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PlanningBoard | 2008-04-14 | 3 | NONE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: (9-A.) Cynthia Eliason presented the City Council approved Local Action Plan for Climate Protection. This item was for discussion purposes only. No action was taken. President Cook asked how zero waste is achieved since there is always something that doesn't fit in a bin. Staff responded that zero waste is a goal. Public comment was opened. Citizen Bill Smith commented on emissions and zero waste. Public comment was closed. Boardmember Lynch inquired whether Stopwaste.org assisted with preparation of the report. Staff responded in the affirmative. Stopwaste.org was instrumental in putting together this collaborative effort. Boardmember Lynch commented on initiative #2 page 29. Retail trips account for the highest use of vehicles. How is this issue addressed? Staff responded that these issues are considered as individual projects are reviewed. Boardmember Ezzy Ashcraft referred to the last document in the plan (Appendix F). She asked whether environmentally preferred purchases (for example cleaning products used by City maintenance staff) would move forward to become an ordinance or stay on the back burner. Staff responded that the intent is to move the document forward as an ordinance. Styrofoam was the first initiative but others will follow. Boardmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired about the steps required to create a new ordinance. Staff responded by detailing the process involved in establishing an ordinance from Staff to the Planning Board to the City Council. Boardmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether staff would look to other cities for what they have done in this area. Staff responded in the affirmative. Boardmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired about the timeframe for implementation of the plan. Staff responded that a timeline has not been set. Boardmember Ezzy Ashcraft acknowledged Simone Wolter (staff) for her contributions to the plan. Boardmember Lynch inquired whether bike lockers will be provided outside the theatre. Staff responded in the affirmative. Page 3 of 7 | PlanningBoard/2008-04-14.pdf |