1 CITY OF COLTON
City Hall, Council Chambers
650 N. La Cadena Drive
Colton, CA 92324
Website: www.coltonca.gov
Mayor Frank J. Navarro
Council Members:
David J. Toro – District 1
Kelly J. Chastain – District 2
Dr. Luis S. Gonzalez – District 3
John R. Echevarria – District 4
City Treasurer Aurelio De La Torre
City Manager William R. Smith
City Attorney Carlos Campos
Deputy City Clerk Stephanie M. Vargas
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL,
COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY, COLTON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,
COLTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 p.m.
NO CLOSED SESSION
RULES OF DECORUM
To help conduct the business of the City Council in an orderly fashion, the City Council has adopted rules pertaining to decorum and order, as provided for in the City Council Manual of Procedure. The City Council will strictly enforce these rules in order to allow full expression of ideas and opinions by councilmembers, staff and the public. Generally, the City's rules of decorum prohibit comments or actions which willfully disrupt the meeting. All remarks and questions shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any particular member. No individual Councilmember or member of the City staff shall be questioned without first obtaining permission from the Presiding Officer. The City Council asks that all persons - including councilmembers, staff and the public - act and speak respectfully.
2 OPEN SESSION
6:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION CALLED TO ORDER
INVOCATION Pastor Ruben Cimental – Sovereign Grace Impact Ministries
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Presentations, Awards, Proclamations
• Recognition - Police Officer of the Year Daniel Muro
• Recognition - Colton High School Girls Tennis Team
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
GIFT DISCLOSURES
Prior to rendering a decision in any proceeding involving a license, permit, contract or other entitlement pending before the City Council, any Council Member who has received been promised a gift or gifts aggregating $50.00 or more in value within the preceding twelve months from a party or participant in the proceeding shall disclose that fact either orally or in writing during open session. This disclosure shall be made part of the official public record of the proceeding, either as part of the minutes of the meeting or as a separate writing filed with the city. (CMC Section 2.04.030) AB 1234 ORAL REPORTS
Members of the City Council shall provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the city. (GC Section 53232.3(d))
APPOINTMENTS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
No Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting.
3 BUSINESS ITEMS
To speak on business items, it is requested that you obtain a card from the City Clerk and complete it by noting the agenda item number, as well as whether you are in favor, opposition or neither, and give it to the City Clerk. The applicant will be allowed 5 minutes to address the Council and all other persons will be allowed 3 minutes; provided, however, that the presiding officer shall have certain discretion to extend or limit time as provided for in the City Council Manual of Procedure.
(1) 2023 Climate Action Plan Update - Adopt 2023 Colton Climate Action Plan Update. [Staff Person: Mark Tomich]
PUBLIC COMMENT Limit 3 Minutes
This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to invite your comments regarding Consent Calendar items and other general comments about matters not on the agenda; however, any matter that requires action will be referred to staff for investigation and report at a subsequent Council meeting. The Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking immediate action on items during this public comment period.
Persons desiring to submit paperwork to the City Council Members shall provide copy of any paperwork to the City Clerk for the Official Record.
Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes; provided, however, that the presiding officer shall have certain discretion to extend or limit time as provided for in the City Council Manual of Procedure.
Please state your name and your City of Residence before providing your comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the City Council votes on the motion, unless councilmembers, staff or the public request that specific items be discussed and/or removed for separate discussions or action.
(2) Warrants - Approve voucher numbers 208794 to 208871 dated 10/30/2023 and totaling $75,992.21; voucher numbers 208872 to 209002 dated 11/02/2023 and totaling $1,174,963.69; replacement check number 209003 for $1,861.70; voucher numbers 209004 to 209137 dated 11/13/2023 and totaling $4,488,711.11 and a payroll disbursement listing dated 09/30/2023 to 10/13/2023 and totaling $1,058,070.89.
[Staff Person: Stacey Dabbs]
(3) City Treasurer's Report - Receive and File Treasurer's Report for September 2023. [Staff Person: Aurelio De La Torre]
(4) Claim Form Submittal - South La Cadena Drive Bicycle Improvement Project - Approve Resolutions Authorizing the Submittal of the TDA Article 3 Claim Form for the South La Cadena Drive Bicycle Improvement Project; RESOLUTION NO. R-103-23; R-104-23. [Staff Person: Brian Dickinson]
(5) Contract Award - Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. - Approve the Award of Construction Contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for the Valley Blvd./La Cadena Dr. Traffic Signal Modification Project in the Amount of $306,983; RESOLUTION NO. R-102-23.
[Staff Person: Brian Dickinson]
4 (6) Funding Allocation - Reche Canyon Road Realignment to Hunts Lane - Approve Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Capital Improvement Program Allocating Additional Funding for the Reche Canyon Road Realignment to Hunts Lane Project (Project), RESOLUTION NO. R-103-23. [Staff Person: Brian Dickinson]
(7) Grant Application - CA Deptartment of Parks & Recreation - Approve and Adopt a Resolution Adopting the CA Department of Parks and Recreation Application for the Outdoor Equity Grants Program for the Recreation Division, RESOLUTION NO. R-106-23.
[Staff Person: Deb Farrar]
(8) Policy Amendment - Sick Leave Policy per SB 616 - Approve Resolution Increasing Part-Time Sick Leave Hours, for Compliance with SB 616, RESOLUTION NO. R-100-23. [Staff Person: Tom Cody]
(9) Professional Service Agreements - SCPPA - Approve Professional Service Agreements for Energy Efficiency Programs through the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA). [Staff Person: Charles Berry]
(10) Purchase - Elk Grove Auto Group - Approve Purchase of Police Department Patrol Vehicles from Elk Grove Auto Group.
[Staff Person: Tim Heusterberg]
(11) Purchase Order Increase - SSD Alarm - Approve Amendment to the Purchase Order for SSD Alarm for FY 23/24 and Approve Purchase Orders for FY 2024/2025 and FY 2025/2026. [Staff Person: Brian Dickinson]
(12) Resolution - CalRecycle Grants - Approve Resolution Authorizing Applications for CalRecycle Grants, RESOLUTION NO. R-107-23.
[Staff Person: Charles Berry]
(13) Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-12-23 - Waive Full Reading, Read By Title Only and Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton Amending Sections in Municipal Code, Chapter 2.60 Relating to the Colton Public Library, ORDINANCE NO. O-12-23. [Staff Person: Stephanie M. Vargas]
MAYOR AND COUNCIL ORAL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Comments from Mayor and Council on various issues and activities throughout the community. Comments shall be limited to 5 Minutes per speaker.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
5 I, Stephanie Vargas, the Deputy City Clerk, hereby certify that a true and correct, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted , at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2, at the following locations:
City of Colton City Hall 650 N. La Cadena Drive
City of Colton Website, www.coltonca.gov <http://www.coltonca.gov>
PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING CITY COUNCIL
For the Official Record, it is requested that you obtain a card from the Deputy City Clerk and complete it by noting a specific item number on the Agenda, if applicable, or you can identify the subject that you wish to address under the Public Comment portion of the Agenda. The City Council encourages public input on all City issues within the Rules of Decorum. Speakers will be limited to the time periods provided on the Agenda; provided, however, that the presiding officer shall have certain discretion to extend or limit time as provided for in the City Council Manual of Procedure.
RULES OF DECORUM
To help conduct the business of the City Council in an orderly fashion, the City Council has adopted rules pertaining to decorum and order, as provided for in the City Council Manual of Procedure. The City Council will strictly enforce these rules in order to allow full expression of ideas and opinions by councilmembers, staff and the public. Generally, the City's rules of decorum prohibit comments or actions which willfully disrupt the meeting. All remarks and questions shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any particular member. No individual Councilmember or member of the City staff shall be questioned without first obtaining permission from the Presiding Officer. The City Council asks that all persons - including councilmembers, staff and the public - act and speak respectfully.
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item referred to, on the Agenda, are available for public inspection at the following locations: Office of the City Clerk, 650 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA; City of Colton Public Library, 656 9 th St., Colton, CA; or the City of Colton Internet Website, www.coltonca.gov. Any person having questions concerning any item on the Agenda may call the City Clerk at 370 -5191 to make inquiry concerning the nature of the item described on the Agenda. The City Clerk shall direct inquiries to the appropriate office.
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the City Council votes on the motion, unless councilmembers, staff or the public request that specific items be discussed and/or removed for separate discussions or action.
6 In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City Meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 909 -370-5001. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
LEGAL CHALLENGES
If you challenge in court any discussion or action taken concerning an item on this Agenda, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised during the meeting or in written correspondence delivered to the City at or prior to the City's consideration of the item at the meeting.
MANUAL OF PROCEDURE
The City Council adopted its Manual of Procedure pursuant to Resolution No. R-41-18. Copies are available in the Office of the City Clerk.
ITEM NO. 1
STAFF REPORT
DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BILL SMITH, CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: MARK TOMICH, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ADOPT 2023 COLTON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:
Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colton adopting an update to the Colton Climate Action Plan, identifying measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the City’s jurisdictional control and making responsible agency findings pursuant to CEQA. (File Index No. DAP23 - 0027)
BACKGROUND
On November 3, 2015, the Colton City Council adopted the City’s first Climate Action Plan (CAP), which was a product of collaborative efforts by the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) and 21 cities to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The main types of greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, and nitrous oxide. State laws approved in the early 2000s established GHG reduction targets impacting the development process at the local level. Some of the key regulations included:
• Assembly Bill 32 - Global Warming Solutions Act (2006) which established a statewide GHG emissions cap for Year 2020 to not exceed 1990 levels. • Senate Bill 375 – Sustainable Communities Strategy (2008) which focused on the reduction of GHG emissions from vehicles. It targeted the reduction of passenger/light duty vehicle per capita emissions by 8% by 2020.
• Update to the California Environmental Quality Act, CEQA (2010). This amendment required project-level analysis of GHG emissions and possible mitigation. 1 Packet Pg. 7
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Following completion of the San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (“Regional Plan”) by SBCOG, including a Programmatic EIR, participating cities subsequently adopted their own greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets based on their input into the Regional Plan. The City of Colton’s emissions reduction target was 15% below the City’s 2008 emission level, which aligned with the statewide reduction target. The City’s 2015 CAP includes 18 local reduction measures such as increasing solar installation, tree planting programs, sustainable transportation efforts, wastewater reduction, and performance standards for new development. Cumulatively, implementation of the State, County and local reduction measures was projected to reduce Year 2020 greenhouse gas emissions by 33% below business as usual (BAU) levels. The City of Colton met this goal by 2016.
In 2016, the California Legislature expanded upon AB 32 with SB 32, which mandates a 40% reduction below 1990 GHG emissions levels by 2030. In January 2017, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) developed the “SB 32 Scoping Plan,” that charted a path towards the expanded GHG reduction goal by using technologically feasible and cost -effective methods.
The SBCOG then proceeded to collaborate with 25 participating jurisdictions to update the Regional Plan. City of Colton staff, including representatives from Planning, Building, Public Works/Engineering and the Environmental Sustainability & Conservation Section of the Utilities Division worked collaboratively with SBCOG staff and consultants to develop local GHG reduction measures that best addressed the City’s needs and capabilities. This update included the preparation and adoption of an Addendum to the Programmatic EIR, for which the City of Colton is a Responsible Agency. The updated Regional Plan and Addendum were adopted by the SBCOG on June 14, 2023. The City of Colton, along with other jurisdictions in the SBCOG region, are currently in the process (or have completed) local adoption of their respective components of the updated Regional Plan.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
Building energy use from residential, commercial, and industrial buildings is one of the largest components of regional GHG emissions (26%) and one of the primary areas where local governments have regulatory authority. Therefore, the recommended local measures greatest focus is on this sector. In addition to GHG emissions reduction, the building energy measures would also result in other benefits, such as reduction in electricity use and generation, reduced combustion of natural gas, and overall energy consumption expenditures.
Other local measures which will result in significant GHG emission reductions include:
• Encouraging and facilitating use of mass transit;
• Community fleet electrification;
• Waste diversion and reduction; and
• Renovation of existing buildings to achieve higher levels of water efficiency.
Screening Tables
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The CAP Update includes a separate document, Screening Tables for implementing GHG Performance Standards for residential, commercial and public facilities development (Attachment 4 to this report). Development projects will have the option of preparing a project - specific technical analysis to quantify and mitigate GHG emissions or completing the compliance review checklist to demonstrate compliance with performance standards.
City staff will utilize the GHG Screening Tables as part of the CEQA process to implement the performance standards and determine the GHG emission targets for development. The Screening Tables assign a point value to each GHG reduction measure incorporated into a development project to ensure that GHG emissions are less than significant. The Screening Tables include a menu of options that provide flexibility on how development projects would implement the reduction strategies to achieve an overall reduction of GHG emissions.
CAP Implementation
The Regional Plan recommends that local governments take the following steps to implement their CAPs:
Administration and Staffing: Although administration of a local CAP does not necessarily require a new full -time employee position , the Regional Plan recommends that local governments develop a CAP Implementation Team, consisting of staff from key departments, to support implementation of the GHG reduction measures. Alternatively, the City may appoint a single CAP Implementation Coordinator to oversee the successful implementation and tracking of all GHG reduction strategies.
Funding and Budgeting: Implementation of the local GHG reduction measures will require the City, other public agencies, local businesses, developers/buildings, existing commercial building owners and homeowners to incur (yet to be determined) increased costs for capital improvements and maintenance and operations costs. However, in some cases operating costs are anticipated to decrease, resulting in offsetting savings. Section 5.2.2.1, Table 5 -1 of the Regional Plan lists potential funding sources to support the GHG reduction measures.
Phased Implementation: Section 5.2.1 of the Plan includes a sample implementation timeline for the local CAP. The following timeline is for the City’s consideration only, and does not mandate the listed actions:
➢ Phase 1 (2023-2025):
o Develop any needed ordinances, policies, procedures, and programs o Create a planning framework for voluntary measures and a performance standard o Identify funding for short- and long-term projects to reduce GHG emissions o Perform a cost-benefit analysis
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o Evaluate effectiveness of Phase 1 measures
o Incorporate tracking of measures into regular City operations 1 Packet Pg. 9
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o Adjust implementation plan based on first evaluation
o Conduct a GHG inventory update
o Conduct outreach on progress, current measures, and upcoming measures o Implement Phase 2 measures
o Identify measures for implementation in Phase 3
➢ Phase 3 (2028-2030):
o Continue with effectiveness evaluations (Phase 1 and 2 measures) o Adjust implementation plan based on the evaluations
o Conduct another GHG inventory update
o Conduct outreach on progress, current measures and upcoming measures o Implement remaining measures
o Start planning for post-2030 actions.
Community Outreach and Education: Citizens and businesses in the City of Colton are integral to the success of the local GHG emissions reduction targets and for the region as a whole. Their involvement was and is essential, considering that several measures depend on the voluntary commitment, creativity, and participation of the community. The City’s original 2015 CAP, which remains the core of the 2023 CAP Update, was developed with considerable input from the business community and residents.
Monitoring and Reporting: Regular monitoring is critical to ensure programs are functioning as they were originally intended. Early identification of effective strategies and potential issues/roadblocks will enable the City to make informed decisions on future priorities, funding, and scheduling. Some of the recommended monitoring tasks (Section 5.2.3.2 of the Plan) include:
• Updating the GHG inventory at appropriate intervals.
• Tracking state progress on implementation of state-level measures. • Tracking completion of local GHG reduction measures; and • Preparing annual progress reports to the City Council on CAP implementation.
Overall City Benefits from Adoption of 2023 CAP Update
Partnering with SBCOG member jurisdictions on the Update has resulted in economies of scale during the GHG data collection process, calculating GHG inventory results, forecasting GHG emission estimates, reviewing and standardizing GHG reduction measures, and preparing basic regulatory language and text common to all GHG/CAP documents. Together, these collaborative actions have saved money and time for all partnership jurisdictions.
Another important outcome of the Update will be streamlining CEQA compliance. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines require lead agencies to describe, calculate, or estimate the amount of GHG emissions that would result from a project. The Guidelines also allow individual projects to tier off a qualified GHG reduction plan. Thus, individual projects do not need to each conduct a GHG analysis to comply with CEQA if they 1 Packet Pg. 10
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can demonstrate consistency with the City’s approved CAP. This will result in cost savings for applicants/developers, as well as the City as it conducts environmental review for capital projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) adopted a Programmatic Environmental Impact Report on May 5, 2014 which analyzed implementation of the original Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan, including within participating cities. On November 3, 2015, the City Council of the City of Colton found that the EIR reflected the independent judgement of the City and contains a complete and accurate reporting of the environmental impacts of the Plan.
On June 14, 2023, the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) adopted a CEQA Addendum to the EIR for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Update. Staff is recommending that the City Council find the Addendum as an accurate reporting of the environmental impacts of the Regional Plan Update, including the City of Colton’s 2023 Climate Action Plan Update.
FISCAL IMPACTS
There is no additional fiscal impact to adopt the Resolution approving the City’s Climate Action Plan. Existing, budgeted staff positions will complete the additional staff workload commitments, yet to be determined, as the CAP is implemented. As Planning staff are already familiar with Performance Standards and Screening Tables from the 2015 CAP, the day -to-day increase in workload is expected to be performed successfully by existing staff.
ALTERNATIVES
Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT
1. City Council Resolution No. R-105-23
2. Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22
3. Colton 2023 CAP - Regional GHG Reduction Plan
4. San_Bernardino_Regional_GHG_Reduction_Plan_Appendices_Mar_2021
5. Colton GHG Screening Tables_2023
6. R-34-23_DAP23-0027_2023 Colton Climate Action Plan Update 1 Packet Pg. 11
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RESOLUTION NO. R-105-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CO UNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLTON ADOPTING AN UPDATE TO THE COLTON CLIMATE
ACTION PLAN , IDENTIFYING MEASURES TO REDUCE
GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS UNDER THE CITY’S
JURISDICTIONAL CONTRO L AND MAKING RESPONSIBLE
AGENCY FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CEQA. (FILE INDEX NO.
DAP23-0027)
WHEREAS, the analysis and reduction of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions is required by certain Federal and State regulations, including Executive Order S -3-05 (Greenhouse Gas Emission Targets), Assembly Bill (AB) 32 (the California Global Warming Solutions Act), Executive Order S -3-08 (Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise Planning Directive), Senate Bill 375 (Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy); and
WHEREAS, in compliance with the above legislation, the City of Colton (“City”) participated with the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) and 2 0 other jurisdictions in the region in the development and adoption of the San Bernardino County Regional GHG Reduction Plan (“Regional Plan”), components of which wer e adopted by th e City on November 3, 2015 as the City of C olton Climate Action Plan (“2015 CAP”); and
WHEREAS, in 2016, the California Legislature expanded upon AB 32 with Senate Bill (SB) 32, which mandates a 40% reduction in GHG emissions levels by 2030; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with the revised GHG emission targets contained in SB 32, City of Colton (“City”) participated again with the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) and 2 4 other jurisdictions in the SBCOG region in the development and adoption of the San Bernardino County Regional GHG Reduction Plan Update (“Regional Plan Update”), which was adopted by SBCOG Board of Directors on June 14, 2023; and
WHEREAS, SBCOG prepared and certified a Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Regional Plan, and prepared an Addendum to the EIR which analyzed the environmental effects of
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the Regional Plan Update, and included an analysis of the environmental effects and mitigation that would occur in the City of Colton resulting from the implementation of the Regional Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2023, the San Bernardino Council of Governments considered approved the Addendum prior to adoption of the Regional Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Plan Update includes baseline GHG emissions attributable to the areas within the jurisdictional control of the City of Colton, future projections out to year 2 030 on how GHG emissions will change over time in Colton, an SB 32 compliant Reduction Target for the City of Colton, new and rev ised local reduction measures for the City of Colton to implement, and a quantified demonstration showing that implementation of the State, regional, and local reduction measures will reach the Reduction Target within the City of Colton; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colton, using the technical information in the Regional Plan Update, has prepared the 2023 Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update that addresses GHG emission impacts and includes local GHG reduction measures through year 2030; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 CAP Update, Screening Tabl es and Addendum were presented to and reviewed by the Planning Commission at their meeting of November 14, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on No vember 14, 2023, the Plan ning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the 2023 CAP Update and Screening Tables, including recommending the following additional greenhouse gas reduction measures: (a) Evaluate limiting new gas stations in the City of Colton based on citywide saturation levels; and (b) Encourage wind electric power generation opportunities in the City, where feasible and applicable; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colton has a more limited approval and implementing authority over the Regional Plan, namely just as to the City’s CAP, and, thus, is a responsible agency for the Plan pursuant to the requirements of CEQA; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Colton has reviewed the Addendum and finds that i t is consistent with the Public Resources Code Section 2166 and CEQA Guidelines 15162 and 15164; and
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The 2023 Colton Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update fulfills Federal and State regulations relative to analysis and reduct ion of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions within the City’s jurisdictional control, including revised and expanded GHG reduction targets contained in SB 32.
SECTION 2. The 2023 CAP Update is consistent with the Colton General Plan.
SECTION 3. The 2023 CAP Update is a plan for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions at a city-wide le vel t hat complies with the provisions of CEQA Guidelines §15183.5(b)(1) Tiering and Streamlining the Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emissions because:
1. The 2023 CAP Update quantifies greenhouse gas emissions for both existing (20 16 data) and projected (2030) resulting fro m land use activities covered within the Colton General Plan; and
2. The CAP Update established greenhouse gas reduction targets , based upon substantial evidence found in SB 32 , less than the contribution to greenhouse gas emissions from activities covered in the Colton General Plan and would be cumulatively considerable; and
3. The CAP Update identified and analyzed the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from categories of actions anticipated within the geographic area covered by the Colton General Plan; and
4. The CAP Update specifies greenhouse gas reduction measures that substantial evidence demonstrates once implemented on a proj ect-by-project basis, would collectively achieve the greenhouse gas reduction targets; and
5. The CAP Update, including performance standards and screening tables, monitor the progress toward achieving the reduction targets, and when corrective action is warranted based upon monitoring, amend or revise the CAP, including individual GHG emission reduction measures and screening tables, as needed in order to make corrective actions that will result in achieving the reduction targets.
SECTION 4. The City Council of th e City of Colton has reviewed the Addendum to the
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previously certified Regional GHG Reduction Plan Programmatic EIR and finds that it reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council, and that the minor changes and additions contained in the Addendum are necessary but contain none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 16162 that would require a subsequent EIR.
SECTION 5. Based on the entire record before the City Council of the City of Colton hereby:
(a) Rescinds the 2015 City of Colton Climate Action Plan; and (b) Adopts the City of Colton 2023 Climate Action Plan Update , including GHG Emissions Screening Tables, consisting of re levant GHG inventory for the City of Colton, implementation actions for Colton, and Colton GHG reduction measures.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 5th DAY OF DECEMBER 2023.
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FRANK J. NAVARRO
Mayor
ATTEST:
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STEPHANIE VARGAS
Deputy City Clerk
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Minute Action
AGENDA ITEM: 22
Date: July 5, 2023
Subject:
San Bernardino County Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Update and Addendum Recommendation:
That the Board, acting as the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SBCOG):
A. Approve the updated San Ber nardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (Regional GHGRP) (2021).
B. Approve the Addendum to the 2014 Regional GHGRP Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
C. Find that the Addendum to the Regional GHGRP EIR is appropriate and consistent with th e Public Resources Code Section 21166 and California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 15162 and 15164.
Background:
Regional Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Plan Update Background In 2006, the California legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 32, the Glob al Warming Solutions Act of 2006. The law establishes a limit on GHG emissions for the State of California to reduce statewide emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. In 2016, the California Assembly and Senate expanded upon AB 32 with Senate Bill (SB) 32, which mandates a 40% reduction in GHG emissions from 1990 levels by 2030 (California Legislative Information, 2016).
In response to these initiatives, a project partnership led by the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) compiled a GHG emissions inve ntory and an evaluation of reduction measures that could be adopted by the 25 partnership jurisdictions of San Bernardino County (County). The San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (Regional GHGRP) Update is a collaborative effort th at developed GHG inventories and forecasts, assessed the effectiveness of California initiatives to reduce GHG emissions, and identified local GHG reduction strategies that were selected by and for 25 jurisdictions to reduce local GHG emissions. The Region al GHGRP identifies potential local strategies to reduce GHG emissions in support of the statewide GHG reduction targets expressed in SB 32. This project also included developing an updated monitoring and tracking tool, updated local development screening tables as an implementation tool for each jurisdiction, and training materials for their use. The Regional GHGRP Update project started in July 2018 and was completed in March 2021. In May 2021, staff brought the completed Regional GHGRP Update project as an informational item and presented various aspects of the updated plan to the SBCOG Board of Directors (Board). Staff is bringing this agenda item for the Board to take three actions related to the updated plan:
1. Approve the San Bernardino County Region al GHGRP Update; 2. Approve the Addendum to the 2014 Regional GHGRP EIR, a copy of which is located here:
https://www.gosbcta.com/plan/regional-greenhouse-gas-reduction-plan/; and 3. Make findings that the Addendum to the Regional GHGRP EIR is appropriate and consistent with the Public Resources Code Section 21166 and California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 15162 and 15164.
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The Regional GHGRP includes the following actions that will reduce GHG emissions associated with its regional (or countywide) activities.
1. Preparation of a baseline (2016) GHG emissions inventory for each of the 25 partnership jurisdictions in the county.
2. Preparation of future year (2020, 20 30, and 2045) GHG emissions forecasts for each jurisdiction.
3. Development of regional GHG reduction measures and jurisdiction -specific measures appropriate for each jurisdiction.
4. Development of consistent baseline information for jurisdictions to use for their development of community climate action plans (CAPs) meeting jurisdiction -identified reduction goals.
By working collaboratively on these goals, our County jurisdictions aim to develop consistent information in an efficient manner that can subseq uently be used by individual jurisdictions that choose to develop and adopt CAPs for their jurisdictions and/or implement specific GHG reduction measures. GHG reduction measures selected by jurisdictions for this report are non-binding unless the decision-making body of a jurisdiction decides to formally adopt them.
The San Bernardino Associated Governments (which now operates under the name San Bernardino Council of Governments, or SBCOG) prepared the first Regional Reduction Plan in 2014 with an accompanying Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR), which had a 2020 GHG reduction target. Subsequently, SB 32 was passed in 2016 with a more aggressive 2030 GHG reduction target. The 2021 update of the Reduction Plan provides information for local juris dictions to use in developing local efforts to meet more aggressive 2030 reduction targets. In addition, grant programs supported the opportunity for SBCOG to help local jurisdictions develop the technical information for local GHG reduction planning effor ts efficiently while reducing costs to local jurisdictions.
During the Regional GHGRP Update process, the local jurisdiction planning departments were engaged through the Planning Director’s Technical Forum (PDTF) of SBCOG.
Periodic workshops/presentations were provided to the PDTF with one -on-one follow -up discussions with individual cities to coordinate input. The individual cities then worked at the city-level reduction measures to vet the technical information and develop input related to reduction measures. Following the local jurisdiction vetting process, the Draft Regional GHGRP was made publicly available in early 2021 for public input. We have received a copy of a comment letter from the Building Industry Association – Baldy View Chapter (BIABV) directed to the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors, focused on the SBCOG GHG Reduction Plan (Exhibit A). Staff would like to recognize BIABV for their comments and would like to include an excerpt from the letter:
BIABV recognizes that the Coun ty and the cities within it are compelled to look circumspectly for ways to reduce GHG emissions throughout society. Given this, the Draft GHG Plan seems to constitute a reasonably thoughtful approach to the challenge, given that it permits meaningful flex ibility and optionality. Once again, staff should be commended for the approach that was taken.
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GHG Emission Summary
Total GHG emissions, excluding stationary sources, for all partnership jurisdictions in 2016 amounted to 15,972,244 metric tons of carbo n dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e). The Business as Usual (BAU) of GHG emissions for all partnership jurisdictions in 2030 projects total emissions will be 17,674,452 MTCO2e. Below are the total GHG emissions in 2016 and projected GHG emissions in 2030 for each partnership jurisdiction. With a few exceptions, in 2016 and 2030, the largest sources of regional GHG emissions are the combustion of transportation fuels, electricity, and natural gas used by residential and commercial buildings. Consequently, the on -road transportation and building energy sectors will figure prominently in jurisdiction GHG reduction plans. Including stationary sources, the emissions in 2016 were 21,567,392 MTCO2e, and 2030 BAU emissions are estimated as 24,736,167 MTCO2e. Stationary sou rces are the third largest emissions source after transportation and building energy.
2016 Baseline GHG Emissions and 2030 BAU GHG Emissions Forecast for the Partnership Jurisdictions (MTCO2e)
Some GHG reduction actions are best suited to regional pla nning and cooperation and the benefits are best monitored at the regional level, as opposed to the jurisdiction level. The results presented in this document can be used to support both jurisdiction -level and regional -level planning. The figure on the following page shows the amount of GHG reductions achieved in the region within each GHG emission sector (i.e., the sum of all actions taken by all jurisdictions within that sector, including state level programs). Additionally, the figure conveys that there is a potential for nearly 8 million MTCO2e in GHG reductions due to the combined effect of state, regional, and local actions detailed in this report. State level programs will contribute to 75% of the region’s reductions and local measure will contribute 25%.
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Total Identified GHG Reductions in 2030 for the 25 Partnership Jurisdictions (MTCO2e)
The figure below shows the contribution of each jurisdiction to the overall GHG reductions in the region. These contributions generally parallel the distributi on of population and employment in the region.
Distribution of Identified GHG Emissions Reductions in 2030 for all Partnership Jurisdictions
(MTCO2e)
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Next Steps
This Reduction Plan identifies state measures applicable to every partnership jurisdiction and local and regional measures selected by each jurisdiction that could reduce future GHG emissions within jurisdictional boundaries. Through the development of this Reduction Plan, each partnership jurisdiction individually selected GHG reduction measur es, tailored the level of commitment for reduction measures, and set unique GHG reduction goals for the year 2030.
The Reduction Plan describes the projected GHG reductions that can be achieved for the region through the combined efforts of all partnership jurisdictions if they were to fully implement the reduction measures identified in this Reduction Plan.
The Reduction Plan is intended to serve as a foundation upon which the partnership jurisdictions can develop individual jurisdiction -specific CAPs to be adopted and enacted according to their own internal procedures. The next steps for partnership jurisdictions that choose to move forward with this process and ultimately develop their own local climate action plans are listed below.
1. Plan Adoption: Partnership jurisdictions may adopt (but are not required to do so) CAPs based upon this Regional GHGRP or their respective portions of the Regional GHGRP presented herein. Each partnership jurisdiction would undertake steps needed to formally adopt the CAP in their jurisdiction, such as gathering input from stakeholders; conducting public meetings; review by jurisdiction council, planning commission, or board of supervisors; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis as needed; and/or vote by a governing body.
2. CEQA Compliance on the Regional GHGRP: With the approval of the Reduction Plan and its attached CEQA addendum by the SBCOG Board, as long as the selected reduction measures remain consistent with the overall Reduction Plan, local jurisdic tions can tier off of the main CEQA document certified in 2014. This will allow streamlining of the CEQA process for the local jurisdictions that will be adopting separate Climate Action Plans. SBCOG recently completed the CEQA compliance analysis and pres ented the results at the April 2023 PDTF meeting. After the CEQA analysis, it was determined that CEQA compliance for the updated regional plan only needed an addendum to the prior EIR.
3. Implementation and Tracking of the Reduction Plan(s): Properly tracking the progress of the Regional GHGRP, monitoring the real benefits, and reporting these results are crucial to the success of implementing the Reduction Plan and to adaptive management of GHG reduction measures going forward.
4. Tiering of CEQA Anal ysis of GHG Emissions: Those partnership jurisdictions choosing to complete and adopt local CAPs that are consistent with this Regional GHGRP and with the prior Regional Plan Program EIR and the CEQA addendum document prepared by SBCOG, will be able to tier their future project-level CEQA analyses of GHG.
To elaborate further on the CEQA addendum, SBCOG, pursuant to the CEQA and its regulations, completed the analysis concerning the proposed 2021 Regional GHGRP. The CEQA Addendum was prepared pursuant to C EQA Guidelines Section 15164 which states: “the lead agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have occurred.” 22 Packet Pg. 361
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Section 15162(a) specifies that:
[N]o subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines one or more of the following:
(1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project whic h will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;
(2) Substantial changes occu r with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant, environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or
(3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete or the n egative declaration was adopted, shows any of the following:
(A) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or negative declaration;
(B) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more sever e than shown in the previous EIR;
(C) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to ad opt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
(D) Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project p roponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
Subsequently, the analysis found that the “Project” would not require major revisions to the original 2014 Regional GHGRP EIR due to new or substantially increased significant environmental effects. The analysis contained in the Environmental Checklist confirms that the 2021 Regional GHGRP is within the scope of the 2014 Regional GHGRP EIR and will have no new or more severe significant effects, and no new mitigation measures are required.
Therefore, no subsequent EIR or further CEQA review is required prior to approval of the proposed project, as described in the Addendum. The Addendum to the 2014 Regional GHGRP EIR was prepared in accordance with CEQA Section 21093(a) and CEQA Guidelines Se ctions 15162 and 15164.
Financial Impact:
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Reviewed By:
This item was reviewed and unanimously recommended for approval by the General Policy Committee on June 14, 2023.
Responsible Staff:
Josh Lee, Deputy Director of Planning
Approved
Board of Directors
Date: July 5, 2023
Witnessed By:
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CARLSBAD
CLOVIS
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LOS ANGELES
PALM SPRINGS
POINT RICHMOND
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SAN LUIS OBISPO
M EM ORA NDUM
DATE: April 10, 2023
TO: Josh Lee, Deputy Director of Planning, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
FROM: Amy Fischer, Principal
Cara Carlucci, Associate
SUBJECT: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Addendum for the 2021 Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan, San Bernardino County, California This document, prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the regulations and policies of the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG), provides information and analysis concerning the proposed 2021 Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (2021 Regional GHGRP, project). This document is an Addendum to the 2014 Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Environmental Impact Report (Regional GHGRP EIR)1, which was certified by SBCOG, previously known as SANBAG in 2014. This Addendum to the Regional GHGRP EIR evaluates whether the proposed project would result in new or substantially more adverse significant effects or require new mitigation measures not identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR. See Attachment A for a full description of the proposed project. In accordance with CEQA Section 21093(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an Addendum was prepared off of the original 2014 Regional GHGRP EIR, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
INTRODUCTION
The 2014 Regional GHGRP established the County’s regional sustainability and conservation measures based on baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2008 and developed a 2020 forecast GHG emission reduction target below 2008 baseline levels in accordance with the State reduction goals in Assembly Bill (AB) 32. The 2021 Regional GHGRP considers the previous GHG reduction targets identified in the 2014 Regional GHGRP and proposes new targets that are consistent with updates in State climate change regulations in order to meet the requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 32. As described in Attachment A to this Addendum, the 2021 Regional GHGRP is a regional partnership of 25 Jurisdictions. The 2021 Regional GHGRP includes an update to the 25 Jurisdictions’ GHG inventory for the year 2016 and sets a target to reduce communitywide GHG emissions by 40 percent below its 2020 GHG emissions level by 2030, consistent with SB 32.
The 2021 Regional GHGRP establishes a framework under which future projects would be designed for the purposes of reducing GHG emissions. Although the 2021 Regional GHGRP is designed as a stand-alone GHG policy document, it would be utilized to provide a more comprehensive and
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2 detailed framework for land-based policy decisions to reduce GHG emissions from existing and future development throughout the 25 jurisdictions. In addition, as described in the 2021 GHGRP, jurisdictions that choose to complete and adopt local CAPs that are consistent with the 2021 Regional GHGRP and with the prior Regional Plan Program EIR and this Addendum will be able to tier their future project-level CEQA analyses of GHG emissions from their CAP to streamline project- level CEQA review.
This Addendum is prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 which states: “the lead agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have occurred.” Section 15162(a) specifies that “no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines one or more of the following:”
1. Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;
2. Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or
3. New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete was adopted, shows any of the following:
a. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR; b. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR;
c. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or d. Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(e), the purpose of this Addendum is to describe and evaluate the proposed project, assess the proposed modifications to the project evaluated in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and identify the reasons for SBCOG's conclusion that changes to the proposed project and associated environmental effects do not meet the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR.
Attachment A to this Addendum provides a complete description of the proposed project.
Attachment B to this Addendum provides the Environmental Checklist prepared for the project. This checklist provides information to: 1) compare the environmental impacts of the proposed project
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3 with impacts expected to result from the 2014 Regional GHGRP evaluated in the Regional GHGRP EIR; 2) demonstrate that the proposed project would not result in new or more severe significant environmental impacts; 3) provide new or revised mitigation measures not identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR; and 4) conclude that no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the project would be undertaken since the Regional GHGRP EIR was adopted resulted in new or more severe significant environmental effects.
FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162
The following discussion summarizes the reasons that a subsequent EIR, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, is not required and an Addendum to the Regional GHGRP EIR is the appropriate CEQA document. The following findings are supported by the substantial evidence included in Attachment B, Environmental Checklist.
Substantial Changes
The 2021 Regional GHGRP updates the previous GHG reduction targets identified in the 2014 Regional GHGRP in accordance with State policies in order to meet the requirements of SB 32.
Whereas the existing GHGRP established a year 2020 GHG emissions reduction target of 15 percent below 2008 baseline levels in accordance with the State reduction goals in AB 32, the 2021 Regional GHGRP establishes a target to reduce communitywide GHG emissions by 40 percent by 2030. This goal would put the County’s jurisdictions on a path toward the State’s long-term goal to achieve statewide carbon neutrality (zero net emissions) by 2045. Additionally, the 2021 Regional GHGRP builds upon the countywide GHG reduction measures and proposes enhanced measures in order to achieve the updated reduction targets established pursuant to SB 32.
Per the analysis included in Attachment B, Environmental Checklist, the proposed minor modifications to the project evaluated in the Regional GHGRP EIR would not result in new significant impacts beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, would not substantially increase the severity of impacts identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and would not require major revisions to the Regional GHGRP EIR. Therefore, the proposed changes to the project would be minor modifications, not substantial changes, and an Addendum is the appropriate document to address these minor modifications rather than a subsequent or supplemental EIR.
Substantial Changes in Circumstances
As discussed above, the 2021 Regional GHGRP updates GHG reduction targets consistent with current State reduction goals. As described in the Environmental Checklist for each topic, environmental conditions in and around the project site have not changed such that implementation of the proposed minor modifications to the Regional GHGRP EIR would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of environmental effects identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and thus would not require major revisions to the Regional GHGRP EIR.
New Information
No new information of substantial importance, which was not known or could not have been known when the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified, has been identified which shows that the proposed minor modifications to the Regional GHGRP EIR associated with the proposed project would be expected to result in: 1) new significant environmental effects not identified in the Regional GHGRP
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4 EIR; 2) substantially more severe environmental effects than shown in the Regional GHGRP EIR; 3) mitigation measures or alternatives previously determined to be infeasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project; or 4) mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the Regional GHGRP EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, however SBCOG is not adopting any new significant mitigation measures or alternatives. In addition, the proposed minor modifications would require no new mitigation measures, as described throughout the Environmental Checklist, because no new or substantially more severe impacts are expected beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
CONCLUSION
This Addendum would not require major revisions to the Regional GHGRP EIR due to new or substantially increased significant environmental effects. This Addendum would not require major revisions to the Regional GHGRP EIR due to new or substantially increased significant environmental effects. The analysis contained in the Environmental Checklist confirms that the 2021 Regional GHGRP is within the scope of the 2014 Regional GHGRP EIR and will have no new or more severe significant effects and no new mitigation measures are required. Therefore, no subsequent EIR or further CEQA review is required prior to approval of the proposed project, as described in this Addendum.
Attachments: A: Project Description
B: Environmental Checklist Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164
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A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The following describes the proposed 2021 Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (2021 Regional GHGRP), referred to as the “proposed project”. This project description is part of the preparation of an Addendum to the 2014 Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Environmental Impact Report (Regional GHGRP EIR)1. The San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) is the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) lead agency for the proposed project.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
In 2014, the County of San Bernardino adopted the 2014 Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (2014 Regional GHGRP) and certified the Regional GHGRP EIR. The 2014 Regional GHGRP is a regional partnership of 23 jurisdictions, including Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Chino Hills, Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Hesperia, Highland, Loma Linda, Montclair, Needles, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, Twentynine Palms, Victorville, Yucaipa, and Yucca Valley (23 jurisdictions). The 2014 Regional GHGRP established the County’s regional sustainability and conservation measures based on each city’s baseline inventory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2008 and developed a year 2020 forecast GHG emissions reduction target below 2008 baseline levels in accordance with the State reduction goals in Assembly Bill (AB) 32. The emissions categories included in the 2008 baseline GHG inventory include transportation, energy (electricity and natural gas), off-road equipment, solid waste, water conveyance, wastewater, and agriculture.
In 2021, all 25 SBCOG member jurisdictions participated and updated the 2014 Regional GHGRP to integrate its past and current efforts with future efforts to reduce GHG emissions and promote sustainability in its operations and growth through the jurisdictions. The 2021 Regional GHGRP considers the previous GHG reduction targets identified in the 2014 Regional GHGRP and proposes new targets that are consistent with updates in State climate change regulations in order to meet the requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 32. This update also incorporated the Unincorporated County and the City of Upland GHG inventories and measures to bring regional data consistency.
The 2021 Regional GHGRP establishes a framework under which future projects would be designed for the purposes of reducing GHG emissions. Although the 2021 Regional GHGRP is designed as a stand-alone GHG policy document, it would be utilized to provide a more comprehensive and detailed framework for land-based policy decisions to reduce GHG emissions from existing and future development throughout the 25 jurisdictions. Any implementation measures that result in proposed future projects, pursuant to the 2021 Regional GHGRP, would be developed in accordance with General Plan policies for energy conservation while maximizing efficient use of resources,
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R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
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maintaining a high quality of life, enhancing job opportunities, promoting sustainability, and facilitating access to transportation facilities.
The 2021 Regional GHGRP includes an update to the 25 Jurisdictions’ GHG inventory for the year 2016 and sets a target to reduce communitywide GHG emissions by 40 percent below its 2020 GHG emissions level by 2030. Compliance with Executive Order B-55-18 would put the County on a path toward the State’s long-term goal to achieve Statewide carbon neutrality (zero net emissions) by 2045. GHG reduction measures prescribed in the 2021 Regional GHGRP build upon those adopted under the 2014 Regional GHGRP to ensure that the County meets the reduction targets established pursuant to SB 32.
PROPOSED PROJECT
The 2021 Regional GHGRP updates the previous GHG reduction targets identified in the 2014 Regional GHGRP in accordance with State policies to meet the requirements of SB 32. Whereas the existing GHGRP established a year 2020 GHG emissions reduction target of 15 percent below 2008 baseline levels in accordance with the State reduction goals in AB 32, the 2021 Regional GHGRP establishes a target to reduce communitywide GHG emissions by 40 percent by 2030. This goal would put the County’s jurisdictions on a path toward the State’s long-term goal to achieve statewide carbon neutrality (zero net emissions) by 2045. Additionally, the 2021 Regional GHGRP builds upon the countywide GHG reduction measures and proposes enhanced measures in order to achieve the updated reduction targets established pursuant to SB 32.
As described in the 2021 Regional GHGRP, total GHG emissions, excluding stationary sources, for all jurisdictions in 2016 amounted to 15,972,244 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MT CO2e).
The Business as Usual (BAU) of GHG emissions for all Partnership jurisdictions in 2030 projects total emissions will be 17,674,452 MT CO2e. With a few exceptions, in 2016 and in 2030, the largest sources of regional GHG emissions are combustion of transportation fuels and electricity and natural gas used by residential and commercial buildings. Including stationary sources, the emissions in 2016 were 21,567,392 MT CO2e and 2030 BAU emissions are estimated as 24,736,167 MT CO2e.
Stationary sources is the third largest source of emissions after transportation and building energy.
Each jurisdiction has selected a goal to reduce their community’s GHG emissions from BAU levels by the year 2030. Each jurisdiction has selected their goal based on what each jurisdiction considers feasible given the local conditions within that jurisdiction. Table A compares the 2014 Regional GHGRP and 2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures by jurisdiction as organized by source category (i.e., Energy Efficiency, On-Road Transportation, Solid Waste Management, Wastewater Treatment, and Water Consumption). Table B summarizes the baseline 2016 GHG emissions inventory, 2030 BAU emissions forecast, and 2030 emissions with reductions by jurisdiction (except City of Redlands). Table B also demonstrates that each jurisdiction exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Table C identifies the City of Redlands emissions forecasts.
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A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S
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2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures City of Adelanto
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-1: Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
Energy-2: Outdoor Lighting
Energy-4: Solar Installation for New Housing
Energy-5: Solar Installation for New Commercial
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8: Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Co-Generation Facilities
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transportation-1: Sustainable Communities Strategy
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
Off-Road-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Waste-1: Waste Diversion
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-1: Require Tier-1 Voluntary CALGreen
Standards for New Construction
Wastewater-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve
Higher Levels of Water Efficiency
Wastewater-4: Implement SB X7-7
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings To Achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water-Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
Town of Apple Valley
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Not Applicable
22.b
Packet Pg. 370
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 29
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update)
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
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Table A: 2021 Regional GHGRP and 2014 Regional GHGRP GHG Reduction Measures Comparison by Jurisdiction
2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Not Applicable
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
Not Applicable
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Not Applicable
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies Not Applicable Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Not Applicable
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water Efficient Landscaping Practices
Not Applicable
City of Barstow
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Not Applicable
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
Not Applicable
22.b
Packet Pg. 371
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 30
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update) A-5
A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S
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2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
Not Applicable
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Not Applicable
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies Not Applicable Wastewater Management
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water Efficient Landscaping Practices
Not Applicable
City of Big Bear Lake
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Not Applicable
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Not Applicable
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
Not Applicable
Solid Waste Management
22.b
Packet Pg. 372
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 31
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update)
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
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Table A: 2021 Regional GHGRP and 2014 Regional GHGRP GHG Reduction Measures Comparison by Jurisdiction
2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Not Applicable
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies Not Applicable Wastewater Management
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Not Applicable
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water Efficient Landscaping Practices
Not Applicable
City of Chino
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-1: Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
Energy-4: Solar Installation for New Housing
Energy-5: Solar Installation for New Commercial
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8: Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transportation-2: Smart Bus Technologies
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
N/A
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Waste-2: Waste Diversion
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
Wastewater Management
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-4: Implement SB X7-7
22.b
Packet Pg. 373
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 32
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update) A-7
A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S
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2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-3: Water-Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
City of Chino Hills
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transportation-2: Smart Bus Technologies
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
N/A
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
N/A
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
Wastewater Management
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-4: Implement SB X7-7
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
City of Colton
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency Energy-1: Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
22.b
Packet Pg. 374
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 33
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update)
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
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Table A: 2021 Regional GHGRP and 2014 Regional GHGRP GHG Reduction Measures Comparison by Jurisdiction
2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-2: Outdoor Lighting
Energy-4: Solar Installation for New Housing
Energy-8: Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transporation-1: Sustainable Communities Strategy
Transportation-2: Smart Bus Technologies
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2:Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3 Electric Landscaping Equipment
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Waste-2: Waste Diversion
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
Wastewater Management
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-3: Water-Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-4: SB X7-7
City of Fontana
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-2: Outdoor Lighting
22.b
Packet Pg. 375
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 34
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update) A-9
A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S
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2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transportation-1: Sustainable Communities Strategy
Transportation-2: Smart Bus Technologies
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
N/A
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
N/A
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
Wastewater Management
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
City of Grand Terrace
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-1: Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
Energy-2: Outdoor Lighting
Energy-4: Solar Installation for New Housing
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transportation-2: Smart Bus Technologies
22.b
Packet Pg. 376
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 35
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update)
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
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Table A: 2021 Regional GHGRP and 2014 Regional GHGRP GHG Reduction Measures Comparison by Jurisdiction
2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
N/A
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
Wastewater Management
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Water-4: Implement SB-X7-7
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
City of Hesperia
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-1: Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
Energy-2: Outdoor Lighting
Energy-4: Solar Installation for New Housing
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8: Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transportation-1: Sustainable Communities Strategy
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Waste-2: Waste Diversion
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
22.b
Packet Pg. 377
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 36
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update) A-11
A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S
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2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures Wastewater Management
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water-Efficient Landscaping Practices
City of Highland
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-4: Solar Installation for New Housing
Energy-5: Solar Installation for New Commercial
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transportation-2: Smart Bus Technologies
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
N/A
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
Wastewater Management
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
22.b
Packet Pg. 378
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 37
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update)
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
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Table A: 2021 Regional GHGRP and 2014 Regional GHGRP GHG Reduction Measures Comparison by Jurisdiction
2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water Efficient Landscaping Practices
City of Loma Linda
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-1: Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
Energy-2: Outdoor Lighting
Energy-4: Solar Installation for New Housing
Energy-5: Solar Installation for New Commercial
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8: Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transportation-1: Sustainable Communities Strategy
Transportation-2: Smart Bus Technologies
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Waste-2: Waste Diversion
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
N/A
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water-Efficient Landscaping Practices
City of Montclair
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-2: Outdoor Lighting
Energy-4: Solar Installation for New Housing
22.b
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Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 38
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update) A-13
A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S
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2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transportation-1: Sustainable Communities Strategy
Transportation-2: Smart Bus Technologies
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Waste-2: Waste Diversion
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
City of Needles
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-1: Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
Energy-2: Outdoor Lighting
Energy-4: Solar Installation for New Housing
Energy-5: Solar Installation for New Commercial
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8: Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
N/A
22.b
Packet Pg. 380
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 39
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update)
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
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Table A: 2021 Regional GHGRP and 2014 Regional GHGRP GHG Reduction Measures Comparison by Jurisdiction
2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
N/A
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-Methane Recovery
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
N/A
City of Ontario
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-1: Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
Energy-2: Outdoor Lighting
Energy-4: Solar Installation for New Housing
Energy-5: Solar Installation for New Commercial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8: Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transportation-1: Sustainable Communities Strategy
Transportation-2: Smart Bus Technologies
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local Waste-2: Waste Diversion
22.b
Packet Pg. 381
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 40
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update) A-15
A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S
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2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
N/A
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water-Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-1: Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
Energy-4: Solar Installation for New Housing
Energy-5: Solar Installation for New Commercial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8: Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transporation-1: Sustainable Communities Strategy
Transportation-2: Smart Bus Technologies
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
N/A
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Waste-2: Waste Diversion
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Water
22.b
Packet Pg. 382
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 41
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update)
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
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Table A: 2021 Regional GHGRP and 2014 Regional GHGRP GHG Reduction Measures Comparison by Jurisdiction
2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-3: Water-Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
City of Redlands
Energy Efficiency
N/A N/A
On-Road Transportation
Pedestrian Improvements and Increased Connectivity
Bikeway System Improvements
Traffic Calming
Parking Facilities and Policies
Transportation Improvements
Pedestrian Improvements and Increased Connectivity
Transportation-1: Sustainable Communities Strategy
Transportation-2: Smart Bus Technologies
Off-Road Equipment
N/A N/A
Solid Waste Management
N/A N/A
Agriculture
N/A N/A
Wastewater Treatment
N/A Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
Water
N/A Water-4: Implement-SB X7-7
City of Rialto
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-1: Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
Energy-4: Solar Installation for New Housing
Energy-5: Solar Installation for New Commercial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8: Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Co-Generation Facilities
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transportation-1: Sustainable Communities Strategy
Transportation-2: Smart Bus Technologies
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
Solid Waste Management
22.b
Packet Pg. 383
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 42
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update) A-17
A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S
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2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
N/A
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-3: Water-Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
City of San Bernardino
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-1: Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
Energy-4: Solar Installation for New Housing
Energy-5: Solar Installation for New Commercial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8: Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transportation-1: Sustainable Communities Strategy
Transportation-2: Smart Bus Technologies
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Waste-2: Waste Diversion
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
N/A
Water
22.b
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Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 43
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update)
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
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Table A: 2021 Regional GHGRP and 2014 Regional GHGRP GHG Reduction Measures Comparison by Jurisdiction
2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water-Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
City of Twentynine Palms
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-1: Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
Energy-4: Solar Installation for New Housing
Energy-5: Solar Installation for New Commercial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8: Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Co-Generation Facilities
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
N/A
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Waste-2: Waste Diversion
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
N/A
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water-Efficient Landscaping Practices
City of Upland
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Not Applicable
22.b
Packet Pg. 385
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 44
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update) A-19
A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S
C:\users\marleana\appdata\roaming\iqm2\minutetraq\[email protected]\work\attachments\34471.docx (06/27/23) Table A: 2021 Regional GHGRP and 2014 Regional GHGRP GHG Reduction Measures Comparison by Jurisdiction
2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Not Applicable
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
Not Applicable
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Not Applicable
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies Not Applicable Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Not Applicable
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Not Applicable
City of Victorville
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-1: Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
Energy-4: Solar Installation for New Housing
Energy-5: Solar Installation for New Commercial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8: Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Co-Generation Facilities
On-Road Transportation
22.b
Packet Pg. 386
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 45
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update)
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
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Table A: 2021 Regional GHGRP and 2014 Regional GHGRP GHG Reduction Measures Comparison by Jurisdiction
2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transportation-1: Sustainable Communities Strategy
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Waste-2: Waste Diversion
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Methane Recovery
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water-Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
City of Yucaipa
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8: Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Transportation-2: Smart Bus Technologies
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment N/A
22.b
Packet Pg. 387
Attachment: 2021 Regional GHGRP_Attachment A - Project Description (9754 : San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Update and
1.b
Packet Pg. 46
Attachment: Addendum to EIR_SBCTA Agenda - 7-5-23_Item 22 (4299 : 2023 Climate Action Plan Update) A-21
A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
2021 S A N B E R N A R D I N O C O U N T Y
R E G I O N A L G R E E N H O U S E G A S R E D U C T I O N P L A N
S A N B E R N A R D I N O A S S O C I A T E D G O V E R N M E N T S
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2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
N/A
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies N/A
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-3: Water-Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
Town of Yucca Valley
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Energy-1:Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
Energy-5: Solar Installation for New Commercial
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
N/A
Off-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
N/A
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
N/A
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
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Table A: 2021 Regional GHGRP and 2014 Regional GHGRP GHG Reduction Measures Comparison by Jurisdiction
2021 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures 2014 Regional GHGRP Reduction Measures Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Water-4: Implement SB X7-7
Unincorporated San Bernardino County
Energy Efficiency
Energy-1 Building Energy Efficiency
Energy-2: Lighting Efficiency
Energy-3: All Electric Buildings
Energy-5: Renewable Energy – New Commercial/Industrial
Energy-6: Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7: Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8 Solar Installation for Existing
Commercial/Industrial
Energy-9: Rooftop Gardens
Energy-10: Urban Tree Planting for Shading and Energy
Savings
Not Applicable
On-Road Transportation
OnRoad-1 Alternative Fueled Transit Fleets
OnRoad-2: Encourage Use of Mass Transit
OnRoad-3: Transportation Demand Management and
Synchronization
OnRoad-4: Expand Bike Routes
OnRoad-5: Community Fleet Electrification
Not Applicable
On-Road Equipment
OffRoad-1: Electric-Powered Construction Equipment
OffRoad-2: Idling Ordinance
OffRoad-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment
Not Applicable
Solid Waste Management
Waste-1: Methane Capture – Local
Waste-2: Waste Diversion and Reduction
Not Applicable
Agriculture
Agriculture-3 Methane Capture at Large Dairies Not Applicable Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery at Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Wastewater-2: Equipment Upgrades and Wastewater
Treatment Plants
Not Applicable
Water
Water-1: Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
Water-2: Renovate Existing Buildings to achieve Higher
Levels of Water Efficiency
Not Applicable
Sources: Regional GHGRP, 2014, Final Regional GHGRP, 2021 Apply Valley, Big Bear Lake, Upland and the Unincorporated San Bernardino County did not participate in the 2014 Regional GHGRP.
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A T T A C H M E N T A – P R O J E C T D E S C R I P T I O N A P R I L 2023
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2016
Emissions
(MT CO2e)
2030 BAU
(MT CO2e)
2030
Reductions
(MT CO2e)
2030
Emissions with
2021 Regional
GHGRP
(MT CO2e)
Reduction
(percent) Goal Goal Met? Reductions
Beyond Goal
City of Adelanto 191,431 273,216 150,349 122,867 55.0% 128,180 Yes 5,313 Town of Apple Valley 455,802 544,216 250,543 293,673 46.0% 321,930 Yes 28,257 City of Barstow 192,539 232,535 111,285 121,251 47.9% 122,395 Yes 1,145 City of Big Bear Lake 105,769 115,809 48,501 67,308 41.9% 75,514 Yes 8,205 City of Chino 736,215 785,555 309,020 476,535 39.3% 537,964 Yes 61,429 City of Chino Hills 438,898 434,884 155,345 279,539 35.7% 308,290 Yes 228,751 City of Colton 448,948 529,453 227,979 298,474 43.3% 357,876 Yes 59,402 City of Fontana 1,130,927 1,301,505 649,550 651,955 49.9% 698,844 Yes 37,889 City of Grand Terrace 78,066 90,587 43,268 47,319 47.8% 47,391 Yes 72 City of Hesperia 593,369 710,136 361,125 349,011 50.9% 363,195 Yes 14,184 City of Highland 218,940 251,432 137,168 114,264 54.6% 131,364 Yes 17,100 City of Loma Linda 203,924 202,951 81,381 121,570 40.1% 189,655 Yes 68,095 City of Montclair 254,852 260,101 116,754 143,346 44.9% 152,911 Yes 9,565 City of Needles 26,247 43,847 21,086 22,761 48.1% 22,743 Yes 18 City of Ontario 2,091,964 2,260,363 1,039,373 1,220,991 45.6% 1,255,179 Yes 34,188 City of Rancho
Cucamonga 1,495,685 1,570,575 677,803 892,771 43.2% 897,411 Yes 4,640 City of Redlands - - - - - - - -
City of Rialto 508,304 575,269 290,077 285,192 50.4% 304,983 Yes 19,791 City of San Bernardino 1,440,525 1,553,719 736,367 817,352 47.4% 864,315 Yes 46,963 City of Twentynine
Palms 125,545 156,802 77,928 78,874 49.7% 79,123 Yes 249 City of Upland 501,746 536,496 257,955 278,541 48.1% 301,048 Yes 22,507 City of Victorville 889,825 1,066,792 499,257 567,534 46.8% 568,498 Yes 963 City of Yucaipa 280,522 336,285 172,001 164,285 51.1% 179,522 Yes 15,237 Town of Yucca Valley 172,732 193,090 98,836 94,254 51.2% 106,543 Yes 12,289 Unincorporated San
Bernardino County 2,873,469 3,051,959 1,299,521 1,752,437 42.6% 1,754,098 Yes 1,660 Source: Final Regional GHGRP, 2021
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Table C: Emissions Forecasts with Implementation of the Redlands Climate Action Plan
Year Emissions
(MT CO2e per year)
Emissions per capita with
CAP Implementation
(MT CO2e capita per year)
Emissions Targets
(MT CO2e capita per year)
2015 419,417 6.1 -
2030 362,092 4.8 6.0
2035 359,358 4.5 5.0
Source: Final Regional GHGRP, 2021
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15164
Per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(a), “the lead agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have occurred”. This checklist confirms that the proposed 2021 Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (2021 Regional GHGRP, proposed project) described in Attachment A, is within the scope of the 2014 Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Environmental Impact Report (Regional GHGRP EIR)1.
This Environmental Checklist supports the finding that the proposed project would not result in new or substantially more severe significant effects, and no new mitigation measures are required for the proposed project. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 21094(c) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15152(a), this Addendum tiers off the Regional GHGRP EIR, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
This environmental checklist is used to: 1) compare the environmental impacts of the proposed project with impacts expected to result from implementation of the 2014 GHGRP evaluated in the Regional GHGRP EIR; 2) demonstrate that the proposed project would not result in new or more severe significant environmental impacts; 3) provide new or revised mitigation measures not identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and 4) demonstrate that no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the project would be undertaken since the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified resulted in new or more severe significant environmental effects.
In summary, no new or more severe significant impacts were identified for the 2021 Regional GHGRP that were not identified and mitigated in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures would be required for the proposed project. The 2014 Regional GHGRP established the County’s regional sustainability and conservation measures based on baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2008 and developed a 2020 forecast greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction target below 2008 baseline levels in accordance with the State reduction goals in Assembly Bill (AB)
32. The 2021 Regional GHGRP considers the previous GHG reduction targets identified in the 2014 Regional GHGRP and proposes new targets that are consistent with updates in State climate change regulations in order to meet the requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 32. For all environmental topics addressed in the following checklist, there have been no substantial changes in environmental circumstances that would result in new or more severe significant environmental effects than were identified and evaluated in the Regional GHGRP EIR. Therefore, no subsequent EIR or further CEQA evaluation is required for the 2021 Regional GHGRP.
1 San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), 2014. San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories and Reduction Plan Environmental Impact Report. SCH No. 2012111046 .
February.
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1.1 AESTHETICS
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Except as provided in Public Resources Code Section 21099, would the project:
a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway
c. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other
regulations governing scenic quality?
d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
1.1.1 Discussion
1.1.1.1 Scenic Vistas
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, while the 2014 Regional GHGRP does not propose specific development, implementation of GHG reduction measures, such as solar energy systems/photovoltaic arrays, energy-efficiency or energy-generating facilities, park-and-ride lots, pedestrian/bicycle enhancements, could result in development which could alter the integrity of scenic vistas within the County’s 25 jurisdictions if not properly sited and designed. However, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that with compliance with General Plan policies and implementation of mitigation measures in the cities of Chino (MM4.3.1-1a through MM4.3.1-1c), Ontario, (MM4.13.1- 1a and MM4.13.1-1Bb, Rancho Cucamonga (MM4.14.1-1a through MM4.14.1-1c), San Bernardino (MM4.17.1-1a through MM4.17.1-1c), and Twentynine Palms (MM4.18.1-1a), implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would avoid or minimize impacts to scenic vistas. As such, impacts were found to be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, future development within the 25 jurisdictions associated with implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP could cause potential impacts to scenic views.
However, implementation of the GHG reduction measures outlined in the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be subject to implementation of General Plan policies and mitigation measures in the cities of Chino (MM4.3.1-1a through MM4.3.1-1c), Ontario, (MM4.13.1-1a and MM4.13.1-1Bb, Rancho Cucamonga (MM4.14.1-1a through MM4.14.1-1c), San Bernardino (MM4.17.1-1a through MM4.17.1-1c), and Twentynine Palms (MM4.18.1-1a) to avoid and minimize impacts to scenic vistas. As such, impacts associated with the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts to scenic vistas beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
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1.1.1.2 Scenic Resources
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not propose any new development that would damage scenic resources within a State Scenic Highway in any of the 25 jurisdictions, since implementation of GHG reduction measures would be required to comply with design regulations and permitting, General Plan policies, and Municipal Code requirements. As such, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that compliance with design regulations and permitting, General Plan policies, and Municipal Code standards would reduce impacts on an Eligible State Scenic Highway corridor to a level that is less than significant.
Implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also not propose any new development that would damage scenic resources within a State Scenic Highway. In addition, implementation of future development under the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to comply with design regulations and permitting, General Plan policies, and Municipal Code standards. As such, impacts associated with the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts to scenic resources beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.1.1.3 Visual Character
The GHGRP EIR found that the visual character of the 25 Jurisdictions have already been established, through urbanized locations and natural vegetation. In addition, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that although the 2014 Regional GHGRP does not proposed specific development, it establishes GHG reduction measures that encourage energy-saving retrofits to existing buildings and incorporation of energy-generating components in new construction, such as solar arrays. These structures would likely be visible to visitors, employees, and residents, and screening would inhibit energy production. In addition, renewable energy generating facilities could be developed in open space areas that would introduce man-made structures into a natural setting. Depending on the size and mass of these energy-generating components, future redevelopment or development could result in degradation of the visual character and quality of an individual site and its surroundings. The Regional GHGRP EIR determined that with compliance with General Plan policies, Municipal Code standards, and design guidelines and implementation of mitigation measures in the cities of Chino, (MM4.3.1-2a through MM4.3.1-2f), Ontario (MM4.13.1-2a through MM4.13.1-2d), Rancho Cucamonga (MM4.14.1-2a through MM4.14.1-2f), and San Bernardino (MM4.14.1-2a through MM4.17.1-2f), would reduce potential impacts to visual character. As such, impacts were determined to be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.
Implementation of 2021 Regional GHGRP would also include GHG reduction measures that could result in structures that would likely be visible to visitors, employees, and residents and introduce man-made structures into a natural setting. Implementation of the GHG reduction measures included in the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to comply with General Plan policies, Municipal Code standards, and design guidelines and implement mitigation measures in the cities of Chino, (MM4.3.1-2a through MM4.3.1-2f), Ontario (MM4.13.1-2a through MM4.13.1-2d), Rancho Cucamonga (MM4.14.1-2a through MM4.14.1-2f), and San Bernardino (MM4.14.1-2a through MM4.17.1-2f) to avoid and minimize impacts to visual character. As such, impacts associated with the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts to visual character beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
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1.1.1.4 Light and Glare
The Regional GHGRP EIR found that the developed portions of the 25 Jurisdictions contain numerous sources of light and glare from streetlights, freestanding lights, building-mounted lights, illuminated signage, reflective building materials, and vehicular headlights and the undeveloped portions of the 25 Jurisdictions contain few, if any, sources of light and glare. As identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP could result in energy-efficient or energy-generating rooftop structures such as photovoltaic arrays on or adjacent to existing and new buildings. Rooftop solar panels, to be effective, must be oriented to maximize solar radiation absorption. Solar panels are designed to maximize sunlight absorption and are generally constructed of dark, light-absorbing materials and are composed of a minimum of reflective surfaces. As such, it was determined that solar arrays would result in an increased amount of glare even if they were oriented in such a way as to face sensitive receptors or motorists. The Regional GHGRP determined that with compliance with General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards and implementation of Mitigation Measures in the cities of Chino (MM4.3.1-3a and MM4.3.1-3B), Ontario (MM4.13.1-3a and MM4.13-1-3b), Rancho Cucamonga (MM4.14.1-3a and MM4.14.1-3b), San Bernardino (MM4.17.1-3a and MM4.17.1-3b), and Twentynine Palms (MM4.18.1-2a), impacts would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would facilitate energy reduction strategies and development such as renewable energy generating facilities that could potentially increase light and glare. In addition, installation of cool roofs and cool pavement and solar panels on homes and businesses are encouraged to reduce the urban heat island effect and the dependence on energy sources that produce GHGs. Cool roofs and cool pavement are built from materials with high thermal emittance and high solar reflectance—or albedo—to help reflect sunlight (and the associated energy) away from a building or roadway. The cool roofing and paving materials are lighter in color and more reflective than traditional roofing and paving materials; however, their reflective properties do not produce substantial glare. In addition, solar panels can reflect sunlight when the sun is at an angle to the solar panel in relationship to the viewer. However, the reflectance would be temporary and not occur at night. Through implementation compliance of regulations and standards, small-scale solar installments would not result in substantial sources of light or daytime glare. Thus, their placement and orientation on individual properties would not result in a substantial adverse effect on daytime or nighttime views in the area. Large solar arrays may result in noticeable glare during the day and wind energy systems as accessory structures may require nighttime lighting that could affect neighboring land uses and/or motorists. These impacts would be evaluated at such time as a specific project is proposed.
Implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to comply with General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards and implement Mitigation Measures in the cities of Chino (MM4.3.1-3a and MM4.3.1-3B), Ontario (MM4.13.1-3a and MM4.13-1-3b), Rancho Cucamonga (MM4.14.1-3a and MM4.14.1-3b), San Bernardino (MM4.17.1-3a and MM4.17.1-3b), and Twentynine Palms (MM4.18.1-2a). As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to light and glare more severe than beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
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1.1.2 Applicable Mitigation
The following mitigation measures from the Regional GHGRP EIR would remain applicable to the proposed project as provided below.
City of Chino
MM4.3.1-1a: Renewable energy generating facilities shall be placed or constructed below any major ridgeline when viewed from any designated scenic corridor as identified in the General Plan.
MM4.3.1-1b: Renewable energy generating facilities shall not be:
○ Located within a scenic corridor as identified in the General Plan. ○ Located in an area that would substantially obstruct views of adjacent property owners. ○ Allowed in areas where prohibited by the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act, the terms of any easement, or the listing of the proposed site in the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historical Resources, or on the City’s Historic Inventory. MM4.3.1-1c: Renewable energy generating facilities shall be limited to a height of 80 feet on parcels between one and 5 acres, and limited to a height of 100 feet on parcels greater than 5 acres.
MM4.3.1-2a: The minimum setback from any nonresidential property line shall be equal to the renewable energy system height.
MM4.3.1-2b: The minimum setback of a commercial-scale renewable energy system from any residential property line shall be at least 1,500 feet. MM4.3.1-2c: On open space, only one renewable energy system unit per 10 acres shall be allowed. Units shall be installed with at least 240 feet separation from each other. If the units are to 50 feet in height, a maximum of two units may be installed for every 5 acres. For every additional 5 acres, one additional unit may be added not to exceed a maximum of five units and the separation between the units may be reduced to twice the height of the systems. MM4.3.1-2d: Renewable energy generating facilities not incorporated into the building, or part of the parking structure, or considered an accessory structure to an existing residence shall be prohibited in urbanized residential neighborhoods.
MM4.3.1-2e: Residential properties less than 5 acres shall be limited to one accessory wind energy system that shall not exceed the height of the zone in which it is located. MM4.3.1-2f: Residential properties that are 5 acres and more shall be limited to two accessory wind energy systems that shall not exceed the height of the zone in which it is located.
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MM4.3.1-3b: All proposed energy-generating structures in open spaces areas shall not be lighted unless required by code or regulation.
City of Ontario
MM4.13.1-1a: Renewable energy generating facilities shall require additional review when located within a scenic corridor as identified in the Ontario General Plan. MM4.13.1-1b: Renewable energy generating facilities shall comply with applicable standards as identified through the comprehensive update of the city’s development code subsequent to City CAP approval.
MM4.13.1-2a:The minimum setback from any non-residential property line shall be equal to the renewable energy system height.
MM4.13.1-2b: The minimum buffer or setback of a commercial-scale renewable energy system from any residential property line shall be at least 1,500 feet. Subsequent to the City CAP approval, a comprehensive update of the city’s development code shall occur. MM4.13.1-2c: Renewable energy generating facilities not incorporated into the building, or part of the parking structure, or considered an accessory structure to an existing residence shall be prohibited in urbanized residential neighborhoods.
MM4.13.1-2d: Residential properties shall be limited to one wind energy system per 5 acres and shall not exceed the height of the zone in which it is located. MM4.13.1-3a: All proposed energy-generating structures shall be constructed utilizing non- reflective materials to the maximum extent feasible. If a reflective material is used, appropriate shielding shall be placed or the structure relocated to reduce the amount of visible glare. The City shall review all discretionary projects prior to issuance of building permits to ensure that appropriate shielding and placement of such structures are included in design plans. MM4.13.1-3b: All proposed energy-generating structures in open spaces areas shall not be lighted unless required by the City.
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MM4.14.1-1a: Renewable energy generating facilities shall be placed or constructed below any major ridgeline when viewed from any designated scenic corridor as identified in the General Plan.
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MM4.14.1-1b: Renewable energy generating facilities shall not be:
○ Located within a scenic corridor as identified in the General Plan ○ Located in an area that would substantially obstruct views of adjacent property owners ○ Allowed in areas where prohibited by the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act, the terms of any easement, or the listing of the proposed site in the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historical Resources, or on the City’s Historic Inventory MM4.14.1-1c: The installation of alternative energy systems and facilities shall be subject to the development standards of the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.76 relating to Development Standards for Solar Systems (17.76.020) and Development Standards for Wind Energy Systems (17.76.030).
MM4.14.1-2a: Development Standards for Wind Energy Systems (17.76.030) establish requirements for the installation of wind energy systems on residentially and industrially zoned properties. Development standards are included for the operation and installation of wind energy systems.
MM4.14.1-2b: Within residential districts, free standing renewable energy generating systems shall be limited to a maximum of 40 feet above the highest grade level, and roof mounted renewable energy generating systems shall be limited to a maximum height of 15 feet above the structure on which the system is located.
MM4.14.1-2c: Within residential districts, the maximum number of renewable energy generating facilities is limited to one (1) freestanding or two (2) roof mounted systems. MM4.14.1-2d: Within industrial districts, free standing renewable energy generating systems shall be limited to a maximum height of 80 feet above the highest grade level, and roof mounted renewable energy generating systems shall be limited to a maximum height of 15 feet above the structure on which the system is mounted.
MM4.14.1-2e: Within industrial districts, the maximum number of renewable energy generating systems is two (2) freestanding or four (4) roof-mounted systems. MM4.14.1-3a: Structural components including, but not limited to, towers and blades shall be of a nonreflective, unobtrusive color. The City shall review all discretionary projects prior to issuance of building permits to ensure that appropriate shielding and placement of such structures are included in design plans.
MM4.14.1-3b: Exterior lighting on any wind energy system shall be prohibited unless specifically required by the Federal Aviation Administration.
City of San Bernardino
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MM4.17.1-1b: Renewable energy generating facilities shall not be:
○ Located within middle and background scenic view sheds as identified in General Plan ○ Located in an area that would substantially obstruct views of adjacent property owners ○ Allowed in areas where prohibited by the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act, the terms of any easement, or the listing of the proposed site in the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historical Resources, or on the City’s Historic Inventory MM4.17.1-1c: Renewable energy generating facilities shall be limited to a height of 80 feet on parcels between one and 5 acres, and limited to a height of 100 feet on parcels greater than 5 acres.
MM4.17.1-2a: The minimum setback from any non-residential property line shall be equal to the renewable energy system height.
MM4.17.1-2b: The minimum setback of a commercial-scale renewable energy system from any residential property line shall be at least 1,500 feet. MM4.17.1-2c: On open space, only one renewable energy system unit per 10 acres shall be allowed. Units shall be installed with at least 240 feet separation from each other. If the units are to 50 feet in height, a maximum of two units may be installed for every 5 acres. For every additional 5 acres, one additional unit may be added not to exceed a maximum of five units and the separation between the units may be reduced to twice the height of the systems. MM4.17.1-2d: Renewable energy generating facilities not incorporated into the building, or part of the parking structure, or considered an accessory structure to an existing residence shall be prohibited in urbanized residential neighborhoods.
MM4.17.1-2e: Residential properties less than 5 acres shall be limited to one accessory wind energy system that shall not exceed the height of the zone in which it is located. MM4.17.1-2f: Residential properties that are 5 acres and more shall be limited to two accessory wind energy systems that shall not exceed the height of the zone in which it is located. MM4.17.1-3a: All proposed energy-generating structures shall be constructed utilizing non- reflective materials to the maximum extent feasible. If a reflective material is used, appropriate shielding shall be placed or the structure relocated to reduce the amount of visible glare. The City shall review all discretionary projects prior to issuance of building permits to ensure that appropriate shielding and placement of such structures are included in design plans.
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MM4.17.1-3b: All proposed energy-generating structures in open spaces areas shall not be lighted unless required by code or regulation.
City of Twentynine Palms
MM4.18.1-1a: Renewable energy generating facilities shall not be located within the City of Twentynine Palms.
MM4.18.1-2a: All proposed energy-generating structures shall be constructed utilizing non- reflective materials to the maximum extent feasible. If a reflective material is used, appropriate shielding shall be placed or the structure relocated to reduce the amount of visible glare. The City shall review all discretionary projects prior to issuance of building permits to ensure that appropriate shielding and placement of such structures are included in design plans.
1.1.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
There would be no new impacts related to aesthetics associated with the proposed project.
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1.2 AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES
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Would the project:
a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-
agricultural use?
b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
c. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as
defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))?
d. Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
e. Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
1.2.1 Discussion
1.2.1.1 Conversion of Farmland
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP includes measures that may result in the densification and development of transit oriented development near transit stations in commercial/residential mixed use development within the urbanized portions of the 25 jurisdictions, but these areas near transit or urbanized mixed use development do not include changing any existing agricultural lands. The Regional GHGRP EIR also found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP includes energy efficiency retrofits of existing buildings, but does not convert any agricultural use to a nonagricultural use. In addition, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP includes renewable energy generation facilities, which would be complementary to agricultural uses and would not be the primary use on agricultural land, such as a solar or wind farm, and would not change or convert agricultural land to non-agricultural use or in any way degrade an agricultural use. As such, the Regional GHGRP EIR determined that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance to nonagricultural use. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that there would be no impact or a less-than-significant impact and no mitigation was required.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would not include changing any existing agricultural lands or convert any agricultural use to a nonagricultural use. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to the conversion of farmland more severe than beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
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1.2.1.2 Conflict with Zoning for Agricultural Use or a Williamson Act Contract The Regional GHGRP EIR found that the 2014 Regional GHGRP includes implementation strategies that include energy retrofits of existing buildings and would not conflict with zoning for agricultural use or with existing Williamson Act contracts. As such, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that there would be no impact or a less-than-significant impact and no mitigation was required.
Future developments associated with the implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would not change any of the 25 jurisdictions’ land use designations that would conflict with existing zoning and/or Williamson Act contracts. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to the zoning for agricultural use or a Williamson Act Contract more severe than beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.2.1.3 Conflict with Zoning for Forest Land, Timberland, or Timberland Production As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, most of the 25 Jurisdictions do not contain forest land, timberland, or land zoned for timberland production. The cities of Colton and Grand Terrace contain forest land, however as identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, none of the GHG reduction measures would involve forest land disturbance. As such, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that no impact would occur, and no mitigation was required.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would not conflict with forest land, timberland, or land zoned for timberland production. As such, the proposed project would not result in impacts to forest land or timberland more severe than impacts identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.2.1.4 Result in the Loss of Forest Land
As discussed above, the proposed project would not convert forest land to non-forest use.
Therefore, the proposed project would not result in impacts to forest land more severe than impacts identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.2.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.
1.2.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
There would be no new impacts related to agriculture and forestry resources associated with the proposed project.
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1.3 AIR QUALITY
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Would the project:
a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan?
b. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard?
c. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
d. Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) affecting a substantial number of people?
1.3.1 Discussion
1.3.1.1 Clean Air Plan Consistency
The Regional GHGRP EIR addressed consistency with the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) 2012 Air Quality Management Plan (2012 AQMP) guidelines and the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District’s (MDAQMD) air quality management plans. The SCAQMD and MDAQMD’s air quality management plans are designed to achieve the federal and State Clean Air Act standards. For a project to be consistent with the air quality management plans, the pollutants emitted from the project should not exceed the SCAQMD and, MDAQMD daily threshold or cause a significant impact on air quality, or the project must already have been included in the air quality management plan projections.
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would include GHG reduction measures that would increase energy efficiency, reduce emissions from construction and landscaping equipment, and reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and vehicular emissions. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that while these measures were formulated to reduce GHG emissions, they also would improve overall air quality by reducing emissions of criteria pollutants. As such, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would further the goals of the SCAQMD and MDAQMD’s air quality management plans. As such, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation was required.
SCAQMD approved the 2022 AQMP on December 2, 2022, which builds upon measures already in place from the previous AQMPs and includes a variety of additional strategies such as regulation, accelerated deployment of available cleaner technologies, best management practices, co-benefits from existing programs, incentives, and other measures. In the MDAQMD, the most recent air quality plans are the PM10 Attainment Demonstration and Attainment Plan and the O3 Attainment Plan. Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, the 2021 Regional GHGRP also identifies GHG reduction measures that would increase energy efficiency, reduce emissions from construction and landscaping equipment, and reduce VMT and vehicular emissions. As such, implementation of the
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2021 Regional GHGRP would also improve overall air quality by reducing emissions of criteria pollutants. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with clean air plan consistency beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.3.1.2 Criteria Pollutant Analysis
As discussed in the GHGRP, construction activities, such as building energy retrofits and grading or excavation activities, if required for installation of energy-generating structures or bicycle/pedestrian paths and transit infrastructure, would result in temporary, short-term emissions of air pollutants. However, the GHGRP found that these temporary, short-term emissions would not be substantial, and would be offset by the operation of energy-efficiency retrofits, renewable energy project, pedestrian and bicycle paths and transit infrastructure that are part of the reduction measures in the 2014 GHGRP EIR that would result in an overall reduction in both GHG and criteria pollutant emissions.
In addition, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would reduce criteria pollutant emissions resulting from buildout in the 25 jurisdictions; however, the new emissions from buildout of the General Plans would still exceed SCAQMD and MDAQMD thresholds.
However, as identified in the Regional GHGRP, these significant impacts were addressed in the jurisdiction specific General Plan EIRs. As such, impacts from the 2014 Regional GHGRP would reduce criteria pollutants and benefit air quality in the 25 jurisdictions. As such, impacts were found to be less than significant and no mitigation was required.
Construction of specific projects related to the implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also result in temporary, short-term emissions of air pollutants. However, similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, these temporary, short-term emissions would not be substantial, and would be offset by the overall reduction in criteria pollutant emissions. As such, since implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also improve overall air quality by reducing emissions of criteria pollutants, impacts would remain less than significant. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe criteria pollutant impacts beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.3.1.3 Sensitive Receptors
The Regional GHGRP EIR found that the 2014 Regional GHGRP would reduce criteria pollutant emissions within the 25 jurisdictions. However, the cities of Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto, and San Bernardino found that new transit-oriented development could result in emissions sources such as diesel-engines in close proximity to sensitive receptors such as residential land uses, which would increase the concentrations of air pollutants including diesel particulate matter (DPM) within the neighborhoods of transit-oriented development. However, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that with of mitigation measures in the cities of Fontana (MM4.6.3-1), Montclair (MM4.11.3-1), Ontario (MM4.13.3-1), Rancho Cucamonga (MM4.14.3-1), Rialto (MM4.16.3-1), and San Bernardino (MM4.173-1a and MM4.17.3-1b) impacts would be reduced to a less-than- significant level. The other jurisdictions found that the GHG reduction measures would not include any new facilities that would result in a new source of TAC emissions, including diesel particulate
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Implementation of 2021 Regional GHGRP would also include GHG reduction measures that could result in new transit-oriented development could result in emissions sources such as diesel-engines in close proximity to sensitive receptors such as residential land uses, which would increase the concentrations of air pollutants including DPM within the neighborhoods of transit-oriented development. As such, the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to implement mitigation measures in the cities of Fontana (MM4.6.3-1), Montclair (MM4.11.3-1), Ontario (MM4.13.3-1), Rancho Cucamonga (MM4.14.3-1), Rialto (MM4.16.3-1), and San Bernardino (MM4.173-1a and MM4.17.3-1b) to avoid and minimize impacts to sensitive receptors. As such, impacts associated with the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts to sensitive receptors beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.3.1.4 Odors
The GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not create objectional odors. Impacts were considered less than significant and no mitigation was required.
The 2021 Regional GHGRP does not propose strategies or measures that would directly or indirectly result in the creation of objectionable odors. Implementation of 2021 Regional GHGRP would include an increase of energy efficiency retrofits for existing residential and nonresidential buildings, all of which would be subject to SCAQMD and MDAQMD rules and General Plan policies listed in the GHGRP EIR to minimize objectionable odors. As such, the 2021 Regional GHGRP does not include projects that would result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe odor impacts beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.3.2 Applicable Mitigation
Based on the analysis above, no substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, nor revisions to the project, nor new information that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was prepared leading to new or more severe significant impacts related to air quality, and no new mitigation measures are required. The following mitigation measures from the Regional GHGRP EIR would remain applicable to the proposed project as provided below.
City of Fontana
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MM4.11.3-1: Transit-oriented development near the Metrolink Stations shall set back all sensitive land uses (residential, daycare facilities, schools, preschools, and eldercare facilities) at least 500 feet from the nearest railroad track to reduce concentrations of air pollution, to acceptable levels.
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MM4.13.3-1: Transit-oriented development near the Metrolink Stations shall set back all sensitive land uses (residential, daycare facilities, schools, preschools, and eldercare facilities) at least 500 feet from the nearest rail yard to reduce concentrations of air pollution, to acceptable levels. As an alternative to the setback, an air toxics health risk assessment of sensitive land uses should be completed demonstrating that sensitive land uses closer than 500 feet from the nearest rail yard will not result in a cancer risk of 10 in a million, and a non-cancer health risk of 1 on the health hazard index. The methodology of the health risk analysis must follow the protocols found on the Office of Environmental Hazards Assessment (OEHHA).
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MM4.16.3-1: Transit-oriented development near the Metrolink stations shall set back all sensitive land uses (residential, daycare facilities, schools, preschools, and eldercare facilities) at least 500 feet from the nearest railroad track to reduce concentrations of air pollution to acceptable levels.
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MM4.17.3-1a: Transit-oriented development near the passenger rail stations shall set back all sensitive land uses (residential, daycare facilities, schools, preschools, and eldercare facilities) at least 500 feet from the nearest railroad track to reduce concentrations of air pollution, to acceptable levels.
MM4.17.3-1b: Transit-oriented development would not be allowed in conjunction with the San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot.
1.3.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
There would be no new impacts related to air quality associated with the proposed project.
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Would the project:
a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special-status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
c. Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
1.4.1 Discussion
1.4.1.1 Candidate, Sensitive, or Special-Status Species As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not directly result in removal of vegetation or wildlife in the 25 jurisdictions as the 2014 Regional GHRP does not confer entitlements for development. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would include an increase in renewable energy sources, which could potentially be built on vacant land that might contain habitat as a variety of sensitive plant and animal species are found throughout the 25 Jurisdictions. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that renewable energy projects considered for approval on vacant land under the 2014 GHGRP would be required to provide independent CEQA review and would be required to comply with General Plan policies and the project approval processes. As such, the Regional GHGRP EIR determined that if sensitive species were found, the project proponent would be required to consult with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and/or United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding impacts to sensitive species and ensuing mitigation. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that with CEQA review for future development and compliance with General Plan policies and
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implementation of mitigation measures in the City of Rialto (MM4.16.4-1a through MM4.16.4-1b), impacts would be less than significant.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, future development within the 25 jurisdictions associated with implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP could be built on vacant land that might contain habitat and would have the potential to affect species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special- status species. However, the proposed project does not include any specific projects, and future development associated with the 2021 Regional GHGRP would be reviewed based on, among other things, the effect on special-status species as a part of the development review process. In addition, the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be subject to implementation of General Plan policies and mitigation measures in the City of Rialto (MM4.16.4-1a through MM4.16.4-2) to avoid and minimize impacts to special status species. As such, impacts associated with the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts to special status species beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.4.1.2 Riparian Habitat and or Other Sensitive Natural Communities As identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not directly result in the removal of vegetation or wildlife within the 25 Jurisdictions because the 2014 Regional GHGRP does not confer entitlements for development. However, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that since the 2014 GHGRP does include an increase in renewable energy sources, which could potentially be built on vacant land within a riparian habitat. However, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that project proponents would be required to obtain permits from CDFW and undergo CEQA review. As such, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that with CEQA review for future development and compliance with General Plan policies and implementation of mitigation measures in the City of Rialto (MM4.16.4-1a and MM4.16.4-2), impacts would be less than significant.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, future development within the 25 Jurisdictions associated with implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP could be built on vacant land that might contain riparian habitat. However, future development associated with the 2021 Regional GHGRP would be reviewed based on, among other things, the effect on riparian habitat as a part of the development review process. In addition, the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be subject to implementation of General Plan policies and mitigation measures in the City of Rialto (MM4.16.4-1a and MM4.16.4-2) to avoid and minimize impacts to riparian habitat. As such, impacts associated with the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts to riparian habitat beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.4.1.3 State or Federally Protected Wetlands
The Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP includes energy efficiency standards for new development, energy efficiency retrofits for existing buildings, water conservation measures, transportation measures to reduce trips and VMT, and waste diversion programs that are not likely to affect bodies of water or wetlands. In addition, as identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, although these types of projects are not likely to affect bodies of water or
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Future development associated with implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be reviewed based on, among other things, the effect on wetlands as a part of the development review process and would also be required to obtain applicable permits from the USACE, RWQCB, and/or CDFW. In addition, the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be subject to implementation of mitigation measures in the City of Rialto (MM4.16.4-1a and MM4.16.4-2) to avoid and minimize impacts to wetlands. As such, impacts associated with the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts to wetlands beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.4.1.4 Migratory Fish or Wildlife Species
The Regional GHGRP EIR found that open space and wildlife corridors existthroughout the 25 jurisdictions. The GHGRP EIR also found that projects with the potential to impact sensitive resources, including sensitive habitat, would be required to comply with mitigation recommended in a project-specific biological resources analysis. Projects with the potential to impact stands of trees, such as those on undeveloped slopes, would be required to demonstrate compliance with General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards to ensure that implementation of the 2014 Regional GGRP does not impair the use of wildlife movement corridors. In addition, the City of Rialto identified MM4.16.4-4 to reduce impacts to a less-than-significant level.
In addition, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that trees and shrubs are scattered throughout the 25 Jurisdictions that may be used for nesting or roosting by migrating birds. In addition, the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not grant specific entitlements for development; therefore, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not directly impact vegetation that could be used by migrating birds. Further, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that development associated with the 2014 Regional GHGRP would be required to comply with the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Therefore, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP is not anticipated to have substantial adverse impacts to migratory birds. Impacts were considered less than significant with mitigation incorporated.
Future development associated with implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be reviewed based on, among other things, the effect on migratory fish and wildlife as a part of the development review process and would also be required to comply with the MBTA. In addition, the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be subject to implementation of mitigation measure MM4.16.4-4 in the City of Rialto. As such, impacts associated with the proposed project would not result in new
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or more severe impacts to migratory fish or wildlife beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.4.1.5 Conflict with Local Policies, Adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, or Natural Community Conservation Plan
As identified in the Regional GHRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would be required to comply with General Plan policies, Municipal Code standards, and local ordinances that support the preservation of biological resources. Since projects would be required to demonstrate compliance with General Plan policies, Municipal Code standards, and local ordinances, impacts were considered to be less than significant, and no mitigation was required.
The 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to demonstrate compliance with General Plan policies, Municipal Code standards, and local ordinances. As such, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.4.2 Applicable Mitigation
The following mitigation measures from the Regional GHGRP EIR would remain applicable to the proposed project as provided below.
City of Rialto
MM4.16.4-1a: A biological resources assessment shall be prepared for any renewable energy generating facility proposed within the Lytle Creek Wash area, or on any undeveloped land within a Critical Habitat designation. This assessment shall identify the habitat types and quality, species occurrence and distribution, determine the specific impacts to biological resources and characterize the biological significance of those impacts, and define measures to avoid, reduce or compensate for any significant impacts attributable to the proposed project. The biological assessment shall be submitted to the Development Services Director for review/approval, and shall be included in the CEQA compliance documentation for all such proposals. MM4.16.4-1b: A focused survey for burrowing owls shall be conducted by a qualified professional biologist for any new development project proposed on a vacant site of two acres or larger, with a landscape of annual and perennial grasslands, desert, or arid scrubland with low-growing vegetation. The purpose of the survey is to determine if burrowing owls are foraging or nesting on or adjacent to the project site. If surveys confirm that the site is occupied habitat, mitigation measures to minimize impacts to burrowing owls, their burrows and foraging habitat shall be identified. The results of this survey, including any mitigation recommendations, shall be incorporated into the project-level CEQA compliance documentation. Owl surveys and approaches to mitigation shall be in accordance with the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation, issued by the California Department of Fish and Game on October 17, 1995. MM4.16.4-2: The City will enforce a policy of “no net loss” of wetlands and riparian values with respect to any future land use approvals within the Lytle Creek area. This policy shall be
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MM4.16.4-4: Prior to approval of any land use plan or development project proposal within the Lytle Creek Wash area that affects more than two contiguous acres of undeveloped land, a biological assessment of the effects on wildlife movement shall be completed and considered by the City’s decision-makers. This assessment shall be submitted to the Development Services Director for review/approval, and shall be included in the CEQA compliance documentation for all such proposals.
1.4.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
There would be no new impacts related to biological resources associated with the proposed project.
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1.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES
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Would the project:
a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to §15064.5?
b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5?
c. Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries?
1.5.1 Discussion
1.5.1.1 Historic Resources
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the GHGRP will include energy- efficiency retrofit activities, which could be proposed at the site of an historical resource or at the site of a resource considered to be a potential historical resource. Future energy-efficiency retrofit activities have the potential to result in significant impacts on individual historical resources within the County’s 25 jurisdictions, including resources listed in or eligible for listing in the NRHP and/or CRHR. This could include the delisting or loss of eligibility of such resources. In addition, the completion of energy-efficiency retrofit activities has the potential to result in significant impacts on buildings or structures of historic age (50 years old or older), or buildings or structures which may eventually be of historic age, and which may qualify as historical resources pursuant to CEQA upon evaluation. Similarly, any ground disturbing activities have the potential to result in significant impacts on historical resources if an archaeological site or paleontological resource is present and is considered a historical resource pursuant to CEQA.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(b) states that “a project with an effect that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an historical resource is a project that may have a significant effect on the environment.” The GHGRP may allow for energy-efficiency retrofit activities, and these activities have the potential to cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an historical resource through alteration of a historical resource’s physical characteristics that conveys its historical significance, which is considered a potentially significant impact.
The Regional GHGRP EIR found that with the implementation of General Plan policies, Municipal Code standards, and mitigation measures in the cities of Adelanto (MM4.1.5-1), Chino (MM4.3.5-1), Colton (MM4.5.5-1), Grand Terrace (MM4.7.5-1), Hesperia (MM4.8.5-1), Loma Linda (MM4.10.5-1), Needles (MM4.12.1-1), Rancho Cucamonga (MM4.14.5-1), Redlands (MM4.15.5-1), Rialto (MM4.16.5-1), San Bernardino (MM4.17.5-1), Twentynine Palms (MM4.18.5-1), Victorville (MM4.19.5-1), Yucaipa (MM4.20.5-1), and Yucca Valley (MM4.21.5-1) would reduce potential impacts to historical resources to a less-than-significant level.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, the proposed project would be required to comply with General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards and implement mitigation measures in the cities
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1.5.1.2 Archaeological Resources
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, ground-disturbing activities, particularly in areas that have not previously been developed with urban uses (“native soils,” which include agricultural lands), have the potential to damage or destroy historic or prehistoric archaeological resources that may be present on or below the ground surface. Such resources are generally considered to be historic resources, as defined by CEQA Guideline 15064.5(a)(3)(D). In addition to the status of archaeological resources as archaeological resources, a resource may also be a “unique archaeological resource”, as defined in CEQA Guideline 21083.2(g)(1-3). Furthermore, archaeological resources are often of cultural or religious importance to Native American groups, particularly if the resource includes human and/or animal burials. Consequently, damage to or destruction of these resources could occur as a result of development associated with the 2014 Regional GHGRP. However, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that as future development in accordance with the 2014 Regional GHGRP occurs, projects would be subject to compliance with existing national, State and local laws as well as General Plan policies to reduce these potential impacts on archaeological resources to less than significant levels.
Future development associated with 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to comply with national, State and local laws as well as General Plan policies pertaining to historic and archaeological resources. Therefore, potential impacts to archaeological resources would remain at a less-than-significant level. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts to archaeological resources beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.5.1.3 Disturbance of Human Remains
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not include extensive ground-disturbing activities, so it is unlikely that development would disturb human remains. However, the Regional GHGRP EIR determined that if any human remains are discovered during excavation, compliance with California Public Resources Health and Safety Code Sections 7050.5–7055 and California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 would be required.
California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 would afford protection for human remains discovered during development activities. In addition, review and protection are afforded by CEQA for those projects subject to discretionary action, particularly for activities that could potentially disturb human remains. In addition, as discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, Senate Bill (SB) 18 requires consultation regarding Native American sites and artifacts, but the potential for project- level impacts to unidentified and unrecorded tribal cultural places remains moderate to high. The excavation and grading activities of the proposed project could result in impacts to human remains.
However, Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 mandates the process to be followed in the event of a discovery of any human remains and would mitigate all potential impacts. As such, the GHGRP
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Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, future development associated with the 2021 Regional GHGRP that could directly affect human remains include grading, excavation, or other ground-disturbing activities, would also be required to comply with State laws pertaining to the discovery of human remains and the disposition of Native American burials. Therefore, potential impacts to human remains would remain at a less-than-significant level. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts to human remains beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.5.2 Applicable Mitigation
The following mitigation measures from the Regional GHGRP EIR would remain applicable to the proposed project as provided below.
City of Adelanto
MM4.1.5-1: Prior to activities that would physically affect any buildings or structures 50 years old or older or affect their historic setting, a cultural resource professional who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History shall be retained to determine if the project would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the cultural resource professional and the City of Adelanto, the appropriate archival research, including, if necessary, a records search of the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and a pedestrian survey of the proposed improvements area to determine if any significant historic-period resources would be adversely affected by the proposed Regional Reduction Plan activities. The results of the investigation shall be documented in a technical report or memorandum that identifies and evaluates any historical resources within the improvements area and includes recommendations and methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical resources. Methods could include, but are not limited to, written and photographic recordation of the resource in accordance with the level of Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation that is appropriate to the significance (local, state, national) of the resource.
City of Chino
MM4.3.5-1: Prior to activities that would physically affect any buildings or structures 50 years old or older or affect their historic setting, a cultural resource professional who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History shall be retained to determine if the project would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the cultural resource professional and the City of Chino, the appropriate archival research, including, if necessary, a records search of the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and a
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City of Colton
MM4.5.5-1: Prior to activities that would physically affect known historical resources or any buildings or structures 50 years old or older or affect their historic setting, a cultural resource professional who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History will be consulted to determine if the proposed energy-efficiency retrofit activities or the installation of solar would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the cultural resource professional and the City of Colton, archival research, including, if necessary, a records search of the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and a pedestrian survey of the proposed improvements area to determine if any significant historic-period resources would be adversely affected by the proposed Regional Reduction Plan activities. The results of the investigation shall be documented in a technical report or memorandum that identifies and evaluates any historical resources within the improvements area and includes recommendations and methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical resources.
Methods could include, but are not limited to, written and photographic recordation of the resource in accordance with the level of Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation that is appropriate to the significance (local, state, national) of the resource.
City of Grand Terrace
MM4.7.5-1: Prior to activities that would physically affect any buildings or structures built prior to 1950 or older or affect their historic setting, a cultural resource professional who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History shall be retained to determine if the project would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the cultural resource professional and the City of Grand Terrace, the appropriate archival research, including, if necessary, a records search of the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and a pedestrian survey of the proposed improvements area to determine if any significant historic-period resources would be adversely affected by the proposed Regional Reduction Plan activities. The results of the investigation shall be documented in a technical report or memorandum that identifies and evaluates any historical resources within the improvements area and includes recommendations and methods for eliminating or reducing
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impacts on historical resources. Methods could include, but are not limited to, written and photographic recordation of the resource in accordance with the level of Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation that is appropriate to the significance (local, state, national) of the resource.
City of Hesperia
MM4.8.5-1: Prior to activities that would physically affect any buildings or structures 50 years old or older or affect their historic setting, a cultural resource professional who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History shall be retained to determine if the project would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the cultural resource professional and the City of Hesperia, the appropriate archival research, including, if necessary, a records search of the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and a pedestrian survey of the proposed improvements area to determine if any significant historic-period resources would be adversely affected by the proposed Regional Reduction Plan activities. The results of the investigation shall be documented in a technical report or memorandum that identifies and evaluates any historical resources within the improvements area and includes recommendations and methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical resources. Methods could include, but are not limited to, written and photographic recordation of the resource in accordance with the level of Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation that is appropriate to the significance (local, state, national) of the resource.
City of Loma Linda
MM4.10.5-1: Prior to activities that would physically affect known historical resources or any buildings or structures 50 years old or older or affect their historic setting, a cultural resource professional who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History will be consulted to determine if the proposed energy-efficiency retrofit or solar installation activities would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the cultural resource professional and the City of Loma Linda, archival research, including, if necessary, a records search of the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and a pedestrian survey of the proposed improvements area to determine if any significant historic- period resources would be adversely affected by the proposed Regional Reduction Plan activities. The results of the investigation shall be documented in a technical report or memorandum that identifies and evaluates any historical resources within the improvements area and includes recommendations and methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical resources. Methods could include, but are not limited to, written and photographic recordation of the resource in accordance with the level of Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation that is appropriate to the significance (local, state, national) of the resource.
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MM4.12.5-1: Prior to activities that would physically affect any buildings or structures 50 years old or older or affect their historic setting, a cultural resource professional who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History shall be retained to determine if the project would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the cultural resource professional and the City of Needles, the appropriate archival research, including, if necessary, a records search of the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and a pedestrian survey of the proposed improvements area to determine if any significant historic-period resources would be adversely affected by the proposed Regional Reduction Plan activities. The results of the investigation shall be documented in a technical report or memorandum that identifies and evaluates any historical resources within the improvements area and includes recommendations and methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical resources. Methods could include, but are not limited to, written and photographic recordation of the resource in accordance with the level of Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation that is appropriate to the significance (local, state, national) of the resource.
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MM4.14.5-1: Prior to activities that would physically affect known historical resources or any buildings or structures 50 years old or older or affect their historic setting, a cultural resource professional who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History will be consulted to determine if the proposed energy-efficiency retrofit activities would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the cultural resource professional and the City of Rancho Cucamonga, archival research, including, if necessary, a records search of the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and a pedestrian survey of the proposed improvements area to determine if any significant historic-period resources would be adversely affected by the proposed Regional Reduction Plan activities. The results of the investigation shall be documented in a technical report or memorandum that identifies and evaluates any historical resources within the improvements area and includes recommendations and methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical resources. Methods could include, but are not limited to, written and photographic recordation of the resource in accordance with the level of Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation that is appropriate to the significance (local, state, national) of the resource.
City of Redlands
MM4.15.5-1: Prior to activities that would physically affect known historical resources or any buildings or structures 50 years old or older or affect their historic setting, a cultural resource professional who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for
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Architectural History will be consulted to determine if the proposed energy-efficiency retrofit or solar installation activities would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the cultural resource professional and the City of Redlands, archival research, including, if necessary, a records search of the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and a pedestrian survey of the proposed improvements area to determine if any significant historic- period resources would be adversely affected by the proposed Regional Reduction Plan activities. The results of the investigation shall be documented in a technical report or memorandum that identifies and evaluates any historical resources within the improvements area and includes recommendations and methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical resources. Methods could include, but are not limited to, written and photographic recordation of the resource in accordance with the level of Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation that is appropriate to the significance (local, state, national) of the resource.
City of Rialto
MM4.1.5-1: Prior to activities that would physically affect buildings or structures 45 years old or older or affect their historic setting, the project applicant shall retain a cultural resource professional who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History to determine if the project would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the cultural resource professional and the City of Rialto, the appropriate archival research, including, if necessary, a records search of the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and a pedestrian survey of the proposed improvements area to determine if any significant historic-period resources would be adversely affected by the proposed Regional Reduction Plan activities. The results of the investigation shall be documented in a technical report or memorandum that identifies and evaluates any historical resources within the improvements area and includes recommendations and methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical resources. The technical report or memorandum shall be submitted to the City of Rialto for approval. As determined necessary by the City, environmental documentation (e.g., CEQA documentation) prepared for future development within the project site shall reference or incorporate the findings and recommendations of the technical report or memorandum. The project applicant shall be responsible for implementing methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical resources identified in the technical report or memorandum. Additional methods could include, but not be limited to, written and photographic recordation of the resource in accordance with the level of Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation that is appropriate to the significance (local, state, national) of the resource.
City of San Bernardino
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C:\users\marleana\appdata\roaming\iqm2\minutetraq\[email protected]\work\attachments\34472.docx (06/27/23) MM4.17.5-1: Prior to activities that would physically affect buildings or structures 45 years old or older or affect their historic setting, the project applicant shall retain a cultural resource professional who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History to determine if the project would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the cultural resource professional and the City of San Bernardino, the appropriate archival research, including, if necessary, a records search of the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and a pedestrian survey of the proposed improvements area to determine if any significant historic-period resources would be adversely affected by the proposed Regional Reduction Plan activities. The results of the investigation shall be documented in a technical report or memorandum that identifies and evaluates any historical resources within the improvements area and includes recommendations and methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical resources. The technical report or memorandum shall be submitted to the City of San Bernardino for approval. As determined necessary by the City, environmental documentation (e.g., CEQA documentation) prepared for future development within the project site shall reference or incorporate the findings and recommendations of the technical report or memorandum. The project applicant shall be responsible for implementing methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical resources identified in the technical report or memorandum. Additional methods could include, but not be limited to, written and photographic recordation of the resource in accordance with the level of Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation that is appropriate to the significance (local, state, national) of the resource.
City of Twentynine Palms
MM4.18.5-1: Prior to activities that would physically affect buildings or structures 45 years old or older or affect their historic setting, the project applicant shall retain a cultural resource professional who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History to determine if the project would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the cultural resource professional and the City of Twentynine Palms, the appropriate archival research, including, if necessary, a records search of the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and a pedestrian survey of the proposed improvements area to determine if any significant historic-period resources would be adversely affected by the proposed Regional Reduction Plan activities. The results of the investigation shall be documented in a technical report or memorandum that identifies and evaluates any historical resources within the improvements area and includes recommendations and methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical resources. The technical report or memorandum shall be submitted to the City of Twentynine Palms for approval. As determined necessary by the City, environmental documentation (e.g., CEQA documentation) prepared for future development within the project site shall reference or incorporate the findings and recommendations of the technical report or memorandum. The project applicant shall be responsible for implementing methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical
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City of Victorville
MM4.19.5-1: Prior to activities that would physically affect any buildings or structures 50 years old or older or affect their historic setting, a cultural resource professional who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History shall be retained to determine if the project would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the cultural resource professional and the City of Victorville, the appropriate archival research, including, if necessary, a records search of the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and a pedestrian survey of the proposed improvements area to determine if any significant historic-period resources would be adversely affected by the proposed Regional Reduction Plan activities. The results of the investigation shall be documented in a technical report or memorandum that identifies and evaluates any historical resources within the improvements area and includes recommendations and methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical resources. Methods could include, but are not limited to, written and photographic recordation of the resource in accordance with the level of Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation that is appropriate to the significance (local, state, national) of the resource.
City of Yucaipa
MM4.20.5-1: Prior to activities that would physically affect known historical resources or any buildings or structures 50 years old or older or affect their historic setting, a cultural resource professional who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History will be consulted to determine if the proposed solar installation activities would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the cultural resource professional and the City of Yucaipa, archival research, including, if necessary, a records search of the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and a pedestrian survey of the proposed improvements area to determine if any significant historic-period resources would be adversely affected by the proposed Regional Reduction Plan activities. The results of the investigation shall be documented in a technical report or memorandum that identifies and evaluates any historical resources within the improvements area and includes recommendations and methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical resources. Methods could include, but are not limited to, written and photographic recordation of the resource in accordance with the level of Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation that is appropriate to the significance (local, state, national) of the resource.
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MM4.21.1-1: Prior to activities that would physically affect any buildings or structures 50 years old or older or affect their historic setting, a cultural resource professional who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History shall be retained to determine if the project would cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the cultural resource professional and the Town of Yucca Valley, the appropriate archival research, including, if necessary, a records search of the Archaeological Information Center (AIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) and a pedestrian survey of the proposed improvements area to determine if any significant historic-period resources would be adversely affected by the proposed Regional Reduction Plan activities. The results of the investigation shall be documented in a technical report or memorandum that identifies and evaluates any historical resources within the improvements area and includes recommendations and methods for eliminating or reducing impacts on historical resources. Methods could include, but are not limited to, written and photographic recordation of the resource in accordance with the level of Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation that is appropriate to the significance (local, state, national) of the resource.
1.5.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
There would be no new impacts related to cultural resources associated with the proposed project.
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1.6 ENERGY
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Would the project:
a. Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation?
b. Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency?
1.6.1 Discussion
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, the 2014 Regional GHGRP does not propose new development; the 2014 Regional GHGRP facilitates implementation of measures that would reduce overall GHG emissions within the County. These measures include an intensification of development in transit-oriented areas in accordance with the adopted General Plans for the 25 jurisdictions.
Measures that consist of construction of renewable energy-generating facilities and energy retrofits on existing structures would entail a small commitment of energy, human resources, and building materials. This commitment of energy and building materials would be commensurate with that of other projects of similar magnitude, and none of these commodities is in short supply. Maintenance of new renewable energy-generating facilities would entail a further commitment of energy resources in the form of natural gas, electricity, and water resources. However, the Regional GHGRP EIR determined that this commitment would be minimal, consisting of routine maintenance of solar panels and wind turbines. In addition, the Regional GHGRP EIR concluded that the 2014 Regional GHGRP does not propose any development that would otherwise entail commitment of energy resources and would result in the long-term reduction in energy demand and reduction of vehicular air and noise pollution, which are beneficial impacts. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in any significant irreversible environmental changes.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would include the construction of renewable energy-generating facilities and energy retrofits on existing structures, which would result in the long-term reduction in energy demand. As such, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with energy beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.6.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.
1.6.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known
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There would be no new impacts related to energy associated with the proposed project.
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1.7 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
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Would the project:
a. Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning
Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iv. Landslides?
b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating direct or indirect substantial risks to life or property?
e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water?
f. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?
1.7.1 Discussion
1.7.1.1 Seismicity and Seismic Hazards
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, there are Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones within the 25 Jurisdictions. In addition, as discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, the 2014 Regional GHGRP does not propose new development, but implementation of the reduction measures in the 2014 Regional GHGRP that could involve energy efficiency retrofits and new solar installations, and transit-oriented development, park-and-ride lots, and trail networks, which could be affected by seismic hazards.
Potential impacts would be specific to future development sites under the plan. The GHGRP EIR found that projects would be required to comply with General Plan policies and applicable seismic safety provisions of the California Building Code (CBC). As such, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that such compliance would reduce hazards arising from fault ruptures, ground shaking, liquefaction, seismically induced settlement, and landslides to less than significant. Consequently, potential impacts were considered to be less than significant and no mitigation was required.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, implementation of the reduction measures included in the 2021 Regional GHGRP, which include energy efficiency retrofits, renewable energy generation, and
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1.7.1.2 Erosion/Loss of Top Soil
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not result in conversion of agricultural lands where topsoil may be present. Grading associated with improvements that could be implemented would involve soil disturbance, which could increase erosion potential temporarily. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that potential erosion impacts would be specific to future project sites that could be developed as a result of implementing reduction measures included in the in the Regional GHGRP such as transit-oriented development projects and park-and-ride lots, solar energy systems for commercial development, and energy-efficiency features in new development, which would depend largely on the areas affected and the length of time soils are subject to erosion. The Regional GHGRP EIR determined that any projects constructed as a result of implementing 2014 Regional GHGRP measures would be required to be consistent with General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards, which would ensure that potential erosion impacts as a result of implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would be less than significant.
No mitigation was required.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, future development associated with the 2021 Regional GHGRP could potentially result in soil erosion or loss of topsoil. However, the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to be consistent with General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards, which would ensure that potential erosion impacts as a result of implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP remain less than significant. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with erosion/loss of topsoil beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.7.1.3 Expansive Soils
The GHGRP EIR determined that compliance with the CBC and General Plan policies and review of grading plans for individual implementation measures would ensure no significant impacts associated with expansive soils would occur. Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, future development associated with the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to be consistent with the CBC and General Plan policies. As such, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with expansive soils beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.7.1.4 Septic Tanks/Wastewater Disposal
The Regional GHGRP EIR found that none of the 2014 Regional GHGRP reduction measures are related to or require the need for septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that there would be no impact or a less-than-significant impact and no mitigation was required.
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None of the implementation measures listed in the 2021 Regional GHGRP would require the need for septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems. Therefore, impacts would be the same as those identified for the 2014 Regional GHGRP EIR. The proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with septic tanks/wastewater disposal beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.7.1.5 Paleontological Resources
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, paleontological resources have the potential to occur within the 25 jurisdictions. However, the Regional GHGRP EIR determined that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not include activities that would directly result in extensive ground disturbance in previously undisturbed soils. In addition, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of General Plan polices would ensure that impacts to paleontological resources would be less than significant by requiring records searches and surveys in areas where paleontological resources may be located, and the inventory and evaluation of such resources in accordance with CEQA, if discovered.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would not result in adverse changes to the significance of paleontological resources. Future development that would result in ground disturbance such as grading and excavation within paleontologically sensitive areas would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the development review process. In addition, future development associated with the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to comply with General Plan policies related to paleontological resources. Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with paleontological resources beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.7.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.
1.7.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
There would be no new impacts related to geology and soils associated with the proposed project.
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1.8 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
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Would the project:
a. Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the
environment?
b. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
1.8.1 Discussion
1.8.1.1 Generation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The 2014 Regional GHGRP established the County’s regional sustainability and conservation measures based on baseline GHG emissions from 2008 and developed a 2020 forecast GHG emission reduction target below 2008 baseline levels in accordance with the State reduction goals in AB 32. The 2021 Regional GHGRP considers the previous GHG reduction targets identified in the 2014 Regional GHGRP and proposes new targets that are consistent with updates in State climate change regulations in order to meet the requirements of SB 32.
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, the 2014 Regional GHGRP includes community-wide GHG emissions inventories for the each jurisdiction for the following scenarios: 2008, 2020 business-as- usual (BAU), and 2020 reduced. The 2008 inventory is the baseline; this was the most recent year for which adequate data was available and uniform to all the 25 Jurisdictions. The baseline emissions inventory was also used to establish the reduction target for the year 2020. Each of the jurisdictions have a reduction target on a per city basis. However, the collective local and state actions would result in a reduction of emission for the region as a whole by 20 percent compared to 2008 baseline levels and 30 percent compared to 2020 BAU levels, which would meet the State’s AB 32 GHG reduction goals.
The Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would result in the reduction in GHG emission over the long term, which would be a beneficial effect. As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, area source reduction strategies such as landscape strategies, cool roofs, cool pavement, and parking lot shading would reduce GHG emissions. Construction activities, such as building energy retrofits and grading or excavation activities, if required, for installation of energy-generating structures, would result in temporary, short-term emissions of GHGs. These temporary, short-term emissions would not be substantial, and would be offset by the operation of energy-efficiency retrofits and renewable energy projects that are part of the reduction measures in the 2014 Regional GHGRP that would result in an overall reduction in GHG emissions. As determined in the Regional GHGRP, the 2014 Regional GHGRP includes emission inventories, forecasted emissions, a reduction target and reduction measures and quantification demonstrating that the reduction measures achieve the reduction target for each of the 25 Jurisdictions. The Regional
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GHGRP determined that since the 2014 Regional GHGRP would result in a reduction of GHG emission, impacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation was required.
As identified above, the 2021 Regional GHGRP considers the previous GHG reduction targets identified in the 2014 Regional GHGRP and proposes new targets that are consistent with updates in State climate change regulations in order to meet the requirements of SB 32. In addition, the 2021 Regional GHGRP includes an update to the 25 Jurisdictions’ GHG inventory for the year 2016 and sets a target to reduce communitywide GHG emissions by 40 percent below its 2020 GHG emissions level by 2030. Compliance with Executive Order B-55-18 would put the County on a path toward the State’s long-term goal to achieve statewide carbon neutrality (zero net emissions) by 2045. GHG reduction measures prescribed in the Final Regional GHGRP build upon those adopted under the County’s 2014 Regional GHGRP to ensure that the County meets the reduction targets established pursuant to SB 32. As such, the 2021 regional GHGRP reduction measures would meet the reduction goals of GHGs for the County and 25 jurisdictions. Therefore, impacts on GHG emissions would remain less than significant. The proposed project would not lead to new or more severe GHG impacts beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.8.1.2 Consistency with Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plans As discussed above and in the Regional GHGRP EIR, the 2014 Regional GHGRP includes community- wide GHG emissions inventories for the each jurisdiction for the following scenarios: 2008, 2020 BAU, and 2020 reduced. The 2008 inventory is the baseline; this was the most recent year for which adequate data was available and uniform to all the 25 jurisdictions. The baseline emissions inventory was also used to establish the reduction target for the year 2020. Each of the jurisdictions have a reduction target on a per city basis. However, the collective local and state actions would result in a reduction of emission for the region as a whole by 20 percent compared to 2008 baseline levels and 30 percent compared to 2020 BAU levels, which would meet the State’s AB 32 GHG reduction goals.
In addition, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would provide reduction measures such as energy efficiency, VMT reduction, and transit infrastructure, which would be consistent with the goals of the AB 32 Scoping Plan, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS), and local General Plans.
As such, the Regional GHGRP EIR determined impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation was required.
The State has set goals for reducing GHG emissions by 2020, 2030, and 2045 through AB 32, SB 32, SB 100, and EO-B-55-18. The State has also provided guidance to local jurisdictions as “essential partners” in achieving the State’s goals by identifying a 2020 and 2030 recommended reduction goal. That goal, stated in the AB 32 Scoping Plan, was for local governments to achieve a 15 percent reduction below 2008 levels by 2020, which aligns with the State’s goal of not exceeding 1990 emissions levels by 2020. The State passed Executive Order B-55-18, which mandates statewide climate neutrality by 2045. The 2017 Scoping Plan provides the State’s roadmap in achieving a statewide reduction of 40 percent below 1990 levels of emissions by 2030.
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1.8.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.
1.8.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to GHG emissions associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.
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1.9 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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Potentially
Significant
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Reduced
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Would the project:
a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident
conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-
quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code
Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area?
f. Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
g. Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?
1.9.1 Discussion
1.9.1.1 Transport, Use, Storage, and Disposal of Hazardous Materials As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, the 2014 Regional GHGRP includes GHG reduction measures such as energy efficiency goals, energy efficiency retrofits, renewable energy generation, the reduction of vehicle trips and VMT to reduce transportation related emissions, waste diversion and water conservation programs. Implementation of the reduction measures would not involve the transport or use of hazardous materials, but installation of equipment and construction of new systems could involve the limited use of hazardous materials. In addition, waste diversion programs focus on recyclable materials and are regulated by federal, State, and local to reduce potential releases; exposure; and risks of transporting, storing, treating, and disposing of hazardous materials and wastes. The Regional GHGRP EIR determined that compliance with federal, State, and local regulations would ensure potential impacts would be less than significant. No mitigation was required.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, implementation of GHG reduction measures associated with the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to comply with all applicable federal, State, and
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1.9.1.2 Release of Hazardous Materials and Risk of Upset As identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, upset and accident conditions that result in hazardous materials incidents are primarily associated with industrial processes and transport of large quantities of materials (e.g., trucks hauling fuel). The Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the GHG reduction measures associated with the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not include activities that release hazardous materials or create foreseeable upsets or accidents that would present a significant hazard to the public or the environment. In addition, any agricultural related reduction measures to capture and use methane emissions at large dairies would be regulated by the California health and safety code, SCAQMD and MDAQMD permits, and health and safety codes. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that there would be no impact or a less-than-significant impact and no mitigation was required.
As described above, implementation of GHG reduction measures associated with the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to comply with all applicable federal, State, and local regulations.
Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to the release of hazardous materials and risk of upset than were identified in the 2014 GHGRP EIR.
1.9.1.3 Emission of Hazardous Materials within 0.25 miles of a School The Regional GHGRP EIR determined that implementation of GHG reduction measures would not involve processes or operations that would generate hazardous air emissions or involve the use of acutely hazardous materials, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 25316 and 22 CCR Section 66260. In addition, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that any potential impacts associated with emissions during implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would be regulated by the California health and safety code, SCAQMD, and MDAQMD permits, and local health and safety codes to ensure that the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not emit hazardous emissions. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that there would be no impact or a less-than-significant impact and no mitigation was required.
As described above, implementation of GHG reduction measures associated with the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to comply with all applicable federal, State, and local regulations.
Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to the emission of hazardous materials within 0.25 miles of a school than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.9.1.4 Hazardous Materials Site Pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) identifies sites within the County included on the Cortese List compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. Past and/or current activities at these sites may have resulted in contamination. As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP does not identify particular locations for siting GHG
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reduction measures. As such, the Regional GHGRP EIR determined that there would be no impact or a less-than-significant impact and no mitigation was required.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, the 2021 Regional GHGRP itself does not include any physical development or identify particular locations for siting GHG reduction measures. All future development associated with the 2021 Regional GHGRP would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the development review process, and may require subsequent analysis and possibly mitigation to ensure that residential uses would not be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. In addition, future development would also be required to comply with General Plan policies and all other applicable local, State, and federal safety standards. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to hazardous materials site pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5 than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.9.1.5 Aviation Hazards
As identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, cities would review future development under the GHGRP, such as renewable energy generation, associated with implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP if development is proposed within airport safety zones and near airports, which would ensure that implementation of these types of uses near airports does not result in safety hazards to people in the area. The impact would be less than significant. No mitigation is required. As such, the Regional GHGRP EIR determined that there would be no impact or a less-than-significant impact and no mitigation was required.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would result in energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy infrastructure, such as solar panels that would primarily be installed on rooftops of existing buildings. Future development would be reviewed by the jurisdictions to ensure that implementation would not cause any safety hazards to the airport or people around the area. As such, the proposed project would not result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the area due to the proximity of an airport. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to aviation hazards than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.9.1.6 Emergency Response or Evacuation Plan
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, emergency response plans have been prepared at the regional and local level. There are numerous evacuation routes within the 25 Jurisdictions. None of the GHG reduction measures would alter emergency response or evacuation plans. Any improvements to transit, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure along roadways that would serve emergency response and evacuation would be reviewed to ensure adequate ingress and egress along these roadways. The Regional GHGRP EIR determined that there would be no impact or a less- than-significant impact and no mitigation was required.
Implementation of GHG reduction measures associated with the 2021 Regional GHGRP would not alter emergency response or evacuation plans. The 25 Jurisdictions would review any future development to ensure it would not impair the function of nearby emergency evacuation routes. In
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1.9.1.7 Wildfire
The Regional GHGRP EIR found that facilities and infrastructure built as a result of the 2014 Regional GHGRP implementation would be reviewed for adherence to the building and fire codes. In addition, as identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, compliance with General Plan policies would further prevent or minimize fire hazards. The Regional GHGRP EIR determined that there would be no impact or a less-than-significant impact. No mitigation was required.
Implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP does not include any physical development or land use changes and would not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires. In addition, any future development associated with implementation of the GHGRP would be required to comply with General Plan policies related to wildfire and would also be reviewed for adherence to the building and fire codes. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to wildfire than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.9.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.
1.9.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to hazards and hazardous materials associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.
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1.10 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater?
b. Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the
project may impede sustainable groundwater management
of the basin?
c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious
surfaces, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
i. result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site; ii. substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on-
or offsite;
iii. create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater
drainage systems or provide substantial additional
sources of polluted runoff; or
iv. impede or redirect flood flows?
d. In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation?
e. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
1.10.1 Discussion
1.10.1.1 Water Quality Standards
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, water quality degradation in the 25 jurisdictions from erosion impacts would be specific to future project sites that could be developed and/or retrofitted as a result of implementing reduction measures in the 2014 Regional GHGRP and depend largely on the areas affected and the length of time soils are subject to erosion. As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, although implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP may result in runoff during implementation of GHG reduction measures, such as during the construction of energy-generating facilities, methane capture systems, pedestrian, bicycle, or transit infrastructure, that could adversely affect water quality beyond standards specified by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), all construction activities requiring ground disturbance would be subject to regional and local regulations, including the need for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements. In addition, future development would be required to obtain a grading permit for any implementation action that would require grading. As identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, all work requiring a grading permit would be required to have an approved Erosion Control Plan. The Regional GHGRP EIR determined
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Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, any future development associated with implementation measures of 2021 Regional GHGRP that require ground disturbance would be required to comply with SWRCB’s General Construction Activity Stormwater Permit regulations requiring an SWPPP and would be required to obtain and comply with grading permits. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to water quality than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.10.1.2 Deplete Groundwater Supplies
The Regional GHGRP EIR determined that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not result in a substantial (if any) increase in impervious surfaces. As identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, the 2014 Regional GHGRP would facilitate development in transit-oriented areas and the bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure consistent with local General Plan policies, which are already developed with impervious surfaces. The Regional GHGRP EIR determined that the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not substantially increase the impermeable surface area such that groundwater recharge would be substantially affected. In addition, it was determined that energy retrofits, solar arrays, or wind turbines would not increase impermeable surface area. Therefore, the Regional GHGRP EIR concluded that the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that there would be no impact or a less-than-significant impact and no mitigation was required.
The 2021 Regional GHGRP EIR would also not substantially increase the impermeable surface area such that groundwater recharge would be substantially affected. In addition, the 2021 Regional GHGRP identifies water conservation measures that are geared toward conserving water through enhanced implementation of water efficiency standards. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to groundwater supplies than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.10.1.3 Drainage Pattern and Surface Run-off
As identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the GHGRP measures may include energy retrofits and passive energy-producing components such as photovoltaic arrays. These measures would not alter existing drainage patterns, as they would consist of structural alterations, not an increase in overall building footprint. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that some renewable energy-generating facilities that could be constructed on vacant land, hillsides, or open space areas could alter existing drainage patterns; however, all construction would be subject to regulations related to water quality, erosion, and stormwater runoff including local Municipal Code standards.
Individual projects associated with implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would be subject to review by cities prior to issuance of a grading permit, which process requires preparation of a drainage study and SWPPP. Consequently, impacts associated with emissions during implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP were determined to be less than significant.
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Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, any future development associated with implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP that would be located in floodplains or would result in the development of new structures or alteration of existing drainage conditions would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the development review process. In addition, future development would also be subject to review by cities prior to issuance of a grading permit, which process requires preparation of a drainage study and SWPPP. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to drainage pattern and surface run-off than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.10.1.4 Flood Hazard, Tsunami, or Seiche Zones
The Regional GHGRP EIR determined that transit, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, energy retrofits, and passive energy solar arrays built during implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP may have a risk of flooding from dam failure. If wind farms or other energy-producing facilities are built in open space areas, they could be subject to increased risk from dam inundation depending on their location. However, all new development would be subject to the provisions of local General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards related to minimizing public and private losses due to flood conditions by ensuring proper design of structures to prevent against flood damages.
Compliance with General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards would minimize the effects of flooding hazards. In addition, the Regional GHGRP EIR determined that the risk from inundation by seiches and tsunamis are not likely to occur. As such, impacts were found to be less than significant.
The 2021 Regional GHGRP does not include any physical development and no land use changes are proposed. Future development would be required to comply with applicable General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards. In addition, implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP is also not expected to face the risk of inundation from seiche or tsunami. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.10.1.5 Conflict with Water Quality Control Plan or Sustainable Groundwater Management Plan Implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would not affect water quality. In addition, the 2021 Regional GHGRP provides water conservation measures that are geared toward conserving water through enhanced implementation of exceeding water efficiency standards. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.10.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.
1.10.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
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1.11 LAND USE AND PLANNING
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Would the project:
a. Physically divide an established community?
b. Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
1.11.1 Discussion
1.11.1.1 Divide an Established Community
Projects that have the potential to physically divide an established community include projects such as new freeways and highways, major arterials, streets, and railroad lines. As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the GHG reduction measures identified in the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not physically divide an established community. As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, measures that encourage transit-oriented development along existing and planned transit corridors would not result in the creation of physical barriers that could divide a community.
In addition, as discussed in the GHGRP EIR, the GHG Reduction Performance Standard for New Development includes measures that the jurisdictions would require of new development and would not divide an established community. The remaining measures (e.g., transportation/transit technology improvements, parking ordinances, and related funding) would have no physical effects on land use planning. Park-and-ride lots and pedestrian and bicycle network improvements would have limited footprints, and such facilities that could be implemented under the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not include any physical barriers that could divide an established community. The Regional GHG EIR determined that there would be no impact.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, the 2021 Regional GHGRP would not include any GHG reduction measures that would divide an established community. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.11.1.2 Conformance with Land Use Plans
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, several regionally and locally adopted land use plans, policies, and regulations would be applicable to development of infrastructure and renewable generation under the 2014 Regional GHGRP such as local General Plan policies, SCAG’s RTP/SCS, and SCAQMD and MDAQMD air quality attainment plans. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP furthers the goals of General Plans, SCAG’s RTP/SCS, and SCAQMD and MDAQMD air quality attainment plans related to energy conservation and sustainable development by providing specific measures and programs that reduce GHG emissions, improve air quality, and facilitate transit-oriented development, thus reducing VMT. In addition, as discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, the 2014 Regional GHGRP will be utilized as a companion
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In addition, as discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, the 2014 Regional GHGRP does not propose any specific development. Under the GHG Performance Standard for New Development (PS-1) component the 2014 Regional GHGRP, jurisdictions could require new projects to quantify project- generated GHG emissions and adopt feasible reduction measures to reduce project emissions. As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, PS-1 does not require project applicants to implement a pre- determined set of measures; however, it is anticipated such measures could include energy-efficient appliances and alternative energy sources, water conservation, landscaping, and site design. Thus, the Regional GHGRP EIR concluded that because the 2014 Regional GHGRP furthers the goals of local General Plan policies, SCAG’s RTP/SCS, and SCAQMD and MDAQMD air quality attainment plans, it is consistent with these plans and impacts would be less than significant.
SCAG adopted the 2020-2045 Regional RTP/SCS (Connect SoCal) on September 3, 2020. Connect SoCal is a long-range visioning plan that balances future mobility and housing needs with economic, environmental, and public health goals. Connect SoCal is an important planning document for the region, allowing project sponsors to qualify for federal funding and takes into account operations and maintenance costs, to ensure reliability, longevity, and cost effectiveness. The forecasted development pattern, when integrated with the financially constrained transportation investments identified in Connect SoCal, would reach the regional target of reducing GHG emissions from autos and light-duty trucks by 19 percent by 2035 (compared to 2005 levels).
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, the 2021 Regional GHGRP provides GHG reduction measures, which further the goals of local General Plan policies, SCAG’s RTP/SCS, and SCAQMD and MDAQMD air quality attainment plans related to energy conservation, sustainable development, and the reduction of vehicle trips and VMT. In addition, the 2021 Regional GHGRP uses the latest adopted growth projections that are consistent with SCAG’s 2020-2045 RTP/SCS. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to conformance with land use plans than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.11.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.
1.11.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to land use and planning associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.
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1.12 MINERAL RESOURCES
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Would the project:
a. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
1.12.1 Discussion
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, an analysis of mineral resources is only required in areas that are designated by the State as Mineral Resource Zone (MRZ)-2. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not change land use designations or affect the ability to extract minerals. In addition, the Regional GHGRP EIR concluded that implementation of the GHG reduction measures in MRZ-2 designated areas would require further review to ensure that mining resources are not affected. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that there would be no impact or a less-than-significant impact and no mitigation was required.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, the 2021 Regional GHGRP does not include any physical development. Implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the State. The proposed project would have no impact related to mineral resources. As such, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts associated with mineral resources beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.12.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.
1.12.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to mineral resources associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.
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1.13 NOISE
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Reduced
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Would the project result in:
a. Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent
increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
b. Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or
groundborne noise levels?
c. For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
1.13.1 Discussion
1.13.1.1 Operational Noise Impacts
Operational noise level increases are typically associated with mobile and stationary noise sources.
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would reduce VMT, which would reduce mobile source noise in the 25 jurisdictions. In addition, as discussed in the Regional GHGRP, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not result in intensification of development around transit corridors. Other measures could include operation of new or expanded park-and- ride lots and pedestrian/bicycle network enhancements. Vehicles entering and exiting a park-and-ride lot could result in temporary increases in noise levels during commute hours; however, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that typically noise levels do not exceed community noise level standards. The Regional GHGRP EIR also found that pedestrian and bicycle network enhancements would not involve motorized travel and would not be expected to contribute to the noise environment. Further, the Regional GHGRP determined that energy retrofits would also likely reduce mobile source noise impacts to occupants of the particular buildings, since increased insulation and double- or triple-paned windows would also act to buffer exterior noise levels. As such, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not substantially increase mobile source noise.
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, the location or extent of new renewable energy-generating facilities structures, such as solar arrays and wind turbines, that would potentially be developed under the 2014 Regional GHGRP and their locations, are not specifically identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR. However, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that solar arrays would not generate noise and would be required to comply with local General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards. The Regional GHGRP EIR also found that commercially based wind turbines range in size, from small single assemblies to the large turbines seen on vast wind farms and that the range of noise generated by commercial wind turbines varies dramatically and can be as high as 105.4 dBA based on wind speed and blade pitch. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that local General Plans provide land
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use noise compatibility information and specify maximum interior and exterior noise standards for various land use types. As such, as discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, all development, including energy-generating facilities, would be required to be designed in such a way (e.g., through setbacks or shielding) that future noise levels do not exceed these standards. Therefore, the Regional GHGRP EIR concluded that installation of these energy-generating structures would likely be constructed away from sensitive uses and would not result in any adverse noise impacts. Further, each specific development project would undergo evaluation prior to project approval for consistency with General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that there would be no impact or a less-than-significant impact and no mitigation was required.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would include GHG reduction measures that would reduce VMT and vehicle trips and that would reduce mobile source noise. In addition, future development associated with implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to comply with local General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards. As such, impacts associated with the proposed project would not result in new or more severe operational noise impacts beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.13.1.2 Construction-Related Noise
The Regional GHGRP determined that construction activities associated with implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would be required to comply with local General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards related to noise control, which would ensure that impacts would be less than significant.
Construction activities associated with implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to comply with local General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards. As such, impacts associated with the proposed project would not result in new or more severe construction noise impacts beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.13.1.3 Vibration Impacts
The Regional GHGRP EIR found that construction vibration that could occur during energy-efficiency retrofit or installation of photovoltaic arrays or wind turbines would not be substantial, and if these activities were to occur on or near fragile buildings, all appropriate measures would be required per State and local ordinances, plans, and regulations to reduce the effect of any groundborne vibration at the sensitive receptor. In addition, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that any vibration associated with installation would occur at the time that project is constructed, and there would not be groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels associated with those features. In addition, the Regional GHGRP determined that compliance with General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards would ensure that vibration impacts would be less than significant.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, future development and installation activities would be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the development review process and would be required to comply with local General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards, which would ensure that vibration impacts would be less than significant. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in
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1.13.1.4 Aircraft Noise Source Impacts
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of each specific development project associated with implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would undergo evaluation prior to project approval for consistency with local General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards and airport compatibility. Therefore, airport noise impacts related to new development accommodated by the Regional GHGRP would be less than significant. No mitigation was required. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that there would be no impact or a less-than-significant impact and no mitigation was required.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, implementation of future development associated with the 2021 Regional GHGLRP would be required to comply with local General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards and airport compatibility. The proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to aircraft noise than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.13.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.
1.13.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to noise associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.
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1.14 POPULATION AND HOUSING
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Reduced
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Impact
Would the project:
a. Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
b. Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
1.14.1 Discussion
1.14.1.1 Induce Population Growth
The Regional GHGRP found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not induce substantial population growth that could exceed local and regional growth projections either directly or indirectly. In addition, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not result in an increased demand for housing nor would it result in permanent employment-generating activities that would generate demand for housing and no extension of infrastructure was proposed. As such, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not substantially increase mobile source noise.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would not induce population growth, result in an increased demand for housing, result in permanent employment- generating activities, nor require the extension of infrastructure. As such, impacts associated with the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to population growth beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.14.1.2 Displace Existing People or Housing
The Regional GHGRP EIR determined that implementation of the Regional GHGRP would not involve the development of any structures or facilities that would displace existing housing. Further, as discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the proposed measures would occur at either existing sites or within planned future development subject to discretionary approvals by the 25 jurisdictions. The Regional GHGRP determined that there would be no impact.
Implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also not involve the development of any structures or facilities that would displace existing housing. In addition, the 2021 Regional GHGRP GHG reduction measures would also occur at existing developed sites or within planned future development subject to discretionary approvals. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts to the displacement of existing people or housing than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
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1.14.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.
1.14.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to population and housing associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.
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1.15 PUBLIC SERVICES
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable
service ratios, response times or other performance
objectives for any of the public services:
i. Fire protection?
ii. Police protection?
iii. Schools?
iv. Parks?
v. Other public facilities?
1.15.1 Discussion
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP, demand for fire protection and law enforcement services is generally based on population and land use changes that increase the number of facilities and structures requiring these services. The Regional GHGRP found that none of the GHG reduction measures selected in the 2014 Regional GHGRP would increase resident population; therefore, service ratios, response times, or performance objectives would not be affected. In addition, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that implementation of the GHG reduction measures would not result in new or expanded facilities requiring fire protection or law enforcement services; therefore, there would be no demand for new or altered fire or police facilities, the construction of which could result in environmental impacts. Similarly, as identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, the demand for schools and libraries is population-based and none of the GHG reduction measures would increase resident population in the City, requiring the need for new or expanded schools or libraries, the construction of which could result in environmental impacts. Therefore, the Regional GHGRP EIR determined that there would be no impact and no mitigation was required.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also not increase the residential population and, therefore, implementation of the 2021 Regional GGHRP would not result in impacts to public services. As such, impacts associated with the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts to public services beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.15.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.
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1.15.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to public services associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.
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1.16 RECREATION
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
a. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
b. Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
1.16.1 Discussion
1.16.1.1 Increase the Use of Existing Parks
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, demand for existing parks and recreational facilities is based on population. The Regional GHGRP EIR determined that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not increase resident population in the City and, therefore, implementation of the GHG reduction measures would not affect the demand for and use of existing recreational facilities such that significant adverse environmental effects would occur. Therefore, the Regional GHGRP EIR concluded that there would be no impact.
Similar to the 2014 Regional GHGRP, implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would not increase resident population, and therefore would not increase the demand for existing parks and recreational facilities. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to existing parks than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.16.1.2 Recreational Facilities
The Regional GHGRP EIR found that the 2014 Regional GHGRP does not include recreational facilities; however, the 2014 Regional GHGRP encourages improvements to the pedestrian/bicycle network as a way to help reduce GHG emissions. As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, pedestrian and bicycle network trail improvements would result in construction, but the physical effects associated with construction (e.g., dust emissions and noise) would not be substantial because trail improvements generally have a small footprint and would be of limited duration. In addition, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that trails that are proposed in biologically sensitive areas would be required to comply with local policies and applicable federal and State regulations. The Regional GHGRP EIR found that there would be no impact or a less-than-significant impact and no mitigation was required.
The 2021 Regional GHGRP also encourages improvements to the pedestrian/bicycle network; however, construction of these improvements are also not expected to be substantial. In addition, implementation of trails constructed in biologically sensitive areas would also be required to comply with local policies and applicable federal and State regulations. As such, the proposed project would
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1.16.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.
1.16.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to recreation associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.
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1.17 TRANSPORTATION
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
b. Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines § 15064.3, subdivision (b)?
c. Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
d. Result in inadequate emergency access?
1.17.1 Discussion
1.17.1.1 Consistency with Adopted Policies
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would reduce GHG emissions and VMT associated with on road passenger vehicles within the 25 jurisdictions. The Regional GHGRP found that the 2014 Regional GHGRP builds upon and supports local General Plan policies related to transportation and mobility, including greater transit opportunities and ridership, minimizing the share of travel for single occupancy vehicles, and connected transit, bicycle, and pedestrian networks.
In addition, as discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of GHG reduction measures also include energy efficiency standards for new development, energy efficiency retrofits for existing buildings, water conservation measures, and waste diversion programs that would not generate new vehicle trips. Construction of any new renewable energy infrastructure would require review by the planning staff for approval to ensure that the improvements do not interfere with planned transportation facilities. Energy-producing facilities associated with the 2014 Regional GHGRP would be required to incorporate appropriate setbacks to ensure there would be no impact to transportation routes.
As such, the Regional GHGRP EIR determined that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not conflict with any goals of the applicable plans, ordinances, or policies establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non-motorized travel. Further, because of city review of new construction to ensure that energy facilities do not negatively impact the traffic flow on roadways, the implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not conflict with the level of effectiveness for the performance of intersections, roadways, highways and freeways set by the 25 Jurisdictions, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Congestion Management Plan (CMP), and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The Regional GHGRP concluded that this impact would be less than significant.
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1.17.1.2 Consistency with CEQA Guidelines § 15064.3, subdivision (b) Effective December 28, 2018, the CEQA Guidelines were updated and require the evaluation of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) as the criteria for analyzing transportation impacts for land use projects. As noted in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3(c), the provisions of CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3 shall apply prospectively as described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15007. A lead agency could have elected to be governed by the provisions of CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3 immediately; however, beginning on July 1, 2020, the provisions of this section was stated to apply Statewide. Simultaneous with clearance of the revised State CEQA Guidelines, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) released the Technical Advisory for Evaluating Transportation Impacts under CEQA.2 This State document provides sufficient guidance to permit the evaluation of project transportation impacts for the purposes of compliance with CEQA.
The Regional GHGRP EIR did not evaluate consistency with CEQA Guidelines § 15064.3, subdivision (b); however, as discussed throughout the Regional GHGRP EIR, the 2014 Regional GHGRP reduces GHG emissions and includes GHG reduction measures related to the reduction of vehicle trips and VMT. The proposed project is a programmatic level plan and does not propose any specific development projects; however, because implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP would reduce VMT, the proposed project would result in a less-than-significant VMT impact. The SBCTA Regional VMT Study calculations for the 2021 Regional GHGRP were consistent with the GHG inventory by ensuring that SCAG’s 2020-2045 RTP/SCS socioeconomic data (SED) used in the San Bernardino Transportation Analysis Model (SBTAM) were used in the GHG Reduction Plan.
Therefore, the proposed project would neither conflict with nor be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, and the impact would be less than significant.
1.17.1.3 Design Features
The Regional GHGRP EIR determined that the 2014 Regional GHGRP does not include facilities that would substantially increase hazards, nor would it construct incompatible uses. Energy-producing facilities needed for implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP Plan would consist of solar arrays or wind turbines on rooftops of new or renovated buildings, adjacent to structures, or in open spaces. Appropriate setbacks would be required as specified in local Municipal Codes to ensure
2 Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), 2018. Technical Advisory for Evaluating Transportation Impacts under CEQA. December. Available online at: opr.ca.gov/docs/20190122-743_Technical_ Advisory.pdf (accessed August 2022).
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there would be no increase in hazards to vehicles as a result of implementation of the proposed project. The Regional GHGRP concluded that this impact would be less than significant.
Future development associated with the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to comply with local Municipal Code standards to ensure there would be no increase in hazards to vehicles as a result of implementation of the proposed project. As such, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts related to design features beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.17.1.4 Emergency Access
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, the 2014 Regional GHGRP reduces GHG emissions and includes GHG reduction measures such as energy efficiency goals, energy efficiency retrofits, renewable energy generation, the reduction of vehicle trips and VMT to reduce transportation related emissions, waste diversion and water conservation programs. None of the GHG reduction measures would alter emergency access or evacuation plans. Improvements to transit, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure along roadways that would serve as emergency access and evacuation be reviewed by the local planning departments to ensure adequate ingress and egress along these roadways. Therefore, the impact was determined to be less than significant.
Future development associated with the 2021 Regional GHGRP would also be required to comply with local requirements related to emergency access. As such, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts related to emergency access beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.17.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.
1.17.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to transportation associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.
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1.18 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
i. Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code Section
5020.1(k)? Or
ii. A resource determined by the lead agency, in its
discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1? In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public
Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall
consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe.
1.18.1 Discussion
Since the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified before tribal cultural resources analysis became a CEQA threshold requirement, the determination of whether tribal cultural resources need to be analyzed for this proposed project is governed by the law on supplemental or subsequent EIRs (Public Resources Code Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164).
The topic of the project’s potential to cause a substantial adverse change in the significant of a tribal cultural resource was not analyzed in the Regional GHGRP EIR. As such, these impacts are not required to be analyzed unless they constitute new information of substantial importance that was not known and could not have been known at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete (Public Resources Code Section 21166 and the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164). The impact of tribal cultural resources was known at the time of the certification of the GHGRP EIR.
Under CEQA standards, it is not new information that requires analysis in a supplemental EIR.
However, the following discussion is provided for informational purposes.
AB 52, which became law on January 1, 2015, provides for consultation with California Native American tribes during the CEQA environmental review process, and equates significant impacts to “tribal cultural resources” with significant environmental impacts. Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21074 states that “tribal cultural resources” are:
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Sites, features, places, cultural landscapes, sacred places, and objects with cultural value to a California Native American tribe and are one of the following:
○ Included or determined to be eligible for inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources.
○ Included in a local register of historical resources as defined in subdivision (k) of PRC Section 5020.1.
○ A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of PRC Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of PRC Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe.
A “historical resource” (PRC Section 21084.1), a “unique archaeological resource” (PRC Section 21083.2(g)), or a “nonunique archaeological resource” (PRC Section 21083.2 (h)) may also be a tribal cultural resource if it is included or determined to be eligible for inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources (California Register). The consultation provisions of the law require that a public agency consult with local Native American tribes that have requested placement on that agency’s notification list for CEQA projects. Within 14 days of determining that a project application is complete, or a decision by a public agency to undertake a project, the lead agency must notify tribes of the opportunity to consult on the project, should a tribe have previously requested to be on the agency’s notification list. California Native American tribes must be recognized by the NAHC as traditionally and culturally affiliated with the project site, and must have previously requested that the lead agency notify them of projects. Tribes have 30 days following notification of a project to request consultation with the lead agency.
The purpose of consultation is to inform the lead agency in its identification and determination of the significance of tribal cultural resources. If a project is determined to result in a significant impact on an identified tribal cultural resource, the consultation process must occur and conclude prior to adoption of a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration, or certification of an Environmental Impact Report (PRC Sections 21080.3.1, 21080.3.2, 21082.3).
The 2021 Regional GHGRP itself does not include any physical development or land use changes.
Future development associated with implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP increase could impact unknown archaeological resources including Native American artifacts and human remains.
As such, future development would be subject to AB 52 and SB 18 requirements. In addition, future development would also be required to comply with national, State and local laws as well as local General Plan policies and Municipal Code standards pertaining to tribal cultural resources.
Therefore, potential impacts to tribal cultural resources would remain at a less-than-significant level.
Therefore, the proposed project would not lead to new or more severe impacts to tribal cultural resources beyond those identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
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1.18.2 Applicable Mitigation
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, nor revisions to the project, nor new information that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts, and no new mitigation measures are required.
1.18.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
Although this impact was not identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, there would be no new impacts related to tribal cultural resources associated with the proposed project and additional mitigation is not required.
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1.19 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
Would the project:
a. Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water
drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects?
b. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during
normal, dry and multiple dry years?
c. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments?
d. Generate solid waste in excess of state or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals?
e. Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
1.19.1 Discussion
1.19.1.1 Construction of New or Expanded Utility Facilities As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP includes water conservation strategies, such as low flow toilets, and more efficient water using appliances such as dishwashers in new residential and commercial buildings along with existing building retrofit incentives to conserve water use. Therefore, the Regional GHGRP EIR determined that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP does not increase capacity or the need for additional water treatment. Impacts were determined to be less than significant.
In addition, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that new stormwater drainage facilities would be needed, if a project increased impervious surfaces causing additional runoff or a project changed the surface flow in a way that required stormwater new drainage facilities. However, as discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not result in a substantial (if any) increase in impervious surfaces. As such the Regional GHGRP found that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP would not substantially change the drainage patterns and impacts were found to be less than significant.
The 2021 Regional GHGRP also includes water conservation strategies which would reduce water use and would not increase capacity or the need for additional water treatment. In addition, the 2021 Regional GHGRP also would facilitate development in areas where current or planned future infrastructure exists and is not expected to substantially change the drainage patterns. Further, the 2021 Regional GHGRP establishes GHG reduction measures that encourage energy-saving retrofits
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1.19.1.2 Water Supply
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP includes water conservation strategies, such as water-efficient landscaping, low flow toilets, and more efficient water using appliances such as dishwashers in new residential and commercial buildings along with existing building retrofit incentives to conserve water use. The Regional GHGRP EIR determined that the net result of these measures is the reduction in water consumption. For these reasons, the Regional GHGRP EIR determined that the 2014 Regional GHGRP results in better management of existing water supplies and that impacts would be less than significant.
Similarly, the 2021 Regional GHGRP includes GHG reduction measures related to water conservation and is also expected to reduce water consumption. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to water supply than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.19.1.3 Wastewater
As discussed in the Regional GHGRP EIR, implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP includes water conservation strategies, which would the amount of wastewater going to wastewater treatment facilities. The Regional GHGRP EIR concluded that impacts would be less than significant.
The 2021 Regional GHGRP also includes water conservation strategies. As such, the 2021 Regional GHGRP is expected to also reduce the amount of wastewater going to wastewater treatment facilities. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to wastewater than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
1.19.1.4 Solid Waste
The Regional GHGRP concluded that implementation of the 2014 Regional GHGRP includes solid waste diversion that would reduce the amount of waste currently going to landfills. As such, impacts were determined to be less than significant.
The 2021 Regional GHGRP also includes solid waste diversion that would reduce the amount of waste currently going to landfills; therefore, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to solid waste than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
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1.19.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.
1.19.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts.
Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to utilities and service systems associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.
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1.20 WILDFIRE
New
Potentially
Significant
Impact
New Mitigation
Required
Reduced
Impact
No New
Impact
a. Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
b. Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
c. Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment?
d. Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
1.20.1 Discussion
Wildland fires occur in geographic areas that contain the types and conditions of vegetation, topography, weather, and structure density susceptible to risks associated with uncontrolled fires that can be started by lightning, improperly managed camp fires, cigarettes, sparks from automobiles, and other ignition sources.
As previously discussed in Section 1.9 of this Environmental Checklist, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, the Regional GHGRP EIR found that facilities and infrastructure built as a result of the 2014 Regional GHGRP implementation would be reviewed for adherence to the building and fire codes. In addition, as identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR, compliance with General Plan policies would further prevent or minimize fire hazards. The Regional GHGRP EIR determined that there would be no impact or a less-than-significant impact and no mitigation was required.
Implementation of the 2021 Regional GHGRP increase does not include any physical development or land use changes and would not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires. In addition, future development would be required to comply with General Plan policies related to wildfire and would also be reviewed for adherence to the building and fire codes. As such, the proposed project would not result in new or more severe impacts related to wildfire than were identified in the Regional GHGRP EIR.
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1.20.2 Applicable Mitigation
No mitigation was required for this topic in the Regional GHGRP EIR, and no new mitigation measures are required.
1.20.3 Conclusion
No substantial changes in environmental circumstances have occurred for this topic, and no revisions to the project have occurred, or new information known that could not have been known at the time the Regional GHGRP EIR was certified leading to new or more severe significant impacts. Therefore, there would be no new impacts related to wildfire associated with the proposed project and mitigation is not required.
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2.0 LIST OF PREPARERS
LSA Associates, Inc.
2565 Alluvial Avenue, Suite 172
Clovis, California 93611
Amy Fischer, Principal in Charge
Cara Carlucci, Associate
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3.0 REFERENCES
Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), 2018. Technical Advisory for Evaluating Transportation Impacts under CEQA. December. Available online at:
opr.ca.gov/docs/20190122-743_Technical_Advisory.pdf (accessed August 2022).
San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), 2014. San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories and Reduction Plan Environmental Impact Report.
SCH No. 2012111046. February.
SANBAG, 2014. San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan. March.
SBCOG, 2021. San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan. March.
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Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reduction Plan
and CEQA Addendum
General Policy Committee
San Bernardino Council of Governments
June 14, 2023
Reminder: What is in the Regional Plan?
Background on climate action planning
and legislation
For each jurisdiction:
– an inventory of GHG emissions for
each jurisdiction;
–
a forecast of future GHG emissions;
– an identified GHG reduction goal;
– measures to reduce GHG emissions
under the
control of the jurisdiction;
Implementation actions to ensure that
the measures result in actual
reductions;
Technical documentation of
methodologies used in the study
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Total Reductions in 2030 with Plan
Reminder: Plan Outcomes – Local Reductions
Regional Plan
Sectors % of Total
Building Energy 49%
OnRoad Transportation 13%
OffRoad Transportation 1%
Solid Waste Management 18%
Water Conservation/Conveyance 5%
Wastewater 0%
Agriculture 2%
GHG Performance Standard 12%
Total Local Measures 100%
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Regional Plan contains technical information:
– Background Info Inventory
– Reduction Targets – Selected by each city
– Reduction Measures – Selected by each city
– Generic Implementation Process
Local City:
– Uses technical information from Regional Plan
– Uses City chapter and background info
– Refine/adapt/elaborate measures (if desired)
– Define local implementation steps
– Compiles local CAP using the above information
– Processes through local approval
What is the Regional Plan Approval Process?
Q: Who “approves” the Regional Plan?
– A: SBCOG will adopt its part of the Plan and recommend plan to cities. SBCOG approval does not commit the cities to action. SBCOG will consider approval after consideration of the CEQA Addendum to the 2014 EIR
– A: Each city will decide:
Whether to use the regional plan reduction measures
Whether to adopt a local climate action plan
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2014 CEQA Environmental Impact Report
– Analyzed implementation of the original Regional Plan – SBCTA adopted; Cities could use.
2023 CEQA Addendum
– Analyzes the changes in the updated Regional Plan
– Relies on the continued implementation of the mitigation measures
identified in the 2014 EIR
– Concludes no new or substantially more adverse significant impacts beyond
those disclosed in the 2014 EIR
– SBCTA to consider adoption on June 14, 2023
– Once adopted, Cities/County can use the 2014 EIR + 2023 Addendum
as the CEQA document for local climate actions
consistent
with the updated plan.
San Bernardino County Regional
Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reduction Plan
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Q & A / Discussion
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2023 Climate Action Plan
(COLTON EXCERPT OF THE
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY REGIONAL
GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION PLAN)
Planning Commission Draft: November 14, 2023
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
REGIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS
REDUCTION PLAN - APPENDICES
FINAL - Excerpt for Colton
Adelanto Colton Montclair San Bernardino
Apple Valley Fontana Needles Twentynine Palms
Barstow Grand Terrace Ontario Upland
Big Bear Lake Hesperia Rancho Cucamonga Victorville
Chino Highland Redlands Yucaipa
Chino Hills Loma Linda Rialto Yucca Valley
Unincorporated San Bernardino County
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY REGIONAL
GREENHOUSE GAS R EDUCTION PLAN
APPENDICES
P RE
P ARE D F OR :
San Ber
nardino Council of Governments (SBCOG)
1170 W. 3rd Street, 2nd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92410-1715
Contact: Josh Lee, Chief of Planning, San Bernardino
County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)
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San Francisco, CA 94105
Contact: Rich Walter
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San Bernardino Jurisdictions
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201 Mission Street
Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Adelanto
Apple Valley
Barstow
Big Bear Lake
Chino
Chino Hills
Colton
Fontana
Grand Terrace
Hesperia
Highland
Loma Linda
Montclair
Needles
Ontario
Rancho Cucamonga
Redlands
Rialto
San Bernardino
San Bernardino County
Twentynine Palms
Upland
Victorville
Yucaipa
Yucca Valley
Appendix A
San Bernardino County Regional
GHG Reduction Plan:
2016 Community GHG
Inventories and 2030
and 2045 Forecasts
March 2021
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Contents
List of Tables .......................................................................................................................................... iii List of Figures .......................................................................................................................................... v Appendix A
Section 1 Executive Summary .................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 GHG Inventory and Forecast Introduction ...................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Regional Emissions—2016, 2030, and 2045 .................................................................... 1-2
1.2.1 Emissions by Sector ......................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.2 Emissions by Jurisdiction ................................................................................................. 1-4
1.2.3 San Bernardino Regional per Capita Emissions ............................................................... 1-7
1.3 Next Steps ...................................................................................................................... 1-11
1.3.1 Climate Action Plans and Reduction Targets ................................................................. 1-11
1.3.2 GHG Monitoring ............................................................................................................. 1-11 Section 2 Background Information ........................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 GHG Inventories ............................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 San Bernardino County .................................................................................................... 2-2 Section 3 Inventory Results by Jurisdiction .............................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Adelanto ........................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Apple Valley ..................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.3 Barstow .......................................................................................................................... 3-10
3.4 Big Bear Lake .................................................................................................................. 3-13
3.5 Chino .............................................................................................................................. 3-16
3.6 Chino Hills ...................................................................................................................... 3-19
3.7 Colton ............................................................................................................................. 3-22
3.8 Fontana .......................................................................................................................... 3-25
3.9 Grand Terrace ................................................................................................................ 3-28
3.10 Hesperia ......................................................................................................................... 3-31
3.11 Highland ......................................................................................................................... 3-34
3.12 Loma Linda ..................................................................................................................... 3-37
3.13 Montclair ........................................................................................................................ 3-40
3.14 Needles .......................................................................................................................... 3-43
3.15 Ontario ........................................................................................................................... 3-46
3.16 Rancho Cucamonga ....................................................................................................... 3-49
3.17 Redlands ......................................................................................................................... 3-52
3.18 Rialto .............................................................................................................................. 3-55
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3.19 San Bernadino ................................................................................................................ 3-58
3.20 Twentynine Palms .......................................................................................................... 3-61
3.21 Upland ............................................................................................................................ 3-64
3.22 Victorville ....................................................................................................................... 3-67
3.23 Yucaipa ........................................................................................................................... 3-70
3.24 Yucca Valley ................................................................................................................... 3-73
3.25 Unincorporated San Bernadino County ......................................................................... 3-76 Section 4 Inventory Results by Sector ...................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Building Energy Use Emissions ......................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Light/Medium-Duty Vehicle Emissions ............................................................................ 4-7
4.3 Heavy-Duty Vehicles ...................................................................................................... 4-10
4.4 Off-Road Equipment Emissions ..................................................................................... 4-12
4.5 Agricultural Emissions .................................................................................................... 4-14
4.6 Solid Waste Management Emissions ............................................................................. 4-17
4.7 Wastewater Treatment Emissions ................................................................................. 4-19
4.8 Water Transport, Distribution, and Treatment Emissions ............................................. 4-22
4.9 Stationary Source Emissions .......................................................................................... 4-23 Section 5 Methods ................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Inventory Definitions ....................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Business as Usual Forecasts for 2030 and 2045 .............................................................. 5-2
5.3 Inventory Protocols .......................................................................................................... 5-3
5.4 Emission Factors and Constants ...................................................................................... 5-3
5.5 Analysis Methods ............................................................................................................. 5-7
5.6 Inventory Limitations and Recommendations ............................................................... 5-12
5.6.1 Emissions Sinks .............................................................................................................. 5-12
5.6.2 Data Activity Gaps and Other Limitations ...................................................................... 5-12
5.6.3 High Global Warming Potential Gases ........................................................................... 5-15
5.6.4 Business-as-Usual Forecasts .......................................................................................... 5-15 Section 6 References ............................................................................................................... 6-1
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Table Page
1-1 San Bernardino Regional Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Forecast by Sector (MTCO2e) ........................................................................................................................... 1-2 1-2 San Bernardino Regional Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Forecast by Jurisdiction (2016, 2030, and 2045) (MTCO2e) ............................................................................ 1-5 2-1 Regional Population, Housing, and Employment Estimates and Forecasts by Jurisdiction ................................................................................................................................... 2-4 3-1 Adelanto 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) ...................................................................................................................................... 3-2 3-2 Apple Valley 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) ...................................................................................................................... 3-5 3-3 Barstow 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................................... 3-10 3-4 Big Bear Lake 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) ................................................................................................................... 3-13 3-5 Chino 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................................... 3-19 3-6 Chino Hills 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) ................................................................................................................... 3-17 3-7 Colton 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) ................................................................................................................................... 3-22 3-8 Fontana 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................................... 3-25 3-9 Grand Terrace 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................... 3-28 3-10 Hesperia 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................................... 3-31 3-11 Highland 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................................... 3-34 3-12 Loma Linda 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................... 3-37
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3-13 Montclair 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................................... 3-40 3-14 Needles 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................................... 3-43 3-15 Ontario 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................................... 3-46 3-16 Rancho Cucamonga 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 Forecast (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................................... 3-49 3-17 Redlands 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecast (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................................... 3-52 3-18 Rialto 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................................... 3-55 3-19 San Bernardino 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................... 3-58 3-20 Twentynine Palms 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................... 3-61 3-21 Upland 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................................... 3-64 3-22 Victorville 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................... 3-67 3-23 Yucaipa 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................................... 3-70 3-24 Yucca Valley 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) .................................................................................................................... 3-73 3-25 Unincorporated County 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecast (MTCO2e) ............................................................................................................ 3-76 4-1 Electricity Emissions by Jurisdiction and Sector (MT CO 2e) ......................................................... 4-2 4-2 Natural Gas Emissions by Jurisdiction and Sector (MT CO2e) ...................................................... 4-3 4-3 Electricity Consumption by Jurisdiction (MWh) ........................................................................... 4-4 4-4 Natural Gas Consumption by Jurisdiction (MMBtu) .................................................................... 4-5 4-5 Light and Medium-Duty Vehicle VMT and Emissions by Jurisdictions ......................................... 4-9 4-6 Heavy-Duty Vehicle VMT and Emissions by Jurisdictions .......................................................... 4-11 4-7 Off-Road Equipment Emissions by Jurisdiction ......................................................................... 4-13
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4-8 Agriculture Emissions by GHG and Jurisdiction ......................................................................... 4-15 4-9 Solid Waste Management Tons and GHG Emissions by Jurisdiction ......................................... 4-18 4-10 Fugitive Wastewater Treatment Emissions by GHG and Jurisdiction ........................................ 4-21 4-11 Water Transport, Distribution, and Treatment – Water Consumption, Electricity and GHG Emissions by Jurisdiction ................................................................................................... 4-24 4-12 Water Transport, Distribution, and Treatment – Per Capita Consumption and Water Sources by Jurisdiction ............................................................................................................... 4-25 4-13 Stationary Source Emissions by Jurisdiction .............................................................................. 4-28 5-1 Greenhouse Gas Emission Factors and Constants ....................................................................... 5-3 5-2 Community Inventory Data Sources and Methods ....................................................................... 5-9 5-3 Population, Housing, and Employment Growth Factors ........................................................... 5-11
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1-1 San Bernardino County Regional Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Forecast (2016, 2030, and 2045) .................................................................................................. 1-3 1-2 San Bernardino Regional Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Jurisdiction – 2016, 2030, 2045 .............................................................................................................................................. 1-6 1-3 Per Capita Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Partnership Jurisdictions .......................................... 1-8 1-4 2016 Per Capita GHG Emissions by Jurisdiction and Region ........................................................ 1-9 1-5 2016 Per Capita Building Energy Emissions by Jurisdiction ....................................................... 1-10 2-1 San Bernardino County Map ......................................................................................................... 2-3 3-1a Adelanto GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ................................................................................ 3-3 3-1b Adelanto GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 ..................................................... 3-4 3-2a Apple Valley GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 with Cement Plant Emissions .......................... 3-6 3-2b Apple Valley GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 with Cement Plant Emissions ...................................................................................................................................... 3-7 3-2c Apple Valley GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 without Cement Plant Emissions ..................... 3-8 3-2d Apple Valley GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 without Cement Plant Emissions ............................................................................................................................. 3-9 3-3a Barstow GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ............................................................................... 3-11 3-3b Barstow GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 .................................................... 3-12 3-4a Big Bear Lake GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ....................................................................... 3-14 3-4b Big Bear Lake GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 ............................................ 3-15 3-5a Chino GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ................................................................................... 3-17 3-3b Chino GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 ........................................................ 3-18 3-4a Chino Hills GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ............................................................................ 3-20 3-4b Chino Hills GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 ................................................. 3-21 3-5a Colton GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 .................................................................................. 3-23 3-5b Colton GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 ....................................................... 3-24 3-6a Fontana GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ............................................................................... 3-26
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3-6b Fontana GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 .................................................... 3-27 3-7a Grand Terrace GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ..................................................................... 3-29 3-7b Grand Terrace GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 .......................................... 3-30 3-8a Hesperia GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 .............................................................................. 3-32 3-8b Hesperia GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 ................................................... 3-33 3-9a Highland GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ............................................................................. 3-35 3-11b Highland GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 ................................................... 3-36 3-12a Loma Linda GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 .......................................................................... 3-38 3-12b Loma Linda GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 ............................................... 3-39 3-13a Montclair GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ............................................................................. 3-41 3-13b Montclair GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 .................................................. 3-42 3-14a Needles GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ................................................................................ 3-44 3-12b Needles GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 ..................................................... 3-45 3-13a Ontario GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ................................................................................ 3-47 3-13b Ontario GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 ..................................................... 3-48 3-14a Rancho Cucamonga GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ............................................................. 3-50 3-14b Rancho Cucamonga GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 .................................. 3-51 3-15a Redlands GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 .............................................................................. 3-53 3-15b Redlands GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 ................................................... 3-52 3-16a Rialto GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ................................................................................. 3-56 3-16b Rialto GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 ........................................................ 3-57 3-19a San Bernardino GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 .................................................................... 3-59 3-19b San Bernardino GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 ......................................... 3-60 3-20a Twentynine Palms GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ............................................................... 3-62 3-20b Twentynine Palms GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 .................................... 3-63 3-21a Upland GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ................................................................................. 3-65 3-21b Uplands GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 .................................................... 3-66 3-22a Victorville GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 ............................................................................ 3-67
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Appendix A
Section 1: Executive Summary
1.1 GHG Inventory and Forecast Introduction
This appendix summarizes the GHG emissions inventory and forecasted GHG emissions for each of the 25 jurisdictions in the County. The emissions inventory and forecast include GHG emissions from the following sources:
• Building energy use (including the subsectors of residential and non-residential); • Light/medium-duty vehicles;
• Heavy-duty vehicles;
• Off-road equipment;
• Agriculture;
• Solid waste management;
• Wastewater treatment;
• Water transport, distribution, and treatment; and
• Stationary fuel combustion at industrial sources (i.e., stationary sources).
The total emissions for all 25 jurisdictions combined is referred to as “Regional Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory” or “Regional Emissions” throughout this appendix.
Additionally, this appendix provides background and introductory information related to climate change and climate change policy, a description of the methods used to prepare the inventory, and inventory results for each jurisdiction. Similar to the state-level GHG planning framework, the 2016 GHG inventory provides a baseline from which to forecast future year emissions in 2030 and 2045.
The emissions forecast represents a business as usual (BAU) scenario (i.e., the scenario that would occur in the absence of further action taken by local, state, and federal governments or by private parties to mitigate emissions) for each jurisdiction in 2030 and 2045. The 25 jurisdictions participating in this exercise are:
Adelanto Apple Valley Barstow
Big Bear Lake Chino Chino Hills
Colton Fontana Grand Terrace
Hesperia Highland Loma Linda
Montclair Needles Ontario
Rancho Cucamonga Redlands Rialto
San Bernardino Twentynine Palms Upland
Victorville Yucaipa Yucca Valley
Unincorporated San Bernardino County
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1.2 Regional Emissions—2016, 2030, and 2045
1.2.1 Emissions by Sector
Table 1-1 shows 2016 GHG emissions by sector for the sum of all 25 municipal governments in the County. The emissions by sector are presented visually in Figure 1-1.
Table 1-1. San Bernardino Regional Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Forecast by Sector (MTCO2e)
Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 BAU Forecast 2045 BAU Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Building Energy 5,649,589 35% 6,647,783 38% 7,664,821 39% Residential Natural Gas 1,246,576 8% 1,494,075 8% 1,750,408 9% Commercial/Industrial
Natural Gas
965,955 6% 1,143,111 6% 1,323,963 7%
Residential Electricity 1,230,762 8% 1,420,522 8% 1,615,033 8% Commercial/Industrial
Electricity
2,206,297 14% 2,590,075 15% 2,975,418 15%
On-Road Vehicles 8,223,640 51% 8,955,209 51% 9,695,447 49% Light/Medium-Duty
Vehicles
6,108,245 38% 6,473,242 37% 6,882,208 35%
Heavy-Duty Vehicles 2,115,395 13% 2,481,967 14% 2,813,239 14% Off-Road Equipment 247,911 2% 341,637 2% 503,215 3%
Agriculture 559,685 4% 254,938 1% 113,656 1%
Solid Waste Management 1,074,629 7% 1,234,462 7% 1,402,324 7% Wastewater Treatment 70,039 0% 78,835 0% 89,874 0%
Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment
146,750 1% 161,588 1% 183,023 1%
Total GHG Emissions 15,972,244 100% 17,674,452 100% 19,652,359 100% Stationary Sources1 5,595,148 7,061,714 10,051,098
MTCO2e = metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
1 This sector is included as an informational line item and is not accounted for in the inventory totals. See Section 2 for more information on this sector.
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Figure 1-1. San Bernardino County Regional Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Forecast (2016, 2030, and 2045)
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Total Regional Emissions in 2016 were 21,567,392 metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e), approximately 5.0% of California’s GHG emissions in 2016. For comparison, the County’s total population was 5.4% of California’s population in 2016. In 2016, the top three sources of emissions in the region were:
Light/medium-duty vehicles,
Building energy use,1 and
Stationary sources.2
Total GHG emissions from light/medium-duty vehicles in the region were 6,108,245 MTCO2e in 2016. On-road transportation is typically a considerable component of a community’s total GHG emissions; ranging from 30% to 60%, depending upon other sources and local conditions. State- wide on-road transportation emissions are approximately 40% of total emissions.
Total GHG emissions in the building energy sector in 2016 were 5,649,589 MTCO2e. Building energy is often one of the largest sources of GHG emissions in community inventories and includes the residential, commercial, and industrial components. Emissions result from the energy consumed to heat, cool, and light buildings as well as natural gas used for cooking. Total GHG emissions from stationary sources in the region were 5,595,148 MTCO2e in 2016. For some communities, stationary source fossil fuel combustion represents a small component of the GHG footprint but in others they can be substantial, depending on the specific nature and extent of industry in each jurisdiction.
These emissions are largely the result of industrial and commercial activity and signify the prominent role of industry in the region.
Additional sources of GHG emissions in the region include heavy-duty vehicles; off-road equipment; agriculture; solid waste management; water transport, distribution, and treatment; and wastewater treatment.
Regional emissions in 2030 are projected to be 24,736,167 MTCO2e, an increase of approximately 15% from 2016 levels. In the absence of mitigation measures, the regional allocation of emissions by sector in 2030 will remain largely unchanged from that in 2016. As such, the largest sources of GHG emissions in 2030 in this constant scenario are projected to be stationary sources, building energy, and light/medium-duty vehicles.
1.2.2 Emissions by Jurisdiction
Table 1-2 shows GHG emissions for each jurisdiction, and the relative contribution of each jurisdiction’s emissions to the regional total. The emissions by jurisdiction are presented visually in Figure 1-2.
1 Includes electricity and natural gas use in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings 2 Stationary sources include burning of fossil fuels on site (other than natural gas). Examples include boilers and industrial equipment.
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Table 1-2. San Bernardino Regional Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Forecast by Jurisdiction (2016, 2030, and 2045) (MTCO2e)
2016 Inventory 2030 BAU Forecast 2045 BAU Forecast
Jurisdiction Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Adelanto 191,431 1% 273,216 1% 363,843 1%
Apple Valley 2,482,689 12% 3,478,872 14% 5,547,688 19% Barstow 192,539 1% 232,535 1% 277,360 1%
Big Bear Lake 105,769 0% 115,809 0% 126,307 0%
Chino 736,215 3% 785,555 3% 843,480 3%
Chino Hills 438,898 2% 434,884 2% 430,952 1%
Colton 448,948 2% 526,453 2% 599,529 2%
Fontana 1,130,927 5% 1,301,505 5% 1,487,115 5%
Grand Terrace 78,066 0% 90,587 0% 104,193 0%
Hesperia 563,369 3% 710,136 3% 874,079 3%
Highland 218,940 1% 251,432 1% 289,831 1%
Loma Linda 203,924 1% 202,951 1% 200,884 1%
Montclair 254,852 1% 260,101 1% 265,964 1%
Needles 31,608 0% 50,014 0% 63,706 0%
Ontario 2,162,916 10% 2,358,335 10% 2,691,714 9%
Rancho Cucamonga 1,526,628 7% 1,605,250 6% 1,695,461 6% Redlands 546,000 3% 599,876 2% 658,453 2%
Rialto 508,304 2% 575,269 2% 641,653 2%
San Bernardino 1,440,525 7% 1,553,719 6% 1,679,882 6% Twentynine Palms 125,545 1% 156,802 1% 191,139 1%
Unincorporated County 6,334,474 29% 7,040,202 28% 8,222,303 28% Upland 501,746 2% 536,496 2% 574,278 2%
Victorville 889,825 4% 1,066,792 4% 1,261,623 4%
Yucaipa 280,522 1% 336,285 1% 393,842 1%
Yucca Valley 172,732 1% 193,090 1% 218,180 1%
Total 21,567,392 100% 24,736,167 100% 29,703,458 100%
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Figure 1-2. San Bernardino Regional Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Jurisdiction – 2016, 2030, 2045
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The jurisdictions with the highest levels of GHG emissions in 2016 were as follows, in order of emissions magnitude (from largest).
Unincorporated County
Apple Valley
Ontario
Rancho Cucamonga
San Bernardino
In general, total GHG emissions are proportional to a jurisdiction’s population, housing stock, employment, or a combination of both. Four of these five jurisdictions have the highest populations of the Partnership jurisdictions and the highest number of jobs. However, in the case of Apple Valley, total emissions are heavily influenced by the presence of the CEMEX cement plant, a large stationary source within the jurisdiction’s jurisdictional boundaries.
These same five jurisdictions will also have the highest projected levels of emissions in 2030. These jurisdictions are expected to remain the most populous in the region with a high level of employment. The CEMEX cement plant is expected to continue to be operational in 2030 and will continue to greatly influence emissions in Apple Valley.
1.2.3 San Bernardino Regional per Capita Emissions
On a state level, the SB 32 reduction target corresponds to a per capita emissions goal for 2030 of no more than 6 MTCO2e per capita. The San Bernardino regional 2016 per capita emissions are 9.1 MTCO2e, representing the average of all jurisdictions’ per capita emissions. Average per capita emissions in California in 2016 are 10.9 MTCO2e and U.S. average per capita emissions are 20.2 MTCO2e (California Air Resources Board 2020b; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2019f; U.S.
Census Bureau 2020).
Excluding cement manufacturing emissions (all located in Apple Valley at the CEMEX plant), the 25- jurisdiction regional average would be 8.0 MTCO2e.
Per capita emissions vary depending on the methods used to estimate emissions for each individual source and the types of emissions sources included in each inventory, as well as climate zones, spatial layouts of jurisdictions, industries, and major power sources (i.e., coal, nuclear, natural gas, or hydroelectric). While the methods used for this inventory is consistent for all jurisdictions included, per capita emissions for other jurisdictions and jurisdictions not included in this study could be based on different methodologies, producing some uncertainty in comparisons made.
Figure 1-3 presents average 2016 per capita emissions grouped by the jurisdictions located in the mountain, valley, desert, and unincorporated areas of the County.3 Figure 1-4 shows total per capita emissions by jurisdiction for all jurisdictions in the region. The jurisdictions are color-coded to indicate the region (mountain, valley, desert, or unincorporated
3 These general geographic areas are not formal regional planning areas, but they do correspond to the unincorporated County General Plan planning areas.
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county) in which each is located. Average per capita emissions (without cement emissions) are shown as the horizontal red line. In general, valley jurisdictions have the lowest per capita emissions, desert jurisdictions have higher per capita emissions, and the mountain jurisdiction, Big Bear Lake, has the highest per capita emissions, likely due to the influx of tourists to the resorts. The Unincorporated County has the second highest per capita emissions.
Figure 1-5 shows per capita emissions by jurisdiction for building energy emissions. Per capita emissions for this sector (including residential, commercial, and industrial electricity and natural gas usage) are presented because they represent the largest sector of the inventory.
Figure 1-3. Per Capita Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Partnership Jurisdictions
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Figure 1-4. 2016 Per Capita GHG Emissions by Jurisdiction and Region
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Figure 1-5. 2016 Per Capita Building Energy Emissions by Jurisdiction
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As demonstrated by these graphs, there is a large variation in per capita emissions across jurisdictions and sectors. Building energy use varies greatly due to climate, population density, the mix of residential versus commercial/industrial land uses, and other factors. Higher density areas are more likely to have lower energy usage per resident, as homes are generally smaller than lower density areas and require less energy for air conditioning, lighting, appliances, etc. Some jurisdictions have more commercial and industrial activity than others and, therefore, consume different amounts of energy. Some jurisdictions, such as Big Bear lake, have a higher number of visitors than other jurisdictions. The jurisdiction’s local climate also plays a role; for example, desert jurisdictions are more likely have higher air conditioning energy demands than valley jurisdictions.
Also, energy providers vary by region and each provider has a different GHG energy emissions factor.
1.3 Next Steps
1.3.1 Climate Action Plans and Reduction Targets
This report serves as the foundation for the CAP component of the project in which reduction opportunities will be evaluated with the goal of achieving a reduction in projected 2030 emissions.
1.3.2 GHG Monitoring
This report identifies the major sources of emissions for all jurisdictions in the Partnership. In addition, this report describes the data used to estimate GHG emissions in 2016, 2030 and 2045.
GHG emissions monitoring is recommended as a future action for all jurisdictions so that each one can track its progress in reducing emissions, identify potential issues, target funding needs, inform future updates to both the GHG Inventory and CAP, and fully integrate GHG planning into the community’s general planning process. Jurisdictions are encouraged to begin monitoring and maintaining data as soon as possible for metrics related to GHG emissions such as public utility data, traffic data, water consumption, and waste generation. Numerous protocols and tools are available for these purposes, such as the ICLEI U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, the LGOP for municipal inventories, California Community-Wide Greenhouse Gas Baseline Inventory Protocol White Paper by the Association of Environmental Professionals, and the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC) Community Inventory Tool.
This inventory identifies significant GHG emissions from regional activities in the region and serves as a baseline for emissions reduction measures and as a starting point for future GHG emissions inventories. Future updates to the GHG emissions inventories presented in this report should be conducted periodically to ensure that the inventory remains accurate and that data gaps are resolved in a timely manner. This also would enable efficient tracking of the effectiveness of GHG- reduction measures put in place to address these emission sources.
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Appendix A:
Section 2: Background Information
2.1 GHG Inventories
Over the last several decades, private and public entities including states, nations, cities, corporations, and universities, have sought to understand their GHG emissions and to identify ways to decrease their carbon footprint. The first step in this process is the completion of a GHG inventory, which is an audit of all sources of GHG emissions related to activity associated with a specific entity and a quantitative analysis of their magnitude. Standard protocols and procedures exist for conducting a GHG inventory—these are described in Section 5, of Appendix A. Since 2006 when AB 32 was signed into law, many local governments in California have completed a community GHG inventory. Because AB 32 established 2020 as the target year by which California should reduce its emissions to 1990 levels, many communities in California previously prepared GHG forecasts for 2020 in addition to their base year inventory. With the passage of SB 32 in 2016, which codified the State’s 2030 reduction goal of 40% below 1990 levels, California jurisdictions are now looking at 2030 consistent with the State’s next milestone year. In 2018, Executive Order B-55- 18 calls for the state to achieve carbon neutrality no later than 2045.
SBCOG and the jurisdictions, with the assistance of ICF and LSA, developed 2016 community GHG inventories and forecasted 2030 and 2045 GHG emissions for each jurisdiction. The boundaries of the inventory are defined as activities associated with specific jurisdictions. Emissions for a particular source were included in a jurisdiction’s inventory if either the source of emissions occurs within the geographic boundaries of the jurisdiction, the emissions are associated with land use in the geographic boundary (such as a portion of vehicle emissions that begin or end within the jurisdiction) or if the activity indirectly associated with a source of emissions occurs within the geographic boundaries of the jurisdiction (such as electricity consumption or waste generation).
The 2016 inventories are based mostly on actual 2016 activity data, emission factors from 2016, and socioeconomic data (i.e., population, household, and employment) for the region. The inventories include all significant contributing sectors to GHG emissions, based on the guidelines of the ICLEI U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (ICLEI–Local Governments for Sustainability USA, 2012). This inventory was developed with sufficient detail to support the identification of GHG-reduction measures specific to the each jurisdiction’s community emissions.
The 2030 and 2045 emissions projections represent the BAU forecast based on anticipated growth in each jurisdiction and each sector of the inventory. The BAU projections are based on 2016 activity data and anticipated growth rates provided by the jurisdictions, SBCOG, CARB, and other appropriate data sources, as listed in this report. The BAU projections do not assume the implementation of any federal, state, or local reduction measures, but are projections of the future emissions based on current energy and carbon intensity in the existing economy.
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2.2 San Bernardino County
GHG emissions are correlated with the daily activities that occur due to land use within the jurisdictional boundary of a community. These activities include vehicle travel, energy and water use, and waste disposal. As such, the quantities and sources of emissions reflect the unique geography, climate, demographics, economy, and character of a community. Future projections of GHG emissions reflect how communities are projected to grow with respect to population, housing, jobs, and infrastructure.
San Bernardino County covers more than 20,000 square miles, is the largest County by area in the United States, and has diverse natural landscapes such as mountains, valleys, forests, and waterways. The County is home to 25 municipal jurisdictions, including 22 incorporated cities, 2 incorporated towns, and the unincorporated County. Currently and in the inventory year of 2016, San Bernardino County is the fifth most populous county in California (California Department of Finance, 2020). For 2016, SBCOG estimated the population of San Bernardino County to be 2,134,967. In that same year, the County also had nearly 800,000 jobs (SBCOG, 2019). Table 2-1 shows the population and employment data for each jurisdiction in the County, in addition to the household data for each jurisdiction.
The County boasts a diverse economy, with economic output and employment distributed among multiple sectors. As of 2018, the largest labor market in San Bernardino County is the combined sector of trade, transportation, and utilities (28% of the total employed labor force), government (17%), educational and health services (16%), professional and business services (10%) and leisure and hospitality (10%). All other industries, such as farm, mining/logging, construction, manufacturing, information services, financial activities, and other services, accounted for less than 20% of the total labor force.
Since 1990, the County’s fastest growing sectors have been education and health services (178% increase); trade, transportation, and utilities (136% increase); and professional and business services (129% increase) (California Employment Development Department, 2019).
The County is home to 12 universities and colleges, a number of museums, and two mountain resorts. About 90% of the County is desert, and the remainder consists of the San Bernardino Valley and the San Bernardino Mountains. The San Bernardino Valley climate is temperate with about 15 inches of rain annually and average temperatures ranging from 39 to 66°F in January and from 59°F to 96°F in July (Western Regional Climate Center, n.d.).
Figure 2-1 shows a map of the County and its jurisdictions. As noted above, Table 2-1 shows current and projected population, households, and jobs for each jurisdiction.
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Figure 2-1. San Bernardino County Map
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Table 2-1. Regional Population, Housing, and Employment Estimates and Forecasts by Jurisdiction Jurisdiction
Population Householdsa Employment
2016 2030 2045 2016 2030 2045 2016 2030 2045
Adelanto 33,893 50,081 66,637 8,159 13,686 19,802 6,141 8,005 10,007 Apple Valley 74,313 89,425 101,405 24,734 31,547 37,386 18,012 23,871 30,160 Barstow 24,187 28,228 32,695 8,417 10,556 12,849 11,704 14,993 18,516 Big Bear Lake 4,932 5,722 6,569 2,095 2,442 2,813 4,683 5,207 5,768 Chino 81,294 97,940 115,773 23,227 27,983 33,078 50,408 53,796 57,425 Chino Hills 79,737 85,623 92,822 23,838 25,868 28,043 16,424 17,156 17,940 Colton 53,705 64,184 70,710 15,026 19,002 21,668 19,453 24,042 28,958 Fontana 210,983 247,196 286,666 51,518 64,192 77,772 56,724 65,619 75,149 Grand Terrace 12,400 13,359 14,501 4,421 4,975 5,569 3,481 4,738 6,085 Hesperia 93,687 129,410 168,067 26,764 39,503 53,153 22,460 33,861 46,077 Highland 54,201 60,631 68,942 15,391 17,956 21,410 6,938 8,952 11,116 Loma Linda 24,474 27,093 30,112 9,033 10,458 11,985 24,184 26,152 28,260 Montclair 38,701 42,971 49,150 9,866 10,492 11,162 19,309 20,259 20,892 Needles 5,031 7,636 10,281 1,941 3,070 4,280 1,731 1,928 2,140 Ontario 172,249 221,806 269,050 46,001 60,602 74,521 113,859 143,699 169,331 Rancho Cucamonga 176,503 186,120 201,255 56,764 61,426 66,421 88,314 96,434 105,135 Redlands 69,531 74,690 80,832 24,421 27,516 30,832 42,569 49,220 56,347 Rialto 99,318 119,193 139,068 26,485 31,785 37,085 25,472 30,837 35,524 San Bernardino 216,326 220,565 230,532 59,709 64,084 68,771 101,330 113,030 125,566 Twentynine Palms 26,487 29,768 33,266 8,367 10,031 11,814 4,427 6,440 8,596 Unincorporated County 76,403 84,208 92,963 26,088 29,336 32,817 35,893 38,960 42,247 Upland 123,309 158,601 194,522 33,932 47,392 61,813 41,180 50,848 61,207 Victorville 53,779 66,706 75,209 19,987 23,716 27,349 10,824 13,500 17,624 Yucaipa 21,445 23,447 25,810 8,358 9,566 10,861 6,937 8,857 10,914 Yucca Valley 308,079 328,897 353,053 97,066 105,700 114,950 58,795 65,587 72,864 Total 2,134,967 2,463,500 2,809,889 631,608 752,884 878,202 791,252 925,991 1,063,848 Source: San Bernardino Council of Governments, 2019.
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Section 3: Inventory Results by Jurisdiction
The following section presents emissions summaries for each jurisdiction. Each jurisdiction summary includes:
A brief description of the major emissions sources and the projected growth in emissions from 2016 to 2030 and 2045,
A table showing 2016 emissions and 2030 and 2045 BAU forecast emissions by scope and sector,
A pie chart showing the 2016 inventory by scope and sector, and A bar chart with 2016 emissions and 2030 and 2045 BAU forecast emissions by sector from highest to lowest emissions.
Additional information for each inventory sector is discussed in Section 4, Inventory Results by Sector.
Percentages for each major sector of emissions presented for each jurisdiction are based on the current jurisdiction inventories. “Average” per capita emissions are defined as the total Regional Emissions in each sector per resident within the region (i.e., total emissions/total population for all 25 jurisdictions) excluding emissions from the CEMEX plant in Apple Valley, as shown in Figure 1-4.
For comparison purposes, CEMEX emissions were excluded from the per-capita numbers but were included in the total emissions inventory for Apple Valley and the Region.
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3.1 Adelanto
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Adelanto are on-road transportation (55%), building energy (34%), and waste (6%). Emissions are projected to increase by 43% from 2016 to 2030 and by 90% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Adelanto had per capita emissions of 5.6 MT CO2e, which are lower than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MT CO2e.
Table 3-1. Adelanto 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Emissions
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 18,728 10% 31,415 11% 45,453 12% Non-Residential Natural Gas 15,334 8% 22,039 8% 29,362 8% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 67,323 35% 96,003 35% 126,582 35% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 37,252 19% 52,544 19% 69,453 19% Off-Road Equipment 3,622 2% 6,356 2% 10,785 3%
Agriculture 5,501 3% 3,097 1% 1,674 <1%
Residential Electricity 16,102 8% 23,793 9% 31,659 9% Non-Residential Electricity 14,669 8% 18,947 7% 23,568 6% Solid Waste Management 11,187 6% 16,531 6% 21,995 6% Wastewater Treatment 1,062 1% 1,569 1% 2,088 1%
Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment
650 <1% 921 <1% 1,226 <1%
Total Emissions 191,431 100% 273,216 100% 363,843 100%
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Figure 3-1a. Adelanto GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Figure 3-1b. Adelanto GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000
Water Transport, Distribution, and Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Off-Road Equipment
Agriculture
Solid Waste Management
Non-Residential Electricity
Non-Residential Natural Gas
Residential Electricity
Residential Natural Gas
Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Light-Medium Duty Vehicles
Emissions (MT CO2e)
2045 BAU Projection
2030 BAU Projection
2016 Inventory
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Appendix A
Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Apple Valley
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-5 March 2021
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3.2 Apple Valley
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Apple Valley are stationary sources (82%) due to the CEMEX cement plant, on-road transportation (10%), and building energy (6%). Emissions are projected to increase by 40% from 2016 to 2030 and by 123% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. Including emissions from the CEMEX plant, in 2026, Apple Valley had the highest per capita emissions among the jurisdictions in this study, 33.4 MTCO 2e, because the cement plant is
the single largest emissions source in the entire inventory area (compared to the regional average of
10.1 MTCO2e with cement). Excluding emissions from the CEMEX plant, Apple Valley would have an average per capita emissions of 6.1 MT CO2e per person, which is lower than the region's average per capita emissions without cement of 7.5 MT CO2e.
Table 3-2. Apple Valley 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 60,544 2% 77,221 2% 91,514 2% Non-Residential Natural Gas 13,175 1% 16,806 <1 19,920 <1% Stationary Sources 2,026,887 82% 2,934,656 84% 4,913,904 89% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 164,345 7% 190,567 5% 218,326 4% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 90,936 4% 104,300 3% 119,791 2% Off-Road Equipment 8,092 <1% 11,792 <1% 17,500 <1% Agriculture 4,793 <1% 2,698 <1% 1,458 <1%
Residential Electricity 51,684 2% 62,195 2% 70,527 1% Non-Residential Electricity 26,892 1% 36,353 1% 46,800 1% Solid Waste Management 28,032 1% 33,732 1% 38,251 1% Wastewater Treatment 2,328 <1% 2,801 <1% 3,177 <1% Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment
4,981 <1% 5,751 <1% 6,521 <1%
Total Emissions 2,482,689 100% 3,478,872 100% 5,547,688 100%
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Appendix A
Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Big Bear Lake
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-6 March 2021
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Figure 3-2a. Apple Valley GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 with Cement Plant Emissions
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Apple Valley
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-7 March 2021
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Figure 3-2b. Apple Valley GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 with Cement Plant Emissions
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Apple Valley
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-8 March 2021
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Figure 3-2c. Apple Valley GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016 without Cement Plant Emissions
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Apple Valley
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-9 March 2021
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Figure 3-2d. Apple Valley GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045 without Cement Plant Emissions
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Barstow
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-10 March 2021
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3.3 Barstow
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Barstow are on-road transportation (54%), building energy (35%), and waste (7%). Emissions are projected to increase by 21% from 2016 to 2030 and by 44% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Barstow had per capita emissions of 8.0 MTCO2e, which is higher than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-3. Barstow 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 15,897 8% 19,938 9% 24,267 9% Non-Residential Natural Gas 12,745 7% 15,985 7% 19,456 7% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 67,545 35% 81,231 35% 95,754 35% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 37,374 19% 44,459 19% 52,538 19% Off-Road Equipment 2,814 1% 4,034 2% 6,222 2%
Agriculture 2,826 1% 1,591 1% 860 1%
Residential Electricity 13,336 7% 15,564 7% 18,027 7% Non-Residential Electricity 26,330 14% 33,809 15% 41,819 15% Solid Waste Management 12,567 7% 14,667 6% 16,961 6% Wastewater Treatment 465 <1% 543 <1% 629 <1%
Water Transport, Distribution, and
Treatment
638 <1% 715 <1% 828 <1%
Total Emissions 192,539 100% 232,535 100% 277,360 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Big Bear Lake
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-11 March 2021
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Figure 3-3a. Barstow GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Barstow
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-12 March 2021
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Figure 3-3b. Barstow GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Big Bear Lake
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-13 March 2021
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3.4 Big Bear Lake
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Big Bear Lake are building energy (52%), on-road transportation (39%), and waste (8%). Emissions are projected to increase by 9% from 2016 to 2030 and by 19% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Big Bear Lake had per capita emissions of 21.4 MTCO2e, which is higher than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-4. Big Bear Lake 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 28,151 27% 32,814 28% 37,800 30% Non-Residential Natural Gas 10,263 10% 11,956 10% 13,765 11% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 31,974 30% 30,687 26% 29,490 23% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 9,068 9% 10,099 9% 10,579 8%
Off-Road Equipment 631 1% 897 1% 1,375 1%
Agriculture - 0% - 0% - <1%
Residential Electricity 7,672 7% 8,901 8% 10,219 8% Non-Residential Electricity 8,976 8% 9,978 9% 11,051 9% Solid Waste Management 8,889 8% 10,313 9% 11,840 9% Wastewater Treatment 79 <1% 92 <1% 106 <1%
Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment
64 <1% 71 <1% 82 <1%
Total Emissions 105,769 100% 115,809 100% 126,307 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Big Bear Lake
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-14 March 2021
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Figure 3-4a. Big Bear Lake GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Big Bear Lake
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-15 March 2021
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Figure 3-4b. Big Bear Lake GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Chino
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-16 December 2020
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3.5 Chino
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Chino are on-road transportation (53%), building energy (33%), and waste (7%). Emissions are projected to increase by 7% from 2016 to 2030 and by 15% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Chino had per capita emissions of 9.1 MTCO2e, which are higher than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-5. Chino 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 38,623 5% 46,532 6% 55,004 7% Non-Residential Natural Gas 39,143 5% 41,774 5% 44,592 5% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 303,999 41% 306,781 39% 311,248 37% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 86,213 12% 100,960 13% 111,652 13% Off-Road Equipment 10,210 1% 14,314 2% 21,474 3%
Agriculture 26,295 4% 14,804 2% 8,000 1%
Residential Electricity 44,159 6% 53,201 7% 62,888 7% Non-Residential Electricity 121,468 16% 128,089 16% 135,179 16% Solid Waste Management 52,509 7% 63,261 8% 74,721 9% Wastewater Treatment 2,547 <1% 3,068 <1% 3,627 <1% Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment
11,049 2% 12,770 2% 15,095 2%
Total Emissions 736,215 100% 785,555 100% 843,480 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Chino
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-17 March 2021
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Figure 3-5a. Chino GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Chino
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-18 March 2021
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Figure 3-5b. Chino GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Chino Hills
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-19 March 2021
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3.6 Chino Hills
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Chino Hills are on-road transportation (62%), building energy (27%), and waste (5%). Emissions are projected to increase by -1% from 2016 to 2030 and by -2% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Chino Hills had per capita emissions of 5.5 MTCO2e, which is lower than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-6. Chino Hills 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 47,130 11% 51,144 12% 55,444 13% Non-Residential Natural Gas 8,921 2% 9,319 2% 9,745 2% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 211,216 48% 192,401 44% 173,610 40% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 59,900 14% 63,318 15% 62,278 14% Off-Road Equipment 8,651 2% 11,098 3% 15,419 4%
Agriculture 3,222 1% 1,814 <1% 980 0%
Residential Electricity 45,729 10% 49,105 11% 53,234 12% Non-Residential Electricity 16,529 4% 16,880 4% 17,093 4% Solid Waste Management 22,057 5% 23,686 5% 25,675 6% Wastewater Treatment 2,498 1% 2,682 1% 2,908 1%
Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment
13,043 3% 13,437 3% 14,566 3%
Total Emissions 438,898 100% 434,884 100% 430,952 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Chino Hills
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-20 March 2021
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Figure 3-6a. Chino Hills GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Chino Hills
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-21 March 2021
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Figure 3-6b. Chino Hills GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 20452045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Colton
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-22 March 2021
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3.7 Colton
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Colton are building energy (53%), on-road transportation (39%), and waste (5%). Emissions are projected to increase by 17% from 2016 to 2030 and by 34% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Colton had per capita emissions of 8.4 MTCO2e, which is higher than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-7. Colton 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 24,799 6% 31,361 6% 35,761 6% Non-Residential Natural Gas 23,847 5% 29,472 6% 35,499 6% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 137,762 31% 144,238 27% 151,766 25% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 39,069 9% 47,468 9% 54,442 9% Off-Road Equipment 5,997 1% 8,687 2% 12,626 2%
Agriculture 426 <1% 240 <1% 130 <1%
Residential Electricity 53,996 12% 64,532 12% 71,093 12% Non-Residential Electricity 133,926 30% 165,729 31% 199,964 33% Solid Waste Management 23,755 5% 28,390 5% 31,271 5% Wastewater Treatment 1,682 0% 2,011 <1% 2,215 <1% Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment
3,689 1% 4,324 1% 4,764 1%
Total Emissions 448,948 100% 526,453 100% 599,529 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Colton
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-23 March 2021
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Figure 3-7a. Colton GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Colton
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-24 March 2021
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Figure 3-7b. Colton GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Fontan
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-25 March 2021
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3.8 Fontana
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Fontana are on-road transportation (55%), building energy (34%), and waste (8%). Emissions are projected to increase by 15% from 2016 to 2030 and by 31% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Fontana had per capita emissions of 5.4 MTCO2e, which is lower than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-8. Fontana 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 86,355 8% 107,599 8% 130,362 9% Non-Residential Natural Gas 68,268 6% 81,745 6% 96,186 6% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 480,465 42% 518,076 40% 560,186 38% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 136,258 12% 170,497 13% 200,951 14% Off-Road Equipment 23,220 2% 32,595 3% 48,700 3%
Agriculture 1,016 <1% 572 <1% 309 <1%
Residential Electricity 96,888 9% 113,518 9% 131,643 9% Non-Residential Electricity 134,422 12% 155,516 12% 178,072 12% Solid Waste Management 86,844 8% 101,750 8% 117,932 8% Wastewater Treatment 6,610 1% 7,744 1% 8,981 1%
Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment
10,581 1% 11,893 1% 13,792 1%
Total Emissions 1,130,927 100% 1,301,505 100% 1,487,115 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Fontan
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-26 March 2021
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Figure 3-8a. Fontana GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Fontan
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-27 March 2021
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Figure 3-8b. Fontana GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Grand Terrace
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-28 March 2021
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3.9 Grand Terrace
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Grand Terrace are on-road transportation (60%), building energy (31%), and waste (6%). Emissions are projected to increase by 16% from 2016 to 2030 and by 33% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Grand Terrace had per capita emissions of 6.3 MT CO2e, which are lower than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MT CO2e.
Table 3-9. Grand Terrace 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e)
Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 7,983 10% 8,984 10% 10,056 10% Non-Residential Natural Gas 986 1% 1,342 1% 1,723 2% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 36,699 47% 40,849 45% 45,413 44% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 10,408 13% 13,443 15% 16,291 16% Off-Road Equipment 1,362 2% 1,803 2% 2,598 2%
Agriculture 73 <1% 41 <1% 22 <1%
Residential Electricity 8,642 11% 9,310 10% 10,106 10% Non-Residential Electricity 6,576 8% 9,080 10% 11,759 11% Solid Waste Management 4,581 6% 4,935 5% 5,357 5% Wastewater Treatment 388 <1% 418 <1% 454 0%
Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment
369 <1% 381 <1% 414 <1%
Total Emissions 78,066 100% 90,587 100% 104,193 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Grand Terrace
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-29 March 2021
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Figure 3-9a. Grand Terrace GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Grand Terrace
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-30 March 2021
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Figure 3-9b. Grand Terrace GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Hesperia
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-31 March 2021
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3.10 Hesperia
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Hesperia are on-road transportation (61%), building energy (30%), and waste (5%). Emissions are projected to increase by 26% from 2016 to 2030 and by 55% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Hesperia had per capita emissions of 6.0 MTCO2e, which is lower than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-10. Hesperia 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 66,422 12% 98,038 14% 131,913 15% Non-Residential Natural Gas 12,308 2% 18,189 3% 24,489 3% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 222,946 40% 257,392 36% 293,845 34% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 123,361 22% 140,875 20% 161,227 18% Off-Road Equipment 10,296 2% 17,152 2% 28,848 3%
Agriculture 3,642 1% 2,051 <1% 1,108 <1%
Residential Electricity 54,657 10% 75,498 11% 98,050 11% Non-Residential Electricity 33,929 6% 51,595 7% 70,511 8% Solid Waste Management 30,825 5% 42,579 6% 55,297 6% Wastewater Treatment 2,935 1% 4,054 1% 5,265 1%
Water Transport,
Distribution, and Treatment
2,048 <1% 2,714 <1% 3,525 <1%
Total Emissions 563,369 100% 710,136 100% 874,079 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Hesperia
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-32 March 2021
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Figure 3-10a. Hesperia GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Hesperia
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-33 March 2021
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Figure 3-10b. Hesperia GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Highland
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-34 March 2021
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3.11 Highland
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Highland are on-road transportation (52%), building energy (36%), and waste (7%). Emissions are projected to increase by 15% from 2016 to 2030 and by 32% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Highland had per capita emissions of 4.0 MT CO2e, which are lower than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MT CO2e.
Table 3-11. Highland 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 30,477 14% 35,556 14% 42,395 15% Non-Residential Natural Gas 4,440 2% 5,729 2% 7,114 2% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 88,795 41% 96,410 38% 104,893 36% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 25,182 12% 31,728 13% 37,628 13% Off-Road Equipment 5,671 3% 7,654 3% 11,242 4%
Agriculture 788 0% 444 <1% 240 <1%
Residential Electricity 31,329 14% 35,046 14% 39,849 14% Non-Residential Electricity 13,626 6% 18,134 7% 22,896 8% Solid Waste Management 14,511 7% 16,232 6% 18,457 6% Wastewater Treatment 1,698 1% 1,899 1% 2,160 1%
Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment
2,423 1% 2,600 1% 2,957 1%
Total Emissions 218,940 100% 251,432 100% 289,831 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Highland
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-35 March 2021
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Figure 3-11a. Highland GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Highland
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-36 March 2021
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Figure 3-11b. Highland GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Loma Linda
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-37 March 2021
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3.12 Loma Linda
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Loma Linda are on-road transportation (70%), building energy (26%), and waste (2%). Emissions are projected to decrease by 0.5% from 2016 to 2030 and by 1% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population changes. In 2016, Loma Linda had per capita emissions of 8.3 MTCO2e, which are higher than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-12. Loma Linda 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 14,424 7% 16,700 8% 19,138 10% Non-Residential Natural Gas 468 <1% 506 <1% 547 <1% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 110,767 54% 100,780 50% 90,800 45% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 31,413 15% 33,166 16% 32,572 16% Off-Road Equipment 3,180 2% 4,320 2% 6,429 3%
Agriculture 400 <1% 225 <1% 122 <1%
Residential Electricity 14,701 7% 16,274 8% 18,088 9% Non-Residential Electricity 23,366 11% 25,257 12% 27,272 14% Solid Waste Management 3,574 2% 3,957 2% 3,954 2% Wastewater Treatment 767 <1% 849 <1% 943 <1%
Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment 863 <1% 917 <1% 1,019 1%
Total Emissions 203,924 100% 202,951 100% 200,884 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Loma Linda
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-38 March 2021
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Figure 3-12a. Loma Linda GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Loma Linda
San Bernardino County Regional 2016 Community
Greenhouse Gas Inventories and 2030 Forecasts 3-39 March 2021 ICF
Figure 3-12b. Loma Linda GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Montclair
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-40 March 2021
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3.13 Montclair
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Montclair are on-road transportation (63%), building energy (26%), and waste (7%). Emissions are projected to increase by 2% from 2016 to 2030 and by 4% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Montclair had per capita emissions of 6.6 MT CO2e, which is lower than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MT CO2e.
Table 3-13. Montclair 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 17,177 7% 18,266 7% 19,433 7% Non-Residential Natural Gas 7,873 3% 8,260 3% 8,518 3% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 126,039 49% 119,571 46% 113,381 43% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 35,744 14% 39,350 15% 40,672 15% Off-Road Equipment 4,531 2% 6,023 2% 8,850 3%
Agriculture - 0% - 0% - 0%
Residential Electricity 15,971 6% 17,733 7% 20,283 8% Non-Residential Electricity 25,899 10% 27,002 10% 27,496 10% Solid Waste Management 17,991 7% 19,976 8% 22,848 9% Wastewater Treatment 1,212 0% 1,346 1% 1,540 1%
Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment 2,415 1% 2,572 1% 2,942 1%
Total Emissions 254,852 100% 260,101 100% 265,964 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Montclair
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-41 March 2021
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Figure 3-13a. Montclair GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Montclair
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-42 March 2021
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Figure 3-13b. Montclair GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Needles
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-43 March 2021
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3.14 Needles
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Needles are waste (37%), building energy (30%), and on-road transportation (28%). Emissions are projected to increase by 67% from 2016 to 2030 and by 114% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Needles had per capita emissions of 5.2 MTCO2e, which is lower than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-14. Needles 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 1,509 6% 2,387 5% 3,327 6% Non-Residential Natural Gas 1,261 5% 1,994 5% 2,780 5% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 4,754 18% 5,259 12% 5,791 10% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 2,630 10% 2,878 7% 3,177 6%
Off-Road Equipment 573 2% 1,010 2% 1,722 3%
Agriculture - 0% - 0% - 0%
Residential Electricity 2,650 10% 8,523 19% 11,475 20% Non-Residential Electricity 2,579 10% 6,195 14% 6,807 12% Solid Waste Management 9,827 37% 14,916 34% 20,081 36% Wastewater Treatment 158 1% 239 1% 322 1%
Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment 307 1% 445 1% 600 1%
Total Emissions 26,247 100% 43,847 100% 56,081 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Needles
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-44 March 2021
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Figure 3-14a. Needles GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Needles
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-45 March 2021
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Figure 3-14b. Needles GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Ontario
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-46 March 2021
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3.15 Ontario
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Ontario are on-road transportation (41%), building energy (34%), and agriculture (17%). Emissions are projected to increase by 8% from 2016 to 2030 and by 22% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Ontario had per capita emissions of 12.1 MTCO2e, which is higher than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-15. Ontario 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 79,225 4% 104,371 5% 128,343 5% Non-Residential Natural Gas 188,412 9% 245,509 11% 298,730 12% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 668,869 32% 745,361 33% 829,449 33% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 189,689 9% 245,295 11% 297,542 12% Off-Road Equipment 21,904 1% 33,452 1% 52,319 2%
Agriculture 356,588 17% 140,594 6% 51,868 2%
Residential Electricity 78,302 4% 100,829 4% 122,306 5% Non-Residential Electricity 370,754 18% 467,687 21% 550,584 22% Solid Waste Management 118,949 6% 153,171 7% 185,646 7% Wastewater Treatment 5,396 <1% 6,949 <1% 8,429 <1% Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment 13,878 1% 17,145 1% 20,796 1%
Total Emissions 2,091,964 100% 2,260,363 100% 2,546,011 100% Note: Inventory totals do not include emissions from Stationary Sources.
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Ontario
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-47 March 2021
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Figure 3-15a. Ontario GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Ontario
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-48 March 2021
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Figure 3-15b. Ontario GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Rancho Cucamonga
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-49 March 2021
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3.16 Rancho Cucamonga
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Rancho Cucamonga are on-road transportation (47%), building energy (45%), and waste (5%). Emissions are projected to increase by 5% from 2016 to 2030 and by 11% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Rancho Cucamonga had per capita emissions of 8.5 MTCO2e, which are higher than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-16. Rancho Cucamonga 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 Forecast (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 108,984 7% 117,935 8% 127,525 8% Non-Residential Natural Gas 198,337 13% 216,221 14% 235,385 14% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 551,383 37% 538,702 34% 528,096 32% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 156,370 10% 177,285 11% 189,440 11% Off-Road Equipment 20,897 1% 26,598 2% 37,495 2%
Agriculture 330 <1% 186 <1% 101 <1%
Residential Electricity 111,554 7% 117,632 7% 127,198 8% Non-Residential Electricity 249,180 17% 272,612 17% 297,334 18% Solid Waste Management 79,716 5% 84,059 5% 90,690 5% Wastewater Treatment 5,529 <1% 5,831 <1% 6,305 <1% Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment 13,406 1% 13,515 1% 14,614 1%
Total Emissions 1,495,685 100% 1,570,575 100% 1,654,181 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Rancho Cucamonga
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-50 March 2021
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Figure 3-16a. Rancho Cucamonga GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Rancho Cucamonga
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-51 March 2021
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Figure 3-16b. Rancho Cucamonga GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Redlands
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-52 March 2021
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3.17 Redlands
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Redlands are on-road transportation (55%), building energy (36%), and waste (6%). Emissions are projected to increase by 10% from 2016 to 2030 and by 21% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Redlands had per capita emissions of 7.9 MT CO2e, which is higher than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MT CO2e.
Table 3-17. Redlands 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecast (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 52,105 10% 58,708 10% 65,783 10% Non-Residential Natural Gas 20,800 4% 24,055 4% 27,543 4% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 232,737 43% 242,557 40% 254,090 39% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 66,003 12% 79,824 13% 91,148 14% Off-Road Equipment 8,424 2% 11,114 2% 16,085 2%
Agriculture 1,964 <1% 1,106 <1% 598 <1%
Residential Electricity 50,607 9% 54,361 9% 58,832 9% Non-Residential Electricity 74,495 14% 86,522 14% 99,367 15% Solid Waste Management 34,147 6% 36,680 6% 39,652 6% Wastewater Treatment 1,958 <1% 2,103 <1% 2,276 <1% Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment 2,761 1% 2,845 <1% 3,079 <1%
Total Emissions 546,000 100% 599,876 100% 658,453 100% a Redlands owns and operates the California Street Landfill, so site-based emissions from this landfill were included in Redland’s inventory. These emissions do not double-count the Scope 2 solid waste management emissions.
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Redlands
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-53 March 2021
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Figure 3-17a. Redlands GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Redlands
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-54 March 2021
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Figure 3-17b. Redlands GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Rialto
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-55 March 2021
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3.18 Rialto
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Rialto are on-road transportation (52%), building energy (39%), and waste (5%). Emissions are projected to increase by 13% from 2016 to 2030 and by 26% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Rialto had per capita emissions of 5.1 MTCO2e, which is lower than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-18. Rialto 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 48,290 10% 57,954 10% 67,617 11% Non-Residential Natural Gas 29,231 6% 35,256 6% 40,837 6% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 203,994 40% 207,833 36% 212,911 33% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 57,852 11% 68,397 12% 76,376 12%
Off-Road Equipment 10,796 2% 15,597 3% 23,496 4%
Agriculture 212 <1% 119 <1% 64 <1%
Residential Electricity 47,894 9% 57,478 10% 67,062 10% Non-Residential Electricity 75,299 15% 91,248 16% 105,013 16% Solid Waste Management 25,459 5% 30,554 5% 35,637 6%
Wastewater Treatment 3,111 1% 3,734 1% 4,357 1%
Water Transport,
Distribution, and Treatment
6,166 1% 7,099 1% 8,283 1%
Total Emissions 508,304 100% 575,269 100% 641,653 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Rialto
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-56 March 2021
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Figure 3-18a. Rialto GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Rialto
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-57 March 2021
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Figure 3-18b. Rialto GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—San Bernardino
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-58 March 2021
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3.19 San Bernardino
Primary sources of GHG emissions in San Bernardino are on-road transportation (54%), building energy (35%), and waste (8%). Emissions are projected to increase by 8% from 2016 to 2030 and by 17% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, San Bernardino had per capita emissions of 6.7 MTCO2e, which are lower than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-9 San Bernardino 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e)
Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 108,920 8% 116,900 8% 125,450 7% Non-Residential Natural Gas 82,966 6% 92,545 6% 102,809 6% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 607,035 42% 631,826 41% 661,044 39% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 172,153 12% 207,931 13% 237,131 14% Off-Road Equipment 27,788 2% 33,744 2% 45,595 3% Agriculture 1,096 <1% 617 <1% 334 <1% Residential Electricity 104,756 7% 106,809 7% 111,635 7% Non-Residential Electricity 211,906 15% 237,285 15% 264,244 16% Solid Waste Management 110,556 8% 112,723 7% 117,697 7% Wastewater Treatment 6,777 <1% 6,910 <1% 7,222 <1% Water Transport,
Distribution, and Treatment 6,573 <1% 6,430 <1% 6,720 <1% Total Emissions 1,440,525 100% 1,553,719 100% 1,679,882 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—San Bernardino
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-59 March 2021
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Figure 3-19a. San Bernardino GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—San Bernardino
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-60 March 2021
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Figure 3-19b. San Bernardino GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Twentynine Palms
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-61 March 2021
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3.20 Twentynine Palms
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Twentynine Palms are on-road transportation (38%), waste (33%), and building energy (23%). Emissions are projected to increase by 25% from 2016 to 2030 and by 52% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Twentynine Palms had per capita emissions of 4.7 MTCO2e, which is lower than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-20. Twentynine Palms 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e)
Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 7,532 6% 9,030 6% 10,635 6% Non-Residential Natural Gas 2,323 2% 2,785 2% 3,280 2% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 30,920 25% 42,527 27% 54,896 29% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 17,109 14% 23,276 15% 30,120 16% Off-Road Equipment 2,802 2% 3,843 2% 5,642 3% Agriculture - 0% - 0% - 0% Residential Electricity 12,454 10%
13,997 9% 15,642 8%
Non-Residential Electricity 6,858 5% 10,187 6% 13,753 7% Solid Waste Management 41,972 33% 47,171 30% 52,715 28% Wastewater Treatment 2,898 2% 3,257 2% 3,640 2% Water Transport, Distribution, and
Treatment 676 1% 729 <1% 814 <1%
Total Emissions 125,545 100% 156,802 100% 191,139 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Twentynine Palms
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-62 March 2021
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Figure 3-20a. Twentynine Palms GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Twentynine Palms
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-63 March 2021
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Figure 3-20b. Twentynine Palms GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Upland
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-64 March 2021
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3.21 Upland
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Upland are on-road transportation (56%), building energy (32%), and waste (6%). Emissions are projected to increase by 7% from 2016 to 2030 and by 14% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Upland had per capita emissions of 6.6 MTCO2e, which are lower than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-21. Upland 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 41,422 8% 46,579 9% 52,105 9% Non-Residential Natural Gas 39,522 8% 42,899 8% 46,518 8% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 219,226 44% 220,377 41% 222,696 39% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 62,172 12% 72,525 14% 79,886 14% Off-Road Equipment 8,909 2% 11,824 2% 17,002 3% Agriculture 32 <1% 18 <1% 10 <1% Residential Electricity 49,443 10% 54,494 10% 60,159 10% Non-Residential Electricity 30,854 6% 33,229 6% 35,680 6% Solid Waste Management 31,210 6% 34,399 6% 37,975 7% Wastewater Treatment 2,394 <1% 2,638 <1% 2,912 1% Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment 16,563 3% 17,514 3% 19,335 3% Total Emissions 501,746 100% 536,496 100% 574,278 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Upland
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-65 March 2021
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Figure 3-21a. Upland GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Upland
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-66 March 2021
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Figure 3-21b. Uplands GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Victorville
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-67 March 2021
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3.22 Victorville
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Victorville are on-road transportation (52%), building energy (40%), and waste (6%). Emissions are projected to increase by 20% from 2016 to 2030 and by 42% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Victorville had per capita emissions of 7.2 MTCO2e, which is lower than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-22. Victorville 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 88,564 10% 123,695 12% 161,335 13% Non-Residential Natural Gas 43,307 5% 59,717 6% 77,299 6% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 296,547 33% 329,008 31% 363,193 29% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 164,086 18% 180,071 17% 199,276 16% Off-Road Equipment 13,609 2% 21,094 2% 33,610 3% Agriculture 5,020 1% 2,826 <1% 1,527 <1% Residential Electricity 70,435 8% 90,594 8% 111,112 9% Non-Residential Electricity 149,553 17% 184,582 17% 222,207 18% Solid Waste Management 49,081 6% 63,129 6% 77,254 6% Wastewater Treatment 3,863 <1% 4,969 <1% 6,094 <1% Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment 5,759 1% 7,107 1% 8,717 1% Total Emissions 889,825 100% 1,066,792 100% 1,261,623 100%
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Victorville
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-68 March 2021
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Figure 3-22a. Victorville GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Victorville
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-69 March 2021
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Figure 3-22b. Victorville GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Inventory Results by Jurisdiction—Yucaipa
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 3-70 March 2021
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3.23 Yucaipa
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Yucaipa are on-road transportation (54%), building energy (35%), and waste (6%). Emissions are projected to increase by 20% from 2016 to 2030 and by 40% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Yucaipa had per capita emissions of 5.2 MTCO2e, which are lower than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-23. Yucaipa 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e) Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas 44,718 16% 53,061 16% 61,189 16% Non-Residential Natural Gas 5,739 2% 7,158 2% 9,344 2% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 117,130 42% 133,608 40% 151,587 38% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 33,218 12% 43,970 13% 54,377 14% Off-Road Equipment 5,929 2% 8,756 3% 12,812 3%
Agriculture 2,313 1% 1,302 0% 704 0%
Residential Electricity 35,552 13% 44,097 13% 49,718 13% Non-Residential Electricity 10,828 4% 13,557 4% 19,411 5% Solid Waste Management 16,422 6% 20,369 6% 22,966 6% Wastewater Treatment 1,685 1% 2,090 1% 2,356 1%
Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment 6,990 2% 8,318 2% 9,379 2%
Total Emissions 280,522 100% 336,285 100% 393,842 100%
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Figure 3-23a. Yucaipa GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Figure 3-23b. Yucaipa GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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3.24 Yucca Valley
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Yucca Valley are on-road transportation (45%), building energy (27%), and waste (25%). Emissions are projected to increase by 12% from 2016 to 2030 and by 26% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Yucca Valley had per capita emissions of 8.1 MTCO2e, which is higher than the region's average per capita emissions of
7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-24. Yucca Valley 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecasts (MTCO2e)
Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas
13,278 8%
15,197 8% 17,254 8%
Non-Residential Natural Gas 3,819 2% 4,375 2% 4,970 2% Light-Medium Duty Vehicles 50,579 29% 57,034 30% 63,849 29% Heavy-Duty Vehicles 27,986 16%
31,216 16% 35,033 16%
Off-Road Equipment 2,386 1% 3,199 2% 4,669 2% Agriculture
- 0% - 0% - 0%
Residential Electricity 17,277 10% 18,890 10% 20,794 10% Non-Residential Electricity 11,959 7% 15,336 8% 18,950 9% Solid Waste Management 42,706 25% 46,694 24% 51,398 24% Wastewater Treatment 2,347 1% 735 <1% 809 <1% Water Transport,
Distribution, and Treatment 394 <1% 414 <1% 455 <1% Total Emissions 172,732 100% 193,090 100% 218,180 100%
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Figure 3-24a. Yucca Valley GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Figure 3-21b. Yucca Valley GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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3.25 Unincorporated San Bernardino County
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Unincorporated San Bernardino County are on-road transportation (53%), building energy (33%), and waste (7%). Emissions are projected to increase by 6% from 2016 to 2030 and by 14% from 2016 to 2045 due to economic and population growth. In 2016, Unincorporated San Bernardino County had per capita emissions of
9.3 MTCO2e, which are higher than the region's average per capita emissions of 7.5 MTCO2e.
Table 3-25. Unincorporated County 2016 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and 2030 and 2045 Forecast (MTCO2e)
Sector
2016 Inventory 2030 Forecast 2045 Forecast
Emissions Percent Emissions Percent Emissions Percent
Residential Natural Gas
195,318 7%
212,691 7% 231,305 7%
Non-Residential Natural Gas
132,470 5%
147,475 5% 163,552 5%
Light-Medium Duty Vehicles
1,075,196 37%
1,144,161 37% 1,219,311 37%
Heavy-Duty Vehicles
443,950 15%
497,090 16% 549,662 17%
Off-Road Equipment
35,618 1%
44,682 1% 60,700 2%
Agriculture
143,146 5%
80,591 3% 43,549 1%
Residential Electricity
194,972 7%
208,147 7% 223,434 7%
Non-Residential Electricity
425,423 15%
475,268 16% 528,588 16%
Solid Waste Management
197,260 7%
210,590 7% 226,055 7%
Wastewater Treatment 9,651 <1% 10,304 <1% 11,060 <1% Water Transport, Distribution,
and Treatment 20,465 1% 20,960 1% 22,500 1%
Total Emissions 2,873,469 100% 3,051,959 100% 3,279,716 100%
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Figure 3-25a. Unincorporated County GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016
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Figure 3-25b. Unincorporated County GHG Emissions by Sector for 2016, 2030, and 2045
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Primary Utilties Serving San
Bernardino County Jurisdictions
Electricity
• Southern California Edison
• Victorville Municipal Utility
Services
• Needles Municipal Utility
• Bear Valley Electric Services
• Rancho Cucamonga Municipal
Utility
• Colton Municipal Utility
Natural Gas
• Southwest Gas
• Southern California Gas
Appendix A
Section 4: Inventory Results by Sector
This section presents the San Bernardino Regional Community GHG Emissions Inventories and BAU forecasts for each jurisdiction at the sector level. The sections below provide information for the individual sectors included in the inventories and forecasts. Introductory information for each sector is followed by a table and figure showing emissions. Activity data have also been included for the sectors where such data are relevant. Additional discussion with respect to data acquisition, calculations and methodologies, and data gaps can be found in Section 5.
4.1 Building Energy Use Emissions
Building energy use from residential, commercial,
industrial, and municipal buildings and from street and outdoor lighting is a large component of the regional GHG inventory, accounting for 26% of the total regional
emissions in 2016. Building energy consumption includes both electricity and natural gas usage.1 Electricity use in buildings or in lighting fixtures results in indirect
emissions released from the power plants that produce the electricity, which are largely outside of the jurisdiction where the end user is located. Natural gas consumption in building furnaces, stoves, and other appliances results in direct emissions that are released at the site of the natural gas combustion.
Tables 4-1 and 4-2 and Figures 4-1 and 4-2 show the 2016, 2030 BAU, and 2045 BAU emissions inventory for
electricity and natural gas use for each jurisdiction. The emissions in Tables 4-1 and 4-2 are shown by both
residential and non-residential end uses. Non-residential emissions are generated by commercial, industrial, municipal, and institutional buildings and by municipally owned streetlights, traffic signals, and outdoor light fixtures. Building energy use emissions are generally a function of the size of a jurisdiction's boundaries, the number of residents, the types and ages of buildings, the composition of the power supply, and the number of employees.
Tables 4-3 and 4-4 show the electricity and natural gas consumption, respectively, for each jurisdiction for 2016, 2030 BAU, and 2045 BAU. The consumption data are shown for residential and non-residential uses.
1 Emissions from electricity or natural gas consumption by on-site stationary equipment are not included in the activity estimates for building energy. Please refer to Section 4.9 “Stationary Sources,” for a discussion of these emissions.
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Table 4-1. Electricity Emissions by Jurisdiction and Sector Jurisdiction
2016 (MT CO2e) 2030 (MT CO2e) 2045 (MT CO2e)
Residential Non-
Residential
Total Residential Non-
Residential
Total Residential Non-
Residential
Total
Adelanto 16,102 14,669 30,771 23,793 18,947 42,740 31,659 23,568 55,227 Apple Valley 51,684 26,892 78,576 62,195 36,353 98,547 70,527 46,800 117,327 Barstow 13,336 26,330 39,667 15,564 33,809 49,374 18,027 41,819 59,846 Big Bear Lake 7,672 8,976 16,649 8,901 9,978 18,880 10,219 11,051 21,270 Chino 44,159 121,468 165,627 53,201 128,089 181,290 62,888 135,179 198,067 Chino Hills 45,729 16,529 62,259 49,105 16,880 65,985 53,234 17,093 70,327 Colton 53,996 133,926 187,922 64,532 165,729 230,261 71,093 199,964 271,057 Fontana 96,888 134,422 231,310 113,518 155,516 269,033 131,643 178,072 309,715 Grand Terrace 8,642 6,576 15,218 9,310 9,080 18,391 10,106 11,759 21,865 Hesperia 54,657 33,929 88,586 75,498 51,595 127,093 98,050 70,511 168,561 Highland 31,329 13,626 44,955 35,046 18,134 53,179 39,849 22,896 62,745 Loma Linda 14,701 23,366 38,067 16,274 25,257 41,531 18,088 27,272 45,360 Montclair 15,971 25,899 41,870 17,733 27,002 44,735 20,283 27,496 47,779 Needles 2,650 2,579 5,229 8,523 6,195 14,718 11,475 6,807 18,281 Ontario 78,302 370,754 449,055 100,829 467,687 568,516 122,306 550,584 672,890 Rancho Cucamonga 111,554 249,180 360,734 117,632 272,612 390,244 127,198 297,334 424,532 Redlands 50,607 74,495 125,101 54,361 86,522 140,884 58,832 99,367 158,199 Rialto 47,894 75,299 123,193 57,478 91,248 148,726 67,062 105,013 172,075 San Bernardino 104,756 211,906 316,662 106,809 237,285 344,094 111,635 264,244 375,880 Twentynine Palms 12,454 6,858 19,312 13,997 10,187 24,183 15,642 13,753 29,395 Upland 49,443 30,854 80,297 54,494 33,229 87,723 60,159 35,680 95,839 Victorville 70,435 149,553 219,988 90,594 184,582 275,176 111,112 222,207 333,319 Yucaipa 35,552 10,828 46,380 44,097 13,557 57,654 49,718 19,411 69,129 Yucca Valley 17,277 11,959 29,237 18,890 15,336 34,227 20,794 18,950 39,743 Unincorporated County 194,972 425,423 620,395 208,147 475,268 683,415 223,434 528,588 752,022 Total 1,230,762 2,206,297 3,437,058 1,420,522 2,590,075 4,010,597 1,615,033 2,975,418 4,590,451
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Table 4-2. Natural Gas Emissions by Jurisdiction and Sector Jurisdiction
2016 (MT CO2e) 2030 (MT CO2e) 2045 (MT CO2e)
Residential Non-
Residential
Total Residential Non-
Residential
Total Residential Non-
Residential
Total
Adelanto 18,728 15,334 34,062 31,415 22,039 53,454 45,453 29,362 74,815 Apple Valley 60,544 13,175 73,719 77,221 16,806 94,027 91,514 19,920 111,434 Barstow 15,897 12,745 28,643 19,938 15,985 35,923 24,267 19,456 43,723 Big Bear Lake 28,151 10,263 38,415 32,814 11,956 44,770 37,800 13,765 51,565 Chino 38,623 39,143 77,766 46,532 41,774 88,306 55,004 44,592 99,596 Chino Hills 47,130 8,921 56,052 51,144 9,319 60,463 55,444 9,745 65,189 Colton 24,799 23,847 48,646 31,361 29,472 60,833 35,761 35,499 71,260 Fontana 86,355 68,268 154,623 107,599 81,745 189,345 130,362 96,186 226,548 Grand Terrace 7,983 986 8,968 8,984 1,342 10,325 10,056 1,723 11,779 Hesperia 66,422 12,308 78,730 98,038 18,189 116,227 131,913 24,489 156,402 Highland 30,477 4,440 34,917 35,556 5,729 41,285 42,395 7,114 49,509 Loma Linda 14,424 468 14,892 16,700 506 17,206 19,138 547 19,685 Montclair 17,177 7,873 25,049 18,266 8,260 26,526 19,433 8,518 27,951 Needles 1,509 1,261 2,770 2,387 1,994 4,381 3,327 2,780 6,107 Ontario 79,225 188,412 267,637 104,371 245,509 349,880 128,343 298,730 427,072 Rancho Cucamonga 108,984 198,337 307,321 117,935 216,221 334,156 127,525 235,385 362,910 Redlands 52,105 20,800 72,904 58,708 24,055 82,763 65,783 27,543 93,326 Rialto 48,290 29,231 77,521 57,954 35,256 93,210 67,617 40,837 108,454 San Bernardino 108,920 82,966 191,885 116,900 92,545 209,445 125,450 102,809 228,259 Twentynine Palms 7,532 2,323 9,855 9,030 2,785 11,815 10,635 3,280 13,916 Upland 41,422 39,522 80,944 46,579 42,899 89,479 52,105 46,518 98,623 Victorville 88,564 43,307 131,871 123,695 59,717 183,412 161,335 77,299 238,633 Yucaipa 44,718 5,739 50,457 53,061 7,158 60,218 61,189 9,344 70,533 Yucca Valley 13,278 3,819 17,097 15,197 4,375 19,572 17,254 4,970 22,224 Unincorporated County 195,318 132,470 327,788 212,691 147,475 360,166 231,305 163,552 394,857 Total 1,246,576 965,955 2,212,531 1,494,075 1,143,111 2,637,186 1,750,408 1,323,963 3,074,371
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Table 4-3. Electricity Consumption by Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
2016 (MWh) 2030 (MWh) 2045 (MWh)
Residential
Non-
Residential Total Residential
Non-
Residential Total Residential
Non-
Residential Total
Adelanto 64,379 58,709 123,153 95,128 75,814 170,942 126,576 94,289 220,865 Apple Valley 206,641 104,238 311,085 248,662 141,122 389,784 281,975 182,085 464,060 Barstow 53,320 105,278 158,652 62,229 135,180 197,409 72,075 167,202 239,277 Big Bear Lake 30,451 35,542 66,023 35,329 39,506 74,834 40,558 43,750 84,308 Chino 176,553 481,162 657,892 212,705 506,682 719,387 251,435 534,016 785,451 Chino Hills 182,831 62,893 245,907 196,328 64,009 260,337 212,835 64,558 277,392 Colton 102,370 248,395 350,867 122,344 307,402 429,746 134,784 371,465 506,249 Fontana 387,369 529,685 917,442 453,857 612,016 1,065,873 526,325 700,054 1,226,379 Grand Terrace 34,552 25,923 60,510 37,223 35,886 73,109 40,406 46,541 86,947 Hesperia 218,526 135,558 354,302 301,850 206,066 507,917 392,017 281,559 673,575 Highland 125,257 54,586 179,968 140,117 72,607 212,724 159,323 91,648 250,971 Loma Linda 58,777 92,529 151,365 65,066 99,942 165,007 72,317 107,842 180,159 Montclair 63,854 101,613 165,530 70,899 105,896 176,794 81,094 107,735 188,829 Needles 27,568 27,655 55,250 41,842 30,435 72,277 56,334 33,441 89,775 Ontario 313,060 1,472,234 1,785,607 403,129 1,856,483 2,259,612 488,994 2,184,770 2,673,763 Rancho Cucamonga 446,363 990,241 1,437,050 470,683 1,083,877 1,554,561 508,959 1,182,344 1,691,303 Redlands 202,332 294,878 497,413 217,344 342,552 559,896 235,217 393,464 628,682 Rialto 191,486 297,801 489,478 229,805 360,881 590,686 268,124 415,228 683,351 San Bernardino 418,828 847,620 1,266,867 427,035 949,088 1,376,123 446,333 1,056,875 1,503,208 Twentynine Palms 49,793 27,072 76,915 55,961 40,312 96,272 62,538 54,499 117,037 Upland 197,678 120,095 317,971 217,874 129,163 347,037 240,525 138,507 379,032 Victorville 281,607 587,920 869,809 362,206 724,488 1,086,694 444,240 871,269 1,315,509 Yucaipa 142,140 42,450 184,732 176,306 53,186 229,493 198,780 76,418 275,198 Yucca Valley 69,076 47,554 116,700 75,526 61,017 136,543 83,135 75,425 158,560 Unincorporated County 779,187 1,699,028 2,478,994 831,839 1,898,096 2,729,935 892,935 2,111,041 3,003,976 Total 4,823,999 8,490,659 13,319,482 5,551,287 9,931,707 15,482,994 6,317,832 11,386,025 17,703,857
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Table 4-4. Natural Gas Consumption by Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
2016 (MMBtu) 2030 (MMBtu) 2045 (MMBtu)
Residential Non-
Residential
Total Residential Non-
Residential
Total Residential Non-
Residential
Total
Adelanto 346,064 288,722 634,786 580,491 414,908 995,399 839,901 552,728 1,392,629 Apple Valley 1,119,978 247,977 1,479,952 1,428,476 316,139 1,744,615 1,692,871 374,717 2,067,588 Barstow 292,649 239,632 561,546 367,032 300,539 667,571 446,728 365,797 812,524 Big Bear Lake 527,740 263,687 844,201 615,151 265,780 880,931 708,608 305,858 1,014,466 Chino 708,949 737,522 1,517,366 854,114 787,083 1,641,197 1,009,627 840,179 1,849,805 Chino Hills 868,437 168,108 1,123,389 942,392 175,591 1,117,982 1,021,629 183,616 1,205,245 Colton 455,110 449,320 949,941 575,535 555,300 1,130,835 656,283 668,856 1,325,139 Fontana 1,585,386 1,285,069 3,028,993 1,975,409 1,538,685 3,514,094 2,393,312 1,810,445 4,203,757 Grand Terrace 146,810 18,573 180,064 165,214 25,278 190,492 184,932 32,464 217,396 Hesperia 1,228,987 231,456 1,583,342 1,813,967 342,033 2,156,000 2,440,732 460,518 2,901,250 Highland 561,590 83,667 701,416 655,182 107,948 763,129 781,212 134,042 915,254 Loma Linda 264,499 8,818 299,766 306,228 9,532 315,760 350,937 10,301 361,238 Montclair 315,627 148,343 495,533 335,643 155,637 491,280 357,088 160,500 517,588 Needles 26,929 23,706 53,328 42,595 37,496 80,091 59,380 52,271 111,651 Ontario 1,455,417 3,544,445 5,145,404 1,917,375 4,618,455 6,535,831 2,357,756 5,619,536 7,977,292 Rancho Cucamonga 2,006,955 3,735,553 5,943,203 2,171,785 4,072,386 6,244,171 2,348,389 4,433,332 6,781,720 Redlands 961,531 394,464 1,452,147 1,083,389 454,614 1,538,004 1,213,952 520,437 1,734,389 Rialto 888,281 550,278 1,527,387 1,066,038 663,687 1,729,725 1,243,795 768,741 2,012,535 San Bernardino 2,003,563 1,563,229 3,767,148 2,150,352 1,743,703 3,894,055 2,307,625 1,937,093 4,244,718 Twentynine Palms 135,409 43,680 192,630 162,340 52,367 214,707 191,194 61,675 252,869 Upland 759,436 744,662 1,580,042 853,994 808,293 1,662,287 955,306 876,477 1,831,784 Victorville 1,639,972 814,458 2,618,427 2,290,509 1,123,029 3,413,538 2,987,492 1,453,646 4,441,138 Yucaipa 825,935 108,138 1,016,666 980,031 134,866 1,114,897 1,130,160 176,064 1,306,224 Yucca Valley 243,446 71,803 339,594 278,635 82,255 360,890 316,337 93,453 409,791 Unincorporated County 3,600,278 2,495,619 6,455,924 3,920,509 2,024,188 5,944,697 4,263,614 2,248,778 6,512,392 Total 22,968,976 18,260,927 43,492,194 27,532,384 20,809,792 48,342,177 32,258,859 24,141,524 56,400,382
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Figure 4-1. Electricity Emissions by Jurisdiction
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Figure 4-2. Natural Gas Emissions by Jurisdiction
4.2 Light/Medium-Duty Vehicle Emissions
This emissions sector includes emissions released from the exhaust pipes of light- and medium-duty vehicles in each jurisdiction, namely passenger vehicles and small trucks. Emissions in this sector are governed by the amount of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) related to land uses in the jurisdiction, because fossil fuels are used to propel the vast majority of vehicles. VMT from vehicle trips that both start and end within a jurisdiction are apportioned entirely to that jurisdiction. VMT from trips that start or end in a jurisdiction, but not both (i.e., one end of the trip is outside of that jurisdiction), are apportioned 50% to that jurisdiction. VMT from trips that neither begin nor end within a jurisdiction’s limits are not included in that jurisdiction’s inventory. This method of VMT accounting is known as the origin-destination method.
Emissions are created through the combustion of fossil fuels (such as diesel, gasoline, compressed natural gas, etc.) in the engines of light- and medium-duty vehicles and are released into the atmosphere through the exhaust pipes. These are considered direct emissions and accounts for approximately 28% of the region’s total emissions in 2016.
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Table 4-5 shows the 2016, 2030 BAU, and 2045 BAU emissions and vehicle miles travelled (VMT) for the light- and medium-duty sector for each jurisdiction. Figure 4-3 graphically shows the light- and medium-duty emissions for each jurisdiction for all three years.
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Table 4-5. Light and Medium-Duty Vehicle VMT and Emissions by Jurisdictions Jurisdiction 2016 Annual VMT
2016 GHG
Emissions
(MTCO2e) 2030 Annual VMT
2030 GHG
Emissions
(MTCO2e) 2045 Annual VMT
2045 GHG
Emissions
(MTCO2e)
Adelanto 187,726,797 67,323 267,698,405 96,003 352,964,563 126,582 Apple Valley 458,265,427 164,345 531,381,618 190,567 608,785,940 218,326 Barstow 188,344,756 67,545 226,506,134 81,231 267,003,608 95,754 Big Bear Lake 88,118,798 31,974 84,572,995 30,687 81,274,932 29,490 Chino 837,814,943 303,999 845,482,952 306,781 857,793,519 311,248 Chino Hills 582,107,471 211,216 530,253,828 192,401 478,465,400 173,610 Colton 379,669,358 137,762 397,517,192 144,238 418,263,267 151,766 Fontana 1,324,152,418 480,465 1,427,808,166 518,076 1,543,860,609 560,186 Grand Terrace 101,141,711 36,699 112,579,307 40,849 125,158,348 45,413 Hesperia 621,668,306 222,946 717,719,934 257,392 819,366,931 293,845 Highland 244,718,451 88,795 265,705,184 96,410 289,084,110 104,893 Loma Linda 305,270,445 110,767 277,748,386 100,780 250,242,353 90,800 Montclair 347,360,818 126,039 329,536,604 119,571 312,476,356 113,381 Needles 13,256,149 4,754 14,664,681 5,259 16,147,284 5,791 Ontario 1,843,389,271 668,869 2,054,200,216 745,361 2,285,944,878 829,449 Rancho Cucamonga 1,519,599,624 551,383 1,484,651,120 538,702 1,455,422,841 528,096 Redlands 641,419,692 232,737 668,480,903 242,557 700,267,598 254,090 Rialto 562,204,061 203,994 572,783,811 207,833 586,779,235 212,911 San Bernardino 1,672,974,820 607,035 1,741,299,374 631,826 1,821,824,342 661,044 Twentynine Palms 86,218,086 30,920 118,584,609 42,527 153,074,229 54,896 Upland 604,182,345 219,226 607,354,503 220,377 613,744,297 222,696 Victorville 826,900,241 296,547 917,415,132 329,008 1,012,738,139 363,193 Yucaipa 322,808,066 117,130 368,221,146 133,608 417,769,672 151,587 Yucca Valley 141,035,130 50,579 159,036,492 57,034 178,039,220 63,849 Unincorporated County 2,980,561,679 1,075,196 3,171,741,022 1,144,161 3,380,063,907 1,219,311 Total 16,880,908,863 6,108,245 17,892,943,716 6,473,242 19,026,555,577 6,882,208
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Figure 4-3. Light/Medium-Duty Vehicle VMT and Emissions by Jurisdiction
4.3 Heavy-Duty Vehicles
This emissions sector includes emissions released from the exhaust pipes of heavy-duty vehicles in each jurisdiction, namely large trucks and buses. As noted above for light- and medium-duty vehicles, VMT from heavy-duty vehicle trips are also apportioned to each jurisdiction using the origin-destination method. Heavy-duty vehicle emissions are generally a function of employment and goods movement activity in each jurisdiction.
As with light- and medium-duty vehicles, emissions from heavy-duty vehicles originate from the combustion of fossil fuels and are considered direct emissions. This source of emissions accounts for approximately 10% of the region’s total emissions in 2016.
Table 4-6 shows the 2016, 2030 BAU, and 2045 BAU emissions and VMT for the heavy-duty vehicle sector for each jurisdiction. Figure 4-4 graphically shows the heavy-duty emissions for each jurisdiction for all three years.
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Table 4-6. Heavy-Duty Vehicle VMT and Emissions by Jurisdictions Jurisdiction 2016 Annual VMT
2016 GHG
Emissions
(MTCO2e) 2030 Annual VMT
2030 GHG
Emissions
(MTCO2e) 2045 Annual VMT
2045 GHG
Emissions
(MTCO2e)
Adelanto 29,704,752 37,252 41,899,148 52,544 55,382,280 69,453 Apple Valley 72,513,148 90,936 83,169,853 104,300 95,522,206 119,791 Barstow 29,802,534 37,374 35,451,888 44,459 41,894,485 52,538 Big Bear Lake 7,266,492 9,068 8,093,006 10,099 8,477,545 10,579 Chino 69,088,273 86,213 80,906,421 100,960 89,473,880 111,652 Chino Hills 48,002,008 59,900 50,741,342 63,318 49,907,297 62,278 Colton 31,308,465 39,069 38,039,435 47,468 43,627,792 54,442 Fontana 109,192,852 136,258 136,630,607 170,497 161,035,489 200,951 Grand Terrace 8,340,393 10,408 10,773,001 13,443 13,054,893 16,291 Hesperia 98,369,030 123,361 112,334,826 140,875 128,563,640 161,227 Highland 20,180,083 25,182 25,426,007 31,728 30,153,500 37,628 Loma Linda 25,173,349 31,413 26,578,452 33,166 26,102,032 32,572 Montclair 28,644,224 35,744 31,534,199 39,350 32,593,475 40,672 Needles 2,097,573 2,630 2,295,261 2,878 2,533,607 3,177 Ontario 152,010,395 189,689 196,571,661 245,295 238,440,082 297,542 Rancho Cucamonga 125,309,907 156,370 142,070,055 177,285 151,810,809 189,440 Redlands 52,893,039 66,003 63,968,644 79,824 73,042,822 91,148 Rialto 46,360,724 57,852 54,811,145 68,397 61,205,189 76,376 San Bernardino 137,957,602 172,153 166,629,381 207,931 190,029,056 237,131 Twentynine Palms 13,642,628 17,109 18,560,417 23,276 24,018,275 30,120 Upland 49,822,356 62,172 58,119,302 72,525 64,017,834 79,886 Victorville 130,843,690 164,086 143,590,367 180,071 158,904,755 199,276 Yucaipa 26,619,544 33,218 35,236,021 43,970 43,576,307 54,377 Yucca Valley 22,316,545 27,986 24,891,794 31,216 27,935,433 35,033 Unincorporated County 354,886,694 443,950 397,365,505 497,090 439,390,643 549,662 Total 1,692,346,301 2,115,395 1,985,687,736 2,481,967 2,250,693,327 2,813,239
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Figure 4-4. Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions by Jurisdiction
4.4 Off-Road Equipment Emissions
Off-road equipment emissions account for approximately 1% of the total region’s emissions in 2016.
This source is considered to be a direct source of emissions, resulting from fuel combustion in off- road equipment. Off-road equipment includes recreational vehicles, industrial equipment, construction and mining equipment, lawn and garden equipment, and agricultural equipment. Off- road equipment emissions are generally a function of non-retail and industrial employment in each jurisdiction.
Table 4-7 shows the 2016, 2030 BAU, and 2045 BAU emissions for off-road equipment for each jurisdiction. Figure 4-5 graphically shows the emissions for each jurisdiction for all three years.
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Table 4-7. Off-Road Equipment Emissions by Jurisdiction Jurisdiction 2016 (MT CO2e) 2030 (MT CO2e) 2045 (MT CO2e) Adelanto 3,622 6,356 10,785
Apple Valley 8,092 11,792 17,500
Barstow 2,814 4,034 6,222
Big Bear Lake 631 897 1,375
Chino 10,210 14,314 21,474
Chino Hills 8,651 11,098 15,419
Colton 5,997 8,687 12,626
Fontana 23,220 32,595 48,700
Grand Terrace 1,362 1,803 2,598
Hesperia 10,296 17,152 28,848
Highland 5,671 7,654 11,242
Loma Linda 3,180 4,320 6,429
Montclair 4,531 6,023 8,850
Needles 573 1,010 1,722
Ontario 21,904 33,452 52,319
Rancho Cucamonga 20,897 26,598 37,495
Redlands 8,424 11,114 16,085
Rialto 10,796 15,597 23,496
San Bernardino 27,788 33,744 45,595
Twentynine Palms 2,802 3,843 5,642
Upland 8,909 11,824 17,002
Victorville 13,609 21,094 33,610
Yucaipa 5,929 8,756 12,812
Yucca Valley 2,386 3,199 4,669
Unincorporated County 35,618 44,682 60,700
Total 247,911 341,637 503,215
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Figure 4-5. Off-Road Equipment Emissions by Jurisdiction
4.5 Agricultural Emissions
Agriculture emissions account for approximately 3% of the region’s total regional emissions in 2016. These are direct emissions resulting from livestock activity, manure management, and the application of fertilizer on crops. Emissions of CH4 and N2O from livestock are released through enteric fermentation (e.g., belching of gas from cattle) and manure management (e.g., gases released directly from livestock manure). Additionally, emissions of N2O can result from applying nitrogen fertilizers to soils by way of direct (directly from the soils to which the nitrogen is added/released) and indirect (following volatilization of NH3 and NOX from managed soils) pathways (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2006). Both direct and indirect emissions of N2O have been included in the inventory and forecast.
Table 4-8 shows the 2016, 2030 BAU, and 2045 BAU agriculture emissions for each jurisdiction for both CH4 and N2O; Figure 4-6 graphically shows the total emissions for each jurisdiction.
Agriculture emissions are a function of agricultural activity, such as livestock population, and size of farmland. The majority of agricultural emissions occur in Chino and Ontario because there are large dairies located in these jurisdictions, while unincorporated San Bernardino County contains most of the farmland in the County.
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Table 4-8. Agriculture Emissions by GHG and Jurisdiction Jurisdictions
2016 (MT) 2030 (MT) 2045 (MT)
CH4 N2O CO2e CH4 N2O CO2e CH4 N2O CO2e
Adelanto 168 3 5,501 94 2 3,097 51 < 1 1,674
Apple Valley 145 3 4,793 82 2 2,698 44 < 1 1,458
Barstow 88 1 2,826 50 < 1 1,591 27 < 1 860
Big Bear Lake - - - - - - - - -
Chino 874 7 26,295 492 4 14,804 266 2 8,000
Chino Hills 100 2 3,222 56 < 1 1,814 30 < 1 980
Colton 13 < 1 426 8 < 1 240 4 < 1 130
Fontana 26 1 1,016 14 < 1 572 8 < 1 309
Grand Terrace 2 < 1 73 1 < 1 41 < 1 < 1 22
Hesperia 114 2 3,642 64 < 1 2,051 35 < 1 1,108
Highland 23 < 1 788 13 < 1 444 7 < 1 240
Loma Linda 10 < 1 400 6 < 1 225 3 < 1 122
Montclair - - - - - - - - -
Needles - - - - - - - - -
Ontario 12,233 53 356,588 4,823 21 140,594 1,779 8 51,868 Rancho Cucamonga 9 < 1 330 5 < 1 186 3 < 1 101
Redlands 52 2 1,964 29 1 1,106 16 < 1 598
Rialto 6 < 1 212 3 < 1 119 2 < 1 64
San Bernardino 34 < 1 1,096 19 < 1 617 10 < 1 334
Twentynine Palms - - - - - - - - -
Upland < 1 < 1 32 < 1 < 1 18 < 1 < 1 10
Victorville 158 2 5,020 89 1 2,826 48 < 1 1,527
Yucaipa 58 3 2,313 33 1 1,302 18 < 1 704
Yucca Valley - - - - - - - - -
Unincorporated County 4,381 77 143,146 2,466 44 80,591 1,333 24 43,549 Total 18,494 158 559,685 8,348 80 254,938 3,684 40 113,656
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Figure 4-6. Agriculture Emissions by Jurisdiction
Agricultural emissions by jurisdiction are shown below. Three jurisdictions account for the majority of agricultural sector emissions—Chino, Ontario, and the Unincorporated County. The two figures below show total agricultural emissions across all jurisdictions but show them on different scales. Note that the units on the left image are MTCO2e; the units on the right image are thousands MTCO2e—only three jurisdiction (Chino, Ontario, and Unincorporated County) had emissions at this scale.
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4.6 Solid Waste Management Emissions
Total emissions from solid waste generated by the jurisdictions account for approximately 5% of the region’s 2016 inventory. This source of emissions is the result of fugitive emissions of CH4 that occur at numerous landfills spread throughout California and Arizona. The solid waste materials disposed by each jurisdiction in the region are recycled, composted, or deposited in a landfill. This sector only includes emissions from waste that is sent to landfills. Landfill-related emissions from waste occur when the waste decomposes via anaerobic bacteria. Organic waste material that is buried in landfills decomposes under anaerobic conditions because landfills are packed tightly and are thus low oxygen environments, resulting in the production of CH4. CH4 is a GHG with a global warming potential (GWP) that is 28 times greater than CO2, in other words, 1 ton of CH4 will warm the atmosphere 28 times as much as 1 ton of CO2.
Waste generated in the jurisdictions will be either diverted through recycling or composting or transported to a landfill. Many of these landfills are located outside of the jurisdiction where the waste originates, and, as such, the majority of the emissions will not occur within the boundaries of each jurisdiction generating the waste. However, each jurisdiction is responsible for creating the waste, and the emissions are attributed to the jurisdiction responsible for the waste origin.
Table 4-9 shows the 2016, 2030 BAU, and 2045 BAU emissions for solid waste emissions and the quantities of waste that each jurisdiction sends to landfills. Figure 4-7 graphically shows the total emissions for each jurisdiction. Solid waste management emissions are generally a function of population and employment in each jurisdiction.
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Table 4-9. Solid Waste Management Tons and GHG Emissions by Jurisdiction Jurisdiction
2016 2030 2045
Landfilled
Waste (tons)
GHG Emissions
(MTCO2e)
Landfilled Waste
(tons)
GHG Emissions
(MTCO2e)
Landfilled
Waste (tons)
GHG Emissions
(MTCO2e)
Adelanto 20,721 11,187 28,836 16,531 38,405 21,995
Apple Valley 50,138 28,032 63,355 33,732 78,974 38,251
Barstow 22,699 12,567 27,769 14,667 34,391 16,961
Big Bear Lake 15,850 8,889 18,011 10,313 20,639 11,840
Chino 95,681 52,509 108,770 63,261 123,926 74,721
Chino Hills 39,701 22,057 42,057 23,686 45,119 25,675
Colton 43,608 23,755 52,995 28,390 62,937 31,271
Fontana 159,813 86,844 186,072 101,750 218,887 117,932
Grand Terrace 8,456 4,581 10,296 4,935 12,846 5,357
Hesperia 55,531 30,825 80,172 42,579 111,661 55,297
Highland 26,469 14,511 31,854 16,232 39,343 18,457
Loma Linda 5,796 3,574 6,343 3,957 7,037 3,954
Montclair 32,563 17,991 35,172 19,976 38,597 22,848
Needles 4,463 9,827 5,884 14,916 7,430 20,081
Ontario 220,371 118,949 280,982 153,171 346,220 185,646 Rancho Cucamonga 145,700 79,716 156,335 84,059 172,112 90,690 Redlands 61,334 34,147 68,372 36,680 77,878 39,652
Rialto 47,215 25,459 56,909 30,554 67,233 35,637
San Bernardino 201,813 110,556 215,329 112,723 236,482 117,697 Twentynine Palms 20,172 41,972 25,968 47,171 33,789 52,715 Upland 56,527 31,210 61,835 34,399 68,522 37,975
Victorville 87,953 49,081 110,891 63,129 138,428 77,254 Yucaipa 29,773 16,422 37,030 20,369 46,583 22,966
Yucca Valley 19,564 42,706 23,164 46,694 28,076 51,398
Unincorporated County 260,864 197,260 284,672 210,590 316,291 226,055 Total 1,732,776 1,074,629 2,019,071 1,234,462 2,371,808 1,402,324
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Figure 4-7. Solid Waste Management GHG Emissions by Jurisdiction
4.7 Wastewater Treatment Emissions
Total emissions from wastewater treatment account for approximately 0.3% of the region’s 2016 inventory. There are 12 large wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) located within the boundaries of this inventory that serve the majority of the region’s residents and businesses. The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) operates four of these plants; the other is operated by the Jurisdictions of San Bernardino’s Municipal Water Department.
GHG emissions result from electricity and/or natural gas used to power the facilities. These are indirect emissions and are included in the inventory in either the building energy or the water sectors, depending on where the WWTP is located. Additional emissions of CH4 and N2O result from the treatment and breakdown of waste in the facility. These are commonly referred to as fugitive emissions. Three of the five facilities capture the fugitive emissions (biogas) on site and use it for local power; the other two facilities do not capture and combust the biogas. About 80% of the total biogas produced by the region’s WWTPs is assumed to be used for local power; the remaining biogas produces fugitive emissions that are included in the inventory.
Wastewater generated in each jurisdictions will be sent to WWTPs, which may be located outside of the jurisdictions. Consequently, some of these emissions will not occur within the boundaries of
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each jurisdictions generating the wastewater, but each jurisdictions is responsible for creating this wastewater. GHG emissions attributable to fugitive emissions at these facilities are listed in Table 4-
10. In addition, some jurisdictions rely on municipal septic systems as opposed to centralized WWTPs, including Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley. Septic systems also release fugitive emissions of CH4.
These emissions are included in the inventory and in Table 4-11.
Table 4-10 and Figure 4-8 present the 2016, 2030 BAU, and 2045 BAU emissions forecast wastewater treatment for each jurisdictions. Wastewater treatment emissions are generally a function of a jurisdiction’s population.
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Table 4-10. Fugitive Wastewater Treatment Emissions by GHG and Jurisdiction Jurisdictions
2016 (MT) 2030 (MT) 2045 (MT)
CH4 N2O CO2e CH4 N2O CO2e CH4 N2O CO2e
Adelanto 13 3 1,062 20 4 1,569 26 5 2,088
Apple Valley 29 6 2,328 35 7 2,801 40 8 3,177
Barstow - 2 465 - 2 543 - 2 629
Big Bear Lake - < 1 79 - < 1 92 - < 1 106
Chino 32 6 2,547 38 8 3,068 45 9 3,627
Chino Hills 31 6 2,498 34 7 2,682 36 7 2,908
Colton 21 4 1,682 25 5 2,011 28 5 2,215
Fontana 83 16 6,610 97 19 7,744 113 22 8,981
Grand Terrace 5 < 1 388 5 1 418 6 1 454
Hesperia 37 7 2,935 51 10 4,054 66 13 5,265
Highland 21 4 1,698 24 5 1,899 27 5 2,160
Loma Linda 10 2 767 11 2 849 12 2 943
Montclair 15 3 1,212 17 3 1,346 19 4 1,540
Needles 2 < 1 158 3 < 1 239 4 < 1 322
Ontario 68 13 5,396 87 17 6,949 106 21 8,429
Rancho Cucamonga 69 14 5,529 73 14 5,831 79 15 6,305
Redlands 27 5 1,958 29 5 2,103 32 5 2,276
Rialto 39 8 3,111 47 9 3,734 55 11 4,357
San Bernardino 85 17 6,777 87 17 6,910 91 18 7,222
Twentynine Palms 104 - 2,898 116 - 3,257 130 - 3,640
Upland 30 6 2,394 33 6 2,638 37 7 2,912
Victorville 48 9 3,863 62 12 4,969 76 15 6,094
Yucaipa 21 4 1,685 26 5 2,090 30 6 2,356
Yucca Valley 84 - 2,347 9 2 735 10 2 809
Unincorporated County 121 24 9,651 129 25 10,304 139 27 11,060 Total 996 159 70,039 1,059 186 78,835 1,206 212 89,874
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Figure 4-8. Wastewater Treatment Emissions by Jurisdiction
4.8 Water Transport, Distribution, and Treatment
Emissions
Water consumption emissions accounted for approximately 0.7% of the region’s total emissions in 2016. Water consumption generally requires the following processes, all of which consume electricity, resulting in indirect GHG emissions:
• Procuring water from its source, such as pumping water from a groundwater basin, diverting water from a surface reservoir, desalinating ocean water, importing water from a different region in the state, or transferring water from a nearby location; • Treating water to make it potable; and
• Distributing water locally to homes and businesses.
Emissions associated with wastewater treatment are included in the wastewater treatment sector, because wastewater treatment occurs after the water has been delivered to its end users. Water
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transport, distribution, and treatment emissions are generally a function of population and employment in each jurisdiction.
Table 4-11 shows the water-related emissions for 2016, 2030 BAU, and 2045 BAU for each jurisdiction in units of MT CO2e; it also shows the water consumed within each jurisdiction in units of acre-feet and the corresponding electricity generated as a result of that water consumption in units of megawatt-hours. Table 4-12 shows the per capita water consumption rate and the water source profile for each jurisdiction. The water source profile data indicate the percentage of water where each jurisdiction receives its water from. Figure 4-9 graphically shows the total water-related emissions for each jurisdiction for all three years.
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Table 4-11. Water Transport, Distribution, and Treatment – Water Consumption, Electricity and GHG Emissions by Jurisdiction Jurisdiction
2016 (Consumption/Electricity/
Emissions)
2030 (Consumption/Electricity/
Emissions)
2045 (Consumption/Electricity/
Emissions)
Adelanto 4,149 2,598 650 6,130 3,839 921 8,156 5,109 1,226 Apple Valley 11,898 19,894 4,981 14,318 23,940 5,751 16,236 27,147 6,521 Barstow 4,013 2,552 638 4,683 2,979 715 5,424 3,450 828 Big Bear Lake 404 257 64 468 298 71 538 342 82
Chino 23,640 44,160 11,049 28,481 53,202 12,770 33,667 62,890 15,095 Chino Hills 16,990 52,109 13,043 18,244 55,956 13,437 19,778 60,660 14,566 Colton 10,879 6,919 3,689 13,002 8,269 4,324 14,324 9,110 4,764 Fontana 32,979 42,266 10,581 38,639 49,521 11,893 44,809 57,428 13,792 Grand Terrace 2,320 1,476 369 2,499 1,590 381 2,713 1,726 414 Hesperia 12,876 8,189 2,048 17,785 11,312 2,714 23,098 14,691 3,525 Highland 9,345 9,680 2,423 10,453 10,829 2,600 11,886 12,313 2,957 Loma Linda 5,423 3,452 863 6,003 3,822 917 6,672 4,248 1,019 Montclair 4,891 9,643 2,415 5,431 10,707 2,572 6,212 12,247 2,942 Needles 906 1,335 307 1,374 2,026 445 1,850 2,728 600
Ontario 36,686 55,427 13,878 47,241 71,374 17,145 57,304 86,576 20,796 Rancho Cucamonga 37,562 57,986 13,406 39,609 61,146 13,515 42,830 66,118 14,614 Redlands 21,046 11,038 2,761 22,608 11,857 2,845 24,467 12,832 3,079 Rialto 17,577 24,628 6,166 21,095 29,556 7,099 24,612 34,484 8,283 San Bernardino 41,320 26,281 6,573 42,130 26,795 6,430 44,033 28,006 6,720 Twentynine Palms 4,249 2,703 676 4,776 3,037 729 5,337 3,394 814 Upland 22,765 66,133 16,563 25,091 72,889 17,514 27,700 80,467 19,335 Victorville 20,668 22,990 5,759 26,583 29,571 7,107 32,604 36,268 8,717 Yucaipa 13,687 27,915 6,990 16,977 34,625 8,318 19,141 39,038 9,379 Yucca Valley 2,479 1,577 394 2,711 1,724 414 2,984 1,898 455 Unincorporated County 55,452 81,746 20,465 59,199 87,270 20,960 63,546 93,680 22,500 Total 414,203 582,955 146,750 475,529 668,133 161,588 539,920 756,849 183,023 Notes: Consumption refers to the quantities of water consumed: the units are acre-feet. Electricity refers to the electricity used to transport, distribute, and treat water:
the units are megawatt hours. Emissions refers to the indirect emissions associated with the water-related electricity: the units are MTCO2e.
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Table 4-12. Water Transport, Distribution, and Treatment – Per Capita Consumption and Water Sources by Jurisdiction
Per Capita Water
Consumption
Water Sources (percentages)
Jurisdiction
(acre-
feet/year/capita)
Surface Water Groundwater Recycled
Water
Desalinated
Water
Purchased or
Imported Water
Transfers
Adelanto 0.12 - 94% - - - 6%
Apple Valley 0.16 - 65% - - 35% -
Barstow 0.17 - 100% - - - -
Big Bear Lake 0.08 - 100% - - - -
Chino 0.29 - 27% 37% 24% 11% -
Chino Hills 0.21 - 18% 11% 28% 43% -
Colton 0.20 - 100% - - - -
Fontana 0.16 5% 73% - - 22% -
Grand Terrace 0.19 - 100% - - - -
Hesperia 0.14 - 100% - - - -
Highland 0.17 18% 67% - - 14% -
Loma Linda 0.22 - 100% - - < 1% -
Montclair 0.13 - 50% 5% - 45% -
Needles 0.18 4% 65% 4% 2% 26% < 1%
Ontario 0.21 - 58% 11% - 31% -
Rancho Cucamonga 0.21 2% 64% 3% - 31% < 1%
Redlands 0.30 45% 43% 12% - - -
Rialto 0.18 11% 62% < 1% - 26% -
San Bernardino 0.19 - 100% - - - -
Twentynine Palms 0.16 - 100% - - - -
Upland 0.30 - 24% - - 76% -
Victorville 0.17 - 81% 3% - 16% -
Yucaipa 0.25 2% 50% - - 47% -
Yucca Valley 0.12 - 100% - - - -
Unincorporated County 0.18 4% 65% 4% 2% 26% < 1%
Total Average 0.19 12% 72% 10% 14% 32% 6%
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Figure 4-9. Water Transport, Distribution, and Treatment Emissions by Jurisdiction
4.9 Stationary Source Emissions
This sector represents the emissions resulting from fuel combustion (such as diesel, gasoline, propane, and natural gas) and fugitive emissions of CH4 and N2O at very large facilities located in each jurisdiction. These facilities are regulated at the state level, and thus municipal governments have limited control over such facilities. As such, emissions from these sources are not included in the inventory total, because the jurisdictions cannot generally affect these sources through municipal planning or activity.
In general, GHG emissions from stationary sources result from fuel use other than natural gas consumption, which is accounted for in the building energy category. However, some very large consumers of natural gas are included in the stationary source sector rather than the building energy sector because of natural gas dataset limitations. For instance, some natural gas consumption data were excluded from the dataset provided by Southern California Gas Company due to privacy rules established by the California Public Utilities Commission. Typically, the data that are excluded due to the privacy rules are data associated with very large facilities. As noted
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above, these very large facilities are generally regulated at the state level and are better suited for the stationary sources sector rather than the building energy sector.
Because the stationary source sector is only limited to very large sources that are regulated by the state, there is only a small subset of jurisdictions that contain such facilities. As such, most jurisdictions have zero emissions for this sector. There may be industrial facilities that combust non- natural gas fuel in the jurisdictions with zero emissions, but those facilities are not large enough or do not produce enough emissions to be regulated by the state. Thus, data from those facilities are not available, and the emissions cannot be quantified at this time.
Table 4-13 and Figure 4-10 show the 2016, 2030 BAU, and 2045 BAU emissions from stationary sources.
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Table 4-13. Stationary Source Emissions by Jurisdiction Jurisdiction 2016 (MT CO2e) 2030 (MT CO2e) 2045 (MT CO2e) Adelanto - - -
Apple Valley 2,026,887 2,934,656 4,913,904
Barstow - - -
Big Bear Lake - - -
Chino - - -
Chino Hills - - -
Colton - - -
Fontana - - -
Grand Terrace - - -
Hesperia - - -
Highland - - -
Loma Linda - - -
Montclair - - -
Needles 5,361 6,167 7,624
Ontario 70,952 97,972 145,703
Rancho Cucamonga 30,943 34,676 41,280
Redlands - - -
Rialto - - -
San Bernardino - - -
Twentynine Palms - - -
Upland - - -
Victorville - - -
Yucaipa - - -
Yucca Valley - - -
Unincorporated County 3,461,005 3,988,244 4,942,587
Total 5,595,148 7,061,714 10,051,098
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Figure 4-10. Stationary Source Emissions by Jurisdiction Stationary source emissions only occur in five jurisdictions throughout the County—Apple Valley, Needles, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and the Unincorporated County. The two figures below show the same data but account for the different GHG emissions scales among jurisdictions. The two figures below show the same data but account for the different GHG emissions scales among jurisdictions. Note that the units for the left image end at 150,000 MTCO2e; the units for the right image show the full picture, up to 6,000,000 MTCO2e—only two jurisdictions (Apple Valley and Unincorporated County) had emissions at this larger scale.
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Section 5: Methods
This section presents the overall methods used to prepare the community GHG emissions inventories and BAU forecasts. This section discusses the terminology relevant to the inventories, inventory accounting protocols used, emissions factors, and analysis methods.
5.1 Inventory Definitions
Community Inventory. A community inventory includes GHG emissions occurring within the geographic or jurisdictional boundaries of a local government, or as a result of activity within those boundaries. A community inventory only includes emissions that are under the control or subject to the influence of that jurisdiction. The boundaries of the community inventory are “geographical” such that the emissions included in the inventory, or the activities that lead to emissions, must occur inside the jurisdictional boundary of the local government, as long as the emissions source or activity is subject to the local government’s control.
For direct emissions, such as natural gas combustion in buildings, those emissions are included in the inventory if a jurisdiction can affect those emissions by influencing energy use (such as through green building codes). For indirect emissions (such as solid waste that is initially disposed of within the jurisdiction but is ultimately sent to a landfill outside of the jurisdiction), those emissions would be included if the jurisdiction can affect waste quantities among the population (such as through waste minimization and diversion programs).
By only including emissions that are controlled by or subject to the influence of the jurisdictions, the inventory forms the basis for local climate action planning. For the inventory year, SBCTA chose 2016 for the community inventory updates because it was the most recent year with the necessary datasets to perform a comprehensive inventory.
Municipal Inventory. A municipal inventory includes GHG emissions that are generated by the services and municipal operations of a local government. Municipal inventories have not been prepared as part of this report, but some individual jurisdictions have developed or will be developing municipal inventories separately.
BAU Forecasts. The emissions forecasts for 2030 and 2045 represent BAU emissions associated with each jurisdiction’s community emissions in each future year. This forecast accounts for any programs, measures, or activities intended to reduce emissions that were already active in the inventory year of 2016, as such actions would affect the 2016 baseline inventory. The BAU forecasts do not account for any programs, measures, or activities implemented after 2016 or changes to those actions that occurred after 2016.
Unit of Measure: The unit of measure used throughout the GHG inventories and forecasts is the metric ton of CO2 equivalent (MTCO2e). This is the internationally-used unit that combines the varying warming-effectiveness of the primary greenhouse gases (e.g., CO2, CH4, and N2O) into a single unit, by multiplying each gas by its global warming potential (GWP). GWP is the measure of
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how much a given mass of GHG contributes to global warming. GWP compares the relative warming effect of other gases to that of CO2.1
Emissions Type: GHG emissions can be defined as either direct (emissions that occur at the end use location such as natural gas combustion for building heating) or indirect (emissions that result from consumption at the end use location but occur at another location such as emissions from a power plant that create electricity off-site).
Both direct and indirect emissions have been quantified and are included in the community inventories to the extent that the jurisdictions have influence or control over each source of emissions. For example, direct emissions associated with on-site natural gas use are included, because these emissions occur within each jurisdiction and are subject to each jurisdiction’s influence or control. Indirect GHG emissions associated with electricity use are included, because these emissions can occur outside of each jurisdiction but the activity that generates emissions (i.e. using electric appliances and lighting) are subject to each jurisdiction’s influence or control.
Additionally, all references to emissions are equivalent to GHG emissions.
5.2 Business as Usual Forecasts for 2030 and 2045
BAU forecast projections were developed for 2030 and 2045. The projections estimate the quantity of emissions resulting from each jurisdiction in each of the forecast years. Because it does not account for any programs, measures, or activities that would reduce emissions, the projections reflect the impacts of socioeconomic growth. The projections do, however, account for the impact of any programs, measures, or activities that were implemented prior to 2016, as these would have already lowered the baseline year emissions.
As such, the future year-projections can be used to determine the magnitude of the reductions that need to be achieved in those future years to reach each jurisdiction’s emissions-reduction target.
The BAU projections are based on current energy consumption and activity data, the anticipated growth rates in socioeconomic data provided by the jurisdictions and SBCTA, and other appropriate data sources, as listed in this report. Consistent with California’s BAU projections, the future year BAU emissions projections do not assume the implementation of any federal, state, or local reduction measures. Rather, the future emissions are projected based on current energy and carbon intensity in the existing economy. The specific assumptions associated with the growth rates are discussed in Section 5.5, “Analysis Methods.”
As the population and workforce in each jurisdiction grow, emissions will increase over time. Total regional emissions are projected to increase by approximately 11% from 2016 to 2030 and 20% from 2016 to 2045. The largest increases in emissions will occur in the building energy use, off-road equipment, and stationary source sectors, as those sectors are primarily tied to growing population and employment. Modest growth in emissions will occur in most other sectors as well (on-road vehicles; solid waste management; wastewater treatment; and water transport, distribution, and treatment).
Agriculture emissions will decrease over time as the activity occurring at the dairies in
1 The GWP of CO2 is, by definition, one (1). The GWP values used in this report are based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report reporting guidelines and are as follows: CO2 = 1, CH4 = 28, N2O = 265, SF6 = 23,500 (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2013).
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Chino and Ontario is anticipated to decline. Population, employment, and housing projections were provided by SBCTA.
The methods and assumptions for the projections discussed in the following sections are intended to produce a reasonable estimate of emissions for the future years. Although these assumptions are supported by established inventory protocols and widely used inventory methodologies, the methods for estimating BAU forecast emissions for the 25-jurisdiction region is subject to certain limitations. Specifically, in cases where future emission factor data are limited, the emission factors were assumed to remain constant from the current year’s inventory. Additionally, emissions were estimated based on historical trends in some emissions-generating activities. However, it is possible that future emissions may not actually follow past trends.
5.3 Inventory Protocols
There are several accepted protocols for estimating emissions to prepare GHG inventories.
Consistent with the previous inventory analysis and with standard practice among other municipal governments in California and the United States, the ICLEI U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions was the primary protocol used to prepare the inventories (ICLEI–Local Governments for Sustainability USA 2012). This inventory includes the following emissions activities from the ICLEI Community Protocol: use of electricity, use of fuel in stationary applications, use of on-road motor vehicles, water consumption, solid waste disposal, wastewater treatment and agricultural activity. The protocol includes these activities, because a municipal government typically has control or substantial influence over such activities.
Although the ICLEI Community Protocol is the primary tool that was used for this analysis, other resources relevant to GHG emissions accounting were also used. The ICLEI Community Protocol was supplemented with factors, methods, and assumptions from these other resources, which include the following: California Air Resources Board, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Energy Commission, and California Air Pollution Control Officer’s Association. The next section includes a table of emission factors and constants used in the inventory calculations.
5.4 Emission Factors and Constants
Emission factors, conversion factors, constants and their references are summarized in Table 5-1.
These values were used to calculate GHG emissions from activity data, such as kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity consumed for lighting or gallons of gasoline fuel combusted for on-road transportation.
Table 5-1. Greenhouse Gas Emission Factors and Constants Source Emission Factor Reference
Building Energy
Electricity
Southern California Edison 0.239 kg CO2e/kWh 3
Colton Municipal Utility 0.519 kg CO2/kWh 1, 2
0.053 g CH4/kWh 1, 2
0.008 g N2O/kWh 1, 2
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6.131 x10-5 g SF6/kWh 4
Needles Municipal Utility 0.086 kg CO2e/kWh 1, 2, 6
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility 0.187 kg CO2/kWh 1, 2
0.012 g CH4/kWh 1, 2
0.001 g N2O/kWh 1, 2
6.131 x10-5 g SF6/kWh 4
Victorville Municipal Utility 0.239 kg CO2/kWh 1, 2
0.015 g CH4/kWh 1, 2
0.002 g N2O/kWh 1, 2
6.131 x10-5 g SF6/kWh 4
Bear Valley Electric Service Company 0.239 kg CO2/kWh 2
0.015 g CH4/kWh 1, 2
0.002 g N2O/kWh 1, 2
6.131 x10-5 g SF6/kWh 4
Electricity Transmission & Distribution
Loss Factor
4.23% 2
Natural Gas
All uses 53.02 kg CO2/MMBtu 5
Residential & Commercial uses 0.005 kg CH4/MMBtu 5
Industrial uses 0.001 kg CH4/MMBtu 5
All uses 0.0001 kg N2O/MMBtu 5
Residential Fuels
Kerosene 75.2 kg CO2/MMBtu 11
0.01 kg CH4/MMBtu 11
0.0006 kg N2O/MMBtu 11
Liquefied Petroleum Gas 61.7 kg CO2/MMBtu 11
0.01 kg CH4/MMBtu 11
0.0006 kg N2O/MMBtu 11
Wood 0 kg CO2/MMBtu (biogenic) 11
0.25 kg CH4/MMBtu 11
0.0034 kg N2O/MMBtu 11
On-Road
Light Duty Emission Factors - 2016
South Coast Air Basin 359.5 grams CO2/mile 12
0.011 grams CH4/mile 12
0.012 grams N2O/mile 12
Mojave Desert Air Basin 354.7 grams CO2/mile 12
0.013 grams CH4/mile 12
0.014 grams N2O/mile 12
Heavy Duty Emission Factors - 2016
South Coast Air Basin 1,203.6 grams CO2/mile 12
0.166 grams CH4/mile 12
0.149 grams N2O/mile 12
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Mojave Desert Air Basin 1,208.9 grams CO2/mile 12
0.025 grams CH4/mile 12
0.168 grams N2O/mile 12
Light Duty - 2030 Adjusted BAU
South Coast Air Basin 239.1 grams CO2/mile 12
0.003 grams CH4/mile 12
0.004 grams N2O/mile 12
Mojave Desert Air Basin 230.9 grams CO2/mile 12
0.004 grams CH4/mile 12
0.005 grams N2O/mile 12
Heavy Duty - 2030 Adjusted BAU
South Coast Air Basin 911.8 grams CO2/mile 12
0.12 grams CH4/mile 12
0.118 grams N2O/mile 12
Mojave Desert Air Basin 944. grams CO2/mile 12
0.014 grams CH4/mile 12
0.133 grams N2O/mile 12
Light Duty - 2045 Adjusted BAU
South Coast Air Basin 207.9 grams CO2/mile 12
0.003 grams CH4/mile 12
0.004 grams N2O/mile 12
Mojave Desert Air Basin 198.0 grams CO2/mile 12
0.003 grams CH4/mile 12
0.004 grams N2O/mile 12
Heavy Duty - 2045 Adjusted BAU
South Coast Air Basin 800.1 grams CO2/mile 12
0.115 grams CH4/mile 12
0.106 grams N2O/mile 12
Mojave Desert Air Basin 841.1 grams CO2/mile 12
0.013 grams CH4/mile 12
0.119 grams N2O/mile 12
Agriculture
Enteric Fermentation & Manure Management
Swine breeding 27.895 kilograms CH4/head/year 14
0.0299 kilograms N2O/head/year 14
Swine market wight (average) 18.6316 kilograms CH4/head/year 14
0.017966 kilograms N2O/head/year 14
Dairy Cows 378.1 kilograms CH4/head/year 14
1.30 kilograms N2O/head/year 14
Beef Cattle 103.66 kilograms CH4/head/year 14
0.00 kilograms N2O/head/year 14
Other Cattle (bulls, calves, feedlot heifers) 59.22 kilograms CH4/head/year 14
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2.04 kilograms N2O/head/year 14
Chickens 0.025715 grams CH4/head/year 14
0.00315867 grams N2O/head/year 14
Direct and Indirect Nitrification
Synthetic Fertilizer 0.016812 grams N2O/acre/year 15
Wastewater Treatment
Anaerobic Digesters (MDE = 99%) Biogas Production * MDE = Remaining CH4
16 Aerobic Digestion 0.60 grams CH4/gallon/day 16
WWTP Effluent 3.20 grams N2O/person/year 16
Electricity Use kWh/plant/year
Natural Gas Use Therms/plant/year
Off-Road Vehicles and Equipment
Diesel 10.15 kg CO2/US Gallon 17
0.00015 kg CH4/US Gallon 18
0.00015 kg N2O/US Gallon 18
Gasoline 8.78 kg CO2/US Gallon 17
0.00013 kg CH4/US Gallon 18
0.0002 kg N2O/US Gallon 18
Propane 5.79 kg CO2/US Gallon 17
0.000992 kg CH4/US Gallon 18, 19
0.002631 kg N2O/US Gallon 18, 19
CNG 1.906992 kg CO2/m3 17
0.011127 kg CH4/m3 17
0.00099kg N2O/m3 17
Waste Material Emission Factors
Mixed Municipal Solid Waste 0.060 MT CH4/short ton waste 5 Newspaper 0.043 MT CH4/short ton waste 5
Office Paper 0.203 MT CH4/short ton waste 5
Corrugated Containers 0.120 MT CH4/short ton waste 5
Magazines/Third-Class Mail 0.049 MT CH4/short ton waste 5 Food Scraps 0.078 MT CH4/short ton waste 5
Grass 0.038 MT CH4/short ton waste 5
Leaves 0.013 MT CH4/short ton waste 5
Branches 0.062 MT CH4/short ton waste 5
Dimensional Lumber 0.062 MT CH4/short ton waste 5
Leaves 0.013 MT CH4/short ton waste 5
Branches 0.062 MT CH4/short ton waste 5
Dimensional Lumber 0.062 MT CH4/short ton waste 5
Water
Groundwater Pumping Intensity 4.45 kWh/MG/foot depth 7
Average depth of water basins 128 feet 8
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Source Emission Factor Reference
Imported Water Conveyance 9,727 kWh/MG 10
Local Water Conveyance 110 kWh/MG (median value) 5
Desalinated Water Conveyance 13,800 kWh/MG 7
Water Pre-Treatment 111 kWh/MG 7
Water Distribution (Local) 1,272 kWh/MG 7
Recycled Water Treatment & Distribution 800 kWh/MG (average of low and high values)
9 Global Warming Potentials
CO2 1 13
CH4 28 13
N2O 265 13
CO2 = carbon dioxide; CH4 = methane; IPCC = Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Control; KWh/MG = kilowatt hour per million gallons; CARB = California Air Resources Board; EPA = U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; kg = kilogram; g = gram; N20 = nitrous oxide.
CCAR = California Climate Action Registry; NAFA = National Association of Fleet Administrators; SF6 = sulfur hexafluoride; CNG = compressed natural gas; biogenic = of natural origin References:
1 California Energy Commission n.d.
2 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2018.
3 Edison International 2018
4 California Air Resources Board 2018
5 ICLEI Local Government for Sustainability 2013
6 Lincus 2017
7 CAPCOA 2011
8 CNR 2019
9 CEC 2005
10 CEC2006
11 Climate Registry 2016
12 California Air Resources Board n.d.
13 Myhre, G., et. al. 2013.
14 IPCC 2006 Emissions from Livestock and Manure management 15 California Air Resources Board 2016
16 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 201617 CCAR 2009 18 IPCC 2006
19 NAFA 2010
5.5 Analysis Methods
As defined above, the community inventories include GHG emissions occurring within the boundaries of each jurisdiction in the region. The analysis methods for each emissions sector in the inventory are described in this section. The primary data sources for each sector are also provided. Building Energy - Residential: natural gas (direct emissions) and electricity consumption (indirect emissions) for the residential sector. Data provided by Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas, Southwest Gas, Bear Valley Electric Service Company, and the
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municipal utilities of Needles, Rancho Cucamonga, Colton, and Victorville. Residential fuel use from sources not provided by utilities (i.e., propane, wood, fuel oil, and kerosene) was estimated using average household consumption data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration; namely, the Residential Energy Consumption Survey, and State Energy Data System. Building Energy - Non-Residential: natural gas (direct emissions) and electricity consumption (indirect emissions) for commercial, industrial, and other non-residential land uses. Data provided by the utilities is noted above for Residential. Stationary Sources: cement plants, fuel combustion, industrial process emissions etc. Data provided by CARB.
Light/Medium-Duty Vehicles: emissions from combustion of fuel in light-duty and medium- duty passenger vehicles traveling in each jurisdiction. Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) data provided by Fehr and Peers using the San Bernardino County Transportation Analysis Model (SB TAM).
Heavy-Duty Vehicles: emissions from combustion of fuel in heavy-duty trucks traveling in each jurisdiction. VMT data provided by Fehr and Peers using the SB TAM model. Off-Road Equipment: emissions from fuel combustion in off-road vehicles and equipment in each jurisdiction. Data provided by CARB’s OFFROAD model for the entire County and apportioned to each jurisdiction using socioeconomic data. Agriculture: emissions resulting from enteric fermentation and manure management from livestock operations, and fertilizer application to crops. Data provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Production Statistics and other sources provided by San Bernardino County.
Solid Waste Management: CH4 emissions from waste decomposition, generated by each jurisdiction and deposited in landfills. Data provided by CalRecycle. Wastewater Treatment: fugitive emissions from domestic wastewater treatment. Data provided by wastewater treatment providers.
Water Transport, Distribution, and Treatment: electricity consumption associated with water transport, distribution, and treatment. Water demand data per capita calculated from the individual Urban Water Management Plans applicable to each jurisdiction. Water energy intensity factors provided by various sources, as noted in Table 5-1.
The inventory was conducted primarily using spreadsheet-based calculations informed by the methods established in the ICLEI Community Protocol. Table 5-2 presents the emissions sectors included in the community inventory, the data source for each emission sector, the methods for scaling the regional emissions to each jurisdiction where appropriate, and the methods for projecting emissions to 2030 and 2045. Population, housing, and employment estimates and forecasts for 2016, 2030, and 2045 are presented in Table 5-3. These projections were used to forecast emissions in 2030 and 2045.
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Table 5-2. Community Inventory Data Sources and Methods Sector Emission Sources Source of Data Scaling Methods Projection Methods Residential
(Natural Gas
and Electricity)
-Electricity
consumption
-Natural gas
consumption
-Other fuels
(propane, wood, fuel
oil, kerosene)
-Fugitive emissions
of SF6 from transport
of electricity
-Electricity data from
utilities (jurisdiction-
level data)b
-Natural gas data
from utilities
(jurisdiction-level
data)c
-SF6 factor from
SoCal Edison and
estimate from CARB
inventory
None Employment growth
factors
Non-
Residential
(Natural Gas
and Electricity)
-Electricity
consumption
-Natural gas
consumption
- Fugitive emissions
of SF6 from transport
of electricity
-Electricity data from
utilities (jurisdiction-
level data)b
-Natural Gas data
from utilities
(jurisdiction-level
data)
c
-SF6 factor from
SoCal Edison and
estimate from CARB
inventory
None Employment growth
factors
Stationary
Sources
Cement plant process
emissions
Fuel combustion for
other industrial
processes
CARB (facility-level
data)
None Employment growth
factors
Light/Medium-
Duty Vehicles
Light and medium-
duty passenger
vehicle fuel
combustion
SB TAM, EMFAC
2017 (VMT data)
None VMT forecasts for
future years
Heavy-Duty
Vehicles
Heavy-duty truck fuel
combustion
SB TAM, EMFAC
2017 (VMT data)
None VMT forecasts for
future years
Off-road
Equipment
Off-road vehicles and
equipment fuel
combustion
CARB OFFROAD2007 Population and
employment
category (retail, non-
retail, industrial,
agricultural)
Population and
employment growth
factors
Agricultural
Emissions
Enteric fermentation
and manure
management from
dairy and other
agricultural
operations, fertilizer
application from
farm operations
San Bernardino
County Crop and
Livestock Report
(2017) California
Agricultural Statistics
Review 2016-2017
(county-level data),
San Bernardino
County Public Health
Department, Santa
Quantity of dairy,
cattle, and swine;
grazing land use
Linear projection of
farmland acreage
from 2016 to 2045
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Sector Emission Sources Source of Data Scaling Methods Projection Methods Ana Regional Water
Quality Control
Board, Farmland
Mapping and
Monitoring Program,
CARB Documentation
of California’s GHG
Inventory
Solid Waste
Management
Methane emissions
from landfilled waste
CalRecycle
(jurisdiction-level
data)
None -Population growth
forecasts
(residential)
-Employment growth
forecasts (non-
residential)
Wastewater
Treatment
CH4 and N2O
emissions from the
treatment of
wastewater
Inland Empire
Utilities Agency, Big
Bear Area Regional
Wastewater Agency,
Victor Valley
Wastewater
Reclamation
Authority, San
Bernardino Water
Reclamation Facility,
Barstow Wastewater
Treatment Plant,
Redlands Municipal
Utilities and
Engineering
Department, CARB
Documentation of
California’s GHG
Inventory
Population Population growth
factors
Water
Transport,
Distribution,
and Treatment
Indirect electricity
emissions from water
consumption
Urban Water
Management Plans
(jurisdiction-level
data)
None Population growth
factors
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Appendix A
Methods
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan 5-11 March 2021
ICF
Table 5-3. Population, Housing, and Employment Growth Factors Jurisdiction
2016-2030 Growth Factors 2016-2045 Growth Factors
Population Households Employment Population Households Employment Adelanto 1.5 1.7 1.3 2.0 2.4 1.6
Apple Valley 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.7
Barstow 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
Big Bear Lake 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.3 1.3 1.2
Chino 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.4 1.4 1.1
Chino Hills 1.1 1.1 1.0 1.2 1.2 1.1
Colton 1.2 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Fontana 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.5 1.3
Grand Terrace 1.1 1.1 1.4 1.2 1.3 1.7
Hesperia 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.1
Highland 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.6
Loma Linda 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.2
Montclair 1.1 1.1 1.0 1.3 1.1 1.1
Needles 1.5 1.6 1.1 2.0 2.2 1.2
Ontario 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.6 1.6 1.5
Rancho Cucamonga 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2
Redlands 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3
Rialto 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.4
San Bernardino 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2
Twentynine Palms 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.3 1.4 1.9
Upland 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.2
Victorville 1.3 1.4 1.2 1.6 1.8 1.5
Yucaipa 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.6
Yucca Valley 1.1 1.1 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.6
Unincorporated County 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2
Source: San Bernardino County Council of Governments 2019