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District No. 1 Commissioner: PhD Johnson
District No.2 Commissioner: David W. SnDivan
Dlstrict No. 3 Commissioner: John Anstio
County Administrator: Philip Morley
Clerk of the Board: Elizabeth Hill
MINUTES
Week of October 17, 2011
Chairman John Austin called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the presence of
Commissioner David Sullivan and Commissioner Phil Johnson.
PUBliC COMMENT PERIOD: The following are a snmmary of comments made by
citizens in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
. A citizen organized food policy council should be created so the Planning Commission can be
better informed to make recommendations;
. A citizen thanked Commissioner Sullivan for attending a Grange meeting; the United States
Economy will collapse; Ford Kessler can help drug and alcohol addictions and rehabilitation
should be funded;
. A public records request was made for an invoice and they received a "no responsive documents"
response and asked why the records are not available?
. An Elected Official responded to the previous comment regarding a public records request and
stated that it is possible Kitsap County may have paid for the expense;
. In review of the recorded discussions regarding the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) a citizen
requested the Board correct the record in regards to SSB 5451 because there is not wording
stating SSB 5451 is retro-active or that the effect is labeling conforming land to non-conforming;
and
. Occupy Wall Street should be closely monitored as the corporations have built this county and
we could really be headed for some anarchy and politicians should stay out of it; non-conforming
businesses can only expand 10% but the military has expanded more than 10% in a non-
conforming area.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Johnson
moved to approve all items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the
. motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 47-11: Adopting the Cost Allocation Plan for Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012
2. AGREEMENT NO. IAA12116, Interlocal: Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Plan; In
the Amount of$14,000.00; Jefferson County Juvenile Services; Administrative Office for the
Courts
3. AGREEMENT NO. 1163-35689: Evidence Based Expansion Program; In the Amount of
$77,208.00; Jefferson County Juvenile Services; Washington State Department of Social and
Health Services (DSHS), Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA)
4. AGREEMENT NO. GI000404, Amendment No.4: Coordinated Prevention Grant-
Education; Additional Amount of $46,527.00 for a Total of $99,992.00; Jefferson County Public
Health; Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE)
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5. Payment of Jefferson County VouchersfWarrants: Dated October 10,2011 Totaling
$896,388.58
6. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants: Dated October 5, 2011 Totaling $660,853.53
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners each provided updates
on the following items:
Chairman Austin attended a State Board of Health meeting and will be attending the Tourism
Conference this week.
Commissioner Sullivan attended a Grange meeting last week, he will be participating in a conference
call and will attend a Health Board meeting this week.
Commissioner Johnson attended a Legislative Steering Committee meeting last week and will be
attending a Hood Canal Coordinating Council meeting this week in Port Gamble.
HEARING: Draft Climate Action Plan: Kees Kolff, member of the Climate Action
Committee (CAe), gave an overview on the local Climate Action Plan, goals of the Climate Action
Committee and global warming. There is not a federal policy addressing global warming but more
states, counties and cities are taking the initiative in planning for saving energy, reduce costs, create
greenjobs and build more sustainable communities. There is significant scientific evidence supporting
global warming. The Wall Street Journal states in an article that there were 10 extreme weather events
that cost the United States over $10 billion in the last year alone. A goal for the Climate Action
Committee is to reduce green house gas emissions locally by 18% by the year 2020 from what it was in
2005.
Chairman Austin opened the hearing for public testimony and stated written testimony will be received
until October 19, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
Gene Farr: This plan will not work to save money as it takes many dollars to make this work which is a
drag on the economy. In order to be effective, green jobs have to be subsidized which is another drag on
the economy. This is a dangerous proposal and contrary to what is said here, there are severe flaws in
the modeling of work done on climate changes. It is not accurate to state that humans are causing the
climate change and will result in a catastrophic event. A few examples of severe weather in a one year
time span does not prove anything. If the history of the planet is looked at it will be seen that the
weather patterns are actoally getting less severe as time goes on. The temperatures have risen slightly
which is correlated with solar activity rather than human C02 use. Water vapor is one the contributors to
global warming and has a severe impact on the green house. Human contribution of C02 is 1/1Oth % of
the total green house effect. Trees love the CO2 and the market should be free to fix its self and replace
its fossil fuels.
Lawrence Cole: The expected science that has been generated regarding the dangers of global warming,
the melting of ice caps and the release of methane from the perma-frost that is building up in the
atmosphere, are just parts of very significant basis of the scientists studies for global warming. The
temperature rising is significant in catastrophic events and the science is incontrovertible. Foresight is
needed and humans should be proactive rather than reactive.
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Debra Stinson: The question before us is not if climate change is real or not. 90% of the scientist
looking at this issue believe global warming is a significant threat and human activity is contributing to
it. If the other 10% of scientists are correct in the fact global warming is not a threat, the actions we take
will not result in a negative effect. It will help reduce reliance on fossil fuel availability. Climate change
is not the only issue we are facing, there are other energy shortages. We should be energy independent
and not reliant on other countries, which can result in creating jobs. We could do nothing which could
result in massive famines, droughts and other massive impacts. It would be negligent of us to ignore the
science and pretend it is not real when we have the opportunity to make changes to ensure a better
future.
Hearing no further testimony, Chairman Austin closed the hearing. A decision on the Climate Action
Plan will be made at a futore date.
11/10 of 1% Mental Health Chemical Dependency Fund: Chairman Austin gave a brief
overview of the Mental Health Sales Tax Oversight Committee and its members. Jean Baldwin, Public
Health Director, gave a presentation regarding the budget allecations for 2012 and some of the issues it
faces. There was a senate bill that attempted to reform chemical dependancy funding at the state level
and give the County an option to impose a tax to use locally which makes it different than receiving state
funding. In the last five years we have had an increase of people that need help with chemical
dependancy in a variety of settings including the jail, schools, treatment agencies and the courts.
Priorities have included treatment of individuals including adults and children in co-occurring disorders,
therapeutic court to coordinate drug and mental health court referrals and dependancy needs to families,
substance abuse and mental health counseling, medication management in the jail, and expanded mental
health treatment for people with no public funds. If the 2012 budget is to be based on 2011 expenses it
would have a 7.8% shortfall. A Request for Proposals (RFP) was done and more money was asked for
than in 2011. Ms. Baldwin reviewed the budgeted amounts of the Chemical Dependancy Fund and the
reductions that have already been made and asked the Board to approve the committee's recommended
budget.
Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve the committee's recommended budget for the Mental Health
Chemical Dependancy Fund. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote. Chairman Austin stated that in observing drug court it is difficult to put a dollar value
on peoples lives changed for the better from participating in the program. Commissioner Johnson
moved to authorize Chairman Austin to write and send letters of appreciation to the Mental Health Sales
Tax Oversight Committee members. Commissioner Sullivan seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at 11 :25 a.m. and reconvened at 1 :37 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present
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Letter of Condolence: Commissioner Sullivan moved to authorize Chairman Austin to
send a letter of condolence to the family of Nancy Thompson, Principle and Superintendent of Brinn on
School in regards to her passing away. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried with
a lmanimous vote.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
State Auditor Exit Conference
Calendar Coordination
Budget Update
Miscellaneous Items
Future Agenda Items
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn at 3:36 p.rn.
until the properly noticed special meeting or the next regular meeting. Commissioner Sullivan seconded
the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD F COMMISSIONERS
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Raina Randall
Deputy Clerk of the Board
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JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO:
Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, Couuty Administrator
Al Scalf, Director, Dept. of Community Development~
Stacie Hoskins, Planning Manager 6tM-
Zoe Ann Lamp, AICP, Associate Planner~
DATE: October 17,2011
SUBJECT: Public Hearing on the Draft Climate Action Plan
A TT ACHMENTS:
I) Errata Sheet - Summary of Changes September 2011
2) Draft Climate Action Plan - Revised September 14,2011
3) PowerPoint - 10-17-11 Hearing presentation to be given by K. Kolff, Chair CAC
FROM:
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Prior to formal deliberation and adoption of the Climate Action Plan, the Board of County Commissioners
and City Council will hold separate public hearings to provide an opportunity for the general public to
review and comment on the final draft of the Climate Actiou Plan. A Public Hearing Notice was
published in the Port Townsend Leader on October 5, 2011. The comment period ends on Wednesday,
October 19, 20 II.
BACKGROUND:
On January 7, 2008 the City Council aud Board of County Commissioners approved a Joint Resolution
creating a Climate Action Committee tasked with developing a Climate Action Plan. Specifically the
committee was to provide recommendations for:
. Achieving community-wide standard of cutting greenhouse gas emissions to levels 80 lower than
1990 levels by 2050 with preliminary reduction targets to be set for earlier years;
. Implementing policies and measures to meet the emission reduction targets, and
. Monitoring and verifying results
On January 12, 2009, in ajoint resolution (City Resolution No. 09-002 aud County Resolution No. 06-09)
the Board of County Commissioners and the City of Port Townsend adopted the Inventory of Energy
Usage and Associated Greenhouse Gas Emissious, the Backcasts, Forecasts, and Iuterim Targets and the
Climate Actiou Committee Work Plan.
The committee created and reviewed a list of potential measures the government and the community can
take to reduce greenhouse gases. In Juue 2009 the committee held road show events in Brinnon, Port
Hadlock aud Port Townsend for public input. Based on the public input and direction from the Board of
County Commissioners and City Council, the committee created the attached draft Climate Action Plan.
The committee focused the plan on specific steps the city and county governments can implemeut to lead
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the community into action. The plan also includes suggested voluntary actions for the community-at-Iarge.
Using software from ICLEl Local Governments for Sustainability, the committee projected the impact of
each measure (refer to Appendices C and E of the draft Climate Action Plan).
The City Council and Board of County Commissioners met in ajoint workshop on July 21, 2011 to
review the Draft Climate Action Plan. During the meeting members of both bodies provided suggested
changes and referred the document to the CAC. Staff made the suggested revisious to the plan and sent it
to the CAC members for review prior to release for public review.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALSIPROS and CONS:
While the City and County governments will each have a major role in carrying out the objectives and
actions, successful implementation will require many diverse partners, including neighboring jurisdictions,
non-profit organizations, business leaders, and neighborhood associations. The public hearing provides an
additional opportunity for public awareness and public comment on the plan.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The Action Plan proposes a phased approach. It addresses specifically what the City and County
governments can do to lead by example while recognizing that funding and resources are limited. It also
recommends measures that the community should consider, as well as outreach, education, and
partnership opportunities.
Adopting a comprehensive, long-term plan puts the City and County in a better position to take advantage
of funding and other opportunities as they arise.
RECOMMENDATION:
None at this time. The Public Comment period, established in coordination with the City allows for
written comments to be received uutil close of business on Wednesday, October 19,2011. Iu coordination
with City staff, deliberations and presentation of a joint resolution have been scheduled for November 7
before both Commission and Council. Adoption of the resolution would:
o Adopt the draft Climate Action Plan
o Approve the revised committee workplan as presented at the July 21, 2011 joint session
o Extend the Climate Action Committee to December 31, 2014.
If not adopted on November 7 because of pending changes by one or both jurisdictions, the final joiut
resolution would be returned for action on November 14, 2011.
REVIEWED BY:
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Errata Sheet:
Following is a summary of the revisions to the June 27, 2011 Draft Climate
Action Plan
Summarv of Request: Page Staff Comment
Provide Introduction from 8 Added language as provided by
Mayor and Chair of the Chair Austin and Mayor Sandoval
County Commissioners
Improve consistency with the 7 - Executive Revised accordingly.
goal as stated in the original Summary
Resolution "cutting
greenhouse gas emissions to 11- Introduction
levels 80 percent lower than
1990 levels... "
Reduce redundancy. 16 Deleted, "What's in the plan"
Concerned that sea level rise 20 No change to the Action Plan. On
and lack of water are missing page 20, sea level rise and water
from the Climate Action Plan supplies are listed as problems
and need to be dealt with. associated with climate change.
6 of Work plan These problems do indeed need to
be dealt with and this has been
proposed in the Workplan as part of
Phase III - Climate Change
Preparation! Adaptation Plan. Phase
III involves an examination of the
possible impacts of future climate
changes ("sea level rise and
increased storm damage" have been
added to the list of possible impacts
on page 6 of the workplan) and
developing strategies to overcome
these impacts.
Edit Tables "City and County 39 Revised
Government Operatious"
Suggest measure 1.12 re:
wetland wastewater treatment
alternative be moved to
appendix removing the
measure would still keep the
city on target for meetiug its
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2020 goal.
Within the Tables "City and 38 Corrected for several measures.
County Government Replaced "telecommute" with "4-
Operations" correct the Leads dav work week" in Countv table.
Remove uuclear/unnecessary 45 Removed Energy Efficiency
graphics Hierarchy graphic - it was
unnecessary and raised questions
about nuclear enenzv.
Specifically List Urban 48 Modified revision. Staff received
Growth AreaslEconomic two sets of comments to this section:
Centers/Communities under one requesting a list of existing
"Urban Form & UGAs is included and one with a
Transportation" specific list of existing economic
centers and communities. Where
growth should occur tends to be an
area of controversy and is not really
germane to the climate action plan.
In future, existiug areas may be
redesignated or new
UGA's/LAMRIDs identified. The
Comprehensive Plan is the
appropriate document for identifying
growth areas and thus it is
recommended that we simply refer
to each jurisdiction's
Comprehensive Plan.
Add additional emphasis 8-Exec. In addition to the existing statements
throughout,plau that the Summary on pages 17, 25, 37, and 44, staff
measures are to be 12- Iutro added similar language on pages 8
implemented as funding and and 12.
resources become available
Call for specific ways to 54 Monitoring of government measures
measure success and progress will primarily lie with the RCM and
with respect to specific efforts Department Heads. Worksheets
for reducing carbon emissious provided in Appendix E provide
monitoring metrics. The CAC will
monitor Community wide measures.
Page 54 has been revised to reflect
the need to identify means of
measuring beyond the periodic
inventories.
Add an explicit process for 53 Added language
introducing and vetting
additional ideas - the process
needs to be prepared for
things that have uot yet been
thought of.
Call for ongoing participation
in regional, statewide and 20 Existing language "calls for the
national climate change endorsement of state and federal
efforts - perhaps at the end of actions that are required to make our
the document and as a actions both effective and
bookend to Section III. affordable."
Emphasis should be on
influencing decisions that 38 Added "Furthermore, the city and
affect our local efforts, i. e. county should continue to monitor
regulations that either action at the federal and state level
encourage or inhibit our local and encourage legislation that
efforts. supports local efforts."
Added that CAC should "Apprise
46 electeds and interested parties of
federal and state plans and
legislative actions which may impact
the County' s/City' s ability to attain
GHG reduction goals."
Include full list of measures Appendix G - New Appendix includes the
considered by CAC CAC Prioritized complete list created by the CAC.
Actions Measures on the list were prioritized
and top ranking measures were
included in the action plan. The
complete list could serve well for
future brainstorming, and has been
included as an Appendix as
requested by the elected officials.
Letter extending the CAC Appendix H - As requested.
needs to be added as appendix Letter extending
CAC
WORKPLAN - should 4 of Work plan Revised as suggested.
include other partners in
outreach
Comments Received:
County Commissioner David Sullivan
In general, concentrating development within established community and economic
centers will produce fewer harmful effects than development outside these centers. For
this reason, the County, in coordiuation with the city should emphasize the need for
future development to occur within urbau growth areas (UGA'S), and to a scale
appropriate to preserve their rural character, the community and economic ceuters of
Glen Cove, the Jefferson County International Airport, Port Ludlow, Quilcene, and
Brinnon.
CAC draft 6/15111
Substitute paragraph p48
Council Member David King
My commeuts:
First of all I want to commend the committee on the general usefulness of the draft
climate actiou plan. The metrics utilized by the report for analyzing options are
understandable, repeatable and can be modified over time in response to changes in
technology. And I approve of the recommended "opportunistic" approach to climate
change. We will otherwise get bogged down in an endless effort to define a cost/benefit
approach that continuously defers substautive action.
The goal of reducing emissions to "80% of 1990 levels" quoted in the fourth paragraph
does not match the goal of the resolution itself which calls for "cutting greenhouse gas
emissious to levels 80 percent lower than 1990 levels.__" THESE ARE NOT THE SAME
- "80% of' is a 20% reduction.
Some specific suggestions:
Page 7 - Executive Summary
It appears to consistently reflect the more ambitious goals of the resolution elsewhere in
the documentation
Page 46:
Add an "s" to City and Couuty Codes
Page 48:
Section B - Provide a list of the Urban Growth Areas in our region.
Some general suggestious:
Call for specific ways to measure success and progress with respect to specific efforts for
reducing carbon emissions - Less gas used per mile traveled as a metric for reduced
idling policy for all government vehicles. This will be even more important for
Community Wide (ie non-governmental actions) where the measures will be how the
community interacts with the overall effort. For instance how will the adaptive re-use of
buildings be recognized.
Add an explicit process for introducing and vetting additional ideas - the process needs to
be prepared for things that have not yet been thought of.
Call for ongoing participation in regional, statewide aud national climate change efforts
- perhaps at the end of the document and as a bookend to Section III. Emphasis should be
on influencing decisions that affect our local efforts, ie regulations that either encourage
or inhibit our local efforts.
And thanks again for building a strong foundation.
August 24, 2011 Email from Zoe Ann Lamp to Judy Surber
AI spoke with Philip late yesterday. The message was to use the minutes and notes taken
at the Joint Session and at the County Administrator's Briefing. Below are the main
items for the county:
I) Use David Sullivan's comments I emailed to you this morning.
2) Add additional emphasis throughout plan that the measures are to be implemented as
funding and resources become available
3) The letter from the Mayor and Chair of the County Commissioners needs to be
created.
4) See attached table from page 38 with revisions. I discussed these changes with AI.
1.4
1.13
1.6
1.2
1.10
1.3
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Purchase Green Energy from the grid
Conduct energy audits for each city or county owned
buildings and infrastructure to de-velop and
implement a plan to reduce energy consumption.
Set goals for government departments and encourage
all local businesses to become certified by the Green
Business ro ram of Jefferson County Health
Install photovoltalc panels on existing buildings and
for stand-alone lighting on streets and In parks, where
appropriate and productive
Implement vehicle trip reduction poliCf incorporating
teleconferendng, telecommuting and alternative
work schedules, where practical. Establish video
andjorweb <::onferendng capabilities in all major City
and County facilities
1.7
Establish a reduced idling policy for all government
vehicles
Replace low-effidency and high-emission vehides
with fuel.effident & low-emission vehldes, like plug-
in hybrids, as soon as possIble
Create incentives for employees to reduce
emissions in their dail commute
Use electric vehides or bicycles whenever possible
(e.g., for meter reading and building inspection)
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Electric Vehicles
ReM 6.42 188
RCM&
County Env.
Health 0.09 124
RCM&
Public Works 18.26 47
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0.00 28
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Minutes of the July 21, 2011 Joint Session (attached)
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Climate Action Plan
Port Townsend/Jefferson County, Washington
CAe Recommended Draft Climate Action Plan - June 15,2011
Revised September 22. 2011
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City of Port Townsend & Jefferson County 2011 Climate
Action Plan
June 15, 2011 - CAC Recommended Draft
Board of County Commissioners
John Austin,
Phil Johnson,
David Sullivan
City Council
Michelle Sandoval
David King
Laurie Medlicott
George Randels
Catherine Robinson
Kris Nelson
Mark Welch
Climate Action Committee
Kees Kolff, Chair
Faith-Based
Deb Stinson
Citizen-At-Large
John Austin
Jefferson County BoCC
Ayla Taylor
Student Alternate
Barney Burke
Jefferson PUD No.1
Scott Walker
Non-Motorized Transportation
Larry Crockett
Port of Port Townsend
Mark Welch
Port Townsend City Council
Richard Dandridge
Citizen-At-Large
Stanley Willard
Citizen-At-Large
Denise Pranger
Citizen-AI-Large (forestry)
Annie Y Dung
Port Townsend High School Student
Pete Raab
Building Industry Representative
CAe Recommended Draft Climate Action Plan - June 15,2011
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Climate Action Staff
Judy Surber, City of Port Townsend Planning Manager
Zoe Ann Lamp, Jefferson County Associate Planner/ DRD Lead
An electronic version of this document is available at
http: / jwww.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopmentjClimateChange.htm
Acknowledgements
Climate Action Committee - Former members
Taylor Beard
Port Townsend High School Student
Tom Opstad
Education (alternate)
Tim Behrenfeld
Education
Kristin Marshall
Port Townsend Paper
Nora Bumfield
Port Townsend High School Student
Mike Pollack
Jefferson Transit
Josh Bryant
Port Townsend High School Student
Dana Roberts
Jefferson PUD No. 1
Jim Fritz
Olympic Stewardship Foundation
David Turissini
Jefferson Transit
Barbara Nightingale
Citizen-At-Large (marine)
The City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County and Climate Action
Committee members wish to thank the following individuals for their
contribution in developing this Climate Action Plan.
A! Cairns, Jefferson County Soild Waste
Kathyrn Lamka of Meeting Works - for her facilitation of the
prioritization exercise
Karen Barrows - former Jefferson County Associate Planner
Special mention to the following individuals:
Joanna Loehr, who spearheaded the Baseline Emissions Inventory for 2005
with her husband Thomas, who died Aug. 10, 1010
Deb Stinson/or her tireless editing work and expert software skills
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Executive Summary
I.
Introduction
A. Generallntro
~How Was the Plan Created?
C. .\Vhat'sNext?..._
II. The Challenge of Climate Change
A. The Problem
B. The Benefits of an Aggressive Response
III. Our Goal - Think Globally, Act Locally
References federal and state goals as well
IV. Summary of Inventory of Energy Usage and
Associated Greenhouse Gas Emissions
V. The Plan: Objectives and Actions
A. Reducing Government Emissions - Leading By Example
General Policies .26 discrete municipal E\.Ctions
I. Buildings and Energy
2. Urban Form and Transportation
3. Consumption and Solid Waste
B. Encouraging Community-wide Reductions,
Withl8 specific measures for the community to consider
VI. .Transportation and .Land Use Policies - For Further
Consideration .
C. Rural Resource Manae:ement to enhance the carbon
sequestering potential of the County's forests. farms and open
spaces
D. Urban Form and Transportation to locate and move both
people and goods in a carbon-efficient manner and provide
regional tools for compact, liyable communities of mixed uses.
VII. Monitoring Systems and Adaptive Management
VIII. Glossarv of Terms
CAe Recommended Draft Climate Action Plan - June 15,2011
Revised September:?1. 2011.
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Appendix A: Joint Resolution County 44-07 City 07-022 to commit to
addressing energy use and climate change
Appendix B: Joint Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners
County Resolution No 02-08 and the Port Townsend City Council City
Resolution No 08-00 I Providing Composition Terms of Office And
Procedural Rules for the Climate Action Committee
Appendix C: Worksheets - C02e Forecasts and Targets
Appendix D: Potential Funding Sources
Appendix E: Worksheets - Proposed Actions for Government Operations
Appendix F: Portland Climate Action Now's, Climate-friendly Actions At
Home & For your Business
Appendix G: CAC List of prioritized Ideas for .. _ _ _ .. .. _ _ _ _ _ __
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures (Draft February 25, 2009)
Appendix H: Letter Extending the Climate Action Committee
Figure L
ICLEI Climate Action Plan 5-Milestone Process
Figure 2,
Procedural Flowchart
Figure 3,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Jefferson County - Base
Year, Backcasts, Forecasts and Reduction Targets
Figure 4,
Annual Per Capita Emissions Targets Compared to
Population Growth Over Time
Figure 5,
Community-wide C02e Emissions in 2005
Figure 6,
Figure 7.
Port Townsend City Operations - C02e Emissions in 2005
Jefferson County Operations - C02e Emissions in 2005
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Figure 8.
C02e Projections and Targets for City & County Operations
contrasted against projected population growth.
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Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4
Table 5
Table 6
Table 7
Table 8
Table 9
Baseline Conditions and Emissions Targets
Sample of Pledges Under the Copenhagen Accord
Baseline Conditions and Emissions Targets
Community-Wide and Government Subset Emissions 2005
2005 Carbon Dioxide Emissions per capita
2020 Objectives for City and County Operations
Actions for Reducing Emissions from City Govemment
Operations
Actions for Reducing Emissions from County Govemment
Operations
Objectives & Recommended Actions for Community-wide
Emissions Reductions
CAe Recommended Draft Climate Action Plan - June 15, 2011
Revised September ~ 20 II
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Letter
ana County
This Climate Action Plan was inspired bv a grass-roots citizen effort and we appreciate
the many hours of research. interviews. meetings. and writings bv OUf citizen volunteers.
It is clearly time for an organized aooroach to addressing global climate change, and by
adopting this Plan \\'C commit ourselves to the patience. onwnizatLon and leadership
necessary for its implemcntation. Soecial thanks are duc to Thomas and Joanna Loehr
\vho provided insoiration and an initial push to get the Droiect started.
More and more cities and counties across the country are takinll advantage of
opportunities created bv addressing global wanniDlI now. rather than later. A vear a2:O the
city of Seattle commissioned a study to show how they could become carbon neutral bv
the vear 2050. The preliminary rcnort is no sururise - be more encrl!V efficient in
buildings, reduce the use of gasoline cars, consume less and recycle more.
Ollr own Port Townsend/Jetlerson County Climate Action Plan echoes those ideas, Many
of the specific measures listed for our citv and countv governments are also appropriatc
for businesses and individual citizens. Energv cfficiency efforts in homes. stores and
oUices can save money. Walkin!!. biking and riding our bus system can improve health
and reduce traffic. Buying local food, "roducts and seryices helos suppor! local
entrepreneurs and keel1s orotits in the community. As an added bonus, all of these eflorts
reduce our carbon footurint.
\!'tie are aware that our city and county represent a small fraction of this earth's surface
and population. OUf contribution to global climate change is small, but we recognize our
responsibility as global citizens to do what \ve can to protect this fragile ecosystem 11m\'
and for those wbo follow.
Manv of us in Jefferson Countv arc already taking action to reduce Qur carbon emissions.
save money, and support the local economy. but we can and must do marc. This plan
otfers manv additional idcas for us to consider, individually and collectiyelv, Working
tm!Cther we can improve the vitality of this community and leave it an even better place
for future generations.
Michelle Sandoval
John Austin
Mavor
COlmtv Commissioner
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A near total consensus of the world's leading climate scientists has
concluded that carbon-based fossil fuel emissions from human activity
are destabilizing the Earth's climate, making it the most significant
challenge for the future of our planet and our community. Average global
temperatures and sea levels are already rising, and further climate
changes will have far reaching effects on public health, local economies,
food production, water supplies, power production, and habitability for
many of Earth.s life forms.
Reducing carbon emissions is a global challenge that must be met by all
of us, locally and beyond. Much of the heavy work must take place at
the federal and state level through alternative transportation
investments, progressive energy policies, appropriate utility regulations,
wise public lands use patterns, and stronger building codes. At the local
level, we must also do our part, and both city and county governments
must not only lead by example, but must also pursue policies that help
our community reduce our carbon emissions.
This Climate Action Plan is a product of the Climate Action Committee
[CAe), which was appointed by the Port Townsend City Council and
Jefferson County Commissioners in 2007. The council and commission
set a goal of reducing county-wide carbon-based emissions to 80% lower
than ,1990 levels by the year 2..050. This docu_menLbeginsJo address the_
immense challenge required to attain that goal.
The CAC ultimately decided on a phased approach to reach our goal.
This plan is only phase one. It addresses specifically what the City and
County governments can do to lead by example while recognizing that~_
funding and resources arc limited. It also recommends measures that the
community should consider, as well as outreach, education, and
partnership opportunities. Finally, it outlines land use and
transportation policies that the City and County should refer to their
respective planning commissions for further consideration.
To produce this plan the committee first studied the sources and amount
of carbon-based emissions in 2005. This was the year for which good
data was available to develop a baseline and then be able to "backcast"
an estimate for 1990 and forecast to 2050 with our projected population
increase and "business as usual".
Here in Jefferson County, stationary emission sources like buildings and
industry contribute 61 % and the transportation sector contributes 39%
to our emissions. The estimate for 1990 was slightly more than half a
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million tons of C02 equivalent emissions, and the forecast with
"business as usual" for 2050 was twice that amount of emissions, or just
over one million tons per year.
To set the community on course for the ultimate 2050 goal of an 80%
reduction, interim targets were adopted. Due to energy efficiency
measures implemented during the past 20 years, mostly at the local
paper mill, our community-wide C02 equivalent emissions are estimated
to have gone up only slightly from 1990 to 2005, the baseline year for
which we gathered data. In addition we assumed that due to ongoing
efficiencies there has been no significant increase between 2005 and
2012. The targets for 2020 and 2030 were arbitrarily set with a straight-
line reduction from 2012 to the goal of an 80% reduction by 2050,
knowing that this is not the pattern in which emissions are likely to be
reduced.
With broad community and government staff input, the committee then
compiled a set of potential measures and implementation steps to
address each significant source. The plan includes a beginning list of
specific actions to be taken by local county and city governments so that
they can do their part. It also includes numerous action ideas for the
community at large to consider.
The interim targets and ultimate goal of an 80% reduction in emissions
may not apply to every sector, every building, every business or every
individual. Instead, a reasoned approach needs to be applied that
considers many factors, especially cost effectiveness.
A case in point is the Government Sector, which produces less than 1%
of the emissions in our county. Some of these are generated by essential
services like the fire departments, police and sheriff departments, and
water and sewer utilities, where emissions reductions may be very costly
or unwise. It may be more cost effective to reduce emissions in the
community rather than in the government sector. Some government
investments could significantly reduce overall community emissions for
example, limited resources may yield greater reductions in emissions in
helping homeowners make private homes more energy efficient than in
further retrofitting historic government buildings.
In some situations, the most cost effective answer might even yield
higher government sector emissions. Another low hanging fruit would be
to encourage a shift in transportation mode away from motor vehicle use
and toward increased walking, bicycling and transit use. This could be
realized by implementing a number of strategies including: a significant
investment for expanded Jefferson Transit service; greater investment in
walking and biking facilities; a reduction, maximum cap, or elimination
of motor vehicle parking requirements; and instituting parking fees in the
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commercial centers. These steps would result in a modest increase in
Jefferson Transit's emissions but could yield an immense reduction in
overall community emissions.
The Government Sector must playa leadership role in continuing to
make this challenge a high priority and should do what it reasonably can
to reduce its own emissions.
This plan will guide future efforts by the community and provide an
innovative framework for the transition to a less carbon-based future.
Irrespective of climate change issues, fossil fuels are a finite and costly
resource and the steps taken to reduce carbon emissions will lead to a
more stable, prosperous and healthy community. Implementing the plan
will strengthen our economy, create local jobs, improve social equity,
improve public and individual health, reduce our exposure to
fluctuations in energy price and energy availability, improve air and
water quality, and save money.
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In the fall of 2007, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend made
a joint commitment to achieve a. com_munitY-wide standard of cuttins:; . .
lO'een house /i(as. emissions' to levels 80% lower than. 1 ?~O level~
by the year 2050 (Appendix A, County Resolution No. 44-07; City
Resolution No. 07-022).
To set the community on course for the ultimate 2050 goal, interim
targets were adopted as shown in the table below. Due to energy
efficiency measures implemented during the past 20 years, mostly at the
local paper mill, our community-wide C02 equivalent emissions are
estimated to have gone up only slightly from 1990 to 2005, the baseline
year for which we gathered data. In addition we assumed that due to
ongoing efficiencies there has been no significant increase between 2005
and 2012. The targets for 2020 and 2030 were arbitrarily set with a
straight-line reduction from 2012 to the goal of an 80% by 2050,
knowing that this is not the way in which emissions are likely to be
reduced.
Table 1 - Baseline Conditions and Emissions Tar ets
Year Percent in relation to Emissions in
1990 levels Tons of C02e
1990 100% 522,868
2005 3% hi her 536,713
2012 3% hi her 536,713
2020 15% lower 445,737
2030 37% lower 332,016
2050 oal 80% lower 104,574
(For additional details see Section II, Our Goal In our Community, page I8*).
This Jefferson County/Port Townsend Climate Action Plan may at first
appear overwhelming, unrealistic, politically infeasible, impossibly
expensive and/or absolutely unnecessary. Indeed, these would all be
true if the plan were intended for immediate implementation with only
local funding and resources and without significant policy changes and
additional support from state and federal govemments. That is NOT how
this plan is meant to work.
The plan proposes ambitious carbon-reduction efforts that promise to
benefit the region's long-term economic, social and environmental
prosperity while we lower our greenhouse gas emissions. By adopting
this climate action plan, the City and County are not obligated to
implement all the policies described herein. Rather, the activities listed
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are intended as a menu of ideas from which can be selected over time the
specific actions that are affordable, feasible, and appropriate for our
community. Measures can be phased in as funding and resources
become available.
Port Townsend and Jefferson County governments have already taken
many steps towards trying to reduce energy use and the resulting
greenhouse gas emissions. They range from buying and using electric
and hybrid vehicles to building a LEED Silver certified City Hall annex.
We must be ready with a comprehensive, long-term plan in order to take
advantage of funding and other opportunities as they arise. Additional
strategies will likely be developed over time further to meet the
challenges and opportunities posed by global warming and climate
disruption.
Other government entities in the Pacific Northwest, like the state of
Washington, King and Skagit Counties, Tacoma, Seattle and City of
Portland-Multnomah County are also responding to the challenge with
climate action plans. Two of the plans, the Skagit County Plan and the
Portland-Multnomah Plan, proved to be especially valuable models in the
drafting of this plan.
B. How Was the Plan Created?
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The Jefferson County- City of Port Townsend Climate Action Plan is the
culmination of a multi-year process, various stakeholders were
represented on the committee (Appendix B) and numerous public
meetings were held including two separate series of open houses.
Launched in the Fall of 2007 by the City and County's joint commitment
to reduce carbon emissions', the process to develop the Climate Action
Plan followed the 5-Milestone process developed by lCLEI Local
Governments for Sustainability (www.iclei usa.org):
1 The City and County committed to reduce community-wide carbon emissions1 by 80%
from the 1990 level by the year 2050 (County Resolution No. 44-07; City Resolution No.
07-022).
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Milestone One - Conduct a baseline emissions inventory - was
completed by the Climate Protection Task Force, a motivated group of
citizen activists (Appendix C). Working in collaboration with City and
County staff and with technical support from ICLEI the task force
compiled the 2005 emissions inventory for both community-wide and
municipal operations. The inventory was adopted by City Council and
the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on January 12, 2009 (City
Resolution 09-022 and County Resolution 06-09). A copy of the
complete inventory is available for public inspection at the City and
County planning departments and is posted on the County website at
http: j jwww.co.jefferson.wa.usjcommdevelopmentjClimateChange.htm
The Climate Action Committee (CAC), appointed by the Council and
BoCC, continued to build on the momentum initiated by the task force.
Per the adopted scope of work, the CAC was tasked with establishing
interim targets (Milestone 2) and developing a Climate Action Plan
(Milestone 3). This Action Plan provides guidance on implementation
(Milestone 4) and outlines a monitoring program (Milestone 5).
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More detailed guidance was provided in the Climate Action Committee
Workplan2. CAC members completed the following steps:
. Develop Initial List of Potential Measures to Reduce Emissions -
The committee brainstormed ideas and borrowed ideas from
numerous sources including but not limited to: ICLEI Milestone
guide, State CAT report, Natural Capitalism Solutions Climate
Protection Manual for Cities, and models from other jurisdictions.
In crafting the list of potential measures, the Committee was directed
by the adopted resolution, to apply the following hierarchical
approach:
Conservation/Efficiency Measures
Voluntary/Incentive based interventions
Regulatory controls
. Identified Existing Measures - CAC members interviewed various
community leaders (including but not limited to US Navy, City and
County Department Heads, Port Townsend Paper Mill, etc. ) to identify
existing measures. Where feasible, emissions savings were estimated.
. Conduct a Series of three Open Houses - In October 2008, three
open houses were conducted in Port Townsend, Brinnon, and
Chimacum to inform the public of the adopted goal and solicit input
on potential measures.
. Conduct Backcasting and Forecasting of GHG Emissions and
Proposed Interim Targets for Reductions.
. Solicit Input on Potential Measures from State Departments of
Commerce and Ecology as well as lCLEI support staff.
. Refine the List of Potential Measures - CAC members narrowed the
list of potential measures to those that seemed the most promising
given various factors including potential benefit/ emissions
reductions, cost, and public perception. The committee was aided by
Kathryn Lamka and the MeetingWorks software. A software tool,
Climate and Air Pollution Planning Assistant (CAPPA) designed by
ICLEI was then used to compare the relative benefits and help identify
those most likely to be successful. CAPPA includes a customizable
and expandable library of more than 110 distinct emissions reduction
strategies for local governments. Its calculation functions are based
on real-world data from other U.S. communities and a variety of
expert sources.
2 County Resolution No 02-08; City Resolution No 00-081
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. Conduct Series of Open Houses - A Public Discussion Document
dated June 9, 2009, was vetted by BOCC and City Council on June
17,2009. This document was then presented at a series of open
house events (Port Townsend, Brinnon, and Chimacum) which
included informational displays, a slideshow lecture, and an audience
participation activity.
Identifying
Potential Measures
. Compile and Review the Draft Climate Action Plan over a series of
noticed public meetings.
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Following is a quick overview of
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municipal and community-wide
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action plan, including 26 discrete
measures to reduce emissions
from municipal operations as well
as suggested measures for
implementation community-wide.
Local govemment cannot meet the
challenge alone. We will have to
work together as a community
and take action at all levels. ,.
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of potential transportation and
land use policies that are
recommended for further
consideration. The Climate
Action Committee recommends
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to enhance the carbon
sequestering potential of the
County's forests, fanns and open
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both people and goods in a
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efforts to reduce community-wide
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C. What's Next?
With adoption of the 2011 Climate Action Plan, the City and County have
taken a substantial step forward in meeting adopted goals to reduce
GHG emissions, both as organizations and as a region. But there is more
work to be done.
1. Implementation:
The target will only be achieved by building a movement that achieves
sustained action and coordination across stakeholders and sectors. Key
to our success is our ability to generate awareness and educate the
community about ways to reduce emissions. This Action Plan
recommends:
1) Specific measures to reduce goverumeot sector emissions (Chapter V.A)
2) Community outreach and engagement (Chapter V.B) and
3) Further consideration of transportation & land use policy (Chapter VI)
What will implementation cost? In the current challenging fiscal
environment, no one is more aware than the City Council and Board of
Commissioners of the need to make the best use of the taxpayer dollar
and to eliminate waste and overhead wherever possible. For actions
targeting govemment sector emissions, the City and County, with the
assistance of the Resource Conservation Manager (RCM), will need to
develop an implementation strategy and, during budget proceedings,
each will need to consider earmarking funds for implementation of
recommended measures. It is anticipated that the City and County will
take a phased approach to implementation based on specific types of
funding available, feasibility, and rate ofretum. There will be many
competing priorities and at times it will be more effective to help fund
activities to reduce emissions in the community sector rather than
attempt to make smaller, more expensive reductions in the government
sector.
Fortunately, actions that reduce emissions also reduce electricity and
fuel use, minimizing energy costs which in tum can also save an
enormous amount of taxpayer dollars. Nearly every action in this
document will save money, some in the near-term while others will
require a longer period for cost recovery.
In 2005, through ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection @ ICCP) Campaign,
more than 160 U.S. local governments reported collective savings of over
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23 million tons of global warming pollution and $600 million in related
energy and fuel costs. Wise investments in retrofits can reap great
rewards; for example, with a total investment of $105,000, the Portland
City Hall Renovation Project saves the city an estimated $15,000 a year
and $80,000 of upgrades to Fire Station #1 saves $8,000 a year.
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2. Climate Change Preparation/Adaptation:
This phase involves an examination of the possible impacts of future
climate changes (e.g., increased incidence of drought, flooding, forest
fires, and disease, and other impacts like rising sea levels) and
developing strategies to deal with these impacts.
3. Endorse Federal and State Initiatives:
The federal government must make fundamental shifts in energy policy
and align its vast research and development resources with climate
protection. The State of Washington has an invaluable role in
transportation investments, strengthening building codes, regulating
utilities, managing forest lands, reducing waste and guiding local land
use policies. We have an indispensable role in pressuring federal and
state governments to support our efforts. Our local action plan therefore
also calls for the endorsement of state and federal actions that are
required to make our actions both effective and affordable.
We in Jefferson County have the primary role in developing the
fundamental shape of our local community, transportation systems and
buildings, and in helping individuals make informed decisions about
everyday business and personal choices.
In conclusion, this Climate Action Plan will guide future efforts by the
City, the County and the citizens with an innovative framework for our
transition to a more prosperous, sustainable and climate-stable future.
In doing so, it will strengthen local economies, create more jobs, improve
health, and help maintain the high quality of life for which we are already
known.
1 Throughout this document, the term "carbon emissions" refers to all
greenhouse gas emissions.
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Change
A. The Problem:
Climate change is the defming challenge of the 21st century. The world's
leading scientists report that carbon emissions from human activities
have begun to destabilize the Earth's climate. Millions of people are
already experiencing these changes through threats to public health,
national and local economies, and supplies of food, water and power.
Low-income and vulnerable citizens have fewer resources to respond to
these changes and are facing disproportionate impacts of climate change
and rising energy prices.
As reported bv the Department of Ecology. "This increase in greenhouse
gases is resulting in an unpredictable climate that is changing rapidly.
Our state is particularly vulnerable to a warming climate - especially
our snow-fed water supplies that provide our drinking water, irrigation
for agriculture- and nearly three-fourth of the electrical power we
produce. Close to 40 communities - including some of the state's largest
population centers - along our 2,300 miles of shoreline are threatened
by rising sea levels. Ocean acidification, which is created when carbon
dioxide reacts with seawater and reduces the water's pH, threatens our
abundant shellfish. The survival of local salmon and shell fish is at
stake, as are the economies that depend upon them.: For more
information on impacts visit the Department of Ecology website at
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/climatechange/index.htm
Unfortunately all of these changes will intensify in the decades ahead
even as we begin to reduce our emission. There is a long time lag
between changes in emissions and global climate patterns. Our near
future climate will first reflect the past century of emissions, while
ultimately reflecting our choices today. Efforts to reduce emissions must
be coupled with preparations for this climate change.
B. Benefits of an Aggressive Response:
To respond to these intertwined problems - climate change, social
inequity, economic stressors, rising energy prices, and degraded natural
systems - requires an integrated response that goes far beyond reducing
carbon emissions. Climate protection must be linked with actions to
create and maintain jobs, improve community livability and public
health, address social equity and foster strong, resilient natural systems.
By integrating these elements, Port Townsend and Jefferson County will:
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1. Create Local Jobs:
The past decade has proven that many of the technologies, products and
services required for the shift to a low-carbon future can be provided by
regional and local companies. More dollars currently spent on fossil
fuels will stay in our local economy to pay for home insulation, lighting
retrofits, solar panels, bicycles, engineering, design and construction.
2. Improve Social Equity:
Low income and vulnerable citizens face disproportionate impacts from
climate change in part because they have fewer resources to respond to
these changes. We must ensure that impacted communities are
included in the implementation of the Climate Action Plan in a
meaningful and engaging way. Fortunately, measures that reduce
emissions may also serve to improve social equity through increased
access to local green jobs, healthy local food, affordable and efficient
transportation and energy-efficient homes. We will need to seek out
programs that ensure energy efficiency is affordable for all, for example
Portland's "Clean Energy Works" program. This program provides
financing to homeowners for energy efficiency upgrades. Low income
households receive the lowest interest loans. Loans are repaid through
the energy cost savings. The program is a model for creation of quality
jobs and advancing social equity.
3. Create Healthier Residents:
Walkable neighborhoods, fresh foods and clean air mean healthier, more
active residents. The "health dividend" is potentially vast in financial
terms and invaluable in its contribution to quality of life.
4. Become More Energy Self-Sufficient and Secure:
Every action in this Plan will reduce reliance on fossil fuels. As prices
continue to increase and supplies become more uncertain, a reduced
reliance on volatile oil supplies will diminish the risks faced by everyone.
5. Protect and Enhance Air and Water Quality and Natural Systems:
Sustaining the values and functions of our tree canopies, forests, rivers,
streams, wetlands and oceans is an essential part of our strategy. It can
simultaneously reduce emissions, sequester carbon and strengthen our
ability to adapt to a changing climate.
6. Save Money:
Using less energy in our homes, buildings and vehicles means lower
energy and transportation costs for residents, business and government.
Likewise, home-grown food saves on grocery bills. The savings from
reduced health-care costs of a healthy, active community are potentially
most significant of all.
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Globally - In its Fourth Assessment report in 2007, the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) calculated that
developed countries need to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to
25-40% below 1990 levels by 2020 and to 80-95% below 1990 levels by
2050 in order to keep global atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations
below 450 ppm of C02e. Subsequent studies indicate that keeping
atmospheric C02e below 350 ppm may be necessary to avoid significant
climate impacts, which would require even more significant decreases in
GHG emissions.
In 1994, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC) was formed. The Convention promotes cooperation,
information sharing, implementation of national strategies for reducing
GHG emissions and adapting to climate change. Recently, participating
countries began to submit pledges under the Copenhagen Accord
(December 18, 2009) to limit global warming to less than two degrees
Celsius (3.60F) above the average global surface temperatures in the
preindustrial era. As of December 2010, 114 countries have submitted
pledges, including the United States. In January of 2010, the US
administration announced a target to reduce emissions in the range of
17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020, 42 percent below 2005 levels by
2030, and 83 percent below 2005 levels by 2050. Congress has not yet
adopted these targets. Unlike the Kyoto Protocol, the Copenhagen
Accord is not legally binding.
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Australia
Canada
Euro ean Union
Ja an
Russian Federation
United States
5 to 25%
17%
20% to 30%
25%
15 to 25%
17%
2000
2005
1990
1990
1990
2005
China
40 to 45% emission intensity
reduction
2005
India
20 to 25% emission intensity
reduction
2005
Source; http;j jwww.pewclimate.org
Unfortunately, a UN report completed in 2010 found that even if all the
pledges were met, it is likely that further reductions will be needed to
reach the stated goal.4
At the State level - More than two years ago, Govemor Gregoire
committed Washington State as a whole to reducing statewide
greenhouse gas emissions to 50% below 1990 levels by 2050.5 Later in
2007, the Legislature codified these goals. The Department of Ecology
(Ecology) is charged with monitoring the state's progress (RCW
70.235.020). Although, according to Ecology, policies currently being
implemented will limit Washington's emissions growth to 3 percent
between now and 2020; the state is not on track to meet its statutory
reduction limit for 2020 or beyond. In a February 7,2011 News Release,
Ecology Director Ted Sturdevant said; "Washington state agencies have
taken significant actions to reduce their own energy use and carbon
emissions; to work with businesses and others on carbon reductions; to
develop a program for reporting greenhouse gas emissions; and to
implement the federal program to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
3 "These numbers target 450ppm for GHG, not the 350 required. Furthermore, many signatories
included the following proviso "provided that other developed countries commit themselves to
comparable emission reductions and that developing countries contribute adequately according to
their responsibilities and respective capabilities."
4 http://www.climatecentra1.orgfbloglemissions-reduction-pledges-to-date- fall-far-short-of-copenhagen-
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5 http://www.ecy.wa.gov/climatechange/washington.htm
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under the federal Clean Air Act." "However, the actions that nations and
states are taking now aren't enough to forestall the impacts of climate
change. So we in Washington are building a plan to help prepare our
coastal communities and vital infrastructure, ensure water supply in
water-short areas, and provide emergency relief for people in prolonged
heat waves. It will take all of us working together to be ready for the
changes that already are affecting our state."
In our Community - Jefferson County Commissioners and the
Port Townsend City Council have committed to the following goals of
reducing our estimated 1990 community-wide greenhouse gas emissions
(an estimated 536,000 ton C02e) as follows:6
Table 3 - Baseline Conditions and Emissions Tar ets
Year Percent in relation to 1990 Emissions in
levels Tons of C02e
100% 522,868
3% hi her 536,713
3% hi her 536,713
15% lower 445,737
37% lower 332,016
80% lower 104,574
1990
2005
2012
2020
2030
2050
In developing the interim year 2012,2020, and 2030 targets, the CAC
began with calculated 2005 emissions, and then estimated a "backcast"
to 1990 and business as usual forecasts. The emission forecast to the
target year of 20507 represents a "business-as-usual" prediction of how
GHG emissions would grow in the absence of GHG policy, including any
existing or future legislation at the state or federal level.
The following figure illustrates how the business-as-usual emissions are
estimated to increase, thus widening the emissions reductions needed by
2050.
6 Resolutions 44-07 and 07-022 respectively.
7 Adopted January 12, 2009 (City Resolution No 00092 County Resolution No 069).
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Govemments for Sustainability, which allows for computer-calculated
backcasting and forecasting using census and estimated population
growth data. (For additional detail, please see Appendix C. Worksheets _
C02e Forecasts and Targets)
Interim years 2012, 2020 and 2030 were selected for showing emissions
from "business as usual" and for interim emission level targets with the
rational that this would allow the community adequate time to
implement some measures to reduce emissions as we work towards our
long-term goal for 2050.
The interim target for 2012 is the same level as our baseline for 2005. It
is hoped that due to increasing efforts already underway and new
measures planned in the community and by local, state and federal
govemments, our emissions may have begun to level off and will return
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to the 2005 baseline by the year 2012 in spite of continued growth in the
population.
Mter that date, the target follows a straight-line decline in emissions
towards our long-term goal, resulting in a target of 17% below 1990
emissions by 2020, and a 38% reduction by 2030.
Putting the goals into perspective - how can
individuals help?
These targets are difficult to comprehend. What does it mean? What will
it take to achieve these targets?
To put the overall targets into perspective, the CAC estimated the per
person reductions that would be needed to meet the interim targets. (To
be clear, the action plan focuses on actions that the City and County can
carry out on their own operations. It encourages, but does not require,
individuals to take action to reduce GHG emissions.)
The goal is to reduce emissions despite population growth. Thus, if we
were proposing to reach our goal by asking each individual to conserve
energy, it would become increasingly more difficult as the population
grows.
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If each of us were willing to reduce our carbon foot print, what would it
take to reach the adopted targets?
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It may seem impossible to reduce our consumption of fossil fuels and
electricity enough for us to attain our goal by 2050. We should recall
that it will be easier to do so as new technologies and efficiencies are
employed during the next several decades. An example of this is shown
in the Climate Action Plan for Portland/Mu1tnomah County. They have
estimated that a mere 63% reduction in vehicle miles traveled per capita
will result in an 80% reduction in the total C02 emissions from the
transportation sector between 2005 and 2050, in spite of a 94% increase
in population. Similarly, they project that they will require an only 68%
reduction in per capital electricity use.
Fortunately, there are a myriad of ways to reduce emissions. Portland
Climate Action Now provides a number of ideas for reducing your carbon
footprint www. portlandclimate action.org (also see Appendix F) for
example, eating locally grown foods, switching to an electric mower, etc.
Each of us will choose a different combination of ways to reduce energy
consumption.
Action must be taken at all levels if we are to succeed.
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The Process of change:
Adopting new policies and changing behaviors will take time. The
activities in our plan will be implemented gradually and their effect will
at first be modest. Over time the effects will increase as ideas spread,
additional policies are adopted and the benefits of our actions become
more apparent. Our progress will not likely be in a straight line, but
rather in a roughly "8" shaped curve with little effect at first while we get
started, increasing success as actions are adopted, technologies
developed and policies accepted, and then only gradual change again
when we finally tackle the most difficult sources of emissions last.
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In order to set targets and develop strategies to curb our emissions, an
inventory of energy usage and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions was
performed by the Climate Protection Task Force, and adopted by the
Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners and the Port
Townsend City Council (January 12, 2009). The following is a brief
summary. (A complete copy is on file at both the City and County
planning departments).
Data was gathered for the Jefferson County community as a whole and
for the County and City govemment operations as subsets of the whole.
Energy use and emissions were grouped into 3 different Sectors:
Stationary (buildings and equipment), Transportation (on-road mobile
sources), and Solid Waste. The Clean Air and Climate Protection (CACP)
software provided by ICLEI-Local Govemments for Sustainability
converted the energy-usage data into units of MMBtu and calculated
C02e (equivalents of C02)released in tons (one ton equals 2,000 pounds).
Table 4. Community-Wide and Government Subset Emissions 2005
325,133 61%
121,605 23%
49,017 9%
154,511 29%
209,079 39%
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service to COtulty residents.
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from CACP Model output
How do we compare with others?
Table 5. 2005 Carbon Dioxide Annual Emissions per capita
United States 19.3
Canada 17.3
Jefferson County 19.4
Washington State 16.4
Germany 9.8
Sweden 5.7
China 4.3
India, Vietnam, Peru
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Source: Washington State and Jefferson County numbers from Backcastinl2 and Forecastinl2 ofGHG
Emissions and ProDosed Tanzets for Reductions in Jefferson County (a,,'ailable on the Jefferson County
website http: / jwww.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdeve1opment/ClimateChange.htm);
remainder taken from: Wikipedia which provides a list of countries by carbon dioxide emissions per capita
from 1990 through 2007. All data were calculated by the US Department of Energy's Carbon Dioxide
Information Analysis Center (CDIAC), mostly based on data collected from country agencies by the United
Nations Statistics Division.
Why would per capita emissions be higher in Jefferson County than
elsewhere in Washington State? To answer this we turn to the source of
the emissions -
What is the source of these emissions?
As depicted in the Community-Wide Summary below, the transportation
sector is the largest emitter of GHG, representing 39% of community-
wide emissions. Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) for Jefferson County in
2005 were 1.3 times greater than the Washington State average. This
helps explain why the total C02e emissions of 19.4 tons per capita (Table
5 above) in Jefferson County were 1.2 times greater than the value for
the entire state.
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Stationary Sector emissions account for 61% of total GHG emissions
community-wide, with approximately one-half coming from electricity
usage. Stationary sources refer to emissions generated from fIxed places
or objects, such as buildings and machinery. Stationary emissions
include electricity, fuel oil, propane, and wood used in the Residential,
Commercial, and Industrial Sectors
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Emissions are for Transportation Sector and for Residential, Commercial and Industrial
Subsectors of the Stationary Energy Sector. Emissions from the Solid Waste Sector were
too small to include. Data obtained from CACP Model output.
The inventory identified a very different profile for the City of Port
Townsend when compared to the County. Thus, the two may have
different priorities when it comes to reduction strategies.
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Employee Commute
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Jefferson County Operations - C02e Emissions in 2005
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Source: CACP Model output
It should be noted that at the time of the inventory, Puget Sound Energy
(PSE) was the sole electric purveyor to Jefferson County. PSE's fuel mix
for electricity delivered in 20 I 0 consisted of: 41% Hydroelectric, 36%
Coal, 20% Natural Gas, I % Nuclear, and 2% Other (Source of data: PSE).
The Jefferson County Public Utility District (PUD) is in the process of
purchasing the local electric infrastructure from PSE. The PUD has a
contract to buy power from the Bonneville Power Administration; BPA
power is approximately 85 percent hydro and 15 percent nuclear. But
while the change to BPA-supplied power will significantly boost our
efforts to reduce carbon emissions, it does not diminish the need to
conserve energy and look to green technologies as the local demand for
power increases over time.
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The goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Port Townsend and
Jefferson County by 80 percent (compared to 1990 levels) by 2050 will be
difficult, if not impossible, using technologies that are currently available
or expected to be available in the near future. Nonetheless, the actions
outlined here offer ways to begin reducing greenhouse gases today
The actions contained in this plan provide a menu of recommended
measures for the City and the County - the list is not intended to be
limiting. We fully expect and hope that additional measures will be
identified and implemented.
In this document:
"Plan" refers to the entire climate action effort.
"Goals" are the broad overall carbon emissions reductions - 80 percent
by 2050 and 17 percent by 2020.
"Objectives" are specific measurable outcomes. Objectives have been
identified by sector. If we are successful in achieving each of the
objectives, we will meet our 2020 interim goal.
"Actions" are the specific steps that will be strategically implemented
to meet the 2020 objectives.
This section is divided into two main categories:
Government actions - This section recommends actions to reduce
emissions from City and County operations.
Community-wide actions - This section recommends education
and outreach and the formation of partnerships. Several
recommended voluntary measures are included. Our success
requires participation at all levels.
The municipal and community categories are explored independently for
several reasons:
. As documented in the inventory, a much finer resolution is
possible for municipal operations (energy use by facility, etc.)
than for the community as a whole.
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. When attention is turned to the question of where emissions
reductions are possible, there will be a different set of
options for municipal facilities than for private sector
emissions. For example, a county might opt to implement a
procurement policy requiring that certain vehicles in the
county fleet be replaced by hybrid vehicles, whereas in the
private sector an education program about hybrids or an
incentive program would be appropriate.
. Actions for government operations are under the operational
or fmancial control of City I County government; while
community-wide efforts are voluntary and incumbent upon
all.
Together, the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County government
account for less than one percent of the total emissions in our county.
Despite their limited emissions, governments have an essential obligation
to do their part and to lead by example. Just as the City and County
must provide enabling policies, technical assistance, education,
incentives and other support to help the community achieve the
objectives of this Climate Action Plan, the City and County must also
lead the way in their own operations.
If we can demonstrate success, others may follow suit. Most of the
actions listed here can also be taken by other public entities in the
county, like the Public Utility District, the Port of Port Townsend,
Jefferson Health Care, the school districts, the fire districts, Jefferson
Transit and Fort Worden State Park. Representatives from many of these
entities participated in the development of this Climate Action Plan.
Furthermore, it is hoped that these different public entities will
collaborate in making their operations more energy efficient by sharing
resources and funding opportunities. One example of this is the new
Resource Conservation Manager partly funded by grants from PSE and
WSU and jointly hired by the City, the County, Fort Worden State Park,
Chimacum and Port Townsend School Districts to reduce energy
consumption.
Most of the actions listed here are also applicable to private businesses.
Hopefully citizens of our community will become increasingly motivated
to take actions in their personal lives as well as in their places of work to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Increasingly, tourists and other
consumers have demonstrated support for those businesses that make
efforts to demonstrate their concerns about climate change.
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I ,Table 6. _ 2020 Objectives for City and County Operations - An 18%
decrease in C02e emissions from 2005 levels.
Greenhouse as emissions in tons of C02e
Stationary Trans- Solid Water
Sources portation Waste (& Sewer
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1,182 1,545 29 298
661 437 657
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An 18% decrease from the high emissions mark in 2005 is still 15%
higher than the estimated 1990 emissions levels. .As _shown. in Figure 8
below, this rate of reduction keeps us on track for making the needed
reductions between 2020 and 2050. Once again, the reduction targets
have been arbitrarily assigned to each category identified in the
Inventory, realizing that one size does not fit all and that some sources of
emissions may be more cost-effective to address than others. The actions
listed in this plan further demonstrate some of these differences.
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projected population growth.
Actions listed in the following tables were derived from the CAC, citizen
workshops and action plans from other communities, especially those in
Portland and Multnomah County. They have been vetted by the
Resource Conservation Manager (RCM) and City and County Department
Heads. Existing measures currently being implemented by the City and
County have been included. Actions are listed in the order by which the
magnitude of emissions reductions appeared to be the highest
(Additional detail is provided in the Worksheets, Appendix Fl. For the
rough analyses, the CAC relied on municipal information, research, and
the assistance of ICLEI CAPPA Software.
It is anticipated that the City and County will take a phased approach to
implementation based upon specific types of funding available,
feasibility, and rate of return (See Appendix E. Potential Funding
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Sources). City and County, with the assistance of the RCM, will need to
develop an implementation strategy and, during budget proceedings,
each will need to consider earmarking funds for implementation of
recommended measures.
The RCM will playa significant role in implementing the govemment
actions outlined below. However, it is important to keep the scope of the
RCM clear. Due to the source of grant funding, the RCM does not
currently handle transportation related energy costs. The first two years
of the RCM scope also exclude assessment of costs associated with the
pool and golf course. Though it is hoped the RCM's position will be more
flexible in future, in the interim others will need to take the lead in these
areas.
Tables 7 and 8, Actions for Reducing Emissions from, City and County
Govemment Operations, refer to worksheets found in Appendix E which
provide additional detail.
Again, we emphasize, the actions contained in this plan are not intended
to be limiting. We fully expect and hope that additional measures will be
identified and implemented and that some of these may allow a further
reduction in Government Sector emissions as well as those in the
community at large. Furthermore, the citv and county should continue
to monitor action at the federal and state level and encourage legislation
that supports local efforts.
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1.14 Purchase Green Energy from the grid City Manager nfa 320
Build all new City buildings and develop sites to at least
a LEED Silver criterion, or some other third-party City Council
certification of energy, water and waste conservation and Public
1.1 strategies (e.g., Architecture 2030) Works 0.46 118
Conduct energy audits for each city or county owned
bUildings and infrastructure to develop and implement a
1.4 plan to reduce energy consumption. RCM 4.81 112
1.9 Convert Streetlights to LED Public Works 2.49 43
City
Manager,
Set goals for government departments and encourage RCM&
all local businesses to become certified by the Green County Env.
1.13 Business program of Jefferson County Health Health 40
Install photovoltaic panels on existing buildings and for
stand-alone lighting on streets and in parks, where RCM & Public
1.6 appropriate and productive Works 18.26 24
Dept. Heads,
Establish a reduced idling policy for all government Fleet Mgr &
1.7 vehicles (heavy trucks) CAC 0.04 61
Fleet
E-Cars More efficient fleet and use of vehicles Manager 40
Replace low-efficiency and high-emission vehicles with Fleet
fuel-efficient & low-emission vehicles, like plug-in Managers &
1.5 hybrids, as soon as possible Dept. Heads 0.00 22
Create incentives for employees to reduce
1.10 emissions in their daily commute Dept. Heads 1.08 14
Implement vehicle trip reduction policy incorporating
teleconferencing, telecommuting and alternative work
schedules, where practical. Establish video and/or web
conferencing capabilities in all major City and County
1.2 facilities Dept. Heads 4.09 14
Use electric vehicles or bicycles whenever possible (e.g., CAC & Fleet
1.3 for meter reading and building inspection) Manager S.09 11
Replace all the water meters with remote read meters.
E-Meters About 400 of the total 5,000 are already remote read. Public Works 1.44 9
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Conduct energy audits for each city or county owned
buildings and infrastructure to develop and implement a
1.4 plan to reduce energy consumption. RCM 6.42 188
Set goals for government departments and encourage RCM&
all local businesses to become certified by the Green County Env.
1.13 Business program of Jefferson County Health Health 0.09 124
Install photovoltaic panels on existing buildings and for RCM&
stand-alone lighting on streets and in parks, where Public
1.6 appropriate and productive Works 18.26 47
Implement vehicle trip reduction policy incorporating
teleconferencing, telecommuting and alternative work
schedules, where practical. Establish video and/or web BOCC,
conferencing capabilities in all major City and County Electeds &
1.2 facilities Dept. Heads 1.03 54
BOCC,
Establish a reduced idling policy for all government Electeds &
1.7 vehicles Fleet Mgr. 0.05 42
Replace low-efficiency and high-emission vehicles with Dept Heads,
fuel-efficient & low-emission vehicles, like plug-in Electeds,
1.5 hybrids, as soon as possible Fleet Mgr. 0.00 28
BOeC,
Create incentives for employees to reduce Electeds,
1.10 emissions in their daily commute Dept Heads 1.95 23
BOCC,
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1.3 for meter reading and building inspection) Dept. Heads 5.09 7
E-4day 4-Day Work Week Dept. Heads 0.00 6
E-Zenn Electric Vehicles Dept. Heads 0.00 4
In developing this plan, we listed and analyzed the actions that we
believed were within our current capabilities. They clearly do not yield
reductions below 1990 by the year 2020, but they do put the govemment
sector on track to meet the 2050 goal. Perhaps interim targets for all of
Jefferson County should not be arbitrarily applied to every sector, every
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building, every business or every individual. ,Instead, a_reasoned
approach needs to be applied that considers many factors.
A case in point is the Government Sector, which produces less than I %
of the emissions in our county. Some of these are generated by essential
services like the fire departments, police and sheriff departments, and
water and sewer utilities, where emissions reductions may be very costly
or unwise. It may be more cost effective to reduce emissions in the
community rather than in the government sector. Limited resources may
yield greater reductions in emissions in helping homeowners make
private homes more energy efficient than in further retrofitting historic
government buildings. Some government investments could significantly
reduce overall community emissions for example,~nvestments in
promoting a shift in transportation mode away from motor vehicle use
and toward increased walking, bicycling and transit use. This could be
realized by implementing a number of strategies including: a significant
investment for expanded Jefferson Transit service; greater investment in
walking and biking facilities; a reduction, maximum cap, or elimination
of motor vehicle parking requirements; and instituting parking fees in the
commercial centers. These steps would result in a modest increase in
Jefferson Transit's emissions but could yield an immense reduction in
overall community emissions.
In spite of our limited abilities to reduce emissions further today, we
must be prepared to take advantage of every opportunity to reduce our
community-wide emissions in the near future. The Government Sector
must playa leadership role in continuing to make this issue a high
priority.
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While the City or County will have a major role in carrying out many of
the following objectives and actions, successful implementation will
require many diverse partners, including neighboring jurisdictions, non-
profit organizations, business leaders, and neighborhood associations.
Education and Outreach. Educating ourselves about the need for
change, the choices available to us, and the values that motivate us is a
fundamental part of this plan. In order to reach our greenhouse gas
emission reduction targets, Port Townsend & Jefferson County need
informed and supportive employees and citizens. Government must
promote a broad awareness of the predicted effects of climate change and
provide the tools and incentives to reduce GHG emissions in homes,
businesses, and workplaces.
Outreach efforts will require the formation of partnerships - both
municipal partnerships and public-private partnerships. The City and
County have already begun to reach out to other counties and cities,
here on the Olympic Peninsula including Clallam County, Port Angeles
and Sequim. Examples of government partnerships include:
. Peninsula Development District (POD), through the POD, local
jurisdictions collaborated on a proposal and submitted a grant
application (the DOT TIGER 11 - HUD Community Challenge
Planning Grant) to develop and implement a regional strategy to
reduce vehicle miles traveled and plan for a more sustainable
transportation system across the North Olympic Peninsula.
Though the DOT TIGER 11 grant was not funded, the POD will
continue to seek funding.
Jefferson County Public Health Green Business Program - Staff
from the Green Business Program have been coordinating with
CAC staff and anticipate enhanced outreach under the existing
Green Business program. This program is focused on assisting
businesses in developing cost-effective "green" solutions to prevent
waste and pollution, and to conserve valuable resources. The
program provides free technical assistance to business aimed at
improving existing practices. Green Business is a voluntary
program that gives recognition to businesses that are working to
reduce waste, recycle and otherwise conduct business in an
environmentally conscience manner.
http://www . ieffersoncountvpublichealth.org/ index. php?green-
business
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. The Jefferson County Public Utility District (PUD) is in the process
of purchasing the local electric infrastructure from Puget Sound
Energy (PSE). As a public utility, the PUD uses community input in
making local energy policy decisions, and takes a lead role in
encouraging energy conservation and the reduction of greenhouse
gases through incentive and outreach efforts.
. ICLEI for Sustainable Govemments is another example of a
collaborative effort. With over 600 member jurisdictions, ICLEI
provides software support for analyzing the effect of reduction
activities, and other resources for ideas. ICLEI tools have proven
invaluable in the development of the inventory and targets as well
as evaluating measures to reduce emissions.
Other potential partners include:
. Local 2020 - a citizen-based organization dedicated to exploring
opportunities in our local community to promote economic self-
reliance, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.
Local 2020 holds regular meetings offering opportunity for
community members to voice their thoughts and get involved,
maintains an informative website, and distributes a weekly email
newsletter. http://www.L2020.org
. Jefferson CAN - Jefferson Climate Action Now is a website
dedicated to giving individuals the tools needed to save energy,
save money, and reduce their carbon (C02) footprint - at home, at
work, and on the road - with tools specific for Jefferson County,
Washington.- www.JeffersonCAN.org
. Jefferson County HomeBuilders - As per Homebuilders website,
"Built Green™ of Jefferson County's program is tailored to fit our
unique community. The guidelines demonstrate that green
building is not an "all or nothing" method of construction.
Experienced builders will not be daunted by any of this. The
checklist provides a baseline for determining minimum thresholds
for cost-effective, resource-efficient homebuilding. Conservation of
materials, energy efficiency and good site planning are among the
items considered."
http: f /www.ieffcobuiltgreen.comf
. Other local govemment entities such as the Port of Port
Townsend, the local school districts, and the PUD,
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Objectives & Recommended Actions
The Climate Action Committee has identified several potential actions to
be implemented as part of the campaign. All are voluntary. With the
exception of the First Priority Item - Task the CAC with Designing
and Implementing the Community Outreach Campaign - they are
not listed in any particular order nor are they all inclusive. There
are numerous measures that may be implemented to reduce emissions
and new opportunities will arise as technology evolves.
Five Action Areas have been identified and are further outlined in
the following tables:
. Education and Outreach
. Buildings and Energy
. Urban Form and Transportation
. Consumption and Solid Waste
. Food & Agriculture
Table 9. Objectives & Recommended Actions for Community-wide
Emissions Reductions
1. Task the CAC with Designing and Implementing the Community
Outreach Campaign.
The campaign should be designed to build on existing efforts, foster
partnerships and develop new initiatives. The CAC committee
membership may be modified to include representatives from the
following:
Jefferson County Builders Association - Built Green
Jefferson County Public Health - Green Business
Local 20/20 - JeffersonCAN
WSU Jefferson County Extension
RCM
Research has identified a set of tools to promote behavior change:
obtainin commitments, usin rom ts, utilizin social norms,
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designing effective communications, providing incentives, and
removing extemal barriers.
Depending on the audience and available funding, a variety of
outreach materials may be produced (e.g., expanded websites,
electronic newsletters, email messages, brochures, print ads, flyers,
and postcards for direct mailings; newspaper articles; workshops,
festivals or fairs, curriculum or lesson plans for grades K-12).
At a minimum, the CAC should:
Apprise electeds and interested parties of federal and state
plans and legislative actions which may impact the
County's/City's ability to attain GHG reduction goals. L
~Partner with local media to publish articles and a regular
newspaper column with information about sustainability and
maintain a reference list and links on the website. (B-1.14)
. Engage and inspire other public institutions and private
businesses to incorporate climate protection action into their
daily affairs.
. Promote voluntary measures that reduce emissions - including
measures recommended herein.
. Partner with local educational institutions to develop and
provide classes for clean energy, gardening, agriculture,
sustainabilitv skills. (B-1.15)
I Conservation - Encourage businesses and homeowners to reduce
energy and water consumption (e.g., energy from outdoor lighting
can be reduced by minimizing the number, using motion sensors,
or installing high' efficiency bulbs, etc.)
2 Promote the use of drought-tolerant native plants as well as
tolerant non-natives.
3 Increase use of ener assessments in homes and businesses b
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4 Encourage all local businesses, to become certified by the Green
Business program of Jefferson County Health. (NOTE: This
program incorporates many of the measures listed throughout
this Climate Action Plan.) (A-Ll3)
5 Establish low' interest loan and energy assistance programs that
reduce energy consumption (e.g., weatherization, appliances,
lighting, heating, ventilating and air conditioning improvements,
and renewable ener for both existin and new housin .
6 Provide and/or promote incentives for carbon' reducing design &
retrofit of buildings (e.g. passive solar, solar' thermal,
solar' photovoltaic, heat pumps, wind, and other
renewable' energy systems.) One example is the FIRST program.
Objective: 15% of total energy used within Jefferson County will
be from renewable ener sources.
Th~ figure. was. taken from the City of Portland Multnornah _County c:limate Action Plan
2009 and serveli as a reminder of the hierarchy of energy efficiency tor transportation.
1 Develop a program to promote ride.sharing, walking and biking; such
as Whatcom County's Smart Trips program and the grant application
developed by the Peninsula Development District (PDD) for the 2010
DOT TIGER 11 - HUD Communi Challen e Plannin Grant
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2 Develop a commuter.friendly transit plan and increase service.
.il. Reduce transportation energy needs by promoting the purchase of
local oods and services.
1: Increase consumption of local food in facilities with central
cafeterias; such as schools, hos ital and housin .
~ Provide strategically placed recharging stations and priority parking
for electric vehicles.
Q Increase non-motorized transportation infrastructure by fully
implementing existing plans in PT. Build "complete streets" with
facilities for edestrians and bic cles.
Z Explore barge shipping as a more efficient means of transporting
frei h t.
.12. Support investments to provide high-performance broadband
connectivity to every business and residence to enable widespread e-
commerce, telecommutin and im roved emer enc res onse.
1 Reduce trash through incentives and other measures. (E.g.
Require waste recycling especially for construction sites;
increase pick' up services for reuse, upcycling and recycling;
and encourage reduced use of packaging, especially for
buildin materials.
~ Increase composting of all food and yard waste through a
variety of measures (e.g. neighborhood composting centers,
worm bins, etc.
.il. Encourage relocation or deconstruction and recycling of
structures to be demolished.
4 Encoura e ada tive reuse of buildin s.
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- For Further Consideration
Policies
City Council and the Board of County Commissioners tasked the CAC
with developing recommended amendments to the county and city codes
and comprehensive plans to align with the Climate Action Plan strategies
City and County Code", define distinct public participation processes for
adoption of land use comprehensive plan amendments and development
regulations, through which the suggested code and policy amendments
specified below, have not yet been vetted. The City Council and Board of
County Commissioners hereby direct their respective Planning &
Development Services Departments to take the following steps;
. Review the recommended strategies for consistency with adopted
policies.
. If consistent and non-regulatory in nature, implement the strategy as
resources allow.
. For all other strategies, further investigate the potential emissions
reductions and feasibility of strategies and advance those with the
greatest potential for success during the next cycle of
Comprehensive Plan update/ amendments to the development
regulations.
Land Use Policy recommendations are divided into three sections:
Rural Resource Management, to enhance the carbon sequestering
potential of the County's forests, farms and open spaces
Urban Form and Transportation, to locate and move both people and
goods in a carbon-efficient manner and provide regional tools for
compact, livable communities of mixed uses.
A: Rural Resource Management
Maximizing Carbon Sequestration in Natural
Resource Lands and Open Space
Much of Jefferson County's land is natural resource land, including
forestry, agriculture, open space, conservation land, and critical areas
such as wetlands and wildlife habitat. Our large land base, particularly
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that in forestry, provides a large amount of sequestration for carbon
emissions generated elsewhere. Jefferson County should maximize this
"carbon sink" function of our natural resource lands by supporting and
encouraging management practices that retain or improve storage.
Jefferson County should work with the forestry and agricultural
communities to explore ways to tum net-carbon-emitting natural
resource lands into carbon sinks, without jeopardizing the profitable
industry. Options to be explored include, but are not limited to:
1. Explore economic incentives (e.g., Tax benefits or other subsidies)
that may encourage landowners to increase carbon storage on
their land as well as decrease the conversion out of fannland and
forest use.
2. Fund demonstration projects and highlight best practices for
forestry and agriculture.
3. Seek ways to cluster legally allowed development rights on smaller
portions of natural resource lands and permanently conserve the
carbon sequestration qualities of the remaining land (this may be
accomplished on a working forest/farm if properly managed).
4. Identify key areas with high carbon sequestration rates and
consider protection measures such as transfer of development
rights, purchase of development rights/conservation easements.
5. Assess the potential for increasing carbon sequestration on
County-owned forest lands.
6. Increase tree planting requirements or incentives for all public and
private projects, including transportation projects that incorporate
the use of trees. Tree lined corridors provide a carbon sponge and
increase the attractiveness of the area.
7. Increase investment in local wood manufacturing businesses that
are able to supply local products for wood markets.
8. Increase the amount of local wood products grown and
manufactured locally and purchased by govemment and private
sectors. Thus encouraging the economic viability of forest land in
our area.
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B: Urban Form and Transportation
There is no practical way to divorce land use and transportation. As our
community develops, we must be mindful of where we build and how we
build. Emissions from buildings account for more than half of the total
community-wide GHG emissions in Jefferson County (Stationary
emissions induding buildings and machinery account for 61 %).
Traveling between destinations accounts for over half of the carbon
emissions released in Washington State and 39% of Jefferson County
community-wide emissions.
In general, concentrating development within established community and
economic centers ,will produce fewer harmful effects than development
outside ..these centers. For this reason, the County, in coordination with
the City, should emphasize, the need for future development to occur
within urban growth areas (UGA,,) and other areas suitable for more _ _ _ _
intensive development as identified in each iurisdiction's Comprehensive _
Plan __ __ __ __ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ ..__ __ __ ____ _____
Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend should collaborate to
manage growth in accordance with the Growth Management Act (GMA) in
a manner that;
. Adheres to principles of sustainability and reduction of carbon
emissions
. Promotes more livable, pedestrian/bike-friendly, transit-oriented
communities
. Preserves carbon sink potential of surrounding rural and natural
resources areas.
Built Green and LEED are two national standards for energy efficiency
and sustainability in new construction and remodeling. In practice, Built
Green is used more in residential projects while LEED is used more in
commercial projects. Both organizations offer comprehensive means to
rate newly proposed subdivisions or other large-scale residential
development: the Built Green Communities Checklist and LEED for
Neighborhood Development.
The City and County should consider the following policy options:
1. Direct staff to research the benefits of implementing a city and county
energy code for commercial and residential construction that exceeds
current W A state code (e.g. greater insulation, passive
solar, Passive House and small footprints) and for new buildings, site
development and substantial remodels consider establishing a minimum
compliance target (e.g., meet at least a LEED Silver or similar level for
Built Green or another green building standard).
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2. Within designated UGAs, encourage increased urban density through
code revisions for items such as setbacks, height restrictions, cluster and
mixed' use development.
3. Consider further reductions in off-street parking requirements in
order to increase density and further promote transportation choices.
4. Increase non-motorized transportation infrastructure by completing
NMTP plans for areas in the county.
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As with the Objectives and Actions in Section V, monitoring for the
municipal and community categories are explored independently,
primarily because a much finer resolution is possible for municipal
operations (energy use by facility, etc.) than for the community as a
whole.
Applying an adaptive management approachkwenwill monitor our .'
progress, track changing conditions, and explore the feasibiiitv of -- -- - -- -
additional measures as we become aware of new information and
technological advancements. In general. when vetting new measures the
following basic criteria should be considered:
Benefits.' the vrimarv floa! is reduction of GHG emissions. h()I.-vel.'er several
measures will have side benefits such as cost sdvim!s and indirect benefits (e. f!..
lobs. health benefits!
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Feasibilitv includinf! CO!it.tf!cfJl1icarmt~COfUJl!ljC. and l?olitical/soc{ql asvect,v.p(_
the measure
YVe must be able to implement new measures in a timelv fashion.
Though regulatory measures will require time to vet through the public
process: measures to reduce government emissions may be implemented
at the direction of the citv manager/county administrator (BoCC/Council
approval mav be required if capital expenditures are involved] and
voluntary measures may be encouraged at anytime.
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Government Emissions Trackine:
For each action recommended for implementation, the City and County
will work to refine, monitor, and report on measurable indicators of
success. A number of tools and practices exist that can enable the City
and County to track and report progress toward achieving the goals
outlined in this plan, including monitoring the funds allocated to
climate-protection goals. Tools can be as simple as spreadsheet tracking
sheets developed to monitor estimated annual energy and water savings;
waste diverted, and associated GHGs reduced.
Most of the actions recommended in Section A are under the purview of
and will be monitored by the Resource Conservation Manager. ,Those
measures falling outside of the RCM's scope of work (e.g., measures to
reduce fuel consumption by vehicles) will need to be monitored by the
fleet manager or other designated staff.
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Community-wide Emissions Trackine:
;rhe Climate Action Committee should be tasked ",ith conducting a GHG
emissions inventory approximately every three to five years. Measuring
GHG emissions on a regular basis is important to verifying that the
climate initiatives are effectively reducing emissions and that the
appropriate scale of GHG reductions are being pursued.
The CAC should use all available and emerging tools (e.g., ICLEI's CAPPA
software) to aide in monitoring progress. Other indicators of success may
include miles of bike lanes, transit ridership, increased fuel efficiency.
and number of households actively participating in composting and
recycling programs.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Adaptation
Climate adaptation refers to the ability of a system to adjust to climate
change (including climate variability and extremes) to moderate potential
damage, to take advantage of opportunities, or to cope with the
consequences. For example, relocating development from areas prone to
flooding, adjusting to increased summer drought conditions).
Compare to mitigation.
Backcasting
The process of estimating a previous GHG emission if a base year's
emissions are known. This estimate is based primarily on the ratio of the
population of the base year to the population at some previous time. It is
assumed that this population ratio is proportional to the ratio of the base
year emissions to that of the previous year being backcast. (For our
reports, the base year for which we had good data was 2005. In
backcasting to 1990 we used not only changes in population but
included as well an estimate of how the Port Townsend Paper
Corporation emissions had been reduced since then.)
Carbon footprint
Shorthand for an estimate of the total GHG emissions caused by, or
associated with, a person, product, activity, or organization. Usually
expressed in units of C02e. An average. In 2007, an average American's
carbon footprint was about 19 tons of C02e per year. In the United
Kingdom it was 9, while in China it was 5.
(www.en. wikipedia.orgjwikijList_oCcountries_by _carbon_dioxide_emissi
ons_per_capita)
CAPPA Software
'Climate and Air Pollution Planning Assistant' is designed by ICLEI to
help U.S. local governments explore, identifY and analyze potential
climate and air pollution emissions reduction opportunities. CAPPA
allows users to compare the relative benefits of a wide variety of
emissions reduction measures, and helps identifY those most likely to be
successful for a community based on its priorities and constraints.
CAPPA includes a customizable and expandable library of more than 110
distinct emissions reduction strategies for local govemments. Its
calculation functions are based on real-world data from other U.S.
communities and a variety of expert sources.
C02
Carbon dioxide, a colorless, odorless gas consisting of one atom of
carbon and two atoms of oxygen. C02 is created during combustion of
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carbon-based fuels and absorbed by most plants in photosynthesis. C02
currently exists at a global average concentration of 385 parts per million
by volume in Earth's atmosphere. (As reported by NOAA, the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, in January 2011.
www.co2now.org)
C02e
Carbon dioxide equivalent. A measure used to compare the effect of a
greenhouse gas in terms of an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide.
Emission intensity reduction
Reduction of carbon emissions per Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Fossil fuels
Fuels derived from geologically ancient vegetation that has been
transformed into coal, petroleum and natural gas over long periods of
time.
GHG
Greenhouse gas. Chiefly carbon dioxide (C02), Water, Methane (CH4J,
Nitrous oxide (N20) Chlorofluorocarbons, all of which in the atmosphere
absorb heat radiation coming from the earth and reradiate it back to the
earth thus causing a net increase in the heat balance of the earth. This
is actually different than how greenhouses work by isolating warm air
inside the structure so that heat is not lost by convection.
See C02e.
Gigaton
A unit of measure equal to one billion metric tons. A metric ton is
approximately 2,205 pounds.
ICLEI
Also known as "ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability", ICLEI
is an association of over 1200 local government Members from 70
different countries representing more than 569,885,000 people who are
committed to sustainable development. ICLEI provides technical
consulting, training, and information services to build capacity, share
knowledge, and support local government in the implementation of
sustainable development at the local level. Our basic premise is that
locally designed initiatives can provide an effective and cost-efficient way
to achieve local, national, and global sustainability objectives. Founded
in 1990 and initially called 'International Council for Local
Environmental Initiatives' (ICLEI), its mission expanded and its name
was changed in 2003. (www.iclei.org)
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IPCC
Intergovemmental Panel on Climate Change. The !PCC is a scientific
intergovemmental body set up by the World Meteorological Organization
and by the United Nations Environment Programmed. Visit the IPCC
website at www.ipcc.ch.
kW-h
Kilowatt-hour, when you use 1000 watts for 1 hour, that's a kilowatt-
hour. For example, it is the amount of energy needed to light a 100 Watt
light bulb for 10 hours.
LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an ecology-
oriented building certification program run under the auspices of the
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED concentrates its efforts on
improving performance across five key areas of environmental and
human health: energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials
selection, sustainable site development and water savings.
LEED has special rating systems that apply to all kinds of structures,
including schools, retail and healthcare facilities. Rating systems are
available for new construction and major renovations as well as existing
buildings. There are 4 levels of energy efficiency of a building. They are in
increasing order: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
Mitigation
Climate mitigation is any action taken to permanently eliminate or
reduce the long-term risk and hazards of climate change to human life,
property. Examples include making our vehicles and buildings more
energy efficient, expanding carbon "sinks", trading single-occupancy cars
for mass transit, switching to renewable energy sources, etc.
Compare to adaptation.
MMBtu
1million Btu. The British thermal unit (BTU or Btu) is a standard unit of
measurement used to denote both the amount of heat energy in fuels
and the ability of appliances and air conditioning systems to produce
heating or cooling... It is approximately the amount of energy needed to
heat 1 pint (which weighs 16 ounces) of water one degree Fahrenheit.
One Btu is approximately one fourth of a food Calorie or 0.29 kW-h.
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Resource Conservation Manager (RCM)
Individual dedicated to supporting an agency's resource conservation
program, focusing on energy, water and solid waste. Five jurisdictions
(Jefferson County, the City of Port Townsend, Port Townsend and
Chimacum School Districts, Fort Worden State Park) hired a shared RCM
in November 2010 on a three year contract to evaluate their resource
usage and create facility action plans.
UGA
Urban Growth Area (UGAs) - areas designated by a county, with input
from towns and cities, where urban development is to occur. The UGA is
one of the major tools provided by the Growth Management Act for
deciding where urban development should be encouraged and where the
limits to that development should end. UGAs are areas where growth and
higher densities are expected and supported by urban services. By
directing growth into urban areas, natural resource lands - such as
farms and forests - can be conserved and the rural character of rural
lands can be maintained.
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Joint Resolution County 44-07 City 07-022 to commit to addressing energy use and
climate change
STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD }
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PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL TO }
COMMIT TO ADDRESSING ENERGYUSE }
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44-07
COUNTY RESOLUTION NO.
07-022
CITY RESOLUTION NO.
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The BOl!1'd of County Commissioners of Jefferson County, Washington, and the City Council of Port
Townsend, Washington, do jointly resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, numerous scientific organizations havedetermmed that warming of the climate
'system is. unequivocal as evidenced by increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, receding
glaciers, decreasing snow pack, and coral bleaching, and by rising global mean sea levels, and further is
potentially damaging to our environment and our economy; and .
WHEREAS, energy consumption, specifically the burning of fossil fuels, e.g., coal, oil and gas, .
accounts for more than 80% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and that the U.S. produces nearly one
quarter of all global emissions; and
WHEREAS the governments of Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend can greatly
influence the community's energy usage by exercising power over land use, transportation, bUilding
construction, waste management, and energy supply and management; and
WHEREAS governments can provide leadership by motivating andsupportfug citizens to iinprove
energy use within businesses, port facilities, schools, churches, and homes; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend recognize that the probable adverse
effects em our citizens and infrastructure, and on our mountains, glaciers, forests, rivers, oceans, and other
waterways from severe weather, rising temperatures, and rising sea levels due to climate change pose a risk
to future economic viability; and
. WHEREAS, actioris taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency
provide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs, reducing energy expenditures,
saving money and reducing tax burdens for governments, businesses and citizens;
NOW THEREFORE, BE rr RESOLVED, that Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend
commit to collaborate in a program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, specifically:
. CollabOrating with the Climate Protection Campaign volunteers in conducting a comprehensive
baseline inventory oflocal energy uses that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, especially CO2,
and making estimates of current emissions and forecasts of future emissions if current practices do
not change,
. Appointing a joint City/County citizen's committee tasked with developing a Local Climate Action
Plan. Specifically, the committee should provide recommendations for achieving a community-
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wide standard of cutting greenhouse gas emissions to levels 80 percent lower than 1990 levels by
2050, with preliminary reduction targets to be set for earlier years,
-Implementing policies and measures to meet the emission reduction targets, and
- Monitoring and verifying results
This resolution shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of County Commissioners and the City
of Port Townsend.
APPROVED AND SIGNED THIS 29th DAY OF MAY, 2007.
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DAY OF~, 2007.
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
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Mark Welch, Mayor
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Consent Ageftda
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST
FROM:
Board of County Commissioners
John Fischbach, County Administrator uj}
AI Scalf, Director, Department of Community Development (DC .
Karen Barrows, Assistant Planner, Long-Range Planning (LRP)
TO:
DATE:
May 29, 2007
SUBJECT:
RE: Request for Consent Agenda item for the Joint Resolution to
Commit to Addressing Climate Change/Global Warming
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Department of Community Development Long-Range Planning Division is requesting that the Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC) adopt the Joint Resolution committing Jefferson County and lhe City of Port Townsend to
collaborate in a program to measure energy use and to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed Joint
Resolution is attached for your review.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS:
In April 2007 a citizen's group called theGlimate Proteclion Campaign drafted a climate change resolution modeled on
a resolution which recently passed in Clallam County. The BoCC has recently been briefed by members of the .
citizen's group, which includes Kees Kolff and Bill Wise, and a joint City CounciVBoCC meeting on the issue was held
on May 17, 2007. Prior to the joint meeting, the Climate Protection Campaign hosted a rallying event called "Step-It-
Up" in Port Townsend on Saturday, April 14, 2007, which was part of a nationwide effort to address the issue;
approximately two hundred (200) people attended the function, and pledged support via petitions for the ideas
contained in the resolution.
The proposed draft resolution is consistent with The Strategic Goals of the BoCC set forth in 2001, especially numbers
1,4,5, and 7. Briefly, these Goals provide for the need to create a sustainable and balanced economic base by
seeking to lower energy and infrastructure costs; new opportunities for local businesses as energy needs and delivery
.systems change; a .sustainable utilization of natural resources; a healthy and safe citizenry; affordable government.
The resolution is also consistent with the Leadership's Guiding Principles section of the Strategic Goals document.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If the City and County choose to do so, ~ will cosl $600.00 to join the Task Force of the InternaliOnal Council for Local
Environmentalln~iatives (ICLEI), which includes computer software and consullation fees. Implementation of lhe
resolution will be long-range and multifaceted, and thus calculating lolal costs is impossible at this slage of the
process. Since lowering carbon-based energy usageJ emissions is a primary goal oHhe resolution, an eventual net
cost savings is the predicted result.
RECOMMENDATION:
DCD staff recommends BoCC approva1.
REVIEWED BY:
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John Fischbach, County Administrator
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Joint Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners County Resolution No 02-08
and the Port Townsend City Couucil City Resolution No 08-001 Providing Composition
Terms of Office and Procedural Rules for the Climate Action Committee
STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
City of Port Townsend
Joint Resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners
And the Port Townsend City Council
Providing Composition, Terms of Office
And Procedural Rules for the
Climate Action Committee
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County Resolution No. 02-08
City Resolution No. 08-001
The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) of Jefferson County, Washington and the City Council of
Port Townsend, Washington do hereby jointly resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend have adopted a joint resolution (County
44-07; City 07-022) to commit to addressing energy use and climate change/global warming; and
WHEREAS, the above mentioned resolution establishes a joint County/City committee, herein called
the Climate Action Committee (CAC), tasked with developing a local climate action plan; and
WHEREAS, lhe CAC is charged with providing recommendations for achieving a community-wide
standard of cutting greenhouse gas emissions to levels 80% lower than 1990 levels by 2050, with
preliminary reduction targets to be set for earlier years; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend have committed to implementing policies
and measures to meet the emission reduction targets and to monitoring and verifying results; and
WHEREAS, the CAC will bring together representatives from the city and county govemments as well
as from various sectors of our community that may provide input, as well as furthering community
acceptance of the action plan; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend value the natural resources of the region
and recognize the importance of protecting and conserving said resources; and
WHEREAS. Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend recognize that the probable adverse
effects on our citizens and infrastructure. and on our mountains. glaciers. forests, rivers, oceans, and
other waterways from severe weather, rising temperatures, and rising sea levels due to climate change
pose a risk to future economic viability,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend and the
Board of County Commissioners as follows:
Section 1. Establishment:
Formation of the Climate Action Committee is hereby specifically approved by the Port Townsend City
Council and by the Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson County. The Committee shall follow
applicable County and City rules pertaining to citizen advisory committees. The BoCC and City Council
shall resolve any conflict that may arise between applicable rules.
Section 2. Purpose and Scope of Work
2.1 The Purpose of the Climate Action Committee (CAC) is to serve as an advisory group to the
City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County on climate protection policies, programs and
priorities. CAC will have no formal decision-making responsibilities.
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2.2 The principal role of the CAC is to create a Climate Action Plan with specific focus on reducing
energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
2.3 The draft Climate Action Plan, to be approved by the City Council and the Board of County
Commissioners, shall include, at a minimum:
2.3.1 Preliminary reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions for years prior to
2.3.2 A set of strategies and relative priorities
2.3.3 Climate Action Plan implementation steps
2.3.4 A monitoring plan including quantifiable benchmarks
2.3.5. Recommended amendments to the county and city codes and comprehensive plans in
accordance with the Climate Action Plan strategies.
2.4 Within six months of its formation, the CAC shall present. for approval by the Board of County
Commissioners and City Council, a work plan outlining the proposed process, timelines, and
resources required to prepare the Climate Action Plan. The timeline shall include each of the
above listed elements of the plan (with preliminary recommendations to be submitted within one
year), opportunities for public comment, periodic reports to the BoCC and City Council. The
CAC shall work with County and City staff to develop a work plan that is cognizant of available
financial and human resources.
2.5 The CAC will meet as needed to complete the scope of work outlined herein.
2.6 Participation as a CAC member will not and does not preclude one's later participation in any
formal review or comment process before the City Council and/or Board of County
Commissioners.
Section 3. Committee Members, Appointment and Confirmation Process, Terms & Vacancies
3.1 The Board of County Commissioners and the City Council shall each appoint an elected official
as a representative to the CAC.
3.2 The Chair of the BoCC and the Mayor, in consultation with the County Administrator and City
Manager, shall review letters of interest and recommend individuals to serve on the CAC, for
appointment by the Council and Board of County Commissioners. The committee shall consist
of no more than 15 members, representing a broad range of interests, which may include but is
not limited to:
Board of County Commissioners
City Council
Education/Schools
Builders
Industry (e.g., Port/Marine Trades)
Port Townsend Paper Corporation
Business (e.g., Chamber, EOC)
Non-motorized transportation and/or Transit
Faith Based Organizations
Citizens at Laroe
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3.3. Each person shall be deemed appointed and shall commence service after confirmation by the
Board of County Commissioners and City Councilor on the effective date of the previous
member's resignation or on the expiration of the existing term for the position, as applicable.
Section 4. Officers - Election and Duties
4.1 The officers of the CAC shall consist of a Chair and a Vice Chairperson elected from the
appointed members of the CAC and such other officers as the CAC may, by majority vote,
approve and appoint.
4.2 The election of officers shall take place once each year on the occasion of the first meeting of
each calendar year. The term of each officer shall run from that meeting until the first meeting
of the subsequent calendar year.
4.3 In the event of a vacancy of the Chair, the Vice Chairperson would replace the Chair, and the
Vice Chairperson replaced by vote of the members of the CAC.
4.4 The Chair will sign documents of the CAC and represent the committee before the Board of
County Commissioners and City Council. The Chair is entitled to a single vote and shall retain
the right and responsibility to participate in all deliberations and to vote on all matters. The
Vice-Chair will act for the Chair in the Chair's absence.
Section 5. Meetings
5.1 The CAC shall meet as needed to complete the tasks outlined in Section 2 of this resolution and
as may be further detailed in the approved work plan (Section 2.4). All meetings of the CAC
shall be subject to all requirements of the Washington Open Public Meetings Act, and shall be
open to the public, and shall be held at a public place.
5.2 All meeting dates and terms shall be posted consistent with adopted County and City policies.
No meeting shall be scheduled without a t least 48 hours notice to the County and City Clerk's
offices.
5.3 Except as modified by these rules of procedure, the CAC rules of procedure shall be guided by
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (1 at" Edition, Perseus Publishing), as the same may be
amended or updated.
Section 6. Attendance and Alternates
6.1 To achieve its greatest effect lhe CAC will meet with the regular attendance of its members at
most meetings; the CAC benefits greatly from full participation of each member.
6.2 In light of this, CAC members are expected and required to notify the chair of anticipated
absence from any meeting of the CAC as far in advance of the meeting as possible. In the
event that such notifications indicate that a quorum will not be present, the chair will ordinarily
cancel or reschedule the meeting.
6.3 If a member is absent for three (3) consecutive regular meetings without excuse, or absent for
thirty-five percent (35%) of all meetings (including committee meetings) in any six (6)-month
period, the member's record of attendance may be forwarded to the Mayor and the Chair of the
SoCC for consideration of removal in accordance with RCW 35.63.030.
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6.4 If the CAC determines a need. it will recognize an appropriate designated alternate in the event
of a member's absence. An "appropriately designated alternate" will have been recommended
by the CAC and approved by the Board of County Commissioners and City Council. In the
event of that member's absence, the alternate can exercise the voting privilege of the seat that
he/she represents.
Section 7. Quorum - Voting
7.1 The decision making approach of the CAC will be by consensus. If consensus cannot be
reached, the CAC will require a 2/3-majority vote. Any dissenting opinions will be recorded and
included in the meeting summary.
7.2 A simple majority of the total of the members currently appointed to CAC shall constitute a
quorum for the conduct of CAC business. No meeting shall occur unless a majority plus one of
the appointed CAC members are present. Voting is by voice vote, except where these rules or
the CAC itself may require a roll call vote.
Section 8. Conflicts of Interest
8.1 Conflicts of interest will rarely arise as a matter of concern for CAC members; however, in the
discussion or recommendation of funding proposals for CAC projects it is possible that a conflict
or the appearance of a conflict may arise. When a conflict or appearance of conflict may arise,
applicable state, county, and city policies regarding Appearance of Fairness shall apply.
Section 9. Order of Business Meeting Procedure
9.1 Call to order, roll call and determination of quorum.
9.2 Agenda items
9.2.1 Minutes of previous meeting
9.2.2 Old business
9.2.3 New business
9.2.4 Discussions of next meeting date and agenda
9.2.5 General Announcements
9.2.6 Community Member Comments
9.2.7 Adjournment
9.3 The chair may alter the regular order of business in preparing the agenda when special
circumstances and the efficient use of time dictate.
9.4 All meetings of the CAC shall be conducted pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, as
codified in RCW 42.30, as the same may be amended or updated.
Section 10. Minutes and Records
10.1 Findings and recommendations, etc., of the CAC are prepared at the direction of the chair.
Copies will be provided to all CAC members in a timely manner for review and approval at the
next regular CAC meeting.
10.2 The CAC shall provide for the taking of minutes and maintaining the records of all meetings.
Committee minutes shall be filed with the County and City Clerk's offices within 10 days of
approval.
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Section 11. Term of Committee - Sunset Provision
CAC shall formally end within three years from the date of adoption of this Resolution unless otherwise
extended by ordinance or resolution or by written permission from the County Director of the
Department of Community Development.
Section 12. Communications to the Board of County Commissioners and City Council
The Committee shall report to the Board of County Commissioners and Port Townsend City Council at
least semi-annually.
Section 13: Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses
Members of CAC shall serve without compensation.
Section 14 Amending Rules
14.1 CAC may recommend amendments to these rules at any meeting by a vote of the majority of
the entire membership, provided five (5) days notice has been given to each CAC member.
14.2 CAC is a joint county/city committee and thus the two government entities agree to maintain
consistency by processing any amendments hereto as "Joint Resolutions" requiring approval by
both entities.
This resolution shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of County Commissioners and the
City of Port Townsend.
APPROVED AND SIGNED THIS 7th day of January. 2008.
SEAL
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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APPROVED AND SIGNED THIS 114. day of JaJ1tAtJtt"t/ ,2008.
,
~I:V OF PORT TOWNSEND
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John P. Watts
City Attorney
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Commercial 32902 49017 53868 60012 74893 114641
Industrial ~ 154511; 154511 154511 154511 154511
5tationarySubtotal 345394 325133: 339866 358459 398378 530279
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Solid Waste 1777 2502 2831; 3261 3823 5852
Rat~ofChangefrom previolJsl11il~st()l1~ 1.13' 1.15 1.17 153
Community Total ~2~~68. 536714 571154 617738 721650: 1025120
RateofChangefromprev;olJsmil~stone 1.0B 1.17 w
'Stationary Energy 1025 1443' 1508 1591 1768 2353
Transportation 1340 18861 2061 2309 2882 4411
Solid Waste 25 35 40 46 53 82
Water 259 364 412 474 556 851
Jefferson County Total 2648 3728 4021 442. 5259 7698
Stationary Energy 573 807 844: 890 989 1316
TrClrlsportClti()n 379 533 582: 653 814 1247
Water/Sewage 802 907 1045 ~~i5! 1876
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calculation methods Draft 4-29-11
Deborah Stinson
For both backcastand forecasts, the method was to apply the annual percentage change from the base year of 2005 for any given year in
the Jefferson county population to the various inputs in the Clean Air and Climate Protection (CACP) software.
For each period, this annual percentage change was applied to the following inputs:
Residential: Electrical usage and number of households
Commercial: Electrical usage, propane usage, floor area, number of employees and number of establishments
Transportation: Gasoline and diesel usage
Waste: Total tons CO:2e
The annual percentage population changes used were:
1990 - 20052.31%
2005 - 20121.78%
2005 - 2020 1.78%
2005 - 20~0 1.71%
2005 - 2050 1.90%
For the industrial backcastan estimate of the reduction of Port Townsend Paper from 1990 to 2005 of about 32% was used based on the
information supplied by Kristin Marshall and Bruce McComas. Thereafter, the future emissions were assumed to be constant based on the
assumption that the production of green house gas was not population dependent.
Stanley Willard
These calculations were made at the community level. The City and County Government Operations are a included in the Community
total. The rate of change for a eachsubsectorwas applied to the known baseline inventory values for the City and County to determine
the forecast their respective subsectors. Example: Transportation C02e increased9% in the community between 2005 and 2012. City
Transportation in2012 is calculated to be 582, reflecting a 9% increase over 2005.
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The Resource Conservation Manager (RCM) is tasked with identifying
funding for energy savings related to government operations. Savings on
energy costs can then be directed toward other measures.
In regards community-wide emissions, stay in touch with ICLEI - they
have several recommendations for where to turn when municipal
resources fall short such as:
. Local utilities should invest in energy conservation and offer rebates
and other incentives for residential and commercial energy
consumption.
. Assistance through federal and state programs - ICLEI's program
staff can help connect city and county liaisons to resources at the
state and national level to provide opportunities for obtaining
financial and technical assistance available to local governments.
. Energy service corporations (ESCOs) ESCOs finance energy
improvements which are then paid back by the cost savings from
reduced energy bills. These businesses encourage the
implementation of energy-saving measures and may be valuable
resources for technical assistance, financing, and program
implementation.
We'll need to get creative - for example, - seek out partnerships for
Education and Outreach like the 'partnership with non-profit' model
implemented by Sustainable Connections, Bellingham & Whatcom WA.
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specifically, or even local economic development grants for business
outreach (as opposed to just energy/environmental funding sources.)
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County Transportation 164
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1,366 percent toward Goal 109%
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Commercial 4851 19929 45978 108061
Industrial 0 23027 51811 109378
Stationary Subtotal 14733 87232 194534 461200
Transportation 19376 83558 192762 453850
Solid Waste 329 1211 2338 5497
Grand Total 34438 172001 389634 920546
Jefferson County Gov't Stationary Energy 65 409 911 2148
Transportation 175 764 1762 4143
Solid Waste 5 17 33 77
Water 48 176 340 800
County Total 293 1366 3046 7168
City of Port Townsend Stationary Energy 37 228 510 1202
Transportation 49 216 498 1171
Water/Sewage 105 388 749 1762
City Total 191 833 1757 4134
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CAC Complete List of Prioritized Ideas for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures
Climate Action Committee
Prioritized Ideas for
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures
DRAFT
February 25. 2009
Not Recommended for Adoption - This list has not been endorsed by the GAG. It
is merely intended to be a starting point for further refinement. The list is comprised of
ideas brainstormed during GAG meetings and ideas submitted by government staff and
the general public. Some of the ideas may not be practical, feasible or desirable. This
list shows an initial attempt to prioritize the ideas using a crude scale of general
feasibility and benefit, and i is anticipated that the document will be further modified.
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Table of Contents
Process Description .... .......... .......... ............................ .................. ............ 1
Section 1 - City and County Government Operations and Businesses:
Leading by Example.... ........ .................... .................. ........ .......... ..........2
Section 2 - Community-wide Transportation: Moving People and
Goods More Efficiently.............. .................... .................. ........ ........ .....6
Section 3 - Community-wide Stationary Sources: Energy Efficiency in
Our Buildings, Homes, and Industries ................................................ 8
Section 4 - Community-wide Land Use: Enhancing Compact,
Walkable, and generally more Livable Neighborhoods ................... 10
Section 5 - Community-wide Waste Management: Re-use, Recycling,
and Disposal... .................. ........ .......... ........ ........ .......... ........ ............... 12
Section 6 - Community-wide Education: Promoting Sustainability in K-
12 Schools, Community Colleges, Extension Service, and News
Media. ........ ..... ..... ............. .................. .......... ..... ........................ ........... 13
Potential Measures
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October 3, 2011
Process Description
The Climate Action Committee met on February 25, 2009 to begin a process of
prioritizing the list of potential actions gathered in each of six categories. They used a
software product called Meetingworks to score the potential ideas.
These committee members participated in the voting exercise:
John Austin
Taylor Beard/Nora Burnfield
Richard Dandrige
Jim Fritz
Kees Kolff
Denise Pranger
Pete Raab
Dana Roberts
Stanley Willard
The results presented here reflect the prioritization in each of six sections using two
criteria (Benefit and Feasibility). Each table shows the average votes for each item for
each criterion and a total of the two averages. The percentage indicated in each cell
reflects the variability in the scores (a measure of agreement). The higher the
percentage, the higher the disagreement.
Each table reflects the entire list in the section as well as the "keepers" highlighted in
light blue. At the end of the table results, there is a Keeper List by section.
The Appendix contains all graphs so you can see the vote distribution for each idea on
each criterion. Also, I included a "What If Scenario", which shows a merged list of all of
the keepers (top 25 ideas in light blue).
Potential Measures
1
October 3, 2011
Section 1 - City and County Government Operations and Businesses:
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5. Renovate existing buildings to
consum!)tion (e.g., insulation, windows
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11. Subsidize bus passes for employees.
12.lnsfail heat puil\ps, air or geothermal, as a first
choice for heating.
Potential Measures
2
October 3, 2011
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management without requiring construction of
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20. Develop alternative work schedules for
employees, including a 4-day workweek for
government operations.
21. Use electronic rather than paper-based
communication when possible, including
"paperless" meetings.
22. Perform regular route-efficiency analyses for
routine routes for waste pickup, mail delivery,
transit, police rounds, mill deliveries, etc.
3.Subsidize van pools for employees if deemed
cost effective.
3.33 3.56 6.89
(23%) (21%)
3.56 3.11
(14%) (24%)
3.11 3.56
(24%) (19%)
3.44 3.22 6.66
(19%) (23%)
3.44 3.22 6.66
(23%) (16%)
3.33 3.33 .66
(25%) (13%)
24. Develop policies for inter-departmental car
sharing and for using the most energy-efficient
vehicle for the job.
Potential Measures
3
October 3, 2011
~i0V/ -"
Idea Benefit Feasibility Total
,,' , , f
25. Use double-sided printing for all documents 2.33 4.22 6.55
when possible. (28%) (16%)
26. Form an internal committee to oversee the 3.00 3.44 6.44
implementation of a comprehensive energy (19%) (21%)
conservation plan for each department or
business.
27. Support the development of an energy-efficient 3.22 3.11 6.33
community swimming pool. (28%) (24%)
28. Encourage telecommuting for employees. 3.00 3.33 6.33
(23%) (23%)
29. Invest in "green power," carbon offsets, andlor 3.33 3.00 6.33
other renewable energy developments. (21%) (23%)
30. Install wind turbines on public property, where 3.44 2.78 6.22
appropriate. (19%) (21%)
31. Replace inefficient pumps or modify how they 3.11 3.11 6.22
are used in order to increase their efficiency. (26%) (22%)
32.Adjust shipping schedules and capacities to 3.22 2.89 6.11
reduce vehicle-miles traveled. (18%) (11%)
33. Promote the installation and use of composting 3.00 3.11 6.11
toilets. (21%) (22%)
34. Assure that software allows screen review of 2.00 4.00 6.00
requested reports before printing. (19%) (23%)
35. Install roundabouts rather than new traffic 3.00 2.78 5.78
signals, when possible. (25%) (21%)
36. Prohibit use of public funds for purchase of 3.00 2.56 5.56
water in single-use plastic bottles, (27%) (32%)
37. Give bidding preference to contractors who use 2.78 2.78 5.56
renewable fuels in their equipment. (16%) (18%)
38. Educate employee unions to the need for more 2.11 3.44 5.55
efficient vehicles. (22%) (23%)
39. Install heat exchangers at public shower 2.56 2.78 5.34
facilities. (25%) (18%)
Potential Measures
4
October 3, 2011
. ''''~ ,-,,'\;/0110
Idea Benefit Feasibility 1;otal
~O. Have local neighborhoods adopt local parks to 2.67 2.22 4.89
reduce park staff travel. (27%) (21%)
~ 1. Reduce mowing of grass in parks. 1.78 3.00 4.78
(16%) (28%)
~2. Replace mowers with grazing animals for park 2.56 2.22 4.78
lawn maintenance. (23%) (23%)
~3. Modify the city potable water system to eliminate 2.67 2.11 4.78
need for chlorinating water that goes to the (23%) (18%)
PTPC (the Mill).
~4. Celebrate the 4th of July without the use of 2.33 1.89 4.22
fireworks. (16%) (20%)
~5. Eliminate need to transport and store chlorine 2.11 2.11 4.22
for city water by generating chlorine at the site of (20% ) (22%)
chlorination.
~6. Prohibit electric vending machines on public 2.11 2.11 4.22
property. (24%) (28%)
Potential Measures
5
October 3, 2011
Section 2 - Community-wide Transportation: Moving People and
Goods More Efficiently
12. Develop a comprehensive county-wide bicycle
and pedestrian plan for all appropriate areas of
the county.
3.67
(21%)
6.78
3.11
(20%)
Potential Measures
6
October 3, 2011
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13. Establish a low-interest loan program for 3.44 3.00 6.44
private initiatives that reduce energy (14%) (19%)
consumption (e.g., vehicle emission-reduction
devices)
14. Establish and consistently enforce policies for 2.67 3.67 6.34
bicycle safety. (21%) (16%)
15. Implement a car/truck-sharing service. 3.44 2.89 6.33
(23%) (20%)
16. Provide covered bicycle parking at commercial, 2.67 3.56 6.23
school, and government buildings. (23%) (10%)
17. Use parking fees to discourage single 3.33 2.89 6.22
occupancy vehicle travel, and financially (13%) (20%)
support transit and non-motorized
transportation options.
18. Tax parking areas as part of the "land 3.00 2.67 5.67
improvements" for property tax calculations. (21%) (19%)
19. Retrofit diesel trucks with emission-reducing 3.22 2.44 5.66
devices, (23%) (14%)
Potential Measures
7
October 3, 2011
Section 3 - Community-wide Stationary Sources: Energy Efficiency in
Our Buildings, Homes, and Industries
1. 'Provla~~lncentives for
pho~ic, solar-thermal
an renewal:lj:e~llI!'lergy syste
2.
7.
) for olf;ltdoor
9. D!liItribute~en buildi
l:ftEti
'Mgh
cessary or overly briglJ outdoor
"full cut-off" fixtures}.
11; Promo1li'~mergy auditi~ in homes gnd
busiAi!ilses. "
12. Require sellers to provide current energy audit
information to buyers before the sale of any
building.
Potential Measures
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{21%}
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(21~<~;1::i
3.67
(13%)
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3.56
(14%)
7.78
7.66
3.56
(23%)
7.12
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October 3, 2011
~ Idea Benefit Feasibility Total
~~
13. Expedite building permits for projects that reach 3.78 3.33 7.11
a prescribed level on the green-building point (23%) (21%)
system.
14. Develop programs to improve, convert, or 3.44 3.33 6.77
replace inefficient furnaces. (19%) (16%)
15. Implement a ''Dark-Sky'' ordinance to reduce 3.33 3.33 6.66
nighttime energy use (prohibit lighting (27%) (19%)
"trespass" by poorly directed fixtures).
16. Promote the use of efficient wood burning 3.33 3.22 6.55
heating appliances. (13%) (16%)
17. Replace all two-stroke engines with four-stroke 3.67 2.78 6.45
engines. (27%) (16%)
18. Provide information on carbon reduction 2.67 3.67 6.34
strategies for home buyers at real estate offices. (21%) (16%)
19. Revise building codes to allow for greater 3.44 2.89 6.33
heights and reduced setbacks in projects (19%) (18%)
seeking solar or wind access.
20. Eliminate use of gas-powered leaf blowers. 3.33 2.67 6.00
(28%) (19%)
21. Create awards for businesses and 2.33 3.67 6.00
developments with exemplary strategies for (13%) (23%)
lowering GHG emissions.
Potential Measures
9
October 3, 2011
Section 4 - Community-wide land Use: Enhancing Compact,
Walkable, and generally more Livable Neighborhoods
8. M
an re
<!l~Jpwed in
streets.
uce stands an allowed
t a conditional use oni
zones aiJ;ld on certain
9.
,':3>,'
II and affordable housing b
arges on permits for it
ecifiedil'ize (e.g.,
~~6
(25%)
10. Encourage more street plantings and home
garden plots through permitting process.
11. Restrict development on land that is ideally
suited for agriculture.
3.11
(26%)
3.67
(23%)
3.67
(23%)
3.11
(18%)
6.78
6.78
Potential Measures
10
'.
October 3, 2011
p
'ylz>"'" Idea Benefit Feasibility Total
12. Encourage the planting of rain gardens and 3.11 3.67 6.78
other "Low-Impact Development" techniques. (22%) (16%)
13.Support biogas production from manure. 3.44 3.33 6.77
(19%) (13%)
14. Provide space for farmer's markets and 3.00 3.67 6.67
produce stands. (21%) (23%)
15. Reduce and/or eliminate parking requirements 3.22 3.44 6.66
for developments to encourage walkability, use (18%) (17%)
of transit and other transportation modes.
16. Promote worm bins and composting systems 2.67 3.78 6.45
for the food and yard debris diversion program (23%) (25%)
as part of the state-wide Beyond Waste effort.
17. Support a cooperative "mobile meat processing 3.00 3.44 6.44
plant" to provide for local processing. (25%) (21%)
18. Provide incentives for contractors to use 3.11 3.22 6.33
pervious concrete/asphalt on new paving (20%) (21%)
projects if it reduces the total amount of
construction required.
19. Prohibit outdoor burning. 3.11 3.00 6.11
(20%) (25%)
20. Develop in-school food production programs for 3.00 3.11 6.11
student lunch menu. (23%) (18%)
21.Allow and promote the use of city rights-of-way 2.67 3.33 6.00
for community gardens. (16%) (21%)
Potential Measures
11
October 3, 2011
Section 5 - Community-wide Waste Management: Re-use, Recycling,
and Disposal
11. Establish compost credits for payment of yard 3.67 6.56
waste tipping fees. (13%)
12. Establish a home pick-up pre-cycling program 3.00 3.33 6.33
for items that might be reused. (21%) (16%)
13. Develop better incentives for small garbage 2.89 3.11 6.00
containers via the rate structure for solid waste. (20%) (15%)
Potential Measures
12
.
October 3, 2011
Section 6 - Community-wide Education: Promoting Sustainability in K-
12 Schools, Community Colleges, Extension Service, and News Media
(14%)
.2. 3.78 7.34
(~6%)
3. Coordinate curriculum of sustainability course 2.89 3.56 6.45
offerings at WSU, Peninsula College and other (15%) (21%)
local schools.
4. Develop civics and environmental classes on 3.11 3.22 6.33
sustainable practices at all levels of education, (24%) (18%)
including offerings for adult learning.
5. Develop lists for student projects on 2.33 3.33 5.66
sustainability. (13%) (16%)
6. Create banners and signs promoting 1.67 3.44 5.11
sustainability programs. (19%) (30%)
Potential Measures
13
October 3, 2011
Keeper List
. Section 1
. 8.44 Support sustainable forestry practices and protect existing trees,
where appropriate.
. 8.33 Replace incandescent lights with compact fluorescent lights or LEDs
in buildings and street lights.
. 8.33 Build all new buildings to at least a LEED Silver criterion (or a similar
level in another green building standard).
. 8.22 Purchase fuel-efficient and/or alternative-fuel vehicles when available
and suitable.
. 8.00 Renovate existing buildings to lessen energy consumption (e.g.,
insulation, windows), being mindful of Historic Preservation requirements
when appropriate.
. 7.89 Use electric-vehicle or bicycles for government functions whenever
possible (e.g., meter reading, building inspection).
. 7.89 Regularly publish departmental carbon footprints and results of
efforts to reduce them.
. 7.89 Phase out low-efficiency and high-emission vehicles as quickly as
possible.
. 7.89 Install high-efficiency furnaces, variable-speed pumps and ultra-
efficiency motors in all government facilities where replacement seems
warranted.
. 7.88 Establish a reduced idling policy for fleet vehicles.
. 7.67 Subsidize bus passes for employees.
. 7.66 Install photovoltaic panels on existing buildings and for stand-alone
lighting on streets and parks.
. 7.66 Install heat pumps, air or geothermal, as a first choice for heating.
. 7.45 Research options for natural, wetland wastewater treatment,
particularly in new urban growth areas.
. 7.34 Purchase products with the lowest possible energy footprint,
including embedded energy in production and transportation as well as
Iifecycle costs.
. 7.22 Encourage teleconferencing for meetings.
. 7.11 Accept new, low-impact development ideas that are presented as
"demonstration projects."
. 7.00 Install software or power strips to ensure that computers and other
electrical equipment is turned off when not in use.
. Section 2
. 8.11 Develop a Smart Trips program to promote public transportation,
ride-sharing, walking and biking.
. 8.00 Increase funding for public transportation.
. 7.67 Develop a commuter-friendly transit plan and increase service where
appropriate.
Potential Measures
14
.
October 3, 2011
· 7.56 Promote use of fuel efficient, alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles,
including low-pollution scooters.
. 7.44 Provide electric vehicle recharging stations at government offices, in
residential areas, and in commercial crossroads.
. 7.34 Increase bicycle-carrying capacity of buses by promoting portable
bikes.
. 7.23 Implement existing City non-motorized transportation plan.
. 7.22 Build "complete streets" (including facilities for pedestrians and
bicycles) on major arterials and other locations, where appropriate.
. 7.22 Adopt reduced-idling ordinance.
. 7.00 Develop a bounty for retiring a high-emission vehicle.
. 7.00 Institute parking fees in commercial centers, to encourage use of
transit and other transportation modes.
. Section 3
. 8.55 Provide incentives for installation of solar-photovoltaic, solar-thermal,
geothermal, wind, and other renewable-energy systems.
. 8.33 Establish a low-interest loan program for private initiatives that
reduce energy consumption (e.g., weatherization, furnace improvement,
renewable energy).
. 8.11 Require use of a standardized green-building point-system (e.g.,
LEED, Built Green) for permitting of construction and remodeling projects.
· 8.11 Expand home-weatherization assistance programs for low-income
residents.
. 7.78 Revise building codes to require greater insulation.
. 7.66 Encourage use of motion sensors for outdoor lighting.
. 7.45 Reduce total number of streetlights.
. 7.34 Distribute "green building" advice booklets.
. 7.34 Use energy-saving lamps (e.g., led) for outdoor lighting.
. 7.23 Promote energy auditing in homes and businesses.
· 7.23 Eliminate unnecessary or overly bright outdoor lighting (e.g., "full cut-
off" fixtures).
. Section 4
. 8.33 Promote townhouse, cluster and mixed-use development,
encouraging density and multi-modal transportation options.
. 7.67 Create pedestrian and bicycle-friendly communities and commercial
areas (e.g., trails, pathways, rights-of-way on pavement).
. 7.56 Promote urban density through code revisions for items such as
setbacks, lot orientation, and, height restrictions,
· 7.34 Establish tree planting incentives for developments in locations
where they do not block passive solar access, and disincentives for tree
removal in established neighborhoods.
. 7.34 Promote programs that offers carbon credits for timberlands.
· 7.22 Promote the use of drought-tolerant native plants as well as tolerant
non-natives.
Potential Measures
15
October 3, 2011
. 7.00 Promote small and affordable housing by including surcharges on
permits for residences greater than a specified size (e.g., 2400 square
feet).
. 7.00 Make farm produce stands an allowed use anywhere and not a
conditional use only allowed in some zones and on certain types of
streets.
. 7.00 Develop program for use of local produce in school menus.
. Section 5
. 8.00 Require waste recycling.
. 7.89 Encourage dis-assembly, deconstruction and recycling of structures
to be demolished.
. 7.78 Promote adaptive reuse of historic or older buildings.
. 7.67 Develop a program for mandatory recycling of construction waste at
all construction sites that take delivery of dumpsters.
. 7.56 Investigate wetland filtration systems as an alternative to traditional
sewage treatment.
. 7.22 Publicize pick-up services for pre-cycling, recycling and trash.
. 7.22 Promote neighborhood composting centers.
. 7.22 Encourage reduced use of packaging, especially for building
materials.
. 7.11 Ease restrictions on rainwater catchment systems.
. 7.00 Investigate wastewater reclamation strategies for users such as golf
courses.
. Section 6
. 7.45 Publish articles and a regular newspaper column with information
about sustainability.
. 7.34 Develop classes for clean energy, gardening, agriculture,
sustainability skills.
Potential Measures
16
.
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Appendix
What If Scenario (All Keepers, Sorted Descending)
Top 25 in light blue
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residents.' .
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sRl'lring, walking and biki
8.00 Req4Jlre waste Jecycling.
8.00 Ren~~ existing buildings to lessen e
windows), being mindful of Historic tion
8.00 Increase funding for public n.
7.89,Use electric;vehicle or bicy" or government fu
(e.g., ~ter re . ,building inspection).
15. 7.89 Regul lish.$partmental
reduce t .
7.89 Phase out low-efficiency an
7.89 Install high-effi~iency furn
meitors in all goverll/i1llent faciliti
18. 7.89 EncMt~e dis-~$embly, deco
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7.88 Establish a reduced,iA!llJ'l9 olicy
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cti that tal ivery of
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4.
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8.
9.
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insulation,
propriate.
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14.
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21.
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Potential Measures
17
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"f'
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26. 7.66 Install pltiotovoltaic panels on existing buildings and for stand-alone ligltiting
on streets and parks.
27. 7.66 Installltieat pumps, air or geotltiermal, as a first cltioice for heating.
28. 7.66 Encourage use of motion sensors for outdoor lighting.
29. 7.56 Promote use of fuel efficient, alternative-fuel and hybrid veltiicles, including
low-pollution scooters.
30. 7.56 Promote urban density througlti code revisions for items such as setbacks,
lot orientation, and, height restrictions,
31. 7.56 Investigate wetland filtration systems as an alternative to traditional sewage
treatment.
32. 7.45 Researclti options for natural, wetland wastewater treatment, particularly in
new urban growth areas.
33. 7.45 Reduce total number of streetlights.
34. 7.45 Publislti articles and a regular newspaper column with information about
sustainability.
35. 7.44 Provide electric vehicle recltiarging stations at government offices, in
residential areas, and in commercial crossroads.
36. 7.34 Use energy-saving lamps (e.g., led) for outdoor lighting.
37. 7.34 Purchase products with the lowest possible energy footprint, including
embedded energy in production and transportation as well as lifecycle costs.
38. 7.34 Promote programs tltiat offers carbon credits for timberlands.
39. 7.34 Increase bicycle-carrying capacity of buses by promoting portable bikes.
40. 7.34 Establish tree planting incentives for developments in locations where they
do not block passive solar access, and disincentives for tree removal in
established neigltiborhoods.
41. 7.34 Distribute "green building" advice booklets.
42. 7.34 Develop classes for clean energy, gardening, agriculture, sustainability
skills.
43. 7.23 Promote energy auditing in homes and businesses.
44. 7.23 Implement existing City non-motorized transportation plan.
45. 7.23 Eliminate unnecessary or overly bright outdoor lighting (e.g., "full cut-off"
fixtu res).
46. 7.22 Publicize pick-up services for pre-cycling, recycling and trash.
47. 7.22 Promote tltie use of drought-tolerant native plants as well as tolerant non-
natives.
48. 7.22 Promote neighborhood composting centers.
49. 7.22 Encourage teleconferencing for meetings.
50. 7.22 Encourage reduced use of packaging, especially for building materials.
51. 7.22 Build "complete streets" (including facilities for pedestrians and bicycles) on
major arterials and other locations, where appropriate.
52. 7.22 Adopt reduced-idling ordinance.
53. 7.11 Ease restrictions on rainwater catcltiment systems.
Potential Measures
18
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54. 7.11 Accept new, low-impact development ideas that are presented as
"demonstration projects."
55. 7.00 Promote small and affordable housing by including surcharges on permits
for residences greater than a specified size (e.g., 2400 square feet).
56. 7.00 Make farm produce stands an allowed use anywhere and not a conditional
use only allowed in some zones and on certain types of streets.
57. 7.00 Investigate wastewater reclamation strategies for users such as golf
courses.
58. 7.00 Institute parking fees in commercial centers, to encourage use of transit and
other transportation modes.
59. 7.00 Install software or power strips to ensure that computers and other electrical
equipment is turned off when not in use.
60. 7.00 Develop program for use of local produce in school menus.
61. 7.00 Develop a bounty for retiring a high-emission vehicle.
Potential Measures
19
.
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Institute parkill9 fees In commercial centers, t... \IS Feasibility
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Retrofit diesel trucks with emlsslon-reduclng devices, vs Benefit
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Retrofit dIesel trucks with emlsslon-reducing d... vs Feasibility
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Expand home-weatherization assistance programs for .. vs
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Reduce lotal number of streetlights. 'o'S Benefit
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Letter Extending the Climate Action Committee
1 .
JEFFERSON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
AI Scalf, Director
January 3, 2011
Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners
P. O. Box 1220
Port Townsend, W A 98368
City of Port Townsend City Council
250 Madison St., Suite 2
Port Townsend, W A 98368
RE: One Year Extension of the Climate Action Committee
Dear Commissioners and Council Members:
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and the Port Townsend
City Council established the Climate Action Committee (CAC) by joint resolution
(Jefferson County Resolution 02-08/City of Port Townsend Resolution 08-0001) on
January 7, 2008. Section II of the resolution states:
Term of Committee - Sunset Provision
CAC shall formally end within three years from the date of adoption of this
Resolution unless otherwise extended by ordinance or resolution or by written
permission from the County Director of the Department of Community
Development.
Since its inception the CAC has worked diligently to fulfill its mission of creating a Draft
Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. After cataloging existing
measures, the committee drafted a public discussion document listing additional potential
measures to reduce emissions. After taking the measures to a joint session of the BoCC
and the City Council in June 2009, the committee presented this document at a series of
open houses in Brinnon, Chimacum and Port Townsend. Throughout 2010 the CAC
continued to revise and refine the potential measures into a draft Climate Action Plan.
In order for work on the draft plan to continue, I am extending the Climate Action
Committee for one year to January 7, 2012. If the committee requires additional time after
Building Permilsllnspeclions Development Review Division
Long Range Planning
(360) 379-4450 e-mail: ascalf@co.jefferson.wa.us
FAX: (360) 379-4451
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January 7, 2012, the committee shall request an extension from the Board of County
Commissioners and the City Council.
cc: Judy Surber, Planning Manager, City of Port Townsend
Kees Kolff, Chair, Climate Action Committee
Rick Sepler, Director, Development Services Department, City of Port Townsend
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Next Steps -
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Reinvesting energy cost savings
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Bonds
Tax incentives
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growth
Oct. 19 Public Comment Period Ends
November 7 - Deliberations
November r -4 Anacrp3ted Adoption
Extend CAe to December 31.2014
Adopt Revised Workplan
- Compkot@ Phase' - Community Outr.~ & Engagement
- PholSe 11- Tnmport.uion & Land u~ Polky
- Pnue III - Clirru.te CI'I.1.nge Prep~rariOh'AdaputiOfl PI..n
- MonitOf/Evaluate Progress
"I like to say thot deoling "ith climute clmnge is
not going to require the greatest S3crifk'eS, hut it
is going to require the g.reut~st foresight
Americilns huye eYer had"
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From: Brian Goldstein
Sent: Monday, October 17. 2011 4:44 PM
To: 'citycouncil@cityofpt.us'; ieffbocc
Subject: Climate Action Plan Support
Jefferson County Commissioners
Port Townsend City Council
HEARING RECORD
I want to show my support for the Climate Action Plan prepared by the Climate Action Committee. As
the Resource Conservation Manager of Jefferson County, I am well aware of the challenges facing our
County, and our nation, with respect to the unsustainable use of natural resources. By taking a
leadership role in resource conservation, we can help lead the paradigm change needed to curb
consumption and begin to slow global impact. This change will not happen organically; it requires a
conscious, planned approach to behavioral change by all citizens.
I realize this is a time of austerity for the City and County, with declining revenues. And that enacting the
Climate Action Plan requires resources. I'm convinced that a small investment in the right level of
leadership can yield large dividends, since there are many of us that are passionate about sustainable
living and can lend a hand. Please know that I consider allocating City and County resources in
supporting the Climate Action Plan a top priority.
Thank you,
Brian Goldstein
4156 Wilson St
Port Townsend
10118/2011
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)effbocc
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Richard Dandridge [dandr@u.washington.edu]
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 2:34 PM
jeffbocc
Support the Climate Action Committee
HEARf~lG RECORD
Good Aftemoon Commissioners,
Last week I helped celebrate my grand daughters 6th birthday. I'm extremely worried about what her world will look
like when she is my age in 50 some years from now. We won't have to live in that world. But we should be doing
everything in our capacity now to help mitigate the climate change5 she will be forced to live with because of the way
that generation5 before her lived.
The Point of Power is AlwaY5 in the Present Moment
"we'd better work in the currencies we can muster: bodies, 5pirit, pas5ion" McKibbon
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jeffbocc
J:'age 1 or 1
From: Ron Gregory [buiider@cablespeed.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 19. 2011 12:49 PM
To: jeffbocc
Subject: Climate Change
HEARING RECORD
The Jefferson County Republican Party does not support the adoption of the
proposed "Climate Action Plan". The Letter from Michelle Sandoval and
Commissioner Austin is a flawed perspective ignoring the real problems in
Jefferson County. The problems that neither the city or the county have
addressed are jobs and budgets in their area of responsibility. If the mayor
and commissioner Austin wish to participate in the foolishness that is "climate
change" that is their option. They have no right to ram an unnecessary, costly
policy and regulations to force residents to accept a flawed program promoted
by their political alliances!
The Executive Summary in the so called "Climate Action Plan" is the wish list
of the no growth county contingent of who I identify as "earth muffins.. The
estimates in the Summary are neither acculturate or truthful. The "Summary"
is a template of the Kees Kolf vision that reasonable people soundly rejected
when this so called vision statement first came to light. The Koff treatise was
rejected at the front door, so now it has entered through the back door of the
county court house with the Democrat Commissioners giving their stamp of
approval to the ICLEI agenda.
Climate action is a component of the United Nations, Agenda 21. ICLEI is an
international organization created by the United Nations to gather local
governments around the world to commit to sustainable development. Clallam
County had signed on and paid its annual dues of $1,200.00. Today, the city and
Sequim and Clallam county bowed out of ICLEI. One must ask why is Jefferson
County willing to commit to the United Nations Agenda 21 when our neighbors
now say no? Our county commissioners have spent their time and taxpayer
money promoting regulations which kill growth and opportunity for Jefferson
County. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH !!!
Ron Gregory
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Joanna Sanders, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
(360) 379-5083
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From: Crispin B. Hollinshead [mailto:cbhollinshead@bigriverlines.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 4:37 PM
To: CityCouncil
Subject: support for proposed Climate Action Plan
HEARING RECORD
Council Members,
I would like to go on record supporting the proposed Climate Action Plan. I want to applaud you decision to even begin
to address this very difficult issue. It is important to appreciate that, while the plan is a modest beginning,
considering only 1% of the town's C02 emissions, it is important to make a start. "Leading by example" is a wonderful
mission. This leadership will not only be for the local residents, but for other communities that are beginning to
address this problem. We can become a model. I urge you to adopt this plan, and authorize the extension of the
committee.
Sincerely,
Crispin B. Hollinshead
2708 Gise St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-379-5424
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October 17, 2011
To whom it may concern,
I'm writing in regards to the Jefferson County climate plan fmal draft, specifically C02
emissions being considered. In regards to the Port Townsend Paper Company emissions being
considered carbon neutral also it appears the plan gives no consideration to the 25 MW
cogeneration addition. This is Big. The mill has a large foot print. It seems it's all how you
wish to interpret the methods used to calculate their C02. The mill has been and still is the
sacred cow. We all need jobs, but P.T.P.C. could do much more to reduce their emissions. With
a little bit of guts on your part.
!"ve spoken to Freddy Ley at the Department of Ecology about Port Townsend. He told me
"Port Townsend is a beautiful place, but he would not live here." That when contacted by
someone interested in living here he would advise them not to, due to the P.T.P.C.. This speaks
volumes.
Please don't rubber stamp this. Stop treating the mill like a special interest. There are more
people in this County then those at the milL The mills emissions are effecting our health and our
property. Please do the right thing for the people whom you work for.
Sincerely, Q~~
Chris Marrs
157 Haada Laas Rd.
Port Townsend, Wa 98368
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From: Joanna Sanders Usanders@cityofpt.uS]
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 1:41 PM
To: jeffbocc
Cc: Judy Surber; Zoe Ann Lamp
Subject: FW: Climate Action Plan Comment - Chris Marrs
Attachments: 20111018161744.pdf
Attached is another comment.
Joanna Sanders, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
(360) 379-5083
From: Joanna Sanders
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 4: 15 PM
To: CityCouncil
Subject: Climate Action Plan Comment - Chris Marrs
Please see the attached letter received today.
Joanna Sanders, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
City of Port Townsend
250 Madison Street, Suite 2
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-5083
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From: Joanna Sanders [jsanders@cityOfptus]
Sent: Wednesday. October 19, 2011 1 :41 PM
To: jeffbocc
Cc: Judy Surber; Zoe Ann Lamp
Subject: FW: Tonight's council meeting: Global Warming
HEARING RECORD
Joanna Sanders, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
(360) 379-5083
From: Fran Post [mailto:franpost254@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 3:57 PM
To: CityCouncil
Subject: Tonight's council meeting: Global Warming
Dear City Councilors,
I cannot attend tonight but understand you will be considering actions to reduce our city's C02
emissions by 80% below 1990 levels by the year 2050.
It is apparent to me that our world is in great distress on many fronts, all caused by human
activity, including excessive carbon emissions. Most scientists are convinced that this is leading
to global warming. I have been reading, hearing and learning about this issue for decades now
and I am convinced as well.
What can a tiny town like Port Townsend do about this? Well we have all seen how the actions
of a few, over time, can lead to change. Though quoted so often is has become, trite still
Margaret Meade said it best: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people
can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. "
Time is running out and so I urge you to adopt the plan formulated by the Climate Action
Committee. Thank you, Fran Post
10/19/2011
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From: Jim Boyer [j2010b@gmaiLcom]
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 20114:18 PM
To: jeffbocc
Subject: Climate Action Plan
Commissioners Johnson, Sullivan & Austin,
HEARING RECORD
To the framers ofthe U.S. Constitution, property was as sacred as life and liberty. The
inalienable right to own -- and control the use of -- private property is perhaps the single most
important principle responsible for the growth and prosperity of America. It is a right that is
being systematically eroded by external forces that many have not [yet] learned to recognize.
Regardless of how it is spun, the goals of Agenda 21 are clear. The offshoot of that plan created
as I CLEI has been creeping into every facet of American life even to the point of some cities and
counties paying dues to the U.N. body that designs the rules oriented toward broader control over
privately held property and subsequently to eliminate it altogether. Such allegiances may violate
laws against making treaties with foreign powers.
U.N. Conference Report excerpts set forth their official policy on land. The Preamble says:
"Land...cannot be treated as an ordinary asset, controlled by individuals and subject to the
pressures and inefficiencies of the market. Private land ownership is also a principal
instrument of accumulation and concentration of wealth, therefore contributes to social
injustice. "
The Preamble is followed by nine pages of specific policy recommendations endorsed by the
participating nations, including the United states. Some of those recommendations read as
follows:
Recommendation A.1
(b) All countries should establish as a matter of urgency a national policy on human
settlements, embodying the distribution of population...over the national territory.
(c)(v) Such a policy should be devised to facilitate population redistribution to accord with
the availability of resources.
Recommendation 0.1
(a) Public o~nership or effective control ofland in the public interest is the single most
important means of...achieving a more equitable distribution of the benefits of
development whilst assuring that environmental impacts are considered.
(b) Land is a scarce resource whose management should be subject to public surveillance
or control in the interest of the nation.
(d) Governments must maintain full jurisdiction and exercise complete sovereignty over
such land with a view to freely planning development of human settlements....
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'Recommendation D.2
(a) Agricultural land, particularly on the periphery of urban areas, is an important national resource;
without public control land is prey to speculation and urban encroachment.
(b) Change in the use of land...should be subject to public control and regulation.
(c) Such control may be exercised through:
(i) Zoning and land-use planning as a basic instrument of land policy in general and of control of
land-use changes in particular;
(ii) Direct intervention, e.g. the creation of land reserves and land banks, purchase, compensated
expropriation and/or pre-emption, acquisition of development rights, conditioned leasing of public
and communal land, formation of public and mixed development enterprises;
(iii) Legal controls, e.g. compulsory registration, changes in administrative boundaries,
development building and local permits, assembly and replotting.
Recommendation D.3
(a) Excessive profits resulting from the increase in land value due to development and change in use are
one of the principal causes of the concentration of wealth in private hands. Taxation should not be seen
only as a source of revenue for the community but also as a powerful tool to encourage development of
desirable locations, to exercise a controlling effect on the land market and to redistribute to the public at
large the benefits of the unearned increase in land values.
(b) The unearned increment resulting from the rise in land values resulting from change in use of land,
from public investment or decision or due to the general growth of the community must be subject to
appropriate recapture by public bodies.
Recommendation D.4
(a) Public ownership ofland cannot be an end in itself; it is justified in so far as it is exercised in favour of the
common good rather than to protect the interests of the already privileged.
Recommendation D.S
(b) Past patterns of ownership rights should be transformed to match the changing needs of society and be
collectively beneficial.
(c)(v) Methods for the separation ofland ownership rights from development rights, the latter to be
entrusted to a public authority.
In order to push the action items of Agenda 21 through local ICLEI efforts the advocates of this movement
toward social justice decided upon and recommended the use of passive sounding terms that have become
common place in local governmental discussions. Among them are:
Precautionary principle
SustainabiIity
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'Smart Growth
Public - Private partnership
Visioning
Stakeholders
Affordable housing
Anti-sprawl
Consensus
The driver, the agreed to theme with which to expand participation in the U.N. program was "Global Warming."
Opposition to the unproven and widely challenged hypothesis of anthropogenic global warming over the years
has led to it's theme moniker being changed to the more ambiguous and benign term "Climate Change". While
the name is harder to dispute, the ideas behind the U.N. program have not changed.
As the public has become aware of the truth behind the regulatory and often unconstitutional process taking
place around them actions are being taken against this unscrupulous plan and it's undermining of the US
Constitution. Last summer citizen pressure caused the City of Spokane to drop it's ICLEI ties and more recently,
our neighbors in the City of Sequim and Clallam County have done the same.
For Jefferson County to publish it's connection with ICLEI on it's official web page and is a clear indication that
this course of action is founded on an unproven theory and that implementing new regulations binding our
citizens to contracts signed in conflict with laws guiding treaties and American Constitutional rights. The fact
that this plan has been developed in collaboration with the City of Port Townsend which may be violating
constitutional law by creating a treaty in paying dues to the international organization is another reason to reject
this proposal.
Add to all of this, the fact that the county is suffering deep economic problems and it should be recognized that
this ill founded effort is not putting the interests of our citizens in their proper place. Subordinating the county
you were elected to protect to the devices of an organization that is set on implementing an international process
for controlling people and property flies in the face of all we believe in.
This Climate Action Plan should not be given your approval.
Jim Boyer,
Port Ludlow
10/19/2011
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From: Joanna Loehr uoanna/@olympus.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 452 PM
To: jeffbocc
Subject: Climate Action Plan
HEARfNG RECORD
To the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners:
This letter is in support of the Climate Actio Plan for Port Townsend/Jefferson County,
Washington that was presented for your approval on October 17, 2011.
This plan represents a tremendous step forward. I am grateful to everyone who
expended an effort to bring this plan to fruition, from our elected officials to governement
employees and the members of the Climate Action Committee who worked so diligently
to make this a reality.
The Climate Action Plan truly represents a series of actions that we can take as a
community to both help lessen the impact of climate change as well as to get us
thinking about what more needs to be done in the future. This is an enormous
undertaking. We feel relief that the process has already begun. However, we know that
the stakes are huge and that we must keep increasing our efforts over time. The future
of our economy and our nation depends on the steps we take now.
So much success depends on our ability to shift our collective mindsets. The Climate
Action Plan gives us a discrete set of guidelines for how we can do this in a practical
matter and shows us that there are important things we can do. I hope you will continue
to support these efforts in educating yourselves and your constituents; that you continue
to be "Governments Leading by Example."
Sincerely,
Joanna Loehr
5837 Hill St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-385-6579
ioannal@olvmous.net
10/19/2011
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To: jeffbocc; cilycouncil@cityofpl.US
Subject: Comments on Draft Climate Action Plan
Attachments: pastedGraphic.pdf; ATT710673.htm; Main Sheet PTPC 2009 Reported Emissions-TRI and
ORCAA.numbers.zip; ATT710675.htm
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To Jefferson County Commissioners, City Councillors and Planners:
I attended Monday night's presentation of and hearing on the Climate Action Committee's draft Climate Action Plan before the Port Tov.msend City Council.
It's heartening that the City and County officially are taking steps to understand how our decisions impact our environment, and are taking active substantive steps
toward re-aligning the way we conduct our local society to mitigate negative impacts, especially in the critical rcalm of climate change and greenhouse gas
emissions.
The Committee's report represents a lot of excellent .work by dedicated and solid volunteers. For that reason. r applaud it, yet at the same time, feel that it should
not be released without dealing ,,,,i.th a major omission that bears significant consequences.
That omission is the decision to exclude emissions from the acknowledged largest GHG polluter in Jefferson County. the Port TovlI11scnd Paper Corporation
(PIPC or "the mill").
Fortunately, the proposed action plan is segmentable, so remedying the issue .will not hinder progress on other fronts However, none of the report should be
issued "vithout acknowledging an explicit near-term plan to re-do the industrial segment to include PTPC's emissions.
As acknowledged in the repon and by the presenters, PTPC is the area's largest industrial polluter. It is agreed that its emissions dwarf all others. Controversial
though the statement may be, I stand by my words: that ignoring or discounting the mill's contribution to climate change and local pollution turns all other efforts
into relative feel-good exercises. It becomes another exercise in everyone stepping up to do their part except for the biggest offender. I feel strongly that a
perception in that direction would more strongly undermine the success of this worthy project than presenting the truth could do. Truth and accuracy generally win
out and should.
First, some prefatory comments: I believe that the local workers and management at the mill want to be good stewards of the environment. To not include the
mill's contribution to local pollution is to provide them with a distorted picture, which in turn guides them toward false and unhelpful responses in our common
effort to bring our environment back from the brink of climate disaster.
Contrary to misgivings that ,"vas expressed to me privately at that time, including the mill's emissons does not ehange the imperative for other parties and
individuals to act: it's an unnecessary argument which can cut both ways. That is, the problem of pollution and climate change are so big that whether or not a
larger polluter exists, does not change the need for all of us at all levels to clean house and lighten our footprint. In fact, I would argue that skirting the mill's
contribution to the problem symbolically gives a false "pass" to anyone who doesn't care to act.
Thus including PTPC's contribution is doubly important.
"\Iow to address some specifics of the mill's contribution to GHGs and how it was dealt ""ith in the report.
To keep things relatively short, I refer you to a set of scientific documents presented by Elaine Bailey to the City Council at Monday's meeting. In them, an array
of established scientists solidly refute the myth that biomass burning is "carbon neutral". and elucidate the errors that led to the misconception. The bottom line is
that GHG emissions from the mill must be included.
The Committee has done a wonderful job. We only question this one choice, and request that it be remedied.
Updates are readily available from the software company, and although they w-ere not essential to incorporate PTPC's factors, the updates should be used.
At the meeting, Kees reported that they had run the numbers including the mill's contribution. There is no expectation for the Committee to "constantly seek
updates." This is a limited correction, and again, most of the information is already in the model. The soft'vare company is eager to assist, and the program
elements are segmented, so correcting this omission need not set back the report's release significantly.
Some facts to consider:
\Vith or without the biomass project, PTPC emits significant GHGs. So a true "snapshot" must include GHGs from the mill.
The air doesn't care about the source of C02: it reacts chemically the same when it hits the air ,"vhere it is releascd.
PTPC presently emits around 139,000 tons of C02 per year.
With the biomass project, it will emit around double that, or 278,000 tons of C02.
See the attached emissions chart for numbers to compare with charts in the draft Climate Action Plan.
Added trucks from the imminent biomass project are not considered: the biomass project will add ben-vcen 5500 to 6500 diesel truck deliveries per year. This
should be included in pictures of future emissions.
] and others with PT AirV./atchers applaud the City and County's attention to climate change and pollution, and whole-heartedly wish the best for this projcct. We
remain available for furthcr discussion.
Thank you for your attention.
Yours truly.
Gretchen Brewer. Director
PT AirWatchers
PO Box 1653, Port Townsend WA 98368
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This is my written comment regarding the Climate Action Plan.
I am opposed to the adoption Of this pian.
Regards,
Craig Durgan
10/20/2011
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Subject: Re: Comments on Draft Climate Action Plan
Attachments: Main Sheet PTPC 2009 Reported Emissions-TRI and ORCAA.xls; ATT712723.htm
Hello Joanna --
Thank you for alerting me. The unreadable graphic was unimportant, a logo. The other, the
Report of Toxic Releases for 2009 is PTPC's reported emissions for that year.
The comments can stand alone. The Report of Toxic Releases, 2009, is a supplement, intended
to provide a reference for comparison to other pollution sources evaluated in the report. The
information in the chart may be a bit daunting (I tried to lay it out for clarity), so in any regard,
I'll be glad to go over it or answer questions about it with any member of the boards or staff.
If it's unreadable, let me know.
For completeness, my comment letter is pasted below, and the 2009 Report of Toxic Releases
for PTPC in .xls format is attached.
Thanks again for alerting me, and please let me know if it needs to be in another format.
Gretchen Brewer, Director
PT AirWatchers
PO Box 1653, Port Townsend WA 98368
360-379-1239
--NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS -- CLARIFIES THAT YOU'RE SENDING TO AN INDIVIDUAL --
otawdirector@mailhaven.com ~ U U ptairwatchers.org
On Oct 20,2011, at 9:30 AM, Joanna Sanders wrote:
We received your email. Unfortunately, only two documents could be opened. One was an
unreadable graphic and the other a Report of Toxic Releases for 2009.
As you know the comment period ended yesterday. Since we can-.lt access what you sent,
if you would like to submit written comment, we will accept it in City Administration Clerk-s
office (2nd floor) until 5pm today.
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Joanna Sanders, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
(360) 379-5083
10/20/2011
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October 19, 2011
To Jefferson County Commissioners, City Councillors and Planners:
I attended Monday night's presentation of and hearing on the Climate Action Committee's draft Climate Action Plan before the Port Townsend City
Council.
It's heartening that the City and County officially are taking steps to understand hov,r our decisions impact our environment, and are taking active
substantive steps toward re-aligning the "vay we conduct our local society to mitigate negative impacts, especially in the critical realm of climate change
and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Committee's report represents a lot of excellent work by dedicated and solid volunteers. For that reason, 1 applaud it, yet at the same time, feel that it
should not be released without dealing with a major omission that bears significant consequences.
That omission is the decision to exclude emissions from the acknowledged largest GHG polluter in Jefferson County, the Port Townsend Paper
Corporation (PTPC or "the mill").
Fortunately, the proposed action plan is segmentable, so remedying the issue will not hinder progress on other fronts. However, none of the report should
be issued without acknowledging an explicit near-term plan to re-do the industrial segment to include PTPC's emissions.
As acknowledged in the report and by the presenters, PTPC is the area's largest industrial polluter. Jt is agreed that its emissions dwarf all others.
Controversial though the statement may be, I stand by my words: that ignoring or discounting the mill's contribution to climate change and local
pollution turns all other efforts into relative feel-good exercises. It becomes another exercise in everyone stepping up to do their part except for the
biggest offender. I feel strongly that a perception in that direction would more strongly undermine the success of this worthy project than presenting the
truth could do. Truth and accuracy generally win out, and should.
First, some prefatory comments: I believe that the local workers and management at the mill want to be good stewards of the environment. To not include
the mill's contribution to local pollution is to provide them with a distorted picture, which in turn guides them toward false and unhelpful responses in
our common effort to bring our environment back from the brink of climate disaster.
Contrary to misgivings that was expressed to me privately at that time, including the mill's emissons does not change the imperative for other parties and
individuals to act: it's an unnecessary argument which can cut both ways. That is, the problem of pollution and climate change arc so big that whether or
not a larger polluter exists, does not change the need for all of us at all levels to clean house and lighten our footprint. In fact, I would argue that skirting
the mill's contribution to the problem symbolically gives a false ';pass" to anyone who doesn't care to act.
Thus including PTPC's contribution is doubly important.
Now to address some specifics of the mill's contribution to GHGs and how it was dealt with in the report.
To keep things relatively short, I refer you to a set of scientific documents presented by Elaine Bailey to the City Council at Monday's meeting. In them,
an array of established scientists solidly refute the myth that biomass burning is "carbon neutra!".and elucidate the errors that led to the misconception.
The bottom line is that GHG emissions from the mill must be included.
The Committee has done a wonderful job. We only question this one choice, and request that it be remedied.
Updates are readily available from the software company, and although they were not essential to incorporate PTPC's factors, the updates should be
used.
At the meeting, Kees reported that they had run the numbers including the mill's contribution. There is no expectation for the Committee to ;'constantly
seek updates." This is a limited correction, and again, most of the information is already in the model. The sofuvare company is eager to assist, and the
program elements are segmented, so correcting this omission need not set back the report's release significantly.
Some facts to consider:
With or "vithout the biomass project, PTPC emits significant GHGs. So a true "snapshot" must include GROs ITom the mill.
The air doesn't care about the source of C02: it reacts chemically the same when it hits the air where it is released.
PTPC presently emits around 139,000 tons of C02 per year.
With the biomass project, it will emit around double that, or 278,000 tons of C02.
See the attached emissions chart for numbers to compare with charts in the draft Climate Action Plan.
Added trucks from the imminent biomass project are not considered: the biomass project will add bet\.veen 5500 to 6500 diesel truck deliveries per year.
This should be included in pictures of future emissions.
I and others with PT AirWatchers applaud the City and County's attention to climate change and pollution, and whole-heartedly wish the best for this
project. We remain available for further discussion.
Thank you for your attention.
Yours truly,
Gretchen Brewer, Director
PT AirWatchers
PO Box 1653, Port To^,nsend W A 98368
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From: Pam Kolacy [pkolacy@cityOfpt.us]
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 20119:41 AM
To: jeffbocc; Zoe Ann Lamp; Judy Surber
Subject: RE: Comments on Draft Climate Action Plan
We also received this from Gretchen but find that we can only access two pages of the documents(s)-
appears to be information about PT Paper emissions. She called yesterday afternoon asking how to
make a comment on the Plan and we told her via e-mail or letter to Council and BOCe. Since she
attempted to "comment" prior to the deadline and there are technical difficulties, we have notified her
that we can't open most of what she sent but if she would like to make a written comment we will
accept until 5:00 today.
Pam Kolacy. MMC
City Clerk
City of Port Townsend
250 Madison Street #2
Port Townsend WA 98368
360-379-5045
pko/acy@cityofpt.us
From: jeffbocc [mailto:jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us]
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 9: 18 AM
To: Zoe Ann Lamp; Judy Surber; Pam Kolacy
Subject: FW: Comments on Draft Climate Action Plan
FYI...
Julie Shannon
Execlltive Secretar,'
Jefferson County Commissioner's Office
360 385 91 ()()
ishannon@Co.iefferson.wa.lIs
From: G Brewer PTAW [mailto:ptawdirector@mailhaven.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 5:23 PM
To: jeffbocc; citycouncil@cityofpt.us
Subject: Comments on Draft Climate Action Plan
10/20/2011
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jeffbocc
From: Joanna Sanders Osanders@cityofpt.us]
Sent: Thursday, October 20,2011 931 AM
To: 'G Brewer PTAW
Cc: jeffbocc
Subject: RE: Comments on Draft Climate Action Plan
We received your emaif. Unfortunately, only two documents could be opened. One was an unreadable
graphic and the other a Report of Toxic Releases for 2009.
As you know the comment period ended yesterday. Since we can't access what you sent. if you would
like to submit written comment. we will accept it in City Administration Clerk's office (2nd floor) until 5pm
today.
Joanna Sanders, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
(360) 379-5083
From: G Brewer PTAW [mailto:ptawdirector@mailhaven.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 5:23 PM
To: jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us; CityCouncil
Subject: Comments on Draft Climate Action Plan
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Climate Action Plan
10:01 am
Chairman Austin
Hearing Draft Climate Action Plan
AI Scalf, Stacy Hopkins, Kees Kolff, (Chair, Climate Action Plan), Zoe Ann Lamp
Introduction - Kees Kolff
My report will be very brief. Sunday NYT article: Where did Global Warming Go? "Now that nearly
every other nation accepts climate change as a pressing problem, America has turned agnostic on the
issue." The bad news is that global warming has become a hot political issue in this country and we still
have no federal government policy to really address it adequately. The good news is that more and
more states, counties and cities are really taking the initiative and forging ahead with aggressive plans to
save energy, reduce costs, create green jobs and build more sustainable communities, and I'm proud to
say that I live in one of those communities that is taking action.
The challenge of climate change, it's a problem I'm sure everyone has heard about. The scientific
evidence supporting significant climate change from fossil fuel consumption is increasing and so are the
consequences. The Wall Street Journal just reported that 10 extreme weather events across the United
States this year, over 10 billion dollars of damage each making this the worst financial year in terms of
effects of extreme weather. In recognition of these challenges and this problem, you and the City
Council have decided to go ahead and adopted a Joint Resolution to achieve a community wide
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to 80% lower than the 1990 levels and to reach that goal by
20S0. And this graph you have seen numerous times shows it. The green dotted line is the line that we
need to get on in order to get to that 80% reduction by the year 2050. And this seems like an enormous
task but, and it is, but I think if we approach it carefully and systematically and have some interim
targets which we have set for you as well as part of a plan, I think that it is achievable. To put this into
perspective, the Kyoto protocol has set only a 5% reduction for the planet by the year 2012. It's been
ratified by 193 countries to date, unfortunately the US is not one of them. And that's a fairly short term
goal. Washington State has set a 15% reduction goal by the year 2020. And that is in fact the first target
year that we are shooting for. They have also set a 36% reduction by the year 2035. And I don't know
how they came up with this number, but they set a 57.5% reduction by the year 2050. And this is for
state wide emissions reductions. Our goal at 80% reduction below 1990 levels is more dramatic than
that and that's because the best scientific evidence we have been able to look at suggest s that that is
really what is required and your are in good company. Many other cities and I think even the state of
California has embarked on the same goal. Ciallam County, your neighboring county, also has goal of
80% reduction. Jefferson County, our goal is to get to 18% below the 2005 levels which was our baseline
for our emissions data by the year 2020. So that's the size of the reduction that we are looking for, and
to remind you again, the state wide goal is a 15% reduction by 2020 but that's of their 1990 levels. And
again just to remind you we have a very detailed inventory of C02 emissions from the county at large
the whole entire county including the government and the city sector of that...this is for the entire
county, county wide. And the city and county emissions are part of this total picture. And just to show
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you the difference for the county roughly county operations roughly 50% of your emissions are from
transportation in part because there is no large industrial sector the county government is involved in.
For the city itself, it is only 25% of the cities government operations emissions. And the biggest one in
the city its largest single source of their emissions is their waste water treatment plant which account
for about 38% of their emissions. But for the community at large, transportation is almost 40%.
Industrial is about 29%, and that's mostly Port Townsend Paper. Residential sector 23% and
commercial, 9%. And again we are looking for a reduction across the board for this county but our plan
focuses on the city and county operations to lead by example. So we have been following the local
communities for sustainability, ICLEI, Milestones, you made a commitment, you empowered a
committee to go forward and get an inventory of emissions (Milestone 1.) Then set targets and goals
(Milestone 2). And now we are at Milestone 3 to establish the local action plan. And we are looking
forward to your doing that as soon as possible so that we can actually get on with implementing the
local action plan (Milestone 4) and then obviously over time monitoring and evaluating progress with
feedback to make modifications as we go along and as we see what are the opportunities and what are
the challenges and requirements for going forward.
So how do we see this getting implemented? Well, first of all as I mentioned its government leading by
example. There is ample evidence if government leads by example the community is much more likely
to follow. Critical next step is public education and involvement. We have outlined a number of
community voluntary measures that these are recommended actions and we hope that in developing
the appropriate partnerships in our community that we can get the broad kind of support from business,
from individuals, from different agencies and organizations in order to go forward. Another important
step would be amending those policies that both the City and the County have which would help
implement additional, and not only these recommendations, but additional recommendations and there
is a recommendation in the work plan, the revised work plan we are presenting to you as well which
addresses that as a critical component. As I mentioned, ongoing and monitoring feedback and change.
One question that always comes up is the funding. Obviously budgets are tight for all jurisdictions these
days and in spite of that we do see that there are some grant opportunities and it should be noted that
if you have a plan, a specific plan in place, that is what allows you to then take advantage quickly of
grant funded opportunities that come will from a number of locations, whether it's government grants,
or private industry grants, or foundation grants. Another very important part ofthis is the reinvesting
the energy cost savings. There are dramatic examples around the country of jurisdictions that have
invested money to upgrade buildings, retrofit, increase energy efficiency. They are have paid back and
plus some. That money can be reinvested in the community to continue to do the upgrades and to lead
to reduced use of energy as well as to create jobs. And again we are looking at partnerships, all kinds,
and then bonds, tax incentives. It could also be used to in order to promote both voluntary efforts that
need to happen at the community level. And then again we see this as a real opportunity for job
growth. And more and more people are seeing the potential benefits. So very specifically the next
steps, the October 19th is the end of the public comment period for this round. November 7th we are
hoping deliberations by the County and the City, and we are anticipating, hoping for adoption November
14th. In order to continue this work which as you mentioned has taken several years to get to this point,
we are asking that the Climate Action committee work be extended until December 31st of 2014 and
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then there is a revised work plan for that. Phase I is the most urgent thing which needs to be completed
now which is the community outreach and engagement component. Phase II is to look at some of those
policies that I referred to particularly in transportation and land use that the City and County can
implement in order to facilitate even more creative local action on dealing with this problem and
realizing the opportunities. Phase III is to really look seriously at preparing for the changes that are
already occurring in the State of Washington. And to develop an adaptation plan so that we can be
prepared at this point the changes significantly hampered our local community but there is clear
evidence and if you go to the state Dept. of Ecology website, right up front they are making climate
change the ecological issue. In the opening paragraph they say climate change is the environmental
issue that we have to deal with. The State Dept. of Ecology is really working very diligently to address
particularly. And to work with the local communities to figure out what's appropriate for adaptation.
Then ongoing monitoring, evaluation and feedback.
And finally, a recent article in The Scientific American, a quote by John Kerry: "I'd like to say that dealing
with climate change is not going to require the greatest sacrifices, but it is going require the greatest
foresight Americans have ever had." I think that's what we are trying to do here. We are trying to give
you the tools so that in fact, in hindsight, in the future, we can say, today we had the foresight to deal
with this problem seriously. The Climate Action Committee is willing to continue to work with you to do
that.
Public Comment - Gene Farr, Port Townsend
I take exception to the statements made here introducing this Climate Action Plan. It's not going to save
dollars. It takes grants, and all sorts of taxes and things like that to make this thing work. It's going to be
a drag on the economy. The green jobs in order to be effective have to be subsidized, another drag on
the economy. This is a very dangerous proposal. And contrary to what was said here, as I pointed out a
month and a half ago when I gave testimony at one of your hearings then, there are severe flaws in the
modeling and the climate work that has been done out there. And more and more is coming in every
day.
We are finding renowned institutions like MIT, and data from NASA is countering much of this stuff that
has been promulgated out there. So it's very dangerous to assume that the climate change has been
caused by humans and that it will be catastrophic. A few examples of severe weather in one year do not
prove anything. If you look at the history of the severe weather, it's getting less severe as time has gone
on even though the temperature has crept up slightly. And that creeping up of temperature is more
correlated with solar activity than it is with human C02 use.
You finally got the glossary in the thing here right to include water vapor as one of the contributors to
global warming. It should have been at the head of the list because climate change, pardon me, the
greenhouse effect is dominated by water vapor. If human contribution of C02 is only 1/10 of 1% of the
total greenhouse effect, it's miniscule. And to totally destroy our economy based on that 1/10 of 1% is
ludicrous. You shouidn't be doing that. And to expect grants, which is our tax money, that went off to
Olympia or Washington DC, where those bureaucracies scraped off their percentage, come back and do
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some good here to underwrite inefficient technologies and bureaucratically chosen technologies to do
the job. If you want true sustainability, let the free market work. Let the free market sort out what will
replace our fossil fuels. Let's go ahead and use the fossil fuels because the trees love that C02 we are
generating. What little it is. OK, they love it. So it's time to let the free market sort out what is
sustainable, and get away from this ICLlE, this international organization promoted by the United
Nations to promote their agenda 21. So here we have this foreign, this international group, trying to
drive what we are doing here. The U.S. is correct in not ratifying the Kyoto treaty.
Lawrence Cole, Port Townsend
I was just looking over the list of things this morning because as expected, there is a lot of refutation
going on of the science that has been generated over the last while around the dangers of global
warming specifically, the melting ofthe icecaps, the release of methane from the permafrost and so on
that is building up in the atmosphere. As far as I know, these are very significant parts of the...in terms
of.... 97% of the scientists that have been involved in these studies are still very much on board with the
notion of climate change as produced by these kinds of things, not just the C02 but all the things that
are impacted by this slow but increasingly rapid warming that is releasing so much more until what I
have heard the feedback loop on things like methane release from the permafrost allover the northern
hemisphere is close to the point where it is irreversible. And that the temperature change will be going
up and the catastrophic effect of that is huge. And so as far as I understand the sciences, essentially the
world wide notion of it is incontrovertible. And so I think (inaudible) humans beings don't generally
function very well except in a reactive way after the shit has seriously hit the fan. And we have an
opportunity to rise up into a different (inaudible) be more pro-active instead of reactive. So I urge us to
move in that direction.
Deborah Stinson, Port Townsend
I would like to say that I think at this point we should not actually be discussing whether or not climate
change is real or not. I don't think that is the question before us. I really think that the question before
us today is are we going to do something about it or not. And there are a couple different ways you can
look at that. The way we have presented it is that 99% ofthe...90% or so of the scientists that are
looking at this today do believe that global change...global warming is a significant threat and that
mankind's activities are contributing to that. And by following that line of thinking, we can say ok, are
we going to do something about it or not. If it turns out that that is not true, that the other smaller
percentage of scientists are correct and that global warming is not a problem and we take action, I don't
believe that the actions we take are going have a negative effect. I think there is only a positive upside
on the proposals that we are making. It will only help us in reducing our reliance on decreasing fossil
fuel availability, global change...c1imate change is not the only issue we are facing, but we also facing
weak oil and other fuel shortages, we have this whole thing about energy and dependence and our
security and being reliant on other countries. So everything we can do to move away from that is a
good thing. It creates jobs and that would be an upside for our economy.
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Deborah Stinson, cont.
If on the other hand, if it is true, and we chose to do nothing, the impacts are huge on a global scale as
well as local. You are looking at massive famine, droughts, an impact that none of us even want to think
about for our grand children and I think it would be totally negligent of us to ignore the science and to
put our head in the sand and pretend it's not real when we have the opportunity to make the
appropriate changes to ensure our future.