AGENDA
REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL/OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL
ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE OAKLEY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY/OAKLEY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
6:30 PM
Oakley City Council Chambers located at 3231 Main Street, Oakley, California 94561 MISSION STATEMENT: The City of Oakley will create a resilient future that fosters and attracts a vibrant and evolving community that welcomes and values all people.
VISION STATEMENT: The City of Oakley celebrates our unique Delta lifestyle and small-town feel where we Live in a safe, dynamic community, Work together to build the future, and Play in our own backyard.
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1 1. OPENING MATTERS
1.1 Call to Order and Roll Call of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the flag
1.3 Introduction of new Police Officers - Academy Graduates
1.4 Proclamation honoring Daniel Rasanayagam on Attaining the Rank of Eagle Scout
1.5 Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District Update (Michael Krieg)
1.6 Tri-Delta Transit Update (Toan Tran, COO)
1.7 Contra Costa Crisis Center and 211 Services Presentation (Lisa Malul, Executive Director and Blanca Gutierrez, CSN/I&R Supervisor)
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
3. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Information Regarding Public Comment
Members of the public may address the Council on items of interest that are within the City's jurisdiction. In compliance with State law, the council may not take action or have discussion on any item that is not specifically listed on the agenda. Public comment on items not listed on the agenda will be heard under the Public Comments section of the agenda. Public comments on items listed on the agenda will be heard as the Mayor calls the items. In compliance with State law, the Council may not take action on an item that is not specifically listed on the agenda. If you would like to speak on any agenda item, please fill out a public speaker card available in the lobby and submit it to the City Clerk seated in the Council Chamber prior to the agenda item being called. The Mayor will call you by name to the podium to hear your comment. PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES. Online public comments are accepted until 5 p.m. the day of the meeting and can be submitted at https://www.oakleyca.gov/FormCenter/Public-Comment-Forms-7.
Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority
Proclamation
At this time, the public is permitted to address the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority on non-agendized items.
Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff or the Oakley City Council/ Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar 2 4.1 Approve Minutes from the Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency and Special Meeting of the Oakley Public Financing Authority Meeting held May 27, 2025 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.2 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 8-25 Amending Chapter
3.6 of the Oakley Municipal Code Concerning Purchasing and Contracting and Chapter 2.2.114 Powers of Duties (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
4.3 Adopt a Resolution to Re-Appoint Kevin Armonio as Commissioner to the Contra Costa County Library Commission (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.4 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement with NCE Landscape Architects to Provide Design Services for Capital Improvement Project Number 306 - Marsh Creek Glenn Park Renovation Project (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.5 Approve a Reimbursement Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc., for the East Cypress Road Widening Project related to the Machado Subdivision 9615 frontage improvements (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.6 Approve a Reimbursement Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc., for the Sellers Avenue Improvements related to the Sellers Subdivision 9614 offsite improvements (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
4.7 Approval of a Services Agreement Between the City of Oakley and TRB and Associates, Inc. for Services Associated with California Building Standards Code Compliance for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Ken Strelo, Community for purposes of public input may request the Mayor remove the item. The public may request to remove an item(s) to provide input by completing a public speaker card and submitting it to the City Clerk prior to the item(s) being called by the Mayor.
Minutes
Ordinance
Staff Report
1. Application
2. Resolution
Staff Report
1. Resolution
2. NCE Proposal
Staff Report
1. Resolution
2. Reimbursement Agreement
Staff Report
1. Resolution
2. Sellers Reimbursement Agreement
3 Development Director)
4.8 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Three Year Professional Services Agreement with Keep IT Simple for Information Technology Services for Fiscal Year 2025/26 through Fiscal Year 2027/28 (Robert Barker, IT Manager)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Adopt a Resolution Adopting the City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 2025 (Jose Cortez, Senior Planner)
California Environmental Quality Act determination: Find the project would not have any potential impact on the environment and would be exempt under the “Common Sense” categorical exemption (14 Cal. Code Regs/CEQA Guideline section 15061(b) (3))
6. REGULAR CALENDAR
6.1 Waive the First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 2.5 of the Oakley Municipal Code Concerning Emergency Organizations and Functions (Danielle Navarro, Assistant City Manager)
6.2 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Lease Amendment with Guanatos Ice Cream (3330 Main Street) (Harumi Murata, Economic Development Analyst) Staff Report
1. TRB Statement of Qualifications with Exhibits (Scope of Work and Fee Schedule)
2. Draft Agreement
3. Proposed Resolution
Staff Report
1. Resolution
2. Professional Services Agreement
Staff Recommendation: 1) Receive the Staff Report, 2) Receive Questions from the City Council, 3) Open the Public Hearing, 4) Receive Comments from the Applicant, 5) Receive Public Testimony, 6) Close the Public Hearing, 7) Deliberate, 8) Summarize the Deliberation 9) Adopt the Resolution
Staff Report
1. Notice of Public Hearing
2. City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 2025
3. Public Comment Register
4. Summary of Feedback Addressed
5. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3-25
6. Proposed Resolution
Staff Report
1. Ordinance
Staff Report
4 7. REPORTS
7.1 CITY MANAGER
(a) City Manager
(b) Business License Update
7.2 OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL/OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE OAKLEY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (a) Reports from Council Liaisons to Regional Committees, Commissions and Boards AND Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency (b) Requests for Future Agendas
8. WORK SESSIONS
8.1 Work Session to Discuss Potential Housing Element Rezone and Affordable Housing Overlay Sites Related to Regional Housing Needs Allocation Compliance (Ken Strelo, Community Development Director)
9. CLOSED SESSION
10. ADJOURN
1. Second Amendment to Lease Agreement
2. Original Lease Agreement and Prior Amendments
3. Resolution
(b) May 2025 New Business Licenses
Staff Report
1. Existing/Candidate AHO and Candidate Rezone Sites
5 Honoring Eagle Scout Recipient
Daniel Rasanayagam
WHEREAS, the City of Oakley, a place for families in the heart of the Delta, takes pride in its sense of community and citizen involvement; and
WHEREAS, the vision of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare every eligible youth in America to become responsible, participating citizens and leaders, who are guided by the Scout Oath and Law; and WHEREAS, Daniel Rasanayagam is a member of Boy Scout Troop 153 and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on April 18, 2024; and WHEREAS, this is the highest award a Scout can receive; few scouts move up through the ranks of Scouting and only about 2% of Scouts make it all the way to Eagle; and
WHEREAS, Daniel’s Eagle Court of Honor was held on May 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America encourage Eagle Scout candidates to complete worthy projects to improve their neighborhoods, their community, and the region; and
WHEREAS, for his community service project, Daniel designed and built floating decks at Big Break Marina to help protect the endangered turtle population in the slough. These decks provide the turtles with a safe place to bask in the sun, away from predators that live along the shoreline; and
WHEREAS, Daniel has been part of scouting since the age of 6, has earned 55 merit badges and has played an active and engaged role in every troop activity; he has held several leadership positions, which include Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, and currently serves as a Troop Guide in Troop 153; and WHEREAS, Daniel is a true outdoors scout, he has spent 202 hours on conservation projects and has 38 nights of camping, over 100 miles biked, and he has over 100 hours of community service; and WHEREAS, Daniel has excelled in many areas of life, with his core focus rooted in faith, academics, athletics, martial arts, and scouting; and
WHEREAS, Daniel is currently a Senior at Heritage High School; after high school he plans to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering, with the ultimate goal of becoming part of a Formula 1 engineering team after earning his degree; and WHEREAS, Daniel’s persistent progress through the ranks of scouting to achieve this prestigious award demonstrates his determination to prepare himself for a meaningful, productive role in society.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I Shannon Shaw, Mayor of the City of Oakley along with the members of the Oakley City Council do hereby honor Daniel Rasanayagam of Boy Scout Troop 153 on his achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts.
DATED: June 10, 2025
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Shannon Shaw, Mayor
6 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE OAKLEY CITY
COUNCIL/OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
OAKLEY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE OAKLEY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY HELD MAY 27, 2025
1. OPENING MATTERS
1.1 Call to Order and Roll Call of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency and Special Meeting of the Oakley Public Financing Authority Mayor Shannon Shaw called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Oakley City Council Chambers located at 3231 Main Street, Oakley, California 94561. Vice Mayor Hugh Henderson and Councilmembers George Fuller, Aaron Meadows and Anissa Williams were also present.
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag (Yasmeen Mohamed, Almond Grove Elementary School Student)
Yasmeen Mohamed led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments were provided by Margie Carrell, La Pamela Pierce, Bud Chaddock and Andres Garcia.
One online comment was received by Jason and will be entered into the public record.
3. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approve Minutes from the Regular Joint City Council/City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority Meeting Held May 13, 2025 (Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk)
4.2 Report out of Closed Session Memo (Derek Cole, City Attorney)
4.3 Reject all bids for O'Hara Avenue / Carpenter Road Intersection Improvement Project – Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Number 263 (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer)
7 4.4 Creating Zone 199 within the Oakley Special Police Tax Area consisting of the 87 Hill Avenue Urban Lot Split (MS 24-977) project located at 87 Hill Avenue (APN 033-090-019-2) (Kevin Rohani, Public Works Director/City Engineer)
Councilmember Fuller pulled item 4.1.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams and seconded by Councilmember Meadows to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion was unanimous and so ordered (5-0)
Item 4.1
Councilmember Fuller mentioned he will vote no.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Vice Mayor Henderson to approve item 4.1. Ayes: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams Noes: Fuller (4-1)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Public Hearing to Consider Confirming the Diagrams and Assessments and Ordering the Levy and Collection of the Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 for the City of Oakley Street Lighting and Landscape Assessment District No. 1 (Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer) Public Works Director/City Engineer Kevin Rohani presented the report.
Councilmember Fuller, Councilmember Williams and Mayor Shaw asked questions and Mr. Rohani responded.
Mayor Shaw opened the Public Hearing.
There were no Public Comments
Mayor Shaw inquired if there were any property owners that wanted to turn in a written protest; there being none, she asked the City Clerk to report if there is a majority protest.
City Clerk Kim Snodgrass confirmed there were no written protests submitted, declared there is no majority protest, and indicated proceedings may continue.
Mayor Shaw closed the Public Hearing and called for deliberations.
Councilmember Fuller and Mayor Shaw provided comments.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve item 5.1. Ayes: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams Noes: Fuller 8 6. REGULAR CALENDAR
6.1 Waive the First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 2.5 of the Oakley Municipal Code Concerning Emergency Organizations and Functions (Danielle Navarro, Assistant City Manager)
Assistant City Manager Danielle Navarro presented the report.
Councilmember Fuller, Mayor Shaw and Councilmember Williams, provided comments and requested revisions to the ordinance.
City Attorney Elizabeth Fratarcangeli stated the ordinance would need to come back for the first reading if substantive changes were to be made.
It was moved by Councilmember Fuller and seconded by Councilmember Williams to bring this item back for the first reading with the requested revisions. Motion was unanimous and so ordered (5-0)
6.2 Waive the First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the Oakley Municipal Code Concerning Purchasing and Contracting and Chapter 2.2.114 Powers of Duties (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
Administrative Services Director Jeri Tejeda presented the report.
Councilmember Williams asked a question and Ms. Tejeda responded.
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve item 6.2. Ayes: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams Noes: Fuller Mayor Shaw called for a five-minute recess.
6.3 Consideration of Resolutions Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Proposed Operating Budget, Statement of Financial Policies, and Appropriations Limit, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Budget, and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2029/30 and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Information Technology Plan (Jeri Tejeda, Administrative Services Director)
Administrative Services Director Jeri Tejeda presented the report.
Chief Beard reported that the two trainees that entered the academy in December 2024 met all academy standards and will be graduating from the Police Academy on May 30th.
Councilmember Fuller asked questions and Ms. Tejeda responded.
Councilmember Fuller, Vice Mayor Henderson, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Meadows, and Mayor Shaw provided comments and City Manager Joshual McMurray responded.
9 It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve a resolution to adopt the FY 25/26 Proposed Operating Budget, Statement of Financial Policies and Appropriations Limit. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0) It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Vice Mayor Henderson to approve a resolution to adopt the FY25/26 Recommended Capital Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 25/26-29/30. Ayes: Henderson, Meadows, Shaw, Williams Noes: Fuller (4-1)
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve a resolution to adopt the FY 25/26 Information Technology Plan. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0)
It was moved by Councilmember Meadows and seconded by Vice Mayor Henderson to approve a resolution to authorize two additional sworn police positions on a temporary basis. Motion was unanimous and so ordered. (5-0)
7. REPORTS
7.1 CITY MANAGER
(a) City Manager
None
7.2 OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL/OAKLEY CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE OAKLEY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
(a) Reports from Council Liaisons to Regional Committees, Commissions and Boards AND Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency
Councilmember Williams reported she attended a Delta Protection Commission meeting, the Chamber of Commerce parade planning meeting, and the Memorial Day Service.
Vice Mayor Henderson reported he attended an Ironhouse Sanitary District meeting and the Memorial Day Service.
Councilmember Meadows reported he attended the Memorial Day Celebration, a Contra Costa Transportation Authority Board Meeting, he mentioned there will be a Contra Costa Transportation Board Workshop this week, and he attended an MCE meeting.
Mayor Shaw reported she attended a Delta Association of Realtors meeting, a Cal Cities Board of Directors call, and an emergency zoom meeting with Senator Cabaldon. She mentioned long time County Supervisor Federal Glover passed away and that she would like to close out the meeting in his honor. 10 (b) Requests for Future Agenda
None
8. WORK SESSION
None
9. CLOSED SESSIONS
None
10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. in honor of former Supervisor Federal Glover.
Respectfully submitted.
Kim Snodgrass
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 8-25
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKLEY AMENDING SECTION 2.2.114 AND REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 3
OF THE OAKLEY MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING PURCHASING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKLEY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 2.2.114 of Oakley Municipal Code is amended as follows:
2.2.114 Powers and Duties.
The City Manager shall be the administrative head of the government of the City under the direction and control of the City Council except as otherwise provided in this chapter. The City Manager shall be responsible for the efficient administration of all the affairs of the City which are under the Manager’s control. In addition to general powers as administrative head, and not as a limitation thereon, the City Manager shall have the duties and powers set forth below.
a. Law Enforcement. It shall be the duty of the City Manager to enforce or cause to be enforced all laws and ordinances of the City and to see that all franchises, contracts, permits and privileges granted by the City Council are faithfully observed. b. Authority over Employees. It shall be the duty of the City Manager, and the City Manager shall have the authority to control, order and give directions to all heads of departments and to subordinate officers and employees of the City under the City Manager’s jurisdiction through their department heads.
c. Appointment and Removal of City Officers. It shall be the duty of the City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 34856 to appoint and remove all officers and department heads, including the City Clerk and City Treasurer, but excluding the City Attorney. The City Manager shall either approve the appointment, removal, promotion or demotion of all other City employees or authorize department heads to appoint, remove, promote or demote in certain classes of positions subject to all applicable personnel rules and regulations which may be adopted by ordinance or resolution by the Council. d. Negotiation for City Service Contracts. It shall be the duty of the City Manager to negotiate all contracts for services for which the City has a service responsibility to its residents and desires to provide such service by contract. The contract shall be approved by the City Council. After the Council approves the contract, it shall be the duty of the City Manager to administer the contract and determine that its provisions are carried out. The City Manager shall report to the Council at such times as the Council may direct on the performance of the service provider.
e. Administrative Reorganization. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the City Manager to conduct studies and effect such administrative reorganization of services, 12 Ordinance No. 8-25 Page 2 of 8
offices, positions or units under the City Manager’s direction as may be indicated in the interest of efficient, effective and economical conduct of the City’s business. f. Recommendation of Ordinances and Measures to City Council. It shall be the duty of the City Manager to recommend to the City Council for adoption such measures and ordinances as deemed necessary.
g. Change Orders. The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute capital projects and professional service change orders on behalf of the City in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the total contract award for a project, or $50,000100,000, whichever amount is greater. The City Manager may also approve change orders where the change order in question would be in the form of a deductive change order (or credit), thereby reducing the contract amount. In the event of an emergency, the City Manager may approve change orders that have a cost exceeding ten percent (10%) of the total contract or $50,000100,000, with the requirement that written notification of the emergency change order be provided to the City Council within twenty-four (24) hours of the approval, and that formal review of the approval is conducted by the City Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The authority contained in this subsection does not extend to any change order in excess of the remaining balance for contingencies and/or the remaining budgeted amount for the entire project.
SECTION 2. Chapter 6 of Tile 3 of the Oakley Municipal Code is repealed and reenacted as follows:
CHAPTER 6
PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING
3.6.002 Adoption of a Purchasing System.
A purchasing system is adopted in order to establish efficient procedures for the purchase of supplies, services and equipment to secure for the City supplies, services and equipment at the lowest possible cost commensurate with the level of quality required, to exercise financial control over purchases, and to clearly define authority for the purchasing function.
3.6.004 Purchasing Agent Designated; City Manager Authorized to Sign Contracts.
a. The Finance Administrative Services Director is designated as Purchasing Agent.
The Purchasing Agent may delegate all or a portion of the purchasing duties to any City staff member. The Purchasing Agent shall have the authority to:
1) Purchase or contract for supplies, services and equipment required by the City, in accordance with purchasing procedures outlined in this chapter; 2) Negotiate and recommend execution of contracts for the purchase of supplies, services and equipment;
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3) Act to procure for the City the necessary quality in supplies, services and equipment at the lowest cost to the City;
4) Prepare and recommend to the City Council revisions and amendments to the purchasing rules;
5) Establish and maintain such forms as reasonably necessary to the operation of purchasing guidelines;
6) Supervise the inspection of all supplies, services and equipment purchased to insure conformance with specifications;
7) Recommend the sale or disposal of all supplies and equipment which cannot be used by the City, or which have become unsuitable for City use; 8) Maintain a bidder’s list and other records necessary for the efficient acquisition of goods and services.
b. The City Manager (or his/her designee) is hereby authorized to sign all contracts for the purchase of goods or services awarded pursuant to this chapter or separately approved by the City Council.
3.6.006 Purchases By City Council – Competitive Bidding.
When the amount or value involved is at least $50,000100,000 and the purchase does not qualify as an exception to competitive bidding requirements per Section 3.6.010 or
3.6.028, the purchase shall be made by the City Council through competitive bid as outlined below:
a. Notice inviting bids shall include a general description of the services and/or articles to be purchased or sold, where bid blanks and specifications may be obtained, the time and place for bid openings, and whether bid deposit or bond and faithful performance bond will be required.
b. The Purchasing Agent shall also solicit sealed bids from all responsible prospective suppliers whose names are on the bidder’s list and may advertise the notice inviting bids in applicable publications.
c. When deemed necessary by the Purchasing Agent or City Council, any bidder may be required to submit a bid deposit or bond in an amount determined by the Purchasing Agent or City Council. A successful bidder (and the bidder’s surety, if a bond is furnished) shall be liable for any damages upon the bidder’s failure to enter into a contract with the City or upon the failure to perform in accordance with the tenor of his/her bid.
d. When deemed necessary by the Purchasing Agent or City Council, any person or entity entering into a contract with the City may be required to furnish a faithful performance deposit or bond in an amount determined by the Purchasing Agent or Council.
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e. Bids shall be opened in public at the time and place stated in the public notices. A tabulation of all bids received shall be open for public inspection during regular business hours for a period of not less than thirty (30) calendar days after the bid opening. f. At its discretion, the City Council may reject all bids presented and re-advertise for bids.
g. Contracts shall be awarded by the City Council to the lowest responsible bidder, except as otherwise provided herein.
h. If two or more bids received from responsible bidders are for the same total amount or unit price, quality and service being equal, preference shall be given to the local vendor, or the City Council may accept the lowest bid made by negotiation with the tie bidders and the Purchasing Agent at the time of the bid opening.
3.6.008 Purchasing Award – Factors to be Considered.
Purchases shall be awarded after consideration of the following factors:
a. The amount of the bid price. In determining the lowest bid, 5% of the amount of the total bid or of the base bid and each alternate shall be deducted if a bidder’s principal place of business is located within the City of Oakley or the City’s Sphere of Influence, as defined in the City’s General Plan;
b. The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service required;
c. The ability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service promptly or within the time specified, without delay or interface;
d. The reputation and experience of the bidder;
e. The previous experience of the City with the bidder; f. The previous existing compliance by the bidder with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances;
g. The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the service;
h. The quality, availability, and adaptability of the supplies or contractual services to the particular use required;
i. The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service of the use of the subject of the contract;
j. The number and scope of conditions attached to the bid. 15 Ordinance No. 8-25 Page 5 of 8
3.6.010 Exception to Competitive Bidding Requirements.
a. The provisions of this chapter requiring competitive bidding shall not apply to the following:
1) Contracts involving the acquisition of professional or specialized services, such as, but not limited to, services rendered by architects, attorneys, engineers, and other specialized consultants;
2) When the City’s requirements can be met solely by a single patented article or process;
3) When no bids have been received following bid announcements under other provisions of this chapter;
4) When the amount involved is less than $50,000100,000; 5) When an emergency requires that an order be placed with the nearest source of supply as set forth in Section 2.5.024;
6) When a purchase involves goods of a technical nature, and it would be difficult for a vendor to bid on a standard set of specifications, the Purchasing Agent shall undertake a thorough review of known products and a comparison of features which would most closely meet the City’s needs at the least cost; 7) For janitorial services for City buildings and facilities; 8) For maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities; 9) For maintenance and repair of public streets, including street sweeping; 10) When another public agency has administered a competitive bidding process within the past two years for the same or substantially similar supplies, services or equipment;
11) When the City Council specifically waives the competitive bid process and authorizes staff to negotiate the purchase of vehicles by a four-fifths vote. b. When the procurement falls into any of the categories listed above, and the amount does not exceed $50,000100,000, the Purchasing Agent may authorize the use of the other purchasing procedures set forth in this chapter, depending on the value of the goods or services. When the procurement falls into one of the categories listed above, and the amount exceeds $50,000100,000, procurement without competitive bidding must be authorized by the City Council by simple majority, except as otherwise provided above.
c. Any request for an exception under this section shall include the nature of the contract, amount of the contract, and the reasons why competitive bidding is not feasible.
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3.6.012 Purchases Between $10,000 and $50,000100,000 – Procedure.
If the amount or value involved in a purchase is $10,000 or more, but less than $50,000100,000, the Purchasing Agent may make the purchase, without written bid, by informal price checking through telephone or mail inquiry, comparison of prices on file or otherwise. Every attempt shall be made to receive at least three price quotations. At the discretion of the Purchasing Agent, the acquisition of goods and services the value of which is at least $10,000, but less than $50,000100,000, the formal competitive bid process may be used.
3.6.014 Purchases Between $201 and $10,000 – Procedure.
If the amount or value involved in a purchase is at least $201, but less than $10,000, the Purchasing Agent may make the purchase, without written bid, by using purchase orders or by direct purchase. The Purchasing Agent may attempt to obtain two price quotations.
3.6.016 Purchases Up To $200 – Procedure.
If the amount or value involved in a purchase is $200 or less, the Purchasing Agent may make the purchase, without written bid, by using direct purchase, including by using available petty cash.
3.6.018 Purchase Orders and Contracts.
All purchases over $10,000 shall be documented by a purchase order or a contract prepared by the Purchasing Agent. The original copy shall be directed to the vendor and one copy shall be retained for the purchase order or contract file. The final copy shall be directed to the department for whose benefit the purchase is being made to be used as a receiving report.
3.6.020 Availability of Sufficient Funds.
No purchase order or contract shall be issued until it has been ascertained that there is to the credit of the department of the City for whose benefit such purchase is to be made a sufficient unappropriated balance in excess of all unpaid obligations to defray the amount of such order.
3.6.022 Inspect and Review.
The Purchasing Agent shall require the inspection of supplies and equipment delivered, and contractual services performed, to determine their conformance with the specifications and requirements set forth in the order or contract.
3.6.024 Surplus Supplies and Equipment.
At such times as determined by the Purchasing Agent, reports shall be prepared showing all supplies and equipment which are no longer used or which have become obsolete or worn out. The Purchasing Agent shall have the authority to sell, trade or exchange all said supplies and equipment. The manner of disposing of surplus property shall be consistent with the procedures for purchases set forth in this chapter, depending on the value of the property.
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3.6.026 Splitting Orders Prohibited.
It is unlawful to split or separate into smaller orders the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment or services for the purpose of evading the competitive bidding provisions of this chapter.
3.6.028 Exceptions – Public Projects.
This chapter is expressly made inapplicable to bids for public projects, as provided in Chapter 3.7, or as defined by Public Contract Code Section 20161 and where the expenditure required for the public project exceeds the limit set by Public Contract Code Section 20162. The provisions contained in Chapter 3.7 or Public Contract Code Section 20161 et seq. establish contract procedures the City shall follow regarding public projects.
3.6.030 Exceptions – Contracting for Emergency Cleanup of Hazardous Materials.
When, in the discretion of the Public Works Director/City Engineer or his or her designee, it is determined that a hazardous spill has occurred and that immediate cleanup is required to prevent the spill from entering the City storm drain system or any watercourse, the City Manager, or his or her designee, may contract for the clean up of the spill. Any such contract in the amount of $5,00025,000 or less may be entered into on behalf of the City by the City Manager, or his or her designee, without prior City Council approval; however, no such contract exceeding $25,000 in amount shall be executed without prior approval of the City Council.
3.6.032 Protest Procedure.
After the award of any contract, any unsuccessful bidder may challenge the bid procedure by filing a written protest with the City Manager. The protest must set forth the reasons for the challenge and must be filed within 10 days of the award of the contract. The City Manager shall review the protest and provide a written reply in an expeditious manner. The decision of the awarding authority with respect to the protest shall be final. Failure to file a timely protest shall be deemed a waiver of any challenge to the procedure or award of contract.
3.6.034 Adoption of Administrative Policies.
The City Manager may adopt and amend administrative policies and procedures for the purpose of implementing the provisions of this chapter.
SECTION 3. CEQA FINDING.
The City Council determines that the provisions of this ordinance are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because the instant ordinance involves continuing administrative activities and thus is not a project, as CEQA defines, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines. To the extent the adoption of this Ordinance constitutes a project, the City Council finds pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3) that the project is exempt from environmental review because it can 18 Ordinance No. 8-25 Page 8 of 8
be seen with certainty that the adoption of the ordinance would not have any significant impact on the environment.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, and the City Council declares that it would have adopted each provision of this ordinance irrespective of the validity of any other provision.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after adoption.
SECTION 6. PUBLICATION.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance or a summary thereof to be printed once within fifteen (15) days after its adoption in a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City of Oakley.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Oakley this 10th day of June, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT: APPROVED:
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Shannon Shaw, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________ __________________
Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk Date
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DATE: June 10, 2025
TO: Joshua McMurray, City Manager
FROM: Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Contra Costa County Library Commission for a 4 Year term expiring June 30, 2029
Background and Analysis
The Contra Costa County Library Commission was established by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in March 1991. The Commission was created to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian. The Library Commission is comprised of 28 members representing the cities/towns in Contra Costa County, Contra Costa County, the Central Labor Council, College District, East Bay Leadership Council, Office of Education and the Friends Council.
Members representing towns and cities are appointed by the town/city councils.
The current term for the commissioner and alternate commissioner to the Contra Costa County Library Commission will expire June 30, 2025. Staff advertised for the positions of commissioner and alternate commissioner between March 12, 2025, and May 29, 2025, by providing information on the City’s website, weekly FYI, and through social media. One application was received by Kevin Armonio (Oakley’s current representative) attached for the Council’s review.
Consistency with the Oakley Strategic Plan 27+
Appointment to the Commission is consistent with the City’s Community and Collaborative Partnerships Goal.
Fiscal Impact
None.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the proposed resolution re-appointing Kevin Armonio as commissioner for a four-year term (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029).
Attachments
1. Application
2. Resolution
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26 Resolution No. XX-25 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. XX-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKLEY TO REAPPOINT KEVIN ARMONIO AS COMMISSIONER FOR THE CITY OF OAKLEY TO
THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LIBRARY COMMISSION FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM (JULY 1, 2025 - JUNE 30, 2029)
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Oakley that Kevin Armonio is appointed as Commissioner to the Contra Costa County Library Commission for a fouryear term (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2029).
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Oakley this 10 th day of June
2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTION:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
___________________
Shannon Shaw, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________ ___________________
Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk Date
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DATE: June 10, 2025
TO: Joshua McMurray, City Manager
FROM: Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement with NCE Landscape Architects to Provide Design Services for Capital Improvement Project Number 306 – Marsh Creek Glenn Park Renovation Project
Background and Analysis
The City’s adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) designates funding for various infrastructure repair and replacement projects. This is consistent with the City’s Strategic Goals to improve the quality of the City’s public infrastructure and to enhance the quality of life for our residents.
The existing playground equipment and surfacing at Marsh Creek Glenn Park is the original infrastructure at this park, which was constructed over 20 years ago. The equipment and surface are both in need of replacement, as maintaining this playground equipment and surfacing is not practical and financially viable.
CIP 306 will replace and significantly expand the playground footprint to allow for larger, more inclusive age appropriate 2–5 year-old and 5-12 year-old play structures.
The new playground will prioritize ADA accessibility and all-abilities play. The project will also upgrade the irrigation system at this park and construct a Pickleball court to complement the existing half Basketball court. As part of the design process, staff will outreach to the neighborhood to consider their preferences on the details of the new playground and its components.
Staff have selected NCE Landscape Architects as the best suited firm to design this important park improvement project. This firm has designed many similar parks successfully and has great familiarity with the City’s standards and processes. Staff negotiated the scope of the design work and proposal at a cost of $112,500, which is very competitive pricing for such a project in the current market and shows NCE Landscape Architects commitment to the Oakley community and its capital projects.
The design of this project will be performed during FY 2025/26 and the construction is anticipated to take place during FY 2026/27.
Consistency with the Oakley Strategic Plan 27+
This item is consistent with the Strategic Plan 27+ Park and Open Space section goal to provide beautiful parks for the community.
Approved and
Forwarded to the
City Council
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This item was included in the FY 2024/25 budget with a total budget of $500,000. To date $0 has been spent. This project is funded by the Park Impact Fee Fund (204) and the LLAD in Zone 3-23 (189). No additional funding is needed at this time to fund this contract.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the proposal with NCE Landscape Architects, for the design services associated with CIP No. 306 – Marsh Creek Glenn Park Renovation Project and to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for a not to exceed an amount of $112,500 Attachments
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - NCE Landscape Architects Proposal
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30 RESOLUTION NO.___-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKLEY
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH NCE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS FOR
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NUMBER 306 - MARSH CREEK GLENN PARK
RENOVATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, as part of the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget the City of Oakley approved a 5-Year Capital improvement Program (CIP); and WHEREAS, Project Number 306 is to design the improvements for the Marsh Creek Glenn Park Renovation Project; and
WHEREAS, staff have solicited a proposal from NCE Landscape Architects, for the design of this project; and
WHEREAS, NCE Landscape Architects has submitted a proposal to prepare landscaping architectural design services for CIP Project Number 306 for an amount not to exceed $112,500; and
WHEREAS, this item was included in the FY 2024/25 budget with a total budget of $500,000. To date $0 has been spent. This project is funded by the Park Impact Fee Fund (204) and the LLAD in Zone 3-23 (189). No additional funding is needed at this time to fund this contract; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the City Council of the City of Oakley hereby approves the proposal from NCE Landscape Architects, for landscaping architectural design services for CIP Project Number 306 for an amount not to exceed $112,500, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, and authorizing the City Manager to execute this into an Agreement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Oakley at a meeting held on the 10th of June 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
APPROVED:
_______________________
Shannon Shaw, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk Date
31 5253 College Ave, Suite B
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 250-9189
May 30th, 2025
Jesse Dela Cruz
Parks and Landscape Manager
City of Oakley
3231 Main Street
Oakley, CA 94561
Proposal – Landscape Architectural Design Services for Marsh Creek Glenn Park Dear Mr. Cruz:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide the following Scope of Work and Fee Estimate for Landscape Architectural Services for improvements to the play area at Marsh Creek Glenn Park (Park). This is a very exciting project for NCE, and we look forward to collaborating with and supporting the City of Oakley (City) in the renovations of the Park.
The following Scope and Fee reflects NCE’s understanding of the project goals, site constraints, and necessary deliverables to prepare Schematic Plans and Construction Documents for the Park. The Scope has been developed based on our site visit and associated discussion plus direction the City has provided via email.
As a principal, Matthew Gaber is authorized to sign contracts on behalf of NCE and will be the point of contact for this proposal. This proposal is valid for 120 calendar days from the date of its submittal.
Please feel free to reach out to Matthew Gaber with questions or comments you may have related to this Scope of Work and Fee Estimate.
Sincerely,
NCE
Matthew S. Gaber, RLA
Principal, Landscape Architect
32 Project Understanding and Assumptions
NCE understands the scope of work for the Park to be of as follows:
• The City seeks to replace the existing 2-5 play structure, add a new 5-12 play structure and add 2 pickle ball courts adjacent to the existing basketball court.
• The new 2-5 play structure will be in approximately the same location as the existing structure. • The 5-12 play structure will be located to the northeast of the existing 2-5 structure within an existing lawn area.
• The play equipment manufacturer will be Spec Play.
• The play structure shall be constructed of metal with open panels to provide visual access. • Play structures should include equipment that support vestibular development such as swings and should include interactive play features that are accessible to a wide range of children. • The play areas shall have rubber tile play surfacing by sofSurfaces. • The play equipment shall be themed, possible inspiration includes Marsh Creek and animals that live within the Creek.
• Shade will be provided by new tree plantings and a shade structure if it is within the construction budget. • Furnishings and pedestrian pavements shall conform to ADA Accessibility Standards. • An ADA curb ramp and accessible parking space shall be provided on Hill Avenue adjacent to the Park. • The existing irrigation system will need to be adjusted to accommodate the expanded play area and pickle ball courts.
• The irrigation system will be designed to comply with the City’s standards and the State of California’s Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.
• The irrigation water is hard. The proposed design must anticipate staining and corrosion from overspray.
Proposed plants shall tolerate hard water.
• The existing irrigation water is potable, and the system includes a booster pump. • The play areas shall be enclosed with 4’ high black tubular metal fencing. • Site furnishing shall be by Outdoor Creations and include anti-graffiti coatings. • The City will sponsor an outreach event with residents who are part of the Lighting and Landscape Assessment Zone. The event will be informational, and the goal is to receive their input on the selection of the play equipment only. The event will be during the summer of 2025 and include a pop-up at the park.
Outreach will also include a mailer to residents with a QR code linking to an on-line survey. • A topographic survey will be required.
• The limit of work will be as shown on the attached Limit of Work plan. • No significant drainage improvements are included as part of this project. • Conduit shall be provided for a security camera on the existing light pole adjacent to the play area.
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• The project schedule will be determined during the Kick-off Meeting with City Staff. • Additional lighting will be included in the renovation of the park. • New concrete paving shall be ADA compliant
• The City would like to explore the possibility of replacing areas of lawn with low maintenance, droughttolerant ground covers.
City Responsibilities
NCE has assumed that the City will provide the following:
• Any available information regarding utilities (i.e. water, electrical, and storm drain). • As-builts of the park.
• Review at various phases of project delivery and completion. • The provision and preparation of upfront/front end specifications.
Project Scope
Task 1 – Kick-off Meeting, Project Coordination and Management Task 1.1 – Kick-off Meeting
The NCE Team will lead a project kick-off meeting with the City to:
• Review of the Scope of Work.
• Establish lines of communication.
• Establish the project schedule and milestones and confirm anticipated deadlines. • Review and agree on the project program and operation criteria.
Upon completion of the kick-off meeting a summary will be prepared that documents key decisions and follow-up or action items.
Deliverables
• Kick-off meeting summary
• Draft project schedule
Task 1.2 – Project Coordination and Management
NCE will meet with the City approximately bi-monthly to review the project status. NCE anticipates 6 teleconference calls and 1 conceptual design meeting with the City.
NCE’s Project Manager will serve as the City’s point of contact for the contract and will have primary responsibility for managing and coordinating the efforts of the project team and subconsultants. NCE’s Project Manager will be responsible for monthly invoicing, scheduling, subconsultant invoicing, and general project administration. 34 P a g e | 4
Deliverables
• Meeting summaries
• Project invoicing
Task 2 – Data Gathering
Task 2.1 – Data Gathering
NCE will review relevant available data and records from the City as listed in the previous section, public and private utility providers, and other sources that may be appropriate to support the preparation of project contract documents. These may include, but are not limited to, drainage infrastructure inventory maps, aerial photographs, as-built street improvement plans, and as-builts of the Park. The data gathered will be compiled and included in the base map used for design.
Deliverables
• Base Plan in ACAD format
• Topographic Survey of entire park
• Inventory of existing irrigation system and equipment Task 3 – Schematic Design and Community Engagement
Task 3.1 – Draft Schematic Master Plan
Based on the data gathered during Task 2, NCE will prepare a Draft Schematic Master Plan. The Draft Schematic Master Plan will depict the schematic layout of the expanded play area and will include descriptions and images of materials and improvements.
Deliverables
• Draft Schematic Master Plan in digital and print format Task 3.2 Community Engagement
NCE will collaborate with City staff on the implementation of the community engagement. NCE will participate in 1 pop-up, create an on-line survey, and provide content/digital media for use in the survey. The City will advertise the project and post project information on social media. Exact methods, schedule, and goals will be developed in consultation with the City during Task 1: Kick-off meeting and the fee estimate for Task 3.2 may be adjusted to reflect the City’s preferences for community engagement.
Deliverables
• Memorandum summarizing community engagement processes and community preferences for the Park Task 3.3– Final Schematic Landscape Master Plan
Based on feedback from the Draft Schematic Master Plan, NCE will prepare the Final Schematic Master Plan for review and approval by the City.
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Deliverables
• Final Schematic Landscape Master Plan in digital and print format Task 4 – Design Development - 35% P&E
Upon the City’s authorization to begin Design Development, NCE will prepare plans for the project that will indicate the relative locations, surface elevations, types and extent of pedestrian pavements, site furnishings, fencing, plantings, materials and finishes, plant palette. Drawings will be drafted in digital format using AutoCAD and printed at 1/8” = 1’- 0” or another scale as appropriate to depict the improvements. NCE anticipates that the following drawings will be prepared:
• Title and Notes sheet
• Demolition Plan
• Landscape Layout and Materials Plan
• Grading Plan
• Planting Plans and Plant Palette
• Planting and Hardscape Details
• Irrigation Plans and Details
• Preliminary Cost Estimate of Construction
It is assumed that the City will require a 10-day review/comment period once the 35% PS&E package is submitted.
Deliverables
• One reproducible copy in digital format of the 35% P&E Task 5 – Construction Documents
Task 5.1 – 90% P, S&E
NCE will meet with the City to review comments on the 35% P, S&E, and will prepare the 90% PS&E incorporating this feedback. The 90% PS&E will include additional design information and details typically expected at this stage of completion including grading and drainage, types and extent of pedestrian pavements, site furnishings, plantings, materials and finishes, planting palette, irrigation equipment, and typical planting and hardscape details. The drawings will be drafted using AutoCAD and printed at 1/8” = 1’- 0” or another scale as appropriate to depict the improvements. The technical specifications will be prepared in MS Word in Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format and will reference the City’s standard provisions. The Landscape Cost Estimate will be prepared in MS Excel and will be based on the most recent construction cost data available to NCE for projects of this type. The 35% cost estimate will then be updated and refined as the design effort progresses.
It is assumed that the City will require a 10-day review/comment period once the 90% PS&E package is submitted.
Deliverables
• One reproducible copy in digital format of the 90% PS&E
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Task 5.2 – Final P, S&E
NCE will again meet with the City to review comments on the 90% PS&E and will prepare the Final PS&E incorporating this feedback. The Final PS&E will include notes and details necessary for construction. One reproducible copy of the Final PS&E will then be packaged and submitted similar to the 90% PS&E unless directed otherwise. It is assumed that the City will require a 10-day review/comment period once the Final PS&E package is submitted.
Upon receipt of the City’s final review comments, the project documents will be finalized for bidding purposes.
A final quantity calculation will be tabulated, and this will be entered into the final Cost Estimate for the project.
The final documents will be reviewed, stamped, and signed by NCE’s registered landscape architect, and the Final P, S&E will be delivered to the City in both hard copy and electronic formats.
Deliverables
• One wet-signed and 1 electronic file of the Final P, S&E.
Task 6 – Bidding and Construction Support Services
Task 6.1 – Bidding Support Services
NCE will provide the City with assistance during the advertisement and bidding period of the project. This will include attendance at the pre-bid conference, response to questions about the project design, and preparation of up to one addendum and clarifications to the P, S&E. NCE can also assist the City in determining the responsiveness of bids received, and in checking and tabulating bid results.
Task 6.2 – Construction Support Services:
NCE will provide support services to the City during project construction. At a minimum, these services are anticipated to include attendance at the pre-construction conference, review of contractor submittals, response to contractor requests for information, provision of recommendations for necessary construction changes due to unforeseen field conditions, assistance with the review of Contract Change Orders, and review of construction for acceptance. This task does not provide any field inspection services, and we understand that all construction inspection will be provided by the City.
Exclusions
This Scope of Work excludes:
• Presentations to any commissions, agencies, and boards • Construction plans for any electrical service and/or site lighting circuitry • Geotechnical engineering and reports
• Design of stormwater treatment facilities or bioretention areas • Permitting with any Federal, State, or Local Agencies other than the City. • The provision and preparation of upfront/front end specifications. 37 P a g e | 7
Schedule
Once we have a notice to proceed and clear project objectives, and have conducted the kick-off meeting, we will develop a detailed project design schedule with the goal to prepare bid documents for construction in June 2026.
Fee Estimate
NCE will provide the defined scope of work for a not to exceed fee of $112,500 on a time and materials basis. Cost per task is provided below.
Task 1- Kick-off Meeting, Project Coordination and Management Task 1.1 Kick-off Meeting: $1,170
Task 1.2 Project Coordination and Management: $7680
Task 2- Data Gathering
Task 2.1 Data Gathering: $10,948
Task 3- Schematic Design and Community Engagement
Task 3.1 Draft Schematic Landscape Master Plan: $8,840
Task 3.2 Community Engagement: $4960
Task 3.3 Final Schematic Landscape Master Plan: $3560
Task 4- Design Development: 35% P & E: $17,572
TASK 5- Construction Documents
Task 5.1 90% P, S &E: $23,747
Task 5.2 Final P, S & E: $19,495
Task 6- Bidding and Construction Support Services
Task 6.1 Bidding Support Services: $4160
Task 6.2 Construction Support Services: $10,368.
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Limit of Work
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DATE: June 10, 2025
TO: Joshua McMurray, City Manager
FROM: Kevin Rohani, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer SUBJECT: Approve a Reimbursement Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc, for the East Cypress Road Widening Project related to the Machado Subdivision 9615 frontage improvements
Background and Analysis
On June 13, 2023, Resolution 66-23, the City Council conditionally approved the Vesting Tentative Map (TM 03-21) Machado Property Subdivision 9615 located at the southwest corner of East Cypress Road and Machado Lane. The development subdivides approximately 20.11 acres into 76 single family residential lots. The project includes frontage improvements on East Cypress Road. Condition of Approval #60a requires the developer to construct the ultimate frontage improvements of East Cypress Road to a four-lane divided roadway between approximately 800 feet east of Rubens Way to Machado Lane. Condition #50a also states that the developer may request to enter into a Frontage Improvement Agreement with the City for the cost of construction beyond the project frontage for improvements eligible for reimbursement from the City’s Traffic Impact Fee Program. The agreement shall include a requirement for the City to condition future development of the adjacent parcel to the west APN 033-190-001 with payment to the City of its required fair share of its frontage improvements to fund the remaining ultimate improvement of Machado Lane.
This segment of East Cypress Road is a portion of Project No. 8 under the City of Oakley’s Traffic Impact Fee Project List. The reimbursement requested are improvements eligible to be funded under this fee program. The improvements include the ultimate median width and reconstruct the full pavement section of eastbound lane adjacent to the median. The future developer for the adjacent parcel to the west will be conditioned to pay the City of Oakley for the frontage improvements constructed and the funds will be used to complete the construction of the remaining frontage improvements of Machado Lane.
The developer, Meritage Homes of California, Inc, will complete the construction in the coming months and has requested reimbursement of the eligible costs outlined in the attached Reimbursement Agreement. Utility undergrounding is completed in this area and paving is slated for the summer months during the school summer break to minimize traffic delays in this section of East Cypress Road.
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City Council
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Over the last few months, staff has worked with the developer and their engineer to ascertain the value of the reimbursable work for the improvements. The total amount of reimbursement is determined to be $546,545.88. The developer has requested a lump sum reimbursement of $546,545.88 once the improvements are completed and accepted by the City Council.
On May 27, 2025, the City Council approved the City’s Capital Improvement budget for FY 2025/26. The budget included $550,000 to fund Project #334, East Cypress Road widening from 800’ east of Rubens Way to Machado Lane Project. Approval of the reimbursement agreement will obligate the City to reimburse $546,545.88 to Meritage Homes Inc., from the budget allocated for CIP #334 once construction is completed and the improvements are accepted by the City Council as complete. The funding for the construction of this project has been included in the Capital Improvement budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 for $550,000.00 from the General Capital Projects fund. The developer is obligated to pay the full Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) per lot of this subdivision. Once the Traffic Impact Fees are collected for all of the lots within this subdivision and the total amount of the reimbursement is available in the Traffic Impact Fee fund, the General Capital Fund can be replenished with TIF funds.
Consistency with the Oakley Strategic Plan 27+
The approval of this agreement is consistent with the Oakley Strategic Plan under our Community Health and Safety Goal to provide safe streets in our City. East Cypress Road is a critical segment in the Oakley roadway infrastructure network that will serve existing and future communities in the eastern portion of the City. The new roadway segment will be an essential infrastructure to support emergency vehicle access for this area.
Fiscal Impact
Approval of the reimbursement agreement will obligate the City to reimburse $546,545.88 to Meritage Homes Inc., from the budget allocated for CIP #334 once construction is completed and the improvements are accepted by the City Council as complete. The funding for the construction of this project has been included in the Capital Improvement budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 from the General Capital Projects fund. Once Traffic Impact Fees are collected for all of the lots for this subdivision, the General Capital Fund can be replenished with TIF funds.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Reimbursement Agreement.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 – Reimbursement Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO. __-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKLEY AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC., FOR THE EAST CYPRESS ROAD WIDENING RELATED TO THE MACHADO SUBDIVISION 9615 FRONTAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 66-23 conditionally approving the tentative map for Subdivision 9615 Machado Subdivision located on the southwest corner of East Cypress Road and Machado Lane; and WHEREAS, Condition of Approval #60a requires the developer to construct the frontage of East Cypress Road adjacent to the project and also states that part of the cost of the work may be eligible for reimbursement from the City’s Traffic Impact Fee Program; and WHEREAS, Meritage Homes of California, Inc., will complete the construction in the coming months and will request reimbursement of the eligible costs outlined in the attached Reimbursement Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Staff and Meritage Homes of California, Inc., have reviewed the itemized cost breakdown and agree the total reimbursable cost of these improvements is $546,545.88; and
WHEREAS, Meritage Homes of California, Inc., has requested to enter into this Reimbursement Agreement; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Oakley that the City Manager is authorized to execute the reimbursement agreement, to reimburse $546,545.88 in cash to Meritage Homes of California, Inc. once the improvements are completed and accepted by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of June 2025 by the following vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTION:
ABSENT:
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APPROVED:
___________________
Shannon Shaw, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________ ____________________
Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk Date
43 REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
EAST CYPRESS ROAD
RELATED TO OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR MACHADO SUBVISION 9615
THIS REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 10th day of June 2025, by and between Meritage Homes of California, Inc., a California Corporation (“Developer”) and the City of Oakley, a California municipal corporation (“City”). Developer and City are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” or collectively as “Parties”.
RECITALS
A. Developer is constructing the offsite improvements along East Cypress Road associated with the Machado Subdivision development project (Subdivision 9615) as required by the conditions of approval (COAs) for the project as adopted by the City of Oakley City Council via Resolution Number 66-23 in accordance with the requirements and conditions set forth in approvals.
B. The COAs require, among other things, that certain offsite roadway improvements along the East Cypress Road be constructed by Developer. The funding for a portion of these improvements is the responsibility of the developer and a portion is eligible for reimbursement under the Traffic Impact Fee Program.
C. The City’s Traffic Impact Fee Program includes East Cypress Road Project Number 8, as a Transportation Improvement Project, which involves the construction of roadway improvements on East Cypress Road between 800’ East of Frank Hengel Way to Sellers Avenue.
D. Developer has fully designed said offsite improvements and is currently in the process of completing the construction of said offsite improvements. Developer has agreed to direct their contractor to perform the East Cypress Road offsite improvements outline in Exhibit A, and for the City to reimburse the Developer the City’s share of costs associated with these offsite improvements.
E. Developer has requested to enter into this reimbursement agreement to clearly identify the improvements eligible for reimbursement and the costs incurred by Developer for construction of the eligible improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above-recited premises, together with the mutual covenants herein contained and attached hereto, it is agreed that:
44 AGREEMENT
1. SCOPE OF WORK. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, City agrees to reimburse Developer for all costs and expenses related to the construction and installation of the City's portion of the East Cypress Road offsite improvements outlined in Exhibit A. City acknowledges that City shall be responsible to reimburse Developer for all the expenses incurred in completing the offsite improvements in the not to exceed amount identified in the costs outlined in the attached exhibit.
2. AMOUNT AND PAYMENT OF REIMBURSEMENT. The total cost of the reimbursement is $546,545.88 as shown in Exhibit A ("Exhibit and Itemized Cost"). Upon deeming the project as complete by the City Engineer, acceptance by the City Council, and receipt of the invoice from the Developer, the reimbursement amount shall be paid by the City to the Developer within thirty (30) days.
3. INSPECTION OF WORK. All of the Work shall be performed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer in his or her reasonable discretion. The City and its authorized agents shall, at all times during the performance of the Work, have free access to the Work and shall be allowed to examine the Work and all materials used and to be used in the Work. Any Work performed without inspection is subject to rejection by City. All Work shall be performed during the City’s normal working hours and workdays unless approved by the City Engineer for extended work hours
4. OWNERSHIP OF THE IMPROVEMENTS. The Developer shall transmit the invoice for the Work to the City for the costs associated with the Contractor’s performance of the Work.
The City shall issue payment to the Developer within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice from the Developer.
5. INDEMNIFICATION. Developer shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents free and harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of action, demands, expenses, costs, fines, penalties, fees, and/or liability, including from loss, damage, or injury to or death of persons or property in any manner, to the extent caused by Developer's intentional misconduct in connection with the construction and installation of the Improvements. Developer's indemnity obligations hereunder shall expire upon the statute of limitations having run on any claim arising prior to the City's acceptance of the improvements. Developer's indemnity obligations hereunder ~hall include attorney's fees and court costs, and shall include: (i) any liability related to or arising out of the design, drawings, plans, and/or specifications for the Improvements, (ii) any costs, expenses, fees, fines, or liability for any hazardous substances or toxic material and any required remediation, (iii) any liability to the extent caused by the negligence or intentional acts or omissions of General Contractor. All of each Party's indemnity obligations hereunder shall survive expiration of this Agreement. City's indemnity obligations hereunder shall include attorney's fees and court costs, but shall exclude any liability to the extent caused by the intentional misconduct of Developer or its agents, representatives, consultants, and/or contractors. 45 6. INSURANCE. The Developer shall be required to list the City as an additional insured for all insurance policies required for the Project including but not limited to commercial general liability policy, commercial automobile liability policy, and workers compensation policy.
7. TIME OF ESSENSE. Time is expressly made of the essence with respect to the performance by the Developer and the City of each and every obligation and condition of this Agreement.
8. ATTORNEY’S FEES. If any legal action is brought by either party to interpret or enforce any terms or provisions of this Agreement, each party shall pay their respective attorneys’ fees and costs.
9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the matters set forth herein. Any amendments, modifications, or changes to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
10. WAIVERS. Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
11. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement or the application of any such provision shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable to any extent, the remaining provisions of this Agreement and the application thereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected, impaired or invalidated.
12. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
13. JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be administered and interpreted under the laws of the State of California without regard to its choice of law rules. Jurisdiction and venue of litigation arising from this Agreement shall be in the County of Contra Costa, State of California.
14. NOTICES. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered, sent by pre-paid First Class U.S. Mail, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered or sent by email with evidence of completed transmission, and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice if delivered personally or by messenger or overnight courier; (ii) three (3) business days after the date of posting by the United States Post Office if by mail; or (iii) when sent if given by email. Any notice, request, demand, direction, or other communication sent by email must be confirmed within forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered. Other forms of electronic transmission such as text messages or instant messages are not acceptable manners of notice required hereunder. Notices or other communications shall be addressed as follows:
46 To the City:
Kevin Rohani, Public Works Director/City Engineer
3231 Main Street
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-7003
To the Developer:
Justin Derby, Vice President
2850 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95833
Any party may change its address for notice by written notice to the other party in the manner provided in this Section 11.
15. INTERPRETATION. The titles to the sections of this Agreement are not a part of this Agreement and shall have no effect upon the construction or interpretation of any part of this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, masculine, feminine or neuter gender and the singular or plural number shall each be deemed to include the others where and when the context so dictates. The word “including” shall be construed as if followed by the words “without limitation.” This Agreement is the product of negotiations among the Parties, and it shall not be construed as if it had been prepared by one of the Parties, but rather as if all of the Parties have prepared the same. Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement.
16. AUTHORITY. Each person executing this Agreement covenants and warrants that (i) the party on whose behalf he or she is signing is duly incorporated or otherwise established or formed and validly existing under the laws of its state of incorporation, establishment or formation, (ii) the party has and is duly qualified to do business in California, (iii) the party has full corporate, partnership, trust, association or other power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform all of its obligations hereunder, and (iv) each person (and all of the persons if more than one signs) signing this Agreement is duly and validly authorized to do so.
17. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
47 “DEVELOPER”
Meritage Homes of California, Inc., A California Corporation By: ______
Meritage Homes of California, Inc.
Date:
“CITY”
CITY OF Oakley, a municipal corporation
By:
Joshua McMurray, City Manager
Date:
Approved as to form:
By:
Derek Cole, City Attorney
Date:
Attest:
By: ____________________________________
Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk
Date: ____________________________________
48 EXHIBIT A
East Cypress Road Roadway Improvements
Exhibit and Itemized Cost
49 SUBDIVISION 9615
EAST CYPRESS ROAD MACHADO LANE
EAST CYPRESS ROAD
G:\1340-030\ACAD\EXHIBITS\XB - CYPRESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.DWG
EAST CYPRESS ROAD TIF
IMPROVEMENTS
MACHADO LANE
CITY OF OAKLEY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA
SCALE: 1" = 50' DATE: MAY 8, 2025
0' 50' 100' CIVIL ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PLANNERS
SAN RAMON
WWW.CBANDG.COM ROSEVILLE
(925) 866-0322
(916)788-4456
CYPRESS ROAD - FRONTAGE (TIF)
CYPRESS ROAD - QUINN (TIF)
LEGEND
50 East Cypress Roadway Improvements
Itemized Cost
Quantity Units Unit Price Bid Total
Cypress Road - Frontage - Cypress Rd
Remove Existing Median Curb 615.00 LF 13.13 $ 8,074.95
Demo & Remove Existing Pavement Section 17,220.00 SF 4.04 $ 69,568.80 Fine Grading 17,160.00 SF 1.52 $ 26,083.20
Earthwork (Assume 3' x Pavement Area) 1,300.00 CY 12.63 $ 16,419.00 6" AC Paving 9,920.00 SF 5.25 $ 52,080.00
21" Aggregate Base 9,920.00 SF 4.85 $ 48,112.00
Fog Seal 9,920.00 SF 0.1 $ 992.00
Median Curb 620.00 LF 28.28 $ 17,533.60
Striping and Signage 1.00 LS 13557.23 $ 13,557.23
Traffic Control 1.00 LS 40400 $ 40,400.00
Accessible Ramps 1.00 EA 1828.1 $ 1,828.10
Cypress Road - Quinn - Cypress Rd.
Remove Existing Median Curb 660.00 LF 11.11 $ 7,332.60
Demo & Remove Existing Pavement Section 18,430.00 SF 4.04 $ 74,457.20 Fine Grading 7,920.00 SF 1.52 $ 12,038.40
Earthwork (Assume 3' x Pavement Area) 900.00 CY 12.63 $ 11,367.00 6" AC Paving 7,920.00 SF 5.25 $ 41,580.00
21" Aggregate Base 7,920.00 SF 4.85 $ 38,412.00
Median Curb 660.00 LF 28.28 $ 18,664.80
Striping and Signage 1.00 LS 4545 $ 4,545.00
Traffic Control 1.00 LS 25000 $ 25,000.00
Pedestrian Crossing
Furnish & Install Pushbutton Post & Foundation 1.00 LS 3500 $ 3,500.00 Furnish & Install APS Pushbuttons 2.00 EA 1000 $ 2,000.00 Furnish & Install SP-1-T PED Heads 2.00 EA 1250 $ 2,500.00 Furnish and Install New Conductors 1.00 LS 750 $ 750.00 Remove Ped Barricade 1.00 LS 500 $ 500.00
R & R Sidewalk 2.00 EA 1450 $ 2,900.00
Striping and Signage 1.00 LS 5000 $ 5,000.00
Moreno soft costs 1.00 LS 1350 $ 1,350.00
Total $546,545.88
51 STAFF REPORT
1 City of Oakley | 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561
O (925) 625-7000 | F (925) 625-9859 | www.oakleyca.gov
DATE: June 10, 2025
TO: Joshua McMurray, City Manager
FROM: Kevin Rohani, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer SUBJECT: Approve a Reimbursement Agreement with Meritage Homes of California, Inc, for the Sellers Avenue Improvements related to the Sellers Subdivision 9614 offsite improvements
Background and Analysis
On July 11, 2023, by Resolution 78-23, the City Council conditionally approved the Vesting Tentative Map (TM 01-22) Sellers Avenue Subdivision 9614 located at west side of Sellers Avenue approximately 1,200 feet north of the railroad track crossing.
The development subdivides approximately 20.42 acres into 77 single family residential lots. The project includes frontage improvements on Sellers Avenue.
Sellers Avenue is a two-lane rural county road with poor pavement conditions prior to the construction activity in this area. As part of the subdivision improvements, a new sewer and water mainline was installed along Sellers Avenue from East Cypress Road to the entrance of the subdivision serving the new subdivision and providing an option for existing properties in this area to connect to the sewer and water infrastructure.
With months of heavy construction machinery on the roadway to install these utilities, the pavement has substantially degraded to an unacceptable condition.
Over the last several months, City staff has been exploring options with the developer and their engineers to fully reconstruct the pavement in its entirety and design the pavement section to accommodate future traffic volumes that will be utilizing this roadway for decades to come. Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) was selected as the method to rehabilitate this roadway. FDR is a pavement rehabilitation process that involves recycling the existing asphalt pavement and a portion of the underlying materials to create a new, stabilized base. It essentially "recycles" the road by pulverizing the old asphalt and base, then blending and stabilizing them with additives to form a new base layer. This process can be a cost-effective and faster alternative to full reconstruction, as it reuses existing materials. A similar method was used on Main Street in 2015 between Bridgehead Road to Big Break Road and has proven to be a great method for pavement restoration.
Sellers Avenue is Project No. 27 and 28 between East Cypress Road to Delta Road on the City of Oakley’s Traffic Impact Fee Project List. The reimbursement requested is for improvements eligible to be funded under this fee program. The improvements include reconstructing the full pavement for the existing two-lane roadway.
Approved and
Forwarded to the
City Council
52 STAFF REPORT
CITY HALL | 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 2
O (925) 625-7000 | F (925) 625-9859 | www.CI.Oakley.CA.US The developer, Meritage Homes of California, Inc, will complete the construction in the coming months and has requested reimbursement of the eligible costs outlined in the attached Reimbursement Agreement. Utility undergrounding is completed in this area and paving is slated for the summer months during the school summer break to minimize traffic delays in this section of Sellers Avenue. A full road closure of this segment will be required to perform the paving operation. Local traffic and emergency vehicles will be accommodated.
Over the last few months, staff has worked with the developer and their engineer to ascertain the value of the reimbursable work for the improvements. The total amount of reimbursement is determined to be $1,493,469.11 for the City’s portion of these improvements. The developer has requested a lump sum reimbursement of $1,493,469.11 once the improvements are completed and accepted by the City Council.
On May 27, 2025, the City Council approved the City’s Capital Improvement budget for FY 2025/26. The budget included $810,000 to fund Project #335, Sellers Avenue reconstruction from the Railroad Tracks to Delta Road Project and $690,000 for the City’s share to fund Project #336, Sellers Avenue reconstruction from East Cypress Road to the Railroad Tracks Project. Approval of the reimbursement agreement will obligate the City to reimburse $1,493,469.11 to Meritage Homes Inc., from the budget allocated for CIP #335 and 336 once construction is completed and the improvements are accepted by the City Council as complete. The funding for the construction of this project has been included in the Capital Improvement budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 for a total of $1,500,000.00 from the General Capital Projects fund. The developer is obligated to pay the full Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) per lot of this subdivision. Once the Traffic Impact Fees are collected for all of the lots within this subdivision and the total amount of the reimbursement is available in the Traffic Impact Fee fund, the General Capital Fund can be replenished with TIF funds.
Consistency with the Oakley Strategic Plan 27+
The approval of this agreement is consistent with the Oakley Strategic Plan under the Community Health and Safety Goal to provide safe streets in our City. Sellers Avenue is a critical segment in the Oakley roadway infrastructure network that will serve existing and future communities in the eastern portion of the City. The new roadway segment will be an essential infrastructure to support emergency vehicle access for this area.
Fiscal Impact
Approval of the reimbursement agreement will obligate the City to reimburse $1,493,469.11 to Meritage Homes Inc., from the budget allocated for CIP #334 once construction is completed and the improvements are accepted by the City Council as complete. The funding for the construction of this project has been included in the 53 STAFF REPORT
CITY HALL | 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 3
O (925) 625-7000 | F (925) 625-9859 | www.CI.Oakley.CA.US Capital Improvement budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 from the General Capital Projects fund. Once Traffic Impact Fees are collected for all of the lots for this subdivision, the General Capital Fund can be replenished with Traffic Impact Fee funds.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Reimbursement Agreement.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Resolution
Attachment 2 – Reimbursement Agreement
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55 Resolution No. __-25 Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. __-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKLEY AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC., FOR THE SELLERS AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE SELLERS SUBDIVISION 9614 OFFSITE
IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 78-23 conditionally approving the tentative map for Subdivision 9614 Sellers Subdivision located at west side of Sellers Avenue approximately 1,200 feet north of the railroad track crossing; and WHEREAS, Construction of the sewer and water mainline along Sellers Avenue has substantially degraded the pre-existing poor pavement condition to an unacceptable pavement index level; and
WHEREAS, City Staff and Meritage Homes of California, Inc., and their project engineers agreed to a pavement restoration method to build the pavement section of Sellers Avenue to accommodate the future traffic loads of this roadway; and WHEREAS, the pavement restoration proposed is eligible for reimbursement from the City’s Traffic Impact Fee Program; and
WHEREAS, Meritage Homes of California, Inc., will complete the construction in the coming months and will request reimbursement of the eligible costs outlined in the attached Reimbursement Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Staff and Meritage Homes of California, Inc., have reviewed the itemized cost breakdown and agree the total reimbursable cost of the City’s portion for the pavement restoration of Sellers Avenue between East Cypress Road to Delta Road is $1,493,469.11; and
WHEREAS, Meritage Homes of California, Inc., has requested to enter into this Reimbursement Agreement; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Oakley that the City Manager is authorized to execute the reimbursement agreement, to reimburse $1,493,469.11 in cash to Meritage Homes of California, Inc. once the improvements are completed and accepted by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of June 2025 by the following vote.
56 Resolution No. __-25 Page 2 of 2
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTION:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
___________________
Shannon Shaw, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________ ___________________
Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk Date
57 REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
SELLERS AVENUE
RELATED TO OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS
SELLERS SUBDIVISION 9614
THIS REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 10th day of June 2025, by and between Meritage Homes of California, Inc., a California Corporation (“Developer”) and the City of Oakley, a California municipal corporation (“City”). Developer and City are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” or collectively as “Parties”.
RECITALS
A. Developer is constructing the offsite improvements along Sellers Avenue associated with the Sellers Subdivision development project (Subdivision 9614) as required by the conditions of approval (COAs) for the project as adopted by the City of Oakley City Council via Resolution Number 78-23 in accordance with the requirements and conditions set forth in approvals.
B. The COAs require, among other things, that certain offsite roadway improvements along Sellers Avenue be constructed by Developer. The funding for a portion of these improvements is the responsibility of the developer and a portion is eligible for reimbursement under the Traffic Impact Fee Program.
C. The City’s Traffic Impact Fee Program includes Sellers Avenue Project Number 27 and 28, as a Transportation Improvement Project, which involves the construction of roadway improvements on Sellers Avenue between East Cypress Road to Delta Road.
D. Developer has fully designed said offsite improvements and is currently in the process of completing the construction of said offsite improvements. Developer has agreed to direct their contractor to perform the Sellers Avenue offsite improvements outline in Exhibits A and B, and for the City to reimburse the Developer the City’s share of costs associated with these offsite improvements.
E. Developer has requested to enter into this reimbursement agreement to clearly identify the improvements eligible for reimbursement and the costs incurred by Developer for construction of the eligible improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above-recited premises, together with the mutual covenants herein contained and attached hereto, it is agreed that:
58 AGREEMENT
1. SCOPE OF WORK. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, City agrees to reimburse Developer for all costs and expenses related to the construction and installation of the City's portion of the Sellers Avenue offsite improvements outlined in Exhibits A and B. City acknowledges that City shall be responsible to reimburse Developer for all the expenses incurred in completing the offsite improvements in the not to exceed amount identified in the costs outlined in the attached exhibits.
2. AMOUNT AND PAYMENT OF REIMBURSEMENT. The total cost of the reimbursement is $ $1,493,469.11 as shown in Exhibit A and B ("Exhibits and Itemized Costs"). Upon deeming the project as complete by the City Engineer, acceptance by the City Council, and receipt of the invoice from the Developer, the reimbursement amount shall be paid by the City to the Developer within thirty (30) days.
3. INSPECTION OF WORK. All of the Work shall be performed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer in his or her reasonable discretion. The City and its authorized agents shall, at all times during the performance of the Work, have free access to the Work and shall be allowed to examine the Work and all materials used and to be used in the Work. Any Work performed without inspection is subject to rejection by City. All Work shall be performed during the City’s normal working hours and workdays unless approved by the City Engineer for extended work hours
4. OWNERSHIP OF THE IMPROVEMENTS. The Developer shall transmit the invoice for the Work to the City for the costs associated with the Contractor’s performance of the Work.
The City shall issue payment to the Developer within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice from the Developer.
5. INDEMNIFICATION. Developer shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents free and harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of action, demands, expenses, costs, fines, penalties, fees, and/or liability, including from loss, damage, or injury to or death of persons or property in any manner, to the extent caused by Developer's intentional misconduct in connection with the construction and installation of the Improvements. Developer's indemnity obligations hereunder shall expire upon the statute of limitations having run on any claim arising prior to the City's acceptance of the improvements. Developer's indemnity obligations hereunder ~hall include attorney's fees and court costs, and shall include: (i) any liability related to or arising out of the design, drawings, plans, and/or specifications for the Improvements, (ii) any costs, expenses, fees, fines, or liability for any hazardous substances or toxic material and any required remediation, (iii) any liability to the extent caused by the negligence or intentional acts or omissions of General Contractor. All of each Party's indemnity obligations hereunder shall survive expiration of this Agreement. City's indemnity obligations hereunder shall include attorney's fees and court costs, but shall exclude any liability to the extent caused by the intentional misconduct of Developer or its agents, representatives, consultants, and/or contractors. 59 6. INSURANCE. The Developer shall be required to list the City as an additional insured for all insurance policies required for the Project including but not limited to commercial general liability policy, commercial automobile liability policy, and workers compensation policy.
7. TIME OF ESSENSE. Time is expressly made of the essence with respect to the performance by the Developer and the City of each and every obligation and condition of this Agreement.
8. ATTORNEY’S FEES. If any legal action is brought by either party to interpret or enforce any terms or provisions of this Agreement, each party shall pay their respective attorneys’ fees and costs.
9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the matters set forth herein. Any amendments, modifications, or changes to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
10. WAIVERS. Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
11. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement or the application of any such provision shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable to any extent, the remaining provisions of this Agreement and the application thereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected, impaired or invalidated.
12. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
13. JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be administered and interpreted under the laws of the State of California without regard to its choice of law rules. Jurisdiction and venue of litigation arising from this Agreement shall be in the County of Contra Costa, State of California.
14. NOTICES. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered, sent by pre-paid First Class U.S. Mail, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered or sent by email with evidence of completed transmission, and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice if delivered personally or by messenger or overnight courier; (ii) three (3) business days after the date of posting by the United States Post Office if by mail; or (iii) when sent if given by email. Any notice, request, demand, direction, or other communication sent by email must be confirmed within forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered. Other forms of electronic transmission such as text messages or instant messages are not acceptable manners of notice required hereunder. Notices or other communications shall be addressed as follows:
60 To the City:
Kevin Rohani, Public Works Director/City Engineer
3231 Main Street
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-7003
To the Developer:
Justin Derby, Vice President
2850 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95833
Any party may change its address for notice by written notice to the other party in the manner provided in this Section 11.
15. INTERPRETATION. The titles to the sections of this Agreement are not a part of this Agreement and shall have no effect upon the construction or interpretation of any part of this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, masculine, feminine or neuter gender and the singular or plural number shall each be deemed to include the others where and when the context so dictates. The word “including” shall be construed as if followed by the words “without limitation.” This Agreement is the product of negotiations among the Parties, and it shall not be construed as if it had been prepared by one of the Parties, but rather as if all of the Parties have prepared the same. Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement.
16. AUTHORITY. Each person executing this Agreement covenants and warrants that (i) the party on whose behalf he or she is signing is duly incorporated or otherwise established or formed and validly existing under the laws of its state of incorporation, establishment or formation, (ii) the party has and is duly qualified to do business in California, (iii) the party has full corporate, partnership, trust, association or other power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform all of its obligations hereunder, and (iv) each person (and all of the persons if more than one signs) signing this Agreement is duly and validly authorized to do so.
17. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
61 “DEVELOPER”
Meritage Homes of California, Inc., A California Corporation By: ______
Meritage Homes of California, Inc.
Date:
“CITY”
CITY OF Oakley, a municipal corporation
By:
Joshua McMurray, City Manager
Date:
Approved as to form:
By:
Derek Cole, City Attorney
Date:
Attest:
By: ____________________________________
Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk
Date: ____________________________________
62 EXHIBIT A
Sellers Avenue (North of Railroad Tracks to East Cypress Road) Roadway Improvements Exhibit and Itemized Cost
63 SELLERS AVENUE E CYPRESS ROAD
SELLERS AVENUE
SUBDIVISION 9614
SELLERS AVENUE
SUBDIVISION 9614
F:\3247-000\ACAD\EXHIBITS\XB - SELLERS AVENUE FDR.DWG
SELLERS AVENUE
PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
SELLERS AVENUE
CITY OF OAKLEY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA
SCALE: 1" = 100' DATE: MAY 8, 2025
0' 100' 200' CIVIL ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PLANNERS
SAN RAMON
WWW.CBANDG.COM ROSEVILLE
(925) 866-0322
(916)788-4456
LEGEND SEE ABOVE SEE ABOVE SEE BELOW SEE BELOW
64 Sellers Avenue (North of Railroad Tracks to East Cypress Road) Roadway Improvements Itemized Cost
Description Quantity Units Unit Price Total
CYPRESS TO BALDOCCHI 29783.61 SF $ 7.56 $ 225,111.43
SELLERS PROJECT TRENCH LIMITS 30869.20 SF $ 7.56 $ 233,316.53 SOUTHERN PROJECTS LIMIT TO RAIL ROAD 18602.63 SF $ 7.56 $ 140,602.97 SOFT COSTS 15% 1 LS $ 89,854.64 $ 89,855.64
TOTAL $ 688,886.56
65 EXHIBIT B
Sellers Avenue (South of Railroad Tracks to Delta Road) Roadway Improvements Exhibit and Itemized Cost
66 SELLERS AVENUE
SELLERS AVENUE DELTA ROAD SELLERS AVENUE
F:\3247-000\ACAD\EXHIBITS\XB - RAILROAD TO DELTA ROAD FDR.DWG
SELLERS AVENUE
RAILROAD TO DELTA ROAD
PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
SELLERS AVENUE
CITY OF OAKLEY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA
SCALE: 1" = 100' DATE: MAY 8, 2025
0' 100' 200' CIVIL ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PLANNERS
SAN RAMON
WWW.CBANDG.COM ROSEVILLE
(925) 866-0322
(916)788-4456
LEGEND SEE ABOVE SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE ABOVE
67 Sellers Avenue (South of Railroad Tracks to Delta Road) Roadway Improvements Itemized Cost
Description Quantity Units Unit Price Bid Total
FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION - 5% CEMENT TREAT 99,765 SF $ 2.70 $ 269,365.50 3" AC 99,765 SF $ 3.10 $ 309,271.50
CONFORM AT ( E ) DRIVEWAYS 17.00 each $ 1,000.00 $ 17,000.00 1' WIDE AB SHOULDER AT EDGE OF AC 7,400 LF $ 10.00 $ 74,000.00 TRAFFIC, MARKINGS AND PAVEMENT MARKERS 1 LS $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 SOFT COSTS 15% 1 LS $ 104,945.55 $ 104,945.55
TOTAL $ 804,582.55
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DATE: June 10, 2025
TO: Joshua McMurray, City Manager
FROM: Ken Strelo, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Approval of a Services Agreement Between the City of Oakley and TRB and Associates, Inc. for Services Associated with California Building Standards Code Compliance for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Background and Analysis
The City of Oakley utilizes a wide range of consultants and contractors across several departments to augment City Staff as needed to accommodate the workload activities.
One of the areas that this approach is utilized is code compliance plan reviews for projects for which the City issues building permits. The volume of private development activity fluctuates with the overall economic climate of the region. The Community Development and Public Works Departments use Staff augmentation as needed to process and manage the development project workloads. This provides the City with the ability to be responsive to the needs of the development community while being cost effective. This approach gives the organization flexibility and agility to adjust to the level of service needed by private developers that frequently change as the regional economic climate changes.
The Community Development Department (“CDD”) is responsible for all Building Division, Code Enforcement Division, and Planning Division activities. One of the main functions of the CDD is the issuance of building permits related to private and public development projects. The City currently has one member of Staff, the Chief Building Official (“CBO”), that is qualified to conduct building permit plan checks. The CBO will continue to conduct plan checks for building permits such as residential accessory structures, residential additions, accessory dwelling units (“ADU”), and other similar permit types. Larger and more complex plan checks, such as new residential homes/subdivisions and new commercial and industrial developments require far more time than the current City Staffing levels can accommodate and will require consulting services at times to perform building permit plan reviews of these development projects.
Such plan checks may often require the services of more than one person with expertise in different areas of the building code.
The City of Oakley has relied on services from TRB and Associates, Inc. since 2014 for building permit plan checks as they provide superior staff augmentation capabilities to municipalities for plan reviews; with the ability to provide expert level services regardless of the project size and scope. This consulting service will ensure the City has experts that are conducting a timely and thorough review of building permit plan Approved and
Forwarded to the
City Council
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checks on more complex projects, which will provide value and efficiency to City of Oakley customers.
Consistency with the Oakley Strategic Plan 27+
This item is consistent with the Strategic Plan 27+ Community and Economic Growth, Community Health and Safety, and Sustainable Organization Goals.
Fiscal Impact
Approval of the resolution will authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with TRB and Associates, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $125,000 beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The City has budgeted $125,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for these services. Building permit fees will fund the services in-whole on an as needed basis, and provide additional revenue to the City.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the Services Agreement Between the City of Oakley and TRB and Associates, Inc. for Services Associated with California Building Standards Code Compliance for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
Attachments
1. TRB Statement of Qualifications with Exhibits (Scope of Work and Fee Schedule)
2. Draft Agreement
3. Proposed Resolution
70 Statement of Qualifications
City of
Oakley
California Building
Standards Code
Compliance Services
Todd Bailey, PE, LEED AP, CASp, MBA
Principal-in-Charge
925.866.2633
[email protected]
May 23, 2025
San Ramon
Burlingame
Sacramento
Santa Clara
Long Beach
Las Vegas
www.trbplus.com
71 CITY OF OAKLEY | BUILDING AND SAFETY CONSULTING SERVICES
STATEMENT OF QU ALIFICIATIONS
California Building Standards
Code Compliance Services
May 23, 2025
PRESENTED T O :
City of Oakley
Ken Strelo, Community Development Director
3231 Main Street
Oakley, CA 94561
Email: [email protected]
CONTACT I NFORMATION:
Todd Bailey, PE, CASp, LEED AP
Project Manager
Tel: 925-866-2633
Email: [email protected]
TRB and Associates, Inc.
Corporate Office
3180 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 216
San Ramon, CA 94583
Tel: 925-866-2633
www.trbplus.com
72 Corporate Office Silicon Valley Office Sacramento Office Southern California Office Las Vegas Office 3180 Crow Canyon Place, Ste 216 1265 El Camino Real, Ste 209 3841 N. Freeway Blvd, Ste 135 4182 N Viking Way, Ste 213 5955 Edmond Street, 1F San Ramon, CA 94583 Santa Clara, CA 95050 Sacramento, CA 95834 Long Beach, CA 90808 Las Vegas, NV 89118 Tel: 925.866.2633 Tel: 408.642.1068 Tel: 916.384.0900 Tel: 562.566.4144 Tel: 702.760.5881
COVER LETTER
May 23, 2025
Ken Strelo, Community Development Director
City of Oakley
150 City Park Way
Oakley, CA 94513
[email protected]
SUBJECT: TRB and Associates Statement of Qualifications to Provide Building Standards Code Compliance Services Dear Mr. Strelo:
TRB and Associates, Inc. (TRB) is pleased to submit this Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to provide Building Standards Code Compliance Services to the City of Oakley for your consideration. In the documentation, you will find information on our organization, our building and fire life safety service offerings, representative project experience and professional references for your review.
For services which are provided to the City, the company’s Principal and Founder, Todd Bailey, P.E., CASp, LEED AP, MBA will continue to serve in the role of Project Manager responsible for ensuring timely delivery of quality support services. The balance of our proposed key staff is identified in Section 3 of this SOQ.
In brief, TRB provides Plan Review, Inspection, Permit Processing, Code Enforcement, Delegate Chief Building Official, and Disabled Access (CASp) services to municipal building, fire, and public works departments throughout California. Our corporation, which comprises over 80 team members, was established in 2006 and has been a growing business since its founding. We specialize and serve exclusively in the code compliance role.
We would like to highlight the following about the company:
• Our firm is engaged to provide as-needed Building Department and related services to over 75 municipalities in Northern California, including the City of Oakley, and the neighboring Cities of Brentwood, Concord, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek. As a result, our team is very familiar with the many region-and agency-specific considerations that need to be taken into account when evaluating code compliance including flood zone, seismic design, wind exposure, soil/liquefaction, wildland urban interface, and landslide criteria. • As a value-added service, TRB’s award-winning instructor Paul Armstrong is available to provide code training to the City of Oakley staff on the California Building Codes Standards. TRB maintains status as an ICC Preferred Education Provider. • The staff of TRB have an average of 25 years of experience in the architecture-engineering-construction industry, and include licensed Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Fire Protection, and Electrical Engineers; Architects; and ICC, CASp, LEED®, and SAP certified individuals. • Our staff are active in industry organizations such as ICC, CALBO, CBOAC, ASCE, NFPA, and SEAOC. Of note, TRB’s roster includes several past ICC Chapter Presidents and other industry association Board Members - Todd Bailey (East Bay Chapter), Paul Armstrong (Orange Empire Chapter), and Shelley Loughran (CBOAC).
• Our firm was recognized as Industry Member of the Year by the County Building Officials Association of California (CBOAC) in 2019. • We have a strong track record of producing quality results and meeting turnaround goals, and a track record to which our clients will attest.
Our firm looks forward to the opportunity to continue to assist the City of Oakley as a Code Compliance Services provider and is prepared to enter into a renewal agreement with the City of Oakley immediately. If you have questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone at (925) 866-2633 or by email at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing your feedback soon.
Sincerely,
TRB + ASSOCIATES, INC.
Todd Bailey, PE, LEED AP, CASp, MBA | Principal & Founder ICC Certified Building Plans Examiner + Combination Commercial Inspector Tel: 925-876-4596
CORPORATE & PROJECT OFFICE LOCATION
3180 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 216
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: (925) 866-2633
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Cover Letter
Table of Contents
Section 1 | Company Profile
Section 2 | Services Overview
Section 3 | Staff Qualifications
Section 4 | Experience and References
Section 5 | Fee Schedule
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TRB and Associates, Inc. (TRB) is a California based Building and Fire Life Safety Code Compliance Services corporation with offices in San Ramon, Sacramento, Burlingame, Santa Clara, Long Beach, and Las Vegas. TRB has proudly served California public agencies as a Code Compliance services provider for nearly 20 years. As highlighted in the Cover Letter, our firm provides Plan Review, Inspection, Code Enforcement, Building Department Administration, Delegate Chief Building Official, Disabled Access (CASp) Consulting services to public agencies throughout California, including the City of Oakley.
TRB was established in 2006 and has been a growing business since its founding. The firm is owned by its Principal-in-Charge Todd Bailey, PE, LEED AP, CASp, MBA who has over 25 years of experience working in the Building Safety field in California. Todd will serve as Project Manager for this contract. Our over 80 team members have an average of 25 years of experience in the Architecture-Engineering-Construction industry, encompassing building safety and related services across a full range of code disciplines.
Range of Services
Building and Fire Plan Review
Building and Fire Inspection
Building Department Administration
Code Enforcement Inspection
Consulting Chief Building Official
Disabled Access (CASp) Consulting
Building Standards Codes Training
Civil & Planning Plan Review & Inspection
Staff Member Qualifications
TRB team members possess multiple certifications and registrations to assure compliance with all requirements mandated by the State and local jurisdiction ordinances. Our team comprises individuals who are either engineers or architects licensed in the State of California, or who possess ICC certifications in their respective disciplines. Of note, our team includes 8 licensed Structural Engineers. In addition, our staff includes 4 LEED® Accredited Professionals and 8 CASp certified individuals. Most of our staff possess a combination of these industry-recognized credentials.
Our staff members are regular instructors and attendees at construction code and standards training offered through the local ICC Chapters, CALBO, CBOAC, SEAOC, AISC, ASCE, NFPA and other building industry organizations. In addition, several of our staff members are current or past board members with industry organizations and as such are aware of many aspects of the development of relevant construction codes.
Staff experience encompasses a full range of construction types and occupancies including the following:
ADUs and JADUs
Photovoltaic Systems
Assembly Occupancies
Commercial Tenant Improvements
Detention Facilities
Distribution Centers
Hotels
Industrial/Storage Warehouses
Malls
Manufacturing Facilities
Medical Office Buildings
REACH Code Projects
Battery Energy Storage Systems
Mixed-Use Projects
Multi-Family Dwellings
Office Buildings
Steel Buildings
Parking Structures
Power Plant Facilities
Recreation/Gymnasium Facilities
Restaurants
Gas Stations
Cannabis Facilities
Hazardous Chemical Facilities
High Rise Buildings
Hospitals
Retail Centers
Schools
Single Family Dwellings
Sports Arenas
Theaters
Project Experience
Please note that examples of representative Project Experience are included in Section 4 of this proposal. section one
COMPANY PROFILE
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Customer Service Philosophy
TRB’s customer service philosophy is simple: to provide consistent quality services and represent our clients to the best of our ability. The achievement of the City’s goal is at the heart of the services we provide. We have been able to consistently meet our clients’ goals by implementing the following principles:
Garnering a problem-solving attitude
Gaining awareness of the issues that affect the community Applying the right expertise in a responsive manner
What you can Expect from Us
Our Commitment
In our firm’s nearly 20 years in business, we have assembled a team of professionals that have been committed to the success of our clients. As the organization continues to grow, we have maintained our core belief in providing a welcoming environment, training, and promotional opportunities, and providing the best service possible to our clients. With TRB, the City of Oakley will continue to receive an experienced team who understands the needs of public agencies and takes pride in delivering outstanding service. Consider us your partner, and as such we are always on call and always available for everything from simple brainstorming sessions to representing you during meetings with stakeholders.
Contact Information
All correspondence and questions related to this proposal may be directed to our Principal-in-Charge and designated Project Manager, Todd Bailey, via email, fax, telephone, or direct mail. Our project manager and other TRB staff are readily available to meet with applicants and City staff in-person at City Hall or virtually upon request.
Todd Bailey, PE, LEED AP, CASp, MBA Corporate | Project Office Location Principal & Project Manager TRB and Associates, Inc.
T (925) 866-2633 3180 Crow Canyon Place
F (925) 790-0011 Suite 216
[email protected] San Ramon, CA 94583
Experience
In-depth understanding of California Building Standards Codes Over 25 years of collective experience
Quality Work
Solutions-focused technical expertise
Well-rounded application of Codes & Standards
Responsiveness
Close proximity to City Offices
24/48-hour staff availability
Proactive in critical path scenarios
Effective workflow policies and procedures
Emergency Response Ready
Teamwork
Consider us your Partner – We work with you
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Project Approach Overview
Our approach is centered on using experienced staff and fostering open communication between our firm and our clients. On an ongoing basis, our Project Manager is committed to maintaining regular communication with City of Oakley staff to ensure that we are kept apprised of current code interpretations and policies, and to enhance our ability to quickly respond to any issues that may arise during permit counter, document review, and/or inspection activities.
We value the importance of the City’s projects and are committed to meeting all project service delivery deadlines. We will diligently document and report all plan review and inspection findings, tracking information, and other reports, as required by the City.
Throughout this engagement, our key team members will be available to meet with City staff either via phone or in person to address questions that may come up during the course of a project. We understand that being accessible to project stakeholders is essential in helping ensure that decisions are made in timely manner; as such, our firm is committed to responding to all inquiries within 1 business day. We encourage discussions via in-person meeting, telecon, and/or Zoom, WebEx or similar formats as agreeable and necessary to achieve the most expeditious results.
Quality Control Assurance
Quality and on-time service are of paramount importance to us. Though we employ only licensed and experienced plan reviewers, certified inspectors and key administrative staff and expect their work to be of high standard, we have instituted a quality control policy to ensure this standard is maintained. At the core of our quality control approach is a “two sets of eyes” policy in place. All work performed by staff are reviewed for quality control by senior members of our team. Our Project Manager and Quality Control Principal hold primary responsibility for ensuring accuracy and consistency (QA/QC) in the application of adopted codes and standards.
Code Interpretations and Alternate Materials and Methods Requests The TRB team is well versed in the intent of codes and standards as they apply to the built environment. To ensure that our technical findings are easily understood, we work to ensure that all of our plan review and inspection findings / communications are done in a clear and concise manner. As part of this effort, we include references to any applicable Code or Standard sections to help ensure recipients understand the basis of our findings. Our team will be available to answer questions related to codes or standards at any time. For those items where additional information may be needed, our team has access to additional resources in the form of code and commentary guidelines, illustrations, and agency interpretations. TRB is prepared to offer reference information to whomever may be requesting the clarifying material. In addition, our team has experience supporting public agencies with Alternate Materials and Methods Requests (AMMRs). If a project warrants such consideration, we are prepared to review all AMMR requests.
Building Code Instruction
TRB is prepared to offer Building Code Instruction support to the City in either classroom or field-type settings on a range of technical subjects. Paul Armstrong is an award-winning California Building Standards Codes instructor whose accolades includes being named CALBO Instructor of the Year. Paul is currently providing extensive training on the California Building and Residential Codes to TRB clients, local ICC Chapters, and CALBO Education Week attendees. Paul will be available to provide tailored training to the City and its invited guests upon request. section two
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Record Keeping and Document Management
From our prior experience, we understand that projects can involve concurrent, fast-track design and construction efforts, thereby necessitating implementation and management of well-organized processes in place to name and track documents in their various stages of development and review. TRB understands that tracking and maintaining well documented plan review and inspection findings is of paramount importance.
To facilitate timely access to plan review and inspection results and status information, TRB can initiate its Project Website Plan Track Plus ® for use on this assignment. With our project website, all plan review and inspection activities can be documented and posted daily. Correspondence issued by our team is posted and maintained for access by the City and designated project stakeholder staff. Our postings can include plan review comment letters and detailed inspection reports, project information, meeting notes, etc.; all of which may be updated on a daily basis. In addition, we can also accommodate incoming electronic document postings (i.e., electronic plans, calculations, RFI’s, etc.) to allow paperless documentation of the project. Our Document Control Team oversees all plan submittal and inspection record processing, utilizing proven document management control methods.
Service Offerings
Plan Review
TRB is prepared to perform as-needed plan review services for residential, multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial projects encompassing building code, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, energy, accessibility, and green building standards; as well as grading, drainage, floodplain, wildland urban interface fire severity zone, stormwater, grading, hazardous materials, and State housing law Title-25 factory-built structure considerations, as applicable. Our reviews consider all relevant project documentation including plans, specifications, calculations, and other related correspondence to verify conformance to adopted local codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards, including the following California Building Standards Codes:
• California Building Code
• California Residential Code
• California Electrical Code
• California Plumbing Code
• California Mechanical Code
• California Fire Code
• California Energy Code
• California Green Building Standards Code
Alternate Material and Methods
TRB recognizes that there are alternate materials and methods of construction that can be used to satisfy and comply with the provisions of the code. Our experience with the use of alternate materials, alternate design and methods of construction enhances our ability to solve specific issues that arise in design and construction.
Electronic Plan Review
TRB is equipped to review documents in electronic format. The staff of TRB has been leaders in the field of digital plan review and workflow management; as such, we have the experience and know-how to efficiently manage the review of electronic documents. In addition to having our own system, our team has extensive experience working with several electronic plan review systems including DigEplan, Bluebeam, ProjectDox, and Accela. 78 CITY OF OAKLEY | BUILDING STANDARDS CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES 2-3
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Plan Review Process
The following process represents an example plan review workflow. Please note that the plan review workflow utilized for the City will align with the City’s specific workflow requirements and needs.
Step 1 - Preliminary Discussions:
Prior to beginning our initial plan review project, we are prepared to conduct a meeting or conference call with the City to discuss local code policies, documentation procedures, plan processing protocols, plan review checklist items, and scheduling.
Step 2 - Initial Review:
Upon receipt of a complete set of plan documents, we will perform our plan review in the agreed-upon timeframe, checking for compliance to all applicable code standards. All corrections are identified based on compliance with specified codes and regulations and worded so the designer will know what needs attention and how to respond to the issue stated. To confirm, we will adhere to the City’s Plan Review Turnaround timeframes.
In general, plan review turnaround timeframe is ten (10) business days for initial reviews and five (5) business days for rechecks and revisions. Timeframes for large-size projects will be confirmed with City staff prior to proceeding with the review.
Step 3 - Transmittal of Plans and Comment Lists for Plan Review:
At the heart of our approach in delivering our services to you, is the recognition that there must be a coordinated effort to track and coordinate all submittals and requests received. To help ensure that submittals are properly coordinated and tracked, TRB has established an internal plan review coordination process to ensure that each plan received for review is properly handled, processed, and returned on time. Our plan tracking procedures are computerized to track each submittal through the review process and maintain accurate and comprehensive records for each submittal. Upon completion of our review, any comments generated are consolidated into a correction letter in the City’s preferred format which is remitted to the City for its reference.
Step 4 - Rechecks:
Upon receipt of the resubmittal package from the applicant, once we have verified that the resubmittal package is complete, we perform a recheck in the agreed-upon timeframe. This process is repeated until the project plan documents are ready to be recommended for approval.
Step 5 - Plan Approval:
When all review comments are satisfied, we will forward all relevant correspondence bearing our company’s “Reviewed for Code Compliance” stamp (including plans, calculations, and specifications), along with a transmittal letter indicating our recommendation for project approval, and the project file to the City for processing.
Shipping and Delivery of Plans
TRB provides pre-printed overnight shipping labels and/or pickup services to facilitate the transport of any hardcopy plan submittals to our office. Please note that the pickup, shipment and delivery of plan documents and other relevant correspondence to the City are provided at no additional cost.
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Building Inspection [Option]
TRB is prepared to perform inspection, referring to building plans, structural plans, and material specifications for structures located within the City limits, upon 48-hour notice. Our inspectors are proficient at verifying project conformance to model code standards (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Green Building and Energy & Accessibility) and locally adopted ordinances.
TRB provides all labor and technical, administrative, professional, and other personnel; supplies, materials, equipment, and all other resources necessary to perform the specified work. TRB will use existing City forms or can develop correction sheets which meet with the approval of the City and shall maintain written lists of corrections needed to ensure conformance to codes and regulations.
Field Inspection Process
Our experienced team includes individuals with extensive field inspection experience on a range of project assignment types including municipality “Called Inspections,” “Clerk of the Works,” and “Inspector of Record” roles; our team can assist with a broad range of inspection responsibilities. Our scope of service areas includes residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, capital improvement projects, municipal agency services and infrastructure revitalization.
Our inspectors are careful to document all inspection activities, adhere to agency-adopted protocols, and follow field procedures and policies as dictated by the Building Official. TRB will maintain daily inspection records and all necessary documents on file for reference by the City. To confirm, TRB staff are available for applicant inquiries and/or conferences during normal City business hours.
Our inspections include those identified in the California Model Codes and would be amended or modified as directed by the City. • Foundation Inspection
• Framing Inspection(s)
• Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing systems inspection
• Lath and/or Gypsum Board Inspection
• Fire Code Inspection, e.g. fire suppression,
alarms, etc. (if requested)
• Concrete Slab or under-floor Inspection
• Energy Efficiency Measures Inspections
• Green Building Inspection
• Fire Resistance Rated Construction Inspection
• Floodplain Inspection
• Final Inspection
Remote Virtual Inspection (RVI) Option
Many agencies have engaged in using virtual programs to provide remote inspection services. Several of our clients have successfully implemented virtual inspection programs. We are familiar with using Inspected.com and Blitzz, as well as Facetime, Skype, Google Duo and Microsoft Teams. We are prepared to assist with RVI inspections if desired by the City. 80 CITY OF OAKLEY | BUILDING STANDARDS CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES 2-5
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Code Administration, Permit Processing, Code Enforcement, CASp Services [Option] TRB is prepared to provide Permit Technician, Administrative, Code Enforcement, and CASp services support to the City on an asneeded basis. TRB staff are prepared to work at the City’s offices as an extension of City staff under the supervision of the Chief Building Official or their designee with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following requisite functions.
Permit Technician / Administrative Assistant
• Assist the public at the front counter or by phone regarding building, planning, and engineering permit requirements, application and permit fees, application filing procedures and processing, and permit status. • Enter permit and related data into the City’s permit tracking system. • Research, compile and prepare various limited reports and presentation graphics.
• Accept permit and related applications and collect fees. • Screen plans and application materials for completeness and for conformance with City ordinances standards, policies, and guidelines. • Review application materials for compliance with conditions of project approval; route plans to other City departments for review; approve and issue minor permits; research and respond to public inquiries.
Code Enforcement
• Enforce compliance with agency regulations and ordinances including those pertaining to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, and other matters. • Respond to complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations of agency zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances; conduct investigations and provide recommendations for resolution. • Conduct field investigations; inspect properties for violations; issue and post warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply, and related documentation for code violations; schedule and performing follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters, inspections, calls, meetings, discussions, and negotiations to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case files on investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and other jobrelated activities including accurate and detailed information regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations; drawing diagrams and illustrations and taking photographs.
Disabled Access (CASp) Services
TRB offers Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp) Consulting Services to assist agencies with the compliance requirements of State of California Senate Bill 1608 (Corbett). Our team is skilled at reviewing facility plans and specifications for compliance with State and Federal accessibility laws, codes, and regulations; evaluating facilities for compliance with State and Federal accessibility codes and regulations; conducting accessibility research, preparing accessibility reports, and performing accessibility inspections.
We offer email/phone consultations, onsite facility inspections and certifications, and expert testimony services as part of our CASp consulting services portfolio.
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Civil Engineering Plan Review and Construction Inspection [Option] The TRB team is equipped to perform civil engineering plan review and construction inspection support to the City on an asneeded basis. TRB plan reviewers and inspectors will work with City staff to ensure that all work conforms to the project construction documents, Codes and Ordinances including Grading Code, APWA Standard Specifications, AWWA Standards, State and Federal (ADA) Building Codes related to site accessibility.
Civil Engineering Plan Review
• Plan review subdivision maps, parcel maps, and improvement drawings. Our project manager shall assign a California Licensed Civil or Structural engineer who is qualified to review subdivision maps, parcel maps, site development plans and construction drawings.
• Maintain engineering records.
• Provide engineering advice and recommendations to Planning, Building and Public Works divisions. • Provide consultation regarding current development review to the Chief Building Official, Planning Manager and Engineer. • Assist City staff with code interpretation and application of state and federal regulations. • Perform related duties as assigned by City.
Construction Inspection
• Oversee Quality Assurance of the construction activities to verify conformance to plans and specifications. • Document all work, contractor and subcontractor personnel and equipment, and field orders daily. • Maintain onsite project log and as-built schedule report. Prepare daily reports of observations and activities. • Maintain a daily inspection report containing a record of weather, contractors, work onsite, number of workers, work accomplished, problems encountered, solutions agreed upon, and other similar relevant data as directed by City. • Perform daily photo-documentation of the progress of the project in accordance with City practice. • Monitor establishment and application of appropriate Contractor site safety programs. • Monitor and report on applicable Erosion Control and SWPP provisions. • Perform related duties as assigned by the City.
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Team Composition & Organizational Structure
Mindful of the potential complexity of projects in the City of Oakley, TRB has assembled a team with exceptional qualifications and attentiveness to quality and schedule. Our proposed team is comprised of senior-level professionals who have worked together across many projects and who possess extensive municipal support experience. We are pleased to be able to present a team with this combination of interpersonal familiarity and extensive industry experience.
PROJECT LEADERSHIP
Todd Bailey, PE, LEED AP, CASp, MBA, our company Principal and Founder, is prepared to continue to serve in the role of Project Manager. Todd has over 25 years of experience in the industry which includes serving as a Delegate Chief Building Official/Project Principal on over 20 large-scale fast-track design build projects in California having a combined valuation of over $30 billion. Of note, Todd’s experience includes overseeing support services provided on the $9 billion RELATED Santa Clara project. Todd will work closely with our team to ensure that project goals are met and that findings are communicated in a timely and clear manner.
PLAN REVIEW TEAM LEADERSHIP
Our plan review group is led by our Plan Review Services Manager, Bing Young, RA. Bing possesses extensive experience in plan review on both residential and commercial projects and includes more than 25 years of professional experience in production, project management, construction management, energy, and accessibility analysis.
Senior Plan Review Engineer, Dan McLaughlin, PE, CASp will be available to serve as a senior plan review engineer on this assignment. Dan is a registered Civil Engineer, certified CASp, and ICC Certified Plans Examiner. Dan has been with TRB for over 10 years, specializing in plan review coordination with extensive experience on both complex commercial and residential project types.
Senior Plan Review Engineer, Petya McInnis, PE, CASp has over 24 years of experience in engineering and construction, has expertise in design, plan review, and inspection across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Formerly a Plan Check Engineer for the City of Fairfield, she ensured code compliance, provided technical supervision, and supported Building Inspectors and Officials with code research. Petya's proactive approach has led to effective solutions, process improvements, and policy changes.
Dominic Ma, SE, MPA serves as our Quality Control Principal, responsible for ensuring the technical accuracy of all work performed. Dominic has more than 30 years of experience in reviewing building plans and specifications submitted for building permit applications to assure compliance with adopted building codes and reference standards.
INSPECTION AND FIELD SERVICES TEAM LEADERSHIP
Christopher Rose serves as our Inspection and Field Services Manager. Chris has over 20 years of inspection, plan review and administration experience serving in both public and private sector roles on a variety of projects. His experience includes serving as Building Manager for Sonoma County and coordinating document control tasks for the Apple World Headquarters project in Cupertino.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR & INSTRUCTOR
Our Technical Director - Paul Armstrong, PE, CBO - is available to provide expert code interpretation support and code instruction. With more than 30 years of building safety management experience, Paul teaches regularly for California Building Officials (CALBO). As a Chief Building Official, he managed building plan review, counter assistance, and inspection for numerous California agencies. His previous experience at International Code Council (ICC) included leading the Architectural and Engineering Services Department, International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) Technical Services Department.
STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
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Organizational Chart
The following Organization Chart and Team Experience Matrix identifies those individuals who may be assigned to this project.
We would like to confirm that key personnel will be available for the duration of the assignment and acknowledge that no person designated as key to the project shall be removed or replaced without the prior concurrence of the City.
Please note that full Resumes for each listed individual listing project experience, licenses & certifications, and work history are available upon request.
* Please note that information on additional staff members is available upon request.
Principal in Charge
Todd Bailey, PE, LEED AP, CASp, MBA
Mechanical/Plumbing Plan Review
Peter Kogan, ME
Jeff Brooks, CASp
Akitayo ‘Tai’ Akiwumi
Electrical Plan Review
Jim Johnson, EE, QCxP
Steven Block, EE
Alan Roth, EE
Life Safety & Fire Plan Review
Dan McLaughlin, PE, CASp
Petya McInnis, PE, CASp
Jim Begley, FPE, CFM
Bryan Douglass, FPE
Jay Griffin, CASp
Jeff Brooks, CASp
Ryan Leiendecker
Structural Plan Review
Karin Kuffel, SE
Dominic Ma, SE, MPA
Tom Hemenway, SE
Deborah Sandercock, SE
Bill Vaughn, SE
Mike Kaszpurenko, SE
Dan McLaughlin, PE, CASp
Technical Director
Paul Armstrong, PE, CBO
PLAN REVIEW
Plan Review Services Manager
Bing Young, RA
FIELD SERVICES
Inspection Services Manager
Christopher Rose
Michael Williams
Supervising Inspector
Doug Kreiss
Senior Inspector
Sean Burke
Senior Inspector
Brian Elder
Senior Inspector
Jacqueline O’Keefe
Permit Technician
Multiple Additional Inspectors &
Permit Technicians Available*
Civil/Grading/LID Plan Review
Michael Osborn, PE, LEED AP
Andrew D’Olier, PE, PMP
Brayden Lovik, PE
Quality Control Principal
Dominic Ma, SE, MPA
Shelley Loughran
Client Relations Manager
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Team Experience Matrix
The following matrix lists our proposed personnel with their certifications. Resumes for each individual are available upon request.
NAME ROLE
YEARS OF
RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS & LICENSES
PROJECT LEADERSHIP
Todd Bailey, PE, CASp, MBA, LEED Principal-In-Charge 27 Registered Civil Engineer – California, Hawaii
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Commercial Combination Inspector
LEED Accredited Professional
DSA Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp)
Dominic Ma, SE, MPA Quality Control Principal 30
Registered Structural Engineer – California
Registered Civil Engineer – California
ICC Building Plans Examiner
Bing Young, RA Plan Review Services Manager 25 Registered Architect – California Christopher Rose Inspection Services Manager 20
ICC California Commercial Building Inspector
ICC Commercial Building Inspector
ICC Residential Building Inspector
ICC California Residential Building Inspector
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
Paul Armstrong, PE, CBO Technical Director 30 Registered Civil Engineer – California ICC Certified Building Official
Shelley Loughran Client Relations Manager 25 FEMA Incident Command System, National Response Network
PLAN REVIEW
Structural & Civil
Karin Kuffel, SE Sr. Plan Review Engineer 25 Registered Structural Engineer – California Registered Civil Engineer – California
Tom Hemenway, SE Sr. Plan Review Engineer 30 Registered Structural Engineer – California Registered Civil Engineer – California
Bill Vaughn, SE Sr. Plan Review Engineer 30 Registered Structural Engineer – California Registered Civil Engineer – California
Deborah Sandercock, SE, CASp Sr. Plan Review Engineer 25 Registered Structural Engineer – California
Registered Civil Engineer – California
DSA Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp)
Mike Kaszpurenko, SE Sr. Plan Review Engineer 30 Registered Structural Engineer – California Registered Civil Engineer – California
Life Safety and Fire
Dan McLaughlin, PE, CASp Senior Plan Review Engineer 10 Registered Civil Engineer – California
ICC Building Plans Examiner
DSA Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp)
Petya McInnis, PE, CASp Senior Plan Review Engineer 22
Registered Civil Engineer – California
DSA Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
ICC Building Plans Examiner
Jim Begley, CFM, FPE, LEED AP Fire Protection Engineer 25 Licensed Fire Protection Engineer – California
LEED Accredited Professional
ICC Certified Fire Marshal
ICC Certified Fire Plans Examiner
ICC Certified Fire Inspector
Bryan Douglass, FPE Fire Protection Engineer 15 Licensed Fire Protection Engineer – California 85 CITY OF OAKLEY | BUILDING STANDARDS CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES 3-4
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NAME ROLE
YEARS OF
RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Jay Griffin, CASp Sr. Plans Examiner 40 DSA Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp) Jeff Brooks, CASp Sr. Plans Examiner 25
DSA Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp)
ICC CA Commercial Plumbing
ICC CA Commercial Mechanical
Ryan Leiendecker Sr. Plans Examiner 14
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Certified Fire Marshall
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Building Code Specialist
ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner
ICC Commercial Energy Plans Examiner
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
ICC Plumbing Plans Examiner
ICC Commercial Building Inspector
ICC Residential Building Inspector
Electrical
James Johnson, EE, QCxP Sr. Plan Review Engineer 30
Registered Electrical Engineer – Hawaii
ICC Certified Electrical Plans Examiner
Qualified Commissioning Services Provider(QCxP)
Construction Quality Control Reviewer (CQCR)
Steven Block, EE Sr. Plan Review Engineer 30 Registered Electrical Engineer – California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii
Alan Roth, EE Sr. Plan Review Engineer 30 Registered Electrical Engineer – California Mechanical / Plumbing
Peter Kogan, ME, LEED AP Sr. Plan Review Engineer 30
Registered Mechanical Engineer – California
Certified Energy Manager (CEM), California
LEED Accredited Professional
Akitayo ‘Tai’ Akiwumi Sr. Plans Examiner 20
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Building Inspector
ICC Plumbing Inspector
Civil / Grading / LID
Michael Osborn, PE, LEED AP Senior Engineer 20 Registered Civil Engineer – California LEED Accredited Professional
Andrew D’Olier, PE, PMP Associate Engineer 6 Registered Civil Engineer – California Project Management Professional (PMP)
Brayden Lovik, PE Senior Engineer 15 Registered Civil Engineer – California
INSPECTION AND FIELD SERVICES
Michael Williams Supervising Inspector 15 ICC Combination Inspector Doug Kreiss Sr. Building Inspector 20 Multiple ICC Credentials Sean Burke Sr. Building Inspector 25 Multiple ICC Credentials Brian Elder Sr. Building Inspector 20 ICC Building Inspector, IAPMO Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector
Jacqui O’Keefe Sr. Permit Technician 10 ICC Building Plans Examiner 86 CITY OF OAKLEY | BUILDING STANDARDS CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES 4-1
EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES
section four
Project Experience and Client References
TRB staff members have extensive experience providing Building Department Services to municipal agencies. To demonstrate our project portfolio and customer experience, please find the following profiled projects and customer references for your information.
An accounting of additional plan review, inspection, and administrative services experience follows these profiled projects.
The Veranda Shopping Center – Agency: City of Concord
Valuation: $75 million
Project address/location: Concord, CA
Project contact person: City of Concord; Ryan Pursely, PE CBO, Building Official, (925) 671-3173 Scope of work: Combination Code Compliance Plan Review and Inspection TRB provided comprehensive Plan review and Inspection services on the construction of this 6-anchor store shopping center which encompassed core and shell; assembly, retail, and business use tenant improvements. The project includes 12 buildings of various building types (concrete tilt-up, masonry, steel frame, and wood frame construction) having a combined area of 375,000 s.f.
Aggie Square Mixed-Use Project – Agency: UC Davis Health Valuation: $1.3 – 1.9 billion
Project address/location: Sacramento, CA
Project contact person: UC Davis Health; Paul Menard RA, Building Official, (916) 734-7416 Scope of work: Fire Life Safety, Disabled Access, MEP Code Compliance Plan Review TRB was selected to provide Building and Fire Plan Review Services for the Aggie Square Project expansion of the UC Davis Medical Center from 3.5 to 6.2 million sf. The project consists of three high-rise towers and a separate mixed-use building (1.2 million s.f. portion). This multi-phase project includes research, laboratory, housing, and commercial components.
Sacramento Convention Center Expansion & Renovation – Agency: City of Sacramento Valuation: $240 million
Project address/location: Sacramento, CA
Project contact person: City of Sacramento; Winfred DeLeon PE, Building Official(ret), (916) 808-5475 Scope of work: Combination Code Compliance Plan Review
TRB was selected to provide combination Plan Review for the large-scale and high-profile expansion (245,000 s.f.) and renovation (200,000 s.f.) of the City's convention center facility. TRB reviewed the project for adherence to adopted building standards codes in Life Safety, Structural, MEP, Accessibility disciplines. TRB's scope of work included regularly scheduled telecommunication meetings to ensure schedule alignment. In addition, our firm was engaged in the evaluation of Alternate Materials and Methods requests to address several performance-based design elements on the project. Our review included assessment of a fire modeling study presented as part of the performance-based design consideration.
Santa Clara Square Mixed Use Development Project – Agency City of Santa Clara Valuation: $200 million
Project address/location: Santa Clara, CA
Project contact person: City of Santa Clara; David Tran SE, Assistant Building Official, (408) 615-2436 Scope of work: Combination Code Compliance Plan Review
TRB provided combination plan review support to the City of Santa Clara for a series of Mixed Use, Residential, and Parking structures on the project. Reviewed project elements included:
New Building 2 + Garage: - 385,000 sf total
New Building 1 + Garage: - 400,000 sf total
Parking Garages: Buildings 3, 4 & 5: - 525,000 sf total 87 CITY OF OAKLEY | BUILDING STANDARDS CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES 4-2
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Staff Experience - Plan Review
The following is a partial list of plan review projects worked on by our staff members. The project valuation for all belowreferenced projects ranges from $1 million to over $1 billion.
Mixed Use
• Mixed-use Residential/Office, 630 I Street, Sacramento, CA • Inglewood NFL Stadium, $4 billion, Inglewood, CA
• New 39-Story High Rise Building, $110 million, 916 Broadway, Oakland, CA • Agora Mixed Use Building, 1500 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA • Santa Clara Square Project, $200 million, Santa Clara, CA
Biotechnology / Healthcare
• UC Davis Health System, Aggie Square Project, $1.30 billion, Sacramento, CA • UC Davis Heath System, Midtown Clinic (100,000 s.f., I2.1 & B occs), Sacramento, CA • Cancer Treatment Center (44,000 s.f.), Pleasant Hill, CA • Varian Inc. New Medical Research Facility (44,000 s.f.), Walnut Creek, CA • Kaiser Medical Office Building 2, $100 million, Redwood City, CA • Marin Health Campus - Buildings A-E, County of Marin, CA Government / Civic
• Sacramento Convention Center Expansion, $240 million, Sacramento, CA • Anaheim Convention Center Expansion, Anaheim, CA
• Veteran’s Administration, Menlo Park Campus
• Fire Station Remodel & Addition (12,000 s.f.), County of Marin, CA • Performing Arts Center, County of Marin, CA
Commercial
• Macys Major Renovation & Addition, Walnut Creek, CA
• Major Office Remodel (Three 40,000 s.f. buildings), Pleasant Hill, CA • Organic Material Composting Facility, $120 million, San Leandro, CA • Monterey Bay Aquarium Learning Center, $42 million, Monterey, CA • New Neiman Marcus Building, Walnut Creek, CA
• New 6 Story Tech Campus Building, San Leandro, CA
Industrial and Power Plant Cogeneration Facilities
• Delegate CBO Services, California Energy Commission
• Lodi Energy Center Project (300 MW), Lodi, CA
• Russell City Energy Center Project (560 MW), Hayward, CA • SPG Solar Depot Park, Photovoltaic Array (2.1 MW), Sacramento, CA • Valero Petroleum Refinery Capital Improvements, Benicia, CA • Shiloh Wind Farm (150 MW, 100 Turbines), Solano County Residential / Residential Care Facilities
• Campus Crest Apartment Complex (240,000 s.f.), Sacramento, CA • Atria Senior Living (Residential Care Facility), Walnut Creek, CA • Valley Vista Senior Housing Complex (Res. Care Facility), San Ramon, CA • Senior Housing Complex – 58 Units, Petaluma, CA
• The Terraces Phase II (Res. Care Facility), Los Altos, CA • Valley Vista Senior Housing Complex (Res. Care Facility), San Ramon, CA 88 CITY OF OAKLEY | BUILDING STANDARDS CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES 4-3
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Staff Experience - Inspection / Building Department Administration The following is a partial list of Inspection and Administrative assignments worked on by our staff members:
• Building Official: City of Concord, City of Oakley, City of El Cerrito, California Energy Commission, City of Coronado, City of Signal Hill, City of Whittier, County of San Mateo
• Inspection: City of Oakley, City of Richmond, City of Sacramento, County of Butte, City of Fairfield, City of San Ramon, City of Dixon, City of Concord, Town of Danville, City of El Cerrito
• Code Enforcement and Multifamily Inspection: County of Solano, City of Concord, City of Antioch, City of Benicia, City of Petaluma • Permit Technician: City of Sacramento, City of Vallejo, City of Redwood City, City of Santa Clara, City of Concord
• OSHPD-3 Inspection: City of Walnut Creek, City of Sacramento • Delegate CBO Services: California Energy Commission
o Lodi Energy Center Project, Lodi, CA
o Almond 2 Power Plant, Ceres, CA
o Russell City Energy Center Project, Hayward, CA
o Mountainview Power Plan, Redlands, CA
Staff Experience - Emergency Response and Damage Assessment TRB is prepared to assist in the event of a local, regional, or national emergency or disaster. Our assigned staff are ready and available to immediately respond to a disaster and provide assistance as needed. Many of our technical staff members possess SAP post-disaster evaluator certification and have experience with providing disaster response support to municipalities. Of note, our firm provided post-disaster engineering and inspection support to the City of Vallejo in response to the 2014 Napa Earthquake.
Representative Client List
TRB staff members have extensive experience working with public sector agencies in California. The following is a partial list of California agencies currently or previously served by our staff:
LOCAL AGENCIES – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
City of Benicia City of Oakley City of Brentwood
City of Concord City of San Ramon City of Santa Clara
City of Davis City of Redwood City City of Vallejo
City of Dublin City of Richmond City of Walnut Creek
City of Folsom City of Sacramento County of Butte
City of Los Altos City of San Jose County of Marin
City of Pittsburg City of San Leandro County of Placer
City of Oakland City of Dixon County of Sonoma
City of Roseville City of Palo Alto County of Sacramento City of Tracy City of Burlingame City of Pleasanton
City of Fairfield City of El Cerrito City of Antioch
STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES
California Energy Commission Division of the State Architect Veterans Administration HCAi / OSHPD UC Davis Health UC Berkeley
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Client References
TRB understands the importance of maintaining a high level of quality and customer service. To help demonstrate our experience in providing these services, we encourage you to contact the following references to provide testimony of our performance of work. Please note that additional references and project information may be provided upon request.
City of Oakley
Contact: Joshua McMurray | City Manager
3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561
Email: [email protected] | Phone: (925) 625-7004 Dates of service: 2015 – present [9 years]
Services Provided: As-Needed Plan Review, Inspection, and Administration Services TRB is currently providing extensive as-needed plan review, as well as inspection and administration services to the City of Oakley Community Development Department.
City of Sacramento
Contact: Daniel Valencia, PE | Supervising Manager
Address: 915 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Email: [email protected]| Phone: (916) 808-8959 Dates of service: 2007 – present [17 years]
Services Provided: As-Needed Plan Review, Permit Technician, and Inspection Services TRB has held a contract with the City of Sacramento to provide Building Department Support services since 2007. Our firm has provided extensive support comprising both onsite and offsite plan review, inspection, and permit technician support. Noteworthy projects include the $240 million Expansion and Remodel of the Sacramento Convention Center, as well as extensive mixed use podium projects.
City of Benicia
Contact: Rachel O’Shea, CBO | Chief Building Official
Community Development Services Department | 370 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 Email: [email protected] | Phone: (707) 746-4233
Dates of service: 2006 – present [17 years]
Services Provided: As-Needed Plan Review, Inspection, Code Enforcement and Permit Technician Support Services TRB has provided Building Department Support Services to the City of Benicia since our founding in 2006. Our experience encompasses residential, commercial, and industrial project types.
City of San Ramon
Contact: Vance Phillips | Chief Building Official
7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583
Email: [email protected] | Phone: (925) 973-2583 Dates of service: 2007– present [17 years]
Services Provided: Plan Review, Inspection, and Permit Technician Support TRB has held a contract with the City of San Ramon to provide Building Division Support services since 2007. Along with offsite plan review and permit technician support, we have provided staff to assist the City with onsite inspection, permit technician, and plan review support.
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Fee Schedule
TRB and Associates offers the following fixed-fee and hourly rate schedules for services provided. Please note that Building Plan Review services may be rendered on either a fixed fee or hourly rate basis, as noted below. Fire Plan Review, Building Inspection, Staff Augmentation and Other services (e.g. CASp consulting) are provided on a time-and-materials basis at rates shown in the provided Schedule of Hourly Rates and Reimbursables.
Invoices are issued on monthly intervals for services rendered. Invoice statements will include a detailed cost breakdown with the name of each staff member who provided services, a description of what services were provided, applicable project references, and associated billing rates. We are also prepared to include any additional reporting information as directed by the City (e.g permit issuance activity, counter interaction, and related data).
Plan Review Services
Our plan review fees are calculated as a percentage of the Building Plan Review Fee collected by the City. The fee compensation shown covers three total plan review cycles – the initial plan review and up to two rechecks. Any further review cycles which become necessary including deferred submittals and reviews of revisions to approved plans would be billed based upon a negotiated hourly rate. Please note that the turnaround timeframe for providing expedited and express plan reviews would be negotiated/mutually agreed upon prior to commencement of the review. Please also note that all plan reviews are subject to a minimum $250 fee.
Turnaround Timeframe
(in business days)
Structural Only
Review
M/E/P Only
Review
Complete Review
(Structural, Life Safety/Disabled
Access, M/E/P, Green, Energy)
Standard*
- 10 days first check
- 5 days rechecks
45% 45% 70%
Expedited**
As negotiated and mutually
agreed-upon
Standard fee plus an
additional 50 percent
Standard fee plus an
additional 50 percent
Standard fee plus an
additional 50 percent
* For exceptionally large/complex projects, 15-day first check and 10 day rechecks may apply, as mutually agreed upon prior to commencement of review.
** Turnaround timeframe would be mutually agreed upon prior to commencement of work.
Please note that the pickup, shipment, and delivery of hardcopy and/or electronic plan documents and other relevant correspondence to the City is included in the above-noted cost. 91 CITY OF OAKLEY | BUILDING STANDARDS CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES 5-2
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Schedule of Hourly Rates and Reimbursables
The following billing rates apply for services rendered on an hourly basis:
Position Hourly Rate
Principal / Director $215.00
Project / Division Manager $175.00
Building Official $170.00
Assistant Building Official $160.00
Assistant Project Manager $160.00
Analyst $120.00 – 140.00
Supervising Plan Review Engineer / Architect $170.00
Senior Plan Review Engineer / Architect $160.00
Senior Plans Examiner (Building & Fire) $150.00
Plan Review Engineer/Architect $145.00
Plans Examiner (Building & Fire) $130.00
Engineering Technician $105.00 – 120.00
Permit Technician $ 75.00 – 95.00
Clerical/Admin $ 65.00
Geotechnical Engineer
Fire Protection Engineer
$235.00
$215.00
CASp Certified Inspector/Examiner $160.00
Grading/Storm Water Plan Review Engineer $215.00
QSP Storm Water Inspector $195.00
Inspector of Record $160.00 – 175.00
Supervising Inspector $150.00 – 160.00
Senior Inspector $120.00 – 145.00
Inspector $110.00 – 120.00
Intern Inspector $ 95.00
Notes:
• Overtime, Emergency, Expedited, and After-hours work is billed at the above-noted rates plus an additional 50 percent (Note that no overtime will be charged without client authorization) • Project inspections subject to prevailing wage requirements are at the above-published rates plus 30 percent. • All requested inspection and other staff-augmentation services are subject to a minimum 4-hour fee. • Reimbursement for direct expenses, incurred in connection with the work, will be at cost plus 15 percent. • Reimbursement for non-City vehicles used in connection with the work will be at the current IRS rate plus 20 percent per mile. • Other in-house charges for prints, reproductions and equipment use, etc. will be at standard company rates.
The above Schedule is valid through June 30, 2026, and may be adjusted thereafter to account for CPI changes, as mutually agreed upon. 92 EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES & COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
CITY OF OAKLEY | BUILDING STANDARDS CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES A-1 Plan Review
TRB is prepared to perform as-needed plan review services for residential, multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial projects encompassing building code, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, energy, accessibility, and green building standards; as well as grading, drainage, floodplain, wildland urban interface fire severity zone, stormwater, grading, hazardous materials, and State housing law Title-25 factory-built structure considerations, as applicable. Our reviews consider all relevant project documentation including plans, specifications, calculations, and other related correspondence to verify conformance to adopted local codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards, including the following California Building Standards Codes:
• California Building Code
• California Residential Code
• California Electrical Code
• California Plumbing Code
• California Mechanical Code
• California Fire Code
• California Energy Code
• California Green Building Standards Code
Alternate Material and Methods
TRB recognizes that there are alternate materials and methods of construction that can be used to satisfy and comply with the provisions of the code. Our experience with the use of alternate materials, alternate design and methods of construction enhances our ability to solve specific issues that arise in design and construction.
Electronic Plan Review
TRB is equipped to review documents in electronic format. The staff of TRB has been leaders in the field of digital plan review and workflow management; as such, we have the experience and know-how to efficiently manage the review of electronic documents. In addition to having our own system, our team has extensive experience working with several electronic plan review systems including DigEplan, Bluebeam, ProjectDox, and Accela.
Shipping and Delivery of Plans
TRB provides pre-printed overnight shipping labels and/or pickup services to facilitate the transport of any hardcopy plan submittals to our office. Please note that the pickup, shipment and delivery of plan documents and other relevant correspondence to the City are provided at no additional cost.
93 CITY OF OAKLEY | BUILDING STANDARDS CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES A-2 Building Inspection [Option]
TRB is prepared to perform inspection, referring to building plans, structural plans, and material specifications for structures located within the City limits, upon 48-hour notice. Our inspectors are proficient at verifying project conformance to model code standards (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Green Building and Energy & Accessibility) and locally adopted ordinances.
TRB provides all labor and technical, administrative, professional, and other personnel; supplies, materials, equipment, and all other resources necessary to perform the specified work. TRB will use existing City forms or can develop correction sheets which meet with the approval of the City and shall maintain written lists of corrections needed to ensure conformance to codes and regulations.
Field Inspection Process
Our experienced team includes individuals with extensive field inspection experience on a range of project assignment types including municipality “Called Inspections,” “Clerk of the Works,” and “Inspector of Record” roles; our team can assist with a broad range of inspection responsibilities. Our scope of service areas includes residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, capital improvement projects, municipal agency services and infrastructure revitalization.
Our inspectors are careful to document all inspection activities, adhere to agency-adopted protocols, and follow field procedures and policies as dictated by the Building Official. TRB will maintain daily inspection records and all necessary documents on file for reference by the City. To confirm, TRB staff are available for applicant inquiries and/or conferences during normal City business hours.
Our inspections include those identified in the California Model Codes and would be amended or modified as directed by the City. • Foundation Inspection
• Framing Inspection(s)
• Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing systems inspection
• Lath and/or Gypsum Board Inspection
• Fire Code Inspection, e.g. fire suppression,
alarms, etc. (if requested)
• Concrete Slab or under-floor Inspection
• Energy Efficiency Measures Inspections
• Green Building Inspection
• Fire Resistance Rated Construction Inspection
• Floodplain Inspection
• Final Inspection
Remote Virtual Inspection (RVI) Option
Many agencies have engaged in using virtual programs to provide remote inspection services. Several of our clients have successfully implemented virtual inspection programs. We are familiar with using Inspected.com and Blitzz, as well as Facetime, Skype, Google Duo and Microsoft Teams. We are prepared to assist with RVI inspections if desired by the City. 94 CITY OF OAKLEY | BUILDING STANDARDS CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES A-3 Code Administration, Permit Processing, Code Enforcement, CASp Services [Option] TRB is prepared to provide Permit Technician, Administrative, Code Enforcement, and CASp services support to the City on an asneeded basis. TRB staff are prepared to work at the City’s offices as an extension of City staff under the supervision of the Chief Building Official or their designee with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the following requisite functions.
Permit Technician / Administrative Assistant
• Assist the public at the front counter or by phone regarding building, planning, and engineering permit requirements, application and permit fees, application filing procedures and processing, and permit status. • Enter permit and related data into the City’s permit tracking system. • Research, compile and prepare various limited reports and presentation graphics. • Accept permit and related applications and collect fees. • Screen plans and application materials for completeness and for conformance with City ordinances standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Review application materials for compliance with conditions of project approval; route plans to other City departments for review; approve and issue minor permits; research and respond to public inquiries.
Code Enforcement
• Enforce compliance with agency regulations and ordinances including those pertaining to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, and other matters. • Respond to complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations of agency zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances; conduct investigations and provide recommendations for resolution. • Conduct field investigations; inspect properties for violations; issue and post warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply, and related documentation for code violations; schedule and performing follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters, inspections, calls, meetings, discussions, and negotiations to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case files on investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and other jobrelated activities including accurate and detailed information regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations; drawing diagrams and illustrations and taking photographs.
Disabled Access (CASp) Services
TRB offers Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp) Consulting Services to assist agencies with the compliance requirements of State of California Senate Bill 1608 (Corbett). Our team is skilled at reviewing facility plans and specifications for compliance with State and Federal accessibility laws, codes, and regulations; evaluating facilities for compliance with State and Federal accessibility codes and regulations; conducting accessibility research, preparing accessibility reports, and performing accessibility inspections.
We offer email/phone consultations, onsite facility inspections and certifications, and expert testimony services as part of our CASp consulting services portfolio.
95 CITY OF OAKLEY | BUILDING STANDARDS CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES A-4 Civil Engineering Plan Review and Construction Inspection [Option] The TRB team is equipped to perform civil engineering plan review and construction inspection support to the City on an asneeded basis. TRB plan reviewers and inspectors will work with City staff to ensure that all work conforms to the project construction documents, Codes and Ordinances including Grading Code, APWA Standard Specifications, AWWA Standards, State and Federal (ADA) Building Codes related to site accessibility.
Civil Engineering Plan Review
• Plan review subdivision maps, parcel maps, and improvement drawings. Our project manager shall assign a California Licensed Civil or Structural engineer who is qualified to review subdivision maps, parcel maps, site development plans and construction drawings.
• Maintain engineering records.
• Provide engineering advice and recommendations to Planning, Building and Public Works divisions. • Provide consultation regarding current development review to the Chief Building Official, Planning Manager and Engineer. • Assist City staff with code interpretation and application of state and federal regulations. • Perform related duties as assigned by City.
Construction Inspection
• Oversee Quality Assurance of the construction activities to verify conformance to plans and specifications. • Document all work, contractor and subcontractor personnel and equipment, and field orders daily. • Maintain onsite project log and as-built schedule report. Prepare daily reports of observations and activities. • Maintain a daily inspection report containing a record of weather, contractors, work onsite, number of workers, work accomplished, problems encountered, solutions agreed upon, and other similar relevant data as directed by City. • Perform daily photo-documentation of the progress of the project in accordance with City practice. • Monitor establishment and application of appropriate Contractor site safety programs. • Monitor and report on applicable Erosion Control and SWPP provisions. • Perform related duties as assigned by the City.
96 CITY OF OAKLEY | BUILDING STANDARDS CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES A-5 Fee Schedule
TRB and Associates offers the following fixed-fee and hourly rate schedules for services provided. Please note that Building Plan Review services may be rendered on either a fixed fee or hourly rate basis, as noted below. Fire Plan Review, Building Inspection, Staff Augmentation and Other services (e.g. CASp consulting) are provided on a time-and-materials basis at rates shown in the provided Schedule of Hourly Rates and Reimbursables.
Invoices are issued on monthly intervals for services rendered. Invoice statements will include a detailed cost breakdown with the name of each staff member who provided services, a description of what services were provided, applicable project references, and associated billing rates. We are also prepared to include any additional reporting information as directed by the City (e.g permit issuance activity, counter interaction, and related data).
Plan Review Services
Our plan review fees are calculated as a percentage of the Building Plan Review Fee collected by the City. The fee compensation shown covers three total plan review cycles – the initial plan review and up to two rechecks. Any further review cycles which become necessary including deferred submittals and reviews of revisions to approved plans would be billed based upon a negotiated hourly rate. Please note that the turnaround timeframe for providing expedited and express plan reviews would be negotiated/mutually agreed upon prior to commencement of the review. Please also note that all plan reviews are subject to a minimum $250 fee.
Turnaround Timeframe
(in business days)
Structural Only
Review
M/E/P Only
Review
Complete Review
(Structural, Life Safety/Disabled
Access, M/E/P, Green, Energy)
Standard*
- 10 days first check
- 5 days rechecks
45% 45% 70%
Expedited**
As negotiated and mutually
agreed-upon
Standard fee plus an
additional 50 percent
Standard fee plus an
additional 50 percent
Standard fee plus an
additional 50 percent
* For exceptionally large/complex projects, 15-day first check and 10 day rechecks may apply, as mutually agreed upon prior to commencement of review.
** Turnaround timeframe would be mutually agreed upon prior to commencement of work.
Please note that the pickup, shipment, and delivery of hardcopy and/or electronic plan documents and other relevant correspondence to the City is included in the above-noted cost. 97 CITY OF OAKLEY | BUILDING STANDARDS CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES A-6 Schedule of Hourly Rates and Reimbursables
The following billing rates apply for services rendered on an hourly basis:
Position Hourly Rate
Principal / Director $215.00
Project / Division Manager $175.00
Building Official $170.00
Assistant Building Official $160.00
Assistant Project Manager $160.00
Analyst $120.00 – 140.00
Supervising Plan Review Engineer / Architect $170.00
Senior Plan Review Engineer / Architect $160.00
Senior Plans Examiner (Building & Fire) $150.00
Plan Review Engineer/Architect $145.00
Plans Examiner (Building & Fire) $130.00
Engineering Technician $105.00 – 120.00
Permit Technician $ 75.00 – 95.00
Clerical/Admin $ 65.00
Geotechnical Engineer
Fire Protection Engineer
$235.00
$215.00
CASp Certified Inspector/Examiner $160.00
Grading/Storm Water Plan Review Engineer $215.00
QSP Storm Water Inspector $195.00
Inspector of Record $160.00 – 175.00
Supervising Inspector $150.00 – 160.00
Senior Inspector $120.00 – 145.00
Inspector $110.00 – 120.00
Intern Inspector $ 95.00
Notes:
• Overtime, Emergency, Expedited, and After-hours work is billed at the above-noted rates plus an additional 50 percent (Note that no overtime will be charged without client authorization) • Project inspections subject to prevailing wage requirements are at the above-published rates plus 30 percent. • All requested inspection and other staff-augmentation services are subject to a minimum 4-hour fee. • Reimbursement for direct expenses, incurred in connection with the work, will be at cost plus 15 percent. • Reimbursement for non-City vehicles used in connection with the work will be at the current IRS rate plus 20 percent per mile. • Other in-house charges for prints, reproductions and equipment use, etc. will be at standard company rates.
The above Schedule is valid through June 30, 2026, and may be adjusted thereafter to account for CPI changes, as mutually agreed upon. 98 SHORT FORM
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF OAKLEY AND
TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
THIS SERVICES AGREEMENT for professional California Building Standards Code Compliance services is entered into by and between the City of Oakley, a municipal corporation in the State of California (hereinafter referred to as "City") and TRB and Associates, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor") effective as of July 1, 2025 (“Effective Date”).
Section I. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Contractor shall provide to City the services described in the Scope of Work attached hereto an incorporated herein as Exhibit A at the time and place and in the manner specified therein. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and Exhibit A, the Agreement shall prevail.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on July 1, 2025 and shall continue through June 30, 2026 or until terminated by either party pursuant to Section 9.1.
1.2 Standard of Performance. Contractor shall perform all services required pursuant to this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which Contractor is engaged in the general geographical area of the City. Contractor shall prepare all work products required by this Agreement in a substantial, first-class manner and shall conform to the standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing in Contractor's profession.
1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Contractor shall assign only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the reassignment of any such persons, Contractor shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of City, reassign such person or persons.
1.4 Time. Contractor shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to meet the standard of performance provided in Section
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Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agree to pay Contractor a sum not to exceed one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars ($125,000). City shall pay Contractor for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth herein. These payments shall be the only payments from City to Contractor for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall submit invoices to City each month for services provided.
Contractor and City acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by City to Contractor under this Agreement is based upon Contractor's estimated costs of providing the services required hereunder, including salaries and benefits of employees and subcontractors of Contractor. Consequently, the parties further agree that compensation hereunder is intended to include the costs of contributions to any pensions and/or annuities to which Contractor and its employees, agents, and subcontractors may be eligible. City therefore has no responsibility for such contributions beyond compensation required under this Agreement.
2.1 Invoices. Contractor shall submit monthly invoices during the term of this Agreement. Invoices shall be on Contractor’s Letterhead (or formal invoice form) and contain the following information:
The beginning and ending dates of the billing period; A description of services for which payment is requested; Amount due;
The Contractor’s signature.
2.2 Payment of Taxes. Contractor is solely responsible for the payment of employment taxes incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes.
2.3 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the City or Contractor terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8, the City shall compensate the Contractor for all amounts due for work satisfactorily completed as of the date of written notice of termination.
2.4 Authorization to Perform Services. The Contractor is not authorized to perform any services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until receipt of authorization from the Contract Administrator.
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Section 4. RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS. Contractor agrees to comply with all City recycling requirements, and as set forth in the Oakley Municipal Code, including, but not limited to:
a. Construction and Demolition. Contractor must contact a customer service representative (CSR) at Oakley Disposal Service, Inc. to arrange for service for any and all construction and demolition work to be performed as part of this project unless Contractor has been approved by the City as a “self-hauler” as defined in Oakley Municipal Code §4.20.308.
The CSR will ask if the drop box contains recycle material and will direct the Contractor to drop the construction and demolition debris, including dirt and cement, to a permitted processing facility. The Contractor must indicate on their order form, by checking the applicable box, that they need documentation to comply with the Oakley Municipal Code. This documentation must be provided to the City within ten (10) days of receipt of said documentation by Contractor.
b. Commercial Self-Haul. Business self-haul materials are accepted at various Oakley Disposal Service, Inc. local facilities for recycling and include, but are not limited to, wood, inerts, metals, tires, greenwaste, plastics, cardboard, mattresses, foam padding, propane tanks, e-waste and appliances. Contractor agrees to drop any and all business self-haul materials at a site designated on the website
www.cccounty.us/depart/cd/recycle/.
c. Road Maintenance and Construction Projects. Contractor agrees to recycle greenwaste, asphalt, concrete and metal from any and all road maintenance and construction projects at Oakley Disposal Service, Inc. designated locations.
d. Office Recyclables. If Contractor has an office, temporary office, or trailer within the City of Oakley, Contractor agrees to recycle all paper, cardboard, bottles, cans, and toner cartridges at Oakley Disposal Service, Inc. designated locations.
e. Special Waste Materials. Contractor shall dispose of inert materials, including, but not limited to, concrete, asphalt and rubber, at Oakley Disposal Service, Inc. designated locations. Shingles and wood waste shall be diverted to the Recycling Center and Transfer Station (RCTS) located at 3700 Loveridge Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565. Scrap metal shall be dropped off at a large-scale scrap metal recycle facility operating within Contra Costa County which may be found at www.cccrecycle.org. f. Universal Waste. Contractor shall dispose of batteries, mercury containing devices and lamps, and certain consumer electronics at a recycling center designated by Oakley Disposal Service, Inc. 101
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Section 5. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before beginning any work under this Agreement, Contractor, at its own cost and expense, shall procure "occurrence coverage" insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor and its agents, representatives, employees, and subcontractors.
Contractor shall provide proof satisfactory to City of such insurance that meets the requirements of this section and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects to the City. Contractor shall maintain the insurance policies required by this section throughout the term of this Agreement. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the Contractor's bid. Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until Contractor has obtained all insurance required herein for the subcontractor(s) and provided evidence thereof to City. Verification of the required insurance shall be submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution. Verification of the required insurance is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit B.
5.1 Variation. The City may approve a variation in the foregoing insurance requirements, upon a determination that the coverages, scope, limits, and forms of such insurance are either not commercially available, or that the City's interests are otherwise fully protected.
5.2 Notice of Reduction in Coverage. In the event that any coverage required by this section is reduced, limited, or materially affected in any other manner, Contractor shall provide written notice to City at Contractor's earliest possible opportunity and in no case later than five calendar days after Contractor is notified of the change in coverage.
5.3 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Contractor fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein required, City may, at its sole option exercise any of the following remedies, which are alternatives to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy for Contractor's breach:
Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such insurance from any sums due under the Agreement;
Order Contractor to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that becomes due to Contractor
hereunder, or both stop work and withhold any payment, until Contractor demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; and/or
Terminate this Agreement.
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Section 6. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1. Contractor shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, defend (with counsel acceptable to the City) and hold harmless City, and its employees, officials, volunteers and agents ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, costs and liability (including but not limited to loss of use, loss of profits or loss of goodwill arising in any manner from the work) arising out of any personal injury, loss of life, damage to property, or any violation of any federal, state, or municipal law or ordinance, arising out of the performance of this Agreement by Contractor, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, subcontractors or sub-Contractors, excepting only liability arising from the sole negligence, active negligence or intentional misconduct of City.
6.2. In the event that Contractor or any employee, agent, sub-Contractor or subcontractor of Contractor providing services under this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of City, Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Contractor or its employees, agents, sub-Contractors or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
6.3. Acceptance by City of insurance certificates and endorsements required under this Agreement does not relieve Contractor from liability under this indemnification and hold harmless clause. This indemnification and hold harmless clause shalt apply to any damages or claims for damages whether or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to apply.
6.4. By execution of this Agreement, Contractor acknowledges and agrees to the provisions of this Section and that it is a material element of consideration, and that these provisions survive the termination of this Agreement.
Section 7. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR.
7.1 Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. City shall have the right to control Contractor only insofar as the results of Contractor's services rendered pursuant to this Agreement and assignment of personnel 103
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pursuant to Subparagraph 1.3; however, otherwise City shall not have the right to control the means by which Contractor accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Notwithstanding any other City, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, Contractor and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing services under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any and all claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
7.2 Contractor, Not Agent. Except as City may specify in writing, Contractor shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Contractor shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.
Section 8. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
8.1 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.
8.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Contractor and any subcontractors shall comply with all laws applicable to the performance of the work hereunder.
8.3 Other Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Contractor and any subcontractors shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of such fiscal assistance program.
8.4 Licenses and Permits. Contractor represents and warrants to City that Contractor and its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatsoever nature legally required to practice their respective professions. Contractor represents and warrants to City that Contractor and its employees, agents, any subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals that are legally required to practice their respective professions. In addition to the foregoing, Contractor and any subcontractors shall obtain and 104
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maintain during the term of this Agreement valid business licenses from City.
8.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Contractor shall not discriminate, on the basis of a person's race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap or disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation, against any employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant in, recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by Contractor under this Agreement.
Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules, and requirements related to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment, contracting, and the provision of any services that are the subject of this Agreement, including but not limited to the satisfaction of any positive obligations required of Contractor thereby.
Contractor shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any subcontract approved by the Contract Administrator or this Agreement.
Section 9. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.
9.1 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon written notification to Contractor.
Contractor may cancel this Agreement upon 30 days written notice to City and shall include in such notice the reasons for cancellation.
In the event of termination, Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for services performed to the effective date of termination.
9.2 Amendments. The parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing signed by all the parties.
9.3 Assignment and Subcontracting. City and Contractor recognize and agree that this Agreement contemplates personal performance by Contractor and is based upon a determination of Contractor's unique personal competence, experience, and specialized personal knowledge. Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement was and is the professional reputation and competence of Contractor. Contractor may not assign this Agreement or any interest therein without the prior written approval of the Contract Administrator. Contractor shall not subcontract any portion of the performance contemplated and provided for herein, 105
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other than to the subcontractors noted in the proposal, without prior written approval of the Contract Administrator.
9.4 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and Contractor shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
9.5 Breach by Contractor. If Contractor materially breaches any of the terms of this Agreement, City may immediately terminate the Agreement.
Section 10. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.
10.1 Records Created as Part of Contractor's Performance. All reports, data, maps, models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications, records, files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that Contractor prepares or obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered hereunder shall be the property of the City. Contractor hereby agrees to deliver those documents to the City upon termination of the Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared specifically for the City and are not necessarily suitable for any future or other use. City and Contractor agree that, until final approval by City, all data, plans, specifications, reports and other documents are confidential and will not be released to third parties without prior written consent of both parties.
10.2 Contractor's Books and Records. Contractor shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services or expenditures and disbursements charged to the City under this Agreement for a minimum of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to the Contractor to this Agreement,
10.3 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that Section 9.2 of this Agreement requires Contractor to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit, and/or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of the City. Under California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds expended under this Agreement exceeds TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00), the Agreement shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the 106
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request of City or as part of any audit of City, for a period of three (3) years after final payment under the Agreement.
Section 11 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
11.1 Venue. In the event that either party brings any action against the other under this Agreement, the parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Contra Costa or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
11.2 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement not so adjudged shall remain in full force and effect. The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.
11.3 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other breach of that term or any other term of this Agreement.
11.4 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the parties.
11.5 Use of Recycled Products. Contractor shall prepare and submit all reports, written studies and other printed material on recycled paper to the extent it is available at equal or less cost than virgin paper.
11.6 Conflict of Interest. Contractor may serve other clients, but none whose activities within the corporate limits of City or whose business, regardless of location, would place Contractor in a "conflict of interest," as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act, codified at California Government Code Section 81000 et seq.
Contractor shall not employ any official of City in the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of City shall have any financial interest in this Agreement that would violate California Government Code Sections 1090 et seq.
Contractor hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been in the previous twelve (12) months, an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City. If Contractor was an employee, agent, appointee, or official of City in the previous twelve months, Contractor warrants that it did not participate in any manner in the forming of this 107
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Agreement. Contractor understands that, if this Agreement is made in violation of Government Code §1090 et. Seq., the entire Agreement is void and Contractor will not be entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this Agreement, including reimbursement of expenses, and Contractor will be required to reimburse the City for any sums paid to the Contractor.
Contractor understands that, in addition to the foregoing, it may be subject to criminal prosecution for a violation of Government Code §1090 and, if applicable, will be disqualified from holding public office in the State of California.
11.7 Inconsistent Terms. If the terms or provisions of this Agreement conflict with or are inconsistent with any term or provision of any attachment or Exhibit attached hereto, then the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.
11.8 Solicitation. Contractor agrees not to solicit business at any meeting, focus group, or interview related to this Agreement, either orally or through any written materials.
11.9 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by Ken Strelo, Community Development Director ("Contract
Administrator"). All correspondence shall be directed to or through the Contract Administrator or his or her designee.
11.10 Notices.
Any written notice to Contractor shall be sent to:
TRB and Associates, Inc.
Attn: Todd Bailey, Owner
3180 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 216
San Ramon, CA 94583
[email protected]
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
City of Oakley
Attn: Ken Strelo, Community Development Director
3231 Main St.
Oakley, CA 94561
[email protected]
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11.11 Integration. This Agreement, including the attached exhibits, represents the entire and integrated agreement between City and Contractor and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, either written or oral.
11.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.
11.13 Authorized Signature. Each person and party signing this Agreement warrants that he/she has the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the principal and that the party will be bound by such signature.
The parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
CITY: CONTRACTOR:
City of Oakley, a municipal corporation
in the State of California
TRB and Associates, Inc., a California
corporation
Joshua McMurray, City Manager Todd Bailey, Owner
Attest:
Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Derek Cole, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Work/Compensation Schedule
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Exhibit B
Insurance Requirements
Specific Insurance Requirements and Required Policy Limits PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS:
Including, but not limited to architects, engineers, consultants, counselors, attorneys and accountants.
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of its contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
Minimum scope of coverage
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01) covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form number CA 0001 Code 1 (any auto), or if Consultant has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and 9 (non-owned), with limit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. (Not required if Consultant provides written verification it has no employees)
4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance appropriate to the Consultant’s profession, with limit no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate. Architects and Engineers coverage shall be endorsed to include contractual liability.
If the Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the Entity requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the Entity. 111
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Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
Additional Insured Status
The City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage should be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or both CG 20 10 and CG 20 37 forms if later revisions used).
Primary Coverage
For any claims related to this contract, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
Notice of Cancellation
Each insurance policy required above shall state that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City.
Waiver of Subrogation
Consultant hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which Consultant or any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the Consultant to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
Claims Made Policies
If any of the required policies provide coverage on a claims-made basis:
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1. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.
2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work.
3. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Subcontractors
Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
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RESOLUTION NO. -25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OAKLEY AND TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE COMPLIANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, City of Oakley (“City”) uses various consultants and contractors on an as-need basis to assist City staff on processing and managing private and public development projects; and
WHEREAS, TRB and Associates, Inc. has been serving the City since 2014 after being selected as the best suited firm to provide code-compliance building permit plan review services to the City; and
WHEREAS, the need for this type of code-compliance support service has remained steady due to the large number of development projects being approved and constructed; and
WHEREAS, the costs associated with the agreement will be funded by private development project permit fees and not the City’s General Fund; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED, by the City Council of the City of Oakley that the Services Agreement between the City of Oakley and TRB and Associates, Inc. is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the agreement for a term beginning on July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for an amount not-to-exceed one-hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($125,000).
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Oakley at a meeting held on this 10th day of June 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
APPROVED:
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Annissa Williams, Mayor Date
ATTEST:
Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk Date
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STAFF REPORT
1 City of Oakley | 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561
O (925) 625-7000 | F (925) 625-9859 | www.ci.oakley.ca.us DATE: June 10, 2025
TO: Joshua McMurray, City Manager
FROM: Robert Barker, Information Technology Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a ThreeYear Professional Services Agreement with Keep IT Simple for Information Technology Services for Fiscal Year 2025/26 through Fiscal Year 2027/28
Background and Analysis
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25, following a comprehensive review of the City’s information technology (IT) needs and a successful engagement with Keep IT Simple (KIS) during the City’s emergency response to a cyberattack, the City entered into a one-year agreement with KIS to provide IT support services to the IT Manager.
Over the past year, KIS has delivered high-quality service, demonstrating technical expertise, responsiveness, and alignment with the City’s organizational priorities. Staff have noted improvements in system performance, user support, and overall confidence in IT operations under the new IT Manager with assistance from KIS.
Based on the successful performance and working relationship established over the past 12 months, staff recommends entering into a new three-year agreement with KIS for IT support services. The agreement will cover the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
A multi-year commitment allows for service continuity, greater efficiency in project planning, and sustained progress on long-term IT objectives, including infrastructure upgrades, cybersecurity resilience, and support for a growing organization.
Consistency with the Oakley Strategic Plan 27+
The services provided will support several objectives under the Strategic Plan 27+ goal of Financial and Fiscal Responsibility as well as the Sustainable Organization Goal.
Fiscal Impact
Funding for the first year of the agreement is included in the FY 2025/26 adopted budget in the Information Technology Fund 703. Funding for the second and third year will be included in the proposed FY 2026/27 and FY 2027/28 budgets.
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O (925) 625-7000 | F (925) 625-9859 | www.ci.oakley.ca.us Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Keep IT Simple for information technology support services for Fiscal Year 2025/26 through Fiscal Year 2027/28.
Attachments
1. Resolution
2. Professional Services Agreement with KIS
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Resolution No. XX-25 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. X-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKLEY AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH KEEP IT SIMPLE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2027/28 WHEREAS, the City contracted with Sable Computer, Inc. doing business as Keep IT Simple (“KIS”) to provide information technology support the Information Technology Manager for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2024/2025; and
WHEREAS, staff was satisfied with the work performed by KIS and determined that KIS’s proposal for a three-year agreement best meets the needs of the City.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Oakley that the City Manager is authorized to execute a three-year professional services agreement with Keep IT Simple for information technology support services from FY 2025/2026 through FY 2027/28 for a total not to exceed amount of $482,820.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of June 2025 by the following vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTION:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
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Shannon Shaw, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk Date
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF OAKLEY AND SABLE COMPUTER DBA KEEP IT
SIMPLE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT for professional services is entered into by and between the City of Oakley, a municipal corporation in the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “City”) and Sable Computer doing business as Keep IT Simple (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”), collectively sometimes referred to hereinafter as the “Parties”, as of 7/1/2025 (the “Effective Date”).
Section 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City the services described in the Scope of Work or proposal letter attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A at the time and place and in the manner specified therein. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and Exhibit A, the Agreement shall prevail.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall end on 6/30/2028, the date of completion specified in Exhibit A, and Consultant shall complete the work described in Exhibit A prior to that date, unless the term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated or extended, as provided for in Section 8. The time provided to Consultant to complete the services required by this Agreement shall not affect the City’s right to terminate the Agreement, as provided for in Section 8. Should this Agreement be amended to include additional tasks as contemplated in Section 1, the term of services shall be extended as mutually agreed upon by City and Consultant.
1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services required pursuant to this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which Consultant is engaged in the geographical area in which Consultant practices its profession. Consultant shall prepare all work products required by this Agreement in a substantial, first-class manner and shall conform to the standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing in Consultant's profession.
1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the reassignment of any such persons, Consultant shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of City, reassign such person or persons.
1.4 Time. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to meet the standard of performance provided in Section 1.1 above and to satisfy Consultant’s obligations hereunder.
Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed $482,820, notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in Consultant’s proposal, for services to be performed and reimbursable costs incurred under this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and Consultant’s proposal, attached as Exhibit A, regarding the amount of compensation, the 118
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Agreement shall prevail. City shall pay Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth herein. The payments specified below shall be the only payments from City to Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall submit all invoices to City in the manner specified herein. Except as specifically authorized by City, Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate services performed by more than one person.
Consultant and City acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by City to Consultant under this Agreement is based upon Consultant’s estimated costs of providing the services required hereunder, including salaries and benefits of employees and subcontractors of Consultant. Consequently, the parties further agree that compensation hereunder is intended to include the costs of contributions to any pensions and/or annuities to which Consultant and its employees, agents, and subcontractors may be eligible. City therefore has no responsibility for such contributions beyond compensation required under this Agreement.
2.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the term of this Agreement, based on the cost for services performed and reimbursable costs incurred prior to the invoice date. Invoices shall contain the following information:
Serial identifications of progress bills; i.e., Progress Bill No. 1 for the first invoice, etc.;
The beginning and ending dates of the billing period; A Task Summary containing the original contract amount, the amount of prior billings, the total due this period, the balance available under the Agreement, and the percentage of completion;
At City’s option, for each work item in each task, a copy of the applicable time entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the person doing the work, the hours spent by each person, a brief description of the work, and each reimbursable expense;
The Consultant’s signature.
2.2 Monthly Payment. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received, for services satisfactorily performed, and for authorized reimbursable costs incurred. City shall have 30 days from the receipt of an invoice that complies with all of the requirements above to pay Consultant.
2.3 Final Payment. City shall pay the last 10% of the total sum due pursuant to this Agreement within 60 days after completion of the services and submittal to City of a final invoice, if all services required have been satisfactorily performed.
2.4 Total Payment. City shall pay for the services to be rendered by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. City shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost whatsoever incurred by Consultant in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement. City shall make no payment for any extra, further, or additional service pursuant to this Agreement.
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the Agreement is modified prior to the submission of such an invoice by a properly executed change order or amendment approved by the City Manager, which shall not exceed the maximum amount allowed by the Oakley Municipal Code.
2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant shall not exceed the amounts shown on the Compensation Schedule attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified in Exhibit A, and expenses not listed in Exhibit A are not chargeable to the City.
2.7 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of employment taxes incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes.
2.8 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the City or Consultant terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8 of this Agreement, the City shall compensate the Consultant for all outstanding costs and reimbursable expenses incurred for work satisfactorily completed as of the date of written notice of termination. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs and timesheets in order to verify costs incurred to that date.
2.9 Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant is not authorized to perform any services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until receipt of authorization from the Contract Administrator.
Section 3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth herein, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, provide all facilities and equipment that may be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement. City shall make available to Consultant only the facilities and equipment listed in this section, and only under the terms and conditions set forth herein.
City shall furnish physical facilities such as desks, filing cabinets, and conference space, as may be reasonably necessary for Consultant’s use while consulting with City employees and reviewing records and the information in possession of the City. The location, quantity, and time of furnishing those facilities shall be in the sole discretion of City. In no event shall City be obligated to furnish any facility that may involve incurring any direct expense, including but not limited to computer, long-distance telephone or other communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction facilities.
Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before beginning any work under this Agreement, Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall procure the types and amounts of insurance listed below and in Exhibit C against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant and its agents, representatives, employees, and subcontractors. Consistent with the following provisions, Consultant shall provide proof satisfactory to City of such insurance that meets the requirements of this section and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects to the City, and that such insurance is in effect prior to commencing work under this Agreement.
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herein for the subcontractor(s) and provided evidence thereof to City. Verification of the required insurance shall be submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution. Verification of the required insurance is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit C.
4.1 Variation. The City may approve a variation in the insurance requirements, upon a determination that the coverage, scope, limit, and form of such insurance is either not commercially available, or that the City’s interests are otherwise sufficiently protected.
4.2 Notice of Reduction in Coverage. In the event that any coverage required by this section is reduced, limited, or materially affected in any other manner, Consultant shall provide written notice to City at Consultant’s earliest possible opportunity and in no case later than five days after Consultant is notified of the change in coverage.
4.3 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Consultant fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein required, City may, at its sole option, exercise any of the following remedies, which are alternatives to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy for Consultant’s breach:
Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that becomes due to Consultant hereunder, or both stop work and withhold any payment, until Consultant demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; and/or Terminate this Agreement.
Section 5. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT’S RESPONSIBILITIES. Consultant shall to the fullest extent allowed by law, with respect to all Services performed in connection with this Agreement, defend with counsel acceptable to the City, and indemnify and hold the City and its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers harmless from and against any and all losses that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant (“Claims”).Consultant will bear all loses, costs, damages, expense and liability of every kind, nature and description that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to such Claims, whether directly or indirectly (“Liability”). Such obligations to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the City shall not apply to the extent that such Liability is caused by the sole negligence, active negligence, or willful misconduct of the City or any third party.
With respect to third party claims against the Consultant, the Consultant waives any and all rights of any type of express or implied indemnity against the indemnitees.
However, notwithstanding the foregoing, in accordance with California Civil Code Section 1668, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to exempt the City from its own fraud, willful injury to the person or property of another, or violation of law. In addition, and notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent this Agreement is a “construction contract” as defined by California Civil Code section 2783, as may be amended from time to time, such duties of Consultant to indemnify shall not apply when to do so would be prohibited by California Civil Code Section 2782.
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Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT.
6.1 Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. City shall have the right to control Consultant only insofar as the results of Consultant's services rendered pursuant to this Agreement and assignment of personnel pursuant to Subparagraph 1.3; however, otherwise City shall not have the right to control the means by which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other City, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing services under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any and all claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
6.2 Consultant, Not Agent. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent.
Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.
Section 7. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
7.1 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.
7.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with all laws applicable to the performance of the work hereunder, including but not limited to, the California Building Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any copyright, patent or trademark law. Consultant’s failure to comply with any law(s) or regulation(s) applicable to the performance of the work hereunder shall constitute a breach of contract.
7.3 Other Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of such fiscal assistance program.
7.4 Licenses and Permits. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required to practice their respective professions. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its employees, agents, any subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals that are legally required to practice their respective professions. In addition to the foregoing, Consultant and any subcontractors shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement valid business licenses from City.
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7.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not discriminate, on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap or disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation, against any employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant in, recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by Consultant under this Agreement.
Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules, and requirements related to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment, contracting, and the provision of any services that are the subject of this Agreement.
Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any subcontract approved by the Contract Administrator of this Agreement.
Section 8. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.
8.1 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon written notification to Consultant.
Consultant may cancel this Agreement upon 30 days written notice to City and shall include in such notice the reasons for cancellation.
In the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services performed to the effective date of termination; City, however, may condition payment of such compensation upon Consultant delivering to City any or all documents, photographs, computer software, video and audio tapes, and other materials provided to Consultant or prepared by or for Consultant or the City in connection with this Agreement.
8.2 Extension. City may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end date of this Agreement beyond that provided for in Subsection 1.1. This Agreement may be extended at the option of the City. Should City decide to exercise its option to extend this Agreement, City shall provide written notice to Consultant at least sixty (60) days prior to the end date of this Agreement. Any such extension shall require a written amendment to this Agreement, as provided for herein. Consultant understands and agrees that, if City grants such an extension, City shall have no obligation to provide Consultant with compensation beyond the maximum amount provided for in this Agreement, unless City agrees to do so by written amendment to this Agreement. Similarly, Consultant understands and agrees that, City shall have no obligation to reimburse Consultant for any otherwise reimbursable expenses incurred during the extension period, unless City agrees to do so by written amendment to this Agreement.
8.3 Amendments. The parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing signed by all the parties.
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determination of Consultant’s unique personal competence, experience, and specialized personal knowledge. Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement was and is the professional reputation and competence of Consultant.
Consultant may not assign this Agreement or any interest therein without the prior written approval of the Contract Administrator. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the performance contemplated and provided for herein, other than to the subcontractors noted in the proposal, without prior written approval of the Contract Administrator.
8.5 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and Consultant shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
8.6 Options upon Breach by Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches any of the terms of this Agreement, City’s remedies shall include, but not be limited to the following:
8.6.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement;
8.6.2 Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, design documents, and any other work product prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement;
8.6.3 Retain a different consultant to complete the work described in Exhibit A not finished by Consultant; or
8.6.4 Charge Consultant the difference between the cost to complete the work described in Exhibit A that is unfinished at the time of breach and the amount that City would have paid Consultant pursuant to Section 2 of this Agreement if Consultant had completed the work.
Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.
9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultant’s Performance. All reports, data, maps, models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications, records, files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that Consultant prepares or obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered hereunder shall be the property of the City. Consultant hereby agrees to deliver those documents to the City upon termination of the Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared specifically for the City and are not necessarily suitable for any future or other use. City and Consultant agree that, until final approval by City, all data, plans, specifications, reports and other documents are confidential and will not be released to third parties without prior written consent of both parties.
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to the City under this Agreement for a minimum of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to the Consultant to this Agreement.
9.3 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that Section 9.2 of this Agreement requires Consultant to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit, and/or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of the City. Under California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds expended under this Agreement exceeds TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00), the Agreement shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request of City or as part of any audit of the City, for a period of three (3) years after final payment under the Agreement.
Section 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
10.1 Attorneys’ Fees. If a party to this Agreement brings any action, including an action for declaratory relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled. The court may set such fees in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose.
10.2 Venue. In the event that either party brings any action against the other under this Agreement, the parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Contra Costa or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
10.3 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement not so adjudged shall remain in full force and effect. The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.
10.4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other breach of that term or any other term of this Agreement.
10.5 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the parties.
10.6 Use of Recycled Products. Consultant shall prepare and submit all reports, written studies and other printed material on recycled paper to the extent it is available at equal or less cost than virgin paper.
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in a “conflict of interest,” as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act, codified at California Government Code Section 81000 et seq.
Consultant shall not employ any City official in the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of City shall have any financial interest in this Agreement that would violate California Government Code Sections 1090 et seq.
Consultant hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been in the previous twelve (12) months, an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City. If Consultant was an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City in the previous twelve months, Consultant warrants that it did not participate in any manner in the forming of this Agreement.
Consultant understands that, if this Agreement is made in violation of Government Code §1090 et.seq., the entire Agreement is void and Consultant will not be entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this Agreement, including reimbursement of expenses, and Consultant will be required to reimburse the City for any sums paid to the Consultant. Consultant understands that, in addition to the foregoing, it may be subject to criminal prosecution for a violation of Government Code § 1090 and, if applicable, will be disqualified from holding public office in the State of California.
10.8 Solicitation. Consultant agrees not to solicit business at any meeting, focus group, or interview related to this Agreement, either orally or through any written materials.
10.9 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by Robert Barker, Information Technology Manager ("Contract Administrator"). All correspondence shall be directed to or through the Contract Administrator or his or her designee.
10.10 Notices.
Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to:
KIS
43160 Osgood Road, Fremont CA 94539
Attn: Craig Miller, Partner and Practice Manager
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
City of Oakley
Attn: Robert Barker, Information Technology Manager
3231 Main Street
Oakley, CA 94561
10.11 Integration. This Agreement, including the Scope of Work and Compensation Schedule, Insurance Requirements, and Verification of Required Insurance, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, B, and C, represents the entire and integrated agreement between City and Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral.
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Exhibit A Scope of Services and Compensation Schedule
Exhibit B Insurance Requirements
Exhibit C Verification of Required Insurance
10.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.
10.13 Authorized Signature. Each person and party signing this Agreement warrants that he/she has the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the principal and that the party will be bound by such signature.
The parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
CITY CONSULTANT
City of Oakley, a municipal corporation Sable Computer, a California in the State of California Corporation
By: ____________________________ By: _____________________________ Joshua McMurray, City Manager Signature
Attest: Approved as to Form:
By: _______________________________ By: _____________________________ Kim Snodgrass, City Clerk Derek P. Cole, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
Support Services
KIS will provide IT services for Oakley. KIS is to provide IT services needed to support the client, server, infrastructure, and security of the IT described below.
Support will be remote with an addition of four hours of onsite technician support on business days. Ticketing and remote capabilities will be provided using KIS Support Tools. KIS will provide the following services:
Production MS AD Forest/Domain
4 sites, 100 endpoints
17 tablets (All on MS operating systems located in PD Cars) Printer/Copier routine support (connectivity and toner) 20 Servers (VMware in place)
MS365 Administration (Business Standard)
Palo Alto Firewalls (6 individual and 2 in HA)
8 switches
Administrative support of Oakley applications - CJIS applications, Eden ERP, Tyler MDR, Tiburon, and the backup of the servers
Support Services
Maintain 4-hour business day onsite support.
Manage and schedule maintenance checks.
Schedule automated and manual update and patch schedules. Provide relevant documentation for the support team.
Conduct services and ticket processing as required.
o Onboarding and Termination of users
o Endpoint support
o Server support
o Printer Support
o Infrastructure device support
Firewall, network, Wireless.
o MS AD administration
o MS365 support
o Server and data backup and recovery solution monitoring and administration.
o Monthly meeting to provide updates and guidance on projects and strategy for improvements/optimizations.
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This is a three-year contract with a 5% annual rate increase (3 year commitment incentive).
Year 1: July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 Year 2: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 Year 3: July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028
Year 1 Support (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026)
Support
Remote Service Desk Support
On-Premise Service Desk support (M-F 8AM-12PM)
Support Total (Monthly) $10,150.00
Support Tools
For 112 Licenses (per month):
RMM, Inventory, SOCaaS, EDR, Ticketing
Support Tools Total (Monthly) $2,613.00
Total Monthly Cost (Support and Tools) $12,763.00
Total Costs Year 1 $153,156.00
Year 2 Support (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027)
Support
Remote Service Desk Support
On-Premise Service Desk support (M-F 8AM-12PM)
Support Total (Monthly) $10,657.00
Support Tools
For 112 Licenses (per month):
RMM, Inventory, SOCaaS, EDR, Ticketing
Support Tools Total (Monthly) $2,744.00
Total Monthly Cost (Support and Tools) $13,401.00
Total Costs Year 2 $160,812.00
Year 3 Support (July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028)
Support
Remote Service Desk Support
On-Premise Service Desk support (M-F 8AM-12PM)
Support Total (Monthly) $11,190.00
Support Tools
For 112 Licenses (per month):
RMM, Inventory, SOCaaS, EDR, Ticketing
Support Tools Total (Monthly) $2,881.00
Total Monthly Cost (Support and Tools) $14,071.00
Total Costs Year 3 $168,852.00
Total 3 Year Contract Cost $482,820.00
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS:
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, or employees.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Offer Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering, Code 1 (any auto), or if Consultant has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and 9 (non-owned), with limit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
(not required if consultant provides written verification it has no employees)
4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance appropriates to the Consultant’s profession, with limit no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate.
If the Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
Additional Insured Status
The City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.
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Primary Coverage
For any claims related to this contract, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
Notice of Cancellation
Each insurance policy required above shall state that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City.
Waiver of Subrogation
Consultant hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which Consultant or any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.
Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the Consultant to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
Claims Made Policies
If any of the required policies provide coverage on a claims-made basis:
1. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.
2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work.
3. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
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Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors.
Special Risks or Circumstances
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DATE: June 10, 2025
TO: Joshua McMurray, City Manager
FROM: Jose Cortez, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 2025 – Adopt a Resolution Adopting the City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 2025
Summary
A Climate Action Plan (CAP) is a document that lays out a plan for how an agency will aim to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, usually through decarbonization and greening efforts, and bolster infrastructural and community-wide resilience to the impacts of climate change. The City’s project leads and its consultant partner, Cumming Group, have prepared the Climate Action Plan for adoption after a 14-month process that involved public workshops, a joint work session, and a public comment period on the draft CAP. The final document provides a roadmap to achieve the City’s climate goals and to eliminate emissions from City operations by 2040 and to neutralize community-wide emissions by 2045.
Background and Analysis
The City of Oakley (“City”) initiated the preparation of its Climate Action Plan on November 14, 2023, through City Council approval of the Request for Proposals and Qualifications ("RFP”) for the purposes of securing planning consulting services to support the City in completing a Climate Action Plan (City Council Resolution 111-23).
On March 26, 2024, the City of Oakley adopted Resolution 42-24 to formally develop a Climate Action Plan and engaged consultant Cumming Group to manage and execute this process.
The City of Oakley has engaged in a variety of past planning efforts to mitigate climate change impacts, including conducting prior greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, addressing climate mitigation and adaptation topics in planning documents, and maintaining a variety of active climate mitigation and energy efficiency initiatives Citywide. The CAP will build upon the successes of prior efforts by establishing achievable goals for municipal and community-wide GHG reductions and climate adaptation in the City of Oakley. The CAP will align with the State of California’s GHG emissions reduction targets to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, which includes a 48% reduction in GHG emissions from 1990 levels by 2030. The CAP will further establish plans for community-wide climate and social resilience in the face of climate change, aligned with state-wide best practices and recommendations. In alignment with federal and state guidelines, as well as various City plans, the CAP best positions the City to access funding for future activity implementation outlined in the document.
Approved and
Forwarded to the
City Council
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The CAP aims to achieve carbon neutrality by outlining 14 overarching goals supported by 39 quantitative or time-bound targets and accompanying specific actions across four sustainability categories: Governance and Leadership, Buildings and Energy, Transportation and Land Use, and Adaptation and Resilience. This roadmap is intended to guide the CAP’s implementation, identifying 113 specific actions that the City can take towards the CAP goals and targets with information about estimated cost and emissions impacts. The 113 actions provide the City with a menu of actions and flexibility in the implementation of the number of actions used.
Planning Process
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
As part of the development of the CAP, City Staff and Cumming Group held two public workshops, a joint work session between the City Council and Planning Commission, and provided a public comment period on the draft document. The two public workshops provided different approaches for the public’s engagement. The first workshop held on November 18, 2024, focused on introducing the public to the concept of the CAP, the goals of the document, and receiving input on what the public wants to see as part of the document’s adoption and implementation. The second workshop held on March 20, 2025, provided the public with a more focused approach where Cumming Group presented the CAP Goals and Targets and asked the public to participate in a Stoplight Poll. The poll allowed the public to provide feedback on the goals and targets that would be outlined in the CAP. The Cumming Group and Staff compiled the feedback from both workshops and implemented feedback throughout the document.
On January 28, 2025, the City of Oakley held a public Joint Work Session between the City Council and the Planning Commission with the goal of reporting out on the progress on the City of Oakley’s CAP and review of the initial menu of goals, targets, and actions for the plan. The City Council and Planning Commission provided feedback on the four sustainability categories (Governance and Leadership, Buildings and Energy, Transportation and Land Use, and Adaptation and Resilience) presented by the Cumming Group and Staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVED
The Public Draft Climate Action Plan was released for public comment on March 13, 2025, and closed on April 9, 2025. During the comment period, staff received approximately 85 different comments from participants of the second public workshop and comment letters via email. A Public Comment Register and a Summary of Feedback Addressed are included as attachments to this Staff Report. 135
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IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING, AND REPORTING
Implementation of the CAP includes a multifaceted approach. Once adopted, the CAP outlines a series of steps to guide the implementation process. The CAP suggests that the City will first convene decision-makers after adoption to review all actions within the CAP and prioritize based on select criteria to determine which items can be implemented in the short term (i.e., 0-2 years), medium term (i.e., 3-5 years), and long term (more than five years).
As items are prioritized, actions will be folded into budgetary and project planning, at which point the City will evaluate its capacity and determine where it can use existing resources to implement, as well as where it may need to secure external funding. The CAP further outlines the process for monitoring and reporting on its progress, inclusive of assigning responsibility to appropriate departments; establishing a Steering Committee to integrate CAP implementation into existing workflows; and routinely updating inventories, reporting progress on the CAP; and updating the CAP every five years.
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
On May 6, 2025, a public hearing on the CAP was held by the Planning Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting. City Staff presented the staff report and the consultant described the proposed CAP. No public comments were received on the item. After deliberations, the Oakley Planning Commission adopted a resolution (Reso No. 3-25) recommending the City Council adopt a resolution adopting the City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 2025.
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15060(c), the Climate Action Plan is potentially considered a project under CEQA.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the activity is covered by the “Common Sense” Exemption that excludes projects where “The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.”
The Climate Action Plan does not propose any specific development projects, rather it establishes goals, quantitative or time-bound targets and accompanying specific actions across four sustainability categories.
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Consistency with the Oakley Strategic Plan 27+
Work on the Climate Action Plan is consistent with the Strategic and Thoughtful Growth Objectives within Oakley’s Strategic Plan 27+, as it furthers the City’s efforts to encourage objective decision-making versus subjective decision-making for application approvals to meet Oakley’s vision and economic goals. This is done by focusing on formal plans and study outcomes.
The Climate Action Plan aligns with the City of Oakley’s Strategic Plan 27+ objectives, specifically the Strategic and Thoughtful Growth objective, by promoting environmental stewardship through goals related to energy efficiency, air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions. The Strategic Plan further recommends adoption and implementation of a Climate Action Plan by 2025 that meets the State’s greenhouse gas reduction targets and supports the broader goals of the Oakley General Plan. The CAP supports the objectives and goals outlined in the Strategic Plan.
Fiscal Impact
The City had budgeted $100,000 for adoption of the CAP. The contract with Cumming Group was approved by the City Council on March 26, 2024, for an amount not to exceed $99,947.81. The contract amount is covered by appropriate funds under Consulting administered by the Planning Division in the General Fund. City Staff time and materials are covered as part of regular salaries under the General Fund.
There are no immediate financial obligations with the adoption of the CAP. However, additional funding would be required to be allocated and found for implementation of various action items within the CAP. When funding is necessary for implementation of an action, Staff will present financial considerations to the City Council at that time. It should be noted that Staff will also seek state and federal funding through grants and payment programs to aide in CAP activity implementation.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the proposed resolution adopting the City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 2025.
Attachments
1. Notice of Public Hearing
2. City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 2025
3. Public Comment Register
4. Summary of Feedback Addressed
5. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3-25
6. Proposed Resolution
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that on June 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the City Council of the City of Oakley will hold a Public Hearing at the Council Chambers located at 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 for the purpose of considering application as described below:
Project Name: City of Oakley Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2025 Project Location: Citywide
Applicant: City of Oakley, 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 Request: City Council receive a presentation on the City of Oakley Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2025 for the purpose of receiving public comments and deciding on adoption of the Climate Action Plan. More information on the City of Oakley Climate Action Plan can be found at:
https://www.oakleyca.gov/232/Environmental-Programs
How to Review: The Staff Report and its attachments will be available for public review, on or before June 3, 2025, at City Hall, 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 or online at https://www.oakleyca.gov/129/Agendas-Minutes by navigating to the June 10, 2025 City Council agenda and clicking the project title link. (Note: City Hall is closed on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month). Interested persons are invited to submit written comments prior to and may testify at the public hearing. Written comments may be submitted to Jose Cortez, Senior Planner at the City of Oakley, 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 or by email to [email protected].
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1 CONTENTS
FOREWORD................................................................................................................... 3 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ................................................................................................. 4 Community Acknowledgments ....................................................................................................................... 4 City Acknowledgments................................................................................................................................... 4 Project Team Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................. 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................ 6 About Oakley’s Climate Action Plan................................................................................................................ 6 Greenhouse Gas Emissions............................................................................................................................ 7 Action Plan Roadmap and Implementation Plan.............................................................................................. 9 1 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 12
1.1 About the City of Oakley....................................................................................................................12
1.2 Past Climate Efforts ...........................................................................................................................12
1.3 About this Climate Action Plan...........................................................................................................13 2 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS......................................................................... 16
2.1 Background.......................................................................................................................................16
2.2 Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions ...............................................................................................16
2.3 Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions....................................................................................19 3 CLIMATE VULNERABILITY AND RISK ................................................................ 21
3.1 Background.......................................................................................................................................21
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2 3.3 Findings.............................................................................................................................................26 4 CLIMATE ACTION ROADMAP .............................................................................. 28
4.1 Overview...........................................................................................................................................28
4.2 How to Read this Roadmap ...............................................................................................................28
4.3 Governance and Leadership .............................................................................................................29
4.4 Buildings and Energy.........................................................................................................................34
4.5 Transportation and Land Use ............................................................................................................39
4.6 Adaptation and Resilience .................................................................................................................44
4.7 Implementing the Climate Action Plan ...............................................................................................51 CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................. 52 APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY AND ABBREVIATIONS................................................... 53 APPENDIX B: GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS....................................................... 57 APPENDIX C: CLIMATE VULNERABILITY AND RISK ASSESSMENT..................... 61 APPENDIX D: CLIMATE ANALYSIS ........................................................................... 80 141
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3 FOREWORD
To the residents of Oakley,
Climate change poses challenges to our city. As greenhouse gases and air pollutants are released, they contribute to changing environmental conditions that may impact our community. Since its incorporation in 1999, Oakley has grown into a strong and thriving city—one with great potential and much to preserve for future generations.
In our 5-Year Strategic Plan 2027+ (SP27+), we established a clear vision for Oakley’s future, including responsible environmental management. As part of this effort, we present this Climate Action Plan, which outlines strategies to improve the sustainability of City operations by 2040, reduce community-wide emissions by 2045, and strengthen our ability to address environmental challenges. SP27+ identified key goals to support community and economic development, including the adoption of a climate action plan. Thanks to your input, we have taken this first step.
We appreciate the contributions of City staff, consultants, and—most importantly—the Oakley residents who helped shape this plan. This plan reflects the community’s priorities and commitment to long-term sustainability. The work ahead will require careful planning and collaboration to implement the outlined strategies in a way that supports broader community initiatives and priorities.
Moving forward, we invite you to be part of this effort. Together, we can continue to foster a strong and resilient Oakley. We look forward to working alongside you to help ensure a stable and prosperous future for our city.
Shannon Shaw
Mayor
Joshua McMurray
City Manager
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4 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Community Acknowledgments
First, we give our thanks to the Oakley residents who actively participated in the development of this Climate Action Plan and provide invaluable feedback throughout the process. We appreciated your participation in our public workshops and public comment period, and we look forward to a continued partnership as we implement this CAP.
City Acknowledgments
We give thanks to Oakley’s elected officials and their offices who provided invaluable feedback throughout the development of this CAP.
City Council and City Manager
• Shannon Shaw
Mayor (District 4)
• Hugh Henderson
Vice Mayor (District 2)
• Aaron Meadows
Councilmember (District 1)
• George Fuller
Councilmember (District 5)
• Anissa Williams
Councilmember (District 3)
• Joshua McMurray
City Manager
Planning Commission
• Diego Verduzco
Chair
• Leonard Price
Vice Chair
• Oleksii Chuiko
Commissioner
• Kerry Ann Harvey
Commissioner
• Yared Oliveros
Commissioner
• Jeanne Krieg
Commissioner (through 2/28/2025)
• Jimmy Ramirez
Commissioner (through 2/28/2025)
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5 Project Team Acknowledgements
Finally, we thank our City staff and the consulting team who spearheaded the development of this CAP.
City Project Team
• Kenneth Strelo
Community Development Director
• Jose Cortez
Senior Planner
• Evan Gorman
Associate Planner
Consultant Team
• Cumming Group
• Kimley-Horn
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6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
About Oakley’s Climate Action Plan
This Climate Action Plan (CAP) establishes
progressive, achievable goals for municipal
and community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG)
reductions and climate adaptation in the City of
Oakley. In particular, it establishes official goals
for the City of Oakley to eliminate emissions
from City operations by 2040 and to neutralize
community-wide emissions by 2045, aligning
with the State of California’s GHG emissions reduction target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. The CAP further establishes plans for community-wide climate and social resilience in the face of climate change, aligned with best practices laid out by California’s Climate Adaptation and Planning Guide and Climate Adaptation Strategy. Critical to the success and impact of these efforts is Oakley’s emphasis on engaging community members in climate planning. The City is dedicated to ensuring that the CAP resonates with Oakley residents, reflects the City’s vision for the future, and fosters a shared sense of responsibility around climate action.
This plan is the City of Oakley’s roadmap to eliminate municipal and community-wide emissions, as well as to bolster infrastructural and community-wide resilience to the impacts of climate change. Consequently, the CAP has committed to 14 goals across four different categories of action: Governance and Leadership, Buildings and Energy, Transportation and Land Use, and Adaptation and Resilience. These are accompanied by quantitative or time-bound targets to help measure progress towards those goals.
Planning Process and Timeline
The City of Oakley developed the CAP over the course of approximately one year between spring 2024 and spring 2025, and included the following structural components:
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN GOALS:
1. Achieve carbon neutrality for City
operations by 2040
2. Achieve community-wide carbon
neutrality by 2045
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7 • An existing conditions assessment, including an evaluation of Oakley’s preexisting climate policies and initiatives, baseline greenhouse gas emissions inventories (municipal and community-wide), and a climate vulnerability and risk assessment;
• Community engagement, inclusive of two public workshops; • A joint work session with the Oakley City Council and Planning Commission; and • A public comment period on the draft CAP.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The City of Oakley prepared baseline inventories of municipal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and community-wide GHG emissions, using the baseline year of calendar year (CY) 2023 (see: “Chapter 2:
Greenhouse Gas Emissions). The municipal inventory comprises emissions generated from municipal assets, operations, and activities, whereas the community-wide inventory comprises emissions from residential and commercial buildings and activities. Drawing on the baseline inventories, the City produced emissions forecasts for both municipal and community-wide emissions through 2050.
Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In 2023, the City of Oakley emitted 610 MTCO2e (metric
tons of carbon dioxide equivalent), 92.9% of which can be attributed to Scope 1 (direct emissions from Oakley assets).
Emissions from stationary combustion (i.e., natural gas use in buildings) accounted for nearly 5% of all emissions, whereas mobile combustion (i.e., City vehicles) accounted for just over 88%. Scope 2 emissions (indirect emissions from purchased electricity), all of which are attributed to procured electricity from Pacific Gas & Electric and MCE Clean Energy, totaled 43 MTCO2e and made up just over 7% of municipal emissions.
Figure E-1. Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions (2023)
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8 To better understand the City’s key pathways
to reduce emissions over time, projections
were prepared to show anticipated GHG
emissions through 2050. In a business-asusual (BAU) or ‘do-nothing’ scenario (i.e., only accounting for external factors not
within Oakley’s control and excluding
regulatory impacts, such as population
control), Oakley’s municipal emissions would
increase by 75.6% by 2050 (from 2023
levels). In a business-as-planned (BAP) scenario (i.e., accounting for existing actions and the impacts of state and federal regulations), municipal emissions would decline by 89.9% by 2050.
Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Community-wide emissions totaled 179,248 MTCO2e in
2023, nearly all of which fall under Scope 1 (>99%). Over 17% of emissions could be attributed to natural gas use in buildings across the residential and commercial sectors, whereas over 82% can be attributed to fuel combustion
from vehicles moving within and across Oakley. Scope 2
emissions made up a non-significant share of emissions, totaling 0.19% of all community-wide emissions.
Without any action by the City or impact from
regulations, community-wide emissions will increase
by 76.7% by 2050 (from 2023 levels). However,
accounting for the impact of the aforementioned
regulations, we expect Oakley’s emissions in a
business-as-planned scenario to decline by 69.2%
from the 2023 baseline by 2050.
Figure E-2. Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Projections through 2050
Figure E-3. 2023 Community-wide Greenhouse Gas
Emissions
Figure E-3. 2023 Community-wide Greenhouse Gas
Projections through 2050
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9 Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
The City conducted a community-wide climate vulnerability and risk assessment (CVRA), the approach for which can be summarized by the following steps:
1. Identify and organize City assets under specific sectors.
2. Identify potential climate hazards per sector;
3. Pairing assets and hazards
4. Describe potential climate impacts, asset exposure, non-climate stressors, and climate impact consequences of each asset-hazard pair;
5. Identify priority climate hazards affecting the City; and
6. Review existing plans for preliminary adaptation strategies.
As part of the CVRA, the City’s key assets were reviewed and identified to be either owned and operated by the City, quasi-public agencies, or private entities. Consequently, Oakley identified the following climaterelated effects and hazards as applicable to Oakley:
1. changes in precipitation patterns and amounts;
2. increased risk of flooding;
3. higher temperatures;
4. sea level rise; and
5. increased risk of wildfires.
Per state guidance, a high emissions scenario was used to analyze potential climate hazards to the City. Each identified asset was then evaluated for its exposure or sensitivity to a given climate hazard, the probability of each hazard’s occurrence, the asset’s adaptive capacity (i.e., how adaptive the asset is to disturbances), and the magnitude of impact of a given hazard for that asset (e.g., significant functional and physical costs).
The City also evaluated social vulnerability, accounting for demographic and socioeconomic characteristics across Oakley that may be disproportionately impacted by climate risks.
From the intermediary steps listed above, fifteen broad asset categories were identified and paired with priority hazards to determine probability, magnitude, and climate risk. These “asset-hazard pairs” were assessed and given a composite risk rating: “Take Action” or “Accept Risk.” It is important to note that the outcome of “Take Action” or “Accept Risk” for the composite risk rating should not be understood as a “final” decision by the City, but rather a recommended next step for the City as it evaluates further action. These findings are shown in Chapter 4 and elaborated upon in the Appendix C and Appendix D. 148
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10 Climate Action Roadmap
To reduce GHG emissions and enhance climate resilience in the City of Oakley, this plan identifies 14 overarching goals supported by 39 quantitative or time-bound targets and accompanying specific actions across four sustainability categories: Governance and Leadership, Buildings and Energy, Transportation and Land Use, and Adaptation and Resilience. This roadmap is intended to guide the CAP’s implementation, identifying 113 specific actions that the City can take towards the CAP goals and targets with information about estimated cost and emissions impacts. The goals are summarized in the diagram below.
Governance and Leadership
G-1 Implement carbon reduction and climate resilience practices across City operations and facilities
G-2 Bolster regional partnerships to identify and achieve shared climate goals G-3 Develop outreach and communications strategies for climate action and adaptation efforts
G-4 Identify and secure funding for municipal climate efforts Buildings and Energy
B-1 Reduce overall energy demand through building electrification and other energy efficiency measures
B-2 Install and promote distributed energy resources (DERs) to provide local renewable energy and promote grid resilience
Transportation and Land Use
T-1 Promote active and public mobility options across Oakley T-2 Encourage the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) for vehicle trips that are unavoidable T-3 Implement zoning and land use tools that promote transit-oriented development (TOD) and reduce vehicles miles traveled (VMT)
Adaptation and Resilience
A-1 Improve city infrastructure and open spaces to withstand climate impacts (e.g., extreme heat, fires, floods)
A-2 Bolster community-wide emergency response networks and resource-sharing A-3 Evaluate city infrastructure standards periodically to incorporate strategies for climate impacts (e.g., extreme weather, precipitation, sea level rise, high heat, wildfires) A-4 Establish land use patterns that increase the resilience of the built environment, ecosystems, and communicates to climate impacts
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11 Implementing this Climate Action Plan
To implement this Climate Action Plan, the City will first convene decision-makers after adoption to review all actions within the CAP and prioritize based on select criteria to determine which items can be implemented in the short term (i.e., 0-2 years), medium term (i.e., 3-5 years), and long term (more than five years). As items are prioritized, actions will be folded into budgetary and project planning, at which point the City will evaluate its capacity and determine where it can use existing resources to implement, as well as where it may need to secure external funding. The City also commits to monitoring and reporting on its progress, inclusive of assigning responsibility to appropriate departments; establishing a Steering Committee to integrate CAP implementation into existing workflows; and routinely updating inventories, reporting progress on the CAP; and updating the CAP every five years.
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12 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 About the City of Oakley
Situated along the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta (or “California Delta”) in east Contra Costa County, just an hour outside of San Francisco and Sacramento, the City of Oakley is one of California’s youngest incorporated cities. The land holds a deep agricultural history: its rolling hills, orchards, and vineyards recall its roots as a quiet farming town. Today, Oakley’s verdant landscape is interspersed with residential neighborhoods, schools, landscaped parks, recreational opportunities, and business and commercial developments. Since its formal incorporation in 1999, the City has committed to maintaining its small-town character while simultaneously building a prosperous future for future generations. Critically, this includes planning for future climate change impacts.
The United Nations’ International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has confirmed that human-caused climate change is affecting weather and climate extremes in every region across the globe. 1 This includes Contra Costa County, which will likely experience higher levels of extreme heat, poor air quality, sea level rise, drought, storm severity, and flood events due to climate change. 2 In order to effectively plan for the future, Oakley must plan for climate change impacts. In doing so, Oakley can not only reduce its emissions and enhance climate resilience but foster increased economic opportunity and improved public health outcomes for generations to come.
1.2 Past Climate Efforts
The City of Oakley has engaged in a variety of prior planning efforts to account for climate change. The City conducted its first GHG inventories in 2005 and 2010. It addressed climate mitigation and adaptation activities through its 2015 Strategic Energy Plan and 2020 Green Infrastructure Plan. Oakley adopted an update to the Oakley General Plan in 2022, with a strategic focus on environmental justice, mobility, and climate resilience. Its five-year Strategic Plan 2027+ (SP27+), also adopted in 2022, established responsible environmental stewardship and thoughtful economic growth as key priorities for the City’s future. Oakley 1 IPCC, 2023: Summary for Policymakers. In: Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report. Contribution of Working Groups I, II and III to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [Core Writing Team, H. Lee and J. Romero (eds.)]. IPCC, Geneva, Switzerland, pp. 1-34, doi: 10.59327/IPCC/AR6-9789291691647.001 2 Contra Costa County. “Climate Action Plan.” December 2025.
According to the
International Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC),
human-caused climate
change is affecting
weather and climate
extremes in every region
across the globe.
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13 maintains a variety of climate mitigation and energy efficiency programs and initiatives, focusing on strategies to reduce waste, implement energy efficient design standards, and expand renewable energy opportunities.
In 2024, the City Council adopted a resolution to formally develop a Climate Action Plan (CAP). Oakley is committed to integrating and building upon these previous climate initiatives and successes through this Plan.
Figure 1. Timeline of Oakley's actions to address climate change
1.3 About this Climate Action Plan
This CAP establishes achievable goals for
municipal and community-wide greenhouse
gas (GHG) reductions and climate adaptation
in the City of Oakley. In particular, it
establishes official goals for the City of Oakley
to eliminate emissions from City operations by
2040 and to neutralize community-wide
emissions by 2045, aligning with the State of
California’s GHG emissions reduction target to
achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. 3 The CAP
further establishes plans for community-wide climate and social resilience in the face of climate change, aligned with best practices laid out by California’s Climate Adaptation and Planning Guide and Climate 3 California Air Resources Board. “2022 Scoping Plan Documents.” n.d.
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN GOALS:
1. Achieve carbon neutrality for City
operations by 2040
2. Achieve community-wide carbon
neutrality by 2045
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14 Adaptation Strategy. Critical to the success and impact of these efforts is Oakley’s emphasis on engaging community members in climate planning. The City is dedicated to ensuring that the CAP resonates with Oakley residents, reflect the City’s vision for the future, and foster a shared sense of responsibility around climate action.
This plan is the City of Oakley’s roadmap to eliminate municipal and community-wide emissions, as well as to bolster infrastructural and community-wide resilience to the impacts of climate change. Consequently, the CAP has committed to 14 goals across four different categories of action: Governance and Leadership, Buildings and Energy, Transportation and Land Use, and Adaptation and Resilience. These are accompanied by 39 quantitative or time-bound targets to help measure progress towards those goals.
This Plan also provides a roadmap to implementation, identifying 113 specific actions that the City can take towards the CAP goals and targets with information about estimated cost and emissions impacts. This information serves as a guide for Oakley’s City Council, Planning Commission, and Staff to prioritize strategies with a mind toward those that create the greatest impact at the lowest cost to the City. This roadmap is accompanied by the City’s commitments to monitor, evaluate, and report on its progress. All goals, targets, and actions within this plan have been informed by City decision-makers and staff, and most importantly by community members.
1.3.1 Planning Process and Timeline
The City of Oakley developed the CAP over the course of approximately one year between spring 2024 and spring 2025. The City began by conducting an existing conditions assessment that evaluated Oakley’s preexisting climate policies and initiatives in comparison to statewide goals and best practices. This assessment phase included extensive research into Oakley’s existing programs, code and ordinances, technical resources, community engagement activities, and other projects that were relevant to the CAP. This phase also included review of relevant planning and guidance documents from Contra Costa County, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), peer municipality best practices, and relevant policies and programs on local, regional, state, and federal levels. 153
Introduction City of Oakley Climate Action Plan
15 The City next conducted a GHG emissions inventory in accordance with internationally recognized standards and guidance, in collaboration with relevant City Departments and entities (see “Chapter 2: Greenhouse Gas Emissions”). The City prepared resulting emissions projections through 2050, showing how GHG emissions in Oakley would change if the City did nothing versus if the City acted with reduction measures. The City also developed a climate vulnerability and risk assessment to analyze the risks that Oakley’s infrastructure, functions, and population are likely to face as climate impacts become more pronounced in coming years (see “Chapter 3: Climate Risk Reduction”). The City assessed the adaptive capacity of various resources to projected environmental stressors, with particular focus on identifying community members most susceptible to climate impacts, such as children, seniors, low-income residents, and people with disabilities.
In November 2024 and March 2025, the City conducted public workshops to ensure CAP strategies and goals meaningfully reflect community member priorities (see “Section 1.3.2: Community and Stakeholder Engagement”). Based on the results of all prior research efforts and activities, the CAP was formally drafted through a collaborative effort with a diverse cohort of cross-department and community stakeholders. The initial draft was posted for public comment in March 2025. The City integrated feedback from the public into a final plan, which was approved by the Oakley Planning Commission and Oakley City Council in May 2025.
1.3.2 Community and Stakeholder Engagement
Community engagement activities play a key role in ensuring community priorities and feedback are meaningfully reflected in the City’s climate planning efforts. To this end, Oakley held two in-person workshops to raise awareness about the CAP and integrate community goals. First, the City held a visioning workshop in November that focused on
brainstorming and outlining
community priorities to be
integrated into the forthcoming
CAP. Second, the City held a
strategizing workshop in March
that focused on reviewing the draft
plan and ensuring that community
members have the opportunity to
provide comments and feedback
on the complete draft. These
activities directly shaped the goals,
targets, and actions laid out in this
CAP.
Figure 2. Oakley CAP Community Engagement Process
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 16 2 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
2.1 Background
The City of Oakley prepared baseline inventories of municipal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and community-wide GHG emissions, using the baseline year of calendar year (CY) 2023. The municipal inventory comprises emissions generated from municipal assets, operations, and activities, whereas the community-wide inventory comprises emissions from residential and commercial buildings and activities.
Drawing on the baseline inventories, the City produced emissions forecasts for both municipal and community-wide emissions through 2050. The findings from the inventories and scenario projections were ultimately used to help develop the goals, targets, and actions in this CAP (see: “Chapter 4: Climate Action Roadmap.”)
2.2 Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions
2.2.1 Scope and Boundary
The municipal GHG emissions inventory includes Scope 1 emissions, which include emissions directly produced by Oakley’s buildings and vehicles, and Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from purchased electricity. In the case of City operations, Scope 1 emissions included stationary combustion (i.e., natural gas use in municipal buildings) and mobile combustion (i.e., fuel used by City-owned vehicles). The municipal GHG inventory does not include any Scope 3 emissions, which would include other indirect 155
Greenhouse Gas Emissions City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 17 emissions from upstream or downstream activities (e.g., waste, employee commuting, business travel, etc.).
The municipal inventory is limited to emissions City-owned assets and activities within CY 2023. 4 Emissions are measured and listed in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e).
2.2.2 Municipal Emissions Inventory
In 2023, the City of Oakley emitted 610
MTCO2e, 92.9% of which can be attributed to
Scope 1 (or direct emissions). Emissions from
stationary combustion (i.e., natural gas use in
buildings) accounted for nearly 5% of all
emissions, whereas mobile combustion (i.e., City
vehicles) accounted for just over 88%. Scope 2
emissions, all of which are attributed to procured
electricity from Pacific Gas & Electric and MCE
Clean Energy, totaled 43 MTCO2e and made up
just over 7% of municipal emissions. The majority
of the City’s electric accounts are enrolled in MCE Clean Energy, which provides electricity at a significantly lower carbon intensity. Emissions are summarized in Table 1 and in Figure 3.
Table 1. Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions (CY 2023)
Emissions (MTCO2e) Percentage (%)
Emissions Scope/Category 610 100.00%
Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) 567 92.90%
Stationary Combustion (Facilities) 30 4.89%
Mobile Combustion (Fleet) 537 88.01%
Scope 2 (Indirect Emissions) 43 7.10%
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) 1 0.15%
MCE Clean Energy 42 6.95%
4 The methodology for the development of the municipal emissions inventory is described in detail in Appendix B.
Figure 3. Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Source (CY 2023) 156
Greenhouse Gas Emissions City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 18 2.2.3 Municipal Emissions Projections
To better understand the City’s key pathways to reduce emissions over time, projections were prepared to show anticipated GHG emissions through 2050. As shown in Figure 4, the black dotted line shows baseline emissions (CY 2023). If one were to follow the top of the stacked area chart as a line, that total indicates Oakley’s municipal emissions in a business-as-usual (BAU) or ‘do-nothing’ scenario. Specifically, that scenario shows how Oakley’s municipal emissions portfolio would change if all that were accounted for were external factors not under Oakley’s control and if we ignored the impacts of regulatory action. In this case, the key driver of emissions growth would solely be population growth, 5 and it would lead to an increase in overall municipal emissions by 75.6% by 2050 (from 2023 levels).
Figure 4 also shows a business-as-planned (BAP) scenario, indicating the impact of pertinent state and federal regulations as well as any existing City initiatives to reduce its municipal emissions. In particular, it accounts for anticipated emissions reductions from the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), U.S.
Department of Transportation (USDOT) New Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards, California Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Standards, and improvements to grid carbon intensity per the California Renewable Portfolio Standard (i.e., 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045). If one were to follow the top of the dark grey wedge at the bottom of the chart, it shows that the impact of these regulations are actually expected to reduce Oakley’s municipal emissions by 89.9% despite anticipated growth.
Figure 4. Oakley Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections through 2050 5 Population growth, as accounted for in this model, is derived from Oakley’s population growth projections as included in our 2022 Focus General Plan Update. Similar levels of growth are assumed to continue from 2043 through 2050. 0 200
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 19 2.3 Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions
2.3.1 Scope and Boundary
Oakley’s community-wide greenhouse gas emissions inventory accounts for all emissions within the geographic boundary of the City of Oakley, including emissions from the residential, commercial, and transportation sectors. 6 These emissions exclude those attributed to City-owned assets, operations, or activities. As with municipal emissions, these include emissions that would be classified under Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity), but do not include any emissions that would be classified under Scope 3 (indirect emissions from upstream and downstream activities within the City’s value chain).
2.3.2 Community-wide Emissions Inventory
Community-wide emissions totaled 179,248 MTCO2e in 2023, nearly all of which fall under Scope 1 (>99%).
Over 17% of emissions could be attributed to natural gas use in buildings across the residential and commercial sectors, whereas over 82% can be attributed to fuel combustion from vehicles moving within and across Oakley. Scope 2 emissions made up a non-significant share of emissions, totaling 0.19% of all community-wide emissions. This is because the majority of residential and commercial electric accounts within the City are enrolled under an MCE Clean Energy rate option that provides them electricity at a lower carbon intensity. Emissions are summarized in Table 2 and Figure 5.
Table 2. Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions (CY 2023) 6 Other sectors were not included either because no such data was available or because no emissions could be attributed to that sector within the City boundary. This also does not include emissions tied to other agencies that service Oakley, such as Diablo Water District or nearby transit agencies.
Emissions (MTCO2e) Percentage (%)
Emissions Scope/Category 179,248 100.00%
Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) 178,901 99.81%
Residential (Buildings) 30,215 16.86%
Commercial (Buildings) 998 0.56%
Transportation (Vehicles) 147,668 82.39%
Scope 2 (Indirect Emissions) 347 0.19%
Residential 295 0.16%
Commercial 52 0.03%
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 20 2.3.3 Community-wide Emissions Projections
As with municipal emissions, communitywide emissions were projected through 2050. As shown in Figure 6, the dotted line
again shows baseline emissions (CY 2023),
and the top line of the chart indicated
community-wide emissions in a business-asusual scenario. As with municipal emissions, the primary driver of emissions through 2050
is population growth in Oakley, which without
any action by the City or impact from
regulations would lead to a 76.7% increase in
emissions by 2050 (from 2023 levels).
However, accounting for the impact of the aforementioned regulations, we expect Oakley’s emissions in a business-as-planned scenario to decline by 69.2% from the 2023 baseline by 2050.
Figure 6. Oakley Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections through 2050 -
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200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
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California ZEV Standards USDOT New Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards Improved Grid Carbon Intensity Baseline Emissions
Figure 5. Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Source (CY 2023)
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Climate Vulnerability and Risk City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 21 3 CLIMATE VULNERABILITY AND RISK
3.1 Background
Climate change is a global issue that impacts communities in various ways. To address a changing climate, many states have enacted legislation targeted at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and focusing on climate resilient infrastructure. Consequently, cities and counties need to create, view, and update CAPs. A CAP should reflect the latest greenhouse gas emissions forecasts and relevant climate adaptation and resilience strategies. In addition, a CAP should include goals, policies, and objectives based on a climate vulnerability and risk assessment (CVRA). As described in detail in the California Air Resources Board 2022 Scoping Plan, a CVRA serves as a fundamental foundation for a CAP. 7 For Oakley, this analysis provides a basis for the goals, targets, and actions identified in our Climate Action Roadmap (Chapter 4).
3.2 Approach
Based on guidance from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) California Adaptation Planning Guide 8 and the Southern California Climate Adaptation Planning Guide, 9 the City applied the following five steps as required to assess community-wide vulnerability to the effects of climate change: 10
1. Exposure – Identify the climate change effects a community will experience.
2. Sensitivity – Identify the key community structures, functions, and populations that are potentially susceptible to each climate change exposure.
3. Potential Impacts – Analyze how climate change exposure will affect the community structures, functions, and populations (impacts). Adjust the impact assessment to account for uncertainty, timing, and adaptive capacity.
4. Adaptive Capacity – Evaluate the community’s current ability to address the projected impacts.
5. Vulnerability Scoring – Determine and rank potential impacts and adaptive capacity. 7 California Air Resources Board (CARB), 2022 Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality. Available at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/ourwork/programs/ab-32-climate-change-scoping-plan/2022-scoping-plan-documents. 8 Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, California Adaptation Planning Guide, June 2020 Final Draft. Available at https://www.caloes.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/Hazard-Mitigation/Documents/CA-Adaptation-Planning-Guide-FINAL-June-2020- Accessible.pdf. Accessed July 29, 2024. 9 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), Regional Resilience Toolkit, 2019. Available at https://abag.ca.gov/sites/default/files/regional_resilience_toolkit_0.pdf. Accessed July 29, 2024. 10 These five steps and data for this CVA are further described in Appendix C: City of Oakley Vulnerability Assessment. 160
Climate Vulnerability and Risk City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 22 From those steps, the City undertook the following intermediary steps to complete the analysis and formulate the adaptation and resilience strategies included in the CAP:
1. Identify and organize City assets under specific sectors;
2. Identify potential climate hazards per sector;
3. Pairing assets and hazards;
4. Describe potential climate impacts, asset exposure, non-climate stressors, and climate impact consequences of each asset-hazard pair;
5. Identify priority climate hazards affecting the City; and
6. Review existing plans for preliminary adaptation strategies.
3.2.1 Assets and Hazards
As part of the CVRA, the City’s key assets were reviewed and identified to be either owned and operated by the City, quasi-public agencies, or private entities. According to the 2023 Department of Energy (DOE) Guidance, assets are defined as community groups, places, natural resources, infrastructure, and service that the community finds valuable and wants to protect against climate-exacerbated hazardous events.
Assets include but are not necessarily limited to administrative buildings, historic sites, transportation infrastructure, and facilities that are owned and managed by the City.
Because climate change effects may vary depending on a community’s geography, density of urban development, and existing environmental factors, only select primary and secondary hazards were selected as potentially applicable to Oakley (see Table 3). 11
11 Each of these hazards are discussed in detail in Appendix C with the goal of characterizing the community’s exposure and projected climate hazards.
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Climate Vulnerability and Risk City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 23 Table 3. Climate-Related Effects and Hazards Potentially Applicable to Oakley Primary Hazard Secondary Hazard
Air Quality Public health effects
Changed temperature and/or precipitation patterns Drought, wildfire Flooding Flooding, erosion, mud or landslides; Dam and levee failure
Sea Level Rise Storm surge, flooding, groundwater intrusion Severe storms and extreme weather Intense rainstorms, severe wind, flooding, lighting, hail Temperature changes – warming Extreme heat/heat waves
Wildfire Erosion, landslides
3.2.2 Emissions Scenarios
The likelihood, timing, and severity of primary and secondary hazards impacting the City are projected based on the trajectory of greenhouse gas concentrations in the Earth's atmosphere, known as Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs). RCPs combine historical data with estimates of GHG concentrations through 2100, based on various human behavior scenarios. These pathways outline different potential climate futures, depending on GHG emission levels in the coming years. In its latest assessment, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) adopted several RCPs and focused on three key pathways representing a range of possible outcomes:
1. A low-emissions scenario (RCP-2.6) – this represents an aggressive emissions reduction scenario that assumes global greenhouse gas emissions will be significantly curtailed. RCP-2.6 most closely corresponds to the aspirational goals of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2015 Paris Agreement.
2. A medium-emissions scenario (RCP-4.5) – this represents a mitigation scenario where global greenhouse gas emissions peak by 2040 and then decrease for the rest of the century.
3. A high-emissions scenario (RCP-8.5) – this represents a “business-as-usual” scenario where global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise throughout the 21st century.
Both the RCP-2.6 and RCP-4.5 scenarios depend on substantive changes in the current set of world-wide policies, regulations, and behaviors. Therefore, they are considered unlikely and may not be useful for this climate vulnerability and risk assessment. Per guidance from the California Office of Land Use and Climate 162
Climate Vulnerability and Risk City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 24 Innovation (formerly known as the Office of Planning and Research), the RCP-8.5 scenario (high emissions) was used to analyze potential climate hazards to the City. 12 Each identified asset was then evaluated for its exposure or sensitivity to a given climate hazard, the probability of each hazard’s occurrence, the asset’s adaptive capacity (i.e., how adaptive the asset is to disturbances), and the magnitude of impact of a given hazard for that asset (e.g., significant functional and physical costs).
3.2.3 Social Vulnerability
Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the City that are disproportionately impacted by climate change risks include but are not limited to communities that are low-income, non-white, and disabled. For example, these populations may live in geographic areas that are sited next to major roadways and thus be disproportionately exposed to pollution from vehicles caused by industry and commerce. These populations may also be particularly exposed to extreme heat, which can have a compounding effect with air pollution.
The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) identifies these areas as “disadvantaged communities” (DAC) and utilizes funding provided by SB 535 (De Leon, 2012) and AB 1550 (Gomez, 2016) to invest in planning and infrastructure upgrades.
Vulnerable Populations
Oakley’s population comprises mainly young children and young adults with the largest racial and ethnic group identified as Non-Hispanic White; however, Hispanic or Latinx and other non-Hispanic race groups are the fastest growing racial groups and make up more than half the City’s population. 13 The City contains a census tract that is identified as a disadvantaged community (see Figure 7). The census tract is generally located in northwest Oakley and is adjacent to a former chemical plant that is currently operated as an industrial logistics center located east of Bridgehead Road and north of the railway. Within the census tract, there are also hazardous materials facilities such as metal scrap yards and auto repair shops. 14 12 The details to this analysis are further described in Appendix C. 13 2023-2031 Oakley Housing Element, Chapter 2 14 2024 County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, City of Oakley Annex 163
Climate Vulnerability and Risk City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 25 Figure 7. SB 535 Disadvantaged Communities in Oakley In addition to the measure of social vulnerability discussed above, there are two other methods of social vulnerability measurement: Costs to consumer and the California Healthy Places Index (HPI). Costs to the consumer is identified through the California Air Resources Board (CARB) climate vulnerability metric (CVM) to provide a perspective of assessing climate change impacts at the census tract level. Based on the CVM, the City is anticipated to experience an annual impact on human welfare equivalent to roughly one percent of tract-level income by mid-century. 15 This indicates projections such as: flood-related property damage costs to increase, electricity consumption to remain stable, and natural gas consumption to decrease. Similarly, the California HPI measures social vulnerability by a percentile ranking based on a jurisdiction’s community conditions. The conditions include education, job opportunities, access to clean air and water, access to transportation options and healthcare, dignified housing, and other attributes as indicators of a healthy community. The City is identified to have 67.3% healthier conditions compared to other jurisdictions in California; however, it is lower than the Contra Costa County (County) average (91.1 percentile); thus, indicating significant disparities may be present among jurisdictions within the County. 15 CARB Climate Vulnerability Metric. 2022.
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Climate Vulnerability and Risk City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 26 3.3 Findings
3.3.1 Climate Hazards
The long-term climate effects predicted to be
experienced by the City include:
1. changes in precipitation patterns;
2. increased risk of flooding;
3. higher temperatures;
4. sea level rise; and
5. increased risk of wildfires.
For instance, local annual levels of precipitation in the City are not anticipated to change drastically; however, there may be slight increases towards the end of the century. Temperature changes in the City are projected to change in terms of extreme heat days, which in turn can exacerbate and expand wildfire risks. Although annual precipitation in the City is not projected to be influenced much by future climate change, the pattern of precipitation is predicted to change. Storms with higher rain intensities and a shorter wet season may lead to increased urban and riverine flooding accompanying future storm events. In addition, rising sea levels may compound the impacts of high precipitation events, may lead to coastal flooding during storm surge, and is predicted to contribute to inland flooding by increasing groundwater levels.
3.3.2 Asset Vulnerability and Risk
From the intermediary steps listed above, fifteen broad asset categories were identified and paired with priority hazards to determine probability, magnitude, and climate risk. These “asset-hazard pairs” were assessed according to low, medium, and high definitions to reach a composite risk rating. 16 It is important to note that the outcome of “Take Action” or “Accept Risk” for the composite risk rating should not be understood as a “final” decision by the City, but rather a recommended next step for the City as it evaluates further action. Drawing on Table 4, asset-hazard pairs identified to have a “Take Action” result were evaluated for anticipated future actions, which included:
• Recommendation for future study;
• Coordination with other agencies;
• Plan for inclusion in future capital investment programs (CIPs); and • Create/modify policy, goal, or ordinance(s).
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Climate Vulnerability and Risk City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 27 Table 4. Asset Vulnerability and Climate Hazard Risks Asset(s) Precipitation Flooding
Severe
Storms and
Extreme
Weather
Temperature
Changes –
Warming
Wildfire Sea Level
Rise
Farmland and
Vineyards Take Action Accept Risk Accept Risk Take Action Accept Risk Accept Risk Legless Lizard
Preserve Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Take Action Accept Risk Accept Risk Big Break and
Driftwood
Marina
Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Take Action Detention
Basins Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Take Action Accept Risk Accept Risk Randall-Bold
Water
Treatment
Plant
Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Take Action Accept Risk Accept Risk Levees Take Action Take Action Take Action Take Action Accept Risk Accept Risk Educational
Facilities Take Action Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Utilities Take Action Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Residential Take Action Take Action Accept Risk Take Action Accept Risk Take Action Commercial
Designations Take Action Take Action Take Action Take Action Accept Risk Accept Risk Hospitals,
clinics, medical
centers, etc.
Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Take Action Accept Risk Accept Risk Highway
bridges, road
pass, rail, bike
lanes
Take Action Take Action Accept Risk Take Action Accept Risk Take Action Ironhouse
Sanitary
District
Take Action Take Action Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Solid
waste/recyclin
g and
hazardous
materials
services
Take Action Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Accept Risk Downtown
Oakley Take Action Take Action Take Action Take Action Accept Risk Accept Risk 166
Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 28 4 CLIMATE ACTION ROADMAP
4.1 Overview
To reduce GHG emissions and enhance climate resilience in the City of Oakley, this plan identifies 14 overarching goals supported by 39 quantitative or time-bound targets and accompanying specific actions across four sustainability categories: Governance and Leadership, Buildings and Energy, Transportation and Land Use, and Adaptation and Resilience. This roadmap is intended to guide the CAP’s implementation, identifying 113 specific actions that the City can take towards the CAP goals and targets with information about estimated cost and emissions impacts.
4.2 How to Read this Roadmap
All goals and targets are organized numerically, with the targets folding underneath each goal and individual actions folding underneath each target. Each action is accompanied by additional supporting information that is included to help guide Oakley as it prioritizes CAP implementation efforts. This supporting information includes:
• A scope, municipal or community-wide, which refers to the intended target area and reach for that particular action
• Rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost, defined as:
o $ = $0–$100,000
o $$ = $100,001–$500,000
o $$$ = $500,001–$1,000,000
o $$$$ = > $1,000,000
o FTE (Full-time Employee) = Estimated staff time required by existing employee(s) • ROM emissions reduction, defined as:
o = Very low emissions reduction potential
o = Low emissions reduction potential
o = Moderate emissions reduction potential
o = High emissions reduction potential
o = Very high emissions reduction potential
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 29 4.3 Governance and Leadership
To successfully implement this CAP, the City must weave climate action into its governance. This includes embedding carbon reduction and resilience practices across City facilities and operations, pursuing strong, long-lasting regional partnerships to achieve collective climate goals, establishing communications and outreach strategies for climate efforts, and identifying and securing funding opportunities to support these activities.
Goal G-1
Implement carbon reduction and climate resilience practices across City operations and facilities Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
G-1.1
Formalize climate and
sustainability priorities and
metrics in city budgeting,
management, and other
operations processes by 2028
Develop sustainability
goals priorities for each
department and
incorporate into
performance objectives,
annual reviews, and
budgeting
Municipal 0.5 FTE
Issue biennial progress
reports on CAP
implementation and
update the CAP every
five (5) years
Municipal 0.5 FTE
G-1.2
Mobilize and provide resources
to staff to oversee CAP
implementation and
sustainability initiatives by 2026
Formulate a Climate
Action Steering
Committee or Working
Group with a dedicated
team of key departmental
leads responsible for
overseeing the
implementation of CAP
and adjacent
sustainability programs
and policies
Municipal 3-4 FTE
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 30 Goal G-2
Bolster regional partnerships to identify and achieve shared climate goals Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
G-2.1
Establish formal collaborations
with neighboring jurisdictions to
adopt coordinated climateadapted mitigation and
resilience strategies by 2030
Assemble a
Sustainability or Climate
Action Advisory
comprising key
stakeholders in Oakley
and nearby jurisdictions
to identify and work
toward shared priorities
Municipal +
Community
-wide
1 FTE
Develop key regional
metrics and evaluate
progress toward
achieving these metrics
on an ongoing basis
Municipal +
Community
-wide
1 FTE
G-2.2
Develop guidelines for effective
engagement and collaboration
with Community-based
Organizations (CBOs)
regarding climate and
sustainability initiatives by 2028
Identify and collaborate
with key CBO partners,
such as Sustainable
Contra Costa, to
develop and publish
working guidelines for
CBO engagement and
collaboration on climate
initiatives
Municipal +
Community
-wide
0.5 FTE
Highlight examples of
successful CBO
partnership on climate
initiatives in publicfacing reporting and
marketing materials
Municipal 0.5 FTE
G-2.3
Partner with the Diablo Water
District (DWD) and local
business groups to coordinate
energy and water efficiency,
sustainable purchasing, waste
reduction, professional
development opportunities, and
other sustainable practices by
2026
Convene a working
group of DWD
representatives and
members of Oakley's
business community on
a recurring basis to
identify and progress
toward key sustainability
priorities and concerns
Municipal +
Community
-wide
0.5 FTE
Partner and routinely
convene with the Oakley
Chamber of Commerce
on sustainability and
climate action initiatives
that support sustainable
business practices
Municipal +
Community
-wide
0.5 FTE
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 31 Goal G-3
Develop outreach and communications strategies for climate action and adaptation efforts Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
G-3.1
Develop a public-facing
dashboard to show progress on
specific CAP climate goals and
metrics by 2027
Identify a dashboard
platform to report
progress on CAP goals,
sustainability metrics,
and key actions
Municipal $
Update dashboard and
GHG inventories every 2
years
Municipal $$$
G-3.2
Issue recurring (monthly,
quarterly, or biannual)
communications to Oakley
community members reporting
out on CAP progress, starting in
2025
Create and adopt a
template format and
channel (e.g., Outreach
e-News, Oak Leaf
Newsletter, social
media, blog-style posts
on website) for recurring
CAP progress updates
Municipal $
Develop system for
tracking and showing
success stories for
highlighting in public
communications
Municipal 0.5 FTE
G-3.3
Plan recurring (e.g., quarterly,
biannual, annual) community
events related to climate
activities to engage community
members and hear feedback on
city progress, starting in 2025
Hold 1-2 community
events per year in
partnership with
community stakeholders
on key climate topics
Municipal +
Communitywide$$$
Establish feedback
channels for community
members to engage the
City on CAP initiatives
and progress
Municipal +
Communitywide0.5 FTE
G-3.4
Develop a public-facing
sustainability toolkit for
community members with tips
for behavior change that
promotes climate change
adaptation and mitigation by
2026
Develop toolkit in
collaboration with
subject matter experts,
CBOs, and other key
stakeholders
Municipal +
Communitywide0.5 FTE
Publish toolkit on
Oakley's website and
market to other
channels (e.g., physical
flyers at Oakley library,
schools, Oakley Senior
Center, and other
community hubs)
Municipal +
Communitywide$$
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 32 Goal G-4
Identify and secure funding for municipal climate efforts Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
G-4.1
Develop a funding strategy for
successful implementation of
CAP and related sustainability
initiatives by Fiscal Year (FY)
2026
Identify federal and
statewide funding
sources and levels for
CAP goals and targets
Municipal 0.5 FTE
Track and report out on
funding for CAP
implementation as part
of annual reporting
process
Municipal 0.5 FTE
G-4.2
Secure additional local,
regional, state, and federal
funding for Oakley's climate
efforts and initiatives on an
ongoing basis
Apply for and secure
grants and funding
opportunities for
Oakley's climate efforts
from local, regional,
state, and federal
funding sources
Municipal 1 FTE
Partner with other cities,
agencies, and
jurisdictions on larger
grant funding
opportunities for
community-wide climate
action
Municipal +
Communitywide1 FTE
G-4.3
Identify alternate funding
streams to support CAP
implementation and climate
activities on an ongoing basis
Explore opportunities to
allocate a portion of
preexisting municipal
revenue-generating
activities into CAP
implementation funding
Municipal 0.5 FTE
Explore community
fundraising opportunities
associated with future
climate community
events and working
groups
Municipal +
Communitywide$$
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 33 What we heard
In public workshops, community members emphasized the need for community events and educational resources related to climate activities. They emphasized the importance of tracking and reporting on key climate action initiatives, as well as the need for City staff to thoughtfully and thoroughly integrate climate action goals and metrics into City policy, budgeting, and initiatives. 172
Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 34 4.4 Buildings and Energy
Some of the residual emissions to be neutralized across City operations and community-wide come from the building sector, specifically having to do with energy demand and natural gas use. Oakley will take steps to ensure that the City’s energy systems are efficient and resilient far into the future. This includes decarbonizing identifying opportunities to reduce energy demand across municipal and community-wide buildings, as well as promoting grid resilience through local renewable energy.
Goal B-1
Reduce overall energy demand through building electrification and other energy efficiency measures Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
B-1.1 Electrify municipal buildings and
assets by 2035
Benchmark energy
use across municipal
buildings and establish
targets for reducing
energy consumption
Municipal 0.5 FTE
Install LED lighting in
municipal buildings
and infrastructure
Municipal $
Enroll remaining City
electric accounts into
MCE Clean Energy
rate options for 100%
carbon-free electricity,
as financially feasible
Municipal $$
Require energy audits
during significant
remodels for municipal
buildings
Municipal $
B-1.2
Improve energy efficiency across
residential and commercial
buildings by 2040
Promote energy
efficiency initiatives
and programs
Communitywide $
Enroll remaining
electricity accounts for
MCE Clean Energy
Communitywide $
Establish programs to
promote customer
enrollment in 100%
renewable options
Communitywide $
Require energy
performance ratings,
disclosures, and
educational materials
for all buildings to
inform buyers or
renters
Communitywide $
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 35 Goal B-1 (continued)
Reduce overall energy demand through building electrification and other energy efficiency measures Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
B-1.2
Improve energy efficiency
across residential and
commercial buildings by 2040
Develop public-facing
educational materials for
buyers or renters to better
understand energy
performance ratings or
disclosures
Communitywide $
Implement energy audit
and retrofit program for
building and property
owners to advance
adoption of energyefficient appliances in
alignment with State
regulations, emphasizing
older buildings and
buildings not recently
audited
Communitywide 1 FTE
Adopt policies that require
residential and commercial
buildings to undergo
energy audits during
significant remodels
Communitywide $
Partner with PG&E and
MCE Clean Energy to
provide educational
resources and financial
support to homeowners to
enroll in green electricity
programs
Communitywide $
Identify and provide
educational resources to
building owners on the
benefits of electrification
and how to reduce carbon
emissions from their
buildings; ensure
resources and support
reach low-income
community members
Communitywide $
Streamline permitting
and/or incentivize solar
installations and/or energy
storage systems on
residential and nonresidential buildings and
properties
Communitywide $
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 36 Goal B-1 (continued)
Reduce overall energy demand through building electrification and other energy efficiency measures Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
B-1.3
Establish energy efficiency and
electrification requirements for
all new municipal and
community-wide buildings by
2030
Establish energy and water
efficiency requirements in
new construction in
alignment with regional
and statewide regulations
Municipal +
Communitywide$
Incentivize projects that
meet green building
standards or certifications
through land use tools
(e.g., density bonus,
parking reductions)
Municipal +
Communitywide$$
Support city staff pursuing
green building
certifications and
accreditations through
department training
budgets and tuition
reimbursement
opportunities
Municipal +
Communitywide$
B-1.3
Establish energy efficiency and
electrification requirements for
all new municipal and
community-wide buildings by
2030
Explore development code
amendments that establish
solar-ready construction
requirements in alignment
with state goals
Municipal +
Communitywide$
Develop guidelines for
sustainable deconstruction
and materials salvaging for
reuse
Municipal +
Communitywide$
175
Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 37 Goal B-2
Install and promote distributed energy resources (DERs) to provide local renewable energy and promote grid resilience
Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
B-2.1
Install 1 Megawatt (MW) of new
solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity
on all available and feasible
municipal sites (buildings,
carports) by 2030
Identify available and
feasible municipal sites
(buildings, carports) for
solar PV installation
Municipal $$
Coordinate with electric
utilities to install battery
energy storage systems in
municipal facilities
Municipal $$
Devote municipal
properties as host sites for
community solar and
renewable energy projects
Municipal $
B-2.2
Establish equipment
replacement plans to electrify
equipment for building
construction and maintenance
by 2027
Partner with Bay Area
Regional Energy Network
(BayREN) to promote and
distribute electrification
incentives
Communitywide $
B-2.3
Collaboratively develop
incentive and rebate programs
for residential and community
solar installations on an ongoing
basis
Work with BayREN, MCE,
and other regional partners
to identify and secure
funding for residential and
community solar and
microgrid installations
Communitywide $
Provide and promote
educational resources and
programs to encourage
Oakley residents to enroll
in community solar and
community microgrids
Communitywide $
176
Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 38 What we heard
During public workshops, Oakley residents expressed that energy efficiency and electrification were critical priorities for the City to pursue. In addition, residents offered their ideas for how the City could establish critical goals for green building requirements and increasing solar installations community-wide in the coming years.
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 39 4.5 Transportation and Land Use
Most municipal and community-wide emissions in Oakley can be attributed to transportation. To reduce these emissions, the City will take a variety of steps, including promoting active and public transportation options for Oakley residents, encouraging a community-wide transition to electric vehicles (EVs), and using zoning and land use tools to encourage transit-oriented development (TOD) and reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT).
Goal T-1
Promote active and public mobility options across Oakley Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
T-1.1
Encourage and monitor the
shift toward active
transportation (e.g., walking,
biking, rolling) or shared
transportation (e.g., rideshare,
carpooling, school busing) as
climate resilient mobility
options on an ongoing basis
Implement mobility projects
and street-level
enhancements that
encourage safe active
transportation through
‘complete streets’ planning
(e.g., seating, shade, ADA
ramps, protected bike
lanes)
Municipal $$
Explore bike-share
programs and encourage
expansion of bike-share
stations and dedicated bike
parking areas
Municipal $$$
Explore safety and
feasibility of electric shared
mobility programs and
provide resources for
communities that are
lower-income and/or face
mobility barriers
Municipal $$$
Support bike- and roll-toschool events and activities
in coordination with local
school districts
Municipal +
Communitywide$
Partner with local school
districts to explore bus
rollouts to mitigate
congestion and vehicle
miles traveled (VMT)
Municipal +
Communitywide$$$
Amplify Contra Costa
Transportation Authority's
E-Bike Rebate Program,
which provides rebates for
e-bikes, with larger rebates
for low-income households
Municipal 0.5 FTE
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 40 Goal T-1 (continued)
Promote active and public mobility options across Oakley Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
T-1.1
Encourage and monitor the
shift toward active
transportation (e.g., walking,
biking, rolling) or shared
transportation (e.g., rideshare,
school busing) as climate
resilient mobility options on an
ongoing basis
Establish mode shift
targets and strategies for
achieving these targets,
such as car-free corridors
in appropriate areas
Municipal $
Collaborate with local
businesses, CBOs, and
advocates to host ‘open
street’ events that close
streets to car traffic and
feature family-friendly
activities
Municipal +
Communitywide$$
T-1.2
Invest in at least three
programs or initiatives that
encourage community-wide
use of public transit, with a
focus on urban growth areas
and communities with
disadvantaged or vulnerable
individuals by 2030
Collaborate with Tri Delta
Transit and other transit
agencies serving Oakley to
increase service areas,
service frequency, system
efficiency, and accessibility
through system
enhancements
Municipal $$
Partner with local
businesses and schools to
provide free or reduced
transit fares for youth,
students, seniors, lowincome riders, and riders
with disabilities
Municipal +
Communitywide1 FTE
Invest in bus stop
improvements by installing
shelters, shade trees,
seating, and other
improvements for rider
safety and comfort
Municipal $$$
Develop and distribute
accessible community
education resources that
inform Oakley residents
about the benefits of public
transit and local service
offerings
Municipal 1 FTE
T-1.3
Leverage partnerships with
local, regional, and national
institutions to promote mode
shift and active transportation
on an ongoing basis
Coordinate with pedestrian
and bike plans of
neighboring jurisdictions to
expand and strengthen
safer walking and bicycling
infrastructure
Municipal $
179
Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 41 Goal T-2
Encourage the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) for vehicle trips that are unavoidable Target
No. Target Actions Scope ROM Cost Emissions Reduction
T-2.1
Install Level 2 and Level 3 and
public EV chargers to meet
community-wide demand by
2035
Streamline permitting process for EV
charging installation city-wide Municipal $
Explore opportunities to further expand
Oakley's publicly available EV charging
network
Municipal $$
Partner with schools and major
employers to install additional charging
stations in parking lots for employees
Municipal +
Communitywide$
Establish EV charger installation
incentives and educational resources
for multi-family residences and
affordable housing developments
Municipal $
Increase consumer awareness about
EV options, incentives, and charging
installation options through partnerships
with industry experts, environmental
advocates, and local businesses
Municipal +
Communitywide$
T-2.2
Transition Oakley's municipal
fleet to zero-emission vehicles
(ZEV) by 2040
Develop a municipal fleet management
plan that mandates newly-purchased
city vehicles are zero-emission vehicles
(ZEV)
Municipal $
Introduce bicycles and e-bikes as fleet
vehicle alternatives where appropriate Municipal $$
Partner with Oakley Union Elementary
School District, Antioch Unified School
District, and Liberty Union High School
District to transition to zero-emission
bus fleets over time
Municipal +
Communitywide$$$$
Increase quantity of EV charging
stations on municipal property,
particularly to meet the projected
increased demand from additional
municipal fleet vehicles
Municipal $$
180
Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 42 Goal T-3
Implement zoning and land use tools that promote transit-oriented development (TOD) and reduce vehicles miles traveled (VMT)
Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
T-3.1
Pursue ‘15-minute
city’ planning efforts
such that at least
75% of community
members have
access to basic
amenities within a 15-
minute walk or bike
ride from home by
2035
Identify key infrastructure
components and amenities needed
for effective ‘15-minute city’
planning and infill development
Municipal 2 FTE
Support zoning and code
adjustments to make public
investments in key ‘15-minute city’
amenities identified
Municipal $
Collaborate with jurisdictions and
advocates to bolster a regionallyconnected, safe bike and pedestrian network that
encourages active transportation
Municipal +
Communitywide$
Improve connections between
existing trail systems to facilitate
greater accessibility and use
among Oakley residents and
visitors
Municipal $$
T-3.2
Incentivize the transition
toward a greater
percentage of high- and
gentle-density measures
in high-frequency transit
areas
Encourage higher density
affordable housing development
along high-frequency transit
corridors
Municipal $
Expand ‘missing middle’ housing
typologies (e.g., duplexes,
triplexes) through code changes
and other planning initiatives to
increase housing diversity
Municipal $
T-3.3
In alignment with state
goals, measure and
reduce per capita
vehicle miles traveled
(VMT) across Oakley by
25% from 2019 levels
and 30% by 2045
through active
transportation and land
use projects and
initiatives
Execute a first/last-mile analysis
that identifies communities with low
public transportation access and
recommends supplemental
solutions to enhance Oakley’s
transportation network
Municipal $
T-3.4
Assess parking needs in
areas with higher-quality
public and active
transportation options
and implement at least
two pilot projects for
reducing excessive
parking by 2030
Identify criteria for when parking
minimums could be reduced or
removed, as well when parking
maximums could be established
Municipal 1 FTE
Implement and evaluate pilot
projects related to parking
minimums and/or maximums for
reducing excessive parking
Municipal $$
181
Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 43 What we heard
Oakley residents and community stakeholders stressed the importance of reducing emissions from transportation. These included, but were not limited to, investments in charging for electric vehicles, active transportation, and public transit. Furthermore, residents emphasized the need for increased mobility options across Oakley for low-income community members and residents with mobility barriers.
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 44 4.6 Adaptation and Resilience
In order to effectively plan for the future of climate change impacts, the City of Oakley will bolster the capacity of city infrastructure and Oakley residents to withstand, adapt, and recover from adversity. The City will take steps to better monitor and improve municipal infrastructure to weather climate impacts, improve resource resilience of the built environment, ecosystems, and agricultural infrastructure.
Goal A-1
Improve city infrastructure and open spaces to withstand climate impacts (e.g., extreme heat, fires, floods) Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
A-1.1
Deploy nature-based
solutions that sequester
emissions, reduce urban
heat island impacts, and
bolster healthy
ecosystems on an ongoing
basis
Plant and maintain additional shadeproviding street streets and urban greenery, with particular emphasis
on native and drought tolerant plants
Communitywide $
Conduct an equity-based analysis of
tree canopy coverage to identify
climate burdened communities most
in need of additional shading
Communitywide $
Partner with designers and
landscapers to install and maintain
rain gardens, infiltration basins, and
other nature-based solutions for
stormwater capture on municipal
land
Communitywide $$
Partake in early action to eliminate or
control non-native invasive insect
species that take advantage of
climate impacts
Communitywide $
Explore Indigenous practices and
nature-based solutions for
proactively wildfire management
resilience, such as prescribed burns
Communitywide $
183
Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 45 Goal A-1 (continued)
Improve city infrastructure and open spaces to withstand climate impacts (e.g., extreme heat, fires, floods) Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
A-1.2
Explore additional
extreme heat adaptation
opportunities for
implementation by 2030
Identify locations for and install
additional amenities like shade
structures, splash pads, and
water bottle filling and drinking
water fountains
Communitywide $
Prioritize retrofitting public
buildings to strengthen safe
community spaces
Communitywide$$-
$$$
Develop and implement an
extreme heat resilience strategy
that includes land use, urban
design, urban greening, and
waste heat reduction actions
Communitywide$$-
$$$$
A-1.3
Establish climateresilient building design
standards by 2030
Establish guidance for cool roofs
and surfaces on building
roofs/surfaces, roadways,
sidewalks, and parking lots
Communitywide $
Review and update long range
plans every five years to ensure
that storm water design relies
upon the latest scientific findings
on changing precipitation patterns
Communitywide $
Coordinate with other agencies
(federal or state) on sea level rise
(SLR) adaptation measures
Communitywide $
Select native drought and pest
resistant trees, shrubs, and
grasses for landscaping in building
design plans
Communitywide $
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 46 Goal A-2
Bolster community-wide emergency response networks and resource-sharing Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
A-2.1
Establish and support
resilience hubs on an
ongoing basis
Partner with community-based
organizations (CBOs) such as
Sustainable Contra Costa, peer
agencies (e.g., East Bay Regional
Parks District), schools, faithbased institutions, and other groups to ensure that their
communities are prepared for
climate emergencies
Communitywide $
A-2.2
Conduct training and
provide resources for
emergency response on
an ongoing basis
Develop and conduct training with
local businesses, homeowners
associations, tenant organizations,
and other groups to share
information about Oakley's climate
resilience programs and
emergency response protocol
Communitywide $
Collaborate with communitybased organizations (CBOs) and other agencies to develop
programs that identify and support
vulnerable individuals during
climate emergencies
Communitywide $
185
Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 47 Goal A-3
Evaluate city infrastructure standards periodically to incorporate strategies for climate impacts (e.g., extreme weather, precipitation, sea level rise, high heat, wildfires) Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
A-3.1
Periodically monitor
latest scientific findings
once every five years to
be informed of changing
climate impacts
Coordinate with federal and state
agencies on SLR indicators,
trends, and projections
Communitywide $
Coordinate with federal and state
agencies on flooding and
precipitation indicators, trends,
and projections
Communitywide $
Coordinate with federal and state
agencies on warming and wildfire
indicators, trends, and projections
Communitywide $
A-3.2
Establish climateresilient infrastructure
design standards by
2030
Select native drought and pestresistant trees, shrubs, and grasses for landscaping in
infrastructure design plans
Communitywide $
Develop and provide homehardening information to educate community members against
possible wildfire risks and
resilience measures, prioritizing
outreach for vulnerable
populations
Communitywide $
A-3.3
Provide annual guidance
for city infrastructure
vulnerable to climate
impacts
Map transportation infrastructure
vulnerable to repeated floods,
landslides, wildfires, and other
natural hazards, and designate
alternative routes for critical
transportation corridors
Communitywide $-$$
Incorporate SLR information,
along with tsunami hazard
mapping and evacuation route
signage, into critical area
delineation for recreational areas
and ecological preserves
Communitywide $
Develop green infrastructure in
capital projects to help capture,
filter, store, and reuse stormwater
runoff
Communitywide$$$-
$$$$
Ensure energy infrastructure is
able to accommodate high heat
events and accommodate
renewable energy opportunities
Communitywide $$-$$$
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 48 Goal A-4
Establish land use patterns that increase the resilience of the built environment, ecosystems, and communicates to climate impacts
Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
A-4.1
Encourage strategic
development for
increased resiliency on
an ongoing basis
Require developers to
demonstrate appropriate
solutions in applications for
development at urban or
suburban densities in 100-year
floodplain areas, 200-year
floodplain areas, and/or other
flood-prone areas
Communitywide$$-
$$$$
For facilities identified in City of
Oakley Routes of Regional
Significance, maintain
acceptable service standards
specified in the East County
Action Plan Final 2000 Update
(or more recent/future update) as
adopted with consideration of
climate-induced hazards
Communitywide$$-
$$$$
Include climate considerations in
waste management citing and
design decisions for major capital
expenditures
Communitywide$$-
$$$$
Develop water reuse and storage
systems to satisfy environmental
regulations and protect against
future threats to water availability
Communitywide$$-
$$$$
A-4.2
Protect significant
historic and ecological
sites to ensure resiliency
to climate impacts on an
ongoing basis
Protect significant historic sites
from climate-induced damages
by incorporating the latest
building design retrofits
Communitywide$$$-
$$$$
Encourage preservation and
protection of Delta ecosystems
to foster ecological health and
bolster climate resilience
Communitywide $
A-4.3
Collaborate with
purveyors to ensure city
utilities and services
(e.g., sanitary, water,
stormwater) are
enhanced according to
climate projections
Investigate funding mechanisms,
grants, and/or matching funds for
residential establishments to
account for temperature warming
Communitywide $-$$
Work with energy utilities to
improve the safety and reliability
of infrastructure vulnerable to
climate impacts
Communitywide $-$$
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 49 Goal A-5
Ensure agriculture adaptation resources are coordinated, funded and staffed to support farmers in making informed business decisions in a changing climate
Target No. Target Actions Scope ROM
Cost
Emissions
Reduction
A-5.1
Prepare the City of Oakley to
anticipate changes to
standard agricultural
practices and economic
impacts.
Encourage regenerative
agriculture and ocean farming
where practicable
Communitywide$$-
$$$
Support changes to
agricultural crops and
irrigation methods in
anticipation of precipitation
changes and temperature
warming
Communitywide $-$$
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 50 What we heard
Throughout the planning process, Oakley residents and stakeholders emphasized the need for climate-resilient infrastructure design and nature-based solutions to foster resilience to extreme heat and ecosystem health far into the future. Multiple stakeholders highlighted the importance of the Delta and water resource systems as integral to community-wide resilience. 189
Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 51 4.7 Implementing the Climate Action Plan
This Climate Action Plan will require the City to take several steps in the short term to implement this plan.
First, the City will convene decision-makers to review all actions within the CAP and prioritize based on select criteria to determine which items can be implemented in the short term (i.e., 0-2 years), medium term (i.e., 3- 5 years), and long term (more than five years). As items are prioritized, actions will be folded into budgetary and project planning, at which point the City will evaluate its capacity and determine where it can use existing resources to implement, as well as where it may need to secure external funding.
4.7.1 Prioritization Criteria
The actions listed within this plan are not intended to be implemented concurrently, and not all actions will be possible to implement immediately. Consequently, the City will assess the complete menu of actions in the context of the following criteria.
• Costs and benefits – Prioritize actions at the lowest overall cost to the City and its taxpayers, accounting for potential benefits, savings, and revenues from any given action. • Emissions reduction potential – Prioritize activities with the greatest potential to reduce GHG emissions upon implementation.
• Resilience and equity co-benefits – Prioritize actions that center climate resilience and community-wide equity, or otherwise present tangible resilience and equity co-benefits (e.g., improved infrastructure, increased mobility, reduced air pollution, more greenspace, protection from climate hazards, etc.)
• Staffing and funding availability – Determine if a given action has staff to support it, and if the City has budget available to implement the action in part or in whole. • Funding and partnership opportunities – Determine if the action may be accompanied by a grant opportunity at the regional, state, or federal level, and/or can be achieved in partnership with other jurisdictions or agencies.
4.7.2 Monitoring and Reporting
In addition, to ensure that the City makes progress on the CAP, it will commit to the following steps:
1. Assign responsibility through the City Manager’s office to appropriate departments to execute actions within the CAP.
2. Coordinate with department heads form a Steering Committee that will integrate the implementation of the CAP into existing workflows and provide updates on progress.
3. Develop updated GHG emissions inventories at least once every two years and issue a public report on progress against the CAP, with the goal of updating the CAP every five years. 190
Conclusion City of Oakley Climate Action Plan
52 CONCLUSION
As one of California’s youngest incorporated cities, we are proud to offer residents and families a vibrant and diverse place to call home. Our city is quickly evolving, and we will continue to strive to keep Oakley’s smalltown character while incentivizing development and opportunity in our community to keep growing. But everything we are doing, and everything we hope to do in the future, will be at risk if we do not act on climate change now.
This Climate Action Plan is more than just a statement of intent, but it is also a call to action. Everything we hope to achieve in this Plan is only possible with a united and active community, and we believe this Plan offers one of the most critical opportunities yet for Oakley residents to work together to make our home a safe and welcoming place now and well into the future. We invite residents to join us for future workshops, listening sessions, and City events and to lend us their voice on this issue. We also invite our partners along the Delta and across both Contra Costa County and the state of California to partner with us on ways to make our region more resilient to the impacts of climate change. So much more is possible when we work together. 191
Appendix A City of Oakley Climate Action Plan
53 APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY AND ABBREVIATIONS
A-1 Glossary
Adaptation – Adjustment or preparation of natural or human systems to a new or changing environment which moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities. 17 Adaptive capacity – The ability of systems, institutions, humans and other organisms to adjust to potential damage, to take advantage of opportunities, or to respond to consequences. 18 Anthropogenic (human-caused) GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions – Emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs), precursors of GHGs and aerosols caused by human activities. These activities include the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, land use and land-use changes, livestock production, fertilization, waste management and industrial processes. 19
Business-as-usual (BAU) scenario – A projection of future environmental and social conditions based on the assumption that current trends and practices will continue without significant change.
Business-as-planned (BAP) scenario – A projection of future environmental and social conditions that accounts for existing actions and the impacts of state and federal regulations.
Carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) – A metric measure used to compare the emissions from various greenhouse gases based upon their global warming potential. Carbon dioxide equivalents are commonly expressed as metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MTCO2e). The carbon dioxide equivalent for a gas is derived by multiplying the tons of the gas by the associated global warming potential. MTCO2e = (metric tons of a gas) * (global warming potential of the gas). 20
Carbon neutrality – The state in which an organization has a net-zero carbon footprint, meaning that their overall greenhouse gas emissions are balanced by removing an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, or by offsetting emissions through investments in renewable energy or other carbon-reducing projects.
Climate change – A long-term shift in average weather patterns. It is caused mainly by burning fossil fuels for energy, which releases greenhouse gases. These gases form a blanket of pollution over the earth that traps heat in the atmosphere. This effect, also known as global warming, is causing our planet to overheat, leading to more severe wildfires, droughts, floods, and more. 21 Climate hazards – Risks posed to human societies, ecosystems, and economies by extreme weather events and other environmental changes resulting from global climate change. 17 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Glossary of Climate Change Terms, 2016. Available at https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/climatechange/glossary-climate-change-terms_.html. Accessed March 3, 2025. 18 IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), Special Report: Global Warming of 1.5° C, Annex I: Glossary, 2018. Available at https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/chapter/glossary/. Accessed March 3, 2025. 19 IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), Special Report: Global Warming of 1.5° C, Annex I: Glossary, 2018. Available at https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/chapter/glossary/. Accessed March 3, 2025. 20 Eurostat, Statistics Explained, Glossary, n.d. Available at https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statisticsexplained/index.php?title=Glossary:Carbon_dioxide_equivalent. Accessed March 3, 2025. 21 California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), California Climate Dashboard, 2025. Available at https://calepa.ca.gov/climatedashboard/. Accessed March 3, 2025. 192
Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 54 (Climate) exposure – The presence of people, infrastructure, natural systems, and economic, cultural, and social resources in areas that are subject to harm. 22
(Climate) resilience – A capability to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from significant multihazard threats with minimum damage to social well-being, the economy, and the environment. 23 Climate sensitivity – The level to which a species, natural system, or community, government, etc., would be affected by changing climate conditions. 24
Climate vulnerability – The propensity of exposed elements such as human beings, their livelihoods, and assets to suffer adverse effects when impacted by hazard events. 25 Disadvantaged community (DAC) – The areas throughout California which most suffer from a combination of economic, health, and environmental burdens. These burdens include poverty, high unemployment, air and water pollution, presence of hazardous wastes as well as high incidence of asthma and heart disease. 26 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) – Those gaseous constituents of the atmosphere, both natural and anthropogenic, that absorb and emit radiation at specific wavelengths within the spectrum of terrestrial radiation emitted by the Earth’s surface, the atmosphere itself and by clouds. This property causes the greenhouse effect. Water vapor (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (N2O), methane (CH4) and ozone (O3) are the primary GHGs in the Earth’s atmosphere. 27
Micromobility (or micro-transit) – Any small, low-speed, human or electric-powered transportation device, including bicycles, scooters, electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes), electric scooters (e-scooters), and other small, lightweight, wheeled conveyances. 28
Mode shift – A change in the way people travel between different modes of transportation, such as from driving a car to using public transit, biking, or walking. It typically involves a shift from single-occupancy vehicles, which are associated with traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions, towards more sustainable and efficient modes of transportation.
Scope 1 emissions – Direct greenhouse gas emissions that occur from sources that are controlled or owned by an organization (e.g., emissions associated with fuel combustion in boilers, furnaces, vehicles, etc.).
22 California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, Statewide Summary Report, 2018. Available at https://www.energy.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2019-11/Statewide_Reports-SUM-CCCA4-2018- 013_Statewide_Summary_Report_ADA.pdf. Accessed March 3, 2025. 23 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Glossary of Climate Change Terms, 2016. Available at https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/climatechange/glossary-climate-change-terms_.html. Accessed March 3, 2025. 24 California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, Statewide Summary Report, 2018. Available at https://www.energy.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2019-11/Statewide_Reports-SUM-CCCA4-2018- 013_Statewide_Summary_Report_ADA.pdf. Accessed March 3, 2025. 25 IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), Determinants of Risk: Exposure and Vulnerability, 2018. Available at https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/03/SREX-Chap2_FINAL-1.pdf. Accessed March 3, 2025. 26 California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Disadvantaged Communities, 2025. Available at https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/discom/.
Accessed March 3, 2025.
27 IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), Special Report: Global Warming of 1.5° C, Annex I: Glossary, 2018. Available at https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/chapter/glossary/. Accessed March 3, 2025. 28 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, Micromobility, 2025. Available at https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/livability/fact_sheets/mm_fact_sheet.cfm. Accessed March 3, 2025. 193
Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 55 Scope 2 emissions – Indirect greenhouse gas emissions associated with the purchase of electricity, steam, heat, or cooling. Although Scope 2 emissions physically occur at the facility where they are generated, they are accounted for in an organization’s GHG inventory because they are the result of the organization’s energy use.
Scope 3 emissions – Indirect emissions from activities or assets not owned or controlled by the reporting organization, but that the organization indirectly affects in its value chain. Scope 3 emissions include all sources not within an organization’s scope 1 and 2 boundary. The scope 3 emissions for one organization are the scope 1 and 2 emissions of another organization.
Social vulnerability – The demographic and socioeconomic factors (such as poverty, lack of access to transportation, and crowded housing) that adversely affect communities that encounter hazards and other community-level stressors. These stressors can include natural or human-caused disasters (such as tornadoes or chemical spills) or disease outbreaks (such as COVID-19). 29 Vehicle miles traveled – A measure used in transportation planning for a variety of purposes. It measures the amount of travel for all vehicles in a geographic region over a given period of time, typically a one-year period. 30
29 Centers for Disease Control – Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Social Vulnerability Index, 2024. Available at https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/placehealth/php/svi/index.html#:~:text=Social%20vulnerability%20refers%20to%20the%20demographic%20and%20socioeconomic,commun ities%20that%20encounter%20hazards%20and%20other%20community-level%20stressors. Accessed March 3, 2025. 30 U.S. Department of Transportation, National Transportation Library, Methodologies used to estimate and forecast vehicle miles traveled (VMT): final report, 2016. Available at https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/32689. Accessed March 3, 2025. 194
Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 56 A-2 Abbreviations
• ABAG: Association of Bay Area
Governments
• ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act
• BAP: Business-as-Planned
• BAU: Business-as-Usual
• BayREN: Bay Area Regional Energy
Network
• Cal LCI: California Governor’s Office of
Land Use and Climate Innovation
• Cal OES: California Governor’s Office of
Emergency Services
• CalEPA: California Environmental
Protection Agency
• CAP: Climate Action Plan
• CARB: California Air Resources Board
• CBO: Community-based Organization
• CH4: Methane
• CO2: Carbon Dioxide
• CVM: Climate Vulnerability Metric
• CVRA: Climate Vulnerability and Risk
Assessment
• DAC: Disadvantaged Communities
• DER: Distributed Energy Resources
• DOE: Department of Energy
• DWD: Diablo Water District
• EV: Electric Vehicle
• GHG: Greenhouse Gas
• FTE: Full-time Employee
• FY: Fiscal Year
• HPI: Healthy Places Index
• IPCC: Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change
• LCFS: Low Carbon Fuel Standard
• LED: Light-emitting Diode
• MTCO2e: Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide
Equivalent
• MW: Megawatt
• N2O: Nitrous Oxide
• PV: Photovoltaic
• RCPs: Representative Concentration
Pathways
• ROM: Rough Order of Magnitude
• SLR: Sea Level Rise
• TOD: Transit-Oriented Development
• USDOT: U.S. Department of
Transportation
• VMT: Vehicle Miles Traveled
• ZEV: Zero-Emission Vehicle
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57 APPENDIX B: GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
B-1 Baseline Emissions Inventory
The City of Oakley’s baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions prepared baseline greenhouse gas emission inventories for municipal and city-wide emissions. The municipal inventory is comprised of emissions resulting from the City of Oakley’s operational assets and activities, including facilities, transit and other service vehicles. The community-wide inventory is comprised of emissions resulting from city-wide electricity use, gas use, and vehicles. Oakley prepared the inventory in alignment with internationally recognized standards and guidance, including ISO 14064-1:2018, the World Resources Institute (WRI), the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
B-1.1 Inventory Boundary and Scope
GHG emissions inventories are conventionally prepared within specific geographical, physical, and temporal boundaries that clearly define the coverage area, or boundary, of emissions recorded. For Oakley’s municipal emissions inventory, Oakley established a physical boundary of Oakley-owned and -operated assets with respect to the agency’s daily activities (excluding emissions from construction and demolition). The established physical boundary of the community-wide emissions inventory, Oakley established a physical boundary of within the city limits of Oakley. For both emissions inventories, Oakley established a temporal boundary of the year 2023, covering the period of January 1, 2023, all the way through December 31, 2023.
Per internationally recognized standards, emissions inventories are categorized into scopes that identify emissions based on the reporting entity’s ownership of, or influence over, the activities generating those emissions. Per the GHG Protocol, emissions are typically categorized into different scopes: 31 • Scope 1 emissions – Direct GHG emissions that occur from sources controlled or owned by an organization (e.g., emissions associated with fuel combustion in boilers, furnaces, vehicles). • Scope 2 emissions – Indirect GHG emissions associated with the purchase of electricity, steam, heat, or cooling. 32
• Scope 3 emissions – Indirect emissions from activities or assets not owned or controlled by the reporting organization, but that the organization in directly affects in its value chain. 33 31 Greenhouse Gas Protocol. “Standards.” n.d. <https://ghgprotocol.org/standards>. 32 Although scope 2 emissions physically occur at the facility where they are generated, they are accounted for in an organization’s GHG inventory because they are a result of the organization’s energy use. 33 Scope 3 emissions may include some or all sources that are not otherwise included in a reporting entity’s Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, some Scope 3 emissions may include Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions that belong to another reporting entity. 196
Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 58 B-1.2 Inventory Data Sources and Details
Data sources for emissions calculations are listed in Tables B-1, B-2 and B-3 and are categorized by scope.
Table B-1. Municipal Scope 1 Emissions Sources and Details Scope 1 Emissions Services Fuel/Resource Types Data Provider(s) Stationary combustion Energy Natural Gas Pacific Gas & Electric Mobile combustion
Diesel Vehicles Diesel City of Oakley
Gasoline Vehicles Unleaded Gasoline City of Oakley
CARB EMFAC34
Electric Vehicles Electricity City of Oakley
CARB EMFAC
Table B-2. Community-wide Scope 1 Emissions Sources and Details Scope 1 Emissions Services Fuel/Resource Types Data Provider(s) Stationary combustion Energy Natural Gas Pacific Gas & Electric Mobile combustion
Diesel Vehicles Diesel CARB EMFAC
Gasoline Vehicles Unleaded Gasoline CARB EMFAC
Natural Gas Vehicles Natural Gas CARB EMFAC
Electric Vehicles Electricity CARB EMFAC
Hybrid Plug-In Vehicles Electricity and Unleaded
Gas CARB EMFAC
With respect to Scope 2 emissions, purchased electricity data prepared by Pacific Gas & Electric (PGE) was used exclusively. Electricity consumption covers multiple end uses.
Table B-3. Municipal Scope 2 Emissions Sources and Details Scope 2 Emissions Services Fuel/Resource
Types End Use(s) Data Provider(s)
Purchased electricity All Electricity Facilities, Traffic Signals
Pacific Gas &
Electric, MCE
Clean Energy
Table B-4. Community-wide Scope 2 Emissions Sources and Details Scope 2 Emissions Services Fuel/Resource
Types End Use(s) Data Provider(s)
Purchased electricity All Electricity
Residential and
Commercial
Electricity
Pacific Gas &
Electric, MCE
Clean Energy
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 59 While data was collected exclusively from PG&E, Oakley is within MCE Clean Energy’s (the region’s community choice energy provider) service area. Meters were assumed and confirmed to be enrolled under the CCA.
B-1.2 Emissions Calculation Resources and Assumptions
Emissions Factors
Emissions factors were assigned and used as follows:
• Emission factors from The Climate Registry (TCR) were applied for the stationary energy and mobile combustion emission calculations.
• Supplier-specific emission factors from Pacific Gas & Electric and MCE Clean Energy were applied in the market-based electricity emission calculation.
Data Aggregation and Quality Assurance
To ensure data quality and accuracy, a quality assurance and quality control process was used to ensure the integrity of the data through all collection, cleaning, aggregation, and calculation phases before being finalized. Data quality assurance criteria included but were not limited to unit measure checks, data boundary checks, reporting data timeframe checks, validity of data sources, etc.
Estimations
Estimations were not made in Oakley’s municipal greenhouse gas emission inventory. Listed below are key assumptions made in the calculation of Oakley’s baseline community-wide greenhouse gas emissions:
• Transportation (vehicle) emissions – On-road vehicle emissions were derived from CARB’s EMFAC tool. The tool is a model developed and used by the CARB to assess emissions from on-road vehicles including cars, trucks, and buses in California. In the case of community-wide transportation emissions, community-wide mileages and fuel consumption were collected at the county-wide level for Contra Costa county, as these figures are not available at the city level. To obtain useful community-wide figures for Oakley, a proportion of these mileages and fuel consumption figures was taken based on the share of Oakley’s population relative to the entire population of Contra Costa county.
B-2 Emissions Forecasting
The City of Oakley developed Excel-based emission scenario models to forecast emissions for municipal and community-wide emissions through 2050.
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Climate Action Roadmap City of Oakley Climate Action Plan 60 B-2.1 Forecasting Scenarios
Both business-as-usual (BAU) and business-as-planned (BAP) scenarios were modeled. Relevant assumptions were made and documented for each scenario based on the best available sources and information:
• Business as Usual (BAU) – The BAU scenario assumes the normal execution of currently existing operations within the City, with no planned or newly developed activities. In this scenario, GHG emissions are only impacted by external factors outside Oakley’s control – namely, population growth.
• Business as Planned (BAP) – This scenario incorporates currently planned activities, including compliance with state regulations, to mitigate emissions. However, no new strategies or measures are incorporated. In this scenario, on top of population growth, the impact federal and state regulations (e.g., the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard, the California Renewable Portfolio Standard, etc.) are incorporated into the emissions trajectory.
B-2.2 Source Data
Emissions forecasts derived their source data from those provided for the baseline emissions inventories.
Additional information about the impact of regulatory drivers were collected online from pertinent government agency websites.
B-2.3 Forecast Assumptions
The key assumptions to develop the BAU and BAP emissions forecasts are listed below:
1. The carbon intensity of transportation fuels will be reduced to 20% below 2010 levels by 2030 due to the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard. This data was used to calculate the impact emissions from fuel through 2030, with the assumption that impact will remain level after 2030.
2. It is assumed that the California grid emission intensity will decrease linearly year by year from 2022 to 2045 and 100% clean electricity in 2045 to align with the California Climate Commitment.
3. It is assumed that passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs in Oakley will decrease due to the Advanced Clean Cars II regulation requiring that all new passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. The City of Oakley calculated the Zero Emissions Vehicle penetration forecast to calculate the rate of transition to zero emissions vehicles in the city.
4. It is assumed the City of Oakley population will grow to 68,000 people by 2042 (based on the City’s General Plan). This projection was used to calculate the year-over-year population growth through 2050.
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Appendix C City of Oakley Climate Action Plan
61 APPENDIX C: CLIMATE VULNERABILITY AND
RISK ASSESSMENT
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City of Oakley – Climate Vulnerability Assessment
Climate change is a global phenomenon that may affect each community differently. In recognition of this, many State legislations have been passed to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions and “futureproof” local infrastructure against increasing climate-exacerbated risks.1 Thus, a city or county’s climate action plan is to be established, reviewed and/or updated as necessary to address updated GHG emissions forecasts and applicable climate adaptation and resiliency strategies, including a set of goals, policies, and objectives based on a vulnerability assessment. A Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA) serves as the foundation for the Climate Action Plan, as described in the California Air Resources Board 2022 Scoping Plan.2
Based on guidance from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) California Adaptation Planning Guide (APG)3 and the Southern California Climate Adaptation Planning Guide4 the following five steps must be completed to assess the vulnerability of the City of Oakley (City) to the effects of climate change:
1. Exposure – Identify the climate change effects a community will experience.
2. Sensitivity – Identify the key community structures, functions, and populations that are potentially susceptible to each climate change exposure.
3. Potential Impacts – Analyze how climate change exposure will affect the community structures, functions, and populations (impacts). Adjust the impact assessment to account for uncertainty, timing, and adaptive capacity.
4. Adaptive Capacity – Evaluate the community’s current ability to address the projected impacts.
5. Vulnerability Scoring – Determine and rank potential impacts and adaptive capacity.
Each of these steps is described in detail below. Data for this CVA was collected from sources including the following:
CalAdapt Climate Tool
California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, 20185
California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, San Francisco Bay Area Regional Report, 2018
Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2024 Association of Bay Area Governments, Regional Resilience Toolkit, 2019 1 Assembly Bill 32, Senate Bill 32, Assembly Bill 1279. California Climate Policy Dashboard, Berkeley Law. Available at https://www.law.berkeley.edu/research/clee/research/climate/climate-policy-dashboard/. Accessed October 2024.
2 California Air Resources Board (CARB), 2022 Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality. Available at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/ab-32-climate-change-scoping-plan/2022-scoping-plan-documents. 3 Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, California Adaptation Planning Guide, June 2020 Final Draft. Available at https://www.caloes.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/Hazard-Mitigation/Documents/CA-Adaptation-Planning-GuideFINAL-June-2020-Accessible.pdf. Accessed July 29, 2024. 4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), Regional Resilience Toolkit, 2019. Available at https://abag.ca.gov/sites/default/files/regional_resilience_toolkit_0.pdf. Accessed July 29, 2024. 5 OPR, State of California Energy Commission, and California Natural Resources Agency, California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, 2018. Available at https://www.climateassessment.ca.gov/. Accessed July 29, 2024. 201
California Adaptation Planning Guide
California Healthy Places Index
1. Potential Climate-Related Effects
Climate change affects communities all around the world regardless of their contribution to this phenomenon. Jurisdictions across California are expected to experience different climate change effects to varying degrees based on geography, density of urban development, and environmental factors. Table 1: Climate-Related Effects and Hazards Potentially Applicable to Oakley below, based on guidance from the California Adaptation Planning guide, identifies the direct effects of climate change and the associated secondary effects potentially applicable to Oakley. Each of the seven is discussed in detail below. The goal of the exposure step is to characterize the community’s exposure to current and projected climate hazards.
Table 1: Climate-Related Effects and Hazards Potentially Applicable to Oakley Primary Hazard Secondary Hazard
Air quality Public health effects
Changed temperature and/or precipitation patterns Drought, wildfire Flooding Flooding, erosion, mud or landslides; Dam and levee failure
Sea Level Rise Storm surge, flooding, groundwater intrusion Severe storms and extreme weather Intense rainstorms, severe wind, flooding, lightning, hail
Temperature changes – warming Extreme heat/heat waves
Wildfire Erosion, landslide
The projection of the likelihood, timing, and severity of these primary and secondary hazards to impact the City is based on the trajectory of greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations in the Earth’s atmosphere, commonly referred to as Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs). RCPs represent a combination of the historical data and estimates of concentrations through 2100, based on a set of formulated human behaviors. The pathways describe different climate futures, all of which are considered possible depending on the volume of GHGs emitted in the years to come. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) adopted a number of RCPs in its latest assessment in its recent guidance and chose to focus on three RCPs representing a reasonable range of outcomes, as follows:
1. A low emissions scenario (RCP2.6) – this represents an aggressive emissions reduction scenario that assumes global greenhouse gas emissions will be significantly curtailed. RCP 2.6 most closely corresponds to the aspirational goals of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2015 Paris Agreement.
2. A medium emissions scenario (RCP4.5) – this represents a mitigation scenario where global greenhouse gas emissions peak by 2040 and then decrease for the rest of the century.
3. A high emissions scenario (RCP8.5) – this represents a “business-as-usual” scenario where global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise throughout the 21st century.
Because the RCP2.6 scenario depends on substantive changes in the current set of world-wide policies, regulations, and behaviors, it is considered unlikely, and therefore not especially helpful in a climate 202
vulnerability assessment. This CVA will rely primarily on RCP8.5, the high emissions scenario, in alignment with OPR’s recommendation that agencies use RCP8.5 when considering impacts through 2050 because there are minimal differences between the low and high emissions scenarios through the first half of the century. When available and illustrative, the RCP4.5 scenario may be shown for additional context.
1.1. Air Quality
The City is located in Contra Costa County, which lies in the central portion of the San Francisco Bay Air Basin (Basin). As such, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is tasked with setting regulations to ensure that the Basin obtain and maintain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and continue progress towards meeting more stringent California Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS).
According to CalEnvironScreen 4.0, as shown in Figure 1: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 - Ozone, census tracts in Oakley are in ozone percentiles from 35 to 40 percentile, which means the summed concentration of ozone for census tracts in Oakley is higher than 35 to 40 percent of census tracts in the State. Oakley’s ozone concentrations are relatively high in comparison to the entire County, but low in comparison to the State.
Figure 1: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 - Ozone
Source: CalEnviroScreen 4.0, Ozone Pollution Burden.
According to CalEnvironScreen 4.0, as shown in Figure 2: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 – PM2.5, census tracts in Oakley are in PM2.5 percentiles from 27 to 30 percentile, which means the summed concentration of PM2.5 for census tracts in Oakley is higher than 27 to 30 percent of census tracts in the State. Oakley’s PM2.5 concentrations are average in comparison to the entire County, and low in comparison to the State.
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Figure 2: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 – PM2.5
Source: CalEnviroScreen 4.0, PM2.5 Pollution Burden
Changes in climate can result in impacts to local air quality. Ozone is not emitted directly, rather it is formed when emissions of oxides of nitrogen (primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels) and reactive organic gases (from evaporative sources such as gasoline, solvents, paints, and other consumer and industrial products and processes) react in the presence of sunlight. Thus, it is widely recognized that atmospheric warming associated with climate change has the potential to increase ground-level ozone formation. Locally, this threatens the ability of the Basin to obtain the applicable ozone NAAQS and CAAQS under the business-as-usual (BAU) (RCP8.5) scenario.
PM is caused both by natural and anthropomorphic activities; it is emitted directly from sources (such as earth moving, smokestacks, and fires) and also forms secondarily in the atmosphere when gases and aerosols combine (from sources such as power plants, industries and automobiles). According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the impact of climate change on PM is less certain, but research is underway to address these uncertainties. Climate change, such as decreasing precipitation and increasing wildfires, can result in higher emission of PM into the atmosphere.
Contra Costa County is located within the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). BAAQMD consists of over 30 stations that collect local air quality data, including measurements of significant air pollutants. According to the California Air Resources Board, the closest air monitoring stations to Oakley are Bethel Island (ARB #7442), Concord (ARB #07448), and San Ramon (ARB #60341). These locations were purposefully selected because these are areas with higher levels of sources and activities that emit PM. 204
1.2. Precipitation Changes
Oakley, like most of the Contra Costa region, is characterized by wet winters. The average precipitation observed in Oakley between 1961 and 1990 was 14.0 inches with a high of 28.7 inches and a low of 4.5 inches.6
As presented in Figure 3: Annual Average Precipitation, local annual levels of precipitation are not anticipated to change drastically for the City. It is projected that the average precipitation in Oakley from 2035 to 2064 will increase to 15.0 inches and would increase slightly to 16.4 inches in the 2070 to 2099 timeframe under the RCP8.5 scenario.7 Changes in annual precipitation of these minimal ranges alone are not expected to pose much risk to the built or human environment. The role of changing precipitation amounts and patterns in expanding the extent or geographic distribution of vector-borne disease is not clearly understood at this time.8
Figure 3: Annual Average Precipitation
Source: Cal-Adapt, Annual Average Precipitation.
However, much of the subregion’s potable water supply is provided by several sources, including both surface water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Delta) and groundwater from existing wells located in the East Contra Costa Subbasin. The Diablo Water District (District) serves the City with its two sources of water derived from local groundwater and Delta water.9 In addition, the District recognizes the City resides in a mediterranean climate that is prone to cycles of prolonged droughts. Thus, the District provides free ways for water conservation, water saving tips, gardening tips, lawn to garden rebates, and additional rebates. Based on Cal-Adapt, a climate change induced decline in the northern Sierra Nevada of 32 percent in snow water equivalence by 2050 and 77 percent by 2099 is anticipated, and declines in the southern Sierra Nevada of up to 10 percent and up to 40 percent by 2050 and 2099, respectively.
Projected heat-trapping emissions could continue unabated, more precipitation will fall as rain instead of snow, and the snow that does fall will melt earlier; thus, reducing the Sierra Nevada Spring snowpack by as much as 70 to 90 percent. 10
6 Cal-Adapt, Annual Averages. Available at https://cal-adapt.org/tools/annual-averages/. Accessed August 2024. 7 Cal-Adapt, Annual Averages. Available at https://cal-adapt.org/tools/annual-averages/. Accessed August 2024. 8 Vicki Kramer, PhD, Impact of Climate Change on Vector-Borne Diseases. Available at https://oehha.ca.gov/media/downloads/climate-change/document-presentation/13humankramer.pdf. Accessed August 2024.
9 Diablo Water District, Your Water. Available at https://diablowater.org/your-water/. Accessed August 2024. 10 Cal-Adapt, Snowpack. Available at: https://cal-adapt.org/tools/snowpack/. Accessed August 2024. 205
Precipitation levels are not expected to change significantly for the Colorado River Basin. However, as temperatures rise and precipitation levels decrease on a larger geographic scale, the snowpack volume is expected to drop, potentially resulting in a 9 percent decline in the total flow of the Colorado River.
According to California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, the changes in Sierra Nevada snowpack will “undeniably pressure California to preemptively invest in climate adaptation measures, such as alternative water storage, water-use efficiency, and updated reservoir storage operations.”11 Droughts are common in California, and it is widely recognized that dry conditions may be experienced more regularly in the future given the impact of climate change on California’s snowpack. Currently, the Oakley and Bay Area region are classified within the -2 to 4 range of the Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI), where a value of -6 represents “extreme drought.”12 Drought can lead to reductions in the quality and quantity of water, degradation of air quality, increase in agricultural vectors and disease, and decreases in crop yield.13 According to the California Department of Public Health, health consequences of drought may impact the following vulnerable/sensitive populations most: “the elderly, children, individuals of low socioeconomic status, rural communities, populations living in nursing homes, hospitalized patients, those who rely on electrical equipment to survive, farmers, and agricultural workers.”14
1.3. Flooding
The accumulation of excess water due to increase precipitation or natural water flows has the potential to result in the flooding of nearby floodplains or low-lying valleys. Floodplains, or areas adjacent to water bodies, are especially susceptible to flooding hazards. The severity of flooding within a floodplain is directly related to the capacity and volume of the neighboring body of water or waterway. Flooding within larger, flatter floodplains occurs more predictably for longer durations.
Although CalAdapt does not provide emissions-based flooding projections, the 2024 County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) and San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) Adapting to Rising Tides (ART) Web Map shows the existing flooding risks present in the City.15 16 According to the County’s LHMP and BCDC ART map, areas within the City that are vulnerable to flooding include Big Break Regional Shoreline/ Delta Discovery Experience shoreline area, port facilities, and areas to the north 11 California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment – San Francisco Bay Area Region Report. Available at https://www.energy.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2019-11/Reg_Report-SUM-CCCA4-2018- 005_SanFranciscoBayArea_ADA.pdf. Accessed August 2024.
12 WestWideDroughtTracker, California – PDSI. Available at https://wrcc.dri.edu/wwdt/index.php?region=ca.
Accessed August 2024.
13 California Department of Public Health (CDPH), California Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (CalBRACE) Project. Available at
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OHE/CDPH%20Document%20Library/CHVIs/Drought_802_Narrative_11-8- 2016.pdf. Accessed August 2024.
14 CDPH, CalBRACE Project, page 1.
15 Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2024. Available at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6415/Local-Hazard-Mitigation-Plan Accessed March 2025.
16 BCDC ART. East Contra Costa County Web Map. Available at https://eccexplorer.adaptingtorisingtides.org/explorer. The interactive map displays flooding extent from 100- year storm events and may vary due to “the variable influence of large rivers in the Delta” such as peak riverine stream flows and soil deposits.
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surrounding Marsh Creek Watershed. There are no major roads that pass through the 100-year floodplain, however the roads provide access to Port facilities that connect to the broader Bay Area. Additionally, some roads are built above the flood level, and others function as levees to prevent flooding.17 Since precipitation is expected to remain fairly consistent, increased flood hazards due to annual average precipitation is unlikely. However, the increase in the frequency and intensity of severe rainstorms in the future (see Section 1.5.1 below) may result in increased risk of localized flooding events.
1.4. Sea Level Rise
Sea level rise is described in the CA Adaptation Planning Guide as “…the long-term rise of mean high tide levels along the coast” that occurs over the course of decades. The phenomenon occurs from the rapid and permanent melt of glaciers and ice sheets that swell ocean systems. Secondary impacts of sea level rise include coastal flooding from storm surges, flooding from groundwater intrusion, and shoreline erosion. Salinity and pH levels can also increase as previously dry areas of the delta are under water, impacting water quality and habitat quality. Sea level rise can also result in inundation of toxic waste facilities or brownfields, further exacerbating water pollution and human health conditions. According to the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, delta regions in eastern Contra Costa County are expected to experience 7- to 13-inches of sea level rise by mid-century18 19. SLR projections are based on global greenhouse gas emissions modeled from current “business-as-usual” scenarios.
Shorelines provide a natural buffer from storms and flooding that protect inland infrastructure; however, severe storm events combined with sea level rise can exacerbate flooding due to the Delta’s large freshwater inflows. Sea level rise can also result in increased algal blooms and saltwater intrusion that alters the biological composition of wetland areas. Additional impacts to urban environments include overtopped levees, saltwater intrusion, decreased recreational opportunities, destruction to physical buildings and roads, and decreased water availability that reduces productivity of agricultural farmlands.
The Alameda tide gauge provides locally relevant predictions for the Delta region in San Franscisco Bay, including the City. Additionally, increased frequency of severe storm events, further described in Section
1.5 Severe Storms and Extreme Weather below, is anticipated to accelerate flooding and erosion of land mass that impacts existing infrastructure and puts future development along shorelines in question.
The City is situated along the Sacramento-San Joaquin River delta which experiences tidal influence from the larger San Francisco Bay and Suisun Bay west of the City. The City boundaries to the north encompass the shoreline area and includes City assets such as the Big Break Regional Shoreline. The East Contra Costa ART Sea level rise projections map is the best available science for mapping sea level rise inundation for inland delta communities in the Bay area. According to the East Contra Costa ART Project20, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience SLR inundation at a depth of 2- to 45-inches by mid-century, as shown in Figure 4: Projected Sea Level Rise – 12’’ Scenario. Figure 5: Projected Sea level Rise – 100-year storm and 12” Scenario is an extreme scenario and shows that infrastructure located within approximately 200 17 Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2024. 18 Ocean Protection Council (OPCC), “State of California Sea-Level Rise Guidance 2018 Update”. Available at https://www.opc.ca.gov/webmaster/ftp/pdf/agenda_items/20180314/Item3_Exhibit-A_OPC_SLR_Guidancerd3.pdf. Accessed August 2024. 19 The webtool, ART East Contra Costa Flood Explorer, utilizes 2018 SLR models. A 2024 guidance document with updated SLR models was adopted in June 2024 and replaces the previous 2018 guidance document. 20 East Contra Costa Adapting to Rising Tides (ART) Map. Accessed on September 2024 at https://eccexplorer.adaptingtorisingtides.org/about.
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to 2,000 feet (or below a 10-foot elevation) of the shoreline is anticipated to be overtopped and would inundate City assets. Assets affected includes roads such as Lauritzen Lane and Tule Lane, Delta Discovery Experience, residences surrounding Delaney Park, Willow Park marina, and other development surrounding the canal. An existing levee along East Cypress Road & Bethel Island Road protects the residential development of Summer Lake but under extreme conditions is anticipated to inundate the surrounding area, including residential development along Sandmound Boulevard and E. Cypress Road, and County Fire Station No. 95. Some assets, such as roads and parks, are more adaptive to SLR inundation.
Figure 4: Projected Sea Level Rise – 12” Scenario
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Figure 5: Projected Sea Level Rise –12” Scenario with 100 Year Storm Event
1.5. Severe Storms and Extreme Weather
California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment explains that, despite model predictions of only small changes in average precipitation in the Bay Area region, overall, precipitation in the Bay Area will continue to exhibit high year-to-year variability with very wet and very dry years. Please refer to the discussion of precipitation changes and droughts in Section 1.2 above. This section also addresses land and mudslides that may result from severe rain events.
1.5.1. Severe Rainstorms
In the Bay Area, extreme precipitation often arrives via so called “atmospheric rivers,” which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) defines as “a flowing column of condensed water vapor in the atmosphere responsible for producing significant levels of rain and snow, especially in the Western United States.”21 Further, the NOAA recognizes that atmospheric rivers “that contain the largest amounts of water vapor and the strongest winds can create extreme rainfall and floods.”22 Data presented in California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment suggests that little change is projected for summer and 21 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), What are atmospheric rivers?. Available at https://www.noaa.gov/stories/what-are-atmospheric-rivers. Accessed August 2024. 22 Ibid.
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fall precipitation, but larger changes may occur in winter and spring. In general, precipitation in northern regions of California is projected to increase. The data also suggests that the frequency of atmospheric river events may increase in the future. Please refer to Section 1.3 for discussion of the change in potential flooding impacts that could affect the City.
1.5.2. Extreme Weather
In addition to extreme rain events, other severe weather phenomena, including strong winds, hail, and lightning, may occur with increased frequency. Severe weather can pose direct hazards resulting in injury or death, damage to buildings, structures, infrastructure, and trees, fires, and diminished or blocked transportation access. Extreme weather can lead to secondary effects, such as wildfires, and can lead to increased fire spread and intensity. According to the County’s LHMP, “incapacity and loss of roads [and utilities] are the primary…failures resulting from severe weather”.23
1.5.3. Diablo Winds
During the spring and fall, hot and dry winds, known as the Diablo winds, from the northeast occur in the Bay Area. Diablo winds occur below canyons in the East Bay Hills (Diablo range) and in extreme cases can exceed 60 miles per hour (mph). The winds blow into the inner Bay Area from the direction of Mount Diablo and are created by a combination of strong inland high pressure at the surface, strongly sinking air aloft, and lower pressure off the California coast. Oakley and Contra Costa County is subject to high winds from thunderstorms and other severe weather events. Contra Costa County is located in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Wind Zone I, where wind speeds can reach up to 130 mph.
California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment recognizes the uncertainty in predicted changes to the patterns of winds due to global climate change. Hot and dry conditions, combined with offshore winds (Diablo winds) in autumn create high risk conditions that spread fires.
The Bay Area electrical grid is vulnerable to power outages during wind and wildfire events. Under scenarios of climate change, extreme storm events with stronger winds may become more frequent. The electrical grid may face more frequent and severe threats in the coming decades.24
1.5.4. Landslides
Weather-induced landslides occur when a hillside becomes unstable, caused by severe or persistent rain events, causing soil and rocks to slide downslope. In some cases, the hillsides can become so saturated that slope failures result in a mudslide, a mixture of soil and water moving downslope. Unstable hillsides, such as those denuded of vegetation by wildfires or drought, are at greater risk of land- and mudslides.
The climate change-induced increase in rainfall, especially severe rain events, may result in an increase in landslides and mudslides.
Landslides caused by seismic hazards, liquefaction, ground shaking, and subsidence are of high concern in the City. Although seismic hazards are not climate related, geologic hazards can constrain evacuation routes and limit the City’s ability to respond to emergencies. As discussed in the LHMP, “climate change may impact storm patterns, increasing the probability of more frequent, intense storms with varying duration. Increase in global temperature is likely to affect the snowpack and its ability to hold and store water. Warming temperatures also could increase the occurrence and duration of droughts, which would increase the probability of wildfire, reducing the vegetation that helps to support steep slopes. All of these 23 Contra Costa Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan, page 11-12, 11-14. 24 California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, San Francisco Bay Area Region, page 46. 210
factors would increase the probability for landslide occurrences.”25 The LHMP ranks landslides with a high hazard risk ranking for Contra Costa County; however, most of Oakley is rated as low landslide susceptibility with a few pockets of high landslide susceptibility, as shown in Figure 6: Landslide Zones.
The majority of landslide zones are located in areas of higher topography, such as Marsh Creek State Park.
Given the relatively level slopes throughout the majority of the City, the landslide potential is low. The landslide potential increases in hilly terrain towards the west and south. The LHMP details the estimated value of structures and assets within the City, valuating at $422,038,535.
Figure 6: Landslide Zones
Source: Contra Costa County, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
1.6. Temperature Changes
A rise in temperature has been observed in many California communities, including those in Contra Costa County. The County LHMP does not provide temperature change information specific to the City; however, CalAdapt provides multiple temperature change variables to consider. Overall, trends in Bay Area annual average, maximum, and minimum temperatures is expected to increase by 4.6°F from 1961 to 1990 under RCP8.5 high emissions scenarios by mid-century. Average maximum temperatures and 25 Contra Costa Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, page 14-12. 211
extreme heat days are expected to continue to rise. Extreme heat days are anticipated to increase by 16 days.
In the projections based on the RCP8.5 scenario, Oakley could experience an average maximum temperature of 77.9°F during the years 2035 to 2064. Through 2099, the projections for Oakley include an average maximum temperature of 81.3°F. Figure 7: Annual Average Maximum Temperature provides the estimated annual average of hottest daily temperatures for Oakley in an RCP8.5 scenario. According to the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH), disruptions in weather patterns due to global climate change, such as warmer spring temperatures and overall increases in temperatures will “likely alter the distribution and occurrence of West Nile virus, Lyme disease, hantavirus, and other insect or animal transmitted diseases in California.”26
Figure 7: Annual Average Maximum Temperature
Source: Cal-Adapt, Annual Average Maximum Temperature.
1.6.1. Extreme Heat Days
According to California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, “while all parts of the Bay Area are projected to get warmer, inland areas will heat up more than coastal areas.” Extreme heat days are defined as a day in a year when the daily maximum temperature on any day in April through October exceeds the 98th historical percentile of maximum temperatures between 1961 and 1990.27 According to CalAdapt, the extreme heat temperature threshold is 101.3°F for Oakley. The average number of extreme heat days observed for the City in the years 1961 to 1990 was four days per year. In the RCP8.5 high emissions scenario, Oakley is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year between the years 2035 and 2064. Figure 8: Number of Extreme Heat Days by Year provides an estimated number of extreme heat days for the City in an RCP8.5 scenario. This is a 16-day increase from the annual extreme heat days observed during the years 1961 and 1990. Models predict the number of extreme heat days in Oakley may rise to 33 days per year in the 2070 to 2099 timeframe.
An increase in extreme heat days can correlate with an overall increase in temperature. Further, the heightened frequency of extreme heat days can pose a risk to sensitive communities such as persons with 26 Vicki Kramer, PhD, Impact of Climate Change on Vector-Borne Diseases. 27 Cal-Adapt, Extreme Heat. Available at https://cal-adapt.org/tools/extreme-heat/. Accessed January 31, 2024. 212
homelessness, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. This would create a greater reliance on high energy demand electrical equipment, such as air conditioning. The increased use of equipment may impact the demands in the State’s power grid and could increase the risk of blackout events. Heat waves pose increased health risks due to urban heat islands and lack of local experience and cooling infrastructure (air conditioning) in bayside cities. These risks are compounded for low-income communities.28
Figure 8: Number of Extreme Heat Days by Year
Source: Cal-Adapt, Extreme Heat Days.
1.7. Wildfire
Across California, wildfire season typically runs between late summer to early spring, but the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) reports that fires are starting earlier and ending later with each passing year. Intense dry seasons, warmer spring and summer temperatures, reduced snowpack, and earlier snowmelt make forests and vegetation more susceptible to wildfires. CalFire estimates the length of fire season had increased by 75 days in 2020. Natural events, such as warm and dry Diablo winds, which typically occur in the spring and fall, further increase the growth of fires and threat to the region. According to the LHMP, the geography, weather patterns, and vegetation in the East Bay area provide ideal conditions for recurring wildfires.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), during 2011-2015, fire departments throughout the United States responded to an estimated average of 306,000 brush, grass, and forest fires per year.29 According to the Global Institute of Sustainable Forestry at Yale University, taxpayers spent more than $1.6 billion to combat more than 88,400 fires nationwide.30 Many of these fires burned in wildland urban interface (WUI) areas and exceeded the fire suppression capabilities of those areas.
Additionally, in 2021, the Forest Service spent $3.7 billion and the Department of Interior spent $648,000 28 California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, San Francisco Bay Area Region Report, page 8. 29 National Fire Protection Assocation (NFPA), Brush, Grass, and Forest Fires, September 2018. Available at https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/research/nfpa-research/fire-statistical-reports/brush-grass-andforest-fires. Accessed August 2024. 30 Morton et al, Assessing the Environmental, Social, and Economic Impacts of Wildfire, May 2003. Available at https://yff.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/wildfire_report(1).pdf. Accessed August 2024. 213
in fire suppression costs. 31According to CalFire’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) Map and Oakley General Plan, there are no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any High, Moderate or other Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) (Refer to Figure 9: Fire Hazard Severity Zones). In terms of wildland and urban fire hazards, the City is entirely within the boundaries of critical Fire Weather Class 3, which correlates to 9 ½ or more days per year of moderate, high, and extreme fire hazard. The Class 3 category is the highest in the County, with Class 1 having less than 1 day per year, and Class 2 having 1 to 9 ½ days per year. 32 Though the City does not have any VHFHSZs or FHSZ, the General Plan includes goals, policies, and programs related to fire hazards and protection. An example of a goal is to promote a high level of emergency preparedness to protect public health and safety in the event of a natural or human-caused disaster. A policy under this goal is to require the provision of fire fighting equipment access to open space areas in accordance with the Fire Protection Code and to all future development in accordance with Fire Access Standards.
Figure 9: Fire Hazard Severity Zones
2. Social Vulnerability
This section describes demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the City that are potentially disproportionately impacted by climate change risks. Some populations, particularly those that are lowincome, non-white, and disabled disproportionately experience pollution burdens caused by industry and commerce. The impacts are accelerated by climate change and can decrease economic opportunities, public health, and overall quality of life. CalEPA identifies these areas as “disadvantaged communities” and utilizes funding provided by SB 535 (De Leon, 2012) and AB 1550 (Gomez, 2016) to invest in planning and infrastructure upgrades. This section follows the California Air Resources Board Climate Vulnerability Metric to identify categories of social vulnerability i.e., age, energy costs, employment sectors, and property insurance claims, and the impacts on social groups based on projected climate scenarios. 31 United States Senate, A Burning Issue: The Economic Costs of Wildfires. Available at https://www.budget.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Mr.%20Nicolas%20Loris%20-%20Testimony%20- %20Senate%20Budget%20Committee3.pdf. Accessed August 2024. 32 City of Oakley, General Plan Focused General Plan Update. Available at https://b0b2eb52.rocketcdn.me/wpcontent/uploads/2022/07/Oakley-General-Plan_Adopted-2022-01-11.pdf. Accessed August 2024 214
2.1 Vulnerable Populations
Young children and young adults make up more than a third of the City’s population. According to the US Census Bureau 2019 ACS estimates, the highest percentage of age groups are ages 5-14 (17.7%) and age 15-24 (15.2%). The largest racial and ethnic group are Non-Hispanic White; however, Hispanic or Latinx and other non-Hispanic race groups are the fastest growing racial groups and make up more than half of the City’s population33 (see Figure 10: Racial and Ethnic Composition, City of Oakley below). According to the US Census Bureau 2019 ACS 5-year estimates, more than half of households in the City have an income of $100k or greater34. Households with moderate to above-moderate median incomes tend to be homeowners and White. In the City, 10.7% of the population has a disability of some kind with ambulatory and cognitive difficulties being the most common type of disability. Although housing tenure (renter, owner) among racial groups vary, low-income renters with disabilities and young children are considered vulnerable populations and may be more exposed to climate change impacts.
Figure 10. Racial and Ethnic Composition, City of Oakley35 33 2023-2031 Oakley Housing Element, Chapter 2
34 The median income for a single-person householder is $99,950. 35 Ibid.
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Significant income disparities exist among households in the City. Households with limited income may experience less access to a wide range of resources that are perpetuated by historic redlining and discrimination. The City contains a census tract (6013302005) that is identified as a disadvantaged community, as shown in Figure 11: SB 535 Disadvantaged Communities below. The census tract is adjacent to former chemical plant that is currently an industrial logistics center located south of the railway. The census tract also contains hazardous materials facilities such as auto repair shops and metal scrap yards36. The definition considers CalEnviroScreen scores in its identification of disadvantaged communities, as shown in Section 1.1 Air Quality above.
Another measure of social vulnerability to climate change is through costs to the consumer. The CARB climate vulnerability metric (“CVM”) provides another perspective of assessing the impacts of climate change at the census tract level. According to the CVM, the City of Oakley is anticipated to experience an annual damage to human welfare equivalent to roughly one percent of tract-level income by midcentury37. The metric is primarily driven by higher mortality risk and lower hours worked in the City and larger Bay Area compared to the rest of the State. Flood-related property damage costs is anticipated to increase. Electricity consumption appears to remain stable while natural gas consumption decreases. The CVM shows that how climate, demographics, and socioeconomic conditions vary as the climate warms through mid-century under a moderate emissions scenario (RCP4.5).
The California Healthy Places Index (HPI) also provides another measure of social vulnerability by utilizing a percentile ranking based on a jurisdiction’s community conditions. Conditions consider the social drivers of health i.e., education, job opportunities, access to clean air and water, access to transportation options and healthcare, dignified housing, and other attributes as indicators of a healthy community (Refer to Figure 12: City of Oakley HPI Score). The City has healthier conditions than 67.3% of other jurisdictions in California; however, it is lower than the County average (91.1 percentile) indicating that significant disparities may exist among jurisdictions within the County. Assessing social vulnerability across the City can help jurisdictions understand their community’s resilience when interacting with climate change phenomena.
36 2024 County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, City of Oakley Annex. 37 CARB Climate Vulnerability Metric. 2022. Accessed on October 2024 at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-11/2022-sp-appendix-k-climate-vulnerability-metric_0.pdf. 216
Figure 11: SB 535 Disadvantaged Communities
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Figure 12: City of Oakley HPI Score
3. Conclusion
The long-term climate effects predicted to be experienced by Oakley include changes in precipitation amounts and patterns, increase in flooding, increased temperature, increase in SLR, and wildfires. Local annual levels of precipitation in Oakley are not anticipated to change drastically with slight increases in the latter decades of this century. The City’s flood risk due to annual average precipitation is not projected to be substantially impacted by climate change as precipitation is expected to remain fairly consistent.
However, the increase in the frequency and intensity of severe rainstorms in the future may result in increased risk of localized flooding events.
In general, precipitation in northern regions of California is projected to increase. As the City is part of the Delta region, SLR is also anticipated to increase and secondary impacts such as storm surge, groundwater inundation, and erosion may intensify. Temperature changes in Oakley are projected to change in terms of extreme heat days, with a resultant increase on the reliance of climate modifying appliances such as air conditioning. An increase of extreme heat days poses a greater risk to sensitive communities such as homeless residents, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. In terms of wildfire, no areas within the City were identified in a VHFHSZ or FHSZ, and the City’s vulnerability to wildfire is likely to remain the same even with a changing climate. Vulnerable communities in the City reside in the census tract 6013302005 as it is adjacent to a former chemical plant and is surrounded by other hazardous material facilities. The City was also found to have an HPI score of 67.3%; thus, indicated, the City has 67.3% healthier conditions than other jurisdictions in California. 218
Appendix D City of Oakley Climate Action Plan
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Asset Address Ownership Built Use Category Asset Type Source KH Notes City Notes Del Antico Basin 37.992742, -121.708840 Detention basin Water Resources City GIS mapTeakwood Basin 37.995870, -121.728593 Detention basin Water Resources City GIS map Sandy Lane Basin 38.002132, -121.744906 Detention basin Water Resources City GIS map Live Oak Basin 38.003682, -121.739674 Detention basin Water Resources City GIS mapStirrup Drive Basin 37.993953, -121.746826 Detention basin Water Resources City GIS mapFrandoras Circle Drainage Channel
37.991724, -121.754762 Detention basin/Levee Water Resources City GIS map Piper Channel 38.007024, -121.722946 Detention basin/Levee Water Resources City GIS mapTerra Verde Lane Basin 37.990880, -121.749372 Detention basin Water Resources City GIS mapDiablo Water District 87 Carol Lane, Oakley Ca 94561 County Water District Law of California 1953 Also serves Cypress Corridor, and Hotchkiss Tract, as well as Summer Lakes, and portions of Bethel Island and Knightsen.
Water Resources City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan; 2024 County LHMP
Freedom High School 1050 Neroly Rd, Oakley, CA 94561 Liberty Union High School District 2002 Joint-use school/community park area
Educational Parks, Trails, Recreation Master Plan 2030; 2024 County LHMP
Also contains communication facilities (critical infrastructure) Gehringer School 100 Simoni Ranch Rd, Oakley, CA 94561 Operated by Oakley Union Elementary School District
1980 Joint-use school/community park
area
Educational Parks, Trails, Recreation Master Plan 2031
Laurel Elementary School South of Laurel Road near Nutmeg Fields Street Operated by Oakley Union Elementary School District
Joint-use school/community park area
Educational Parks, Trails, Recreation Master Plan 2032
Oakley Elementary School Corner of Norcross Lane and West Ruby Street Operated by Oakley Union Elementary School District
Joint-use school/community park area
Educational Parks, Trails, Recreation Master Plan 2033
Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline Park
End of Bridgehead Road. At the site of the old Highway 160 Bridge Recreational Parks, Trails, Recreation Master Plan 2038 High biological sensitivity Big Break Regional Shoreline/ Delta Discovery Experience 69 Big Break Rd, Oakley CA 94561 East Bay Regional Park Districts Used for environmental education, recreation, and ecological restoration
Recreational and nature preserve City of Oakley Website -Recreation/Parks section
Appurtenant structures include trails, picnic and meadow areas, amphitheater, boat launch facilities, Antioch fishing pier, visitor center building. Much of property is underwater or tidal marshlands, with some uplands along the southerly edge. Sensitive to changes in water quality i.e., algal blooms. High biological sensitivity.
The Antioch fishing pier is by the bridge. This location has a much smaller covered dock structure. I'm unsure if it has a name. This website has much better info: https://www.ebparks.org/parks/big-break Big Break Marina 100 Big Break Rd unit B, Oakley, CA 94561 Recreational and industrial 2020 General Plan Located in Northwest Oakley Planning Area - visions for future as primary employment center
This are is not industrial although an adjacent use is a legal non-conforming construction materials business with shipping access. The marin is zoned Commercial Recreation-Aquatic (CR-A) District. The reference to industrial and a vision for an employment center is for the Northwest Oakley Planning Area, but not specifically this or any of the mrains in the subarea.
Driftwood Marina 6338 Bridgehead Rd, Oakley, CA 94561 Recreational 2020 General Plan Located in Northwest Oakley Planning Area - visions for future as primary employment center
Antioch fishing pier 38.019559, -121.750840 Recreational City of Oakley Website -Recreation/Parks section
Legless Lizard Preserve Owned by the District Home to endangered species of the legless lizard and was fenced off to provide protection and habitat for research and study Recreational City of Oakley Website -Recreation/Parks
section
This is listed as a park, but it is not for recreational purposes. The preserve is off-limits to human activity.
EBMUD Aqueduct From the Delta area of Black Diamond and Contra Loma Regional Parks primarly for agricultural use. Recreational City of Oakley Website -Recreation/Parks section
Marsh Creek Regional Trail Meanders along the Marsh Creek flood control channel and connects to the Big Break access trail. Between Oakley and Brentwood Recreational City of Oakley Website -Recreation/Parks
section
Oakley Police Department 3231 Main St, Oakley, CA 94561 2016 Government Building City of Oakley Website - Police sectionEast Contra Costa Fire Protection District Station 93 540 O'Hara Ave, Oakley, CA 94561 Contra Costa County Fire Protection District 2011 Government Building City of Oakley Website - Fire section; Measures E&G section; CCCFPD website
Fire protection and emergency response services The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District no longer exists. All operations were absorbed by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. URL to Fire District's website: https://www.cccfpd.org/ Contra Costa County Fire Station No. 95
3200 E Cypress Rd, Oakley, CA 94561 Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Government Building City of Oakley Website - Fire section; Measures E&G section; CCCFPD website
Fire protection and emergency response services
City Hall 3231 Main St, Oakley CA 94561 City of Oakley Administrative services Government Building City of Oakley website Emergency operations center and response Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery 85 Carol Lane, Oakley, Ca 94561 Service provided through a franchise agreement. Agreement between the City of Oakley and Oakley Disposal Service.
Disposal Services Waste Management City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan Randall-Bold Water Treatment Plant
38.000674, -121.702133 Diablo Water District (joint owner) 1992 Water Resources 2024 County LHMP Provides sewage collection, treatment and disposal services to the City of Oakley
I think the descriptions in the notes for this and the item below are mixed up. Randall-Bold water treatment plan only treats water. Ironhouse Santitary District only treats sewage.
Iron House Sanitary District 450 Walnut Meadows Drive Oakley, Ca 94561 1945 Water Resources City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan; 2024 County LHMP
Provides treated water to about 360,000 people in central and east areas of County "Ironhouse" (one word) Sanitary District. Does not provide treated water, handles sewage. I believe this site is mislabeled as "Randall-Bold" on some online maps, perhaps Google Maps. Randall-Bold is located south or Laurel Road and east of Neroly Road.
La Clinica Oakley 2021 Main St, Oakley, CA 94561 2011 Medical City of Oakley Website - Hospital/Clinics section
John Muir Medical Center 2400 Balfour Road, Brentwood, (the end of Highway 4 Bypass at Balfour Road and Concord Avenue
City of Brentwood - provides service to Greater Brentwood/East County region Medical City of Oakley Website - Hospital/Clinics
section
Kaiser Permanente 5601 Deer Valley Rd, Antioch City of Antioch Medical City of Oakley Website - Hospital/Clinics section
Level one trauma center
Sutter Delta Medical Center 3901 Lone Tree Way, Antioch City of Antioch Medical City of Oakley Website - Hospital/Clinics section
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
2500 Alhambra Avenue in Martinez City of Martinez - serves the entire county Medical City of Oakley Website - Hospital/Clinics section
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Almond Grove School 5000 Amaryllis Street Oakley, CA 94561 Operated by Oakley Union Elementary School District
2014 Educational City of Oakley Website - School section Delta Vista Middle School 4901 Frank Hengel Way, Oakley, CA 94561 Operated by Oakley Union Elementary School District
2001 Educational City of Oakley Website - School section Iron House School 4801 Frank Hengel Way, Oakley, CA 94561 Operated by Oakley Union Elementary School District
1862 Educational City of Oakley Website - School section Summer Lake School 4320 E Summer Lake Dr, Oakley, CA 94561 Operated by Oakley Union Elementary School District
2020 Educational City of Oakley Website - School section The Commons at Oak Grove Apartments
53 Carol Lane, Oakley Residential - Senior and family Housing City of Oakley Website - Seniors Section Summer Creek Place 4950 Empire Ave, Oakley 2001 Residential - Senior and family Housing City of Oakley Website - Seniors Section Golden Oak Manor 5000 Kelsey Lane, Oakley 1995 Residential - Senior and family Housing City of Oakley Website - Seniors Section Kamps Propane 1433 Main Street, Oakley Hazardous Materials Facilities Industrial City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan Identified as hazardous facility in EOPKragen Auto Parts 100 E Cypress, Oakley Hazardous Materials Facilities Commercial City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan Identified as hazardous facility in EOP Suburban Propane 30 Delta Rd. Oakley Hazardous Materials Facilities Industrial City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan Identified as hazardous facility in EOPTelephone Systems Throughout City Overhead utilities Utility City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan; GIS Map
Radio Systems Throughout City Overhead utilities Utility City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan; GIS Map
Microwave Systems Throughout City Overhead utilities Utility City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan; GIS Map
Transmission Lines Throughout City Overhead utilities Utility City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan; GIS Map
Substations/generation Throughout City Utility City of Oakley Emergency Operations PlanPG&E Company Antioch Gas Terminal Facility 5900 Bridgehead Rd, Oakley CA 94561 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. Underground gas pipes Utility Google Maps Oakley Generating Station 6000 Bridgehead Rd, Oakley CA 94561 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. 1996 Natural gas fired power plant Utility Google Maps Filed for permanent closure of facility to CA Energy Commission in 2019
This facility was never constructed.
Mantelli Pump Station #4 37.983120, -121.623709 Utility City GIS map Sandhound Pump Station #3 37.996088, -121.625475 Utility City GIS map Dutch Slough Pump Station #2 38.011549, -121.649787 Utility City GIS mapBurroughs Pump Station #1 38.010630, -121.663192 Utility City GIS mapMain and Minor Pumps Throughout City (north of E Cypress Rd & east of Main St) Utility City GIS mapNatural gas pipelines Along E Cypress Rd, Laurel Rd, Empire Ave, Hwy 4, and Hwy 160 Utility City GIS map Highway 4 (Main Street) Critical areas include the Highway 4/Highway 160 Exchange and the Rose Avenue Bridge
Transportation City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan Routes that could be used to evacuate the City:
- Laurel Road due west to Highway 4 interchange or City of Antioch beyond.- Main Street due west to Highway 160 interchange or City of Antioch beyond.- Empire Avenue due south to Cities of Antioch and Brentwood.- O'Hara Avenue due south to City of Brentwood.- Main Street due south to City of Brentwood.- Sellers Avenue to south to Unincorporated Contra Costa County.- Interchange at Wilbur Avenue and Highway 160.
Vintage Parkway Overpass 38.000289, -121.719097 Highway bridge Transportation City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan Bridge that bisects railway - overpass Rose Avenue Overpass 37.995245, -121.704082 Railway bridge Transportation Google Maps Railway overpass above Rose Avenue - connects to water district facilities across from railway
E Cypress Rd Pass 37.990651, -121.694888 At-grade railway and road pass Transportation Google Maps Marsh Creek Overpass 37.991439, -121.696063 Railway bridge Transportation Google Maps Railway overpass above Marsh Creek Regional Trail - located near levees to the north; Asset may be inundated; ART map shows depth of flooding = 1.25 feet (12: SLR w/ 100yr storm) Bridgehead Road Overpass 5825-5751 Bridgehead Rd, Oakley, CA 94561 Railway bridge Transportation Google Maps Railway overpass bridge above Bridgehead RdBurlington northern and Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Transportation City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan For e-commerce (delivery for logistics centers) Bike Lanes (Class I, II, and III) Throughout City Transportation https://cityofoakley.maps.arcgis.com/apps/m apviewer/index.html?layers=faf5e3b965f347f4a9eee2fe845838e9 Holland Tract Road and Delta Road
Transportation City of Oakley Website - East Cypress
Emergency Evacuation Information
Oakley Library and Community Center
1050 Neroly Rd, Oakley, CA 94561 Contra Costa County operates the Oakley library
Civic City of Oakley Website - Oakley Library
Tri Delta Transit (aka Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (ECCTA)) Throughout City (multiple stops). A few are included below:Main Street and Norcross LaneOhara Ave and Acme StreetOhara Ave and East Home StreetOhara Ave and West Home StreetOhara Ave and Las Dunas Ave Transportation City of Oakley Website - Transportation
Transit Services
Providing public transit fixed route and paratransit service Oakley Park & Ride Lot 37.992714, -121.699017 ECCTA Special Purpose District Transportation 2024 County LHMP Identified as cirtical facility for Tri Delta Transit Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Nearest one to Oakley is the Antioch Station Transportation City of Oakley Website - Transportation Transit Services
Amtrak Station Previously Antioch Station. Station will be located behind Main Street between Second Street and Norcross Lane.
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CalTrain Downtown Oakley, north of the Main Street and O'Hara Avenue intersction.
Transportation City of Oakley Website - Transportation
Transit Services
CalTrain Oakley Platform curent start of construction ETA is early 2025.
Oakley Port & Yard 38.010292, -121.730800 Economic Development GIS Web Map; 2020 Oakley General Plan Zoned for business park and commercial recreational Agricultural farmland Throughout City Various private owners Row crops, vineyards Agriculture 2020 Oakley General Plan Mazzoni-Live Oak Vineyard 5181 Live Oak Ave, Oakley CA 94561 Agriculture https://historicvineyardsociety.org/vineyard/live-oakDowntown Oakley Main St (between 2nd St and Cure Dr) Zoning & Development 2020 Oakley General Plan Downtown Specific Plan area - planned for mixed use development to accommodate forcasted growth
Levees Eastern City boundaries surrounding Summer Lake subdivision, along Sandmound Blvd, Dutch slough Dr, Marsh Creek regional trail, north Sellers Ave, and along Contra Costa Canal) Reclamation District Flood management Water Resources 2024 County LHMP Protections against flooding Storm Drain Lines Throughout City City of Oakley Public Works Flood management Water Resources https://cityofoakley.maps.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?layers=c83f427eefb045738223c2d2f95de44a Some areas w/in City with vineyards designated Agricultural Limtied (to protect and provide reflections on the City's hisotirc and continuing agrarian practices); Ag lots for sale - rapidly being converted to logistics or housing.
Former DuPont Chemical Plant northwest Oakley area along Neroly Rd Hazardous Materials Facilities Waste Management 2020 Oakley General Plan; 2024 County LHMP Oakley has a hazardous materials facility located in a floodplain; DuPont site is in the cleanup process.
- The site has been cleaned up and developed as the Oakley Logistics center (also refered to as Contra Costa Logistics center).
Auto Repair/Metal Scrap Yard northwest Oakley area along Neroly Rd Hazardous Materials Facilities Waste Management 2021 Oakley General Plan; 2024 County LHMP Lauritzen Yacht Harbor northwest Oakley near Lauritzen Ln and Antioch bridge Recreational 2020 Oakley General Plan Located in Northwest Oakley Planning Area - visions for future as primary employment center
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Sectors Climate Hazard Special Asset Sensitivity Probability Magnitude Adaptive Capacity Take Action or Accept Risk Type of Action Anticipated Adaptation Strategy Agriculture Precipitation Changes Farmland and Vineyards As the city of Oakley has a connection to the Delta, agriculture is a fundamental component of the community's character. Historically, agriculture has been the economic activity in and around the city. The total developed agricultural land in the city is 38.6 acres. Based on the Oakley general plan, agricultural limited zones bordered by Carpenter Road, Brown Road, and Laurel Road. Zoned agriculture areas are to the southeast of the city west of Carpenter Road and the near the central east of the city near Knighten Avenue, Sellers Avenue, and East Cypress Road.The city of Oakley is characterized by wet winters; however, the city resides in a mediterranean climate that is prone to cycles of prolonged droughts. The city of Oakley is comprised primarily of lowland soil associations, with some tidal flat-delta-marsh lowland along the northern boundary of the City. Lowland soil associations are classified as slow to very slow permeability, highly expansive, and corrosive with slight erosion hazards. The tidal flat-delta-marsh lowland soils are highly expansive, very highly corrosive and moderately to slowly permeable. In addition, majority of Oakley is comprised of Class Delhi sand - used to grow irrigated almonds, vineyards and other fruit crops, and some walnuts - which is classified as "excessively drained soils" where runoff is slow or very slow. = Medium Sensitivity Average precipitation between 1961 to 1990 was 14 inches with a high of 28.7 inches and a low of 4.5 inches.
It is projected that average precipitation from 2035 to 2064 will increase to 15.0 inches and would increase slightly to 16.4 inches in 2070 to 2099.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is 1,358 with an annualized frequency of 61.7 events per year. = Medium Probability The expected annual loss for agriculture value due to precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is $426,670 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 77.7 (relatively high). = High Magnitude As agricultural is one of the main economic activities in and around the city, precipitation changes may negatively impact existing farmland and vineyards; thus, reducing economic opportunities for the city. Agriculture is also a considered a fundamental component of the community's character. Loss of agriculture due to precipitation changes would significantly jeopardize the future community of Oakley.
Measures to combat precipitation changes include plant protection products that can help protect vineyards from fungal diseases. Canopy management is also a potential solution as it will shade agriculture from excessive water; however, these operations require labor and should be implemented at the earliest convenience of plant growth. = Low Adaptive Capacity Take Action Coordinate with other agencies
Continue or initiate coordination with agencies such as, but not limited to, Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development, Contra Costa Health Services, Hazardous Materials Program Office, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services, Contra Costa County Cities Citizen Corps, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff.
Agriculture Flooding Farmland and Vineyards As the city of Oakley has a connection to the Delta, agriculture is a fundamental component of the community's character. Historically, agriculture has been the economic activity in and around the city. The total developed agricultural land in the city is 38.6 acres. Based on the Oakley general plan, agricultural limited zones bordered by Carpenter Road, Brown Road, and Laurel Road. Zoned agriculture areas are to the southeast of the city west of Carpenter Road and the near the central east of the city near Knighten Avenue, Sellers Avenue, and East Cypress Road.Based on the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI), the City of Oakley was identified to have a very high rating and a score of 80.7. = High Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. riverine flooding) is 2 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Low ProbabilityBased on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, floods are infrequent but can range from low, moderate, and high severity.
The expected annual loss for agriculture value due to flooding (e.g. riverine flooding) is $104,458 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 51.8 (relatively moderate). The flooding of farmlands and vineyards would heavily oversaturate soils; thus, potentially rotting away the roots of crops. The loss of economic value due to flooding for agriculture is therefore moderate. = Medium MagnitudeZoned agricultural areas are streets away from potential riverine flooding sources (e.g. the Contra Costa Canal); thus magnitude of impacts would lowmoderate.
Measures to combat flooding include adequate drainage systems. This may include a system that maintains the watercourse, improves drainage, and removes sediment that accumulates over time. In addition to an adequate drainage system, in-ditch and downstream conservation practices can help control water to protect landscapes. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Agriculture Severe storms and extreme
weather
Farmland and Vineyards As the city of Oakley has a connection to the Delta, agriculture is a fundamental component of the community's character. Historically, agriculture has been the economic activity in and around the city. The total developed agricultural land in the city is 38.6 acres. Based on the Oakley general plan, agricultural limited zones bordered by Carpenter Road, Brown Road, and Laurel Road. Zoned agriculture areas are to the southeast of the city west of Carpenter Road and the near the central east of the city near Knighten Avenue, Sellers Avenue, and East Cypress Road.The city of Oakley is characterized by wet winters; however, the city resides in a mediterranean climate that is prone to cycles of prolonged droughts. The city of Oakley is comprised primarily of lowland soil associations, with some tidal flat-delta-marsh lowland along the northern boundary of the City. Lowland soil associations are classified as slow to very slow permeability, highly expansive, and corrosive with slight erosion hazards. The tidal flat-delta-marsh lowland soils are highly expansive, very highly corrosive and moderately to slowly permeable. In addition, majority of Oakley is comprised of Class Delhi sand - used to grow irrigated almonds, vineyards and other fruit crops, and some walnuts - which is classified as "excessively drained soils" where runoff is slow or very slow. = Medium Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. hail) is 30 with an annualized frequency of 1.8 events per year. = Low Probability The expected annual loss for agriculture value due to severe storms (e.g. hail) is $335 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 30.4 (relatively low). = Low Magnitude Measures to combat severe storms and extreme weather include plant protection products that can help protect vineyards from fungal diseases. Canopy management is also a potential solution as it will shade agriculture from excessive water; however, these operations require labor and should be implemented at the earliest convenience of plant growth. = Low Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Agriculture Temperature changes -
warming
Farmland and Vineyards As the city of Oakley has a connection to the Delta, agriculture is a fundamental component of the community's character. Historically, agriculture has been the economic activity in and around the city. The total developed agricultural land in the city is 38.6 acres. Based on the Oakley general plan, agricultural limited zones bordered by Carpenter Road, Brown Road, and Laurel Road. Zoned agriculture areas are to the southeast of the city west of Carpenter Road and the near the central east of the city near Knighten Avenue, Sellers Avenue, and East Cypress Road.The extreme heat temperature threshold for the city of Oakley is 101.3 degrees Fahrenheit. = High Sensitivity The city of Oakley could experience an average temperature of 77.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the years 2035 to 2064. Through 2099, this projection is anticipated to increase to an average maximum temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average number of extreme heat days recorded for the City in the years 1961 to 1990 was four days per year. In the years 2035 to 2064, the city is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year. Further, models predict the number of extreme heat days in the city may rise to 33 days per year in the 2070 to 2099 timeline. = Medium ProbabilityBased on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is 0.0 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year.
The expected annual loss for agriculture value due to severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is $15,350 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 62.2 (relatively high). Further, some primary areas zoned agriculture are mainly concentrated near the intersection of Laurel Road and Brown Road. This area is not located near the Big Break shorelines; thus, ocean cooling would not be applicable to combat extreme warm temperatures. However, there are some pockets of land located near the shoreline such as near Sanmouth Boulevard within the northeast boundary of the City which is near the water body, Dutch Slough. Ocean cooling may help combat warmer temperatures here. = High Magnitude Measures to combat temperature warming include proper irrigation management, fertilization, and crop selection. The city of Oakley mostly includes agriculture such as grapes, almonds, and apricots which all require large quantities of water and are sensitive to extreme heat. = Low Adaptive Capacity Take Action Coordinate with other agencies
Continue or initiate coordination with agencies such as, but not limited to, Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development, Contra Costa Health Services, Hazardous Materials Program Office, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services, Contra Costa County Cities Citizen Corps, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff.
Agriculture Wildfire Farmland and Vineyards As the city of Oakley has a connection to the Delta, agriculture is a fundamental component of the community's character. Historically, agriculture has been the economic activity in and around the city. The total developed agricultural land in the city is 38.6 acres. Based on the Oakley general plan, agricultural limited zones bordered by Carpenter Road, Brown Road, and Laurel Road. Zoned agriculture areas are to the southeast of the city west of Carpenter Road and the near the central east of the city near Knighten Avenue, Sellers Avenue, and East Cypress Road.According to Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, the geography, weather patterns, and vegetation in the East Bay area provide ideal conditions for recurring wildfires.Based on the CalFire Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) Map and City of Oakley General Plan, there are no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone.The city is within the boundaries of critical fire weather class 3 which correlates to 9.5 more days per year of moderate, high, and extreme fire hazard. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from wildfire is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, wildland fires are infrequent with moderate severity. = Low Probability The expected annual loss for agriculture value due to wildfire is $1,743 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 27.6 (relatively low). = Low Magnitude Measures to combat wildfire include creating greenbelt buffer zones from agriculture, reducing vegetation, and occasional prescribed fires. = High Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Agriculture Sea Level Rise Farmland and Vineyards As the city of Oakley has a connection to the Delta, agriculture is a fundamental component of the community's character. Historically, agriculture has been the economic activity in and around the city. The total developed agricultural land in the city is 38.6 acres. Based on the Oakley general plan, agricultural limited zones bordered by Carpenter Road, Brown Road, and Laurel Road. Zoned agriculture areas are to the southeast of the city west of Carpenter Road and the near the central east of the city near Knighten Avenue, Sellers Avenue, and East Cypress Road.The City of Oakley is situated along the San Joaquin River delta which experiences tidal influence from the larger San Francisco Bay and Suisun Bay west of the City.The city of Oakley is characterized by wet winters; however, the city resides in a mediterranean climate that is prone to cycles of prolonged droughts. The city of Oakley is comprised primarily of lowland soil associations, with some tidal flat-delta-marsh lowland along the northern boundary of the City. Lowland soil associations are classified as slow to very slow permeability, highly expansive, and corrosive with slight erosion hazards. The tidal flat-delta-marsh lowland soils are highly expansive, very highly corrosive and moderately to slowly permeable. In addition, majority of Oakley is comprised of Class Delhi sand - used to grow irrigated almonds, vineyards and other fruit crops, and some walnuts - which is classified as "excessively drained soils" where runoff is slow or very slow. = Medium Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from sea level rise is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Under a 12-inch, 24-inch, 36-inch, and 83-inch sea level rise scenarios, zoned agricultural lands are anticipated to have a maximum inundation depth ranging from 0-2 feet. = Low Probability The expected annual loss for agriculture value due to sea level rise is $0 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 0.0 (no expected annual losses). With a 12-inch SLR scenario and 100-yr storm event, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience SLR inundation at a depth of 2- to 45-inches. = Low Magnitude Measures to combat sea level rise include improving the soil health (e.g., planting cover crops and deep-rooted perennials) where some agriculture grow. This can help soil health by making it more resilient to damp an dry periods. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Recreational Precipitation Changes Legless Lizard Preserve This preserve is approximately 7.5 acres that includes tree-covered sand dunes and is located between the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe railroad right-of-way and Walnut Meadows Drive in the Big Break Area. = Medium Sensitivity Average precipitation between 1961 to 1990 was 14 inches with a high of 28.7 inches and a low of 4.5 inches.
It is projected that average precipitation from 2035 to 2064 will increase to 15.0 inches and would increase slightly to 16.4 inches in 2070 to 2099.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is 1,358 with an annualized frequency of 61.7 events per year. = Medium Probability Leggless lizards usually prefer loose, sandy soils with some plant cover and moisture. With precipitation changes (heavier precipitation), legless lizards may have increased difficulty finding dry shelter. In addition, as the preserve itself comprises of tree-covered sand dunes, precipitation changes could oversaturate the soils in the dunes; thus impacting the natural habitat for the lizards. The lizards may also be more active and require more food supply. On the contrary, with precipitation changes (drought), legless lizards may face increased dehydration and food shortages due to the lack of water for their prey. = Medium Magnitude As the preserve is located on the 100-year floodplain, the surface and subsurface conditions help slow runoff and allow time for ground infiltration. This also helps recharge groundwater aquifers and naturally purify the water. = High Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
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Recreational Flooding Legless Lizard Preserve This preserve is approximately 7.5 acres that includes tree-covered sand dunes and is located between the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe railroad right-of-way and Walnut Meadows Drive in the Big Break Area. = Medium Sensitivity
Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. riverine flooding) is 2 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. riverine flooding) is 2 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, floods are infrequent but can range from low, moderate, and high severity. = Low Probability Increased flooding may impact legless lizards by drowning them in lowlying areas. In addition, as the preserve itself comprises of tree-covered sand dunes, precipitation changes could oversaturate the soils in the dunes; thus impacting the natural habitat for the lizards. = High Magnitude As the preserve is located on the 100-year floodplain, the surface and subsurface conditions help slow runoff and allow time for ground infiltration. This also helps recharge groundwater aquifers and naturally purify the water. = High Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Recreational Severe storms and extreme
weather
Legless Lizard Preserve This preserve is approximately 7.5 acres that includes tree-covered sand dunes and is located between the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe railroad right-of-way and Walnut Meadows Drive in the Big Break Area. = Medium Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. hail) is 30 with an annualized frequency of 1.8 events per year. = Low Probability Severe storms and extreme weather may alter the existing preserve; thus, increasing the difficulty for the wildlife in the preserve. Severe storms may include secondary hazards such as flooding which may impact wildlife by drowning them in low-lying areas. = High Magnitude As the preserve is located on the 100-year floodplain, the surface and subsurface conditions help slow runoff and allow time for ground infiltration. This also helps recharge groundwater aquifers and naturally purify the water. = High Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Recreational Temperature changes -
warming
Legless Lizard Preserve This preserve is approximately 7.5 acres that includes tree-covered sand dunes and is located between the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe railroad right-of-way and Walnut Meadows Drive in the Big Break Area. = Medium Sensitivity The city of Oakley could experience an average temperature of 77.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the years 2035 to 2064. Through 2099, this projection is anticipated to increase to an average maximum temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average number of extreme heat days recorded for the City in the years 1961 to 1990 was four days per year. In the years 2035 to 2064, the city is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year. Further, models predict the number of extreme heat days in the city may rise to 33 days per year in the 2070 to 2099 timeline. = Medium ProbabilityBased on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is 0.0 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year.
Temperature changes in terms of warming may impact the livelihood of wildlife in the preserve. This is because extreme heat can lead to slowed metabolism and movement. Dehydration of wildlife may also occur as secondary hazards from warmer temperature is drought. = High Magnitude Measures to combat temperature warming include implementing shade guards/infrastructure throughout the preserve to act as cooler spaces for wildlife. = High Adaptive Capacity Take Action Plan for inclusion in future CIPs
Ensure that climate considerations are included in citing and designing decisions of major capital expenditures Recreational Wildfire Legless Lizard Preserve This preserve is approximately 7.5 acres that includes tree-covered sand dunes and is located between the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe railroad right-of-way and Walnut Meadows Drive in the Big Break Area.Based on the CalFire Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) Map and City of Oakley General Plan, there are no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone.The city is within the boundaries of critical fire weather class 3 which correlates to 9.5 more days per year of moderate, high, and extreme fire hazard. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from wildfire is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, wildland fires are infrequent with moderate severity. = Low Probability Potential impacts for the legless lizard preserve due to wildfire is loss of habitat, decreased air quality, and potential wildlife casualties.As no parcels within the city (i.e. areas of the legless lizard preserve) are considered to be in a very high fire hazard severity zone, the magnitude of potential impacts would be low. = Low Magnitude Measures to combat wildfire include grazing by livestock to help reduce the amount of fine fuels or implementing prescribed burns to reduce the risk of high-severity fires. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Recreational Sea Level Rise Legless Lizard Preserve This preserve is approximately 7.5 acres that includes tree-covered sand dunes and is located between the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe railroad right-of-way and Walnut Meadows Drive in the Big Break Area. = Medium Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from sea level rise is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Low Probability As the preserve is located between Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and Walnut Meadows Drive in the Big Break Area, the preserve may experience coastal erosion. Coastal erosion of the preserve would impact the habitat of the wildlife in the preserve. This may impact the survival rates of wildfire in this preserve. With a 12-inch SLR scenario and 100-yr storm event, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience SLR inundation at a depth of 2- to 45-inches. Preserve is a park but no recreational facilities. = Medium Magnitude
Measures to combat sea level rise include building barriers that can prevent coastal erosion and potentially flooding of some areas of the preserve. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Recreational Flooding Big Break and Driftwood
Marina
Based on the Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, the Big Break Regional marina/shoreline is vulnerable to flooding. Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, these areas are within the 100-year flood zone. = High Sensitivity With a 12-inch sea level rise scenario, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience sea level rise inundation at a depth of 2 to 45 inches. Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. riverine flooding) is 2 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, floods are infrequent but can range from low, moderate, and high severity. = Low Probability Flooding could lead to a loss of property and associated tax revenue, as well as potential loss of businesses. Business interruption losses associated with a flood event include not the inability to operate a business because of damages sustained because of the flood (including inventory, equipment, structure, wages, relocation costs, etc.) but also include temporary living expenses for those individuals displaced from their homes; thus, individuals may relocate out of the area, impacting the economy. = High Magnitude Adaptive measures include development regulations to minimize damage to life and property, or eminent domain of hazardous properties. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Recreational Severe storms and extreme
weather
Big Break and Driftwood Marina
Based on the Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, the Big Break Regional marina/shoreline is vulnerable to flooding. Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, these areas are within the 100-year flood zone. = High Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. hail) is 30 with an annualized frequency of 1.8 events per year. = Low Probability As the Big Break Regional marina/shoreline are within the 100-year flood zone, secondary impacts of severe storms such as sea level rise may lead to coastal erosion of the marina. Flooding is also a secondary impact of severe storms which may lead to loss of functionality of the marina and building/port damages. = Medium Magnitude Adaptive measures include development regulations to minimize damage to life and property, or eminent domain of hazardous properties. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Recreational Temperature changes -
warming
Big Break and Driftwood Marina
The Big Break and Driftwood Marina are close to water bodies that can counter extreme warm temperature changes. = Low Sensitivity The city of Oakley could experience an average temperature of 77.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the years 2035 to 2064. Through 2099, this projection is anticipated to increase to an average maximum temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average number of extreme heat days recorded for the City in the years 1961 to 1990 was four days per year. In the years 2035 to 2064, the city is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year. Further, models predict the number of extreme heat days in the city may rise to 33 days per year in the 2070 to 2099 timeline.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is 0.0 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Low Probability As the Big Break Regional marina/shoreline are near large bodies of water, the impacts of temperature warming are not anticipated to be significant. = Low Magnitude
Adaptive measures include development regulations to minimize damage to life and property, or eminent domain of hazardous properties. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Recreational Wildfire Big Break and Driftwood
Marina
Based on the CalFire Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) Map and City of Oakley General Plan, there are no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone.The city is within the boundaries of critical fire weather class 3 which correlates to 9.5 more days per year of moderate, high, and extreme fire hazard. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from wildfire is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, wildland fires are infrequent with moderate severity. = Low Probability As the Big Break Regional marina/shoreline are near large bodies of water, the impacts of temperature warming are not anticipated to be significant. Further, these areas are not located in a very fire hazard severity zone or in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zones. = Low Magnitude Adaptive measures include development regulations to minimize damage to life and property, or eminent domain of hazardous properties. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Recreational Sea Level Rise Big Break and Driftwood
Marina
The City boundaries to the north encompass the shoreline area which include Big Break. = High Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from sea level rise is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Low Probability With a 12-inch SLR scenario and 100-yr storm event, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience SLR inundation at a depth of 2- to 45-inches. Sea level rise would increase the severity of coastal erosion at the marina. As sea levels continue to rise, more area is susceptible to potential erosion, or in some cases accretion. This could also lead to costly impacts on structures and infrastructure and loss of land mass; thus, causing a significant economic impact on the region. = High Magnitude Stabilization allowed for all uses in unstable bluff areas, except breakwaters, jetties, and groins. Alternatives for protection against SLR inundation and wave action includes beach nourishment, managed retreat, hard armoring (groins, seawall, bluff stabilization), and soft armoring (greenway, wetland, nature-based solutions) which requires political buy-in. = Low Adaptive Capacity Take Action Create /modify policy, goal, or ordinance
Modify Policy 8.2.4 and 8.2.6. Strikeout indicate removed terms and underlines indicate added terms.Policy 8.2.4: Existing and proposed Hhabitable areas of structures near the shoreline of the Delta and in flood-prone areas shall be sited above the highest water level expected during the life of the project, or shall be protected for the expected life of the project by levees of an adequate design.Policy 8.2.6: Review flooding policies and attendant geographic data in the General Plan for mid-century and end-of century climate change scenarios every year in order to incorporate any new scientific findings, revised geographic information, or federal and State requirements regarding the potential for flooding and projected increases in sea levels.
Water Resources Precipitation Changes Detention Basins The City maintains approximately 110 miles of closed storm drain lines and multiple detention basins. The City slopes gradually to the Delta with the highest points nearest the southern boundaries. = Medium Sensitivity Average precipitation between 1961 to 1990 was 14 inches with a high of 28.7 inches and a low of 4.5 inches.
It is projected that average precipitation from 2035 to 2064 will increase to 15.0 inches and would increase slightly to 16.4 inches in 2070 to 2099.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is 1,358 with an annualized frequency of 61.7 events per year. = Medium Probability Secondary hazards related to precipitation changes include drought which may require detention basins to raise the need for stormwater retention solutions. Dry detention basins may also increase the temperature of the stormwater they receive. In addition, with precipitation changes, this may lead to increased precipitation in upcoming years; as such, older detention basins may not be designed for larger water capacities; thus, risk overflowing. However, as the city slopes gradually to the Delta, the risk of overflowing may be considered moderate. = Medium Magnitude Based on the 2022 Oakley General plan, detention basins should be designed for multiple uses such as parks and playing fields when not used for holding water, where possible, In addition, detention basin designs shall ensure that water entering the basin outflow completely within a specified time; thus, minimizing standing water or longterm saturation within the basin.Further, as dry detention basins may increase the temperature of the stormwater they receive, mitigations for this include implementing designs that would lower the detention time. Increased maintenance of the detention basins will also help ensure proper functionality and longevity of the basin. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Plan for inclusion in future CIPs
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Water Resources Flooding Detention Basins The City maintains approximately 110 miles of closed storm drain lines and multiple detention basins. The City slopes gradually to the Delta with the highest points nearest the southern boundaries. = Medium Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. riverine flooding) is 2 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, floods are infrequent but can range from low, moderate, and high severity. = Low Probability Detention basins are designed to collect and store floodwater which can then be released slowly once the risk of flooding has passed. Further, in the scenario that detention basins overflow, impacts would not be as significant as excess water flow has been accounted for by the fact that the City slopes gradually to the Delta. = Low Magnitude Based on the 2022 Oakley General plan, detention basins should be designed for multiple uses such as parks and playing fields when not used for holding water, where possible, In addition, detention basin designs shall ensure that water entering the basin outflow completely within a specified time; thus, minimizing standing water or longterm saturation within the basin. Detention basins are also encouraged to use low flow piping to speed drainage from detention basins to minimize water accumulation and ground water saturation within basins. Positive drainage is also considered by grading the basin bottom to a maximum cross-slope of 2%.Further, a number of drainage basins also detain stormwater and runoff for the purposes of flood control. These basins are located in new residential subdivisions on the eastern side of the City with Holly Creek Park, on the west side of the City serving as both a stormwater detention basin and a recreation area. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Water Resources Severe storms and extreme
weather
Detention Basins The City maintains approximately 110 miles of closed storm drain lines and multiple detention basins. The City slopes gradually to the Delta with the highest points nearest the southern boundaries. During severe storms, freedom basin has insufficient capacity. There is also deficient drainage infrastructure at Bridgehead Road. = Medium Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. hail) is 30 with an annualized frequency of 1.8 events per year. = Low Probability Detention basins are designed to collect and store floodwater which can then be released slowly once the risk of flooding has passed. Further, in the scenario that detention basins overflow due to severe storms and extreme weather, impacts would not be as significant as excess water flow has been accounted for by the fact that the City slopes gradually to the Delta. = Low Magnitude Based on the 2022 Oakley General plan, detention basins should be designed for multiple uses such as parks and playing fields when not used for holding water, where possible, In addition, detention basin designs shall ensure that water entering the basin outflow completely within a specified time; thus, minimizing standing water or longterm saturation within the basin. Detention basins are also encouraged to use low flow piping to speed drainage from detention basins to minimize water accumulation and ground water saturation within basins. Positive drainage is also considered by grading the basin bottom to a maximum cross-slope of 2%.Further, a number of drainage basins also detain stormwater and runoff for the purposes of flood control. These basins are located in new residential subdivisions on the eastern side of the City with Holly Creek Park, on the west side of the City serving as both a stormwater detention basin and a recreation area. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Water Resources Temperature changes -
warming
Detention Basins The City maintains approximately 110 miles of closed storm drain lines and multiple detention basins. = Low Sensitivity
The city of Oakley could experience an average temperature of 77.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the years 2035 to 2064. Through 2099, this projection is anticipated to increase to an average maximum temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average number of extreme heat days recorded for the City in the years 1961 to 1990 was four days per year. In the years 2035 to 2064, the city is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year. Further, models predict the number of extreme heat days in the city may rise to 33 days per year in the 2070 to 2099 timeline. = Medium ProbabilityBased on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is 0.0 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year.
Secondary hazards related to precipitation changes include drought which may require detention basins to raise the need for stormwater retention solutions. Dry detention basins may also increase the temperature of the stormwater they receive. In addition, with precipitation changes, this may lead to increased precipitation in upcoming years; as such, older detention basins may not be designed for larger water capacities; thus, risk overflowing. However, as the city slopes gradually to the Delta, the risk of overflowing may be considered moderate. = Medium Magnitude Based on the 2022 Oakley General plan, detention basins should be designed for multiple uses such as parks and playing fields when not used for holding water, where possible, In addition, detention basin designs shall ensure that water entering the basin outflow completely within a specified time; thus, minimizing standing water or longterm saturation within the basin.Further, as dry detention basins (from extreme heat) may increase the temperature of the stormwater they receive, mitigations for this include implementing designs that would lower the detention time. Increased maintenance of the detention basins will also help ensure proper functionality and longevity of the basin. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Plan for inclusion in future CIPs
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Water Resources Wildfire Detention Basins The City maintains approximately 110 miles of closed storm drain lines and multiple detention basins Based on the CalFire Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) Map and City of Oakley General Plan, there are no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone.The city is within the boundaries of critical fire weather class 3 which correlates to 9.5 more days per year of moderate, high, and extreme fire hazard. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from wildfire is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, wildland fires are infrequent with moderate severity. = Low Probability Detention basins may be impacted by wildfire as aftermath debris and channels can be impacted by excavation and cleaning schedules. Further, water that would normally flow into the detention basins may be heavily polluted by ash and soot; thus, impacting the longevity and smooth functionality of the detention basins. However, as no parcels within the city are located in a VHFHSZ or in any high moderate/other fire hazard severity zones, the magnitude of impacts may not be detrimental. = Low Magnitude Based on the 2022 Oakley General plan, detention basins should be designed for multiple uses such as parks and playing fields when not used for holding water, where possible, In addition, detention basin designs shall ensure that water entering the basin outflow completely within a specified time; thus, minimizing standing water or longterm saturation within the basin.Further, as dry detention basins (from extreme heat) may increase the temperature of the stormwater they receive, mitigations for this include implementing designs that would lower the detention time. Increased maintenance of the detention basins will also help ensure proper functionality and longevity of the basin. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Water Resources Sea Level Rise Detention Basins The City maintains approximately 110 miles of closed storm drain lines and multiple detention basins. The City slopes gradually to the Delta with the highest points nearest the southern boundaries. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from sea level rise is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Low Probability With a 12-inch SLR scenario and 100-yr storm event, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience SLR inundation at a depth of 2- to 45-inches by mid century. Sea level rise would increase the severity of coastal erosion. As sea levels continue to rise, more area is susceptible to potential erosion, or in some cases accretion. This could also lead to costly impacts on structures and infrastructure and loss of land mass; thus, causing a significant economic impact on the region. = Medium Magnitude Based on the 2022 Oakley General plan, detention basins should be designed for multiple uses such as parks and playing fields when not used for holding water, where possible, In addition, detention basin designs shall ensure that water entering the basin outflow completely within a specified time; thus, minimizing standing water or longterm saturation within the basin. Detention basins are also encouraged to use low flow piping to speed drainage from detention basins to minimize water accumulation and ground water saturation within basins. Positive drainage is also considered by grading the basin bottom to a maximum cross-slope of 2%.Further, a number of drainage basins also detain stormwater and runoff for the purposes of flood control. These basins are located in new residential subdivisions on the eastern side of the City with Holly Creek Park, on the west side of the City serving as both a stormwater detention basin and a recreation area. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Water Resources Precipitation Changes Randall-Bold Water Treatment Plant
Surface water is treated at this water treatment plant (WTP) which was designed for an initial capacity of 40 million gallons per day with the capability to expand to 80 mgd. Approximately 30 percent of the WTP capacity is allocated to the Diablo Water District (DWD), with the remaining capacity allocated to the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD). = Low Sensitivity Average precipitation between 1961 to 1990 was 14 inches with a high of 28.7 inches and a low of 4.5 inches.
It is projected that average precipitation from 2035 to 2064 will increase to 15.0 inches and would increase slightly to 16.4 inches in 2070 to 2099.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is 1,358 with an annualized frequency of 61.7 events per year. = Medium Probability Reduced process efficiency may lead to reduced water quality; thus, can lead to reduced water which can lead to serious effects on aquatic organisms and plants, as well as potential human costs.The magnitude of impact precipitation to water infrastructure focuses on reduced process efficiency and operational costs. As there is a high probability of increased precipitation changes affecting water infrastructure, the magnitude of increased process efficiency and operation costs is heightened. Treated water faces a higher risk of being treated improperly; thus, impacting the subjects listed above. Further, the initial plant cost in 1992 was $49.6 million with a plant upgrade in 2007 costing $16 million. Potential increased plant upgrades to account for precipitation changes may call for similar upgrade costs or significantly higher. = Medium Magnitude Design standards and implementation of innovative process treatments could be implemented to handle increased water flows due to the increased precipitation changes. This may cost large economic investments, time, and designs. = Low Adaptive Capacity Take Action Plan for inclusion in future CIPs
Ensure that climate considerations are included in citing and designing decisions of major capital expenditures.
Water Resources Flooding Randall-Bold Water Treatment
Plant
Surface water is treated at this water treatment plant (WTP) which was designed for an initial capacity of 40 million gallons per day with the capability to expand to 80 mgd. Approximately 30 percent of the WTP capacity is allocated to the Diablo Water District (DWD), with the remaining capacity allocated to the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD). = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. riverine flooding) is 2 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, floods are infrequent but can range from low, moderate, and high severity. = Low Probability Increased process efficiency may lead to reduced water quality; thus, can lead to reduced water which can lead to serious effects on aquatic organisms and plants, as well as potential human costs. This may occur as the plant may not be designed for the anticipated flood capacity.The magnitude of impact precipitation to water infrastructure focuses on reduced process efficiency and operational costs. As there is a high probability of increased precipitation changes affecting water infrastructure, the magnitude of increased process efficiency and operation costs is heightened. Treated water faces a higher risk of being treated improperly; thus, impacting the subjects listed above. Further, the initial plant cost in 1992 was $49.6 million with a plant upgrade in 2007 costing $16 million. Potential increased plant upgrades to account for precipitation changes may call for similar upgrade costs or significantly higher. However, based on the 2022 Oakley general plan, the plant is not located in a 100-year or 500-year flood hazard area. = Low Magnitude Design standards and implementation of innovative process treatments could be implemented to handle increased water flows due to the floods This may cost large economic investments, time, and designs. = Low Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
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Water Resources Severe storms and extreme
weather
Randall-Bold Water Treatment
Plant
Surface water is treated at this water treatment plant (WTP) which was designed for an initial capacity of 40 million gallons per day with the capability to expand to 80 mgd. Approximately 30 percent of the WTP capacity is allocated to the Diablo Water District (DWD), with the remaining capacity allocated to the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD). = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. hail) is 30 with an annualized frequency of 1.8 events per year. = Low Probability Increased process efficiency may lead to reduced water quality; thus, can lead to reduced water which can lead to serious effects on aquatic organisms and plants, as well as potential human costs. This may occur as the plant may not be designed for the anticipated flood capacity.The magnitude of impact precipitation to water infrastructure focuses on reduced process efficiency and operational costs. As there is a high probability of increased precipitation changes affecting water infrastructure, the magnitude of increased process efficiency and operation costs is heightened. Treated water faces a higher risk of being treated improperly; thus, impacting the subjects listed above. Further, the initial plant cost in 1992 was $49.6 million with a plant upgrade in 2007 costing $16 million. Potential increased plant upgrades to account for precipitation changes may call for similar upgrade costs or significantly higher. However, based on the 2022 Oakley general plan, the plant is not located in a 100-year or 500-year flood hazard area. = Low Magnitude Design standards and implementation of innovative process treatments could be implemented to handle increased water flows due to the severe storms and extreme weather. This may cost large economic investments, time, and designs. = Low Adaptive Capacity
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Water Resources Temperature changes -
warming
Randall-Bold Water Treatment
Plant
Surface water is treated at this water treatment plant (WTP) which was designed for an initial capacity of 40 million gallons per day with the capability to expand to 80 mgd. Approximately 30 percent of the WTP capacity is allocated to the Diablo Water District (DWD), with the remaining capacity allocated to the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD). = Low Sensitivity The city of Oakley could experience an average temperature of 77.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the years 2035 to 2064. Through 2099, this projection is anticipated to increase to an average maximum temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average number of extreme heat days recorded for the City in the years 1961 to 1990 was four days per year. In the years 2035 to 2064, the city is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year. Further, models predict the number of extreme heat days in the city may rise to 33 days per year in the 2070 to 2099 timeline. = Medium ProbabilityBased on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is 0.0 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year.
For the Randall-Bold Water Treatment Plant, the treatment process includes hydraulic mixing, flocculation/sedimentation, intermediate ozonation, filtration and post-ozonation. At elevated temperatures such as warming, bacterial floc quality may begin to deteriorate; thus, impacting the flocculation/sedimentation treatment process of the plant. This would impact the treatment efficiency and quality. As the city is projected to experience an increase in additional extreme heat days, the magnitude of impacts would be moderate. = Medium Magnitude Innovative treatment processes such as thermoregulatory devices, effluent cooling systems, thermally stable polymeric membranes, plate heat exchanges, and shell and tube heat exchangers. These processes may be costly and time consuming . = Low Adaptive Capacity Take Action Plan for inclusion in future CIPs
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Water Resources Wildfire Randall-Bold Water Treatment
Plant
Surface water is treated at this water treatment plant (WTP) which was designed for an initial capacity of 40 million gallons per day with the capability to expand to 80 mgd. Approximately 30 percent of the WTP capacity is allocated to the Diablo Water District (DWD), with the remaining capacity allocated to the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD).Based on the CalFire Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) Map and City of Oakley General Plan, there are no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone.The city is within the boundaries of critical fire weather class 3 which correlates to 9.5 more days per year of moderate, high, and extreme fire hazard. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from wildfire is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, wildland fires are infrequent with moderate severity. = Low Probability Debris (soot) from wildfires may compromise treatment of water and expediate filter deterioration in water treatment processes. Further, compromised treatment of water may impact outflow of water which may contaminate groundwater aquifers and nearby waterways. However, no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone. = Low Magnitude Infrastructure improvements for the plant may be implemented to combat wildfire risks such as stronger material choice (e.g. nonflammable) and advanced treatment processes. Advanced water treatment processes that can help with wildfire include sediment traps and debris booms, sediment retention basins, containment lagoons, and heat-resident pipes to name a few. = Low Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Water Resources Sea Level Rise Randall-Bold Water Treatment Plant
Surface water is treated at this water treatment plant (WTP) which was designed for an initial capacity of 40 million gallons per day with the capability to expand to 80 mgd. Approximately 30 percent of the WTP capacity is allocated to the Diablo Water District (DWD), with the remaining capacity allocated to the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD). = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from sea level rise is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Low Probability With a 12-inch SLR scenario and 100-yr storm event, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience SLR inundation at a depth of 2- to 45-inches by mid century. Sea level rise would increase the severity of coastal erosion. As sea levels continue to rise, more area is susceptible to potential erosion, or in some cases accretion. This could also lead to costly impacts on structures and infrastructure and loss of land mass; thus, causing a significant economic impact on the region. However, as the plant is not located near the shoreline, the magnitude of impacts would be low. = Low Magnitude Not applicable as plant is not located near the shoreline. Some measures for coastal plants include armoring, moving, or elevating plants.
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Water Resources Precipitation Changes Levees Levees are located throughout the city of Oakley with primary areas being along the Contra Costa Canal, Delta Recreation areas, and near Summer Lake. = Medium Sensitivity Average precipitation between 1961 to 1990 was 14 inches with a high of 28.7 inches and a low of 4.5 inches.
It is projected that average precipitation from 2035 to 2064 will increase to 15.0 inches and would increase slightly to 16.4 inches in 2070 to 2099.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is 1,358 with an annualized frequency of 61.7 events per year. = Medium Probability Precipitation changes can adversely impact the stability of leeves in terms of the structural integrity, and overtopping, seepage. Overtopping of the levee would cause the levee to weaken and eventually give away. Seepage of the levee would indicate excessive water seeping beneath the levee; thus can lead to the formation of destructive boils on the landside of the levee. As there are increased precipitation changes for Oakley, the magnitude of these impacts would be moderate. = Medium Magnitude Based on the Oakley HMP, new levees and pump stations will be built according to FEMA guidelines, in conjunction with the Reclamation Districts. This project duration is ongoing with a high estimated cost and high implementation priority. Potential funding sources are private/non-profit funds. This project was initiated in 2018 and before with the City of Oakley Public Works and Engineering Department as the lead agency= Medium Adaptive CapacityProvision of adequate flood protection will likely require a combination of improvements of Marsh Creek banks and levees, as well as a pump facility to discharge water toward the Delta.Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, the improvement of existing levees within the City are anticipated as well as (when appropriate), compliance and certification from the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
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Water Resources Flooding Levees Levees are located throughout the city of Oakley with primary areas being along the Contra Costa Canal, Delta Recreation areas, and near Summer Lake. Levees of the Contra Costa Canal provide some protection against Delta flooding; however, these levees were not designed for flood control purposes and are not certified by the Army Corps of Engineers. = High Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. riverine flooding) is 2 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Under 100-year flood conditions, it is anticipated the Marsh creek would back-up; thus, resulting in localized flooding in the northwestern portion of this area. Further, limitations of the Marsh Creek capacity are not anticipated to be able to convey storm runoff into Marsh Creek.Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, floods are infrequent but can range from low, moderate, and high severity. = High Probability Flooding can adversely impact the stability of leeves in terms of the structural integrity, and overtopping, seepage. Overtopping of the levee would cause the levee to weaken and eventually give away. Seepage of the levee would indicate excessive water seeping beneath the levee; thus can lead to the formation of destructive boils on the landside of the levee. As many levees are located near water bodies, the magnitude of these impacts would be high. = High Magnitude Based on the Oakley HMP, new levees and pump stations will be built according to FEMA guidelines, in conjunction with the Reclamation Districts. This project duration is ongoing with a high estimated cost and high implementation priority. Potential funding sources are private/non-profit funds. This project was initiated in 2018 and before with the City of Oakley Public Works and Engineering Department as the lead agency. = Medium Adaptive CapacityProvision of adequate flood protection will likely require a combination of improvements of Marsh Creek banks and levees, as well as a pump facility to discharge water toward the Delta.Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, the improvement of existing levees within the City are anticipated as well as (when appropriate), compliance and certification from the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
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Water Resources Severe storms and extreme
weather
Levees Levees are located throughout the city of Oakley with primary areas being along the Contra Costa Canal, Delta Recreation areas, and near Summer Lake. Levees of the Contra Costa Canal provide some protection against Delta flooding; however, these levees were not designed for flood control purposes and are not certified by the Army Corps of Engineers. = High Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. hail) is 30 with an annualized frequency of 1.8 events per year. Under 100-year flood conditions, it is anticipated the Marsh creek would back-up; thus, resulting in localized flooding in the northwestern portion of this area. Further, limitations of the Marsh Creek capacity are not anticipated to be able to convey storm runoff into Marsh Creek. = High Probability Flooding can adversely impact the stability of leeves in terms of the structural integrity, and overtopping, seepage. Overtopping of the levee would cause the levee to weaken and eventually give away. Seepage of the levee would indicate excessive water seeping beneath the levee; thus can lead to the formation of destructive boils on the landside of the levee. As many levees are located near water bodies, the magnitude of these impacts would be high. = High Magnitude Based on the Oakley HMP, new levees and pump stations will be built according to FEMA guidelines, in conjunction with the Reclamation Districts. This project duration is ongoing with a high estimated cost and high implementation priority. Potential funding sources are private/non-profit funds. This project was initiated in 2018 and before with the City of Oakley Public Works and Engineering Department as the lead agency. = Medium Adaptive CapacityProvision of adequate flood protection will likely require a combination of improvements of Marsh Creek banks and levees, as well as a pump facility to discharge water toward the Delta.Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, the improvement of existing levees within the City are anticipated as well as (when appropriate), compliance and certification from the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
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Water Resources Temperature changes -
warming
Levees Levees are located throughout the city of Oakley with primary areas being along the Contra Costa Canal, Delta Recreation areas, and near Summer Lake. = Low Sensitivity The city of Oakley could experience an average temperature of 77.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the years 2035 to 2064. Through 2099, this projection is anticipated to increase to an average maximum temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average number of extreme heat days recorded for the City in the years 1961 to 1990 was four days per year. In the years 2035 to 2064, the city is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year. Further, models predict the number of extreme heat days in the city may rise to 33 days per year in the 2070 to 2099 timeline. = Medium ProbabilityBased on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is 0.0 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year.
Temperature changes in terms of warming may impact levees as loss in efficiency as cracks, breaks, and elevation shifts from subsidence expand may occur. As Oakley is projected to experience 11-31 additional extreme heat days per year from 2035 to 2064, the magnitude of impacts would be moderate. = Medium Magnitude Based on the Oakley HMP, new levees and pump stations will be built according to FEMA guidelines, in conjunction with the Reclamation Districts. This project duration is ongoing with a high estimated cost and high implementation priority. Potential funding sources are private/non-profit funds. This project was initiated in 2018 and before with the City of Oakley Public Works and Engineering Department as the lead agency.= Medium Adaptive CapacityProvision of adequate flood protection will likely require a combination of improvements of Marsh Creek banks and levees, as well as a pump facility to discharge water toward the Delta.Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, the improvement of existing levees within the City are anticipated as well as (when appropriate), compliance and certification from the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
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Water Resources Wildfire Levees Levees are located throughout the city of Oakley with primary areas being along the Contra Costa Canal, Delta Recreation areas, and near Summer Lake. = Medium Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from wildfire is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, wildland fires are infrequent with moderate severity. = Low Probability As no parcels within the city are located in a VHFHSZ or in any high moderate/other fire hazard severity zones, the magnitude of impacts may not be detrimental. = Low Magnitude New levees and pump stations will be built according to FEMA guidelines, in conjunction with the Reclamation Districts. This project duration is ongoing with a high estimated cost and high implementation priority. = High Adaptive CapacityProvision of adequate flood protection will likely require a combination of improvements of Marsh Creek banks and levees, as well as a pump facility to discharge water toward the Delta.Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, the improvement of existing levees within the City are anticipated as well as (when appropriate), compliance and certification from the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
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Water Resources Sea Level Rise Levees Levees are located throughout the city of Oakley with primary areas being along the Contra Costa Canal, Delta Recreation areas, and near Summer Lake. Existing levee along East Cypress Road & Bethel Island Road protects the residential development of Summer lake; however, with extreme conditions, residential development along Sand mound Boulevard and East Cypress Road are anticipated to face inundation. = Medium Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from sea level rise is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Low Probability With a 12-inch SLR scenario and 100-yr storm event, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience SLR inundation at a depth of 2- to 45-inches by mid century. Sea level rise would increase the severity of coastal erosion, structural instability, and overtopping of levees. As sea levels continue to rise, more area is susceptible to potential erosion, or in some cases accretion. This could also lead to costly impacts on residential, recreational, and agricultural structures and infrastructure and loss of land mass; thus, causing a significant economic impact on the region. = Medium Magnitude Based on the Oakley HMP, new levees and pump stations will be built according to FEMA guidelines, in conjunction with the Reclamation Districts. This project duration is ongoing with a high estimated cost and high implementation priority. Potential funding sources are private/non-profit funds. This project was initiated in 2018 and before with the City of Oakley Public Works and Engineering Department as the lead agency. = High Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Buildings & Energy Precipitation Changes Educational Facilities The City of Oakley has three main school districts: Oakley Union Elementary School District (9 schools), Antioch Unified School District (3 schools), and Liberty Union High School District (1 school). = Low Sensitivity Average precipitation between 1961 to 1990 was 14 inches with a high of 28.7 inches and a low of 4.5 inches.
It is projected that average precipitation from 2035 to 2064 will increase to 15.0 inches and would increase slightly to 16.4 inches in 2070 to 2099.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is 1,358 with an annualized frequency of 61.7 events per year. = Medium Probability The expected annual loss for buildings due to precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is $426,670 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 77.7 (relatively high). = High Magnitude Based on the Oakley HMP, a new library and community center facility will be constructed to serve as the primary Emergency Operations Center (EOC), space for veteran, seniors and children, and serve as a warming/cooling center and possible shelter. This project duration is anticipated to be short; however, with a high cost and high implementation priority. This project would be a new project for initiation in 2024 and is funded by local budgeted funds, HMGP, BRIC, FMA, and other. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Plan for inclusion in future CIPs Ensure that climate considerations are included in citing and designing decisions of major capital expenditures.
Buildings & Energy Flooding Educational Facilities The City of Oakley has three main school districts: Oakley Union Elementary School District (9 schools), Antioch Unified School District (3 schools), and Liberty Union High School District (1 school). = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. riverine flooding) is 2 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, floods are infrequent but can range from low, moderate, and high severity. = Low Probability The expected annual loss for buildings due to precipitation changes (e.g. riverine flooding) is $104,458 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 51.8 (relatively moderate). = Medium Magnitude A new library and community center facility will be constructed to serve as the primary Emergency Operations Center (EOC), space for veteran, seniors and children, and serve as a warming/cooling center and possible shelter. This project duration is anticipated to be short; however, with a high cost and high implementation priority. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk Buildings & Energy Severe storms and extreme
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Educational Facilities The City of Oakley has three main school districts: Oakley Union Elementary School District (9 schools), Antioch Unified School District (3 schools), and Liberty Union High School District (1 school). = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. hail) is 30 with an annualized frequency of 1.8 events per year. = Low Probability The expected annual loss for buildings due to severe storms (e.g. hail) is $335 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 30.4 (relatively low). = Low Magnitude
A new library and community center facility will be constructed to serve as the primary Emergency Operations Center (EOC), space for veteran, seniors and children, and serve as a warming/cooling center and possible shelter. This project duration is anticipated to be short; however, with a high cost and high implementation priority. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk Buildings & Energy Temperature changes -
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Educational Facilities The City of Oakley has three main school districts: Oakley Union Elementary School District (9 schools), Antioch Unified School District (3 schools), and Liberty Union High School District (1 school). = Low Sensitivity The city of Oakley could experience an average temperature of 77.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the years 2035 to 2064. Through 2099, this projection is anticipated to increase to an average maximum temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average number of extreme heat days recorded for the City in the years 1961 to 1990 was four days per year. In the years 2035 to 2064, the city is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year. Further, models predict the number of extreme heat days in the city may rise to 33 days per year in the 2070 to 2099 timeline. = Medium ProbabilityBased on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is 0.0 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year.
The expected annual loss for buildings due to severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is $15,350 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 62.2 (relatively high). = High Magnitude A new library and community center facility will be constructed to serve as the primary Emergency Operations Center (EOC), space for veteran, seniors and children, and serve as a warming/cooling center and possible shelter. This project duration is anticipated to be short; however, with a high cost and high implementation priority. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Buildings & Energy Wildfire Educational Facilities The City of Oakley has three main school districts: Oakley Union Elementary School District (9 schools), Antioch Unified School District (3 schools), and Liberty Union High School District (1 school). Based on the CalFire Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) Map and City of Oakley General Plan, there are no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone.The city is within the boundaries of critical fire weather class 3 which correlates to 9.5 more days per year of moderate, high, and extreme fire hazard. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from wildfire is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, wildland fires are infrequent with moderate severity. = Low Probability The expected annual loss for buildings due to wildfire is $1,743 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 27.6 (relatively low). = Low Magnitude A new library and community center facility will be constructed to serve as the primary Emergency Operations Center (EOC), space for veteran, seniors and children, and serve as a warming/cooling center and possible shelter. This project duration is anticipated to be short; however, with a high cost and high implementation priority. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Buildings & Energy Sea Level Rise Educational Facilities The City of Oakley has three main school districts: Oakley Union Elementary School District (9 schools), Antioch Unified School District (3 schools), and Liberty Union High School District (1 school). Schools are not located in SLR inundation zones, however, temporary flooding may disrupt learning progress. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from sea level rise is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Low Probability With a 12-inch SLR scenario and 100-yr storm event, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience SLR inundation at a depth of 2- to 45-inches by mid century. Sea level rise would increase the severity of coastal erosion. As sea levels continue to rise, more area is susceptible to potential erosion, or in some cases accretion. This could also lead to costly impacts on structures and infrastructure and loss of land mass; thus, causing a significant economic impact on the region. = Medium Magnitude Freedom High School contains communication facilities for emergencies (critical infrastructure). A new library and community center facility will be constructed to serve as the primary Emergency Operations Center (EOC), space for veteran, seniors and children, and serve as a warming/cooling center and possible shelter. This project duration is anticipated to be short; however, with a high cost and high implementation priority. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk Buildings & Energy Precipitation Changes Utilities Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, major utility energy areas are located on the northwest boundary of Oakley near the intersection of the CA-160 highway and Main Street. = Low Sensitivity Average precipitation between 1961 to 1990 was 14 inches with a high of 28.7 inches and a low of 4.5 inches.
It is projected that average precipitation from 2035 to 2064 will increase to 15.0 inches and would increase slightly to 16.4 inches in 2070 to 2099.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is 1,358 with an annualized frequency of 61.7 events per year. = Medium Probability Precipitation changes can impact utilities in terms of storm damage to utility infrastructure, hydroelectrical power loads, etc. As one of Oakley's utility provider is the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), they may experience changes to their hydroelectrical energy production due to precipitation changes. However, as the average precipitation from 2035 to 2064 will increase to 15.0 inches and would increase to 16.4 inches in 2070 to 2099, it is likely the hydroelectrical energy production would not be negatively impacted. Other utility infrastructure such as electrical lines, pipelines, substations, etc may face structural damage though. = Medium Magnitude Common measures for utilities to combat precipitation changes include building flood barriers, elevating utility equipment, or relocating facilities (e.g., facilities) to higher ground. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Plan for inclusion in future CIPs
Ensure that climate considerations are included in citing and designing decisions of major capital expenditures.
Buildings & Energy Flooding Utilities Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, major utility energy areas are located on the northwest boundary of Oakley near the intersection of the CA-160 highway and Main Street. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. riverine flooding) is 2 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, floods are infrequent but can range from low, moderate, and high severity. = Low Probability Flooding can impact utilities in terms of storm damage to utility infrastructure, hydroelectrical power loads, etc. As one of Oakley's utility provider is the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), they may experience changes to their hydroelectrical energy production. However, Oakley does not have any hydroelectrical facilities at this time.Other utility infrastructure such as electrical lines, pipelines, substations as zoned in the 2022 Oakley General Plan are not on a 100-year or 500 year flood zone. = Low Magnitude Common measures for utilities to combat flooding include building flood barriers, elevate utility equipment, or relocating facilities (e.g., facilities) to higher ground. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
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Utilities Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, major utility energy areas are located on the northwest boundary of Oakley near the intersection of the CA-160 highway and Main Street.Leevee breaches or roadway washouts could impact underground utilities along bridgehead road. Total developed utilities energy area in the city is 4.6 acres.= Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. hail) is 30 with an annualized frequency of 1.8 events per year. = Low Probability Severe storms and extreme weather can impact utilities in terms of storm damage to utility infrastructure, hydroelectrical power loads, etc. As one of Oakley's utility provider is the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), they may experience changes to their hydroelectrical energy production. However, Oakley does not have any hydroelectrical facilities at this time.Other utility infrastructure such as electrical lines, pipelines, substations as zoned in the 2022 Oakley General Plan are not on a 100-year or 500 year flood zone.= Low Magnitude Common measures for utilities to severe storm and extreme weather include building flood barriers, elevate utility equipment, or relocating facilities (e.g., facilities) to higher ground. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
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Utilities Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, major utility energy areas are located on the northwest boundary of Oakley near the intersection of the CA-160 highway and Main Street. = Low Sensitivity Total developed utilities energy area in the city is 4.6 acres.
The city of Oakley could experience an average temperature of 77.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the years 2035 to 2064. Through 2099, this projection is anticipated to increase to an average maximum temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average number of extreme heat days recorded for the City in the years 1961 to 1990 was four days per year. In the years 2035 to 2064, the city is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year. Further, models predict the number of extreme heat days in the city may rise to 33 days per year in the 2070 to 2099 timeline. = Medium ProbabilityBased on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is 0.0 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year.
With the potential of warmer temperatures, utilities may be impacted in terms of increased demand of air conditioning, reduced plant, substation, and power lines on efficiency. Utility infrastructure may also face overheating which may lead to blackouts and loss of operations for many residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. As the city if projected to experience 11-31 additional extreme heat days per year in 2035 to 2064, the magnitude of these impacts is moderate. = Medium Magnitude Common measures for utilities to combat extreme heat risks include utilizing heat exchangers, monitoring weather, and encouraging public awareness for high energy usage during hotter days. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Plan for inclusion in future CIPs
Ensure that climate considerations are included in citing and designing decisions of major capital expenditures.
Buildings & Energy Wildfire Utilities Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, major utility energy areas are located on the northwest boundary of Oakley near the intersection of the CA-160 highway and Main Street. Total developed utilities energy area in the city is 4.6 acres. Based on the CalFire Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) Map and City of Oakley General Plan, there are no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone.The city is within the boundaries of critical fire weather class 3 which correlates to 9.5 more days per year of moderate, high, and extreme fire hazard. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from wildfire is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, wildland fires are infrequent with moderate severity. = Low Probability Wildfires may impact utilities by causing physical damage to energy infrastructure, disrupting power service, and may potentially lead to severe financial distress. However as no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone, the magnitude of impacts are low. = Low Magnitude Common measures for utilities to combat wildfire risks include a public safety power shutoff where PG&E could proactively turn off power when and where conditions present an increased wildfire risk. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Buildings & Energy Sea Level Rise Utilities Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, major utility energy areas are located on the northwest boundary of Oakley near the intersection of the CA-160 highway and Main Street. Total developed utilities energy area in the city is 4.6 acres. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from sea level rise is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Low Probability With a 12-inch SLR scenario and 100-yr storm event, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience SLR inundation at a depth of 2- to 45-inches by mid century. Sea level rise would increase the severity of coastal erosion. As sea levels continue to rise, more area is susceptible to potential erosion, or in some cases accretion. This could also lead to costly impacts on structures and infrastructure and loss of land mass; thus, causing a significant economic impact on the region. However, based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, Utility areas are not near the shorelines; thus, the magnitude of impacts are low. = Low Magnitude New levees and pump stations will be built according to FEMA guidelines, in conjunction with the Reclamation Districts. This project duration is ongoing with a high estimated cost and high implementation priority. = High Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Buildings & Energy Precipitation Changes Residential Total area of rural residential in the city is 493.9 acres which consists of 285.8 developed acres and 208.1 underdeveloped acres. Total area of low residential is 648.7 acres which consists of 287.0 developed acres and 361.7 underdeveloped acres. Total area of medium residential is 171.7 acres which consists of 103.5 developed acres and 68.2 underdeveloped acres. Total area of high residential is 50.6 acres which consists of 8.4 developed acres and 42.4 underdeveloped acres. Total area of residential mobile homes is 14.1 acres which consists of 14.1 developed acres and 0 underdeveloped acres.Rural residential areas of the city are primarily located on the western boundaries near Oakley road, Neroly road, Live Oak Avenue, and Empire Road. Other rural residential areas are located near the southeast border of the city. Primary low residential areas are located near the southeast border of the city with some low areas in central Oakley and near East Cypress Road. Medium residential areas are more scattered throughout the city with some major areas near Main Street (on western side of Oakley), Empire Ave, and near the intersections of East Cypress Road and Sellers Avenue. High residential homes limited with main areas near Main Street (on western side of Oakley) and near the intersection of Main Street and East Cypress Road. Mobile homes are located near the eastern boundaries of Oakley near the intersection of Empire Ave and Oakley Road. = Medium Sensitivity
Average precipitation between 1961 to 1990 was 14 inches with a high of 28.7 inches and a low of 4.5 inches.
It is projected that average precipitation from 2035 to 2064 will increase to 15.0 inches and would increase slightly to 16.4 inches in 2070 to 2099.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is 1,358 with an annualized frequency of 61.7 events per year. = Medium Probability The expected annual loss for buildings due to precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is $426,670 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 77.7 (relatively high). = High Magnitude Residential areas may also be renovated to combat precipitation changes For instance, structural changes that may include more durable materials (water resistant, mold resistant, etc.) and upgraded drainage systems. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Create /modify policy, goal, or ordinance
Buildings & Energy Flooding Residential Total area of rural residential in the city is 493.9 acres which consists of 285.8 developed acres and 208.1 underdeveloped acres. Total area of low residential is 648.7 acres which consists of 287.0 developed acres and 361.7 underdeveloped acres. Total area of medium residential is 171.7 acres which consists of 103.5 developed acres and 68.2 underdeveloped acres. Total area of high residential is 50.6 acres which consists of 8.4 developed acres and 42.4 underdeveloped acres. Total area of residential mobile homes is 14.1 acres which consists of 14.1 developed acres and 0 underdeveloped acres.Rural residential areas of the city are primarily located on the western boundaries near Oakley road, Neroly road, Live Oak Avenue, and Empire Road. Other rural residential areas are located near the southeast border of the city. Primary low residential areas are located near the southeast border of the city with some low areas in central Oakley and near East Cypress Road. Medium residential areas are more scattered throughout the city with some major areas near Main Street (on western side of Oakley), Empire Ave, and near the intersections of East Cypress Road and Sellers Avenue. High residential homes limited with main areas near Main Street (on western side of Oakley) and near the intersection of Main Street and East Cypress Road. Mobile homes are located near the eastern boundaries of Oakley near the intersection of Empire Ave and Oakley Road.
With severe flooding, Marsh creek could overflow and impact several residential neighborhoods (e.g., Parkland, Creekside, Marsh Glen).Areas with reduced flood risk due to levees include low/medium residential north of East Cypress Road. = Medium Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. riverine flooding) is 2 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, floods are infrequent but can range from low, moderate, and high severity. = Low Probability The expected annual loss for buildings due to precipitation changes (e.g. riverine flooding) is $104,458 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 51.8 (relatively moderate). = Medium Magnitude A number of drainage basins also detain stormwater and runoff for the purposes of flood control. These basins are located in new residential subdivisions on the eastern side of the City with Holly Creek Park, on the west side of the City serving as both a stormwater detention basin and a recreation area.Residential areas may also be renovated to combat precipitation changes. For instance, structural changes that may include more durable materials (water resistant, mold resistant, etc.) and upgraded drainage systems. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Coordinate with other agencies
Continue or initiate coordination with agencies such as, but not limited to, Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development, Contra Costa Health Services, Hazardous Materials Program Office, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services, Contra Costa County Cities Citizen Corps, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff.
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Residential Total area of rural residential in the city is 493.9 acres which consists of 285.8 developed acres and 208.1 underdeveloped acres. Total area of low residential is 648.7 acres which consists of 287.0 developed acres and 361.7 underdeveloped acres. Total area of medium residential is 171.7 acres which consists of 103.5 developed acres and 68.2 underdeveloped acres. Total area of high residential is 50.6 acres which consists of 8.4 developed acres and 42.4 underdeveloped acres. Total area of residential mobile homes is 14.1 acres which consists of 14.1 developed acres and 0 underdeveloped acres.Rural residential areas of the city are primarily located on the western boundaries near Oakley road, Neroly road, Live Oak Avenue, and Empire Road. Other rural residential areas are located near the southeast border of the city. Primary low residential areas are located near the southeast border of the city with some low areas in central Oakley and near East Cypress Road. Medium residential areas are more scattered throughout the city with some major areas near Main Street (on western side of Oakley), Empire Ave, and near the intersections of East Cypress Road and Sellers Avenue. High residential homes limited with main areas near Main Street (on western side of Oakley) and near the intersection of Main Street and East Cypress Road. Mobile homes are located near the eastern boundaries of Oakley near the intersection of Empire Ave and Oakley Road. = Medium Sensitivity
With a 100-year storm event, shoreline infrastructure is anticipated to be overtopped and inundate residences surrounding Delaney Park.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. hail) is 30 with an annualized frequency of 1.8 events per year. = Low Probability The expected annual loss for buildings due to severe storms (e.g. hail) is $335 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 30.4 (relatively low). = Low Magnitude Residential areas may also be renovated to combat floods. For instance, structural changes that may include more durable materials (water resistant, mold resistant, etc.) and upgraded drainage systems. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
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Residential Total area of rural residential in the city is 493.9 acres which consists of 285.8 developed acres and 208.1 underdeveloped acres. Total area of low residential is 648.7 acres which consists of 287.0 developed acres and 361.7 underdeveloped acres. Total area of medium residential is 171.7 acres which consists of 103.5 developed acres and 68.2 underdeveloped acres. Total area of high residential is 50.6 acres which consists of 8.4 developed acres and 42.4 underdeveloped acres. Total area of residential mobile homes is 14.1 acres which consists of 14.1 developed acres and 0 underdeveloped acres.Rural residential areas of the city are primarily located on the western boundaries near Oakley road, Neroly road, Live Oak Avenue, and Empire Road. Other rural residential areas are located near the southeast border of the city. Primary low residential areas are located near the southeast border of the city with some low areas in central Oakley and near East Cypress Road. Medium residential areas are more scattered throughout the city with some major areas near Main Street (on western side of Oakley), Empire Ave, and near the intersections of East Cypress Road and Sellers Avenue. High residential homes limited with main areas near Main Street (on western side of Oakley) and near the intersection of Main Street and East Cypress Road. Mobile homes are located near the eastern boundaries of Oakley near the intersection of Empire Ave and Oakley Road. During the summer months, the city of Oakley is known to have extreme heat. = Medium Sensitivity The city of Oakley could experience an average temperature of 77.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the years 2035 to 2064. Through 2099, this projection is anticipated to increase to an average maximum temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average number of extreme heat days recorded for the City in the years 1961 to 1990 was four days per year. In the years 2035 to 2064, the city is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year. Further, models predict the number of extreme heat days in the city may rise to 33 days per year in the 2070 to 2099 timeline.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is 0.0 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Medium Probability With an increase in extreme days, this may also correlate with an overall increase in temperature; thus, sensitive communities such as persons with homelessness, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. This would lead to a greater reliance on high energy demand electrical equipment. Increased use of these high energy demand electrical equipment may put strain on the California state power grid; thus, increase the risk of blackout events. The expected annual loss for buildings due to severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is $15,350 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 62.2 (relatively high). = High Magnitude Residential areas may also be renovated to combat warmer temperatures. For instance, structural changes that may include more durable materials (heat resistant, etc.) and upgraded cooling systems. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Create /modify policy, goal, or ordinance
Create new policies regarding existing and proposed residential building standards to combat climate-induced impacts.
Buildings & Energy Wildfire Residential Total area of rural residential in the city is 493.9 acres which consists of 285.8 developed acres and 208.1 underdeveloped acres. Total area of low residential is 648.7 acres which consists of 287.0 developed acres and 361.7 underdeveloped acres. Total area of medium residential is 171.7 acres which consists of 103.5 developed acres and 68.2 underdeveloped acres. Total area of high residential is 50.6 acres which consists of 8.4 developed acres and 42.4 underdeveloped acres. Total area of residential mobile homes is 14.1 acres which consists of 14.1 developed acres and 0 underdeveloped acres.Rural residential areas of the city are primarily located on the western boundaries near Oakley road, Neroly road, Live Oak Avenue, and Empire Road. Other rural residential areas are located near the southeast border of the city. Primary low residential areas are located near the southeast border of the city with some low areas in central Oakley and near East Cypress Road. Medium residential areas are more scattered throughout the city with some major areas near Main Street (on western side of Oakley), Empire Ave, and near the intersections of East Cypress Road and Sellers Avenue. High residential homes limited with main areas near Main Street (on western side of Oakley) and near the intersection of Main Street and East Cypress Road. Mobile homes are located near the eastern boundaries of Oakley near the intersection of Empire Ave and Oakley Road.Based on the CalFire Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) Map and City of Oakley General Plan, there are no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone.The city is within the boundaries of critical fire weather class 3 which correlates to 9.5 more days per year of moderate, high, and extreme fire hazard. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from wildfire is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, wildland fires are infrequent with moderate severity. = Low Probability The expected annual loss for buildings due to wildfire is $1,743 with a expected annual FEMA NRI loss score of 27.6 (relatively low). = Low Magnitude Residential areas may also be renovated to combat wildfire. For instance, structural changes that may include more durable materials (heat resistant, non-flammable, etc.) and upgraded air filtration systems. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Buildings & Energy Sea Level Rise Residential Total area of rural residential in the city is 493.9 acres which consists of 285.8 developed acres and 208.1 underdeveloped acres. Total area of low residential is 648.7 acres which consists of 287.0 developed acres and 361.7 underdeveloped acres. Total area of medium residential is 171.7 acres which consists of 103.5 developed acres and 68.2 underdeveloped acres. Total area of high residential is 50.6 acres which consists of 8.4 developed acres and 42.4 underdeveloped acres. Total area of residential mobile homes is 14.1 acres which consists of 14.1 developed acres and 0 underdeveloped acres. Rural residential areas of the city are primarily located on the western boundaries near Oakley road, Neroly road, Live Oak Avenue, and Empire Road. Other rural residential areas are located near the southeast border of the city. Primary low residential areas are located near the southeast border of the city with some low areas in central Oakley and near East Cypress Road. Medium residential areas are more scattered throughout the city with some major areas near Main Street (on western side of Oakley), Empire Ave, and near the intersections of East Cypress Road and Sellers Avenue. High residential homes limited with main areas near Main Street (on western side of Oakley) and near the intersection of Main Street and East Cypress Road. Mobile homes are located near the eastern boundaries of Oakley near the intersection of Empire Ave and Oakley Road.The City of Oakley has a shoreline along the tide influenced delta. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from sea level rise is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Low Probability With a 12-inch SLR scenario and 100-yr storm event, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience SLR inundation at a depth of 2- to 45-inches by mid century. Sea level rise would increase the severity of coastal erosion. As sea levels continue to rise, more area is susceptible to potential erosion, or in some cases accretion. This could also lead to costly impacts on structures and infrastructure and loss of land mass; thus, causing a significant economic impact on the region. Shoreline residences and docks are particularly affected and will cost millions of dollars. = High Magnitude Residences are required to be NFIP-insured. Residential areas may also be renovated to combat sea level rise. Adjacent levees may be heightened. For instance, structural changes that may include elevation changes, floodproofing, and improved foundation changes. = Low Adaptive Capacity Take Action Plan for inclusion in future CIPs
Ensure that climate considerations are included in citing and designing decisions of major capital expenditures.
Economic Development Precipitation Changes Commercial designations Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, major commercial areas are in eastern county just north of Main Street, the intersection between Laurel Road and O'Hara Avenue, and the intersection between Oakley Road and Empire Avenue. Further areas zoned as business parks are primarily located within the Delta Recreation areas. = Medium Sensitivity Average precipitation between 1961 to 1990 was 14 inches with a high of 28.7 inches and a low of 4.5 inches.
It is projected that average precipitation from 2035 to 2064 will increase to 15.0 inches and would increase slightly to 16.4 inches in 2070 to 2099.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is 1,358 with an annualized frequency of 61.7 events per year. = Medium Probability Extreme precipitation would decrease likelihood for product consumption; thus, decreasing the flow of income for many store as well as shutting down stores during severe storms. As there are major commercial areas throughout Oakley, the magnitude of impacts would be moderate. = Medium Magnitude Existing and new commercial designations may be renovated to combat precipitation changes. For instance, structural changes that may include more durable materials (water resistant, mold resistant, etc.) and upgraded drainage systems. = Medium Adaptive Capacity
Take Action Create /modify policy, goal, or ordinance
Modify Policy 8.2.1. Strikeout indicate removed terms and underlines indicate added terms.Policy 8.2.1: Existing and proposed Aapplications for development at urban or suburban densities in 100-year floodplain areas, 200-year floodplain areas, and/or other flood-prone areas where there is a serious risk to life and property (see Figure 8-3) shall demonstrate appropriate solutions or be denied.
Economic Development Flooding Commercial designations Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, major commercial areas are in eastern county just north of Main Street, the intersection between Laurel Road and O'Hara Avenue, and the intersection between Oakley Road and Empire Avenue. Further areas zoned as business parks are primarily located within the Delta Recreation areas. = Medium Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. riverine flooding) is 2 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, floods are infrequent but can range from low, moderate, and high severity. = Low Probability Flooding could lead to a loss of property and associated tax revenue, as well as potential loss of businesses. Business interruption losses associated with a flood event include not the inability to operate a business because of damages sustained because of the flood (including inventory, equipment, structure, wages, relocation costs, etc.) but also include temporary living expenses for those individuals displaced from their homes; thus, individuals may relocate out of the area, impacting the economy. = Medium Magnitude Commercial designations may be renovated to combat floods. For instance, structural changes that may include more durable materials (water resistant, mold resistant, etc.) and upgraded drainage systems. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Create /modify policy, goal, or ordinance
Modify Policy 8.2.1. Strikeout indicate removed terms and underlines indicate added terms.Policy 8.2.1: Existing and proposed Aapplications for development at urban or suburban densities in 100-year floodplain areas, 200-year floodplain areas, and/or other flood-prone areas where there is a serious risk to life and property (see Figure 8-3) shall demonstrate appropriate solutions or be denied.
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Commercial designations Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, major commercial areas are in eastern county just north of Main Street, the intersection between Laurel Road and O'Hara Avenue, and the intersection between Oakley Road and Empire Avenue. Further areas zoned as business parks are primarily located within the Delta Recreation areas. = Medium Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. hail) is 30 with an annualized frequency of 1.8 events per year. = Low Probability As flooding is a secondary hazard of severe storms and weather, it could lead to a loss of property and associated tax revenue, as well as potential loss of businesses. Business interruption losses associated with a flood event include not the inability to operate a business because of damages sustained because of the flood (including inventory, equipment, structure, wages, relocation costs, etc.) but also include temporary living expenses for those individuals displaced from their homes; thus, individuals may relocate out of the area, impacting the economy. = Medium Magnitude Commercial designations may be renovated to combat severe storms and extreme weather. For instance, structural changes that may include more durable materials (water resistant, mold resistant, etc.) and upgraded drainage systems. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Create /modify policy, goal, or ordinance
Modify Policy 8.2.1. Strikeout indicate removed terms and underlines indicate added terms.Policy 8.2.1: Existing and proposed Aapplications for development at urban or suburban densities in 100-year floodplain areas, 200-year floodplain areas, and/or other flood-prone areas where there is a serious risk to life and property (see Figure 8-3) shall demonstrate appropriate solutions or be denied.
Economic Development Temperature changes -
warming
Commercial designations Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, major commercial areas are in eastern county just north of Main Street, the intersection between Laurel Road and O'Hara Avenue, and the intersection between Oakley Road and Empire Avenue. Further areas zoned as business parks are primarily located within the Delta Recreation areas. = Medium Sensitivity The city of Oakley could experience an average temperature of 77.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the years 2035 to 2064. Through 2099, this projection is anticipated to increase to an average maximum temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average number of extreme heat days recorded for the City in the years 1961 to 1990 was four days per year. In the years 2035 to 2064, the city is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year. Further, models predict the number of extreme heat days in the city may rise to 33 days per year in the 2070 to 2099 timeline.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is 0.0 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Medium Probability Temperature changes in terms of warming, impact commercial designations as it increases energy usage, risk of accidents, and structural damage. In addition, energy efficiency may be reduced. As the city is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year from 2035 to 2064, the magnitude of these impacts are moderate. = Medium Magnitude Commercial designations may also be renovated to combat warmer temperatures. For instance, structural changes that may include more durable materials (heat resistant, etc.) and upgraded cooling systems. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Create /modify policy, goal, or ordinance
Create new policies regarding existing and proposed commercial building standards to combat climate-induced impacts. 229
Economic Development Wildfire Commercial designations Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, major commercial areas are in eastern county just north of Main Street, the intersection between Laurel Road and O'Hara Avenue, and the intersection between Oakley Road and Empire Avenue. Further areas zoned as business parks are primarily located within the Delta Recreation areas.Based on the CalFire Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) Map and City of Oakley General Plan, there are no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone.The city is within the boundaries of critical fire weather class 3 which correlates to 9.5 more days per year of moderate, high, and extreme fire hazard. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from wildfire is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, wildland fires are infrequent with moderate severity. = Low Probability Wildfires may directly destroy commercial buildings by burning down the infrastructure. However, as no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone, the magnitude of impacts is low. = Low Magnitude Commercial designations may also be renovated to combat wildfire. For instance, structural changes that may include more durable materials (heat resistant, nonflammable, etc.) and upgraded air filtration systems. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Economic Development Sea Level Rise Commercial designations Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, major commercial areas are in eastern county just north of Main Street, the intersection between Laurel Road and O'Hara Avenue, and the intersection between Oakley Road and Empire Avenue. Further areas zoned as business parks are primarily located within the Delta Recreation areas. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from sea level rise is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Low Probability With a 12-inch SLR scenario and 100-yr storm event, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience SLR inundation at a depth of 2- to 45-inches by mid century. Sea level rise would increase the severity of coastal erosion. As sea levels continue to rise, more area is susceptible to potential erosion, or in some cases accretion. This could also lead to costly impacts on structures and infrastructure and loss of land mass; thus, causing a significant economic impact on the region. = Medium Magnitude Commercial designations may also be renovated to combat sea level rise. For instance, structural changes that may include elevation changes, floodproofing, and improved foundation changes. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Human Health Precipitation Changes Hospitals, clinics, medical centers, etc.
The only hospital/clinic within the City of Oakley is La Clinica which is located on 2021 Main street in the Oakley Raley's Shopping center. Other hospitals/clinics such as John Muir Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, and Sutter Delta Medical Center, are located in Brentwood, Antioch, Martinez, and Antioch respectively. = Medium Sensitivity Average precipitation between 1961 to 1990 was 14 inches with a high of 28.7 inches and a low of 4.5 inches.
It is projected that average precipitation from 2035 to 2064 will increase to 15.0 inches and would increase slightly to 16.4 inches in 2070 to 2099.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is 1,358 with an annualized frequency of 61.7 events per year. = Medium Probability As there is a projected increase in precipitation from 2035 to 2064 and 2070 to 2099, anticipated structural damage, accidents, closures, and undue burden on staff may occur. As the baseline average precipitation between 1961 to 1990 was 14 inches, the increased precipitation in future years is not significantly higher. = Low Magnitude Infrastructure improvements for medical facilities may be implemented for precipitation changes such as stronger material choice, advanced storm drainage systems, and overall structural upgrades. = Medium Adaptive Capacity
Accept Risk
Human Health Flooding Hospitals, clinics, medical
centers, etc.
The only hospital/clinic within the City of Oakley is La Clinica which is located on 2021 Main street in the Oakley Raley's Shopping center. Other hospitals/clinics such as John Muir Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, and Sutter Delta Medical Center, are located in Brentwood, Antioch, Martinez, and Antioch respectively. = = Medium Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. riverine flooding) is 2 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, floods are infrequent but can range from low, moderate, and high severity. = Low Probability As there is a projected increase in precipitation from 2035 to 2064 and 2070 to 2099, anticipated structural damage, accidents, closures, and undue burden on staff may occur. Flooding is a secondary impact from increased precipitation changes; thus similar impacts would occur. Based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, the La Clinica in the city is not located on a 100-year or 500-year flood zone; thus, the magnitude of impacts is low. = Low Magnitude Infrastructure improvements for medical facilities may be implemented for precipitation changes such as stronger material choice, advanced storm drainage systems, and overall structural upgrades. = Medium Adaptive Capacity
Accept Risk
Human Health Severe storms and extreme
weather
Hospitals, clinics, medical centers, etc.
The only hospital/clinic within the City of Oakley is La Clinica which is located on 2021 Main street in the Oakley Raley's Shopping center. Other hospitals/clinics such as John Muir Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, and Sutter Delta Medical Center, are located in Brentwood, Antioch, Martinez, and Antioch respectively. = = Medium Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. hail) is 30 with an annualized frequency of 1.8 events per year. = Low Probability As there is a projected increase in precipitation from 2035 to 2064 and 2070 to 2099, anticipated structural damage, accidents, closures, and undue burden on staff may occur. Increased precipitation is under the umbrella of severe storms and extreme weather; thus, impacts would be similar. = Medium Magnitude Infrastructure improvements for medical facilities may be implemented for severe storms and extreme weather such as stronger material choice, advanced storm drainage systems, and overall structural upgrades. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Human Health Temperature changes -
warming
Hospitals, clinics, medical centers, etc.
The only hospital/clinic within the City of Oakley is La Clinica which is located on 2021 Main street in the Oakley Raley's Shopping center. Other hospitals/clinics such as John Muir Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, and Sutter Delta Medical Center, are located in Brentwood, Antioch, Martinez, and Antioch respectively. = Medium Sensitivity The city of Oakley could experience an average temperature of 77.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the years 2035 to 2064. Through 2099, this projection is anticipated to increase to an average maximum temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average number of extreme heat days recorded for the City in the years 1961 to 1990 was four days per year. In the years 2035 to 2064, the city is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year. Further, models predict the number of extreme heat days in the city may rise to 33 days per year in the 2070 to 2099 timeline. = Medium ProbabilityBased on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is 0.0 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year.
With a potential increase in warmer spring temperatures and overall temperatures, the distribution and occurrent of West Nile virus, Lyme disease, hantavirus, and other inset or animal transmitted diseases may change significantly.A heightened frequency of extreme heat days can pose a risk to sensitive communities such as persons with homelessness, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. = Medium Magnitude Infrastructure improvements for medical facilities may be implemented for warmer temperatures such as energy efficient cooling systems to prevent energy outages these facilities. Thus, operation and functionality of these facilities would not be heavily impacted. = Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Create /modify policy, goal, or ordinance
Create new policies regarding existing and proposed medicial facility standards to combat climate-induced impacts.
Human Health Wildfire Hospitals, clinics, medical
centers, etc.
The only hospital/clinic within the City of Oakley is La Clinica which is located on 2021 Main street in the Oakley Raley's Shopping center. Other hospitals/clinics such as John Muir Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, and Sutter Delta Medical Center, are located in Brentwood, Antioch, Martinez, and Antioch respectively.Based on the CalFire Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) Map and City of Oakley General Plan, there are no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone.The city is within the boundaries of critical fire weather class 3 which correlates to 9.5 more days per year of moderate, high, and extreme fire hazard. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from wildfire is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, wildland fires are infrequent with moderate severity. = Low Probability Wildfires may directly destroy hospitals, clinics, medical centers, etc. by burning down the infrastructure. In addition, wildfires may cause more accidents and an increased need for health care for people/However, there are no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone, the magnitude of impacts is low. = Low Magnitude There are available technologies available to increase filtration efficiency to combat wildfire impacts. Cost and implementation of this technology is dependent on market fluctuations. = Low Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Human Health Sea Level Rise Hospitals, clinics, medical centers, etc.
The only hospital/clinic within the City of Oakley is La Clinica which is located on 2021 Main street in the Oakley Raley's Shopping center. Other hospitals/clinics such as John Muir Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, and Sutter Delta Medical Center, are located in Brentwood, Antioch, Martinez, and Antioch respectively. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from sea level rise is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Low Probability With a 12-inch SLR scenario and 100-yr storm event, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience SLR inundation at a depth of 2- to 45-inches by mid century. Sea level rise would increase the severity of coastal erosion. As sea levels continue to rise, more area is susceptible to potential erosion, or in some cases accretion. This could also lead to costly impacts on structures and infrastructure and loss of land mass; thus, causing a significant economic impact on the region. However, the asset is not located near coastal shorelines; thus, the magnitude of impacts is low. = Low Magnitude Not applicable as asset is not located near the shoreline.
Accept Risk
Transportation Precipitation Changes Highway Bridges, road pass, rail, bike lanes
All transportation routes may be impacted by precipitation changes as subsidence - sinking of the ground - can occur as groundwater is removed. Soils beneath transportation routes may also face soil changes as the soil may start cracking due to precipitation changes (e.g. drought). = Medium Sensitivity Average precipitation between 1961 to 1990 was 14 inches with a high of 28.7 inches and a low of 4.5 inches.
It is projected that average precipitation from 2035 to 2064 will increase to 15.0 inches and would increase slightly to 16.4 inches in 2070 to 2099.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is 1,358 with an annualized frequency of 61.7 events per year. = Medium Probability Roads and facility closures occur during severe storms w/ extreme precipitation, and may increase with increased magnitude of storms. Existing evacuation routes may also not be accessible anymore due to increased precipitation risks. = High Magnitude Adaptation measures include regular maintenance, updating building codes to withstand increasing hazards, or technology/design i.e., polymer layer reinforced window panes, shutters, weather-resistant shingles, permeable asphalt, etc. = Low Adaptive Capacity
Take Action Create /modify policy, goal, or ordinance
Modify Policy 3.1.2 Strikeout indicate removed terms and underlines indicate added terms.Policy 3.1.2: For those facilities identified as Routes of Regional Significance and existing transportation modes,, maintain the minimum acceptable service standards specified in the East County Action Plan Final 2000 Update, or future Action Plan updates as adopted with consideration of climate induced hazards.
Transportation Flooding Highway Bridges, road pass,
rail, bike lanes
There are no major roads that pass through the 100-year floodplain. Some roads are also built on higher elevation than the flood level. BNSF railway intersects roadways throughout City (Vintage Parkway, Rose Avenue, E Cypress Rd, Marsh Creek, Bridgehead Road) with railway bridge and underground roads or at-grade passes and may be subject to flooding. For example, railway overpass above Marsh Creek Regional Trail is located near levees to the north and is anticipated to flood due to SLR inundation at 1.25 feet (12" SLR w/ 100yr storm scenario). Bypass is a recreational trail and impact is low. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. riverine flooding) is 2 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, floods are infrequent but can range from low, moderate, and high severity. Flash floods and riverine floods from high-intensity, short duration (1-3 hours) storms are more common during winter months (1-3 months) and typically concentrated on stream reaches with already saturated soils. In the past, flooding of delta islands in north City area are a result of structural failure followed by overtopping of levees (i.e., Big Break). Records show delta flooding from levee failure occurring in north City since 1860s, large scale floods coincidental occurrence interval of 1-3 years (data gap from 1980 to current). Floods and flash floods have a 30 percent chance of occurring in any given year and heavy rain events have a 66 percent chance. Generally, flooding will likely continue to be an annual hazard. = Low High Probability Roads and facility closures occur during severe storms w/ extreme precipitation, and may increase with increased magnitude of storms. Shallow flooding with high velocities can cause as much damage as deep flooding with slow velocity, resulting in temporary or permanent pooling of water on roads. Existing evacuation routes may also not be accessible anymore due to flooding from increased precipitation risks. Further alternatives to street closures and existing evacuation routes may be accessible during floods. As no major roads pass through the 100-year floodplain, the magnitude of impacts would be low. = Low Magnitude Bridgehead road reconstruction from wilbur to main street will comprise of the construction of a new overcrossing over railroad and associated roadway widening on both sides of overcrossing. This project duration is anticipated to be short term; however, with a high estimated cost and high implementation priority.Cypress Road Widening from Bethel Island Road to Jersey Island Road - bring construction of the roadway to City standards including undergrounding utilities and storm infrastructure construction.Upsize (extend and widen) Laurel Road from Teton to Sellers Avenue over railroad tracks to provide a grade separated evacuation route and add new signaled intersection sellers.Routes that could be used to evacuate the city include: - Laurel Road due west to Highway 4 interchange or City of Antioch beyond- Main Street due west to Highway 160 interchange or City of Antioch beyond.- Empire Avenue due south to Cities of Antioch and Brentwood.- O'Hara Avenue due south to City of Brentwood.- Main Street due south to City of Brentwood.- Sellers Avenue due south to Unincorporated Contra Costa County.- Interchange at Wilbur Avenue and Highway 160.= Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Coordinate with other agencies
Continue or initiate coordination with agencies such as, but not limited to, Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development, Contra Costa Health Services, Hazardous Materials Program Office, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services, Contra Costa County Cities Citizen Corps, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff. 230
Transportation Severe storms and extreme
weather
Highway Bridges, road pass, rail, bike lanes
There are no major roads that pass through the 100-year floodplain. Some roads are also built on higher elevation than the flood level. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. hail) is 30 with an annualized frequency of 1.8 events per year. = Low Probability Roads and facility closures occur during severe storms w/ extreme precipitation, and may increase with increased magnitude of storms. Shallow flooding due to severe storms and extreme weather with high velocities can cause as much damage as deep flooding with slow velocity, resulting in temporary or permanent pooling of water on roads. Existing evacuation routes may also not be accessible anymore due to increased precipitation risks. Further alternatives to street closures and existing evacuation routes may be accessible during floods. As no major roads pass through the 100-year floodplain, the magnitude of impacts from severe storms and extreme weather would be low. = Low Magnitude Bridgehead road reconstruction from wilbur to main street will comprise of the construction of a new overcrossing over railroad and associated roadway widening on both sides of overcrossing. This project duration is anticipated to be short term; however, with a high estimated cost and high implementation priority.Cypress Road Widening from Bethel Island Road to Jersey Island Road - bring construction of the roadway to City standards including undergrounding utilities and storm infrastructure construction.Upsize (extend and widen) Laurel Road from Teton to Sellers Avenue over railroad tracks to provide a grade separated evacuation route and add new signaled intersection sellers. Routes that could be used to evacuate the city include: - Laurel Road due west to Highway 4 interchange or City of Antioch beyond- Main Street due west to Highway 160 interchange or City of Antioch beyond.- Empire Avenue due south to Cities of Antioch and Brentwood.- O'Hara Avenue due south to City of Brentwood.- Main Street due south to City of Brentwood.- Sellers Avenue due south to Unincorporated Contra Costa County.- Interchange at Wilbur Avenue and Highway 160.= Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Transportation Temperature changes -
warming
Highway Bridges, road pass, rail, bike lanes
All transportation routes may be impacted by extreme heat as asphalt pavements may soften or even begin to melt.Soils beneath transportation routes may also face soil changes as the soil may start cracking due to warmer temperature changes. = Medium Sensitivity The city of Oakley could experience an average temperature of 77.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the years 2035 to 2064. Through 2099, this projection is anticipated to increase to an average maximum temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average number of extreme heat days recorded for the City in the years 1961 to 1990 was four days per year. In the years 2035 to 2064, the city is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year. Further, models predict the number of extreme heat days in the city may rise to 33 days per year in the 2070 to 2099 timeline. = Medium ProbabilityBased on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is 0.0 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year.
With the potential of warmer temperatures, methods of transportation may be impacted as asphalt can soften or melt' thus making road surfaces slick and difficult to control. Further, this can increase the risk of skidding or sliding. Transportation infrastructure may also be impacted as extreme heat can cause rails to buckle, electric lines to sag, and tarmac can deform. = Medium Magnitude Routes that could be used to evacuate the city include: - Laurel Road due west to Highway 4 interchange or City of Antioch beyond- Main Street due west to Highway 160 interchange or City of Antioch beyond.- Empire Avenue due south to Cities of Antioch and Brentwood.- O'Hara Avenue due south to City of Brentwood.- Main Street due south to City of Brentwood.- Sellers Avenue due south to Unincorporated Contra Costa County.- Interchange at Wilbur Avenue and Highway 160.= Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Coordinate with other agencies
Continue or initiate coordination with agencies such as, but not limited to, Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development, Contra Costa Health Services, Hazardous Materials Program Office, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services, Contra Costa County Cities Citizen Corps, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff.
Transportation Wildfire Highway Bridges, road pass,
rail, bike lanes
Based on the CalFire Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) Map and City of Oakley General Plan, there are no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone. City is more likely to experience secodnary impacts from wildfire smoke - elderly, children, and adults with preexisting health conditions are more sensitiive.The city is within the boundaries of critical fire weather class 3 which correlates to 9.5 more days per year of moderate, high, and extreme fire hazard. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from wildfire is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, wildland fires are infrequent with moderate severity. = Low Probability Wildfires can impact the structural integrity of transportation routes. This is explained through increased potholes, erosion, and pavement cracks. However, there are no parcels within the city that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone, the magnitude of impacts is low. = Low Magnitude Cypress Road Widening from Bethel Island Road to Jersey Island Road - bring construction of the roadway to City standards including undergrounding utilities and storm infrastructure construction.Upsize (extend and widen) Laurel Road from Teton to Sellers Avenue over railroad tracks to provide a grade separated evacuation route and add new signaled intersection sellers.Routes that could be used to evacuate the city include: - Laurel Road due west to Highway 4 interchange or City of Antioch beyond- Main Street due west to Highway 160 interchange or City of Antioch beyond.- Empire Avenue due south to Cities of Antioch and Brentwood.- O'Hara Avenue due south to City of Brentwood.- Main Street due south to City of Brentwood.- Sellers Avenue due south to Unincorporated Contra Costa County.- Interchange at Wilbur Avenue and Highway 160.= Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Transportation Sea Level Rise Highway Bridges, road pass, rail, bike lanes
Transportation routes near Big Break, San Joaquin river, and the Dutch Slough would be more vulnerable to sea level rise due to its close proximity to the shorelines. The routes include recreational trails and access to residences that may act as evacuation routes for nearby residences. Additionally, BNSF railway intersects roadways throughout City (Vintage Parkway, Rose Avenue, E Cypress Rd, Marsh Creek, Bridgehead Road) with railway bridge and underground roads or at-grade passes and may be subject to flooding. For example, railway overpass above Marsh Creek Regional Trail is located near levees to the north and is anticipated to flood due to SLR inundation at 1.25 feet (12" SLR w/ 100yr storm scenario). Bypass is a recreational trail and impact is low. = High Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from sea level rise is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the 12-inch sea level rise scenario, roads north of East Cypress Road near the northeast boundary of Oakley are anticipated to experience 0-2 feet of sea level rise. Roads closer to the shoreline there are anticipated to progressively experience higher depths of flooding with a maximum depth ranging from 14-16 feet. These findings are similar for the 24-inch, 36-inch, and 83-inch sea level rise scenarios. = Medium Probability With a 12-inch SLR scenario and 100-yr storm event, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience SLR inundation at a depth of 2- to 45-inches by mid century. Sea level rise would increase the severity of coastal erosion. As sea levels continue to rise, more area is susceptible to potential erosion, or in some cases accretion. This could also lead to costly impacts on structures and infrastructure and loss of land mass; thus, causing a significant economic impact on the region. = Medium Magnitude Cypress Road Widening from Bethel Island Road to Jersey Island Road - bring construction of the roadway to City standards including undergrounding utilities and storm infrastructure construction.Upsize (extend and widen) Laurel Road from Teton to Sellers Avenue over railroad tracks to provide a grade separated evacuation route and add new signaled intersection sellers.Routes that could be used to evacuate the city include: - Laurel Road due west to Highway 4 interchange or City of Antioch beyond- Main Street due west to Highway 160 interchange or City of Antioch beyond.- Empire Avenue due south to Cities of Antioch and Brentwood.- O'Hara Avenue due south to City of Brentwood.- Main Street due south to City of Brentwood.- Sellers Avenue due south to Unincorporated Contra Costa County.- We also have an interchange at Wilbur Avenue and Highway 160.= Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Coordinate with other agencies
Continue or initiate coordination with agencies such as, but not limited to, Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development, Contra Costa Health Services, Hazardous Materials Program Office, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services, Contra Costa County Cities Citizen Corps, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff.
Waste Management Precipitation Changes Ironhouse Sanitary District Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) utilizes gravity and pressure pipelines, pumping stations, and the Ironhouse Water Recycling Facility (IWRF). The IWRF is located on 285 acres adjacent to the south side of the Big Break and the San Joaquin River. The IWRF has a current treatment capacity of 4.3 mgd dry weather flow and 8.6 mgd maximum wet weather flow. = Medium Sensitivity Average precipitation between 1961 to 1990 was 14 inches with a high of 28.7 inches and a low of 4.5 inches.
It is projected that average precipitation from 2035 to 2064 will increase to 15.0 inches and would increase slightly to 16.4 inches in 2070 to 2099.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is 1,358 with an annualized frequency of 61.7 events per year. = Medium Probability Increased extreme precipitation from increased magnitude of storms means higher expenses for maintenance and repairs during critical facility failures. Destruction to asset would cost millions to replace and conduct clean up activities. As there is projected precipitation changes from 2035 to 2064 and 2070 to 2099, treatment processes and infrastructure of the ISD and IWRF may be moderately impacted. = Medium Magnitude Design standards and implementation of innovative process treatments could be implemented to handle increased water flows due to the increased precipitation changes. This may cost large economic investments, time, and designs. = Low Adaptive Capacity Take Action Plan for inclusion in future CIPs
Ensure that climate considerations are included in citing and designing decisions of major capital expenditures.
Waste Management Flooding Ironhouse Sanitary District Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) utilizes gravity and pressure pipelines, pumping stations, and the Ironhouse Water Recycling Facility (IWRF). The IWRF is located on 285 acres adjacent to the south side of the Big Break and the San Joaquin River. The IWRF has a current treatment capacity of 4.3 mgd dry weather flow and 8.6 mgd maximum wet weather flow. = Medium Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. riverine flooding) is 2 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, floods are infrequent but can range from low, moderate, and high severity. = Low Probability Flooding is a secondary impact of Increased extreme precipitation; thus, higher expenses for maintenance and repairs during critical facility failure can be anticipated. Destruction to asset would cost millions to replace and conduct clean up activities. As there is projected precipitation changes from 2035 to 2064 and 2070 to 2099, treatment processes and infrastructure of the ISD and IWRF may be moderately impacted. Further, based on the 2022 Oakley General Plan, the plants ISD is located within the 100-year flood zone. = Medium Magnitude Design standards and implementation of innovative process treatments could be implemented to handle increased water flows due to floods. This may cost large economic investments, time, and designs. = Low Adaptive Capacity Take Action Plan for inclusion in future CIPs
Ensure that climate considerations are included in citing and designing decisions of major capital expenditures.
Waste Management Severe storms and extreme
weather
Ironhouse Sanitary District Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) utilizes gravity and pressure pipelines, pumping stations, and the Ironhouse Water Recycling Facility (IWRF). The IWRF is located on 285 acres adjacent to the south side of the Big Break and the San Joaquin River. The IWRF has a current treatment capacity of 4.3 mgd dry weather flow and 8.6 mgd maximum wet weather flow. = Medium Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. hail) is 30 with an annualized frequency of 1.8 events per year. = Low Probability Increased extreme precipitation from increased magnitude of storms means higher expenses for maintenance and repairs during critical facility failures. Destruction to asset would cost millions to replace and conduct clean up activities. As there is projected precipitation changes from 2035 to 2064 and 2070 to 2099, treatment processes and infrastructure of the ISD and IWRF may be moderately impacted.= Medium Magnitude Design standards and implementation of innovative process treatments could be implemented to handle increased water flows due to severe storms and extreme weather. This may cost large economic investments, time, and designs. = Low Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Waste Management Temperature changes -
warming
Ironhouse Sanitary District Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) utilizes gravity and pressure pipelines, pumping stations, and the Ironhouse Water Recycling Facility (IWRF). The IWRF is located on 285 acres adjacent to the south side of the Big Break and the San Joaquin River. = Medium Sensitivity The city of Oakley could experience an average temperature of 77.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the years 2035 to 2064. Through 2099, this projection is anticipated to increase to an average maximum temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average number of extreme heat days recorded for the City in the years 1961 to 1990 was four days per year. In the years 2035 to 2064, the city is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year. Further, models predict the number of extreme heat days in the city may rise to 33 days per year in the 2070 to 2099 timeline.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is 0.0 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Medium Probability Temperature changes in terms of warming may impact the process efficiency at the plant. For instance, bacterial activity can be negatively impacted which would decrease the efficiency of flocculation. The quality of sludge solids may also be impacted as extreme heat may lead to excessive sludge aging. As there is an increase in extreme heat days for future years, the magnitude of these impacts would be moderate. = Medium Magnitude Innovative treatment processes such as air cooled chillers, WSAC coolers, heat exchangers, and the insulation of pipes, tanks, and equipment's may be implemented. These processes may be costly and time consuming . = Low Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
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Waste Management Wildfire Ironhouse Sanitary District Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) utilizes gravity and pressure pipelines, pumping stations, and the Ironhouse Water Recycling Facility (IWRF). The IWRF is located on 285 acres adjacent to the south side of the Big Break and the San Joaquin River. Based on the CalFire Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) Map and City of Oakley General Plan, there are no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone.The city is within the boundaries of critical fire weather class 3 which correlates to 9.5 more days per year of moderate, high, and extreme fire hazard. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from wildfire is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, wildland fires are infrequent with moderate severity. = Low Probability Wildfire can cause diverse impacts to the plant. For example, direct infrastructure damage to the plants, power loss, pump blockages, and introduce stormwater contaminants. However, as the plants are not located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone, the magnitude of impacts is low. = Low Magnitude Measures to combat wildfire include improving treatment processes (e.g. seasonal treatment systems & adding additional treatment phases for fine particulates), water quality monitoring, building codes, and general infrastructure. = Low Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Waste Management Sea Level Rise Ironhouse Sanitary District Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) utilizes gravity and pressure pipelines, pumping stations, and the Ironhouse Water Recycling Facility (IWRF). The IWRF is located on 285 acres adjacent to the south side of the Big Break and the San Joaquin River. The IWRF has a current treatment capacity of 4.3 mgd dry weather flow and 8.6 mgd maximum wet weather flow. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from sea level rise is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Low Probability With a 12-inch SLR scenario and 100-yr storm event, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience SLR inundation at a depth of 2- to 45-inches by mid century. Sea level rise would increase the severity of coastal erosion. As sea levels continue to rise, more area is susceptible to potential erosion, or in some cases accretion. This could also lead to costly impacts on structures and infrastructure and loss of land mass; thus, causing a significant economic impact on the region. However, as the plants are not located near coastal shorelines, the magnitude of impacts is low. = Low Magnitude Not applicable as asset is not located near the shoreline.
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Waste Management Precipitation Changes Solid waste/recycling and hazardous materials services
Solid waste services are provided to the city of Oakley through Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery. Mt. Diablo Recycling is located in Pittsburg.Collection centers that accept motor oil are not located in Oakley and are instead located in communities nearby. For instance, the Delta Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is located in Antioch. = Low Sensitivity Average precipitation between 1961 to 1990 was 14 inches with a high of 28.7 inches and a low of 4.5 inches.
It is projected that average precipitation from 2035 to 2064 will increase to 15.0 inches and would increase slightly to 16.4 inches in 2070 to 2099.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from precipitation changes (e.g. drought) is 1,358 with an annualized frequency of 61.7 events per year. = Medium Probability Increased extreme precipitation from major storm events may disrupt waste collection services for City residents. As there is an increase in precipitation for future years, the magnitude of impacts is moderate. = Medium Magnitude Solid waste storage areas can be renovated to handle increased precipitation changes. For instance, structural changes that may include more durable materials and upgraded drainage systems.= Medium Adaptive Capacity Take Action Create /modify policy, goal, or ordinance
Modify Policy 4.7.3. Strikeout indicate removed terms and underlines indicate added terms.Policy 4.7.3.: Encourage the development of waste transfer, processing, and disposal facilities which satisfy the highest established environmental standards, and regulations, and potential climate-induced impacts.
Waste Management Flooding Solid waste/recycling and
hazardous materials services
Solid waste services are provided to the city of Oakley through Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery. Mt. Diablo Recycling is located in Pittsburg.Collection centers that accept motor oil are not located in Oakley and are instead located in communities nearby. For instance, the Delta Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is located in Antioch. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. riverine flooding) is 2 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, floods are infrequent but can range from low, moderate, and high severity. = Low Probability As flooding is a secondary hazard to increases in extreme precipitation, waste collection services for City residents may become disrupted. However, as these services of the city are not located in Oakley (i.e., not on existing 100-year or 500-year flood zones), the magnitude of impacts is low. = Low Magnitude
Solid waste storage areas can be renovated to floods. For instance, structural changes that may include more durable materials and upgraded drainage systems.= Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk Waste Management Severe storms and extreme
weather
Solid waste/recycling and hazardous materials services
Solid waste services are provided to the city of Oakley through Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery. Mt. Diablo Recycling is located in Pittsburg.Collection centers that accept motor oil are not located in Oakley and are instead located in communities nearby. For instance, the Delta Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is located in Antioch. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. hail) is 30 with an annualized frequency of 1.8 events per year. = Low Probability Increased extreme precipitation from major storm events may disrupt waste collection services for City residents. As there is an increase in precipitation for future years, the magnitude of impacts is moderate. = Medium Magnitude Solid waste storage areas can be renovated to handle increased severe storms and extreme weather. For instance, structural changes that may include more durable materials and upgraded drainage systems.= Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Waste Management Temperature changes -
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Solid waste/recycling and hazardous materials services
Solid waste services are provided to the city of Oakley through Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery. Mt. Diablo Recycling is located in Pittsburg.Collection centers that accept motor oil are not located in Oakley and are instead located in communities nearby. For instance, the Delta Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is located in Antioch. = Low Sensitivity The city of Oakley could experience an average temperature of 77.9 degrees Fahrenheit during the years 2035 to 2064. Through 2099, this projection is anticipated to increase to an average maximum temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average number of extreme heat days recorded for the City in the years 1961 to 1990 was four days per year. In the years 2035 to 2064, the city is projected to experience 11 to 31 additional extreme heat days per year. Further, models predict the number of extreme heat days in the city may rise to 33 days per year in the 2070 to 2099 timeline.Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from severe weather (e.g. heat wave) is 0.0 with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Medium Probability Temperature warming impacts to solid waste/recycling and hazardous material services include the acceleration of waste decomposition and infrastructure damage (e.g., waste collection vehicles and equipment). Increases in leachate, methane emissions, pest attraction, and odors may also become severe. However, as the solid waste services provided for the city are not within Oakley, the magnitude of impacts are low. = Low Magnitude Solid waste storage areas can be renovated to handle increased severe storms and extreme weather. For instance, structural changes that may include more durable materials and upgraded cooling systems.= Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Waste Management Wildfire Solid waste/recycling and
hazardous materials services
Solid waste services are provided to the city of Oakley through Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery. Mt. Diablo Recycling is located in Pittsburg.Collection centers that accept motor oil are not located in Oakley and are instead located in communities nearby. For instance, the Delta Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is located in Antioch.Based on the CalFire Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) Map and City of Oakley General Plan, there are no parcels within the City that are located in a VHFHSZ nor in any high moderate or other fire hazard severity zone.The city is within the boundaries of critical fire weather class 3 which correlates to 9.5 more days per year of moderate, high, and extreme fire hazard. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from wildfire is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. Based on the City of Oakley Emergency Operations Plan, wildland fires are infrequent with moderate severity. = Low Probability Wildfires may cause infrastructure damage to the solid waste/recycling, and hazardous materials services. However as the services are not located within Oakley, the magnitude of impacts is low. = Low Magnitude Solid waste storage areas can be renovated to handle increased severe storms and extreme weather. For instance, structural changes that may include more durable materials and upgraded filtration systems.= Medium Adaptive Capacity Accept Risk
Waste Management Sea Level Rise Solid waste/recycling and hazardous materials services
Solid waste services are provided to the city of Oakley through Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery. Mt. Diablo Recycling is located in Pittsburg.Collection centers that accept motor oil are not located in Oakley and are instead located in communities nearby. For instance, the Delta Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is located in Antioch. = Low Sensitivity Based on the FEMA NRI, total events on record from sea level rise is not applicable with an annualized frequency of 0.0 events per year. = Low Probability With a 12-inch SLR scenario and 100-yr storm event, the shoreline area is anticipated to experience SLR inundation at a depth of 2- to 45-inches by mid century. Sea level rise would increase the severity of coastal erosion. As sea levels continue to rise, more area is susceptible to potential erosion, or in some cases accretion. This could also lead to costly impacts on structures and infrastructure and loss of land mass; thus, causing a significant economic impact on the region. However as the facility is not located near coastal shorelines = Low Magnitude Not applicable as asset is not located near the shoreline.
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Zoning and Development Precipitation Changes Downtown Oakley Commercial downtown in the city comprises of 80.9 total acres which consists of 41.8 developed acres and 39.1 underdeveloped acres. Commercial downtown is primarily near the intersection of Main Street and O'Hara avenue. = Medium Sensitivity Average precipitation between 1961 to 1990 was 14 inches with a high of 28.7 inches and a low of 4.5 inches.