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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - Climate Action Plan Task Force - 04/27/2022 Climate Action Plan Task Force 180 Market Street South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 846-4106 www.sbvt.gov Meeting Wednesday, April 27, 2022 City Hall, 180 Market Street, Room 301 and Online 7:00 pm This meeting will be held both in person and digitally via Zoom. Participation Options: In person: South Burlington City Hall Room 301, 180 Market Street Assisted Listening Service Available; reach out to staff before meeting begins Interactive Online (audio & video): https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83792936190 Telephone (audio only): (301) 715 8592; Meeting ID: 837 9293 6190 AGENDA: 1. Instructions on existing building in case of emergency and review of technology options (7:00 pm) 2. Agenda: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items (7:02 pm) 3. Open to the public for items not related to the agenda (7:05 pm) 4. *Continue review of pathways and actions by sector (7:10 pm) a. Continued Review of Transportation Sector pathways and actions b. Initial review of remaining sectors: renewable energy, government operations, non-energy (waste), adaptation & resilience, agriculture & food systems 5. *Status update on Science Based Targets 6. *Minutes: March 10, 2022, March 30, 2022, April 14, 2022 (8:55 pm) 7. Other Business (8:59 pm) 8. Adjourn (9:00 pm) *Item has attachments Respectfully submitted, Paul Conner, AICP, Paul Conner, AICP Director of Planning & Zoning Chief Sustainability Officer 180 Market Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4106 fax 802.846.4101 www.sb vt.gov MEMORANDUM TO: South Burlington Climate Action Plan Task Force FROM: Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning & Chief Sustainability Officer SUBJECT: April 27, 2022 Task Force Meeting Cover memo Hi folks. Enclosed is this week’s packet. In consultation with Ann, Melanie, and Ethan, the agenda for the next 2-3 meetings has been moved around a little from the listed schedule. The work from ICLEI to update the science-based targets is not complete. That was to be a focus of this meeting. Rather than cancelling the meeting, though (which would mean a make-up at a later date), we’ve moved the second look at the Transportation Sector, and the very first look at the Other Sectors up to this meeting. Thank you for your understanding. See below for some additional notes. 1. Instructions on existing building in case of emergency and review of technology options (7:00 pm) 2. Agenda: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items (7:02 pm) 3. Open to the public for items not related to the agenda (7:05 pm) 4. *Continue review of pathways and actions by sector (7:10 pm) a. Continued Review of Transportation / Land Use Sector pathways and actions The update draft reflects the changes requested by the Task Force on 4/14. If the Task Force is comfortable with this sector for this first iterative round, it is invited to approve the attached First edition of the Transportation/Land Use Sector. b. Initial review of remaining sectors: renewable energy, government operations, non-energy (waste), adaptation & resilience, agriculture & food systems Enclosed is a first cut of the other sectors. It is a little more preliminary than the previous sectors were at this stage. As such: • With the building / thermal and transportation/land use sectors, members provided individual feedback first. With the schedule moved up (see above), this wasn’t available. Please bring (or send via email to Ann/Melanie) any feedback on this first cut • City staff has taken a first pass through these, but we have not yet had the government operations sector reviewed by the various City Departments for their expertise and feedback. We’ll initiate that next week and will provide additional feedback at a following meeting One final note: In the energy production sector, Vermont Act 174 sets forth a set of targets for renewable energy production in each jurisdiction. The target is essentially based on the energy being consumed. For a larger city such as South Burlington, this can be significant and may involve some difficult prioritization between competing “goods” – energy production, housing & employment, natural resources conservation. An area of synergy, of course, is to install solar on rooftops and above parking. But based on statewide numbers, this won’t alone hit the targets. 2 Further complicating all of this is that there are some grid capacity challenges for larger-scale net metering. All of this to say that there’s a placeholder action on this topic. 5. *Status update on Science Based Targets 6. *Minutes: March 10, 2022, March 30, 2022, April 14, 2022 (8:55 pm) 7. Other Business (8:59 pm) 8. Adjourn (9:00 pm) Transportation/Land Use Sector CAPTF Draft 2022-04-22 City of South Burlington VT Cap/Sector Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring Metric Action Category ID Draft Action Leaders # from old worksheet Transportation/ Land Use T.1: Vehicle Electrification and Efficiency By 2030, X% annual growth of Electric Vehicle (EV) or higher MPG vehicle adoption # of EVs registered and # of new EV charging stations added annually, and actions that have advanced transportation efficiency Policy T.1.1 Work with a consultant to inventory current multi-family electric vehicle charging network needs/capabilities to inform a policy for existing multifamily properties to install electric vehicle charging equipment. The policy could include an incentive program for rental owners to allocate space for charging station. City Council, City Manager, P&Z 3 Transportation/L and Use T.1: Vehicle Electrification By 2030, X% annual growth of Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption # of EVs registered and # of new EV charging stations added annually Policy T.1.2 Adopt a policy to require (i.e. building code or zoning regulation) all new buildings be built with the appropriate amount of electric vehicle charging equipment and 200- amp electric service . Work with Drive Electric Vermont and/or Green Mountain Power to determine the appropriate amount. City Council, City Manager, P&Z 4 Transportation/L and Use T.1: Vehicle Electrification By 2030, X% annual growth of Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption # of EVs registered and # of new EV charging stations added annually Policy T.1.3 Work with GMP to develop a policy with incentives for existing commercial properties to install electric vehicle charging equipment. City Council, City Manager, P&Z 5 Transportation/L and Use T.1: Vehicle Electrification By 2030, X% annual growth of Electric Vehicle # of EVs registered and # of new EV charging stations Promotion T.1.4 Educate student drivers about eco-driving, electric and high efficiency vehicle and transportation options including electric bikes. School District, Consultant 1 Transportation/L and Use T.1: Vehicle Electrification By 2030, X% annual growth of Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption # of EVs registered and # of new EV charging stations added annually Promotion T.1.5 Utilize Drive Electric VT resources and car dealerships to offer the community education opportunities about electric vehicles. Educate consumers about EV incentives being offered by utilities, Mileage Smart, and other programs. Energy Committee 2 Transportation/L and Use T.1: Vehicle Electrification By 2030, X% annual growth of Electric Vehicle # of EVs registered and # of new EV charging stations Policy T.1.6 Work with CarShareVT to consider expanding EV car share program to South Burlington. Energy Committee 6 Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) VMT quantified annually from VINS registered to SB residents, utilizing DMV data Policy T.2.1 Work with the school district to develop a policy for encouraging students to ride the bus, bike, or walk to reduce single occupancy driving to school. City Manager/City Council 10 Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles VMT Quantified Policy T.2.2 Create policy to reduce duplication of service from solid waste haulers. Include enforcement mechanism. City Manager/City Council 11 Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles VMT Quantified Policy T.2.3 Research the applicability for micro-transit programs in South Burlington. Consider working with SSTA, Senior Van Services City Manager/City Council 12 Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles VMT Quantified Policy T.2.4 Maintain existing bike/ped infrastructure used for transportation purposes including snow removal to ensure it can be utilized during all seasons. City Manager, PW, P+Z 17 Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles VMT Quantified Policy T.2.5 Work with the School District and Safe to Routes to School to adopt a policy to encourage more biking/walking to school. City Council, City Manager, School District 18 Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) VMT Quantified Policy T.2.6 Foster basic services to exist within ½ mile of neighborhoods.City Council, City Manager PW, P+Z, PC, Recreation 22 DRAFT Page 1 of 2 Transportation/Land Use Sector CAPTF Draft 2022-04-22 VT Cap/Sector Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring Metric Action Category ID Draft Action Leaders # from old worksheet Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) VMT Quantified Policy T.2.7 Adopt a Transportation Demand Management requirement for development/redevelopment. Include incentives or requirements for multi-modal transportation or parking maximums where feasible, parking disincentives or other tools. Include bike share, car share, and supporting city policies. City Council, City Manager, P+Z, PC 23 Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) VMT Quantified Policy T.2.8 Prioritize higher density, mixed use development and affordable housing through the land development regulations in areas with existing or planned reliable transit options, services, and infrastructure including bike/ped. City Council, City Manager, P+Z, PC 24 Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) VMT Quantified Policy T.2.9 Plan for more housing in close proximity to employers to minimize vehicles miles traveled from employees commuting to South Burlington. City Council, City Manager, P+Z, PC 25 Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) VMT Quantified Policy T.2.10 Create a walk/bike master plan, recommend investments in retrofits of infrastructure, including widening or narrowing where needed and consideration of making bike/pedestrian infrastructure safer. City Council, City Manager, P+Z, PC 26 Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) VMT Quantified Promotion T.2.11 Partner with CATMA to increase membership among employers (City Government, Senior Center, School District, and large employers/collection of employers) in the City to reduce driving alone to work and encourage transit use through reduced fares, carpooling, telecommuting, and walking/biking, bike storage, and showers. Offer rewards for employees who do this. City Manager 14,13 Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles VMT Quantified Promotion T.2.12 Survey residents on approaches for encouraging bus ridership. Approaches could include advocating for free ridership. City Manager 16 Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) VMT Quantified Promotion T.2.13 City events reinforce transportation goals, such as Open Streets event (perhaps closing northbound lane of Dorset Street and/or Market Street) or showcase bike path with an annual event (marathon/half marathon/5k) City Manager PW P+Z Recreation Communications 21 Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) VMT Quantified Strategic Investment T.2.14 Invest in Green Mountain Transit to increase transit ridership on existing route, identify new routes, and increase frequency. City Manager/City Council 15 Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) VMT Quantified Strategic Investment T.2.15 Increase bike/ped infrastructure (routes, bike parking, signage, and striping) city wide to connect all neighborhoods in South Burlington and to adjacent communities in support of a walk/bike master plan. PW & P&Z 19 Transportation/L and Use T.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) VMT Quantified Strategic Investment T.2.16 Establish park & ride/carpool lots to connect with public transportation, (e.g. I-189 Exit, Chittenden County Park and Ride Plan). Identify synergies with I89 Corridor Project. City Manager, PW, P+Z 20 DRAFT Page 2 of 2 Other Sectors CAPTF Draft 2022-04-22 Sector Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring Metric Action Category ID DRAFT Action Leaders Notes Renewable Energy R.1: Increase renewable energy generation in the City By 2030, Increase renewable energy by x% (ECOS Plan Target indicates an additional 71,853 to 129, 616 MWH is needed by 2050 to advance the State's 90X2050 goal, As of 2018, renewable energy generation in the City was 13,988 MWh) % increase in Megawatt Hours Policy R.1.1 Adopt a policy to require qualifying new buildings to be built with solar net metered systems/paired with energy storage to increase resiliency/reliability of electrical system during outages and decrease fossil fuel usage during peak periods. City Council, City Manager, P&Z Renewable Energy R.1: Increase renewable energy generation in the City By 2030, Increase renewable energy by x% (ECOS Plan Target indicates an additional 71,853 to 129, 616 MWH is needed by 2050 to advance the State's 90X2050 goal, % increase in Megawatt Hours Policy R.1.2 Update the Comprehensive Plan according to the Dept. of Public Service Energy Planning Standards for renewable energy standards (Act 174). P&Z, PC Placeholder so we don't forget this Renewable Energy R.1: Increase renewable energy generation in the City By 2030, Increase renewable energy by x% (ECOS Plan Target indicates an additional 71,853 to 129, 616 MWH is needed by 2050 to advance the State's 90X2050 goal, As of 2018, renewable energy generation in the City was 13,988 MWh) % increase in Megawatt Hours Policy R.1.3 Identify locations, areas, and sites to prioritize ground-mounted arrays where parking and/or buildings are not present [Staff notes: (1) need metric to determine how much of this is needed to meet the Act 174 targets. (2) Priorities for this will need to be reconcilled with natural resource protection goals (3) Understand that current grid capacity issues may put potential projects on hold in the short-term] P&Z, PC Renewable Energy R.1: Increase renewable energy generation in the City By 2030, Increase renewable energy by x% (ECOS Plan Target indicates an additional 71,853 to 129, 616 MWH is needed by 2050 to advance the State's 90X2050 goal, % increase in Megawatt Hours Strategic Investment R.1.4 Create a program to incentivize residents and businesses to install solar arrays on their roofs, over parking lots, or as appropriate as free-standing structures City Council, City Manager, P&Z Natural Areas N.1: Ensure land development will be adaptive and resilient to climate change impacts Preservation of priority habitat blocks and increase in green infrastructure and soil health Acres of conserved land and green infrastructure added Policy N.1.1 Protect identified habitat blocks critical for resilient ecosystems and carbon storage. City Council, City Manager, P&Z, PC Habitat Blocks and Connectors are regulatated in 2022 LDRs. Add specifically to Comp Plan. Other actions? Natural Areas N.1: Ensure land development will be adaptive and resilient to climate change impacts Preservation of priority habitat blocks and increase in green infrastructure and soil health Acres of conserved land and green infrastructure added Promotion N.1.2 Increase Soil Health: Promote composting and use of compost to restore soil fertility, microbial activity, and moisture-holding capacity. Promote a voluntary ban on pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. City Council, City Manager, Natural Resources Committee Natural Areas N.1: Ensure land development will be adaptive and resilient to climate change impacts Preservation of priority habitat blocks and increase in green infrastructure and soil health Acres of conserved land and green infrastructure added Promotion N.1.3 Retain and Increase Tree Canopy: Enlist City partnerships (community groups) to provide education and outreach to provide technical assistance and opportunities to increase native tree canopy coverage on private property. Natural Resources and Conservation Committee Natural Areas N.1: Ensure land development will be adaptive and resilient to climate Preservation of priority habitat blocks and increase in green infrastructure and soil health Acres of conserved land and green infrastructure Strategic Investment N.1.4 Retain and Increase Tree Canopy: Develop a program that supports the planting of native trees on private property, commit funding to establish the program and support ongoing implementation. City Council, City Manager, Natural Resources CommitteeNatural Areas N.1: Ensure land development will be adaptive and resilient to climate Preservation of priority habitat blocks and increase in green infrastructure and soil health Acres of conserved land and green infrastructure Strategic Investment N.1.5 Pursue easements for trails and/or ecosystem corridors through private spaces to connect with public open space. City Council, City Manager, Natural Resources Non-Energy Sector (Waste) NE.1: Reduce solid waste By 2030, X% decrease in solid waste Monitor solid waste tonnage Policy NE.1.1 As a member of the Chittenden Solid Waste District, reduce municipal and construction waste City Council, City Manager, P&Z Govt Operations GO.1: Develop green practices in City Operations By 2030, all City operations following green practices Green practices enacted Policy GO.1.1 Consider a green investment policy City Council, City Manager, Energy Coordinator, PW City of South Burlington DRAFT Page 1 of 3 Other Sectors CAPTF Draft 2022-04-22 Govt Operations GO.1: Develop green practices in City Operations By 2030, all City operations following green practices Green practices enacted Policy GO.1.2 Consider a green purchasing policy City Council, City Manager, Energy Coordinator, Govt Operations GO.1: Develop green practices in City Operations By 2030, all City operations following green practices Green practices enacted Policy GO.1.3 Consider a green operations policy (includes things like no idleing, raise the blade, composting, etc.) City Council, City Manager, Energy Coordinator, Govt Operations GO.1: Develop green practices in City Operations By 2030, all City operations following green practices Green practices enacted Policy GO.1.4 Include Climate resiliency in preparation of City Natural Areas management plans City Council, City Manager, P&Z Govt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and facilities or increase efficiency By 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficient Fossil fuel use data, and actions that have advanced efficiency Strategic Investment GO.2.1 Install solar and micro hydro turbine at wastewater treatment plant Energy Coordinator, PW Already planned Govt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and facilities or increase efficiency By 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficient Fossil fuel use data, and actions that have advanced Strategic Investment GO.2.2 Include operational effieiency among top priorities for periodic upgrades to wastewater treatment facilities alongside achieving or exceeding environmental thresholds Energy Coordinator, PW Govt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and facilities or increase efficiency By 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficient Fossil fuel use data, and actions that have advanced efficiency Strategic Investment GO.2.3 Determine strategy and budget for municipal vehicles and equipment to electrify or become zero emission. Consider having VTCCC conduct a free fleet analysis and conduct an annual accounting of fossil fuel data for municipal fleet vehicles . Consider joint investment on shared EV assets with other towns to reduce capital burden. Publicize results as an example of clean investment potential, City to look at options for financing as well as grants to speed adoption From Srini & Donna [combined by CCRPC] - add the above text City Council, City Manager, PW Formerly 7 from Transportation Govt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and facilities or increase efficiency By 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficient Fossil fuel use data, and actions that have advanced Strategic Investment GO.2.4 Budget for annual EV charging equipment installments at various City departments. During renovation or construction, make sites EV-ready. City Council, City Manager, PW Formerly 9 from Transportation Govt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and facilities or increase efficiency By 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficient Fossil fuel use data, and actions that have advanced Strategic Investment GO.2.5 Replace gas-powered small engine equipment equipment with electric models. City Manager, PW Govt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and facilities or increase By 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficient Fossil fuel use data, and actions that have Strategic Investment GO.2.6 Complete replacement of all streetlights with energy efficient bulbs and fixtures Energy Coordinator, PW Govt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and facilities or increase efficiency By 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficient Fossil fuel use data, and actions that have advanced Strategic Investment GO.2.7 Develop a plan to electrify and increase the energy efficiency of all municipal buildings. Utilize grants and the City's revolving loan fund for upgrades. City Manager/City Council, Energy Coordinator, Govt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and facilities or increase By 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficient Fossil fuel use data, and actions that have Strategic Investment GO.2.8 Increase renewable energy production and battery storage portfolio of municipal buildings. City Council, City Manager, Energy Coordinator, Govt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and facilities or increase By 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficient Fossil fuel use data, and actions that have Promotion GO.2.9 Instill climate action and resliency into all City-sponsored activites, events, and programs City Manager Govt Operations GO.3: Reduce City Employee VMT By 2030, X% reduction in employee Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) % reduction in employee VMT Policy GO.3.1 Develop a program to support employee transit, walking and bike, ride sharing, and work-from home. Consider becoming a member of CATMA. City Council, City Manager Formerly 13 from Transportation Adaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in the All Hazard Mitigation Plan when complete Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in order of vulnerability based on tool below) Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan Addressed Policy AR.1.1 Continue to protect river corridors and limit development in vulnerable areas to decrease damage from potential flooding events. City Council, City Manager, P&Z, PC Work is done, just need to continue DRAFT Page 2 of 3 Other Sectors CAPTF Draft 2022-04-22 Adaptation and Resilience https://www.ccrpcvt .org/our- work/emergency- management/hazard- mitigation-plan https://crt-climate-explorer.nemac.org/Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan Addressed Policy AR.1.2 Continue to implement green infrastructure principles into the built environment to better absorb additional annual rainfall, minimize potential flooding events, and prepare for extreme heat and high winds. City Council, City Manager, PW Currently doing this Adaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in Number of issues in Hazard Policy AR.1.3 Continue to protect wetlands City Council, City Manager, P&Z, PC Currently doing this Adaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in the All Hazard Mitigation Plan Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in order of vulnerability based on tool below) Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan Addressed Policy AR.1.4 Develop inhanced flood response plans among emergency management personnel, public works, and regional/state partners. City Council, City Manager, Emergency Response, PW Adaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in the All Hazard Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in order of vulnerability based on tool below) Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan Policy AR.1.5 Continue to pursue resilient stormwater infrastructure. Assess culverts for geomorphic capacity and aquatic organism passage. PW Stormwater Dept. to review this action Adaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in the All Hazard Mitigation Plan Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in order of vulnerability based on tool below) Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan Addressed Promotion AR.1.6 Encourage weather-based irrigation controllers, smart meters or other water- saving land-scaping technologies. Encourage use of native, salt and drought tolerant grasses, plants, and trees City Council, City Manager, Natural Resources Committee, PWAdaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in the All Hazard Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in order of vulnerability based on tool below) Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan Promotion AR.1.7 Prepare the public with information on what to do and where to go in extreme heat weather events. City Manager, Communication sAdaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in the All Hazard Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in order of vulnerability based on tool below) Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan Promotion AR.1.8 Promote cool roofs and pavement. City Council, City Manager, P&Z, PC Adaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in the All Hazard Mitigation Plan when complete Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in order of vulnerability based on tool below) Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan Addressed Strategic Investment AR.1.9 Invest in green public spaces to make City safer amid worsening heat waves and intensified flooding while also pulling carbon out of the air. Prioritize projects in neighborhoods with disproportionately low access. Increase opportunities for hiking, bird-watching, exercise, etc. in public spaces. City Council, City Manager, Recreation Agriculture/F ood Systems AF.1: Ensure sustainability of local food and farm systems while decreasing emissions Target TBD Number of community gardens and increased access to locally grown foods Policy AF.1.1 Launch a Nature Based Solutions Program that includes food systems, farms, and expanded community gardens and urban farming in neighborhoods with disproportionately low access. Natural Resources and Conservation Committee Agriculture/F ood Systems AF.1: Ensure sustainability of local food and farm systems while decreasing emissions Target TBD TBD Promotion AF.1.2 Work with UVM Extension and organizations like Common Roots-Farm to Fork programs to promote food education in schools and sustainable agricultural practices that support local farms and reduce reliance on large, out of state food producers and the associated VMT. www.commonroots.org Natural Resources and Conservation Committee AF.1: Ensure sustainability of local food and farm Target TBD TBD Promotion AF.1.3 Encourage food retailers to carry local products. Natural Resources and Conservation Committee DRAFT Page 3 of 3