FAIRFAX TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM #5.d
MEETING DATE
PREPARED FOR
PREPARED BY
SUBJECT
April 2, 2025
Mayor and Town Council
Bridget Wipfler, Climate Action Coordinator
Receive Climate and Environment Quarterly Report
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Climate Action Coordinator’s Quarterly update.
BACKGROUND
The Climate Action Coordinator implements the Town’s Climate Action Plan.
DISCUSSION
Below is a report on implementation since Early October, 2024.
General
- Developed a comprehensive Workplan
Community Outreach and Engagement
• Assisted CAC with planning a Climate Art and Policy Event, Electrification Fair, Earth Day Event, Reuse Fair, and other tabling/education opportunities.
• Updated CAC website for clear communication with the public.
Transportation
• Provided the Council with an update on the MTC Grant
• Developed Fairfax-specific workplan in accordance with the County’s EV Acceleration Strategy Plan.
• Collaborating with MCEP and TAM on a regional EV charger RFI • Working with Chief Tabaranza and DPW on fast chargers for fleet Renewable Energy and Electrification
- Secured MCE funding for another round of the Deep Green Incentive Program - Guided Council in adopting the County's Building Electrification Roadmap - Revamped the Landscape Equipment Rebate Program
- Began the registration process for SolarAPP
- Amplifying BayREN home electrification rebates and assistance - Submitted a BayREN grant application for $100,000 to assist in the decarbonization of the Fire Station
Energy Efficiency
- Assisting the Planning Department with the Facilities Conditions Assessment - Obtained Fairfax’s historical energy data from the County Waste Reduction
- Submitted mandatory compliance and implementation records for SB 1383 - Organized and coordinated with Reuse Alliance for a Repair Fair - Ensured compliance for Organics, Waste, and Recycling (OWR1), an SB 1383 Grant Sequestration
• Procuring Mulch across town with MSS
Water Conservation
- Amplifying Marin Water’s work
FISCAL IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
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