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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 11272023 - Sustainability Cte MinAGENDA CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Sustainability Committee Supervisor John Gioia, Chair Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair 11780 San Pablo Avenue, Suite D El Cerrito, CA 94530 | 190 East 4th Street Pittsburg, CA 94565 1:00 PMMonday, November 27, 2023 ZOOM Link https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/88232593285 Dial: 888-278-0254 US Toll-free ACCESS CODE: 841892 The public may attend this meeting in person at either above location and/or remotely via call-in or ZOOM. AGENDA ITEMS may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee. 1.INTRODUCTIONS Call to order and roll call. 2.PUBLIC COMMENT on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to two (2) minutes). 3.APPROVE Record of Action from September 18, 2023, meeting of the Sustainability Committee. 23-875 09.18.23 Sustainability Committee Meeting MinutesAttachments: 4.ACCEPT REPORT on Environmental Justice and Sustainability Themes in the Draft County General Plan and Draft Climate Action Plan 23-876 1 Envision Contra Costa Link 2 Meetings Across the County Link 3 Review and Comments Link 4 Appendix A Link Presentation on Environmental Justice and Sustainability Themes in the draft General Plan and draft Climate Action Plan Attachments: Page 1 of 2 1 Sustainability Committee AGENDA November 27, 2023 5.RECEIVE UPDATE and PROVIDE ANY DIRECTION prior to solicitation of consultants to support the Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan 23-877 2023_11_27 Just Transition PresentationAttachments: 6.RECEIVE REPORT from Sustainability Commission Chair, or Designee.23-878 7.RECEIVE REPORT on Staff Activities that Support Sustainability Goals 23-879 2023_11_27 Sust. Staff Report to Sust. CMTE v.2 G3 Champions Activity Guide - Excerpts Attachments: 8.ADJOURN until the next Sustainability Committee meeting TBD. 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 651 Pine St. First Floor, Martinez, CA 94553, during normal business hours. Staff reports related to items on the agenda are also accessible on line at www .co.contra-costa.ca.us. HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT Persons who wish to address the Committee during public comment on matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee that are not on the agenda, or who wish to comment with respect to an item on the agenda, may comment in person, via Zoom, or via call-in. Those participating in person should offer comments when invited by the Committee Chair. Those participating via Zoom should indicate they wish to speak by using the “raise your hand” feature in the Zoom app. Those calling in should indicate they wish to speak by pushing *9 on their phones. Public comments generally will be limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. In the interest of facilitating the business of the Board Committee, the total amount of time that a member of the public may use in addressing the Board Committee on all agenda items is 10 minutes. Your patience is appreciated. Public comments may also be submitted to Committee staff before the meeting by email or by voicemail. 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 #:23-875 Agenda Date:11/27/2023 Agenda #:3. SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Meeting Date: November 27, 2023 Subject: APPROVE Record of Action from September 18, 2023, Meeting of Sustainability Committee Submitted For: N/A Department: Conservation & Development Referral No: N/A Referral Name: N/A Presenter: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator Contact: Jody London (925)655-2815 Referral History: This is an ongoing item of the Committee. Referral Update: See Attachment. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): APPROVE Record of Action from the September 17, 2023, Meeting of the Sustainability Committee. Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 11/21/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™3 Meeting Minutes - Draft CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Sustainability Committee Supervisor John Gioia, Chair Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Vice Chair 1:00 PM 1025 Escobar St. Conference Room 110A, Martinez, CA 94553 | 190 East 4th Street, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Monday, 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 Staff Present: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, Dept . of Conservation and Development; Adam Scarbrough, Planner, Dept. of Conservation and Development; Emily Groth, Planner, Dept. of Conservation and Development; Nicole Shimizu, Planner, Dept. of Conservation and Development; Michael Kent, Hazardous Materials Ombudsman, Contra Costa Health Services; Brendan Havenar-Daughton, Energy Manager, Dept . of Public Works; Darren Saadat, Sustainability Service Corps Fellow, Dept. of Public Works; Jennifer Quallick, Deputy Chief of Staff, Supervisor Andersen; Maureen Toms, Deputy Director of Policy Planning, Dept. of Conservation and Development; John Cunningham, Transportation Planner, Dept. of Conservation and Development; Will Nelson, Principal Planner, Dept. of Conservation and Development; John Kopchik, Director, Dept. of Conservation and Development; Teresa Gerringer, Chief of Staff, Board of Supervisors District 3 ; Jamar Stamps, Principal Planner, Dept. of Conservation and Development; Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor; Ashleigh Goddard, Office of Supervisor Burgis Attendees: Shoshana Wechsler, Jessica Robbins, Tammy Seale, Eli Krispi, Call-in-user 1, Jake, Benisa Berry, Fred Bialy, Kamyar Aram, Melissa Yu, Carol Weed, Denice Dennis, Lisa Jackson, Amy Golan Page 1 of 5 4 Sustainability Committee Meeting Minutes - Draft September 18, 2023 District I Supervisor John Gioia and District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover Present: Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to two (2) minutes). No public comment. 4 ACCEPT REPORT on Linked Themes in the County General Plan and Climate Action Plan and RECOMMEND PRESENTATION to the Board of Supervisors Attachments:Presentation re CAP and General Plan_Sept2023 Jody London, County Sustainability Coordinator, presented an update on the Climate Action Plan (CAP) and Envision Contra Costa. London provided an overview of the County’s adopted 2015 CAP and its role in providing strategies for reducing GHG emissions, and promoting health communities. The updates to the General Plan (GP), CAP, and Zoning Code are being done as part of the Envision Contra Costa 2040 Process. In November, the draft environmental impact report will be released that will accompany these three documents. Eli Krispi, Climate Action and Resilience Planner from PlaceWorks, contributed to London’s presentation and outlined the primary functions of the General Plan and its core themes (Environmental Justice, Community Health, Economic Development, and Sustainability). Krispi provided a review of the existing 2015 CAP, highlighting its previous scope looking out to 2020 and 2035 and its new scope to reduce GHG emissions through 2045 . The Committee discussed the General Plan elements and how each element ties to the core themes of the GP. General Plan elements allow for a more thorough understanding of the multifaceted issues facing the county (e.g. Stronger Communities, Land Use, etc.). The Committee advised staff to make the connections between the GP, CAP, and the themes clear to the public. Key topics and issues are integrated throughout both the General Plan and CAP. The General Plan is subject to environmental review by CEQA, the CAP update is intended to support this review. The 2024 CAP update is the county’s strategic plan to address climate change, aiming to reduce GHG emissions through 2045 and do so in a way consistent with the state ’s targets. The updated CAP will likely be updated by October 2023 by the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD). Public Comment: A member of the public expressed frustration with the revision process for the CAP and General Plan. Supervisor Glover moves to accept. Gioia seconds. This Consent Item was an ACCEPTED REPORT. Motion:Glover GioiaSecond: 3 Approve Record of Action from July 17, 2023, meeting of the Sustainability. Page 2 of 5 5 Sustainability Committee Meeting Minutes - Draft September 18, 2023 Attachments: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) The Record of Action from July 17, 2023, Meeting of the Sustainability Committee was unanimously approved. Chair John Gioia and Vice Chair Federal D. GloverAye: Result:Passed 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) Attachments:MCE Deep Green Policy Revisit - Sustainability Committee Sept . 18 2023_Final_ Brendan Havenar-Daughton, Energy Manager from the Department of Public Works, provided a presentation proposing that the County opt-up to the Marin Clean Energy (MCE) Deep Green Electricity Rate at additional County facilities. Havenar-Daughton outlined the financial benefit associated with opting up to Deep Green for sites with electric vehicle (EV) charging. There are currently 576 County accounts (88% of all county accounts) enrolled in Deep Green rate. Martinez, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Danville, El Cerrito, San Pablo, and Richmond are all enrolled in MCE’s Deep Green rate. 36 accounts are on MCE’s Light Green and do not use 100% renewable energy. The County has 4 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) accounts eligible for opting up. No Public Comment Glover motions to approve, Gioia seconds. It will go to the board on consent. This matter was referred to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, due back on 12/5/2023 Motion:Glover GioiaSecond: 6 Receive Report from Sustainability Commission Chair, or Designee Mike Moore, former Sustainability Commission Chair, presented the report on behalf of the current Sustainability Chair. The Commission received a report on MCE programs and activities in Contra Costa County, including its partnership with the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) on the Contra Costa Asthma Initiative. The Commission created an ad-hoc working group to provide staff recommendation on CAP public outreach efforts. The ad-hoc working group met last Friday, brainstorming ideas for public outreach that are under review for potential implementation. Sustainability Commission Chair Gomez will add a request at the next meeting for the Board to develop a policy for Page 3 of 5 6 Sustainability Committee Meeting Minutes - Draft September 18, 2023 planting native trees to address the urban island heat problem. The Commission is also considering meeting with the Hazardous Materials Commission in December to discuss the carbon capture project. Public Comment: A member of the public expressed concerns over the number of trees that would be planted and carbon conversion rates of the various species of trees to be planted. This Consent Item was received. 7 Receive Report on Staff Activities that Support Sustainability Goals Attachments:2023_09_18 Sust. Staff Report to Sust. CMTE - v2 Staff are submitting grants for sea-level rise, transportation, resilience, community transformation. The Health Department received funding for additional air purifiers for low-income households throughout the county via Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). Last week, the board approved the environmentally preferable purchasing policy to be implemented by the Dept. of Public Works. The first meeting of the Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Ad Hoc Committee on sea level rise will take place next month. Public Comment: A member of the public asked for clarification regarding the implementation of the BAAQMD air purifier grant. Michael Kent, Hazardous Materials Ombudsman from Contra Costa Health Services, provided details on the operation of the air purifier grant program. This Consent Item was received. The next meeting is currently scheduled for November 20, 2023 Adjourn Page 4 of 5 7 Sustainability Committee Meeting Minutes - Draft September 18, 2023 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. HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT: Persons who wish to address the Committee during public comment on matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee that are not on the agenda, or who wish to comment with respect to an item on the agenda, may comment in person, via Zoom, or via call-in. Those participating in person should offer comments when invited by the Committee Chair. Those participating via Zoom should indicate they wish to speak by using the “raise your hand” feature in the Zoom app. Those calling in should indicate they wish to speak by pushing *9 on their phones. Public comments generally will be limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. In the interest of facilitating the business of the Board Committee, the total amount of time that a member of the public may use in addressing the Board Committee on all agenda items is 10 minutes. Your patience is appreciated. Public comments may also be submitted to Committee staff before the meeting by email or by voicemail. 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 5 of 5 8 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Staff Report 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553 File #:23-876 Agenda Date:11/27/2023 Agenda #:4. SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Meeting Date: November 27, 2023 Subject: Environmental Justice and Sustainability Themes in the County General Plan and Climate Action Plan Submitted For: John Kopchik, Director Department: Conservation & Development Referral No: N/A Referral Name: ACCEPT REPORT on Environmental Justice and Sustainability Themes in the Draft County General Plan and Draft Climate Action Plan 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 has been working on Envision Contra Costa (1) - updates to the County’s General Plan, Climate Action Plan (CAP), and Zoning Ordinance - since 2018. The draft General Plan integrates four themes: Environmental Justice, Sustainability, Economic Development, and Community Health. These themes are reflected in the draft Climate Action Plan update, as well. The Sustainability Committee has provided guidance to the Envision process along the way. The Sustainability Committee received updates on March 22, 2021, April 26, 2021, June 28, 2021, March 28, 2022, and September 18, 2023. The Board of Supervisors has also received updates and provided guidance. The County’s Sustainability Commission has also been actively involved in the update to the Climate Action Plan, with a focus in 2019 on developing recommended goals and strategies for the CAP and in 2021 on developing draft environmental justice policies. In addition, staff and members of the Board of Supervisors have hosted and/or attended numerous meetings across the county (2), as well as with the Planning Commission and other County advisory bodies. Referral Update: The draft General Plan and Climate Action Plan were released for public review on October 17, 2023. The draft Environmental Impact Report is expected to be released in early December 2023. The review period for all documents will be open through January 31, 2024. People can review and comment on the documents on the Envision Contra Costa 2040 website (3). Comments can also be submitted by email to: email@envisioncontracosta2040.org or AdvancePlanning@dcd.cccounty.us. 1 https://envisioncontracosta2040.org/ 2 https://envisioncontracosta2040.org/past-meetings-materials/ 3 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 11/21/2023Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™9 File #:23-876 Agenda Date:11/27/2023 Agenda #:4. 3 https://envisioncontracosta.konveio.com/ The focus of the discussion at the November 27, 2023, meeting of the Sustainability Committee is on how the Environmental Justice and Sustainability themes are integrated into the General Plan and Climate Action Plan, and how the two documents support these goals. The attached presentation provides additional information. Appendix A (4) of the draft General Plan provides a summary of policies and actions by theme. In the General Plan, there are 58 Policies and 58 Actions that support the Environmental Justice theme to improve the quality of life and health outcomes in communities that experience the highest levels of historic discrimination, pollution, and social and economic disadvantages. There are 123 Policies and 59 Actions that support the Sustainability Theme to conserve natural resources, improve resiliency, protect the environment, reduce pollution, and enhance the quality of life. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): ACCEPT REPORT on Environmental Justice and Sustainability Themes in the Draft County General Plan and Draft Climate Action Plan. Fiscal Impact (if any): The costs associated with developing the updates to the County’s General Plan and CAP have been previously allocated. 4 https://envisioncontracosta2040.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AppendixA_Summary-of-Policies-and-Actions-by-Theme.pdf CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 11/21/2023Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™10 Sustainability Committee November 27, 2023 11 2 Envision Contra Costa General Plan Zoning Ordinance Climate Action Plan Environmental Impact Report 12 3 General Plan Themes Environmental Justice: Improve the quality of life and health outcomes in communities that experience the highest levels of historic discrimination, pollution, and social and economic disadvantages. •55 Policies •58 Actions Community Health: Promote healthy lifestyles and reduce exposure to pollutants that can adversely affect people’s health. •158 Policies •83 Actions 13 4 General Plan Themes Economic Development: Develop the county’s workforce and attract and support sustainable businesses and industries that provide living-wage jobs, hire from the local workforce, and engage with communities. •63 Policies •30 Actions Sustainability: Conserve natural resources, improve resiliency, protect the environment, reduce pollution, and enhance quality of life. •123 Policies •59 Actions 14 5 General Plan Elements Stronger Communities Land Use Transportation Housing Conservation, Open Space, and Working Lands Public Facilities and Services Health and Safety Growth Management 15 6 What is the Climate Action Plan (CAP) 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 »Implements some aspects of the General Plan 16 7 Climate Action Strategies Clean and Efficient Built Environment No Waste Contra Costa Reduce Water Use & Increase Drought Resilience Clean Transportation Network Resilient Communities and Natural Infrastructure Climate Equity Leadership Implementation 17 8 General Plan & CAP Relationship »General Plan creates a high-level framework for the CAP »Land use aspects of the CAP’s emissions reduction and adaption strategies are grounded in the General Plan and repeated in the CAP •CAP includes cross-references to General Plan policies and actions »CAP addresses County operations in more detail 18 9 Environmental Justice 19 10 Environmental Justice The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes, and national origins, with respect to the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. Social and Economic Advantages Healthy Neighborhoods Economic Empowerment Community Engagement Public Facilities, Infrastructure, and Services Healthy Air Quality Resilience and Safety 20 11 Environmental Justice »Clean Industry & Jobs Highlights: •General Plan Policy SC-P1.1 and Action SC-A1.1: Plan for a transition from highly polluting industries to a net-zero emission economy based on renewable and sustainable industries that provide living-wage jobs. •CAP Strategy CE-1 Action: Provide training for residents for family-sustaining jobs in sustainable industries. Prioritize training for people currently or recently working in polluting or extractive activities. 21 12 Environmental Justice »Safe Housing Highlights: •General Plan Policy SC-P6.2 and Actions SC-A6.1 through 6.3: Encourage repair and rehabilitation of housing and participation in programs for energy efficiency and solar installation in Impacted Communities. •CAP Strategy CE-1 Action: Create a program to provide low-cost or free air conditioning and filtration, improved insulation, low-emitting materials, energy solar and storage systems, energy efficiency, and indoor ventilation in homes, emphasizing buildings that are home to Impacted Community members. 22 13 Sustainability Ensuring that Contra Costa County can meet its current resource needs in a way that isn’t detrimental to future generations. Sustainable Industry Renewable Resources Minimized Waste Improved Resilience Protection and Conservation of Natural and Working LandsSustainable Land Use and Transportation 23 14 Sustainability »Low Carbon Energy Highlights: •General Plan Action COS-A14.4 and CAP Strategy BE-1 Action: Consider adopting new or modified reach codes that exceed the California Building Standards Code to require the use of lower-carbon intensive energy sources, to achieve higher feasible levels of energy conservation and efficiency, and to achieve lower feasible levels of GHG emissions. 24 15 Sustainability »Natural and Working Lands Highlights: •General Plan Policy COS-P2.11: Support efforts to protect, maintain, and improve soil health as a carbon sequestration tool. •CAP Strategy NI-4 Action:Promote restorative agricultural and landscaping techniques that incorporate cover crops, mulching, compost application, field borders, alley cropping, conservation crop rotation, prescribed grazing, and reduced tillage to promote healthy soil and soil conservation. 25 16 »Oct. 2023: Publish Draft General Plan and CAP »Dec. 2023: Publish Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) »January 31, 2024: Anticipated public comment deadline on General Plan, CAP, and EIR »June 2024: Publish Final EIR »June-July 2024: Planning Commission Adoption Hearings »July-Aug. 2024: Board of Supervisors Adoption Hearings Schedule 26 17 Public Review »Ongoing (Oct. 2023 – Jan. 2024): •Online engagement (EnvisionContraCosta2040.org) •Meetings with MACs, other County advisory bodies, community groups •Additional Board committees as requested »Dec. 4, 2023: Draft General Plan and CAP Webinar »Dec. 2023 – Jan. 2024: Regional in-person open houses »Feb. – Mar. 2024: Detailed study sessions with the Planning Commission and Board to review Draft General Plan and CAP and public comments 27 Sustainability Committee November 27, 2023 28 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Staff Report 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553 File #:23-877 Agenda Date:11/27/2023 Agenda #:5. SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Meeting Date: November 27, 2023 Subject: Just Transition Advisory Group Submitted For: John Kopchik Department: Conservation & Development Referral No: Referral Name: RECEIVE UPDATE and PROVIDE ANY DIRECTION prior to solicitation of consultants to support the Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan Presenter: Alyson Greenlee, Economic Development Manager Contact: Alyson Greenlee (925)655-2783 Referral History: In September 2020, the Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted a Climate Emergency Resolution that, among other things, resolves “that the Board of Supervisors and the County Sustainability Commission seek input from the community (with a special focus on highly impacted Environmental Justice communities), workers (especially impacted workers), and business/industry to help the County anticipate and plan for an economy that is less dependent on fossil fuels, helps plan for a "Just Transition" away from a fossil-fuel dependent economy, and considers how the County's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic can incorporate the County's climate goals. As the State of California adopts policies and goals for reducing pollution and addressing climate change, the County will develop strategies to improve the health, safety, infrastructure, job opportunities, and revenue opportunities during the shift to a zero-emission economy. The County will provide special attention to helping develop new opportunities for frontline and impacted communities that realize economic, health and other benefits. The Commission will include this topic in its ongoing advice to the Board of Supervisors.” The County’s engagement on Just Transition will build on and complement the ongoing work of the County and seven city partners on the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative, as further discussed below. In October 2020, the Sustainability Commission received a report on Just Transition efforts in other communities in the U.S. and internationally. In 2020, two of the four oil refineries in Contra Costa County, Marathon and Phillips 66, submitted applications to manufacture renewable fuel in lieu of fossil fuels. Those applications were approved by the Board in May 2022 and the refineries started taking the additional steps needed to begin operation. In March 2021, the Sustainability Committee discussed options for a process that will facilitate an inclusive CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 11/21/2023Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™29 File #:23-877 Agenda Date:11/27/2023 Agenda #:5. Just Transition. That meeting included a presentation from Assemblymember Tim Grayson on AB 844, the Green Empowerment Zone legislation, which was subsequently approved and signed into law. The meeting also included a presentation from Congressman Mark DeSaulnier on federal legislation he was sponsoring to prepare the community for the impacts of refinery closures. In September 2022, the Sustainability Committee received an update on the $750,000 Community Funding Project grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop a Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan. The Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan is a long-term strategic planning process resulting in a roadmap for attracting and accommodating businesses in the industry clusters identified through the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative (Initiative). This includes advanced transportation technology, bio-tech/bio-medical, diverse manufacturing, ag tech and food processing, and clean tech; developing strategies to attract and support businesses in these industry clusters; workforce crosswalks to transition from fossil fuel-related industries to other forms of production and employment that are clean and sustainable; and promoting equity in helping Contra Costa County achieve its economic development goals. The Sustainability Commission received a similar update at its meeting in December 2022. The Board of Supervisors has authorized the execution of the grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Staff has executed the agreement; execution by HUD is pending. Referral Update: Since the Committee last received an update on this topic in June 2023, staff have further developed the scope of services and process for retaining consultants to support this project. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE UPDATE and PROVIDE ANY DIRECTION prior to solicitation of consultants to support the Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan. Fiscal Impact (if any): The planning work will be funded initially by the Community Project Funding grant. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 11/21/2023Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™30 JUST TRANSITION ECONOMIC REVITALIZATIONPLAN UPDATE SUSTAINABILITY COMMIT TEE – NOVEMBER 2023 31 Provide update regarding consultant assistance for developing a Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan.* 2 TODAY’S OBJECTIVE * A Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan is: •A process that seeks input from the community (with a special focus on highly impacted Environmental Justice communities), workers (especially impacted workers), and business/industry •A set of strategies that seeks to address an historic injustice by seeking the sustained input of those communities most impacted by the environmental burdens of the climate crisis •A plan for improving the health, safety, infrastructure, and job opportunities for residents in these communities •A plan for a transition away from an economy that is dependent on fossil fuels, to a zero- emission economy. 32 LANDSCAPE OF EXISTING EFFORTS TAKING PLACE IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY: •Bay Area Good Jobs Partnership for Equity (Community Economic Resilience Fund, or CERF) •Contra Costa Refinery Transition Partnership •Green Empowerment Zone including Northern Waterfront of Contra Costa •Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative •Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan •Contra Costa County Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice •Refinery Community Benefits Agreements •Envision Contra Costa 2040 General Plan Update •East Bay Regional Planning Unit (Workforce) Plan 33 SCOPE OF WORK FUNDED BY FEDERAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING (CPF) GRANT Expense Amount Community Engagement/Meeting Support (Stipends, Translators, Childcare, Community Ambassadors, etc.): $200,000 Economic Analyses:$200,000 Detailed Studies (Environmental, Other Specialized Subjects):$150,000 County Staffing:$200,000 Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan (Total):$750,000 34 •Community Engagement/Meeting Support: $200,000 •(Including: Stipends, Translators, Childcare, Community Ambassadors, etc.) •Economic Analyses: $200,000 •(Including: Impact analyses on jobs, the economy, and local tax base) •Detailed Studies: $150,000 •(Including: Environmental reviews, other specialized studies that align with and build on existing priorities in the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative and the County ’s Envision 2040 General Plan update to support this transition) 5 PROPOSED CONSULTING ASSISTANCE 35 •The county ’s impacted communities and impacted workers are the intended main beneficiaries of the community revitalization planning effort in the Economic Revitalization Plan. •Many of the county’s impacted communities are clustered in areas near oil refineries and related industrial uses. The residents of these areas experience higher rates of asthma and other illnesses and have historically been underserved by our government at every level. •Contra Costa County is committed to addressing this historic injustice and is looking for every opportunity to do so in this work by providing special attention to helping develop new opportunities for frontline and impacted communities, and impacted workers, including soliciting meaningful input from these communities into the development of the Economic Revitalization Plan and improving the health and job opportunities for residents in these communities. •This plan will also be consistent with the 5-Year Consolidated Plan’s objectives/strategies on expanding economic opportunities for ex tremely low-, very low- and low-income residents. PROPOSED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS 36 •Facilitation/coordination of a robust countywide community engagement process •Ensure that the residents of impacted Environmental Justice communities, impacted workers and labor unions, business and industry, local government, environmental interests, community colleges, the workforce development system, and other interested parties help guide the work and are invested in its outcomes •Culminate in a Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan, a roadmap to move forward with an equitable Contra Costa Just Transition. •Bringing this consultant on board is a top priority. 7 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/MEETING SUPPORT: PROPOSED CONTRACTED SERVICES 37 •Analysis of future economic opportunities and constraints •Analysis of the workforce transitions and training needed to support the career pathways that make Contra Costa the hub for production and employment in advanced materials and diversified manufacturing , biomedical/biotech, food processing, clean tech, advanced transportation technology and other sectors that support the green energy economy, and the associated necessary investments in the labor force •Workforce crosswalk to: •Transition from fossil fuel-related industries to other forms of production and employment that are clean and sustainable; and •Promote equity in helping Contra Costa County achieve its economic development goals. 8 ECONOMIC ANALYSES: PROPOSED CONTRACTED SERVICES 38 •Land use and environmental analysis, and other specialized studies that help guide planning and align with and build on existing priorities in the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative and the County ’s Envision 2040 General Plan update •A roadmap to attract and accommodate businesses in advanced materials and diversified manufacturing , biomedical/biotech, food processing , clean tech, advanced transportation technology, and other sectors that support the green energy economy and the shift to a zero- emission economy. 9 DETAILED STUDIES: PROPOSED CONTRACTED SERVICES 39 Thank You ! 40 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Staff Report 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553 File #:23-878 Agenda Date:11/27/2023 Agenda #:6. SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Meeting Date: November 27, 2023 Subject: Report from Sustainability Commission Chair, or Designee Submitted For: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department: Conservation & Development Referral No: Referral Name: RECEIVE REPORT from Sustainability Commission Chair, or Designee Presenter: 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 11/21/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™41 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Staff Report 1025 ESCOBAR STREET MARTINEZ, CA 94553 File #:23-879 Agenda Date:11/27/2023 Agenda #:7. SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Meeting Date: November 27, 2023 Subject: Staff Activities supporting Sustainability Goals Submitted For: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department: Conservation & Development Referral No: Referral Name: RECEIVE REPORT on Staff Activities supporting 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 supporting Sustainability Goals Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Printed on 11/21/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™42 Sustainability Staff Report – November 2023 Page 1 SUSTAINABILTY STAFF REPORT FOR SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE November 27, 2023 Key activities since the Sustainability Committee’s meeting on September 18, 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 The newly established Board of Supervisors ad hoc committee, the Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Ad Hoc Committee on Sea Level Rise held its first meeting on October 12, 2023. Goal 2 – Resilient Communities and Natural Infrastructure In August and September, staff submitted three grant applications to 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. On October 13, 2023, staff learned that the Contra Costa proposal will not be advancing in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration process. The applications to the Office of Planning and Research’s Regional Resilience Grant Program and Bay Are Council Foundation’s California Resilience Challenge are still pending. Goal 2 – Resilient Communities and Natural Infrastructure On November 8, staff hosted the final quarterly Energy Efficiency Collaborative of 2023. Staff from the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and MCE talked with staff from Contra Costa County cities and towns about how the grid works and efforts to increase grid resiliency. Goal 1 – Clean and Efficient Built Environment Staff organized the third quarter Sustainability Exchange on October 5, 2023. The topic was climate resilience. The meeting featured presentations from the County’s Office of Emergency Services on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update related to climate change and sustainability, Contra Costa Fire Protection District on the Wildfire Mitigation Program, and Friends of Lincoln Square Park and Asian Pacific Environmental Network on the Lincoln Square Park Municipal Resilience Hub in the City of Oakland. Goal 2 – Resilient Communities and Natural Infrastructure Goal 6 – Climate Equity Goal 7 - Leadership Sustainability staff are assisting the County Library in developing a climate action plan specific to that department. Goal 7 – Leadership Goal 6 – Climate Equity Staff is developing a draft All-Electric Roadmap for existing buildings, to convert existing homes and businesses to use low- or zero-carbon appliances, consistent with Strategy BE-2 of the County’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2024 public review draft released in October 2023. A draft of the All-Electric roadmap is expected to be completed in 2024. Goal 1 – Clean and Efficient Built Environment Staff has been working with the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) to redesign its current Single-Family rebate program (Home+) to better align with its 2024-27 Business Plan (Decision 23-06-055) approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in July 2023. A redesign of the Home+ program is expected to be completed by summer 2024. Goal 1 – Clean and Efficient Built Environment Sustainability staff have been active in the community: Goal 7 - Leadership 43 Sustainability Staff Report – November 2023 Page 2 ACTIVITY 2023-2024 INTERIM CAP GOAL • On October 23, Jody London made a presentation at the annual meeting of the Urban Sustainability Directors Network about the economic transitions in Contra Costa County and how we are working on a Just Transition. • On October 25, Emily Groth talked with the City of Pittsburg Youth Advisory Council about the County’s work on climate action and how they can participate. • On October 26, Emily Groth, Nicole Shimizu, and Adam Scarbrough provided information to participants at the Contra Costa Watershed Symposium. • On October 26, Jody London joined Economic Development Manager Alyson Greenlee in meeting with the Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) sub-table for Contra Costa County to discuss the updates to the General Plan and Climate Action Plan, as part of a larger presentation about the County’s work on Just Transition. • On October 28, Jody London made a presentation about climate change and public health at a workshop for promotoras, community health ambassadors, sponsored by La Clinica and Lifelong Medical. The draft General Plan and Climate Action Plan were released for public review on October 17. Staff are attending meetings of municipal advisory councils and meetings hosted by Supervisors. Staff also are making presentations about the draft General Plan and Climate Action Plan at meetings of community groups, trade groups, environmental groups, and other interested organizations. All On October 3, staff presented the Healthy Lands, Healthy People study to the Board of Supervisors. The final study is posted on the County’s web site. Staff are beginning work on implementing the recommendations in the study, including developing a countywide Tree Plan. Goal 2 – Resilient Communities and Natural Infrastructure Sustainability staff are working with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and other counties as BAAQMD develops a plan for applying for a Climate Pollution Reduction Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. All 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 Climate Emergency Resolution: • Just Transition. The Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan (JTERP) is in the initiation phase. Staff are preparing requests for proposals for consultants who will provide assistance with community engagement, economic analyses, and detailed studies on other topics. • Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force. The Task Force met on September 18. The Green Government Group (G3) Champions met on October 11. The meeting marked the launch of the G3 Champions Activity Guide, a plug-and-play resource to help G3 Champions engage their co- workers in helping the County achieve its climate action goals. The meeting also provided information about planning low-waste office celebrations. Goal 7 - Leadership 44 Sustainability Staff Report – November 2023 Page 3 ACTIVITY 2023-2024 INTERIM CAP GOAL Department of Public Works On November 20, 2023, the United States Department of Transportation notified Public Works staff of an award for funding from the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program to conduct a feasibility study of improvements on Vasco Road. The study will address the frequency and severity of collisions along the 12-mile roadway corridor. Goal 5 – Clean Transportation Network 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 underway for 75+ EV Chargers across several county facilities to support the County’s rapidly-growing Zero Emission Fleet. These EV charging projects have been designed to ensure that the current and future demand for fleet charging will be met, and have also accounted for the growing demand for charging from County employees. The County will have 150+ new EV charging ports operational by July 1, 2024. 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 November 13, 2023, Staff presented two active transportation projects, Treat Blvd and North Bailey Rd, to the Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) to submit applications to the Safe Routes to BART Cycle 3 Grant Program by December 13, 2023. If awarded, funds will be allocated to construction costs for the projects to install and improve active transportation infrastructure around the BART stations in unincorporated Contra Costa County. Goal 5 – Clean Transportation Network Library On November 15, 2023, the County Library introduced the Rolling Reader, the Library’s brand-new, all-electric, early literacy outreach van. The Rolling Reader will visit underserved communities across the county where library staff will present storytimes, hand out free books and crafts, and provide activities focused on early literacy, small motor skills, and STEM. Goal 5 – Clean Transportation Network Goal 6 – Climate Equity Goal 7 - Leadership 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 Excerpts from the G3 Champions Activity Guide 45 G3 ChampionsActivity Guide 46 Table of Contents How to Use this Guide ..................................................................................................................................................... Activity Cards .............................................................................................................................................................................. Bingo ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Book Club .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. E-waste Disposal ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Film Club ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Flyers & Posters .............................................................................................................................................................................................. Guest Speakers ............................................................................................................................................................................................... Photo Contest .................................................................................................................................................................................................... Poetry Contest .............................................................................................................................................................................................. Question of the Month ........................................................................................................................................................................ Sort Your Stuff Game .......................................................................................................................................................................... Treasure Hunt .................................................................................................................................................................................................. Trivia Event .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Virtual Icebreakers ................................................................................................................................................................................. Virtual Quiz Game ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Word Search ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... Zero-waste Office Celebrations ....................................................................................................................................... L ist of Activity Topics ................................................................................................................................................. Activity Calendar ............................................................................................................................................................... Activity Resources .......................................................................................................................................................... Guest Speaker List ................................................................................................................................................................................. G3 Book & Movie Recommendations ........................................................................................................................ Discussion Questions ......................................................................................................................................................................... Sample Trivia Questions ................................................................................................................................................................ Word Searches ............................................................................................................................................................................................. Bingo Cards ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 21 22 23 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 18 19 20 24 25 27 28 31 35 i 47 Activity Cards: Guide activity planning with information on estimated preparation and activity time, resources needed, tips, and sample promotional messaging. List of Activity Topics: A list of sustainability topics, including those that have been covered in G3 meetings, on which activities can be based. Activity Calendar: Suggested pairings of Activity Cards and Activity Topics corresponding to each month of the year to facilitate long-term engagement planning. Activity Resources: Materials to support activities, such as book lists, sample trivia questions, bingo cards, and more. Purpose The G3 Champions Activity Guide is intended to support G3 Champions’ efforts to engage their colleagues and share information, knowledge, and best practices learned during G3 meetings. It provides plug-and-play options for activities Champions can lead within their departments in a variety of scenarios, ranging from lunchtime activities and standalone events to activities that can be incorporated into existing meetings and day-to-day office activities. Champions are encouraged to get creative and customize activities to fit their department. What ’ s Included in the Guide What Could a G3 Activity Look Like? Need Support Planning an Activity? Reach out to Sustainability@dcd.cccounty.us with any ideas, feedback, and questions! Activity Card (e.g., Virtual Quiz Game) Activity Topic (e.g., Composting & Recycling) Waste Sorting Kahoot! How to Use This Guide 1 48 Bins to sort items into (incl. compost, recycle, and/or landfill bins). Use several sets if setting up team races or a head-to-head competition. Clean "trash" props (e.g. empty plastic water bottles, napkins, plastic utensils) Trash grabbers (optional) Gloves (optional) Sustainable prize for winners (optional) Have the respective waste management website/guide ready to confirm or use RE:Source. Be prepared to debrief and discuss "tricky" items; messaging that reducing is best, then reusing/repurposing, then recycling; and how rules may differ based on your waste management provider. Activity Description Interactive game to sort items into the correct waste bin (e.g. compost, recycle, or landfill) that can be done as a group or in teams with a leaderboard. For a competition, teams receive points for each item correctly sorted, with optional bonus points for speed. Event Space Breakroom or parking area Resources Needed Tips Sample Messaging "We're going to have a FUN waste sorting contest! Find 1-2 partners and join us on a break to partake in the sorting activity to see if you can top the leaderboard. Win bragging rights and a reusable prize." Sort Your Stuff Game Estimated Prep Time: Up to 1 hour Estimated Activity Time: 15 minutes as a large group or about 5 minutes per team if set up as a competition 12 49