TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: David Morrison, Interim County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: David Morrison, Interim County Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Discussion and direction regarding preparation of a Regional Climate Action Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
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Interim County Executive Officer requests discussion and direction regarding preparation of a Regional Climate Action Plan.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Over the past year, the Climate Action Committee (CAC) has prepared and completed an updated GHG emissions inventory for the unincorporated area and the five cities/town. The creation of the inventory has enabled the CAC to better understand the current sources and levels of emissions, as well as estimates for future emissions through 2030. The CAC is turning their focus towards effectively reducing GHG emissions. Many of the strategies and measures to be implemented to reduce GHG emissions require strategic inter-governmental coordination.
Staff has made presentations to the Napa County League of Governments (NCLOG); Cities of American Canyon, Calistoga, and St. Helena; and the Town of Yountville (city staff made the presentation to the City of Napa), all of whom have joined the County in broad support for a Regional Climate Action Plan.
At their May 16, 2023, meeting, the Board of Supervisors requested that staff return with a discussion of funding for the Regional Climate Action Plan, so that direction may be provided.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Coordination between the cities, town, and county would provide more effective implementation of GHG reduction measures, result in greater efficiency and cost in developing a Regional Climate Action Plan, as well as create more consistency for businesses and landowners within Napa County.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
If staff is able to obtain grant fund...
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