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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 4.B 09/16/2013 A e'n4 'Ite'vw#4. i3 SALD- 18516 DATE:. September 16,2013 TO: Honorable Mayor and Merpbers of the City Council FROM Scott Brodhun, Acting City Manager SUBJECT: Resolution-Approving;Selection of Three Nominees'to the,Regional.Climate Protection Authority's.Climate.Action 2020"Stakeholder Advisory Group. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that1the.City Council adopt the attached.-Resolution Approving the Selection of Three Nominees to the Regional Climate Protection,Authority's Climate Action 2020 Stakeholder Advisory Group.. BACKGROUND Climate Action 2020 is a project•led by the RCPA to work on a comprehensive greenhouse gas reduction plan for all.Sonoma County communities. TherStakeholder Advisory Group will provide information and advice to the RCPA staff and the project consultants during the preparation of the Climate Action2020'plan. The stakeholders willbe:selected by the RCPA Board of Directors, to represent a diversity of viewpoints and areas of technical expertise. Three representatives from each city, and two representatives from,each County supervisorial district, will be chosen by the Board,members based on their respective jurisdictions: None of the members selected will'hold public.elective office on a governing'board-of any city or the County.. Specific qualifications the Board is seeking are listed on 'Attachment 2. A total of three meetings are planned over-an18 month period of time, which will be open to the public. The deadline-for returningnominations is Tuesday, October'1,2013. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution 2. Roles and:Responsibilities of the Stakeholder Advisory Group Agenda Review:: City Attorney Finance Director City-:Manager 1 . ATTACHMENT I RESOLUTION APPROVING SELECTION OF THREE NOMINEES TO THE REGIONAL CLIMATE PROTECTION AUTHORITY'S CLIMATE ACTION 2020,STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY GROUP WHEREAS, Climate Action 2020 is an effort led.by the Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority(RCPA)to reduce greenhouse gas emissions'in;Sonoma County communities, and was formed through legislation in 2009to coordinate countywide climate,protection efforts; and WHEREAS, the RCPA is working with'nine Sonoma County jurisdictions on the development of a comprehensive and+detailed,plan for each jurisdiction, known as Climate Action 2020; and WHEREAS, the RCPA seeks to form a Stakeholder Advisory Group, to represent.a diversity of viewpoints and areas of technical expertise from each jurisdiction,to provide information and advice to the RCPA Board, staff and project consultants during the preparation of the•Climate Action 2020 plan. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council has received and considered nominations to the Stakeholder Advisory Group and:has selected the following members to represent Petaluma: 1. 2. 3. ATTACHMENT 2 Climate Action 2020 Stakeholder Advisory Group The following is.a description of the roles and responsibilities'ofthe Climate Action 2020 Stakeholder Advisory Group(Advisory Group).and guidelines for how meetings will be conducted. Purpose The purpose of the Advisory;Group is to provide information,and advice toihe Regional Climate Protection Authority(RCPA) Board,stafiand project consultants during the:preparation of the Climate Action 2020 plan. The.Advisory'Group will not take official votes or make direct recommendations to any hearing body. Composition The Advisory Group consists,of stakeholders selected by the RCPA Board of Directors,to represent a diversity of viewpoints and areas oftechnical expertise.from-each;jurisdiction. Three;representatives from each city and,two representatives'from each County supervisorial district will be chosen by the RCPA Board members based on'-theirrespective jurisdictions.The,RCPA Board may also extend invitations to additional stakeholders to'contribute perspectives not represented by other members, in order to ensure adequate sector representation. None of the members will hold'public elective office on a governing board of any city or the County. Representatives are to have the following qualifications: • General understanding.of thegoals and objectives of RCPA in developing Climate Action 2020 • General understanding,of climate change policy matters as they relate to local'government, planning and projectirnpleinentation • Community leadership and ability to represent the sentiment the community you live in or sector you u represent Sectors;soughtfor representation in the Advisory Group include: Renewable Energy Environmental Economic Development Agriculture Transportation Education Viticulture Social Justice. Open Space Business Environmental Justice Waste Community Non- Real estate Water profits Health Building Efficiency Duration The Advisory Group will have a:limited:number,of meetings (estimated.tope three)over limited period of time(estimated to be 18 months) and will terminate upon the completion,of the project. The project is expected to be completed after each jurisdictwnhas adopted itsCommunity ClimateAction Plan— anticipated to occur by 2015. Meetings A total of three Advisory Group meetings are planned at milestones during the duration of the project. Meetings will generally last for two to three hours including presentations,comments and questions/answer. Meetings will be focused,on Advisory Group members; however,they will be open to public. Because of the lirriited'time available foreach meeting, and the nature'of the Advisory Group process, members of 3 the public.will be able to provide comments atthe end-of the meeting.;A time [Milt will be imposed on each speaker during the public comment period. RCPA staff or consultantwill be responsible for running Advisory Group meetings. The meetings of the Advisory Group are subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act,and therefore subject to the Act's notice and posting requirements. Following each meeting, informal meeting notes will be created by staff and posted to the project website. In addition to the planned Advisory Group meetings, two Public,Workshops per-jurisdiction are planned for this project as well as regular updates at the RCPA Board meetings.The public is encouraged to attend and provide input at these venues. Expectations of Advisory Group'Members Primary role: Work with staff to develop a draft'and final Community Climate Action-Plah that will provide the foundation forimplementation of greenhouse gas reduction programs and measures in Sonoma County communities by preparing for and participating in all three Advisory Group meetings. • Anticipated-activities will include: • Reviewing and considering-materials,proposals, ideas:and concepts introduced to them by RCPA and jurisdiction staff • Engaging in constructive discussion with Advisory Group members and staff • Fostering-communication-outside of the Advisory Group regarding progress and outcomes of Climate Action 2020; particularly as it relates to a member's jurisdiction or sector • Attending general public outreach workshops when possible Communication with Staff-and Consultants Outside of Advisory Group meetings, RCPA staff will serve as the Advisory Group liaison.and primary contact for members. All Advisory'Group member questions,comments, and other correspondence should be directed to RCPA staff.Correspondence from members requiring consultant response or clarification for specific jurisdictions will be forwarded to the appropriate•contact through RCPA staff.