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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPK PACKET 08142023 WorksessionCITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WORKSESSION AGENDA Monday, August 14, 2023 at 5:30 PM Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. Call To Order Roll Call Approval Of Agenda Presentations Commission Reports Other Business Climate Plan Discussion AGENDA.PDF CLIMATE SURVEY AUG. 8, 2023.PDF 2023 -08 -14_REGIONAL INDICATORS INITIATIVE_SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE PRESENTATION.PDF 08 -14 -2023 SAV CLIMATE PLAN PROCESS NEXT STEPS.PDF Community Forum Individuals may address the Parks Commission about any City business item not included on the regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign their name and address on the form at the podium, state their name and address for the Clerk ’s record, and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, the Park Commission will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may typically refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct the matter to be scheduled on an upcoming agenda. Adjournment Next Meeting If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk at 612 -782 -3313 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by using 711 Relay. Our mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding city services. I. II. III. IV. V. VI. A. Documents: VII. VIII. IX. CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGEPARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WORKSESSION AGENDAMonday, August 14, 2023 at 5:30 PMMembers of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. Call To OrderRoll CallApproval Of AgendaPresentationsCommission ReportsOther BusinessClimate Plan DiscussionAGENDA.PDFCLIMATE SURVEY AUG. 8, 2023.PDF2023-08 -14_REGIONAL INDICATORS INITIATIVE_SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE PRESENTATION.PDF08-14 -2023 SAV CLIMATE PLAN PROCESS NEXT STEPS.PDFCommunity ForumIndividuals may address the Parks Commission about any City business item not included on the regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign their name and address on the form at the podium, state their name and address for the Clerk ’s record, and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, the Park Commission will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may typically refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct the matter to be scheduled on an upcoming agenda. AdjournmentNext MeetingIf you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk at 612 -782 -3313 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by using 711 Relay. Our mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding city services. I.II.III.IV.V.VI.A.Documents:VII.VIII.IX. St Anthony Village Parks & Environment Commission Work Session Monday, August 14, 2023, 5:30 pm City Hall/Council Chambers Call to Order – 5:30 pm Climate Plan Discussion o Sharing and discussion regarding feedback Commissioners are hearing from the public (20 minutes) Summary of survey results to this point o Presentation on and discussion about the Regional Indicators Initiative Greenhouse Gas Inventory for St Anthony Village (20 minutes) o Discussion on top opportunities and priorities regarding greenhouse gas emissions reduction (10 minutes) o Next steps in the Climate Plan process (10 min) Decide on a date/time for the Commission’s September meeting Adjourn – 6:30 pm Filter by  Show responses from 27 questions 1.How concerning is climate change to you generally? Very concerning 62% (175) Concerning 18% (52) Moderately concerning 6% (16) In Progress SAV Community Input Survey: Climate Planning GUEST RESPONSES ENABLED ONLY VISIBLE VIA LINK See All Content Survey Thank you for sharing your input on Climate Plan development in St . Anthony Village. We appreciate your feedback and time. We expect the survey to take about 10 minutes. Closes at 11:59pm (CDT) on Thursday, August 31, 2023 (23 days remaining) Change Actions Share & Manage Access Change close date View Edit Show More Options Pa rticipat ion Re sul t s Adv anced Results  Automatically Weight Responses Weighting improves the accuracy of your results by increasing representativeness. Learn more  Request Feature Include responses with no opinion everyone all registered voters registered voters of City of St . Anthony subscribers to City of St . Anthony Slightly concerning 4% (10) Not concerning 10% (29) 2.What do you believe are the top climate issues facing you and your neighbors? Impacts to our most vulnerable community members 43% (120) Heat 44% (125) Temperature/weather extremes 78% (221) Extreme precipitation such as flooding or drought 54% (153) Stronger storms 46% (130) Outdoor air quality 66% (187) Indoor air quality (including mold, lead paint , dust , and radon)16% (45) Water quality 49% (138) Access to parks or green space 25% (71) Impacts to biodiversity/natural environment , such as trees, plants, crops, etc.62% (174) Permanent /reliable housing 16% (44) Access to food 29% (81) Pollution from nearby businesses and traffic 30% (85) Garbage (including from illegal dumping)23% (64) Other 8% (22) None of these 7% (20) 3.If you selected other in the above question, please specify climate change important woodworld affordable housing burning lack media realproblem believeeffective harmful community issues singleneed plant 4.How important is it for St . Anthony Village to meet its goal of reducing city-wide carbon emissions by 80 percent by 2040? Very Important 61% (172) Important 16% (45) Moderately Important 7% (20) Slightly Important 3% (7) Not Important 13% (36) 5.How important is it for St . Anthony Village to take action on climate change? Very Important 65% (181) Important 13% (37) Moderately Important 8% (21) Slightly Important 4% (10) Not Important 11% (30) 6.What actions should the city prioritize in this Climate Plan in the next few years? citywaterenergyresidents solar trees electric climate people community reduce public composting make carbon quality lawns tree help recycling 7.A city’s climate footprint comes primarily from its residents and businesses. Generally, a small percent of a city’s emissions results from city operations. What might you want to do as a resident or business to reduce emissions and improve climate health? solar reduceenergy water compost electric drive walk bike home waste lawn recycleefficient make panelsinstallclimate changerecycling 8.What climate actions related to transportation would you be willing to take in the next several years? Walk or bike more frequently 70% (193) Use carshare and/or carpool programs 19% (52) Encourage my kids to walk or bike to school 37% (103) Use bikeshare 10% (28) Ride public transportation 33% (90) Reduce idling in my vehicle, such as when waiting in a parking lot 52% (144) Swap to an electric vehicle 55% (152) Work from home more oen to reduce commuting 46% (127) Other; I'm not sure/I am not willing 20% (54) 9.If you selected other in the above question, please specify electric vehicle walk transportation bike public anthony work area willing things people sidewalks doing issues don't issue trips errandsyears 10.What climate actions related to energy would you be willing to take in the next several years? Work on energy efficiency in my home or business to reduce my energy use 82% (219) Source renewable energy through a program or subscription 57% (152) Put in a renewable energy system in my home or business 52% (140) Switch my appliances to electric where possible in my home or business 49% (132) Swap my lawn equipment to electric 53% (141) Other; I'm not sure/I am not willing 16% (44) 11.If you selected other in the above question, please specify climatehome electric solar changes equipmentoptions make believe change energypowered lawn need financialmaking impact appliances yard clean 12.What climate actions related to waste would you be willing to take in the next several years? Reduce usage of materials overall 68% (187) Recycle at home or in my business 84% (231) Compost either at home or in my business or using a drop site or service 72% (198) Reuse as much as possible 78% (214) Seek out repair services as much as possible 61% (168) Reduce my food waste 68% (186) Consider salvaging instead of demolishing in my home or business 36% (99) Purchase salvaged or reused items when possible 55% (151) Other; I'm not sure/I am not willing 10% (28) 13.If you selected other in the above question, please specify housecity council don'tclimate things pick plastic restaurantswilling doing need sense better items containerscompostable cost know changed 14.What climate actions related to water would you be willing to take in the next several years? Reduce my water usage at home or in my business 67% (181) Utilize alternative types of turf instead of traditional grass 54% (146) Put in a rain garden 51% (139) Adopt a storm drain near my home or business to reduce the amount of material going into storm sewers 36% (96) Switch to low flow appliances 46% (123) Switch to low flow faucets and shower heads 50% (136) Regularly check my home and business for water leaks 58% (156) Reduce or stop watering a lawn or garden 56% (150) Utilize a rain barrel for watering 56% (151) Other; I'm not sure/I am not willing 11% (29) 15.If you selected other in the above question, please specify waterflow faucets climate shower gardens rain garden watering home business doing change reduce changed expect effect toilet efficient wash 16.What climate actions related to community resiliency would you be willing to take in the next several years? Join community events, such as clean ups 68% (176) Organize a neighborhood group to build a strong community 19% (49) Share information with my neighbors and others in the community 44% (113) Attend a meeting related to these topics 61% (157) Share your local knowledge about areas of risks or areas of concern for climate changes with the City 30% (77) I am not willing to take any actions in the next several years 7% (17) Other; I’m not sure/I am not willing 7% (19) 17.If you selected other in the above question, please specify climatesure change communitydon't does affect building strong resiliency builderneighborhood important reasons survey lies it's leadersbought open 18.What resources, tools, information or other support do you need from the city to reach your own climate goals? city information climate homeenergy community resources change like help goals support makeavailable don't rain need info water solar 19.Which topic areas are most important to you to be addressed in the development of this Climate Plan? Water 26% (665) Energy 26% (683) Transportation 14% (365) Waste 18% (456) Community Resilience and public health 7% (191) None of the above 5% (135) Other 4% (105) 20.If you selected other in the above question, please specify climate goals city importantplan question think expert community quality businesses asked rank prioritiesknowledgeareasimpactpreventsansweringresources 21.How do you want to be involved in creating this plan? (e.g., participate in discussions, follow updates on the city’s website, social media, or newsletter, respond to another survey, attend or volunteer at outreach events, help get family and friends involved, etc.). updatesfollow participate discussions website newsletter volunteer events surveys social mediasurvey involved respondattend outreach citycity's climate help 22.Are you a resident of St . Anthony Village? Yes 97% (250) No 3% (7) 23.Do you own a business or work in St . Anthony? Yes 11% (29) No 89% (224) 24.What is your gender? Woman 63% (160) Man 35% (89) Identify in another way 2% (5) 25.Do you rent or own your home? Rent 7% (17) Own 93% (242) 26.In which category is your age? 18-24 years 3% (7) 25-34 years 11% (29) 35-44 years 24% (62) 45-54 years 21% (53) 55-64 years 13% (32) 65-74 years 20% (51) 75 years or older 9% (22) 27.What is your race? (Mark one or more races to indicate what race you consider yourself to be.) American Indian or Alaska Native 1% (2) Asian 3% (8) Black or African American 2% (4) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0% (0) White 91% (218) A race not listed 5% (13) 8/9/2023 1 REGIONAL INDICATORS INITIATIVE: Saint Anthony Village RegionalIndicatorsMN.com August 14, 2023 Becky Alexander, LHB Inc. 2 Explore the data at  RegionalIndicatorsMN.com 8/9/2023 2 METRICS ENERGY (BTUS): electricity, gas, and other heating fuels consumed citywide (subdivided into residential and commercial/industrial) Data Source: Energy utilities for gas and electricity, MPCA and ACS for other fuels WATER (GALLONS): potable water consumed citywide (subdivided into residential  and commercial/industrial) Data Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources WASTE (SHORT TONS):citywide municipal solid waste managed via recycling,  combustion, and landfilling (prorated from countywide data) Data Source: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency  TRAVEL (VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED): on‐road distance traveled within city limits Data Source: Minnesota Department of Transportation GREENHOUSE GAS  EMISSIONS (TONNES CO2E): citywide greenhouse gas  emissions associated  with each of the four  indicators Includes: carbon  dioxide, methane,  nitrous oxide Excludes: biogenic  emissions 3 SCOPE 72 CITIES WITH 1+ YEAR OF COMPLETE DATA A Andover, Apple Valley, Arlington, Austin B Belle Plaine, Bemidji, Big Lake, Blaine, Bloomington, Brainerd, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park,  Burnsville C‐D Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Crystal, Duluth E‐F Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Elk River, Falcon Heights, Fridley G‐H Golden Valley, Grand Marais, Hastings, Hopkins, Hutchinson I‐L Inver Grove Heights, Isanti, Jordan, Lake Elmo, Lauderdale, Lexington M Mahtomedi, Maplewood, Marine on St. Croix, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Moorhead, Morris N New Brighton, New Germany, Newport, Nisswa, North Saint Paul, Northfield O‐R Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Orono, Red Wing, Richfield, Robbinsdale, Rochester, Rosemount,  Roseville, Royalton S Saint Anthony Village, St. Louis Park, Saint Paul, St. Paul Park, Shoreview, South St. Paul,  Stillwater, Sunfish Lake V‐W Victoria, Warren, Wayzata, White Bear Lake, Willmar, Winona, Woodbury 8/9/2023 3 SCOPE 18 CITIES WITH COMPLETE 2007‐2020 DATA A Andover, Apple Valley, Arlington, Austin B Belle Plaine, Bemidji, Big Lake, Blaine, Bloomington, Brainerd, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park,  Burnsville C‐D Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Crystal, Duluth E‐F Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Elk River, Falcon Heights, Fridley G‐H Golden Valley, Grand Marais, Hastings, Hopkins, Hutchinson I‐L Inver Grove Heights, Isanti, Jordan, Lake Elmo, Lauderdale, Lexington M Mahtomedi,Maplewood, Marine on St. Croix, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Moorhead, Morris N New Brighton, New Germany, Newport, Nisswa, North Saint Paul, Northfield O‐R Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Orono, Red Wing, Richfield, Robbinsdale, Rochester, Rosemount,  Roseville, Royalton SSaint Anthony Village, St. Louis Park, Saint Paul, St. Paul Park, Shoreview, South St. Paul,  Stillwater, Sunfish Lake V‐W Victoria, Warren, Wayzata, White Bear Lake, Willmar, Winona, Woodbury GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Nearly three‐quarters of the  community’s GHG footprint is  from the energy used in  buildings. Prioritize building strategies. SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE ‐2021 74%Heating Fuels43%Com/Ind40%Elec.31%Res.34%22%22%22%4%4%4%0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Waste Travel Energy 8/9/2023 4 COMPARISONS WITH OTHER  CITIES Emissions from non‐travel  energy range from 50‐70% for  most cities. 2020 GHG EMISSIONS BREAKDOWN 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%HutchinsonNorthfieldFalcon HeightsSaint Anthony VillageRochesterMoorheadMahtomediDuluthApple ValleyNorth Saint PaulEaganElk RiverSaint PaulRed WingBurnsvilleEden PrairieSaint Louis ParkSouth Saint PaulEdinaBloomingtonRosevilleNew BrightonWhite Bear LakeShoreviewWoodburyMinnetonkaMaplewoodGolden ValleyInver Grove HeightsOakdaleNisswa% of total emissionsEnergy Travel Waste COMPARISONS WITH OTHER  CITIES Breakdowns vary by city. Prioritize actions that are  most impactful for your city. 2020 GHG EMISSIONS BREAKDOWN 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%HutchinsonNorthfieldFalcon HeightsSaint Anthony VillageRochesterMoorheadMahtomediDuluthApple ValleyNorth Saint PaulEaganElk RiverSaint PaulRed WingBurnsvilleEden PrairieSaint Louis ParkSouth Saint PaulEdinaBloomingtonRosevilleNew BrightonWhite Bear LakeShoreviewWoodburyMinnetonkaMaplewoodGolden ValleyInver Grove HeightsOakdaleNisswa% of total emissionsCommercial/Industrial Energy Residential Energy Travel Waste 8/9/2023 5 COMPARISONS WITH OTHER  CITIES 0 5 10 15 20 25 Mahtomedi*Saint Anthony Village*North Saint PaulWoodburySouth Saint Paul*Saint Paul*Oakdale*White Bear Lake*Maplewood*Apple ValleyShoreviewNew BrightonMoorheadSaint Louis ParkInver Grove Heights*Eden PrairieNorthfieldRed Wing*DuluthEdinaBurnsvilleRosevilleRochesterFalcon Heights*MinnetonkaBloomingtonElk RiverEaganGolden ValleyHutchinsonNisswatonnes CO2e per residentCommercial/Industrial Energy Residential Energy Travel Waste Emissions vary between cities,  reflecting differences in: •Miles of arterial roads •Amount and type of  commercial/industrial  activity* •Home size and efficiency •Energy sources (such as  solar, coal) used by the  electric utility  •Urban planning * Some commercial/industrial energy data has  been excluded to protect customer privacy 2020 GHG EMISSIONS PER RESIDENT GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Greenhouse gas emissions  have decreased by 27% since  2007. Build on this momentum. SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021thousand tonnes CO2eBuilding Energy Vehicle Travel Waste 8/9/2023 6 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Electricity emissions decreased  by 54%. Gas and waste varied  and travel stayed relatively flat  until the pandemic. Keep pushing electricity while  finding long‐term solutions for  gas and travel. 11 SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE ENERGY EMISSIONS Gas emissions are now higher  than electricity emissions. Reduce gas use. 12 SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 heating degree days (grey bars)million tonnes CO2eGas Electricity 8/9/2023 7 ELECTRICITY Electricity emissions decreased  due to using less electricity  and using cleaner generation  sources.  Both policy and local actions  make a difference. 13 SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE Electricity Use, ‐11% Electricity Emissions  Factor, ‐48%Electricity Emissions, ‐ 54% ‐70% ‐60% ‐50% ‐40% ‐30% ‐20% ‐10% 0%200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021% change since 2007ELECTRICITY USE Commercial/industrial  electricity use decreased by  17% and residential decreased  by 8%. SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021thousand MMBtuResidential Electricity Commercial/Industrial Electricity 8/9/2023 8 HEATING FUEL USE Heating fuel use is highly  weather‐dependent but is  trending up for non‐residential  uses.  SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 heating degree days (grey bars)thousand MMBtuResidential Heating Fuels Commercial/Industrial Heating Fuels VEHICLE TRAVEL Prior to 2020, a decrease in  the carbon intensity of each  mile counterbalanced an  increase in vehicle miles  traveled (VMT). Accelerate VMT reduction and  electric vehicle adoption. SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE VMT, ‐6% CO2e/VMT, ‐8% CO2, ‐15% ‐40% ‐35% ‐30% ‐25% ‐20% ‐15% ‐10% ‐5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021% change since 2007 8/9/2023 9 WASTE The recycling rate has  increased over time. Continue to increase recycling  rates. HENNEPIN COUNTY 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021short tonsRecycled Landfilled Incinerated COMPARISONS WITH OTHER  CITIES City specific greenhouse gas  reductions range from 19% to  42% In 2020, Saint Anthony Village  (dashed line) was near the  median (32% reduction) TOTAL  GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS –18 CITIES ‐50% ‐40% ‐30% ‐20% ‐10% 0% 10% 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020% change from 2007 8/9/2023 10 COMPARISONS WITH OTHER  CITIES SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE (IN BLACK) ‐60% ‐40% ‐20% 0% 20% 40% 60% 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019% change from 2007COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY ‐40% ‐30% ‐20% ‐10% 0% 10% 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019% change from 2007RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICITY PER HOUSEHOLD ‐30% ‐20% ‐10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019% change from 2007RESIDENTIAL GAS PER HOUSEHOLD ‐40% ‐20% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019% change from 2007COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL GAS ‐40% ‐30% ‐20% ‐10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021% change from 2007VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED ‐60% ‐40% ‐20% 0% 20% 40% 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019% change from 2007WASTE EMISSIONS PER RESIDENT CALL TO ACTION Take  high‐impact action. •Electrify buildings •Weatherize  homes and  commission commercial  buildings •Reduce reliance on  vehicle travel •Support electric vehicles 20 8/9/2023 11 21 •Promote utility rebate programs through city  communications •Encourage net zero energy development •Publicize financial resources for efficiency and  decarbonization projects •Encourage ride‐share programs ENCOURAGEMENT •Enable PACE  financing  •Offer regulatory incentives within zoning •Expedite permitting for clean energy projects •Offer technical assistance for private sector  projects INCENTIVESREGULATION •Implement a sustainable building policy •Adopt an energy benchmarking ordinance •Require EV infrastructure at multi‐use  developments •Support statewide policies (building energy code  updates; clean car standards) PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION, LEADERSHIP •Install solar on rooftops of public buildings •Adopt net‐zero energy standards for public facilities •Replace City Fleet with electric vehicles CALL TO  ACTION Advocate for state and federal action. •Clean energy  •Energy codes •Building electrification •Electric vehicles •Ongoing data collection 22 8/9/2023 12 CALL TO  ACTION Leverage city‐specific opportunities. •Planning and zoning •Sustainable building policy •Clean electricity •Partnership with local institutions & industries •Energy efficiency for specific building types •People with knowledge/connections/passion 23 CALL TO  ACTION Create a work plan. Options include: •Long‐form climate action plan •Climate action work plan •To ‐do list Any of these can be done at the regional scale  rather than city‐scale. 24 8/9/2023 13 CALL TO ACTION Track  your progress. •Regional Indicators Initiative •GreenStep Cities –Steps 4 & 5 •City‐specific dashboards 25 Know your  baseline Make a  plan Take  action Track  outcomes QUESTIONS? Becky Alexander, LHB Inc. becky.alexander@lhbcorp.com St Anthony Village Climate Plan Next Steps Monday, August 14, 2023, 5:30 pm June-September = Existing conditions for all 4 chapters and upfront sections drafted. August 14 = Commission Work Session on community engagement and Regional Indicators Initiative presentation. August- September = Create a draft plan based on data, input, discussions and existing conditions gathered. August 31 = Survey closes and results are reviewed. Middle of September = Share a Draft Plan with the City Council and Parks & Environment Commission. September = Commission Sustainability Fair? TBD? October = Joint meeting with City Council and Parks & Environment Commission to gather feedback on Draft Plan. October- November = WSB modifies the Draft Plan based on feedback from SAV leaders. November-December = Commission receives updated Draft Plan, adopts Plan and provides a recommendation to the City Council regarding Plan adoption. December = City Council adopts Climate Plan.