Climate Action Subcommittee

City Hall, Council Chamber City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Climate Action Subcommittee Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, September 22, 2020 4:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Schwedhelm called the meeting to order at 4:01 PM Present: 3 - Tom Schwedhelm, Chris Rogers and Richard Dowd 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS NONE 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1 July 28, 2020 - Draft Minutes Attachments: Draft Minutes Approved as submitted. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Emily Ramey spoke on behalf of Ygrene Energy Fund about Ygrene's interest in serving the City of Santa Rosa as a PACE provider and moving forward as a provider. Martin Kupferman, Climate Reality Project-electric vehicle squad, spoke regarding adoption of electric vehicles in Sonoma County, availability of charging stations, and California AB 1236. Kevin Conway, CONGAS, spoke requesting consideration of an ordinance that would impose new rules regarding new gas station permit applications. Jenny Blaker, CONGAS, spoke requesting consideration of an ordinance that would impose new rules regarding new gas station City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 Climate Action Subcommittee Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 22, 2020 permit applications. 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5.1 MICROGRID FEASIBILITY STUDY, ENERGY AUDIT AND RENEWABLE ENERGY AND STORAGE The City of Santa Rosa has received proposals from qualified firms to conduct a Microgrid Feasibility Study, Energy Audit and Renewable Energy and Storage Recommendations for city owned structures located in the City of Santa Rosa. The consultant will conduct inspections in order to identify site specific energy related deficiencies in order to provide report outlining recommendations for energy saving improvements. The renewable energy and storage recommendations will include a cost analysis of the project, utility cost savings, and the reduction of the City of Santa Rosa’s carbon footprint as a result of a renewable energy and storage project implementation. A study regarding the feasibility of mircrogrid technologies will also be conducted. Attachments: Presentation Doug Williams, Facilities Maintenance and Operations Coordinator, Transportation and Public Works, made a presentation and answered Subcommittee member’s questions. PUBLIC COMMENT Mark Mortensen, Friends of the Climate Action Plan (FOCAP) and Working Group for Emergency Climate Action Now (WECAN), spoke in support of a microgrid in Santa Rosa. Elaine Wellin’s email was read supporting a feasibility study of microgrids in Santa Rosa. (Public Comment Received via e-mail and read into record by Recording Secretary Mahre.) Mike Lipelt’s email was read supporting microgrids in Santa Rosa. (Public Comment Received via e-mail and read into record by Recording Secretary Mahre.) City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 Climate Action Subcommittee Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 22, 2020 This item was received and filed. 5.2 BATTERY ELECTRIC BUS REPLACEMENT PROJECT Transit Division Staff will present an update on the Battery Electric Bus Replacement Project using awarded federal funding and the MSCS Electrification Infrastructure Project currently underway using the PG&E EV Fleet Program. This item is being provided for information purposes. Attachments: Presentation Shawn Sosa, Administrative Analyst, Transportation and Public Works, made a presentation and answered Subcommittee member’s questions. PUBLIC COMMENTS NONE This item was received and filed. 5.3 SHARED MOBILITY DEVICES (SMDS) Transportation and Public Works staff is seeking feedback regarding how Shared Mobility Devices (SMDs) would integrate with Climate Action Plan policies and goals. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Shared Mobility Summary Cities Attachment 2.1 - AB1112 Attachment 2.2 - AB1286 Attachment 3 - Shared Mobility CA Vehicle Code Attachment 4 - Shared Mobility Santa Rosa Municipal Code Presentation Nancy Adams, Transportation Planner, Transportation and Public Works made a presentation and answered Subcommittee member’s questions. PUBLIC COMMENT Mike Lipelt’s email was read regarding concern for the safety of e-bikes as well as suggestions to improve safety. (Public Comment Received via e-mail and read into record by Recording Secretary City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 Climate Action Subcommittee Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 22, 2020 Mahre.) This item was received and filed. 5.4 COUNTYWIDE GOAL OF ZERO WASTE BY 2030 The Transportation and Public Works Department recommends that the Climate Action Subcommittee review the Sonoma County Zero Waste Resolution which would adopt a Countywide goal of Zero Waste by 2030 and approve bringing the Resolution to the entire City Council. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - SoCo Zero Waste Resolution Request Final Attachment 2 - Sonoma County Zero Waste Initiative Suggestions Final Attachment 3 - Sonoma County Zero Waste Resolution Presentation Joey Hejnowicz, Administrative Analyst, Transportation and Public Works made a presentation and answered Subcommittee member’s questions. PUBLIC COMMENT NONE This item was received and filed. 6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS NONE 7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Amy Nicholson, Senior Planner for Planning and Economic Development has assumed role of staff liaison for Climate action Subcommittee and provided an update on planning work as related to Climate Action. PUBLIC COMMENT Mike Turgeon, FOCAP, asked CAS when next meeting will meet and thanked David Guhin for his good work. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 Climate Action Subcommittee Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 22, 2020 Mark Mortensen, FOCAP and WECAN, welcomed Amy as staff liaison. 8. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Schwedhelm adjourned the meeting at 5:52 PM. Approved on: November 18, 2020 /s/ Kali Mahre, Recording Secretary