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, January 10, 2022 2:00 PM Virtual Education and Outreach Work Group Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81245099768? pwd=dHRITFpGd1VSaHhpM1oxZHl5M3NTZz09 1. Call to Order a. Roll Call and welcome guests / new members b. Approval of Minutes from November 29, 2021 2:05PM Roll Call Members Present: Jennifer Evans, Linda Frank. Jessica Haven, Mandi McAlister, Supreme Moore Omokunde, Christopher Piszczek, Erick Shambarger (joined by phone 2:15), Bruce Wiggins Absent: Dynasty Caesar, Maithilee Kanthi, Akira Mabon, Rafael Smith Invited guests: Bridget Brown, Ted Kraig, Ariana Hones, Megan Severson Visitors: Freida Webb b. Approval of Minutes Frank moved to approve the minutes from November 29, 2021 with one amendment changing the reference from “Land Use” to “Nature in the City.” Minutes were approved as amended. Discussion Those present described what they would like to accomplish this year as part of the Work Group. There was general agreement that mobilization of the Milwaukee community to support implementation of the Climate and equity Plan is of primary importance. Other themes included climate justice, building strong connections and partnerships with community NGOs and businesses, determining how to connect with issues that people care about, providing concrete expressions of climate action in underserved communities, engaging the Latino community, hiring staff to conduct City of Milwaukee Page 1 CITY-COUNTY TASK FORCE ON Meeting Minutes January 10, 2022 CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY social media communications, holding leaders accountable, and publishing the plan. 2. 2021 Review a. Messaging b. Events c. Marketing and Social Pinpoint d. Climate and Equity Plan Chapter/Proposal Evans gave a presentation covering the Education and Outreach accomplishments and challenges in 2021. A copy of the presentation can be found on the Shared Drive. 3. Priorities for 2022 a. Climate and Equity Plan publication and promotion b. Outreach c. Events d. Implementation planning for 2023 a. Climate and Equity Plan Shambarger accepted a request from the RFP Team (Evans, Frank, Haven, and Wiggins) would like to meet with them and review the draft RFP. The team identified key goals, selection criteria, and general timeline. b. Outreach Shambarger referred to the email announcement that he sent out on January 7 indicating that ECO will hire a full-time FUSE Fellow to conduct outreach and support adoption of the Climate and Equity Plan. Shambarger indicated that the Fellow will work with the Education and Outreach Work Group. Another fellow will be hired by Equity and Inclusion. c. Events Shambarger indicated that he would like assistance setting up a public meeting on the modular housing project. Shambarger indicated that there is increasing interest in presentations on climate. He will present to the League of Women Voters on January 11 with others from the Task Force, and he recently made a presentation the United Nations Committee. A call-in presentation in scheduled with NPR, and interest from the Interfaith community. Shambarger referenced the recent report from ACEEE, which has generated interest in a forum and resulted in receiving some consulting services from ACEEE. Shambarger mentioned that Kanthi and Caesar are planning some community education and it would be good to “bring them into the fold”. Shambarger is also working on the presentation that he plans to bring to the Common Council in February. Evans and others offered to help as needed. d. Implementation planning for 2023 Wiggins questioned whether the Task Force needs to approve plans to work with a non-profit who will lead the coalition when the work group disbands. The plan is part of the Education and Outreach proposal that the Work Group approved last month, and which the Task Force will review. Evans would like to defer discussion on this issue until we can provide more information. 4. Sub-Group signup Reminders: Open meeting / Walking Quorum directives; Attendance Survey results City of Milwaukee Page 2 CITY-COUNTY TASK FORCE ON Meeting Minutes January 10, 2022 CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY Members and guests had an opportunity to indicate their preferred areas of interest in a survey, which are listed in My Action Plan in the Shared Drive. This list was reviewed and those present indicated which Sub-groups (teams) they would like to work with (see “Action” column.) Members can change or add information. Wiggins recommended that everyone familiarize themselves with the ten chapter proposals. They can be found here. 5. Guest questions Frieda Webb is interested in joining the work group. Evans will follow-up with her. 6. Next regular meeting: February 8, 2022 a. Agenda items February 8, 2022 Chat notes: The La Follette school also published a study on Sunday and cited climate change as a top concern for Wisconsinites https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/solutions/2022/01/09/what-matters-wisconsin-resid ents-uw-asked-5-000-us-find-out/9110059002/ Here are the final video survey results: https://youtu.be/LD4S5f3zL8E Adjournment: 3:33PM City of Milwaukee Page 3