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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole - 23 May 2022 - Agenda - Pdf CITY OF RENTON AGENDA - Committee of the Whole Meeting 5:45 PM - Monday, May 23, 2022 Videoconference 1. CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 a) Presentation b) K4C Joint Commitments Currently, due to the spread of COVID-19, all regularly-scheduled committee meetings will be held as necessary via video-conference. City Hall is closed to the public. If you would like to attend this week's meeting remotely, you can do so by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86753290028?pwd=M2pOc09HWWNrY05uVnlIWnpGS1E4UT09 Zoom Meeting ID: 867 5329 0028, Passcode: 881839 You can call through Zoom at (253) 215-8782 and use the Meeting ID. Progress to-date | Committee of the Whole | May 23, 2023 Presented by: Katie Buchl-Morales, Senior Planner, CED Linda Knight, Solid Waste Coordinator, Public Works AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Agenda •Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 •Progress to-date •Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets •Analysis •GHG Emission Reduction Targets •King County Cities for Climate Action (K4C) •Joint Climate Action Commitments, 2019 Updates AGENDA ITEM #1. a) City Staff Cascadia Staff Katie Buchl-Morales Senior Planner, Project Manager Angie Mathias Long Range Planning Manager Gretchen Muller Project Manager Mary Ann Rozance Deputy Project Manager Maddie Seibert Strategy Development Alicia Fennell & Megan Lee Community Engagement Angela Pietschmann & Hailey Weinberg GHG Inventory Linda Knight Solid Waste Coordinator, Project Manager CES 2.0 Project Team AGENDA ITEM #1. a) What is a Clean Economy Strategy? A roadmap of local policies to ​reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, enhance environmental sustainability,and prepare for climate change.​AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Background –Clean Economy Strategy 2010 Clean Economy Strategy (CES) –Project Goals 1.Reduce operating costs for both City and community through energy saving and resource efficiency measures. 2.Understand greenhouse gas impacts and identify cost-effective steps to reduce emissions and save energy. 3.Capitalize on opportunities for funding, and other investments in the region. 4.Identify new initiatives for a competitive, clean local economy and fulfill Renton’s commitment to stay “ahead of the curve.” Creating a Clean Economy in Renton (2011) •Adopted 22 recommendations to address elements of a clean economy and advance the project goals CES Plan 2.0 Plan Adoption and Comprehensive Plan Update (2023, anticipated) •Citywide and community effort focused on implementable strategies •Greater public participation •Integrate CES into comprehensive plan AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Local Climate Risks/Impacts Increased heat Warmer summers with longer and more intense heat waves Heavy Rains, Flooding, Landslides More frequent and intense precipitation and storms that cause extreme flooding and increase landslide risk Wildfire More frequent, intense wildfires from rising temperatures and drought AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Why Update the Clean Economy Strategy 1.0 Respond to new information,technologies,and regulations​ Incorporate new ideas from residents and partners​ Assess progress and set new goals​ Create a clear and implementable strategy forward​ Prioritize equitable and inclusive community engagement AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Clean Economy Strategy 2.0: Timeline Implement Clean Economy Strategy Finalize & Adopt Clean Economy Strategy Develop Draft Clean Economy Strategy Assess Strategies & Actions Identify Goals, Strategies, & Actions Develop Engagement Strategy & Assess Emissions Kick-off & Review Progress to Date December 2021 to Early 2023 We are hereAGENDA ITEM #1. a) Interdepartmental Team (IDT) ✓Renton Regional Fire Authority ✓Community and Economic Development ✓Public Works ✓Parks and Recreation ✓Executive Services ✓Finance ✓Equity, Housing, and Human Services ✓Police ✓City Attorney's Office Advisory Committee ✓Civic organizations ✓Education ✓Boards, committees, commissions ✓Development community ✓Agencies ✓Hospitality ✓Aviation/aerospace Citywide Participation/Involvement Focus Groups ✓Youth ✓Community based organizations ✓Businesses AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Focus Areas and Strategies Buildings & Energy Transportation & Land Use Consumption & Materials Management Water & Natural Systems Community Resilience & Wellbeing AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Goal: Ensure access to clean and reliable energy sources, expand renewable energy sources, support efficient building standards, and create a more climate-resilient grid. Buildings & Energy Strategies •Transition buildings towards clean, electric power. •Support energy efficiency in buildings. •Support energy resilience by investing in renewable energy and community-scale energy projects.AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Goal: Promote sustainable land use planning and create a clean, efficient transportation system that centers walking, bicycling, transit, and electric vehicles. Transportation & Land Use Strategies •Increase walkability and bikeability of Renton. •Improve public transit access and/or infrastructure, and plan for further transit-oriented development. •Encourage a transition towards electric vehicles.AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Goal: Extend the lifecycle of materials, reduce new consumption, and improve city-wide recycling and composting. Consumption & Materials Management Strategies •Increase waste diversion, especially organic waste, to reduce waste-related GHG emissions from landfills. •Promote sustainable consumption to reduce waste generation.AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Goal: Preserve and enhance the integrity, health and abundance of natural areas, ecosystems, and water resources. Water & Natural Systems Strategies •Conserve water, improve stormwater management, and minimize flooding. •Preserve, restore, and protect natural systems and increase opportunities for carbon sequestration.AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Goal: Ensure all communities are prepared for climate related impacts and have equitable access to resources and tools to adapt to climate change. Community Resilience & Well-being Strategies •Prepare Renton for future extreme events and spur local green jobs. •Increase community capacity -particularly those most vulnerable -to respond to future climate change.AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Strategy and Action Context –GHG Inventory •Greenhouse gas emissions inventory •Explains communitywide emissions by sector and subsector •Necessary for target-setting •Measures progress over time •Informs and prioritizes actions that will have greatest impact AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Strategy and Action Context –GHG Inventory Emissions from energy and transportation combined are 95%of Renton’s emissions - 100 200 300 400 500 600 Electricity Natural Gas Fuel Oil On-Road Off-Road Waste Wastewater Refrigerants Energy Transportation OtherThousand MTCO2eResidential Commercial Industrial 55%5%40%AGENDA ITEM #1. a) K4C Joint Climate Action Commitments •Renton is a founding member of K4C, a collaboration of 20 partners in King County •K4C’s focus areas include energy efficiency, green building, clean energy, and transportation •Technical and funding assistance for partner initiatives –state legislation tracking and input, regional code collaboration, fleet managers workgroup, cities-fund to reduce energy demand, green direct analysis, trainings, etc.AGENDA ITEM #1. a) K4C Joint Climate Action Commitments Developed in 2014 •Established principles for collaboration •Sector specific pathways to achieve shared CO2 reduction goals •Shared priorities and actions to make progress towards goals •Example focus areas: Renewable energy; clean fuels; transit;green building; forests; govt. operations •Provides flexibility for each jurisdiction to take action where it will have most impact and influence AGENDA ITEM #1. a) K4C Joint Climate Action Commitments 2019 Update Refreshed in 2019​ •Recognizes that each partner may not pursue all actions, and will act where it has the most impact and influence given unique characteristics of jurisdiction; •Adds GMPC adopted GHG reduction targets and proposes K4C partners adopt their own supportive targets; •Reflects updated county emissions inventory and new analysis of pathways to reach countywide goal; •Incorporates stronger language around equity, climate justice, and transition for workers; •Extends transportation and energy efficiency goals to 2050; •Adds actions relating to reducing use of fossil fuel in buildings; •Adds language about tools to support implementation of shared commitments; •Adds new sections for electric vehicles and preparing for climate impacts.AGENDA ITEM #1. a) GHG Emission Reduction Targets for CES 2.0 King County Cities for Climate (K4C) Action Targets •50% by 2030, 75% by 2040, and 95% + net zero by 2050 (all compared to a 2007 baseline year) Why Use K4C Action Targets in CES 2.0? •Align with peer cities in King County •Stay up to date on regional climate action efforts and collective progress •Support local opportunities for synergistic policies and programs •Keep pace with the region, while benefiting from knowledge of peer cities who may be further ahead in terms of climate action and implementation •Consistent with Growth Management Planning Council AGENDA ITEM #1. a) GHG Emission Reduction Targets for CES 2.0 How will the K4C Action Targets be used in CES 2.0? •To set emissions reduction goals for Renton •Strategy and action development •Implementation and tracking progress overtime AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Please help promote the online open house! Online Open House Wednesday May 25, 2022 Other ways to participate •Online Community Survey •Community Advisory Committee •Submit Public Comment AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Katie Buchl-Morales, Senior Planner KBuchl-Morales@Rentonwa.gov 425-430-6578 Linda Knight, Solid Waste Coordinator Lknight@Rentonwa.gov 425-757-7703 CES 2.0 Contact Info AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Thank you!AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Summary of key updates to Joint Commitments 1 The Joint Commitments are refreshed to reflect changed state laws, updated science, GHG inventories, and membership. Pathways are updated to reflect new emission reduction targets and to chart policies and investments to meet these goals. Preamble • Updated scientific reference to recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. • Added recent state climate legislation. • Changed “city” to “partner” where appropriate to reflect current membership. Principles for Collaboration • Moved principle #11 – acknowledgement that each partner will pursue strategies where action will have most influence – up to #4 to emphasize this collaboration principle. • Strengthened commitment to climate equity and just transition. • Incorporated language to seek solutions in concert with highly impacted populations. • Adjusted language to more active voice in several places, particularly in role to influence state and federal policies. • Increased goal to convene elected officials twice yearly, and opens options for more active involvement. Commits staff to meet regularly to share tools and best practices. Shared Commitments I. Shared Goals a. Updated to call out the Growth Management Planning Council’s GHG emission reduction goals (50% by 2030, 80% by 2050). Additional language added that highlights that in addition to direct emissions reductions we can also further reduce climate change through carbon sequestration and reducing consumption based GHG emissions. b. Adds policy for partners to adopt their own GHG reduction targets that are consistent with GMPC goals, but allows for flexibility. II. Climate Policy a. Only minor changes here to add “renewable energy” and “carbon neutral development” to efforts that could be supported by reinvestment of carbon tax proceeds. III. Transportation and Land Use a. Pathway reflects updated analysis for reductions needed in this sector to meet overall GHG goals. Acknowledges that some partners and areas are not currently well served by transit. b. Language in this section strengthened and expanded to include reference to regional growth strategies (Vision 2050) and link between land use and access to transit and other non – single-occupancy-vehicle means of travel. IV. Clean Fuels and Electric Vehicles a. This is a new section reflecting the rapid shift in technology and customer adoption of EVs. b. Pathways reflect targets for clean fuels and EVs in recent analysis. AGENDA ITEM #1. b) Summary of key updates to Joint Commitments 2 c. Policy commitments reflect role of local governments to enact building codes, and to convene and advance adoption in partnership with other stakeholders. V. Energy Supply a. Pathway updated to reflect the passage of the Clean Energy Transformation Act. b. Policy updated to include CETA (in addition to Renewable Portfolio Standard) and to include additional ways for meeting future energy needs, including peak demand management, and renewable generation. c. Project added to participate in utility regulatory forums. VI. Green Building and Energy Efficiency a. Pathways updated to reflect passage of law in 2019 to mandate natural gas conservation efforts, and to reflect additional action to reduce fossil fuel use in the built environment. b. Policy commitment adds provision for water conservation, use of low carbon building materials, and efforts to influence state and federal policy. c. Language added to commit to conversion to clean fuel sources in collaboration with labor, utilities and other stakeholders. VII. Consumption and Materials Management a. Language updated slightly to reflect 70% recycling rate, and Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan. VIII. Forests and Farming a. Language updated to reflect new initiatives, the Local Foods Initiative and Land Conservation Initiative. b. Language added to development of goals for urban tree health informed by the Land Conservation Initiative and the countywide forest health plan that will be done in 2020. IX. Operations a. New commitment that K4C partners to “walk the talk” to set targets to and implement actions that reduce operational GHG emissions. b. Added statement to electrify municipal vehicles. X. Climate Preparedness a. This is a new section reflecting increased importance and visibility in preparing for climate change caused events. b. Language reflects role of K4C and local governments to work together to identify and prioritize climate preparedness work. XI. Collaboration a. No changes in this section. AGENDA ITEM #1. b)