Susana Alcala Wood, City Attorney Jorge Oseguera, City Auditor Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk Howard Chan, City Manager John Colville, City Treasurer City Council Report
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File ID: 2022-00233 February 8, 2022 Discussion Item 18
Title: Quarterly Update on 2021 Climate Implementation Work Plan
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Contact: Jennifer Venema, Climate Action Lead, (916) 808-1859, [email protected]
, Office of the City Manager
Presenter: Jennifer Venema, Climate Action Lead, (916) 808-1859, [email protected], Office of the City Manager
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-2021 Quarter 4 – Status by Task
3-2022 Tasks
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Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: In 2021, City staff worked collaboratively to advance the ambitious tasks of the 2021 Climate Implementation Work Plan (Work Plan). This report serves as a quarterly update and annual report. Although the Work Plan identifies climate tasks staff prioritized for calendar year 2021, efforts are ongoing. Staff have achieved key milestones, with extensive involvement across numerous departments. In 2022, staff will continue to advance tasks delayed in 2021.
Accomplishments in 2021 were highly collaborative with City departments. Milestones achieved in 2021 include:
• Establishing the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability (OCAS). • Hiring three new full-time staff positions and supporting the filling of two re-purposed vacancies.
• Implementing projects with departments identified in the Work Plan, including those funded by City Council’s $4.4 million one-time allocation, achieving milestones for electrification, transportation, on-site water reuse, and more. Activities largely fall in three main categories, as follows.
o Establishing internal processes and coordination, such as the City Green Team. o Launching significant outreach efforts, including the Environmental Justice Collaborative Governance Committee (EJCGC).
o Advancing new critical policies and standards, like the New Building Electrification Ordinance and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Ordinance. o Kicking off new planning efforts, like existing building electrification, active streets planning for environmental justice neighborhoods, and on-site water reuse.
Additional detail on milestones follows in the Background section of this report, and in Attachment 2 (2021 Quarter 4 – Status by Task). In 2021, staff completed 10 of the 54 Work Plan actions (19%), with 24 actions still in progress (44%). Delayed tasks include several internal-facing efforts as well as community outreach, for which staff capacity has been constrained due to extensive work for several community-facing climate initiatives. Planning is underway for 19 actions (35%), with only one task not yet initiated. A key lesson in 2021 is the challenge of the extensive staff time required for new and emerging climate work, which involves a range of cross-sector stakeholders and issues.
At staff’s previous quarterly update to Council on October 12, 2021, City Council requested a future workshop to discuss key issues. Preparation is underway for discussions as follows:
• The first workshop is scheduled for February 8, 2022, on transportation issues, including big ideas and opportunities.
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• A second City Council workshop will be held in spring 2022 on accelerated climate scenarios, following release of the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). • Staff are also preparing for a “Clean and Green” workforce update, planned for the first half of 2022.
Ongoing success will depend on mobilizing significant partnerships, regional support, and new funding sources. In 2022, OCAS priorities include advancing citywide climate outreach and performance and implementation tools, as well as supporting successful completion of the CAAP. A list of 2022 tasks is available in Attachment 3 (2022 Tasks), including both ongoing tasks from the Work Plan and next steps. Due to overall delays in the 2040 General Plan schedule, the CAAP release is anticipated for spring 2022. Additional collaborative efforts are underway with other departments, including the Existing Building Electrification Strategy, municipal retrofits, active streets planning, water reuse efforts, tree planting, green workforce partnerships, and more.
Policy Considerations: City Council has prioritized rapid action and leadership for climate change. The tasks described in this report advance the City’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 (Resolution No. 2019-0433) and key strategies of the 2040 General Plan update (Resolution No. 2021-0022). Additionally, these tasks also advance the City’s commitment to “maximum feasible efforts to implement emergency-speed carbon reduction actions towards eliminating emissions by 2030 as much as possible” (Resolution No. 2019- 0465).
Economic Impacts: None. However, advancing Council’s vision for climate action includes increasing high paying clean and green jobs in a range of manufacturing, technology, construction, food, and transportation sectors.
Environmental Considerations: This report does not involve activities that constitute a “project” as defined by Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(4) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
Sustainability: Implementation of the Work Plan ensures continued sustainability progress, kickstarting implementation even as numerous planning efforts are still underway. In 2022, outreach and engagement will more broadly engage the community in sustainability issues such as electrification, biking and walking, and preparation for extreme heat and weather events.
Commission/Committee Action: City staff continue to participate in the Sacramento EJCGC.
Although not a formal City committee, the City funded the first six months of the EJCGC’s operation in 2021. Discussion topics in 2021 included electrification, transportation, tree
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plantings, emergency response, and CAAP strategies. The EJCGC is led by Nailah Pope- Harden with ClimatePlan as a community-based effort, with the intent of informing and advising City climate efforts and building community capacity. In 2022, the EJCGC is expanding for countywide representation.
Rationale for Recommendation: This report is a quarterly informational update on progress, including a recap of key accomplishments in 2021. The report also serves as an interim update in advance of the CAAP release and subsequent workshop on accelerated climate action scenarios.
Financial Considerations: Funding for implementation of the Work Plan was allocated through the Fiscal Year 2020/21 Midyear Budget to the Climate Action Initiatives Program (I02002300), the Energy Efficiency Reinvestment Program (C13001900), and the Active Transportation Program (T15180400). Staff will continue to work on identifying new funding sources. Anticipated funding opportunities include the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 and new state climate funding allocations.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
Background: In 2021, OCAS supported the rapid implementation of urgent climate initiatives, working collaboratively to support numerous departments. As further detailed in Attachment 2, the following list summarizes key Work Plan milestones achieved in 2021; implementation is ongoing. Milestones include:
• Enhanced communications with a new climate webpage
1, quarterly updates to City
Council on climate progress, and engagement like the 2021 Earth Day clean-up event. • Convening the internal City Green Team for City departments. • Launching the EJCGC with ClimatePlan and participating in EJCGC meetings. • Supporting updates to the City’s telecommuting and procurement policies (in process). • Adoption of the New Building Electrification Ordinance and EV Infrastructure Ordinance, preparation for the technical panel, and contracting for consultant support to prepare the Existing Building Electrification Strategy.
• Securing $2.7 million of state and regional funding for the Electric Vehicle Phase 2 Blueprint implementation project.
• Operating a six-month Slow and Active Streets pilot, and kicking off three active streets plans for biking and walking in environmental justice communities. • Financial support for RydeFreeRT.
• Convening the four-part “Clean & Green” workforce discussion series, and consultant analysis of green workforce opportunities.
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• Convening the US Environmental Protection Agency Local Foods, Local Places workshop series, and securing over $2 million of state funding for local food resiliency hub development.
• Releasing a request for proposals for technical assistance to conduct an onsite water reuse study.
• School partnership for shared use of school sites to increase parks access.
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2021 Climate Implementation Work Plan
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Summary: Implementation Status of Work Plan Tasks
Number of Tasks Percent of Tasks
Not yet started 1 2%
Planning underway 19 35%
In progress 24 44%
Complete 10 19%
Total 54 100%
Detail: Status by Work Plan Task
Task or
Objective
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Outcome
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Next steps Additional
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1. ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP, AND OVERSIGHT
1.1 Senior
leadership and
climate
prioritization
2 new FTE in the
CMO
CMO Complete Establish
classification for
Climate Action
Lead.
1.2 Internal
procedures and
performance
tracking
Sustainability
performance
metrics and
coordinated
reporting
procedures
CMO In progress Data collection and
coordination in
progress for priority
internal metrics.
Update internal
performance
indicators and
develop climate
action reporting
tool.
1 Department abbreviations:
CDD: Community Development Department
CMO: City Manager’s Office
DOU: Department of Utilities
DPW: Department of Public Works
HR: Human Resources Department
IT: Information Technology
OEMS: Office of Emergency Management Services
OIED: Office of Innovation and Economic Development,
YPCE: Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment
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1.3 Internal
communication
of sustainability
policies and
programs
Revamp existing
webpages and
internal guidance
CMO Planning
underway
Additional work on
hold, pending
completion of other
priority tasks.
Develop internal
resources.
1.4.A Public
communication
New webpage,
communication
campaign, and
outreach materials
(multi-lingual)
CMO In progress Initial webpage
updates complete.
Draft community
engagement strategy
and stakeholder
identification in
progress.
Confirm
community
engagement
strategy and
launch activities,
in coordination
with CAAP and
related work
underway.
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1.4.B Public
communication
Climate
ambassadors
program
CMO Planning
underway
Intern recruitment for
program support
underway.
Confirm
approach, recruit
intern, and
develop program
curriculum and
application
process.
1.5 City Green
Team
Minimum of 10
meetings
CMO, All In progress Two meetings
convened in 2021
quarter 4.
Continued
meetings and
coordination.
1.6 Climate
accountability
Quarterly updates
to City Council and
annual progress
reports
CMO In progress This report serves as
the fourth quarterly
update.
Ongoing
quarterly
updates.
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2. EQUITY CAPACITY FOR CLIMATE ACTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
2.1 Launch of
Environmental
Justice
Collaborative
Governance
Committee
(EJCGC)
Kickoff meeting &
2021 convenings
with community
representation
CMO In progress Staff participated in
two meetings in 2021
quarter 4, including
discussion of the
Climate Action and
Adaptation Plan and
2022 EJCGC
priorities.
Continued
meetings through
2022.
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2.2 Internal
equity trainings
and resources
for climate work
Environmental
equity tool
development and
internal trainings
for use in City
projects
CMO In progress Staff identified
additional
applications of tool
and intersections with
ongoing work.
To be vetted with
EJCGC and
through related
City efforts.
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2.3 Data
collection,
evaluation, &
dissemination
New tools and
public information
for environmental
equity work
CMO, IT,
CDD
In progress Preparation of draft
Environmental
Justice Element in
progress.
Public release in
first quarter of
2022 of
Environmental
Justice Element
and
2040 General
Plan.
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3. CITY FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS
3.1.A Capacity
for retrofits &
electrification of
municipal
buildings
Create a new
Energy
Engineering
position
CMO,
DPW
Complete New Energy Manager
onboarding with
energy tracking and
existing City
resources.
Preliminary EVSE
plan and estimate
prepared for mid-year
budget ask.
Project
implementation.
3.1.B Capacity
for retrofits &
electrification of
municipal
buildings
Develop project
pipeline and
manage and
deliver retrofits
DPW,
DOU
Planning
underway
Evaluation of initial
opportunities is
underway.
Coordination with
SMUD about
opportunities for
electrification and
energy savings
commenced.
Project
development and
implementation.
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3.2 Sustainability
Certification for
City buildings
Evaluate and
update
sustainability
certification
standards for public
projects
CMO,
DPW,
DOU
Not yet
started or
initiated
On hold. To be evaluated
by Energy
Manager &
Sustainability
team, following
other priority
tasks.
3.3 Sustainability
Procurement
Policy
Updated policy
document with
improved impact
and accountability,
including
identification of
opportunities for
local procurement
in public works that
support local green
industries
CMO,
Finance,
DPW,
DOU
In progress Updates to
Sustainable
Purchasing Policy
drafted. Updates to
K2 and eCAPS to
track SB 1383
implementation in
progress.
To be evaluated
by Procurement
Manager and
routed for
Citywide
approval and
adoption.
3.4 Procurement
partnerships
Recommendations
for joint
procurement and
opportunities with
chambers of
commerce, State of
California, and
other partners
CMO,
Finance
In progress Ongoing exploration. To be
determined as
technologies and
procurement
needs align.
3.5 Telecommuting
Policy
Revised policy
document with
criteria and
guidance for
continued work-
from-home post
COVID19
HR In progress Draft telecommuting
policy revisions under
HR review.
Distribution to
labor unions.
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4. ELECTRIFICATION
4.1 Electrification of
new buildings &
EV capability
Adoption of
electrification
ordinance for new
construction with
EV capability
standards, to go
into effect no later
than 20232
CDD,
CMO
Complete Technical panel
identified to advise on
development of
infeasibility
guidelines.
Consultant team
identified to facilitate
technical panel.
Contract
execution,
convening of
technical panel,
and preparation
of infeasibility
guidelines for
implementation.
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4.2 Electric car
share & public
chargers
Deployment of
electric car share &
identification of
funding for
charging
infrastructure at
community centers
and libraries
DPW,
YPCE,
Library
Authority
In progress Additional sites
identified for
implementation with
CEC EV Blueprint
Phase 2 grant
including: design
schematics begun,
partnership
development
underway, and
contracts and RFPs
drafted.
Project planning
and
implementation.
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4.3 Electrification of
existing
buildings with a
focus on
transitioning
low-income
housing stock
Action strategy for
phasing, costs, and
approach for
existing building
retrofits
CDD,
CMO,
OIED
In progress Contract finalized
with Rincon
Consultants. Project
kicked off with
consultant team.
Public kick-off.
Development of
existing building
electrification
strategy by end
of 2022.
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4.4 Internal
education and
training
Training program
and resources for
permit applicants
CDD Planning
underway
Technical panel and
consultant identified
to advise on
development of
infeasibility guidance.
Convening of
technical panel
and preparation
of guidance
materials through
2022.
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2 Ordinance is for all-electric construction is for 3 stories or less to be effective in 2023, and all buildings in 2026, subject to technical feasibility and cost effectiveness.
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5. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
5.1.A Slow
Streets
Launch a pilot with
initial street
closures and
neighborhood input
DPW Complete Presentation to City
Council on pilot
evaluation made on
11/16/21.
Complete. cityofsacram
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streets
5.1.B Slow
Streets
Submit a grant
application for 15
Minutes by Slow
Active Streets
DPW Complete Complete. Identify other
funding sources.
5.2 Neighborhood
audits of active
transportation
infrastructure
Minimum of one
audit completed for
an environmental
justice community
that did not receive
a Vision Zero audit
in 2020 for feasible
recommendations
to remove barriers
to walking and
biking, with
engineering cost
estimates and
community co-
creation for
problem
identification
DPW In progress Kicked off project with
consultant team and
started existing
conditions review.
Recruitment of
Community
Planning Teams
will begin in
January 2022.
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5.3 Car-free
districts
Recommended
options and
business case for
car-free districts
DPW In progress Next steps and
recommendations on
hold, to be evaluated
in conjunction with
new parklet program.
Evaluation of
opportunities.
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5.4 Transportation
priorities
New policy to
prioritize pedestrian
and non-auto travel
at the top of the
transportation
hierarchy – for
adoption in the
2040 General Plan,
and inclusion in the
Transportation
Priorities Plan
(TPP) to be
completed by mid-
2022
DPW In progress Preparation of draft
Mobility Element in
progress.
Draft 2040
General Plan
and policies to
be released in
first quarter of
2022. TPP
update to City
Council in early
2022.
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5.5 Transit
access
Financial support
for year 2 of
RYDEFREE RT
DPW In progress Launched year 3 of
the program.
Program
implementation
and evaluation,
including
analysis of
transportation
benefits for the
2040 General
Plan
Environmental
Impact Report.
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defreert/
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6. CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN (CAAP) AND FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION
6.1.A New
CAAP and
implementation
framework
Draft CAAP,
monitoring tool,
and coordinated
monitoring and
reporting
procedures
CDD,
CMO
In progress Completion of draft
CAAP underway.
Public release of
draft CAAP in the
first quarter of
2022.
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6.1.B New
CAAP and
implementation
framework
1 FTE hired for
implementation
CDD Complete Staff onboarded. Complete.
6.2.A
Resources for
CAAP
implementation
Proposed
discussion-draft
financial framework
for a local proposal
for new revenue to
support
transportation, infill
infrastructure,
affordable housing,
and CAAP
implementation
funding
DPW,
CDD,
CMO
CMO
Planning
underway
Planning for January
25, 2022, workshop
on Climate and
Transportation which
will discuss funding
barriers to CAAP
transportation goals
and potential options.
Analysis to be
developed in
conjunction with
the
Transportation
Priorities Plan
through 2022.
6.2.B
Resources for
CAAP
implementation
Advocacy for
resources from
new federal
Administration
In progress Priority federal and
State funding
opportunities
identified. Tracking
ongoing.
Ongoing tracking
and engagement
on grant program
guidelines
development.
6.3 Community
climate
leadership
Develop a
community
champion program
to incentivize and
highlight local
achievements
CMO In progress Recruitment for intern
in process.
Scope and
approach to be
determined
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7. GREEN JOBS & INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE
7.1 Green jobs
baseline and
workforce
mapping
Local baseline of
workforce efforts,
compiling and
coordinating work
in progress, and
identifying a green
jobs strategy
OIED In progress Draft regional
workforce data and
reports under staff
review. Valley Vision
contracted to
continue facilitating
Clean & Green
Workforce discussion
series.
Development of
the regional
workforce data
dashboard,
ongoing Clean &
Green meetings,
and City Council
update in early
2022.
7.2 Green jobs
coordination
Support Climate
Justice & Jobs
summit with partner
agencies,
nonprofits, and
stakeholders
OIED,
CMO
Complete Ongoing
coordination with
Valley Vision and
other partners,
with Valley Vision
partnership to
support
continued
convenings of
the Clean &
Green workforce
series.
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7.3.A
Partnerships for
green workforce
training &
COVID
recovery
Project report
documenting
results and lessons
from green
workforce CARES
investments
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Partnerships for
green workforce
training &
COVID
recovery
Valley Vision
COVID workforce
impact study
OIED Complete City staff working
with Valley Vision
to continue the
Clean & Green
meetings for
green jobs
opportunities.
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7.4.A “Just
transition”3 from
gas industries
Partnership with
local associations
and unions for
increased
electrification
positions and
transition for
plumbers and
pipefitters to water
conservation and
other green
industries
OIED,
DOU,
DPW
Planning
underway
Solicitation for
technical assistance
for water reuse study
released; bid process
ongoing.
Ongoing
collaboration and
confirmation of
work scope.
7.4.B “Just
transition” from
gas industries
Evaluation of City
procurement
barriers &
opportunities to
increase local
green contracting
OIED,
DOU,
DPW
Planning
underway
Work underway for
SB 1383 compliance
for purposes of City
procurement.
Ongoing
collaboration to
develop
approach and
prioritize tasks.
7.4.C “Just
transition” from
gas industries
Strategy for
addressing gaps in
City workforce
pipeline for green
efforts, such as
City tree-trimmers
OIED,
DOU,
DPW
Planning
underway
Staff evaluating work-
based opportunities
and City
apprenticeships with
key departments.
Timeline and
next steps to be
determined in
coordination with
citywide
workforce
investments and
green jobs
discussions.
3 For example of the just transition concept, refer to the C40 Mayors’ Agenda for a Green and Just Recovery:
https://www.c40.org/other/agenda-for-a-green-and-just-recovery
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8. FOOD ACCESS & URBAN AGRICULTURE
8.1 Coordination of
food access
network and
launch of urban
eco-resilience
hubs
Convening of local
partners and
agencies to
coordinate food
access and food-
anchored resilience
hub pilots
CMO,
OIED,
CDD,
DPW
In progress Local Food, Local
Places workshop
series convened with
US EPA.
Finalization of
the LFLP action
plan.
Development of
scope of work
underway for City
tree nursery
activation with
state funding;
City also
supporting the
Alchemist Public
Market and
International
Garden of Many
Colors.
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8.2.A “Food
recovery to food
security”
network
Participate in
Sacramento
County Food
Systems Plan to
increase local food
procurement and
reduce food waste
CMO,
CDD,
DPW
Planning
underway
Countywide work
underway to identify
food recovery
opportunities.
Ongoing
collaboration.
8.2.B “Food
recovery to food
security”
network
Develop specific
implementation
programs with ag,
food, business, and
waste partners
CDD,
CMO,
YPCE
Planning
underway
Ideas and partnership
opportunities
identified in Local
Foods, Local Places
workshops hosted by
the US EPA.
Ongoing
collaboration.
8.3.A
Community
agriculture
Evaluate barriers in
current city
ordinances and
recommend
updates as part of
environmental
justice food access
work in the General
Plan update
CDD,
CMO,
YPCE
Planning
underway
Preparation of draft
policies for the
General Plan update.
Policies
forthcoming in
2040 General
Plan in first
quarter of 2022
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8.3.B
Community
agriculture
Work with
community
partners to scale
available grant
funds
CDD,
CMO,
YPCE
Planning
underway
Successful
partnership and
support for local food-
related efforts,
including dedication
of additional state
funds to local food
planning and
agriculture work.
Ongoing
collaboration.
9. WATER CONSERVATION, URBAN FORESTRY & COOLING, AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
9.1 Urban
canopy
resilience
Adoption of the
Urban Forest
Master Plan
(UFMP)
DPW In progress Administrative Draft
completed for review.
Technical
Advisory
Committee
meeting and plan
release in early
2022, in
conjunction with
the draft 2040
General Plan
release.
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9.2 Urban
cooling with
public
infrastructure
and tree
plantings
Identify a
recommended pilot
and cost estimate
for testing of
suitable mitigations
and evaluation of
cooling benefits
DPW,
DOU
In progress Participating in Global
Cool Cities Alliance,
ongoing work with
SMAQMD, and a new
regional extreme heat
working group
through the Capital
Region Climate
Readiness
Collaborative.
Reevaluating
partnership
opportunities,
organizations, and
funding available for
pilot implementation
or programs.
Execution of
partnership
agreements in
mid-2022.
9.3 Community
tree planting
partnerships
Launch initiative
with focus on
under-canopied
neighborhoods
DPW,
YPCE
Planning
underway
Coordination with
partner organizations
to confirm
opportunities.
Staff to confirm
approach.
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9.4.A Water
conservation
standards
Water
Conservation Plan
update, and
identification of
funding and
preliminary scope
for Water Reuse
Study for
completion in 2022
DOU,
CDD
Planning
underway
Solicitation for
technical assistance
released; bid process
ongoing.
Convene a
stakeholder
working group.
9.4.B Water
conservation
standards
Completion of
Green Stormwater
Infrastructure Pilot
Study
In progress Study underway. Green
Infrastructure
Pilot and
Feasibility Study
to be complete
by April 2022.
9.4.C Water
conservation
standards
Launch of Garden
Conversion
Program
Planning
underway
Bid process for
project support
complete; no bids
accepted.
Re-assessing
project scope.
9.5 Audit of
communities
without access
to parks and
open space
within walking
distance
Draft Parks Master
Plan and General
Plan with policy
and program
recommendations
YPCE,
CDD
Planning
underway
Evaluated emerging
themes and data
analysis for park
access and equity;
held joint PCEC/SYC
commission meeting
to discuss approach
and next steps.
Draft Parks
Master Plan to
be released in
fall 2022.
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9.6 Expansion
of greenspace
in historically
marginalized
neighborhoods
Partnership for
delivery of at least
one shared use or
recreation space in
an area lacking
access
YPCE Planning
underway
MOU with SUSD to
allow for community
use of Susan B.
Anthony Field as a
neighborhood park
during non-school
hours of operation.
Waiting for a
response from Twin
Rivers Unified School
District on YPCE’s
Joint Use Agreement
proposal for park
access.
Draft Joint Use
Agreement with
Twin Rivers
Unified School
District for park
access at
Babcock Park.
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10. RESILIENCY
10.1 Resiliency
of the existing
housing stock
Pilot proposal for
retrofits to low-
income, light-frame
housing, for heat
and air sealing &
resiliency
OEMS,
CMO,
CDD
Planning
underway
Identification of a
pilot approach by
early 2022,
based on funding
opportunities.
10.2 Community
Emergency
Response
Training
(CERT) and
community
ambassador
positions
Convene key
stakeholders to
identify
recommended path
for improved
climate resilience
and disaster
preparation
opportunities
OEMS,
CMO
Planning
underway
Staff developing
outreach approach
and evaluating
opportunities with
CERT leads and
OEM staff.
Next steps to
follow climate
equity outreach
and analysis in
the Vulnerability
Assessment of
the 2040 General
Plan update in
2021.
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10.3 Air Quality
Monitors
Deploy air quality
monitors with the
Sacramento
Metropolitan Air
Quality
Management
District (Sac Metro
AQMD) in
disadvantaged
communities
Sac
Metro
AQMD,
CMO
In progress Project kicked off with
Sac Metro AQMD
staff. Coordination
ongoing.
Development of
outreach
materials, air
quality monitor
procurement,
and solicitations
for outreach
support and
technical
assistance.
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2022 Office of Climate Action & Sustainability Work Program Task Additional Dept.
Support or Lead
Internal & administrative tasks
1 Expand team capacity with intern support and/or on-call assistance 2 Continue convening the Green Team monthly with participation by key departments All
3 Establish and launch the internal Climate Action Task Force, with an initial audit of each department’s performance All
4 Create an internal climate leadership, learning, and collaboration cohort 5 Develop and administer the Sustainability Performance Monitoring Tool 6 Prepare a GIS resource hub for climate, sustainability, and equity-related data IT, ODE 7 Embed sustainability and racial equity decision-making into City processes ODE 8 Create new guidance for the “Sustainability” section of City staff reports 9 Establish tools and processes to track City fiscal activity from a climate perspective
10 Create an internal Nexus City webpage with resources and information IT 11 Continue public quarterly reports on climate action progress All 12 Coordinate City efforts for climate-related state and federal funding, and align efforts to seek and apply for external funds CMO
13 Support updates to the City’s Sustainability Procurement Policy and Telecommuting Policy
CMO, Finance,
HR
Partnership, outreach, capacity-building and other collaboration 14 Establish a climate equity outreach pilot that advances CAAP implementation, and increase community outreach OIED
15 Launch a climate ambassadors program OIED
16 Distribute an Office newsletter monthly PIO
17 Continued engagement and collaboration with the Sacramento EJCGC 18 Continued engagement and support for the Sacramento Youth Commission Climate Change Ad-Hoc YPCE
19 Continued convening of a regional working group for city and county staff on climate action CDD
20 Facilitate a standing open networking and collaboration meeting with climate- focused stakeholders
21 Participate in and facilitate collaboration with external agencies, partners, and stakeholders for successful grant applications to secure state and federal climate investments
CMO, DPW,
DOU, YPCE,
CDD, OIED
2022 Office of Climate Action & Sustainability Work Program Task Additional Dept.
Support or Lead
Strategic project actions – OCAS Oversight, Support, or Management 22 Support completion of the CAAP for Council adoption by mid-2022, including identification of accelerated carbon reduction and funding options for Council direction
CDD, DPW
23 Seek grant funding to prepare a climate resilience infrastructure and program strategy, with shovel-ready project list for adaptation funding needs
CDD, DOU,
DPW, OEMS
24 Facilitate City efforts to seek state grant funding for community center retrofits and resilience improvements
DPW, OEMS,
YPCE
25 Support development of a shovel-ready list of energy efficiency and resiliency projects for City facilities and implementation DPW
26 Support expansion of the City’s zero-emission fleet and charging infrastructure DPW
27 Support preparation for implementation of the New Building Electrification Ordinance, including participation in the Infeasibility Waiver Technical Panel, and re-adoption of the Ordinance with Infeasibility Guidelines, to go into effect 1/1/2023
CDD
28 Guide preparation of the Existing Building Electrification Strategy and related stakeholder engagement, for Council action by 12/31/22 CDD 29 Manage City’s execution of a memorandum of understanding with SMUD and Sacramento County on building electrification, and facilitate the City’s participation in related efforts and pilots
CDD
30 Support critical transportation initiatives, including completion of the Transportation Priorities Plan, the Active Streets Plan, and identification of funding strategies for transportation
DPW
31 Support implementation of the Phase 2 Electric Vehicle Implementation Blueprint DPW
32 Support completion of the technical study for on-site water reuse and dual plumbing, including preparation of a dual-plumbing ordinance DOU, CDD 33 Support the launch of a new community tree-planting initiative with partners DPW 34 Support expansion of shared use recreation spaces and completion of the Parks Master Plan (Parks Plan 2040) YPCE
35 Support for continued convening of the City’s Clean & Green Workforce Discussion Series, and support completion of regional green jobs analysis and opportunity mapping
OIED
36 Support City participation in food access and resiliency planning, including completion of the US EPA Local Food/Local Places action plan, ongoing coordination of City staff, and food-anchored hub development Mayor’s Office,
OIED, YPCE,
CDD, DPW
37 Support climate resiliency partnerships and identification of pilots OEMS 38 Manage the City’s partnership with the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District for air quality monitoring, and support related community outreach and education
Air District