CAAP Team Update
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Priority Action Teams Update made
by Sarah Olsen, Environmental Programs Coordinator for the Office of
Sustainability.
Good Stewards-Natural Resources team update: The team is working through the
EPA Green Infrastructure Tool to assess City of Columbia's land use, water
quality, and climate equity policies, programs, and projects. The group discussed
the Stormwater BMP inventory and maintenance plan.
Clean Energy: Discussed how to reach low-middle income customers through
education and assessed potential communication tools.
Resource Stewardship: Working with the Building Energy Analysis Manager
(BEAM) to assist with building performance benchmarking policy implementation.
Healthy Housing: Completed rental home energy efficiency map. Staff walked
the CEC through the map.
Clean Transportation: Exploring pathways for implementing the Fleet
Electrification plan.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Water and Light Advisory Board activities on Renewable Energy
Ordinance and Energy Efficiency Programs Revisions
Utility Services staff will present on Water and Light Advisory Board activities at a
future meeting. 100% Renewable Energy Coalition presented to W&L Advisory
Board and offered to present to CEC at a future meeting. 100% Renewable Energy
Coalition members do not agree on best date for achieving 100% renewable
energy. CEC discussed the possibility of creating an ad hoc commission between
CEC and W&L Advisory Board to provide input on renewable energy plan -
subject to W&L Advisory Board participation. Kaufman and Hall volunteered.
Chair will reach out to W&L Advisory Board about creating an ad hoc group.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Review and update priorities (pages 15-18 of Annual report) and current
task list
CEC provides a narrative (1-page) recap on climate action in the City's Climate
Action and Adaptation Plan Annual Report. CEC has provided a list of priorities at
the end of the narrative. Must finalize priorities at next meeting. Group discussed
priorities to add or remove. Sectors/topics amended include energy, health,
safety and wellbeing and equity. Chair will write first draft and disseminate to
CEC members for feedback before next meeting.
Annual report scheduling
VIII. STAFF REPORT
Hempel shared with the commission that some Office of Sustainability staff will
attend the Growing Sustainability Conference in Dubuque, where Corrina McClee
will present on community engagement. Staff is also finishing the final steps of
completing the EECBG voucher application for the PV project at the Armory.
