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Acknowledgements
We would like to extend our
gratitude to the dedicated
interdepartmental group of
staff whose commitment and
collaboration have been instrumental
in the successful development and
implementation of our Greenhouse
Gas Reduction Plan Status Report
and greenhouse gas inventory
update. The combined expertise,
enthusiasm, and commitment to
sustainability have been vital in our
progress towards a more sustainable
future for Burbank. We look forward
to continuing this collaborative
journey and achieving more
milestones together.
PROJECT MANAGERS
Drew Johnstone, Sustainability
Officer, Burbank Water and Power
Amanda Landry, Principal Planner,
Community Development
Department
SPECIAL THANKS GO TO:
The Sustainable Burbank
Commission
The City Manager’s Office
Burbank Water and Power
Community Development
Department
Public Works
Burbank Fire Department
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
● R
yan Gardner, Director of Climate
Action and Decarbonization
● H
annah Mize, Project Manager
● N
ico Kent, Lead Analyst
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Contents
Burbank’s GGRP Update ....................................................................... 5 I
ntroduction ........................................................................................ 6 S
tatus Report Snapshot ....................................................................... 7 O
verview of 2022 Drivers of Change ...................................................... 1 4
Looking Forward ................................................................................. 2 0
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City of Burbank GGRP Implementation Status Report | 5 Burbank’s GGRP
Update
The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Update
(GGRP Update) is a long-range planning
document that builds off the original 2013
GGRP and functions as the City’s roadmap to
achieve the statewide goal of reducing GHG
emissions 40 percent below 1990 levels by
2030 and demonstrating substantial progress
towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2045.
The GGRP Update also includes a framework
for implementation and monitoring emission
reduction activities, and further promotes
adaptation and resilience. As part of the GGRP
Update, Measure CG-1.1 establishes a goal to
complete progress reporting and a triennial
GGRP review and update. This report serves
as the first GGRP Update Status Report and
includes a calculation of a communitywide
GHG emissions inventory in the Climate Action
Planning Dashboard, CAPDash, as well as
an update on the progress of the emission
reduction measures in the tool.
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Introduction
The City of Burbank developed an implementation timeline for each action as part of the development of the GGRP Update. The GGRP Update also includes a framework to develop GHG emission inventory updates, reporting on GHG emission reduction measure progress, and a triennial GGRP review and update. The City is committed to providing status reports which feature an overview of the community’s progress towards implementing the actions outlined in the GGRP Update as well as an updated GHG inventory to quantify the progress the City has made on its GHG emission reduction goals. This status report highlights the City’s achievements since the adoption of the GGRP Update in May 2022 through the end of May 2024, and features the 2022 GHG emission inventory update. Building on the data that is publicly available via the CAPDash website, this status report provides additional qualitative background on GGRP implementation projects, highlighting the City’s successes over the past year. Our success is built on the leadership, contributions, and ingenuity demonstrated across the City and the community in support of GGRP implementation, environmental stewardship, and innovation. The City presents this first GGRP Update Status Report to showcase its progress in meeting its GHG emission reduction goals, including achieving 40 percent below 1990 level emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2045.
CAPDash
CAPDash is a web-based
dashboard developed by
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
that allows Burbank to
track the annual emission
reductions achieved
through implementation
of each measure and meet
the requirements of the
California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA)
Section 15183.5(b). The
City will conduct annual
implementation monitoring
of the greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions reduction
measures. The process for
monitoring and quantifying
measure implementation
status relies on key target
metrics identified in the
GGRP Update for each of
the measures/actions.
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City of Burbank GGRP Implementation Status Report | 7 Status Report Snapshot
Between adoption of the GGRP Update in May 2022 and the development of this status report in mid-2024, the City has made meaningful strides in implementing the GGRP Update. This section provides updates on several of the most impactful GHG emissions reduction and adaptation measures identified in the GGRP Update. Consistent with the GGRP Update, measure progress reporting is organized by sector/focus area (e.g., Building and Efficiency, Electricity Generation, Transportation, Solid Waste, Water, Carbon Sequestration, City Governance). Each measure highlight includes information on its current implementation status along with a narrative of the City’s progress.
Initiatives and projects such as Burbank Water and Power’s (BWP) Energy Efficiency Rebate and Incentive Program, support for Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) adoption, and use of renewable electricity are already making positive impacts across the community. Additionally, the City has begun work on and completed many actions that lay the groundwork for long-term GHG reductions from reduced natural gas usage, increased active transportation, as well as enhanced resilience in the years to ATTACHMENT 1
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8 Click here to access
information on rebates to
electrify your home.
come. The fast-paced and successful implementation of these projects is possible because of the dedication, hard work, expertise, and contributions of the City of Burbank’s community and staff.
Highlights of the City’s implementation progress include:
Building and Efficiency
● B
WP designed and launched a new Building Electrification Program with a primary focus on offering rebates for the replacement of gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives.
The program includes rebates for various
electric appliances such as heat pump
heating and cooling equipment, heat
pump water heaters, heat pump clothes
dryers, and electric cooking appliances.
Additionally, BWP offers rebates for electric
panel upgrades to facilitate the transition to
beneficial electrification.
BWP also maintains the “Business Bucks Program,” which includes completing a no-cost energy survey for business owners and providing up to $5,000 in funding for recommended retrofits! Electricity Generation
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n 2022, 42 percent of BWP electricity came from GHG-neutral sources. 34 percent eligible renewable, predominately wind and solar, and eight percent from nuclear sources
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City of Burbank GGRP Implementation Status Report | 9 Transportation
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assenger electric vehicle (EV) share increased from 2.5 percent in 2019 to 5.3 percent in 2022 – a 112 percent increase from 2019, equaling nearly two times more ZEVs on the road since 2019 and significant progress towards the City’s ZEV adoption goal of 23 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2045.
A key component of the City’s ZEV adoption
success, in coordination with BWP, has
been a significant investment in EV
charging infrastructure. BWP alone owns
and maintains about 100 public charging
stations strategically located in high-traffic
areas, including shopping centers, public
parking garages, and major thoroughfares,
making it easier for residents and visitors
to charge their vehicles. Additionally, BWP
received $1 million from CalTrans to help
fund ten additional DC fast-charging
stations, facilitating long-distance travel
and reducing range anxiety for EV drivers.
Find a map of available EV charging stations
in the City, here.
BWP continues to offer a suite of financial
incentives designed to make ZEVs and their
charging infrastructure more affordable
for all community members. BWP offers
generous rebates on the purchase of used
EVs, residential charging infrastructure, and
even discounted electricity rates for ZEV
owners, which has significantly lowered the
upfront cost barrier for many consumers. BWP
also offers increased rebates for customers
living in Disadvantaged Community (DAC)
areas of Burbank. In addition to state and
federal incentives, these local rebates have
made ZEVs a financially viable option for a
broader segment of the population.
Additional information on available ZEV
rebates can be found here .
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conservation/save-energy-at-home/my-daily-
usage
Solid Waste
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n 2022, the City adopted an Edible Recovery Food Ordinance.
Considering that 1 in 6 people in LA County are food insecure, food recovery and donation is the smartest way to address the hunger crisis while reducing food waste, preserving landfill space, valuing agricultural resources, and mitigating climate change.
Water
● W
e’re making waves with our progress on
reducing water use! Although we still have
more to do to reduce per capita water use
in the City, since adoption of the GGRP
Update, we have:
Modernized three City-owned irrigation
controllers each year to reduce water usage
and maximize watering efficiencies.
Launched a feasibility study to understand
the potential for indirect or direct potable
water reuse.
Established a contract with a vendor to
upgrade the metering infrastructure so it
provides automatic readings and connects to
the City’s WaterSmart tool!
Carbon Sequestration
● B
WP’s Energy Saving Trees (formerly
the Free Shade Tree Program) provides a
one-stop shop allowing residential and non-residential customers to select shade trees for their property and have them delivered to Burbank at no-cost.
The City has partnered with Careit, a digital food donation marketplace that matches business with extra edible food to local non-profit organizations in our community who could utilize the valuable resources. Additional information on our Edible Food Donation programs can be found here .
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City of Burbank GGRP Implementation Status Report | 11 In 2022, the City implemented a tree removal in-lieu fee, which provides funding for the City to plant a new tree equivalent to every tree removed from private property.
Adaptation
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he City Council approved the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) in March 2023 – having an LHMP helps us prepare for emergencies and also queues the City up for future funding in the case of a disaster!
The ReadyBurbank website has specific
information related to Wildland Fire, Hot
Weather, Winter Storm & Cold Weather,
Heavy Rainstorm, Urban Flooding as well as
Debris Flow (Mud Slide) & Mudflow – check it
out here to help prepare for natural disasters.
Renewable Energy Storage
● B
WP brought the first utility-scale battery storage project to Burbank BWP received delivery of an iron-flow battery
energy storage system in late 2023. This battery
is 75kW and 500 kWh, providing 6-12 hrs of
duration, or enough renewable power for 300
homes annually. Additional energy storage
sites will be identified in the future. Figure 1
provides a snapshot of the implementation
status for each of the measures included in the
GGRP Update. A qualitative status update is
provided on each of the measures, with the
quantitative measures also including a status
bar showing percent complete using most
recently available data.
Keep an eye out for shade structures being added to the parks throughout our communities!
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C-1.1: Retrofit 100 affordable units by
2030 and 320 affordable units by 2045
2030 Target: 4% completed
2045 Target: 1% completed
Building Energy and Efficiency Measures
BE-1.1: Electrify 100% of new construction by 2023
BE-1.2: Electrify existing buildings.
BE-1.3: Reduce annual customer energy use by a collective 63 GWh by 2030 2030 Target: 44% completed
Electricity Generation Measures
EG-1.1: Achieve 100% GHG-neutral electricity by 2040
2040 Target: 42% completed
4%
1%
44%
42%
Complete - Finalizing and reviewing results.
Ongoing - Active implementation and progress tracking.
Preliminary - Gathering information and initial startup.
Figure 1. Measure Implementation Progress
Pending - Not yet started.
Quantitative - Measure has a quantifiable metric to
track. Percent value represents progress towards the
quantified goal for that measure.
%
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City of Burbank GGRP Implementation Status Report | 13 Transportation Measures
T-1.1: Implement the Complete Our
Streets Plan
T-1.2: Establish a zero-emissions bus
fleet by 2030 Preliminary
T-2.1: Include 60% of employees
in Transportation Management
Organization (TMO) by 2030 and 90% by
2045
2030 Target: 56% completed
2045 Target: 37% completed
T-2.2: Have 30% of TMO businesses achieve the 1.61 Average Vehicle Ridership (AVR) goal by 2030 and 60% by 2045
2030 Target: 13% completed
2045 Target: 7% completed
T-3.1: Achieve 23% ZEV adoption by 2030 and 100% by 2045 2030 Target: 23% completed
2045 Target: 5% completed
T-4.1: Parking Management
Water Measure
SW-1.1: Reduce per capita water use
2030 Target: 0% completed
2045 Target: 0% completed
Solid Waste Measure
SW-1.1: Reduce Organic Waste Disposal by 75% from 2014 levels by 2025 in line with SB 1383 2025 Target: 0% completed
56%
37%
13%
7%
23%
5%
0%
0%
0%
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CS-1.1: Urban Tree Planting
2030 Target: 22% completed
2045 Target: 9% completed
City Government Measures
CG-1.1: Complete annual progress reports and triennial GGRP updates CG-1.2: Retrofit all street and outdoor lights to Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) by 2030 2030 Target (streetlights): 92%
2030 Target (outdoor lights): No data is available at the time of this report preparation.
CG-1.3 City building electrification
2030 Target: No data is available at the time of this report preparation. 2045 Target: No data is available at the time of this report preparation.
CG-1.4 Have 25% of applicable City employees telecommuting by 2030 2030 Target: 13% completed
Adaptation and Resilience Measures
A-1.1 Partner with Ready LA County to educate the community about the dangers of heat exposure and identify low-cost mechanisms to reduce impacts of extreme heat on the community
92%
13%
22%
9%
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City of Burbank GGRP Implementation Status Report | 15 THE CITY’S COMMUNITYWIDE
GHG EMISSIONS FOR 2022 WERE
ESTIMATED AT 1,023,248 METRIC TONS
OF CARBON DIOXIDE EQUIVALENT
(MT CO
2e), AN 11 PERCENT DECREASE
SINCE 2019 AND SIX PERCENT BELOW
1990 LEVEL EMISSIONS.
Overview of 2022 Drivers of Change
The City’s GGRP Update established GHG emissions targets of 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2045, in line with California legislation. 1 To track progress towards these targets, and to allow the City to adjust strategies as needed, the City recognizes that GHG emissions inventories should be completed on a regular basis. This section summarizes the City’s most recent (2022) GHG emissions inventory, discusses notable drivers of GHG emissions changes, and provides a status update on GGRP Update emissions targets.
For maximum consistency and to ensure a fair comparison between years, the most recent communitywide GHG emissions inventory (calendar year 2022) followed calculation methodologies established in the GGRP Update’s 2019 communitywide GHG emissions inventory. Thus, the 2022 GHG inventory was prepared in accordance with standards outlined in the U.S. Community Protocol from the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)
2. As defined by this protocol,
GHG emissions are categorized into the following community sectors:
● B
uilt Environment Emission Activities and Sources (Building Energy) ● T
ransportation and Other Mobile Emission Activities and Sources (On-road and Off-road Vehicles/ Equipment)
● S
olid Waste Emission Activities and Sources
● W
astewater and Water Emission Activities and Sources
Additionally, several calculations in the 2019 inventory, and thus GHG emissions totals, were updated to be consistent with the latest models and data used in the 2022 GHG emissions inventory to account for current best practices and best available data that has become accessible since the 2019 emissions inventory was calculated. This included updates to on-road and off-road transportation activity data, and the electricity transmission and distribution losses. 1 2030 and 2045 targets are derived from Senate Bill 32 and Assembly Bill 1279, respectively. 2 ICLEI. U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Available at: https://icleiusa.org/us-community-protocol/ ATTACHMENT 1
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16 Figure 2 details the breakdown of the City’s GHG emissions by sector and sub-sector. Table 1 depicts the City’s GHG emissions change by sector between 2019 and 2022. As shown in Figure 2 and Table 1, the City’s GHG emissions in 2022 are dominated by emissions from the building energy sector, which includes natural gas and electricity consumption, and the transportation sector (on-road and off-road sources). These two sectors alone make up 97 percent 3 of the City’s communitywide
GHG emissions. By comparison, GHG emissions from the solid waste and water/wastewater sectors made up three percent and less than one percent, respectively, of the City’s communitywide GHG emissions. Additionally, the greatest quantifiable progress has been made related to energy and transportation. At this phase, progress related towards reaching the water and solid waste goals is not entirely quantifiable, however, it is nonetheless meaningful and providing the City with the foundation necessary to take the next steps in the implementation process. Therefore, energy and transportation are the focus of this section.
Figure 2. City’s GHG Emissions by Sector and Sub-sector 3 While water and wastewater sectors are categorized separately, GHG emissions from wastewater collection and treatment, ground water pumping, and recycled water treatment are captured under the building energy sector. GHG emissions from only imported water and wastewater process and fugitive sources are captured under the water and wastewater sectors, respectively, to avoid double counting. 2022 GHG Emissions Summary by Sub Sector (MT CO 2 e)
Building Electricity On-road
Transportation
1990
GHG Emissions Summary
by Sector (MT CO 2 e)
2010 2019 20220
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
Building Natural Gas
Building Electricity
On-road Transportation
Off-road Equipment
Solid Waste
Wastewater/water
All Sectors
41%
91%
Passenger
66%
Commercial
27%
Residential
4%
T&D
Losses
3%
Municipal/
Interdepartmental
7%
Commercial
2%
Bus
11%
4%
40%
Building Natural Gas
<1%
4%
38%
Commercial
40%
Single-Family Residential
22%
Multi-Family Residential
Building Natural Gas
Building Electricity
On-road Transportation
Off-road Equipment
Solid Waste
Water/wastewater
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City of Burbank GGRP Implementation Status Report | 17 Table 1. City’s GHG emissions change by sector between 2019 and 2022 Sector 2019
MT CO2e
2022
MT CO2e
Change
MT CO2e
Percent
Change
Building Natural Gas 135,333 117,385 -17,948 -13%
Building Electricity 446,665 418,206 -28,458 -6%
On-road Transportation 486,278 404,140 -82,138 -17%
Off-road Vehicles/Equipment 42,727 44,011 1,285 3%
Solid Waste 35,890 35,713 -177 -0.5%
Wastewater (process/fugitive) 2,360 2,371 10 0.4%
Water (imported) 2,576 1,422 -1,153 -45%
Total 1,151,828 1,023,248 -128,580 -11%
Emissions decreased by approximately 128,580 MT CO 2e in 2022 compared to 2019. Consistent with trends noted in the previous section, this reduction in annual emissions was driven mostly by reduced natural gas usage and a combination of slightly lower electricity consumption paired with cleaner electricity generated and procured by BWP.
Building Energy
Since 2019, GHG emissions from building energy
dropped eight percent. This eight percent reduction
was largely attributed to natural gas usage
decreasing by 13 percent from 2019. Electricity usage
also decreased by three percent while the electricity
itself became less carbon-intensive, decreasing four
percent on a MT CO
2e per kWh basis – a result of
increased renewable electricity procurement. While
some natural gas reduction in 2022 is attributed to
the City’s electrification and efficiency efforts, it is worth noting that natural gas usage can vary year
to year based on other factors such as occupancy
behavior and weather conditions. Preliminary data
from 2023 shows some increase in natural gas usage
compared to 2022, again showing the effects of the
previously mentioned variables.
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On-road transportation emissions dropped by 17 percent between 2019 and 2022 driving communitywide GHG emissions reductions. The main driver of these GHG emission reductions stemmed from less vehicle miles travelled (VMT). While passenger VMT experienced a seven percent reduction since 2019, commercial VMT dropped by 49 percent between 2019 and 2022. This is most likely attributable to habits during and post-COVID, hybrid work schedules, and evolving business practices in major job sectors. Bus VMT remained about the same between 2019 and 2022.
Additionally, the weighted average VMT emission factor (MT CO 2e/VMT) across all vehicle types
decreased by nine percent between 2019 and 2022, largely driven by increased ZEV adoption and more fuel-efficient vehicles overall. While percent passenger EV share in 2022 was only 5.3 percent, this is a 112 percent increase from 2019 equaling nearly two times more ZEVs on the road since 2019 and significant progress towards the City’s ZEV adoption goal of 23 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2045.
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City of Burbank GGRP Implementation Status Report | 19 Table 2. GHG Emissions and Activity Data in the City of Burbank since 1990 Sector Subsector 1990 2010 2019 2022 Units
Building
Energy
Residential Electricity
NA
286,074,736 301,971,679270,218,213 kWh
Commercial Electricity 713,859,924761,017,039 kWh
Municipal/
Interdepartmental
Electricity
34,381,008 kWh
Residential Natural Gas therms
Non-residential Natural
Gas therms
Building Energy
Emissions Sub Total 738,894 MT CO535,591581,998
2e
On-road
Transportation
On-road Passenger 1,119,823,456 1,064,180,5261,143,186,523 VMT On-road Commercial 48,301,964 25,278,87849,309,696 VMT
On-road Bus 2,935,499 2,981,9722,996,743 VMT
On-road Transportation
Emissions Sub Total 550,969 486,278 MT CO404,140
2e
Off-road
Equipment
Off Road-Diesel 1,016,775 1,651,419 2,227,354 gallons
Off Road-Gasoline 1,282,420 gallons1,813,8501,841,343
Off Road-Natural Gas 1,004,622 gallons1,377,3341,448,106 Off-road Transportation
Emissions Sub Total 28,338 42,727 MT CO44,011
2e
Solid Waste
Landfill Waste1 tons90,48390,93285,254
Waste to Energy NA tons8080
Solid Waste Emissions
Sub Total 33,624 MT CO35,71335,890
2e
Historical Comparison Summary
For an understanding of the City’s GHG emissions trajectory over time, Table 2 below depicts activity data and GHG emissions, where available, in the City since 1990. 1 Landfilled waste includes processing emissions
887,141,508
34,223,228
16,669,699 15,542,432 13,680,650
12,602,381 9,931,959 8,419,662
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20 Sector Subsector 1990 2010 2019 2022 Units
Wastewater
Lagoon Treatment
Process
NA
5,677 5,561 6,143 kg BOD/day
Centralized Process w/o
Nit/Dnit 103,340 105,496 104,975 service
population
Effluent Discharge 103,340 105,496 104,975 service
population
Collection and
Treatment
2 7,304,427 5,180,445 2,915,480 kWh
Wastewater Emissions
Sub Total 2,312 2,360 2,371 MT CO
2e
Water
Ground Water3 8,796 9,778 12,450 AF
Imported/Purchased
Water 7,852 5,865 3,419 AF
Water Emissions Sub
Total 20,752 2,576 1,422 MT CO
2e
Total4 1,084,854 1,374,889 1,151,828 1,023,248 MT CO 2e Emissions
per Capita 11.58 13.30 10.92 9.75 MT CO
2e/
capita
Change from 1990
Baseline (MT CO
2e) - 26.73 6.17 -5.68 %
Looking Forward
It is crucial that the City sustains momentum and collaborates with the community to safeguard a sustainable and resilient future. While we have made significant strides towards its climate targets, we also acknowledge that climate action must only compound indefinitely, but especially over the coming years. The City has undertaken many projects and actions simultaneously, and is already achieving cleaner electricity, energy savings, urban mobility improvements, and emissions reductions as a result. This progress towards the goals outlined in the GGRP Update will continue to build as additional projects are completed in the years to come. 2 Wastewater collection and treatment emissions are captured under building energy to avoid double counting 3 Ground water emissions are captured under building energy to avoid double counting 4 As noted in the GGRP Update, while the electricity usage, natural gas consumption, and vehicle miles traveled to and from the airport are included in the community-wide GHG emission inventory, emissions generated from airline travel at the Hollywood Burbank Airport are not included in the GGRP Update because the City does not have direct control over the airport’s flight operations.
More Information is Available.
More detailed information can be found on the
CAPDash website .
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Addendum – Staff Updates on Actions and Measures
Updated: October 2024
Table of Contents
Cornerstone Measures………………………………………………....….2
Building Energy and Efficiency Measures…………………....….2
Electricity Generation Measures………………………………....…..4
Transportation Vehicle Miles Traveled Measures……....…..5 Transportation Demand Management Measures……...….….5
Zero Emission Vehicle Measures…………………………….......….6
Parking Measures…………………………………………………....……….7
Water-Energy Nexus Measures…………………………………....…..8
Organic Waste Diversion Measures…………………………….......8
Carbon Sequestration Measures……………………………….....….9
City Government Measures…………………………………....…….….9
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Cornerstone Measures
Measure KPI
C-1.1: Affordable Housing Electrification Program Retrofit 100 affordable units by 2030 and 320 affordable units by 2045 Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes C-1.1.a Expand upon BWP’s low-income Refrigerator Exchange Program by identifying funding to provide electric heat- pump water heaters and HVAC units to low-income
households.
Water and Power Short-term Pending Due to circumstances outside of BWP control, the refigerator exchange program has been suspended. The vendor BWP utilized for the refrigerator exchange program is no longer in the business of adminstering appliance exchanges and recycling. As of October, 2024 BWP is in the process of looking for alternative vendors.
C-1.1.b Explore a partnership with non-profit organizations, such as GRID Alternatives, to implement a low-income solar
installation program, which includes a workforce
installation training program for groups not typically
represented in the solar workforce.
Community
Development
Short-term Pending In January, 2024, Drew Johnstone BWP Sustainability Officer met with Grid Alternatives to discuss potential partnerships. Next step is to introduce Grid Alternaitves to Burbank Housing Corporation to propose a solar feasibility analysis and investigate funding sources and technical options for implementation. Seeking technical options to have the solar benefit tenants and common areas.
C-1.1.c Establish a program with Burbank Housing Corporation to provide discounted electric appliances and equipment, as well as technical assistance with installation and electrical panel and circuit upgrades for retrofits and time of
replacement upgrades of appliances and equipment in
affordable housing units.
Water and Power Mid-term Pending In February 2024, BWP staff have met with BHC to discuss collaboration opportunities and seeking grant funding. BWP delivered BHC four boxes (approx 150 bulbs) of LED light bulbs which BHC maintenance are installing throughout the portfolio.
C-1.1.d Partner with Burbank Housing Corporation to perform an electrification needs and existing building retrofit cost assessment for all affordable housing units owned and
managed by the Burbank Housing Corporation to identify
an electrification retrofit pilot project that includes retrofitting of an entire building of affordable housing units.
Community
Development–
Housing Division
Mid-term Pending Electrification retrofit pilot project overlaps with Action C-1.1.c that falls under BWP's purview. Housing Division will assist BWP in this effort by scheduling periodic meetings with BHC representatives to create awareness on grants and discounts available for electrification of exisitng buildings. Additionally, staff post this information on the City's webpage.
C-1.1.e Conduct targeted outreach to low-income housing developments to engage building owners, building
managers, landlords and residents to communicate
benefits of electrification, discuss potential for retrofitting buildings, gain buy-in from community members, and
providing education and trainings on incentives, technical requirements, and available resources.
Water and Power Mid- to Long-
term
Ongoing BWP staff drafted a template letter tenants can send to their housing provider to educate and persuade them to take advantage of BWP efficiency and electrification programs. This letter was shared with the Sustainable Burbank Commission. BWP will be staffing a table at the 55 & Beyond Resource Fair to highlight rate discounts such as the Lifeline Rate, the Burbank Utility Service Subsidy, and ProjectShare.
C-1.1.f Implement a pilot project for retrofitting of an entire building of affordable housing units, as determined
feasible.
Community
Development–
Housing/
Economic Division
Mid- to Long-
term
Pending Implementation of a pilot project for retrofitting entire building of affordable housing overlaps with Action C-1.1.c that falls under BWP's purview. Housing Division will assist BWP in this effort by scheduling periodic meetings with BHC representatives to create awareness on grants and discounts available for electrification of exisitng buildings. Additionally, we will post this information on the City's webpage.
BWP did provide a rebate in 2024 to assist BHC fully electrify 4 newly constructed units.
C-1.1.g Perform an existing buildings analysis specifically targeted towards lowincome neighborhoods to identify
neighborhoods or building blocks for larger-scale
electrification projects in partnership with BWP.
Building and Safety Long-term Pending Drew Johnstone: In 2024/25, BWP will begin planning for an Affordable Housing Electrification Program. In 2024, BWP is participating in a Building Performance Standards working group through the U.S. Green Building Council, which will enable regional coordination on an existing building analysis.
C-1.1.h Identify and implement a pilot project for electrification of a complete neighborhood composed of low-income
and affordable housing, including energy bill protections in case energy bills exceed costs to residents prior to project implementation and pursuing opportunities for
natural gas infrastructure pruning.
Community
Development–
Housing/
Economic Division
Long-term Pending Implementation of a pilot project for electrification of a complete neighborhood composed of low-income and affordable housing, including energy bill protections in case energy bills exceed costs to residents prior to project implementation and pursuing opportunities for natural gas infrastructure pruning overlaps with Actions C-1.1.c and C-1.1.f, as well as C-
1.1.d and would fall under BWP's purview. Housing Division will assist BWP in this effort by scheduling periodic meetings with BHC representatives to create awareness on grants and discounts available for electrification of exisitng buildings. Additionally, we will post this information on the City's webpage.
C-1.1.i Develop a tariffed on-bill financing program or other incentive program to allow for equitable electrification of buildings within BWP service area.
Water and Power Long-term No Action BWP designed and launched a new Building Electrification Program with a primary focus on offering rebates for the replacement of gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives. This incentive is available for residential customers. The program includes rebates for heat pump heating and cooling equipment, heat pump water heaters, heat pump clothes dryers, and electric cooking appliances. Additionally, BWP offers rebates for electric panel upgrades to facilitate the transition to beneficial electrification. BWP is still undergoing an upgrade to its customer billing platform and this needs to be implemented prior to an on-bill financing program can be designed.
C-1.1.j Evaluate opportunities to provide technical and financial assistance to low-income property owners and low-
income homeowners lookin
g to electrify.
Water and Power Long-term Pending In February 2024, BWP staff have met with BHC to discuss collaboration opportunities and seeking grant funding.
Building Energy and Efficiency Measures
Measure KPI
BE-1.1: New Building Electrification Electrify 100% of new construction by 2023 Action ID #Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes 2 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Status Report - Addendum ATTACHMENT 1
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BE-1.1.a Adopt an Electrification Reach Code for all new buildings which bans the piping of natural gas. In doing so the City will:
- Engage with stakeholders, both internal stakeholders, such as City staff and officials, and external stakeholders, such as local developers regarding the purpose and
impact of the reach code
- Conduct a cost effectiveness study
- Develop and draft an ordinance
- Conduct public hearings, public notices, and formally adopt the ordinance
- Submit the adopted ordinance to the California Energy Commission (CEC) and California Building Standards
Commission (CBSC)
Building and Safety Short-term Pending Natural gas appliance ban strategy put on hold due to federal court over- turning Berkeley ban on natural gas appliances. The upcoming 2025 state energy code will have increased standards for electrification.
BE-1.1.b Provide education around cooking with electric appliances, including demonstrations from chefs and/or
local restaurants.
Community
Development
Short-term Pending Drew Johnstone: Recommended next steps are to connect with the Building Decarbonization Coalition's Kitchen Electrification Working Group and Chefluencer program.
BE-1.1.c Provide technical resources, including hosting workforce development trainings for installers and building
owners/operators to discuss benefits and technical
requirements of electrification.
Building and Safety Mid-term Ongoing Building Division website ties in with California Energy Commision energy efficiency standards which includes compliance forms, energy videos, training events opportunities, handouts, and an online resource center.
BE-1.1.d Building and Safety Division and BWP will promote the cost and environmental benefits of electrification to
builders, property owners, and contractors on the
website and at the City permit counters.
Building and Safety Mid-term Ongoing An A-frame informational sign has been placed at the Building Division check-in counter.
BE-1.1.e Establish a partnership with the Building Decarbonization Coalition, or a similar organization, to engage with local building industry stakeholders in development of an
Electrification Reach Code
.
Building and Safety Mid- to Long-
term
Pending Natural gas appliance ban strategy put on hold due to federal court over- turning Berkeley ban on natural gas appliances.
BE-1.1.f Conduct an electrification infrastructure and capacity feasibility study to identify expected increases in
electricity demand due to building and vehicle
electrification, ensure capacity to meet that demand, and identif
y any infrastructure improvements.
Water and Power Mid- to Long-
term
Ongoing BWP is in the processess of conducting a capacity study. Estimated completion is in 2024/25. BWP recently completed its Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) which includes a forward looking estimation on the increase in electricity demand from building and vehicle electrification.
BE-1.1.g Work with SoCal Gas to identify opportunities for natural gas infrastructure pruning to reduce the chance of
stranded assets, provide potential funding, and establish an efficient transition to carbon neutral buildings.
Water and Power Long-term Pending Staff will be looking at the gas infrastructure pruning feasibility studies conducted in other jurisdictions.
Measure KPI
BE-1.2: Existing Building Electrification Convert 3,000 residential and 170 commercial natural gas-fueled HVAC and water heating units in existing private buildings to electric heat pumps by 2030, and 10,000 residential and 560 commercial units by 2045 Action ID
#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes
BE-1.2.a Build upon the success of BWP’s retrofit package and rebate and incentive programs with an All-Electric
Building Initiative, or tariffed on-bill financing program which expands rebates and incentives to electric heat-
pump water heating, HVAC units, and electrical panel
upgrades and expands the business retrofit packages to
include electric heat-pump water heaters and HVAC units.
Water and Power/
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing Drew Johnstone: BWP designed and launched a new Building Electrification Program with a primary focus on offering rebates for the replacement of gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives. This incentive is available for residential customers. The program includes rebates for heat pump heating and cooling equipment, heat pump water heaters, heat pump clothes dryers, and electric cooking appliances. Additionally, BWP offers rebates for electric panel upgrades to facilitate the transition to beneficial electrification. BWP is still undergoing an upgrade to its customer billing platform and this needs to BE-1.2.b Partner with BWP to develop an education campaign to promote the All-Electric Building Initiative that builds upon the success of other BWP programs. The program
would include:
- Utility bill inserts to advertise the incentive programs and the cost and health benefits of electric appliances - Targeted outreach to builders and property managers
with an informational brochure describing the financial benefits of replacing natural gas appliances with all
electric appliance when they apply for permits
- Targeted outreach to local property managers to
address appliance energy use and benefits of all electric appliances in multi-family units
- Provide informational webinars and an updated
website to advertise and promote All-Electric Building
Initiative rebates and incentives
Building and Safety Short-term Pending The upcoming 2025 state energy code has increased electrification standards, which is requires heat-pumps as the standard for space and water heating.
Recommended next steps are to draft an all-electric new construction guide and host webinars.
BWP is in the early stages of selecting a vendor to offer electrification technical assistance/concierge services.
BE-1.2.c Review incentives and rebates for procedural equity and ensure that existing and updated incentive programs are being equitably distributed to the community. Hurdles to equitable implementation could include credit checks,
excessive procedural hurdles and lack of targeted
outreach.
Water and Power Short-term Ongoing BWP staff have mapped the customer journey of rebate applications and has made calrifying edits to applications, offered emailed applications with the goa l
of making the process easier. Staff have also mapped out the permit process and will be publishing online. In addition, BWP staff is actively working to execute a contract with a vendor to make rebate applications available to fill- out and a
pply online.
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BE-1.2.d Initiate separate application process for electric conversions in the building permit system to track the
number of permitted natural gas fueled water heaters
and HVAC equipment replaced with electric fueled
equipment, as well as if this has resulted in a building becoming all-electric, with indication of whether or not BWPs incentive and rebate programs are being utilized to pay for new equipment.
Building and Safety Short-term Pending Next step is to work with Building and Safety and IT department to create specific Electric-Conversion permit.
BE-1.2.e Partner with Building and Safety to perform an electrification feasibility study to identify costs, benefits, potential hurdles, and policy strategies for electrifying existing buildings in Burbank. Strategies could include time of replacement, time of sale, and building
performance policies.
Water and Power Mid-term Pending Drew Johnstone: In 2024, BWP is participating in a Building Performance Standards Working Group through the U.S. Green Building Council, which will enable regional coordination on an existing building analysis.
BE-1.2.f Work with a non-profit organization, such as Building Decarbonization Coalition or Rocky Mountain Institute, to develop a best practices model based on the progress
electrifying existing buildings to significantly increase electrification post-2030.
Building and Safety Mid- to Long-
term
Ongoing Drew Johnstone: BWP has made connections with the Building Decarbonization Coalition. In 2024 BWP is added BWP's residential electrification rebates to the Switch is On website.
Measure KPI
BE-1.3: Increase Building Energy Efficiency through BWP's rebate and incentive program Reduce annual customer energy use by a collective 63 GWh by 203 0 Action ID #Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes BE-1.3.a Implement a retrofit package tracking system for BWP’s energy efficiency retrofit incentive program, which
includes tracking of the number of pre-defined packages installed.
Water and Power/
Building and Safety
Short-term Pending As of 2024, BWP does not have any retrofit packages to track. BWP does track particiaption in rebate programs for efficiency and electrification.
BE-1.3.b Continue to perform outreach for smart grid integration and promotion of smart grid-compatible technologies.
Water and Power Short- to Mid-
term
Ongoing BWP launched a program called "Cool Rewards" which incentivizes customers to install smart thermostats and voluntarily have those thermostats adjust their temperatures a few degrees during times when the electrical grid is experiencing abnormally high stress.
BE-1.3.c Maintain BWP’s current rebate and incentive programs, ENERGY STAR appliance program, and Energy
Conservation Programs, with continued public outreach
and promotion.
Water and Power Short- to Mid-
term
Ongoing BWP continues to implement rebate and incentive programs for high efficiency and ENERGY STAR appliances. In addition BWP conducts a comprehensive outreach and promotion program to inform its customers about various available rebates through the BWP website, mailers, and newsletters.
BE-1.3.d Continue collaboration between BWP and Burbank Unified School District to provide 6th graders with a
“Resource Action Kit,” which contains energy and water
saving devices for the student to install in their home, and information to complete a home audit report. Use this
opportunity to teach students about the energy-water
nexus as well.
Water and Power Short- to Mid-
term
Ongoing BWP continues to collaborate with Burbank Unified School District and provides 6th gradrs with a "Resource Action Kits," containing energy-water saving devices for the students to install in their homes, in addition to information to complete a home audit report.
BE-1.3.e Provide information to Community Development staff regarding annual energy savings from energy
conservation programs for GGRP implementation
trackin
g.
Water and Power Short- to Mid-
term
Ongoing BWP provides information to Community Development staff regarding annual energy savings from energy conservation programs for GGRP implementation tracking.
BE-1.3.f Update the BWP Home Upgrade Program to include electrification with a focus on heat pump hot water
heaters and HVAC systems which can be up to 400%
efficient.
Water and Power Short- to Mid-
term
Ongoing BWP designed and launched a new Building Electrification Program with a primary focus on offering rebates for the replacement of gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives. The program includes rebates for various electric appliances such as heat pump heating and cooling equipment, heat pump water heaters, heat pump clothes dryers, and electric cooking appliances.
Additionally, BWP offers rebates for electric panel upgrades to facilitate the transition to beneficial electrification.
Electricity Generation Measures
Measure KPI
EG-1.1: Achieve 100% GHG-neutral electricity by 2040 100% GHG-neutral electricity by 2040 Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes EG-1.1.a Implement programs, similar to BWP's Residential Green Rate Premium Program, to facilitate access for customers to adopt more renewable energy.
Water and Power Short-term Pending BWP's Green Choice Program allows customers to voluntarily pay a premium to support renewable energy. BWP procures renewable energy credits (RECs) to offset the non-renewable portion of customers' usage. The program is being updated in 2024 to reflect the increased cost of procuring RECs. BWP will look into the feasibility of expanding the program to commercial customers.
EG-1.1.b Conduct a feasibility study to understand potential for installation of renewable energy generation at BWP water facilities.
Water and Power Short-term Pending As of August 2024, BWP hired a consultant to conduct a solar and battery energy storage sizing assessment of BWP's water reservoirs, BWP ecocampus rooftops, Police/Fire building, Public Works Yard, City Service Building, McCambrid
ge Rec Center, Verdugo Rec Center.
EG-1.1.c Conduct analysis on risks and benefits associated with relying on battery storage to achieve carbon neutral
electricity and grid resiliency goals and set a MW capacity goal for installed battery storage by 2030 and 2040
consistent with BWP rules and regulations.
Water and Power Short- to Mid-
term
Pending BWP's 2024 Integrated Resources Plan provides a future outlook for renewable energy pathways, including the use of battery storage.
Regarding on-site renewable energy, BWP is planning a new program called the Solar Net Billing that will replace the existing solar net-energy metering program. Solar Net Billing will require new solar systems to be on a time-of-use rate which will increase the customer value proposition for battery storage. In addition BWP is planning to offer a rebate for battery storage.
EG-1.1.d Conduct a feasibility study to identify locations in the City for installation of local renewable energy generation and energy storage projects.
Water and Power Mid-term Pending As of August 2024, BWP hired a consultant to conduct a solar and battery energy storage sizing assessment of BWP's water reservoirs, BWP ecocampus rooftops, Police/Fire building, Public Works Yard, City Service Building, McCambridge Rec Center, Verdugo Rec Center.
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EG-1.1.e Direct BWP to continue to work with businesses (especially the studios) on partnerships designed to
maximize the use of renewable energy including solar/
storage, appropriate tariff changes and microgrid
opportunities
Water and Power Mid-term Ongoing BWP staff are available to meet with large businesses (key accounts). In 2023 and 2024, BWP staff met with Warner Brothers to discuss renewable energy options.
EG-1.1.f Develop a battery storage program in which BWP provides battery storage incentives in return for a
commitment to operate (CTO) distributed battery storage projects for a set amount of time (i.e. 5-10 years),
consistent with BWP rules and regulations.
Water and Power Mid-term Pending BWP is in the early stages of implementing battery energy storage incentives.
An increased rebate will be offered for customer located in areas of the City that are on 4kV service.
EG-1.1.g Identify grant funding opportunities to increase landfill gas capture rate at Burbank Landfill Site No. 3 to the
maximum extent practicable.
Public Works Mid-term Pending Drew Johnstone: Public Works maintains the landfill gas collection system (wells and header) and Burbank Water & Power operates and maintains the flare and microturbines (landfill gas-to-energy plant). Staff will continue to take note of and consider
grants that benefit the landfill.
EG-1.1.h Install 5 MW of local solar capacity, utilizing parking structure roofs and buildings around City as means to
increase load capacity, including in areas where high loads from electric vehicle charging is likely.
Water and Power Mid-term Pending BWP is actively looking for and sizing local solar opportunitites.
EG-1.1.i Expand renewable energy generation at BWP facilities, with a goal of installing renewable energy generation at all feasible locations by 2040.
Water and Power Mid- to Long-
term
Pending As of October, 2024, BWP is actively working with a consultant to conduct a solar and battery energy storage sizing and structural assessment of BWP's water reservoirs, BWP ecocampus rooftops, Police/Fire building, Public Works Yard, City Service Building, McCambridge Rec Center, Verdugo Rec Center.
Transportation VMT Measures
Measure KPI
T-1.1: Implement the Complete Our Streets Plan Increase active transportation mode share 2% by 2030 and 3% by 2045 Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes T-1.1.a Implement all policy recommendations included in the Complete Our Streets Plan to improve pedestrian and
bicycle networks and increase transit ridership based on the established timeframes.
Community
Development/
Public Works
Short- to Long
-
term
(timeframes
established in
the Complete
Our Streets
Plan)
Ongoing The Complete Our Streets Plan policies and goals continue to be implemented citywide via current and long range planning efforts, as well as through capital projects. Additionally, these goals and policies are being integrated into the development of three separate specific area plans currently under development.
T-1.1.b Integrate the Complete Our Streets “Checklist for New Projects” into the City’s Development Review process and Capital Improvement Program to ensure new projects
include Complete Our Streets measures.
Community
Development/
Public Works
Short-term Ongoing In June 2023, City Council adopted the Citywide Complete Streets Objective Standards, which apply to the review of minesterial and discretionary projects, requiring them to implement the goals and policies of the Complete Our Streets Plan.
PW - this is bein
g integrated into GGRP Checklist
T-1.1.c Continually work to identify grant funding opportunities to implement Complete Our Streets projects included in
the Complete Our Streets Plan.
Community
Development/
Public Works
Short- to Long
-
term
(timeframes
established in
the Complete
Our Streets
Plan)
Ongoing CDD Transportation staff continues identifying and applying for grants to implement Complete Our Streets Capital Projects. Staff is currently seeking funding for a feasibility study to assess the Olive Ave and Magnolia Blvd bridges for Complete Street improvements.
T-1.1.d Complete and implement the Citywide Safe Routes to School Plan consistent with the Complete Our Streets
Plan upon identification of funding.
Public Works Short-term Pending
T-1.1.e Develop and implement a bicycle safety program as part of the Citywide Safe Routes to School Plan focused on
educating bicycle riders of all ages and skill levels to encourage ridership by offering bicycle safety resources and classes.
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing CDD Transportation is working on developing a Citywide Vision Zero Plan that will address Safe Routes to Schools and may include an education section to fulfill this action item.
T-1.1.f Evaluate and update the City’s existing Zoning Code, Transportation Demand Management Ordinance, and
California Green Building Code to ensure the City requires installation of bicycle parking areas in instances where off- street parking is required. Also, providing technical
assistance to developers seeking to comply with the
ordinance
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing CDD Transportation is working with CDD Planning to update TDM and TMO policies and goals through specific plans under developement.
T-1.1.g Utilize performance measures included in Complete Our Streets Plan to monitor and track realized mode shift
from plan implementation.
Community
Development
Mid- to Long-
term
Ongoing CDD Transportation staff is routinely tracking trip generation related to new projects, and reporting annually multi-modal safety and collisions numbers.
Measure KPI
T-1.2: Zero-emissions Bus Flee
t Establish a zero-emissions bus fleet by 2030
Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes T-1.2.a Work with Metro to expand use of Metro’s LIFE low- income EZ Pass transit subsidy by Burbank low-income
households who ride BurbankBus, and expand Burbank
Pass program transit subsidy program to BurbankBus
fixed-route service to cover gaps in the Metro LIFE
program.
Community
Development
Short-term Pending CDD Transportation staff is brainstorming on ideas on how to expand transit subsidy.
T-1.2.b Adopt an ordinance to allow and manage shared-use mobility devices, including but not limited to e-scooters and bikes.
Community
Development
Short-term Pending CDD Transportation is working to include policies to introduce bike share programs through the Media District Specific Plan Update and the Golden State Specific Plan, but would exclude e-scooters.
T-1.2.c Apply for California Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), Low Carbon Transit Operations
Program, or other Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
grants, to facilitate electrification of bus fleet.
Community
Development
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T-1.2.d Use electric bus fleet to generate revenue through programs, such as the California’s Low Carbon Fuel
Standards, to pay for increased bus service frequencies and/or other supportive infrastructure.
Community
Development
Long-term Ongoing CDD Transportation staff are at the initial phase and will be purchasing electric fleet in 2027.
T-1.2.e Electrify the Burbank Bus fleet in accordance with California Air Resources Board mandates and the City’s
Transit Fleet Electrification Stud
y.
Community
Development
Long-term Ongoing In July 2023, City Council approved the BurbankBus Electrification Plan and it was submitted to California Air Resources Board. Staff is looking at grant o
pportunities to purchase electric buses in 2027.
Transportation Demand Management Measures
Measure KPI
T-2.1: Transportation Management Organization (TMO) Expansion Include 60% of employees in TMO by 2030 and 90% by 2045 Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes T-2.1.a Work with the Burbank TMO to update the TMO website annually to provide program information to current and
potential members.
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing CDD Transportation staff works collectively with Burbank TMO on updates such as BurbankBus service changes, upcoming surveys, events, and any new updates.
T-2.1.b Work with the Burbank TMO to continue to implement TMO outreach strategy to increase membership and
active participation in TMO programs
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing CDD Transportation staff continues to work with Burbank TMO with program to increase membership and active participation. Collectively, both groups attend meetings together to provide information to employers.
T-2.1.c Update the Burbank Center Plan, Media District Specific, Golden State Specific Plan, Plan Transportation
Management Organization requirements to reflect TDM
best practices. The update should evaluate which
businesses are subject to TMO requirements,
membership requirements and fees, TDM strategies
offered by the TMO, reporting requirements and
performance measures, and funding requirements. Utilize lessons learned from COVID-19 on transportation habits, impacts on transit, and potential hurdles and
opportunities connected to these changes.
Community
Development
Short-term Pending GSSP/TOD and MDSP updates underway
T-2.1.d Expand geographic boundary of TMO to Golden State /Airport areas by 2025 as part of the Golden State Specific Plan, and citywide by 2035.
Community
Development
Short- to Long
-
term
Pending Ongoing as part of the GSSP
Measure KPI
T-2.2: TMO Program and Ordinance Update Have 30% of TMO businesses achieve the 1.61 Average Vehicle Ridership (AVR) goal by 2030 and 60% by 2045
Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes T-2.2.a To enhance the Burbank community’s ability to
telecommute, partner with telecom companies to
perform a Broadband Access Study to identify areas of
the City have limited access to broadband service due to infrastructure and financial limitations.
Community
Development
Short-term Pending Not yet initiated
T-2.2.b Identify grant funding opportunities to help bridge the broadband access gap in the City by helping to fund
installation of infrastructure or subsidize broadband
service for low-income households.
Community
Development
Mid-term Pending Not yet initiated
T-2.2.c Update the Burbank Center Plan and, the Media District Specific Plan, adopt the Golden State Specific Plan, and update the Plan Transportation Management
Organization requirements to reflect TDM best practices.
Collectively, these updates should evaluate which
businesses are subject to TMO requirements,
membership requirements and fees, TDM strategies
offered by the TMO, reporting requirements and
performance measures, and funding requirements. Utilize lessons learned from COVID-19 on transportation habits, impacts on transit, and potential hurdles and
opportunities connected to these changes.
Community
Development
Mid- to Long-
term
Ongoing GSSP/TOD and MDSP updates underway, TDM and TMO will be bifurcated out to a separate effort as a programmatic/implementation action from all three specific plans
T-2.2.d Direct TMO fees towards expanded BurbankBus transit services, employee rideshare subsidies, and active
transportation infrastructure.
Community
Development
Mid- to Long-
term
Pending CDD Transportation staff will work on this item as a mid- to long-term goal.
Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Measures
Measure KPI
T-3.1: Increase ZEV Adoption Achieve 23% ZEV adoption by 2030 and 100% by 2045 Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes T-3.1.a Adopt an EV Charging Retrofits in Existing Commercial and Multifamily Buildings Reach Code requiring major
retrofits, with either a building permit with square
footage larger than 10,000 square feet or including
modification of electric service panels, to meet CalGreen requirements for “EV Ready” charging spaces and
infrastructure.
Building and Safety Short-term Pending The mid-cycle update to the 2022 CalGreen code (effective July 1, 2024) now requires EV capable spaces if there are additions or alterations to existing buildings or parking facilities. There are three triggers: 1. Increase in power supply to electric service panel, 2. New solar PV system covering existing parking spaces, 3. Triggers pursuant to Section 301.3 (adding more than 1,000 sqft or project is more than $200,000) and scope of work includes electric panel upgrade.
Building and Safety Staff will also tageting local amendment for 2025 Building Code Ado
ption.
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T-3.1b Coordinate with BWP to enhance promotion of public and private conversion to zero-emission vehicles; including use of City events, social media, and the City website to educate on benefits of zero-emission vehicles and
available incentives.
Public Information
/Water and Power/
Community
Development
Short-term Pending BWP has a suite of incentives to help lower the upfront cost of purchasing a used EV and installing EV chargers. BWP owns and maintains ~100 public ev chargers. BWP has social media assets.
T-3.1.c Conduct a City Municipal Fleet Optimization Study to understand the potential to replace fossil-fuel powered vehicles with zero-emission vehicles as they are replaced, with a goal of replacing 25% of light-duty fleet vehicles by 2030.
Public Works Short-term Completed Drew Johnstone: On January 21, 2022, a Fleet Optimization Study was completed for the City of Burbank by Longobart-Ross Consulting (fleet management consultants).
T-3.1.d Evaluate alternative options to gas powered landscape and forestry maintenance equipment when replacing city- owned equipment.
Parks Short-term Ongoing Staff are currently trying Battery Powered blowers, hedge trimmers, and weed whackers from Stihl for Landscape. Staff have found the battery powered chainsaws are not big enough or have enough power to be meet needs. The backpack blowers are ok, but do not meet needs in the parks, but around City Hall and other small jobs they are okay.
Drew Johnstone: The CA Air Resources Board will be delivering a trailer of demo equipment to the City of Burbank in Nov, 2024 for city staff to try out electric equipment.
T-3.1.e Implement the BWP Transportation Electrification Plan to facilitate installation of EV chargers through customer rebates and direct installation of charging stations.
Water and Power/
Community
Development/Public
Works
Short- to Mid-
term
Ongoing Drew Johnstone: BWP coordinates with PW whenever we have public charging infrastructure installed that impact streets/sidewalks.
In 2020, in alignment with the state and the City's policies to accelerate widespread adoption of Transportation Electrification (TE), BWP developed a comprehensive TE plan. This plan serves as a blueprint for the utility's investments in TE initiatives until 2025, encompassing multiple programs and initiatives aimed at facilitating the installation of EV chargers. These initiatives include customer rebates and direct installation of charging stations T-3.1.f Investigate opportunities to help fund additional EV charging infrastructure by leveraging public/private
partnerships and ensuring the City is charging for EV
infrastructure use at City owned facilities.
Water and Power Short- to Mid-
term
Ongoing BWP staff are actively identifying grants and other funding opportunities to leverage. BWP was a recipient of $1 million to help fund ten DC fast chargers.
BWP applied for a multi-million dollar federal grant in 2024 and is awaiting news of the award. In the meantime, BWP utilizes Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Credit sales revenues to fund EV charging infrastructure, not ratepayer funds.
T-3.1.g Adopt an electric and alternative fueled vehicles and equipment purchasing policy for light-duty vehicles for all City departments, including BWP, allowing for exceptions for heavy-duty and emergency response vehicles.
Public Works/ Water
and Power
Short- to Mid-
term
Pending City fleets are subject to and focusing on meeting the Advanced CLean Fleets regulation administered by the California AIr Resources Board. This regulation requires fleets to procure zero emission vehicles starting in 2024.
T-3.1.h Adopt an EV Reach Code requiring new commercial and multifamily construction to install the minimum number
of EV chargers based on Tier 2 CalGreen requirements
(20% of total).
Building and Safety Mid-term Completed Local amendments were adopted in 2022 Building Code Adotion.
T-3.1.i Update the BWP Transportation Electrification plan by 2026 to reflect changes in state goals, consumer behavior, technology and lessons learned.
Water and Power Mid- to Long-
term
Pending As of October 2024, BWP staff are working to update the Transportation Electrification Plan to reflect changes in state goals, consumer behavior, technologies, and lessons learned. Anticipated completion date is mid-2025.
Parking Measures
Measure KPI
T-4.1: Parking Management Implement Parking Management
Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes T-4.1.a Implement managed parking at the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station, the Burbank Airport North Metrolink
Station, and the Burbank Airport South Metrolink Station through parking pricing so that at least 20 percent of
station parking supply is available for transit users at any time of the day.
CDD Short-term Ongoing In October 2023, City Council directed staff to develop a proposed Parking Management Plan for the Downtown Burbank. Transportation staff will be presenting a draft Ordinance and Resolution in mid-2024. If successful, staff will work on expanding the plan to transit stops such as the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Stations and Burbank Airport North Metrolink Station.
T-4.1.b By 2025, implement the City’s 6 Parking Management Principles in the Burbank Center Plan area. This would
include:
1) pricing all public parking (streets and structures) so that at least 20 percent of parking supply (one or two
spaces per block) is available at any time of day
2) updating BMC Zoning rules to improve flexibility of off- street parking requirements for new development
CDD Short-term Ongoing In October 2023, City Council directed staff to develop a proposed Parking Management Plan for the Downtown Burbank. Transportation staff will be presenting a draft Ordinance and Resolution in mid-2024.
T-4.1.c By 2030, implement the City’s 6 Parking Management Principles in the Golden State Specific Plan area and
Media District Specific Plan area. This would include:
1) pricing all public parking (streets and structures) so that at least 20 percent of parking supply (one or two
spaces per block) is available at any time of day
2) updating BMC Zoning rules to improve flexibility of off- street parking requirements for new development
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T-4.1.d By 2040, implement the City’s 6 Parking Management Principles citywide. This would include:
1) pricing all public parking (streets and structures) so that at least 20 percent of parking supply (one or two
spaces per block) is available at any time of day
2) updating BMC Zoning rules to improve flexibility of off- street parking requirements for new development
CDD Long-term Pending CDD Transportation staff is currently working on a proposed Parking Management Plan for Downtown Burbank. The goal is to implement this citywide as a long-term goal.
Water-Energy Nexus Measures
Measure KPI
W-1.1: Reduce Per Water Capita Consumption Reduce per capita water consumption from current levels of 132 gpcd to 124 by 2030 and to 120.5 by 2045
Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes W-1.1.a Continue to implement 2020 UWMP water conservation programs.
Water and Power Short-term Ongoing BWP's water conservation programs are active. BWP continues to implement water conservation programs in alignment with 2020 UWMP. BWP offers monetary rebates for replacing turf grass with drought tolerant landscape as well as water-savin
g devices.
W-1.1.b Continue to enforce MWELO requirements. Community Development/Parks/P
ublic Works
Short-term Ongoing Building and Safety enforces the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance requirements. The scope of the requirements is based strictly on the amount of new landscape or rehabilitated existing landscape area. Here is the criteria for when a full MWELO review is required:
Residential & Commercial:
1)The lot is having more than 2,500 SF of landscape rehabilitated, 2)The lot has idenƟfied 500 SF of new landscape area, and/or 3)They have demolished all structures on-site and are building new.
The applicant is asked to fill out and sbumit the MWELO form. The applicant may either provide a performance or a prescriptive compliance approach. B&S sends all MWELO reviews to a landscape consultant, Jeff Maxwell.
Parks and Rec: This is done throug hteh regular building plan-check process W-1.1.c Continue enforcement of large irrigation customers required to use recycled water.
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing CDD - Planning has incorporated objective development standards W-1.1.d Coordinate with BWP to implement a public education campaign that highlights water conservation practices
and promotes and provides demonstrations of graywater
and rainwater systems, with focus on low-income
households with high utility bill burdens.
Community
Development/Public
Works
Short-term Pending BWP has significant information on water conservation practices on its website, including a dedicated webpage called Graywater 101.
W-1.1.e Install a new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system in the next four years that will include easy-to-use web-based tools that allow customers to track and
monitor water use. Promote the availability of Home
Water Reports and provide materials on how to utilize the available information.
Water and Power Short- to Mid-
term
Ongoing BWP has an active contract with a vendor to upgrade the utility's advanced metering infrastructure. BWP's customers can monitor water usage via a web- based tool called WaterSmart.
W-1.1.f Update BWP’s 2010 Recycled Water Master Plan to identify success since 2010 and feasible opportunities for expanding recycled water use. Work with developers to
expand recycled water system and develop a recycled
water expansion program.
Water and Power Short- to Mid-
term
Preliminary In 2024, BWP is undergoung a feasibility study to study the potential for indirect or direct potable reuse.
W-1.1.g Modernize at least three City-owned irrigation controllers each year to reduce water usage and maximize watering
efficiencies, upgrading systems throughout the entire City b
y 2030.
Parks Short- to Long -
term
Completed Completed
Organic Waste Diversion Measures
Measure KPI
SW-1.1: Reduce Organic Waste Disposal in line with SB 1383 Reduce organic waste disposal by 75% from 2014 levels by 2025 Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes SW-1.1.a Engage with all waste haulers operating within the City to discuss SB 1383 requirements for waste haulers (i.e.
organics receptacles and labeling requirements).
Public Works Short-term Ongoing Amber Duran: Speaking with haulers. Sharing updated rules and regulations.
SW-1.1.b Adopt procurement policies to comply with SB 1383 requirements for jurisdictions to purchase recovered
or
ganic waste products.
Public Works Short-term Pending Amber: Delayed due to waste reduction ordinance which we wanted to include in the procurement policies.
SW-1.1.c Adopt an Edible Food Recovery Ordinance for edible food generators, food recovery services, or organization that are required to comply with SB 1383.
Public Works Short-term Completed Amber: Adopted March, 2022. https://burbank.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=6&event_id=7514& meta_id=392739
SW-1.1.d Partner with all City waste haulers, to provide organic waste collection and recycling services to all commercial and residential generators of organic waste.
Public Works Short-term Ongoing Amber: Working with municipal and permitted haulers to roll-out recycling and organics as automatic enrollment. Conducting waiver inspections for accounts that don't need services.
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SW-1.1.e Adopt an ordinance requiring all residential and commercial customers to subscribe to an organic waste
collection program and/or report self-hauling or
backhaulin
g of organics.
Public Works Short-term Completed Amber: Adopted March, 2022. https://burbank.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=6&event_id=7514& meta_id=392739
SW-1.1.f Conduct a Feasibility Study and prepare an action plan to ensure edible food reuse infrastructure is sufficient to accept capacity needed to recover 20% of edible food
disposed or identify proposed new or expanded food
recover
y capacity.
Public Works Short-term Completed Amber: The law requires the City to recover 100% of edible food that would have otherwise been disposed from tier 1 and 2 entities. Burbank reports capacity and recovery to LA County for their County-wide study.
SW-1.1.g Establish an education and outreach program for school children and adults around food waste prevention,
nutrition education, and the importance of edible food
recover
y.
Public Works Short-term Ongoing Amber: Education on food waste prevention and edible food recovery is required under SB 1383. Due to limited resources, staff recommend removing nutrition education from this action.
SW-1.1.h Establish an edible food recovery program to minimize food waste.
Public Works Short-term Completed Amber: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/public-works/sb1383-food-donation SW-1.1.i Adopt an ordinance or enforceable mechanism to regulate haulers collecting organic waste, including
collection program requirements and identification of
or
ganic waste receiving facilities.
Public Works Short-term Ongoing Amber: Speaking with haulers. Sharing updated rules and regulations.
SW-1.1.j Partner with all waste haulers within the City to:
- Ensure organic waste collection from mixed waste
containers are transported to a high diversion organic
waste processing facility
- Provide quarterly route reviews to identify prohibited contaminants potentially found in containers that are
collected along route.
- Clearly label all new containers indicating which
materials are accepted in each container, and by January 1, 2025 place or replace labels on all containers.
Public Works Short- to Mid-
term
Completed Amber: We do not allow for high diversion facilities as there is no way to identify them as high diversion. Staff conduct annual route reviews per the SB1383 regulation. If container breaks, they must be replaced with compliant colors, but otherwise not until 2036.
Carbon Sequestration Measures
Measure KPI
CS-1.1 Urban Tree Planting Plant 2,000 net new trees by 2030 and 5,000 net new trees by 2045 Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes CS-1.1.a Implement a tree removal in-lieu fee which provides funding for the City to plant a new tree equivalent to
ever
y tree removed from private property.
Community
Development
Short-term Completed Process was completed for public trees in 2022.
CS-1.1.b Identify funding to expand BWP’s Free Shade Tree Program to include targeted outreach to multi-family and low-income housing.
Water and Power Short- to Mid-
term
Ongoing BWP's shade tree program is now called "Energy Saving Trees" and it is administered by the Arbor Day Foundation. The website is a one-stop shop allowing residential and non-residential customers to select shade trees for their property and have them delivered to Burbank at no-cost. BWP will be considering how to market the program to multi-family and low-income housing. Funding comes from BWP's electric public benefits funds.
CS-1.1.c Adopt a Greenscaping Ordinance that has a street tree requirement for all zoning districts; has a shade tree
requirement for new development; requires greening of
parking lots; and increases permeable surfaces in new
develo
pment.
Community
Development
Mid-term Pending The effort to commence after the reforestation planning effort currently underway is complete.
CS-1.1.d Develop an Urban Forest Plan to identify City's potential capacity for new tree planting, identify a timeframe for implementation and provide a management plan for
existing trees.
Parks/ Community
Development
Mid-term Ongoing Parks: We are asking for money in the 24/25 budget for this. It has a cost estimite of about $900,000
CDD: City initiated a reforestation plan in 2023, effort is underway and includes a robust
public engagement
CS-1.1.e Adopt a standard policy and set of practices for expanding the urban tree canopy and placing vegetative barriers
between busy roadways and developments to reduce
exposure to air pollutants from traffic.
Community
Development/Public
Works/Parks
Mid-term Pending This effort has not yet been initiated Parks: This would be PW, not Parks
CS-1.1.f Conduct an urban canopy study and identify low income and/or disadvantaged communities with lower than
average tree canopy coverage in order to prioritize
planting in these areas to ensure equitable access to the health and resiliency benefits of trees.
Community
Development/Public
Works/Parks
Mid-term Ongoing Mike Del Campo (Amanda to send) Ongoing as part of reforestation strategy Parks: This will be included in the Urban Forest Plan
City Government Measures
Measure KPI
CG-1.1 Annual Progress Reporting and Triennial GGRP Review and Update Complete annual progress reports and triennial GGRP updates Action ID#Action Departments Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes CG-1.1.a Update community-wide GHG emissions inventory
annually in the monitoring tool.
Water and Power/
Community
Develo
pment
Short-term Completed 2022 community-wide GHG Inventory completed by Rincon Consultants CG-1.1.b Obtain annual progress updates from BWP on energy efficiency program implementation and city-wide energy
consum
ption.
Water and Power/
Community
Develo
pment
Short-term Pending City-wide energy consumption will be reported in the 2022 GHG inventory.
BWP provided an update on energy efficiency programs to the BWP Board in October 2024.
CG-1.1.c Establish reporting of annual volumes of landfill gas captured and methane fraction of landfill gas at Burbank Landfill Site No. 3 for better understanding of future
landfill emissions.
Water and Power/
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing Drew Johnstone: See BWP spreadsheet CG-1.1.d Update progress on GHG Reduction Measures annually in reporting tool.
Water and Power/
Community
Short-term Completed Rincon Consultants, in collaboration with the City, has measured progress on GHG reduction measures for the 2022 inventory year
CG-1.1.e Regularly update the GGRP webpage to include updates on ordinances, programs, and policies implemented as
part of the GGRP.
Water and Power/
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing Karen Pan: City webpage has been created, and it is updated on a regular basis. www.burbankca.gov/sustainability.
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CG-1.1.f Earmark funding for triennial GGRP updates. Water and Power/ Community
Short-term Pending Drew J: I would recommend updating every five years instead of three as staff are focusing on implementation of the plan.
Measure KPI
CG-1.2 City Streetlights and Outdoor Lighting Retrofits Retrofit all street and outdoor lights to Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) by 2030.
Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes CG-1.2.a Continue to implement the 2019 Streetlighting Master Plan for conversion of existing High-Pressure Sodium
streetlights to Light-emitting Diode (LED).
Water and Power Short- to Long -
term
Ongoing BWP continues retrofitting inefficient (HPS streetlight systems with energy- efficient LEDs in alignment with the 2019 Streetlighting Master Plan. 100% of standard streetlights have been converted to LEDs. Approximately 650 decorative lights have het to be converted to due the high cost.
CG-1.2.b Continue with annual reporting of BWP’s streetlight replacements, with the number of replacements and
estimated annual energy savings associated with
re
placements.
Water and Power Short- to Long -
term
Ongoing BWP continues tracking and reporting of BWP's streetlight replacements, with the number of replacements and estimated annual energy savings associated with replacements.
CG-1.2.c Establish a plan for converting outdoor lighting at City facilities, City parking areas, and parks to LED
.
Public Works Short-term Pending The Facilities Maintenance/Construction team maintain a list of outdoor light assets with bulb types.
CG-1.2.d Implement plan for converting all outdoor lighting at City facilities, City parking areas, and parks to LED by 2030.
Public Works Long-term Ongoing The Facilities Maintenance/Construction team converts outdoor lighting to LEDs on an ongoing basis.
Measure KPI
CG-1.3 City Building Electrification Electrify 25% of existing construction by 2030 and 100% by 2045 Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes CG-1.3.a Partner with Building and Safety to conduct an electrification opportunity assessment for all City
buildings and facilities and establish a replacement plan for replacing natural gas fueled equipment with electric where
practical and technologically feasible.
Public Works Short-term Pending Drew Johnstone: As a precuser to a policy, Public Works is initiating a facilities assessment report.
CG-1.3.b Establish a City owned building equipment policy to replace natural gas fueled equipment at the end of useful life with electric or other alternative equipment when
practical and technology is feasible and the same
consideration for all newly constructed City facilities and buildin
gs.
Public Works Short-term Pending Drew Johnstone: As a precuser to a policy, Public Works is initiating a facilities assessment report.
CG-1.3.c In partnership with BWP, install photovoltaic at all City buildings where feasible to offset at least 80% of energy consumption and use excess generation to contribute to
Cit
y-wide renewable energy sources.
Water and
Power/Public Works
Mid- to Long-
term
Pending Drew Johnstone: BWP is actively working with a consultant to assess solar feasibility and estimate sizing for solar and battery storage at BWP and other municipal sites.
CG-1.3.d Identify and install battery energy storage systems at appropriate City facilities, and leverage projects to further promote benefits of distributed energy storage, which are directly connected to a renewable resource.
Water and
Power/Public Works
Mid- to Long-
term
Ongoing BWP received delivery of an iron-flow batter energy storage system in late 2023. This battery is 75kW and provides 6-12 hrs of duration, providing enough renewable power for 300 homes annually. Additional sites will be identified in the future.
Drew Johnstone: BWP has hired a consultant to assess solar feasibility and estimate sizing for solar and battery storage at multiple BWP sites.
Measure KPI
CG-1.4 Flexible Employee Commute Program Have 25% of applicable City employees telecommuting by 203 0 Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes CG-1.4.a Establish a subsidized transit commute program and expand the employee carpool program to reduce
employee commute miles in single occupancy vehicles.
Community
Development
Short-term Pending CDD Transportation staff is working with Metro to brainstorm ideas about bus fares in 2024. Transportation staff wil also look at opportunities for the transit commuter program.
CG-1.4.b Expand employee use of carbon-free and low carbon transportation by providing education programs on the
benefits of commute options including public
transportation, EV/ZEV options, and vanpools.
Community
Development
Short- to Mid-
term
Pending CDD Transportation staff is working with Metro to brainstorm ideas about bus fares in 2024. Transportation staff wil also look at opportunities for the transit commuter program. Once establshed, staff will start providing education programs.
CG-1.4.c Allow 25% of employees located at the City of Burbank to telecommute or utilize flexible schedules through 2030 to reduce travel time, vehicle miles traveled (VMT), and GHG emissions.
Community
Development
Mid- to Long-
term
Ongoing Some City departments allow employees to work from home. Each City department has various policies and work schedules.
Adaptation and Resilience Measures
Measure KPI
A-1.1 Extreme Heat Education and Funding Establish partnership with Ready LA County Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes A-1.1.a Review and update the City’s Emergency Preparedness website to reflect ways to prepare for events that may be likely to increase due to climate change.
Community
Development/Burban
k Fire
Short- to Mid-
term
Ongoing Fire: The ReadyBurbank website has specific information related to Wildland Fire, Hot Weather, Winter Storm & Cold Weather, Heavy Rain Storm, Urban Flooding as well as Debris Flow (Mud Slide) & Mudflow. These are events that could be attributed to or potentially associated with climate change.
A-1.1.b Work with Ready LA County to continue public education regarding the symptoms of extreme heat exposure in
English, Spanish, and Armenian.
Community
Development/Burban
k Fire
Short- to Mid-
term
Pending Fire: The LA County Emergency Survival Guide (an all hazards preparedness tool that does include extreme weather incidents) is produced in multiple languages, including Spanish and Armenian. The City of Burbank Fire Department Emergency Management Division has plans to create a similar Burbank specific type of guide in the future.
BPD: in conjunction with PIO distribute seasonal information A-1.1.c Identify low-cost mechanisms to reduce the impact of extreme heat on the community, especially on the most
vulnerable members of society (i.e. children, the elderly, economically disadvantaged groups, and those with
chronic health conditions made worse by heat exposure), and review grant opportunities to fund and implement.
Parks Short- to Mid-
term
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A-1.1.d Identify three new community locations that are either owned by the City or a trusted private entity that can
serve as shelter, evacuation, and/or clean air centers for future climate emergency events in centralized areas
throughout the City.
Community
Development
Mid-term Pending Housing and Econ Dev to be tasked with this responsibility.
Measure KPI
A-1.2 Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan Identify and complete grant application; complete a vulnerabillity assessment and adaptation plan
Action ID
#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes
A-1.2.a Work with the Burbank Fire Department to review and update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to confirm that it aligns with the Federal requirements, including
identification of hazards and a climate risk assessment.
Community
Development/Public
Works/ Burbank Fire
Short-term Ongoing Fire: The latest version of the LHMP was presented to Cal OES and FEMA for approval in late 2022, was given tentative approval in January 2023 and was adopted by Burbank City Council in March 2023. The latest version of the LHMP does address climate change hazards and the Fire Department Emergency Management Division is continuing to work with individual departments develop climate hazard related mitigation projects.
A-1.2.b Identify grant funding opportunities and/or earmark additional funding opportunities to complete and
implement a robust city-wide Vulnerability Assessment
and Ada
ptation Plan.
Community
Development/Public
Works
Short-term Pending Staff willl seek funding for FY25-26 to initiate, currently in the process of reaching out to other cities to get a sense of an approximate budget.
A-1.2.c Provide information on the City’s website about updated climate vulnerability information and information on how the community can increase the City’s adaptive capacity.
Community
Development/Water
and Power/Public
Works
Short-term Pending
A-1.2.d Upon acquisition of funding, complete a Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan that focuses on the
City’s most vulnerable communities and establishes
specific goals to reduce the vulnerability of those most susce
ptible to the impacts of climate change.
Community
Development/Public
Works/Fire
Department
Mid-term Pending Fire: No such funding has been acquired to conduct such studies.
CD: Staff will seek funding for FY25/26 to initiate
Measure KPI
A-1.3 Biodiversity Policies/Programs Implementatio
n Establish a partnership with UCLA
Action ID#Action Department Lead(s) Phasing Progress Notes A-1.3.a Consider investigating a partnership with researchers and/or students at the University of California, Los
Angeles (UCLA) to utilize the Biodiversity Atlas of Los Angeles to understand best practices on how to track,
interpret, update, and maintain data associated with
biodiversity throughout the City.
Community
Development/Parks
Short-term Pending
A-1.3.b Provide a direct link on the City’s website to the Biodiversity Atlas of Los Angeles in addition to any
updated biodiversity inventories, which should be
completed regularly. In addition, provide an avenue for citizen scientists to participate in reporting and tracking o f
species, when possible.
Community
Development
Short-term Pending CDD Planning is getting admin rights and training to update webpages and will add this info before end of FY 23-24
A-1.3.c Work with Trails LA County and/or the Stough Canyon Nature Center to design and implement a program that
invites all residents to visit the local natural ecosystems and utilize the local hiking trails, that also provides a multi -
lingual educational component, with an emphasis on low- income and disadvantaged community members.
Parks Short-term Pending
A-1.3.d Review and identify funding opportunities to update and maintain a tracking mechanism to regularly evaluate
biodiversit
y in the City.
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