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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 12092019 - Sustainability Cte Min Pkt CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION An Advisory Body to the Board of Supervisors December 9, 2019 5:00 P.M. 30 Muir Road, Martinez Howdy Goudey, Chair, At-Large, Community Group Nick Despota, Vice-Chair, Member, District 1 Shoshana Wechsler, Alternate, District 1 Victoria Smith, Member, District 2 Ryan Buckley, Alternate, District 2 John Sierra, Member, District 3 Mike Moore, Alternate, District 3 Wes Sullens, Member, District 4 Travis Curran, Alternate, District 4 Charles Davidson, Member, District 5 Reneé Fernandez-Lipp, Alternate, District 5 Harry Thurston, At-Large, Community Group Russell Driver, At-Large, Business Nicholas Snyder, At-Large, Business Doria Robinson, At-Large, Environmental Justice Sarah Foster, At-Large, Environmental Justice Kim Hazard, At-Large, Education Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee 1. Call to Order and Introductions 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Comment 4. APPROVE Record of Action for October 21, 2019 meeting. 5. REVIEW and Possible ADOPTION of 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Plan 6. REVIEW and Possible ADOPTION of Climate Action Plan Progress Report for 2019 7. RECEIVE Update on Draft Goals and Strategies for the Climate Action Plan 8. DISCUSS Climate Emergency Resolution, as May Be Requested by Board of Supervisors Sustainability Committee 9. RECEIVE UPDATE on Low-Carbon Concrete Codes 10. RECEIVE Reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed. 11. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Coordinator. 12. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Commission Chair and IDENTIFY TOPICS for next report to Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability. 13. The next meeting is currently scheduled for February 24, 2020. 14. Adjourn The Sustainability Commission will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend Commission meetings. Contact the staff person listed below at least 72 hours before the meeting. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 1 of 45 Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the County to a majority of members of the Commission less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA during normal business hours. Staff reports related to items on the agenda are also accessible on line at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us. Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on agenda items at least one full work day prior to the published meeting time. For Additional Information Contact: Jody London, Commission Staff jody.london@dcd.cccounty.us Phone (925) 674-7871 · Fax (925) 674-7250 Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms (in alphabetical order): Contra Costa County has a policy of making limited use of acronyms, abbreviations, and industry-specific language in meetings of its Board of Supervisors and Committees. Following is a list of commonly used abbreviations that may appear in presentations and written materials at meetings of the Ad Hoc Sustainability Committee: AB Assembly Bill ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments ACA Assembly Constitutional Amendment ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District BAYREN Bay Area Regional Energy Network BGO Better Government Ordinance (Contra Costa County) BOS Board of Supervisors CALTRANS California Department of Transportation AO County Administrative Officer or Office CAP Climate Action Plan CARB California Air Resources Board CCA Community Choice CCE Community Choice Energy Aggregation CCWD Contra Costa Water District CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CSA County Service Area CSAC California State Association of Counties DCC Delta Counties Coalition DCD Contra Costa County Dept. of Conservation & Development DPC Delta Protection Commission DSC Delta Stewardship Council DWR California Department of Water Resources EBEW East Bay Energy Watch EBMUD East Bay Municipal Utility District EIR Environmental Impact Report (a state requirement) EIS Environmental Impact Statement (a federal requirement) FTE Full Time Equivalent FY Fiscal Year GHG Greenhouse Gas GGRF Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds GIS Geographic Information System HSD Contra Costa County Health Services Department IPM Integrated Pest Management JPA/JEPA Joint (Exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement LAMORINDA Area of Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda MAC Municipal Advisory Council MBE Minority Business Enterprise MOA Memorandum of Agreement MOE Maintenance of Effort MOU Memorandum of Understanding MTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission NACo National Association of Counties NEPA National Environmental Protection Act PDA Priority Development Area PV Photovoltaic PWD Contra Costa County Public Works Department RDA Redevelopment Agency or Area RFI Request For Information RFP Request For Proposals RFQ Request For Qualifications SB Senate Bill SGC Strategic Growth Council SR2S Safe Routes to Schools TWIC Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee U.S. EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency WBE Women-Owned Business Enterprise 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 2 of 45 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 4. Meeting Date: 12/9/2019 Subject: APPROVE Record of Action for October 21, 2019, Sustainability Commission Meeting. Department: Conservation & Development Presenter: Jody London, DCD Contact: Jody London, (925) 674-7871 Referral History: County Ordinance (Better Government Ordinance 95-6, Article 25-205, [d]) requires that each County Body keep a record of its meetings. Though the record need not be verbatim, it must accurately reflect the agenda and the decisions made in the meeting. Referral Update: Any handouts or printed copies of testimony distributed at the meeting will be attached to this meeting record. Links to the agenda and minutes will be available at the Committee web page, to be announced. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Staff recommends approval of the attached Record of Action for the October 21, 2019, Sustainability Commission Meeting with any necessary corrections. Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A ATTACHMENT(S) October 21, 2019 Draft Record of Action 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 3 of 45 Record of Action CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION An Advisory Body to the Board of Supervisors October 21, 2019 5:00 P.M. 30 Muir Road, Martinez Howdy Goudey, Chair, At-Large, Community Group Nick Despota, Vice-Chair, Member, District 1 Shoshana Wechsler, Alternate, District 1 Victoria Smith, Member, District 2 Ryan Buckley, Alternate, District 2 John Sierra, Member, District 3 Vacant, Alternate, District 3 Wes Sullens, Member, District 4 Travis Curran, Alternate, District 4 Charles Davidson, Member, District 5 Reneé Fernandez-Lipp, Alternate, District 5 Harry Thurston, At-Large, Community Group Russell Driver, At-Large, Business Nicholas Snyder, At-Large, Business Doria Robinson, At-Large, Environmental Justice Sarah Foster, At-Large, Environmental Justice Kim Hazard, At-Large, Education Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee DRAFT Present: Howdy Goudey, Chair, At-Large, Community Group Charles Davidson, Member, District 5 Shoshana Wechsler, Alternate, District 1 Victoria Smith, Member, District 2 Ryan Buckley, Alternate, District 2 John Sierra, Member, District 3 Wes Sullens, Member, District 4 Russell Driver, At-Large, Business Nicholas Snyder, At-Large, Business Doria Robinson, At-Large, Environmental Justice Harry Thurston, At-Large, Community Group Kim Hazard, At-Large, Education Sarah Foster, At-Large, Environmental Justice Reneé Fernandez-Lipp, Alternate, District 5 Absent: Travis Curran, Alternate, District 4, Nick Despota, Vice-Chair, Member, District 1 Staff Present: Demian Hardman, Senior Energy Planner, Department of Conservation and Development Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, Department of Conservation and Development Dan Peddycord, Public Health Director, Contra Costa Health Services Frank Di Massa, Department of Conservation and Development Will Nelson, Principal Planner, Department of Conservation and Development Cindy Cortez, Department of Conservation and Development Chris Farnitano, Health Officer, Contra Costa Health Services Attendees: Devin Jackson, Mike Moore, Zoe Siegel, Cheryl Brown, Eli Krispi, Joanna Jansen, Jan Warren 15. Call to Order and Introductions 16.Pledge of Allegiance 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 4 of 45 17. Public Comment Zoe Siegel, Greenbelt Alliance, commented on the role of the Commission in the implementation of the Climate Action Plan. 18. APPROVE Record of Action for August 26, 2019 meeting. Motion: Kim Hazard. Second: Harry Thurston. Vote: Unanimous. 19. RECEIVE Presentation on Upcoming General Plan Meeting on Environmental Justice, Health and Sustainability and PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS, as needed. Joanna Jansen, PlaceWorks, presented an update on the November 18 General Plan meeting on environmental justice, sustainability, and health. Jansen asked the Commission for feedback on the draft meeting approach and invitation included in the agenda. The Commission suggested staff and consultants use the environmental justice assessment tool adopted at the previous Commission meeting. Commission members discussed the proposed approach. They recommended: • Using additional data sources besides CalEnviroScreen 3.0, such as California Healthy Places Index. • Announcing meetings and community events at public hearings and in social media platforms to increase community engagement, and considering youth as intended audience during meetings. • Considering the feasibility of having actionable environmental justice approaches and tools. 20. RECEIVE Presentation on Community Outreach Meetings for the Climate Action Plan and DISCUSS Draft Vision, Goals, and Strategies. Eli Krispi from PlaceWorks reviewed goal topics in the 2015 Climate Action Plan. Topics include: • Energy Efficiency • Renewable Energy • Land Use and Transportation • Solid Waste • Water Conservation • Government Operations New goal topics for possible inclusion in the updated CAP include: • Clean and Efficient Built Environments • Carbon Free Energy • Resilient Communities • Resilient Natural Infrastructure • No-waste Contra Costa • Reduce Water Use and Increase Drought Resilience • Clean Transportation System and Infrastructure • Clean Transportation Network and Infrastructure 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 5 of 45 • Climate Equity • Sustainable Agriculture Lands Krispi explained that the vision statement is usually intended to provide overarching direction to the Climate Action Plan. Jody London emphasized the need to have measures that can be quantified and evaluated. Commission members recommended using less technical wording in the CAP’s goals, keeping in mind how this will be accessible to the General Public as the intended audience. They also recommended that the health goal be a more featured element in the CAP. 21. RECOMMEND the Board of Supervisors refer to its Sustainability Committee deliberation on adoption of a Climate Emergency Resolution. Motion: Sarah Foster. Second: Russell Driver. Vote: Unanimous. The Commission recommended the following: (1) Establishing an advisory group that will help the County anticipate and plan for an economy that is less dependent on fossil fuel extraction and processing and helps plan for a transition from a fossil-fuel dependent economy. As the State of California adopts policies and goals for reducing pollution and addressing climate change, the County should consider what this will mean for County revenues, jobs, health, and infrastructure. (2) Directing the County Administrator to establish an interdepartmental task force that will focus on implementing the County’s Climate Action Plan and identifying additional actions, policies, and programs the County can undertake to reduce and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. (3) Identifying potential resources to support work in Contra Costa County to reduce and adapt to a changing climate. The Sustainability Commission advises that the Board refer this topic to the Sustainability Committee and direct the Department of Conservation and Development to prepare report to the Sustainability Committee to evaluate whether the County should adopt a Climate Emergency Resolution. 22. RECEIVE Reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE DECTION as needed. Reneé Fernandez-Lipp recommended the State of the Estuary Conference as a source for identifying local groups to collaborate in the creation of the CAP and the Climate Emergency Resolution. Russell Driver observed that, in light of the recent PG&E power shutoff, the public is rushing to install conventional diesel powered generators to prepare for power outages, and is not likely to look at renewable fuels unless funding is available. 23. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Coordinator. Jody London reviewed the report included in the agenda. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 6 of 45 24. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Commission Chair and IDENTIFY TOPICS for next report to Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability. The Commission discussed the polystyrene ban recently adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Howdy Goudey noted the commitment to ban Styrofoam use must be responsive to changing markets and suggested reusable food ware should be a requirement. 25. The next meeting is currently scheduled for December 9, 2019. 26. Adjourn 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 7 of 45 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 5. Meeting Date: 12/9/2019 Subject: REVIEW and Possible ADOPTION of 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Plan Department: Conservation and Development Presenter: Jody London, Department of Conservation and Development Contact: Jody London, Department of Conservation and Development Referral History: Advisory bodies to the Board of Supervisors are required to submit an annual report and work plan every year. Referral Update: Staff has prepared the draft 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Plan to the extent possible, in consultation with the Chair of the Sustainability Commission. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): REVIEW and Possible ADOPTION of 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Plan. Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A. ATTACHMENT(S) Draft 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Plan 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 8 of 45 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 2019 ANNUAL REPORT and 2020 WORK PLAN PURPOSE The Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission was created to: A. Advise the Board of Supervisors and staff on successful implementation of the Climate Action Plan, including suggestions on how that work can be performed more efficiently and effectively. B. Advise the Board of Supervisors on opportunities to realize equity and fairness across the diverse communities of Contra Costa County in sustainability programs that support the Climate Action Plan. C. Advise the Board of Supervisors and staff on how to better engage Contra Costa County residents and businesses on sustainability issues and implementation of the Climate Action Plan. 2019 annual report The current members of the Sustainability Commission are:1 Howdy Goudey, At-Large, Community Group, Chair Nick Despota, Member, District 1, Vice Chair Shoshana Wechsler, Alternate, District 1 Victoria Smith, Member, District 2 Ryan Buckley, Alternate, District 2 John Sierra, Member, District 3 Mike Moore, Alternate, District 3 Wes Sullens, Member, District 4 Travis Curran, Alternate, District 4 Charles Davidson, Member, District 5 Renee Fernandez-Lipp, Alternate, District 5 Harry Thurston, At-Large, Community Group Russell Driver, At-Large, Business Nicholas Snyder, At-Large, Business Doria Robinson, At-Large, Environmental Justice Sarah Foster, At-Large, Environmental Justice 2 Kim Hazard, At-Large, Education The Commission meets the fourth Monday in February, April, June, August, October, and December, at 5:00 p.m., at 30 Muir Road, Martinez, unless a different location has been determined. The December meeting is earlier in the month. Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, is lead staff. All members have completed the mandatory training. The Sustainability Commission has been asked to provide a representative to the County’s Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee; Kim Hazard is filling that role. The Chair and other members of the Commission participate in meetings of the Board of Supervisors’ Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability. The Commission receives briefings from County staff and representatives of other agencies and groups on a range of issues related to the Climate Action Plan. The Commission spent the majority of its time in 2019 advising staff on the ongoing update to the County’s General Plan and Climate Action Plan. Below is a summary of the Commission’s 2019 accomplishments. Topic Accomplishments Climate Action Plan Update The Commission received reports from staff and consultants on components of the Climate Action Plan. Commission members developed recommendations for goals and strategies for the Climate Action Plan. Commission members assisted the Sustainability Coordinator in planning and conducting four community engagement meetings specific to the Climate Action Plan. Nearly 75 people attended one of the four meetings, which were held across the County. 1 Several members of the Sustainability Commission resigned during 2019. The Commission thanks Gretchen Logue (Alternate, D3), Mark Thomson (Alternate, D5), and Kathy Cutting (At-Large, Business) for their service. 2 The Board of Supervisors in 2019 created an additional seat for Environmental Justice, designating that the two seats should reflect the geographic diversity of the County. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 9 of 45 Topic Accomplishments General Plan Update The Commission appointed one of its members to the Technical Advisory Working Group for the General Plan Update. The Commission provided input to staff and consultants on outreach, environmental justice, sustainability, and health aspects of the General Plan Update. The Commission provided input to the vulnerability assessment. Commission members participated in General Plan community meetings. County Transportation Expenditure Ban The Commission recommended to the Board of Supervisors priorities for the Transportation Expenditure Plan developed by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority. These priorities were conveyed to the CCTA Board. Polystyrene Ban The Commission continued to provide recommendations to staff and the Board of Supervisors regarding the polystyrene ban adopted by the Board in September 2019. Electric Vehicle Deployment The Commission received updates on the Electric Vehicle Readiness Blueprint developed by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority. Members of the Commission participated in the stakeholder meetings for the project. Carbon-Neutral Building Materials The Commission recommended County staff explore options for using carbon- neutral materials in buildings and roads. Commission members assisted County staff in identifying pilot programs in other jurisdictions and becoming more familiar with options. Realizing Equity and Fairness The Commission adopted an environmental justice assessment tool and recommended it to County staff for use in updating the General Plan and Climate Action Plan. Communication and Engagement Commission members helped promote the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge. Climate Emergency Mobilization Resolution The Commission researched climate emergency mobilization resolutions adopted by other jurisdictions. The Commission recommended the Board refer deliberation on whether to adopt a similar recommendation to the Sustainability Committee, which referral happened on November 19, 2019. Adapting to Rising Tides Members of the Commission have monitored the ongoing ART-Eastern Contra Costa project. 2020 Work Plan The Commission will continue to report to the Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability, as well as to the full Board. Projects and initiatives related to the Climate Action Plan on which the Commission anticipates it will advise the Board of Supervisors and staff include: • General Plan Update • Climate Action Plan update • Integrating equity and environmental justice into the Climate Action Plan and related documents and projects • Identifying and pursuing opportunities to develop green benefits districts throughout the County • Electric Vehicle Readiness Blueprint implementation • Advocacy on issues related to the Climate Action Plan • Potential health impacts of climate change • Outreach and education on sustainability to Contra Costa County residents and businesses • Resiliency, including the Adapting to Rising Tides studies for Eastern Contra Costa County and the Bay Area region • Other issues in the Climate Action Plan, including water conservation and drought; land use and public transportation, including pedestrian and bicycle access; energy efficiency and renewable energy; and recycling and composting. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 10 of 45 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 6. Meeting Date: 12/9/2019 Subject: REVIEW and Possible ADOPTION of Climate Action Plan Progress Report for 2019 Department: Conservation and Development Presenter: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator Contact: Jody London, Department of Conservation and Development Referral History: The Sustainability Commission for past two years has submitted a 2018 Climate Action Plan Progress Report (Progress Report) to the Board of Supervisors. Referral Update: In 2018, the Progress Report consisted of a large spreadsheet that addressed every measure in the Climate Action Plan. In 2018, the Commission combined this spreadsheet with a narrative that provides data on numeric targets. The Commission found that this document was easier to follow. Staff proposes that the 2019 Progress Report use the narrative format (see attached draft 2019 Progress Report). During this year, the Sustainability Commission has been working with the consultants developing the Climate Action Plan Update to develop measures that will be easier to monitor and report on. Staff has been researching how other jurisdictions report on CAP progress; the challenges that Contra Costa County encounters in CAP monitoring and reporting are not unique. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): REVIEW and Possible ADOPTION of Climate Action Plan Progress Report for 2019 Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A. ATTACHMENT(S) Draft 2019 Climate Action Plan Progress Report 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 11 of 45 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, 2019 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Submitted by the Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors December 2019 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 12 of 45 Table of Contents Energy Efficiency ............................................................................................................................. 1 Cool Roofs and Shade Trees ........................................................................................................... 2 Rooftop Solar .................................................................................................................................. 3 Solar on County Buildings ............................................................................................................... 3 Financing Opportunities.................................................................................................................. 6 Countywide Bike Trips per Weekday .............................................................................................. 6 Alternative Fuel Vehicles ................................................................................................................ 7 Reduce Vehicle Miles Travelled ...................................................................................................... 7 Reduce Waste ................................................................................................................................. 7 Reduce Methane and Other Emissions........................................................................................... 8 Streetlights and Traffic Signals ........................................................................................................ 8 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 13 of 45 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 2019 Climate Action Plan Progress Report The Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission’s purpose includes advising the Board of Supervisors and staff on successful implementation of the Climate Action Plan (CAP), including suggestions on how that work can be performed more efficiently and effectively. The Commission is interested in reporting on progress in meeting the numeric targets in the 2015 Climate Action Plan. This report provides updates on progress in meeting the numeric targets. There are several areas where the County has made significant progress in meeting the quantitative Climate Action Plan targets. A number of the measures do not have targets and are considered “supportive.” As the County updates the CAP in 2019 and 2020, the Sustainability Commission encourages the County to identify strategies and measures that will better allow the County to demonstrate progress in meeting greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. The Commission also encourages the County to look for approaches that solve for multiple measures, for example reducing Styrofoam and/or plastics and increasing composting, reducing vehicle miles traveled and increasing use of public transportation and alternative transportation modes such as bicycling or walking. Energy Efficiency Measures EE1, EE2, EE3 GHG Emissions Reductions Target by 2035 for All EE Measures GHG Emissions Reductions Expected by 2020 for All EE Measures Total % Expected to be Completed by 2020 14,000 MTCO2e1 7,510 MTCO2e 105% Measure % of Completed Projects to date through 2019 Total % Expected to be Completed by 2020 2 EE1 Provide opportunities for residential buildings to become more energy efficient. 44% 66% 1 MTCO2e1 = carbon dioxide equivalent 2 Percentages are calculated using the 2015 Contra Costa CAP Monitoring Tool provided by Michael Baker International. The percentages included remain tentative until additional requested data is provided. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 14 of 45 Measure % of Completed Projects to date through 2019 Total % Expected to be Completed by 2020 2 EE1 Provide opportunities for nonresidential buildings to become more energy efficient. 8% 16% EE3 Provide education and outreach highlighting the benefits of energy conservation 100% 100% Cool Roofs and Shade Trees Measure EE4 The CAP calls for 1,790 existing homes and 9 businesses to complete cool roof retrofits by 2020. In 2018 and 2019, staff reported steady increases of cool roof installations in residential and commercial buildings; we have successfully met the projected target for 2020. Residential Cool Roof Installations Commercial Cool Roof Installations Year # Cool Roofs Installed 2010 54 2011 46 2012 31 2013 10 2014 44 2015 73 2016 226 2017 335 2018 482 2019 527 Total 1,828 Year # Cool Roofs Installed 2014 2 2016 3 2017 2 2018 8 2019 15 Total 30 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 15 of 45 Rooftop Solar Measure RE 1 The CAP calls for 50 new homes and 2,500 existing homes to have solar arrays by 2020. The County has far exceeded this goal, issuing on average 1,500 permits for rooftop solar since 2014. Since the County implemented online applications in 2015, about 25% of applications have been issued electronically. In 2020, the State will require all new residential buildings to install solar. Solar on County Buildings Measure RE 2 The County has installed nearly 5 MW of solar photovoltaics (PV) on County facilities to date. The performance target is 1 MW by 2020. The County is in progress to install solar PV at 10 more sites, many of which are also being considered for energy storage. This next wave of solar PV would result in a doubling of capacity and may include 3 MW of storage capacity. The new County Administration Building includes solar canopies on the parking lot, as well as 14 electric vehicle chargers. The new Emergency Operations Center will continue to take energy from the solar panels that were at the site previously and is being evaluated for the possibility of upgrade to Zero Net Energy with the addition of more solar capacity, as is the new Administration building. Year Total # Residential PV Permits # of Residential PV E-Permits 2018 1482 414 2019 1759 323 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 16 of 45 Distributed Energy Resources Plan (DER) Electric Vehicles 16 Plug-in Electric Vehicles in County Fleet 31 Chargers installed County-wide $40,000 Cash Rebates received to date County Enrolled in CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standards program Solar PV 20 Existing Photovoltaic Systems 6,800,000 kWh/yr Estimated Production 4,809 tons Annual GHG Reduction 10 Systems in-progress 6,000,000 kWh/yr Estimated Production 4,243 tons Annual GHG Reduction Energy Storage 3 Energy Storage systems in-progress Tons of Annual GHG Reduction and kWh/yr Estimated Production are still being projected Energy Efficiency County currently pursuing Fluorescent to LED lighting projects in County facilities All new construction and major tenant improvements in County facilities target LEED Gold Demand Response County has building energy management systems at 40 facilities optimizing for energy efficiency. County is participating in utility Demand Response programs such as Time of Use Pricing, 1 MW of solar PV is enough to serve 250 households in California, The County facilities will generate 5 MW in solar power, enough electricity to power 1,250 households. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 17 of 45 MCE Enrollment Measure RE 3 Measure RE 3 is supportive and does not have numeric target. However, this is an area of significant progress. The CAP identifies community choice aggregation as a strategy for increasing the amount of renewable energy consumed in the County. Contra Costa County Future Enrollments City of Pleasant Hill – enrolling in Spring of 2021 Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Hercules and Orinda are not considering MCE at this time 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 18 of 45 Municipal accounts opted up to Deep Green as of November 4, 2019. Financing Opportunities Measure RE 3 The CAP calls for improving participation in programs that help finance investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs allow property owners to voluntarily join an assessment district and borrow money for the purpose of making energy or water efficiency improvements to their property. In 2018, the County authorized a third PACE provider for property owners in the unincorporated County. A total of 338 projects have been completed in unincorporated areas in Contra Costa County by 25 local contractors up to date. Countywide Bike Trips per Weekday Measure LUT 1 The CAP sets a target of 33,630 average countywide bike trips per day. This is not a metric that staff has been tracking due to cost of data collection and the inherent limitations of this data across the unincorporated County. This report includes data on the action items in the CAP for 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 19 of 45 this measure, including infrastructure to support bicyclists and pedestrians, pervious pavement, and grants. The County tracks data on the development of infrastructure that supports bicyclists and pedestrians. Due to the strong correlation between the installation of new high quality infrastructure and increases in bike use, the quantity of new infrastructure is used as a proxy for bike trips. Improvements to this metric would include tracking the quantity of protected bicycle facilities (Class I or Class IV) installed and advocating for the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) to track mode split on a countywide basis. In 2019, the County added 2.8 miles of bike lanes, 0.27 mile of sidewalk and 26 ADA curb ramps in the unincorporated County. Alternative Fuel Vehicles Measure LUT 2 In 2018, the County helped the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) obtain a grant from the California Energy Commission to develop an Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Blueprint.3 The Blueprint was completed in July 2019. It provides CCTA, County departments, and jurisdictions within the county data, best practices, and strategies to bring about a broad transition to electric vehicles across the county. It also includes reports on workforce needs for mechanics and electricians to service electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. CCTA and the County are working now to identify funding for EVs and EV charging infrastructure. A key first step is working with all the jurisdictions in the County to adopt streamlined EV permitting, as required by Assembly Bill 1236. Reduce Vehicle Miles Travelled Measure LUT 4 This measure establishes targets for BART and bus trips taken by residents of the unincorporated County, and decreases in vehicle miles travelled in high occupancy vehicle lanes. For reasons similar to bike trip data, this is not something staff tracks. Such an effort would require significant coordination with BART, bus operators, and other agencies to measure. The County is in regular communication with all these agencies through regional coordinating councils and is regularly working with them to increase funding and ridership. Reduce Waste Measure W1 Since 2007, the State measures jurisdictional waste reduction based on the amount disposed using a pounds of disposal Per Person per Day (PPD) metric. In 2018, the unincorporated 3 The EV Blueprint can be viewed online at file:///C:/Users/Jody%20London/Downloads/CCTA-EV-Blueprint.pdf 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 20 of 45 County area disposal was 2.5 PPD, which is a reduction of 0.70 PPD from our 2007 baseline, equivalent to an overall diversion rate of 68%. The County’s corresponding annual PPD reduction of .60 tons exceeded the 2020 performance target requiring a.42 tons reduction. In terms of the annual disposal tonnage target, the County achieved a 77,572 tons solid waste reduction compared to the 2020 baseline requiring 90,850 tons. Reduce Methane and Other Emissions Measure W2 Based on 2018 surface emission monitoring performed in operating landfills, the County achieved a 75% methane emissions capture rate compared to the 80% rate established in the CAP, which means this goal was not achieved. It is not feasible to assess exact progress for this goal because there is no way to measure how methane emissions are not being captured at an operating landfill. Streetlights and Traffic Signals Measure GO 1 The CAP sets a goal of replacing 7,210 lightbulbs in County facilities. All of the streetlights in the County, both those owned by the County -- 1,800 -- and those owned by PG&E -- 5,800 -- have been converted to LED as have all traffic signals in the unincorporated County. The conversion to LED of all street lights was completed in 2016 and the County has a regular program to upgrade lighting in County buildings. The County is currently reviewing maintenance and planning to accommodate for a conversion to next generation LED technology; such conversion would not be initiated until after 2024. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 21 of 45 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 7. Meeting Date: 12/9/2019 Subject: RECEIVE Update on Draft Goals and Strategies for the Climate Action Plan Department: Conservation & Development Presenter: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator Contact: Jody London, DCD Referral History: The Sustainability Commission has been advising staff for several months on draft goals and strategies for the update to the County’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). Commission members helped facilitate four community engagement meetings specific to the Climate Action Plan in September and October. Referral Update: Following the October 21, 2019, Sustainability Commission meeting, staff has revised the draft goals and strategy for the CAP update. Sustainability staff have begun meeting with County staff in other departments and the Department of Conservation and Development to identify the goals and strategies that will provide the greatest impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The current working version is attached. Sustainability staff are working with County staff to consider how progress will be measured in the CAP update. The target deadline for input from staff is the end of December. Also attached to this report are two letters from the Contra Costa Climate Action Network related to items the CAP should address and include. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE Update on Draft Goals and Strategies for the Climate Action Plan Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A. ATTACHMENT(S) Draft Goals and Strategies for the Climate Action Plan Contra Costa Climate Action Network Letter re Recommendation for Strong Foundation for CAP Execution (August 2018) Contra Costa Climate Action Network Letter re Recommended Elements to Include in CAP 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 22 of 45 Goal Strategy Lead County Department(s)Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness County Operations or Community? Potential Partners Co-Benefits Estimated Costs Notes 1 Clean and Efficient Built Environment Buildings in Contra Costa County run on clean energy 1.1 Continue energy efficiency programs Conservation and Development · # housing units with upgrades through efficiency programs · # housing units in frontline communities with upgrades through efficiency programs · # commercial buildings with upgrades · # commercial buildings in frontline communities with upgrades · Projected savings associated with retrofits Community BayREN MCE PG&E 1.2 Continue to grow the existing low- income weatherization program, in collaboration with the Health Department Conservation and Development Health Services · # homes weatherized each year · # homes in frontline communities weatherized each year · Track positive residential health outcomes associated with retrofit work Community MCE Health Bill Savings 1.3 Encourage business and residential participation in demand response programs Conservation and Development · # of points of active demand response in unincorporated County · # of points of active demand response in frontline communities in unincorporated County · Annual hours of participation Community County Operations PG&E (?)Resilience 1.4 Electrify new construction Conservation and Development Public Works · Adopt electrification reach codes · Provide fee waivers or expedited processing for all-electric homes and commercial facilities, including major renovations · Streamline permitting process · Update building standards for construction in County facilities · Lower the CEQA EIR threshold of significance for CO2 emissions for new program and project EIRs to encourage all-electric buildings served by renewables. · Include embodied greenhouse gas emissions of building materials and construction in EIR evaluation of projects · Require construction contracts to include no- waste, clean equipment, and related provisions. Community County Operations Note: the Climate Action Plan pertains to County Operations and County facilities, and the unincorporated communities in the County. Cities develop their own Climate Action Plans, at their discretion. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 23 of 45 Goal Strategy Lead County Department(s)Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness County Operations or Community? Potential Partners Co-Benefits Estimated Costs Notes Note: the Climate Action Plan pertains to County Operations and County facilities, and the unincorporated communities in the County. Cities develop their own Climate Action Plans, at their discretion. 1.5 Electrify existing buildings Conservation and Development Public Works · Promote heat pumps - for space and water heating - through education and training for contractors, County and city staff, and the public, highlighting the benefits, challenges, and permitting requirements for installing this technology · Use rebates, fee waivers, and/or expedited permitting to create incentives for heat pumps - for space and water hearing - in residential and commercial sectors · # electrification retrofits on municipal facilities County Operations BayREN Contractors 1.6 Continue to conduct energy audits of County facilities and upgrade facilities to save energy Public Works · # of projects in County facilities with energy efficiency upgrades · projected energy and bill savings associated with retrofits County Operations Energy Service Cos. 1.7 Implement demand response technology to make tolerant loads responsive to grid conditions Public Works · # of points of demand response in County buildings Annual hours of participation County Operations 1.8 Implement energy saving practices County Administrator Public Works · Annual reporting of new energy saving practices · Estimate of energy and bill savings per practice County Operations 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 24 of 45 Goal Strategy Lead County Department(s)Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness County Operations or Community? Potential Partners Co-Benefits Estimated Costs Notes Note: the Climate Action Plan pertains to County Operations and County facilities, and the unincorporated communities in the County. Cities develop their own Climate Action Plans, at their discretion. 2 Carbon Free Energy Contra Costa County uses clean energy in every sector 2.1 Opt-up County accounts in MCE territory to Deep Green by 2022 County Administrator Public Works · # and percent of County accounts enrolled in MCE Deep Green Community 2.2 Encourage residents and businesses in unincorporated County to choose MCE Deep Green · # of accounts enrolled in MCE Deep Green · # of accounts in frontline communities enrolled in MCE Deep Green Community 2.3 Encourage MCE to increase the carbon-free and renewable content of its default product Conservation and Development Board of Supervisors · Percent of MCE default product comprised of carbon-free and renewable electricity sources.County Operations MCE 2.4 Switch County facilities from natural gas to carbon-free electricity by 2030 (space heating and water heating) Public Works · # of retrofits/year · fraction of gas utility annual consumption relative to electricity annual consumption Community 2.5 Encourage all residential and business natural gas uses to switch to renewable electricity Conservation and Development · # retrofits/year · # retrofits/year in frontline communities · fraction of gas utility annual consumption relative to electricity annual consumption Community PG&E MCE BayREN and other rebate programs 2.6 Increase amount of renewable energy generated in unincorporated County, including solar and wind Conservation and Development · MW rooftop and parking lot solar installed in unincorporated County · MW ground mounted solar installed in unincorporated County · MW wind installed in unincorporated County Community MCE Renewable energy developers 2.7 Provide outreach and education about renewable energy financing programs for property owners (including how to reduce interest rates for PACE, on-bill financing, public banking, battery installations) Conservation and Development County Administrator Treasurer?· Availability of low-interest credit for efficiency and electrification retrofits Community County Operations PACE providers MCE PG&E Lenders BayREN Bill Savings 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 25 of 45 Goal Strategy Lead County Department(s)Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness County Operations or Community? Potential Partners Co-Benefits Estimated Costs Notes Note: the Climate Action Plan pertains to County Operations and County facilities, and the unincorporated communities in the County. Cities develop their own Climate Action Plans, at their discretion. 3 Resilient Communities Contra Costa County will increase resilience to climate hazards and foster community health 3.1 Eatablish and maintain community resilience hubs with microgrids, education, and training opportunities Conservation and Development Public Works · Complete research and feasibility analysis for a microgrid for renewable backup power for County buildings and critical facilities, including fully connected and islandable solar + storage Community County Operations 3.2 Increase adoption of grid-interactive technologies Conservation and Development Public Works · Create incentives for use of smart appliances (smart thermostats, heat pumps with controls, etc.) that can be paired with demand response programs to save energy during peak County Operations Community MCE PG&E BayREN? 3.3 Support environmental education and partnerships with environmental justice and community-based organizations in Conservation and Development Public Works Library ??? County Operations 3.4 Respond to findings of forthcoming vulnerability assesment 3.5 County residents live within a 10- minute walk of an open space or park Conservation and Development Health Department · # communities located within a ten-minute walk of a park or other green space · # frontline communities located within a ten- minute walk of a park or other green space Community County Operations East Bay Regional Parks District San Francisco Bay Trail School districts 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 26 of 45 Goal Strategy Lead County Department(s)Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness County Operations or Community? Potential Partners Co-Benefits Estimated Costs Notes Note: the Climate Action Plan pertains to County Operations and County facilities, and the unincorporated communities in the County. Cities develop their own Climate Action Plans, at their discretion. 4 Resilient Natural Infrastructure Contra Costa County uses natural systems and open space to increase resilience to disasters and foster community health 4.1 Increase urban canopy Conservation and Development tree canopy cover % (GIS)?Community Combat urban heat islands see City of Berkeley model 4.2 Foster urban agriculture by increasing access to local, fresh food, urban gardening, and eliminating food deserts Conservation and Development Health Department · Reduce # County residents living with Low Food Access (a person lives more than 1/2 mile from the nearest store that can provide a full, balanced diet on a regular basis, and their income is below the poverty level [need to define poverty level) · # regular farmers markets in frontline communities · County policy designating parcels for urban gardens Community Chambers of Commerce Contra Costa Resource Conservation District (?)Health 4.3 Restoration of wetlands, native grasslands and riparian areas Public Works (?) Conservation and Development (?)# acres restored Community Habitat Conservancy 4.4 Address heat islands Conservation and Development Public Works · # native trees planted in unincorporated County - consider goal of 1 million trees by 2030, in line with Trillion Tree Challenge · Acres of native grasses in production · Policies to encourage white rooftops, streets · Drought tolerant landscaping County Operations Community 4.5 Increase amount of green infrastructure in unincorporated County Public Works County Administrator · # acres of green infrastructure in unincorporated County, particularly areas identified in Adapting to Rising Tides studies · # green infrastructure projects at County facilities, as identified in Green Infrastructure Plan · County policy establishing green benefits districts · # green benefits districts County Operations 4.6 Increase use of pervious paving in unincorporated County and County facilities Public Works · Miles of pervious paving installed by Public Works · # of parking lots with permeable pavers Community 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 27 of 45 Goal Strategy Lead County Department(s)Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness County Operations or Community? Potential Partners Co-Benefits Estimated Costs Notes Note: the Climate Action Plan pertains to County Operations and County facilities, and the unincorporated communities in the County. Cities develop their own Climate Action Plans, at their discretion. 4.7 Integrated pest management Health (Integrated pest management) This is already addressed by the County's IPM program, managed through Health Dept. May not belong in CAP. 4.8 Open space protection Conservation and Development Acres identified for protected open space annually Community Habitat Conservancy 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 28 of 45 Goal Strategy Lead County Department(s)Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness County Operations or Community? Potential Partners Co-Benefits Estimated Costs Notes Note: the Climate Action Plan pertains to County Operations and County facilities, and the unincorporated communities in the County. Cities develop their own Climate Action Plans, at their discretion. 5 No-Waste Contra Costa Contra Costa County generates no more solid waste than 2.25 pounds per person per day (PPD) 5.1 Suppport repair and re-use efforts Conservation and Development Library Permanent fix-it clinic program at County libraries Community 5.2 Support 4Rs education (reduce, reuse, recycle, rot) · # recycling/reuse programs offered in Contra Costa County · Increase participation rates in recycling/reuse programs Community Library County Office of Education Green Business Program Not just k-12, but all residents, businesses, pre-K, and college education 5.3 Reduce landfill emissions Conservation and Development · Annually verify compliance with the California Air Resources Board's landfill methane control measures · Request that landfill operators consider implementing additional reduction actions including, but not limited to: · Reducing landfilled materials with high methane-generated potential · Reducing idling time for diesel equipment · Encouraging adequate maintenance of rolling stock · Establishing standards beyond those required by regulation for landfill gas collection system leak detection and prevention · # and % of vehicles operating on electricity, as reported by landfill operators Community Solid waste haulers Landfill operators 5.4 Implement commercial waste-to- energy programs · # commercial waste to energy programs operated by waste, water, and wastewater providers in the County Community See RecycleSmart food recycling project 5.5 Integrate workforce and economic development around waste management County Operations Community 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 29 of 45 Goal Strategy Lead County Department(s)Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness County Operations or Community? Potential Partners Co-Benefits Estimated Costs Notes Note: the Climate Action Plan pertains to County Operations and County facilities, and the unincorporated communities in the County. Cities develop their own Climate Action Plans, at their discretion. 5.6 Reduce and ban single-use plastics Conservation and Development Public Works · Administrative bulletin banning single-use plastics and other hard-to-recycle items in County facilities · Ordinance banning sale of single-use plastics and other hard-to-recycle items in unincorporated County County Operations Community See Cleveland, OH CAP 5.7 Support and create incentives to implement State solid waste regulations Conservation and Development Community 5.8 Increase participation in Recycling Market Development Zone program Conservation and Development · # businesses Countywide (?) that participate in RMDZ program County Operations Green Business Program CalRecycle 5.9 Reduce waste through reponsible County purchasing including building/construction materials and life-cycle impacts County Administrator Public Works · Adopt and implement updated County purchasing policy County Operations Green Business Program 5.1 All County events follow no-waste principles County Administrator Public Works · Adopt and implement Administrative Bulletin on no-waste events County Operations 5.11 3-stream recycling at all County facilities Public Works · Number and percentage of County buildings with 3-stream recycling · Diversion rate from County buildings Community 5.12 Increase amount of composted material created by County residents and businesses Conservation and Development ??County Operations Waste management companies Other? 5.13 Increase amount of composted material created by County facilities Public Works ??? Community County Operations Waste management companies 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 30 of 45 Goal Strategy Lead County Department(s)Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness County Operations or Community? Potential Partners Co-Benefits Estimated Costs Notes Note: the Climate Action Plan pertains to County Operations and County facilities, and the unincorporated communities in the County. Cities develop their own Climate Action Plans, at their discretion. 6 Reduce Water Use and Increase Drought Resilience Contra Costa County uses less water and communities are prepared for drought 6.1 Promote greywater/rainwater catchment systems, including at County facilities Conservation and Development (?) Public Works · reduction in overall water use as reported by water companies · reduction in water use at County facilities · # gray water systems installed at County facilities Community County Operations East Bay Municipal Utility District Contra Costa Waste District Other water purveyors 6.2 Reduce energy costs of water by installing solar water heaters Public Works · [how to measure solar water heaters installed by residents and businesses?] · # solar water heaters installed at County facilities · Percentage of County facilities with solar water heaters Community MCE Water purveyors 6.3 Water efficient retrofits and new construction Conservation and Development [ how to measure? ] County Operations 6.4 Increase acreage of drought tolerant landscaping, including at County facilities Public Works County Administrator · # drought tolerant projects at County facilities · # green infrastructure projects at County facilities Community 6.5 Water conservation education Conservation and Development?· # workshops hosted by ________ Community East Bay Municipal Utility District Contra Costa Waste District Other water purveyors 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 31 of 45 Goal Strategy Lead County Department(s)Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness County Operations or Community? Potential Partners Co-Benefits Estimated Costs Notes Note: the Climate Action Plan pertains to County Operations and County facilities, and the unincorporated communities in the County. Cities develop their own Climate Action Plans, at their discretion. 7 Clean Transportation System and Infrastructure Contra Costa County's transportation system provides safe and accessible options for walking, biking, and transit. If residents and workers are driving, they are in electric vehicles. 7.1 Integrate jobs, housing, and transportation Conservation and Development ???Community Quality of life See San Francisco 7.2 Increase transit service and shift toward alternative modes of transportation Conservation and Development Public Works · # multi-modal transportation corridors Community Contra Costa Transportation Authority Transit providers Health Quality of life See San Diego County 7.3 Increase telecommuting, particularly for County employees County Administrator · Updated County Administrative Bulletin on telecommuting · Number of County departments and employees participating in telecommuting (where job responsibilities allow)County Operations 7.4 Encourage electric vehicle adoption by County residents and businesses Conservation and Development · # of EVs registered in unincorporated County Community Contra Costa Transportation Authority DMV records CA rebate data (where available) 7.5 Expanded and updated sidewalks, bike lanes, walking and bicycling paths Conservation and Development Public Works Miles protected bike lane installed annually in unincorporated County Miles sidewalk and trail installed annually in unincorporated County Community 7.6 Reduce vehicle miles traveled by County employees County Administrator Conservation and Development · # online meetings or conference calls held in lieu of in person meetings · Administrative Bulletin supporting videoconferencing and conference calls · Ridership on shuttles, other forms of transportation from BART to County offices and other large employment centers County Operations Partner agencies like CCTA, MCE, cities 7.7 100% of County Fleet is all-electric by 2030 Public Works All County Departments · # EVs purchased annually · Percentage of fleet that is all-electric County Operations 7.8 Ensure adequate EV charging infrastructure for County fleet and employee charging Conservation and Development · # of installed Level 2 and Level 3 fast charging station for both private and public locations County Operations Contra Costa Transportation Authority 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 32 of 45 Goal Strategy Lead County Department(s)Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness County Operations or Community? Potential Partners Co-Benefits Estimated Costs Notes Note: the Climate Action Plan pertains to County Operations and County facilities, and the unincorporated communities in the County. Cities develop their own Climate Action Plans, at their discretion. 7.9 Educate County residents and employees about Electric Vehicles (EV) Conservation and Development Public Works # Ride and Drive events for County employees' County Operations Community Contra Costa Transportation Authority 7.10 Alternative fuels for off-road equipment Conservation and Development Public Works ??? County Operations Community 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 33 of 45 Goal Strategy Lead County Department(s)Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness County Operations or Community? Potential Partners Co-Benefits Estimated Costs Notes Note: the Climate Action Plan pertains to County Operations and County facilities, and the unincorporated communities in the County. Cities develop their own Climate Action Plans, at their discretion. 8 Climate Equity The CAP will mitigate environmental factors leading to health disparities, promote safe and livable 8.1 Evaluate CAP strategies for equitable benefits for frontline communities. Conservation and Development Health 8.2 Implement best practices in Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations as CAP is implemented County Administrator Conservation and Development Public Works Adopted guidance on best practices County Operations 8.3 Provide recommendations to responsible permitting agencies regarding permits for fossil-fuel based industries/point sources County Counsel Conservation and Development Health Services # comment letters submitted Community 8.4 Establish a cross-departmental task force that collaborates on equity and climate issues County Administrator Health Conservation and Development County Operations 9 Sustainable Agriculture Lands Contra Costa County's agricultural lands are economically viable, resilient to changing climate conditions and minimize GHG 9.1 Agricultural waste to bioenergy ??conduct feasibility study Community 9.2 Carbon farming on public and private lands Conservation and Development (?) conduct feasibility study Habitat Conservancy 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 34 of 45 8-26-19 To: Contra Costa Sustainability Commission and Jody London, Contra Costa Sustainability Manager From: Marti Roach, Convenor, Contra Costa Climate Action Network RE Recommendation on a strong foundation for CAP execution Contra Costa CAN is a new network of grass roots groups in Contra Costa working on Sustainability and addressing the Climate Crisis. Each group maintains its own work as we seek to connect and align as a Network to foster support, learning and amplified action. We are interested in and strongly supportive of the County’s current actions to update the General Plan and Climate Action Plan. A sub-committee of members formed to focus on research and education on general plans and climate action plans to provide a basis for finding shared agreements on what we would like to see in these documents in our County and municipalities. We hope our work can be in coordination with the work of the Sustainability Commission. A recent presentation by the Sustainability Program Director of Alameda County to the Board Committee on Sustainability spoke about the importance of an effective structure, process and resources to support effective CAP planning and execution. Looking at best practices for how local governments ensure this capacity if of interest to us and we see it as an important element for inclusion into a Climate Action Plan. We are gathering information on this topic, including how local governments have built this capacity. We would like to see the Contra Costa County Climate Action Plan include a detailed section on capacity and commitment for a successful plan to include detail on how the County will lead, organize, coordinate and build in structures and processes to support implementation of the plan. This section could also include explanation of staffing capacity, effective reporting and operation structures, and budget allocated and sought through grants to support implementation. We know there is strong interest in the updated CAP providing clearer metrics and something like a dashboard that can update and report on progress on projects, and emissions reductions. We hope this element can be detailed in the CAP and suggest a regular time-line for transparent reports, easily accessible and easily understood and posted on the County Web Site. Providing a way for community comment and input on progress is also desirable. We invite the Sustainability Commission and the Sustainability Coordinator to deliberate on these ideas we would welcome further discussion on these ideas, including how we can be supportive. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 35 of 45 12-2-19 TO: Jody London, CCC Sustainability Coordinator Howdy Gowdy, Chair, Sustainability Commission Nick Despota, Co-Chair Sustainability Commission RE 16 Groups endorsing recommendations for the Contra Costa Climate Action Plan Dear Jody, Howdy and Nick, These elements were drafted as part of a process in the Contra Costa Climate Action Network, of which I am the Convener. We recognize that these recommendations include some ideas already being discussed for the CAP and some are new. We look forward to learning more and reviewing plans as they are made public and hope that these recommendations can be discussed and addressed in the plan. Please see below for all the groups that have signed on this letter. Thank you for sharing these recommendations with the Sustainability Commission and others involved in CAP development. We welcome any and all opportunities to discuss and engage on these ideas. Thank you all for your work and efforts. -Marti Roach Eight Elements Recommended for Contra Costa County’s Climate Action Plan Clear scientific evidence points to the urgent nature of our climate crisis and the limited time we have to address this challenge. This is the context for Climate Action Plans in 2019. I. Prioritize and elevate the Climate Action Plan in County work. A strong public declaration on the need for bold, prioritized, timely, equitable action is needed by our elected leaders, the Board of Supervisors. II.Ensure a strong vision and guiding principles embodying an inspiring call to action that: •Reflects the urgency of this moment and makes clear the costs of inaction to our economy, health and climate impact challenges. •Embraces the interconnectedness of the work for climate, equity, economy, jobs and health as expressed in policies like the Green New Deal •Underscores the positive impacts from using the plan as an educational tool for engaging support from internal and community stakeholders. III.Have bold Reduction targets for 2030 and 2050 with clear metrics for measures has can be reviewed annually. Prioritize mandatory measures whenever possible. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 36 of 45 Elements of Effective CAP-Community Sign On Letter 2 IV.Be clear that strategic choices are made and explained about where the greatest impact for reductions can be. The plan explains the rationale for how we prioritize our work. (e.g. action in areas of highest emissions, County actions that can model and lead V. Specify ways the County will seek to align and coordinate with 19 cities in CCC, non-profit and community partners and regional efforts, securing broad buy in, inspiring complimentary action, and coordinating programs for more leveraged results. VI.Build in and document capacity to execute the plan. (see the Foundations of Effective CAPs letter sent to Sustainability Commission by the Contra Costa CAN network August 2019.) Ø All Climate action commitments are incorporated into the General Plan, particularly in Implementation Plan Sections of the General Plan. Ø Importance of Departmental and Elected Leadership supporting plan execution. Ø Transparent, accessible, easy to understand dashboard and updates on progress and opportunities for community input on progress Ø Sufficient, dedicated staff capacity and placement of this work in the County structure in ways that support strong execution. VII.Acknowledge uncounted GHG emissions, implications for our climate and health and avenues for acting. The CAP, by law, has no direct jurisdiction over refinery emissions and has chosen, not to count some emissions like Byron airport. If emissions sources are not included in the plan by choice or law, the plan should still discuss these emissions and the economic, health, climate stability and public safety risks posed by these emission sources for the jurisdiction’s communities. Furthermore, in coordination with the General Plan, the CAP must also identify feasible, enforceable measures to reduce and mitigate emissions from oil and gas operations. These relate to zoning and ordinance changes (i.e. Industrial Safety Ordinance, annual maintenance permits and related inspections) that can strengthen safety of operations and limit any expansion. VIII. Initiate plans for how an orderly phase out of fossil fuel refining will occur in the County. With declining oil production, refineries are importing crude that includes tar sands oil, which, among other things, generates a huge greenhouse gas footprint in transit to the refineries. And, increasingly, refined oil is shipped outside the state and the USA. These practices cannot continue without blowing past the carbon “budget”. As stated in this article, CA cannot reach its climate reduction goals without reducing emissions from refineries. https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op- ed/la-oe-leslie-refineries-california-climate-summit-20180911-story.html Plans for a managed decline in refining, decommissioning refineries, managing toxic lands left by these plants in ways that protect the County and taxpayers and provides a pathway for just transition for workers and locally impacted communities needs to begin now. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 37 of 45 Elements of Effective CAP-Community Sign On Letter 3 These elements are endorsed by: 1. 350 Contra Costa 2.Diablo Dems 3.Sustainable Rossmoor 4.Contra Costa Move-On 5.Contra Costa Climate Leaders 6.Sustainable Walnut Creek 7.Sustainable Contra Costa 8.Contra Costa County Climate Advocates 9.Sunflower Alliance 10. Concord Communities Alliance 11. Contra Costa County Interfaith Climate Action Network 12. Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center 13. Greenbelt Alliance 14. Bike East Bay 15. Elders Climate Action, NorCal Chapter 16. Citizens Climate Lobby Contra Costa County 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 38 of 45 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 8. Meeting Date: 12/9/2019 Subject: DISCUSS Climate Emergency Resolution, as May Be Requested by Board of Supervisors Sustainability Committee Department: Conservation & Development Presenter: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator Contact: Jody London, DCD Referral History: At the October 21, 2019, Sustainability Commission meeting, the Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Climate Emergency Resolution. At its November 19, 2019 meeting, the Board referred this issue to the Sustainability Committee. Referral Update: The order adopted by the Board (attached) identifies several actions that could be included in a climate emergency resolution: (1) Establishing an advisory group that will help the County anticipate and plan for an economy that is less dependent on fossil fuel extraction and processing, and helps plan for a transition from a fossil-fuel dependent economy. As the State of California adopts policies and goals for reducing pollution and addressing climate change, the County should consider what this will mean for County revenues, jobs, health, and infrastructure. (2) Directing the County Administrator to establish an interdepartmental task force that will focus on implementing the County’s Climate Action Plan and identifying additional actions, policies, and programs the County can undertake to reduce and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. (3) Identifying potential resources to support work in Contra Costa County to reduce and adapt to a changing climate.The Sustainability Commission advises that the Board refer this topic to the Sustainability Committee and direct the Department of Conservation and Development to prepare a report for the Sustainability Committee to evaluate whether the County should adopt a Climate Emergency Resolution. The Sustainability Committee will discuss a potential Climate Emergency Resolution for the first time at its meeting on December 9, 9 a.m. Staff does not know at the time of writing this report what recommendations the Sustainability Committee might request of the Sustainability Commission. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): DISCUSS Climate Emergency Resolution, as May Be Requested by Board of Supervisors Sustainability Committee 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 39 of 45 Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A. ATTACHMENT(S) November 19, 2019 Board Referral re Climate Emergency Resolution 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 40 of 45 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 9. Meeting Date: 12/9/2019 Subject: RECEIVE UPDATE on Low-Carbon Concrete Codes Department: Conservation & Development Presenter: Nick Despota, Sustainability Commission Contact: Jody London, DCD Referral History: Earlier this year, the Sustainability Commission discussed potential opportunities to consider using low- carbon concrete, which has a lower greenhouse gas footprint than conventional concrete, in buildings and road paving materials. Referral Update: Through a grant from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Marin County, in partnership with stakeholders across the region has adopted model building code standards for a low-carbon concrete to be used in residential and commercial construction. Nick Despota will report on the principal features of the Marin code. The Commission may want to recommend the Board of Supervisors explore whether a similar code could be adopted in Contra Costa County. Refer to https://www.marincounty.org/depts/cd/divisions/sustainability/low-carbon-concrete-project for project documents from Marin County (updated 10/20/2019). Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE UPDATE on Low-Carbon Concrete Codes Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A. ATTACHMENT(S) No file(s) attached. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 41 of 45 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 10. Meeting Date: 12/9/2019 Subject: RECEIVE reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed Department: Conservation & Development Presenter: Jody London, DCD Contact: Jody London (925) 674-7871 Referral History: This is a standing item of the Commission. Referral Update: Commission members and alternates will provide updates to the full Commission. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed. Fiscal Impact (if any): None. ATTACHMENT(S) No file(s) attached. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 42 of 45 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 11. Meeting Date: 12/9/2019 Subject: RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Coordinator Department: Conservation & Development Presenter: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator Contact: Jody London, DCD Referral History: This is a standing item of the Commission. Referral Update: This report provides an update to the Sustainability Commission on the work of the County’s Sustainability staff since the Committee last met on October 21, 2019. Key activities during this period are listed below. • The Climate Action Plan update is a major focus of work right now for sustainability staff. Over the last several months, sustainability staff worked with Sustainability Commission members and community partners to host four community meetings to obtain input on draft goals and strategies for the Climate Action Plan (CAP). The meetings were held on September 19 in Central County (Walnut Creek), September 26 in West County (Crockett), October 1 in North Richmond, and October 15 in East County (Antioch). Sustainability staff are now meeting with County staff across departments to begin discussions about CAP goals and strategies. • Hosted the quarterly meeting of the Sustainability Exchange, a venue for local government staff to network and exchange best practices. The focus of the November 21 meeting was climate action planning. Over 30 local government staff members from across the County, as well as other Bay Area counties, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and the California Department of Health, came together to discuss opportunities to align climate documents, goals, and projects. • Developed a draft solar overlay zoning ordinance, as directed by the Board of Supervisors in December 2018, when it received the Renewable Resource Potential Study. • Hosted four (4) single-family homeowner workshops promoting Bay Area Regional Energy Network Programs for the cities of Antioch, San Pablo and Walnut Creek as well as one workshop in the unincorporated area of Martinez. • The County’s Sustainability Coordinator presented with Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) on the Electric Vehicle Readiness Blueprint at the Northern California meeting of the American Public Works Association. The Sustainability Coordinator presented on the importance of local government advocacy before state energy policy makers at the Urban Sustainability Directors Network annual meeting. • Coordinated with CCTA and MCE on opportunities for funding to support implementation of the Electric Vehicle Readiness Blueprint. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 43 of 45 • Developed a draft ordinance that streamlines permitting for installing electric vehicle chargers in the unincorporated County, in compliance with AB 1236. The draft ordinance will come to the Board of Supervisors later this month. Having an AB 1236 ordinance is important for eligibility for certain grants for electric vehicles and EV infrastructure. • Collaborated with County staff working on topics including land use and transportation, hazardous materials, green business program, the County’s state and federal legislative platforms, economic development, health, codes, solid waste, energy, and related. • Participated in regional activities. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE report from Sustainability Coordinator. Fiscal Impact (if any): None. ATTACHMENT(S) No file(s) attached. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 44 of 45 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 12. Meeting Date: 12/9/2019 Subject: RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Commission Chair and IDENTIFY TOPICS for next report to Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability Department: Conservation & Development Presenter: Howdy Goudey, Chair Contact: Jody London, DCD Referral History: This is a standing item of the Commission. Referral Update: The Sustainability Commission Chair provides an update at each meeting to Commission members on the administration of the Commission, meetings of the Board of Supervisors Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability, and other issues of interest to the Commission. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE report from Sustainability Commission Chair. Fiscal Impact (if any): None. ATTACHMENT(S) No file(s) attached. 09-12-19 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet Page 45 of 45