CITY-COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD ON CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY

200 E. Wells Street City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Meeting Minutes CITY-COUNTY TASK FORCE ON CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY Ald. Nik Kovac and Sup. Marcelia Nicholson, Co-Chairs Pam Fendt, Linda Frank, Julie Kerksick, Ted Kraig, Janet Meissner Pritchard, Supreme Moore Omokunde, Pamela Ritger, Erick Shambarger, Rafael Smith, and Freida Webb Staff Assistant: Linda Elmer, lelmer@milwaukee.gov, 414-286-2231 Legislative Liason: Luke Knapp, luke.knapp@milwaukee.gov, 414-286-8637 Google documents for this body can be found at : http://bit.ly/CCTFCEE Monday, September 20, 2021 11:00 AM Virtual Education and Outreach Work Group Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87403024862? pwd=UHBhYnF6dTV2dXhHUE9iM29TMzNWQT09 Notetaker: TBD 1. Call to Order a. Roll Call: Names will be taken from the Participant list b. Approval of Minutes from August 9, 2021 Call to Order 11:05PM a. Roll Call: Present: Dynasty Caesar, Jennifer Evans, Farah Issa, Mandi McAlister, Supreme Moore Omokunde, Christopher Piszczek, Erick Shambarger, Bruce Wiggins Absent: Maithilee Kanthi, Akira Mabon, Rafael Smith Excused: Pam Ritger, Linda Frank (arrived at 12:20) Visitor: Alexis McAdams b. Minutes from August 9, 2021, approved as written 2. Progress Review a. Update by Teams b. Event Evaluations c. Media Packets – quick overview City of Milwaukee Page 1 CITY-COUNTY TASK FORCE ON Meeting Minutes September 20, 2021 CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY Evans reviewed the Progress Report by Teams and Event Evaluations, which were sent out prior to the meeting. She noted that Outreach (as distinct from marketing) is an area for improvement. Only 12 people attended the Green Jobs Event, despite good press coverage. The group discussed the purpose of outreach efforts. Shambarger expressed his concern for creating general public awareness of the planning process. He indicated that the end goal is to strengthen our case to the Common Council and have the plan adopted. Omokunde noted that we want citizens to be informed and mobilized around the theme of climate justice. Caesar offered another perspective, indicating that some people are not making the connection between climate change and social justice. She gave an example of a resident wanting the city trees cut down. Caesar would like to offer additional information to the NSP Liaisons within the next two weeks. She addressed Shambarger’s concern that general education will take a long time and slow down the process. Evans supports this effort, emphasizing the need to reach diverse communities and tailor our messaging to the needs and concerns of each audience. Caesar agreed to work with Evans on developing this messaging. Shambarger referenced Action for the Climate Emergency, formerly Alliance for Climate Education as a possible resource. 3. Events Planning a. Goals and Timeline b. Updates– Event Leads  Evans: Residential Efficiency  Evans: Transportation  Frank: Land Use  Kanthi: Resilience Ambassadors  McAlister: Commercial Buildings  Omokunde: Green Jobs Session II  Shambarger: Greening the Grid, Passive Houses, etc.  Wiggins: Waste (additional sessions?) c. Tabling Update – Piszczek Goals and Timeline Shambarger indicated that the Work Groups should have most of their proposals completed by mid-October, with a PowerPoint presentation ready to submit to the Common Council in December. Evans asked for guidance on a reasonable goal for the number of people reached both City of Milwaukee Page 2 CITY-COUNTY TASK FORCE ON Meeting Minutes September 20, 2021 CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY through direct contact and general promotion. There was no decision. She also asked for two volunteers to work with Caesar and Piszczek to create a workable outreach plan. McAlister and Omokunde volunteered. The group will hold a brainstorming session to identify community partners who can help with outreach. b. Updates– Event Leads ▪ Residential Efficiency: Evans has talked to Kevin Kane and Celanese. ▪ Transportation: Evans and Kraig tabled at the Promise Zone Bike Ride, reached 40 people and 15 surveys collected; the Event Team is researching partners for additional events. ▪ Land Use: Evans reported that this group will be tabling at Plazita Verde and at Mitchell Street School. ▪ Resilience Ambassadors (Kanthi): no report ▪ Commercial Buildings: Ritger sent recent email indicating this is on hold. ▪ Green Jobs Session II: As part of our Outreach Brainstorming session, the Outreach team will consider partners for this event; Shambarger noted that Julie Kersick is conducting an event at the Italian Community Center we should look into. ▪ Greening the Grid and Passive Houses: Shambarger doesn’t feel a need for an event on Greening the Grid; He is giving presentations on the Passive Homes project. Evans would like to see a public event for the latter and Erick is okay with that if someone can pull it together. ▪ Waste: Wiggins will reach out to his Work Group to see if they would like to table again. c. Tabling Update The Tabling Spreadsheet was reviewed. A Tip Sheet is in the draft stages. We are tracking the number of contacts, flyers distributed, and surveys submitted. Success is correlated less with the amount of time than with the ability of volunteers to actively approach participants. Piszczek and Wiggins agreed to table depending on availability. We are finding it a challenge to find volunteers. Shambarger indicated we may be able to pay someone to table. Evans will reach out to Mabon and work with Shambarter to determine available funds, etc. Schambarger has secured a tablet for use at tabling, but it does not have internet access. Piszczek recommended working with area organizations and businesses to acquire giveaways. They need to be of substantive value and related to the topic, as was the $40 storage set given away at Fondy Market. City of Milwaukee Page 3 CITY-COUNTY TASK FORCE ON Meeting Minutes September 20, 2021 CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY 4. Next regular meeting: 11:00 AM October 4, 2021 Meeting adjourned at 12:32pm Minutes provided by Jennifer Evans City of Milwaukee Page 4