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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 09182023 - Sustainability Cte MinAGENDA CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Sustainability Committee Supervisor John Gioia, Chair Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair 1025 Escobar St. Conference Room 110A, Martinez, CA 94553 190 East 4th Street, Pittsburg, CA 94565 1:00 PMMonday, September 18, 2023 ZOOM: https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/88232593285 (888)278-0254 Conference Code: 841892 1.The public may attend this meeting in person at either above location. The public may also attend this meeting remotely via Zoom or call-in. 2.Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee. 3.Introductions Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to two (2) minutes). 4 ACCEPT REPORT on Linked Themes in the County General Plan and Climate Action Plan and RECOMMEND PRESENTATION to the Board of Supervisors 23-461 Presentation re CAP and General Plan_Sept2023Attachments: 3 Approve Record of Action from July 17, 2023, meeting of the Sustainability.23-460 minutes_pdf Sustainability Fund Presentation - Sustainabilty Committee July 17 2023_v3 2023_07_17 Sheriff's Office Report to Sustainability Committee - v.2 350CC to Sust Committee on Sheriff Autos 7-17-23 (002) Attachments: 5 CONSIDER UPDATE to policy regarding enrollment of County accounts in MCE Deep Green and RECOMMEND APPROVAL by Board of Supervisors (Brendan Havenar-Daughton, Public Works) 23-462 MCE Deep Green Policy Revisit - Sustainability Committee Sept . 18 2023_Final_ Attachments: Page 1 of 2 1 Sustainability Committee AGENDA September 18, 2023 6 Receive Report from Sustainability Commission Chair, or Designee 23-463 7 Receive Report on Staff Activities that Support Sustainability Goals 23-464 2023_09_18 Sust. Staff Report to Sust. CMTE - v2Attachments: The next meeting is currently scheduled for November 20, 2023 Adjourn General Information This meeting provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend a the 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 Committee less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 1025 Escobar St., 4th Floor, Martinez, during normal business hours. Staff reports related to items on the agenda are also accessible on line at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us. 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Comments submitted by email or voicemail will be included in the record of the meeting but will not be read or played aloud during the meeting. Page 2 of 2 2 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Staff Report 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553 File #:23-461 Agenda Date:9/18/2023 Agenda #:4 Choose an item. Meeting Date: September 18, 2023 Subject: Linked Themes in the Updates to the County General Plan and Climate Action Plan Submitted For: John Kopchik, Director Department: Conservation and Development Referral No: Referral Name: ACCEPT REPORT on Linked Themes in the County General Plan and Climate Action Plan and RECOMMEND PRESENTATION to the Board of Supervisors Presenter: Will Nelson, Principal Planner, and Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator Contact: Will Nelson, 925-655-2898, and Jody London, 925-655-2815 Referral History: Contra Costa County adopted its first Climate Action Plan (CAP) in 2015. The 2015 CAP identified climate action goals and actions through 2020. Since 2018, the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) has been working collaboratively with other County departments to update the Contra Costa County General Plan and Contra Costa County CAP. The General Plan is the County’s long-range land use plan, while the CAP is the County’s strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The CAP is a key implementation document for the General Plan. The implementation horizon for the CAP is five years, at which time another update will likely occur, allowing the County to continue building on its successes and incorporate new priorities. The General Plan has a longer implementation timeline, extending through 2045. The Sustainability Committee has discussed the General Plan update, particularly the environmental justice and sustainability themes, at several meetings, including March 21, 2021; April 26, 2021; June 28, 2021; March 28, 2022; and May 23, 2022. The Sustainability Committee has been diligent in ensuring that environmental justice and sustainability are integrated into both the General Plan and the CAP and has requested today’s report. The Sustainability Commission has discussed the CAP update and/or the environmental justice theme in the General Plan at 10 meetings between 2018 and 2023, the most recent being August 28, 2023. Referral Update: Developing the General Plan and CAP in tandem has allowed the County to be very intentional in the design of these two key policy documents. County sustainability staff have been integrally involved in development of the CAP. The consultant team has enjoyed similar collaboration. There are four themes present throughout the General Plan: ·Community Health CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 11/16/2023Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™3 File #:23-461 Agenda Date:9/18/2023 Agenda #:4 ·Environmental Justice ·Economic Development ·Sustainability Every element of the General Plan, listed below, incorporates these themes. ·Land Use ·Public Facilities and Services ·Stronger Communities ·Health and Safety ·Transportation ·Conservation, Open Space, and Working Lands ·Housing (note: the Housing Element was adopted earlier this year as required by State law and is updated on a five-year cycle) The graphic design of the General Plan includes icons for each of the four themes, to help the reader easily identify them. The General Plan includes appendices that summarize the goals and measures associated with each theme. The CAP is organized around 8 goals: •Clean and Efficient Built Environment •No Waste Contra Costa •Reduce Water Use and Increase Drought Resilience •Clean Transportation Network •Resilient Communities and Natural Infrastructure •Climate Equity •Leadership •Implementation Strategies Within each goal, the themes in the General Plan are reflected. Where appropriate, the CAP measures and actions are identical to those in the General Plan. The attached presentation reviews the relationship between the General Plan and the Climate Action Plan in greater detail. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): ACCEPT REPORT on Linked Themes in the County General Plan and Climate Action Plan and RECOMMEND PRESENTATION to the Board of Supervisors Fiscal Impact (if any): The costs associated with developing the updates to the County’s General Plan and Climate Action Plan have been previously allocated. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 11/16/2023Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™4 Climate Action Plan Update Sustainability Committee | September 18, 2023 5 General Plan and CAP Our Team »Contra Costa County »John Kopchik, Director, Contra Costa County Department of Conservation »Will Nelson, Principal Planner, General Plan Manager »Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator »PlaceWorks »General Plan »Joanna Jansen, Principal-in- Charge »Tanya Sundberg, General Plan Project Manager »Climate Action Plan »Tammy Seale, Principal »Eli Krispi, Senior Associate »Jessica Robbins, Project Planner 6 General Plan and CAP Today’s Agenda »Overview of the General Plan and Climate Action Plan (drafts of both to be released soon) »Relationship between the CAP and GP 7 General Plan and CAP 2015 Climate Action Plan »Adopted by Board of Supervisors on December 15, 2015. »Strategies for reducing GHG emissions, promoting healthy communities, and implementation to achieve 2020 target. »Sustainability Coordinator position, Sustainability Committee, and Sustainability Commission created to support implementation. 8 General Plan and CAP Envision Contra Costa General Plan Zoning Code Climate Action Plan Environmental Impact Report 9 General Plan and CAP What is the General Plan? »“Constitution” for development and conservation •Establishes countywide vision and supporting goals, policies, and implementation measures. •Provides consistent direction for future development. •Balances growth, conservation, and quality of life. •Documents baseline environmental conditions. 10 General Plan and CAP General Plan Themes Environmental Justice: Reducing unique or compounded health risks in areas with highest levels of pollution and negative health effects. Community Health: Addressing issues of physical and mental health. Economic Development: Developing the County’s workforce and attracting businesses that provide living-wage jobs. Sustainability: Meeting the needs of today’s populations while leaving resources to meet the needs of future generations. 11 General Plan and CAP General Plan Elements Stronger Communities Land Use Transportation Housing Conservation, Open Space, and Working Lands Public Facilities and Services Health and Safety Growth Management 12 General Plan and CAP What is the Climate Action Plan 2024 Update? »The County’s strategic plan to address climate change. •Reduce GHG emissions through 2045 and beyond. •Improve climate resilience and adaptation. •Promote equity on climate issues. •Demonstrate County leadership. »Helps to implement the General Plan. 13 General Plan and CAP CAP and CEQA »Means of showing that the General Plan reduces GHG emissions consistent with State targets. »Acts as a Qualified GHG Reduction Plan. •Streamlines environmental review for new development projects that are consistent with the CAP. »General Plan EIR includes environmental review of CAP. 14 General Plan and CAP CAP and General Plan »General Plan creates high-level framework for CAP. »Some General Plan policies are carried forward into the CAP. »Key topics and issues are integrated throughout both CAP and General Plan. 15 General Plan and CAP CAP Goals Clean and Efficient Built Environment No Waste Contra Costa Reduce Water Use and Increase Drought Resilience Clean Transportation Network Resilient Communities and Natural Infrastructure Climate Equity Leadership Implementation 16 General Plan and CAP State GHG Emission Targets »2030 •Reduce statewide GHG emissions by 40 percent from 1990 levels. (Senate Bill 32) »2045 •Achieve statewide net carbon neutrality. (Senate Bill 1279) Reduce GHG emissions by at least 85 percent from 1990 levels. 17 General Plan and CAP Climate Change Scoping Plan »State plan to achieve GHG reduction targets. •First adopted in 2008. Updated in 2014, 2017, and 2022. •Identifies local governments as key partners to help California meet the targets. »Contains “priority strategies”: core strategies that local governments can implement to support state GHG reductions and targets. •Priority strategies have been integrated into the CAP. •Also reflected in General Plan. 18 General Plan and CAP Climate Emergency Resolution »Passed unanimously in 2020. »Recognizes impacts from climate change, including those discussed in the Vulnerability Assessment. »Directs County to support State GHG reduction targets, establish all-electric reach code, and create interdepartmental task force to implement CAP. »“Contra Costa County will prioritize implementation of its CAP in order to achieve GHG reductions as soon as possible and will consider equity and social justice issues in the implementation of the plan”. 19 General Plan and CAP Net Carbon Neutrality »Any GHG emissions produced by the community are balanced out through carbon sequestration, carbon offsets, or other activities that remove GHG emissions from the atmosphere, so that the community’s net GHG emissions are zero. 20 General Plan and CAP Implementing the CAP »Some of the CAP’s actions will require new practices and systems: •Evaluate and adjust County planning and expenditures for infrastructure and services as needed to ensure equitable investment in Impacted Communities, consistent with SB 1000. •Working with County departments to incorporate addressing climate change, providing climate change solutions, and enhancing community equity more fully into the services the County provides. 21 Questions? 22 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Staff Report 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553 File #:23-460 Agenda Date:9/18/2023 Agenda #:3 SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Meeting Date: September 18, 2023 Subject:Approve Record of Action from July 17, 2023, Meeting of the Sustainability Committee Submitted For: Jody London Department: Referral No: Referral Name: Presenter: Contact: Referral History: This is an ongoing item of the Committee. Referral Update: Approve Record of Action from July 17, 2023, Meeting of the Sustainability Committee Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Fiscal Impact (if any): CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 11/16/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™23 D R A F T SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE RECORD OF ACTION FOR July 17, 2023 Supervisor John Gioia, Chair Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Present: John Gioia, Chair Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair Staff Present:Monica Nino, County Administrator; Sonia Bustamante, Chief of Staff, Supervisor Gioia; Lia Bristol, Deputy Chief of Staff, Supervisor Carlson; Lisa Chow, Chief of Staff, Supervisor Carlson; Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, Dept. of Conservation and Development; John Kopchik, Director, Dept. of Conservation and Development; Demian Hardman-Saldana, Senior Planner, Dept. of Conservation and Development; Adam Scarbrough, Planner, Dept. of Conservation and Development; Emily Groth, Planner, Dept. of Conservation and Development; Mark Johnson, Captain, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff; Joyce Hayes, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff; Joe Yee, Deputy Director, Public Works; Brendan Havenar-Daughton, Energy Manager, Dept of Public Works; Ricky Williams, Fleet Manager, Public Works; Wade Finlinson, Integrated Pest Management Coordinator, Contra Costa Health Services; Michael Kent, Hazardous Materials Ombudsman, Contra Costa Health Services; Susan Psara, Green Business Program Manager Attendees:Ben Weise, Lexi Journey, Kamyar Aram, Luz Gomez, Lisa Jackson, Jan Warren, Mike Moore, Charles Davidson, Call-in User 1, Marti Roach, Melvin Russell, Denice Dennis, Natalie, Juan Pablo Galvan Martinez, Sebastian Conn, Betty Lobos 1.Introductions 2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers will be limited to two minutes). A caller expressed concern over Vice Chair Glover needing to leave the meeting early. 3. The record of action was approved. 4. 24 The record of action was approved. 5.RECEIVE REPORT on Healthy Lands, Healthy People feasibility study. The Committee received a report from the Healthy Lands, Healthy People feasibility study team which includes Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator for the County, Lexi Journey of Rincon Consultants, Kamyar Aram of the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), and Ben Weise of the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District (CCRCD). Not presenting but also included in the feasibility study team is the Carbon Cycle Institute (CCI). The presentation began with London providing an overview of the project funding source and goal, citing that the project is funded by the State of California through a Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Grant for $250,000. The goal of this effort is to identify opportunities to utilize the various land-use types in Contra Costa County to capture greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The project scope also includes the identification of the current land-based carbon stock within the County, identification of potential climate-smart land management opportunities, and the identification of opportunities for additional grant funding for this effort. Lexi Journey presented on the Carbon Stock Inventory component of this work. The inventory was developed using the LANDFIRE national landcover dataset, which allowed the team to estimate the totals for each land cover and vegetation type within the County. Kamyar Aram discussed the stakeholder engagement component of the project which included a promotional video (in both English and Spanish), an online survey, and both in-person and virtual focus groups. The outreach materials were tailored to address the primary landcover types, highlighting practices that enhance carbon capture. Specific questions the surveys and focus groups aimed to answer centered on the current practices employed, practices landowners would want to implement, and the barriers to adopting these practices. Key findings in this outreach revealed that many landowners are already engaged in climate smart practices and would benefit from increased technical assistance availability. In addition, most landowners oppose removing land from production and expressed the importance of economic incentives for bolstering climate smart practices. Ben Weise spoke to the analysis of carbon sequestration on agricultural lands. The CCRCD has worked heavily with agricultural producers throughout the county on carbon farm planning – an approach that encourages farmers to identify solutions to natural resources issues that also increase carbon sequestration. The CCRCD team focused on identifying land management practices that increase the level of carbon sequestration. The team also worked to determine ways to scale strategies around these efforts so that a countywide carbon farm plan can be developed. In collaboration with the Carbon Cycle Institute, this work resulted in the development of the Contra Costa County Carbon Sequestration Potential on Agricultural Lands report which has been released for public review. The report includes specific targets for implementation, pinpoints specific high carbon sequestration adoption scenarios, and identifies the top sequestration practices and measures. The team is excited to get continue in this work. The Healthy Lands, HealthyPeople study is currently available to the public for review. Comments can be emailed to sustainability@dcd.cccounty.us through August 11, 2023, and the final report will be released on September 7, 2023. The report will be taken before the Board of Supervisors on September 19, 2023, for guidance around tracking progress and ongoing partnership building to bolster implementation. The Committee moved to accept the report and recommended it be presented to the Board of Supervisors. Public Comment: The public asked about regenerative agriculture and what role, if any, it plays in this work. It was also pointed out that the approach for removal of lands from production could be approached on a case-by-case basis to ensure beneficial farming practices are not halted. The question was raised as to how an individual can act as an advocate, highlighting the City of Concord as having parks and open spaces, such as Newhall Park, that could be viable locations for carbon sequestration. Looking at smaller spaces, such as parks, as potential carbon sinks should be considered as there is a lot of potential for impact. The process of reforestation and its importance was highlighted, and the question was asked as to whether these efforts include working with East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD). There is ample open space in many of Contra Costa County; are open 25 Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD). There is ample open space in many of Contra Costa County; are open spaces potential locations for carbon sequestration activities? The Committee inquired as to how this work relates to the General Plan goals and London responded by underscoring that this work has included collaboration with the General Plan team and some of the information from this report has been used to inform some of the content in the General Plan and the CAP. 6.RECEIVE UPDATE on Sustainability Fund for Investments in County Facilities. Brendan Havenar-Daughton, Energy Manager for the County, gave an update on the Sustainability Fund for Investments at County Facilities. The Sustainability Fund was funded in March 2021 by Measure X with $2.5 million allocated for FY22/23 and $2.65 million for FY23/24. To date, $150,000 has been expended in planning for EV charger installation at county facilities over Q1 and Q2 2023 with expected expenditures to increase to approximately $1 million for Q3 2023. The project is divided into two phases with a Phase 1 goal of 67 charging ports at County facilities, starting with 26 charging ports at the Department of Conservation and Development’s 30 Muir Rd, Martinez location (permit pending), by the end of 2023. Phase 2 will include an additional 50 charging ports at other County facilities to be completed by December 2024. Havenar-Daughton highlighted BEAM ARC portable EV chargers as a potential short-term solution for expediting EV purchases and serving the County’s leased facilities. BEAM ARC EV charger benefits include small footprint, similar cost to in-ground chargers, integrated battery storage, and quick lead time of 120 days once ordered. The Public Works Department is under contract with the California Energy Commission (CEC) for funding for 8 DC fast chargers at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC). Public Works also has applied for a grant from the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) to fund the installation of approximately 60 EV chargers (mix of level 2 chargers and DC fast chargers) at public libraries in the County. The Committee asked for clarification on the allocation of funding for each phase of the project. Havenar-Daughton indicated that the funding for Phase 1 would come from Measure X funding from FY22/23 and that Phase 2 would come from FY23/24 funds. Updated Attachment - See attached for updated slide deck. Public Comment: There was inquiry about the BEAM ARC charging station and whether there are other companies the County has received cost bids from and if there are cost breaks for bigger orders. There were also questions raised as to the capacity of the BEAM ARC charger and whether the County is looking at Direct Pay through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to fund these charging stations. Will the BEAM ARC chargers be installed for the libraries? Will they have ports for electric bicycle charging? Luz Gomez, Chair of the Sustainability Commission, asked about the maintenance and reliability of the BEAM ARC or similar type chargers, expressing that she has experienced problems and recommends exploring the potential of this product for County installed chargers. The Committee and Havenar-Daughton addressed the inquiry regarding the capacity of the BEAM ARC charging stations highlighting that, depending on load, these chargers will be able to supply power for multiple days on one full battery. It was also noted that electric bicycle charging on requires a 110V outlet and portable charging stations like the BEAM ARC can potentially accommodate electric bicycle charging. Staff is currently evaluating the IRA’s Direct Pay program as well as other revenue streams to help bring costs down. For the BEAM ARC unit, there is no bulk pricing available, but the units are well-tested and reliable. 7.RECEIVE UPDATE from Sheriff’s Office on Sustainability Initiatives. Mark Johnson, Captain with the Contra Costa County Sherriff’s Office, and Joyce Hayes, Sheriff’s Office Fleet 26 Mark Johnson, Captain with the Contra Costa County Sherriff’s Office, and Joyce Hayes, Sheriff’s Office Fleet Manager, provided a presentation on sustainability efforts within the Sheriff’s Office. Johnson began by discussing the Sheriff’s Office fleet vehicles, highlighting that there are six hybrid and forty-one gas powered vehicles currently in the fleet. The Sheriff’s Office has nine electric vehicles on order and is exploring other potential vehicles to replace patrol cars. It is important for the Sheriff’s Office to procure test vehicles before replacing fleet vehicles due to the complexity of outfitting the patrol cars and level of demand required of the vehicles. Currently, one challenge is lack of EV charging station. The Sherriff’s Office is working with the County Energy Manager, Brendan Havenar-Daughton on the logistics around installing EV charging at their facilities. Other challenges highlighted include high up-front and maintenance cost, long lead times for purchases, and down time for charging. Other efforts that the Sheriff’s Office has made around sustainability include the use of electric golf carts, food procurement from local farmers, and the use of only biodegradable foodware at the West County Detention Facility and the Marsh Creek Detention Facility. The Emergency Operations Center is outfitted with solar panels, low flow water fixtures, and variable air volume fans. The Committee spoke to the upcoming State requirements and the Sheriff’s Office need for support for fast EV charger installation. It was also noted, in response to the high cost of maintenance experienced by the Sheriff’s Office, that this isn’t representative of electric vehicles because hybrid vehicles require more maintenance than electric-only vehicles due to two separate systems – the internal combustion engine and the electric motor. The Committee requested Public Works follow up on planning for departments transitioning to EVs and what needs to be done to avoid each department doing this on their own. Also, the Committee would like to see a plan, developed by the Sheriff’s Office and the Energy Manager for updating the Sherriff’s Office fleet. Updated Attachment – See attached for updated slide deck. Public Comment: A member of the public expressed concern over some costs that were not explicitly covered in the presentation. 8.RECEIVE REPORT and PROVIDE DIRECTION on Proposed use of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Funding. Demian Hardman-Saldana provided an overview of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding the County will receive through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The funds are allocated as formula funding for energy efficiency work; the County has been allocated $350,000. County staff has been exploring ways to effectively use this funding and has come up with a couple of opportunities that could be implemented simultaneously. Staff recommends that $250,000 of the funding be earmarked for energy efficiency retrofits at home childcare facilities located within Impacted Communities. This would build on the County’s Asthma Initiative program. Staff also recommends that $100,000 of the funding be dedicated to completing studies outlined in the forthcoming Existing Building All-Electric Roadmap. This would include a technical study to determine the cost effectiveness of transitioning existing buildings to all-electric. Lastly, staff recommends that roughly $35,000 should be allocated for grant administrative costs. The Committee inquired about the $250,000 for home childcare facilities – what facilities would be targeted? Hardman-Saldana responded saying that staff will be working with community-based organizations to identify where these facilities are, but the overall focus is home-based facilities in impacted communities with high asthma rates. The Committee expressed interest in learning more about applying this type of approach to senior centers and would like a follow-up at a later meeting to cover this. The question was raised about how the EECBG funding allocation was determined to which staff responded by highlighting that a lot of factors go into it, but population is a substantial component. The allocation is determined by the federal government. Public Comment: A member of the public expressed interest in learning more about the implications of carbon sequestration and its impact on the oxygen supply. 27 9.RECEIVE REPORT from Sustainability Commission Chair, or Designee. Luz Gomez, Sustainability Commission Chair, provided an update on the topics covered at the June 26, 2023, Commission meeting. The Commission received a presentation from the County Economic Development Manager, Alyson Greenlee, on the Just Transition efforts in the County. The Commission provided feedback, expressing interest in being represented at the stakeholder table along with environmental interest groups which where not specifically highlighted in the presentation. The Commission heard from Josh Sonnenfeld of the BlueGreen Alliance on their work into understanding the impact of the Marathon Refinery closure in 2020 on the community. Lastly, the topic of further funding was raised by some members of the public. The Sustainability Commission would like staff working on this effort to consider the need for more funding for implementation. There was no public comment. 10.RECEIVE REPORT on Staff Activities that Support Sustainability Goals. Jody London began by highlighting a July 11, 2023, virtual presentation staff made through the Contra Costa County Library education program on financing clean energy projects. The presentation was attended by over one hundred people/ Staff is currently working on responding to questions, which will be circulated to attendees and posted on the Library web site. There are numerous ongoing efforts that the County is actively working on. These include: Currently staff is working with the Sustainability Committee and other stakeholders to support the new Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Ad Hoc Committee. Staff is working to finalize the Existing Buildings All-Electric Roadmap and plan to bring it back before this committee for the September 18, 2023, meeting. SB 511, a County sponsored bill that would require the California Air Resources Board to conduct statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories. is continuing to move forward through the state legislature. The Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) planning grant is slated to be submitted on August 1, 2023. The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) has released its 2024-2027 Business Plan. Among other things, this plan expands the Green Labeling subprogram statewide; BayREN will be responsible for its administration. The Public Works Department continues to apply for grant funding to address the County’s active transportation goals as well as the Vision Zero Action Plan. There was no public comment. 11.The next meeting is currently scheduled for September 18, 2023. 12.Adjourn For Additional Information Contact: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinatorf Phone (925) 655-2815 Jody.London@dcd.cccounty.us 28 Sustainability Fund Update July 2023 Presented by: Brendan Havenar-Daughton, Energy Manager Capital Projects Management, Public Works Brendan.Havenar-Daughton@pw.cccounty.us Presented to: Sustainability Committee July 17, 2023 29 Presentation Overview Sustainability Fund Budget Overview EV Charger Project Update Portable Solar + Battery Storage EV Charger Additional EV Charger Projects 2 Acronyms Used in Presentation CCRMC – Contra Costa Reginal Medical Center CEC – California Energy Commission DAC – Disadvantaged Community (CEC language) DCFC – Direct Current Fast Charger EV – Electric Vehicle FY – Fiscal Year LIC – Low Income Community (CEC language) USDOT – United States Department of Transportation Q3 – Quarter X (of the year) kW - Kilowatt 30 3 Budget Overview March 2021 - Funded by Measure X $2,500,000 – Year 1 Funding (FY22/23) $2,650,000 - Year 2 Funding (FY23/24) ~$150,000 - Expended to Date >$1,000,000 – Expected Q3 Expenditure Project Priority and Goal EV Chargers for Fleet Vehicles Install 50 ports by End of Year 2023 Sustainability Fund Budget Overview 31 Project Status Phase 1 Projects 67 Ports Phase 2 Projects 50 Ports Total # of Ports by Dec 2024 117 Total # of sites 12 Phase Site Address # of Ports / Plugs Project Status Install Year 1 30 Muir 26 Permit Pending 2023 1 255 Glacier 9 Architect Assigned 2023 1 2475 Waterbird 6 Architect Assigned 2023 1 4545 Delta Fair 14 Architect Assigned 2023 1 4549 Delta Fair 12 Architect Assigned 2023 2 10 Douglas 8 Architect Assigned 2024 2 2467 Waterbird 6 Architect Assigned 2024 2 4800 Imhoff 8 Architect Assigned 2024 2 597 Center 6 Architect Assigned 2024 2 2047 Arnold Industrial 8 Architect Assigned 2024 2 847 Brookside 8 Architect Assigned 2024 2 202 Glacier 6 Architect Assigned 2024 4 32 BEAM ARC – EV Charger Portable / footprint = one parking stall Solar + Battery Storage (grid-independent) 4 charging ports/unit No fueling costs after purchase Solar generator for emergency response Deployed to expedite EV purchases and serve leased facilities County anticipates purchasing 4 units $90,000/unit ($22,500/port) Delivered in 120 days upon ordering 5 33 Additional EV Charger Projects CEC-funded projects (funding reserved) CCRMC- 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez - 8 DCFCs planned USDOT-funded projects (pending funding award). Each site has a mix of level 2 and DCFCs planned. 6 These projects will be developed and implemented by Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions, under contract with Public Works 6 34 Please Share Questions and Comments Thank you. Presented by: Brendan Havenar-Daughton, Energy Manager Capital Projects Management, Public Works Brendan.Havenar-Daughton@pw.cccounty.us Presented to: Sustainability Committee July 17, 2023 7 35 SUSTAINABILITY REVIEW CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF PRESENTED BY: CAPTAIN MARK JOHNSON SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE JULY 17, 2023 1 36 PATROL VEHICLES There are currently 6 Hybrid vehicles in our Patrol fleet: ►Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid - 3 ►Ford F-150 Responder Hybrid- 3 2 37 RECYCLING VEHICLE OUTFITTING PARTS FOR PATROL VEHICLES Where possible, the Sheriff’s Office reuses equipment and parts from deadlined vehicles to outfit new ones. This reduces waste and extends the lifespan of equipment purchases. 3 38 NON-PATROL VEHICLES There are currently 41 Hybrid vehicles in our fleet: ►Toyota Camry -13 ►Toyota Prius -10 ►Ford EcoSport -3 ►Ford Fusion - 9 ►Ford Fusion Plug In - 1 ►Ford C-Max - 1 ►Chevy Malibu - 4 4 39 ELECTRIC VEHICLES CURRENTLY ON ORDER: ►BZ4X – 6 ►Chevy 1500 Silverado EV - 3 5 40 FUTURE VEHICLE PLATFORMS TO TEST 2024/2025 CHEVY BLAZER PPV EV DODGE CHARGER PPV FORD TRANSIT EV 6 41 INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS & POTENTIAL ROADBLOCKS Contra Costa County has a limited number of EV charging stations. The Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with Contra Costa County Energy Manager, Brendan Havenar- Daughton to identify areas within the County where the addition of EV chargers would allow the Sheriff’s Office to add additional EV vehicles to our fleet. Vehicle manufactures are limited in the number of EV’s they can sell increasing the wait time for a vehicle. In some cases, it can be 18 months after a PO is created. Cost of EV vehicles is substantially more than a fuel vehicle, including increased repair costs. Down time when charging an EV can be up to 3 hours if a rapid charger is not available. 7 42 ELECTRIC CARTS ARE USED IN WEST COUNTY DETENTION FACILTY (WCDF), MARSH CREEK DETENTION FACILITY (MCDF), & THE RANGE 8 43 SUSTAINABLE FEATURES EOC 1850 MUIR ROAD Air Variable air volume fans keep the air flow moving. PV Panels Will generate enough to cover the building's energy load and return more back to the system. (equivalent of 30 homes a year) Indoor Water Use Reduced by over 35% through low flow fixtures. 9 44 SUSTAINABLE FEATURES EOC 1850 MUIR ROAD Heating Variable flow high-efficiency air cooled heat pump chillers provide heat with the least amount of energy draw by reading the temperature and adjusting automatically. Lighting LED lighting with daylight sensors throughout the building. Light Pollution All exterior light fixtures minimize site light pollution for the lowest night light spill. 10 45 SUSTAINABLE FEATURES EOC 1850 MUIR ROAD Runoff Bio-Retention basins and pervious paving manages 100% of the anticipated rainwater runoff, keeping it out of the county storm water system. Landscape Over ½ of the outside hardscape has a high SRI value or is directly shaded to reduce heat island effect. Recycle Trash, Recycle, and Compost receptables. 11 46 SUSTAINABLE FEATURES LETC 4300 Gateway Blvd. Compliance Title-24 compliance for the retrofit construction. Reuse All Cadets in the LETC Academy use refillable water containers to avoid single use plastic water bottles. Recycle Trash, Recycle, and Compost receptables. 12 47 July 17, 2023 Members of the Sustainability Committee Contra Costa County RE: County Sheriffs Office Sustainability Review - Vehicles Dear Supervisors Glover and Gioia, We have reviewed the Office of Sheriff Sustainability Review, and are encouraged to learn that the sheriffs office is purchasing new EVs. We offer a few comments: 1.The sustainability report states “Cost of EV vehicles is sustainably more than a fuel vehicle, including increased repair costs”. (note: we assume that the word “sustainably” was meant to be “substantially”). Our review of several studies show that EV maintenance costs are significantly lower than those of ICE vehicles. However, it does appear that crash repair costs. on average, are higher than those for ICE vehicles. Purchasing vehicles with automatic braking should minimize crash incidents. 2.All new Sheriffs Office passenger vehicles should always be EVs when EV models meet the department’s criteria. Where no EV meets all criteria, new automobiles ought to be plug-in hybrid type. Depending on use and charging patterns, it is possible for all, or most, mileage of plug-in hybrids to be electric. 3.Note that the NYCPD is now using Ford Mustang II EVs for Patrol Vehicles. See a CBS report about this at: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nypd-begins-shift-to-electric-vehicles/ You and other County officials are likely monitoring for when new IRA funding will be available. Hopefully there will be funds to help local governments pay for the transition to clean transportation – including for both EVs and charging infrastructure. Also, you may find this White House webpage about the IRA's Direct Pay provisions for governments of interest: https://www.whitehouse.gov/cleanenergy/directpay/ Please feel free to contact us should you need additional information. Gary Farber garyf8642@gmail.com and Marti Roach martiroach@gmail.com for 350 Contra Costa Action cc: Captain Mark Johnson, Sheriff’s Office; Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator 48 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Staff Report 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553 File #:23-462 Agenda Date:9/18/2023 Agenda #:5 SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Meeting Date: September 18, 2023 Subject: CONSIDER UPDATE to policy regarding enrollment of County accounts in MCE Deep Green and RECOMMEND APPROVAL by Board of Supervisors (Brendan Havenar-Daughton, Public Works) Submitted For: Brian Balbas Department: Public Works Referral No: Referral Name: Presenter: Brendan Havenar-Daughton, Energy Manager Contact:925-957-2473 Referral History: On March 31, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved the enrollment in MCE’s Deep Green electricity rate of County facilities that do not have solar panels and are net energy metered. The Board agreed to review the decision in one year. Referral Update: To date, 576 County accounts - 88% of all County accounts - are enrolled in Deep Green. There are 36 County accounts that take service under the Light Green rate. These are smaller facilities, streetlights, and a few larger facilities that have solar panels. In Contra Costa County, the cities of Martinez, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Danville, El Cerrito, San Pablo, and Richmond all enroll their municipal facilities in Deep Green. Staff recommends that the Board authorize Deep Green enrollment for County sites where electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) is being installed. Under MCE’s tariffs, these sites will be eligible for incentives that would cover first year costs associated with Deep Green service. Four accounts would be eligible currently. An estimated ten additional sites could be eligible in the future. A recommended criteria to determine whether a site should be upgraded to Deep Green would be a case where third-party incentives cover the cost of the first year of enrollment in Deep Green. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): CONSIDER UPDATE to policy regarding enrollment of County accounts in MCE Deep Green and RECOMMEND APPROVAL by Board of Supervisors. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 11/16/2023Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™49 File #:23-462 Agenda Date:9/18/2023 Agenda #:5 Fiscal Impact (if any): County would incur an estimated $14,720 increase in annual electricity costs on four accounts and receive a one-time estimated incentive of $17,500 from MCE. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 11/16/2023Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™50 Deep Green Electricity Rate September 2023 Presented by: Brendan Havenar-Daughton, Energy Manager Capital Projects Management, Public Works Brendan.Havenar-Daughton@pw.cccounty.us Presented to: Sustainability Committee September 18, 2023 51 Presentation Overview MCE Deep Green Electricity Rate County Policy Decision to “opt up” to Deep Green for Non-Solar Sites Recommendation to “opt up” to Deep Green for EV Charging Sites 2 Acronyms Used in Presentation kWh – Kilowatt Hour EVSE – Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment MCE- Marin Clean Energy DG – Deep Green (MCE’s 100% renewable electricity rate) 52 3 MCE Deep Green Electricity Rate MCE offers a 100% renewable electricity rate, powered by wind and solar “Opting up” or requesting this rate typically costs $0.01/kWh (beyond base rate) MCE provides an incentive of $500 per EV charging port for Deep Green accounts 3 53 County Policy Decision to “opt up” to Deep Green for Non-Solar Sites March 31, 2020 -Board of Supervisors approved recommendation to “opt up” to Deep Green for all non-solar, Net Energy Metered sites Board Agenda reference C.116 “The Committee also voted to review this decision in one year.” The Sustainability Committee and Board of Supervisors are due for this review County has 576 accounts (meters) enrolled in the Deep Green rate Representing 88% of all County Accounts 36 “Light Green” accounts (smaller facilities, streetlights, a few larger facilities with solar) Martinez, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Danville, El Cerrito, San Pablo, and Richmond are all enrolled in MCE’s Deep Green rate 4 54 Recommendation -> “opt up” to Deep Green for EV Charging Sites 5 4 EVSE Accounts eligible DG premium ~ $13,500 EVSE Incentive – $28,500 2 years of DG paid for by incentives “Opt Up” for future EVSE sites ~10+ sites Direct Public Works to “opt up” to DG when certain criteria is met  e.g. when third party incentives cover first year cost 55 Please Share Questions and Comments Thank you. Presented by: Brendan Havenar-Daughton, Energy Manager Capital Projects Management, Public Works Brendan.Havenar-Daughton@pw.cccounty.us Presented to: Sustainability Committee September 18, 2023 56 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Staff Report 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553 File #:23-463 Agenda Date:9/18/2023 Agenda #:6 SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Meeting Date: September 18, 2023 Subject: Receive Report from Sustainability Commission Chair, or Designee Submitted For: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department: Conservation & Development Referral No: 7 Referral Name: Receive Report from Sustainability Commission Chair, or Designee Presenter: Mike More, Sustainability Commission Contact: Jody London, 925-655-2815 Referral History: This is a standing item of the Committee. Referral Update: The Sustainability Commission Chair provides an update at each meeting of the Sustainability Committee on the work of the Commission. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Receive Report from Sustainability Commission Chair, or Designee. Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 11/16/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™57 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Staff Report 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553 File #:23-464 Agenda Date:9/18/2023 Agenda #:7 SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Meeting Date: September 18, 2023 Subject:Receive Report on Staff Activities that Support Sustainability Goals Submitted For: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department: Conservation & Development Referral No: Referral Name: Receive Report on Staff Activities that Support Sustainability Goals Presenter: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator Contact: Jody London, 925-655-2815 Referral History: This is a standing item of the Committee. Referral Update: See attached Sustainability Staff Report Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Receive Report on Staff Activities that Support Sustainability Goals Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 11/16/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™58 Sustainability Staff Report – August 2023 Page 1 SUSTAINABILTY STAFF REPORT FOR SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE September 18, 2023 Key activities since the Sustainability Committee’s meeting on July 17, 2023, are listed below. Activities are keyed to goals in the 2023-2024 Interim Climate Action Work Plan. ACTIVITY 2023-2024 INTERIM CAP GOAL Department of Conservation and Development Staff are supporting the newly established Board of Supervisors ad hoc committee, the Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Ad Hoc Committee on Sea Level Rise. The Committee on Sea Level Rise’s work will focus on developing Contra Costa County sea level rise adaptation and resilience project recommendations for the full Board’s consideration. Goal 2 – Resilient Communities and Natural Infrastructure On August 28, 2023, staff submitted a letter of intent for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Resilience Regional Challenge Grant Program and on August 29, 2023, staff submitted a full grant application to the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research Regional Resilience Grant Program. Funds from these grants would support the preparation of the Contra Costa County Sea Level Rise Resilience and Adaptation Plan (Plan). The Plan would create focused adaptation strategies and implementation actions for the communities along Contra Costa County’s shoreline. Goal 2 – Resilient Communities and Natural Infrastructure Staff are updating the All-Electric Roadmap after receiving feedback from the Sustainability Committee at its May 15, 2023 meeting. Goal 1 – Clean and Efficient Built Environment SB 511, which would have required the California Air Resources Board to prepare inventories of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for use by cities and counties, did not make it out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee. CARB submitted cost estimates of $18 million and 45 FTE to implement the bill. The bill’s sponsors, including the County, submitted significantly lower cost estimates of $2.6 million. Senator Blakespear, the bill’s author, is committed to continuing to work on the bill. County staff are working with the other supporters to identify other options for helping cities and counties obtain GHG emissions inventories. Goal 7 - Leadership 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. All On August 1, staff submitted an application to the California Strategic Growth Council for a $300,000 planning grant for Bay Point from the Transformative Climate Communities program. Five local, community-based organizations are co-applicants: Rising Juntos, the Center for Human Development, Healthy and Active Before 5, La Clinica, and Sustainable Conservation. Staff from the Goal 6 – Climate Equity 59 Sustainability Staff Report – August 2023 Page 2 ACTIVITY 2023-2024 INTERIM CAP GOAL Departments of Conservation and Development, Public Works, and Health collaborated on this application. The Green Government Group (G3) Champions meeting on August 9 continued work on designing monthly activities the Champions can implement with their colleagues. Goal 7 - Leadership Sustainability staff made presentation to the Clayton Valley and San Ramon Rotary Clubs on the County’s ongoing work to address the climate crisis. Goal 7 - Leadership The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) Business Plan for the next 8 years. Sustainability staff has been working with BayREN on the development of proposed changes to BayREN Program areas to align with the new Business Plan. This includes the expansion of the Home Energy Score to be administered across the State as well as a potential redesign of the Single- Family rebate program (Home+). Goal 1 – Clean and Efficient Built Environment At the request of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Sustainability staff presented in Sacramento on September 6 on the County’s work related to climate resilience and learned about a Climate Resilience Hub developed in Sacramento as a potential model to expand in other areas around the Country. Goal 2 – Resilient Communities and Natural Infrastructure, Goal 7 - Leadership Sustainability staff are preparing for the release of the update to the Climate Action Plan and General Plan, in September. As discussed elsewhere in the agenda, staff are planning outreach and engagement activities for the CAP update. All Sustainability staff are working with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District as BAAQMD develops a plan for accepting the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency All Climate Emergency Resolution: • Just Transition. The Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan (JTERP) is in the initiation phase. Staff are preparing options for structuring the advisory table that will include Sustainability Committee member(s), labor/impacted workers, environmental & frontline environmental justice community representatives, local government, business/industry, workforce development and training entities, the education sector, and academic partners. The JTERP advisory table will convene and meet for a first meeting by the end of 2023. • Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force. Staff are planning for the next meeting of the Task Force in September, and subsequent report to the Board of Supervisors. Goal 7 - Leadership Public Works Staff submitted on August 22 a Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program grant application to conduct a feasibility study of improvements on Vasco Road. The study if funded would address the frequency and severity of collisions along the 12-mile roadway corridor. Goal 5 – Clean Transportation Network 60 Sustainability Staff Report – August 2023 Page 3 ACTIVITY 2023-2024 INTERIM CAP GOAL Staff submitted a Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program application to install DC Fast Chargers at fifteen County libraries. Goal 5 – Clean Transportation Network Construction is set to begin on the Westminster and Kenyon Avenue Accessibility Project. The project will install fourteen curb ramps at intersections in unincorporated Kensington. Ancillary improvements include removal and replacement of existing concrete valley gutter and asphalt concrete, removal and installation of thermoplastic pavement markings and installation of (2) solar powered rectangular rapid flashing beacons. Goal 5 – Clean Transportation Network On August 17, 2023 Public Works/Flood Control staff and Water Agency staff participated in the North Richmond Horizontal Levee Work Group where the history of the area, vision strategies, project need, workshop outcomes and an overview of the current horizontal levee plan and schedule were presented. Breakout groups were formed and discussion of grants and shared viewpoints and efforts of the attending agency representatives. Staff participation is to support the effort and communicate criteria related to the likely Corps of Engineers requirements where the horizontal levee and planned trails interest with Wildcat and San Pablo Creeks which the Flood Control District maintains. Goal 2 – Resilient Communities and Natural Infrastructure On September 12, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved the updated Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy as recommended by the Sustainability Committee. The updated policy includes purchasing requirements to minimize environmental impacts, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and advance the goals of the County’s Climate Action Plan. Goal 3 – No Waste Contra Costa Health Contra Costa Health recently received an additional $38,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (in addition to the original $30,000) to provide approximately 180 portable home air purifiers to low-income households with a member that has respiratory vulnerabilities (i.e. asthma, COPD). These air purifiers will be distributed mainly to clients of the Public Health Department's Public Health Nursing program. Goal 1 – Clean and Efficient Built Environment Goal 6 – Climate Equity Ongoing Staff participated in professional learning opportunities regarding environmental justice, carbon sequestration, climate resilience, communication and facilitation strategies, race and equity, and related. All Staff participated in regional activities. All Attachments 61