strategies. 69 About the Survey In order to elicit feedback from a broader cross felt they were only "moderately" informed, indicating which are addressed directly and indirectly in this section of Iowa City stakeholders, Iowa City a need for additional educational opportunities. plan. launched an online survey following the November Despite this, nearly every respondent reported 2017 community meeting. The survey was active taking at least one step towards reducing climate Only one demographic was underrepresented in for six weeks, during which about 800 people change impacts, most frequently by reducing waste the online survey: non-white populations. Otherwise, shared their interests, concerns, and experiences and reducing electricity consumption. survey respondents were evenly distributed by age as they relate to climate change, as well as their and annual household income. Iowa City must do basic demographic information. Survey responses Sixty-five percent of respondents expressed interest more to reach out to underrepresented groups and provide crucial insights to supplement feedback in participating in future projects associated with ensure that the feedback of all Iowa City residents and information gathered during community the Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. is included moving forward. This is important in the meetings; additionally, demographic information Respondents reported being most interested in implementation of all actions, and particularly so helps to pinpoint stakeholders that may require learning more about residential and commercial with specific actions, such as the development of a additional engagement efforts. Insights have been energy efficiency and renewable energy alternatives. communications plan for vulnerable populations. incorporated into the development of this plan. Impacts on agriculture and food production, loss of habitat and species, decreased air quality, and Over half of respondents reported that they think increased flooding were the most frequently cited about climate change every day and yet the majority concerns associated with climate change, some of Quotes from the Survey "Finding a way to incentivize the members of our _ plan should focus , "Change begins with commitment from community to take steps towards improving the voluntary , incentivized programs businesses and cities. Start there, and efficiency of their homes and businesses, with encouragethat participation, people will follow!Also, if you want people respect to the opinions of people on all sides of this command , policies to utilize alternative ways of transportation issue, will get people brought into the greater goal that undermine , ,,, you need to make it more safe for cyclists. of increased sustainability of the resources in our , drive development t, other There is a demand for it, and people are area, reduced dependence on non-renewables, and more likely to change their behaviors if you making the Iowa City area a better place for our kids make them feel safe. Hope to see some and grandchildren." change all around in the near future!" "Make sustainable living more inclusive and not a luxury." "Often '' notaccessible to people of color. It is important that the city make a deliberate push to show marginalized folks how climate change negatively affects the community." City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 70 Additional Quotes from the Survey "Encouraging .and "Be more inclusive to those who don't "Behavior changes when culture and infrastructure change." facilitating . change necessarily embrace the majority opinions...We toward . more . .nt need discussions about the human aspects of based diet probably sustainability-the beauty that we lose by using the most importantproducts and approaches that aren't as they should g an individualbe...We need to integrate our values with our natural experience, •. to reduce their human quest for beauty." conflicting .. . rules that workagainst contribution to climate the promotion of energy efficiency and climate change." protection. I also think that the City needs to work with economic development folks throughout the corridor, . create a real alternative to commuting • Linn Countyprivate vehicles. 1000sof people "Let's be leaders." commute every day. Either create functional "Thanks for addressing this critical problem locally." transit, or create living wage jobs in Iowa "Culture. For Iowa City to meaningfully reduce its carbon footprint, the City operations, "I strongly urge the City to •• out into the University, industry, developers/landlords, and businesses all need to take part. When these community to inform. Holding workshops actors lead the way, combined with a public promotion/celebration of their efforts and only downtown •r in the 'usual places'does not successes, will help build a culture of reducing our climate impact...Resilience. Connect the encourage dialogue • participation. dots for people on how this climate action plan will build resilience in the community. (E.g. City's responsibility t• meet with residents, • City facilities that have had energy audits and upgrades will better weather extreme temps for residents • always - to meet and use less fuel when prices spike.)" with the City." 71 Taking Action: Sustainable Lifestyle Survey Results as reported by SurveyMonkey° - 799 respondents Q1 What is your affiliation to Iowa City? (Check all that apply). Ara erect_7 99 slopped=1 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Live an#awn a hoarse in Iowa City $1.20% 489 Live and rent in iowa Ci y 20.78% 166 Wuk in Iowa City full-lige 37.67% 301 Work in lava City part-Untie 13.39% 107 University of Iowa studenl 12.52% 100 Kirkvg)od Community College student 2.63% 21 Own a business in Iowa City 7.26% 58 Other{please specify} 8.0 1 434 Total Respondents:799 Q2 Haw long have you lived or worked in Iowa City? Answered: 7S5 Skipped: ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES 0-5 years 25.04% 207 6-10 years 15.35% 122 11-15 years 9.69% 77 16-20 years 7.8096 62 20+years 41.13% 327 TOTAL 795 City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 72 Survey Results as reported by SurveyMonkey° - 799 respondents Q3 How often do you think about climatechange? (Select one option). Arswerad_791, Slopped:S ANSVER CHOICES RESPONSES Ever}+day 53.4" 425 Qe 6 week 26.04% 7 OnC&a mrnth $-93% 71 A cov*of 1 ffm5 a Yew 7,55% 64 NRver 4.m 32 TWAL 785 4 How well informed do you thinly you are about the effects of a changing climate in Iowa Cit}? (Select one option). AnSv :790 5k,,O :2 ANSWER CKOICES RESPOKE$ WaNdDrmed 25.81°% 20.5 Moderately inkm►ed 38.72% 3019 Somew ral inIcHrmd 26.07% 20 I dpn'I know much about it 9.524x5 P5 TOTAL Tse 73 Survey Results as reported by SurveyMonkey° - 799 respondents Q5 Please rate your level of concern about the following climate change impacts and how they will affect your quality of life and the Iowa City community. (1 being a top priority). Ar4w+ od;797 Skipped:5 1 2 S 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TOTAL Increased flooding 30.$3°6 18,583'6 1156% 6.06% 6.28: 2-89`n'o 4.40% $.0 % 5.15% 8-9z% 243 1418 92 53 60 23 35 40 41 71 796 �iHdpildGoil9xtJ9fflBk 24.71% 19X1% 14.83% 6.59+46 5.83% 4_t12% 5.n% 5.606% 4.18% 8.24% 1S5 150 117 52 46 3a 46 47 33 95 7139 T6m:mrd!,t'9 rhan"S 21.34% 18.44% 15.4j % 7.45% 8.05% 5.91% 5.18% 5.M-A 5M% 7.70r% 159 454 123 59 94 31 41 45 45 61 792 S-udsuraal varialiarls 16.14% 16.3995 17.4596 9.429+0 8.64% 6-34`/0 6.73% 1551".+, 5,34`10 S-Sv U 127 129 137 71 B8 42 53 �r2 42 fib 797 1111NdUs cul a�11r:u1UU 83.289E 17,9795 11.1?% 6AB96 3.80% 5.54% 3.54% 4.5696 033% 13.11% dr>d 14tx1 pluducwl I 2&3 142 133 46 30 2a 28 36 50 72 790 Loss aT hahitaUspEdBs 35.309E 14.95% 11-%% 7.54°x, 4.52% 3.02°x, 2.89% 3.99% 6-28% 1d a% Z41 118 g2 60 315 24 23 $1 50 150 794 oearaased air Quality 33.1296 17.1336 10.71% 6.$6% 4.79% 2-W% 4.71]% 5.29% 5-1i'% 9-4996 263 139 95 53 38 23 38 42 41 75 794 City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 74 Survey Results as reported by SurveyMonkey° - 799 respondents CQ6 What actions are you currently taking to reduce the impacts of climate change's (select all that apply)- Amwered:793 Skipped=7 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Gemng okmx'd and irTw1wea For example,laming an arganReGon.reading j�WQk,atWnoing a work-jhDp, 47.04% 373 Raduoinp aonaump6on of dectneity.For oxaerpla-using snargy llioi9nl products,turning of Ughft or appliances when not in e5.37% 677 uea,mduced use of applkanom artid sladhcal davioe5. Reducing water wnmimption.For example,rBdurLng w�dw usage,InstaHirag welar caving davloas. 57,259E 454 Rr�duoinp wFaw For wAenWle-fowMg,mcycilrrq.and conWast1^9 93.06% 738 Redaoing lues rcrosumptian-Fpr example,miF jprjzeiYaual py or wKVor plana,*we energy?fuel e'Rcientcar,use putrlia 61.03% 484 lrarwpprtatign.4lke or walk. $uyati krvA yacds"pfwfuCls For oxampto.pwwi V ytxlr owni(cod.Lwyirrg bcat latodi",4uy rqj Ercall k7c'dI bL"ie ws, 69.B69G SS+t Bugfng 1grean9r products For axamplo,organic praemoa,products with lasahlo per IrV. 52,679`4 497 Reovoing QQr.WMplFGn 1X3't47in9 le33 $5.74% 44-2 Eal-ng a plikni-bBsod diol or choosing fcods Lhal have a lower car6an foclpin! 4124% W Ottrgr(01wa6e"Gary) 9-21% 73 Total Raspa7d@obk-793 75 Survey Results as reported by SurveyMonkey° - 799 respondents 07 What topics would you like to learn more about? (select your top 5 topics). ARUwero!71$2 Skipped:3$ ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES @n91Qy nlhGertGy In rfisvlenlhdl and ta7fwda}31 fhuikLh!)S 62.344 475 Rcmn nbb m5La5ly;allprn4 -s 64.n% 493 UWng PM n9lurat gag 33.20`10 253 Water conswvaw 45.13796 ' 4$ Tranetwrlatk*earicie-r,cy suds n u8irQ putlie Irardpod W Carpooling 22,x496 171 A11:4)m niUo tran%Xvtallorr NViCQS swtri-is t)IU g ana wAkln9 21,4496 164 W$gtg divenim Ihwgh c*mppgtng and r649tng 54.4r1y6 3 Recycing 41.73% 31B Consurovton rudixtiorr-roost-glands,and products 46.00% 3165 Plarwt-has d diel&A the ca ftn tcxtprint of bM 33.33% 7S4 Total Respondents:762 Q8 What do you see as Carriers to strategies for addressing climate change's Answered:M Skipped:7 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Lack of public bit i ation and Cducvdon 52.5d% 4 r 7 COs!of 46.5596 905 Oif4ioulty in changing behavioral habits T7.61% 61 T Lack of bustners or indublry support 52.46% 416 Publ-ovabe 000rdnebcn 44.04 262 Ongeftninl� t .4$°di 1$4 Other[plgame »cdy} t6.2d9b 14$ TfFLW kespondenta-793 City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 76 Survey ResultS as reported by SurveyMonkey° - 799 respondents 09 What tools and resources could be helpful to you in reducing your climate impact? (Rank in order of importance). Mswemd:749 ShwPed:51 1 2 b 11 6 B TMAE SCOW vvorh45-qrs 1S5Z% 10.1094 14.0% 16-06% 18.74`h 25.624E 106 69 11)2 103 12$ 175 66.3 3,?2 loiprn$linnei i90 ghegl 14.415% 20.73%a 19.279: 19.1296 99 142 132 131 108 73 69S MT Tips Par huff and business 33-71% 2848% 19.4894 U110% 7.11% 3-%% 237 1A8 134 71 50 25 703 4-10 Case s4ud es 8-94% 17.68% 17.47% 1S-344A 2125% 23.2994 - — 48 8T 120 128 146 164 667 7.96 {:17 wk!sa0-qcr Fi4 g 9.7756 13.13% 16.95% 22-1396 23.71% 10.66% 69 96 118 154 165 n M M, l GHG gICJJLMWsL iInl JIs"Y74K"i1ODWM 24.88% 18.04'1 12.9394 12A!;% 11,3$96 19.92% lQpWro,M '7S 127 91 $S 6o 136 7" 3,94 Q10 How do you want to learn about clirrtiate change and Iowa City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan? (Cheek all that apply). Aftg"(ed:761 Skipped_19 ANSWER '.HbIGE5 RF$POM$E$ Community workshops 43-41% 339 City of Iowa Glp website.ww N.iogworg 67-09% 524 E-subscripUws,or email news bulletins 56-47% 441 Facahook 42-84% 333 TwMer 14.85% 116 Nexjdcor 1$-44°16 144 1•-►s189x m 11-7B% 92 Unkedln 2.43% 19 Yuuiut* 1$�I% 164 GiPy Dian'+ul 4 GAW TV EM21ion 14.00% 110 Olheff tineas&spimffo 9 4616 74 Tote)Respwaa ls-781 77 Survey ReSul#S as reported by SurveyMonkey° - 799 respondents 011 Would you be interested in participating in future projects associated with Iowa City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan's Answe.'ec:f16 Stopped:24 ANSWCR CHOICES RESPONSES Yas 66.72% bib fro 34.S2% 271 Total Reepo.amits.778 Q12 What is your address? Ansxe+ed:838 SkkvW: 164 Q1 3 What is your age group? Ansvmred!722 Sloped'7$ ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Linder 18 OMN 5 1&24 14.2J°6 1p3 2r�3,y 1$.14°k 131 3S-a�l 17.87% 429 45-u4 14.27% 10.3 y 116,34% ilia $S or*kW 18,4256 133 TOTAL T& City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 78 Survey Results as reported by SurveyMonkey° - 799 respondents 014 What is your race? +f4ftre4:727 Skippe4-7$ ANSWER CHOICES RESPONS€$ While B3.83% $49 Asian Black w AWcan-Aipreftar+ Fii� IcorLatina 14 NaIiY4An rkan or A:aahan NaUVa 0.14% 1 From mu fthe raoes is CAMr iPk"w sivrflYi 2A9?'i 1 TOTAL 722 015 What is your gross annual household income? Answe.*c:725 $kippW:75 ANSWER C HOIGES RESPONSES SO-S24999 13-6a% 99 $25Jd04.34$.903 15-17% -.10 5f .0 $74.$99 16JUM 116 $75,000-$199.999 12.55% 91 $104.00"149.9% 16.47% 113 3158.000-Orman 13 52°C SS Not aurar"Fer not b answer 12.699`* 92 TOTAL 7.25 Q16 Do you have any other comments or suggestions' Answered:20 Sbrpped:U0- Stakeholder Interviews A series of stakeholder interviews were conducted in July and August 2017. Not all individuals and organizations contacted resulted in a scheduled interview due to scheduling conflicts or unavailability. Below is the list of external and internal interviews conducted at the beginning of the planning process. External Internal Name Organization/Affiliation (if application) Name City Title/Department Ryan Sempf Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce; Tracy Hightshoe Neighborhood & Development Services Coord. SteeringCommittee Member ........... ...................................................................................................................................................... .......................................... ... ...................................................................................... Stan Laverman Senior Housing Inspector Martha Norbeck C-Wise; Steering Committee Member .................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................ Geoff Fruin City Manager NancyBird Iowa City Downtown District .................................................................................................................................................................. ......................................................................................................................................................................... Karen Howard Associate Planner Duane Van Hemert Iowa City Community School District- .................................................................................................................................................................. Operations Department Ron Knoche Public Works Director .................................................................................................................................................................. Sara Maples............................. University of Iowa Office of Sustainability Jason Havel................ ....City..Engineer................................... ....................... .............y......................................................................................................................................................... Tim Wilkey Wastewater Superintendent Beck Ross 100 Grannies ........................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................... Eric Johnson Iowa City Climate Advocates Kevin Slutts Water Superintendent .................................................................................................................................................................. Pete Rolnick............................. Iowa City Climate Advocates......................................... Jen Jordan.................. ......Solid Waste Superintendent......... ....................... ......................................................................................................................................................................... Rafael Moratoya Center for Worker Justice Jon Resler treets uperintendent .................................................................................................................................................................. GT Karr Homebuilders Association; Steering Dan Striegel Equipment Superintendent Committee Member Wendy Ford Economic Development Coordinator Marcia Bollinger Neighborhood Outreach/Neighborhood Council .................................................................................................................................................................. Kumi Morris Facilities Manager .--.............................--................................................................................................... ....................... Mark Rummel Acting Transportation Director .................................................................................................................................................................. John Yapp Development Services Coordinator .................................................................................................................................................................. Tim Hennes Sr. Building Inspector .................................................................................................................................................................. Bob Miklo Sr. Planner ....................................--.......................................................................................................................... Kent Ralston Executive Director, Johnson County MPO .................................................................................................................................................................. Zachary Hall Parks Superintendent Stefanie Bowers Equity Director City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 80 Summary of Actions - Expanded Table The table below is an expanded version of the table on pages 22 through 24, and includes these additional categories: type of action; implementation and potential partner agencies. Actions marked with a star are high priority action items. Type of Sector Implementation Local Action Action HWG Cost GHG Partner Agencies Impact Buildings 1.1 *Increase energy efficiency in Program, H Short to Mid $- 000 MidAmerican; local contractors; residences Education $$$ lenders *Increase energy efficiency in Program, Local businesses; local/regional 1.2 businesses Education W Short to Mid $$$ ••• business coordinating agencies, Univ. 1.3 *Increase energy efficiency in new Policy, Plan HWG Mid to Long $ ••• City; University; Developers; HBA buildings 1.4 *Increase on-site renewable energy Study, HWG Mid $$ City; Iowa Renewable Energy systems and electrification Education Association; Developers Initiate community solar projects' Project, 1.5 HW Mid $$$ • City; MidAmerican Partnership 1.6 Support energy benchmarking tools Policy HWG Short $ . Advocacy groups; City 1.7 *Continue to increase energy Lead by G Short to Mid $ . City efficiency in City-owned buildings2 example $$$ Transportation 2.1 *Increase use of mass transit Lifestyle, HWG Short $- �� City; Univ.; County; Advocacy systems Program $$$ groups *Embrace electric vehicles, Lifestyle, 2.2 alternative fuel vehicles, and other Policies, HWG Mid $$ ... City; University, Advocacy groups emerging technologies Partnership 2.3 *Increase bicycle and pedestrian Lifestyle, HWG Short $ City; County; University; Advocacy transportation Program groups 2.4 *Increase compact and contiguous Policy, Plan G Mid to Long $$ • City; developers development *Increase employee commuter University; Large businesses, East 2.5 options Partnership W Short to Mid $ ••• Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) 2 6 Manage parking options Policy, WG Mid $$ • City Partnership 2.7 Reduce the City's vehicle emissions Lead by G Short to Mid $$ . City footprint2 example 81 Summary of ActiordLft �:xpanded Table continued Type of Sector Implementation Local Action Action (H,W, G) Cost GHG Partner Agencies Impact Waste Increase recycling at multi-family Lifestyle, 3.1 properties Education, HG Short $ . City; Advocacy groups Program Increase composting of organics Lifestyle, 3.2 Education, HWG Short $ . City; University; Advocacy groups Program *Reduce waste at the source Lifestyle, . Advocacy 3.3 Education HW Short $ y groups; City (education) Establish partnerships to divert 3.4 construction waste from the Landfill Program WG Mid $$ a City; Developers; HBA 3.5 Reduce waste at City facilities2 Lead by G Short $ . City example 3.6 Create a comprehensive waste Plan G Mid $ . City management plan *Take action on a study to efficiently Study, 3.7 capture and use methane from Project G Mid to Long $ . City wastewater operations *Take action on a feasibility study on Study, 3.8 energy generation from G Mid to Long $$$ .. City landfill methane Project Adaptation 4.1 Conduct a vulnerable populations Study G Short $ . City; Advocacy groups asset mapping exercise *Develop communications and 4.2 outreach plan for vulnerable Plan G Short to Mid $ . City; Advocacy groups populations 4.3 Analyze climate-related public health Study G Short $ . City; County impacts in Iowa City *Coordinate extreme weather 4.4 preparedness planning with local Plan G Short to Mid $ . City; County agencies 4.5 Assess Citywide and neighborhood Project G Mid $ . City stormwater management 4.6 Expand Iowa City's tree canopy G Mid to Long $$ . City; developers City Of Iowa City Climate Action And Adaptation Plan 82 Summary of Actiop+a - Expanded Table continued Type of Sector Implementation Local Action Action H W G Cost GHG Partner Agencies Impact Sustainable Lifestyle *Encourage a plant-rich diet' Lifestyle, 5.1 Education H Short $ ... City; Advocacy groups 5.2 Expand community gardens and Project HG Mid $$ . City; Advocacy groups access to healthy, local foods Encourage the purchase of local Lifestyle, City; local/regional business 5.3 products and responsible purchasing Education HWG Short $ a coordinating agencies; Advocacy groups *Create funding mechanisms to Local/other lenders; Local 5.4 support community-wide climate Program G Short to Mid $$$ • interest/advocacy groups action *Incorporate this Climate Plan into 5.5 the City's sustainability Plan G Short $ . City communications Initiate a green recognition program City; local/regional business 5.6 Program G HWG Short $ a coordinating agencies; Local interest/advocacy groups 5.7 Develop internal City sustainability Lead by G Short $ 0 City operations guide example Table Definitions: Action: Description of the proposed strategy or action Type of Action: Type of action being proposed within the following categories: Education, Program, Partnership, Policy, Study, Lifestyle, Plan, Project, and Lead by Example. Sector: The type of building or individual where the action can be implemented; home, work or (city) government Implementation period: The time it will take to begin implementing this action; Short term: within 1-2 years; Mid-term: within 5 years; Long term: within 5+years Cost: The comparative cost of implementing each action on a scale of $ through $$$. Note that the costs can be borne by a variety of stakeholders. Impact: The comparative emissions impact on Iowa City emissions that result from the implementation of each action on a scale of *through *** rating. Impact ratings are ranked in their ability to reduce Iowa City GHG emissions based on the 2015 Iowa City Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Inventory. Additional Table Notes: 1. Because Iowa City's electricity source will be 100 percent renewable by the end of 2020, the actual emissions reduction for community solar activities will be minimal. 2. The impact of City government buildings, vehicle fleet, and waste reduction activities alone as separate actions is minimal on Iowa City's community-wide emissions profile. However, the City strongly believes in leading by example and taking action,just like others in the community. The incremental actions of each individual person, business, and organization will allow us to achieve our overall community-wide targets. 3. While the immediate impact on emissions in Iowa City may be relatively small, the global impacts related to eating more plants and less meat result in a very high impact. 83 ErhAnotes 1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Global Climate Report - January 2018 2. The 10 Hottest Global Years on Record. Climate Central. January 18. 2018. www.climatecentral.org/gallery/graphics/the-10-hottest-global-years-on-re- cord. 3. Climate in the Heartland. Heartland Regional Network of the Urban Sustainability Directors Network. September 2015. 4. 2015 States at Risk. Climate Central. Access date: March 8, 2018 http://statesatrisk.org/iowa/extreme-heat. 5. Climate in the Heartland. Heartland Regional Network of the Urban Sustainability Directors Network. September 2015. 6. "Scientific Consensus: Earth's Climate is Warming." National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Access date: June 11, 2018. https://climate. nasa.gov/scientific-consensus/ 7. Note: The Compact of Mayors has since joined with another organization to become the Global Covenant of Mayors 8. "Compact of Mayors: The biggest collaboration to accelerate climate action." www.uclg.org/en/node/23789 9. Note: In June 2017, the City released an update to the community-wide GHG inventory in the form of a Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report that is available on the city's website www.icgov.org/climateaction. 10. Note: This is an imperfect comparison as this municipal GHG inventory includes landfill emissions for waste from all Johnson County residents, while the community inventory only includes emissions from waste produced by residents in Iowa City. 11. Note: www.icgov.org/promect/iowa-city-climate-action-and-adaptation-plan#Greenhouse%20Gas%20Reports 12. ecocity Footprint Tool Pilot, Iowa City Summary Report. Urban Sustainability Directors Network. December 2017. 13. Note: A global hectare is a biologically productive hectare with globally averaged productivity for a given year. It is an estimate of how much biologically productive land and water area an individual or population needs to produce all the resources it consumes and to absorb the wastes it generates. 14. ecocity Footprint Tool Pilot, Iowa City Summary Report. Urban Sustainability Directors Network. December 2017. 15. Guide to Equitable, Community Driven Climate Preparedness Planning. Urban Sustainability Directors Network. May 2017. 16. Note: This figure is an estimate based on forecast information and is not a guarantee of actual wind production. The figure is for planning purposes only and cannot be relied on for any claims of renewable energy received. 17. "Lifting the High Energy Burden in America's Largest Cities: How Energy Efficiency Can Improve Low-Income and Underserved Communities." American Council for an Energy-Efficiency Economy. April 2016. 18. "Iowa Takes Huge Step Backward on Energy Efficiency, While Other States Move Ahead." Martin Kushler. May 10, 2018. Access date: May 25, 2018. http://aceee.org/blog/2018/05/iowa-takes-huge-step-backward-energy 19. Let's Get Rolling: Iowa City Bicycle Master Plan. Summer 2017. Page 16. 20. Let's Get Rolling: Iowa City Bicycle Master Plan. Summer 2017. Page 18. 21. Let's Get Rolling: Iowa City Bicycle Master Plan. Summer 2017. Page 18. 22. Long Range Transportation Plan 2012-2040. Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County. May 2012. www8.iowa-city.org/weblink/0/ doc/1503520/Electron ic.aspx 23. Iowa Commuter Transportation Study. Iowa Department of Transportation. December 2014. www.iowadot.gov/commuterstudy/ 24. Iowa City Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan Update. February 2014. https://downtowniowacity.com/wp-content/up loads/201 6/08/201 4.02-IC-DT-Streetscape-Master-Plan-Report.pdf 25. Iowa City Routes. Bongo-Bus on the Go. Access date: March 15, 2018. www.bongo.org/routes/iowa-city/ 26. SEATS Paratransit Service. Access date: March 15, 2018. www.icgov.org/city-government/departments-and-divisions/transportation-and-resource-man- agement/transit/seats R4 27. Transit Network, Metro Area Transit Network. Access date: March 15, 2018. www.livablecommunity.ora/Handler.ashx?Item ID=B3B3F06A-CEF8-4BFD- 8467-1 F7D443498AB 28. Let's Get Rolling: Iowa City Bicycle Master Plan. Summer 2017. Page 44. 29. Iowa City Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan Update. February 2014. Page 150, Prioritization chart. 30. Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. Access date: March 15, 2018. www.icaov.org/city-government/departments-and-divisions/neighborhood-and-develop- ment-services/development-services/urban-planning/comprehensive-and-district-planning. 31. Note: The City has set aside funds in 2018's budget to add two EV charging stations to visible public parking facility locations. 32. Note: Even though the landfill accepts waste from all of Johnson County, Iowa City's community-based greenhouse gas inventory only accounts for the percentage of waste generated by the Iowa City population. 33. "Municipal Solid Waste." U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Access date: March 25, 2018. https://archive.er)a.gov/er)awaste/nonhaz/municipal/ web/html/ 34. "All Iowa City apartment buildings will start offering recycling this year." Little Village. January 8, 2018. http://Iittlevillagemag.com/iowa-city-apart- ments-recyclina-mandate/ 35. 2017 Iowa Statewide Waste Characterization Study. Iowa Department of Natural Resources. December 2017. Page 16. 36. Note: Assumes tons reported in Waste Characterization Study are US tons, i.e. 2000 lbs., and Johnson County population of 144,251 (2015) 37. ecocity Footprint Tool Pilot, Iowa City Summary Report. Urban Sustainability Directors Network. December 2017. 38. Apartment Recycling Pilot Program. Access date: March 22, 2018. www.icaov.ora/recyclina#Apartment%20and%2OBusiness%2ORecycling 39. ecocity Footprint Tool Pilot, Iowa City Summary Report. Urban Sustainability Directors Network. December 2017 40. Iowa City Natural Areas Inventory and Management Plan. January 2018. www8.iowa-city.ora/weblink/0/edoc/1781877/IA%2OCity%20NAI%2OFina1%20 Report reducedsize.pdf 41. National Weather Service 42. "2008 Flood: Rising Waters, Rapid Changes." History Corps - University of Iowa. Accessed on May 9, 2018. httr)s://thestudio.uiowa.edu/historycorps/ exhibits/show/flood 43. "2008 Flood: Rising Waters, Rapid Changes." History Corps - University of Iowa. Accessed on May 9, 2018. https://thestudio.uiowa.edu/historycorps/ exhibits/show/flood 44. "Fighting Global Warming with Food." Environmental Defense Fund. Access date: April 17, 2018. http://web.archive.ora/web/20080923070051/http:/ www.edf.org/article.cfm?contentid=6604 45. Note: An article on food security cites that "about 14% of Johnson County residents are food insecure - one of the highest rates in the state of Iowa- and 40 percent of them don't receive government food assistance." http://Iittlevillagemag.com/fighting-hunger-in-iowa-despite-food-to-spare-disparity-re- mains/ 46. Creating a Sustainable Food Future. World Resources Institute. 2013. www.wri.org/sites/default/files/wri13 report 4c wrr online.pdf 47. "Fighting Global Warming with Food." Environmental Defense Fund. Access date: April 17, 2018. http://web.archive.ora/web/20080923070051/httlo:/ www.edf.org/article.cfm?contentid=6604 85 wir Lo -- AA ., AA .\ AA `® 'ff iGreeIL AA � . . rZAR ® ®► A A, - 2 _ .�® ® . �� Acknowledgments CITY MANAGER & DIRECTOR TEAM iGREENCR ACTION TEAMS Jeff Pomeranz,City Manager Resources Casey Drew, Finance Director Tariq Baloch, Roy Hesemann,Joy Huber, Mark Sandi Fowler, Deputy City Manager Jones, Kevin Kirchner, Duncan McCallum, Holly Angie Charipar,Assistant City Manager Ruble, Brent Schlotfeldt Steve Hershner, Utilities Director Nature Kevin Ciabatti, Building Services Director Todd Fagan,Steve Krug,Amy Knudsen, Mike Kuntz, Teresa Feldmann, Human Resources Director Cara Matteson, Brent Neighbor,Sandy Pumphrey, Scott Hock, Parks and Recreation Director Vern Zakostelecky Wayne Jerman, Police Chief Development Jennifer Pratt,Community Development Director Jasmine Almoayyed, David Connolly, Lauren Gregory Smith, Fire Chief Freeman,Caleb Mason,Andy Olesen,Terry Jen Winter, Public Works Director Tiedemann Community BOARDS & COMMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES Sylvia Brueckert,Angie Cole, Liz Darnall, Brad DeBrower, Kevin Delecki, Brenna Fall, Ron Griffith, Janet Abejo-Parker,Civil Rights Investigator Amanda Grieder,Seth Gunnerson,Sherri Hawkins, Marty Lenss,Airport Director Bridget McMenomy, Heather Meyer-Boothby, Dara Schmidt, Library Director Phillip Platz,Sue Sager,Susan Schoenfelder, Stephanie Schrader, Rachelle Stewart,Alissa Van Sloten,Sarah Voels, Brandon Whyte,April Wing, ADDITIONAL SUPPORT Jeffwozencraft Eric Holthaus,Sustainability Coordinator Sue Sager,Organizational Development Manager April Wing, Development Services Program Manager Maria Johnson,Communications Manager Amanda Rieger, Marketing&Design Coordinator 2 IGREENCR ACTION PLAN r I x 4 � �4 1 I . 1. i FOR GENERATIONS,the Cedar Rapids community has understood that fostering economic prosperity,caring for our environment,and improving quality of life for residents—especially our most vulnerable populations—are all important pursuits that benefit the health and vibrancy of our city. It is the duty of your City leaders to ensure Cedar Rapids can withstand the test of time. Staff are continually working to advance sustainability within our operations. Now,it is with incredible pride we launch our next phase of action toward these goals. We have spent the past year engaging experts in each City department to collectively explore ways we can improve our work and better serve our residents.This journey has led us to align internal processes and insights with Council priorities and key City planning documents,such as EnvisionCR,to create Iowa's first municipal sustainability plan—the iGreenCR Action Plan. Sustainability is a fundamental component of strong communities that endure and thrive.We have worked to weave its ideals into our core philosophies at the City of Cedar Rapids,driving initiatives,goals and partnerships as we become a national model of environmental,social and economic excellence. The iGreenCR Action Plan is a significant milestone,charting actionable steps we can take to create a meaningful impact today.There are also items we can introduce today to improve our communitys future and long-term health.Cedar Rapids is already a vibrant and innovative place.We should be proud of our accomplishments that have allowed us to build this Plan upon existing processes and programs,creating a model for even greater success. We continue to see incredible commitment,excitement and contributions from City staff and members of the community.Through these concentrated efforts,we can realize greater quality of life today while ensuring a prosperous future for generations to come. d��4�c , _Oy" Jeff Pomeranz Cedar Rapids City Manager 3 '� J ±y -.- k �� * - '�'w�!%" - � •4� f .fit-•' Y ra y 1� 'y —— - - ,r DISCOVER 6 ELEMENTS 10 IMPLEMENTATION 16 INITIATIVES 19 N APPENDIX 37 T � , VIM ~� A r 1 - too Kim v V. -;6 - = ®/ \ALA N JA 'k A A A A . ` LA /' v vvv V . A ��v Affvr IV Is 5 Ir DISCOVER WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY? To be sustainable is to meet the needs of today without preventing future generations from meeting their needs. r Pursuing sustainability in the City operation means addressing and improving environmental,social,and .� economic health concurrently—the triple bottom line of sustainability. We know that each action we take has an impact not only fiscally,but also socially and environmentally. Our bottom line must not only take into account a balanced budget,but also what we are doing for our 4 residents and the environment in which we live. 1 Air,Water, Land Plants,Animals Tlyri FPSOCIAL F, Education, ECONOMIC wJobs, •�: wv. Opportunity, ..- , Business Equity L AL--- •Y •f LEADING BY EXAMPLE The iGreenCR Action Plan is the City of Cedar Rapids'commitment to pursue sustainability and a higher quality of life in Cedar Rapids.The plan strives to innovate within internal operations and asks the government organization's 1,400-plus employees to become an example for all within the community. Elements of the plan touch every City department, 1 with progress updates provided annually.The plan will receive a comprehensive update every three years, I ensuring commitments are tangible while directing _ 111 operations toward a more sustainable future. Committing to sustainability can address several priorities. LEADERSHIP Leading by example by aligning values and practices CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Strengthening image and recognition T FINANCIAL Reducing and stabilizing long-term costs ATTRACTING & RETAINING TALENT Improving employee engagement and satisfaction REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Staying ahead of legislation - STEWARDSHIP Committing to protection of public resources and the public good BUILDING THE iGREENCR ACTION PLAN Sustainability efforts are not new for the City of Cedar Rapids. The iGreenCR Action Plan builds off the momentum and successes of the City's longstanding commitment to leadership and innovation. iGreenCR Action Plan Development State of Affairs Sustainable iGreenCR Action Plan is the City s EnvisionCR City Talks first municipal sustainability plan, City Staff review an ambitious guiding document City's comprehensive sustainability issues, Three-part educational pursuing environmental,social, plan builds on work of peer cities,and series held to educate and economic health.Teams iGreenCR momentum current city practices. staff and public on work to integrate sustainability and identifies need to Recommendation made sustainability science priorities across City operations. create an action plan. to form a high-level and leadership. Sustainability Integration committee to create Committee evolves to Innovation iGreenCR Action Plan. Executive Council. ®® 1 • 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 : 1 1 1 iGreenCR Sustainability Integration iGreenCR Action Plan Action InitiativeStaff Survey Committee First iGreenCR Action Plan covers iGreenCR promotes g0%City staff agree City director-level committee FY20,FY21 &FY22 green action at "Sustainability is forms to guide sustainability Progress reports are provided work and home. important to me"in assessment and iGreenCR following each fiscal year survey.Energy,water, Action Plan creation. and waste are top three Quarterly updates are provided staff areas of interest. to highlight progress and accomplishments Full plan updated in FY22 with new objectives and action steps STAR Communities for FY23,FY24&FY25 Comprehensive sustainability assessment; Plan is renewed every three years Cedar Rapids earns Certified 4-STAR Community designation.(Review a report overview in the Appendix.)The STAR report forms a baseline from which to build Cedar Rapids'first municipal sustainability plan,the iGreenCR Action Plan.STAR Communities has since transformed to LEED for Cities. V V V AW V VVIN ►c V11 V, �V V ALA\ 41L% i A, AWMAA A i4g M" PRINCIPLES GUIDING THE iGREENCR ACTION PLAN The City seeto be a model of sustainable operations to promote a h althy, prosperous, and equitable community now and for future generations. Wor 11L JAL" M Adem6aw City Council and the balance environmental comprehensive plan, quality, economic EnvisionCR. prosperity and social equity. V. 3Think beyond /� Protect habitat 0 first costs and 40 and functioning 5 * consider long-term, ecosystems that cumulative impacts provide health Encourage innovation and when making and resiliency policy and financial to the urban inter-department decisions. environment collaboration. ................................................................................................................................ Engage the Engaging staff to build a community culture of sustainability to promote Measure and enhances the recruitment sustainable and retention of an practices. report progress in a transparent outstanding workforce. and easy-to- read way. it■ y F • 'y Pursue industry best 10 Reduce the City's resources ■ ■ Y • • practices to avoid by minimizing waste, . , J* recreating the wheel. toxins, and fossil fuels. R r i ' '. � i'ilk +_.� - - �R• � 1 I *-AL- low # 40TIl MON DISCOVER 9 I ALM&M NA N TV A i V' Air V � ir A A �A - � M . I 'w i 5 F 10 IGREENCR ACTION PLAN ELEMENTS The iGreenCR Action Plan encompasses four areas of work — elements — each with ` aspirational goals, measurable objectives, and action steps. Each element addresses the triple bottom line. RESOURCES The City leads in resource conservation and clean energy. The City protects and enhances nature to grow health, resilience, and partnerships. DEVELOPMENT The City encourages development that fosters vibrancy, equity, resource conservation, and fiscal responsibility. COMMUNITY The City prioritizes equity and services that help all residents lead lives of purpose, health, and community. si The City of Cedar Rapids leads in resource conservation and clean energy. OPPORTUNITY: Improving ACCOMPLISHMENTS:The Downtown Library and Central Fire are efficiency, increasing clean energy, LEED Platinum buildings, leading in energy and environmental and reducing waste creates a excellence. Existing programs focusing on waste reduction,water healthier environment for all.'-z efficiency, and solar energy demonstrate progress upon which the City can build. iiGREENCR ACTION /A1 OBJECTIVES GOAL 1 GOAL 2 GOAL 3 Reduce greenhouse gasses Reduce energy consumption in Increase use of (GHGs) buildings and operations renewable energy • Reduce greenhouse gas(GHG) • Reduce electricity consumed in City •Achieve 30%renewable energy in emissions in community and City administrative buildings 5%from FY19 municipal operations by FY22. operations. baseline by FY22. • Increase renewable energy • Increase water and wastewater education through solar group buys. treatment efficiency annually GOAL 4 (gallons treated/BTU). •Assist 1,000+households with energy GOAL b Reduce fuel consumption efficiency efforts. in fleet Reduce landfill waste • Reduce fuel consumption in fleet • Decrease landfilled waste from City 5%from FY19 baseline by FY22. GOAL 5 operations 10%from FY20 baseline • Reduce average idling time to less Reduce water waste by FY22. than 5%by FY22. •Reduce municipal paper consumption • Reduce City facility water consumption 10%from FY19 baseline by FY22. 10%from FY19 baseline by FY22. •Assist 150+households with water • Provide landfill diversion tools in efficiency efforts. 1,000+households,10 public-facing facilities,and 1 business district by FY22. 12 IGREENCR ACTION PLAN ELEMENTS NATURE 1% P . - * r r � � _ -, '�� AP Ir F � ii• f � '.r � *• fkx . fx _ The City of Cedar Rapids protects and enhances nature to grow health, resilience, and partnerships. OPPORTUNITY: Employing nature's"ecosystem ACCOMPLISHMENTS:The City employs nature to improve services"throughout Cedar Rapids is important water quality in the Middle Cedar Partnership Project; for improving public health, building resilience to rainfall infiltration in the stormwater cost-share program; high heat and heavy rainfall events, and helping and recreation, biodiversity, and quality of life through insect species avert population collapse.3,4,5,6,' Parks, Forestry, and the 1000 Acre Pollinator Initiative. iGREENCR ACTION /A1 OBJECTIVES GOAL GOAL 2 Protect and grow Improve water quality, decrease Implement park and green the tree canopy flooding potential, and increase space best practices to •Achieve annual net-positive recreation opportunities improve biodiversity and tree count on City property public health and within City-owned right of •Increase water volume handled by BMPs by .partner with Monarch Research wayb FY25. 5/o each year. Y Project,Linn County,and other •Expand functionality of stormwater system partners on 1,000 Acre Pollinator and grow collaboration in the watershed to Initiative.Plant 325 additional acres achieve annual MS4 compliance. of prairie on City property by FY21. •Continue work in Middle Cedar River •Reduce use of pesticide applications Watershed to increase the number of on City properties 5%from FY19 permanent nutrient-retention practices by baseline by FY22. 2%annually;increase acreage of perennial conservation practices by 10%annually; increase farmer contracts annually. ELEMENTS 13 ELEMENTS DEVELOPMENT loom .a 912 •0 99 Am.- �� am rri to go .. Nil i � F 1!I I 1 The City of Cedar Rapids encourages development that maximizes vibrancy, inclusiveness, resource conservation, and fiscal responsibility. OPPORTUNITY: Further developing core ACCOMPLISHMENTS:The City builds on successful programs neighborhoods increases opportunities that incentivize targeted industry growth, investment in core for walking, biking, and transit. Working neighborhoods, and green buildings.The Flood Protection to accommodate an increasingly diverse System protects residents from major flooding.The City's population produces jobs, entrepreneurs, comprehensive zoning update increases walkability, decreases and a more vibrant Cedar Rapids.1,9,10 parking, and increases native landscaping opportunities. iGREENCR ACTION /A1 OBJECTIVES LiOAL 1 GOAL 2_j 1 GOAL 4 Connect citizens to Preserve and reuse Build upon investments in targeted industries, community resources historic structures and core neighborhoods, and immigrant and increase affordable sites to retain history, population workforce to enhance economic housing opportunities heritage, and community strength, quality of life, and vibrancy •Pursue partnerships to character •Through the ISU-Cedar Rapids Partnership,advance an leverage funding in order •Increase number of historic- industrial symbiosis approach to growth,where waste to produce new or improve designated properties in streams from one industry become raw materials for existing housing that is Cedar Rapids. others,to help concentrate the Food Manufacturing and affordable,for all income levels. Bioprocessing Cluster in Cedar Rapids. •Increase public awareness of C� •Plan for greater integration of immigrants and refugees into the Cedar Rapids labor market. community resources. Grow resilience t0 Pursue partnerships to •Assist companies,particularly in identified target industries, p P environmental hazards to locate or expand;increase levels of higher-wage& increase shelter services and and intensifying climate provide resources to those � gmahigher-skilled jobs to positively influence conditions experiencing homelessness. •Complete climate risk necessary to improve income for all residents. and environmental justice •Focus redevelopment and revitalization efforts,planning, assessments and incorporate and incentives in the City's core districts. into planning efforts 14 IGREENCR ACTION PLAN r * ELIMENTS COMMUNITY 'Age vrl a A1WF y The City of Cedar Rapids prioritizes equity and services that help all residents lead lives of purpose, health, and community. OPPORTUNITY' For a resident to achieve their ACCOMPLISHMENTS:The City builds on the success potential, basic needs like transportation, of highly rated neighborhoods, a strong commitment healthy food, meaningful work, and community to student success, and a lens for equity in decision- connectedness are critical components. 11,12,13,14,15,16 making that helps all Cedar Rapids residents succeed. iGREENCR ACTION /A1 OBJECTIVES GOAL 1 Grow community health Diversify representation in City staff Champion and celebrate and neighborhood and equity in program delivery literacy, art, and youth connectedness •Continue to increase diversity in staff •Increase the percentage of Cedar Rapids •Increase the number of and leadership positions to better reflect residents rating cultural/arts/music those positively rating their community activities as excellent or good on the "Neighborhood as a place to •Identify at least five new opportunities per National Community Survey to 75%by live"on the National Community year to advance equity,inclusion,and equal FY22. Survey to 80%by FY22. access to programs,services,and facilities. •Implement literacy-focused art or •Increase participation of low-income, messaging on 10 City-owned facilities youth,and elderly populations in recreation and sites by FY22. programming 5%from FY20 baseline by FY22. Increase food health ?%OXF and availability r •Increase organizations Empower student education participating in food growingand City-connectedness Foster a transportation network and recovery 10%by FY22. •Coordinate professional speaker •Achieve 30%nutritious food which cultivates an inclusive and opportunities,field trips,and class availability at City-owned sites healthy community research projects with 500+college and facilities by FY22. •Achieve American Community Survey bike/ students per year by FY22. •Achieve 50%healthy food walk/transit commute rate of 6%for residents •Coordinate staff presentations to 500+ served at City events. by FY22. K-12 students in FY22. ELEMENTS 15 � ■� \ , , ' - , ■ � �. � � �} \ , , . ~ . y . - - Ir ��/� . _ . . � - y �k» _� .. _ ,. �:•. : • ' . - � - _� \ , . . . . . . -� r7r t yF IMPLEMENTATION Given the breadth of sustainability efforts and the need for continuing education, r the following commitments are important for the implementation of the plan: ACTION TEAMS Teams for each element will meet quarterly to plan, implement, and report on the Action Plan's progress. EDUCATION Ongoing communications will be coordinated to educate and update diverse audiences on the goals of the plan. - � - TRAINING Action Plan commitments will be integrated into the City's hiring, orientation, staff training, and performance expectations. _ PROGRESS REPORTS Council, staff, and residents will have access to quarterly updates and annual progress reports. PLAN UPDATE r During the final two quarters of FY22, a full plan update begins. Renewed objectives and action steps will be finalized in Q1 of FY23, addressing FY23, FY24& FY25. The plan will receive updates likewise, every three years. ACHIEVING iGREENCR GOALS THROUGH INNOVATION Sustainability is the mission driving our iGreenCR Action Plan. Innovation is how we will achieve our mission.The City of Cedar Rapids acknowledges the symbiotic relationship between these two concepts. Both are reflected within the organization's culture. Sustainability is a driver of innovation because it relies on creative ideas and continuous improvements to find new efficiencies and grow. f. The very process of innovation contributes to efficient sustainability accomplishments. Sustainability is a driver of innovation because it relies on creative ideas and continuous improvements to find new efficiencies and grow. The City's Innovation process will play a key role in enacting current action steps and future goals to be identified by the living iGreenCR Action Plan. Consequently,the plan's guiding principles serve as a lens through which the Innovation program can thrive. Both the iGreenCR Action Plan and the Innovation process encourage and empower City staff to achieve sustainable goals and objectives, foster innovative ideas,and employ creative solutions to cultivate a community in which we are all proud to live,work,and play. I N ITIATIVES RESOURCES1 'LS & INITIATIVES January 2020 SCHEDULE NEW/EXISTING GOAL 1. GREENHOUSE GASES I Reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) A.Objective Reduce greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions in community and City operations. 1• Conduct community GHG inventory. FY21 New 2. Develop climate action and adaptation plan and targets based off inventory. FY21-FY22 New Provide climate action and resilience guidance to City leadership on science, Annual New 3 opportunities,and recommendations for moving forward. Convene community stakeholder group to develop climate action and FY21-FY22 New 4. adaptation plan. Develop sustainable building guidelines for City buildings that prioritize GHG 5, minimization,resource efficiency,and occupant health(part of updated FY21-FY22 New Sustainable Purchasing Policy). GOAL 2. ENERGY I Reduce energy • • • buildings and operations Objective ' Reduce electricity consumed in City administrative buildings 5%from FY19 baseline by FY22. Objective Increase water and wastewater treatment efficiency annually(gallons treated/BTU). Create plan for reducing energy in City buildings through annual targeted tree FY20 New 1 plantings. Create energy-efficiency standards for City purchases(part of updated FY21-FY22 New 2. Sustainable Purchasing Policy). 3 Participate in energy-sustainability association or annual conference(part of Annual Existing sustainability education strategy for staff). C.Objective I Assist 1,000+households with energy efficiency efforts. 1• Provide energy efficiency tools at City-hosted and-sponsored events. Annual Existing Support organizations working to implement energy conservation in the Annual New 2. community,particularly those prioritizing youth and/or low-income households. INITIATIVES 19 RESOURCES SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING GOAL 3. RENEWABLEof .• energy A.Objective I Achieve 30%renewable energy in municipal operations by FY22. 1. Research and implement(if feasible)large-scale solar and energy storage FY21 New opportunities at high-energy usage facilities. Research and implement(if feasible)utility-provided programs for renewable FY21 New 2. energy development opportunities. Conduct educational campaign,communicating Water Pollution Control as a FY21,FY22 New 3. leader in resource recovery through its future renovations. 4 Research and implement(if feasible)small-scale solar opportunities at high-rate FY20-FY21 Existing facilities. B.Objective I Increase renewable energy education through solar group buys. 1• Participate in two solar group buy programs. FY20,FY22 Existing GOAL 4. FUEL I Reduce fuel consumption Objective 1 Reduce fuel consumption in fleet 5%from FY19 baseline by FY22. Develop plan to modernize the City fleet,achieving fuel reduction goals through FY21 New high-MPG and electric vehicles. Participate in fleet-sustainability-focused association or annual conference(part Annual New 2. of sustainability education strategy for staff). Create guidelines and educational effort for City staff to utilize low-or no-fuel FY21 New 3 transport for work(carpool,walking,biking,bussing,scooters,conference calls). Create assessment of departmental vehicles that are the best candidates for FY20 New 4 transitioning to hybrid,electric,or high MPG. B.Objective I Reduce average idling time to less than 5%by FY22. Update current assessment of high idle departments and vehicles and integrate FY20 New strategy into plan to reduce fuel usage in City fleet by 5%. 2. Conduct annual outreach to City staff on idling reduction SOP and goals. Annual New 20 IGREENCR ACTION PLAN RESOURCES SCHEDULE NEW/EXISTING GOAL 5. WATER Reduce A.Objective I Reduce City facility water consumption 5%from FY19 baseline by FY22. Participate in water-conservation-focused association or annual conference(part Annual New 1 of sustainability education strategy for staff). Send monthly invoices to non-enterprise facilities to begin encouraging Annual New 2 awareness of water consumption. B.Objective I Assist 150+households with water efficiency efforts. Grow participation in City programs for high efficiency toilets(HETs),rain-sensor Annual New 1 sprinklers,and rain barrels Grow participation in CR Save Water,a program that pairs households with high- 2, water-volume and income-qualifying customers with water efficiency assistance Annual New from HACAP. GOAL • SO LID WASTE Reduce landfill A.Objective I Decrease landfilled waste from City operations 10%from FY20 baseline by FY22. 1, Create baseline for and track landfilled waste across City operations. FY21 New Install Tiny Trash,compost,and waste-hub model in City facilities where FY20-21 New 2 appropriate,in combination with educational and awareness efforts. 3. Create SOP for waste reduction at municipal events. FY21 New Create waste-reduction standards for City purchases(part of updated FY21 New 4. Sustainable Purchasing Policy). INITIATIVES 21 SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING Goal 6.Solid • • Objective Reduce municipal paper consumption 5%from FY19 baseline by FY22. Form internal paper-to-electronic team to develop strategies to achieve annual FY21 or FY22 New waste reduction targets.Report progress. C.Objective I Provide landfill diversion tools in 1,000+ households, 10 public-facing facilities,and 1 business district by FY22. 1 Provide waste-reduction tools and education at events where the City provides Annual Existing community education. Provide landfill diversion containers at public-facing City facilities,like pools, Annual New 2 recreation centers,golf courses,parks,airport,and hotel. 3• Explore opportunities to install outdoor recycling receptacles downtown. FY22 New Convene food-recovery stakeholders to discuss opportunities to reduce food FY21 New 4. waste and increase food donations. 22 IGREENCR ACTION PLAN 1 ' January 2020 SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING GOAL 1. FORESTRY • • grow the tree canopy A.Objective I Achieve annual net-positive tree count on City property and within City-owned right of way by FY25 (Emerald Ash Borer prevents more rapid timeline). Create and utilize heat island dataset to mitigate urban heat island effect. 1 Increase planting locations in affected areas by removing hardscapes and adding FY22 New planting areas that can sustain trees. Participate in Growing Future program,which aims to increase tree canopy 2• and provide low-income youth with paid job experience and professional Annual Existing development training. Hold largest tree-planting event in Iowa each April by planting 3,000 trees(public FY22 New 3. and private properties;consider Day of Caring connection). Create assessment of value of ecosystem services provided by trees in Cedar 4, Rapids(consider utilizing class/research projects to assess the value of additional FY22 New ecosystem services,such as prairie,stormwater BMPs). 5 Maintain current tree-planting diversity goals of no more than 5%of any one Annual Existing genus. 6• Develop City nursery utilizing plants from the ISU nursery. FY22 New 7, Perform ongoing,annual urban forest threat evaluation and reporting. Annual Existing Create baseline for tree-protection efforts in City and private development g, projects.Research peer best practices to understand and establish best FY22 New performance metric. Emphasize tree protection over mitigation by implementing at least 2 of 4 following strategies(e.g.increase tree replacement costs;place mitigation FY21-FY22 New 9 funds into reforestation account;place value on trees worth protecting;create incentives for protected and surviving trees with links to existing programs). Enhance forestry protection and growth goal training and education for pertinent FY21-FY22 New 10. staff in Building Services,Development Services,and Public Works. 11. Create policy or SOP to link trees to stormwater management. FY22 New INITIATIVES 1 ' SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING GOAL 2. WATERSHEDS • • quality, decrease flooding potential, • increase recreationopportunities A.Objective I Increase water volume handled by BMPs by 5%each year. Report annually on Stormwater Best Management Practices(BMP)cost-share and ERU reduction programs,including number of participants,projects installed, Annual Existing dollars spent,and stormwater retained. 2. Use 100%of annually allocated Stormwater BMP cost-share dollars. FY22 New Create assessment of all City facilities prioritization plan of potential FY21 New 3 implementation of stormwater practices. Utilize right of way spec document to coordinate departments&prioritize Annual New 4. stormwater practices and report on its use annually. 5 Utilize Stormwater Master Plan to prioritize stormwater CIP projects and report Annual Existing on its use annually. 6. Develop an outreach plan for large,high-priority stormwater sites. FY21 New 7. Create assessment of maintenance needs for City-owned BMPs and develop FY21 New strategic funding strategy. $. Develop maintenance section of CIP Handbook. FY20 Existing B.Objective I Expand functionality of stormwater system and grow collaboration in the watershed to achieve annual MS4 compliance. Continue to implement(educate,inspect,enforce)illicit discharge program. Annual Existing 2. Continue to expand maintenance of stormwater system. Annual Existing 24 IGREENCR ACTION PLAN 1 ' SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING Goal 2.Watersheds • -• C.Objective I Continue work in Middle Cedar River Watershed to increase the number of permanent nutrient- retention practices by 2%annually;increase acreage of perennial conservation practices by 10% annually;increase farmer contracts annually. Continue leadership role for partnerships in Middle Cedar River Watershed focused on water quality improvement and report on this at least annually 1• (reduced nitrogen and phosphorus loss to surface water)and water quantity Annual Existing improvement(reduce flood peaks and droughts). Continue and report regularly on water sampling and analysis of monitoring plan 2 (City of Cedar Rapids,Iowa Soybean Association,Coe College)for current project Annual Existing areas in the Middle Cedar River Watershed in order to track concentration and pounds of nutrients. Increase and report annual growth of nutrient-loss reduction practices in Middle Cedar River Watershed as percentage of land currently using practices(e.g. Annual New 3 number of acres,farmer contracts,bioreactors,bioswales,wetlands,pollinator habitat acres). 4• Create prioritization plan for Hydrologic Unit Code(HUC)-12 watersheds. FY21 Existing GOALIPARKS Implementpark and green space best practices to improve biodiversity • public health A.Objective I Partner with Monarch Research Project,Linn County,and other partners on 1,000 Acre Pollinator Initiative. Plant 325 additional acres of prairie on City property by FY21. Create assessment of currently mowed City-owned land for opportunities for FY21 New higher uses(e.g.prairie,trails,gardens,etc.). Create native plant purchasing policy for Parks,City facilities,and right-of-way 2, projects and requirements for new construction and renovation(e.g.plant FY21-FY22 New palette guidelines,consider"keystone species"). INITIATIVES 25 SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING .. • • B.Objective I Reduce use of pesticide applications on City properties 5%from FY19 baseline by FY22. Create baseline for pesticide applications on City properties and enhance FY21 New objective if appropriate. Create Integrated Pesticide Management(IPM)strategic plan for City properties 2, focused on targeted applications,with considerations of location,public FY21 New interaction,and effectiveness. Require grounds maintenance contractors to utilize IPM strategies on City FY22 New 3. grounds. Develop and execute volunteer opportunities to assist with invasive species FY22 New 4. identification and control. 26 IGREENCR ACTION PLAN 1 ' 1 January 2020 SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING GOAL 1. AFFORDABLE1 • to community resourcesand increase affordable housing opportunities A.Objective I Pursue partnerships to leverage funding in order to produce new or improve existing housing that is affordable,for all income levels. 1 Partner with Neighborhood Finance Corporation to leverage public/private Annual Existing dollars to increase investment in existing housing stock. 2 Partner with nonprofits to rehabilitate existing housing stock in City's core Annual Existing neighborhoods. 3. Provide public education to increase affordable housing awareness and support. Annual Existing B.Objective I Increase public awareness of community resources. 1 Hold a public event to engage citizens and increase awareness of community Annual Existing resources. 2. Engage large employers within the City and provide resource information. Annual Existing C.Objective I Pursue partnerships to increase shelter services and provide resources to those experiencing homelessness. 1 Partner with Linn County and social service agencies to provide an overflow Annual Existing shelter. 2 Partner with Linn County and social service agencies to create a day center with Annual Existing resources for those experiencing homelessness. history,GOAL 2. HISTORIC PRESERVATION I Preserve and reuse historic structures and sites to retain ." and community A.Objective I Increase number of historic-designated properties in Cedar Rapids. 1. Develop style guide for Czech Village/New Bohemia district to educate developers FY21,FY22 New on historic context and important neighborhood characteristics. 2. Quantify and report on economic impacts of historic districts and properties. FY21 New Provide grant assistance to low income homeowners to renovate their historic FY21,FY22 New 3 properties. INITIATIVES 27 1 1 ' SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING Goal 2.Historic . • Promote energy-and water-efficiency programs through Historic Preservation FY21,FY22 New 4. and Affordable Housing divisions. 5 Continue surveying areas for potential historic significance and eligibility for FY21,FY22 Existing national register. Promote opportunity to investigate and apply properties for national registry FY21,FY22 New 6. designation. GOAL 3. RES ILI ENCE I Growto environmenta I hazardsand intensifying climate A.Objective I Complete climate risk and environmental justice assessments and incorporate into planning efforts. Identify climate risks and adaptation efforts concurrent with greenhouse gas inventory: •Increased rainfall intensity resulting in localized and flash flooding, •Increased heat events resulting in possible power outages and heat casualties, •Increased risk of ice storms resulting in power outages, • •Decreased air quality and impact on health and welfare of citizens, FY20-FY21 New •Increase in vector-borne illnesses,and •Impacts on local agricultural economy. Assess the negative impacts to the City of Cedar Rapids for each of the climate risks identified.Identify locations and populations that have been—or will be— affected,and determine the City's response to mitigate and adapt. 2. Complete environmental justice assessment. FY22 New 28 IGREENCR ACTION PLAN 1 1 ' SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING GOAL 4. ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT Build upon investments in targeted industries, • neighborhoods, and immigrant population workforce to enhance economic strength, quality of • vibrancy A.Objective I Through the ISU-Cedar Rapids Partnership,advance an industrial symbiosis approach to growth, where waste streams from one industry become raw materials for others,to help concentrate the Food Manufacturing and Bioprocessing Cluster in Cedar Rapids. Monitor total number of applied research projects initiated by ISU staff ensuring 1, work happens at a least a rate of two(2)projects per year,for five(5)projects in Annual Existing tota I. 2 Conduct at least two Food Safety Roundtable meetings per year,for five meetings Annual Existing in total. 3. Update Cedar Rapids Food and Bioprocessors Manufacturing Report. FY20-FY22 Existing 4. Submit four applications for project funding through the partnership. FY20-FY22 New B.Objective I Plan for greater integration of immigrants and refugees into the Cedar Rapids labor market. 1 Implement 75%of recommended initiatives identified in the Gateways for FY20-FY22 Existing Growth(G4G)action plan to a level of half complete or higher by FY22. 2 Track how many employers report beneficial outcomes through the G4G FY22 Existing planning process by FY22. C.Objective I Assist companies,particularly in identified target industries,to locate or expand;increase levels of higher-wage&higher-skilled jobs to positively influence conditions necessary to improve income for all residents. 1. Report the number of business expansions and new businesses each fiscal year. Annual Existing 2 Report the number of jobs created and retained,and the wages created by Annual Existing incentivized jobs each fiscal year. 3 Market and direct growth where adequate public facilities and infrastructure are Annual Existing located. INITIATIVES 29 1 1 ' SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING Goal 4.Economic Development(continued) D.Objective I Focus redevelopment and revitalization efforts,planning,and incentives in the City's core districts. 1 Report the number of new housing units created,including market segment Annual Existing (affordable,market rate,etc). 2 Report on the number of new projects,total investment,and project type for Annual Existing projects in the Core Districts. 3 Report the demand and segmentation of housing need in the City through an Annual Existing annual comprehensive housing market analysis. 30 IGREENCR ACTION PLAN COMMUNITY 1 ' : INITIATIVES January 2020 SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING GOAL 1. SOCIALCOHESION •w community health and neighborhood connectedness A.Objective I Increase the number of those positively rating their"Neighborhood as a place to live"on the National Community Survey to 80%by FY22. Identify and improve on existing resources that promote and public and publish FY21,FY22 New 1 the inventory of social networks,social opportunities,and groups. 2. Continue development of area action plans. Annual Existing 3. Track and increase Neighborhood Association average attendance. FY21 New Introduce regular attendance of Civil Rights staff at Neighborhood Association FY21,FY22 New 4. meetings with aim to increase Civil Rights Commission outreach. 5. Provide support to certified neighborhoods on how to use available budgets. FY21,FY22 New b• Provide public outreach on how to form new Neighborhood Associations. Annual Existing ]• Provide public outreach to encourage participation on NextDoor social network. Annual Existing Develop plan to measure and grow volunteer engagement in select volunteer FY21 New 8. opportunities(e.g.One Bag Challenge,tree plantings,bike rides,etc.). Create assessment of opportunities to create Neighborhood Association(NA) FY21 or FY22 New 9 environmental-and social-programming and share recommendations to NAs. Pilot centralized system for tracking and reporting on public input event 10. attendance.Grow attendance with more robust representation of the FY20-21 New community. INITIATIVES 31 COMMUNITY SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING GOAL 2. DIVERSITY, 1 1 INCLUSION -• • and equity program delivery Objective I Continue to increase diversity in staff and leadership positions to better reflect community. 1. Baseline community diversity for purpose of comparing against demographic of FY21 New City organization. Track diversity of applicant pool,individuals hired,and overall makeup of Annual New Z City staff. Complete Diversity and Inclusiveness assessment to identify strategies for FY20 New 3 improvement. 4 Train staff on processes and practices that reduce personal bias in recruitment and Annual Existing hiring. Develop plan to strengthen organizational culture around diversity,equity,and FY22 New 5 inclusion. B.Objective I Identify at least five new opportunities per year to advance equity,inclusion,and equal access to programs,services,and facilities. Train and encourage staff to utilize the Social Equity Impact Assessment to 1 examine City program and service impacts on underserved populations.Identify Annual Existing opportunities to provide more accessible,inclusive,and equitable programming, services,and amenities. Create assessment and strategy for communications to an ESL population and FY22 New 2. training for City staff to utilize. Recruit residents of diverse cultural backgrounds for Boards&Commissions 3, membership.Track demographics of Boards&Commissions applicants and FY21,FY22 New appointees. 4 Conduct local public education campaigns regarding civil and human rights Annual Existing (e.g.the complaint-filing process). 5 Create highly visible opportunities for residents to communicate to City staff Annual Existing about discrimination. C.Objective I Increase participation of low-income,youth,and elderly populations in recreation programming 5% from FY20 baseline by FY22. 1 Continue Financial Assistance Program to assist low-income users of Parks& Annual Existing Recreation programming and services. Track participation of low-income,youth,and elderly populations in recreation Annual New 2 programming. 32 IGREENCR ACTION PLAN COMMUNITY SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING GOAL 3. ARTS & LITERACY I Champion and celebrate literacy, art, and youth A.Objective I Increase the percentage of Cedar Rapids residents rating"cultural/arts/music activities"as excellent or good on the National Community Survey to 75%by FY22. Develop Public Arts Master Plan incorporating environmental,equity,and FY22 New economic focuses and an inclusive public engagement process. 2. Support sustainability-focused art project or event annually. Annual Existing Provide support to Visual Arts Commission on how to include equity into master FY22 New 3. plan and assist with execution in public engagement process. 4• Incorporate arts into Eco Fest programming. Annual Existing Develop plan to strengthen organizational culture around diversity,equity,and FY22 New 5 inclusion. B.Objective I Implement literacy-focused art or messaging on 10 City-owned facilities and sites by FY22. Create proposal(and implement if feasible)to install literacy-focused art or 1• signage(near native plantings,trees,bus stops,etc.)to improve learning and FY22 New engagement. Create assessment(and implement if feasible)for City to collaborate in literacy FY21 New 2 engagement through community organizations(e.g.Reading into Success). INITIATIVES 33 1 SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING GOAL 4. HEALTHY FOOD I Increase food health and availabi A.Objective I Increase organizations participating in food growing and recovery 10%by FY22. 1 Participate(with staff time)in Linn County Food Systems Council's food FY20 Existing assessment. Compile and provide urban agriculture development(e.g.community gardens, FY21 New 2 private gardens,bee-keeping,etc.)information and resources to residents. Create proposal(and implement if feasible)for food growing and food-waste- FY22 New 3 recovery efforts. Convene stakeholders to discuss food waste reduction opportunities,focusing on FY21 New 4. food recovery and donation. Assess and prioritize City-owned properties(buildings,parks,vacant lots,right 5, of way)for higher use opportunities(prairie,edible landscaping,gardens,tree FY21 New cover,etc.). 6 Promote consumption of existing edible landscaping using signage and Annual Existing additional outreach. B.Objective I Achieve 30%nutritious food availability at City-owned sites and facilities by FY22. 1 Track and increase percentage of healthy foods(identified by NEMS tool) FY21,FY22 Existing available at concessions(parks and pools). Develop strategy for marketing,contracting,and piloting healthy food at City-run FY21 New 2. concessions. C.Objective I Achieve 50%healthy food served at City events. 1. Conduct education and outreach on City's existing Healthy Workplace/Nutrition FY21,FY22 New Personnel Policy 7.14. Create and annually update internal guidelines to assist those making purchases FY21 New 2. to select catering vendors which fulfill City's health and waste-reduction goals. 3. Update existing policies to include focus on and guidelines for waste reduction. FY21 New 34 IGREENCR ACTION PLAN 1 SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING GOAL 5. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION • •• • network • healthy community A.Objective I Achieve American Community Survey bike/walk/transit commute rate of 6%for residents by FY22. 1• Report annually on bike-share performance metrics. Annual Existing Create assessment of opportunities to promote bike incentives to City staff and FY21 New 2 community(and implement if feasible). Conduct bike traffic measurements to access before-and-after impacts of new Annual New 3 bicycle facilities. Conduct annual measurements of bike traffic on Cedar Lake trail,3rd Street SE,3rd Annual New 4. Avenue SE. 5 Report local Safe Routes to School data annually,capturing all modes of Annual Existing transportation. b• Identify and reduce gaps in sidewalk,trail,and on-street bikeway facilities. Annual Existing 7. Create assessment of opportunities(and implement if feasible)to use and FY21,FY22 New promote federal transit incentives for City staff and local businesses. $ Maintain League of American Bicyclists'Bicycle-Friendly Community Bronze FY22 Existing designation,and earn Silver designation. Continue annual active transportation education and outreach efforts(e.g.need- q• based cycling,Bike to Work Week,Move More Week,safety gear giveaways,free Annual Existing student transit,et al). 10. Conduct annual assessment for need-based cycling behavior. Annual Existing Increase number of City worksites designated as League of American Bicyclists' Annual New 11. Bicycle-Friendly Businesses. 12 Report pedestrian and bicyclist crashes annually.Identify and improve safety Annual Existing opportunities. 13. Regularly maintain and update Comprehensive Trails Plan. Annual Existing INITIATIVES 35 COMMUNITY SCHEDULE I NEW/EXISTING Goal 5.Active Transportation • • 14. Expand and promote access to transit,emphasizing youth,elderly,students,and Annual Existing low-income populations. 15. Implement Walk Friendly Community Report Card next steps. Annual Existing Promote Cedar Rapids'AARP Livability Index overall score of 60.Enhance Annual New 16. livability in neighborhoods with low scores. 17. join AARP/WHO Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities program. FY20 New Conduct pedestrian traffic measurements to access before-and-after impacts of Annual New 18. new sidewalks. 19. Conduct outreach and education on crosswalk safety. FY21,FY22 Existing GOAL . STUDENT LEARNING •• •eeducation and City-connectedness A.Objective I Coordinate professional speaker opportunities,field trips,and class research projects with 500+ college students per year by FY22. Coordinate annual meetings with local college faculty to discuss City staff 1, available for presentations to classes,available internships,and potential FY21,FY22 New research projects. Maintain updated list of possible iGreenCR Action Plan research projects on City FY21,FY22 New 2. website. 3• Coordinate local college class field trips to observe City operations and services. FY21,FY22 New B.Objective I Coordinate staff presentations to 500+K-12 students in FY22. Coordinate and increase City staff participation in K-12 professional speaker FY21,FY22 New 1 days. Support Cedar Rapids Community School District's Green Teams with time, FY21,FY22 New 2. expertise,and other resources where possible. 3• Coordinate iGreenCR Action Plan presentation annually for local school boards. FY21,FY22 New 36 IGREENCR ACTION PLAN OTHER SOURCES 1.Quantifying the Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency and Renewable EnergyA Guide for State and Local Governments. Environmental Protection Agency,2018. https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2018-07/docu ments/epa-sl b-multiple-benefits-508.pdf 2.National Climate Assessment,2014, nca20l 4.globa lchange.gov/h igh I ights/overview/overview/graphics/separati ng-hu ma n-and-natural-influences- climate.U.S.Global Change Research Program,2014. 3."Health Benefits of Nature I Asla.Org."Asla.Org,2019,www.asla.org/healthbenefitsofnature.aspx. 4."An Uncertain Future:The Outlook for Iowa Communities and Flooding as Our Climate Changes."Iowa Policy Project,2019,www.iowapolicyproject.org/2019Research/190905-Floods-Climate.htm1. 5."Are You Looking for Cost-Effective yet Eye-Pleasing Ways to Lower Your Energy Bills?"U.S. Department of Energy, 1995.https://www.nrel.gov/docs/legosti/old/l6632.pdf. 6. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency."Using Trees and Vegetation to Reduce Heat Islands I US EPA."US EPA, 18 June 2018,www.epa.gov/heat-islands/using-trees-and-vegetation-reduce-heat-islands. 7.Science X.'World Seeing'catastrophic Collapse'of Insects:Study."Phys.Org,Science X, 11 Feb.2019, phys.org/news/2019-02-world-catastrophic-collapse-insects.htmi. 8. Litman,Todd.Understanding Smart Growth Savings.Victoria Transportation Policy Institute,2019. https://www.vtpi.org/sg-save.pdf 9. McGill,Natalie."Vulnerable Populations at Risk from Effects of Climate Change: Public Health Working to Find Solutions."The Nation's Health,vol.46,no.9,Nov.2016,pp. 1-14, thenationshealth.aphapublications.org/content/46/9/1.1. 10.New Americans in Cedar Rapids,Iowa.Gateways for Growth,2019. https://research.newamericaneconomy.org/wp-content/u ploads/sites/2/2019/10/G4G-CedarRapids-V5-1.pdf 11."Four Ways Social Support Makes You More Resilient."Greater Good Magazine,2017, greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/fou r-ways-socia I-support-makes you-more-resilient. 12.'Traffic Calming to Slow Vehicle Speeds."US Department of Transportation,24 Aug.2015, www.transportation.gov/mission/health/Traffic-Ca I ming-to-Slow-Veh icle-Speeds. 13.Welch,Tom.4-Lane to 3 Lane to 3-Lane Conversions. Iowa Department of Transportation. https://iowadot.gov/iowabikes/pdf/Road0/020Diet.pdf 14.Linn County Food System Assessment Snapshot. Iowa Community Transformation. https://www.linncounty.org/DocumentCenterNiew/l 671/Linn-County-Food-System-Assessment-Snapshot?bidld= 15. "2018 Annual Report."Fliphtml5.Com,Cedar Rapids Public Library,2018,online.fliphtml5.com/rofy/jgxs/ 16. "Purpose as Well as Paycheck."Insidehighered.Com, Inside Higher Ed,2019,www.insidehighered.com/ news/2019/04/11/gallup-bates-report-shows-graduates-want-sense-purpose-careers. APPENDIX 37 1 9 , STAR ASSESSMENT RESULTS 59% 40% Built Climatf Economy& Education, Equity& Health I Innovation& Environment r&Ener jobs Arts& Empowerment Community Ambient Noise Climate Business Retention& Arts&Culture Civic Active Living Green Best Practices g &Light Adaptation Development Engagement Infrastructure &Processes Community Greenhouse Green Market Community Civil&Human Community Biodiversity Exemplary Water Systems Gas Mitigation Development Cohesion Rights Health &Invasive Performance Species Compact& Educational Emergency Natural Greening the Environmental Local Complete Energy Supply Local Economy Opportunity& Justice Management Resource Innovation Communities Attainment &Response Protection Housing Energy QualityJobs& Historic Equitable Food Access& Outdoor Air Good Affordability Efficiency Living Wages Preservation Services& Nutrition Quality Governance Access Infill& Water Targeted Social& Human Health Water in the Redevelopment Efficiency Industry Cultural Services Systems Environment Development Diversity Local Govt Poverty GHG& Workforce Aging in the Hazard Public Parkland Resource Readiness Community Prevention& Mitigation Working Lands Footprint Alleviation Transportation Waste Safe Choices Minimization Communities COHESION OF STAR COMMUNITIES & iGREENCR ACTION PLAN ELEMENTS RESOURCES NATURE DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY •Climate&Energy • Built Environment • Built Environment • Built Environment • Innovation&Process • Natural Systems • Economy&Jobs • Education,Arts&Community • Innovation&Process •Climate&Energy • Health&Safety • Equity&Empowerment • Equity&Empowerment • Innovation&Process • Innovation&Process 38 IGREENCR ACTION PLAN �' f1Tf ��rll�ll�]lEl� rtl r yr lj I .. 41 ,14 .. �■al ■ ■■ AIL r - VF- AA AO `/= � ` CEDAR RAPIDS City of Five Seasons CITY OF WATERLOO Council Communication City of Waterloo Recycling Program update. City Council Meeting: 10/12/2020 Prepared: 10/7/2020 REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Action Date Public Works Department Felchle, Kelley Approved 10/7/2020 - 11:22 AM ATTACHMENTS: Description Type ❑ Presentation Backup Material SUBJECT: City of Waterloo Recycling Program update. Submitted by: Submitted By: Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager Recommended Action: Summary Statement: Expenditure Required: Source of Funds: Policy Issue: Alternative: Background Information: f � t 'f CITYOFWATERLOO, IA =Y _ S VOL Review of Volumes of R WGarbage, Recycling, & EV E IE Yard Waste Services • r r._ �o�Iao �o i A A RECYCLING IVA Statistics and Trends REVIEEW RECYCLING CART TREND '1 *ECYCLING neyasLe FBY MONTH8. 16% D.00 ,, y i r I Fc. Jan Feb March April May June 1116 A Republic Services Cart Counts 4 y y� • The numbers have leveled off but show a small increase every ;'. ,, _� -. ,• month in carts f • Large spike in March (pandemic arrival) is reflective of the ` residents being home and utilizing services 0 Trend has continued slowly I RECYCLING / YARD WASTE TOTALS DistributionCart ,.,0 10647 10637 10600 10554 10389 0•0010421 10400 4. 10212 102JW viii ..M 96&5 9617 9617 .ii ri i • ii •iii �# .� i _bi i i MONTHr ri Cart Counts • The Blue column represents the total number of households that were signed up for the $4/month fee for Recycling, Yard Waste, or Both • The Orange column represents the cart totals for Republic Services Cart Totals (seen in previous page graph) The difference between the columns represents households who use Yard ; Waste ONLY RECYCLING VOLUME TREND F� -1 . - WEIGHTS FOR - . . . 120 RECYCLE 2019-20 100 80 DIFFERENCE i 60 40 RECYCLE 2018-19 20 0 DIFF DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV � �• i S? REGION QDEC OJAN F]FEB F-7 MAR OAPR F]MAY OJUN OJUL OAUG F]SEP OOCT El NOV F]TOTAL 0 RECYCLE 2018-19 56.13 62.35 42.35 51.84 56.57 47.56 36.25 34.70 23.88 42.04 25.91 479.58 RECYCLE 2019-20 65.84 78.97 71.73 91.28 105.02 105.56 109.36 627.76 DIFFERENCE 9.71 16.62 29.38 39.44 48.45 58.00 73.11 274.71 - % DIFF 17.30% 26.66% 69.37% 76.08% 85.65% 121.95% 201.68% What services are included in these totals? f • Residential Curbside Collection (majority) <� ,L • 4 Central Recycling Sites • 1 x/month City Container Recycling I rlti RECYCLING SUMMARY General Increase in Recycling but COVID- 19 Causes Drastic RECYCLING TONNAGE Spike 700 • Dec '18 thru Jun '19 (7 months since Waterloo used 600 627.76 Republic Services for recycling) 500 • Total Recycling Tonnage — 353.05 Tons 400 Ar • Dec '19 thru Jun '20 Total Recycling Tonnage — 627.76 Tons 300 353.05 • This current term shows an increase of approximately 200 77.8% (most of this increase since March 2020, when the pandemic in the U.S. increased dramatically). loo • The month of June saw a 201.7% increase in recycling o volume (73.11 Tons) from the previous year's June. DEC '18 THRU JUN '19 DEC '19 THRU JUN 120 'if. INDUSTRY PREDICTIONS Republic Services, an industry leader, reports increases as much as 30% for Trash & Recycling services during pandemic timelines. • With the assistance of Republic and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, our percentages have been much larger than the 30% predicted. Some reasoning behind the increase are: • New Recycling Service in Republic Services which possibly generated the initial spike. • Residents forced to stay home. • More family members home as children were out of school/college. ' • Panic purchasing in the beginning ' • More take-out food as restaurant's lobbies close • More e-commerce and at-home delivery packaging o� 4 INDUSTRY PREDICTIONS GEOGRAPHICALLY Republic Services has seen the following increases Nationally and throughout the State of Iowa • Nationally averaging 30% Statewide averaging • Our Averages in Tonnages Increase in Residential anywhere from 10-20% . Recycling — 77.8% Trash and Recycling through various cities/towns y g • Garbage — 6% • Yard Waste — currently ..� cannot be determined We are keeping track of carts tipped so going forward we will be able to at least track cart usage. Yard Waste site does , not contain scales for weight. s 7 IA IMPACTS OF INCREASED VOLUMES Commercial Volume declines, but Residential Volumes drastically increase � While the drastic increases in recycling are great for the environment in getting a, the product out of the waste stream, the current markets make it more expensive to process the recycling: • Current Landfill Rate - $44.25 / ton • Current Recycling Disposal/Transfer Rate - $182.00 /ton • Current Rebate Value for Recycling - $11.24 /ton* *rate fluctuates on a monthly basis reflecting values of recycling r J 4 1 THE "NEW NORMAL" Covid-19 pandemic could impact numbers for hailing 2 years, per Industry Leaders What to expect going forward: 20.0 YOY Residential Disposal Change • New increased costs for sanitizing fleet and 15.0 -Actual facilities. 10.0 ---Forecast 5.0 • Increased time for labor for sanitizing. t n_0 E • Continual increased loads and volume. -5.0 Increased amount of PPE needed. • Increased disposal costs of higher volumes. Industry leaders predict an approximate 8% • More "stay at home" opportunities for increase as country reopens. Our numbers work/school. have been dramatically higher for recycling. . Possible decline in recycling value as volume ' increases. ti , r h by `-•«,sem GARBAGE VOLUME TREND LANDFILL WEIGHTS FOR TRASH BY MONTH IN TONS (DEC A 8 TO PRESENT) 2,000 1,800TRASH 2019-20 1,600 1,400 TRASH 201819 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 WGHT DIFF 0 G DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV REGION 0 DEC 0 JAN 0 FEB 0 MAR 0 APR 0 MAY L'JJUN 0 JUL 0 AUG 0 SEP 0 OCT 0 NGV 0 TOTAL 0 TRASH 2018-19 1397.38 1430.75 1208.31 1422.57 1616.27 1772.00 1565.29 1721.37 1688.90 1558.60 1725.50 1402.45 18509.39 TRASH 2019-20 1510.74 1464.15 1214.94 1514.19 1761.63 1748.18 1825.50 11039.33 GHT DIFF 113.36 33.40 6.63 91.62 145.36 -23.82 260.21 626.76 % DIFF 8.11% 2.33% 0.55% 6.44% 8.99% -1.34% 16.62% ADD. LOADS 12.00 4.00 1.00 10.00 15.00 0.00 26.001 68.00 What services are included in these totals? An average full truckload is Residential Curbside Collection (majority) • Bulk Item Pick Up (10 for $10) approximately 10 Tons 0 Code Enforcement Clean Ups • Illegal Dumping throughout the City • Dumpsters from City Properties • Neighborhood Clean Ups & City Wide Clean Ups GARBAGE SUMMARY COVID- 19 Impacts co - Garbage Numbers GARBAGE TONNAGE r�" • Dec '18 thru Jun '19 (7 months since Waterloo used 12000 11039.33 ,E 10412.57 Republic Services for recycling) 10000 • Total Garbage Tonnage— 10,412.57 Tons' Dec '19 thru Jun '20 8000 • Total Garbage Tonnage— 11,039.33 Tons - 6000 - • This current term shows an increase of approximately 6.0% (most of this increase since 4000 March 2020, when the pandemic in the U.S. increased dramatically). 2000 • The month of June saw a 16.6% increase in garbage volume (260.21 Tons) from the previous year's 0 June. Increased tonnage, labor, and time for DEC '18 THRU JUN'19 DEC '19 THRU JUN 120 dumping. Additional 626.76 Tons IMPACTS OF INCREASED VOLUMES Commercial Volumes Declineco, Residential Volumes Increase - • Increases in the residential volumes impact the cost of operations through: t • Increased landfill fees ' • Increased fuel costs • Increased Labor (Additional loads need to be taken to the landfill) • While the bar graph doesn't show a large increase visually due to the amount of trash that is picked up, the difference during this time span was 626.76 Tons (equivalent to approx. 63 additional truckloads at 10 tons/load for easy calculating). r -P- Y RESIDENTIAL CART TOTAL TRENDS Carts Totals by Household by Month from January I St — July 31st 3L2N SMALL + . 64N MEDIUM CART 64GA HOLDS2212 2212 HOLDS 1460 1457S 14593 UP TO 2 TALL 22M UP TO 5 TALL KITCHEN BAGS KITCHEN BAGS 14563 14554 2186 14495 ]AN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL 96 LARGE CART 96GA I GALLON Small & Medium Carts Decline since COVID-19 HOLDS • Small carts down 1.04% since March 1St, 2020 UP KITCHEN BAGS TO 7 TALL 6649 Medium carts down 0.58% since March 1St, 2020 KI 66M 6617 Large Carts Increase during same timespan • Large carts are up 0.57% JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL .. � - 1 l } �p 5 • • �u YAR WAST Statistics and Trends REVIEEW YARD WASTE CART TREND 96 GALLON YARD WASTE CART . HOLDS ; . PT . 4 10703 _ u o , rs i . ID637 . 220# t z 7- ]AN FEB MAR APIR MAY JUN JUL Yard Waste Carts Increase ` • Yard Waste Cart Counts & Recycling Counts are intertwined. • Initial spike from warmer months approaching. 0 Steady with slight increases over Summer months Y S" GROUND YARD WASTE FOR YARD WASTE `` - WIND ROWS DROP OFF - _ Jf ] ] f - _ FREE wooD WIND ROWS CHIPS , FREE PROCESSING COMPOST = EXIT Please_ STOP Here 4,W LCOM TO TH Where we 4: compost t - T . City 's yard waste. YAR WAST SIT ANCE YARD WASTE VOLUMES Although there is no scale, thanks to Aspro letting us use their scale for a couple weeks, we know ` the average `yard waste cart"full weight is about 75#. f • Keeping track of the Composting process turns _ volumes is still in its the yard waste into compost beginning phases but we do which is given back to L have some preliminary residents at no charge. numbers to help us estimate . - volumes going into the site. Y;. July 2020 stats 0 13,129 carts tipped - t • 492.37 Tons curbside • Approx. 25% more brought in from residents • Residents utilizing curbside = , ► . service has increased 9.05% ° r since January 1st 4 COMPOSTING PROCESS • FOURTH, turn the windrows to ' From start to finish maintain microbe health FIRST the trucks f collect the yard _ waste curbside, or residents drop off at the site THIRD, the SECOND the ground material .; is put into yard waste is FIFTH & FINAL STAGE the -- ground up into windrows material is "strained" through our a mulch type where microbes sifter to separate the good compost! mbreak the material Y material down further. ; , s r' Z 1 ITEMS REQUIRING FOLLOW-UP Items To Improve Efficiency r LM1 c., - • Additional Staff • Code Enforcement work • Cart Exchanges/Deliveries/Pickups r ' • Cart Repair J' • Central Recycling Sites • Existing Cameras are ineffective • Landscaping to improve appearance • Routing Efficiencies • Proper time utilization • Route Optimization CITYOFWATERLOO, IA VOL ME REVIEEW • 1�