Sustainability Action Plan 4: Progress Update and Recommended Modifications Attachment 1
TRANSPORTATION
Task # Action Lead
Dept. Status Est. Completion
Date1
Recommended
Change Update
T2.1 Conduct assessment to apply for
Measure B grant funds PWD Completed Q4 2019
Funds used to support Measure B grant application, which yielded $26.8 million in ped/bike funding for Mountain View projects including El Camino Real Ped/Bike Improvements, Stevens Creek Trail Extension, and Bernardo Avenue
Undercrossing.
T2.16 Implement a Citywide Pilot Bicycle
Facilities and Monitoring Program. PWD In Progress TBD Bicycle counts have been taken in multiple locations using traditional counting methods. Staff has also developed a Transportation Dashboard and is investigating an ongoing monitoring program.
T3.1 Create dedicated funding for active
transportation outreach. PWD Recommended
for Consolidation N/A
Move $97,304 to
T5.1
This funding was used to support activities along Castro Street during COVID and the pedestrian mall pilot.
Recommend consolidating efforts and funding balance
under T5.1.
T3.2 Develop guidelines and infrastructure f
or e- scooter share pilot. PWD In Progress Q4 2024
Staff has developed an initial list of locations to be
analyzed as potential drop zones (designated parking
areas) as part of scooter share pilot guidelines.
T3.5 Develop a bike rack request program. PWD Recommended for Removal N/A
Staff has developed a Transportation Dashboard and is
exploring ways to expand bike rack availability through other projects.
T3.6
Develop or expand existing rebate
programs for e-bikes and other mobility
devices. Develop rebate program for e-
bikes and other mobility devices.
CMO In Progress Q2 2024 Update action
description
The State is also launching an e-bike rebate program in 2023. Staff is exploring using funds to enhance the state's program offerings for Mountain View residents or
administering a local program.
T3.7 Update the bicycle parking ordinance. PWD
CDD
Recommended
for Consolidation N/A Move to PWD Recommend for consideration through TDM work under T6.6.
1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions will be included in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan if approved on 6/13/2023.
Sustainability Action Plan 4: Progress Update and Recommended Modifications Attachment 1 Task # Action Lead
Dept. Status Est. Completion
Date1
Recommended
Change Update
T5.1
Develop, adopt, and implement Vision
Zero Policy and Action Plan. Adopt
Vision Zero Policy and develop and
implement Action Plan.
PWD In Progress Q4 2023 Update action
description
Vision Zero Policy has been adopted and the joint Vision Zero Action Plan / Local Road Safety Plan is underway.
Staff has obtained BPAC feedback on analysis, proposed
countermeasures and priority corridors and developed a
Vision Zero / Active Transportation Outreach RFP.
T6.1 Support expansion of TMA programs to
serve new businesses. PWD Completed Q3 2022
In spring 2022, the TMA implemented a new program to
reimburse transit/carpool users for expenses related to mid- day trips. The TMA is also marketing the Community Shuttle Service and MVGO.
T6.6
Develop and explore residential and
downtown TDM programs. Explore
development of downtown TDM pilot
program.
PWD
CDD In Progress Q1 2025
Update action
description,
consolidate with
T6.7 and move to
PWD
Development of a citywide TDM ordinance is underway
and the development agreement and TDM conditions of
approval for future projects in the North Bayshore Master Plan area are being finalized.
T6.7 Implement residential TDM program to
reduce drive-alone travel.
PWD
CMO
Recommended
for Consolidation N/A
Move $150,000
to T6.6 and
moved to PWD
Recommend consolidating under TDM work for T6.6.
T7.2 Evaluate pricing for EV charging at City-
owned EV chargers.
CMO Completed Q1 2020 Approved by City Council on 2/25/2020.
T7.3 Install additional EV chargers in
downtown parking garages PWD In Progress Q3 2023
In Spring 2022, (10) L2 chargers and make-ready
infrastructure for 15 more L2 chargers were installed at 135 Bryant Street parking garage and (6) chargers were added to the Civic Center garage. Building permit was issued in March 2023 to install (22) L2 and (1) L3 chargers at the 850 California Street garage.
T7.4 Develop an Electric Vehicle Action Plan. CMO Completed Q4 2021 Plan was published in December 2021.
T7.5 Evaluate opportunities to add EV
chargers to other City facilities. CMO Completed Q2 2022 Staff identifed opportunities to install EV chargers at several City-owned parking facilities.
1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions will be included in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan if approved on 6/13/2023.
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Change Update
T7.6 Evaluate vendor options for existing EV
chargers at City facilities. CMO Completed Q2 2022
Defunct Chargepoint chargers at 850 California Street and Civic Center Parking Structures were replaced with
PowerFlex charging ports in Spring 2022.
T7.7 Facilitate an EV and EV charger group
buy or discount program CMO Recommended
for Consolidation N/A Move $30,000 to
B2.4 Recommend consolidating funding under B2.4.
T7.8 Support SVCE program to install EV
chargers in MUDs CMO Completed/
Ongoing Ongoing
This is an ongoing effort. Sustainability will promote
updated SVCE EV charger initiatives for MUDs as they are developed.
T7.10 Install additional EV chargers as needed
at City facilities. PWD Completed/
Ongoing Ongoing
The Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center Replacement Project will include (4) EV chargers as well as make-ready
infrastructure for future installation of additional chargers.
Powerflex will install these chargers at no direct cost to the City under agreement to cede carbon offsets credits to
PowerFlex.
T7.11 Review EV zoning recommendations
from countywide study CDD Recommended
for Removal N/A Recommend removing this action to focus on higher-impact actions.
T8.1 Develop a Clean Fleets Policy PWD Recommended
for Consolidation N/A Consolidate with
T8.3
Recommend consolidating with T8.3. The Fleet
Electrification Plan (T8.3) will guide vehicle replacement purchases.
T8.3 Develop a Fleet Electrification Plan PWD In Progress Q4 2023 The City has hired a consultant to assist with development of the plan, including identifying EV replacement candidates for various vehicle classes and preparation of a phased conceptual plan and cost estimate for charging
infrastructure at three sites.
T8.4 Explore fuel efficiency measures to
reduce City fleet fuel use PWD Completed/
Ongoing Ongoing
Staff proposes fuel efficient, hybrid and electric vehicles during the equipment replacement process and has
transitioned the City's fleet to red dye diesel which is a cleaner burning renewable fuel.
1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions will be included in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan if approved on 6/13/2023.
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T8.5 Explore opportunities to pilot or test
heavy-duty electric vehicles PWD Completed Q3 2023
Public Works staff worked with Library staff to develop specifications for an electric vehicle to replace the City's bookmobile. The bookmobile is expected to be delivered in summer 2023. Other opportunities will be pursued through T8.3.
T9.2 Revise employee commute survey to
support GHG inventory. CMO Completed Q2 2020 Completed in February 2020.
T9.3 Evaluate City employee demand for EV
charging. CMO In Progress Q2 2023
Employee demand for EV charging is being assessed
through the City employee commute survey, which was
deployed in May 2023.
ENERGY
Task # Action Lead
Dept. Status Est. Completion
Date1 Update
B1.1 Develop a reach code to support
building electrification. CDD Completed Q4 2019 City Council adopted the Mountain View Green Building Codes and Reach Code on 11/12/2019.
B1.3 Develop building electrification reach
codes for 2022 code cycle. CDD Completed Q4 2022 Council adopted the Mountain View Green Building Codes and Reach Code on 12/13/2022.
B2.2
Promote SVCE's heat pump water heater
incentive pilot. CMO Completed/
Ongoing Ongoing Staff has been including the program in the monthly newsletter.
B2.4
Implement energy efficiency and
electrification projects. Explore a second
Energy Upgrade Mountain View type of
program.
CMO In Progress Ongoing
Update action
description,
increase balance
by $353,806 (from
B2.5, P3.2, S5.2,
T7.7 and
previously
unallocated
funds)
Staff is exploring a building decarbonization direct install pilot program and neighborhood-scale decarbonization
initiatives.
1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions will be included in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan if approved on 6/13/2023.
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B2.5 Develop a City-funded fuel-switching
rebate program for homes. CMO Recommended for
Consolidation N/A Move $160,000
to B2.4
Recommend consolidating funding for electrification
initiatives under B2.4.
B2.6 Develop a Building Benchmarking and
Disclosure Ordinance CMO
Recommended for
Removal N/A Move $250,000
to S1.8
Recommend removing this action and re-allocating funding to the decarbonization strategy and implementation plan under S1.8.
B3.2 Develop a reach code to require non-
residential solar PV CDD Completed Q4 2019
City Council adopted the Mountain View Green Building
Codes and Reach Code requiring solar PV on all new non- residential buildings on 11/12/2019.
B3.3 Develop a Clean Energy Pledge for
businesses. CMO
Recommended for
Removal N/A
Recommend removing this action and integrating efforts
into general outreach to businesses around
decarbonization, including through the green business
program and SVCE's programming.
B3.4 Research options to require energy
source/carbon disclosure. CMO
Recommended for
Removal N/A Recommend removing this action and focusing on higher- impact initiatives.
B4.1 Analyze opportunities for electrification
during renovations. PWD Completed/
Ongoing Ongoing
The conversion of the HVAC system at Fire Station 1 to all- electric was completed in June 2022. The All-electric
Rengstorff Aquatics Center project is under construction and scheduled for completion in Fall 2023. Electrification of the Senior Center's domestic water heating system is under preliminary design. Other opportunities will be evaluated through S1.8.
B4.5 Develop LEED® Gold certification policy
with LEED® Platinum analysis. CMO Completed Q2 2020 Policy approved by Council on 6/9/2020.
B4.6 Develop electrification and renewable
energy policy for City facilities. CMO Completed Q2 2020 Policy approved by Council on 6/9/2020. 1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions will be included in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan if approved on 6/13/2023.
Sustainability Action Plan 4: Progress Update and Recommended Modifications Attachment 1 Task # Action Lead
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Date1
Recommended
Change Update
B4.7 Develop revolving loan program and
provide seed funding. CMO Recommended for
Removal N/A
Council approved appropriation of funds for Project 22-34, which will electrify the water heating and kitchen
appliances at the Mountain View Senior Center.
B4.8 Implement energy efficiency upgrades in
City facilities. PWD Completed/
Ongoing Ongoing
A Limited-Term Facilities Technician was hired in October 2021. Scope of work includes LED light retrofits and other energy conservation tasks.
B4.9 Conduct deep energy/electrification
retrofit analysis of City facilities. PWD
Recommended for
Consolidation N/A Move $50,000 to
S1.8
Recommend consolidating efforts and funding balance
under S1.8.
B4.10 Address energy use from plug loads at
City facilities. PWD
Recommended for
Removal N/A Recommend removing action to focus on higher-impact actions.
B4.11 Implement an energy conservation
campaign for City staff. CMO Recommended for
Removal N/A Recommend removing action and addressing energy use through other employee engagement activities.
OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT, TREE CANOPY AND WATER
Task # Action Lead
Dept. Status Est. Completion
Date1 Update
P2.1 Partner with Google to improve tracking
of tree canopy cover. CMO Completed Q3 2022 Google has incorporated Mountain View tree canopy data into the Environmental Insights Explorer.
P2.2
Develop a new Urban Forest Plan as
part of the City’s Biodiversity Strategy.
Update the Community Tree Master
Plan.
CSD In Progress Q2 2024 Update action
description
The City is currently developing a new Urban Forest Plan (to replace the existing Community Tree Master Plan) to be included in the citywide Biodiversity Strategy, which is anitipcated to be completed by Spring 2024.
P2.3 Partner with Canopy to expand tree
planting and outreach. CSD Completed/
Ongoing Ongoing Move $10,120 to
P3.1
Staff is overseeing the City's 3rd agreement with Canopy.
The current FY22-23 scope of services includes planting events, education, tree care, and outreach. Recommend re- allocating balance to P3.1.
1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions will be included in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan if approved on 6/13/2023.
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Dept. Status Est. Completion
Date1
Recommended
Change Update
P3.1 Expand use of electric landscaping
equipment and test new models. CSD In Progress Q3 2024
Increase balance
by $10,120 (from
P2.3)
Staff continues to purchase and replace older gas powered equipment. Staff has held demo days for fleet and parks staff to try out new technology. Two upcoming mini parks (Evelyn and Villa) will be fully maintained with electric equipment.
P3.2 Evaluate a trade-in or rebate program
for landscaping equipment. CMO Completed Q2 2023 Move $79,006 to B2.4
The City has promoted commercial rebates available
through the State's CORE program to local landscapers.
SVCE also offers discounts to their customers via the eHub.
Staff recommends re-allocating the funding balance to B2.4.
W1.2 Investigate installing a CIMIS weather
station. CSD Completed Q4 2021
Investigation identified potential problems with burrowing owls and the height of the station. Staff decided to not move forward with the installation.
W1.3 Conduct a communitywide irrigation
audit. CSD Completed Q4 2023 The audit has been completed. Remaining balance will be used to implement audit recommendations.
CORE SUSTAINABILITY AND OUTREACH
Task # Action Lead
Dept. Status Est. Completion
Date1 Update
S1.2 Establish SAP-4 implementation team for
metrics and reporting. CMO Completed Q1 2021
Staff convenes this team semi-annually to discuss progress on SAP-4 actions and coordinate reporting, dashboard
metrics, and relevant projects.
S1.3 Allocate funds for community/ municipal
pilot projects & training. CMO In Progress Q2 2023
Council approved appropriating funds for Project 22-34, which will electrify the water heaters and kitchen
appliances at the Mountain View Senior Center.
S1.4 Begin process of exploring other funding
sources CMO Completed/
Ongoing Ongoing Staff has identified possible funding sources, including enterprise funds, impact fees, and a revenue measure.
1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions will be included in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan if approved on 6/13/2023.
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Dept. Status Est. Completion
Date1
Recommended
Change Update
S1.6 Explore ways to incorporate social
equity into sustainability program. CMO Completed/
Ongoing Ongoing
A framework for viewing all policies and programming
through an equity lens has been developed. Sustainability staff is coordinating with the MEP and REI efforts and has completed equity training. Funding balance will be used for equitable outreach for various plans and projects.
S1.7
Develop a climate vulnerability and
resilience plan. Develop a city resilience
and adaptation plan.
CMO In Progress Q4 2024
Update action
description,
increase balance
by $30,000 (from
S3.3)
Staff is preparing an RFP to hire a consultant to develop the plan by the end of 2024.
S1.8
Develop Decarbonization Strategy and
Municipal and Community
Implementation Plans. Develop
Sustainability Action Plan 5.
CMO In Progress Q2 2024
Update action
description,
Increase balance
by $300,000
(from B2.6 and
B4.9)
Staff is working with Stanford students to develop a high- level decarbonization strategy and will solicit consulting services in Fall 2023 to develop a full decarbonization strategy and implementation plans for the community and City facilities.
S2.1 Evaluate ESTF-2 recommendations for
GHG targets/accounting. CMO Completed Q4 2019 Presented to City Council on 12/3/2019.
S2.2 Complete Preliminary 2018 and Final
2017 Community GHG Inventories. CMO Completed Q4 2019 Presented to City Council on 12/3/2019.
S2.4 Work with Google to improve GHG
inventory transportation data. CMO Completed/
Ongoing Ongoing Staff continues to check-in with Google about transportation inventory data as new data is available.
S2.5 Complete Final 2018 Community GHG
Inventory. CMO Completed Q2 2021 Presented to City Council on 6/22/2021.
S2.6 Evaluate use of CURB tool for prioritizing
GHG reduction efforts. CMO Completed Q4 2021 Staff evaluation completed in December 2021.
S2.7 Investigate use of carbon offsets. CMO Completed Q4 2019 Presented to City Council on 12/3/2019.
S2.8 Complete 2019 Community GHG
Inventory.
CMO Completed Q2 2022 Presented to City Council on 4/12/2022. 1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions will be included in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan if approved on 6/13/2023.
Sustainability Action Plan 4: Progress Update and Recommended Modifications Attachment 1 Task # Action Lead
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Date1
Recommended
Change Update
S2.11 Complete 2020 Community GHG
Inventory. CMO In Progress Q2 2023
Preliminary Inventory presented to City Council on
4/12/2022. Final Inventory is in progress and will be
presented to Council on 6/27/2023.
S3.2 Develop an informal volunteer
community group to support outreach. CMO Completed/
Ongoing Ongoing The group was launched in November 2020. Staff is engaging the group for different oportunities.
S3.3 Develop a sustainability dashboard for
the City's website. CMO Completed Q2 2022 Move $30,000 to S1.7
Sustainability dashboard was published on the City's
website in 2022 and annual data updates are scheduled.
Recommend re-allocating balance to S1.7.
S4.3 Develop Community Climate Solutions
platform and conduct outreach. CMO Recommended for
Removal N/A Move $35,000 to
S4.5
Staff has evaluated this platform and determined that it is similar to the Cool Block program. Staff recommends
prioritizing the Cool Block program and re-allocate funds to S4.5.
S4.5
Implement neighborhood-based
community engagement on
decarbonization and resiliency. Run the
Cool Block Program in Mountain View
neighborhoods.
CMO Completed/
Ongoing Ongoing
Update action
description,
increase balance
by $35,000 (from
S4.3)
45 residents participated in the 2nd cohort of Cool Block which was completed in 2022. Staff is exploring integrating electrification/natural gas pruning into Cool Block
engagement. Recommend expanding the scope to general
engagement on decarbonization and resiliency.
S4.6 Run Yellowtin
Electrify MV program to
educate about home upgrades. CMO Completed Q2 2022 Update action description
Yellowtin's Electrify Mountain View site launched in Spring 2022.
S4.7 Develop a resolution and outreach in
support of a plant-based diet. CMO Completed Q2 2022 Resolution was passed on 5/10/2022 and outreach in support of a plant-based diet is ongoing.
S5.2
Create a program for peer learning
support for small businesses.
CMO Recommended for
Removal N/A Move $30,000 to
B2.4
Recommend removing action and re-allocating funding to
B2.4.
S5.3 Hold sustainability roundtables for large
businesses. CMO
Recommended for
Removal N/A
Staff evaluated this action and determined that
collaboration opportunities for large businesses already exist. Recommend removing this action.
S1.5 Evaluate certifications such as STAR or
LEED for Cities. CMO Completed Q4 2021 Staff evaluated these certification programs and recommends not pursuing them at this time.
1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions will be included in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan if approved on 6/13/2023.
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S2.3 Complete Final 2017 Local Government
Operations GHG Inventory. CMO Completed Q2 2020 Due to having updated data, presented 2018 inventory (rather than 2017) to City Council on 4/21/2020.
S2.12 Complete 2020
2022 Local Government
Operations GHG Inventory. CMO In Progress Q4 2023 Staff is developing the 2022 inventory and will present the results to Council in Fall 2023.
S6.2 Re-establish the Green Team of City
employees. CMO
Recommended for
Removal N/A
Staff recommends pursuing employee engagement through
other strategies such as incorporating content into HR's staff newsletter.
1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions will be included in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan if approved on 6/13/2023.