CITY of ESCONDIDO
Council Meeting Agenda
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 06, 2022
4:00 PM - Closed Session (Cancelled)
5:00 PM - Regular Session
Escondido City Council Chambers, 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
WELCOME TO YOUR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
We welcome your interest and involvement in the legislative process of Escondido. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the City Council and the action recommended by City staff.
MAYOR
Paul McNamara
DEPUTY MAYOR
Tina Inscoe (District 2)
COUNCILMEMBERS
Consuelo Martinez (District 1)
Joe Garcia (District 3)
Michael Morasco (Disctrict 4)
CITY MANAGER
Sean McGlynn
CITY ATTORNEY
Michael McGuinness
CITY CLERK
Zack Beck
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REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
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FLAG SALUTE
The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Garcia, Inscoe, Martinez, Morasco, McNamara
PROCLAMATIONS
Neighborhood Healthcare Day, April 6, 2022
Fair Housing Month, April 2022
PRESENTATIONS
CCAE Presentation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
In addition to speaking during particular agenda items, the public may address the Council on any item which is not on the agenda provided the item is within the subject matter juris diction of the City Council. State law prohibits the Council from discussing or taking action on such items, but the matter may be referred to the City Manager/staff or scheduled on a subsequent agenda. Speakers are limited to only one opportunity to addr ess the Council under Oral Communications.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are not discussed individually and are approved in a single motion. However, Council members always have the option to have an item considered separately, either o n their own request or at the request of staff or a member of the public.
1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB) -
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None Scheduled
3. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL) -
Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
361565 – 361791 dated March 16, 2022
361792 – 362029 dated March 23, 2022
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes)
4. STREET REHABILITATION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT - REQUEST THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A
CHANGE ORDER TO COMPLETE ADDITIONAL ROADWAY MAINTENANCE ON RINCON AVENUE AND STRIPING CHANGES ON NORTH BROADWAY AS PART OF THE 2021 STREET REHABILITATION AND
MAINTENANCE PROJECT -
Request the City Council approve Resolution No. 2022-45 to authorize a change order to the 2021 Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project – Phase 2 (“Project”) in the amount of $246,333.26 to complete additional roadway maintenance on Rincon Avenue east of its intersection with Broadway, and striping updates on North Broadway, north of Rincon Avenue.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Engineering Services Department, Julie Procopio) Presenter: Julie Procopio
A. Resolution No. 2022-45
5. REQUEST TO INITIATE AN ANNEXATION AND PRE-ZONE FOR A 2.01 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 916 STANLEY AVENUE (Planning Case No. PL21-0269) -
It is requested that the City Council review and receive the request to initiate an annexation and pre- zone, and authorize the filing of an application for a 2.01-acre parcel on the northwest corner of Stanley Avenue and Conway Drive, addressed as 916 Stanley Avenue (APN 224-141-24-00).
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development Department: Adam Finestone) Presenter: Sean Nicholas
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CONSENT RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (COUNCIL/RRB)
The following Resolutions and Ordinances were heard and acted upon by the City Council/RRB at a previous City Council/Mobilehome Rent Review meeting. (The title of Ordinances listed on the Consent Calendar are deemed to have been read and further reading waived.)
CURRENT BUSINESS
6. DESIGNATION OF ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE ESCONDIDO CAMPAIGN CONTROL
ORDINANCE-
It is requested that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-33 designating Christina M. Cameron, Esq. and the law firm of Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron, LLP (“Law Firm”) as the enforcement authority for the Escondido Campaign Control Ordinance for the 2022 Municipal Election (“Special Counsel”), as required by Escondido Municipal Code Section 2- 110.5(c).
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Attorney’s Office: Michael R. McGuinness) Presenter: Michael R. McGuinness, City Attorney
A. Resolution No. 2022-33
7. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN MONITORING REPORT (PL22-0075) -
Request that the City Council review and receive the 2021-22 Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report and recommend implementation milestones for the forthcoming reporting year (2022-23) Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Community Development Department: Adam Finestone) Presenter: Veronica Morones
FUTURE AGENDA
8. FUTURE AGENDA
The purpose of this item is to identify issues presently known to staff or which members of the City Council wish to place on an upcoming City Council agenda. Council comment on these future agenda items is limited by California Government Code Section 54954.2 to clarifying questions, brief announcements, or requests for factual information in connection with an item when it is discussed.
Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk's Office: Zack Beck)
COUNCILMEMBERS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER REPORTS
CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT
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The most current information from the City Manager regarding Economic Development, Capital Improvement Projects, Public Safety, and Community Development. This report is also available on the City’s website, www.escondido.org.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
In addition to speaking during particular agenda items, the public may address the Council on any item which is not on the agenda provided the item is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. State law prohibits the Council from discussing or taking action on such items, but the matter may be referred to the City Manager/staff or scheduled on a subsequent agenda. Speakers are limited to only one opportunity to address the Council under Oral Communications.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 12:30 PM Council Workshop, Police and Fire Headquarters Wednesday, April 20, 2022 4:00 & 5:00 PM Regular Meeting, Council Chambers
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Members of the Escondido City Council also sit as the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, Escondido Joint Powers Financing Authority, and the Mobilehome Rent Review Board.
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A F F I D A V I T S
OF
I T E M
P O S T I N G
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Consent Item No. 2 April 06, 2022
A P P R O V A L
O F
M I N U T E S
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STAFF REPORT
April 6, 2022
File Number 0400-40
SUBJECT
APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL)
DEPARTMENT
Finance
RECOMMENDATION
Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
361565 – 361791 dated March 16, 2022
361792 – 362029 dated March 23, 2022
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes)
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The total amount of the warrants for the following periods are as follows:
March 10 – March 16, 2022, is $2,709,837.63
March 17 – March 23, 2022, is $6,480,677.78
BACKGROUND
The Escondido Municipal Code Section 10-49 states that warrants or checks may be issued and paid prior to audit by the City Council, provided the warrants or checks are certified and approved by the Director of Finance as conforming to the current budget. These warrants or checks must then be ratified and approved by the City Council at the next regular Council meeting.
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STAFF REPORT
April 6, 2022
File Number: 1020-05
SUBJECT
STREET REHABILITATION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT; - REQUEST THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A
CHANGE ORDER TO COMPLETE ADDITIONAL ROADWAY MAINTENANCE ON RINCON AVENUE AND STRIPING CHANGES ON NORTH BROADWAY AS PART OF THE 2021 STREET REHABILITATION AND
MAINTENANCE PROJECT
DEPARTMENT
Engineering Services
RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council approve Resolution No. 2022-45 to authorize a change order to the 2021 Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project – Phase 2 (“Project”) in the amount of $246,333.26 to complete additional roadway maintenance on Rincon Avenue east of its intersection with Broadway, and striping updates on North Broadway, north of Rincon Avenue.
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Engineering Services, Julie Procopio)
Presenter: Julie Procopio
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Phase 1 of the 2021 Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project was completed in December 2021, and came in $170,743.50 under budget. There are adequate funds in the Annual Street Maintenance Program Project budget, that includes remaining Phase I funds, Gas Tax, General Street Project, Transnet, and Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (“RMRA”) funds to pay for the additional pavement repairs on Rincon Avenue in the amount of $236,333.26. There are adequate funds in the Transportation and Community Safety Funds to pay for striping updates on North Broadway in the amount of $10,000.
PREVIOUS ACTION
On September 15, 2021, The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-131, authorizing the award of the 2021 Street Rehabilitati on and Maintenance Project – Phase 2 to Eagle Paving Company, Inc. (“Contractor”) in the amount of $5,582,894.
On February 2, 2022, The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-22, authorizing a change order to the 2021 Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project – Phase 2 (“Project”) in the amount of $320,141.67 to add pavement resurfacing along Country Club Lane outside of the Canopy Grove project limits of work, and perform pavement repairs following a water main break on Sunset Drive for the Utilities Department. 10 Item4.
BACKGROUND
The zone of focus for the annual street maintenance project is the North -West (NW) Zone located west of North Broadway and north of State Route 78 . Rincon Avenue was initially schedule d for repair when the City’s annual street maintenance project was in the NE maintenance zone. Needed pavement rehabilitation was postponed because Rincon Avenue was serving as the primary haul route for heavy trucks and equipment being used in the area’s new housing developments. Now that those developments are complete, completing repairs on Rincon Avenue.
The City’s Traffic Engineering staff have requested that striping changes be made to promote safe cycling corridors and pickup/drop-off area for the elementary school in the area. In an effort to keep costs for these improvements down, it would be in the City’s best interest to take advantage of favorable striping costs with the larger street project.
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 2022-45
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A
CHANGE ORDER WITH EAGLE PAVING COMPANY,
INC. FOR ADDITIONAL ROADWAY MAINTENANCE
ON RINCON AVENUE AND STRIPING CHANGES ON
NORTH BROADWAY
WHEREAS, the City Council has allocated funding in the adopted Capital Improvement Program Budget for the City’s Annual Street Management Program; and WHEREAS, Eagle Paving Company, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on September 15, 2021; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2022, The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-022, authorizing a Change Order in the amount of $320,141.67 to add pavement resurfacing along Country Club Lane outside of the Canopy Grove project limits of work, and perform pavement repairs following a water main break on Sunset Drive for the Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, this City Council desires at this time and deems it to be in the best public interest to authorize a Change Order to Eagle Paving Company, Inc. not to exceed $246,333.26.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California:
1. That the above recitations are true.
2. That the City Council approves Resolution No. 2022-45 authorizing staff to execute, on behalf of the City, a Change Order with Eagle Paving Company, Inc. to complete additional roadway maintenance on Rincon Avenue east of its intersection with Broadway, and striping updates on North Broadway, north of Rincon Avenue.
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3. That staff retains the authority to approve change orders up to ten -percent of the original contract amount in accordance with the Municipal Code.
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STAFF REPORT
April 6, 2022
File Number: 0850-02
SUBJECT
REQUEST TO INITIATE AN ANNEXATION AND PRE-ZONE FOR A 2.01 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 916 STANLEY AVENUE (PLANNING CASE NO. PL21-0269)
DEPARTMENT
Community Development (Planning Division)
RECOMMENDATION
It is requested that the City Council review and receive the request to initiate an annexation and pre- zone, and authorize the filing of an application for a 2.01-acre parcel on the northwest corner of Stanley Avenue and Conway Drive, addressed as 916 Stanley Avenue (APN 224-141-24-00).
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Development: Adam Finestone) Presenter: Sean Nicholas
FISCAL ANALYSIS
All City of Escondido (“City”) and LAFCO costs associated with the annexation, development application, and environmental review would be paid by the applicant. There is no fiscal impact associated with the authorization to process the application.
PREVIOUS ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Representatives of Escondido North, LLC, submitted a request for a Tentative Subdivision Map and Density Bonus on six lots on the west side of Conway Drive, between Lehner and Rincon avenues, on June 8, 2021.
In subsequent iterations of the project, an additional parcel w as added to the project, necessitating a request from the applicant for the annexation of a 2.01-acre parcel into the incorporated City limits. To continue to move forward with the project and CEQA review, City Council must authorize the initiation of annexation and pre-zoning of the parcel.
Because the annexation process is adding new property to the City, it is necessary to survey adjoining property owners to asses interest in also being annexed. Any adjacent property owners would be invited to join the application as consenting properties.
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The City Council is being asked to determine whether or not to authorize an application to amend the jurisdictional boundary of the City. Authorizing this request does not have a legally binding effect on any possible future discretionary action. This direction does not reflect whether the City Council would ultimately approve the annexation or the project. The City Council’s formal action on the annexation and project would be taken in the future at a public hearing with a recommendation from the Planning Commission.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The review and consideration of the privately-initiated annexation request does not create or alter policy.
The content is provided for informational purposes only, with direction to staff to continue administrative activities, and is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) per Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), which exempts organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. In accordance with CEQA, all annexation requests are required to have an environmental assessment to determine potent ial environmental impacts, if any. Public input received and technical information prepared during the process will be utilized in preparing an environmental document to anal yze the possible effects of the annexation and the project. General direction received from the City Council on matter pertaining to the annexation and the project does not have a legally binding effect on any possible future discretionary action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Attachment 1 – Vicinity Map of Proposed Annexation
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STAFF REPORT
April 6, 2022
File Number 0650-40
SUBJECT
DESIGNATION OF ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE ESCONDIDO CAMPAIGN CONTROL
ORDINANCE
DEPARTMENT
City Attorney’s Office
RECOMMENDATION
It is requested that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 202 2-33 designating Christina M. Cameron, Esq. and the law firm of Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron, LLP (“Law Firm”) as the enforcement authority for the Escondido Campaign Control Ordinance for the 202 2 Municipal Election (“Special Counsel”), as required by Escondido Municipal Code Section 2- 110.5(c).
Staff Recommendation: Approval (City Attorney’s Office: Michael R. McGuinness)
Presenter: Michael R. McGuinness, City Attorney
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The costs associated with this engagement will depend on the number and complexity of referrals made to the Special Counsel pursuant to the Escondido Municipal Code.
PREVIOUS ACTION
On April 8, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-41 appointing the City Attorney’s nominee, Gary Schons, Esq., with the law firm of Best Best & Krieger, LLP, as the enforcement authority for the 2020 municipal election. No citizen complaints , and therefore no referrals , were made to Mr. Schons during that campaign and elections period. Mr. Schons retired from the practice of law last year and is no longer available to serve in this capacity.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Escondido Municipal Code Section 2 -110.5(c), special counse l shall be selected as the enforcement authority for the Campaign Control Ordinance by the City Attorney and appointed by the City Council at least one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to a city election. The next regularly scheduled municipal election will be held on November 8, 2022.
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Under the California Government Code and the Escondido Municipal Code, the appointed City Attorney acts under the direction of the mayor and four elected councilmembers. When candidates and incumbents compete ag ainst each other for local offices, campaign issues, including possible Campaign Control Ordinance violations, should be handled by outside counsel. Therefore, Escondido Municipal Code Section 2-110.5 provides for outside or special counsel.
The City Attorney’s Office recommends that the City Council appoint Christina M. Cameron, Esq. as the City’s Special Counsel for enforcement of the Campaign Control Ordinance based on h er extensive experience and knowledge of municipal law, election matter s and public integrity compliance. Ms.
Cameron is a founding member and partner of the Law Firm and has 31 years of local government experience. Ms. Cameron currently serves as General Counsel to the San Diego Ethics Commission providing advisory, administ rative enforcement and litigation services. She and the Law Firm provide regular training to local agencies and government officials in government ethics laws. Ms. Cameron has also served as special counsel to the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission and O akland Public Ethics Commission.
In addition to Ms. Cameron, the Law Firm includes as a founding partner Leslie E. Devaney, Esq. Her relevant experience includes serving in the San Diego City Attorney’s Office for approximately 20 years , including service as a prosecutor with jury trial experience, as a legal advisor to the city council and city departments on elections issues. Ms. Devaney has comprehensive experience with campaigns and elections, and Brown Act and open government issues in her role as City Attorney for the cities of Murrieta, Del Mar and Encinitas. She has served as Special Counsel to the Chula Vista Board of Ethics since 2012 working as an enforcement authority to manage complaints of violations of the City’s Code of Et hics, a role very similar to the City of Escondido’s Campaign Control Ordinance special counsel.
Based on the above, it is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 202 2-33 designating Christina M. Cameron, Esq. and the law firm of Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron, LLP as the enforcement authority for the Escondido Campaign Control Ordinance for the 2022 Municipal Election, as required by Escondido Municipal Code Section 2-110.5(c).
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 2022-33
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
RETENTION OF CHRISTINA M. CAMERON, ESQ., AND THE
LAW FIRM OF DEVANEY PATE MORRIS & CAMERON, LLP,
AS SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE
ESCONDIDO CAMPAIGN CONTROL ORDINANCE FOR THE
2020 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, Escondido Municipal Code Section 2 -110.5 (c) requires the City of Escondido (“City”) to retain special counsel at least one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to a City election to enforce the Escondido Municipal Code pertaining to campaign related matters; and WHEREAS, the law firm of Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron, LLP (“Law Firm”), including partner Christina M. Cameron, Esq., has attorneys specialized in local government campaign and elections ethics, and has served as contract City Attorneys for local public agencies, as well as g eneral counsel to public agency ethics commissions; and
WHEREAS, the Law Firm attorneys have the highest credentials, knowledge, experience, ethics and independence and would be well suited to serving as the City of Escondido’s enforcement authority; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney recommends the retention of Christina M. Cameron, Esq. and the Law Firm as special counsel to enforce the provisions of the Escondido Campaign Control Ordinance for the 2022 municipal election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California:
1. That the above recitations are true.
2. That the City Council accepts and adopts the recommendation of the City Attorney , appoints Christina M. Cameron , Esq. and the Law Firm as the Enforcement Authority for the Escondido Campaign Control Ordinance, and authorizes the City Attorney to execute such documents as may be required to retain the Law Firm as special counsel to enforce the provisions of the Escondido Campaign Control Ordinance.
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STAFF REPORT
April 6, 2022
File Number: 0110-20
SUBJECT
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT (PL22-0075)
DEPARTMENT
Community Development - Planning Division
RECOMMENDATION
Request that the City Council review and receive the 2021-22 Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report and recommend implementation milestones for the forthcoming reporting year (2022-23) Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Community Development: Adam Finestone) Presenter: Veronica Morones, Senior Planner
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There are no direct fiscal impacts associated with this item. Future funding needs for Climate Action Plan (“CAP”) implementation will be brought forward to City Council for consideration as separate action item(s) and incorporated into the budgeting process.
PREVIOUS ACTION
The City Council adopted the update to the 2013 CAP (PHG18-0009) on March 10, 2021.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The CAP Monitoring Report is a reporting document, and does not create or alter policy. The content is provided for informational purposes only, and is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), which exempts organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. This informational item provides a means to monitor the success of implementing the CAP and review what was implemented during the 12-month reporting period.
BACKGROUND
The CAP identifies reduction targets to reduce citywide GHG emissions to 42 percent below 2012 levels by 2030, and 52 percent below 2012 levels by 203 5. A total of 11 strategies for reducing citywide GHG emissions are identified within the CAP (refer to Tables 4-3 and 5-1 of the CAP). Each strategy contains a 20 Item7.
varying number of measures that support the overall strategy. Within each measure are a number of performance metrics on how such reduction measure will be reached. It is important to note that two of the 11 strategies support their measures with adaptation actions instead of performance metrics (Strategies A -1 and A -2). City staff will provide annu al updates to the City Council and Planning Commission on CAP implementation efforts. In addition to the annual reporting, the purpose of the Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report is to set implementation milestones for the forthcoming reporting year.
This is the first CAP Annual Monitoring Report since the adoption of the update to the CAP in 2021.
The CAP Annual Monitoring Report provides information to assess the City’s performance in achieving targets of the Climate Action Plan during the previous 12-month reporting period. The annual monitoring report will help identify any adjustments or modifications to the CAP, and means to improve local implementation. To achieve the GHG emissions reductions described within the CAP, strategies and measures must be reviewed, maintained, and implemented in a consistent manner to successfully serve the CAP’s purpose.
The CAP outlines 17 items anticipated for implementation between 2020 and 2021. Out of those 17 items, 7 are underway or complete, and the remaining 10 are not yet implemented. An additional 33 items, scheduled for completion in 2022 or later, are ongoing o r completed. Completed items include, but are not limited to, the City becoming a member of the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA), a community choice energy program, in October 2021; adoption and implementation of an organic waste and recycling program in December 2021; and retrofitting of over 1,000 streetlights with LEDs since March 2021. The total GHG reduction potential of the completed items account for a total estimated 6 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e).
In addition to the outstanding 10 items scheduled for implementation by 2020 or 2021, an additional 7 items yet to be implemented are scheduled for completion in 2022.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Attachment “1” -- Planning Commission Staff Report (March 22, 2022)
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Agenda Item No.: H.1
Date: March 22, 2022
PROJECT NUMBER / NAME: Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report (PL22-0075) REQUEST: Review and receive the Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report.
LOCATION: CityWide
APN / APNS: N/A
GENERAL PLAN / ZONING: N/A
APPLICANT: City of Escondido
PRIMARY REPRESENTATIVE:
Veronica Morones, Senior Planner
DISCRETIONARY ACTIONS REQUESTED: N/A
PREVIOUS ACTIONS: On January 12, 2021, the Planning Commission reviewed the draft Climate Action Plan and unanimously recommended approval to the City Council with minor modifications.
PROJECT PLANNER: Veronica Morones, Senior Planner
CEQA RECOMMENDATION: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: None
REQUESTED ACTION: Receive report and presentation.
CITY COUNCIL HEARING REQUIRED: ☐ YES ☒ NO
REPORT APPROVALS: ☒ Adam Finestone, AICP
Interim Director of Community Development
Attachment "1"
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Project Name: Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report Planning Commission Meeting
Date: March 22, 2022
2 A. BACKGROUND:
In 2013 the City adopted a Climate Action Plan (“CAP”) as a pathway toward creating a more sustainable, healthy, and livable community. The strategies outlined in the 2013 CAP were to not only reduce greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions, but also to provide energy, fuel, water, and monetary savings to residents, businesses, and other community members--while improving the quality of life in Escondido. In 2018, City staff began a community process to update the City’s CAP to re-establish a baseline GHG emissions inventory, project future GHG emissions, and set GHG reduction targets consistent with relatively newer state mandates. The City Council adopted the update to the 2013 CAP (PHG18-0009) on March 10, 2021.
The CAP identifies reduction targets to reduce citywide GHG emissions to 42 percent below 2012 levels by 2030, and 52 percent below 2012 levels by 2035. A total of 11 strategies for reducing citywide GHG emissions are identified within the CAP (refer to Tables 4-3 and 5-1 of the CAP).
Each strategy contains a varying number of measures that support the overall strategy. Within each measure are a number of performance metrics on how such reduction measure will be reached. It is important to note that two of the 11 strategies support their measures with adaptation actions instead of performance metrics (Strategies A-1 and A -2). City staff will provide annual updates to the City Council and Planning Commission on CAP implementation efforts. In addition to the annual reporting, the purpose of the Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report is to set implementation milestones for the forthcoming reporting year.
This is the first Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report since the adoption of the update to the CAP in 2021.
B. SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Receive the Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report, documenting the City’s progress on implementing the Climate Action Plan for the March 2021 – March 2022 timeframe.
C. SUPPLEMENTAL DETAILS OF REQUEST:
The Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report provides an annual review of the CAP to assess the level of implementation and effectiveness of the CAP measures adopted.
Implementation of measures identified in the CAP would meet the City’s GHG reduction targets based on the analysis presented within the CAP. Therefore, it is necessary to provide annual monitoring to ensure the City is on target to meet the specific GHG reduction goals for the specified 2030 and 2035 years . Implementation of the CAP is achieved through two primary efforts: environmental review for new developments and City-led implementation activities.
D. PROJECT ANALYSIS:
The Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report provides information to assess the City’s performance in achieving targets of the Climate Action Plan during the previous 12 -month reporting period. The annual monitoring report will help identify any adjustments or modifications to the CAP, and means to improve local implementation. To achieve the GHG emissions reductions described within the CAP, strategies and measures must be reviewed, maintained, and implemented in a consistent manner to successfully serve the CAP’s purpose.
Attachment "1"
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Project Name: Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report Planning Commission Meeting
Date: March 22, 2022
3 CAP Reduction Strategies
The CAP identifies 11 strategies for reducing citywide GHG emissions to target levels, with each strategy consisting of numbered measures (i.e., T -1.1, etc.) with detailed performance metrics/adaptation actions. As of March 2022, the City has implemented measures in the following reduction strategy categories, as shown in bold below. In other words, the City is in process on at least one of the implementing measures related to the reduction strategies bolded below.
1. Increase Use of Zero-Emission or
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
2. Reduce Fossil Fuel Use
3. Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled
(VMT)
4. Increase Building Energy
Efficiency]
5. Increase Renewable and Zero
Carbon Energy
6. Increase Water Efficiency
7. Diversify Local Water Supply
8. Reduce and Recycle Solid Waste
9. Carbon Sequestration
10. Become A “Client Smart” Leader
11. Build Thriving a nd Resilient
Neighborhoods
In addition to the 11 reduction strategies identified within the CAP, there are an additional four overarching implementation measures:
a. Establish a Climate Commission
b. Hire a full-time sustainability or climate coordinator c. Receive updated GHG inventory from SANDAG every two years (if no inventory is available, then the City is to develop an updated emissions inventory) d. Evaluate the effectiveness of the CAP measures through the 2021 -2025 annual monitoring reports and identify new technologies and methodologies that did not exist at the time of the CAP adoption
Attachment 1 provides the Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report--a detailed matrix of all CAP reduction strategies, measures, performance metrics/adaptation actions, and where they are in process by the responsible department/agency. Attachment 1 is formatted similarly to Table 4-3 of the CAP , with no data represented by a double dash. At the top of the matrix is a blue header bar, with the following columns:
• Status: implementation status of each measure and performance metric as of March 2022
o Not yet implemented: the action is yet to begin
o Ongoing: the action is underway, but not yet complete o Completed: the action is complete
Attachment "1"
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Project Name: Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report Planning Commission Meeting
Date: March 22, 2022
4 • Measure: the measure’s identifying number
• Title: Measure’s title/name
• GHG Reduction Potential (MTCO2e): The total anticipated greenhouse gas emissions reduced by completely implementing the item (expressed in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent).
• Responsible Agency/Department: responsible entity for implementation • Implementation Timeframe: the timeframe over which strategies are implemented o S hort-term: 0-3 years
o Mid-term: 4-10 years
o Long-term: 10+ years
o Ongoing: already occurring as of the 2021 CAP adoption • CAP Implementation Date: the specific date identified within the CAP for implementation • Staff Implementation Cost: level of cost to implement o Low: requires limited resources of current staff and can be implemented with reprioritization of current staff’s workload
o Medium: requires staff resources beyond current capacity and requires new part- time staff and/or contracts
o High: requires extensive staff resources, including a significant number of new staff and/or contracts
• Ease of Implementation: level of effort required to implement o Low: existing programs in place to support implementation and limited resources needed for implementation
o Medium: requires internal and external coordination and policy and code revisions; funding sources are accessible
o High: requires a general plan amendment or new policy/ordinances, robust outreach, regional cooperation, and securing long-term funding Table 4- 3 of the CAP provides an assigned Responsible Agency/Department, Staff Implementation Costs, and Ease of Implementation only for the numbered measures listed under strategies 1 through 9. The CAP does not include this information for strategies A -1 and A -2.
Rows that are highlighted in yellow are those with a “2020” or “2021” CAP Implementation Date and are not yet implemented. Rows highlighted in green are completed CAP items.
Findings
Table 4-3 of the CAP provides estimates on Staff Implementation Costs, Ease of Implementation, and Implementation Timeframe for numbered measures (i.e., T -1.1, E-4.1, etc.) of strategies 1 through 9. Staff evaluated these measures to assess their progress in implementation/completion.
Overall, the City has implemented more measures with a mid- term Implementation Timeframe Attachment "1"
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Project Name: Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report Planning Commission Meeting
Date: March 22, 2022
5 than short-term, and more measures with a low Staff Implementation Cost than medium. The one Staff Implementation Cost measure (T-3.7) labeled as high has not been implemented. All of the measures with a high Ease of Implementation have performance metrics/adaptation actions that are underway or complete, in comparison with only three out of 11 with a low Ease of Implementation.
Housed within each implementation measure are the performance metrics and adaptation actions (outlined in Attachment 1). These performance metrics and adaptation actions predominantly consist of items not yet implemented, as their timeframes are several years out. However, of the items anticipated for action in 2020 or 2021, 7 out of 17 are underway or complete, with 10 not yet implemented. An additional 33 items, scheduled for completion in 2022 or later, are ongoing or completed. Completed items include, but are not limited to, the City becoming a member of the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA), a community choice energy program , in October 2021; adoption and implementation of an organic waste and recycling program in December 2021; and retrofitting of over 1,000 streetlights with LEDs since March 2021. The total GHG reduction potential of the completed items account for a total estimated 6 metric tons of carbon dioxide equival ent (MTCO2e).
In addition to the 10 items scheduled for implementation by 2020 or 2021 yet to be implemented, an additional 7 items yet to be implemented are scheduled for completion in 2022.
E. FISCAL ANALYSIS:
There are no direct fiscal implications associated with this annual monitoring report.
F. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report is a reporting document, and does not create or alter policy. The content is provided for informational purposes only, and is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), which exempts organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. This informational item provides a means to monitor the success of implementing the Climate Act ion Plan and review what was implemented during the 12-month reporting period.
G. PUBLIC INPUT:
None.
H. CONCLUSION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report (2021-2022) Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
1 The Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report is a detailed matrix of all CAP reduction strategies, measures, performance metrics/adaptation actions, and notes where they are in process by the responsible department/agency. The CAP Annual Monitoring Plan is formatted similarly to Table 4-3 of the CAP. At the top of the matrix is a blue header bar, with the following columns:
• Status: implementation status of each measure and performance metric as of March 2022
o Not yet implemented: the action is yet to begin
o Ongoing: the action is underway, but not yet complete o Completed: the action is complete
• Measure: the measure’s identifying number
• Title: measure’s title/name
• GHG Reduction Potential (MTCO2e): the total anticipated greenhouse gas emissions reduced achieved through full implementation of the item (expressed in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent).
• Responsible Agency/Department: responsible entity for implementation • Implementation Timeframe: the timeframe over which strategies are implemented o S hort-term: 0-3 years
o Mid-term: 4-10 years
o Long-term: 10+ years
o Ongoing: already occurring
• CAP Implementation Date: the specific date identified within the CAP for implementation • Staff Implementation Cost: level of cost to implement o Low: requires limited resources of current staff and can be implemented with reprioritization of current staff’s workload
o Medium: requires staff resources beyond current capacity and requires new part- time staff and/or contracts
o High: requires extensive staff resources, including a significant number of new staff and/or contracts
• Ease of Implementation: level of effort required to implement o Low: existing programs in place to support implementation and limited resources needed for implementation
o Medium: requires internal and external coordination and policy and code revisions; funding sources are accessible
Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
2 o High: requires a general plan amendment or new policy/ordinances, robust outreach, regional cooperation, and securing long-term funding Rows that are highlighted in yellow are those with a “2020” or “2021” CAP Implementation Date and are not yet implemented. Rows highlighted in green are completed CAP items, regardless of the implementation date. Cells with no data are represented by a double dash.
Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
3 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
Completed for 2021 --
Annual monitoring report to Planning Commission and City Council, identifying CAP implementation efforts to date, CAP's performance in achieving targets, and set implementation milestones for the following year.
-- CD -- March 2022 -- --
Not yet implemented -- Establish Climate Commission: formal advisory group to help provide ongoing program support and guidance. -- -- Short-Term 2021 -- -- Not yet received -- Receive updated GHG inventory from SANDAG; if no data is received then the City will need to develop an updated emissions inventory by 2022. -- C D Short-Term 2021 -- -- Completed.
The planning division recently hired a senior planner
(end of 2021) to work on CAP implementation.
-- Hire a full-time sustainability or climate coordinator. -- -- -- -- -- -- Not yet implemented --
Based on findings from the monitoring report and inventory updates, City staff will review the performance of each individual measure, evaluate the effectiveness of maintaining existing measures into the future, and identify new technologies and methodologies that did not exist at the time of CAP adoption. -- CD Mid-Term End of 2025 -- --
Strategy 1: Increase Use of Zero-Emission or Alternative Fuel Vehicles T-1.1 Transition to a Clean and More Fuel- Efficient Municipal Vehicle Fleet. -- PW Mid-Term -- Low Low Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Adopt a procurement policy for converting all municipal vehicle fleet to EVs and PHEV’s. -- -- Short-Term 2021 -- --
Ongoing:
The City added 6 zero-emissions vehicles to the fleet.
Add 11 new EVs and PHEVs to the City fleet by 2030.
33 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Install 30 EV Charging stations at the Police and Fire Headquarters by 2030. -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Maintain 30 EV charging stations and 11 EVs and PHEVs in the municipal fleet in 2035. 33 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
4 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
T-1.2 Install EV Charging Stations at Park and Ride Lots. -- CD; PW Short-Term -- Medium Medium Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Install 181 EV charging stations in Park and Ride lots by 2030. 463 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Install 281 EV charging stations in Park and Ride lots by 2035. 737 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
T-1.3 Adopt an Ordinance to Require EV Charging Stations at New Developments. -- CD; PW Short-Term -- Low Medium Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Adopt an ordinance requiring EV charging station installation in new multi-family and new commercial developments. -- -- Short-Term 2022 -- -- Not yet implemented
Adopt an ordinance that requires the installation of EV charging stations in existing, larger commercial developments (consisting of 100 spaces or more). -- -- Short-Term 2023 -- -- Not yet implemented
Establish a “Clean Energy Equity Plan” to improve equitable access to clean and sustainable energy in priority investment neighborhoods (“PINs”) to increase EV ownership, EV car -sharing, installation of EV chargers in existing multi- family projects, etc.
-- -- Mid-Term 2025 -- --
Not yet implemented
Install 531 EV charging stations in multi-family and commercial developments by 2030. 3,513 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Install 802 EV charging stations in multi-family and commercial developments by 2035. 5,732 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
T-1.4 Require EV Charging Stations at New Model Home Developments. -- CD Mid-Term -- Low Medium Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Adopt an ordinance requiring EV charging station installation in new single- family homes and townhouses. -- -- Short-Term 2021 -- --
Not yet implemented
Install 200 EV charging stations in new single -family homes and townhouses by 2030. 339 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Install 300 EV charging stations in new single -family homes and townhouses by 2035. 520 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
5 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
Strategy 2: Reduce Fossil Fuel Use
T-2.1 Synchronize Traffic Signals. -- ES Ongoing -- Low Medium
Ongoing:
A request for proposal for a traffic signal master plan to upgrade signal controllers and communication
citywide is scheduled for release in Feb/March 2022,
which is the initial steps to synchronizing traffic
signals.
Performance
Metrics
Synchronize traffic signals at 23 City-maintained intersections by 2030. 289 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Synchronize traffic signals at 35 City-maintained intersections by 2035. 408 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
T-2.2 Install Roundabouts. -- CD; ES Ongoing -- Medium Medium Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Establish a policy that requires the study of roundabouts at intersections with lower average daily trips, whereby the feasibility of roundabouts are evaluated for all new intersections and for existing intersections where capacity or safety problems have been identified.
-- -- Mid-Term 2025 -- --
Ongoing:
One roundabout was installed in 2021 at a City
maintained intersection, with 4 additional
intersections planned for roundabout installation.
Install roundabouts at eight City-maintained intersections by 2030. 811 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Ongoing
Install roundabouts at 12 City-maintained intersections by 2035. 1,145 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
T-2.3 Increase Renewable of Alternative Fuel Construction Equipment -- CD -- -- -- -- Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Adopt an ordinance requiring electric -powered or alternatively -fueled construction equipment in new developments and land -moving projects, to the extent such equipment is available. Exempt
small residential and non-residential projects from this requirement. -- -- Mid-Term 2027 -- --
Not yet implemented
Reduce fuel consumed by construction equipment and construction fleets by 25 percent by 2035. It is assumed that 50% of new development projects would be exempt from this requirement.
2,508 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
6 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
Not yet implemented
Conduct educational campaigns to promote fuel-efficient driving (“eco -driving”) practices, such as reduced idling, slower driving speeds, gentle acceleration, and proper tire inflation.
-- -- -- -- -- --
Not yet implemented Update the City's General Plan Mobility and Infrastructure Element to support network build-out and improved traffic flow. -- -- -- -- -- -- Not yet implemented
Medium- and heavy-duty electronic truck sales and usage is expected to increase starting in 2024, consistent with the 2020 Advanced Clean Truck Rule mandated by the California Air Resource Board (“CARB”). To support this rule, the City should adopt an ordinance to establish requirements for large truck EV charging stations a
nd work with businesses to increase station access to support the mandate
-- -- -- -- -- --
Strategy 3: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled
T-3.1 Participate in the SANDAG iCommute Vanpool Program. -- CM; CD Ongoing -- Low Low Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Maintain a minimum of 36 SANDAG vanpools annually that start or end in the City in 2030. 837 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Maintain a minimum of 36 SANDAG vanpools annually that start or end in the City in 2035. 787 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
T-3.2 Improve Pedestrian Infrastructure in Priority Areas. -- CD Ongoing -- Low Low
Ongoing:
Engineering Services (ES) is working on the RFP to
solicit bids for developing an active transportation
plan. The RFP is anticipated in Spring 2022. Performance Metrics
Develop and adopt an Active Transportation Plan that includes a Pedestrian Master Plan, Trails Master Plan, Safe Routes to School Plan, and Safe Routes to Transit Plan.
-- -- Short-Term 2023 -- --
Ongoing
Install or improve at least 5.8 miles of sidewalk in priority areas. 44 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Ongoing
Install or improve at least 8.3 miles of sidewalk in priority areas. 59 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
T-3.3 Implement the Safe Routes to School Program. -- CD; EUSD; ES Ongoing -- Low Low Attachment "1"
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March 2021 – March 2022
7 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
Not yet implemented
ES is working on the RFP to solicit bids for developing an active transportation plan. The RFP is anticipated
in Spring 2022.
Performance
Metrics
Develop and adopt an Active Transportation Plan that includes a Safe Routes to School Plan.
-- -- Short-Term 2023 -- --
Not yet implemented
Increase the percent of students walking to school in the EUSD to 27 percent in 2030.
60 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Increase the percent of students bicycling to school in the EUSD to 2.3 percent in 2030. -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Increase the percent of students walking to school in the EUSD to 30 percent in 2035.
82 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
Not yet implemented
Increase the percent of students bicycling to school in the EUSD to 2.5 percent in 2035. -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
T-3.4 Develop a Citywide TDM Plan. -- CD Short-Term -- Medium Medium Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Adopt a TDM ordinance, effective in 2022.
• Provide “end-of-trip” facilities for bicycle commuters (i.e. bicycle parking spaces, showers, lockers)
• Provide discounted monthly NCTD transit passes or transit subsidies • Provide informational material to employees for carpool and vanpool ride-matching services
• Implement parking cash-out policies
• Develop alternate workplace, telecommuting, and/or alternate work schedule programs
-- -- Short-Term End of 2021 -- --
Not yet implemented
Develop and implement a wayfinding program with signage and information systems to facilitate walking, biking, and efficient driving and parking -- -- Short-Term 2023 -- -- Not yet implemented
Increase bicycle commute mode share to 2.0 percent citywide and 3.5 percent in the downtown employment center in 2030.
533
-- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Increase transit commute mode share to 4.5 percent citywide and 7.5 percent in the downtown employment center in 2030. -- Mid-Term 2030 -- -- Not yet implemented
Increase carpool commute mode share to 17.0 percent citywide and 15.5 percent in the downtown employment center in 2030. -- Mid-Term 2030 -- -- Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
8 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
Not yet implemented
Increase bicycle commute mode share to 2.5 percent citywide and 4.0 percent in the downtown employment center in 2035.
820
-- Long-Term 2035 -- --
Not yet implemented
Increase transit commute mode share to 5.0 percent citywide and 8.0 percent in the downtown employment center in 2035. -- Long-Term 2035 -- -- Not yet implemented
Increase carpool commute mode share to 17.0 percent citywide and 16.0 percent in the downtown employment center in 2035. -- Long-Term 2035 -- -- T-3.5 Update Bicycle Master Plan. -- CD Ongoing -- Medium Medium Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Develop and implement a citywide bike rack policy.
-- -- Short-Term 2024 -- --
Ongoing:
Escondido Creek Trail Expansion and Renovation
Project is under environmental review as of February
2022, with anticipated construction starting in late
2022 for Phase 1.
Complete construction of the Class I Escondido Creek Bike Path, funded through Prop 68, to facilitate a larger network of active transportation access points and opportunities.
-- -- Mid-Term 2025 -- --
Not yet implemented
Develop and implement a program to incentivize City employees commuting to work by bike or other modes of alternative transport as a model for other local employers.
-- -- Mid-Term 2025 -- --
Not yet implemented
Install at least 19 miles of new Class II or better bicycle lanes by 2030. 231 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Install at least 30 miles of new Class II or better bicycle lanes by 2035. 335 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
T-3.6 Increase Transit Commuters Among New Downtown Residents. -- CD Ongoing -- Low Low Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Develop a downtown parking study and feasibility study to look into multi -level, public/private parking lot(s) and convert surplus city -owned lots to facilitate redevelopment.
-- -- Short-Term 2024 -- --
Not yet implemented
Increase the proportion of commuters using transit and living in new residential developments within the Downtown Specific Plan and East Valley area from five percent to eight percent by 2030.
84 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Increase the proportion of commuters using transit and living in new residential developments within the Downtown Specific Plan and East Valley area to 10 percent by 2035.
177 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
9 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
Not yet implemented
Requiring projects to provide six -month transit passes to new residents if proposing any reduction in parking over 15 percent of required amount -- -- -- -- -- -- Not yet implemented
Requiring projects to monitor transit use by new residents for the first six months of operation and present monitoring results to the City -- -- -- -- -- -- T-3.7 Develop an Intra-City Shuttle Program. -- CD; PW Mid-Term -- High Medium Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Complete a feasibility study that demonstrates the intra -city shuttle system would reduce internal trips seven percent by 2030 and 10 percent by 2035. 4,463
-- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Operate two or more shuttle routes with 10 -minute headways during commute hours in 2030. -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Operate two or more shuttle routes with 10 -minute headways during commute hours in 2035. 6,540 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
T-3.8 Increase Transit Ridership. -- CD; SANDAG Mid- to Long- Term -- Medium Medium
Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Increase internal -external/external-internal commute transit mode share of 4 percent by 2030. 7,829 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Increase internal -external/external-internal commute transit mode share of 5 percent by 2035. 17,099 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
T-3.9 Develop and Implement a Service Population-Based VMT Threshold. -- CD Short-Term -- Low Low
Ongoing:
Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines with a per
capita and employee based VMT threshold adopted
in April 2021. Performance
Metrics
Reduce citywide VMT to 1.8 percent below projected 2030 VMT levels in 2030. 5,829 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Ongoing
Reduce citywide VMT to 3.5 percent below projected 2035 VMT levels in 2035. 11,075 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
Not yet implemented
Pursue State grants, such as the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant, to support affordable housing projects near transit -- -- -- -- -- -- Attachment "1"
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March 2021 – March 2022
10 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
Strategy 4: Increase Building Energy Efficiency
E-4.1 Require New Residential Developments to Install Alternatively-Fueled Water Heaters. -- CD Short-Term -- Low Low
Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Adopt an ordinance requiring the installation of alternatively -fueled water heaters effective in 2023 in new developments and significant remodels. -- -- Short-Term 2022 -- -- Not yet implemented
Establish incentives for landlords and homeowners to upgrade to electric heat pump water heaters. -- -- Mid-Term 2025 -- --
Not yet implemented
Approve 995 new residential units served by electric heat pump water heaters by 2030. 629 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Approve 1,276 new residential units served by electric heat pump water heaters by 2035. 822 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
E-4.2 Require New Multi-Family Residential Developments to Install Electric Cooking Appliances. -- CD Short-Term -- Low Low
Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Adopt an ordinance, effective in 2023, requiring the installation of electric cooking appliances. -- -- Short-Term 2022 -- --
Not yet implemented
Establish incentives for landlords and homeowners to upgrade to electric cooking appliances. -- -- Mid-Term 2025 -- --
Not yet implemented
Install 955 new electric cooking appliances.
143 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Install 1,142 new electric cooking appliances.
172 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
E-4.3 Reduce Electricity Use in Streetlights. -- PW Ongoing -- Low Medium Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
11 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
Completed.
As of July 2021, 1,010 street lights retrofitted. Performance Metrics
Retrofit 300 existing HPS streetlights with LEDs by 2030. 3 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Completed.
As of July 2021, 1,010 street lights retrofitted.
Retrofit 450 existing HPS streetlights with LEDs by 2035. 3 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
E-4.4 Require Non-Residential Alterations and Additions to Install Alternative-Fuel Water Heaters. -- CD Short-Term -- Low Low
Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Require the installation of electric heat pump water heaters for a minimum alteration and addition area of 1.08 million sq. ft. of non -residential buildings by 2030.
160 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Require the installation of electric heat pump water heaters for a minimum alteration and addition area of 1.755 million sq. ft. of non-residential buildings by 2035.
263 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
Not yet implemented
Evaluate the feasibility of a local home retrofit program and utilize the Clean Energy Equity Plan for reinvestment in priority investment neighborhoods (“PINS”), focusing on the oldest housing stock
-- -- -- -- -- --
Strategy 5: Increase Renewable and Zero Carbon Energy
E-5.1 Increase Renewable Energy Generated at Municipal Facilities -- ES; PW Ongoing -- Low Medium Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Install at least 0.8 MW of PV at municipal facilities and parking lots by 2030. 292 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Install at least 2.0 MW of PV at municipal facilities and parking lots by 2035. 745 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
E-5.2 Require New Commercial Developments to Achieve ZNE. -- CD Ongoing -- Medium High Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Adopt a Zero Net Energy ordinance effective in 2023.
-- -- Short-Term 2022 -- --
Not yet implemented
Approve at least 970,200 sq. ft. of new office and retail space that achieve zero net energy by 2030. 1,618 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
12 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
Not yet implemented
Approve at least 1,576,575 sq. ft. of new office and retail space that achieve zero net energy by 2035. 2,668 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
E-5.3 Increase Grid-Supply Renewable and/or Zero-Carbon Electricity. -- CD; CM Ongoing Medium High
Completed.
During FY 2020-2021, a joint study with the Cities of
Vista and San Marcos occurred. The City Council
adopted Resolution No. 2021 -169 to join the Clean
Energy Alliance (CEA) Oct. 27, 2021.
Performance
Metrics
Complete a CCA/CCE feasibility study.
-- -- Short-Term 2021 -- --
Not yet implemented
Establish a “Clean Energy Equity Plan” to support low-income residents and small organizations to purchase or obtain renewable energy. Program to include specific goals for local and decentralized renewable energy, rental and homeowner programs and/or system incentives, creation of local green jobs, and local hiring requirements, etc.
-- -- Mid-Term 2025 -- --
Not yet implemented
Complete a micro-grid feasibility study with the goal to encourage clean energy development and access in priority investment neighborhoods (“PINs”). -- -- Mid-Term 2028 -- -- Not yet implemented
Achieve 100 percent renewable and zero-carbon electricity supply in 2030. 42,134 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Achieve 100 percent renewable and zero-carbon electricity supply in 2035. 29,486 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
E-5.4 Increase Renewable Electricity Generated at School Sites. -- EUSD Ongoing -- Medium High
Ongoing:
EUSD installed 2.78 MW in the 2020/2021 fiscal year
(FY); and is considering an additional 1 MW of PV at
remaining sites in 2022/2023 FY. Performance
Metrics
Install 2.6 MW behind-the-meter PV at school sites by 2030. 947 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Ongoing
Install 2.6 MW behind-the-meter PV at school sites by 2035. 965 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
Ongoing:
Support the efforts at the Hale Avenue Resource Recovery Facility (HAARF) to create renewable electricity and heat for municipal operations -- -- -- -- -- -- Attachment "1"
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March 2021 – March 2022
13 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
The HARRF maintains a biogas cogeneration
renewable energy project that takes digester gas
and produces energy. The project produces a
combined 1200kW of electricity to fully power the
HARRF. In addition, the heat produced by the
electric generators heats the HARRF’s digester water
loop, which in turn heats the digester sludge to
optimal temperatures.
Strategy 6: Increase Water Efficiency
W-6.1 Reduce Municipal Landscape Water Consumption. -- ES; PW Ongoing -- Low Medium Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Reduce water use at City Parks and in the City’s LMD by 84 acre-feet in 2030. 45 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Not yet implemented
Reduce water use at City Parks and in the City’s LMD by 118 acre-feet in 2035. 64 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
W-6.2 Reduce Landscape Water Consumption in Developments. -- CD Ongoing -- Low Low Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Adopt an updated landscape ordinance effective 2022.
-- -- Short-Term 2021 -- --
Not yet implemented
Approve the development of 130 new single -family homes or townhouses with greywater systems and rain barrels by 2030. 8 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- -- Not yet implemented
Approve the development of 195 new single -family homes or townhouses with greywater systems and rain barrels by 2035. 12 -- Long-Term 2035 -- -- Strategy 7: Diversify Local Water Supply
Construction of the MFRO facility is underway, with
an anticipated completion date sometime in May
2023.
W-7.1 Develop a Local Water Supply for Agricultural Water Use. -- CD; ES; U Mid-Term -- Medium High Not yet implemented Performance
Metrics
Supply 6,721 acre-feet of water to agricultural customers from the MFRO facility in 2030. 3,541 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
14 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
Not yet implemented
Supply 6,721 acre-feet of water to agricultural customers from the MFRO facility in 2035. 3,571 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
Strategy 8: Reduce and Recycle Solid Waste
S-8.1 Increase Citywide Waste Diversion. -- CD; PW; U Mid-Term -- Medium High
Completed.
Organics ordinance approved in Dec. 2021 (Chapter
14: Solid Waste and Recycling updated to account
for organic waste recycling).
Residential organic waste and recycling program
began in Feb. 2021; and nonresidential is currently
underway, with enforcement ordinance carried out
at end of 2021, and additional actions ongoing
through 2022.
Performance
Metrics
Adopt and implement an organic waste recycling program
-- -- Short-Term 2021 -- --
Completed.
Dec. 2021 update to Ch. 14 includes requirements
for diversion and composting operations. Waste
diversion is occurring, along with
outreach/education with first composting workshop
set for February 2022 (anticipate 4/year).
Adopt a composting and waste diversion ordinance
-- -- Short-Term 2023 -- --
Ongoing:
MORe Plan is underway, which includes targeted
outreach to commercial, multifamily, and mobile
home parks to adopt organics recycling. Bilingual
presentations will be conducted with information on
recycling.
Work with the franchise waste hauler and other partners to assess the infrastructure needed to support composting and waste diversion goals.
Develop a Zero Waste Plan to support zero waste programs; prioritize community education to priority investment n eighborhoods (“PINs”); and start building the necessary infrastructure for diverting waste and processing anaerobic digestor waste.
-- -- Short-Term 2023 -- --
Ongoing:
Current diversion rate as of 2021 is approximately
25%.
Achieve 80 percent citywide waste diversion in 2030.
23,588 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
15 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
Ongoing
Achieve 90 percent citywide waste diversion in 2035.
27,405 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
Strategy 9: Carbon Sequestration
C-9.1 Enforce Landscape Tree Requirements at New Developments. -- CD; PW Short-Term -- Low Medium Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Adopt an updated landscape ordinance and in-lieu tree planting program to fund new tree plantings such as an in- lieu program to offset trees plantings on highly constrained sites.
-- -- Short-Term 2021 -- --
Not yet implemented
Amend the updated landscape ordinance establish requirements for street and median trees and requirements for tree health (e.g. inspection, enforcement, and maintenance requirements).
-- -- Short-Term 2021 -- --
Ongoing
Plant and maintain 2,802 new trees at new developments by 2030. 183 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Ongoing
Plant and maintain 4,076 new trees at new developments by 2035. 239 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
C-9.2 Develop a Citywide Urban Forestry Program. -- CD; PW Short-Term -- Low Medium
Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Pursue grant funding opportunities to fund the development of an Urban Forestry Program. -- -- Short-Term 2021 -- --
Not yet implemented
Adopt an Urban Forestry Program with the goal of having one tree per resident in year 2088, which includes the following:
• Complete an assessment of existing conditions and calculate canopy coverage percentage for the City and for priority investment neighborhoods (“PINs”).
• Establish a tree planting and replacement program to achieve coverage of at least 25 percent in residential areas and 15 percent in commercial and industrial areas.
• Develop an urban heat island reduction program that includes an urban forest program or plan for priority investme nt neighborhoods (“PINs”) that achieves a tree planting coverage of at least 35 percent. Expand and focus tree plantings in low- canopy neighborhoods and neighborhoods at a higher risk of adverse outcomes of urban heat island effects. • Encourage urban agric ulture through edible landscapes within some publicly accessible areas.
-- -- Mid-Term 2025 -- --
Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
16 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
Ongoing
Plant and maintain 1,010 new trees in public areas by 2030. 36 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- --
Ongoing
Plant and maintain 1,347 new trees in public areas by 2035. 48 -- Long-Term 2035 -- --
C-9.3 Develop an Agricultural Land and Open Space Conservation Program. -- CD Mid-Term Medium Low Not yet implemented
Performance
Metrics
Adopt a Williamson Act Incentive Program
-- -- Short-Term 2023 -- --
Not yet implemented
Adopt a Community Garden Ordinance
-- -- Short-Term 2023 -- --
Not yet implemented
Adopt an Open Space Conservation Program
-- -- Short-Term 2023 -- --
Not yet implemented
Update the Jurisdictional Runoff Management Plan to develop stream and riparian restoration program strategies and work to naturalize and/or protect creek watershed areas.
-- -- Mid-Term 2025 -- --
Not yet implemented
Remove the development potential for at least 257 residential units on agricultural lands and open space areas by 2030. 515 -- Mid-Term 2030 -- -- Not yet implemented
Remove the development potential for at least 400 residential units on agricultural lands and open space areas by 2035. 762 -- Long-Term 2035 -- -- Strategy A-1: Become a “Climate Smart” Leader
A-1.1 Fully anticipate, plan for, and mitigate the risks of climate change and seize the opportunities associated with the social and environmental change. -- -- -- -- -- -- Ongoing
Adaptation
Action
Annually monitor climate change research and best practices to improve the understanding of local climate change, weather-related emergencies and climate hazards, and to support climate change preparation efforts in local, state, and federal partners.
-- -- Short-Term 2020 -- --
Not yet implemented
Adopt established methods for projecting the lifecycle carbon emissions of land use and transportation investments and begin to prioritize projects that have the greatest potential to sustain future changes and changing weather related emergencies and climate hazards.
-- -- Short-Term 2023 -- --
Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
17 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
Ongoing:
The update to the 2023 MJHMP is underway, and
includes language to address climate impacts such as
extreme heat and drought.
Assess climate impacts in the 2023 MJHMP update, incorporate social equity and environmental justice concepts to the extent practicable, and develop system wide approach to prepare for and respond to changing weather -related emergencies and climate hazard events.
-- -- Short-Term 2023 -- --
Not yet implemented
Complete planning and establish priorities for plantings, materials, and infrastructure specifications that will be resilient to climate change hazards and be cost-effective over the lifetime of the asset in infrastructure design. -- -- Short-Term 2024 -- --
Not yet implemented Update the “2020 Escondido Climate Adaptation Study”. -- -- Mid-Term 2025 -- -- A-1.2 Make sure that everyone is given the opportunity to be prepared for the current and future risks that are exacerbated by climate impacts -- -- -- --
Ongoing:
The planning division recently hired a senior planner
(end of 2021) to work on CAP implementation.
Adaptation
Action
Designate point of contact(s) to establish and maintain staff ability and capacity to ensure effective implementation and equitable outcomes of climate action efforts. Initiate interdepartmental education and planning with City staff to motivate and seek opportunities for creative partnerships to jumpstart priority actions.
-- -- Short-Term 2020 -- --
Not yet implemented
Identify and create collaborative partnerships with community -based organizations including vulnerable populations to broaden and diversify community engagement, and to support community -based initiatives that align with climate action planning priorities.
-- -- Short-Term 2022 -- --
Not yet implemented
Partner with interested organizations to develop a climate change adaptation public outreach and education program. Engage typically underrepresented vulnerable populations by creating neighborhood climate ambassador liaisons (“Climate Ambassadors”). Climate Ambassadors can conduct outreach and secure commitment in priority investment neighborhoods (“PINs”) to support climate actions, initiate major initiatives, and coordinate investments, etc. -- -- Short-Term 2023 -- --
Not yet implemented
Provide quality information and/or “how -to” resources for local climate adaptation using interactive approaches that may include competition, feedback, and recognition. Activities may include:
• Provide free technical assistance to businesses.
• Develop working groups with workforce development and training organizations to integrate green jobs into existing work. • Develop and implement a local green business program to provide recognition for business achievements.
• Partner with business groups to conduct Fix -It Fairs or participate in street-fairs by engaging under-served businesses in learning about sector opportunities
-- -- Mid-Term 2025 -- --
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
18 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
• Hold regular workshops with building contractors on green building best practices.
Not yet implemented
Minimize health issues and disparities caused by weather -related emergencies and climate hazard events (such as extreme heat days), especially for populations most vulnerable to these impacts, by improving the preparation for and response from health, community service, public safety, and emergency staff, resources, and/or services. Actions may include:
• Leverage partnerships and support organizations to provide assistance to vulnerable populations in high fire hazard areas.
• Advertise outdoor worker protection measures, including heat safety and employment security.
• Develop a cool zone plan in consultation with resident, business, and community groups and provide updates in co nspicuous locations online and on social media when cool zones are activated.
• Educate homeowners and tenants of multi -family housing about weatherization projects and the cost savings gained from energy efficient homes through training programs.
• Develop ev acuation assistance plans and advertise their availability to vulnerable populations in hazard areas and be prepared to implement these plans as part of climate hazard-related emergency operations. • Utilize citywide publication and social media to reach a b road audience to advertise preparedness, risks of potential climate hazard events, and/or implementation status of these measures.
-- -- Mid-Term 2026 -- --
A-1.3 Hardwire social equity and environmental justice into new programs and projects. -- -- -- -- -- --
Ongoing:
The City is undergoing the creation on an
environmental justice element, which will
incorporate aspects of the CAP, and other existing
environmental justice policies, objectives, and goals,
while creating new policies, objectives and goals not
yet discussed by policy documents.
Adaptation
Action
Develop a specific strategy or plan to redress social equity disparities by prioritizing and targeting CAP implementation projects into the most vulnerable areas as defined by the “2020 Social Equity and Health Index Map”. -- -- Short-Term 2020 -- --
Ongoing
Maximize mitigation benefits locally by prioritizing Escondido community specific (i.e. local) mitigation for GHG emissions and biological impacts/habitat loss. If no local mitigation credits or mitigation opportunities are available, allow project applicants to seek out regional solutions first. If no regional solutions are available then State solutions, with a preference to proximity.
-- -- Short-Term 2020 -- --
Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
19 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
Ongoing
Consider establishing equity considerations for recreation/parks programming, planning, engineering, and public works projects, such as:
• Does the proposed action generate burdens either directly or indirectly to vulnerable populations? If yes, are there opportunities to avoid, minimize, or reduce those impacts?
• Can the benefits of the proposed action be targeted in ways to reduce vulnerable population disparities?
• Are the benefits of the proposed action broadly accessible to residents or businesses of vulnerable populations?
-- -- Short-Term 2023 -- --
A-1.4 Develop working relationships with other agencies and continue to analyze climate impacts. -- -- -- -- -- --
Ongoing
Adaptation
Action
Work with SANDAG and NCTD to make the regional transportation network more resilient, incorporate consideration of climate impacts as part of infrastructure planning and development, and prioritize transportation investments that have the capacity to adapt to climate change, while promoting social equity and environmental justice.
-- -- Short-Term 2020 -- --
Ongoing
Work with law enforcement, CAL FIRE, City of San Marcos, County of San Diego, City of Vista, and City of Poway to ensure updates for wildfire hazard maps and reduce risk from high fire hazard areas.
• Model future climate conditions to identify at-risk areas. • Develop effective response mechanisms and evacuation scenarios. • Identify areas within General Plan planning area where future development should be avoided, reconsidered, or mitigated, due to fire hazards.
-- -- Short-Term 2022 -- --
Strategy A-2: Build Thriving and Resilient Neighborhoods A-2.1 Make sure that everyone has equitable access to healthy environments in which to live, work, and play. -- -- -- -- -- --
Not yet implemented Adaptation
Action
Identify and create collaborative partnerships with community -based organizations (e.g. San Diego Food System Alliance, California Food Link, San Diego New Farmers Guild, etc.) to develop equitable programmatic resources to increase the production and consumption of ho me grown and locally sourced food by supporting farmers’ markets; expanding community gardens on public and private lands; and other forms of urban agriculture to:
a. Support more resilient local agriculture on school campuses and at other public institutions or assembly spaces (e.g. church grounds, etc.) to help mitigate climate change and adapt to its impacts.
b. Facilitate “Farm-to-School” programs for small farm-based businesses. -- -- Short-Term 2022 -- --
Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
20 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
c. Create local food maps and food distribution plans to preserve the affordability of local and sustainable food systems to ensure food security, nutrition, and public health.
d. Support existing programs and/or create new programs to reduce investment risk and facilitate sustainable farming practices to connect more people to more local, farm-fresh foods.
Not yet implemented
Establish partnerships with local businesses and groups to provide educational opportunities for residents to gain skills in organic gardening, fruit production, composting, food preservation, and cooking healthy foods. -- -- Short-Term 2022 -- --
Ongoing
Review and update heat response plans to:
• Coordinate operations of readily accessible cooling centers. • Recommend potential ways for property managers and homeowners’ associations to implement Cool Zones.
• Develop an “early warning system” and response plans that alert residents, businesses, and community members, especially those most vulnerable to heat, when projected heat conditions exceed 100 degrees. -- -- Short-Term 2023 -- --
Not yet implemented Develop incentives to increase the planting of fruit trees in appropriate areas on private property. -- -- Short-Term 2024 -- --
Not yet implemented
Use regulatory and voluntary tools to increase access to neighborhood parks, passive parklands, parklets, and/or pop- up recreation programs to increase parkland coverage and/or expand equitable access to recreational opportunities. -- -- Short-Term 2024 -- --
Not yet implemented
Consider ways to improve equitable access to clean and sustainable energy. This could include the creation of a Clean Energy Equity Plan to support low -income residents and small organizations to purchase or obtain renewable energy. Also develop a program to engage with the Solar on Multi- Family Housing Program (“SOMAH”) to support local green job training.
-- -- Mid-Term 2025 -- --
A-2.2 Create “climate safe and decent” housing options. -- -- -- -- -- -- Not yet implemented.
Adaptation
Action
Increase the use of public and private roofs for rooftop gardens. Provide education on how private property owners can use rooftop gardens as an eco - friendly alternative to: bring greenery into a sterile space, provide a place to relax or grow food, delay stormwater runoff, and cool the building to reduce energy consumption. Expand green roof installations through outreach and incentives, such as the Stormwater Credit Fee.
-- -- Short-Term 2020 -- --
Not yet implemented Update the building code to require new private buildings to have operable windows, providing choice levels of light, and wall-to-wall ventilation. -- -- Short-Term 2023 -- --
Not yet implemented
Update the building code to mandate the installation of cool roofs on all new and retrofitted roofs on multi-family projects. -- -- Short-Term 2023 -- -- Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
21 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
To be incorporated in next building code update
cycle, beginning July 2022.
Not yet implemented Pursue a green jobs plan component to the Clean Energy Equity Plan. -- -- Mid-Term 2025 -- -- Not yet implemented
Develop and implement a mitigation plan for power outages, which may include the following:
• Adopt an ordinance that requires new senior housing or large care facilities to install air conditioning in all units and on -site home energy batteries and energy storage. The ordinance shall also require conversion projects to provide adequate on -site temperature-controlled spaces in indoor common areas, if any.
• Adopt an ordinance that requires new affordable housing projects to install air conditioning in all units.
• Require affordable rehabilitation projects or other conversions to provide adequate on -sit
e temperature controlled spaces in indoor common
areas, if any.
-- -- Mid-Term 2027 -- --
Ongoing:
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-169 to
join the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Oct. 27, 2021.
Consider ways to reduce reliance on centralized sources for energy including:
• Facilitate access to local, decentralized renewable energy by incorporating renewable energy projects into CCA or other community - wide renewable programs.
• Complete a micro-grid feasibility study and begin implementation. -- -- Mid-Term 2028 -- --
A-2.3 Build capacity for adaptive neighborhoods. -- -- -- -- -- -- Ongoing:
a. Ongoing:
These types of standards/provisions will be
incorporated into the City’s Community
Protection chapter of the General Plan in the
forthcoming 2022 General Plan Amendment.
b. Not yet implemented
c. Not yet implemented
d. Ongoing:
This type of information may be required during
the discretionary entitlement phase. Additional
standards/provisions will be incorporated into
the City’s Community Protection chapter of the
General Plan in the forthcoming 2022 General
Plan Amendment.
Adaptation
Action
Utilize the “2020 High Fire Hazard Map” to better manage the risk of wildfires as a result of drier summers, especially in areas where homes are next to natural open space areas:
a. Enforce statutory standards for provision of defensible space inhibiting wildfire spread on private properties, and implement brush clearing and fuel breaks to manage the potential spread of wildfire. Fuel breaks should be implemented in areas where they make sense with efforts to avoid or minimize impact to important habitat unless it is necessary to protect structures. Evaluate other ways to reduce risks in and around wildland - urban interface areas that are rated as high fire hazard areas, such as improving the quality and plant palette around wildfire prone areas, and/or other ways to reduce risks in and around high fire hazard areas. b. Partner with SANDAG, other agencies, and North San Diego County cities for funding or acquisition and management of lands conserved for habitat protection and/or agricultural use.
c. Develop opportunities to transfer development rights from very high fire hazard areas to less at-risk areas (e.g. urban infill areas, etc.) and/or seek -- -- Short-Term 2022 -- --
Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
22 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
other regulatory ways to incentivize land conservation or open space preservation.
d. When analyzing new residential projects in very high fire hazard areas, incorporate evacuation route planning into the analysis. Evaluate brush fire spread and wildland fire behavior characteristics that utilize a 60 mph prevailing wind factor at a minimum, or higher wind speeds, if documented, as necessary.
Not yet implemented
Adopt plant palettes in the Landscape Ordinance to withstand drought conditions and promote plant -type resilience (in street and park trees, green roofs, etc.).
Adopt a new tree code in the Landscape Ordinance that considers tree selections so that tree plantings are known to perform well in the general climate conditions, are climate resilient trees, and will increase canopy or vegetative cover. As part of the next CAP update, monitor tree canopy changes due to development and determine if policy and rule changes are needed. -- -- Short-Term 2024 -- --
Ongoing
Utilize the “2020 Heat Vulnerability Map” to identify at-risk areas and help inform decisions and priorities about implementing ways to cool the urban environment.
When evaluating programs, projects, and infrastructure in at risk areas and priority investment neighborhoods (“PINs”), prioritize efforts that decrease the urban heat island effect, especially in areas with populations most vulnerable to heat, through strategies like revegetation, tree preservation, new plantings, depaving and porous pavement, g reen infrastructure, and site specific development design.
-- -- Short-Term 2024 -- --
Ongoing:
a. Complete:
The Spruce Street Channel Improvement Project
construction was completed last year and we are
now monitoring the vegetation. We also
recently completed the Kit Carson Park/Eagle
Scout Lake Restoration Vision Plan (Did you see
a copy of this from Elisa?). Eagle Scout Lake
Bridge progressed to 60% engineering design
and we have begun the environmental
permitting process.
b. Not yet implemented
c. Not yet implemented
Coordinate a more integrated approach to flood or water- surge event planning and consider new innovative ways to adapt to climate impacts, including the following:
a. Update the Jurisdictional Runoff Management Program to develop stream and rip arian restoration program strategies and work to naturalize and/or protect creek watershed areas.
b. Implement a program that systematically identify areas with underserved storm drains and secure funding for their upsizing.
c. Increase resilience of natural systems by keeping natural resources areas and establish a fund to acquire or protect land in particularly vulnerable areas.
-- -- Mid-Term 2025 -- --
Not yet implemented
Develop, adopt, and implement integrated plans for mitigating climate impacts in wildland-urban interface areas that include, but are not limited to the following:
• Collaborate with agencies managing public lands to identify, develop, or maintain corridors and linkages between undeveloped areas. -- -- Mid-Term 2027 -- --
Attachment "1"
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Climate Action Plan Annual Monitoring Report
March 2021 – March 2022
23 Status Measure Title
GHG
Reduction
Potential
(MTCO2e)
Responsible
Department/
Agency
Implementation
Timeframe
CAP
Implementation
Date
Staff
Implementation
Costs
Ease of
Implementation
• Use purchase of development rights or conservation easements to protect climate-vulnerable habitats.
• Develop, adopt, and implement integrated plans for mitigating wildfire impacts in the wildland-urban interface.
• Assess the financing capabilities and implementation feasibility of the Multiple
Habitat Conservation Plan (“MHCP”) or open space
management.
A-2.4 Build a sustainable and resilient transportation network -- -- -- -- Not yet implemented
Adaptation
Action
Work with NCTD to build more bus shelter amenities to help prevent health effects from long sun exposure and incentivize usage of public transportation. -- -- Short-Term 2023 -- -- Not yet implemented Evaluate and pursue stable funding sources and financing strategies to accelerate and sustain natural and green infrastructure within the public right-of-way. -- -- Short-Term 2024 -- -- Not yet implemented Conduct walk audits around prioritized schools, transit boarding areas, and parks to encourage Safe Routes to Schools, Transit, and Parks. -- -- Mid-Term 2025 -- -- Not yet implemented
Give greater weight to investing in improvements to transportation infrastructure that are projected to be affected by multiple climate changes and/or build in flexible options that can adapt to changing conditions. -- -- Mid-Term 2026 -- --
Attachment "1"
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KEY-
CONSENT CALENDAR CURRENT BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING WORKSHOP
4/13/2022 - SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP
4/20/2022
PROCLAMATIONS - National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 17-23, 2022 PROCLAMATIONS - Earth Day, April 22, 2022
PROCLAMATIONS - National Arbor Day, April 29, 2022
PRESENTATIONS - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Status Update CONSENT CALENDAR - (E. VARSO) - ESCONDIDO POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY USE EQUIPMENT POLICY - It is requested that City Council adopt City Ordinance No. 2022-07 approving Escondido Police Department Instruction 1.55 - Military Equipment Use Policy CONSENT CALENDAR - (J. PROCOPIO) - AWARD OF CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN OF THE ESCONDIDO CLEAN CALIFORNIA IMPROVEMENTS
GRANT PROGRAM
CONSENT CALENDAR - (J. PERPETUA) - APPROVAL OF CALPERS INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY FOR POLICE SERGEANT PAUL F. WOODWARD - It is requested that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-47, approving the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Industrial Disability Retirement for Police Sergeant Paul F. Woodward
CONSENT CALENDAR - (C. MCKINNEY) - CONTRACT AWARD FOR HAULING AND BENEFICIAL REUSE OF HARRF BIOSOLIDS - Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-46, authorizing a Public service Agreement with Tule Ranch/Western Express Transporter’s, Inc./Ag Tech LLC, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for hauling and beneficial reuse of biosolids from the Hale Avenue Resource Recovery Facility. The contract term is three years with two, one- year options to extend.
CONSENT CALENDAR - (J. SCHOENECK) -INNOVATE78 MOU RENEWAL - Request the City Council approve renewing the MOU pertaining to Innovate78.
PUBLIC HEARING - (J. PROCOPIO) - PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY OF ESCONDIDO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ZONES 1 THROUGH 38 - Request City Council receive input from the property owners in Zones 1 through 38 of the City of Escondido Landscape Maintenance District ("LMD") on the proposed budget and assessments for Fiscal Year ("FY") 2022/2023. No Council action is required.
CURRENT BUSINESS - (Z. BECK) - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE -Request the City Council receive and file an update from the Boards and Commissions Subcommittee.
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