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<br />December 21, 2009 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page iii <br />LETTER FROM THE MAYOR <br />Right now is a critical time for our community, our economy, and <br />our environment. We are fortunate here in San Leandro to be <br />surrounded by a bounty of natural resources, including rolling hills, <br />vast views of the San Francisco Bay, and a pleasant climate. <br />Unfortunately, these resources are at risk from the effects of climate <br />change, which include sea level rise, hotter summers, wetter <br />winters, and increased air pollution. <br />Climate change is a global problem with local solutions. That is <br />what this Climate Action Plan is all about – things we can do as a community to protect the <br />environment. Together, we can conserve energy and find new ways to utilize our scarce <br />resources, thereby saving money and increasing opportunities in the new green economy. This <br />plan is a comprehensive approach to sustainability, offering ideas such as providing City- <br />sponsored loans to residents and businesses to retrofit their buildings with the most energy <br />efficient technology or install rooftop solar panels; to building denser smart growth communities <br />that promote walking, bicycling, and public transportation over driving and sprawl; to minimizing <br />the amount of waste headed for our landfills, which are nearing capacity. And last but not least, <br />the plan includes ideas to make our City government an example of sustainable operations. <br />This small step is just the beginning of an exciting time of innovation in which San Leandro is <br />taking the lead. A sustainable San Leandro awaits. <br /> <br />Anthony B. Santos <br />Mayor <br />