City staff and consultants presented a draft climate policy package to the Plan Commission and Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board, explaining a scoring dashboard and asking for edits before a Feb. 12 hearing. Staff noted the draft EIS is open for public comment through Feb. 18.

Staff briefed council on House Bill 2416 linking the waste‑to‑energy facility to the Climate Commitment Act: the facility emits ~100,000 metric tons CO2/year and faces declining no‑cost allowances through 2030; staff estimated near‑term city compliance purchases of roughly $2.8M–$4M annually and warned of a possible $7M/year exposure if emissions are not reduced.

City staff reviewed Phase 2 focus‑group findings and a set of draft climate policies for integration into the comprehensive plan, highlighted new policy ideas on buildings, ecosystems, transportation and waste, and set timelines for a joint Plan Commission meeting (Feb. 20) and a CRSB vote (Feb. 12).

Consultants presented a multi‑criteria prioritization tool (MCPA) to rank climate policies; board members pressed for transparent scoring rubrics and examples, warned the weighting choices strongly affect outcomes, and asked that consultants circulate full scoring criteria ahead of December.

Experts discuss the financial implications of using porous pavement to manage stormwater.

Community Climate Action Fund launches January 15, offering $2.6 million for climate action strategies.

City engages tribes and community for climate impact survey, promoting diverse participation and feedback.