Reso 2021-113 Adopt 2021 CAP and Addendum to 2035 General Plan

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2021 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ADDENDUM NO.1 TO THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT CITY OF SAN LEANDRO 2. Project Description 2.4.2 Planning Process Leading to Proposed Modified Project The 2035 General Plan explains that most of the emissions -reduction measures in the 2009 CAP are aimed at City operations and the public sector, which generates only a small fraction of the total emissions produced in the city. It further explains that because of this, more aggressive strategies would need to be implemented to meet the targets set by the State for 2030 and 2050 under future updates to the CAP necessary to quantify and implement these strategies. The 2035 General Plan also includes several policies and action items regarding updates to the City's CAP: ■ Policy OSC-7.7: Climate Action Plan: Maintain and periodically update a local Climate Action Plan. The Plan should be periodically updated to reflect the completion of tasks, emerging priorities, new technologies, new laws, and higher targets for emissions reduction. • Action OSC-7.7.A: Fundingfor Climate Action Plan Implementation: Pursue federal, state, utility, and non -governmental funding sources to develop and implement greenhouse gas reduction strategies. Adequate staffing and funding should be provided for Plan implementation. Action OSC-7.7.13: Climate Action Plan Updates: Update the Climate Action Plan, including the local greenhouse gas emissions inventory, at least every five years. CAP updates should compare the inventory results with previous inventories to evaluate progress towards the City's emissions reductions goals, and should set new quantifiable objectives for the next planning period. The next CAP should consider the use of a consumption -based greenhouse gas emissions inventory that highlights community emissions generated through the consumption of goods, services, and transportation produced outside the City limits. • Action OSC-7.7.C: Participation in Multi -Jurisdictional Programs: Evaluate ways to increase collaboration with other jurisdictions on emissions reduction strategies, such as the national Carbon Disclosure Project. • Policy OSC-8.1 Conservation and Energy Efficiency: Strongly advocate for increased energy conservation by San Leandro residents and businesses, and ensure that the City itself is a conservation role model. • Action OSC-8.1.A: Climate Action Plan Implementation: Implement the energy efficiency measures outlined in the San Leandro Climate Action Plan, and periodically update these measures to reflect new Code requirements, emerging technology, completed actions, and new opportunities. Among the measures identified are locally adopted energy efficiency standards, a third party or municipal financing program for energy efficiency, a revolving loan for energy efficiency improvements, and various education and outreach strategies. Page 10 Place Works