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Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes
October 17, 2016
Call to Order / Roll Call
Chair Eliot Metzger called the October 17, 2016 meeting of the Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) to
order at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Main Fire Station, 300 B Avenue, Lake Oswego,
Oregon.
Members Present: Richard Canaday, Eliot Metzger, Lisa Adatto, Paul Soper,
Stephanie Glazer, Bob Sack, Ashley Hall, Karthik Sreedhar,
Councilor Joe Buck
Members Excused/Absent Sharon Lumbantobing (excused), Sarah Hussion (excused)
Staff: Jenny Slepian, Sustainability and Management Fellow; Kevin
McCaleb, Water Conservation Specialist
Public: None
Announcements from Board and Staff
Lisa Adatto passed around the latest draft of the Iron Mountain Park Plan. She also reminded the Board
that volunteers are needed for the Sustainable Homes Tour on the 29th. The Eco Film Festival went well,
with about 140 people attending, 15 of which viewed all four films.
Jenny Slepian updated the Board on the Materials Management Grant the City is applying for from DEQ
to fund additional outreach and education on residential composting. The Board briefly discussed ideas
on how the composting video should be done and the best way to reach residents.
Approval of Minutes
The Board unanimously approved the September 19, 2016 meeting minutes.
Public Comment
None.
Regular Business
A. Review Agenda
Chair Eliot Metzger reviewed the meeting agenda.
B. City Council Update/City Council Goals Update
Councilor Buck gave the City Council update, reminding the Board that there was one City Council
meeting left before the election. The Council will be looking at the three ballot measures (repeal of
marijuana ban, advisory vote on fiber, amendment to city charter to place election signs in each
precinct). At the last meeting, the Council approved the time, place, and manner restrictions for
marijuana facilities. The Council study session focused on east end development project priorities for an
urban renewal district. A citizen group worked a consultant on ideas. The group looked at improvements
to State Street, pedestrian and parking improvements around the North Anchor area, making First
Street a "festival street", and improving transit along Fourth Street. Councilor Buck added that the
Tourism Advisory Board will start meeting soon and members have been appointed. The Council also
adopted some code modifications with regard to the Southwest Employment Area. A stormwater rehab
project along D Avenue is starting, which will serve as a pilot project for other stormwater projects. Eliot
asked if there was the potential for eco -tourism with the new Tourism Advisory Board, particularly in the
form of sister city partnerships with eco -friendly cities. Councilor Buck said that is something they can
look into.
C. Water Conservation Programs
Kevin McCaleb updated the Board on City water conservation programs and services that are available
to citizens. The City has given out water conserving equipment to many single family residences,
resulting in about 30 CCF in savings per home per year. Homes using rain sensors are saving between 9-
12% on water per year. Audits are the longest term conservation effort. Low flow toilets are useful, but
are tied to user behavior whereas audits allow for education. Water usage behavior has changed
significantly in LO since 2008. Kevin added that water levels in the Clackamas River have been critically
low over the past two years, and it is something that we have to keep an eye on. Kevin recommended
becoming familiar with the following:
• Automatic Meter Reading- saves a lot of money and staff time
Rate structures- current model is based on consuming. Looking at a different model, such as a
flat rate system, then charging based on consumption.
Alternative water sources- greywater, rainwater harvesting, etc. Tryon Creek WTP has water
they would give the city as reclaimed water to be used in Parks and landscaping. Stephanie
suggested changing the messaging to tell a more positive story that people can understand. Tell
people why a new water plant is an investment, and saving water decreases need for a new
plant.
• City Irrigation System Audits- City doesn't build efficient irrigation systems. Need to start
auditing city irrigation systems to see what is working normally.
Kevin finished by reminding the board that he has open office hours from 3pm on Thursdays.
D. Summarizing 2016 Programs
The Board went around the room to update their progress on 2016 goals:
• Paul and Bob met with owner of the Rebuilding Center.
• Stephanie looked up and sent out info about emissions from lawn equipment. Looked into trade
in program for newer lawn equipment
• Karthik to work with Eliot on water stuff, Ashley to email Richard on school gardens
• Bob still working on bike lanes
• Richard wants to look at how do we get people to spend money on capital projects with positive
environmental outcomes
• Eliot went to first school board meeting
E. Look Ahead to 2017
Jenny gave a quick update on what may be possible for SAB in 2017. The design process for the new
Police station will be starting at the beginning of the new year. Possibility of a climate action plan, as
well as possible update of Sustainability Action Plan for City Operations with greenhouse gas emissions
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reporting. Involvement with emergency preparedness, participation in CERT. All of the easy "low
hanging fruit" has been accomplished, so the Board needs to think a little harder about what can be
achieved.
Adjournment
Chair Eliot Metzger adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenny Slepian
Sustainability and Management
Fellow
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