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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-COW Special Topics-2024-02-14YouTube Link:Special Topics Work Session Date: Location: Wednesday February 14, 2024 108 E Green Street Council Chambers 3rd Floor COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SPECIAL TOPICS Voting Record 1.Call To Order 1.1 Emergency Evacuation Notice 2.Agenda Review (Additions or Deletions of the Agenda) 2.1 Note: There are no Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council during this meeting. 3.General Order Of Business 3.1 Green New Deal Update 3.2 Progress on Housing Development in the City Attendance Record of Voting Members Name Present Absent/Excused 1st Ward - Kayla Matos X 1st Ward - Phoebe Brown X 2nd Ward - Ducson Nguyen X 2nd Ward - Kris Haines-Sharp X 3rd Ward - David Shapiro X 3rd Ward - Pierre Saint-Perez X 4th Ward - Tiffany Kumar X 4th Ward - Patrick Kuehl X 5th Ward - Margaret Fabrizio X 5th Ward - Clyde Lederman X Mayor - Robert Cantelmo X Also Present: Tiffany Kumar arrived at 6:17 p.m. Discussion Summary: YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=FD1FqIns35I&list=PLfplo_VA57eoynrqxkGvi11vxHlwByjZw&index=2 Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantalmo read the Emergency Evacuation Notice to the council. Discussion Summary: Rebecca Evans and Savannah Vega presented a presentation on the Green New Deal. See presentation attached. Timestamp 00:04:30 Discussion Summary: Lisa Nichols gave a presentation on the Progress of 3.3 Legislative Planning Retreat Priorities and Expectations 4.Meeting Wrap-Up 4.1 Meeting Adjourn Housing Development in the City. Timestamp 00:49:35 Discussion Summary: Plans were discussed for the Planning Retreat on March 3rd at 9:00 a.m. at the Ithaca Youth Bureau. Discussion on what the retreat will look like, how the meeting is open to the public but not livestreamed, and Deb Mohlenhoff stated that breakfast and lunch will be provided. Timestamp:01:36:23 Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: David Shapiro Motion Summary: Moved to Executive Session at 8:02 p.m. Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Abstain Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Tiffany Kumar X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Robert Cantelmo X Moved By: David Shapiro Seconded By: Pierre Saint-Perez Motion Summary: Alderperson Nguyen was absent for Executive Session. Vote Passed 10-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Tiffany Kumar X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Robert Cantelmo X ITHACA GREEN NEW DEAL ORIENTATION & PROGRESS C O M M O N C O U N C I L F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 4 IGND GOALS Community-Wide Carbon Neutrality & Climate Justice by 2030 Net zero emissions by 2030 Ensure benefits are shared equally by all communities 100% renewable electricity in government operations by 2025 50% reduction in fleet emissions by 2025 STRATEGY SNAPSHOT Thermal Loads We use a data-driven mitigation strategy to determine where to best spend staff time, funding, and where and how to leverage partner capacity. 48.8%35.7%14% 339,496.2 MT CO2e 100% Transportation Grid Decarbonization FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS The Ithaca Green New Deal is comprised of nearly 40 projects/programs that are all being deployed simultaneously. Together, they are poised to achieve significant GHG emissions reductions within the next 12 months. Electrify Ithaca T-GEN Justice50* Innovative Funding Building electrification program managed by BlocPower. Operationalization of climate justice strategy. Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program. Creative funding & financing to achieve IGND goals. SUCCESSES TO DATE Comprehensive GHG Inventory 2021 FLX UN Energy Compact Ithaca Energy Code Supplement Green Jobs Corridor Electrification impacts assessment 2022 Electrify Ithaca program launch Defined climate justice communities SUCCESSES TO DATE Launched green hydrogen pilot 2022 Entered Phase II IECS Ithaca Energy Code Supplement Adopted CCA local law Adopted DER plan Began government energy roadmap Launched digital twin project 2023 PROJECT SUMMARY GOALS Energy Efficiency Retrofit & Thermal Load Electrification (EER-TLE) Building energy efficiency Electrification Ease of process Financial savings TOOLS Bulk purchasing Program Manager Low-interest, long-term financing Financial incentives CJC workforce training PROJECT SUMMARY GOALS Justice50 Operationalize climate justice Provide opportunities for democratic engagement Codify climate justice Ensure IGND benefits are shared TOOLS 50% IGND budget to CJCs 50% capital project budget 10% of capital project budget allocated to participatory budgeting Goal of 40% representation in workforce training PROJECT SUMMARY GOALS Tompkins Green Energy Network (CCA) Eliminate emissions from electricity consumption Eliminate emissions from the grid Become a more resilient community Democratize local energy economy TOOLS Bulk purchasing of commodities Cooperative investment Local lenders Technology convergence PROJECT SUMMARY GREEN H2 PILOT Congressionally Directed Spending Projects $`1M in CDS Decentralized, green hydrogen production powers 12- port EVSE 1 MW solar, 1.8 MWh ETS, 12-150 kW ESVE ENERGY ASSESSMENTS Subsidize energy assessments in ICSD facilities Work with faculty on climate curriculum development Provide OTJ training for green workforce trainees Provide certifications & equipment for trainees PROJECT SUMMARY GOALS Innovative Funding Limit IGND impact on city budget except where necessary Identify affordable pathways for resident investment TOOLS $3.5M in CDS $3M from NYSERDA $50M in direct-to-consumer financing $2M from NYSEG $65K from Park Foundation $100K from NY DEC Countless in free services 2024 ACTIVITIES Major projects/programs that Council can expect to act on in 2024. T-GEN Admin & Commodities Climate Action Plan Justice 50 Budget Implications Contract with T-GEN/CCA Administrator and ESCOs Direct financial investment in local CJCs Detailed carbon mitigation strategy Municipal facilities energy retrofits and fleet electrification MORE PROJECTS IN THE PIPELINE LEED for Cities Certification KPMG Digital Twin Fleet EVs & Charging Roadmap Justice50 to Council Gov't Energy Roadmap Software Devel’nt Fellow Earmark Approval IGND Town Hall(s) CCA Admin. & Education Deconstruction Plan Fleet Electrification Resiliency & Adaptation Plan CAP to Council Float-ovoltaics Analysis Engagement Strategy QUESTIONS & COMMENTS R E B E C C A E V A N S D I R E C T O R O F S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y R E V A N S @ C I T Y O F I T H A C A .O R G S A V A N N A H V E G A S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y P L A N N E R S V E G A @ C I T Y O F I T H A C A .O R G Housing Pipeline Update February 2024 Prepared by the Department of Planning & Development F E B R U A R Y 1 4 , 2 0 2 4 Housing Project Pipeline Housing Projects and Initiatives Questions and Information Needed Prepared by the Department of Planning & Development F E B R U A R Y 1 4 , 2 0 2 4 Observable Trends Rising cost of land Rising cost of construction & financing Still an active market – attracting development groups from outside the area Smaller household sizes at all price levels and types of housing More interest in accessory apartments Middle income housing remains elusive New for-sale housing of any type remains elusive Ongoing high demand for rental housing Ongoing Activities and Collaborations Engage developers during project development 100 K Annual contribution to the Community Housing Development Fund TCIDA Workforce Housing Policy Ithaca Evictions/Displacement Defense Fund ( IEDD) https://hsctc.org/iedd/ Collaboration with County on addressing the needs of the unhoused population Chamber Housing Task Force Housing Projects & Initiatives Housing Projects & Initiatives Current and Upcoming Legislative Changes/Proposals Pertaining to Housing Short Term Rental Legislation Streamlining Zoning Appeals process Staff Level Zoning Permits Lowering Thresholds for Area Variances Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Legislation Review of Minimum Parking Requirements in R3 zones Housing Projects & Initiatives Research Questions and Programs Vacancy Survey Research NYS Prohousing Program Could changing area requirements affect land values and encourage different kinds of housing? Viable incentives for row or townhouses Missing middle (are there barriers that can be removed?) Housing Projects & Initiatives Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA) $1.2 Million Home ARP Allocation to support a housing surge and prevent a return to homelessness for vulnerable individuals. Inlet Island Housing (50 Affordable Units) +/- 65 % of HUD Allocation used to fund housing development and programs addressing the needs of the unhoused or vulnerable populations What questions do you have? What additional information would be helpful?