(D) 2. CLIMATE
ADAPTATION AND
RESILIENCE PLAN
UPDATE
February 3, 2025
Transportation & Environment Committee
1 Julie Benabente
Deputy Director
Michael Gonzales
Environment Program Manager
PRESENTED BY:
OVERVIEW
1.Project Overview
2.Progress & Timeline
3.Community Engagement
4.Recommendation
2 PROJECT OVERVIEW
Background
• The City adopted Climate Smart San José (2018) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• In June 2023, the City secured a ~$650,000 grant from the State to develop a Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Plan • The Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Plan aims to address the City's climate vulnerabilities and enhance resilience for critical infrastructure and vulnerable communities
3 PROJECT OVERVIEW (CONT'D)
Current Project Team:
Lead City Staff: Michael Gonzales, Environmental Services Department Consultants
• Rami & Associates (lead)
• SPUR
Climate Ready Working Team – Valley Water staff and City staff from the Departments of Environmental Services; Office of Emergency Management, Planning, Building and Code Enforcement; Public Works; Transportation; and the City Manager’s Office
4 PROGRESS TO DATE
Collaboration:
• Established Climate Ready Working Team to provide ongoing City and technical input Guidance Documents:
• Completed Vision, Framework, and Community Engagement Plan to guide plan development
Technical Assessment:
• Completed Climate Vulnerability Assessment to identify risks to critical infrastructure, populations, and transportation network
5 VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
The Vulnerability Assessment examines climate change impacts on San José’s populations, infrastructure, and critical systems, focusing on risks such as rising temperatures, flooding, and wildfires.
Key Findings:
• Flooding disrupts critical facilities (fire stations, hospitals) and transportation infrastructure.
• Roads, transit systems, and EV charging networks face risks from extreme weather and wildfires.
• Vulnerable populations (low-income, mobile home residents, individuals with sensitivities) are disproportionately impacted by heat, air quality, and flooding.
Conclusion: Adaptation Plan strategies should focus on facility assessments, infrastructure upgrades, community engagement, and resilience measures tailored to vulnerabilities. 6 PROJECT TIMELINE
June 2023: City awarded grant
November 2023 – December 2024:
•Consultant procurement and contracting
•Established working team and completed guidance and technical documents
January 2025 – June 2025: Key community engagement and drafting phases
July 2025 – October 2025: Continued outreach, public input on review draft, and Adaption Plan finalization
Winter 2025/2026: Present Plan to Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E) and City Council for consideration
7 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TACTICS
January – March 2025:
▪ Small group meetings (Youth Commission,
Alviso Neighborhood)
▪ First public workshop
▪ Launch dedicated climate adaptation plan
webpage for updates and resources
April – June 2025:
▪ Present progress to Climate Advisory
Commission
8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TACTICS (CONT’D)
July – September 2025:
▪ Post Public Review Draft of Adaptation Plan
▪ Host second public workshop
October – December 2025:
▪ Multilingual community pop-up events
▪ Post final Adaptation Plan
January – March 2026:
▪ Present Adaptation Plan to T&E and City Council
▪ Post online dashboard for tracking adaptation
and resilience metrics (pending City Council
approval)
9 RECOMMENDATION
Accept the report on the status of
the Climate Adaptation and
Resilience Plan
10 QUESTIONS?
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