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°REo July 17, 2018
Call to Order/Roll Call
Co-Chair Eliot Metzger called the July 17, 2018 meeting of the Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB)to
order at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Main Fire Station, 300 B Avenue, Lake Oswego,
Oregon.
Members Present: Eliot Metzger, Bob Sack, Stephanie Glazer, Richard Canaday,
Councilor John LaMotte
Members Excused/Absent Karl Friesen, Sarah Hussion, Paul Soper, Kathleen Wiens
Staff: Jenny Slepian, Sustainability and Management Analyst
Public: Drew Spainhower, Randy Arthur,Jeff Friedman, Anna-Marie
Guenther
Announcements from Board and Staff
• Bob mentioned that the EV car show will be on August 26 at Heritage House.There will be
presentations at the Methodist Church on August 24.
• Midterm Review meeting for Republic Services is tomorrow morning
Approval of Minutes
The Board unanimously approved the June 16, 2018 meeting minutes.
Public Comment
Randy appreciated the Repair Fair. Drew added that they did some clothing repair at the event.
Jeff is interested in solar energy. Working with a neighbor to build a portable battery charging system,
named it Sparky Solar. Reaching out to PrepLO and going to preparedness fairs. Reaching out to
sustainability groups. Eliot added that this could be part of a resilience plan. Steph added that it could be
used to possibly power a food truck.Jeff said it's much harder with an inductive load.
Regular Business
A. Review Agenda
Chair Eliot Metzger reviewed the meeting agenda.
B. City Council Update
Councilor LaMotte shared items from the latest City Council meetings:
Tomorrow the City Council will be discussing the new City Hall.Trying to decide if we're going to use the
same architect. New concept for it-4 stories on LexiDog end, existing building torn down for plaza and
parking. Solar on the roof, still aiming for net zero.
Annexation policy- looking to setup a voting procedure in May for unincorporated areas to vote whether
they want to stay in or out. 3 options to choose from. Would be a 10% hike in property taxes for those
property owners.
Affordable housing tools-said no on construction excise taxes, but looking at tax write downs for
affordable housing projects.
C. Reusable Bag Initiative
The Board discussed different ways to scope a reusable bag initiative.Jenny asked for assistance with
the following two events:
Plastic Bag Forum on September 6
Screening of Bag It on September 28
Eliot had several ideas about how to increase public engagement around using reusable bags.
Adjournment
Chair Eliot Metzger adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenny Slepian
Sustainability and Management
Analyst
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June 18, 2018