City Manager’s Office
DATE: November 21, 2024
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Lauren Anderson, Sustainability Analyst II
Rebecca Lucky, Sustainability Manager
VIA: Danielle Lee, Chief Sustainability and Resiliency Officer Audrey Seymour Ramberg, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Sustainability Action Plan 4 Progress Update
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a progress update and provide any feedback on Sustainability Action Plan 4. This is an information item. No action required.
BACKGROUND
Since 2009, the City Council has adopted four sustainability action plans to help the City achieve its sustainability goals. On October 22, 2019, Council adopted Sustainability Action Plan 4 (SAP) as the City’s plan for investment in sustainability for Fiscal Years 2019 -20 through 2021-22. SAP originally contained 81 new actions but has been modified over the last few years to focus on 57 high impact measures. Given the SAP’s robust 57 actions, its implementation has continued into Fiscal Year 2024-25. Staff has updated the City Council and the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) on the status of SAP implementation as well as sought feedback on recommended modifications to the SAP actions and budget several times over the last few years.
The most recent update to CSC occurred on May 30, 2023. At the September 4, 2024 meeting, the CSC asked staff to provide another report on SAP progress to date.
ANALYSIS
Eighty-four percent (84%) of the actions in the SAP are completed or ongoing. Sixteen percent (16%) are in progress. Attachment 1 includes a summary of the status and anticipated completion date for the remaining SAP actions and also denotes projects that have been included in the Council Fiscal Year 2023-25 Work Plan. The following sections provide an overview of some key SAP projects.
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Transportation
The following transportation actions have been completed:
A. Develop or expand existing rebate programs for e -bikes and other mobility devices ( SAP Action T3.6). In spring and summer of 2024 , 85 low -income residents received electric bicycles through the City of Mountain View’s E-Bike Pilot Program. The program offered e- bike purchase vouchers between $1,000 and $1,500 depending on a participant’s income level. The program aimed to provide underserved residents with more clean mobility options, particularly for residents that do not have the means to access electric vehicles.
Research supports that e -bike trips often replace car trips and , therefore, also contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. Staff is exploring options for providing more e-bike incentives by either implementing R ound 2 of the program in 2025 or expanding upon Silicon Valley Clean Energy’s e -bike incentive program that is currently in development.
B. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure ( SAP Actions T7.3, T7.5, T7.6, and T7.10). Several projects to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers in downtown garages and other City facilities are either completed or planned, including the following installations:
• 135 Bryant Street Parking Structure : 10 Level 2 EV charging ports as well as make - ready infrastructure to support future installation of 15 more chargers were installed in spring 2022.
• 850 California Street Parking Structure : 22 Level 2 chargers and one fast charger were added in spring 2024, bringing the total to 33 charging ports at this site.
• Civic Center Parking Structure: Six Level 2 charging ports were added in spring 2022, bringing the total to 14 charging ports at this site.
• Municipal Operations Center : Four Level 2 charging ports were installed in February 2024.
• Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center: The Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center Replacement Project will include four EV chargers as well as make -ready infrastructure for future installation of additional chargers.
Staff continues to assess opportunities to expand public and fleet EV charging infrastructure. In summer 2024, the City applied for grant funding to install eight EV chargers at the Senior Center as part of a regional gran t application led by Silicon Valley Sustainability Action Plan 4 Progress Update
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Clean Energy and the City of San Jos e. No definitive timeline to notify awardees has been communicated to date.
C. Develop a Municipal Fleet Electrification Plan (SAP Action T8.3). Completed in spring 2024, the Fleet Electrification Plan provides a high -level analysis of vehicle replacements and charging needs for the City’s municipal fleet. Staff has assembled a cross -departmental working group to coordinate the next steps on plan implementation, including further vehicle-by-vehicle analysis, EV pilots, and the development of an EV first or green fleet purchasing policy. Staff also applied for a $3 million grant from the California Energy Commission to install EV charging for City vehicles that ultimately was not awarded.
The following transportation actions are in progress:
A. Develop, Adopt, and Implement Vision Zero Policy and Action Plan ( SAP Action T5.1). The City Council adopted the Vision Zero Policy Action Plan and Local Road Safety Plan on September 10, 2024
. The SAP provided City matching funds to leverage a $62,000 Caltrans grant for this work. Staff has also implemented initial recommendations from the plan including development and implementation of a Vision Zero Marketing and Outreach campaign ( ”Drive wisely. ”), which was rolled out in fall 2024 . Funding was also used to support activities along Castro Street during COVID and the pedestrian mall pilot.
B. Support Expansion of Transportation Management Association Programs to Serve New Businesses (SAP Action T6.1). The Mountain View Transportation Management Association (TMA) continues to provide services to reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicles and improve access to transportation options for people that live and work in Mountain View.
In spring 2022, the TMA implemented a new program to reimburse transportation network company (i.e., Uber and Lyft) users for expenses related to midday trips while MVgo shuttle service is unavailable. The TMA is also marketing the Community Shuttle and MVgo services and expanding membership and services to new residential developments. City staff is also working with the TMA to explore innovative transportation demand management (TDM) service options such as a Shoreline Amphitheatre shuttle pilot.
C. Develop and Explore Residential and Downtown Transportation Demand Management Programs (SAP Action T6.6). A C itywide Transportation Demand Management (TDM) ordinance is in development and anticipated to be presented to the City Council for adoption in fall 20 25. A TDM ordinance would be a C itywide policy that requires new developments to implement strategies to encourage people to use multi-modal transportation options with the goal of reducing vehicle miles traveled and drive -alone trips. In 2025, staff will seek input on the draft TDM framework from the City Council and key stakeholde rs, including the Bicycle /Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Sustainability Action Plan 4 Progress Update
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Environmental Planning Commission. Once the Citywide TDM ordinance is adopted, staff will begin work on developing a downtown TDM pilot program.
Energy
The following energy actions have been completed or are in progress:
A. Analyze opportunities for electrification during renovations (SAP Action B4.1). This action involves electrification of existing C ity facilities. The City has completed or made progress on several projects to electrify municipal equipment and infrastructure:
• The electrification of the HVAC system at Fire Station 1 was completed in June 2022;
• The all- electric Rengstorff Aquatics Center project that includes heat pump technology for pool heating is under construction and scheduled for completion in 2024;
• Design of the Senior Center ’s electric water heating system and electric kitchen is under way, with construction anticipated to be completed by June 2026; and
• 12 out of 18 City facilities have undergone transitions to electric heat pump water heaters, resulting in the removal of 14 gas water heaters ranging in size from 29 gallons to 125 gallons. T he PG&E Government K-12 Energy Efficiency P rogram administered by Willdan provided these installations at no cost to the City . Two additional sites are planned for installation this winter.
B. Implement Energy Efficiency and Electrification Projects ( SAP Action B2.4). This action mainly involves implementing projects, policies, or programs that will electrify existing buildings. The Year of the Water Heater Campaign will be launching in 2025 using $300,000 from the Sustainability Fund to support implementation. The campaign will also include a Mountain View incentive to replace gas-fired water heaters with electric heat pumps. This campaign proposal was presented to the CSC at their October 28 meeting, at which the CSC
expressed support. Depending on the incentive participation levels, additional funding may be allocated. Staff will update the CSC on the campaign’s progress.
In early 2024, the City entered into an agreement with the BlocPower to implement a multi- family building electrification pilot program. BlocPower’s scope of work included developing the targeted maps and multi -family building information to identify ideal locations for instituting electrification measures . In addition, BlocPower would provide technical assistance for multi -family property owners to electrify. This program was partially completed by developing a map of multi-family properties that could benefit from Sustainability Action Plan 4 Progress Update
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electrification. Unfortunately, BlocPower no longer provid es multi-family property electrification project management services, which resulted in ending their contract earlier than anticipated, resulting in $50,000 in contract savings . The savings will be used to support the Year of the Water Heater Campaign to offer further incentives for low- income homeowners.
The existing multi-family building sector has significant challenges to electrify compared to other sectors. Owners must not only electrify their buildings but also provide on- site EV charging for tenants. Attempting to get multi-family property owners to do both building electrification and EV charging at the same time may not be feasible. A more strategic and targeted approach to engage with multi-family property owners would be beneficial. Based on current incentives , property owner motivation, and GHG reduction potentials , supporting multi-family to install EV charging will be a primary focus in the upcoming year.
Staff will be bringing forward items for discussion with the CSC that can support multi-family EV charging. In addition, staff will explore opportunities to collaborate with SVCE.
For multi-family building electrification, SVCE recently launched a program for affordable housing. Staff is monitoring this program as the products and services become more streamlined for a potential launch to all multi- family properties. There may be opportunities to enhance this program for multi-family buildings in Mountain View.
Off-Road Equipment and Tree Canopy
The following action is completed:
A. Evaluate a trade -in or rebate program for landscaping equipment (SAP A ction P3.2). A Mountain View trade-in/rebate program was not implemented as state and regional agencies provided adequate incentive programs to replace gas -powered landscaping equipment with electric alternatives. Instead, the City promoted rebates available through the state's CORE program to local landscapers. SVCE also offers discounts to their customers via the eHub. A portion of the funds originally allocated to this project were instead used to partner with the Day Worker Center to promote uptake of electric tool landscaping in the community. In 2024, the City and Day Worker Center hosted two electric tool trainings for over a dozen local landscape workers, and the Day Worker Center also launched an electric landscape tool library sponsored by the City. Cumulatively, over 100 hours of electric landscape work have resulted from the toolkit program.
The following actions are in progress:
B. Develop a new Urban Forest Plan as part of the City's Biodiversity Strategy (SAP Action P2.2).
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replace the 2015 Community Tree Master Plan. The review of existing policies and programs has been completed. Community engagement for the project is under way and will be completed by the end of 2024 . A draft Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan will be available in spring 2025 and will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Environmental Planning Commission. The draft plan and recommendations from these commissions will be presented to the City Council to consider for adoption at the end of 2025.
C. Expand use of electric landscaping equipment and test new models (SAP Action P3.1). Staff continues to replace older gas -powered landscaping equipment with electric models. An estimated 50% of the City’s handheld gas -powered landscaping equipment has been transitioned to electric, consist ing mainly of push mowers, string trimmers (weed whackers), and leaf blowers. In addition, staff is aiming to replace two gas-powered of its three ride-on mowers to electric, which perform the majority of grass mowing throughout City parks.
Staff has held demonstration events for Fleet and Parks staff to test new technology. Two upcoming mini-parks (Evelyn and Villa), anticipated to open in 2025, will be fully maintained with electric equipment. Savings of $ 16,351 from other SAP actions will be used to purchase equipment for the Evelyn and Villa M ini-Parks and help continue to phase out current gas-powered equipment.
Core Sustainability and Outreach Actions
The following core sustainability and outreach actions have been completed:
A. Allocate funds for c ommunity/municipal pilot projects and t raining (SAP Action S1.3). On May 23, 2023
, the City Council approved appropriating $360,000 from the Sustainability Fund to Project 22-34, which will electrify the water heaters and kitchen appliances at the Mountain View Senior Center . However, staff continues to explore community and municipal pilot projects and training through other SAP actions, such as the BlocPower multifamily pilot described above. An EV pilot for patrol vehicles is also under way that includes testing various mobile EV charging options.
B. Implement neighborhood-based community engagement on decarbonization and Resiliency (SAP Action S4.5). Forty-five (45) residents participated in the second cohort of the Cool Block program, which was completed in 2022. The City has hired two part -time staff members to implement the third cohort, which will focus on electrification. Staff has also engaged neighborhoods directly at events such as neighborhood association ice cream socials.
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C. Develop a resolution and outreach in support of a plant-based diet (SAP Action S4.7). The City Council adopted a resolution in support of a plant -based diet on May 10, 2022 .
Outreach to residents, employees, and businesses to raise awareness and encourage plant-based eating is ongoing, including in -person and virtual events, a feature in the Sustainability newsletter, and social media content.
One element of the resolution was to explore a plant-based restaurant certification program. Staff analyzed certification programs and found that they do not appear to influence consumer behavior to patronize participating restaurants or choose plant-based options at these restaurants. In fact, it can have the opposite effect on consumers where they do not choose plant-based options if they are identified with a symbol or certification.
Instead of a certification program, staff began to explore a pilot program to support restaurants in adding more plant -based items to their menu. In fall 2024, a Request for Proposals was issued to develop and implement a program for restaurants in Mountain View. Unfortunately, proposals significantly exceeded budgeted program funds.
Consumer behavior may change in the coming years regarding plant -based eating as it becomes more mainstream and identified as the healthiest form of diet . However, at this time, the ongoing cost to administer a certification or pilot program may not bring the hoped-for emission reductions. Remaining funds ($28,774) for this action will be moved to higher-impact GHG reduction programs and activities, such as building and transportation decarbonization. Staff will continue to promote plant- based eating through social media, Sustainability newsletters, and as part of ongoing events, such as Earth Day.
The following core sustainability and outreach actions are in progress:
A. Plan and implement for m unicipal and c ommunity decarbonization (SAP Action S1.8). On November 19, the City Council will consider approving the scope of work to develop a Climate decarbonization goal analysis for 2035 and 2040 (after the packeting of this CSC report). The City’s current decarbonization goal is 2045. The anticipated outcome of this project is to adopt a more progressive target year to decarbonize and understand the major actions that will be needed in the next five years to stay on track to meeting the desired target. If approved, this project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Implementation of other community decarbonization efforts include Council’s adoption of prewiring requirements for new buildings and existing buildings undergoing major renovations. The requirements will take effect in 2025 and will provide a smoother transition from gas to electric equipment by installing the necessary electrical infrastructure in a building. The next steps for building codes are to work with SVCE to discuss new reach code recommendations for the upcoming triennial building code adoption process that will Sustainability Action Plan 4 Progress Update
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be adopted in 2025 . This could include measures to encourage (but not require) building electrification as well as EV charging requirements. In addition, Council also directed staff to explore Zoning Code incentives to encourage electrification of buildings. Staff will present a recommendation to the CSC in 2025.
On the municipal side, the Sustainability Division and Public Works Department have been collaborating to plan and implement municipal decarbonization projects and have created cross-departmental teams. The City Council approved three major projects this year to install solar at the Senior Center, Whisman Sports Center, and Mountain View Sports Pavilion. The new A quatics Center will use heat pumps for pool heating . Additional information regarding the municipal decarbonization prioritization plan and implementation will be discussed with the CSC at this meeting as a separate agenda item.
B. Develop a Climate Vulnerability and Resilience Plan (SAP A ction S1.7). On November 19, the City Council will consider approving the scope of work to develop a Climate Vulnerability Assessment (after the packeting of this CSC report). This will be the first step to understanding the climate impacts Mountain View will face and how they will vary across neighborhoods and demographics. The anticipated outcome of the assessment is to provide information to the CSC and the City Council and consider potential next steps on how to prepare the community and municipal operations to withstand some of the changes occurring due to climate change. If approved, the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Updates on SAP Funded Staffing
Council approved seven new positions as part of adopting SAP. All positions have been filled .
Table 1 provides updates on each position.
Table 1: Updates on New Staffing
Position Count/Type Dept. Status
Sustainability Facilities Project
Manager/Senior Civil Engineer
2 FTE, Limited Period—two
years
PWD Filled since March 2020
Transportation Planner 1 FTE, Ongoing PWD Filled since June 2022 Sustainability Facilities Maintenance
Worker I/II
2 FTE, Limited Period—two
years
PWD Filled since February 2022
Building and Vehicle Electrification
Analyst
1 FTE, Limited-Period—two
years
CMO Filled since September
2022
Chief Sustainability and Resiliency
Officer
1 FTE, ongoing CMO Filled since March 2022
TDM and Parking Demand
Management Analyst
1 FTE, ongoing PWD Filled since January 2022
Deputy Building Official 1 FTE, ongoing CDD Filled January 2024 Sustainability Action Plan 4 Progress Update
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SAP Budget
The City Council approved the creation of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (Project 20 -99) for Sustainability Projects (the “Sustainability Fund”) on June 11, 2019 , with an allocation of $7.5 million from the General Non-Operating Fund. As of May 30, 2023, $3,380,200 of this total was allocated to fund the staff positions described above and $4,119,800 was allocated to projects within SAP.
Council has since allocated an additional $2,202,368 to the Sustainability Fund, with $1,500,000 reserved for matching funds for grant applications as well as investments in sustainability measures that will result in energy or cost savings. This brought the total Sustainability Fund budget to $9,702,368. The Sustainability Fund has a current balance of $702,368 with $560,026 allocated to support additional progress on existing SAP actions, such as fleet electrification pilots and decarbonization initiatives. T he remaining $142,342 will be used as contingency for in-progress SAP actions and/or to support new decarbonization projects. Attachment 2 provides an overview of allocations to specific actions in the SAP.
On several occasions, the City has successfully leveraged SAP funding to secure additional sources of funding or provide financing until reimbursements are received. E xamples are described in the May 30, 2023 memo to the CSC
.
The City has also received , or anticipates receiving, the following grants which will be allocated to the Sustainability Fund:
• Santa Clara County Public Health Department Climate and Health Program Funding : On October 8, 2024
, Council approved a resolution authorizing the City to accept $25,000 in grant funding from Santa Clara County to support community engagement to vulnerable populations in Mountain View to enhance their readiness for extreme heat and air quality events.
• E nergy Conservation and Block Grant Program: On October 29, 2024, staff submitted an application for a formula grant of $148,010. The funding, if received, will support the Senior Center water heating and electrification project, which is already under way.
• I nflation Reduction Act Tax Credits (Direct Pay): Staff is working to apply for various tax credits—for example, for solar and electric vehicles—made available through the Inflation Reduction Act.
• Silicon Valley Clean Energy Grants: SVCE recently announced that non-competitive grants will be automatically awarded to agencies upon application to use for decarbonization initiatives. Staff anticipates using this funding to address the urgent need for fleet EV Sustainability Action Plan 4 Progress Update
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charging. In addition, there will be competitive grant opportunities for a community decarbonization demonstration project and a community engagement grant. Staff plans to apply for these competitive grants and , if awarded , use the funds to support additional outreach for the Year of the Water Heater Campaign, and to replace gas space heating systems with an electric heat pump at the Whisman Sports Center and Mountain View Sports Center that would also add a cooling feature to these facilities.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is sufficient budget in the Sustainability Project Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (Project 20-99). No additional appropriation is needed at this time.
CONCLUSION
The SAP was adopted to build on the City’s past sustainability successes by increasing resources to address climate change and other sustainability challenges. Since adoption, most actions have been completed, with a few still in progress. Staff is currently developing a decarbonization goal analysis for CSC and Council consideration in 2025.
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Attachments: 1. Sustainability Action Plan Progress Update
2. Sustainability Fund Spending Plan
Sustainability Action Plan: Progress Update Attachment 1
TRANSPORTATION
Task # Action Lead
Dept. Status Est. Completion
Date1 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 Q4 2025 Staff has conducted counts at locations with upcoming Complete Streets projects using free equipment provided by Caltrans and beta tested trail counters at a number of locations in the City. Staff will assess ongoing monitoring options based on lessons gleaned from the above efforts.
T3.2 Develop guidelines and infrastructure
for e-scooter share pilot. PWD In Progress Q3 2025 This action has not been implemented due to workload and staffing constraints.
T3.6
Develop or expand existing rebate
programs for e-bikes and other
mobility devices.
CMO Completed Q3 2024
The E-Bike Voucher Pilot Program was completed in August 2024, with 85 $1,300-1,500 vouchers used by low-income residents to purchase an e-bike.
T5.1 Develop, adopt, and implement
Vision Zero Policy and Action Plan. PWD In Progress Q3 2025 Council adopted the Vision Zero Action Plan / Local Road Safety Plan on September 10, 2024. Staff has also implemented initial recommendations from the plan including a Vision Zero marketing and outreach campaign ("Drive wisely."), which was rolled out in fall 2024. Additionally, T3.1, “create dedicated funding for active transportation outreach” was consolidated here and brought $97,304 (This funding was used to support activities along Castro Street during COVID and the pedestrian mall pilot in addition to the above campaign).
1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions are in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan approved on 6/13/2023.
Sustainability Action Plan: Progress Update
TRANSPORTATION
Task # Action Lead
Dept. Status Est. Completion
Date1 Update
T6.1 Support expansion of TMA programs
to serve new businesses. PWD Completed Ongoing
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 and MVgo services and expanding membership and services to new residential
developments. Staff is exploring a number of innovative TDM service options with the TMA, including an amphitheater shuttle pilot.
T6.6 Develop and explore residential and
downtown TDM programs. PWD In Progress Q4 2025
A citywide TDM ordinance is in development and anticipated to be adopted by Council in fall 2025.
By early 2025, staff will present the draft TDM framework to key stakeholder groups, including the BPAC, EPC and City Council.
Following adoption of the TDM Ordinance, staff will work on a Downtown TDM Pilot program.
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 Completed Q1 2024
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 L2 chargers were added to the Civic Center garage. In spring 2024, 22 L2 and 1 L3 chargers were installed 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 identified opportunities to install EV chargers at several City- owned parking facilities.
1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions are in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan approved on 6/13/2023.
Sustainability Action Plan: Progress Update
TRANSPORTATION
Task # Action Lead
Dept. Status Est. Completion
Date1 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.
T7.8 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 4 L2 EV chargers were installed at the Municipal Operations Center in 2024. The Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center Replacement Project will include 4 L2 EV chargers as well as make-ready infrastructure for future installation of additional chargers. Staff applied for grant funding to install 8 EV chargers at the Senior Center and is assessing opportunities to install chargers at other facilities such as the Shoreline Park and the Police Fire Administration Building.
Sustainability and PWD have assembled a cross-departmental team to plan for EV chargers at City facilities.
T8.3 Develop a Fleet Electrification Plan. PWD Completed Q2 2024 Development of the Fleet Electrification Plan is complete and provides high-level analysis of vehicle replacements and charging needs citywide. Staff has assembled a cross-departmental working group to coordinate the next steps on plan implementation, including further vehicle-by-vehicle analysis, electric vehicle pilots, and the development of an EV first purchasing policy.
1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions are in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan approved on 6/13/2023.
Sustainability Action Plan: Progress Update
TRANSPORTATION
Task # Action Lead
Dept. Status Est. Completion
Date1 Update
T8.4 Explore fuel efficiency measures to
reduce City fleet fuel use. PWD Completed/Ongoing Ongoing Staff proposes fuel efficient, electric and hybrid vehicles during the equipment replacement process and has transitioned the City's fleet to red dye diesel which is a cleaner burning renewable fuel.
T8.5 Explore opportunities to pilot or test
heavy-duty electric vehicles. PWD Completed Q3 2023
The City's bookmobile was replaced with an electric bookmobile that began operating in January 2024. PWD has also test-driven multiple electric trucks. 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. A further revised employee commute survey was also deployed in May 2023 to support the 2022 LGO GHG inventory.
T9.3 Evaluate City employee demand for
EV charging. CMO Completed Q2 2023
Employee demand for EV charging was evaluated through the City employee commute survey deployed in May 2023. Staff is now assessing opportunities to install more charging at City facilities. 1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions are in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan approved on 6/13/2023.
Sustainability Action Plan: Progress Update
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. A pre-wire building code was adopted in October 2024. Additional reach codes will be explored for adoption in 2025 to encourage building electrification.
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
Staff promoted SVCE’s heat pump water heater incentive through its pilot program phase and continues to promote all of SVCE's incentive programs for electric appliances.
B2.4 Implement energy efficiency and
electrification projects. CMO In Progress Ongoing
Year of the Water Heater Campaign will be launched in 2025 and includes a Mountain View rebate for heat pump water heaters. In early 2024, the City entered into an agreement with BlocPower to implement a multifamily building electrification pilot program.
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.
1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions are in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan approved on 6/13/2023.
Sustainability Action Plan: Progress Update
ENERGY
Task # Action Lead
Dept. Status Est. Completion
Date1 Update
B4.1 Analyze opportunities for
electrification during renovations. PWD Completed/Ongoing Ongoing The Fire Station 1 HVAC system electrification was completed in June 2022. The all-electric Rengstorff Aquatics Center project is under construction and scheduled for completion in 2024. Design of the Senior Center's electric water heating system is underway, with construction anticipated to be completed by December 2025. 12 city facilities have undergone no-cost natural gas to electric heat pump water heater transitions through a PG&E program, with more sites planned for 2024-2025. 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.
B4.8 Implement energy efficiency upgrades
in City facilities. PWD Completed/Ongoing Ongoing
Energy efficiency upgrades in City facilities are ongoing. A Limited- Term Facilities Technician was hired in October 2021. Scope of work includes LED light retrofits and other energy conservation tasks. 1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions are in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan approved on 6/13/2023.
Sustainability Action Plan: Progress Update
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
D
evelop a new Urban Forest Plan as
part of the City’s Biodiversity
Strategy.
CSD In Progress Q4 2025
The policy and precedent review has been completed and
community engagement for the project is underway and will wrap up by the end of 2024. Staff anticipates that a draft of the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan will be released in Q2 2025.
P2.3 P
artner with Canopy to expand tree
planting and outreach. CSD Completed/Ongoing Ongoing
Staff continues to work with Canopy to engage the public on the value of trees and tree planting. One-time funding increased from $85k in FY23/24 to just over $100k for FY24/25 which allowed for the planting of an additional 50 trees and attendance and support of several Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan events and workshops.
P3.1 Expand use of electric landscaping
equipment and test new models. CSD In Progress Q3 2025
Staff continues to replace older gas-powered equipment with electric versions. Staff has held demonstration events for fleet and parks staff to test new technology. Two upcoming mini parks (Evelyn and Villa), anticipated to open in 2025, will be fully maintained with electric equipment. The remaining funding will be used to purchase equipment for the these parks and help continue to phase out current gas-powered equipment.
Recommend increasing balance by $16,351 (from W1.3).
P3.2
Evaluate a trade-in or rebate program
for landscaping equipment. CMO Completed Q2 2023
The City has promoted rebates available through the State's CORE program to local landscapers. SVCE also offers discounts to their customers via the eHub.
W1.2 I
nvestigate 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 C onduct a communitywide irrigation
audit. CSD Completed Q4 2023 The audit has been completed. Recommend re-allocating remaining balance of $16,351 to P3.1.
1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions are in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan approved on 6/13/2023.
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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 Completed Ongoing On 5/23/2023, Council approved appropriating $360k from the Sustainability Fund to Project 22-34, which will electrify the Senior Center's water heaters and kitchen appliances.
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. On 6/25/2024, Council approved the placement of a revenue measure on the 11/5/2024 General Municipal Election Ballot. If the measure passes, some of the revenue may fund projects that advance the City's
sustainability goals.
S1.6 Explore ways to incorporate social
equity into sustainability program. CMO Completed/Ongoing Ongoing A framework for viewing all policies and programs through an equity lens has been developed. Sustainability staff is coordinating with MEP and REI efforts and has completed equity training.
Funding has been used to support the E-Bike program and the remaining balance will go towards engaging vulnerable
communities on extreme heat and air quality resiliency. 1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions are in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan approved on 6/13/2023.
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Dept. Status Est. Completion
Date1 Update
S1.7 Develop a climate vulnerability and
resilience plan. CMO In Progress Q4 2025
The CSC recommended the City Council approve the revised scope of services for a professional services agreement with Cascadia Consulting Group at the 10/28/2024 meeting. The proposed scope includes developing a climate vulnerability assessment. This will be considered by Council on 11/19/2024.
S1.8
Develop Decarbonization Strategy
and Municipal and Community
Implementation Plans Plan and
Implement for Municipal and
Community Decarbonization.
CMO In Progress Q4 2025
The CSC recommended the Council approve the revised scope of services for a professional services agreement with Cascadia Consulting Group at the 10/28/2024 meeting. The proposed scope includes conducting decarbonization goal analysis. This will be considered by Council on 11/19/2024. Sustainability and PWD have also been collaborating to plan for municipal
decarbonization and implement municipal electrification projects.
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. Staff plans to use the Google transportation data in the 2023 community GHG inventory.
S2.5 Complete Final 2018 Community GHG
Inventory. CMO Completed Q2 2021 Presented to City Council on 6/22/2021. 1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions are in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan approved on 6/13/2023.
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Task # Action Lead
Dept. Status Est. Completion
Date1 Update
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.
S2.11 Complete 2020 Community GHG
Inventory. CMO Completed Q2 2023 Presented to City Council on 6/27/2023. Funding used to support contract to host climate corps fellows.
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 various opportunities.
S3.3
Develop a sustainability dashboard for
the City's website. CMO Completed Q2 2022 Sustainability dashboard was published on the City's website in 2022 and annual data updates are scheduled.
S4.5
Implement neighborhood-based
community engagement on
decarbonization and resiliency.
CMO Completed/Ongoing Q4 2025
In 2022, 45 residents participated in the 2nd cohort of Cool Block. 2 part-time staff have been hired to implement Cohort 3, with a strategic electrification track. Sustainability has engaged neighborhoods directly at Ice Cream Socials.
S4.6 Run Electrify MV program to educate
about home upgrades. CMO Completed Q2 2022
Yellowtin's Electrify Mountain View site launched in Spring 2022.
This program was transitioned to the Year of the Water Heater Campaign launching in 2025.
1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions are in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan approved on 6/13/2023.
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Task # Action Lead
Dept. Status Est. Completion
Date1 Update
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. Staff will continue to promote plant- based eating through social media, Sustainability newsletters, and as part of on-going events, such as Earth Day.
S1.5
Evaluate certifications such as STAR or
LEED for Cities.
CMO Completed Q4 2021 Staff evaluated these certification programs and does not recommend pursuing them at this time.
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 2022 Local Government
Operations GHG Inventory. CMO Completed Q4 2023 Presented to City Council on 11/7/2023. 1Estimated completion dates are based on the calendar year (January-December).
Bolded actions are in the FY 2023-25 Council Work Plan approved on 6/13/2023.
Sustainability Action Plan: Sustainability Fund Spending Plan Recommended Modifications to Program Budgets
Attachment 2
Task # Action1 Lead
Dept. Status Current
Budget2
Current
Balance3
Recommended
Change
Recommended
Balance
T2.1 Conduct assessment to apply for Measure B grant funds. PWD Completed 15,000$ $0 $0 $0 T2.16 Implement a Citywide Pilot Bicycle Facilities and Monitoring Program. PWD In Progress 50,000$ $50,000 $0 $50,000 T3.2 Develop guidelines and infrastructure for e-scooter share pilot. PWD In Progress 50,000$ $50,000 $0 $50,000 T3.6 Develop or expand existing rebate programs for e-bikes and other mobility devices. CMO Completed 110,000$ $0 $0 $0
T5.1 Develop, adopt, and implement Vision Zero Policy and Action Plan. PWD In Progress 990,000$ $491,211 $0 $491,211 T6.6 Develop and explore residential and downtown TDM programs. PWD In Progress 630,000$ $630,000 $0 $630,000 T8.3 Develop a Fleet Electrification Plan. PWD Completed $ 100,000 $0 $0 $0 B2.4 Implement energy efficiency and electrification projects. CMO In Progress 613,806$ $563,807 $0 $563,807 P2.2 Develop a new Urban Forest Plan as part of the City’s Biodiversity Strategy. CSD In Progress 45,000$ $0 $0 $0 P2.3 Partner with Canopy to expand tree planting and outreach. CSD Completed/Ongoing 159,880$ $0 $0 $0 P3.1 Expand use of electric landscaping equipment and test new models. CSD In Progress 70,120$ $25,023 $16,351 $41,374 P3.2 Evaluate a trade-in or rebate program for landscaping equipment. CMO Completed 20,994$ $0 $0 $0 W1.3 Conduct a communitywide irrigation audit. CSD Completed 75,000$ $16,351 ($16,351) $0 S1.3 Allocate funds for community/ municipal pilot projects & training. CMO Completed 360,000$ $0 $400,000 $400,000 S1.6 Explore ways to incorporate social equity into sustainability program. CMO Completed/Ongoing 80,000$ $24,288 $0 $24,288 S1.7 Develop a climate vulnerability and resilience plan. CMO In Progress 180,000$ $180,000 $0 $180,000 S1.8 Plan and Implement for Municipal and Community Decarbonization CMO In Progress 300,000$ $300,000 $160,026 $460,026 S2.8 Complete 2019 Community GHG Inventory. CMO Completed 10,000$ $0 $0 $0 S2.11 Complete 2020 Community GHG Inventory. CMO Completed 10,000$ $0 $0 $0 1Only actions that had funding allocated are shown in this table. 2Current budget previously approved by Council.
3Remaining balance of the current budget previously approved by Council. Page 1 of 2 Sustainability Action Plan: Sustainability Fund Spending Plan Recommended Modifications to Program Budgets
Task # Action1 Lead
Dept. Status Current
Budget2
Current
Balance3
Recommended
Change
Recommended
Balance
S3.3 Develop a sustainability dashboard for the City's website. CMO Completed -$ $0 $0 $0 S4.5 Implement neighborhood-based community engagement on decarbonization and resiliency. CMO Completed/Ongoing 160,000$ $35,000 $0 $35,000 S4.6 Run Electrify MV program to educate about home upgrades. CMO Completed 60,000$ $0 $0 $0 S4.7 Develop a resolution and outreach in support of a plant-based diet. CMO C ompleted 30,000$ $28,774 $0 $28,774 $4,119,800 $2,394,455 $560,026 $2, 954,481
$3,380,200 $1,453,207 $0 $1,453,207
TOTAL RESERVED FOR MATCHING FUNDS: $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $702,368 $702,368 ($560,026) $142,342
$9,702,368 $6,050,030 $0 $6,050,030
TOTAL PROGRAM COSTS:
T
OTAL STAFFING COSTS:
TOTAL UNALLOCATED FUNDS:
TOTAL SUSTAINABILITY FUND BUDGET:
1Only actions that had funding allocated are shown in this table. 2Current budget previously approved by Council.
3Remaining balance of the current budget previously approved by Council. Page 2 of 2