Conservation Commission - 05 Sep 2023 - SPECIAL

Village of Brookfield Agenda Conservation Commission Meeting Tuesday, September 5, 2023 @ 6:30 PM Edward Barcal Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes IV. Reports 1. Chair 2. Staff Update 3. Trustee Liaison V. Old Business VI. New Business 1. DRAFTSustainability Plan 2. Water/Land: Bridget, Wyatt 3. Sustainable Communities: Iris, Mary 4. Waste, MuniOps: Jen Nelson 5. Mobility, Green Econ, Energy: Katie 6. Air, (Energy): Kevin VII. Public Comment VIII. Adjournment Page 1 of 10  Land: Please rate the goals and actions recommended. Comment/edit the text freely to create actions YOU want to do for a more sustainable Brookfield. Please provide names/job titles for Proposed Champions. Timeline Goal Action (years) Proposed Champion Proposed Partners BCC Comments 1 2 3 4 5 1.1. Encourage the development of transit-oriented, multi-family, and active Jessica Conrad, Drew/Patricia transportation neighborhoods along 31st St, 47th St, Ogden Ave, Plainfield Rd, 47th St, VMO staff? LSF Library Reeves, Juan Silva?, Gosia's, Prairie Ave, Grand Ave, and Broadway Ave (ex: in-fill development, bike lanes, Staff? 1. Encourage strategic Mary (Loca Mocha), developers pedestrian-only areas, transit access) development that upholds sustainability Southview Ave residents, 1.2. Minimize the impact of industrial activities on neighboring residential areas through Southview residents, Jessica principles Sweetener supply, Ideal screening and buffering with aesthetic landscaping and/or fencing Conrad, Drew/Patricia Reeves? Heating Co 1.3. Educate and encourage the development of green alleys, soft landings, and Nicole Joy-Taylor, Reeves, Diane Native Plants Club, Reeves permeable pavers & Larry Holman NPS, Larry P, PW-Vic, VB (Mike 2.1. Update North Kiwanis and create a South Kiwanis (or alt name) management plan BCC (Wyatt) Garvey), Dave/Sue Lloyd, aligned with IL Wildlife Action Plan + Oak Ecosystems Recovery Plan Adjacent neighbors DRAFT 2.2. Increase invasive species removal along Salt Creek Greenway (ex: ComEd easement, BCC, Agnes Hill-Thalmon, Girl Sue Brauer seek funding from Salt Creek Greenway Association) Scouts (Lisa), PW-Vic 2. Conserve, restore, and 2.3. Work with PW to remove hazard trees, selecting for snags, and to manage Vic, Wyatt, FPDCC, enhance natural features Agnes Hill-Thalmon deadwood loads. Brookfield Zoo and ecosystems 2.4. Enforce soil erosion and sediment control regulations for private Developers, Jessica Conrad, Bldg. Permit Dept development/construction sites to ensure low-impact development Drew/Patricia Reeves? 2.5. Establish various types of functional green infrastructure (bioswales, rain gardens, Parks district staff?, First pollution screening, engineered wetlands) within all public parks, at schools, and other BCC (Wyatt) National Bank of Brookfield, public spaces, with cooperation from private landowners. Congress Park 3. Support networks of 3.1. Update Open Space Plan for the next 5 yr to include a maintenance, River Trail accessible, well-used, Master Plan, open space corridors, nature-based play, food sovereignty, and VMO staff? Allen Goodcase Agnes Hill-Thalmon, Carl Sokol and enjoyable parks improvements to Maple Park North, Maple Park South, and Madlin Park. 4.1. Develop and implement a management plan to assure a long term vitality of the Larry P, BNP (Dave, Sue), BCC urban forest by promoting a steady supply of hearty, diverse, and site-appropriate PW - Vic, BNPC (Wyatt) 4. Sustain a robust urban native trees, and using soft-landings to maintain tree health. forest canopy 4.2. Use US Forest Service tree canopy analysis data to conduct a needs assessment and strategically plant trees to optimize public health and stormwater benefits. (Ex: Heat PW - Vic Larry P, BNP (Dave, Sue) island by apartments north of 47th St) 5.1. Draft an ordinance for that requires ample sustainable tree and landscape planting BCC (Wyatt) Drew/Patricia Reeves? for new development and redevelopments 5.2. Draft land use policies that protect valuable natural assets on private/public Vic/Katie, Wyatt, BNPC, properties and support resiliency, such as tree preservation, minimum wildlife corridor Salt Creek residents Salt Creek residents requirements and limits on tree removals. 5. Achieve greater 5.3. Draft an ordinance to ban certain fertilizer/pesticide applications and gasoline- BNPC, Landscape P+Z Commission, Wild Ones, livability through fueled equipment. Encourage nature-based solutions and renewable alternatives as companies (Kitchmark, Jessica Conrad, Drew/Patricia sustainable land use and substitutes. Loften, etc.) Reeves? housing policies 5.4. Establish green infrastructure/permeable pavement in areas with high-density or P+Z Commission, Allen Business Owners on Plainfield industrial zoning. Include maintenance in capital improvement plans. Goodcase Library, BNSF, P+Z, Sokols, Page 2 of 10 5.5. Expand SA-4 zoning district along Grand Blvd to permit the development of row Jessica Conrad, Drew & Patricia P+Z Commission, Kate P homes and townhomes to better connect 8 Corners and Downtown Reeves, Juan Silva, Gosia's, Mary (Loca Mocha)? Water: Please rate the goals and actions recommended. Comment/edit the text freely to create actions YOU want to do for a more sustainable Brookfield. Please provide names/job titles for Proposed Champions. Timeline Proposed Goal Action (years) Proposed Partners BCC Comments Champion 1 2 3 4 5 1.1. Reduce community water use per capita through increased use of the MyWater app, energy 1. Use and distribute VMO staff? BCC audits, municipal facility upgrades, and other relevant collaborations. water efficiently 1.2. Provide water use audits to customers (Qxn: Do we do this?) UtilityFix App 2.1. Protect surface and groundwater from runoff and contamination by implementing pollution VMO staff? BCC prevention/good housekeeping in municipal operations Econ. Develop. & 2.2. Support pre- and post-development runoff reduction and mitigation Bldg. Dev. Staff? 2.3. Collaborate with BCC, PW, C4, and external partners to ensure 0 violation or non-compliances PW Deputy? 2. Protect and improve against Brookfield’s Clean Water Act National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit Water foreman BCC water quality 2.4. Create an inventory of all lead pipelines by 2023 and submit a preliminary replacement plan to PW Staff? IEPA by 2024 2.5. Submit final replacement lead pipeline plan to IEPA in 2027 – Plan will replace all lead pipes by PW Staff? 2037. 2.6. Raise awareness for residents with lead pipelines and communicate mitigation solutions VMO - Logan PW Staff, BCC 3.1. Control water loss by auditing water supply system using AWWA protocols, water demand Water foreman? forecasting, periodically detect system leaks, and develop a strategic plan for repair/maintenance 3. Manage water system assets 3.2. Meter 100% of customers with automated reading technology including sub-metering for multi- Water foreman? sustainably family housing 3.3. Submit property owners in timely repair of service lines through third-party warranting program Water foreman? 4.1. Plan and implement stormwater green infrastructure on municipal properties PW - Vick BCC 4.2. Establish a village-wide program for residents and businesses to adopt green infrastructure for PW Staff? BCC for rainwater/drain water capture (rain barrels, plants, etc.) through "how to" instructions, education on VMO Staff? communication regulations, and financial assistance for disadvantaged homes. (Ex: RainReady Communities Cert.) 4. Manage water system assets 4.3. Enhance and maintain natural features of stormwater detention and retention systems like South BCC PW DRAFT sustainably Kiwanis, Salt Creek Greenway, etc. 4.4. Determine feasibility of equitable land acquisitions of flood-prone properties with FEMA, MWRD, VMO? BCC (Kevin) Cook County, CMAP, and etc. Katie Kaluzny 4.5. Implement creative uses of vacant lots like stormwater management pilot projects or community Emily E BCC gardens 5.1. Conduct a water rate study to determine sustainable rate structure VMO 5.2. Adopt equitable full-cost pricing policies for water service VMO 5.3. Encourage more judicious use of allowances in ordinance variances of new developments to Kate P Building Services prevent increased water runoff P+Z Commission 5.4. Revise Green Alley Program with alternative financing options for disadvantaged residents to 5. Optimize the use of VMO staff? ensure more equitable outcomes natural and built 5.5. Utilize flooding and environmental justice screening tools to prioritize education, outreach, BCC (Kevin), GIS systems to manage current mitigation programs (Ex: 50/50 Program), and new mitigation solutions (ex: strategies for VMO - Logan Staff? stormwater multi-yard flooding) 5.4. Amend code to promote water efficiency, including multi-family housing (Ex: water efficiency/conservation requirements in new developments, flexibility for stormwater developments Kate P BCC, Resident SME like off-site management and payment in-lieu, stormwater management credit, pervious cover P+Z Commission minimums) Page 3 of 10 Energy: Please rate the goals and actions recommended. Comment/edit the text freely to create actions YOU want to do for a more sustainable Brookfield. Please provide names/job titles for Proposed Champions. Timeline Goal Action (years) Proposed Champions Proposed Partners BCC Comments 1 2 3 4 5 1.1. Increase in energy audits, energy benchmark/tracking, retro- PW Buildings manager? commissioning studies, and short term energy efficiency measures for BCC (Kevin) VMO - Logan? Chamber of 1. Enhance energy efficiency residential, commercial, municipal, and institutional buildings Commerce of existing buildings and 1.2. Increase participants in ComEd’s programs, homes certified by CD staff?, VMO - Logan? infrastructure for all LEED/Passive House/DOE/Energy Star/Living Home, IHWAP and LIHEAP for low- Chamber of Commerce, community members income homes, Cook County’s Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy BCC (Kevin) ComEd, IL Office of program for residential, commercial, municipal, or institutional buildings Community Assistance IL through educational outreach DCEO 2.1. Assist businesses and residents in finding creditable, affordable clean energy vendors by joining bulk purchases & installs programs like Grow Solar VMO staff? BCC (Kevin), CUB DRAFT Chicagoland and Grow Geo Chicagoland 2.2. Educate permitting staff on emerging clean energy systems like heat Illinois Green Alliance, BCC VMO training staff? pumps (Megha, Katie) CUB, VMO - Logan?, 2. Advance renewable and Chamber of Commerce, 2.3. Educate residents, disadvantaged residents, and businesses on how to climate resilient energy BCC (many) ComEd (Give-A-Ray, implement/finance clean energy systems in their homes systems Distributed Generation Rebate) 2.4. Determine an affordable procurement of renewable electricity through community choice aggregation in Brookfield or with neighboring municipalities BCC (Kevin) Stevie F? that ensures equitable additionality 2.5. Complete setup of the Community Solar Clearinghouse Solution Program (CS2) for community solar subscription VMO staff? CS2 3.1. Negotiate ComEd franchise agreement in 2??? to exercise lump sum VMO staff? BCC (Kevin) payment option to equitably finance clean energy and energy efficiency 3.2. Draft codes in 2024 that encourage rooftop solar (ex: prompting roofing 3. Enact policies that support permit applicants to consider rooftop solar, requiring solar readiness in new BCC (Kevin) Village Board, Kate P clean energy and climate developments) resiliency 3.3. Draft updated building codes in 2024 that adopt elements of the Illinois Energy Conservation Code, Illinois Capital Development Stretch Code, DOE Zero Ready Home Prescriptive Pathway as stretch codes or substitute actions for BCC (Kevin) Village Board, Kate P permit variance in new and retrofit developments in residential/commercial zones. Page 4 of 10  Mobility: Please rate the goals and actions recommended. Comment/edit the text freely to create actions YOU want to do for a more sustainable Brookfield. Please provide names/job titles for Proposed Champions. Timeline Proposed Goal Action Proposed Partners BCC Comments 1 2 3 4 5 Champion 1.1. Budget for two intersection improvement projects from the Active Transportation Plan each year that may ATA, Cycle Village Planner include safer cross walks, painted cross walks, and flashing lights Brookfield 1.2. Budget for one cycling improvement projects from the Active Transportation Plan each year with Cycle ATA, Cycle Village Planner 1. Support safe and effective Brookfield Brookfield active transportation 1.3. Conduct a traffic study of the Prairie/Grand/Brookfield/Fairview intersection and develop a sustainable design Village Planner Cycle Brookfield plan 1.4. Encourage active transportation and community building events – (Open Streets Events, Naked Bike Ride, Bike Cycle Brookfield, BCC (Megha) Bus, BCC co-volunteering) ATA Cycle Brookfield, 2.1. Secure funding and install 4 EV stations (Ex: Grand Ave, Village Hall, Commuter Rail, Ehlert Park) PW 2. Promote sustainable C4 modes of transportation ATA, Cycle BCC (Megha) 2.2. Conduct one educational event each year on alternative fuel vehicles Brookfield DRAFT Page 5 of 10  Waste: Please rate the goals and actions recommended. Comment/edit the text freely to create actions YOU want to do for a more sustainable Brookfield. Please provide names/job titles for Proposed Champions. Timeline Goal Action Proposed Champion Proposed Partners BCC Comments 1 2 3 4 5 1.1. Practice waste reduction & recycling in municipal buildings and operations, like recycling at Village Hall and burning brush piles instead of chipping and Katie K VMO trucking 1. Support sustainable 1.2. Reduce the use of paper in municipal offices and buy recycled paper VMO Finance, Purchasing? material management 1.3. Make public events Zero Waste Parks & Rec 1.4. Support circular economies like promoting use of reused items (ex: PW MWRD chippings from trees by Village) 2.1. Determine and implement strategies to prevent co-mingling of recycling PW, Parks & Rec, BCC 2. Recycle materials across and trash in public receptacles (ex: better signage) all sectors BCC C4 2.2. Support regional efforts for developing a food scrap composting services DRAFT 3.1. Support disposal of household hazardous waste, fats/oils/grease, and BCC CHARM special collections (clothing, shoes, Christmas trees and lights) 3.2. Promote and continue disposal of pharmaceuticals and electronic waste for Cook CTY Sheriff & BCC 3. Divert waste from landfills residents/businesses Brookfield PD, PW 3.3. Facilitate biosolid re-use in the community (e.g. landscaping) VMO IEPA 3.4. Support exchange of goods and services among residents (i.e. Rummage IL Free Swap, NGO Front Social Media Groups Sale, Sporting Goods Swap) Yard Giveaway 4.1. Draft ordinances that require recycling in commercial & multi-family 4. Encourage policies that BCC, Jen Nelson? Village Board properties cause sustainable material 4.2. Draft ordinances that encourage composting in residential and commercial management BCC, Jen Nelson? Village Board districts Go Green La Grange, 5. Engage the community in 5.1. Educate the community on recycling, composting, reducing waste, and BCC, Jen Nelson? Brookfield Greener Living waste reduction and reusing FB Group, Library recycling BBC, BCC PW 5.2. Organize a community wide clean-up days (Ex: Adopt-A-Spot, Project Nice) Page 6 of 10 Air: Rate the goals and actions recommended. Comment/edit freely to create actions YOU want to do for a more sustainable Brookfield. Please provide names/job titles for Proposed Champions. Timeline Proposed Goal Action (years) Proposed Partners BCC Comments Champion 1 2 3 4 5 1.1. Reduce 45% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from 2010 levels BCC (Kevin) C4 1. Reduce 100% of PW Bldg. manager, greenhouse gas 1.2. Baseline greenhouse gas emissions from 2010 to present then identify the BCC (Kevin) Accounting, emissions by 2050 most effective emission reduction activities and funding sources ComEd, Nicor, C4 2.1. Facilitate compliance of federal air quality standards by businesses with IL Julie N, Kevin L, US CD - permit? EPA resources EPA 2.2. Reduce air quality emissions for municipal operations by using low VOC cleaners, electric appliances, permeable pavers, or other standard guidelines by VMO staff? PW BCC (Kevin), Julie 2. Maintain clean and IDPH and ASHRAE 62-2001. Share lessons learned with other public buildings (i.e. Buildings staff? N healthful air in the library, schools, churches). outdoor environments 2.3. Collaborate with surrounding communities to address cross boundary air VMO staff to quality issues from outside of Brookfield (ex: Busy streets, truck traffic, quarry, BCC (Kevin) champion? trains, gravel paths) 2.4. Raise awareness on air pollution action days, air quality index, standards, and BCC (Kevin) ways to maintain healthy indoor/outdoor air quality. 3.1. Collaborate with state or county for legal resources for renters to ensure BCC (Kevin), IEPA, VMO staff adequate indoor air quality IDPH, Cook County 3. Enact policies and 3.2. Review codes for indoor air quality and draft codes for improvements in new support investments BCC (Kevin) Kate P developments or renovations (ex: mold or radon inspections) for healthy indoor air quality and climate BCC (Megha), Julie resiliency 3.3. Enact and enforce anti-idling policies for public fleet vehicles, like no-idling CD - compliance N. Brook Park, zones at schools and transit stations staff? Congress Park, Lincoln, Hollywood DRAFT Page 7 of 10 Sustainable Communities: Please rate the goals and actions recommended. Comment/edit the text freely to create actions YOU want to do for a more sustainable Brookfield. Please provide Timeline Goal Action (years) Champions Partners BCC Comments 1 2 3 4 5 1.1. Maintain beauty and livability in community design, stewardship, and through Native Plants BCC (Iris), BBC partnerships Club 1.2. Guide future development to conserve natural topography, views, drainage patterns, PW - Vic? Emily? BCC (Iris, Wyatt) existing vegetation, and historic or cultural assets (Ex: Salt Creek beautification) 1.3. Encourage beautiful, sustainable landscaping on private property by drafting updated 1. Promote cultural vibrancy BCC (Bridget) Kate P ordinances in the community 1.4. Encourage residents to beautify their homes in coordination with the Beautification BBC BCC (Katie) Commission (BBC). 1.5. Include sustainable community principles in the execution in future public site plans, Emily? Kate? BCC (Iris) Design Guidelines, and developments 1.6. Recognize large trees on private property, especially oaks, as Heritage Trees and draft BCC (Iris, Wyatt) PW - Vic? DRAFT ordinances to provide special protection for these trees. 2.1 Incorporate sustainability as part of Brookfield’s welcoming and inclusive community Evan West BCC (Iris), Katie K, Julie N character 2.2. Support social justice and equity throughout the community by providing education, Library, Parks & Rec, Congress financial access, and opportunities. Focus is on increasing engagement with youth and Evan West Park, Lincoln, BCC (Iris) residents south of Ogden Ave. 2. Sustain community 2.3. Collaborate to ensure residents most vulnerable to heat, air pollution and flooding are BCC (Iris, Kevin), principles that are VMO staff? connected to relief services C4 welcoming, inclusive and Cycle equitable 2.4. Partner on joint projects benefiting the community, such as bike-to-school safety BCC - IRIS, LTHS AV Team, RBHS Brookfield, BBC, programs, volunteer clean-ups (Adopt A Spot), etc AV Team Scouts 2.5. Consider consolidating road, parking, water, sewer, and infrastructure services with a C4, BCC (Iris, VMO staff? neighboring community to reduce overall costs and provide options for low income residents. Kevin) 3.1. Develop and maintain a community brand that highlights sustainability Katie K Emily E Native Plants 3.2. Achieve NWF’s Community Wildlife Habitat Certification BCC 3. Promote a sustainable Club (Iris) identity for the community 3.3. Collaborate with the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the Chicago Audubon Society Native Plants VMO staff, Chicago Audobun to achieve their relevant community outreach goals with native seeds, workshops, Club (Iris) Soc, FPCC, Library experiential programming, seminars, etc. 4.1. Use community festivals, farmers markets, schools, lectures, workshops, community BCC (Iris), VMO - Congress Park PTO, Brook Park boards, and local media to share information about sustainability opportunities with relevant Logan Council, Landmark external stakeholders 4. Cultivate community Brookfield Library, Native 4.2. Encourage community to participate in sustainability initiatives and "neighbor teaching values based on principles of BCC (Iris) Plants Club, LTHS AV Team, neighbor" events sustainability RBHS AV Team VMO staff? 4.3. Establish or strengthen an inter and intra/agency Green Team BCC? 4.4. Create an award or recognition program to encourage and report sustainable actions by Chamber of BCC (all), Emily E Page 8 of 10 local businesses Commerce  Green Economic Development: Please rate the goals and actions recommended. Comment/edit the text freely to create actions YOU want to do for a more sustainable Brookfield. Please provide names/job titles for Proposed Champions. Timeline Goal Action Proposed Champion Proposed Parnters BCC Comments 1 2 3 4 5 1.1. Conduct a brainstorming workshop for green innovation strategies with local businesses, especially for waste ED, Little Owl (for CD, VM, VB, BCC, reduction waste) Resident SMEs 1. Promote innovation and a 1.2. Identify resources each year to support ongoing green economic development efforts (ex: federal/state/utility BCC Resident SMEs competative workforce energy efficiency incentivies) for local businesses and developers EDC, ED BCC 2.10. Increase awareness amongst developers and small businesses on green incentives from federal/state/utilities Chamber of 2.1. Recognize and support businesses who practice and promote sustainability BCC, EDC Commerce 2.2. Create and promote a community brand featuring natural resources or cultural characteristics of community [QXN ED 2. Cultivate local and TO STAFF: OKAY TO PROMOTE ECO-TOURISM?) sustainable development, 2.5. Ensure green principles in future economic development plans and comprehensive plans Village Staff? VB jobs, and businesses ED EDC 2.9. Incorporate sustainability in marketing campaigns to attract businesses and establishments to locate in Brookfield. DRAFT 2.11. Encourage a more vibrant community through streets, sidewalks, and trails that generates economic and social BBC BCC activity Page 9 of 10 Municipal Operations: Rate the goals and actions recommended. Comment/edit freely to create actions YOU want to do for a more sustainable Brookfield. Please provide names/job titles for Proposed Champions. Timeline Proposed Goal Action (years) Proposed Parnters BCC Comments Champion 1 2 3 4 5 1.1. Formalize an interdisciplinary team to coordinate internal sustainability VMO staff? efforts with C4 1.2. Educate and train staff on sustainability practices VMO staff? 1. Lead by 1.3. Align update of Village Code regarding civil infrastructure with feasible Comm. Develop. demonstrating components of the ENVISION standard Staff? sustainable values and Comm. Develop. practices 1.4. Align future proposals for open space projects with the SITES standard (CD) Staff? 1.5. Demonstrate sustainability in municipal operations, purchasing, and through VMO staff? public events. 2.1. Manage special events sustainably VMO or CD staff? 2.2. Integrate sustainability into capital planning VMO or CD staff? 2.3. Migrate appropriate fleet vehicles to alternate fuels as budget allows VMO or CD staff? 2.4. Install and operate renewable energy systems at municipal facilities VMO or CD staff? 2.5. Ensure sustainabile land, water, air, mobility, energy, and community VMO or CD staff? principles when maintaining library, public works, and other Village facilities 2. Integrate 2.6. Conduct a sustainability needs assessment of existing public facilities and sustainability into all VMO or CD staff? identify recommendations for improvement, replacement, or renovation. municipal operations 2.7. Ensure sustainable land, water, air, energy, and community principles in the VMO or CD staff? completion of the Eight Corners Fountain improvement DRAFT 2.8. Support sustainability in code enforcement programs by establishing relationships with existing businesses and property owners to encourage improvements that encourage a sustainable and aesthetic business district. (Ex: VMO or CD staff? Property owner program that promotes and highlights best practices, ways to ensure a safer facility; Strategies for a more stable tenant base and opportunities to lower costs; Recognition program to highlight successful efforts of a business) 3. Collect and manage 3.1. Track, analyze and manage data to advance sustainability VMO staff? CMAP data to advance 3.2. Treat rain as a resource – identify opportunities to celebrate, harvest, and sustainability VMO Staff? CMAP recycle up to 50% of the rain that falls within Village limits. Page 10 of 10