(December 19, 2023)
Mayor's Office
DATE: December 19, 2023
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Eduardo Martinez, Mayor
Subject:
Presentation on AB-617 guided Community Emission
Reduction Plan
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Community Emission Reduction Plan (CERP)
Community Steering Committee has agreed to provide a
presentation to share the work and development of a
community body to oversee Richmond’s community
interest with the reduction of air pollution.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECEIVE a presentation from the Community Emission
Reduction Plan (CERP) steering committee (guided by
AB-617) to explain the oversight and new rules pertaining to Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) -
Mayor's Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503)
DISCUSSION:
The Community Air Protection Program (outlined in AB617) is a state mandated community air protection program. This program is a community-based approach to improve community health by reducing exposure to air pollution in the most impacted neighborhoods through the development of Community Emission Reduction plans. This AGENDA
REPORT
(December 19, 2023)
plan is vital due to the empowerment and involvement of residents in the oversight of their own health and safety.
The presentation will include:
Background on AB617
Community Selection
Air Pollution Health Impacts
Plan Process
Community Concerns
Community Emissions Reduction Plan Goals
Example Actions from the Draft Community Emissions Reduction Plan A Focus on Fuel Refining
Community Engagement
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Presentation on the Community Air Protection Program AB617