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Council directs staff to begin update of the 2020 Climate Action Plan, emphasizes adaptation and measurable steps
Summary
Climate sustainability manager Laura Reeser presented an update process for the city’s Climate Action Plan; council voted unanimously to direct the interim city manager to implement the update process, emphasizing separation of municipal/community actions, measurable two‑year work plans, public engagement, and adaptation.
Laura Reeser, the city’s climate sustainability manager, told the council the city will update its 2020 Climate Action Plan to reflect new inventory data, clearer municipal vs. community roles, stronger reporting and metrics, and a larger emphasis on adaptation and resilience including sea‑level rise and heat events.
Reeser outlined a proposed structure: separate municipal and community actions so the city can set operational benchmarks and a two‑year work plan tied to budgeting; consolidate and simplify the plan’s 171 actions into a smaller set of measurable strategies; and create a public dashboard with indicators such as EV registrations and solar installations. She said the update will incorporate regional actions from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and community input gathered through surveys and outreach.
Council discussed municipal vs. community targets, what metrics to include, and timing. Reeser said the draft will be available for public review in June with a return to council in July. Councilmember Pamela Johnson moved to direct the interim city manager to implement the update process as outlined; the council voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
Reeser noted the city’s recent pilots (e‑bike vouchers and heat‑pump programs) as examples of low‑cost community actions and said staff will continue pursuing regional partnerships and grant funding to support implementation.
