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Home My WebLink About2021-01-14 Meeting PacketAgenda Energy and Environment Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota VIRTUAL MEETING This meeting will be held electronically using Webex software. The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel, YouTube.com/EdinaTV or you can listen to the meeting via telephone by calling 1-415-655-0001, access code 177 444 2905. Thursday, January 14, 2021 7:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Minutes: Energy and Environment Commission December 10, 2020 Meeting Minutes V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Sta' presentation: Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project Update VI.Reports/Recommendations A.2021 Work Plan Updates B.2021 Workplan Action: Approve Climate Action Plan Working Group Charge C.Clean Cars Minnesota VII.Chair And Member Comments VIII.Sta' Comments IX.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli3cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: January 14, 2021 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Minutes: Energy and Environment Commission December 10, 2020 Meeting Minutes CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve December 10, 2020 minutes INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes: Energy & Environment Meeting December 10, 2020 Agenda Energy and Environment Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota VIRTUAL MEETING This meeting will be held electronically using Webex software. The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel, YouTube.com/EdinaTV or you can listen to the meeting via telephone by calling 1-415-655-0001, access code 177 357 8879. Thursday, December 10, 2020 7:00 PM I.Call To Order Chair Martinez called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM II.Roll Call Answering roll call were Chair Martinez and Commissioners Horan, Hussain, Lanzas, Manser, Seeley, and Student Commissioners Mans and Ana Martinez. Absent: Commissioners Dakane and Student Commissioner Densmore III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion by Melissa Seeley to Approve December 10, 2020 Meeting Agenda. Seconded by Michelle Horan. Motion Carried. IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion by Melissa Seeley to Approve November 12, 2020 Minutes. Seconded by Michelle Horan. Motion . A.Minutes: Energy and Environment Commission November 12, 2020 Meeting Minutes V.Special Recognitions And Presentations VI.Community Comment None. During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. VII.Reports/Recommendations A.2020 Work Plan Updates Green Business Recognition Team created an evaluation team and will be asking questions to business participating in the program. Commissioner Dakane arrived. B.2021 Work Plan Updates Community Engagement Coordinator, MJ Lamon, presented the 2021 Work Plan Development. 2021 Annual Work Plan was approved by Council. C.Vice Chair Nomination Chair Martinez nominated Michelle Horan as Vice Chair, seconded by Melissa Seeley. Motion by Hilda Martinez Salgado to Elect Michelle Horan as Vice Chair. Seconded by Melissa Seeley. Motion Carried. VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Staff Comments Sustainability Coordinator, Grace Hancock, provided an update on: Climate Action Plan Green Building Policy 5 new members will be joining the commission in 2021 and recruitment is kicking off in January X.Adjournment Motion by Bayardo Lanzas to Adjourn the Meeting. Seconded by Ukasha Dakane. Motion Carried. T he City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: January 14, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Jessica Vanderwerff Wilson, Water Resources Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Staff presentation: Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project Update Discussion, Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: Staff will briefly introduce the project and the proposed concept design for flood infrastructure. Climate change is the lead driver of increasing flood risk. Staff will describe the tradeoffs and opportunities of flood infrastructure options, particularly as it relates to climate trends, flood risk reduction, trees, and natural areas restoration. For more background information, visit the project webpage, www.bettertogetheredina.org/morningside. ATTACHMENTS: Description Morningside presentation EdinaMN.gov 4 Context -How we view risk Context -Pathways to structural flood risk EdinaMN.gov 5 Groundwater Sanitary Backflow Surface Water Context –Online Forum EdinaMN.gov 6 www.BetterTogetherEdina.org/Morningside How We Engaged People EdinaMN.gov 7 •Flooding experiences on individual properties •Impacts of recent redevelopment •Possibility of land acquisition •Impacts of climate change •Restricting construction on high-risk properties •Benefits of options, natural resource tradeoffs, tree removal •Cost of options and who pays •Interrelation and causes of flood risk Concerns Expressed About: EdinaMN.gov 8 EdinaMN.gov 9 Context –Timeline Planned street reconstruction EdinaMN.gov 10 •Safely store and move flood water by repairing and upgrading aging infrastructure to share benefits and risks neighborhood-wide •Reviewed five scenarios •Three scenarios taught us about balance –Storage, Pipes, Combined. •Two scenarios taught us about value –Pumping, and overflows •Your stories and input help us find the best fit Infrastructure Goals EdinaMN.gov 11 What have we tried? •Pipes •Storage •Surface overflows •Ponds and Pumping •Combined Scenario Issues Review EdinaMN.gov 12 Storage •Weber Pond •Lynn/Kipling Inundation •Avail Academy •Susan Lindgren •Weber Field Revised Design EdinaMN.gov 13 Pipes •40th & Inglewood •Kipling to Grimes Overflow •Monterey to Lynn Overflow •42nd Street to Branson •42nd Scott Ter, Alden disconnect Revised Design EdinaMN.gov 14 Scale & Reach Varying benefits •Good / Better / Best Three Sizes •Big / Bigger / Biggest Varying costs •$5M / $10M / $15M Revised Design EdinaMN.gov 39 Existing Status Quo Good Big Better Bigger Best Biggest Structures Removed / Reduced risk 0 / 0 6 / 106 19 / 138 27 / 139 Annualize Benefit $0 $102,000 $172,000 $181,000 Cost $2M $5M $10M $15M Tradeoffs/ Opportunities FloodingCost savings TreesPark Space TreesPark Space TreesPark Space Summary EdinaMN.gov 40 Existing EdinaMN.gov 41 Flooding from a 6.4 inch storm event (over 24 hours; 50 yr storm) Good EdinaMN.gov 42 Flooding from a 6.4 inch storm event (over 24 hours; 50 yr storm) Better EdinaMN.gov 43 Flooding from a 6.4 inch storm event (over 24 hours; 50 yr storm) Best EdinaMN.gov 44 Flooding from a 6.4 inch storm event (over 24 hours; 50 yr storm) EdinaMN.gov 45 Discussion & Next Steps Share Information -Summer 2020 Information about flood risk, Edina's Flood Risk Reduction Strategy, and actions people can take to reduce their own flood risk will be shared. Present Initial Concepts -Fall 2020 Initial concepts will be presented for feedback. Present Refined Concepts -Winter 2020 Refined concepts based on feedback will be presented. Make a Decision -Spring 2021 Staff will make a recommendation and City Council will make a decision. Close the Loop -Spring 2021 The decision will be communicated to the public and archived on the Better Together Edina project page. Date: January 14, 2021 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:2021 Work Plan Updates Discussion, Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Work Plan: Council Approved EEC 2021 Workplan Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Commission: Energy and Environment Commission 2021 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative # 1 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Make recommendations to Council regarding the development of the City’s Climate Action Plan [which will include information on GHG emission inventory and routes to carbon neutrality]. Create a Climate Action Plan Working Group to provide feedback and support for the plan development. The working group will report to the EEC which will provide formal recommendation to Council. Staff liaison will support this working group. Deliverable Recommendation to Council Leads H. Martinez Dakane A. Martinez Horan Target Completion Date December 2021 Budget Required: No additional funds required. Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison (40hrs) Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Initiative # 2 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Review and recommend on development of to-go packaging ordinance and policy avenues. Includes an update to the 2016 study and report to incorporate the recently launched organics recycling program. Deliverable -Report and recommendation to Council Leads Dakane, Horan, A. Martinez, Seeley, Lanzas Target Completion Date December 2021 Budget Required: No additional funds requested. Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison (20hrs), Health Division (40hrs) Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Initiative # 3 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Initiative Title Review and decide on commission members coordinating and tabling at City events to educate the community on organics recycling and sustainable living. Deliverable -Presence at up to 4 City events to include Fourth of July, Open Streets, and Farmers Market Leads Lanzas, A. Martinez, Horan, Seeley, Mans Densmore Target Completion Date June – September 2021 Budget Required: Funds available, $200 for supplies and food. Staff Support Required: Coordinator (20hrs) and Organics Recycling Coordinator (8hrs) can advise and provide materials already created. Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Initiative # 4 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Review and comment on staff recommendations for the City’s Green Building Policy. Deliverable - Commission comments on policy Leads Jackson H. Martinez Target Completion Date December 2021 Budget Required: No additional funds requested. Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison (16hrs) Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Initiative # 5 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the Business Recognition Program by Q1 and decide future of the program. Implement changes, if any. Deliverable Report to commission. Leads Horan, Dakane, Densmore Target Completion Date ongoing Budget Required: No additional funds requested. Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison support to manage intake and acceptance process (16hrs), Communications to support communication updates (16hrs), Community Engagement Coordinator (8hrs). Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Initiative # 6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Initiative Title Review and Comment on Conservation and Sustainability (CAS) fund proposed Capital Improvement Plan. Deliverable - Commission comments on Capital Improvement Plan Leads All Target Completion Date Q2, 2021 Budget Required: No additional funds requested. Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison (4hrs) Progress Q1; Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Initiative # 7 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Review and comment on the ETC’s report and recommendation on organized trash collection. Deliverable -Memos to ETC for their study and report Leads Target Completion Date December 2021 Budget Required: No additional funds requested. Staff Support Required: Staff Liaison (4hrs) Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.) Develop a program with realtors to give sellers the opportunity to showcase environmental improvements to their homes (such as insulation). Coordination with other cities on climate action., Advocating for street sweeping, Education and engagement on water initiatives. Study and report on inequities in the environmental movement. Research enforcement of state law requiring water sensors for irrigation systems and other water saving tools, including rebates. Exploring ways of partnering with under-served/other communities to outreach/educate businesses. Community wide environmental event listening to what the community is saying. Plastic bag policy / program / options Date: January 14, 2021 Agenda Item #: VI.B. To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:2021 Workplan Action: Approve Climate Action Plan Working Group Charge Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Review and approve Working Group Charge to recruit residents for the Climate Action Plan working group INTRODUCTION: Student Commissioners Mans and Ana Martinez worked with staff to craft this proposed working group charge. this document will inform recruitment actions and structure for working group once in place ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Working Group Charge Energy & Environment Commission Working Group Charge Project: Climate Action Plan Page 1 of 5 Purpose Support the City’s development of a Climate Action Plan (CAP). The Working Group will consist of up to seven resident members, made up of community members and members of the Energy and Environment Commission (EEC). Working Group members will commit to one year of service, concluding no later than March 31, 2022. The Climate Action Plan and development will include a greenhouse gas inventory for the City and community of Edina, tools for the City to track progress on emissions reductions, a menu of strategies to reduce emissions and increase community adaptation to climate change, and a prioritization guide to assess order of actions. The Edina community will be engaged throughout the plan development in an equitable manner. The Working Group will work closely with the Staff Liaison and City Consultant to meet the stated Purpose and Outcomes related to developing the City of Edina’s Climate Action Plan. The Working Group EEC representative will report monthly to the Energy and Environment Commission on progress and decision points. Objective ● Determine components to be included in the CAP; ● Review and recommend amendment to existing greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals; ● Work with consultant, staff liaison, and EEC to expand emission reduction goals to include community resilience and adaptation to climate change actions; ● Gather community input on priorities for a CAP, using City engagement strategy and protocols; ● Present final plan recommendations to the EEC, for advancement to City Council. Outcomes • Comprehensive Climate Action Plan with identified priority actions • Greenhouse Gas Inventory for City and community of Edina • Tools to track progress • Amended GHG reduction goals in line with latest climate science • Community Engagement plan • Menu of Strategies and Tactics • Strategy Prioritization Guide Energy & Environment Commission Working Group Charge Project: Climate Action Plan Page 2 of 5 Strategies & Plan Working Group will take into account existing City strategies and guiding documents, i.e. Comprehensive Plan, etc. Working Group will collaborate with Consultant and Staff Liaison on the following deliverables and tools: • Complete greenhouse gas emission inventory for city operations and community-wide activities; • Suggest tools to track progress for city operations and community-wide emissions reductions by timeframe, emission source, and mitigation or adaptation-related action; • Climate Vulnerability Assessment: a tool that can assist in Council and community planning efforts in preparing and adapting to climate change, as it can reveal system vulnerabilities to currently occurring and, to some extent, expected climatic changes. • Community engagement planning process implementation, aligned with:  o City Council Value statements • Sustainability • Equity • Community Engagement • City of Edina engagement strategy and platform, BetterTogetherEdina; • Comprehensive menu of strategies and tactics to achieve goals. These could include: o Policy – changes to existing or inclusion of new policies o Natural systems resilience: • Natural infrastructure and ecosystem services optimization o Adaptation for extreme heat o Water Resources • Adaptation for storm events consistent with Edina’s Flood Risk Reduction Strategy • Adaptation for drought • Water Quality o Transportation; o Building energy management; o Waste reduction; o Prioritization guide that weighs potential to advance mitigation, adaptation and community equity. Resources available ● The Working Group will define in early meetings what resources are needed to accomplish its purpose. ● The Working Group will have access to City resources available for all advisory groups Energy & Environment Commission Working Group Charge Project: Climate Action Plan Page 3 of 5 ○ Including, but not limited to, marketing/communications, meeting supplies, etc. ● Typically Working Groups are not supported by staff liaisons. Given this unique undertaking, a staff liaison is available to this group as a resource. Timeline Anticipated Schedule - Working Group Charge developed December 10, 2020 – January 14, 2021 - EEC approves Working Group Charge January 14, 2021 - Application open for Working Group members January 15 – February 1, 2021 - EEC approves Working Group members, including Chair February 11, 2021 - City Council Award Contract to Consultant February 17, 2021 - Working Group holds initial convening mid-late February 2021 o Meet consultant, staff liaison o Review schedule, agree on meeting frequency - Consultant Progress Report due to Working Group: May 2021 o GhG emission inventory o Climate Vulnerability Assessment o Community engagement plan o Written Plan section 1 - Working Group presents Progress Report to EEC May 6, 2021 - Council work session report from EEC June 2021 - Consultant 2nd Progress Report due: Aug 2021 o Emission reduction progress tracking tool o Strategy Prioritization Guide o Menu of strategies; recommended prioritization o Written Plan section 2 - Consultant Present Draft Plan to EEC Working Group and/or EEC Sep 2021 - Council receives Final Plan, all associated documents from EEC December 21, 2021 - Working Group Disbands December-March 31, 2022 Commitment ● Members will be asked to fulfill their work until Council receives the final CAP in December of 2021; ● Members should expect to meet at least monthly with additional off-line work; ● Members should consider project timeline prior to appointments. Meetings Energy & Environment Commission Working Group Charge Project: Climate Action Plan Page 4 of 5 • The Working Group Chair will establish their schedule including meeting times and dates as needed to complete the work. • Conclusion of work must fall into the indicated timeline. Roles and Responsibilities Energy & Environment Commission • The EEC has the authority to approve/remove members. • One EEC member will serve as Chair of the Working Group. City staff The City Manager has the authority to: • Designate the Staff Liaison and any additional staff support needed • Authorize financial resources • Enter into a service contract with a subject matter expert/consultant Staff Liaison Liaison role includes: • Provide technical expertise and access to City resources • Relay information from City Council to Working Group and vice versa • Submit packet materials for City Council review • Liaise between consultant and working group • The Working Group does not direct the work of the liaison Consultant • Consultant will complete greenhouse gas inventory • Consultant will conduct a climate vulnerability assessment • Consultant will identify and recommend tools to track progress on emissions reduction • Consultant will initiate a community engagement planning process in line with City Council Value statements on sustainability, equity and community engagement • Consultant will develop comprehensive menu of strategies and tactics to achieve goals • Consultant will develop or recommend a prioritization guide of these strategies and tactics Working Group The Working Group has the authority to: Energy & Environment Commission Working Group Charge Project: Climate Action Plan Page 5 of 5 • Conduct public engagement and collect input using the City’s public engagement protocols • Define what’s in the CAP, content and action prioritization • Create regular meeting agendas and associated materials, in partnership with Consultant • Recommend the final CAP to the EEC, which will then be presented to Council for consideration Membership Application The City of Edina’s Volunteer Edina program will manage the recruitment, application and onboarding process. All residents are invited to apply. If an applicant anticipates any challenges to participating in regular meetings due to resource constraints, please reach out to MJ Lamon, Community Engagement Coordinator, to discuss ways the City can help with participation. Considerations & Composition The Working Group will be comprised of 4 community members, 3 Energy & Environment Commissioners (one will serve as Working Group Chair). EEC will select up to seven members with a variety of perspectives and experiences in the community. Working Group member applications will be considered based on technical experience, lived experience and community experience. Applicants from groups most affected by climate change are encouraged to apply, including youth and elders, residents with low incomes or differing abilities, and communities of color. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in being a part of this working group? What excites you about a Climate Action Plan? 2. To develop and implement the Climate Action Plan, do you have particular skills or experience you would hope to contribute? Examples include technical expertise or understanding of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, natural resource adaptation. 3. Have you had experience with community groups or outreach before? If so, please share an example. 4. What unique experience or perspective would you bring to this working group? Date: January 14, 2021 Agenda Item #: VI.C. To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Grace Hancock, Sustainability Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Clean Cars Minnesota Action, Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: Commissioner Horan will present information on the state of Minnesota's Clean Car Initiative. ATTACHMENTS: Description Clean Cars MN Draft Resolution of Support Clean Cars MN Draft Advisory Communication RESOLUTION NO. 2021-XX A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR CLEAN CARS MINNESOTA WHEREAS, transportation is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs), both nationally and in Minnesota, making the sector a significant contributor to climate change, which is already affecting Minnesotans. WHEREAS, the Next Generation Energy Act of 2007, directed the state of Minnesota to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2015, 30% by 2025, and 80% by 2050 (from 2005 levels). WHEREAS, Minnesota did not hit the 2015 target and is not on pace to meet future goals. WHEREAS, Tailpipe pollution from vehicles is one of the primary sources of exposure to harmful air pollutants in many communities around Minnesota. WHEREAS, Reducing emissions would have a positive impact on the communities that are disproportionately exposed to tailpipe pollution, particularly communities of color and lower-income communities in Minnesota. WHEREAS, In 2019, Governor Walz announced that Minnesota would join 14 other states and the District of Columbia in adopting “clean car standards,” which are regulations and incentives for the auto industry aimed to reduce pollution and give customers more choices for zero emission vehicles. WHEREAS, There are more makes and models of zero emission vehicles available in states that have adopted the clean car standard than can be acquired in Minnesota. WHEREAS, The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has been given the authority by the state though statute 116.70 subd 2(a) to act on reducing emissions in order to protect Minnesota air, water and health. Therefore, the MPCA has been directed to lead the rule making process for the clean car standard. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota that the City formally approves the Resolution of Support for the MPCA Rulemaking to adopt the Clean Cars Standards. Attest:________________________________ ________________________________ Sharon Allison, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of [month] X, 2021, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this X day of [month], 2021._______________________________ City Clerk Date: January 20, 2021 To: City Council From: Energy and Environment Commission Subject: Clean Cars Minnesota Action Requested: Approve the Resolution of Support for the MPCA Rulemaking to adopt the Clean Cars Standards Situation/ background: In 2007 Tim Pawlenty signed into legislation the Next Generation Energy Act. This legislation directed our state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2015, 30% by 2025, and 80% by 2050 (from 2005 levels). Minnesota did not hit the 2015 target and is not on pace to meet future goals. Minnesota has made progress towards our Next Generation Energy Act goals, namely in the electricity sector. Energy production has dropped its emissions by almost 30% through a mix of targeted state policy and independent market actions. That leaves transportation as Minnesota's number one source of greenhouse gases and Minnesota’s greatest opportunity for emission reduction. In late 2019, Governor Walz announced that Minnesota would be joining 14 other states and the District of Columbia in adopting “clean car standards,” which are regulations and incentives for the auto industry aimed at reducing pollution and giving customers more choices. The MPCA has been given the authority by the state though statute 116.70 subd 2(a) to act on reducing emissions in order to protect Minnesota air, water and health. This new initiative “Clean Cars Minnesota” directed the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to lead the rulemaking process. If approved, Minnesota’s clean car standards would apply to new vehicles beginning with model year 2025 (January 2024). On December 21, 2020, the MPCA published a Notice of Intent to Adopt Rule with a Hearing for the Clean Cars Minnesota rule in the State Register. The MPCA will hold four online information and The Office of Administrative Hearings has scheduled a two-day hearing on February 22-23, 2021. Clean Car standards are regulations and incentives for the auto industry aimed at reducing pollution and giving customers more choices. They apply to automakers only and aim to reduce GHG and other polluting emissions from passenger vehicles in two ways: Page 2 1. Reducing Tailpipe emissions — “Low Emission Vehicle” standard, (LEV) 1. LEV standard regulates the amount of greenhouse gases and other harmful air pollution that new vehicles can emit. 2. LEV GHG reductions primarily take place through better fuel economy. 3. The LEV standard only applies to new light- and medium-duty vehicles like cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks. 4. Consumers can enjoy fuel savings while the broader public benefits from cleaner air. 5. The GHG rule is flexible – there are different requirements for different vehicle sizes. 6. These standards would be the same as the federal vehicle emissions standards established during the Obama Administration until the announced rollback of these standards in March 2020 2. Increasing electric vehicles availability — “Zero Emission Vehicle” standard (ZEV) 1. ZEV standard requires auto manufacturers to deliver more battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid models for sale in Minnesota, increasing each year. 2. There are more makes and models of EVs available in states that have adopted the ZEV standard than can be acquired in Minnesotans 3. Presently, there are more than 40 models of electric vehicles sold in the U.S., but less than half are available at Minnesota auto dealers. 4. A 2019 Consumer Report survey found 66% of prospective Minnesotan car buyers want more electric options. The Clean Cars Minnesota proposal is an opportunity to make real progress towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. All types of new passenger vehicles sold in the state would be more efficient and produce less pollution. Also, there will be more options for ultra-low or zero-emission vehicles (like electric and plug-in hybrid models) for people who want to buy them. Assessment: By showing its support for these new Clean Car rules the City of Edina would help show its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well its support for improving overall air quality both in Edina and throughout the state. Recommendation: Approve a resolution of support