HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-24 ***AMMENDED***SB Agenda and Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 6:00 PM
B. Disclosures
C. Changes to the Agenda
D. Public Service Announcements
E. Approval of Minutes
E.1 Approve the October 9, 2024 Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes(Meyer)
F. Consent Items
G. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board
THE SUSTAINABILITY BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
SB AGENDA
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
General information about the Sustainability Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository.
If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to
comments@bozeman.net or by visiting the Public Comment Page prior to 12:00pm on the day of the
meeting. At the direction of the City Commission, anonymous public comments are not distributed to
the Board or staff.
Public comments will also be accepted in-person and through Video Conference during the appropriate
agenda items.
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City on cable channel 190.
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Approve the October 9, 2024 Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes.
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H. Special Presentations
I. Action Items
J. FYI/Discussion
J.1 Electric Vehicle (EV) Public Charging Pilot Project Work Session (Meyer)
J.2 2024 City Board Ethics Trainings (Meyer)
K. Adjournment
This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the
Sustainability Board. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public
comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the Board
cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the
Board shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful
of others. Please state your name, and state whether you are a resident of the city or a property
owner within the city in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three
minutes.
General public comments to the Board can be found on their Laserfiche repository page.
This board generally meets on the second Wednesday of the month 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Citizen Advisory Board meetings are open to all members the public. If you have a disability that
requires assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Sustainability Board
FROM:Ali Chipouras, Sustainability Program Specialist
Natalie Meyer, Sustainability Program Manager
Jon Henderson, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT:Approve the October 9, 2024 Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes
MEETING DATE:November 13, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:Approve the October 9, 2024 Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes.
STRATEGIC PLAN:1.2 Community Engagement: Broaden and deepen engagement of the
community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from
the community and stakeholders.
BACKGROUND:In accordance with Commission Resolution 5323 and the City of Bozeman's
Citizen Advisory Board Manual, all Boards must have minutes taken and
approved. Prepared minutes will be provided for approval by the board at
the next scheduled meeting. Staff will make any corrections identified in the
minutes before submitting them to the City Clerk's Office.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Board.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
10-09-2024 Sustainability Board Meeting Minutes.pdf
Report compiled on: November 7, 2024
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Bozeman Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 10/9/2024
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THE SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
10/9/2024
General information about the Sustainability Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository.
A) 00:04:30 Call to Order - 6:00 PM
B) 00:06:22 Disclosures
C) 00:06:04 Changes to the Agenda
D) 00:06:32 Approval of Minutes
D.1 Approve the September 11, 2024 Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes
09-11-2024 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.pdf Present: Rebecca Kurnick, Kristin Blackler, Terry Cunningham, Nathan Gracey, Brooke Lahneman,
Kalani Goodhard, Erin Jackson
Absent: None
Excused: None
Present: Rebecca Kurnick, Kristin Blackler, Terry Cunningham, Nathan Gracey, Brooke Lahneman,
Kalani Goodhard, Erin Jackson
Absent: None
Excused: None
-00:00:01 Motion to approve
Nathan Gracey: Motion
Rebecca Kurnick: 2nd
00:08:12 Vote on the Motion to approve The Motion carried 6 - 0.
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Bozeman Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 10/9/2024
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Approve:
Rebecca Kurnick
Kristin Blackler
Nathan Gracey
Brooke Lahneman
Kalani Goodhard
Erin Jackson
Disapprove:
None
E) 00:10:22 Public Comments
F) 00:08:23 FYI/Discussion
F.1 00:10:44 Building Energy Efficiency and Electrification Incentives and Training
Update
Stay Warm, Breathe Easy - Outreach Flyer.pdf
HPs Efficient Systems for Cold Climates_Flyer.pdf
NWE - Bozeman Ice Cream Social Flyer.pdf
• Sustainability Specialist Ali Chipouras provided an update on the City’s efforts related to energy
efficiency and electrification.
• MT DEQ Energy Resource Professional Sam Hall provided an update on the DEQ’s
implementation of MT Home Energy Rebates.
G) 01:42:21 Adjournment
This board generally meets on the second Wednesday of the month 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Sustainability Board
FROM:Natalie Meyer, Sustainability Program Manager
Jon Henderson, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT:Electric Vehicle (EV) Public Charging Pilot Project Work Session
MEETING DATE:November 13, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Policy Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:Receive information from the presenters and discuss and advise on the staff
recommendation.
STRATEGIC PLAN:6.3 Climate Action: Reduce community and municipal Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) emissions, increase the supply of clean and renewable energy; foster
related businesses.
BACKGROUND:Transportation-related emissions are an increasing portion of the City's
greenhouse gas emissions. The 2022 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
reports that on-road gas and diesel vehicles contribute 22% of total
emissions. In addition, vehicle emissions are harmful to local air quality and
can aggravate asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis, especially in children
and the elderly.
The Bozeman Climate Plan prioritizes Solution J. Increase Walking, Bicycling,
Carpooling and Use of Transit as the first solution to reducing vehicle-related
emissions. By 2050, the Climate Plan calls for 10.2 million gallons of gasoline
to be reduced through active and multi-modal transportation. These efforts
are led by the City of Bozeman's Transportation and Engineering Department
through infrastructure investments and transportation demand
management programming.
To complement these efforts, the Bozeman Climate Plan identifies Solution
K. Decrease Direct Vehicle Emissions through efficiency and alternative fuel
vehicles. By 2050, the Climate Plan calls for 10.6 million gallons of gasoline
to be reduced primarily through cleaner and more efficient Electric Vehicles
(EVs). Electric vehicles have proven to be a viable option for many Bozeman
drivers and are increasingly economical. While charging at home is preferred
by most EV drivers, charging infrastructure can be limited in multi-family
housing, and supplemental charging is needed for long-distance commutes
and travel.
Jesse Therien, Project Manager with the Yellowstone Teton Clean Cities will
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provide an overview of EV charging basics and address common questions.
Sustainability Program Manager, Natalie Meyer, will then present the
proposed plan to initiate an EV charging station pilot for publicly available
charging at City facilities. The presentation will include background
information on existing charging infrastructure, a proposed charging
solution, and a cost-neutral economic model. Sustainability Advisory Board
members will be asked to receive the information and provide discussion,
advice, and direction. At a subsequent meeting, staff will return to the
Sustainability Advisory Board to consider a resolution of support.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:Estimated charging rates will be pending until the completion of engineering
design.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Advisory Board.
FISCAL EFFECTS:The proposed EV charging station pilot will include user fees resulting in a
cost-neutral public service.
Report compiled on: November 8, 2024
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Sustainability Board
FROM:Natalie Meyer, Sustainability Program Manager
SUBJECT:2024 City Board Ethics Trainings
MEETING DATE:November 13, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Listen to and participate in the 2024 board ethics training.
STRATEGIC PLAN:7.1 Values-Driven Culture: Promote a values-driven organizational culture
that reinforces ethical behavior, exercises transparency and maintains the
community’s trust.
BACKGROUND:The City Charter was approved by the citizens in 2006 and became effective
in 2008. According to Charter requirements, the City is required to establish
standards and guidelines for conduct and provide annual trainings for all
representatives of the City to avoid the use of their public position for
private benefit.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:None
FISCAL EFFECTS:None
Report compiled on: October 21, 2024
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