Agenda
City Council Special Session on Climate Action Policy
Thursday, July 21, 2016
City Hall | City Council Chambers
710 NW Wall Street Bend, Oregon
___________________________________________________
4:30 p.m. Introduction and Summary of Direction to Date
- Create City accountability for creating a Climate Action Plan
- Establish an ad hoc Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC)
- Set aspirational goals
- Make the process mandatory with proposed timelines
Audio
Part 1 Introduction
Part 2 Presentations
Part 3 Individual Comments
Part 4 Closing Remarks
4:45 p.m. Background Information Presentation
- OSU Cascades GHG Emission Inventory for City Operations - 10 minutes
- Examples of what other communities are doing - 5 minutes
5:00 p.m. Organizational Feedback on Draft Resolution
- Environmental Organizations - 30 minutes Presentation
- Business Organizations - 30 minutes Presentation
- External Agencies - 20 minutes
NOTE: Each organization should address the following points:
- What are your organization's primary questions or concerns with the Climate Action policy?
- What are the key concepts you want to emphasize for Council?
- What is most important to have in this policy in order for you to engage in the climate action planning process?
- What do you want your role to be in the climate action planning process (observer, participant, expert, partner for action implementation, other)?
6:20 Public Comment Section (individual comments- 3 minutes each)
Council Deliberations and Next Steps
- Summary and decision on key concepts
- Timeframe for working with subgroup of Council on final policy
- Schedule for Council Action on Climate Policy
Accessible Meeting/Alternate Format Notification
This meeting/event location is accessible. Sign and other language interpreter service, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate format such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, language translations or any other accommodations are available upon advance request at no cost. Please contact the City Recorder no later than 24 hours in advance of the meeting at rchristie@bendoregon.gov, or fax 385-6676. Providing at least 2 days-notice prior to the event will help ensure availability.
Agenda
City Council Special Session on Climate Action Policy
Thursday, July 21, 2016
City Hall | City Council Chambers
710 NW Wall Street Bend, Oregon
___________________________________________________
4:30 p.m. Introduction and Summary of Direction to Date
- Create City accountability for creating a Climate Action Plan
- Establish an ad hoc Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC)
- Set aspirational goals
- Make the process mandatory with proposed timelines
Audio
Part 1 Introduction
Part 2 Presentations
Part 3 Individual Comments
Part 4 Closing Remarks
4:45 p.m. Background Information Presentation
- OSU Cascades GHG Emission Inventory for City Operations - 10 minutes
- Examples of what other communities are doing - 5 minutes
5:00 p.m. Organizational Feedback on Draft Resolution
- Environmental Organizations - 30 minutes Presentation
- Business Organizations - 30 minutes Presentation
- External Agencies - 20 minutes
NOTE: Each organization should address the following points:
- What are your organization's primary questions or concerns with the Climate Action policy?
- What are the key concepts you want to emphasize for Council?
- What is most important to have in this policy in order for you to engage in the climate action planning process?
- What do you want your role to be in the climate action planning process (observer, participant, expert, partner for action implementation, other)?
6:20 Public Comment Section (individual comments- 3 minutes each)
Council Deliberations and Next Steps
- Summary and decision on key concepts
- Timeframe for working with subgroup of Council on final policy
- Schedule for Council Action on Climate Policy
Accessible Meeting/Alternate Format Notification
This meeting/event location is accessible. Sign and other language interpreter service, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate format such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, language translations or any other accommodations are available upon advance request at no cost. Please contact the City Recorder no later than 24 hours in advance of the meeting at rchristie@bendoregon.gov, or fax 385-6676. Providing at least 2 days-notice prior to the event will help ensure availability.