HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-2017 - Net-ZeroNet -Zero Carbon Community Task Force - Proposal
In the same way that SLO City's partnership with and empowerment of the Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers
(CCCMB) has resulted in a world class network of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, this task force will leverage
community expertise, creativity, and resources to multiply SLO City's efforts to become a Net Zero Carbon Community by
2035.
Technical Task Force - Chartered by the City Council for the strict purpose of guiding SLO City to achieve carbon
neutrality. The task force will focus its recommendations on the City's existing Climate Action Plan, but recommend
amendments and/or modifications to the plan as needed to enhance and expedite achievement of the net zero goal.
Mission: Research, evaluate, prioritize, and recommend carbon reduction proposals. Support design and
implementation of approved proposals.
Area of focus: Carbon emissions reductions from the built environment and transportation sector.
• Energy/water efficiency and conservation in existing and new buildings
• Renewable energy generation both on- and off- site
■ Electric vehicle adoption and sustainable transportation best practices and infrastructure
Community design standards and approaches
• Best practices to influence occupant behavior
• Financing and delivery methods
Membership (limit to 10 plus staff)
• City Council Member Liaison
■ Carbon Neutrality Coordinator (staff)
• Other Green Team Staff— as needed
• Task Force Members
Member Selection via application process with following criteria:
• Commitment to mission of Task Force
• Commitment to two-year term with 80% participation
• Relevant technical expertise in an area such as policy, technology, finance, planning, building, program
design, community need, or research
Decision Making
• Monthly meetings are noticed and open to the public
• Decisions by motion, second, majority rule
• Presentations are made to council as needed to receive direction and approval of proposals
Community Stakeholder Advisors —Noticed and open invitation meetings of diverse interest groups and the public at
large convened by Task Force to receive feedback on policy and program proposals prior to presentation to Council.
Agriculture • Labor ■ Social Justice
• Business • Real Estate • Utilities
• Builders • Religious • Public at Large
• Environmental 0 Schools/ Cal Poly