CITY OF PACIFICA
COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
7/8/2024
1 SUBJECT:
Report to City Council from the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Task Force RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive update from Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Task Force on Task Force progress, ongoing activities, and future actions.
STAFF CONTACT:
Elizabeth Brooks, Management Analyst II
Community Development Department
[email protected]
BACKGROUND:
Pacifica’s Climate Action Plan was last updated in 2014. In May 2023 the Climate Action and Adaptation Task Force was established by City Council action and authorized by Resolution No. 50-2023
<https://www.cityofpacifica.org/home/showpublisheddocument/14914/638204333996670000> a limited term task force for the purpose of developing and drafting an update to the Plan, with the new title Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). The Task Force (CAAP Force) members were appointed on July 10, 2023, and began meeting in September 2023.
The duties of the CAAP Force are to develop a draft CAAP for Council adoption. Per the CAAP Force charter
<https://www.cityofpacifica.org/home/showpublisheddocument/14914/638204333996670000> this entails engaging with staff, the community, and other stakeholders to meet the following milestones.
− Define the scope of the Plan
− Analyze the City’s GHG inventory and develop an emissions forecast − Establish measurable targets and actionable goals
− Formulate the strategies, initiatives, and plan to implement the goals − Draft the Plan, with reporting and updating requirements built in − Present the Plan for adoption
The purpose of this report is to inform the Council about the progress made, ongoing activities, and future plans related to the CAAP.
I. Membership:
CAAP Force Members:
Monica Meagher, Chair
Kai Martin, Vice Chair
Maria Barr, Committee Member
Kimberly Finale, Committee Member
Margo Meiman, Committee Member
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Rick Nahass, Committee Member
Dave Plumb, Committee Member
Carl Schwab, Committee Member
Jake Scussel, Committee Member
Nancy Tierney, Committee Member
Staff Liaisons:
Elizabeth Brooks, Management Analyst II, Community Development Department Gabriel Trevino, CivicSpark Fellow
II. Milestones:
CAAP Scope Definition
Pacifica's commitment to sustainability is grounded in a multifaceted approach to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation, and prioritize community engagement, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), resiliency, and the overall health of Pacifica, while adhering to established state timelines and city policies. The Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) serves as our compass to not only meet but surpass GHG reduction objectives and define a resilient path for climate adaptation. It encompasses a comprehensive GHG inventory, including consumption-based analysis, and forecasts for GHG emission reductions. Central to our strategy is active community involvement, the identification of climate adaptation and resilience measures, and the development of a comprehensive, sustainable, and climateresilient plan.
CAAP Timeline
July 10, 2023 Task Force Members Appointed
September 21, 2023 First Monthly Meeting
October - December 2023 Establish Subcommittees
December 2023 - February 2024 Baseline Current Status and Data Collection March - June 2024 Visioning
July - December 2024 Assemble Draft Plan
January - February 2025 Gather Input and Feedback
April 2025 Publish Final CAAP
CAAP Subcommittees
Strategy and Actions
Policies and Regulations Research
Research and Data Analysis
Community Engagement and Outreach
Resiliency and Adaptation
Emissions Reduction and Energy
Transportation and Land Use
CAAP Outline and Tools
The CAAP Force is utilizing the Regional Climate Action Planning Suite (RICAPS), developed by the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability. This includes a Climate Action Plan template and tools for GHG emissions reporting.
The CAAP Force is currently evaluating tools to forecast future emissions and ensure the accuracy of GHG reduction strategies.
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Community Outreach
The CAAP Force prioritizes community engagement, holding monthly meetings and participating in local events. A Flash Vote survey received 306 respondents, and outreach efforts have contacted 110 community groups and hundreds of individuals.
III. Next Steps:
City Staff
Recruitment: Recruit for a temporary, part-time Program Manager position in the Community Development Department to support the completion of CAAP Task Force work, as was approved on June 24, 2024, in the Council-adopted FY24-25 budget.
Consultant Engagement: With funds approved in the FY24-25 budget, hire a consultant to partner with the CAAP Task Force to carry out their robust community engagement strategy. This will augment the Task Force’s ability to reach a broad and diverse portion of the Pacifica community.
Grant Applications: With assistance from City’s grant consultant, prepare to apply for grants relevant to proposed goals and actions in anticipation of a Council-adopted CAAP to ensure successful action implementation.
Future Planning: Explore the possibility of applying for a CivicSpark Fellow to support the completion of CAAP, overlapping with the tenure of the temporary, part-time Program Manager position. Additionally, plan for a subsequent CivicSpark Fellow to support CAAP implementation, ensuring continuity of work.
CAAP Force Next Steps
Community Engagement: Engage with the community around proposed goals and action items through various methods including in-person and online meetings, pop-ups at community events, presentations to community groups, messaging via the City’s "Connect with Pacifica" e-newsletter and other email lists, social media posts, online surveys, print and social media advertising, and other methods to reach different segments of the community.
Prioritization Criteria: Finalize criteria for the prioritization of action items under review.
Draft Assembly: Assemble the draft CAAP for community and council review, with the goal of presenting it to the Council for review in early 2025, aiming for adoption by April 2025.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
None
RELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND WORK PLAN:
The work of the CAAP Force to draft an update to the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan reflects Council’s Strategic Plan 2023 to 2030 Goal #4 to “Pursue Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation” and Goal #5 to “Broaden public communications and collaboration.” FISCAL IMPACT:
None
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ORIGINATED BY:
Planning Department
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