Priority Area C - Sustainability and Resilience - Foster a resilient community through climate adaptation, sustainability, hazard mitigation, and emergency preparedness efforts.

Goal C.1: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from both community and municipal sources.

Detailed implementation strategies for Goal C.1 regarding greenhouse gas reduction.
# Objective (Short) Objective Strategy (Milestone or Activity) Strategy Description Primary Department Staff Lead Supporting Department Start Date Target Completion
Objective C.1.1 Develop/Implement Zero Emission Vehicles Plan Develop and begin implementing a plan to expand facility electric vehicle charging infrastructure and transition the City’s fleet to zero emission vehicles. Complete Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Feasibility Plan Develop City Facility Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure plan. SUS Cory Bytof DPW Complete Complete
Objective C.1.1 Develop/Implement Zero Emission Vehicles Plan Develop and begin implementing a plan to expand facility electric vehicle charging infrastructure and transition the City’s fleet to zero emission vehicles. Complete Final Design and Permitting Finalize design and permitting including surveys. SUS Cory Bytof DPW Complete Complete
Objective C.1.1 Develop/Implement Zero Emission Vehicles Plan Develop and begin implementing a plan to expand facility electric vehicle charging infrastructure and transition the City’s fleet to zero emission vehicles. Apply for Additional Incentives Complete and submit application documents for incentives. SUS Cory Bytof DPW Complete Q4
Objective C.1.1 Develop/Implement Zero Emission Vehicles Plan Develop and begin implementing a plan to expand facility electric vehicle charging infrastructure and transition the City’s fleet to zero emission vehicles. Issue Request For Proposal and Select Firm Develop and issue Request For Proposal and select firm. DPW Jonathan Schellin SUS Q2 Q4
Objective C.1.1 Develop/Implement Zero Emission Vehicles Plan Develop and begin implementing a plan to expand facility electric vehicle charging infrastructure and transition the City’s fleet to zero emission vehicles. Start City-Side Construction Includes purchasing, construction, electrical, and software installation and testing. DPW Omar Garcia SUS Q4 Q4
Objective C.1.2 Electric Vehicle Acceleration Strategy Work with transportation partners to implement the Electric Vehicle Acceleration Strategy and reduce community vehicle miles traveled. Participate in Development of Countywide Charging Framework Participate in countywide effort to develop a electrical vehicle charging strategy and framework. SUS Cory Bytof DPW Complete Q4
Objective C.1.2 Electric Vehicle Acceleration Strategy Work with transportation partners to implement the Electric Vehicle Acceleration Strategy and reduce community vehicle miles traveled. Participate in contractor selection process Participate in countywide effort to develop and issue the Request For Proposal, including selection and contracting with winning bidder. SUS Cory Bytof DPW Q3 Q4
Objective C.1.2 Electric Vehicle Acceleration Strategy Work with transportation partners to implement the Electric Vehicle Acceleration Strategy and reduce community vehicle miles traveled. Participate in Development of Countywide Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Effort Participate in countywide efforts to conduct gap analysis and develop plan for countywide campaign to identify gaps and opportunities for Vehicle Miles Travelled reduction. SUS Cory Bytof DPW Q1 Q3
Objective C.1.2 Electric Vehicle Acceleration Strategy Work with transportation partners to implement the Electric Vehicle Acceleration Strategy and reduce community vehicle miles traveled. Start to Implement countywide Vehicle Miles Travelled Reduction Campaign Conduct community engagement, provide incentives, and track progress. SUS Cory Bytof CED, DS Q4 Q4
Objective C.1.3 Implement Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Law Expand community composting, revise purchasing policies, and collaborate with Zero Waste Marin and Marin Sanitary Service to implement SB 1383, the Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Law. Implement Mandatory Recycled Content Procurement Procedures Refine procurement process and tracking, implement streamlined compliance for staff. SUS Kaylyn Turnil DPW Complete Q3
Objective C.1.3 Implement Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Law Expand community composting, revise purchasing policies, and collaborate with Zero Waste Marin and Marin Sanitary Service to implement SB 1383, the Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Law. Train Staff on Recycled Content Procurement Processes Implement staff training on new recycled content procurement processes. SUS Kaylyn Turnil FIN Q2 Q4
Objective C.1.3 Implement Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Law Expand community composting, revise purchasing policies, and collaborate with Zero Waste Marin and Marin Sanitary Service to implement SB 1383, the Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Law. Establish Mandatory Recycling and Composting Enforcement Process Work with Zero Waste Marin to establish a process of enforcement for non-compliant businesses. SUS Kaylyn Turnil CED Q2 Q4
Objective C.1.3 Implement Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Law Expand community composting, revise purchasing policies, and collaborate with Zero Waste Marin and Marin Sanitary Service to implement SB 1383, the Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Law. Implement Multi-Family Housing Outreach Programs Develop programs and outreach materials to help tenants and managers comply and reduce recycling contamination in conjunction with the illegal dumping program. SUS Kaylyn Turnil CED Q2 Q4
Objective C.1.4 Reduce Community Building Energy Use Reduce community building energy use through incentive programs, community education, and engagement tools as outlined in the County Building Electrification Roadmap. Present to City Council In anticipation of new state law restricting building code amendments, present proposed building reach codes to the City Council for discussion and possible adoption. CED Don Jeppson SUS, CAO Complete Complete
Objective C.1.4 Reduce Community Building Energy Use Reduce community building energy use through incentive programs, community education, and engagement tools as outlined in the County Building Electrification Roadmap. Present to City Council Present Building Electrification Roadmap options to the City Council to receive policy direction on next steps with annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory update. SUS Cory Bytof CM Q1 Q2
Objective C.1.4 Reduce Community Building Energy Use Reduce community building energy use through incentive programs, community education, and engagement tools as outlined in the County Building Electrification Roadmap. Develop Incentive and Outreach Campaign Proposal Develop scope of work and metrics for success. SUS Cory Bytof CED, CM, DS Q2 Q4
Objective C.1.4 Reduce Community Building Energy Use Reduce community building energy use through incentive programs, community education, and engagement tools as outlined in the County Building Electrification Roadmap. Develop Energy Code Tracking Mechanisms Develop methods to track energy efficiency installations. CED Don Jeppson SUS Q2 Q4
Objective C.1.4 Reduce Community Building Energy Use Reduce community building energy use through incentive programs, community education, and engagement tools as outlined in the County Building Electrification Roadmap. Participate in Regional Efforts Collaborate with County and regional entities to promote and incentivize efficiency and electrification. SUS Cory Bytof CM Q1 Q4