City of Port Moody Agenda Climate Action Committee

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1 1. Call to Order City of Port Moody Agenda Climate Action Committee Brovold Room Monday, July 23, 2018 Commencing at 7:00pm 2. Adoption of Minutes Minutes 2.1 Recommendation: Pages 3-6 THAT the minutes of the Climate Action Committee meeting held Monday, June 25, 2018 be adopted. 3. Unfinished Business 4. New Business Climate Action Plan Strategy Approved by Council on July 10, Report: Climate Action Committee, dated June 27, 2018 File: Pages 7-30 Climate Action Plan Scoping and Leadership Framework Metro Vancouver Climate 2050 Update BC Energy Step Code Update 4.2 a) Define roles and responsibilities b) Community and corporate inclusion c) Identify relevant municipal plans Zoning Bylaw Update Information BC Adapts Series Planning for Sea Level Rise 5.1 Link: es&view=detail&mid=85b53af3f2e2cb7acec085b53af3f 2E2CB7ACEC0&FORM=VIRE Climate Action Committee July 23, 2018 # File: /2018

2 Sea Level Adaptation Primer Metro Vancouver 2050 Discussion Paper 5.2 Link: Link: 6. Adjournment Climate Action Committee July 23, 2018 # File: /2018

3 CAC - Agenda Item 2.1 City of Port Moody Minutes Climate Action Committee Minutes of the meeting of the Climate Action Committee held on Monday, June 25, 2018 in the Brovold Room. Present Absent In Attendance Councillor Meghan Lahti, Chair Samantha Agtarap Maya Chorobik Amy Lubik Rebecca Lyon Jutta Rickers-Haunerland Derek Wilson Councillor Barbara Junker, Vice-Chair (Regrets) Elaine Golds Wilhelmina Martin Mary De Paoli Manager of Policy Planning Laura Sampliner Sustainability and Energy Coordinator Will Ying-udomrat Committee Coordinator 1. Call to Order Call to Order 1.1 Councillor Lahti called the meeting to order at 7:11pm. 2. Adoption of Minutes Minutes 2.1 CAC18/008 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the minutes of the Climate Action Committee meeting held Monday, May 28, 2018 be adopted. 3. Unfinished Business Climate Action Committee June 25, 2018 # File: /2018

4 CAC - Agenda Item New Business Introduction Staff Liaison Approved Work Plan 4.1 The Manager of Policy Planning introduced Laura Sampliner as the new Sustainability and Energy Coordinator and staff liaison to the Climate Action Committee. 4.2 Attachment: Climate Action Committee Work Plan File: It was noted that Council has approved the Climate Action Committee Work Plan. Developing Climate Action Plan 4.3 Presentation: Developing a Climate Action Plan File: Councillor Lahti gave a presentation on the Development of a Climate Action Plan, providing information on: the definition of a Climate Action Plan; components of a Climate Action Plan; alignments of the Climate Action Plan with the Official community Plan and City policies; mitigation and adaptation strategies; the various steps involved in creating a Climate Action Plan; and a possible outline of a Climate Action Plan Committee members provided a number of suggestions, including: Fraser Health could be involved as a stakeholder during the consultation stage; asset management plan could be added as a strategy for mitigation and adaptation; the Climate Action Committee would provide general direction in the creation of a Climate Action Plan but would not be directly creating the plan; interdepartmental cooperation is required to implement the plan; BC Centre for Disease Control may have useful resources on extreme heat, which could help in the development of a Climate Action Plan; the Citizen Advisory Group could help provide input on a Climate Action Plan at the consultation stage; it is likely that data on corporate emission will be more readily available than data on community emission; a good criterion to help evaluate a Climate Action Plan could be dollar per tonne or cost per greenhouse gas savings; and some research could be conducted on how much a similar plan costs in other municipalities. CAC18/009 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the proposed strategy and draft budget for writing and implementing the Climate Action Plan be endorsed. Climate Action Committee June 25, 2018 # File: /2018

5 CAC - Agenda Item Information 6. Adjournment Councillor Lahti adjourned the meeting at 8:18pm. Councillor Meghan Lahti Chair Will Ying-udomrat Committee Coordinator Climate Action Committee June 25, 2018 # File: /2018

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7 CAC - Agenda Council Agenda Information Regular Council July 10, 2018 Item 9.7 Date: June 27, 2018 File No Submitted by: Subject: Climate Action Committee Climate Action Plan Development and Implementation Strategy Purpose / Introduction To seek Council endorsement to develop a Climate Action Plan under the proposed strategy to identify actions to reduce corporate, business, and community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advance climate adaptation activities. Recommended Resolutions THAT the proposed strategy for writing and implementing a Climate Action Plan be endorsed as recommended in the report dated June 27, 2018 from the Climate Action Committee regarding Climate Action Plan Development and Implementation Strategy; AND THAT staff be directed to report back on financial implications. Background At the May 8, 2018 Special Council meeting, Council directed staff to submit an application for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Climate Change Staff Grant. The grant has been submitted and, if successful, will provide majority funding for a temporary two-year full-time position dedicated to the development and implementation of a Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP). Outputs of the expected CEEP will directly contribute to deliverables required to build a Climate Action Plan (CAP). At the same Special Council meeting held on May 8, 2018, Council made the following resolution in response to a delegation from Force of Nature regarding solar panels: RC18/239 THAT the Climate Action Committee be directed to report back with recommendations regarding a timeline and parameters for a climate action plan, including short-term and long-term goals; AND THAT the Climate Action Committee be directed to report back with a timeline and parameters to establish both corporate and community energy plans; AND THAT the Climate Action Committee be directed to report back on including solar guidelines for City facilities. EDMS#

8 CAC - Agenda Report/Recommendation to Council Climate Action Plan Development and Implementation Strategy June 27, 2018 On June 12, 2018, Council approved the Climate Action Committee Work Plan (Attachment 1), outlining key action areas, including the development of a Climate Action Plan. At the June 25, 2018 Climate Action Committee meeting, the Chair presented a strategy for the creation and implementation of the CAP (). The Committee passed the following recommendation related to next steps for the development of the CAP: CAC18/009 THAT the proposed strategy and draft budget for writing and implementing the Climate Action Plan be endorsed. Discussion British Columbia is presently experiencing the impacts of climate change, reinforcing the need for climate change mitigation and adaptation as a provincial and local priority. As population growth in the Lower Mainland continues to expand, Port Moody s population is estimated to reach 50,000 by Population growth is a major stress on City infrastructure and the environment, escalating demand for natural resources, energy, and City services, as well as increasing waste output. As a municipality located on the Burrard Inlet, the geography of Port Moody is particularly at risk to the effects of climate change, such as sea level rise, extreme precipitation, and increasing temperatures. In turn, these climate changes can lead to issues with drinking water supply, air quality, transportation, and energy systems. There is currently no governing plan or policy that outlines Port Moody s targets or commitment to GHG reduction. In 2011, the Community Sustainability Plan was published, outlining a four-pillar vision of sustainability based on public feedback. The Plan did not include any baseline or measurable targets, making it difficult to track progress towards GHG emission reduction. Both the Official Community Plan and the Master Transportation Plan refer to a community emission database that is outdated, as well as an interim GHG reduction target that is past due. With changes in local and regional climate priorities, the Community Sustainability Plan has become outdated. The proposed CAP will replace the Community Sustainability Plan, while providing concrete strategies with measurable goals, targets, and implementation plans. Recently, several initiatives were introduced, including implementation of a Sustainability Report Card to assist in the assessment of development from a sustainability lens, and adoption of energy efficiency design guidelines for new construction. The absence of a strategic vision and goals has resulted in small-scale initiatives administered by various City departments. A CAP is a corporate and community-wide strategy that seeks to address climate change by decreasing GHG to mitigate its effects, while preparing for climate change through adaptation actions. A CAP outlines a collection of measures and policies that reduce GHG emissions and EDMS#

9 CAC - Agenda Report/Recommendation to Council Climate Action Plan Development and Implementation Strategy June 27, 2018 contribute to climate adaptation preparation. Using emission inventories as the foundation, a CAP defines goals based on local priorities and provides the guiding framework for achieving those goals. The proposed Climate Action Plan will include: strategies and metrics for mitigation and adaptation initiatives; strategies and metrics for reduction of GHG emissions ; baseline data of corporate, business, and community emissions and energy consumption; and action and implementation plans. With the anticipated Metro Vancouver Climate 2050 Strategy, the proposed CAP will support regional priorities and leverage existing resources and research from Metro Vancouver. Under Provincial and National governance, the CAP will align with the BC Climate Leadership Plan and the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, while supporting the City in meeting BC Climate Action Charter Commitments. With staff funding provided by FCM to support the creation of a CEEP, opportunities exist for many of the CEEP components to feed into the CAP, leading to savings in staff time and resources. Staff will be able to leverage research, analysis, and data from the FCM funded staff member and ensure that strategies, goals, and targets are aligned. Significant CEEP deliverables include: corporate, business, and community emission inventories; emission reduction targets by sector; neighbourhood analysis, modelling, and trends; industry analysis, modelling, and trends; and metrics identification, measuring, and tracking. Below is an overview of the proposed strategy to develop the CAP. Should the proposed CAP development strategy be endorsed by Council, staff will begin to determine the leadership framework as next steps. The Proposed Climate Action Plan Development Strategy is as follows: 1. determine leadership framework; 2. develop communication and engagement strategy; 3. complete and analyze a baseline assessment; 4. identify goals and set targets; 5. identify potential initiatives; 6. quantify potential impact of initiatives; 7. prioritize initiatives; 8. establish metrics; EDMS#

10 CAC - Agenda Report/Recommendation to Council Climate Action Plan Development and Implementation Strategy June 27, develop implementation and action plans; 10. write the plan; 11. implement the plan; and 12. track and report progress. Other Options As development and implementation of the plan and priorities are linked to pending financing, yet to be confirmed, no other options are presented at this time. Financial Implications Should Council endorse the development of the Climate Action Plan as outlined, some aspects may require consultant support to complete specialized work, such as forecasting and modelling. Staff will continue to pursue external funding opportunities as they become available. Below are the expected budget components and cost ranges for the creation of the Climate Action Plan. Staff will report back to Council with a detailed budget to be confirmed at a later date, following confirmation of FCM Climate Change Staff Grant funding and a detailed public engagement plan. Staff Resources Sustainability and Energy Coordinator Climate Change Coordinator (80% FCM funded) Project lead $40,000 (City portion) Additional Resources Public Consultation $10,000-$20,000 Consultant $10,000-$30,000 Communications / Civic Engagement Should Council approve the development of the Climate Action Plan, an engagement plan will be developed to ensure public and stakeholder feedback is incorporated throughout the development and implementation of the CAP. Council Strategic Plan Objectives The recommendations in this report align with Council s Strategic Plan and would help achieve the Plan s strategic outcomes in the areas of Community Planning, Moving People, Parks and Recreation, and Preserving the Environment. Attachments: 1. Climate Action Committee Work Plan. 2. Climate Action Committee Climate Action Plan Development Strategy Presentation. EDMS#

11 CAC - Agenda Report/Recommendation to Council Climate Action Plan Development and Implementation Strategy June 27, 2018 Prepared by: Councillor Meghan Lahti Chair EDMS#

12 CAC - Agenda Attachment 1 Climate Action Committee Work Plan Corporate Energy and Emissions: Provide guidance for developing the scope for a corporate energy and emissions plan, including timelines; Identify short-term and long-term projects e.g. solar guidelines for City facilities like the Inlet Field redevelopment, renovations/upgrades to existing facilities; EV charging bylaw requirements; use of light switch motion sensors in City facilities; alternative renewable energy sources (geo-exchange systems in the Moody Centre Transit-Oriented Development Area, Coronation Park Neighbourhood Plan, Flavelle Oceanfront District); initiatives to support increased use of alternative transportation options to reduce vehicle use; and Assist in BC Energy Step Code implementation e.g. stakeholder and community engagement. Community Energy and Emissions: Provide guidance for developing the scope for a community energy and emissions plan, including timelines; Identify short-term and long-term projects e.g. education initiatives, grant programs for residents; Provide guidance on next steps in business energy and emissions planning; and Assist in BC Energy Code implementation e.g. stakeholder and community engagement Climate Action Plan: Provide guidance for parameters of a Climate Action Plan for Port Moody mitigation, adaptation, linkages to energy and emissions plans; Investigate funding opportunities; Help establish timelines; Review climate adaptation best practices from other communities; and Identify short-term and long-term goals/projects including strategies to reduce the heat island effect, urban forestry enhancements, water conservation measures, sea level rise adaptation, foreshore protection and setbacks, storm water management, and food security. Ongoing Information Sharing: Identify and provide guidance on available funding sources to further work plan items; CARIP reporting overview trends over time; Emissions inventory review; BC Adapts Video Series; and Invited speakers: e.g. City of Surrey, others as identified by committee.

13 CAC - Agenda DEVELOPING A CLIMATE ACTION PLAN Creating a Vision for Implementation Meghan Lahti, Chair Climate Action Committee What is a Climate Action Plan? A Climate Action Plan seeks to address climate change by decreasing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate its effects, while preparing for climate change through adaptation actions.

14 CAC - Agenda A climate action plan (CAP) is a strategy document that outlines a collection of measures and policies that reduce GHG emissions. Using the GHG emissions inventory as the foundation, a CAP defines GHG reduction goals based on local priorities for reducing emissions and provides the guiding framework for achieving those goals. A plan will include Strategies for adaptation and mitigation initiatives Strategies for reduction of GHG through various policies and suggested actions Baseline data along with goals and reduction targets Information regarding corporate and community energy emissions and consumption Implementation plans

15 CAC - Agenda Mitigation vs Adaptation Both climate mitigation and climate adaptation initiatives deal with climate change and can be found in a CAP Climate mitigation initiatives aim to reduce or prevent GHG emissions, such as installing solar panels or taking transit or riding a bicycle instead of driving a car. Climate adaptation initiatives prepare a community for the unavoidable impacts of climate change, such as sea level rise or extreme weather events.

16 CAC - Agenda Steps for Climate Action Planning Determine Leadership and Framework Develop Communication and Engagement Strategy Complete and Analyze a Baseline Assessment Identify Goals and Set Targets Identify Potential Initiatives Quantify Potential Impact of Intiatives Prioritize Initiatives Develop Implementation Plans Establish Metrics Write the Plan Implement the Plan Track and Report Progress

17 CAC - Agenda Step 1: Determining Leadership and CAP Framework A key first step for the climate action planning process is to clearly define who is responsible for managing the development of the plan. Council directed the Climate Action Committee to develop the framework for the plan and to develop the plan The first responsibility of this committee is to decide on the purpose and scope of the plan. Determining the Scope of the Plan Establishing focus areas during the beginning stages will help organize the planning process. Considerations should include whether the CAP will be for the entire community or if it will focus solely on municipal operations, or address both. It is important to integrate the CAP with other plans, such as comprehensive plans, economic development plans, and transportation plans.

18 CAC - Agenda Step 2: Developing a Communications and Engagement Strategy Successful climate action planning largely relies on public outreach and education on the planning process as well as incorporating stakeholders in the process of developing the plan. The Climate Action Committee should work with staff to develop a communication and engagement strategy to include the community in the development of the plan and to enlist their long-term support in taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Engaging Port Moody Staff It is important to engage key departments as stakeholders in the climate action planning process for a few reasons: These are the people that will be implementing many of the initiatives recommended in the CAP. Their buy-in is essential. They are experts in their field and know the surrounding community well. This will be helpful when conducting a baseline assessment. They will have detailed knowledge about the method and resources needed to implement many of the initiatives.

19 CAC - Agenda Planners Key Staff include: Operations Fleet managers Finance Emergency planners Fire Human Resources Engineering Engaging Key Stakeholders Engaging local and regional stakeholders is a valuable component of climate action planning and will help to ensure the plan is inclusive and accurately reflects the priorities of the community. Outreach strategies should target groups of individuals representing the various interests of the community, including residents, businesses owners (small and large), local industry leaders, local stewardship groups, local school district partners, religious groups, and non-profit organizations. Establishing a relationship with these stakeholders groups will help to leverage resources, create opportunities to discuss the costs and benefits of mitigation actions and potentially develop new and innovative ways to build community resilience.

20 CAC - Agenda Collecting Community Input Public input should represent diverse interests of the entire community representing all demographics from different neighborhoods and commercial sectors. Strong leadership and effective facilitators are critical for capturing the ideas and opinions of participants at public meetings and/or workshops. Suggestions for Public Input Workshops Create a CAP Campaign Interactive online polling Social media blitz Newspaper ads Press releases Strategically placed CAP suggestion boxes

21 CAC - Agenda Step 3: Complete and Analyze Baseline Assessments The city is required to complete these assessments annually. The baseline GHG emissions inventory provides the data needed to prioritize actions that will offer the best return on investment, whether through cost, energy consumption, or GHG emissions reductions. The scope of a GHG emissions inventory should be completed for both corporate and community. The scope of the CAP should be consistent with the inventory to elaborate on existing data and develop implementation actions that will reduce GHG emissions within the relevant sectors. Step 4: Identify Goals and GHG Reduction Targets Goals are an integral part of a CAP as they frame the vision for what the community aims to achieve. Goals are typically broader, more generalized statements than the more specific targets and metrics established to support them. The Climate Action committee and/or stakeholders will typically brainstorm and develop the goals for the CAP. Emissions reduction targets establish a quantifiable reduction in GHG emissions by a predefined date.

22 CAC - Agenda Step 5: Identify Existing and Potential Initiatives Once the goals of the CAP have been established, the next step is to identify the initiatives that will guide how the community will reach those goals. As mentioned in Step 4, it is best to review existing regional plans and determine if similar implementation measures can be adopted at the local level. Metro Vancouver has a Climate Action Plan, and will be a handy document to refer to at this step. It will also be necessary to locate communities with similar demographics, resources and infrastructure that have developed CAPs and determine if similar actions apply to Port Moody. After initial research has been completed to identify common implementation measures, the Climate Action Committee will need to enlist the help of internal and external task force groups, public workshops, and other methods for stakeholder engagement as described in Step 2. Potential implementation measures should be shared in public meetings and workshops to solicit feedback on the types of initiatives that might be applicable to the local community. It is recommended that this process be repeated over a series of stakeholder meetings to capture a diverse set of community interests.

23 CAC - Agenda Step 6: Quantify Potential Impacts of Initiatives After public input has been collected, the Climate Action committee will need to develop a method to assess the potential benefits and possible drawbacks of each initiative. Developing evaluation criterion will establish standards for assessing each initiative to see if an initiative will be effective in meeting the goals of the CAP. There are many ways to develop criteria for prioritizing initiatives, but it is important that the criteria be clearly defined and scored in a consistent manner. Suggested Evaluation Criteria Implementation and Funding Feasibility Are there political, logistical, and/or financial obstacles to implementation? Leverage Resources - Can funding be leveraged from different departments or sources to implement this initiative? Is there sufficient staffing or volunteers available to administer programs? Potential Health Benefits Does this initiative promote public health and welfare? Does it take into account the impact on air, soil or water quality? Co-Benefits In addition to reducing GHG emissions, does the proposed initiative provide benefits in other areas of interest for the community, such as supporting regional or state plans and/or economic development? Cost Which strategies will be most cost effective to implement, both in the short term and over time? What is the payback period of the initial investment? Duration of Benefits Will the benefits of the initiatives continue over a long period of time, or will the benefits be concentrated in a one-time event? GHG Reduction Potential Which strategies are likely to have the greatest impact on GHG emissions? Potential for Job Creation Will the outcome of this action lead to the creation of additional jobs? Will the jobs created potentially support a green innovation economy? Timeframe How long will it take for this initiative to be implemented short, medium or long term?

24 CAC - Agenda Scoring Criteria Name Implementation Feasibility Co-Benefits Leverage Resources GHG Emissions Reduction Potential Timeframe Replicability Duration of Benefits Description Initiative: Is both financially and logistically feasible Benefits other focus areas supporting achievement of the goals outlined in the focus area Has the ability to utilize additional funds and resources for its completion Is evaluated based on its GHG reduction potential Timeframe for this initiative is short, medium, long term Can be immediately implemented and can serve as a model for others Length of time over which benefits will happen High (5 Points) Initiative has examples of successful implementation that can be applied and there is a clearly detailed plan Benefits more than 2 other focus areas Specific non-port Moody funding sources are available to sustain the initiative Strategy will result in a direct, quantifiable reduction in GHG emissions Short term (less than one year) Easily replicated by others Direct benefits will last 3+ years Medium (3 Points) Some examples exist for general implementation framework, but with some areas of uncertainty Benefits 1-2 focus areas Non-Port Moody funds have been identified to partially fund the initiative Some GHG emissions reduction may occur but this is not quantifiable Medium term (1-5 years) Only replicable in certain jurisdictions Direct benefits will last up to 3 years Low (1 Point) Vague or non-existent understanding of how strategy can be implemented Does not benefit other focus areas Unlikely to leverage additional funding sources GHG reduction is very indirect, unlikely to occur Long term (more than 5 years) Unique or would not be replicated Can not be sustained without continued investment Step 7: Prioritizing Initiatives Applying the evaluation criteria and a scoring methodology developed in Step 6 will help the committee to prioritize potential initiatives. While it does create a useful structure for reviewing the benefits and challenges associated with each, there are a range of initiative types, including policies, plans, direct actions, and others, which makes it challenging to score all initiatives completely objectively and consistently. An initiative should not be ruled out as a priority if it did not score well through this process. For example: an initiative related to a feasibility study might receive a low score because the completion of an analysis itself does not produce direct benefits (e.g., GHG reduction potential, cost savings) compared to an initiative that involves equipment replacement, buildings, or infrastructure. However, initiatives that involve feasibility studies often create the foundation needed for other actions which do directly address the evaluation criteria. Stakeholder input is essential to climate action planning and should be solicited throughout the process. An effective approach to prioritizing potential initiatives through public input is to use interactive polling techniques at public workshops.

25 CAC - Agenda Step 8: Develop a Plan for Implementation A climate action plan cannot be successful if it cannot be implemented At this stage it may be helpful to meet with stakeholder group(s) to discuss these details and brainstorm ideas for potential partners, funding sources, and any barriers that will need to be overcome in implementing the initiatives. For Implementation we need to determine: Who will take the lead in implementing the initiative? What are the costs associated with implementation? What is the source of funding to cover those costs? How long will it take to implement the initiative (short term versus long term)?

26 CAC - Agenda Step 9: Establish Metrics It is important to establish metrics, or indicators, in order to track and report on successes of various initiatives and on the progress toward meeting specific targets and goals. The metric for tracking this is the percentage of energy from renewable sources. An additional metric related to that target could be number of renewable installations or megawatts of installed renewable capacity. Examples of Metrics Tons of solid waste # of adaptation plans adopted Recycling rate Vehicle kilometres traveled # of alternative fuel vehicles registered # of electric vehicle charging stations Amount of energy saved # of buildings retrofitted # of LED street lights replaced

27 CAC - Agenda Step 10: Write the Climate Action Plan The Climate Action Plan should be formally documented in a written report to record the goals and initiatives that the City of Port Moody aims to address and to further explain the methodology and stakeholder engagement aspects of developing the plan. If we have followed all of the preceding steps and documented the process, much of the plan will already be written. Climate Action Plan Outline 1. Executive Summary a. Significance of climate change (locally/globally) b. SAP benefits to Port Moody c. Summary of CAP goals d. Summary of focus areas and major CAP initiatives 2. Introduction a. Overview of the significance of climate change i. Brief Description about why the climate is changing ii. Explanation of local climate change impacts on Port Moody b. CAP benefits to Port Moody operations and the community at large

28 CAC - Agenda CAP Goals and GHG Emission Reduction Targets a. Methodology for developing the CAP b. CAP structure and content c. Goals, targets and outcomes of public workshops and meetings 4. Current Climate Protection Initiatives a. Summarize existing efforts related to climate change i. Identify active committees and/or members of staff, stewardship groups, community groups and other local stakeholders 5. Baseline Assessment for Port Moody a. Existing climate protection initiatives, metrics, plans or policies b. Methodology and data explanation c. GHG Emissions Inventory Summary i. Port Moody Baseline d. GHG Emissions Inventory Reduction Targets 6. Climate Action Plan Initiatives a. Sector #1 (such as Energy, Waste, Water, Transportation, Sea Level Rise, Planning) i. Goals 1. Initiative #1 2. Initiative #2 b. Sector #2 i. Goals 1. Initiative #1 2. Initiative #2 c. Sector #3 (same as a & b)

29 CAC - Agenda Implementation Plan a. Identify metrics for measuring progress b. Estimate the timeframe for when each initiative will be implemented c. Estimate the cost d. Identify a funding source e. Identify the entity that will be responsible for implementation 8. Next Steps a. Explain the process for reporting progress in implementing initiatives i. Explain the frequency that progress reports will be published b. Explain how progress towards achieving GHG reduction targets and other goals will be measured c. Explain the process for updating the climate action plan Step 11: Implementation of the Plan Once the climate action plan (CAP) has been completed, the committee will request that the City adopt and publish the final plan on their website, provide a printed copy at the library and/or distribute summary sheets to departments and at relevant public meetings or workshops.

30 CAC - Agenda Step 12: Track and Report Progress One of the ongoing tasks of the committee will be to regularly provide information to the city regarding progress on the initiatives listed in the plan. These reports should be done annually and published on the city website Updating the climate action plan follows a similar public planning process to developing initiatives for new or existing focus areas. If a new plan is not in order or appropriate, an updated appendix with new or revised strategies can be added to the original CAP. Next Steps Agree on the strategy for writing and implementing the Climate Action Plan Present the strategy to council for approval