Title
Climate and Equity Frameworks Implementation Briefing
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
At their May 11, 2022 meeting the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee received a briefing on the Climate and Equity Frameworks and recommended a briefing to the full City Council.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the climate and equity frameworks.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the climate and equity frameworks and rollout plan.
Staff Contact:
Pamela Braff, PhD, Climate Program Manager, 360.753.8249
Tobi Hill-Meyer, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager, 360.753.8285
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
Pamela Braff, PhD, Climate Program Manager
Tobi Hill-Meyer, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager
Background and Analysis:
Background
In February 2021, Olympia City Council passed a Climate Emergency Resolution (Resolution No. M-2194), which directed City Council to develop and adopt a lens of climate change and climate equity for all City purposes, staff, and departments.
In response to this direction, staff began work to develop a climate and equity framework to support City Council, staff, and departments in evaluating the climate mitigation and equity considerations of any project, plan, policy, or decision. This framework should be easy to use by staff with little or no knowledge of climate change or equity practices, and easy to apply without expert guidance.
Developing the Draft Framework
In April 2021, project staff began developing the framework concept and key questions to guide staff through a climate and equity analysis. A small group of staff from Public Works, Community Planning and Development, and Parks, Arts, and Recreation provided early feedback on the concept, structure, and ease of use. The most recent draft framework, attached in this staff report, incorporates much of the feedback receive...
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