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From: Linda K <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:32 AM
To: CITY CLERK
Cc: [email protected]; GAMEROS, LOREN; REYNOLDS, ARLIS; CHAVEZ, MANUEL; HARLAN, JEFFREY; SETHURAMAN, RAJA; STEPHENS, JOHN; HARPER, DON; [email protected]; AFEWORKI, SALEM
Subject: Re: Consent Calendar Item #7, Strategic Plan - Climate Action And Adaptation Plan Hello Council and Staff,
Please prioritize Climate Action in Costa Mesa.
The Strategic Plan Sustainability CAAP Item report has been delayed until April/May.
Last year, 2021, saw the highest fossil fuel emissions yet.
Scientists have given us until 2030, (ONLY 8 years), until we have too many greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere to stop runaway climate change.
According to Costa Mesa's own 2020 Sustainability Report, cities are where 75% of GHG emissions happen, and local action will have the greatest impact.
It's imperative for the future of our children living now that we take action.
A Climate Action And Adaptation Plan should have at a minimum.
Baseline Emissions Assessment
Community outreach and engagement (to see the challenges, opportunities, and increase engagement) Targeted goals to reduce emissions (for instance, Irvine has a goal of carbon-neutrality by 2030 ).
A separate plan tied back to the General Plan
Multiple funding sources
In order to ensure that there is a follow-up on goals, the plan should be legally binding.
Here's just one example of a city CAAP with baseline GHG's, Goals, and measurable targets:
https://www.sandiego.gov/sustainability/climate-action-plan Thank you for your consideration of this important matter.
Sincerely,
Linda Kraemer, Resident, Costa Mesa
Linda Kraemer, M.S.
Costa Mesa Resident
714-653-2870
Chapter Co-Chair
The Climate Reality Project: Orange County, CA Chapter
www.climaterealityoc.com
OC Clean Power - www.occleanpower.org
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From: Craig Preston <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:22 AM
To: CITY CLERK
Cc: [email protected]; GAMEROS, LOREN; REYNOLDS, ARLIS; CHAVEZ, MANUEL; HARLAN, JEFFREY; SETHURAMAN, RAJA; STEPHENS, JOHN; HARPER, DON; [email protected]; AFEWORKI, SALEM
Subject: Consent Calendar ITEM #7, File #: 22-612 MONTHLY UPDATE OF STRATEGIC PLAN
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Dear City Council and Staff,
Thank you for prioritizing action on climate risks to our city and global community. I see on the SIX-MONTH STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES document that page 10 shows.
3/8/22 - City staff has developed a draft Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) and it is currently being reviewed by the City Manager.
The CAAP will be submitted to Council in April/May 2022.
Please increase the priority on addressing climate risks. I trust you to make the best decisions you can with the information staff provide. Time is what we don't have when it comes to climate risks. Costa Mesa has the opportunity to be a leader and model community in OC and CA. I ask you to study the success of Community Choice Energy around the state, how vital CCE is to reaching goals to lower emissions of GreenHouse Gases (CO2, CH4, NOx, etc). Then join a CCE program, ideally OCPA.
I ask for a separate Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) with a baseline level of emissions and measurable goals and targets.
Sincerely,
Craig Preston
117 Lexington Ln, Costa Mesa CA 92626
Co-leader of Citizens Climate Lobby OC Coast
(714) 473-2798 [email protected]
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From: Fred Arnold <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2022 6:31 PM
To: CITY CLERK
Subject: Triangle Square 3rd Party signage
We oppose the 3rd Party signage at Triangle Square!
Fred & Karen Arnold
Costa Mesa
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From: Martin (US), Jerilynn L <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2022 9:21 PM
To: CITY CLERK
Subject: Triangle Square 3rd Party Signage
Dear Mayor Stephens and Council Members,
Here we are again with special requests for TS that go against current regulations. Why does this continue to be a pattern of consideration for this building? How many times do the citizens have to monitor the City Planners and Councilmen to just ensure they enforce the city codes and regs? They codes were designed for a reason and they need to be enforced.
I've seen other's comments and letters that have been submitted to the Council and agree with so many of the points if why this is such a bad idea.
Numerous Safety / Maintenance Issues
High Crime Rate due to poor security and poor management of existing venues serving alcohol Blight
Poor Management of the Building and Businesses in General Precedence for other businesses
These issues should not be resolved at the expense of the residents.
I agree that the City Council should reject the request being placed before them tomorrow.
Thank you for your time.
Jerilynn Martin
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