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REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAPS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN
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RECOMMENDATION
Review 5 implementation roadmaps that are developed to support the 21 priority actions from the Stockton Region’s (“the region’s”) Comprehensive Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CCAAP).
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Summary
The technical consultant will provide a summary of the process and progress as part of developing implementation roadmaps for the 21 priority CCAAP actions. This process included conducting 10 stakeholder interviews and focus group discussions with City of Stockton departments, other cities and agencies within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), utilities, non-profit groups, workforce development partners, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and the Port of Stockton. Following the interviews, the technical consultant has been conducting additional research and working with subject matter experts to draft roadmaps for each of the actions. As part of this update, 5 out of 20 roadmaps have been completed, with progress delayed due to scheduling difficulties with some of the key agencies and implementation partners.
DISCUSSION
Background
As part of the CCAAP development process, community members identified core priorities, which then informed the selection of 21 priority actions for roadmap development by the Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee. The roadmaps cover implementation leads and partners, regulatory requirements, funding opportunities, implementation steps, barriers and opportunities, costs, and benefits and considerations for burdened communities. The goal of the roadmaps is to support agencies within the MSA to move priority actions toward implementation. Previously on September 22, 2026, 8 out of the 20 roadmaps were reviewed.
Present Situation
As part of this update, an additional 5 out of 20 roadmaps have been completed, including:
1. T4 Support school bus program
2. T14 Convert municipal fleets to cleaner fuels
3. OR2 Require cleaner-fuel off-road equipment for new development
4. OR3 Use cleaner-fuel off-road equipment for municipal operations
5. AD04 Establish a multilingual climate hazards alert system
These roadmaps cover key steps to implement each action based on research, stakeholder interviews, and subject matter expertise. Key themes heard throughout roadmap interviews that have been reflected in the roadmaps include:
• Coordinate across multiple on- and off-road zero-emission initiatives: Many actions call for low- or zero-emissions vehicles - municipal on- and off-road vehicles, and off-road vehicles for new developments - while state legislation calls for zero-emissions transit fleets and school buses. All these efforts can be coordinated within cities and regionally to support a regional zero-emissions charging and refueling network.
• Technology options still need to scale: While technology continues to mature, many zero-emissions off-road vehicles still lack cost-effective, market-ready zero- or low-emissions alternatives. Similarly, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles also face greater challenges. Begin implementation with feasible alternatives (like lawnmowers) while continuing to track market development.
• Prepare for infrastructure needs before implementation: Low- or zero-emission off-road and heavy-duty vehicles require extensive charging infrastructure or renewable hydrogen networks. Analyze charging or refueling needs and install infrastructure to make sure all needed electrical capacity upgrades are complete and refueling stations are in-place before procuring vehicles.
• Prioritize improvements where needs and burdens are greatest: Prioritize improvements in communities with air quality burdens and high climate and socio-economic vulnerabilities. Assess language needs and make outreach and communications culturally appropriate, linguistically relevant, and accessible to hard-to-reach communities.
• Use implementation to deliver multiple benefits: Expanding school bus programs can improve attendance rates and save families time and money while reducing GHG emissions. Zero- or low-emissions off-road vehicles can reduce air quality improvements for agency staff as well as communities. Investing in new low- or zero-emissions technology can advance new industries in the region and create jobs for communities.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
This is informational only and will have no direct impact on the City departments.
Attachment A - Implementation Roadmaps: T4, T14, OR2, OR3, AD04