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Subject: Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Progress Report
Meeting Date: May 16, 2023 Staff Member: Amanda Watson, Sustainability
Program Manager
Report Date: May 5, 2023
Department: City Manager's Office
Action Required Advisory Board/Commission Recommendation
❑ Motion ❑ Approval
❑ Public Hearing ❑ Denial
❑ Ordinance ❑ None Forwarded
❑ Resolution 0 Not Applicable
0 Information Only Comments:
❑ Council Direction
❑ Consent Agenda
Staff Recommendation: N/A
Recommended Language for Motion: N/A
Project/ Issue Relates To: 2020 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan
Issue before Council (Highlight Policy Question):
Council Goals/Priorities Adopted Master Plan(s) ❑Not Applicable
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL
Reviewing progress on implementation of the 2020 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.
BACKGROUND
The City has had a Sustainability Action Plan for City Operations since 2007 focused on
providing city services in a fiscally prudent, socially responsible, and environmentally sound
way. Lake Oswego's Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP) was adopted by the City
Council in May 2020. The SCAP was developed in response to community requests beginning in
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2017 that the City Council adopt an annual goal to create a climate action plan. After the City
Council voted to include climate action planning in their annual goals, City staff worked with a
community advisory committee comprised of members of the City's Sustainability Advisory
Board and the Lake Oswego Sustainability Network to develop a set of recommended climate
actions. Staff then worked with the consulting firm ICLEI — Local Governments for Sustainability
to further refine recommendations, which were then incorporated into the SCAP.
The SCAP includes goals and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and
strengthen Lake Oswego's resilience to the impacts of climate change. It established the
following community-wide carbon emission goals:
• By 2035, Lake Oswego's buildings will have no net emissions from electricity use.
• By 2045, Lake Oswego's buildings will have no net emissions from onsite combustion of
fuels.
• By 2050, Lake Oswego will reach carbon neutrality through reducing or offsetting our
carbon emissions from buildings, transportation, and manufacturing and disposal of
products within the city.
The Plan includes 9 strategies and 63 associated actions to reach the goal of carbon neutrality
by 2050 and continue to improve the sustainability of municipal operations and the community
as a whole.
DISCUSSION
The Sustainability and Climate Action Plan 2023 Progress Report summarizes progress on SCAP
goals and action items during the first three years since the plan was adopted. While the
primary focus is on actions led by the City of Lake Oswego, the report also highlights examples
of actions by community members and organizations who are also leading the way and working
together to create a more sustainable and resilient community. It is important to note that
successfully addressing the climate crisis will take collaboration and action at all levels, and the
City has an important role to play not only in leading the way in our own operations but also by
facilitating and supporting action by others in our community.
As of May 2023, out of the 63 actions in the SCAP, 10 have been accomplished or are
completed and ongoing, 33 are in progress, and 20 actions have not been started. Significant
progress has been made on Enhancing Public Education (2 out of 3 actions complete/ongoing,
and the remaining in progress), Natural Resources (1 out of 5 actions complete/ongoing, and 3
in progress), and Water Conservation (4 out of 4 actions in progress). Promoting Energy
Efficiency is the strategy with the most action items not yet started (6 out of 12 actions) along
with Reducing Transportation Emissions (6 out of 16 actions). These goals face challenges due
to resource constraints, including staff time needed to conduct additional analysis and
community outreach, and other challenges such as transit service reductions in Lake Oswego
due to low ridership. Staff are evaluating federal grant programs, including the Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, and incentives funded through the federal Inflation
Reduction Act of 2022 that may provide some opportunities to advance goals related to clean
energy and electric vehicles.
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FISCAL IMPACT
None at this time.
RECOMMENDATION
We have made notable progress in the first three years of implementing the 2020 Sustainability
and Climate Action Plan. However, several actions in the plan face challenges or obstacles, and
opportunities exist to improve and accelerate our progress on climate action going forward.
The following are recommended next steps for implementation:
• Develop a citywide EV charging strategy. The SCAP includes several actions related to
expanding EV charging infrastructure (EV2, EV3, and EV5), all of which will require
collaboration with external partners including PGE, developers, and property owners.
Developing a citywide EV charging strategy that identifies needs related to EV charging
in our community, outlines the role of the City and other partners, and identifies
potential barriers and funding needs will facilitate progress on these action items. It will
also help the City and other partners to be more competitive in applying for state and
federal grant funds that are available for EV charging infrastructure.
• Continue to identify and pursue opportunities to expand availability and use of clean
energy for residents and businesses in Lake Oswego, including rooftop and community
solar. Burning fossil fuels to power homes and buildings is one of the largest sources of
emissions in Lake Oswego. As the grid gets cleaner under state mandates, building
electrification presents a significant opportunity to reduce building emissions while also
improving home health and safety. Rooftop solar can also contribute to energy
resilience when paired with battery storage systems. There are significant clean energy
incentives available for residents and businesses through the federal Inflation Reduction
Act, and the City can facilitate action by sharing information about those resources and
working to identify and address potential barriers to access.
• Update the EcoHome LO program to improve user experience and increase
engagement. EcoHome LO can be an effective tool for public education and
engagement to support sustainability and climate action across our community. Based
on feedback from initial users, City staff are in the process of making improvements to
the EcoHome LO website to make it easier to understand and navigate. Once updates
are complete, additional communications and outreach will be needed to grow the
number of participants.
• Update adaptation actions to include strategies for energy resilience and managing
extreme heat. Adaptation actions in the SCAP should be refined based on the latest
information on climate change impacts in Oregon, such as from the Oregon Climate
Change Research Institute's Sixth Oregon Climate Assessment (2023), and experience
from recent events including extreme heat in the summers of 2021 and 2022. Updates
to other City Master Plans should incorporate this data as well. The SCAP currently does
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not detail strategies to support energy resilience in our community, which is increasingly
important in the context of more extreme weather like storms that can damage energy
infrastructure, and the electrification of buildings and transportation.
• Update our community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory. The City last
completed a community GHG inventory in 2012. Updating the inventory will enable us
to track progress towards our community-wide emissions reduction goals, and help
identify which sectors represent the biggest opportunities for emissions reductions and
with updating our goals and strategies as needed.
• Wherever possible, establish measurable targets for goals and actions in the plan.
Currently only some actions in the plan have specific timelines or targets, such as
increasing the market share of EVs in Lake Oswego to 60% by 2040 (EV4). Establishing
specific and measurable targets and associated key performance indicators will enable
us to better track and communicate our progress, improve accountability, and assist
with budgeting and work planning.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Sustainability and Climate Action Plan 2023 Progress Report
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ABOUT THE PLAN Out of the 63 actions in the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, 10 have been accomplished or ;,:.•.
are completed and ongoing, 33 are in progress, and 20 actions have not been started. This report 1
Lake Oswego's Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP) was adopted by the City Council in summarizes progress as of May 2023 and highlights for each of the Plan's nine strategies. While the
May 2020. The SCAP includes goals and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and primary focus is on actions led by the City of Lake Oswego, the report also highlights examples of
strengthen Lake Oswego's resilience to the impacts of climate change. actions by community members and organizations who are also leading the way and working together /71i
to create a more sustainable and resilient community. A full list of action items and their status is ` '
The SCAP established Lake Oswego's community-wide carbon emission reduction goals: included at the end of the report. tkr—
• By 2035, Lake Oswego's buildings will have no net emissions from electricity us REDUCE TRANSPORTATION EMISSIONS �
• By 2045, Lake Oswego's buildings will have no net emissions from onsite combustion of fuels.
• By 2050, Lake Oswego will reach carbon neutrality through reducing or offsetting our carbon Actions to reduce transportation emissions focus on improving public transit, biking and walking
emissions from buildings, transportation, and manufacturing and disposal of products within the city. infrastructure to reduce vehicle miles traveled, and supporting the adoption of electric vehicles.
The Plan includes 9 strategies and 63 associated actions to reach the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050
and build a more sustainable community. Actions in the Plan involve City departments, community Transportation
groups, organizations, and businesses, recognizing that successfully addressing the climate crisis and
building a more sustainable community requires collaboration and action by all of us.
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Since the adoption of the SCAP, there have been several developments at the state and federal levels Not started
that support Lake Oswego's climate action goals.
In 2021, the State of Oregon adopted the Climate Protection Program, which establishes declining caps
on emissions from fossil fuels for fuel suppliers and large industrial facilities. Under CPP regulations,
covered entities will have to reduce emissions 50% by 2035 and 90% by 2050. Also in 2021, the State HIGHLIGHTS
legislature passed HB 2021, which requires electric utilities to deliver 100% clean electricity by 2040
and provides a pathway for cities like Lake Oswego with clean electricity targets sooner than 2040 • Since 2020, the City has acquired 3 more light-duty electric vehicles. The City vehicle fleet currently
to meet those through a community supported renewables program. In 2022, Oregon adopted the includes 8 EVs and 12 hybrids. Public Works is developing a fleet purchasing policy with an EV-first
Advanced Clean Cars II rules banning the sale of new gasoline-powered cars in 2035, and the Climate requirement to support further fleet electrification.
Friendly Equitable Communities requiring 40% of all vehicle parking spaces in multifamily residential • In 2022, City Council passed an increase to the Street Maintenance Fee to pay for additional
projects with 5 or more units to have EV charging capacity. As these new rules are implemented at pedestrian pathways projects connecting neighborhoods with schools, business districts, and
the state level, they will help to reduce emissions from transportation and buildings in Lake Oswego, parks. Pathways are currently under design for Hallinan Street, Douglas Way, Boca Ratan Drive, and
complementing actions we are taking locally. Lanewood Street.
• A section of Boone's Ferry Road was repaved and restriped in 2022 to include a wider bike lane for
At the federal level, the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) invested significant resources in grant improved cycling experience.
programs and incentives to support clean energy initiatives by governments, businesses, and • The Lake Oswego Sustainability Network's annual EV Fair brings community members together
individuals. IRA funding is supporting the State of Oregon to build EV charging stations along major to learn about the benefits of electric vehicles, from electric cars to e-bikes. LOSN's expanded
Allk highways, and providing tax credits and rebates for households to conduct home upgrades to improve Electrification Fair in 2022 had around 300 attendees, including 25 car owners and representatives
000 energy efficiency and transition to clean sources of energy, such as purchasing an EV, installing rooftop from 8 dealerships.
solar and battery storage, or purchasing an electric heat pump for home heating and cooling. The City is • Existing low ridership, in part due to low density, in Lake Oswego has resulted in proposed TriMet
I/ evaluating opportunities to apply for federal grants to support our SCAP goals. service reductions that will further reduce the accessibility of public transit as a low carbon
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CHARGING AHEAD PARTNERING FOR CLEAN ENERGY
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There are currently 11 Level 2 EV charging stations installed at City facilities, 7 of ( Pachwaywit Fields-Oregon's largest solar facility-is now generating power,
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-- next few months for City vehicle use. Electric's Green Future Impact program. In 2019, City Council authorized an �-
The City is exploring opportunities to work with partners like PGE and L-' :� !1 agreement to purchase renewable energy directly from a new renewable
organizations and businesses in our community to provide additional public j , - energy facility through a power purchase agreement (PPA) with PGE. The City's
charging options, including by raising awareness of available rebate programs from 1 participation, along with other subscribers, helped to make the development
PGE and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for property owners -- of the new Pachwaywit Fields facility possible. Approximately 55% of the City's
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PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROMOTE WATER CONSERVATION
Actions that support our goal of reducing emissions from new and existing buildings in Lake Oswego Water conservation actions focus on minimizing water loss and reducing water usage across City
include reducing energy use through building design and operations and using clean, renewable operations and by residents.
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HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS
• Met the City's 1 MW solar goal in 2021. As of May 2023, there was a combined 2.13 kWh of solar • The new City Hall, completed in 2021, has WaterSense certified plumbing and other low water
generating capacity from 201 net metering customers across Lake Oswego. usage technology installed throughout the building.
• Lake Oswego has been an EPA Green Power Community since 2015. In 2021, 29% of residents and • The new Wastewater Treatment Facility project will leverage recycled water-a portion of on-site
businesses used green power for at least a portion of their electricity use. The City purchases 100% treated stormwater and treated wastewater- in the treatment process to reduce the amount of
clean renewable energy from PGE for all of its eligible electricity accounts. drinking water used for processing. The project is also exploring the possibility of using reclaimed
• LOSN's Electrify LO campaign is sharing information with community members about the climate, water for irrigation at nearby Foothills Park.
�` health, and money-saving benefits of home and vehicle electrification, and how residents can get
0 0 o started through home energy audits and clean energy incentive programs.
• Energy efficient HVAC and lighting systems were incorporated into the design of the new Lake
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EDUCING WATER LOSS ACROSS THE SYSTEM COLLABORATING TO RESTORE NATURAL AREAS
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1- -- s9 4 ` measure water lost before usage by customers. They are also measuring water use ant I'11��1 , big impact on restoring natural habitats in Lake Oswego across our 460 acres of
`� 4!' .. •' f , park natural areas. In 2022, 942 communitymembers volunteered a total of 1,972
7.-•i, in each reservoir zone on a daily basis in preparation for comparing with Advanced f� yt�`"ARDSH�A ,
«, iti hours across 47 different stewardshipevents. Stewardshipactivities included
:,�r-n. ., Metering Infrastructure (AMI) daily meter usage when this data is available. On 4‘' Work `:�! ,
x X the distribution side, crews respond to about 20 water main breaks every year. The 3 I removing English ivy and other invasive species, planting native species, removing
"� X - water conservation program also meets with residents that may have high water o party ';A , �'�' storm debris, improving trails, and Preschool Nature Walks. With the help of
d� bills to check for leaks on the private side of the meter and identify opportunities \, ' contractors, Friends Groups volunteers and City staff, 373 acres of natural areas
to reduce water usage. Staff are also considering a leak detection audit of the f( yti are in the process of being restored and stabilized. The City's Habitat Enhancement Ill
` = system to further identify and reduce water loss. I .. Program also provided grant funding to Oswego Lake Watershed Council, Tryon V
L.- Creek Watershed Council and Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District to support restoration
PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES work on private and right of way land in Lake Oswego.
Actions to steward Lake Oswego's natural resources focus on protecting and enhancing our urban forest REDUCE EXPOSURE TO TOXINS
and maintaining healthy water quality in Lake Oswego's watersheds.
Actions to limit exposure to toxins for City staff and the public focus on responsible purchasing and
exploring opportunities to address emissions from non-road equipment, including in landscaping.
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HIGHLIGHTS
• Completed an update of the State of the Urban Forest Report in 2022. The report will support an HIGHLIGHTS
update to the Urban and Community Forestry Plan that is currently underway.
• Developed the City's first Natural Areas Habitat Management Plan, adopted by City Council in • In 2021, City Council approved all-electric landscaping equipment for the City's multi-site
December 2022. landscaping contract, covering over 200 public sites. In 2022 Council did the same for the Parks
• Three Park areas are in the process of obtaining certification through the Backyard Habitat Program. multi-site landscaping contract that supports 17 park sites.
The new Campbell Native Pollinator Garden at Iron Mountain Park will be the first to be certified, • Parks and Recreation has been researching, testing, and purchasing electric equipment for their
and will incorporate educational signage. Parks staff are also incorporating more pollinator-friendly own maintenance activities. Parks currently has 26 pieces of electric landscaping equipment,
Ail. planting into landscapes. including leaf blowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, chain saws, and 4 mowers.
o0 • The Oswego Lake Watershed Council and Lake Oswego Sustainability Network's 2021 annual Tree • The Library added an electric leaf blower to the Library of Things collection.
Summit brought together community members to learn about the impacts of climate change— • The City partnered with PGE to host an electric tool exchange at the first annual Sustainability
,I wildfires, heat, and drought—on urban forest health. Resource Fair in 2022. Residents recycled over 2300 lbs of gas-powered yard tools and received a
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• Parks and Recreation is reviewing their cleaning product list to identify opportunities to switch to
low/non toxic alternatives for parks cleaning.
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REDUCING WASTE IN SCHOOL LUNCHROOMS
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ill • In Progress Green Lunchrooms. LOSD engaged students to evaluate the level of waste produced in schools and
■ Not started opportunities to become more sustainable. Student leaders interviewed their peers, helped them to
43% sort waste/compost, and gather meaningful data. In 2023, LOSD elementary schools went back to
using washable trays and having a salad bar for fruits and vegetables, leading to a dramatic reduction
in waste from packaged items. Lakeridge Middle School is piloting a reusable serving container system
from Bold Reuse in Spring 2023 through a partnership facilitated by the Lake Oswego Sustainability
Network. Bold Reuse supplies reusable food containers for serving lunches, students deposit them
HIGHLIGHTS after eating, and the containers are collected to be sterilized. The pilot will run for six weeks and LOSD's
goal is to eliminate 8,000+ single use serving paper boats from ending up in the landfill. LOSD is also
• The Library of Things lets Library card holders check out a wide range of tools, games, musical exploring ways to connect to their health curriculum to help students select appropriately sized and
instruments, and other items, helping to reduce unnecessary consumption through sharing and nutritional balanced meals.
reuse. In 2022, the Library added new items including an induction cooking kit contributed by the
Lake Oswego Sustainability Network.
• The Lake Oswego Farmer's Market sustainability policies prohibit single-use plastic bags, containers,
and utensils at the market. ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION r
• The City is supporting local, organic and sustainable gardening and farming programs and education Public Education
through the Community Supported Agriculture program, community gardens, children's gardens at Public education actions focus on sharing the o%
Luscher Farm, and the Library's new Seed Library, added to their collection in 2023 importance and value of sustainability efforts through
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' " °°° fr 4 %,., • The City's Sustainability Advisory Board and the Lake Oswego Sustainability Network each tabled on
several occasions at the Lake Oswego Farmer's Market to share information about climate change
O� and sustainability topics and how people can get involved.
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In April 2022, the City's Sustainability Advisory Board, Lake Oswego School District, Lake Oswego
Sustainability Network, and Oswego Lake Watershed Council organized the first annual Lake Oswego
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sustainability information, resources, and volunteer opportunities. Held at Lakeridge Middle School, the ■Complete/Ongoing
fair had over 20 participating organizations and 200 visitors in the first year. In 2023, the fair saw even •In Progress
more engagement with over 30 participating organizations, including City departments and advisory Not started
boards, Clackamas County, DEQ, PGE, Solar Oregon, and community groups focusing on diverse aspects 63%
of sustainability, from environmental stewardship to social justice.
IMPROVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH & ENGAGEMENT
Actions to improve employee health and Employee Engagement
engagement focus on training City staff to HIGHLIGHTS
empower them to incorporate climate and °%
sustainability goals into decision-making and • The Fire Department offers free home assessments for homes located in the wildland-urban
providing support for employees to reduce waste461 20% interface to help residents reduce wildfire risk on their property.
■ Complete • Fire Station 214 is designing a sustainable fire-wise landscape demonstration project to be installed
and choose low-carbon and active transportation. • In Progress
around the station that will include informational signage about sustainability, climate change, and
Not started fire-wise shrubs and plants.
• The City is working with Clackamas County to update our Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2023,
accounting for current and projected climate change impacts and adding actions related to extreme
HIGHLIGHTS heat. The 2022 update to the State of the Urban Forest Report and new Natural Areas Habitat
Management Plan incorporated data on climate change and resilience strategies.
Sustainability training is part of the City's New Employee Orientation program. • The Engineering and Planning Departments collaborated to implement a Flood Management Area
• The new City Hall building includes a gym, bike parking, shower, and locker room, as well as EV permit to facilitate flood resistant development.
• charging stations and designated carpool spots in the parking lot.
• Between 2018 and 2021, the percentage of employees taking public transit and biking to work fell,
` from 5.4%to 4.2%for transit and 2.3%to 0.7%for bike trips. While the fall in transit ridership may
i be partially attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, meeting goals to reduce employee vehicle trips
0 -1' during commute hours will depend on improvements to public transit and biking infrastructure in
Lake Oswego and surrounding communities.
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ACTION ITEMS AND STATUS `o-
We have made notable progress in the first three years of implementing the 2020 Sustainability 1
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and Climate Action Plan. However, several actions in the plan face challenges or obstacles, and TRANSPORTATION
opportunities exist to improve and accelerate our progress on climate action going forward. The
following are recommended next steps for implementation: Action Item Timeline Responsible Parties Status
» Develop a citywide EV charging strategy. The SCAP includes several actions related to expanding EV1: Where an electric version of the vehicle is avail- 10 years All Departments In progress
able, the City must consider this option when pur-
EV charging infrastructure (EV2, EV3, and EV5), all of which will require collaboration with external chasing a new vehicle. A life cycle analysis, feasibility
partners including PGE, developers, and property owners. Developing a citywide EV charging and financial study must be undertaken, and gasoline
strategy that identifies needs related to EV charging in our community, outlines the role of the City powered vehicle only selected if it is shown through all
and other partners, and identifies potential barriers and funding needs will facilitate progress on analyses to be the best available choice.
these action items. It will also help the City and other partners to be more competitive in applying EV2: Install EV charging stations for City owned vehicles 5 years Public Works - Facilities, Sus- In progress
for state and federal grant funds that are available for EV charging infrastructure. at a majority of City facilities and parks tainability
» Continue to identify and pursue opportunities to expand availability and use of clean energy for EV3: Work with developers and large landowners to 5 years Planning, Building, Sustain- In progress
residents and businesses in Lake Oswego, including rooftop and community solar. Burning fossil educate them on the benefits of providing EV charging ability, PGE
fuels to power homes and buildings is one of the largest sources of emissions in Lake Oswego. stations at multifamily housing developments and new
As the grid gets cleaner under state mandates, building electrification presents a significant parking garages
opportunity to reduce building emissions while also improving home health and safety. Rooftop EV4: Community groups partner with EV organizations 20 years Community Groups In progress
solar can also contribute to energy resilience when paired with battery storage systems. There to increase market share of EVs in Lake Oswego (goal of
are significant clean energy incentives available for residents and businesses through the Inflation 60% market share by 2040)
Reduction Act and the City can facilitate action by sharing information about those resources and EV5: Partner with PGE to expand residential charging 4 years Sustainability, PGE In progress
identifying and addressing potential barriers to access. opportunities
» Update the EcoHome LO program to improve user experience and increase engagement. TR1: Advocate for additional funding to improve bus 10 years City Manager's Office, Plan- Not started
EcoHome LO can be an effective tool for public education and engagement to support sustainability shelters within the city ning, TriMet, Public Works -
and climate action across our community. Based on feedback from initial users, City staff are in the Engineering
process of making improvements to the EcoHome LO website to make it easier to understand and TR2: Identify locations for additional Park & Ride Facili- 5 years City Manager's Office, Plan- Not started
navigate. Once updates are complete, additional communications and outreach will be needed to ties and improve usage of existing locations ning, Public Works - Engineer-
grow the number of participants. ing
» Update adaptation actions to include strategies for energy resilience and managing extreme TR3: Partner with organizations looking to provide addi- 5 - 10 City Manager's Office, Corn- Not started
heat. Adaptation actions in the Sustainability and Climate Action plan should be refined based on tional new transit options to Lake Oswego years munity Groups, TriMet, Met
ro, ODOT
the latest information on climate change impacts in Oregon, and experience from recent events
including extreme heat in the summers of 2021 and 2022. The plan currently does not detail TR4: Partner with LOSD to create Safe Routes to School 5 years Sustainability, LOSD, Police, In progress
and "Walking School Bus" days Public Works - Engineering,
strategies to support energy resilience in our community, which is increasingly important in the Community Groups
context of more extreme weather like storms that can damage energy infrastructure, and the TR5: Promote TriMet business programs to provide tran- 5 years Sustainability, TriMet, Conn- Not started
electrification of buildings and transportation. sit passes to Lake Oswego employers munity Groups
» Update our community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory. The City last completed
a community GHG inventory in 2012. Updating the inventory will enable us to track progress TR6: Continue to provide Universal Transit passes to City Ongoing Human Resources, Finance Completed/
towards our community-wide emissions reduction goals, and help identify which sectors represent employees Ongoing kthe biggest opportunities for emissions reductions and with updating our goals and strategies as TR7: Develop City employee ride sharing forum to re 2 years Sustainability, IT Not started
needed. duce single car occupancy commute rate
� » Wherever possible, establish measurable targets for goals and actions in the plan. Currently only TR8: Work closely with TriMet to advocate for improved 5 years Planning, Public Works - Engi- In progress
�` some actions in the plan have specific timelines or targets, such as increasing the market share bus service to Lake Oswego neering
0 0 0 of EVs in Lake Oswego to 60% by 2040 (EV4). Establishing specific and measurable targets and
°°° associated key performance indicators will enable us to better track and communicate our progress, BK1: Implement community bike share program 5 years City Manager's Office, City Not started
' improve accountability, and assist with budgeting and work planning. Attorney's Office, Community
Groups, Sustainability
O� BK2: As identified in Transportation System Plan, con- 5 - 10 Planning, Public Works - En- In progress
1 struct bike lanes and designated bike routes within Lake years gineering, Transportation
iii,, Oswego Advisory Board
i BK3: Provide improved bike facilities for City staff and 1 year Public Works - Facilities, City Completed
® visitors to City Hall (showers, safe bike storage rooms) Manager's Office
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Action Item Timeline Responsible Parties Status Action Item Timeline Responsible Parties Status
S01: Work with businesses, LOSD, and community 1 year Sustainability, Community Completed/ WC1: Explore technologies that can reclaim water, Ongoing Water Conservation, Parks In progress
groups to meet the City's 1 MW solar goal (Resolution Groups Ongoing harvest grey water, rain water, and energy waste at City and Recreation, Public Works
16-28) by 2021 facilities - Facilities, Water Treatment
S02: Partner with Clackamas County to recognize "solar 2 years Sustainability, Clackamas Not started Plant
champions" as part of the Leaders in Sustainability pro- County, Community Groups WC2: Increase promotion of free water audits and 5 years Water Conservation In progress
gram continue to provide high efficiency water fixtures to
S03: Consider fee reductions and education homeown- 3 years Planning, Building, Sustain- In progress residents. Educate residents on incentives to buy water
ers on prescriptive path option for installing PV systems ability Advisory Board efficient applicances. Expand Automatic Meter Reading
and available incentives program.
EN1: Hold Home Energy Rating System workshop for 1 year ODOE, Sustainability, Building Not started WC3: Install Energy Star Certified plumbing and other Ongoing Water Conservation, Public In progress
staff low water usage technology in all City facilities to re- Works - Facilities
duce water usage
EN2: Train staff on energy code updates as they are Ongoing Building Completed/ WC4: Explore technologies to reduce water losses 4 years Water Treatment Plant In progress
released Ongoing across the water distribution system
EN3: Update "High Performance Building Guidelines for 4 years Sustainability Not started
City Facilities" NATURAL RESOURCES
EN4: Target an Energy Use Intensity (EUI) of 22 (Net Ongoing City Manager's Office - Sus- In progress
Zero) for all new City facilities and redevelopment con- tainability, Redevelopment; Action Item Timeline Responsible Parties Status
struction projects Public Works - Facilities, Parks
and Recreation NR1: Research tree species that adapt well to changing 4 years Parks, Public Works, Fire In progress
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EC1: Complete an energy inventory of City facilities 4 years Sustainability, Public Works Not started climate conditions and are fire resistant
- Facilities, Parks and Recre- NR2: Update Urban Forestry Report in 2021 1 year Planning Completed/
ation, Energy Trust contrac- Ongoing
tors
EC2: Educate community members on energy savings Ongoing SAB and Community Groups, In progress NR3: Continue to assess and revise stormwater manage- Ongoing Public Works Engineering In progress/
Library, Sustainability ment goals and guidance Ongoing
EC3: Increase access to energy audits for residents to Ongoing Sustainability, Library, Corn- In progress NR4: Prioritize high water quality in Lake Oswego water Ongoing Public Works Engineering, In progress
encourage home energy upgrades munity Groups sheds from impacts from increased water temperature Parks and Recreation, Lake
Corp, Community Groups
EC4: Encourage transition to high-efficiency heat pumps 10 years Sustainability Advisory Board, Not started NRS: Develop a natural resources dashboard 2 years Planning, Parks and Recre- Not started
through potential incentive program Community Groups ation, IT
EC5: Examine the effectiveness of Portland's Home 2 years Sustainability, Building Not started
Energy Score program for sellers of single family homes, TOXINS
and consider a similar program .11
Action Item Timeline Responsible Parties Status
le
T01: Communicate Facilities purchasing policy to all 3 years Sustainability, Public Works Not started
departments to ensure that all materials ordered are - Facilities, Parks and Recre-
` low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and high in ation
i recyclability
0 -1' T02: Obtain EcoBiz certification for Motor Pool and5 years Public Works Facilities Not started
Parks Maintenance facilities and operations
-IC— T03: Investigate strategies to reduce exposure to emis- 3 years Sustainability, Parks and In progress
\ 'iii,,,b/ lions from gas powered lawn equipment and diesel Recreation, Public Works -
u construction equipment Facilities, Library, Community
Groups, Sustainability Adviso-
ID ry Board
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Action Item Timeline Responsible Parties Status Action Item Timeline Responsible Parties Status
WR1: Explore pilot projects with franchised waste haul- 2 years Sustainability, Republic Ser- Not started EE1: Deliver employee sustainability training Ongoing Sustainability, HR In progress
er to audit community waste output vices
WR2: Move to all paperless agenda packets for City 1 year City Recorder, Boards and Completed/ EE2: Hold department trainings on Sustainability and 1 year Sustainability In progress
Council and Boards and Commissions meetings Commissions Ongoing Climate Action Plan to ensure it is integrated into daily
decision-making
WR3: City to purchase solar self-compacting garbage 4 years Parks & Recreation, Public In progress —
cans for outdoor City owned facilities Works - Facilities EE3: Create online forum for employees to share infor- 1 year Sustainability, HR, IT Not started
mation about ridesharing, donating goods, and other
WR4: City to work with businesses to decrease useage 2 years Sustainability, Community Not started free services
of single use hospitality items Groups EE4: Support use of active transportation by employees Ongoing HR, Public Works - Facilities, In progress
WR5: City to eliminate use of all single use plastic or 5 years CMO, Parks & Recreation, City In progress to meet health, wellness, and sustainability goals Sustainability
"compostable" bioplastic serviceware at City run or Council, Boards & Commis- EE6: Reduce peak hour communting by City employees 2 years HR, Department Heads, IT In progress
sponsored events and meetings and replace with reus- sions, Library by next DEQ Employee Commute Options reporting in
able, bamboo, wood, or paper alternatives compliant 2022
with Lake Oswego recycling guidelines by 2025
WR6: City to continue support for the Farmer's Market Ongoing Parks and Recreation, Water Ongoing
and Community Supported Agriculture program, while Conservation, Community ADAPTATION
exploring additional opportunities for community gar- Organizations, Library
dens, edible landscaping, and local food banks
-4I WR7: Support efforts to reuse, repair, and donate items Ongoing Sustainability, Library, Clack- In progress/ Action Item Timeline Responsible Parties Status
to minimize community contributions to the waste amas County, Community Ongoing GA1: Update Disaster Management policies and proce- 10 years Emergency Management, Fi- In progress
stream Groups dures in preparation for more frequent extreme weath- nance, City Manager's Office,
er events Police, Fire, Parks and Recre-
PUBLIC EDUCATION ation
GA2: Assess where new rules, policies, or programs are 3 years All City Departments In progress
needed in advance of more frequent extreme weather
Action Item Timeline Responsible Parties Status events _
PE1: Strategically highlight the sustainability elements Ongoing Public Affairs, Sustainability Ongoing GA3: Prepare community systems for long term climate 10 years Sustainability, Fire, Police, In progress
of City projects through existing communciations and and energy challenges including fuel shortages, summer Parks and Recreation, Public
outreach channels drought, increased storm intensity, flooding, and declin- Works, Water Conservation,
ing air quality Clackamas County
PE2: Identify opportunities to share value of sustainabil- 3 years Public Affairs, IT, Sustainability In progress —
ity efforts to community through new communciation GA4: Update flood zone maps to incorporate climate 10 years Planning and Building, Public In progress
channels change projections, following FEMA's lead in establish- Works - Engineering, Parks
ing base flood elevations. Ensure development is flood and Recreation
PE3: Partner with outside organizations to host sustain- Ongoing Sustainability, Library, Parks Ongoing resistant and does not create future climate equity
ability education events for the community in public and Recreation issues.
spaces —
WS1: Work to identify populations that are particularly 5 years City Manager's Office, Police, In progress
r sensitive to poor air quality and particulate matter from Fire
wildfire smoke
WS2: Develop education and outreach materials about 5 years City Manager's Office, Public Not started
Ai& the hazards of wildfire smoke and determine communci- Affairs
° ation channels
' WS3: Determine City response actions to wildfire smoke 4 years City Manager's Office, Police, Not started
Fire, Public Affairs, Public
Works, Parks and Recreation
, /1." ' iii,,,bi WS4: Educate residents on steps they can take to reduce 3 years Public Affairs, Fire, Communi- Completed/
wildfire risk on their own property ty Groups, Library Ongoing
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