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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 04242023 - Sustainability Cte Min SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION An Advisory Body to the Board of Supervisors April 24, 2023 5:00 P.M. County Administration Building, Committee Room 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez CA 94553 HOW TO JOIN THE MEETING VIA ZOOM: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/84209078212 Meeting ID: 842 0907 8212 Or Telephone, dial: USA 214 765 0478 US Toll USA 888 278 0254 US Toll-free Conference code: 841892 The public may attend this meeting in person at the above location or attend remotely via Zoom or call-in via Zoom. Login information and call-in information is provided above. PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION DURING PUBLIC COMMENT OR WITH RESPECT TO AN ITEM ON THE AGENDA please “raise your hand” in the Zoom app. You may also Luz Gomez, At‐Large, Community Group, Chair Victoria Smith, Member, District 2, Vice‐Chair Shoshana Wechsler, Member, District 1 Vacant, Alternate, District 1 Christopher Easter, Alternate, District 2 Mike Moore, Member, District 3 Norman Cohen, Alternate, District 3 Brandon Matson, Member, District 4 Wes Sullens, Alternate, District 4 Charles Davidson, Member, District 5 Renee Fernandez‐Lipp, Alternate, District 5 Howdy Goudey, At‐Large, Community Group Chuck Leonard, At‐Large, Business Susan Hurl, At‐Large, Business Kiara Pereira, At‐Large, Environmental Justice Sarah Foster, At‐Large, Environmental Justice Kim Hazard, At‐Large, Education Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on business of the day & preference of the Commission. 1. Call to Order and Introductions 2. Public Comment for items not on Agenda 3. APPROVE Record of Action for February 27, 2023, meeting 4. RECEIVE Update on Draft All-Electric Existing Buildings Roadmap 5. RECEIVE Report on potential Commission meeting options based on changes to Brown Act that became effective on March 1, 2023, and PROVIDE DIRECTION, as needed 6. RECEIVE Reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE DIRECTION, as needed 7. RECEIVE Sustainability Coordinator Report 8. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Commission Chair and IDENTIFY TOPICS for next report to Sustainability Committee 9. The next meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2023 10. Adjourn Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 1 of 35 The Sustainability Commission will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend Commission meetings. Contact the staff person listed below at least 72 hours before the meeting. Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the County to a majority of members of the Commission less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA during normal business hours. Staff reports related to items on the agenda are also accessible on line at www.co.contra- costa.ca.us. Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on agenda items at least one full work day prior to the published meeting time. For Additional Information Contact: Demian Hardman-Saldana, Commission Staff Phone (925) 655-2816 ∙ Fax (925) 655-2750 ∙ demian.hardman@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 Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 2 of 35 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 3. Meeting Date: April 24, 2023 Subject: APPROVE Record of Action for February 27, 2023, Sustainability Commission Meeting. Department: Conservation & Development Presenter: Demian Hardman-Saldana, Senior Planner Contact: Demian Hardman-Saldana, (925) 655-2816 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 27, 2023, Sustainability Commission Meeting with any necessary corrections. Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A 2-27-23 Record of Action Attachments Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 3 of 35 2/27/23 Record of Action Page 1 of 6 Draft Record of Action CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION An Advisory Body to the Board of Supervisors February 27, 2023 5:00 P.M. Mike Moore, Member, District 3, Chair Nick Despota, Member, District 1, Vice‐Chair Shoshana Wechsler, Alternate, District 1 Victoria Smith, Member, District 2 Christopher Easter, Alternate, District 2 Samantha Moy, Alternate, District 3 Wes Sullens, Member, District 4 Brandon Matson, Alternate, District 4 (5:10pm) 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 Sarah Foster, 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 webinar: https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/85959534155 Or Telephone, Dial: USA 214 765 0478 US Toll USA 888 278 0254 US Toll-free Conference code: 841892 Present: Mike Moore Kim Hazard Sarah Foster Victoria Smith Luz Gomez Howdy Goudey Nick Despota Charles Davidson Shoshana Wechsler Chris Easter Marisha Farnsworth Brandon Matson Chuck Leonard Absent: Samantha Moy Wes Sullens Isabella Zizi Renee Fernandez-Lipp Staff Present: Demian Hardman-Saldana, Senior Planner, Dept. of Conservation and Development; Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, Dept. of Conservation and Development; David Brockbank, Conservation Programs Manager, Dept. of Conservation and Development; Nicole Shimizu, Planner, Department of Conservation and Development; Emily Groth, Climate Corps Fellow, Department of Conservation and Development; Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 4 of 35 2/27/23 Record of Action Page 2 of 6 Adam Scarbrough, Planner, Dept. of Conservation and Development; Jennifer Quallick, Deputy Chief of Staff, Supervisor Andersen Attendees: Lucy Wu, Marti Roach, Lisa Jackson, Mashail Arif, Susan Hurl, Carol Weed, Jan Callaghan 1. Call to Order and Introductions Mike Moore called meeting to order at 5:03pm. No new members to introduce. Moore thanked the Commissioners whose terms are ending for their service. 2. Public Comment No public comment for items not on the agenda. 3. APPROVE Record of Action for December 12, 2022, meeting Demian Hardman-Saldana from the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) requested that the attachment referenced in the Record of Action, a letter from 350 Contra Costa, be included as an attachment in the final Record of Action as it was not included in the meeting packet. The letter will be attached to the Record of Action. Moved: Smith Second: Foster The Record of Action was approved with the change requested by Hardman-Saldana. Hazard abstained. Leonard was not present. 4. ELECT OFFICERS for the Sustainability Commission for 2023 The Commission deliberated over electing officers for 2023. Multiple motions were made to nominate Commissioners for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair but were withdrawn due to limited capacity of various members. Davidson nominated Gomez for Chair. Second: Matson. The Commission voted unanimously for Gomez to become the new Sustainability Commission Chair. Leonard was not present. Moore nominated Smith for Vice Chair. Second: Matson. The Commission voted unanimously for Smith to become the new Sustainability Commission Vice Chair. Leonard was not present. 5. ADOPT CALENDAR for 2023 Hardman-Saldana provided an overview of the Commission’s 2023 calendar. The Commission meets every other fourth Monday starting in February, with the exception of December when the meeting is scheduled for the 11th. The Commission discussed considerations regarding holidays that coincide with the proposed December meeting date. Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 5 of 35 2/27/23 Record of Action Page 3 of 6 Moved: Moore Second: Foster The Calendar for 2023 was adopted as proposed by County staff. Farnsworth and Despota abstained. Leonard was not present. 6. RECEIVE Report on Changes to Brown Act that take effect on March 1, 2023 Hardman-Saldana provided an overview of changes to the Brown Act as they relate to the Commission’s meetings. Under the new teleconferencing laws, all members of the Commission must attend meetings in person for there to be a quorum. Commissioners may attend virtually for “Just Cause” or “Emergency Circumstances”; Hardman-Saldana described the requirements Commissioners must follow in these situations. All meetings, starting with the April 24 meeting, will be held in person at the new County Administration Building at 1025 Escobar Street in Martinez. The public will still be able to participate remotely. Commission Discussion: The Commission requested clarification on the requirement for the publication of a remote Commissioner’s location; why the County Administration Building was chosen as the meeting location; whether Commissioners will be responsible for potential parking fees to attend the meeting, noting that parking tags have been used at other events in downtown Martinez; and whether alternates can participate remotely if they will not need to be present for quorum. Staff clarified that any location must be published with the agenda if a Commissioner will be participating from there and that the County Administration Building is the only location that provides the necessary technology. Staff will follow up with the City of Martinez regarding parking options and will look into requirements for alternates. The Commission noted that an Amtrak station is within walking distance to the new location and requested clarification on options to coordinate carpools. Staff noted that Commissioners are welcome to coordinate carpools as long as agenda items are not discussed. 7. CONSIDER Proposal from the Single-Use Plastics Working Group Farnsworth provided an overview of some of the problems with single-use plastics and the Single-Use Plastics Working Group’s recommendations. Single-use plastics pollute waterways, are made of fossil fuels which contribute to climate change and cannot be recycled when contaminated with food. Waste management staff also shared with the Working Group that few bioplastics are composted because they are hard to distinguish from non-bioplastics. To align with other local jurisdictions like Richmond, El Cerrito, and Berkeley, the Working Group recommended requiring food establishments to use BPI- certified products, with the added provision that these items are fiber-based, to ensure they are able to be composted. This would streamline processes for residents and waste management staff, support Senate Bill 1383 requirements, and provide an opportunity for the County to lead by example. Additional recommendations included complaint-based enforcement to minimize cost and staff time and the creation of a brief summary of the ordinance to be printed or posted online for easy access. Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 6 of 35 2/27/23 Record of Action Page 4 of 6 The Commission expressed support for the Working Group’s proposal. Suggestions included specifically following Richmond’s ordinance since the city uses the same waste hauler as the County and providing the ordinance summary in multiple languages. The Working Group expressed the hope that adding the fiber-based requirement would prompt other municipalities to align with the County and clarified that fiber-based materials made of wood do not need to be BPI-certified as they are easily recognizable. The Committee noted considerations regarding required staff time; that color-coding compostable bags can help with waste management, though there are limitations to what can be done regarding this at the county level; and the different issues with composting hard versus flimsy bioplastics. Public comment included a question on whether the Working Group had spoken to management at the local composting facility and noted that many customers have had questions regarding compostable bags. Members of the Commission had spoken with the local composting facility a few years ago, and the Working Group met with DCD and Contra Costa Environmental Health staff to discuss single-use plastics. Staff will reach out to the local composting facility to inform them of the Commission’s proposal. Goudey introduced a motion to take the proposal to the Board of Supervisors for consideration. Second: Moore The motion was approved unanimously. 8. REVIEW and Possible ADOPTION of 2022 Climate Action Plan Progress Report Jody London from the Department of Conservation and Development provided an overview of the County’s 2022 Climate Action Plan (CAP) Progress Report. Reporting has shifted to March, rather than December, to align with other reports from DCD and to include a full year of data. The County has made a lot of progress and is planning to do more, especially with recent federal funding opportunities. The Commission expressed appreciation for staff’s work and suggested including the County’s progress towards investments that support climate equity in the report, which is included in the 2023- 2024 Interim Climate Action Work Plan as goal 7.4. Staff will add this to the report. The Commission also requested clarification on the policy context of the Interim Climate Action Work Plan and the extent to which the County is analyzing funds spent in impacted versus non-impacted communities. Staff clarified that the Interim Climate Action Work Plan goals were developed based on priority areas included in the full CAP, that a more extensive report will accompany the full CAP, and that staff are in the process of determining how to track where funds are spent. Staff shared a resource that the Employment and Human Services Department uses to track spending (https://ehsd.org/overview/ehsd-program-data-dashboard/) and will follow up with contacts who can provide more information on spending for specific services. Public comment included a question regarding whether the County will track greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions once the CAP is updated and a suggestion to distinguish CAP actions by those that directly reduce GHG emissions and supporting actions. Staff noted Senate Bill 511 that would require the Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 7 of 35 2/27/23 Record of Action Page 5 of 6 California Air Resources Board to develop emissions inventories for local governments and that the updated CAP will include an update on the County’s GHG reductions. Moore introduced a motion to adopt the 2022 Climate Action Plan Progress Report with the addition of an update on the County’s progress towards investments that support climate equity. Second: Despota The motion was approved. Hazard abstained. 9. RECEIVE Reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE DIRECTION, as needed Goudey noted that all newly created electrical accounts in MCE territory are defaulted to Deep Green, which started January 1. Deep Green is 100% renewable and offered at a small premium, though it is less expensive than PG&E’s default product. Davidson reminded the Commission of the creation of the subcommittee on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) at the end of 2022, noting the Commission should look into where IRA grants might overlap with the Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan (JTERP). Davidson also noted work being done related to state level grants to help bring IRA funding to smaller communities, such as Rodeo. 10. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Coordinator London provided an overview of County departments’ sustainability work. Staff have developed a spreadsheet to facilitate County coordination when pursuing federal grants and will be updating the website with funding opportunities for residents and businesses. Staff is working on an All-Electric Roadmap, sea level rise, and the Healthy Lands, Healthy People carbon sequestration study. The County will soon be receiving the funds to develop the JTERP, and department leadership continues to meet to discuss the County’s climate action progress. The Library is in the process of securing an all- electric van, and Public Works is working on many projects related to energy and active transportation. The Commission asked if the County is planning on having an employee event for Bike Month. Staff noted some challenges that past participants in Bike to Work Day identified and that the upcoming Sustainability Exchange meeting will help cities plan for Bike to Work Day. 11. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Commission Chair and IDENTIFY TOPICS for next report to Sustainability Committee Mike Moore, the former Sustainability Commission Chair, provided an update from the Sustainability Committee meeting on February 17. At the meeting, the Committee interviewed candidates for the Sustainability Commission and recommended three individuals for appointment to the Commission. Moore noted two Community Economic Resilience Fund meetings that were attended by County staff. The state program is planning for the transition to a more inclusive, equitable economy away from fossil fuels, and Contra Costa County will be a stand-alone subregion due to the refineries in the county. Moore also mentioned a webinar that discussed the energy needs to power a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle compared to an electric vehicle. Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 8 of 35 2/27/23 Record of Action Page 6 of 6 The Commission thanked Moore for his work as Chair and recognized fellow Commissioners who will not be returning to the Commission for their contributions. Despota encouraged fellow Commissioners to take opportunities to join working groups to learn more deeply about a particular topic and collaborate closely with fellow Commissioners. The Commission suggested linking discussions at Commission meetings to specific GHG reduction and mitigation approaches and CAP goals. Public comment included an announcement that local community colleges, 350 Contra Costa, and the Greenbelt Alliance are organizing a conference on the IRA to engage people across the County and focus on equity and justice. More information will be available soon. 12. The next meeting is currently schedule for April 24, 2023 13. Adjourn Meeting adjourned by Chair Gomez at 7:02pm. Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 9 of 35 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 4. Meeting Date: April 24, 2023 Subject: RECEIVE Update on Draft All-Electric Existing Buildings Roadmap Department: Conservation and Development Presenter: Adam Scarbrough, Planner Contact: Adam Scarbrough, (925) 655-2817 Referral History: On December 12, 2022, the Commission received a report and provided feedback on the development of a roadmap to convert existing buildings to be all-electric. Referral Update: Sustainability Planning staff will provide an update on the progress of a draft existing buildings all- electric roadmap being developed. The report will include an overview of the content expected in the roadmap and timeline for its completion. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE Update on Draft All-Electric Existing Buildings Roadmap Fiscal Impact (if any): There is no fiscal impact. Measure X funding from the County is allocated to cover the staff time for this project. ATTACHMENT(S) Presentation – CCC All-Electric Roadmap Presentation to Sustainability Commission 4-24-23 Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 10 of 35 Update on Draft All‐Electric Existing Buildings RoadmapAdam ScarbroughDepartment of Conservation and DevelopmentContra Costa County(925) 655‐2817 ‐ Adam.Scarbrough@dcd.cccounty.usApril 24, 2023Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 11 of 35 Presentation Overview2PROGRESS TO DATEROADMAP OUTLINEDRAFT ROADMAP TIMELINESustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 12 of 35 3Progress To Date•Transitioning Existing Buildings to All‐Electric Cohort (Fall 2021 –Summer 2022)•Research and Initial Roadmap Development (Fall 2022)•Drafting Roadmap Document (Fall 2022 –Spring 2023)•Presented Initial to Sustainability Commission (December 2022)•Draft completion (Spring 2023)Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 13 of 35 4Roadmap OutlineEstablishing ContextPreliminary AnalysesCentering EquityDiscusses benefits of All‐Electric BuildingsExisting State, Regional, and Local Policies and ProgramsBuilding Inventory Analysis Cost AnalysisExisting Funding and Financing OpportunitiesEquity Focused Community Engagement ApproachWorkforce Development for New Quality Jobs CreatedSustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 14 of 35 5Action Items and RecommendationsState and Regional Collaboration•Create a framework allowing staff to formally engage with regulatory agencies such as CPUC and CEC•Work with regulatory agencies to understand the gas infrastructure•Track statewide and regional fundingAdditional Analysis•Expand on the building inventory and cost analysis Outreach and Engagement•Further develop the community engagement strategy so that it centers equity throughout the process• Coordinate on outreach efforts with the economic development teamOther Actions Needed•Further explore policy options outlined in the roadmap• Prioritize the tenant/landlord dilemma • Seek solutions that make solar panels and battery storage more accessible• Seek and obtain funding that supports the implementation of roadmapSustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 15 of 35 6Draft Roadmap TimelineApril 24 Update to Sustainability CommissionSummer/Fall 2023Board of Supervisors for ConsiderationMay ‐June Open for Public ReviewMay 15Sustainability CommitteeApril –MayStaff Internal ReviewSustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 16 of 35 QUESTIONS?Adam Scarbrough, Contra Costa Countyadam.scarbrough@dcd.cccounty.usDemian Hardman‐Saldana, Contra Costa Countydemian.hardman@dcd.cccounty.usSustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 17 of 35 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 5. Meeting Date: April 24, 2023 Subject: RECEIVE Updated report on potential Commission meeting options based on changes to Brown Act that became effective on March 1, 2023, and PROVIDE DIRECTION, as needed Department: Conservation and Development Presenter: Demian Hardman-Saldana, Senior Planner Contact: Demian Hardman-Saldana, (925) 655-2816 Referral History: At the Commission’s meeting in February 2023, staff provided a report on the changes to the Brown Act that become effective on March 1, 2023. For reference, attached is the memo from the Conservation and Development Director that was provided at the previous Commission meeting summarizing changes to the Brown Act. Referral Update: This report is an update on some options that Commission staff could explore for conducting future Sustainability Commission meetings. Staff will provide a verbal update on potential meeting options for the Commission to consider. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE Updated report on potential Commission meeting options based on changes to Brown Act that became effective on March 1, 2023, and PROVIDE DIRECTION, as needed Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A. ATTACHMENT(S) Memo from Conservation and Development Director on Brown Act Changes Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 18 of 35 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT 30 Muir Road Martinez, CA 94553 Telephone: (925) 323-2626 TO: DCD colleagues who staff legislative bodies subject to the Brown Act FROM: John Kopchik, Director DATE: February 16, 2023 SUBJECT: Changes to Brown Act that take effect on March 1, 2023 I am writing to alert you and the committees and commissions you staff to changes in law and policy that will affect the logistics of your meetings starting on March 1, 2023. The changes in law are explained in detail in the attached 2/1/23 memo from County Counsel and the attached table comparing teleconferencing options (also prepared by County Counsel). I wish to highlight a few critical elements of the changes that will commence on March 1, 2023:  All meetings subject to the Brown Act must once again be conducted in a physical location accessible to the public.  Members of the committees and commissions must attend in-person, unless one of the limited exceptions described in the attached 2/1/23 memo from County Counsel applies or the traditional Brown Act rules regulating teleconference meetings are complied with.  A quorum of members must be physically present at the meeting location regardless of whether one or more of the new limited exceptions allows one or more members to participate remotely at a particular meeting.  On February 7, 2023, the Board of Supervisors directed that all countywide committees and commissions enable the public to participate virtually in addition to the legally-mandated option to participate in-person. I request that you please place an item on the agenda of the next meeting of your committee or commission to discuss the new requirements and logistics. Thank you and please contact me with any questions. Attachments:  2/1/23 memo from County Counsel  Table prepared by County Counsel comparing teleconferencing options JK Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 19 of 35 Office of the County Counsel 1025 Escobar Street, 3rd Floor Martinez, CA 94553 Date: February 1, 2023 To: Board of Supervisors From: Thomas L. Geiger, Chief Assistant·County Counsel y?- Contra Costa County Phone: (925) 655-2200 Fax: (925) 655-2263 Re: Teleconferencing Options Under the Brown Act for Members of County Boards, Commissions, and Committees SUMMARY Members of the Board of Supervisors may continue attending meetings remotely until the current statewide state of emergency ends on February 28, 2023. Once the state of emergency ends, Board members may participate in meetings remotely under new Brown Act teleconferencing rules that allow Board members to attend remotely for limited reasons and a limited number of times per year. Specifically, these new rules allow individual members of the Board to participate in Board meetings by teleconference for "just cause" reasons or due to "emergency circumstances" when certain legal requirements are met. Board members may also participate in meetings remotely under the traditional Brown Act teleconference option. This option allows individual Board members to participate in meetings by teleconference if the location from where they are participating is listed on the agenda and other legal requirements are met. In addition to applying to the Board of Supervisors, the new teleconferencing rules and the traditional teleconferencing option apply to all County boards, commissions, and committees that are subject to the Brown Act. These County boards, commissions, and committees are considered "legislative bodies" under the Brown Act and include, in addition to the Board of Supervisors: (1) committees created by statute; (2) committees created by formal action of the Board of Supervisors, whether composed of lay persons or a combination of lay persons and Board members; (3) standing committees, composed solely of members of the Board, that have a continuing subject matter jurisdiction (for example, the Board's Internal Operations committee); and (4) standing committees created by a Board-appointed committee and composed solely of members of that body (for example, a subcommittee of the Mental Health Commission). Once the state of emergency ends on February 28, all members of County legislative bodies will be required to meet in person unless they attend remotely under the new or traditional Brown Act teleconferencing rules. The Board of Supervisors previously directed that meetings of County legislative bodies provide for remote attendance by the public. These "hybrid" meetings, which allow in-person and remote attendance, may continue unless the Board of Supervisors directs otherwise, but as discussed below, some form of remote public participation must be in place for members of legislative bodies to use the new "just cause" or "emergency circumstances" options. Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 20 of 35 Board of Supervisors February 1, 2023 Page 2 of 4 TELECONFERENCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO ALL COUNTY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES 1. Teleconferencing Is Allowed Under the Brown Act for "Just Cause" Reasons or Under "Emergency Circumstances" Assembly Bill 2449 amended the Brown Act (Government Code sections 54950-54963) to provide an alternative to the traditional Brown Act teleconferencing rules. Specifically, AB 2449 amended Government Code section 54953 to permit individual members of a County legislative body to participate in meetings by teleconference for "just cause" or due to "emergency circumstances" when certain legal requirements are met. (Gov. Code, § 53953(£).) Teleconference Participation for Just Cause. If a member of a County legislative body wishes to attend a meeting remotely for "just cause," the member must notify the County legislative body at the earliest opportunity, up to and including the start of a regular meeting, of the need to participate remotely. The member must provide a general description of one of the following "just cause" circumstances: • There is a childcare or caregiving need for a child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner. • A contagious illness that prevents the member from attending in person. • A need related to a physical or mental disability that is not otherwise accommodated for. • Travel while on official business of the County legislative body or another state or local agency. Teleconference Participation for Emergency Circumstances. If a member of a County legislative body wishes to attend a meeting remotely due to "emergency circumstances," the member must provide a general description of the need to appear remotely, which need not exceed 20 words or include any personal medical information. The member must make the request to participate remotely as soon as possible. "Emergency circumstances" means a physical or family medical emergency that prevents a member from attending in person. Legislative Body Action Requirements. The County legislative body need not take action to allow a member to attendremotely for "just cause." To allow a member to attend remotely for "emergency circumstances," the County legislative body must take action on the request at the meeting. If there is insufficient time to include the item on a posted agenda, the County legislative body may take action on the request at the beginning of the meeting. Approval for the member to participate remotely based onthe "emergency circumstances" exception must be by majority vote. The member requesting the remote appearance may not vote on the request or be counted as part of the quorum until the legislative body approved the "emergency circumstances" exception. Participation Requirements. A member appearing by teleconference under one of the AB 2449 options must participate in the meeting through both audio and visual technology. Disclosure Requirements. A member appearing by teleconference under an AB 2449 option must publicly disclose at the meeting whether any other individuals 18 years or older are in the room at the remote location withthe member and must publicly disclose the general nature Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 21 of 35 Board of Supervisors February 1, 2023 Page 3 of 4 of the member's relationship with these individuals. This disclosure must occur before any action is taken. Quorum Required. If a teleconference meeting is conducted with a member participating under an AB 2449 option, at least a quorum of the County legislative body must participate in person, and the quorum must meet in a single, physical location identified on the agenda that is open to the public and situated within the County. Limitations on Number of Remote Appearances. A member may not use a "just cause" reason to appear remotely for more than two meetings per calendar year. In total, a member may not participate remotely under an AB 2449 option for more than three consecutive months or 20 percent of the regular meetings of the County legislative body within the calendar year, or for more than two meetings if the body regularly meets less than 10 times per year. Roll Call. All votes taken during a teleconference meeting conducted under this option must be by roll call. Technological and Access Requirements. If a member participates remotely under an AB 2449 option, the County legislative body must also provide either a two-way audiovisual platform, or a two-way telephonic service and a live webcasting of the meeting, so that the public may remotely hear and visually observe the meeting, and remotely address the legislative body. The body must provide notice and post agendas as otherwise required under the Brown Act and must indicate on the notice how the public may access the meeting and offer comment. The agenda must include an opportunity for all persons to attend and address the legislative body via a call-in option, via an internet-based service option, and at the in-person location of the meeting. If the broadcasting of the meeting to the public by phone or internet service is disrupted, or a disruption within the local agency's control prevents members of the public from commenting using the phone or internet service, the legislative body may not take any action at the meeting until public access to the meeting via the phone option or the internet service option is restored. Actions taken on agenda items during a disruption that prevents the legislative body from broadcasting the meeting may be subject to legal challenge. When a member appears remotely for a just cause or emergency circumstances reason, the Brown Act does not require that the agency post an agenda at the remote location, include the address of the remote location, or provide for public access to the remote location. The body may not require public comments to be submitted in advance of the meeting and must allow the public to address the body and comment in real time. An individual may be required to register for public comment before being allowed to provide comment, where the body uses a third-party platform (like Zoom) for the meeting. The Brown Act rules allowing "just cause" or "emergency circumstances" participation remain in effect through 2025. Beginning January 1, 2026, only the traditional Brown Act teleconference rules will be available (unless further legislation is adopted in the meantime). Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 22 of 35 Board of Supervisors February 1, 2023 Page 4 of 4 2. Teleconferencing Under Traditional Brown Act Rules Members of County legislative bodies also may continue to participate remotely under the traditional Brown Act teleconferencing rules in Government Code section 54953(b). Under these rules: TLG: • At least a quorum of the legislative body must participate from locations in the County. • Each telephone conference location and the meeting location must be shown on the agenda for the meeting. In addition, the agenda must provide an opportunity for members of the public to give public comment from each teleconference location. • In addition to the usual agenda-posting agenda locations and the County website, an agenda must be posted at each teleconference location at least 96 hours in advance of the meeting under the County's Better Government Ordinance, or at least 24 in advance for a special meeting. • Each teleconference location must be open and accessible to members of the public. • All votes taken during a teleconference meeting must be by roll call. H:\2023\Board of Supervisors\teleconferencing memo -boards and commissions.BOS 2.7.23.docx Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 23 of 35 Traditional Teleconferencing (Gov. Code, § 54953(b).) AB 2449 Teleconferencing (Gov. Code, § 54953(f); becomes (e) on 1/1/24.) Applicable Timeframe ▪ Available anytime. ▪ Available between January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2026. Who May Appear Remotely and Quorum Requirements ▪ Individual board members, if at least a quorum of the members of the body participate from locations within the jurisdictional boundaries of the body. ▪ Individual board members if: (1) a quorum of the members of the body participates in person; and (2) the quorum meets in a single, physical location clearly identified on the agenda that is open to the public and situated within the agency’s jurisdiction. Bases for Remote Appearance ▪ Applies when a board member is unable to attend in person. ▪ A member may appear remotely for “Just Cause” or “Emergency Circumstances”: ► “Just cause” is any of the following: (1) A need to care for a child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner; (2) A contagious illness that prevents a member from attending in person; (3) A need related to a physical or mental disability that is not otherwise accommodated for; or (4) Travel while on official business of the body or another state or local agency. ► “Emergency circumstances” is a physical or family medical emergency that prevents a member from attending in person. Notification and Approval Requirements ▪ No additional requirements. ▪ To attend remotely for: ► “Just Cause” ▪ The member must notify the body at the earliest possible opportunity, including at the start of a regular meeting, of the need to participate remotely. ▪ The member must provide a general description of the circumstances necessitating the remote appearance. Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 24 of 35 Traditional Teleconferencing (Gov. Code, § 54953(b).) AB 2449 Teleconferencing (Gov. Code, § 54953(f); becomes (e) on 1/1/24.) ▪ The body need not take action in response. ► “Emergency Circumstances” ▪ The member’s request to appear remotely must include a general description of the need to appear remotely, which need not exceed 20 words, and need not include any personal medical information. ▪ The member must make the request to participate remotely as soon as possible and must make a separate request for each meeting. ▪ The body must take action on the request at a public meeting. ▪ If there is insufficient time to include the item on a posted agenda, the body may take action at the beginning of the meeting. ▪ Approval must be by majority vote. Agenda and Public Access and Comment Requirements ▪ The teleconference location must be open to the public. ▪ The agenda must be posted at all meeting locations, including the teleconference location. ▪ The agenda must identify all meeting locations, including the teleconference location. ▪ The agenda must provide for public comment at all meeting locations, including the teleconference location. ▪ Must provide notice and post agendas as otherwise required under the Brown Act and must indicate on the notice how the public may access the meeting and offer comment. ▪ The agenda must include an opportunity for all persons to attend and address the body via a call-in option, an internet-based service option, and at the in-person location. ▪ The law does not require that the agency post an agenda at the remote location, include the address of the remote location, or provide for public access to the remote location. ▪ The body may not require public comments to be submitted in advance and must allow the public to address the body and comment in real time. Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 25 of 35 Traditional Teleconferencing (Gov. Code, § 54953(b).) AB 2449 Teleconferencing (Gov. Code, § 54953(f); becomes (e) on 1/1/24.) ▪ An individual may be required to register for public comment before being allowed to comment, where the body uses a third-party platform (like Zoom) for the meeting. Voting Requirements ▪ Members must vote by rollcall. ▪ Members must vote by rollcall. Technological Requirements ▪ The public must be able to remotely hear and visually observe the meeting, and remotely address the body. Thus, the body must provide either: (1) a two-way audiovisual platform; or (2) a two-way telephonic service and a live webcasting of the meeting. Other Requirements ▪ If a member participates remotely, the member must also: (1) Publicly disclose at the meeting before any action is taken, whether any other individuals 18 years or older are in the room at the remote location with the member and the general nature of the member’s relationship with such individuals; and (2) Participate through both audio and visual technology. ▪ If the broadcasting of the meeting to the public by phone or internet service is disrupted, or a disruption within the local agency’s control prevents members of the public from commenting using the phone or internet service, the body shall not take any action at the meeting, until public access to the meeting via the phone option or the internet service option is restored. Actions taken on agenda items during a disruption that prevents the body from broadcasting the meeting may be challenged pursuant to Section 54960.1. Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 26 of 35 Traditional Teleconferencing (Gov. Code, § 54953(b).) AB 2449 Teleconferencing (Gov. Code, § 54953(f); becomes (e) on 1/1/24.) ▪ The body must have and implement a procedure for receiving and quickly resolving reasonable accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities. Any doubt should be resolved in favor of accessibility. Limitations on Frequency of Remote Appearances ▪ None. ▪ A member may participate remotely for “just cause” no more than two times per calendar year. ▪ A member may not participate remotely for more than three consecutive months or 20 percent of the regular meetings for the local agency within the calendar year, or more than two meetings if the body regularly meets less than 10 times per year. Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 27 of 35 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 6. Meeting Date: April 24, 2023 Subject: RECEIVE reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed Department: Conservation & Development Presenter: Luz Gomez, Chair Contact: Demian Hardman-Saldana, (925) 655-2816 Referral History: This is a standing item of the Commission. Referral Update: Commission members and alternates will provide updates to the full Commission. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed. Fiscal Impact (if any): None. ATTACHMENT(S) None. Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 28 of 35 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 7. Meeting Date: April 24, 2023 Subject: RECEIVE Sustainability Coordinator Report Department: Conservation & Development Presenter: Demian Hardman-Saldana, Senior Planner Contact: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, (925) 655-2815 Referral History: This is a standing item of the Commission. Referral Update: At each Commission meeting the Sustainability Coordinator provides a report on key County staff sustainability activities. Attached is the Sustainability Coordinator Report for April 2023. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE Sustainability Coordinator Report. Fiscal Impact (if any): None. ATTACHMENT(S) Sustainbillity Coordinator Report for Sustainability Commission – April 24, 2023 Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 29 of 35 Sustainability Coordinator Report – April 2023 Page 1 of 3 SUSTAINABILTY COORDINATOR REPORT FOR SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION – APRIL 24, 2023 Key activities since the Sustainability Commission’s meeting on February 27, 2023, are listed below. DCD Sustainability Staff Sustainability staff organized and hosted a bonus session of the Sustainability Exchange on March 23, 2023. This session focused on planning for Bike to Work Day, which is May 18. The Sustainability Exchange is a quarterly gathering for local government staff in Contra Costa County who work on sustainability issues to network and learn from one another. The Sustainability Exchange is open to anyone who reports to an elected Board or Council. Sustainability staff hosted an Energy Efficiency Collaborative meeting for Contra Costa County city and town staff on April 6, 2023. The meeting included a presentation from the Federal Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program requirements. Sustainability staff published a new webpage titled “Sustainability Resources.” The webpage houses a list of local, state, and federal incentive programs available to Contra Costa County residents and businesses. Incentive topics include energy efficiency and all-electric buildings, solar panels, battery storage systems, water efficiency, and transportation. Staff submitted a FY 2024 Community Project Funding request to the County’s congressional delegation for submission to the federal Appropriations Committees in the House of Representatives and the Senate. This request seeks partial funding of the Contra Costa County Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan. Staff continued working on the All-Electric Roadmap, which is an agenda item at this meeting. Staff is working with a coalition of local governments and CivicWell to secure passage of SB 511, a priority in the County’s State legislative platform that would require the California Air Resources Board to prepare inventories of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for use by cities and counties to use in the preparation of Climate Action Plans(CAPs) and to prioritize the use of funding and resources to achieve optimal reductions of GHG emissions in local communities. Sustainability Coordinator Jody London testified at the bill’s first hearing, before the Senate Environmental Quality Committee, on April 19. The Healthy Lands, Healthy People carbon sequestration feasibility study is going to be delayed a few months while staff and consultants revise some of the analysis to update faulty assumptions in a dataset maintained by the State. The County’s Economic Development team organized a meeting on March 28 between several staff from the departments of Conservation and Development and Public Works with a number of researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, to identify areas of possible collaboration. Sustainability staff continue to monitor state and federal grant opportunities, and prepare to apply for projects that will support key climate goals around all-electric buildings, active transportation, sea level rise, climate resilience, and Just Transition. Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 30 of 35 Sustainability Coordinator Report – April 2023 Page 2 of 3 The Sustainability Team is pleased to welcome Emily Groth as a Planner I. Emily was previously a Climate Corps Fellow. She will be splitting her time between sustainability and the County’s Water Agency. Staff facilitated a workday for the Green Government Group (G3) Champions at the Martinez Waterfront, in partnership with the Friends of Alhambra Creek, on April 13. Staff published the quarterly Sustainability in Contra Costa County newsletter. Climate Emergency Resolution: o Just Transition. The County is in the process of accepting a $750,000 Community Project Funding (CPF) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop a Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan, a long-term strategic planning process. Staff is working with HUD on the County’s grant materials and the Grant Agreement for this plan for a “Just Transition" away from a fossil-fuel dependent economy. o Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force. The Task Force reported to the Board of Supervisors on March 21. Public Works Public Works continues implementation of the Vision Zero Action Plan and the Active Transportation Plan adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Public Works has submitted a number of grant applications for projects that meet goals of the County’s Active Transportation and Vision Zero policies. Two Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant applications were awarded to install two-way cycle tracks (physically separated cycle tracks that allow bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the road) within Impacted Communities. The County received $14.4M in ATP Cycle 6 funding. The first project is the San Pablo Avenue Complete Street/Bay Trail Gap Closure Project that is located between Rodeo and Crockett. The second project is the Pacifica Avenue Safe Routes to School Project, which runs from Port Chicago Highway to Driftwood Drive. Both projects are expected to be constructed around 2027.The County also received ATP Cycle 5 funds for the North Bailey Active Transportation Project, which will also install a two-way cycle track along Bailey Road between the SR4 westbound onramp and Willow Pass Road. This project is presently in Design and is expected to be constructed in 2026. Award of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant applications to further the Vision Zero Action Plan were announced on March 10. The County received $4.7M in HSIP funding for the following projects: o Countywide Guardrail Upgrades – Phase 2, o Appian Way at Fran Way Pedestrian Crosswalk Enhancements, o Walnut Boulevard Bike Safety Improvements, o Byron Highway Safety Improvements, o Vasco Road Safety Improvements, and o Deer Valley Road Traffic Safety Improvements. Public Works has been continuing to pursue opportunities to install bikeways after surface treatment of roadways through reconfiguration of roadway striping. See attached photos of the revamped Blum Road in Martinez. The County plans to install bikeways as part of the 2023 Surface Treatment project along Kevin Drive in Bay Point and along Jones Road, Las Juntas Road, and Walden Road near the Contra Costa Centre. Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 31 of 35 Sustainability Coordinator Report – April 2023 Page 3 of 3 Public Works has completed the design phase of the first Measure X-funded EV Charger project at 30 Muir (26 charging ports). Once permits are issued, the project will be assigned to a Job Order Contractor for Construction. 20 additional sites have been evaluated for EV charger installation, 12 of which are priority sites that are estimated to begin construction this calendar year, representing an additional 75 charging ports. Health Both Dan Peddycord, Climate and Health Policy Officer, and Luz Gomez, Manager of the Community Wellness Program, retired at the end of March. The Health Department is in the process of filling their positions. Luckily, Ms. Gomez continues to work on climate and health policy issues as Chair of the Sustainability Commission. Ongoing Staff participated in professional learning opportunities regarding environmental justice, carbon sequestration, climate resilience, communication and facilitation strategies, race and equity, and related. Staff participated in regional activities. 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Alves Lane Trail9. Alves Lane TrailCrossing ImprovementsCrossing Improvements($49,500.00)($49,500.00) 21. Appian Way at Fran Way21. Appian Way at Fran WayPed Crossing Enhancements ($349,840.00)Ped Crossing Enhancements ($349,840.00) 4. San Pablo Avenue4. San Pablo AvenuePedestrian Gap ClosurePedestrian Gap ClosureProject ($55,000.00)Project ($55,000.00) 17. Bixler Road at Regatta17. Bixler Road at RegattaDrive Improvements ($100,Drive Improvements ($100,000.00)000.00) 22. Livorna Road22. Livorna RoadShoulder WideningShoulder Widening($100,000.00)($100,000.00) 18. Iron Horse Trail18. Iron Horse TrailCrossing EnhancementsCrossing Enhancements($90,000.00)($90,000.00) 23. Driftwood Drive and23. Driftwood Drive andMariners Cove Drive PedMariners Cove Drive PedImpvs ($100,000.00)Impvs ($100,000.00) 10. Mayhew Way and10. Mayhew Way andCherry Lane TrailCherry Lane TrailCrossings ($49,500.00)Crossings ($49,500.00) 8. 7th Street School8. 7th Street SchoolZone EnhancementsZone Enhancements($60,000.00)($60,000.00) 0. Crockett0. CrockettArea Guardrail UpgradesArea Guardrail Upgrades($999,963.00)($999,963.00) 25. Countywide25. CountywideGuardrail Upgrades -Guardrail Upgrades -Phase 2 ($999,990.00)Phase 2 ($999,990.00) 16. 2022 Tara Hills16. 2022 Tara HillsCurb Ramp ProjectCurb Ramp Project($80,000.00)($80,000.00) 13. Briones Area13. Briones AreaGuardrail UpgradesGuardrail Upgrades($992,082.00)($992,082.00) 7. Oak Road7. Oak RoadBikewayBikeway($80,000.00)($80,000.00) 11. Westminster11. Westminsterand Kenyon Avenueand Kenyon AvenueAccessibility ($42,900.00)Accessibility ($42,900.00) 3. Treat Boulevard3. Treat BoulevardCorridor ImprovementsCorridor Improvements($1,596,000.00)($1,596,000.00) 12. North Bailey Road12. North Bailey RoadActive TransportationActive TransportationCorridor ($6,159,000.00)Corridor ($6,159,000.00) 19. Pacifica Avenue19. Pacifica AvenueSafe Routes to SchoolSafe Routes to School($3,902,000.00)($3,902,000.00) 24. Walnut Bouelvard24. Walnut BouelvardBike Safety ImprovementsBike Safety Improvements($249,415.00)($249,415.00)6. Walnut Boulevard6. Walnut BoulevardBikeway Gap ClosureBikeway Gap Closure($75,000.00)($75,000.00) 2. Active2. ActiveTransportationTransportationPlan ($474,500.00)Plan ($474,500.00) 26. Byron Safety26. Byron SafetyImprovementsImprovements($1,316,520.00)($1,316,520.00) 5. Imhoff Drive5. Imhoff DriveBicycle ShoulderBicycle ShoulderStriping ($55,000.00)Striping ($55,000.00) 15. SPDR and Bailey15. SPDR and BaileyRoad Signal HardwareRoad Signal HardwareUpgrades ($1,100,100.00)Upgrades ($1,100,100.00) 27. Vasco Road27. Vasco RoadSafety ImprovementsSafety Improvements($715,050.00)($715,050.00) 20. San Pablo Avenue Complete Sts/Bay20. San Pablo Avenue Complete Sts/BayTrail Gap Closre ($10,517,000.00)Trail Gap Closre ($10,517,000.00) 28. Deer Valley Road Traffic28. Deer Valley Road TrafficSafety Improvements ($1,125,810.00)Safety Improvements ($1,125,810.00) 1. Kirker Pass Road1. Kirker Pass RoadSafety ImprovementsSafety Improvements($1,280,000.00)($1,280,000.00) 14. Franklin Canyon Road14. Franklin Canyon RoadSafety ImprovementsSafety Improvements($562,400.00)($562,400.00) Contra Costa County Public Works DepartmentTransportation Engineering Grant Awards (2018–Present). Created by: Jeff ValerosDate: 3/15/2023Document Path: P:\GIS USERS - Projects\Transportation\Grants\Awarded Projects 2018-Present.mxd 0 5 10 15 202.5 Miles Awarded Projects (Grant Amount) Supervisorial District Old Industrial Land Area (Unincorporated) County-Maintained Roads Arterial Collector Residential/Local SB535 Disadvantaged Community (2022) Unincorporated CommunityUnincorporated Community CityCity This map is a display of all transportation projects awarded grant funding since 2018 ID Project Grant Program Year Award Project Cost Grant Award1 Crockett Area Guardrail Upgrades HSIP 2018 $1,696,500.00 $999,963.002 Kirker Pass Road Safety Improvements HSIP 2018 $1,280,000.00 $1,280,000.003 Active Transportation Plan SCP, TDA 2019 $485,000.00 $474,500.004 Treat Boulevard Corridor Improvements STIP 2020 $2,141,063.00 $1,596,000.005 San Pablo Avenue Pedestrian Gap Closure Project TDA 2018 $250,000.00 $55,000.006 Imhoff Drive Bicycle Shoulder Striping TDA 2018 $144,000.00 $55,000.007 Walnut Boulevard Bikeway Gap Closure TDA 2018 $240,000.00 $75,000.008 Oak Road Bikeway TDA 2019 $167,000.00 $80,000.009 7th Street School Zone Enhancements TDA 2019 $300,000.00 $60,000.0010 Alves Lane Trail Crossing Improvements TDA 2020 $220,000.00 $49,500.0011 Mayhew Way and Cherry Lane Trail Crossings TDA 2020 $311,000.00 $49,500.0012 Westminster and Kenyon Avenue Accessibility TDA 2020 $491,000.00 $42,900.0013 North Bailey Road Active Transportation Corridor ATP 2020 $6,845,000.00 $6,159,000.0014 Briones Area Guardrail Upgrades HSIP 2020 $1,687,800.00 $992,082.0015 Franklin Canyon Road Safety Improvements HSIP 2020 $562,400.00 $562,400.0016 SPDR and Bailey Road Signal Hardware Upgrades HSIP 2020 $1,100,100.00 $1,100,100.0017 2022 Tara Hills Curb Ramp Project TDA 2021 $310,000.00 $80,000.0018 Bixler Road at Regatta Drive Improvements TDA 2021 $228,000.00 $100,000.0019 Iron Horse Trail Crossing Enhancements TDA 2021 $276,000.00 $90,000.0020 Pacifica Avenue Safe Routes to School ATP 2022 $4,342,000.00 $3,902,000.0021 San Pablo Avenue Complete Sts/Bay Trail Gap Closre ATP 2022 $11,717,000.00 $10,517,000.0022 Appian Way at Fran Way Ped Crossing Enhancements TDA, HSIP 2022 $399,000.00 $349,840.0023 Livorna Road Shoulder Widening TDA 2022 $160,000.00 $100,000.0024 Driftwood Drive and Mariners Cove Drive Ped Impvs TDA 2022 $232,000.00 $100,000.0025 Walnut Bouelvard Bike Safety Improvements HSIP 2023 $1,150,000.00 $249,415.0026 Countywide Guardrail Upgrades - Phase 2 HSIP 2023 $1,493,700.00 $999,990.0027 Byron Safety Improvements HSIP 2023 $1,462,800.00 $1,316,520.0028 Vasco Road Safety Improvements HSIP 2023 $794,500.00 $715,050.0029 Deer Valley Road Traffic Safety Improvements HSIP 2023 $1,250,900.00 $1,125,810.00 Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 33 of 35 Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 34 of 35 Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission 8. Meeting Date: April 24, 2023 Subject: RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Commission Chair and IDENTIFY TOPICS for next report to Sustainability Committee Department: Conservation & Development Presenter: Luz Gomez, Chair Contact: Demian Hardman-Saldana, S (925) 655-2816 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. Sustainability Commission Agenda Packet Page 35 of 35