HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/05/22 Item 17 Additional Information - Climate Action Plan Implementation Progress Report
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Implementation Progress Report
City Council Meeting
May 22, 2012
Overall Implementation Status
•Climate Action Planaddresses climate change threat &
creates numerous co-benefits
•18 climate actions (comprised of 57 components)
91% “Completed” or “In Progress”
•Out of 57 components, only 5 remain “On-Hold”
Mitigation #2 -Street Sweeper conversion to AFV
Mitigation #6 -H Street Corridor Study
Mitigation #7 -Community turf conversions
Adaptation #8 -Biological monitoring of open space
Adaptation #9 -Biological monitoring of wetlands
•Presentation only highlighting major progress
•Additional resources for energy-related climate actions
Climate Mitigation
1.Clean Fleet
Progress-(2) new hybrid wastewater trucks
Next Steps-(2) new hybrids for FY13
2.City-Contracted Clean Fleets
Progress-New CNG public dispenser at PWC
Next Steps-Tow Truck RFP released in June
3.Business Energy Evaluations
Progress-Over 360 participants had free upgrades
Next Steps-New program cycle to expand resources
Climate Mitigation
4.Green Building Standard
Progress-New voluntary GB+ program launched
Next Steps-Revised standard w/ new Title 24 (CY13)
5.Solar & Energy Efficiency Conversions
Progress-Over $300,000 in incentives distributed
Next Steps-Property Assessed Clean Energy launch
6.Smart Growth Around Trolley Stations
Progress-Consultant hired for grade separation study
Next Steps-Continue to pursue funding resources
Climate Mitigation
7.Turf Lawn Conversion
Progress-NatureScape-In-Box kits & workshops began
Next Steps-Complete Orange Ave. median turf retrofits
Climate Adaptation
1.Cool Paving
Progress-Consultant report being developed
Next Steps-Potential grant funding for demo site
2.Shade Trees
Progress-New policy developed for shade trees
Next Steps-Landscape Manual updated accordingly
3.Cool Roofs
Progress-New code developed & adopted by Council
Next Steps-Tracking for compliance
Climate Adaptation
4.Local Water Supply & Reuse
Progress-Preliminary standards design created
Next Steps-Standards finalized & presented to Council
5.Storm Water Pollution Prevention & Reuse
Progress-Required code revisions identified
Next Steps-Code revised & presented to Council
6/7. Education & Wildfires/Extreme Heat
Progress-Air quality alerts distributed thru Nixle
Next Steps-Emergency Response Plan updated
Climate Adaptation
8.Open Space Management
Progress-Installed (4) new master water valves
Next Steps-Pursue grant funding for monitoring
9.Wetlands Preservation
Progress-Consultant proposals for NRMP selected
Next Steps-OVRP plan amended for climate resilience
10.Sea Level Rise & Land Development Codes
Progress-Ordinance created & adopted by Council
Next Steps-CEQA review process established
Climate Adaptation
11.Green Economy
Progress-Online CLEAN Business database created
Next Steps-New procedures for “green” procurement
2013-2014 Local Government Partnership
•Continue to support energy-related climate measures
•CA Public Utilities Commission process
PIP (High Level) EE Portfolio SOW (Detailed)
•Proposed components:
Municipal Facility Improvements
Community Energy Efficiency
Sustainable Buildings
Green Jobs & Homes for All
Energy Efficient Economic Development
Regional Collaboration
Administration
Up to $3.8 million proposal
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New CPUC/SDG&E guidance received
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