AGENDA DATE: 9/6/2017
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Resolution to Reaffirm Commitment to Local Climate Action and Environmental Strategic Plan Process
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution to Reaffirm Commitment to Local Climate Action and Environmental Strategic Plan Process
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Walker, Letteri, Kamptner, Henry, Harper and Lowe
PRESENTER (S): Andy Lowe and Greg Harper
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Douglas C. Walker
BACKGROUND: At its June 7, 2017, meeting the Board of Supervisors directed Environmental Services (ESD) staff to pursue the development of a resolution outlining the County's support of actions to reduce climate change impacts. In accordance with that direction, ESD staff has submitted a draft that reaffirms the County's commitment to reducing climate change effects and highlights the work that has been done in support of that priority. (Attachment A)
Further direction was given at the June meeting to explore more extensive environmental protection initiatives as stated in the Board's FY 17-19 Strategic Plan. Currently, the County's efforts related to climate change are guided by the goals and strategies put forth in the Environmental Stewardship Strategic Plan. (Attachment B) This document was developed as an outcome of the August 2011 Local Climate Action Planning Process (LCAPP) Steering Committee Final Report (Attachment C), and was adopted in November 2011.
The original goals established in the Environmental Stewardship Strategic Plan (with the exception of those related to solid waste) will expire on or before December 30, 2017. Rather than simply revising the expiring goals of the Environmental Stewardship Strategic Plan, ESD staff is updating the document and the County's approach to reflect the Board's interest in pursuing a more comprehensive climate action strategy. The intent is that the updated plan will expand the County's operational goals, while establishing strategic priorities...
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