Climate Action Plan Standing Committee

AGENDA Climate Action Plan Standing Committee Regular Meeting November 15, 2023 The regular meeting of the Climate Action Plan Standing Committee will be held on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers Conference Room at City Hall, 415 East 2nd Street. A. Call to Order B. Approval of Minutes from September 20, 2023 Meetings. C. Communications/Outreach/Education – Alyssa Wilbur, ICLEI program officer, will provide an overview of the benefits of joining ICLEI. The City was a member for years during development of our Climate Action Plan. The cost has increased to $1,200 per year. ICLEI, the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, was founded in 1990 and is a leading network of local and regional governments committed to sustainable development. D. Project Updates • Existing Projects o Community Solar Project – The REAP grant has been submitted to USDA. Cushing Terrell is working on the design. o Transit Update - Mobility Platform/Transit MOU (Karin) o FY 24 city budget process related to CAP committee (Karin)  Retro-commissioning of ESC Building – Karin getting bids for this work.  Public Works EV charging, potential EV for FY24 – funding was deleted from the budget for a new Public Works vehicle. o C-PACE status (Karin) – Dana and Michelle will work on this Fall. o Safe Streets for All Plan – Karin sent out RFP. Consultant interviews will take place in early December. o Mountain Towns 2030 Collaboration and Summit Update o Big Sky Climate Solutions Summit – Jan 11 and 12th, 2024 (w/ Anderson R.) o First Quarter Update – Council Climate Action Goal (see attached) o Hydro Plant Statement Oct 2023 (attached) • Proposed Projects o Follow up to MREA Weatherization and Electrification webinar on weatherization training for builders. Aaron Mugaas and Brian Nickisch of Montana Weatherization Training Center did the presentation. We could coordinate the training with Housing Whitefish. Winona Bateman, of Families for a Livable Climate, is interested in coordinating with us. o USDA REAP grant information workshop was rescheduled to Wednesday, November 15th, at 6:30 pm. Lad Barney will be presenting. Northstone Solar and  Carbon Recall, local solar installers will also attend. The press release was sent out November 7th. Help spread the word. o The Montana DEQ Climate Pollution Reduction Plan is asking for public input by Jan. 5th. Should we create a sub-committee to develop some recommended projects to include in the state plan? Implementation grants will only be available for projects included in the plan. E. Upcoming Events F. Other Committee Status Updates – Committee vacancies G. Public Comment H. Adjournment