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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 08232021 - Sustainability Cte Min CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION An Advisory Body to the Board of Supervisors August 23, 2021, 5:00 P.M. **Meeting Remotely Until Further Notice** To slow the spread of COVID-19, in lieu of a public gathering, the Sustainability Commission meeting will be accessible via live-streaming to all members of the public as permitted by the Governor’s Executive Order N29-20. Wes Sullens, Member, District 4, Chair Sarah Foster, At-Large, Environmental Justice, Vice Chair Nick Despota, Member, District 1 Shoshana Wechsler, Alternate, District 1 Victoria Smith, Member, District 2, Chris Easter, Alternate, District 2 Mike Moore, Member, District 3 Samantha Moy, Alternate, District 3 Brandon Matson, Alternate, District 4 Charles Davidson, Member, District 5 Renee Fernandez-Lipp, Alternate, District 5 Luz Gomez, At-Large, Community Group Howdy Goudey, At-Large, Community Group Chuck Leonard, At-Large, Business Marisha Farnsworth, At-Large, Business Isabella Zizi, At-Large, Environmental Justice Kim Hazard, At-Large, Education Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on business of the day & preference of the Commission. Please click the link below to join the meeting: https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/86157209303 Meeting ID: 861 5720 9303 Or Telephone: Dial: USA 214 765 0478 US Toll USA 888 278 0254 US Toll-free Conference code: 198675 1. Call to Order and Introductions 2. Public Comment 3. APPROVE Record of Action for June 28, 2021 meeting. 4. RECEIVE presentations from Contra Costa water and wastewater providers and PROVIDE DIRECTION to County staff, as needed. 5. RECEIVE UPDATE on and DISCUSS Implementation of Climate Emergency Resolution. 6. RECEIVE Reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed. 7. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Coordinator. 8. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Commission Chair and IDENTIFY TOPICS for next report to Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability. 9. The next meeting is currently scheduled for October 25, 2021. 10. 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. Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 1 of 82 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 online 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 Phone (925) 6755-2815 · Fax (925) 655-2750 · jody.london@dcd.cccounty.us 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 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 2 of 82 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 3. Meeting Date: 08/23/2021 Subject: APPROVE Record of Action for June 28, 2021, Sustainability Commission Meeting. Department: Department of Conservation & Development Presenter: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, DCD Contact: Jody London (925) 655-2815 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 June 28, 2021, Sustainability Commission Meeting with any necessary corrections. Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A 6-28-21 Record of Action Attachments 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 3 of 82 Record of Action CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION An Advisory Body to the Board of Supervisors Monday, June 28, 2021 5:00 P.M. Wes Sullens, Member, District 4, Chair Sarah Foster, At-Large, Environmental Justice, Vice Chair Nick Despota, Member, District 1 Shoshana Wechsler, Alternate, District 1 Victoria Smith, Member, District 2 Chris Easter, Alternate, District 2 Mike Moore, Member, District 3 Vacant, Alternate, District 3 Brandon Matson, Alternate, District 4 Charles Davidson, Member, District 5 Renee Fernandez-Lipp, Alternate, District 5 Luz Gomez, At-Large, Community Group Howdy Goudey, At-Large, Community Group Chuck Leonard, At-Large, Business Marisha Farnsworth, At-Large, Business Isabella Zizi, 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 Commission Present: Nick Despota, Member, District 1 Shoshana Wechsler, Alternate, District 1 Victoria Smith, Member, District 2 Chris Easter, Alternate, District 2 Mike Moore, Member, District 3 Wes Sullens, Member, District 4, Chair Brandon Matson, Alternate, District 4 Charles Davidson, Member, District 5 Renee Fernandez-Lipp, Alternate, District 5 Chuck Leonard, At-Large, Business Marisha Farnsworth, At-Large, Business Luz Gomez, At-Large, Community Group Howdy Goudey, At-Large, Community Group Sarah Foster, At-Large, Environmental Justice, Vice Chair Isabella Zizi, At-Large, Environmental Justice Kim Hazard, At-Large, Education Absent: Staff Present: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, Dept. of Conservation and Development Demian Hardman, Senior Planner, Dept. of Conservation and Development Nicole Shimizu, Climate Corps Fellow, Dept. of Conservation and Development Jerry Fahy, Division Manager, Public Works Department Alexander Zandian, Staff Engineer, Public Works Department Robert Sarmiento, Planner, Dept. of Conservation and Development Jeff Valeros, Associate Civil Engineer, Public Works Department Attendees: 1. Call to Order and Introductions 2. Public Comment 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 4 of 82 There were no public comments. 3. APPROVE Record of Action for April 26, 2021 meeting. The Record of Action for the April 26, 2021 meeting was approved. MOTION: Despota SECOND: Smith 4. RECEIVE REPORT from Green Building Working Group and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed. (Nick Despota, Luz Gomez, Chris Easter, Sustainability Commission) Nick Despota, Sustainability Commission member, presented the Green Building Working Group’s report and asked the Commission for its support bringing the report to the Board of Supervisors. Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, and Demian Hardman, Senior Energy Planner, updated the Commission on the building electrification reach code for new construction’s progress as it related to the agenda item. The Sustainability Commission discussed the report’s findings and recommendations. It discussed the findings related to the scope of the report’s recommendations, the unintended consequences of allowing possibly toxic materials to be reclaimed and resold, the impact of building electrification on labor and affordable housing, the timeline associated with a building electrification reach code for new construction, and low carbon concrete. During public comment, several members of the public voiced their support of the building electrification reach code adoption. Rhoda Fry urged the Commission to look at building energy use reduction, citing Passive House as a favorable model. London added that she received one public comment on this item and noted that all written comments would be attached to the meeting minutes. The Commission decided to table the working group’s fifth recommendation. Despota said he would research more on the topic of low carbon concrete. Wes Sullens suggested that the working group keep meeting and sharing its learnings with the Commission. London said she would work with the working group to write the letter of recommendation to the Board. Chuck Leonard motioned to recommend recommendations one through four from the working group’s report as a letter to the Board of Supervisors with additional considerations made for labor standards, project labor agreements, and apprenticeships at an expedited pace. The Commission unanimously voted to approve the motion. MOTION: Leonard SECOND: Foster 5. RECEIVE REPORT from Contra Costa County Public Works Department on County Active Transportation Plan and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed. (Jerry Fahy, Contra Costa County Public Works Department) The team of County staff working on the County’s Active Transportation Plan introduced the plan: Jerry Fahy, Public Works Department Division Manager, Alexander Zandian, Public Works 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 5 of 82 Department Staff Engineer, Robert Sarmiento, Department of Conservation and Development Planner, and Jeff Valeros, Public Works Department Associate Civil Engineer. Alexander Zandian presented an overview of the County’s Active Transportation Plan. The Plan aspires to increase safety, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and enhance public health by increasing access and connectivity to the active transportation network. Zandian outlined the first phase of public outreach conducted and introduced the second phase of outreach. The Commission had questions about planning for electric bikes (e-bikes), bike network long-range connectivity, outreach to disadvantaged communities, safety measures, inclusion of discussion around safe routes to school, coordination efforts with cities to implement the plan, and how the Commission could support the development of the Plan. The Commission voiced interest in being involved with the Plan’s second phase of outreach to provide comments on the draft Plan. There was no public comment on this item. 6. RECEIVE REPORT from Active Transportation Working Group and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed. (Wes Sullens, Sarah Foster, Renee Fernandez-Lipp, Sustainability Commission) Wes Sullens reported that the working group has not met yet. 7. RECEIVE REPORT from Phillips 66 and Marathon Petroleum on Pending Applications to Process Renewable Fuel and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed. (Stephen Konig, Marathon, and Adrienne Ursino, Phillips 66) Nik Weinberg-Lynn, manager of renewable energy projects at the Rodeo Phillips 66 site, presented an overview of the Rodeo Phillips 66 facility and addressed questions submitted prior to the meeting regarding feedstock, hydrogen capacity, facility retooling timeline, and projected emissions associated with producing renewable diesel. Aimee Henry gave an overview of Phillips 66 local charitable contributions. Amber Larsen, Environmental Health and Safety Manager at Marathon Martinez’s facility, and Steve Konig, Plant Manager, presented an overview of Marathon’s plans, outcomes, and projected statistics for retooling the facility for renewable fuels. Konig emphasized the facility’s plans to relinquish its operating permits to process petroleum or crude oil, signaling Marathon’s commitment to renewable diesel. Larsen and Konig focused their presentation on addressing submitted questions around the project’s benefits, stakeholder outreach, land use impacts, carbon intensity, and future demand for renewable diesel. The Sustainability Commission had questions for both refineries around permitting, sustainable feedstock requirements and land use intensity, upstream water consumption, future market demand for renewable diesel, and projected pollution reduction in Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5). Jody London noted a number of written comments in support of Phillips 66 were submitted on this agenda item and would be attached to the meeting minutes. During public comment, Tyson Bagley voiced strong support for Rodeo Phillips 66. 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 6 of 82 Wes Sullens recommended finding a meeting to continue discussion on this agenda item before the scheduled August 23, 2021 meeting. London detailed the logistics related to a Commission tour of the refineries as well as the process for making formal recommendations on the agenda item. London stated she would poll the Commission members for a special meeting to discuss this item further and confer with appropriate County staff about the advice received previously on the Commission’s abilities regarding public proposals under review. Victoria Smith noted that the agenda item came as an advisory item. Smith requested educational sessions by County staff or subject matter experts to inform the Commission of what the sustainability issues are. 8. RECEIVE UPDATE on and DISCUSS Implementation of Climate Emergency Resolution. Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, noted that the building electrification reach code update was already discussed during agenda item 2. London reported that she is working with the Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force in preparation for their second report of the year, County staff is monitoring Congressman DeSaulnier’s current legislation to fund Just Transition work, and the carbon sequestration study received three bids which will be decided on in July. There was no public comment on this item. 9. RECEIVE Reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed. Wes Sullens brought up two topics: refinery tours and an in-person retreat. Howdy Goudey, Mike Moore, and Charles Davidson voiced interest in potentially taking a refinery tour. Mike Moore recommended his fellow Commissioners read the recent Pollin report on Just Transition. Brandon Matson suggested creating a working group to establish a formal definition of sustainability for the Commission. Jody London reminded the Commission that its mission centers around Climate Action Plan (CAP) implementation. There was no public comment on this item. 10. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Coordinator. Jody London reported that the Board of Supervisors will be resume in-person meetings in September while retaining the opportunity for the public to participate remotely. It is uncertain how this will affect advisory bodies such as the Commission. 11. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Commission Chair and IDENTIFY TOPICS for next report to Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability. Wes Sullens stated that his report to the Committee would be an update of the Commission’s meeting as well as introducing the green building recommendations. Sullens tabled the in-person retreat further into the calendar year when the Commission goes back to in-person meetings. 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 7 of 82 12. The next meeting is currently scheduled for June 28, 2021. 13. Adjourn 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 8 of 82 Attachment A: Public Comment Received Via Zoom Chat 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 9 of 82 Attachment B: Written Comments Received Regarding June 28, 2021 Sustainability Commission Meeting 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 10 of 82 1 Jody London From:Brenna Shafizadeh <eastbaydwelling@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, June 24, 2021 11:51 AM To:Jody London Subject:350 Supports Electric Reach Codes June 24, 2021 Contra Costa Sustainability Commission c/o Jody London 30 Muir Road Martinez, CA 94553 Re: Agenda Item #4 To the Contra Costa Sustainability Commission: I am writing on behalf of 350 Contra Costa in support of electrification reach codes for all new buildings in Contra Costa County. To date, 46 cities and counties in California have passed reach codes to either phase out or eliminate fossil fuels in new buildings. Contra Costa County can join this quickly-growing number of municipalities to serve as an example of the bold and deliberate leadership required to address this climate crisis. The burning of fossil fuels in our buildings is a major source of local carbon emissions. Electrification reach codes are certain to reduce these emissions and to provide healthier homes and work spaces. Additionally, all- electric new buildings reduce costs because the infrastructure for gas is no longer needed. This makes them more affordable and safer for future inhabitants. Utilities such as PG&E, and state agencies, are already discussing phasing out natural gas. If new buildings install natural gas systems they will need to undergo expensive alterations in the future to change to electric heating systems. The technology to supply our buildings with safe, clean, and dependable power is here. We now need the Commission’s leadership to ensure that it is implemented as quickly as possible, and to be implemented by 2022 for new buildings. We didn’t act to stop the initial impacts of climate change, but we can still act. In fact, taking urgent actions to reduce GHG emissions is now even more critical than ever. Our decisions today are determining the severity of our crisis tomorrow, and we support your efforts towards ensuring the best possible outcome. Thank you for your service and your efforts to address the climate emergency. The 350 Contra Costa Local Policy Team supports your efforts, and we wholeheartedly support passing an electrification reach code in our county. Sincerely, Brenna Shafizadeh 350 Contra Costa 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 11 of 82 1 Jody London From:Bagley, Tyson A <Tyson.A.Bagley@p66.com> Sent:Monday, June 28, 2021 9:19 AM To:Jody London Subject:Sustainability Commission public comment from Tyson Bagley of the USW Good Evening Commissioners, My name is Tyson Bagley and I am the president of United Steelworkers Local 326 and we represent 289 Operations, Maintenance and Laboratory employees at Phillips 66 in Rodeo. I have been an employee at the Rodeo facility for 8 years now and am very proud to be a representative of Phillips 66 and the USW. USW Local 326 strongly supports the Phillips 66 Rodeo Renewed project which continues a 125 year heritage of providing high wage, local careers for continued generations of Steelworkers. Local 326 has been a part of the Crockett/Rodeo Community for 87 years and this project allows us to continue our legacy. It will also provide opportunities for many years to come for our brothers and sisters in the Building Trades, as they also work in our refinery and will be headlining the construction of our new transition. Once our permit is approved we can get started on new construction of the facility. Rodeo Renewed will provide approximately 500 new construction jobs totaling approximately 4 million work hours while employing roughly 650 renewable energy jobs. Therefore on behalf of the members of USW Local 326, we encourage you to support our exciting project. Thank you for your time and allowing me the opportunity to speak with you today. Tyson A. Bagley Local 326 President Rodeo Refinery USW Health and Safety Represenative Cell: 661‐978‐7625 Office Ext. 4501 “We must speak our minds openly, debate our disagreements honestly, but always pursue solidarity” 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 12 of 82 1 Jody London From:Anthony Viscuso <Anthony@local16.us> Sent:Friday, June 25, 2021 8:54 AM To:Jody London Cc:Mark; Bill Whitney Subject:: 6-28-21 Sustainability Commission, 5 pm, Public Comment, Item #7 Honorable Commissioners, The Heat and Frost Insulators of Local 16, would like to express their support for the upcoming Rodeo Renewed Project at Phillips 66. Our union is comprised of 618 of the highest skilled and trained men and women who have been working in the refineries since they were originally constructed. As energy conservation specialists and the original “green” trade, we are excited to see this project succeed. Rodeo Renewed is an ambitious project by Phillips 66 to transform the San Francisco Refinery in Rodeo into one of the largest renewable fuels facilities in the world! This project will keep our family‐wage jobs, with benefits intact while also reducing local emissions. This project will also help support racial equality as two‐thirds of our membership are people of color. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Phillips 66 and hope you can support this win/win opportunity for the Bay Area. Please remember, opportunity isn’t missed, it simply goes somewhere else. Thank you, Anthony Viscuso Business Agent Heat & Frost Insulators, Local 16 Office (707) 748‐1616 Cell (707) 771‐1286 This transmission is intended only for the use of the individual(s), firm, or company to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary and/or confidential. 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Thank you. 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 13 of 82 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 14 of 82 1 Jody London From:Fernando Campos <FCampos@local324.org> Sent:Friday, June 25, 2021 8:43 AM To:Jody London Subject:6-28-21 Sustainability Commission, 5 pm, Public Comment, Item #7 LiUNA Laborers Local 324 stands in solidarity with our Perennial Partner and Friend of the Community, Phillips 66, in their innovative and ambitious project to transform the San Francisco Refinery in Rodeo into one of the largest renewable fuels facilities in the world, once again, highlighting their commitment to OUR community, by investing in Our FUTURE, now. The men and women of LiUNA Laborers Local 324, with enthusiasm, look forward to this transition and We re‐affirm our own continued commitment to Phillips 66, to our Members, their families and friends, who are residents in this community, that LiUNA Local 324 will always stand by working men and women and do our PART in this undertaking, supporting this aspiring and industry‐leading endeavor, by Phillips 66. We Call this a win/win and urge you to support this bold plan. Fernando E. Campos Business Representative | Political Captain LiUNA! Laborers' Union Local 324 Contra Costa | Solano | Sonoma | Napa | Lake Mendocino | Humboldt | Del Norte Counties 925.228.0930 | Office 916.705.0281 | Mobile 925.370.1586 | Fax fcampos@local324.org www.liunalocal324.org 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 15 of 82 1 Jody London From:Marc Lopez <marcl@ua342.org> Sent:Friday, June 25, 2021 12:10 PM To:Jody London Cc:Marc Lopez Subject:Contra County Sustainability Commission Meeting / Monday, June 28th / 5:00 pm / Item #7 on the agenda. Hello Jodi, It is my understanding that you can submit my comments. This project is very important to our local union and our community. Please see my comment below. The working men and women of UA Local 342 look forward to continuing our partnership with Phillips 66 and building this world class facility and helping make Contra Costa a leader in renewable energy. Thank you, Marc Lopez ‐ Business Representative Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union #342 935 Detroit Avenue Concord, CA 94518‐2501 Phone: (925) 686‐5880 | Cell. (925) 586‐1255 | Fax: (925) 685‐3710 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 16 of 82 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 17 of 82 IRON WORKERS LOCAL 378 UNION OFFICE OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING 3120 Bayshore Road, Benicia CA 94510 | www.ironworkers378.org P. (707) 746-6100 | F. (707) 746-0979 Jason 6-27-2021 To the Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission, The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers Union Local 378 is in strong support of the Rodeo Renewed project and is greatly pleased to see that Phillips 66 is working to help redefine California’s evolving energy needs. Phillips 66 and the Rodeo refinery have had a longstanding commitment with the Iron Workers Union and other Building Trades in this community for the advancement of thriving, quality careers. The renewable fuels utilized in this project serve the vital purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, both in existing cars that will be remain on the road over the coming several decades and in areas where electrification is presently more challenging, such as in aviation. We are excited that the scientists and engineers of Phillips 66 have established a path to significantly reduce carbon emissions while providing the fuel needed to keep America moving. This union looks forward to the continuing partnership with them to provide pathways that enable blue collar workers a solid foothold for a middle-class lifestyle and to achieve the American dream while sustaining the local economy and tax base. The transition from fossil fuels to renewable fuels and the continuation and generation of quality union jobs is a combined win for the environment, workers, and the local community. Best regards, Glenn Loveall Political Coordinator/Organizer Iron Workers Union Local 378 3120 Bayshore Road Benicia, CA 94510 Office: (707) 746-6100 Cell: (707) 741-8896 www.ironworkers378.org Jason Lindsey President/ Business Agent Jason Gallia Business Manager Financial Secretary- Treasurer Nicolas Rivera Business Agent Ken Miller Business Agent/ Organizer 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 18 of 82 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 4. Meeting Date: 8/23/2021 Subject: RECEIVE presentations from Contra Costa water providers and PROVIDE DIRECTION to County staff, as needed. Department: N/A Presenters: Lisa Borba, President, Board of Directors, Contra Costa Water District Dan Meulrath, General Director, Diablo Water District Michael Tognolini, Director of Water and Natural Resources, East Bay Municipal Utility District Contact: Jody London, DCD, (925) 655-2815 Referral History: The County’s 2015 Climate Action Plan identifies greenhouse gas emissions associated with water and wastewater and establishes goals for water conservation and alternative water supplies. Referral Update: The leadership of the Sustainability Commission requested an update on water and climate change, to help deepen the Commission’s understanding of how it can advise the Board of Supervisors and County staff. The focus at today’s meeting is on water suppliers, both wholesale and retail, one of whom also treats wastewater. Water suppliers are the primary point of contact for County residents and businesses in terms of water use. Their governance and operation is independent of County government. Staff has attached to this report the current applicable building code that addresses water in residential and non-residential buildings. Building Department staff can be available at a future Sustainability Commission meeting if requested. Also at a future meeting, if requested, staff can be available from the Contra Costa Water Agency, which is charged with implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. See https://www.eccc-irwm.org/about-sgma for more information. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE presentations from Contra Costa water providers and PROVIDE DIRECTION to County staff, as needed. Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A. ATTACHMENT(S) Building Code – Water – Residential Building Code – Water – Non-Residential Presentation from Contra Costa Water District Presentation from Diablo Water District Presentation from East Bay Municipal Water District 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 19 of 82 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 20 of 82 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 21 of 82 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 22 of 82 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 23 of 82 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 24 of 82 DISTRICT UPDATE August 2021 | President Borba 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 25 of 82 DISTRICT UPDATE 2 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 26 of 82 DISTRICT UPDATE 3 Lake Shasta: 45% of average 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 27 of 82 DISTRICT UPDATE 4 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 28 of 82 DISTRICT UPDATE 5 Phase 2 Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 29 of 82 DISTRICT UPDATE 6 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 30 of 82 DISTRICT UPDATE 7 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 31 of 82 DISTRICT UPDATE 8 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 32 of 82 DISTRICT UPDATE 9 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 33 of 82 DISTRICT UPDATE 10 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 34 of 82 DIABLO WATER DISTRICT ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND LONG-TERM DROUGHTS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION AUGUST 23, 2021 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 35 of 82 WHO WE ARE •INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT FORMED IN 1953 •SERVICE AREA •CITY OF OAKLEY •KNIGHTSEN •PORTION OF BETHEL ISLAND •OTHER UNINCORPORATED AREAS •5 MEMBER ELECTED BOARD •PURPOSE •POTABLE WATER •GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY •WHOLESALE AGENCY •CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 36 of 82 ADDRESSING DROUGHTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE CONTEXT AND PLANNING EFFORTS 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 37 of 82 INTERGOVERNMENTAL PANEL ON CLIMATE CHANGE AUGUST 2021 THE CURRENT STATE OF THE CLIMATE: •IT IS UNEQUIVOCAL THAT HUMAN INFLUENCE HAS WARMED THE ATMOSPHERE, OCEAN AND LAND. WIDESPREAD AND RAPID CHANGES IN THE ATMOSPHERE, OCEAN, CRYOSPHERE AND BIOSPHERE HAVE OCCURRED. •THE SCALE OF RECENT CHANGES ACROSS THE CLIMATE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE AND THE PRESENT STATE OF MANY ASPECTS OF THE CLIMATE SYSTEM ARE UNPRECEDENTED OVER MANY CENTURIES TO MANY THOUSANDS OF YEARS. •HUMAN-INDUCED CLIMATE CHANGE IS ALREADY AFFECTING MANY WEATHER AND CLIMATE EXTREMES IN EVERY REGION ACROSS THE GLOBE. EVIDENCE OF OBSERVED CHANGES IN EXTREMES SUCH AS HEATWAVES, HEAVY PRECIPITATION, DROUGHTS, AND TROPICAL CYCLONES, AND, IN PARTICULAR, THEIR ATTRIBUTION TO HUMAN INFLUENCE, HAS STRENGTHENED SINCE THE FIFTH ASSESSMENT REPORT (AR5). 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 38 of 82 FUTURE CHANGES: •WITHOUT LARGE-SCALE REDUCTION IN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, GLOBAL WARMING IS PROJECTED TO CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES IN THE WATER CYCLE AT BOTH GLOBAL AND REGIONAL SCALES (HIGH CONFIDENCE). •THE TOTAL LAND AREA SUBJECT TO INCREASING DROUGHT FREQUENCY AND SEVERITY WILL EXPAND (HIGH CONFIDENCE). •IN THE MEDITERRANEAN, SOUTHWESTERN SOUTH AMERICA, AND WESTERN NORTH AMERICA, FUTURE ARIDIFICATION WILL FAR EXCEED THE MAGNITUDE OF CHANGE SEEN IN THE LAST MILLENNIUM (HIGH CONFIDENCE). •WATER CYCLE VARIABILITY AND EXTREMES ARE PROJECTED TO INCREASE FASTER THAN AVERAGE CHANGES IN MOST REGIONS OF THE WORLD AND UNDER ALL EMISSION SCENARIOS (HIGH CONFIDENCE). INTERGOVERNMENTAL PANEL ON CLIMATE CHANGE AUGUST 2021 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 39 of 82 2020 Facilities Plan (5 years) 2020 Facilities Reserve Rate Update (2 years) 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (5 years) 2021 Risk and Resiliency Assessment (5 years) 2021 Emergency Response Plan (5 Years) 2021 Capital Repair and Rehabilitation Plan (5 years) 2021 Groundwater Sustainability Plan (5 years) 2021 O&M Water Rate Study (5 years) In Process Complete 360o Planning Cycle Climate change impacts, monitoring for changes, advanced planning, mitigation, and adapting are central to all future planning efforts 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 40 of 82 RISK AND RESILIENCY TO CLIMATE CHANGE •SEA LEVEL RISE •FLOODING •POTENTIAL BAY WATER INTRUSION •LEVEE BREACH •INUNDATION OF FACILITIES AND PROACTIVE MITIGATION •INCREASED SALINITY •AQUIFER IMPACTS 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 41 of 82 WATER SUPPLY CHALLENGES OF CLIMATE CHANGE •DROUGHT •INCREASED FREQUENCY •LONGER DURATION •RAIN •MORE VARIATION AND SHORTER RAIN SEASON •SNOW •HIGHER ELEVATION SNOWLINE •EARLIER SNOW MELT •TEMPERATURES •HIGHER MEAN TEMPS •HIGHER LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION DEMANDS 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 42 of 82 ADDRESSING DROUGHTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE DISTRICT'S NEW INITIATIVES AND REGULATION IN 2021 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 43 of 82 2021 Climate Change Policies and Regulations Environmental Proactiveness Water Use Efficiency Regulation Development Standards Accounting for Climate Impacts Groundwater Sustainability Monitoring Wells Hydrogeologic Model Recycled Water Use New development public landscaping Indirect Potable Reuse (investigating) Carbon Neutrality Stop new emissions now Net Zero 2027 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 44 of 82 WATER USE EFFICIENCY REGULATION INDOOR STANDARDS •JANUARY 1,2021:55 GALLONS PER CAPITA PER DAY •JANUARY 1,2025:52.5 GALLON PER CAPITA PER DAY •JANUARY 1,2030:50 GALLONS PER CAPITA PER DAY OUTDOOR STANDARDS •JANUARY 1, 2021: 70% OF EVAPOTRANSPIRATION FOR IRRIGATED AREAS. •JANUARY 1, 2025: 65% OF EVAPOTRANSPIRATION FOR IRRIGATED AREAS. •JANUARY 1, 2030: 60% OF EVAPOTRANSPIRATION FOR IRRIGATED AREAS. 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 45 of 82 ADDITIONAL WATER SUPPLY GROUNDWATER •ECC SUBBASIN HAS PLENTY OF WATER, HOWEVER IT IS HIGH IN TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS) •DWD CURRENTLY BLENDS GROUNDWATER AND TREATMENT PLANT WATER IN NORMAL WATER YEARS •DURING DROUGHT, TDS INCREASES FROM TREATMENT PLANT AND LIMITS GROUNDWATER USE •ENGINEERING STUDY OF GROUNDWATER TDS TREATMENT (FALL 2021) 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 46 of 82 ADDITIONAL WATER SUPPLY RECYCLED WATER USE •PARTNERED WITH IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT •EAST CYPRESS CORRIDOR (APPROX. 3,000 NEW HOMES) •ALL PUBLIC LANDSCAPE TO BE SERVED WITH RECYCLED WATER •STREETSCAPES •MEDIANS •PARKS •SCHOOL 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 47 of 82 ADDITIONAL WATER SUPPLY RECYCLED WATER USE (FUTURE) •PARTNERED WITH IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT •EXPLORATORY PHASE •SEEKING ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 48 of 82 DISTRICT SUPPLY SIDE CONSERVATION WATER SYSTEM •SYSTEMWIDE LEAK DETECTION (DONE –FALL 2020) •SCADA UPGRADES (SUMMER 2021) •STATIC PERMANENT LEAK SENSORS (FALL 2021) •REAL TIME WATER SYSTEM BALANCE (FALL 2021) •SCADA INTEGRATION (SUPPLY SIDE) •AMI METER INTEGRATION (DEMAND SIDE) 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 49 of 82 TOOLS FOR CUSTOMERS ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE & NEW FINANCIAL AND BILLING SYSTEM •NEAR REALTIME USAGE RECORDS •HIGH USE ALERTS •LEAK ALERTS •TEMPERATURE OVERLAY 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 50 of 82 TOOLS FOR CUSTOMERS (CONT.) •CONSERVATION “DOOR DASH” •CONSERVATION CONTEST •REBATES •DEMONSTRATION GARDENS •MONTHLY E-NEWS 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 51 of 82 TOOLS FOR DISTRICT NEW WATER RATE STUDY UNDERWAY •POTENTIAL OPTIONS •ADDITIONAL TIERS •HIGHER BILLS FOR ACCOUNT TYPES THAT CAUSE PEAKING ON DISTRICT WATER SYSTEM •USING PEAK DAY AND PEAK HOUR DATA TO SUPPORT NEW RATE STRUCTURE WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN •STAGES AND WATER USE REDUCTIONS •10 –50% REDUCTIONS AND ASSOCIATED RESTRICTIONS 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 52 of 82 CARBON NEUTRALITY NOW OR NEVER! DISTRICT TO BE CARBON NEUTRAL BY END OF 2027 •CONVERT FLEET TO ELECTRIC (WHERE POSSIBLE). •MOST ENERGY USE IS FOR PUMPING. •OFFSET EXISTING GHG EMISSIONS THROUGH LOCALLY INSTALLED SOLAR. •ELIMINATE FUTURE GHG EMISSIONS THROUGH UPFRONT SOLAR INSTALLATIONS AT NEW FACILITIES. •COST CALCULATED INTO DEVELOPER FEES •SOLAR INSTALLATIONS STARTING FALL 2021. 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 53 of 82 QUESTIONS? DAN MUELRATH GENERAL MANAGER DIABLO WATER DISTRICT DMUELRATH@DIABLOWATER.ORG 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 54 of 82 EBMUD’s Water Supply Update Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission August 23, 2021 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 55 of 82 Where Your Water Comes From Sierra Nevada Mountains Pardee Reservoir Mokelumne Aqueducts 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 56 of 82 2 Sierra Crest to San Francisco Bay – Five County Area 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 57 of 82 100 Years Serving the East Bay Water: 1.4 Million Served Raw Water System 5 Local Reservoirs Treatment System 6 Water Treatment Plants Distribution System •4,200 Miles of Pipeline •122 Pressure Zones •164 Reservoirs Wastewater: 740,000 Served •Wastewater Treatment Plant pr ocesses 50 million gallons per day (MGD); up to 320 MGD during rainfall •29 miles of sewer interceptors •3 Wet Weather Facilities 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 58 of 82 Water Supply Projections Dry Year Precipitation Comparison 408-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 59 of 82 Water Supply Projections Projected 2021 EBMUD Total System Storage 5 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 60 of 82 Stage 1 Drought Declaration •Use the Freeport Project to access supplemental Central Valley Project (CVP) supplies •Voluntary District-wide rationing of up to 10 percent 608-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 61 of 82 Supplemental Supplies at Freeport •Dry year Central Valley Project (CVP) Contract - Current allocation approx. 33,250 AF •Freeport diversions will begin on September 15, 2021 708-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 62 of 82 Water Conservation WCSP: Key Initiatives 8 Education & Outreach Water Management Supply Side Conservation Conservation Incentives Regulation & Legislation Research & Development 08-23-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 63 of 82 New Tools for the Modern Drought Response 98-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 64 of 82 EBMUD Rebate Program Eligible upgrades: –Lawn Conversion –Drip Conversion –High-E fficiency Nozzles –Se lf -A djusting Controllers –Pressure Regulators –Irrigation Flow Meter (Pilot) U p to $2,000 Residential Up to $15,000 -Commercial & Multi- family (5 or more units) –Over a two year period 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 65 of 82 EBMUD Recycled Water Program 11 RARE & N. Richmond Expansion East Bayshore Phase 1B & 2 DERWA/San Ramon Phases 3 and 5 Existing Projects Under Construction/In Progress Potential Projects Recommended as part of Master Plan Update Phillips 66 Refinery ` 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 66 of 82 Urban Water Management Plan: Update 2020 12 o Outlines District’s strategies to ensure adequate water supplies to meet customer needs through 2050 o Water Shortage Contingency Plan o Resilient and Diversified Portfolio o Official publishing of facts and figures on facilities, populations, goals, trends 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 67 of 82 13 Long Term Water Supply Protect Current Entitlements Plan for Uncertainty Water Conservation Recycled Water Sustainable Groundwater Management Regional Partnerships & Water Transfers “Continue building a resilient and sustainable water supply through diversifying the water supply portfolio” Planning for an Uncertain Future 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 68 of 82 Questions? Email questions to: Michael.Tognolini@ebmud.com 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 69 of 82 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 5. Meeting Date: 8/23/2021 Subject: RECEIVE UPDATE on Implementation of Climate Emergency Resolution Department: Department of Conservation and Development Presenter: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, DCD Contact: Jody London, (925) 655-2815 Referral History: On September 22, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Climate Emergency Resolution. The Sustainability Commission recommended this to the Board, and after much work by the Sustainability Commission and the Sustainability Committee, in consultation with community members, the Resolution was adopted unanimously. The Sustainability Commission has requested that an update on implementation of the Climate Emergency Resolution be a standing item on its agenda. Referral Update: The Board of Supervisors took several actions with the resolution. Below we list the actions and progress by staff to implement each. These include: Action Implementation Status Declare a climate emergency Completed. Support the State’s recent climate goals and take action to achieve them Ongoing. Establish an interdepartmental task force of all Department heads, or their senior deputies, that will focus on urgently implementing the County’s Climate Action and identifying additional actions, policies, and programs the County can undertake to reduce and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. The task force will report to the Board through the Sustainability Commission and the Sustainability Committee on a semi-annual basis starting in March 2021 The Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force is preparing for its next report to the Board of Supervisors. It is expected that the Task Force will focus on adopting best practices from the Green Business Program for County operations, and on implementing the Sustainability Fund that the Board of Supervisors endorsed in March 2021. Seek input from the community (with a special focus on highly impacted Environmental Justice communities), workers (especially impacted workers), and business/industry to help the County anticipate and plan for an economy that is less dependent on fossil fuels, helps plan for a “Just Transition” away from a fossil- fuel dependent economy, and considers how the County’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic can incorporate the County’s climate goals The request from Congressman DeSaulnier for Federal funding to support initial work on how to facilitate a transition in the County’s economy away from industries based on fossil fuels has cleared most procedural hurdles in Congress. We are awaiting final word. Staff has been working internally to identify options for structuring the work that would be supported if the Federal request is approved. Develop policies to require all new construction to be fully electric through the adoption of new building codes The Board of Supervisors on August 3, 2021, directed staff proceed with developing an 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 70 of 82 Action Implementation Status that exceed current State codes. ordinance that would require new construction of residential buildings and many non-residential buildings to be all-electric. Staff is now beginning to develop the ordinance, which will need to be approved by the Board of Supervisors and then by the California Energy Commission before it can go into effect. Prioritize implementation of the Climate Action Plan as soon as possible and consider equity and social justice issues in the implementation of the Plan Ongoing. Include health, socio-economic, and racial equity considerations in policymaking and climate solutions at all levels and across all sectors This work is beginning with the development of the environmental justice policies for the General Plan. Include land use policies and actions that will facilitate greater availability of fresh food to County residents by creating more opportunities for community gardens, urban gardens, farmers markets, and related policies and programs. The County is finalizing agreements with a consultant and project partners for Healthy Lands, Healthy People, the carbon sequestration feasibility study funded through a grant from the California Department of Conservation. We hope to launch the project in September. Call for all Contra Costa cities and agencies, as well as regional agencies, to also approve a Climate Emergency Declaration The Climate Emergency Resolution was sent to City Councils and City Managers in Contra Costa County in October 2020, as well as special districts. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE UPDATE on and DISCUSS Implementation of Climate Emergency Resolution Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A. ATTACHMENT(S) None. 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 71 of 82 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 6. Meeting Date: 8/23/2021 Subject: RECEIVE reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed Department: Department of Conservation & Development Presenter: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, DCD Contact: Jody London, (925) 655-2815 Referral History: This is a standing item of the Commission. Referral Update: Commission members and alternates will provide updates to the full Commission. More information on a proposal from District 4 Alternate Matson for the Sustainability Commission to define the term “sustainability” is attached. 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) Recommendation from Brandon Matson to Define “Sustainability” 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 72 of 82 Date: July 28, 2021 To: Jody London, Contra Costa County Sustainability Coordinator From: Brandon Matson, District 4 Alternate Member of the Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission Re: Recommendation to Define “Sustainability” Recommendation. Establish an Ad Hoc Working Group of the Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission (Commission) to develop a definition of the term “sustainability” to be considered for adoption by the Sustainability Commission as the Commission’s official definition of that term. Why? Defining terms is an important fundamental step when discussing complex topics. Further, defining terms enables common understanding of standards by which to assess the merits of various ideas and potential courses of action. Should the Commission come to a consensus on a definition of sustainability, then areas of agreement or disagreement during discussions could likely be better clarified, which will promote constructive dialogue as well as action. Background and Resources. Many reputable entities in the sustainability field clearly define the term “sustainability.” The term has evolved over the years; however, there seems to be consensus around “three pillars of sustainability”1 – environmental, social, and economic. Below is a sampling of various “sustainability” definitions for reference. UCLA Sustainability Commission: “The integration of environmental health, social equity and economic vitality in order to create thriving, healthy, diverse and resilient communities for this generation and generations to come. The practice of sustainability recognizes how these issues are interconnected and requires a systems approach and an acknowledgement of complexity.” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx04Kl8y4dE McGill University: “Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In addition to natural resources, we also need social and economic resources. Sustainability is not just environmentalism. Embedded in most definitions of sustainability we also find concerns for social equity and economic development…Sustainability is a holistic approach that considers ecological, social and economic dimensions, recognizing that all must be considered together to find lasting prosperity.” Environmentalscience.org: “In short, sustainability looks to protect our natural environment, human and ecological health, while driving innovation and not compromising our way of life.” United Nations: “Sustainable development requires an integrated approach that takes into consideration environmental concerns along with economic development. In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as ‘meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.’” Wikipedia: The “2005 World Summit on Social Development identified sustainable development goals, such as economic development, social development, and environmental protection. This view has been expressed as an illustration using three overlapping ellipses indicating that the three pillars of sustainability are not mutually exclusive and can be mutually reinforcing. In fact, the three pillars are interdependent, and in the long run, none can exist without the others. The three pillars have served as a common ground for numerous sustainability standards and certification systems…” Sustainabilitydegrees.com: “Sustainability has often been defined as how biological systems endure and remain diverse and productive. But, the 21st-century definition of sustainability goes far beyond these narrow parameters. Today, it refers to the need to develop the sustainable models necessary for both the human race and planet Earth to survive. Sustainability is a balancing act. The United Nation’s 1987 Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development: Our Common Future noted that sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the well-being of future generations. The concept continues to expand in scope. In 2000, the Earth Charter broadened the definition of sustainability to include the idea of a global society ‘founded on respect for nature, universal human rights, economic justice, and a culture of peace.’” Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): “Sustainability is based on a simple principle: Everything that we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment. To pursue sustainability is to create and maintain the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony to support present and future generations.” 1 https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015-05/documents/sustainability_primer_v9.pdf 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 73 of 82 Excerpt from US EPA Sustainability Primer: 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 74 of 82 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 7. Meeting Date: 8/23/2021 Subject: RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Coordinator Department: Department of Conservation & Development Presenter: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, DCD Contact: Jody London, (925) 655-2815 Referral History: This is a standing item of the Commission. Referral Update: Key activities since the Commission’s last meeting on June 28, 2021, are listed below. •Public Works staff reported to the Sustainability Committee at its July 26 meeting on options for implementing a Sustainability Fund that would support investments in County facilities that advance the County’s climate action goals. The Sustainability Committee directed staff to coordinate with the County Administrator and bring the revised report to the full Board in September. •Public Works staff reported to the Sustainability Committee at its July 26 meeting on options for increasing the number of electric vehicles in the County fleet and the charging infrastructure to support them. The Committee directed staff to work with the County Administrator to update County Administrative Bulletins to reflect that zero-emission vehicles will be the default going forward for County fleet operations. The Committee recommends that installing EV chargers be the first priority for the Sustainability Fund expenditures. •Department of Conservation and Development staff, through a referral from the Sustainability Committee, reported to the Board of Supervisors on August 3, 2021, on options for developing an ordinance that would require all new residential construction and many types of new non-residential construction to be all-electric. The Board approved this. Staff are now developing the language for the ordinance, which will need approval from the Board of Supervisors and the California Energy Commission before it goes into effect. The goal is for this to happen in early 2022. •Staff is resuming work on the update to the County’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). Staff is working with the consultants to develop draft goals and strategies. These are being reviewed by County departments to ensure support. Staff anticipates bringing the draft goals and strategies to the Sustainability Commission at its October 25, 2021 meeting. Staff anticipates bringing the draft CAP, including the goals and strategies, to the Sustainability Committee in January 2022. The draft CAP will be included in the Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan. Staff anticipates working with the community to further incorporate community priorities for the CAP as part of the outreach that will occur in 2022. 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 75 of 82 •Staff is working on implementation of the actions directed in the Climate Emergency Resolution, particularly the Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force and the process to plan for a Just Transition (see earlier agenda item). •Staff facilitated submittal of the Sustainability Commission’s recommendations to the Board of Supervisors recommending actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. The letter was referred to the Sustainability Committee. See attached. •Sustainability staff continue to support the General Plan update. Staff is working on a schedule to have the Sustainability Commission review those parts of the General Plan that are related to the Climate Action Plan; this is in addition to the environmental justice policies, which the Sustainability Commission has been reviewing since last year. •We are in the process of executing agreements to support Healthy Lands, Healthy People, the carbon sequestration feasibility study funded through a grant from the California Department of Conservation., the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District and the University of California Cooperative Extension. We hope to begin the actual work in September. •Participated in professional learning opportunities regarding environmental justice, carbon sequestration, communication and facilitation strategies, race and equity, and related. •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) 2021_08_03 Board Order Receiving Green Building Recommendations 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 76 of 82 RECOMMENDATION(S): RECEIVE letter from Sustainability Commission recommending actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and REFER the letter to the Sustainability Committee. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact at this time beyond staff time needed to study the recommendations. BACKGROUND: The responsibilities of the Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission include: (1) Provide advice to staff and the Board on successful implementation of the Climate Action Plan, including suggestions on how that work can be performed more efficiently and effectively; (2) Advise the Board on opportunities to realize equity and fairness across the diverse communities of Contra Costa County in sustainability programs that support the Climate Action Plan; and (3) Provide suggestions to staff and the Board on how to better engage Contra Costa County residents and businesses on sustainability issues and implementation of the Climate Action Plan. The Sustainability Commission at its April 26, APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 08/03/2021 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Jody London, 925-655-2815 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: August 3, 2021 Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy cc: C. 42 To:Board of Supervisors From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department Date:August 3, 2021 Contra Costa County Subject:RECEIVE letter from Sustainability Commission recommending actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and REFER the letter to the Susta 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 77 of 82 2021 meeting received a report from Wes Sullens in his role as Director, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The report focused on USGBC’s green building rating system and 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 78 of 82 BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) > opportunities to integrate LEED principles into the County’s Climate Action Plan. The Commission formed a working group to explore ideas and develop recommendations. At the June 28, 2021 meeting of the Sustainability Commission, the Commission unanimously adopted four of the five recommendations brought forward by the working group. The recommendations are described in greater detail in the attachment. They include: (1) All-electric requirements for new buildings. (Note: this issue has been discussed by the Sustainability Committee and is on the August 3 Board agenda for discussion and direction.) (2) Procurement policies and lifecycle greenhouse gas analysis. (3) Buy Clean California specifications. (4) Adaptability and repurposing of public buildings. The Sustainability Commission recommends the Board take action to adopt and implement these policies. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Failure to take action on the recommendations in the letter means the Board would be disregarding the advice of the Sustainability Commission. ATTACHMENTS Sustainability Commission's Letter re Green Building Recommendations 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 79 of 82 July 17, 2021 Contra Costa Board of Supervisors 651 Pine St. Martinez, CA 94553 Dear Members of the Board, At its June 21, 2021 meeting the Sustainability Commission unanimously supported four recommendations developed by its “Green Buildings” working group. The recommendations aim at reducing the carbon footprint of the County’s buildings and infrastructure. This includes electrification, reuse, and reducing embodied carbon in construction materials, both in the public and private sector. This letter briefly states those recommendations. A fifth recommendation, the adoption of a low-carbon concrete reach code, is still under discussion by our Commission members. Measures similar to the four recommendations below have been, or are in the process of being adopted in neighboring Bay Area cities. In the footnotes, you will find references to specific measures in their Climate Action Plans. 1. All-electric requirements for new buildings The Sustainability Commission fully supports current work by County staff to develop all-electric building reach codes for new construction in both public and private sectors. We recommend the adoption of a prescriptive, rather than performance-based, reach code.1 2. Procurement policies and lifecycle GHG analysis We recommend adoption of procurement standards that incorporate total lifecycle GHG analyses. Products and materials should be selected with consideration for their recovery, resale and reuse potential. Such policies will result not only in reducing lifetime GHG emissions but also bring cost savings over the long-term, factoring in operations, durability, and maintenance.2 3. Buy Clean California specifications The Buy Clean California Act states the Department of General Services (DGS) is required to establish and publish the maximum acceptable Global Warming Potential (GWP) limit for select construction materials. We recommend that the county’s Requests for Proposals require use of the construction materials identified by Buy Clean California. These materials currently include structural steel, concrete reinforcing steel, flat glass, and mineral wool board insulation.3 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 80 of 82 Board of Supervisors, July 17, 2021` 2 4. Adaptability and repurposing of public buildings Promote adaptability and capacity for re-purposing in new and existing public buildings. For example, community centers should be designed with potential for being quickly adapted as cooling and clean air centers or as evacuation support facilities. Planning for such contingencies aligns with the Climate Emergency Resolution, which identifies the need to plan for the needs of the County’s most vulnerable populations.4 We wish to restate this: these four recommendations were unanimously approved by the members of the Commission. This is an indication of the importance that our members, representing residents from across the county, attach to the goal of rapidly cutting carbon emission. Reducing the carbon content of our buildings and infrastructure is a cost-effective, technologically viable, and socially just step toward achieving that goal. Respectfully, Wes Sullens Chair, Sustainability Commission 1 Oakland CAP, B-2 (p. 66) Dublin CAP, Measure EE-1 (p. 75) and ML-1 (p. 106) San Francisco CAP (Draft), BO 1-1, BO 2-1, BO 2-9 (enter these into search box at top of page) 2 San Francisco CAP (Draft), RPC 1-2 through 1-7 Dublin CAP, ML-4 (p. 114) Oakland CAP, B-4 Circular Economy - Principles for Building Design, European Commission, 2020 (download) General Principles B, F, H (document p. 8) From Principle F: “Favor construction systems that incorporate circular economy thinking… enable systems to be easily maintained, repaired and replaced as this will prolong life cycle of buildings.” 3 Buy Clean California Act, accessed July 8, 2021. 4 San Francisco CA (Draft), RPC 1-2, RPC 1-4 through RPC 1-7, TLU 6-4 Circular Economy - Principles for Building Design, General Principles F and G (p. 8) 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 81 of 82 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 8. Meeting Date: 6/28/2021 Subject: RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Commission Chair and IDENTIFY TOPICS for next report to Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability Department: Department of Conservation and Development Presenter: Wes Sullens, Chair Contact: Jody London, DCD, (925) 655-2815 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 and IDENTIFY TOPICS for next report to Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability Fiscal Impact (if any): None. ATTACHMENT(S) None. 8-23-21 Sustainability Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 82 of 82