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City of San Leandro Climate Action Plan 2023 Accomplishments The following list highlights a select number of accomplishments that have been achieved over the past year in support of CAP implementation: (July 2021- April 2023): • Planted 396 trees as part of the $1,499,400 CalFire tree planting grant. Established partnerships with regional agencies such as San Leandro and San Lorenzo Unified School Districts, Alameda County, and East Bay Regional Parks District. • Completed the City tree inventory and urban heat assessment in November 2022 as part of the Citywide Tree Master Plan development. • Doubled participation in Alameda County Green Business Program to 44 businesses in the past three years. • Expanded the Resilience Hub Program to include 8 resilience hub sites and 3 resilient neighborhoods across all Council districts that will support residents with resource and service distribution before, during, or after natural hazard events. • Secured $161,000 grant funds from the California Resilience Challenge in February 2023 to develop a Shoreline Sea Level Rise Master Plan. • Transitioned residential and commercial electricity accounts in 2022 to a default Renewable 100 tier with East Bay Community Energy, resulting in 100% renewable energy for the vast majority of customers. • Working with East Bay Community Energy on installing electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers at the Main Library, City Hall, and Senior Community Center. • Established a demonstration native species pollinator garden at Manor Branch Library in March 2022. • Established a Library of Things at the Main Library for patrons to check out small appliances, games, portable air quality monitors, and tools. • Promoting regional resources, rebates, and incentives from East Bay Community Energy, BayREN, Switch is On, StopWaste, Drive Clean Bay Area, and others. • Completed an initial municipal fleet electrification assessment in October 2022 through partnership with East Bay Community Energy. • Working with East Bay Community Energy to install 1,178 kW solar and 618 kW battery storage at 9 municipal facilities. • Partnered with Prologis and East Bay Community Energy to develop a community solar project at 1979 Davis Street to install new 1,300 kilowatt of solar, generating a 20% electricity discount for up to 288 disadvantaged households. • Supported the development of various elements within the Citywide General Plan, including a new Environmental Justice Element, updated Housing Element, and updated Safety Element. The Environmental Justice Element identifies objectives and policies to reduce health risks in disadvantaged communities, promote civic engagement in the public decision -making process, and prioritize improvements and programs that address the needs of disadvantaged