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Roseville Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission Agenda Item DATE: February 20, 2024 ITEM: 6.a. ITEM DESCRIPTION: 2024 Sustainability Update Background Roseville residents highly value the sustainability, natural resources, and recreational opportunities in the community, which is why the City has made it a priority to preserve, promote, and maintain these resources Through the City's Comprehensive Plan, participation in programs such as GreenStep Cities, and projects such as the ongoing wildlife habitat restoration in city parks, Roseville continues to strive toward building a sustainable future for all residents, businesses, and visitors. For more information, see the Sustainability webpage CityofRoseville.com/Sustainability. As part of our sustainability work, the City participated in Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy Program. Staff worked with Xcel Energy and the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) to move the program forward. Staff is very excited with how the program operated, and the advancements that were made to establish goals and strategies in order to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. For more information, see the Partners in Energy webpage CityofRoseville.com/Partners-in-Energy. Roseville has been a leader in Sustainability in 2023 with the hiring of our full time Sustainability Specialist. With the increased capacity, we were involved in the GreenStep Cities Gold Leaf Program, researching a Green To Go ordinance, several EV and efficiency -related cohorts, tabling at City events, etc. 2024 will continue several of our past topics that include Less Mow May, Pollinator -Friendly Community, and looking into the City's mowing ordinance. Staff will also be working on a Climate Action Plan and starting 4-6 months of community engagement ahead of a potential Green To Go Ordinance proposal later this year. Green Team Update: On May 7, 2018, the City Council approved Resolution #11507 that named the Public Works Environment and Transportation Commission as the Green Step Cities Green Team. Per the resolution, the Green Team shall: 1. Approve and make available to the community an annual sustainability update report containing goals and outcomes of community plans and sustainability initiatives. 2. Evaluate existing and proposed policies to identify any overlooked opportunities for pursuing sustainability and environmental stewardship, and make recommendations for amending these policies. 3. Undertake its best efforts to communicate with and engage residents, businesses, and institutions in the implementation of sustainable practices to help meet City goals. 4. Advise City staff members and officials on efforts to educate community members about the City's vision and ongoing opportunities to participate in sustainability initiatives. 5. Collect feedback from the community and provide recommendations for utilizing this feedback to improve City practices and programs. 6. Provide recommendations for further research and programs to implement in the City to promote sustainability and protect the environment. Recommendation Receive a presentation from staff about our sustainability programs and provide feedback on 2023 Page 41 of 71