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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 04262021 - Sustainability Cte Min CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION An Advisory Body to the Board of Supervisors April 26, 2021, 5:00 P.M. **Meeting Remotely Until Further Notice** To slow the spread of COVID-19, the Health Officer’s Shelter Order of March 10, 2021, prevents public gatherings (Health Officer Order). In lieu of a public gathering, the Board of Supervisors meeting will be accessible via television and live-streaming to all members of the public as permitted by the Governor’s Executive Order N29-20. Wes Sullens, Member, District 4, Vice 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 John Sierra, Member, District 3 Mike Moore, 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/81539953106 Meeting ID: 518 3995 3106 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 February 22, 2021 meeting. 4. RECEIVE REPORT on Vision Zero Framework in Contra Costa County. (Colin Clarke, Contra Costa Transportation Authority) 5. RECEIVE REPORT on Green Buildings. (Wes Sullens, U.S. Green Building Council) 6. RECEIVE UPDATE on and DISCUSS Implementation of Climate Emergency Resolution. 7. RECEIVE Reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed. 8. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Coordinator. 9. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Commission Chair and IDENTIFY TOPICS for next report to Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability. 10. The next meeting is currently scheduled for June 28, 2021. 11. 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. 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 1 of 112 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 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 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 2 of 112 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 3. Meeting Date: 04/26/2021 Subject: APPROVE Record of Action for February 22, 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 February 22, 2021, Sustainability Commission Meeting with any necessary corrections. Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A 2-22-21 Record of Action Attachments 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 3 of 112 DRAFT Record of Action CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION An Advisory Body to the Board of Supervisors Monday, February 22, 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, John Sierra, Member, District 3 Ryan Buckley, Alternate, District 2 Mike Moore, Alternate, District 3 Travis Curran, Alternate, District 4 Charles Davidson, Member, District 5 Renee Fernandez-Lipp, Alternate, District 5 Howdy Goudey, At-Large, Community Group Harry Thurston, At-Large, Community Group Russell Driver, 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 Mike Moore, Alternate, District 3 Wes Sullens, Member, District 4, Chair Travis Curran, Alternate, District 4 Charles Davidson, Member, District 5 Renee Fernandez-Lipp, Alternate, District 5 Russell Driver, At-Large, Business Harry Thurston, At-Large, Community Group Howdy Goudey, At-Large, Community Group Sarah Foster, At-Large, Environmental Justice, Vice Chair Absent: Ryan Buckley, Alternate, District 2 John Sierra, Member, District 3 Marisha Farnsworth, At-Large, Business Isabella Zizi, At-Large, Environmental Justice Kim Hazard, At-Large, Education Staff: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, Conservation and Development Will Nelson, Advance Planner, Conservation and Development Justin Sullivan, Business Recycling and Organics, Conservation and Development Michele Mancuso, Watershed Mgmt. Planning Specialist, Public Works Nicole Shimizu, Climate Corps Fellow, Conservation and Development Attendees: Marti Roach, Joanna Jansen, Sadie Wilson, Valerie Jamison 1. Call to Order and Introductions 2. Public Comment There were no public comments. 3. APPROVE Record of Action for December 14, 2020 meeting. The Record of Action was approved unanimously. 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 4 of 112 MOTION: Foster SECOND: Thurston 4. ELECT OFFICERS for the Sustainability Commission for 2021. Victoria Smith nominated Wes Sullens for Chair. The Commission voted unanimously for Wes Sullens to become the new Sustainability Commission Chair. Wes Sullens nominated Sarah Foster for Vice Chair. The Commission voted unanimously for Sarah Foster to become the new Sustainability Commission Vice Chair. 5. ADOPT CALENDAR for 2021. Nick Despota motioned to adopt the Sustainability Commission calendar for 2021. The Commission voted unanimously to approve this motion. MOTION: Despota SECOND: Foster 6. RECEIVE UPDATE on Draft Environmental Justice Policies for General Plan. Joanna Jansen presented an update on the Draft Environmental Justice Policies for the General Plan update otherwise known as Envision Contra Costa 2040. Jansen emphasized the importance of engaging the community in decision-making and the role the community profiles played in identifying the goals and priorities of disadvantaged communities. Jansen acknowledged the past General Plan presentations made to the Sustainability Commission and focused her update on the public outreach being conducted to get more input on the draft policies. Jansen emphasized the recent February Countywide open house events focused on environmental justice and the two surveys distributed to get more community input on the Draft Environmental Justice Policies. Feedback on the draft Environmental Policies will be compiled and synthesized for the next revision. Jansen offered an overview of the Environmental Justice Policies goals and outlined the next steps to ultimately weave these Environmental Justice policies throughout the General Plan. The Commission posed questions to Jansen about the proliferation of alcohol outlets and including a Just Transition in the Environmental Justice Policies During public comment, Marti Roach noted the importance of ensuring that industries, not communities, are responsible for cleaning up industrial pollution. The Commission asked how it could continue its involvement in the Environmental Justice Policies process. Jansen requested that the Commission spread information about the Environmental Justice Policies broadly to the community. Will Nelson, Advance Planner for Contra Costa County, made a note of the County’s lack of legal authority when it comes to imposing decommissioning requirements upon facilities that predate permitting and zoning. 7. RECEIVE PRESENTATION on Green Benefits Districts Research. Sadie Wilson presented her research on Green Benefits Districts. Wilson’s presentation gave an overview of special districts, the history of Green Benefits Districts, and dove deep into the benefits of a special kind of district – a Community Climate Resilience District (C²RD) – that would give power back to local communities in addressing their adaptation investment needs. Wilson’s research evaluates existing district types in search of a framework that would best suit Contra Costa’s needs and give local communities both the agency and the funding needed to address their future climate adaptation needs. Wilson asked the Commission what elements and functions of a C²RD are essential as well as who should be at the table and be in charge of running the District. 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 5 of 112 The Commission had several questions regarding special districts’ authority over industry, geographic continuity, and similarities to a joint power authority. Wilson noted that many of these specifics would be determined by how the special district is formed 8. RECEIVE UPDATE on Solid Waste Programs and Policies. Justin Sullivan presented an overview of how Senate Bill 1383’s (SB 1383) implementation and enforcement will affect County operations. SB 1383’s two main goals are organic waste reduction and recovery of currently disposed edible food. Sullivan explained SB 1383’s impact on all County departments and gave an overview of the jurisdiction’s responsibilities as outlined in SB 1383, which include providing organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses, establishing edible food recovery programs, and enforcement. The Commission had a number of questions regarding the County’s existing capacity to process organic waste. Sullivan responded that composting facilities currently have adequate capacity. Sullivan added that two of the County’s four waste haulers provide food waste collection services and the other two are altering their agreements to account for food waste collection by January 2022, in alignment with timeline set by SB 1383. Jody London added that the Climate Action Plan interim work plan will include the SB 1383 implementation effort. Sullivan noted that he is happy to update about recycling or other waste issues at future Commission meetings. 9. RECEIVE UPDATE from Just Transition Working Group, and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed. Nick Despota and Mike Moore presented the final work product of the Just Transition working group. The group’s first action brought the Just Transition letter written and signed by community groups to the Commission to recommend to the Sustainability Committee and the Board. Despota recommended the Commission read the principles outlined in Carol Zabin’s report “Putting California on the High Road: A Jobs and Climate Action Plan for 2030” and to keep the report recommendations in mind when relevant to the Commission’s work. During public comment, Valerie Jamison from Richmond LAND mentioned Richmond LAND’s interest in staying in contact about Just Transition and commended the Commission on its report. Marti Roach asked how work on Just Transition would continue. Jody London clarified the Commission is not done with its work on Just Transition; the Just Transition working group has concluded. 10. RECEIVE UPDATE on and DISCUSS Implementation of Climate Emergency Resolution. Jody London updated the Commission on the Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force’s progress. Staff continues to conduct research on Just Transition and Green Empowerment Zones. A building electrification reach code will be going to the Sustainability Committee in March and to the Sustainability Commission in April. London directed people to the staff report included in the agenda for a full report. 11. RECEIVE Reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed. Victoria Smith thanked Harry Thurston for his dedication to the Commission since the very beginning and thanked Howdy Goudey for his work as the Commission Chair for the last two years. 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 6 of 112 12. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Coordinator. Jody London referred people to the written report in the agenda. London noted that earlier in the day the Sustainability Committee interviewed eleven applicants for the Commission’s four open at-large seats. 13. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Commission Chair and IDENTIFY TOPICS for next report to Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability. Howdy Goudey voiced his appreciation for Harry Thurston and Russell Driver’s work on the Commission. Wes Sullens stated that he would update the Sustainability Committee on topics discussed at this meeting and the Commission’s 2021 calendar. 14. The next meeting is currently scheduled for April 26, 2021. 15. Adjourn 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 7 of 112 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 4. Meeting Date: 4/26/2021 Subject: RECEIVE REPORT on Vision Zero Framework in Contra Costa County Department: Department of Conservation and Development Presenter: Colin Clarke, Contra Costa Transportation Authority Contact: Jody London, DCD, (925) 655-2815 Referral History: At the October 26, 2020, Sustainability Commission meeting, the Commission received a report from John Cunningham, Principal Transportation Planner for the County, on closing performance gaps in Contra Costa County’s transportation system. The report focused accessible transit and bicycle transportation. The Sustainability Commission expressed interest in how to improve bicycle and pedestrian transportation by improving facilities and coordination across the county. Referral Update: The Contra Costa Transportation Authority administers the countywide transportation network. The lead CCTA staff person for the countywide Vision Zero framework will provide an overview of the active transportation network and ongoing work to make Contra Costa County safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE REPORT on Vision Zero Framework in Contra Costa County. Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A. ATTACHMENT(S) CCTA Vision Zero Framework Presentation 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 8 of 112 04-26-2021 CCTA Countywide Vision Zero framework for County Sustainability Commission input and coordination with Climate Action Plan implementation Colin B. Clarke, AICP cclarke@ccta.net 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 9 of 112 Creating a Cycle for Safety 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 10 of 112 Level of Comfort: People Bicycling Perceived Safety is just as important as Safety 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 11 of 112 Background •2018 CCTA Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (CBPP) –Key recommendation: consistent countywide Vision Zero approach •June 12, 2020 MTC Resolution 4400 Regional Safety / Vision Zero Policy –“Working together with our partner agencies, encourage and support equitable and data- driven actions towards eliminating deaths and serious injuries for the Bay Area region by 2030.” •Jan 2021 MTC Regional Active Transportation Planning began –MTC will update 2006 Resolution 3765 Complete Streets Policy & Checklist to add safety 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 12 of 112 Lower Speeds Improve Safety 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 13 of 112 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 14 of 112 •Integrate Vision Zero Systemic Safety approach as standard practice for consistency countywide •Collect & analyze collision data to prioritize future countywide efforts •Develop a Policy & Implementation Guide for local agencies Project Goals The Contra Costa Countywide Vision Zero Framework (3C-VZF) will: to implement systemic transportation safety strategies consistently countywide to move toward eliminating fatalities & severe injuries for all modes to focus design on people most vulnerable, e.g., people walking, people bicycling, seniors, children 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 15 of 112 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 16 of 112 Project Status Complete •Best practice review •Local plan review •Mapping Countywide Safety Priority Locations •Countywide Collision Analysis •Input from RTPCs •Vision Zero Transportation Safety Policy & Implementation Guide In-progress •Safety database •Countywide Pedestrian Needs Assessment & typical improvement projects for people walking Next Steps 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 17 of 112 Common Bicycle and Pedestrian Collision Patterns Contraflow bike riding Transit priority areas Speeding DUIs Vulnerable population: Seniors Vulnerable population: YouthUser BehaviorSpecific Areas and Populations Channelized right turns Skewed intersections “Unprotected” left turns at signal Red light violations Highway interchanges Trail crossings Built Environment Factorsin Pedestrian Priority Areas 2008–2017 25% of Californians will be age 60 or older by 2030: 11 million 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 18 of 112 3.1 Equity-Focused Analysis & Programs •External resources on defining, analyzing, and programming for equity •Understanding historical context of segregation and disinvestment •Project prioritization using equity metric(s) (e.g., project located in MTC “Community of Concern”) Source: Vision Zero Network 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 19 of 112 Pedestrian Priority Areas (PPAs) CCTA's 2018 Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update identifies Priority Pedestrian Areas (PPAs), which include areas within walking distance of schools and major transit stops and locations with the greatest concentrations of pedestrian collisions. 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 20 of 112 Countywide Safety Priority Locations - Pedestrian Collisions 86% of KSI collisions occurred on only 3% of overall roadway miles 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 21 of 112 Countywide Safety Priority Locations - Bicycle Collisions 81% of KSI collisions occurred on only 3% of overall roadway miles 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 22 of 112 Toolbox of Safe System Strategies •Institutionalize Complete Streets practices •Leverage CCTA pedestrian & bicycle design guidelines •Select & apply countermeasures to make streets safer for all users 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 23 of 112 4.3 Project Delivery Funding Resources 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 24 of 112 •Minimize risk •Minimize potential financial and legal liability •If vehicles aren’t designed to protect people at >100 MPH impact, road design shouldn’t enable such high speeds •Design roadways for people most vulnerable School Streets •Go the entire block •Regular, timed closures •High-visibility •Signs: Clear, Concise Message •Play! Transformative Design 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 25 of 112 Transformative Policy & Programs 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 26 of 112 Next Steps for Local Agencies 1.Adopt Local Road Safety Plan (Vision Zero Action Plan) by April 2022 for HSIP funding eligibility a.Community engagement 2.Develop safety-focused quick-build pilot projects (“living previews”), using Toolbox 3.Establish Safety Technical Assistance Team to investigate, improve design, & respond to local collision locations (e.g., Town of Danville as model) 4.Adopt formal transportation safety policy ordinance a.Commit annual funding to implementation to move toward eliminating fatalities & severe injuries b.Planning, design & engineering compliance with NACTO guidelines c.Integrate safety in development review and transportation impact fee programs 5.Participate in continuing education, webinars, & training programs, e.g., design guidance 6.Complete Streets Safety Assessment 7.Amplify countywide marketing & education campaign; Use countywide logo 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 27 of 112 Next Steps for CCTA 1.Develop model transportation safety policy ordinance for local agencies 2.Develop Systemic Safety Strategies Toolbox a.Provide cost estimates for each action b.Develop a countywide Best Practices repository a.Local Safety Technical Assistance Team to investigate, improve design, & respond to local collision locations (e.g., Town of Danville as case study) 3.Prioritize CBPP project list by Vision Zero impact a.Identify quick-build pilot projects (“living previews”) 4.Advise agencies on Local Road Safety Plans / Vision Zero Action Plans for HSIP 2022 funding eligibility a.Coordinate countywide consistency b.Integrate safety in development review and transportation impact fee programs 5.Collaborate with MTC to develop its Regional Vision Zero Data Dashboard & Map to monitor progress a.Expand database from Pedestrian Priority Areas to countywide, e.g., trails b.Leverage technology & shift to proactive approach analyzing close-calls in near real-time, etc. 6.Lead countywide training program a.e.g., planning & design guidance to reduce fatalities & severe injuries 7.Lead countywide marketing & education campaign 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 28 of 112 Next Steps (adopted) •Finalize Systemic Transportation Safety Policy & Implementation Guide –incorporating RTPC TAC & Board Input •Countywide Pedestrian Needs Assessment –Reminder: ADA Transition Plans, Pedestrian Plans, & updated GIS data from local agencies •Countywide Micromobility Policy CCTA Board May 2021 VZWG mtg Apr/May RTPC-TAC mtgs Summer 2021 RTPC-TAC mtgs Fall 2021 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 29 of 112 How to Facilitate Project Delivery •Incorporate Safe Systems approach as part of Local Road Safety Plans, General Plans, Specific Plans, pavement maintenance program •Apply for grant funding from statewide programs focused on Safety and Active Transportation •Link bicycling to long-term goals & objectives, e.g., GHG reduction, public health •Consider bundling for cost efficiency, e.g., single contract to add chevron signs on roadway curves countywide •Consider a holistic approach to implementation, e.g., mix funding sources: public health, air quality, climate change adaptation, increasing access, corridor revitalization, public art Local agency responsibility CCTA technical assistance upon request Local agency responsibility CCTA can coordinate private sector, state & federal collaboration: CDPH- CMOD, CCHS, BAAQMD, MTC, USDOT, USEPA, CDC, HHS, HUD, HCD, CARB, Caltrans, OTS, USDOE 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 30 of 112 Local Road Safety Plan grants awarded 1.Antioch 2.Brentwood 3.Clayton 4.Concord 5.Danville 6.El Cerrito 7.Hercules 8.Lafayette 9.Martinez 10.Moraga 11.Oakley 12.Orinda 13.Pinole 14.Pittsburg 15.Pleasant Hill 16.Richmond 17.San Pablo 18.San Ramon 19.Walnut Creek 20.County unincorporated community 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 31 of 112 Questions & Comments/Discussion 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 32 of 112 Interactive Map of Common Locations for Severe-Injury Corridors •https://fehrandpeers.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webap pviewer/index.html?id=f6409cccb0fd441baec58be1 b6d11d7a 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 33 of 112 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 5. Meeting Date: 4/26/2021 Subject: RECEIVE REPORT on Green Buildings Department: Department of Conservation and Development Presenter: Wes Sullens, US Green Building Council Contact: Jody London, DCD, (925) 655-2815 Referral History: Part of the Sustainability Commission’s purpose is to “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.” The built environment is an important area of the Climate Action Plan. Since its inception in 2017, the Sustainability Commission has discussed different aspects of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings in Contra Costa County. Referral Update: Sustainability Commission Chair Wes Sullens is by profession a national expert on green buildings, working the U.S. Green Building Council as Director, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Chair Sullens will provide an update on the current LEED program and green building policies and technologies and suggest issues the Sustainability Commission may wish to address. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE REPORT on Green Buildings Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A. ATTACHMENT(S) Green Building in 2021 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 34 of 112 Green Building in 2021 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission April 26, 2021 Wes Sullens Director, LEED U.S. Green Building Council 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 36 of 112 U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 37 of 112 LEED v4.1 January 2019 (BD+C ID+C) Focus on health and climate outcomes EVOLUTION OF LEED LEED v4 November 2013 Outcome orientedLEED 2009 2009 Analytically weightedLEED v1.0-2.2 1998 –2009 Strategy based 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 38 of 112 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Martinez, California Design: Fentress Architects Contractor: Hensel Phelps Size: 71,000 ft² Completed 2020 All-electric heating &cooling systems 448 kW solar photovoltaic system Targeting LEED Gold 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 39 of 112 U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL CREDIT CATEGORIES CERTIFICATION LEVELS 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 40 of 112 Reduce contribution to global climate change LEED SYSTEM GOALS Enhance individual human health Protect and restore water resources Protect and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services Promote sustainable and regenerative material cycles Build a green economy Enhance community quality of life 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 41 of 112 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 42 of 112 Why Buildings Matter 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 43 of 112 September 7, 2020 September 9, 2020 August 21, 2020 Sept. 13, 2020 Sept. 11, 2020My Summer, 2020 Our 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 44 of 112 sources of emissions in buildings Source:UN Environment 2017 Global Status Report and Architecture 2030 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 45 of 112 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 46 of 112 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 48 of 112 Green Buildings Are Part of the Solution 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 49 of 112 BETTER BUILDINGS, BETTER LIVES 04-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 34 of 112 From the USGBC community survey conducted in February 2021. The survey was focused on COVID-19 recovery and how the green building industry can thrive post-pandemic. Responses: 1,648 representing more than 50 countries. www.usgbc.org 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 52 of 112 Trends in Local Green Building •Climate Emergency Resolution and CAPs target the building sector •Wildfire response: resilience, toxicity of materials, indoor air quality •Electrification of appliances, water systems and HVAC •Energy codes tightening and requiring renewables for new construction •California’s green building code (aka “CALGreen”) •Electric vehicle charging and building integration •Renewable energy and battery storage •Grid optimal –building as good grid citizens •Climate change: Water draught, heat events, rolling blackouts, smoke •Building renovations,weatherization,and energy upgrades •Focus on embodied carbon of construction materials •Increased recycling and waste diversion 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 53 of 112 Questions for the Sustainability Commission How can our policies and programs address the multiple benefits that green buildings provide? •Respond to the Climate Emergency and strengthen Climate Action Plans •Ensure equitable solutions for all •Promote health and wellness in buildings •Prepare for wildfires and smoke •Encourage or require building electrification •Show leadership by going beyond state energy and green building codes •Facilitate the transition to electric vehicles and enhanced energy storage •Anticipate draught and water shortages •Focus on embodied carbon of materials and product supply chains •Stimulate the circular economy 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 54 of 112 Wes Sullens , LEED Fellow Director, LEED wsullens@usgbc.org www.usgbc.org THANK YOU! Links & Resources: •LEED v4.1 for Buildings: new.usgbc.org/leed-v41 •2021 USGBC Community Survey: www.usgbc.org/articles/usgbc- releases-results-2021-green-building-community-survey •Procurement of Low Carbon Construction Materials –Pilot Credit www.usgbc.org/credits/new-construction-core-and-shell-schools-new- construction-retail-new-construction-healthc-254 •Circular Products Pilot Credit: www.usgbc.org/circularproductsv41 •Social Equity Within the Supply Chain Pilot Credit: www.usgbc.org/credits •Better Materials: https://bettermaterials.gbci.org/ •LEED Zero: https://www.usgbc.org/programs/leed-zero 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 55 of 112 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 6. Meeting Date: 4/26/2021 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 last year, 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 taking 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 Task Force provided its first report to the Board of Supervisors on March 30, 2021 (see attached). The report recommends three immediate actions by the Board, all of which the Board endorsed: (1) Support continuation of County services and meetings online where possible after the COVID- 19 restrictions are lifted to the extent departments determine such services to be beneficial and have the capacity to continue offering them; (2) Establish a Sustainability Fund that is supported by an annual investment and/or is structured as a revolving fund that reinvests cost saving in additional improvements. This fund would support improvements to County facilities 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 56 of 112 Action Implementation Status and operations (i.e., recycling, composting, and purchasing practices) that reduce greenhouse emissions and reduce energy costs over time. Staff is developing a report to the Board with recommendations on details for the fund, including potential amounts, funding sources and approaches on how to structure the fund, based on best practices from other jurisdictions with similar funds; and (3) Advocate with the State that virtual advisory body meetings be permitted to continue after shelter-in-place orders are lifted. The Board did this in March by amending its legislative platform. The report also identifies additional opportunities for the Task Force and County departments to pursue going forward, with direction from the Board. 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 March 22, 2021 meeting of the Sustainability Committee focused on this topic. Congressman DeSaulnier and Assemblymember Grayson participated in the meeting. They each described legislation they are sponsoring related to Just Transition. The Committee recognized that this is a far-reaching conversation that goes beyond Contra Costa County and is broader than the two pending land use applications from Marathon and Phillips 66 to process renewable fuel. The Committee directed staff to work with the Committee members and the offices of Assemblymember Grayson and Congressman DeSaulnier to identify a list of organizations and stakeholders to include in any discussions on Just Transition. This topic will come back to the Committee at its May 24 meeting. Develop policies to require all new construction to be fully electric through the adoption of new building codes that exceed current State codes Staff is researching and developing a draft ordinance, which will be introduced in coming months. Prioritize implementation of the Climate Action Plan as soon as possible and considering 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 The County is working on a contract agreement with the California Department of Conservation to 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 57 of 112 Action Implementation Status creating more opportunities for community gardens, urban gardens, farmers markets, and related policies and programs. accept the grant for a carbon sequestration feasibility study. The County is partnering with the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District and the University of California Cooperative Extension on this project. 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, as well as leadership of the East Bay Municipal Utility District, Contra Costa Water District, and Central Sanitary District. The City of Martinez considered a Climate Emergency Resolution at its April 21 meeting. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE UPDATE on and DISCUSS Implementation of Climate Emergency Resolution Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A. ATTACHMENT(S) Staff Report to Board re Interdepartmental Task Force Report Interdepartmental Task Force Report Task Force Presentation to Board of Supervisors 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 58 of 112 RECOMMENDATION(S): RECEIVE Report from Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force and provide direction as appropriate. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving the report. If the Board is supportive, staff will report back to the Board regarding ongoing research on how other cities and counties have set up sustainability funds. BACKGROUND: On September 22, 2020, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors (Board) declared a climate emergency that “threatens the long-term economic and social well-being, health, safety, and security of the County, and that urgent action by all levels of government is needed to immediately address this climate emergency.“ Among other actions, the Climate Emergency Resolution adopted by the Board resolves that the County establish an interdepartmental task force that will “focus on urgently implementing the County’s Climate Action Plan” and identify additional actions, policies, and programs the County can undertake to reduce and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 03/30/2021 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, 925-674-7871 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: March 30, 2021 Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: D.1 To:Board of Supervisors From:John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department Date:March 30, 2021 Contra Costa County Subject:RECEIVE REPORT from Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force. 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 59 of 112 BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) > The task force is directed to report to the Board as a discussion item on a semi-annual basis starting in March 2021. The Department of Conservation and Development (DCD), working in partnership with the Department of Public Works (Public Works), is staffing the work of this Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force (Task Force). The Task Force has met twice to develop the initial report (attached). The report recommends three immediate actions by the Board: (1) Support continuation of County services and meetings online where possible after the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted to the extent departments determine such services to be beneficial and have the capacity to continue offering them; (2) Establish a Sustainability Fund that is supported by an annual investment and/or is structured as a revolving fund that reinvests cost saving in additional improvements. This fund would support improvements to County facilities and operations (i.e., recycling, composting and purchasing practices) that reduce greenhouse emissions and reduce energy costs over time. If the Board is supportive, staff will report back to the Board with recommendations on details for the fund, including potential amounts, funding sources and approaches on how to structure the fund, based on best practices from other jurisdictions with similar funds; and (3) Advocate with the State that virtual advisory body meetings be permitted to continue after shelter-in-place orders are lifted. The report also identifies additional opportunities for the Task Force and County departments to pursue going forward, with direction from the Board. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Failure to receive the report and provide direction would contradict the direction provided in the Climate Emergency Resolution. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A-Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force Report Attachment B-Presentation, Climate Task Force Report to BOS 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 60 of 112 InterdepartmentalClimate Action TaskForce: Report 1 MARCH 30, 2021 Veterans Virtual Office ePermit CenterLibrary Virtual Events 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 61 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE Report #1 March 30, 2021 Table of Contents I. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1 II.Immediate Opportunities ..................................................................................................................... 1 A. Virtual Operations of County Departments ...................................................................................... 1 How It’s Working: Department Success Stories .................................................................................... 2 How It’s Working: County Advisory Bodies .......................................................................................... 7 B. County Facilities ................................................................................................................................ 8 III.Additional Opportunities ...................................................................................................................... 9 ATTACHMENT A: Climate Emergency Resolution ATTACHMENT B: Online County Services ATTACHMENT C: Additional Opportunities to Meet Climate Action Plan Goals 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 62 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE 1 I. Introduction On September 22, 2020, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors (Board) declared a climate emergency that “threatens the long-term economic and social well-being, health, safety, and security of the County, and that urgent action by all levels of government is needed to immediately address this climate emergency.“ (See Attachment A) Among other actions, the Climate Emergency Resolution adopted by the Board resolves that the County establish an interdepartmental task force that will “focus on urgently implementing the County’s Climate Action Plan” and identify additional actions, policies, and programs the County can undertake to reduce and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. The task force is directed to report to the Board on a semi-annual basis starting in March 2021. The Department of Conservation and Development (DCD), working in partnership with the Department of Public Works (Public Works), is staffing the work of this Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force (Task Force). The Task Force has met twice to develop this initial report. This report recommends three immediate actions by the Board: 1.Support continuation of County services and meetings online where possible after the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, to the extent departments determine such services to be beneficial and have the capacity to continue offering them; 2.Establish a Sustainability Fund that is supported by an annual investment and/or is structured as a revolving fund that reinvests cost savings in additional improvements. This fund would support improvements to County facilities and operations1 that reduce GHG emissions and reduce energy costs over time. If the Board is supportive, staff will report back to the Board with recommendations on how to structure the fund, based on best practices from other jurisdictions with similar funds. 3.Advocate with the State that virtual advisory body meetings be permitted to continue after shelter-in-place orders are lifted. This report also identifies additional opportunities for the Task Force and County departments to pursue going forward, with direction from the Board. II.Immediate Opportunities A. Virtual Operations of County Departments At its first meeting on December 16, 2020, the Task Force learned how many County departments have begun offering services online during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as some that have been offering services online for a longer time. This provides many benefits in addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions: reduced travel time, improved convenience for residents, reduced traffic congestion, less pollution from driving, increased quality of life, lower transportation costs, lower County operational costs, and ability to reach residents who have difficulty getting to in-person 1 Operations can include things like recycling, composting, fleet, lighting and building systems, solar, and purchasing practices. 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 63 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE 2 appointments. Attachment B is a chart that summarizes County services and functions that are being provided online at this time. Many of the innovative online services developed to provide County services during the pandemic have proven very successful and many departments are inclined to continue offering such services in the future. The Task Force recommends the Board endorse ongoing delivery of County services virtually to the extent departments find such services to be beneficial and have the capacity to continue offering them. Following the pandemic, departments will need to determine the appropriate mix of virtual and in-person services to best serve the public.2 The Task Force is mindful that there are some residents who do not have access to technology for a variety of reasons; it will be important moving forward to ensure that services continue to be available in-person for those who need that option, and to work to bring internet connections, technology, and education on how to use technology to all County residents. The County’s State and Federal legislative platforms support expanding access to technology. During the pandemic, the many advisory bodies to the Board have been allowed to meet electronically, rather than in person.3 Many advisory bodies have seen increased attendance by appointed advisory body members as well as increased community participation. Holding meetings online reduces the cost and time required to attend meetings in person and reduces traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. The ability to record online meetings and then post those recordings online increases transparency and community access. The Task Force recommends that the Board advocate with the State that virtual advisory body meetings be permitted to continue after shelter-in- place orders are lifted.4 How It’s Working: Department Success Stories While the sudden switch to online services initially caused uncertainty, many good things have come out of the transition. The following success stories from County departments are an illustration of the County’s resilience and dedication to offering excellent service while navigating the unplanned shift to online services. 2 This report does not address the issue of work-from-home policies for County employees, which is a subject of collective bargaining. 3 Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, March 17, 2020, allows local legislative bodies to meet electronically. “…a local legislative body or state body is authorized to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and to address the local legislative body or state body. All requirements in both the Bagley - Keene Act and the Brown Act expressly or impliedly requiring the physical presence of members, the clerk or other personnel of the body, or of the public as a condition of participation in or quorum for a public meeting are hereby waived.” 4 On March 9, 2021, the Board approved a recommendation from the Legislation Committee to amend the County’s 2021-22 State Legislative Platform to support legislation that would enable virtual or teleconferencing public meetings, including advisory body meetings, to continue post-pandemic with an opportunity for all persons to attend via a call-in option or an internet-based service option. 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 64 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE 3 In response to the pandemic, we successfully transitioned many of our services online. Programs from adoption applications to lost and found reporting can now be easily accessed on our webpage. I’m proud to say that Animal Services has been able to offer continual adoption, licensing, and lost pet services to our residents while, at the same time, reducing the need for them to travel to our facility. Beth Ward, Director, Animal Services Veterans Services’ online transition in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been a success. Since June 2020, we have served 1,233 clients online through our Zoom virtual office. Through this service, our clients are able to access information about benefits, file claims, and more all from the comfort of their homes, during lunch breaks, or from their hospital beds. Offering our services remotely means more veterans, particularly those with mobility restrictions, have been able to file claims. Because of after-hours safety concerns for in-person appointments, we have been able to extend our office hours to 6pm using the virtual office. This better serves the population that works fulltime and is unavailable during regular business hours. We believe that remote services are a win for our clients! We also see potential cost savings. Our annual Zoom subscription is about $700; comparably we pay $1200/month to rent a satellite office in San Pablo. Moving forward, even after COVID, we plan to maintain a fully staffed virtual office in response to the positive feedback we’ve received. Nathan Johnson, Director, Veterans Services Department Many of Child Support Services’ services have been available online for some time, but we are seeing increases in their use. Since last March, in response to the pandemic, we’ve expanded our texting and telephone communication services to provide real-time resources and support for our customers. In addition, we implemented DocuSign and we’re planning to implement live chat on our website as well as video conferencing as another way for customers to communicate with us. At the same time, we know some of our customers cannot access us with technology so, in addition to expanding our digital communication services, we’re making plans to safely reopen our physical lobby for our customers who need face-to-face service or would like to videoconference with their caseworker, but do not have the ability to do so. Melinda Self, Director, Child Support Services The Office of Communications and Media has strengthened and supported use of the County website as a virtual office for departments since the beginning of the pandemic so contact information and services can be found in a central location. Assisting County functions through internet, broadcast, video, and live streaming media communications has made information more accessible, reduced car trips, saved time and money, and supported public messaging, especially when rapid communications are called for. Producing virtual and broadcast events, posting flyers on the website, and providing video production best practices so employees and the public can email or send videos via the cloud are all examples of efficient, cost-reducing ways our office works to keep our environment healthy. Susan Shiu, Director, Office of Communications and Media and Contra Costa Television (CCTV) 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 65 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE 4 Building and planning applications and permits were available online prior to the pandemic. However, in response to our physical office being closed at the onset of the pandemic, we’ve been able to continue serving Department of Conservation and Development customers through our online permitting process. Before shelter in place orders went into effect, we would serve 70 to 80 customers in person per day at our Application and Permit Center. Now customers can file for applications and permits anytime and from anywhere without having to drive to our office. This gives them more flexibility and has improved the convenience of our services. With the expansion of our online permitting processes, we are issuing more permits now compared to the period prior to the pandemic. Jason Crapo, Chief Building Official and Deputy Director, Department of Conservation and Development Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of the public, staff-related, and business meetings overseen by the County Administrator’s Office have gone virtual using various video-conferencing platforms. Hosting these meetings online has led to greater public engagement and input while simultaneously reducing the number of trips made by elected officials, staff, and the public. Lara Delaney, Senior Deputy County Administrator, County Administrator's Office Because of the shelter-in-place orders, the District Attorney’s Office has shifted meetings with victims, witnesses, and families to telephone calls and virtual video conferencing. Many court hearings and other staff-attended meetings have been transitioned to Zoom which has saved our employees a significant amount of time and gas. Nanette Wellman, DA Manager of Law Offices, District Attorney’s Office In response to the pandemic, the Employment and Human Services Department has made strides toward commute reduction for both staff and customers. We have made electronic service delivery available and implemented a work-from-home option for many staff in the department. These actions have and will continue to reduce car trips related to our department’s operations. Kathy Gallagher, Director, Employment and Human Services Department Here at the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District we've eliminated many of the traditional round-trips of engine companies from their stations to the Training Division in Concord with virtual classroom training since the onset of the pandemic. We will be expanding the use of this technology to turn classroom training into an online classroom format, but have seen positive early results with reduced trips, reduced fuel consumption, and increased response reliability by keeping crews available in their stations. Lewis Broschard, Con Fire Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 66 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE 5 The Housing Authority has been able to provide greater access to clients as the direct result of providing certifications and inspections remotely in response to social distancing protocols brought on by the pandemic. We’ve seen success with the movement of these services online and are in the process of making more services like household recertification accessible online. In addition, we are planning to open an East County Office to serve over 3,040 households living there and re-direct West County residents to our San Pablo office to minimize their need to drive to Martinez for services. Tony Ucciferri, Special Assistant to the Executive Director, Contra Costa County Housing Authority Over the past few years, the Human Resources Department has been working on various initiatives to reduce our use of paper and processes that require travel to, from, and throughout the County. In our Personnel Services Division, we have shifted our employment testing and recruitment processes to online and virtual methods. With the exception of some state-mandated public safety testing, we have transitioned all of our written tests to online and unproctored. The tests that we must conduct onsite have all been converted to computer-based, thus eliminating the need for printed test booklets and answer sheets, not only reducing the use of paper, but also eliminating the need to ship these materials back and forth with the test vendor. We moved the structured panel interview portion of the assessment process to video-based platforms like Zoom and HireVue, reducing travel for candidates and panel members. As a result, only a very small number of recruitment related testing happens in person, and only when there is not a virtual option that is appropriate or permissible. We rely heavily on Microsoft Teams and Zoom in order to conduct the vast majority of our meetings with both internal and external stakeholder groups. In our Employee Benefits Division, we implemented the PeopleSoft Employee Self-Service portal in order to eliminate the use of paper in the annual open enrollment process, as well as various other life events or data updates. Employees are no longer required to travel to our offices with their personal documents and enrollment materials. The Human Resources Department also participated in the LaserFiche digital imaging project to scan our historical paper documents, and establish an electronic filing system for future records. The majority of the Human Resources Department staff been working remotely for the past year while maintaining or increasing productivity and service levels. All of these changes have reduced the use of and reliance on paper across every HR function, and significantly reduced the amount of employee and client travel. Ann Elliott, Director of Human Resources The Clerk of the Board partnered with the Department of Information Technology, Contra Costa TV, and the County Administrator’s Office to ensure the Board of Supervisors could continue its meetings online in response to the pandemic. We have seen a large increase in participation by community members who can now access the Board meetings without having to travel to Martinez. The online meeting platform allows people to call in and offer comments, where previously if they were watching the live broadcast that opportunity didn’t exist. Jami Morritt, Chief Assistant Clerk of the Board, Clerk of the Board 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 67 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE 6 Here at the County Library we’ve reimagined our public events and services because of the pandemic, transitioning storytimes, Project Second Chance tutoring, Library Commission meetings, and e-card signups all online. Speaking of e-cards, because of database and e-card changes, we’ve seen an over 100% increase in e-book checkouts in 2020! Going forward, we plan to continue much of what we have newly implemented. And we will always need to provide on-site services as well in order to meet the needs of all people in our communities. Alison McKee, County Librarian, Library DocuSign and Zoom have been integral components of the Probation Department’s pivot online because of COVID-19. Our employees have been using DocuSign to fill out forms online and Zoom to participate in court hearings. Youth in custody have been using Zoom for family visitations and distance learning. Video visitations have been especially impactful for parents with transportation concerns to more easily communicate with their children via Zoom. Esa Ehmen-Krause, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Online services are nothing new for the Treasurer-Tax Collector. We’ve offered property tax inquiry, history, and payment services online since 2008 as well as Electronic Deposit Permits for deposits to the Treasury by County departments, agencies, and districts since 2009. However, with the pandemic, we’ve seen a 37% and 71% annual increase in online property tax payments in dollar amount and volume through December 2020 respectively. By restricting in-person services and having several staff members working remotely, we have reduced employee and taxpayer vehicular travel. Brice Bins, Chief Deputy, Treasurer-Tax Collector Due in part to the restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic the Public Works Department increased our use of electronic and virtual platforms in delivering some of the services by our department. We have partnered with the Department of Conservation and Development at the Application and Permit Center (APC) to provide virtual meetings and on-line permits that involve our department, reducing the number of trips from the public and contractors to the APC for Public Works permits. We also offer many records and drawings electronically to customers, further reducing the number of trips to obtain this information from our Records and Survey groups. Many of our meetings with various committees, cities, other agencies, and Board members are now done virtually, reducing the amount of time necessary to travel for those recurring meetings and again, reducing the number of trips necessary for that travel to various locations throughout the County. Brian Balbas, Director, Public Works Department 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 68 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE 7 How It’s Working: County Advisory Bodies The County’s Sustainability Office surveyed the people who staff the over 70 County advisory bodies. The survey asked how advisory body member and community participation was affected by the pivot to virtual meetings. The majority of these advisory bodies meet monthly and have anywhere from 2 to 35 members. Staff to 43 of the 75 bodies that the County oversees responded. The survey results indicate that 43% of the advisory bodies saw an improvement in member attendance through virtual meetings. 90% of advisory bodies saw either similar or increased rates of community member attendance during virtual meetings compared to in-person meeting attendance. Additionally, seven advisory bodies saw their community member attendance numbers double from in- person to virtual meetings. The Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Economic Impact and Recovery saw the most public participation with 100 to 200 community members at each meeting.5 While virtual meeting attendance cannot be attributed to any single factor, the survey results reflect an overall increase in participation. Besides increased participation, another bright spot of virtual meetings is the ability to record meetings, which recordings can then be posted online. Six advisory bodies have taken advantage of this feature and two more are planning to do so soon. This feature facilitates transparency and offers members of the public the flexibility to watch meetings at their convenience. This survey indicates the benefits of virtual advisory board meetings with increased attendance and the ability to be increasingly transparent. While access to technology remains a serious equity barrier that must be considered in the context of virtual meetings, thus far virtual meetings have resulted in tangible benefits in terms of community participation and less travel. 5 The Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Economic Recovery was created in 2020. 43% 27% 25% 5% Has attendance by advisory body members improved since your advisory body began meeting online? Yes No change No N/A 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 69 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE 8 B. County Facilities The new County Administration Building (Admin Building) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) are two of the most visible examples of how the County can be a climate action leader. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Public Works is a key player in helping the County meet its Climate Action Plan goals for County operations, and provides services to all County departments, including construction and maintenance of County buildings and grounds, fleet services, purchasing services, materials management (recycling, composting, surplus), print and mail services, and clean water compliance. There is a good body of existing work on which to build to increase the County’s leadership in this area. In addition to the new Admin Building and EOC, Public Works has collaborated with departments that have the ability to direct portions of their operating budgets to install energy efficient lighting and heating/cooling systems, rooftop solar panels, electric vehicle chargers and electric vehicles, and drought tolerant landscaping. These improvements over time will save money and energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from County operations. The Task Force recommends that the Board consider establishing a Sustainability Fund that is supported by an annual investment and/or is structured as a revolving fund that reinvests cost savings in additional improvements. If the Board is supportive, staff will investigate how other cities and counties have set up similar funds and return to the Board with recommendations on how to structure this fund, based on best practices from other jurisdictions with similar funds. This Fund would support improvements to County facilities that reduce GHG emissions and reduce energy costs over time. Currently, investments in County facilities are made by individual departments and funded by department operating budgets. Most departments do not choose to invest in energy efficient technology, solar panels, electric vehicles and chargers, and similar infrastructure improvements because the upfront cost can be higher than traditional options, even though long-term operating and maintenance costs are lower. Establishing a countywide fund will allow Public Works to consider County facilities systemwide and realize economies of scale. For example, one year the Sustainability Fund might focus on upgrading lighting systems across County buildings, and the next year it might focus on installing electric vehicle chargers. The savings from these energy efficiency and renewable energy systems can be reinvested into the Sustainability Fund, allowing its reach to increase. There also is a need to invest in data technology to better manage buildings. 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 70 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE 9 III.Additional Opportunities The first part of this report outlines the most immediate steps the Task Force recommends for the County to “urgently implement the goals of the Climate Action Plan.” The Task Force has identified other actions the County could investigate to meet climate action goals for County operations. Exploring these opportunities, and others that will undoubtedly arise as the Task Force continues its deliberations, will be the group’s work going forward. These opportunities span many aspects of how County departments operate, including: opportunities to reduce emissions from employee commute and job-related meetings; fleet vehicles; water usage; solar energy for County facilities; purchasing practices; education, planning, and outreach; and funding needed to support these opportunities. Attachment C provides more detail on these opportunities, including estimated feasibility and cost to implement. For example, to reduce paper it would be relatively easy and inexpensive to institute double-sided printing and more narrow margins in all departments. It would be more complicated to implement shuttles for County employees from transit centers like BART stations to County offices. The Task Force looks forward to continuing to collaborate to identify actions County departments can take to help the County, and the State, meet their ambitious climate goals. 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 71 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE ATTACHMENT A: Climate Emergency Resolution 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 72 of 112 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 73 of 112 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 74 of 112 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 75 of 112 * Identifies Department service that existed and was offered before shelter-in-place orders were introduced in March 2020. INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE ATTACHMENT B, PAGE 1 ATTACHMENT B: Online County Services Department Service # Clients Served Virtually # Clients Served In-Person, Pre- COVID Benefits, Clients Served, & Further Considerations Animal Services ●Applications and Reporting (Adoptions, Lost and Found reporting, Deceased Animal reporting, Potentially Dangerous/Dangerous Animal and Noise hearings, Licensing, Foster Applications) 30 per day 73 per day Further Considerations ●No services were stopped, though a few were delayed while developing protocols and procedures to ensure social distancing protocols were followed ●DocuSign for forms/contracts Child Support Services ●DocuSign ●Title Company Real Property Lien Request for Demand Portal ●Online applications for services 668 per month 600 per month Benefits ●At least a 20% drop in paper use: ○Workers are less likely to print unless the item needs to be mailed or filed with the court ○Demand portal reduces paper use, eliminates faxing and shortens response time; average is 99 demands a month. Average request for demand is 3-5 pages; average response/demand package is 10-15 pages ○Electronic applications increased from 75% to 93.4% which equates to efficiencies and reduction in 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 76 of 112 * Identifies Department service that existed and was offered before shelter-in-place orders were introduced in March 2020. INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE ATTACHMENT B, PAGE 2 Department Service # Clients Served Virtually # Clients Served In-Person, Pre- COVID Benefits, Clients Served, & Further Considerations paper consumption (each application is over 50 pages) ●Communication (texting and phone calls) 27,001 texts Unknown (pre-pandemic, for period of 4/2019- 1/2020, sent 3,012 texts) Benefits ●More customers now prefer texting as a communication method ●Implementation of warm transfer and focused work reduced response time to respond to phone calls by 50% ●Customers’ use of online inquiries (Customer Connect) have increased 31% since 4/2020 ●Increase in texting and Customer Connect online inquiries have caused a decrease in telephone calls by 7.85% ●Live chat and video conferencing ●In progress of implementation ●Genetic Testing 282 282 Benefits ●Customers now test closer to their homes Clerk of the Board ●Virtual Board of Supervisors meetings 20 per day 40 per week Benefits ●Large increase in participation by community members who can now access the Board meetings without having to travel to Martinez ●The online meeting platform allows people to call in and offer 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 77 of 112 * Identifies Department service that existed and was offered before shelter-in-place orders were introduced in March 2020. INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE ATTACHMENT B, PAGE 3 Department Service # Clients Served Virtually # Clients Served In-Person, Pre- COVID Benefits, Clients Served, & Further Considerations comments, where previously if they were watching the live broadcast that opportunity didn’t exist Communications and Media ●Producing virtual and broadcast events ●Posting flyers on the website ●Providing video production best practices so employees and the public can email or send videos via the cloud Conservation and Development ●Online Permitting*100% 70-80 per day Benefits ●Before COVID, issued about 10- 15% of building permits on-line and 85-90% on paper. Now issuing 100% of all building permits, including solar, through ePermit Center. ●Virtual meetings of advisory boards and commissions County Administrator’s Office ●Public meetings, staff- related meetings, and other business meetings Benefits ●Greater public engagement/input ●Use of video platforms has likely significantly reduced the number of trips to meetings/events by elected officials, staff, and the public 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 78 of 112 * Identifies Department service that existed and was offered before shelter-in-place orders were introduced in March 2020. INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE ATTACHMENT B, PAGE 4 Department Service # Clients Served Virtually # Clients Served In-Person, Pre- COVID Benefits, Clients Served, & Further Considerations District Attorney’s Office ●Shifted meetings with victims, witnesses, and families to telephone calls and virtual video conferencing ●Court hearings and staff- attended meetings transitioned to Zoom 30 per day Further Considerations ●For felony cases, individuals would have to make 2 or more trips depending on trial length ●For misdemeanor cases, individuals would only have to make one trip Employment and Human Services ●Electronic service delivery ●Permanent work-from- home option for many call center staff 2,000 per day 600 per day Fire Protection District ●Internal delivery training/classroom training 275 (remote learning in 2020) Benefits ●Eliminated traditional "round- trips" of engine companies from their station to/from the Training Division in Concord ●Increased response reliability by keeping crews available in their stations. Further Considerations ●Number of remote learning participants is probably higher, 275 only represents specific Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training that has been delivered in a remote/virtual environment ●Training Chief estimates that 60% of fire-based classroom 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 79 of 112 * Identifies Department service that existed and was offered before shelter-in-place orders were introduced in March 2020. INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE ATTACHMENT B, PAGE 5 Department Service # Clients Served Virtually # Clients Served In-Person, Pre- COVID Benefits, Clients Served, & Further Considerations training is being delivered virtually Housing Authority ●Initial inspection of new units and complaint inspections of currently- assisted units 12,847 remote certifications (from 5/1/2020- 2/28/2021) ●Household Recertifications ●In process of implementation Human Resources ●Virtual Hiring – Written Exams and Virtual Interviews Over 6,400 written exams and over 1,300 video-based interviews in the past 12 months Benefits ●Candidate pools are more diverse than they were when candidates had to take tests in person. The increased flexibility of testing when and where it is convenient for the candidate may be removing other barriers to employment that traditionally disproportionately prevented candidates from underserved communities from testing. (e.g. taking time off work, arranging child care, making travel arrangements, etc.) ●Virtual Stakeholder meetings Approximately 150 meetings per month Benefits ●Transitioned all of the meetings that would normally be conducted with other departments to virtual meetings through Teams and Zoom. This eliminated the need for HR staff or other departments’ staff to travel to other County locations. 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 80 of 112 * Identifies Department service that existed and was offered before shelter-in-place orders were introduced in March 2020. INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE ATTACHMENT B, PAGE 6 Department Service # Clients Served Virtually # Clients Served In-Person, Pre- COVID Benefits, Clients Served, & Further Considerations ●Computer-based Testing (where virtual isn’t permitted and the test is legally mandated) Over 900 tests in the past 12 months Benefits ●Scoring of tests is quicker. Eliminated paper test booklets, answer sheets, and shipping test materials back and forth from the vendor. Library ●Storytimes, author talks, and other events/programs 80 online events Further Considerations ●Equity issues due to unequal access to technology ●Library Card sign ups ●Reregister an existing card that has expired 1,500 per month Further Considerations ●Always had e-card sign ups available online, but prior to COVID, those cardholders had limited access. If someone wants to convert their e-card to a full- service card, they may do so by scheduling a Zoom session with library staff ●Library Commission (citizen advisory board) meetings ●Adult Literacy Tutoring (Project Second Chance tutor) 125 tutoring sessions per week ●E-books*4,100 per day (double pre-COVID numbers) Benefits ●In 2020 significantly increased the funds spent on e-books and saw checkouts increase by more than 100% Public Works ●Permitting*Benefits ●Partnered with DCD at the Application and Permit Center 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 81 of 112 * Identifies Department service that existed and was offered before shelter-in-place orders were introduced in March 2020. INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE ATTACHMENT B, PAGE 7 Department Service # Clients Served Virtually # Clients Served In-Person, Pre- COVID Benefits, Clients Served, & Further Considerations (APC) to provide virtual meetings and online permits which reduce the number of trips from the public and contractors to the APC for Public Works permits. ●Records and Drawings Access Benefits ●Service offered electronically to customers, reducing the number of vehicular trips to obtain this information from Records and Survey groups Probation ●Court/Meeting participation ●Family Visitation, Education, Court Appearances Benefits ●Video visitation allows youth more frequent access to parents who may have transportation concerns ●DocuSign Treasurer-Tax Collector ●Property Tax inquiry, history, and payment services* Benefits ●37% and 71% annual increase in online property tax payments in dollar amount and volume through December 2020 respectively Further Considerations ●Services have been online since 2008 ●Deposits to Treasury by County departments, agencies, and districts with Benefits ●Restricting in-person services combined with several staff 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 82 of 112 * Identifies Department service that existed and was offered before shelter-in-place orders were introduced in March 2020. INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE ATTACHMENT B, PAGE 8 Department Service # Clients Served Virtually # Clients Served In-Person, Pre- COVID Benefits, Clients Served, & Further Considerations Electronic Deposit Permits (EDP)* working remotely reduced employee and taxpayer traffic Further Considerations ●Services have been online since 2009 Veterans Services ●Drop-In Virtual Lobby ●Veterans Advocacy and Claims Representation ●Virtual waiver processing 12 per day (through drop-in virtual office; more through phone, email, and other online tools) 36 per day (This is on par with those being served using various virtual tools currently) Benefits ●Clients are very receptive to this platform and neither the employee or the client needs to drive to an office in order to provide or receive a service Further Considerations ●Moving forward, even after COVID, the office will maintain a fully staffed virtual office with one clerk and two Veterans Service Representatives 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 83 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE ATTACHMENT C, PAGE 1 ATTACHMENT C: Additional Opportunities to Meet Climate Action Plan Goals Sustainability Opportunity Further Considerations Feasibility6 L = Low- hanging fruit M = Moderate H = Hard Cost L = Low M = Moderate H = High Employee Commute The emissions inventory for the ongoing update to the County’s Climate Action Plan shows that driving by employees -- both for getting to and from work and for travel required during the workday -- is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions from County operations. Install bike lockers at all County facilities •511 Contra Costa offers bike locker rebates M M Flexible/split schedules for employees commuting to the office using public transit*7 •Subject to collective bargaining M H County Rideshare Program M L Shuttles for employees between transit stations and offices •Need to determine who would operate shuttles. If transit providers, feasibility could be more challenging. •Autonomous shuttles are already being piloted in the County H H Electric bus operation during peak work times •Many transit services already have electric buses in their fleets •Incentives are available for electric buses M M Satellite offices in East and West County* •Would reduce the need for employees to commute to Martinez •First-time costs associated with transition to different office space •Would probably occur over long time period H H 6 Cost and Feasibility ratings are very rough estimates developed by the Department of Conservation and Develop and Public Works. 7 The Task Force recognizes that work-from-home policies are subject to collective bargaining and is not making recommendations on that topic. Ideas that might be considered part of work-from-home policies are indicated with *. 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 84 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE ATTACHMENT C, PAGE 2 Sustainability Opportunity Further Considerations Feasibility6 L = Low- hanging fruit M = Moderate H = Hard Cost L = Low M = Moderate H = High Work with transit agencies to improve transit options for County employees •Need more data on employee interest. M Unsure Fleet The County maintains a fleet of about 1,500 vehicles. The majority of these are sedans. The fleet also includes sport utility vehicles (SUVs); vans; pick-up trucks; light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks; and off-road equipment. While a few departments have purchased electric vehicles for fleet purposes, the majority have not. One of the barriers cited is access to charging facilities. Department Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption •Leverage County Purchasing Policy to incentivize EV adoption •Current costs associated with installing charging infrastructure increases the cost associated with this opportunity L L (vehicles) M (charging infrastructure) Use County purchasing power to help employees buy EVs for personal use •Discount program for County employees8 •MCE has contacted staff about a program like this; need coordinated response •No cost to County because employees purchase the vehicles L L (if charging at home) H (if charging at County facilities, cost to install chargers) Build more public-facing EV charging stations •Opportunities to partner with EV charging equipment vendors •Upfront cost of upgrading infrastructure to install EV chargers •Grants may be available •Biggest cost is trenching and wiring for electricity M H Hybrid vehicle adoption for long routes or trips •Vehicles can be replaced as fleet is updated L M 8 One option would be a program available through the California General Services Agency. https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Resources-List-Folder/State-of- California-Green-Fleet-Employee-Pricing-Program 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 85 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE ATTACHMENT C, PAGE 3 Sustainability Opportunity Further Considerations Feasibility6 L = Low- hanging fruit M = Moderate H = Hard Cost L = Low M = Moderate H = High Water Drought-resistant landscaping •Already being implemented at some County facilities •Cost savings over time •Water agencies offer rebates L (assuming departments agree to initial investment) M (depends on project scope) Low-flow water fixtures in all County facilities •Likely rebates available •Consider life cycle costs of lower water bills M M Energy Efficiency More efficient technology to heat and cool County buildings (heat pumps) •Technology is already available and can use existing duct systems •With wildfires there is a need to improve indoor air quality •Consider life cycle costs of lower utility bills M M Install LED lighting and motion detection in all County buildings •Could bring long-term savings, especially with possibility of flexible schedules M M Solar Energy There are about 4 MW of solar energy installed currently at 12 County facilities. Public Works is in the process of installing solar at 10 more facilities. Three of these projects will include battery storage. Some of the solar panels are being installed in parking lots; those projects are being wired so they can accommodate electric vehicle charging in the future, if funding becomes available. Install more solar, particularly in parking lots of the County buildings on Douglas Drive •In progress •Note that it will be important to look at the tariffs offered by MCE and PG&E to ensure the projects pencil out M M Virtual Meetings and Services Make online meetings the standard for County staff •Need to work with Department of Information Technology to systematize protocols L L 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 86 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE ATTACHMENT C, PAGE 4 Sustainability Opportunity Further Considerations Feasibility6 L = Low- hanging fruit M = Moderate H = Hard Cost L = Low M = Moderate H = High Increase virtual/online services so fewer clients and customers need to drive •Cost of maintaining hybrid services •Save money on rent in leased buildings •Where already implemented, look for opportunities to innovate further M L Paper Change default print margins from normal (1”) to narrower (0.75”) margins •Would reduce paper use by 4.75%9 L L Make double-sided printing the default L L Refillable ink cartridges or tank cartridges •Initial costs to purchase refillable cartridges L L Go 100% paperless M L Cloud-based finance system M M Make DocuSign the default L L Departmental Purchasing Practices Develop new/revised Purchasing Policy to incorporate sustainability goals and implementation of SB 1381 •SB 1383 regulations must be adopted by Jan. 1, 2022 M M Education, Planning and Outreach Public Works should develop a menu of options that are available to departments, such as LED lighting, solar panels, etc. •Considerations for building and site conditions M L Ensure departments are implementing existing programs that are in place now such as composting and recycling •Joint responsibility of Public Works and Conservation and Development M L Interdepartmental sustainability competitions •Need to determine which department would lead L L Employee survey regarding sustainability effort awareness L L 9 Joshua M Pearce, “Getting It Done: Effective Sustainable Policy Implementation at the University Level,” Planning for Higher Education 31. (2003): 53-61. 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 87 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE ATTACHMENT C, PAGE 5 Sustainability Opportunity Further Considerations Feasibility6 L = Low- hanging fruit M = Moderate H = Hard Cost L = Low M = Moderate H = High Educate County employees and the community about ongoing sustainability efforts by the County M M Set up a suggestion box on the County intranet site for employees to give feedback and offer ideas L L Identify sustainability leaders in each department focused on social, procurement, and/or policy •Can model on Alameda County’s Green Ambassadors program L L Each department should create its own sustainability plan •This could be accomplished by having each department participate in the County’s Green Business Program •Departments will need to designate lead staff M M Develop sustainability criteria for leased buildings •Market signals to property owners that the County has specific criteria for leased buildings (proximity to public transit, bike racks, green infrastructure, CAP requirements, EV chargers, etc.) L M Support development of local food sources •There are farms across the County, some in the agriculture core, some in urban areas (i.e., Urban Tilth in North Richmond, Planting Justice in El Sobrante, Healthy Hearts Initiative in Pittsburg) •Needs more definition, and lead department(s) •Could potentially be advanced through County purchasing policy M M Create plant-based meal options in County facilities that provide food (i.e., correction facilities, medical facilities) •County can purchase from local farmers M M Partner with community groups and youth organizations •Need to identify lead for these partnerships, what they would do M M 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 88 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE ATTACHMENT C, PAGE 6 Sustainability Opportunity Further Considerations Feasibility6 L = Low- hanging fruit M = Moderate H = Hard Cost L = Low M = Moderate H = High Funding Task Force members recognize that there are upfront costs to implement sustainability practices and technologies and have many ideas the County may wish to explore to address this. Annual investment in projects in County facilities L M Create a “Climate Action Plan” bond •Establish the fund and use savings from efficiency improvements to pay it back •Related to revolving fund M M Establish a revolving fund/energy capital fund independent of a bond •Could be initially funded with bond proceeds M M Work directly with Public Works staff to identify energy savings opportunities for each building •There may need to be a different process of engaging with landlords in leased space. •Costs for: o PW staff to consult o Funds for energy saving projects M M County Capital Improvement Plan should explicitly reflect climate action goals L L 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 89 of 112 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE REPORT #1 March 30, 2021 John Kopchik, Director, Department of Conservation and Development Brian Balbas, Director, Department of Public Works 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 90 of 112 CLIMATE EMERGENCY RESOLUTION SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 March 30, 2021 24-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 91 of 112 Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force •Convened by Departments of Conservation and Development and Public Works •On average 25 people participated in first two meetings, most Department Directors or Deputy Directors •High level of enthusiasm and ideas March 30, 2021 34-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 92 of 112 Recommendations in Initial Draft Report March 30, 2021 4 Continue Online Services Supporting continuation of County services and meetings online where possible after the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, Invest in County Facilities Establish a Sustainability Fund that is supported by an annual investment and/or is structured as a revolving fund. Advocate Advocate with the State that online advisory body meetings be permitted to continue after shelter-in-place orders are lifted. 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 93 of 112 Continue Providing Services Online •Benefits of online services •Considerations •It will always be important to ensure services continue to be available in-person for those who need that option •Continue working to bring internet technology, devices, and education to all residents •Going Forward: •How to allocate resources to providing services both online and in-person? March 30, 2021 5 Travel Time Traffic Congestion Pollution Transportation Costs County Operational Costs Convenience Quality of Life Can reach residents who have difficulty getting to in-person appointments 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 94 of 112 Department Success Stories: Veterans Services •Virtual office and phone visits are exceeding in- person visits •Remote services are allowing us to assist veterans otherwise unable to travel to our offices •Other counties and community college districts are emulating Contra Costa! (i.e., Los Angeles, San Francisco) •Zoom subscription is significantly less expensive than rent March 30, 2021 6 Virtual Veterans Service Office 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 95 of 112 Department Success Stories: Library •80 online events such as story time, author talks •1,500 library card sign ups and re-registrations •125 adult literacy tutoring sessions per week •4,100 e-books checked out per day (double pre- COVID) •And,there will always be a need to provide on-site services. March 30, 2021 74-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 96 of 112 Invest in County Facilities •Annual contribution to Sustainability Fund (and/or revolving fund that reinvests savings) to support GHG reductions and utility cost savings in County facilities and operations •Potential uses of the Fund would include installation of solar panels, EV chargers, LED lighting retrofits and drought- tolerant landscaping at County facilities, and purchase of EVs for County fleet •If the Board is supportive, staff will research options for implementing such a Fund and will report back with recommendations March 30, 2021 84-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 97 of 112 Advocate to Continue Online Meetings •Better attendance by advisory body members •Greater community participation •Advisory body meetings can be recorded and posted online •On March 9, 2021, the Board amended the County’s State Legislative Platform to support legislation that would enable virtual or teleconferencing public meetings, including advisory body meetings, to continue post- pandemic. March 30, 2021 9 43% 27% 25% 5% Has attendance by advisory body members improved since your advisory body began meeting online? Yes No change No N/A 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 98 of 112 Direction from the Board March 30, 2021 10 Continue providing County services online? Ongoing sustainability investment in County facilities? Preferred opportunities for the Task Force to explore going forward? 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 99 of 112 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 7. Meeting Date: 4/26/2021 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. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed. Fiscal Impact (if any): None. 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 100 of 112 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 8. Meeting Date: 4/26/2021 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 February 22, 2021 are listed below. •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 item for details. •Sustainability staff continue to support the General Plan update. •Staff have developed an interim Climate Action Work Plan for 2021-2022. This Interim Work Plan reflects where staff will be focusing work in the next two years, while the update to the Climate Action Plan is developed in conjunction with the General Plan. The items in the Interim Work Plan are what staff will report on in the annual CAP Progress Report. The Interim Work Plan was reviewed by the Sustainability Committee at its March 22, 2021 meeting. See attached. •We have signed our contract with the California Department of Conservation for the grant to develop a carbon sequestration feasibility study. Staff is focused now on executing agreements with our partners, the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District and the University of California Cooperative Extension and issuing a Request for Proposals for a consultant to perform the land use analysis. •The Contra Costa Asthma Initiative project launched in March! •DCD staff is finalizing its Bay Area Regional Energy Network marketing and outreach plan for calendar year 2021, which will include, among other things, four (4) homeowner ZOOM workshops for county residents and two (2) contractor informational webinars, as well as social media campaigns to promote BayREN programs. The first workshop occurred on April 19, 2021. •Facilitated filling the four at-large seats on the Sustainability Commission that expired March 31, 2021. •Hosted Q1 online meeting of the Sustainability Exchange for local government staff in Contra Costa County. The topic was urban agriculture. •Continued to work on solar installations at County facilities. See attached progress report. 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 101 of 112 •The Public Works Department has received grants and awards for transportation engineering projects, including: o $6,159,000 from the statewide Active Transportation Program for the North Bailey Road Active Transportation Corridor in the Bay Point. This project will provide a cycletrack (two-way) bike/ped facility on the west of Bailey Road, bike lanes and sidewalk on the east side, improved landscaping in the median and roadway edges. o $270,000 in Transportation Development Act, Article 3 funding for: Tara Hills Curb Ramp ($80,000; Tara Hills is between Richmond and Piedmont) Iron Horse Trail Crossing Enhancements ($90,000; Alamo area) Bixler Road and Regatta Drive Intersection Improvements ($100,000; Discovery Bay) o $2,654,582 in Highway Safety Improvement Program funding for: Briones Area Guardrail Improvements ($992,082; Briones) Franklin Canyon Road Safety Improvements ($562,400; Martinez) San Pablo Dam Road and Bailey Road Signal Hardware Upgrade ($1,100,100; El Sobrante and Bay Point) o The American Public Works Association recently awarded the Kirker Pass Road Northbound Truck Climbing Lane as the “2021 Public Works Project of the Year” for a project between $5 million and $25 million (total contract cost was between $15-16 million). Also starting construction is the Bailey Road interchange project which will remove the eastbound offramp to southbound Bailey Road. This will remove the ped/bike tunnel that has not been favored by bikes and pedestrians, and provide a 10-foot sidewalk and bike lanes along the west side of Bailey Road. •We are developing the final report for the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge. The grant from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District expired March 31. Sustainable Contra Costa will continue to sponsor the Challenge. The Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter has recently launched the platform as the Climate Solutions Challenge. Anyone who signs up on the Sierra Club landing page will also be "counted" in their local challenge. Meaning the actions of Sierra Club members in Contra Costa County will count towards the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge. •Presented to the County Climate Coalition on COVID-19 recovery and environmental sustainability. •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. 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 102 of 112 ATTACHMENT(S) Solaron County Facilities Progress Report 2021-2022 Interim Climate Action Work Plan 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 103 of 112 Contra Costa County Solar Installation Progress Report Site Name Department Rooftop kW Carport kW Energy Storage kW/kWh 50 DOUGLAS DR, MARTINEZ Multiple 242 324 30 MUIR RD, MARTINEZ DCD 166 597 CENTER, MARTINEZ HSD 121 595 CENTER , MARTINEZ HSD 58 376 500/950 1000 WARD ST, MARTINEZ Sheriff's Office 337 500/1800*** 2530 ARNOLD DR, MARTINEZ CA EHSD 526 500/950 4545 DELTA FAIR, ANTIOCH EHSD 437 **** 4549 DELTA FAIR, ANTIOCH EHSD 212 **** * N/A because it is rooftop ** shares parking lot with 595 ***Battery doubled in duratio ****CEC Equity SGIP grant awa March 22, 2021 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 104 of 112 Contra Costa County Solar Installation Progress Report EV CHARGER READY TARGET COMPLETION DATE YES Complete *N/A Complete **YES Complete YES Complete N/A 6/10/2021 Proposed 7/29/2021 Proposed 5/7/2021 Proposed 5/27/2021 Center n w/CEC Equity SGIP grant and includes resiliency component ard, County/SP evaluating economic feasibility March 22, 2021 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 105 of 112 Contra Costa County Climate Action Plan Interim Work Plan March 2021 Goal Tools Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness Lead County Department(s)Notes Clean and Efficient Built Environment · Building electrification · Adopted electrification reach code DCD · Energy Efficiency and weatherization programs · Participation in energy efficiency and weatherization programs by residential and commercial buildings (including County facilities), with attention to participation in impacted communities · Implement Asthma Initiative DCD Health · Energy storage · # County buildings with energy storage systems, and capacity of each system Public Works · Carbon Neutral County Buildings · Energy efficient lighting and other appliances and mechanical systems installed annually in County facilities Public Works CAO · Rooftop Solar · # Permits issued · MW installed on County facilities DCD Public Works · Increase participation in MCE Deep Green program by County facilities · # and percent of County accounts enrolled in MCE Deep Green Public Works (for County facilities) · Install more renewable electricity in County facilities · MW rooftop and parking lot solar installed in unincorporated County, including County facilities and impacted communities Public Works (for County facilities) 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. communities are the communities that have been and will continue to be hit first and worst by the impacts of the changing climate, and are the least able to adapt, resist, or recover from those impacts. Increase the number of carbon neutral buildings in Contra Costa County Replace fossil fuel electricity with renewable electricity Homes, workplaces, and businesses in Contra Costa County run on clean energy CAO = County Administrator's Office; DCD = Department of Conservation and Development; HR = Human Resources Page 1 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 106 of 112 Contra Costa County Climate Action Plan Interim Work Plan March 2021 Goal Tools Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness Lead County Department(s)Notes 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. communities are the communities that have been and will continue to be hit first and worst by the impacts of the changing climate, and are the least able to adapt, resist, or recover from those impacts. Resilient Communities and Natural Infrastructure · Carbon sequestration on public and private lands ·Develop carbon sequestration feasibility study through grant from CA Dept of Conservation DCD · Install green infrastructure · Progress report on implementation of County's green infrastructure plan for County facilities · Take action on feasibility study of Community Climate Resilience Districts Public Works CAO · Increase use of pervious paving · Miles or square feet pervious paving installed in County projects Public Works Address impacts of heat islands · Increase number of cool roofs · # permits for cool roofs, both private and County DCD Public Works No-Waste Contra Costa Establish enforceable mechanism to mandate organic waste and edible food recovery · Adopted ordinance DCD Outreach and education to residential and commercial customers in County franchise areas · Proof of documentation provided to applicable residential and commercial customers DCD Implement weekly organics collection services for all residential and commercial customers served in County franchise areas · Updated franchise agreements or other appropriate action approved by the Board directing service implementation DCD Establish Edible Food Recovery Program · Engage Tier 1 & 2 businesses per adopted ordinance Health Services - Environmental Health Division Add language addressing per capita procurement requirements for specified recovered organic waste products · Updated EPP Policy Public Works Sequester carbon in natural lands in Contra Costa County Recover organic waste and edible food (SB 1383/Short Lived Climate Pollutants Program) Update the County's existing Environmentally Preferable Contra Costa County will increase resilience to climate hazards and foster community health Contra Costa County generates no more solid waste than 2.25 pounds per person per day (PPD) CAO = County Administrator's Office; DCD = Department of Conservation and Development; HR = Human Resources Page 2 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 107 of 112 Contra Costa County Climate Action Plan Interim Work Plan March 2021 Goal Tools Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness Lead County Department(s)Notes 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. communities are the communities that have been and will continue to be hit first and worst by the impacts of the changing climate, and are the least able to adapt, resist, or recover from those impacts. Add language addressing recycled paper content requirements · Updated EPP Policy Public Works Add language to address other sustainability priorities · Updated EPP Policy Public Works Reduce Water Use and Increase Drought Resilience Reduce water use in unincorporated County and in County facilities · Promote water conservation · Reduction in overall water use as reported by water companies · Reduction in water use at County facilities DCD Public Works Manage groundwater resources sustainably · Groundwater Sustainability Plan · Groundwater Sustainability Plan is approved by CA Dept of Water Resources DCD Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Policy Contra Costa County uses less water and communities are prepared for drought CAO = County Administrator's Office; DCD = Department of Conservation and Development; HR = Human Resources Page 3 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 108 of 112 Contra Costa County Climate Action Plan Interim Work Plan March 2021 Goal Tools Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness Lead County Department(s)Notes 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. communities are the communities that have been and will continue to be hit first and worst by the impacts of the changing climate, and are the least able to adapt, resist, or recover from those impacts. Clean Transportation Network ·Physically separated bicycle network in the unincorporated portions of the County that connects to the countywide network · Develop map of countywide bike network · Identify percentage complete Public Works Requires partnership with other agencies and jurisdictions ·Complete and Adopt Active Transportation Plan · Develop and begin using tool to measure progress Public Works DCD ·Develop and adopt through the Capital Road Improvement and Preservation Plan (CRIPP) process an updated list of transportation projects that reduce vehicle miles traveled ·Updated Project List ·Grant awards (# and $$ amount) Public Works DCD Expectation that Federal and State grants under Biden Administration will favor projects that promote bike/ped/urban greening · Identify strategies and funding to implement recommendations in 2019 Employee Commute Survey of County employees · Introduce County telecommute policy to labor groups and implement as appropriate · # and percentage of County employees using pretax commute benefit CAO, HR HR · Increase number of electric vehicles purchased by County departments · # EVs purchased annually for County fleet · Percentage of County fleet that is all-electric Public Works CAO DCD · Install EV chargers at County facilities · # of electric vehicle chargers installed at County facilities, both for County fleet and public use Public Works CAO DCD Contra Costa County's transportation network provides safe and accessible options for walking, biking, and transit. If residents and workers are driving, they are in electric vehicles. Increase percentage of electric vehicles in Contra Costa County fleet. Reduce vehicle miles traveled in Contra Costa County by increasing number of people who bike, walk, and take public transit. CAO = County Administrator's Office; DCD = Department of Conservation and Development; HR = Human Resources Page 4 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 109 of 112 Contra Costa County Climate Action Plan Interim Work Plan March 2021 Goal Tools Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness Lead County Department(s)Notes 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. communities are the communities that have been and will continue to be hit first and worst by the impacts of the changing climate, and are the least able to adapt, resist, or recover from those impacts. Climate Equity All residents live in clean, healthy homes and neighborhoods, have access to parks, open space, and fresh food, and can easily move through the County. ·Complete work on environmental justice policies for General Plan · Evaluate CAP strategies for equitable benefits for frontline communities. · General Plan environmental justice policies · Analyze funds spent by County departments on energy efficiency and other services and physical improvements in disadvantaged communities compared to non-disadvantaged communities CAO DCD Health Public Works Plan for transition to a local economy that is less reliant on fossil fuels · Collaborate with stakeholders to develop an inclusive process · Ongoing reports Board of Supervisors (via Sustainability Cmte) DCD Leadership Contra Costa County is a model for how local government can take action on climate issues. · Continue work of Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force · Twice yearly reports to Board of Supervisors DCD Public Works · Participation by County departments in County's Green Business Program · # of County departments, and facilities within each department, recognized by the Green Business Program · Share impacts of green business certification (on County website, webinars, social media, etc.) to lead by example and promote community participation Health Department Participating Departments Departments to designate liaisons to lead Green Business certifications on the department level · Participation by eligible County departments in EBMUD Water Smart Business program · Number of County departments recognized by EBMUD Water Smart Business program DCD Monitor based on data from EBMUD Implement Climate Emergency Resolution · Implement climate emergency resolution. · Assess progress on action items in the Climate Emergency Resolution Board of Supervisors (via Sustainability Cmte) DCD Contra Costa County is a leader among local governments on how it addresses climate issues The CAP will mitigate environmental factors leading to health disparities, promote safe and livable communities, and promote investments that improve neighborhood accessibility. CAO = County Administrator's Office; DCD = Department of Conservation and Development; HR = Human Resources Page 5 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 110 of 112 Contra Costa County Climate Action Plan Interim Work Plan March 2021 Goal Tools Potential Measure(s) of Effectiveness Lead County Department(s)Notes 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. communities are the communities that have been and will continue to be hit first and worst by the impacts of the changing climate, and are the least able to adapt, resist, or recover from those impacts. Build Community and County Employee Support for Climate Action Plan · Newsletters · Meetings · Collaboration with community based organizations · Regular column in County Clips (employee newsletter) · Sustainability Newsletter · # meetings, other collaboration DCD CAO = County Administrator's Office; DCD = Department of Conservation and Development; HR = Human Resources Page 6 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 111 of 112 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 9. Meeting Date: February 22, 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. 4-26-21 Sustainabiltiy Commission Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 112 of 112