Agenda Packet - 2022-09-19Buzz Chandler, Co-Chair Jay Hamachek, Co-Chair Kara Orvieto Ashley Robin Palao Bastardes Susan Mead
Mark Puhlman Matt Schaeffer Jules Unitan, Youth Roya Wahab, Youth Daniel Nguyen, Council Liaison
503.635.0215 380 A Avenue PO BOX 369 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 www.ci.oswego.or.us
AGENDA
SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD
September 19, 2022
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Virtual via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82200421105?pwd=ODd6Zk85M3Bld2NubTFrb3pxcnh
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Contact: Amanda Watson, Sustainability Program Manager, awatson@ci.oswego.or.us, 503-635-0291
Also published online at: www.ci.oswego.or.us/boc_sab
This meeting will be conducted virtually via Zoom.
Members of the public are permitted to speak for up to 3 minutes during Public Comment only. Host will
mute non-Board members during remainder of meeting.
I. AGENDA
6:30 Call to Order
Approve Minutes
Public Comment (comment on agenda items may be deferred to discussion of that item)
Review Agenda
6:45 Regular Business (I-Information, C-Conversation/Discussion, D-Decision, R-Recommend to Council)
II. ADJOURNMENT
ATTACHMENTS
Please note that all materials are sent electronically. Please review before meeting.
• July 18, 2022 Meeting Minutes
NEXT MEETING: OCTOBER 17, 2022, 6:30 to 8:30pm
A. City Council Update Councilor Nguyen 10 I
B. Urban Forestry Report and Tree Code Scot Siegel, Morgan Holen, Chad
Tinsley, Sachi Arakawa
45 I
C. SAB 2022 Goals Prioritization & Working
Groups
All 30 C
D. Demolition Tax Joint Recommendations
Memo
Amanda Watson 5 I
E. Announcements from Board and Staff
All 15 C
SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD
Vision of a Sustainable Lake Oswego
A sustainable Lake Oswego is a community that meets the vital human needs of the present without
compromising our ability to meet future needs. This requires consideration of both long-term and short-
term effects on ecological, economic, and community systems. Operating sustainably means that we are
leaving a legacy for the community of Lake Oswego and the planet.
A sustainable Lake Oswego is a place recognized nationally as a model of livability—a unified city with a
vital downtown, a strong sense of neighborhoods, and a harmonious relationship with the natural
environment. The lives of everyone who lives, works, and conducts business in Lake Oswego are
enriched by a wide range of choices in transportation, housing, recreation, and culture. Our
infrastructure is sound, our finances stable, and our citizens and employees healthy and engaged.
SAB Mission & Duties
The mission of the Sustainability Advisory Board is to promote the economic, ecological, and quality-of-
life sustainability of our community.
The Sustainability Advisory Board shall:
a. Advise and assist the City Council in efforts to make City operations more sustainable. The
Sustainability Advisory Board is guided by the Sustainable City Principles embodied in the City’s
Sustainability Plan.
b. Assist in the development of plans and policies to enhance the sustainability of the City as a
whole.
c. Educate and engage the public in efforts to make the community of Lake Oswego, including
residents, businesses, and institutions, more sustainable.
SAB Meeting Ground Rules
We have agreed to abide by these ground rules to increase our meeting effectiveness.
1. Participate – everyone share “airtime”
2. Speak for yourself – use “I” language
3. Seek clarity:
– ask clarifying questions
– paraphrase what you hear others say
– check out your hunches
4. Be respectful:
– be on time
– come prepared
– turn off phones, pagers, and other devices
– avoid interrupting others
– don’t use inflammatory labels & judgments
5. Have fun
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CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO
Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes
July 18, 2022
DRAFT
Call to Order / Roll Call
Buzz Chandler called the July 18, 2022 meeting of the Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) to order at 6:35 PM.
Members Present: Buzz Chandler, Susan Mead, Mark Puhlman, Matt Schaeffer,
Kara Orvieto Ashley, Robin Palao Bastardes, Jules Unitan, Roya
Wahab, Matthew Peterson (Alt.), Whitney Street (Alt.)
Members Excused/Absent: Jay Hamachek
Staff: Amanda Watson
Public: None
Approval of Minutes
June meeting minutes were approved, with the correction of one typographical error.
Public Comment
None
Regular Business
A. Introductions
This was the first meeting for new Board members Robin Palao Bastardes, Jules Unitan, Roya Wahab, and
Kara Orvieto Ashley (Kara served as an alternate in 2022-2023) and alternates Matthew Peterson and Whitney
Street. Board members introduced themselves.
B. SAB Mission & Review of 2022 Goals
Amanda reviewed SAB’s mission and duties. Buzz reviewed the Board’s 2022 goals and shared some ideas he
and Jay discussed for the year going forward, including:
• SAB should aim to have fewer goals per year that are more specific, and achievable within the
year. For example, installing signs for EV chargers across the city could be an achievable goal that
is part of a larger goal to encourage EV adoption.
• SAB members can be assigned into working committees of at least two people per goal/project.
They would move the work forward between monthly meetings and report back on progress to
the lager group (e.g. share a paragraph ahead of the meeting, and answer any questions from
other Board members during the meeting). Members could also be assigned to listen in to other
advisory board meetings.
• Each meeting could be a deep dive into one of the goals. Each meeting could also include an
educational briefing from City staff on a topic relevant to SAB’s work (e.g. how City fees and taxes
work)
• Matt suggested SAB provide a brief memo to City Council on a regular basis to serve as an update
and educational resource on the topics SAB is working on.
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Amanda gave a brief overview of progress on SAB’s 2022 goals to date. The Board has completed three of
their goals so far this year and three—related to gas-powered landscaping equipment, trees and natural
resources, and EV adoption—are still in progress.
For the September meeting, SAB members should come prepared with ideas on how to prioritize SAB’s
remaining goals for the year, what goal(s) they would most like to work on as part of a smaller
team/committee, and what might be missing that SAB would want to add to their goals for 2023.
C. Council Update
Councilor Nguyen was absent.
D. Update on Republic Services Franchise Renewal
Amanda shared an update on the Republic Services solid waste collection franchise agreement renewal. City
Council had a study session on June 21 during which they renewed proposed changes to the franchise
agreement, including moving to an annual rate adjustment process, removing subsidized rates for LOSD from
the franchise agreement (may be considered as part of the rate adjustment process), support from Republic
Services for two community disposal events per year, improved customer service standards and
communication protocols for hazardous weather events, and enhanced recycling services.
Matt asked about Ridwell and options for recycling additional materials that are not currently collected
curbside. Republic Services proposed to offer an “enhanced recycling services” program in LO, which would
collect materials including plastic film, plastic clamshells, and textiles. City Council will have a study session
later this fall on the topic of expanded recycling services. The City is tracking what is happening in other
jurisdictions, including a lawsuit against the new “Recycle Plus” program offered by franchised haulers in
Washington County, and the policy discussion at Clackamas County. Buzz noted that a big rulemaking process
is happening at the state level for the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, which includes new
Extended Producer Responsibility regulations for packaging.
Susan asked whether the City had considered equity issues in relation to a 10-year franchise agreement. 10
years is a long time for a contract, and there might be opportunities to contract with smaller, minority- and
women-owned haulers, others besides the largest companies. Amanda explained that a 10 year agreement is
typical for solid waste franchise agreements (others in our region range from 7 – 12 years) due to equipment
investments. Republic Services had a positive mid-term review in 2018. Next time the City could consider an
RFP process for the franchise but that would have to be initiated earlier.
Matt asked if the City was considering the downstream environmental and social impacts of disposal of solid
waste in the context of the franchise agreement. Amanda explained that it is Metro and DEQ rather than the
City that regulates transfer stations. The City has jurisdiction over waste collection, and can ask for
information about how waste is disposed of or recycled but doesn’t have the authority to ensure waste is
going to responsible end markets. SAB members would be interested in visiting WRI if possible.
The ordinance for the new franchise agreement is scheduled to come to City Council on September 20. Rate
adjustments would come to Council in early October.
E. Announcements from Board and Staff
The Lake Oswego Sustainability Network asked if SAB would like to be a co-sponsor again this year for their EV
Fair on October 1. SAB’s sponsorship would be for outreach purposes, e.g. adding SAB’s logo to event
materials, and using SAB/City channels to promote the event. Mark introduced a motion for SAB to sponsor
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the event; Susan seconded and the motion passed. Amanda will check with the City’s communication team
about an SAB-specific logo (update: City Advisory Boards and Commissions do not have individual logos, SAB
should use the standard City seal logo for this event).
Amanda reminded the Board there would be no regular meeting in August, but she will send around a poll to
find a time for a social get-together. The joint meeting with HRAB on the demolition tax renewal will take
place at HRAB’s regular monthly meeting time on August 10 at 6 pm, with an option to join remotely.
SAB has a booth at the LO Farmer’s Market again on Saturday, September 17. SAB discussed what they could
publicize at their event, including the EV Fair, sustainable back-to-school tips, and recycling information.
Wrap Up & Adjournment
Buzz Chandler adjourned the meeting at 8:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Amanda Watson
Sustainability Program Manager