REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
STUDY SESSION: Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update
Report
BACKGROUND
A study session was held with the Planning Commission on August 26, 2020, at which staff presented the Planning Commission with an update on the preparation of an update to the City's Climate Action Plan highlighting work on the regulatory framework and community engagement elements. Staff provided the Commission with three memorandums:
* 2013 CAP Progress Summary
* Forecast and Overarching Targets
* Initial Actions List
These memorandums along with the staff report and presentation from August 26 study session are included for review as attachments with this report.
DISCUSSION
This follow-up study session is being scheduled to provide information to the Commission in response to the August 26th discussion and receive additional comments from the Commission. This is also an opportunity for the Commission to discuss possible actions to be included in the Climate Action Plan and the implications of adopting a more aggressive reduction target.
At the meeting staff will be asking the Commission to weigh in on their top priority actions in the first two CAP focus areas: Buildings and Energy, and Transportation and Land Use, as they are related City activities that fall within the Planning Commission's purview. Staff is also looking for the Commission's input on potential actions included in the list that should be removed from consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informational report only and no action is being taken by the Planning Commission and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") is required at this time.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional cost to the City other than staff time and expense.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the City Attorney's Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Over the first week of April 2020, the City's consulting team hosted a series of stakeholder focus group c...
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