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Home My WebLink About92-16 RESOLUTION 92-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A CLIMATE ACTION PLAN WHEREAS, the Town of Los Altos Hills joined the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement to reduce Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through City Council Resolution 45-06 on June 8, 2006; and WHEREAS, the City Council unanimously voted to join the ICLEI Membership to enact policies and guidelines to reduce the greenhouse gas and air emissions, through the implementation of a Climate Action Plan (CAP), through City Council Resolution 18-08 on March 13, 2008; and WHEREAS, on 07/07/2016 the Town's Environmental Initiatives Committee voted to recommend to the City Council that the Climate Action Plan, attached here in as "Exhibit A,"be implemented; and WHEREAS,through implementation of a CAP the Town can begin documenting reduction targets outlined in California executive order B-30-15 establishing GHG emissions reduction targets at 40% below 1990 levels by the year 2030; and WHEREAS,the Town of Los Altos Hills has already made progress of reaching reduction standards established in the CAP by joining the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (SVCEA) through City Council Resolution 11-16 passed on January 27, 2016; and WHEREAS, many cities throughout the nation, including Palo Alto, Atherton, and Woodside, have adopted Climate Action Plans, and are helping reduce emissions and pollutants through undemanding programs and policies that provide reduced energy costs, air quality improvements, and preservation of green spaces; NOW,THEREFORE,IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills approves implementation of a Climate Action Plan. The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills as a special meeting held on 15th of December, 2016 by the following vote: AYES: Harpootlian, Waldeck, Corrigan, Radford, Spreen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Resolution 92-16 Page 1 By: John Harpootlian, Mayor ATTEST: Deborah L. Padovan, City Clerk Resolution 92-16 Page 2 Climate Action Plan Summary Purpose The Town of Los Altos Hills Preliminary 2025 Climate Action Plan(CAP)presents a set of community- generated strategies to guide the Town and its residents in reducing greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions consistent with state goals for addressing California's contributions to rapid climate change.In 2006, California enacted AB 32,the Global Warming Solutions Act,which requires that GHGs be reduced to 1990 levels statewide by 2020.Local communities are encouraged to reduce GHGs 15%below 2005 levels by 2020 and must address climate change effects in general plans and project environmental reviews.The CAP strategies are aimed at reducing the Town of Los Altos Hills's GHG emissions 30% below 2005 levels by 2025,while providing tools for addressing GHG emissions of future developments. Climate Change Science GHGs are defined as such gases that trap heat in the atmosphere,a phenomenon known as the "greenhouse effect."The natural occurrence of these gases produces a natural greenhouse effect. Scientific evidence from numerous studies indicates that human activities are producing atmospheric concentrations of GHGs that are much higher than the naturally occurring GHGs in the atmosphere.The result is the phenomenon commonly referred to as climate change,which is characterized by unusual changes in global weather patterns and temperatures,changing frequencies and intensities of droughts and floods,and rising sea levels.Without a concerted effort to reverse current trends,global temperatures are expected to increase by 3.2 to 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit,causing sea levels to rise 7 to 23 inches by the end of the century.The primary GHGs are carbon dioxide(CO2),methane(CH4),and nitrous oxide(N20). Others include hydrofluorocarbons(IVCs),perfluorocarbon(PFCs),and sulfur hexafluoride(SF6).For more information about climate change science and climate change planning,see: ■ U.S.Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov/climatechange ■ State of Califomia: www.climatechange.ca.gov Purpose of the Climate Action Plan This Climate Action Plan(CAP)presents a set of strategies formulated to guide the Town and its residents in reducing Los Altos Hills' contributions to global greenhouse gas(GHG)emission consistent with state goals. Specifically,the strategies are aimed at reducing community GHG emission by 2025 to a level that is 30%below Town of Los Altos Hills' 2005 GHG level.Adoption of this plan demonstrates Town of Los Altos Hills commitment to helping reduce the effects of rapid climate change. Climate change is a global issue,but local governments and the communities which they represent are uniquely capable of identifying the most effective ways of addressing major sources of GHG emissions within their own jurisdiction.The CAP provides a community-based policy framework to address community-wide GHG emissions sources.The CAP strategies also provide many co-benefits that will contribute to a healthier community. This plan is designed to: ■ Translate objectives and quantified goals into a realistic,understandable set of actions; ■ Demonstrate that significant reductions in GHG emissions are attainable through local actions; ■ Inspire community members to work collectively to achieve these reductions; Town's GHG Reduction Target and Strategies The foundation for the CAP was prepared by the Town's Environmental Initiatives Committee.The report includes detailed GHG emissions calculations and identifies Town of Los Altos Hills 2025 GHG reduction,commonly measured as Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent(MT CO2e).The CAP's approach to GHG reduction was developed using input from community meetings.The approach is aimed 1 Resolution 92-16 Page 3 Los Altos Hills Climate Action Plan Summary at reducing GHG emissions from both community and municipal operations.The focus of the plan is organized into four categories based heavily on voluntary public involvement. Areas of focus for GHG Emissions reductions: 1.Promote use of energy generated and supplied by renewable sources 2.Promote alternative commute modes 3.Reduce water consumption and reduce waste generation 4.Reduce GHG caused by municipal operations Municipal Mitigation Actions Proposed Action Description 2015 Progress 2025 Target* % of Target (MT COZe) (MT COZe) accomplished Garbage Truck/ Encourage Green Green Waste Waste to reduce -51 -63 81% truck emissions. Establish benefit program consistent Employee with SB 1339 in Commute order to reduce -27 -49 32% motor vehicle traffic and GHG emissions. Continue to monitor and improve vehicle efficiency. Encourage Vehicle Fleets reduction measures 6 -16 10% for Police and Fire department,while meeting the operational requirement. Forecast switch Building towards 100% -18 -26 17% Efficiency Green Energy by 2018. 2 Resolution 92-16 Page 4 Los Altos Hills Climate Action Plan Summary Community Mitigation Actions Proposed Action Description 2015 Progress 2025 Target* %of Target _ WT COze) WT COZe) accomplished Encourage residents to Promote CCE and explore and switch Solar Choice to clean energy 0 -3800 14% (PG&E) source.Aim for 100%clean energy use. Promote use of Educate residents Electric Vehicles on the benefits of 13% EVs. Continue existing Promote use of programs Photovoltaic associated with energy production photovoltaic installation and utilization. Encourage residents to participate in Promote Energy virtual energy Efficiency audits and promote the purchase of energy efficient appliances. Identify areas for energy reduction in conjunction with Foothill Foothill College College's energy reduction sustainability team.Create a plan in order to reduce amount of energy intensive processes. Voluntary Encourage use of residential green Veen building building codes in order to ordinances increase energy efficiency. 3 Resolution 92-16 Page 5 N 0_ LOS ALTOS HILLS N all GHG EMISSIONS INVENTORY RESULTS & NEW TARGETS Environmental Initiatives Committee & Steve Schmidt (resident & contractor to town) . Presentation to LAH Town Council, 2016 b at is this and Why do it? Inventory: Gov't Operations Inventory: LAH Community Cost of Mitigation Plans equested Council Actions L WHAT IS A GHG INVENTORY? The process of accounting for all GHG* sources within a defined boundary. 0 * Greenhouse Gases (GHGs): o N Gases that cause large changes to global climate with small changes in concentration Includes carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N20), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and perfluorocarbons (PFCs) Collectively known as the "six Kyoto gases" and normalized as "CO2 equivalents" (CO2e) • Usually measured in Metric Tons (MT) of CO2e b 00 Reference: http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/inventory/`*nventory.htm WHY TRACK GHGs? RELATED POLICIES o AB-32 "The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006" • "Ensure rigorous and consistent accounting of emissions" o LAH General Plan, Conservation Element Policy 4.1: "Support regional, state, and federal programs that improve air quality in the Bay Area." (e.g. AB-32) • Program 11.1: "Environmental Monitoring — Develop a procedure for monitoring known or potential environmental problems to ensure 0 that irreversible damage will not occur." o US Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement N LAH Resolution No. 45-06 passed unanimously 6/08/2006 "Strive to meet or beat the Kyoto Protocol targets in our own community" o ICLEI Membership Resolution • LAH Resolution No. 18-08 passed unanimously 3/13/2008 "Town will undertake ICLEI's five milestones to reduce both greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions throughout the community" Silicon Valle Clean Energy ner gY LAH Resolution No. 11-16 passed unanimously 01/27/16 "Intended to achieve competitive electric rates, reduce greenhouse ' gas emissions, and the implementation of energy efficiency projects and programs." HOW WE DO IT: ICLEF s 5 MILESTONE PROCESS Leaders fp ommitme nt Completed p01 Milestone 1 by 2009 ti� �� Inventory CD Emissions N Milestone 2 Establish Target Milestone 5 Milestone 3 Monitor/Evaluate Develop Climate Progress Action Plan Milestone 4 Implement I C L E I Climate Action Local Plan Governments for Sustainability CALIFORNIA'S AB 32 EmisSIONS TARGETS 2005 2013 CA Actual 100% (Baseline, 100%) — (7% below 2003) __ I 2000, 97% o a 90% (estimated) C 020 Target: 80% CA 2010 Target• 1990 levels 2000 levels 70% 0 1990, 70% 60% (estimated) ' • • • - • 50% California's • AB 32 Reduction 40% Targets 30% 20% CITY o f c a CA 2050 Target: 0PALO ALTO a �- 10% 80% below 1990 levels 0% 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 • Two REQUIRED INVENTORIES LAH Government LAH Community Operations (77,600 Metric (480 Metric Tons CO2e) Tons CO2e) 480 . Ii 7 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS INVENTORY 1 6/{/ LAH Gov't Emissions & Related Measures (in Metric Tonnes of CO2e) 49 S00 Actual Targets___ 2015 Inventory 400 - - 421 MT CO2e 0 s' 300 - - ■ Fire Prevention C71 ■ Police Force 200 ■Town Fleet ■ Employee Commute 100 Garbage Trucks 0 ■ Building Energy I 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Old New b 2015 2025 Target Target -100 -- - I LAH GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS : PROPOSED MITIGATION ACTIVITIES 2025 % of o Garbage Trucks: Target* Goal i4 Encourage Green Waste to reduce truck emissions Garbage _51 o Employee Commute: Trucks 0 3 Encourage EVs by providing free �. charging for town staff Employee N Some benefit via auto efficiency Commute -27 ' o Vehicle Fleets Town Fleet: Continue to improve Vehicle vehicle efficiency Fleets 6 • Police and Fire: Educate, Encourage & Monitor (?) Building o Building Energy: Energy -18 Forecast switch to 100% Green Energy by 2018 * In MT CO2e LAH COMMUNITY INVENTORY i LAH Community GHG Emissions in Metric Tons CO2e 100,000 Actual 90,000 -- - -- ,. 80,000 Targets 70,000 — -- - 2015 Inventory 77,600 MT CO2e 0 60,000 - o' 50,000 Air Travel (est) { 40,000 Auto Travel (VMT) ■ Commercial Buildings 30,000 ■ Waste (Solid & Liquid) 20,000 Residential Heating Fuel 10,000 ■ Residential Electricity 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Old New 2015 2025 °I° pp- Down Target Target from 00 li LAH COMMUNITY: MITIGATION OPPORTUNITIES LAH Community Impact Analysis & Related Measures (in Metric Tonnes CO2e) 4,000 2,000 ______ ^ _.__ • %v 0 -- w O O N -2,000 ______ _—_ _ -_ A Trawl Electric Waste (Solid PG E Local Solar Weath Residential Commerci ClimateSma (e luding Vehicles & Liquid) Emissions (NatGas only) Buildings Buildings & Grid PV EVs) Factor -4,000 L' All j -6,000 -8,000 - -10,000 8,000-10,000 QrQ CD ■2005 ■2006 0 2007 0 2008 0 2009 0 2010 0 2011 0 2012 0 2013 0 2014 ■2015 02025 Target LAH COMMUNITY PROPOSED MITIGATION ACTIVITIES o Promote CCE/SolarChoice: Promote CCE Encourage residents to switch to 100% &SolarChoice clean electricity o Promote LAH EVs: Promote -1,251 o Educate residents on benefits LAH EVs o o Promote LAH PV N Promote Continue existing programs LAH PV -1 ,539 o Promote LAH EE: • More virtual energy audits Promote -436 LAH EE • Targeted programs (e.g. HPWH rebates) o Encourage Foothill Encourage Work with their sustainability team to Foothill 714 b explore options * In MT CO2e J COST / BENEFITS OF MITIGATION PLANS Estimated Cost Activity Owner throp Benefits Promote 100% Green Electricity EIC TBD (estimated Sustainability & benefits to LAH residents at $3,000/year) increasedchoice Promote EV benefits Sustainability, to LAH residents EIC $0 local business, x great cars Promote PV benefits EIC $0 Sustainability to LAH residents Promote Energy Efficiency EIC TBD (estimated Sustainability, options to LAH residents at $1,000/year) cost reductions Encourage Foothill EIC $0 Sustainability to reduce GHGs Reduce GHG emissions EIC $0 Sustainability from GW Garbage Trucks Reduce GHG emissions from City TBD (estimated Sustainability LAHEmployee Commute Manager at $1,000/year) Reduce GHG emissions City from LAHVehicle Fleets Manager $0 (?) Sustainability Reduce GHG emissions City Sustainability, °° From LAHBuilding Energy Manager $0 (?) cost reductions EIC REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTIONS 1. Motion requested: Approve GHG inventories, new targets, mitigation plan, and continued monitoring through 2025 as presented • Climate Action Plan required by state law • If approved, this slide deck will go on record as the LAH Climate Action Plan, replacing the prior plan from 2009 EIC to return to Council for detailed approvals as needed N' i O 2. Motion requested: Approve LAH joining COP21 "Paris Pledge for Action" Details at www.ParisPledgeForAction.org/sign Confirms that LAH is "ready to play our part" to support the objectives of the Paris agreement signed by 175 countries on April 22nd, 2016 01b w 00 • • cso u ion age 20 SAMPLE PERSONAL GHG INVENTORY 40 Steve's Carbon Emissions by Source, in MT CO2e 35 - Cumulative Emissions, 30 Steve's first 55 years: - - - — 591 metric tonnes. Air Air Travel = 45% Travel 25 in 2015 , o N ■ Meat 20 - -- --- ■ AirTravel ■ CarTravel 15 ■ WaterUse ■ Electricity 10 ■ NaturalGas . 0 ti°' ti°' ti°' do ti°' -1 ' do ti° til NY ti� ti� ti� ti° IV