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REVIEW IMPLEMENTATION AUTHORITY OF GREENHOUSE GAS MITIGATION ACTIONS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
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RECOMMENDATION
Review implementation authorities available to local governments to implement measures in the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP).
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Summary
The technical consultant will provide an overview of the implementation authorities available to local governments to implement mitigation actions. While local governments have well-established authority for some actions, such as those relating to local land use and planning decisions, in other areas the local agencies have less authority, and implementation would rely upon coordination with other key partners, including other local and regional agencies or state partners. Thus, to support successful climate action plan implementation, local governments can operate both within their own authorities and through building partnerships with other key agencies and partners such as the San Joaquin Council of Governments and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.
DISCUSSION
Background
The EPA requires metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) to evaluate the available implementation authorities for local governments to implement mitigation measures in their comprehensive climate action plan, as part of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program requirements.
Present Situation
Currently, local agencies have a wide range of authority to carry out various mitigation actions, including through passing ordinances, updating zoning codes, updating design standards, developing programs, updating plans, reviewing projects through the environmental review process, updating contracting procedures, and implementing updates to City-owned facilities, fleets, and equipment. Through these authorities, local governments can implement climate actions as part of land use development, project review, planning, and capital project programs. However, local governments have limited authorities over other key sources, such as mobile sources, which are controlled by the State of California. Recent legislation has limited the ability of local governments to update local energy codes.
The technical consultant will present an overview of the implementation authorities available to local governments. Each mitigation action is reviewed for the local agency’s available implementation authority, potential partnerships, and additional implementation considerations.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
This is informational only and will have no direct financial impact on the City Departments.