Goal C.2
Strengthen community preparedness and resiliency for earthquakes, wildfires, flooding, and sea level rise through comprehensive hazard mitigation, risk mitigation, and climate adaptation efforts.
SUS/FD
| # | Objective (Short) | Objective | Strategy (Milestone or Activity) | Strategy Description | Primary Department | Staff Lead | Supporting Department | Start Date | Target Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective C.2.1 | Local Hazard Mitigation Planning | Identify funding for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan projects and begin implementation of the highest priority projects. | None | None | FD | Abe Roman | CM, DPW | None | None |
| Objective C.2.1 | Local Hazard Mitigation Planning | Identify funding for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan projects and begin implementation of the highest priority projects. | Utilize Measure C funds to complete wildfire mitigation | In alignment with Measure C (Wildfire Parcel Tax) goals, reduce wildfire risk through vegetation management, defensible space and home hardening, public education, evacuation route improvement, and ignition reduction. | FD | Quinn Gardner | DPW | Complete | Q4 |
| Objective C.2.1 | Local Hazard Mitigation Planning | Identify funding for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan projects and begin implementation of the highest priority projects. | Monitor Funding Opportunities | Monitor state, federal, private, and other grant funding opportunities for LHMP Projects. | FD | Quinn Gardner | CM, DPW | Complete | Q4 |
| Objective C.2.2 | Wildfire Action Plan Implementation | Continue implementing the Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan and evaluate the need for revisions, including focusing on zone zero (0-5 feet from homes and structures). | None | None | FD | Abe Roman | CM | None | None |
| Objective C.2.2 | Wildfire Action Plan Implementation | Continue implementing the Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan and evaluate the need for revisions, including focusing on zone zero (0-5 feet from homes and structures). | Present to City Council | Prepare and present an annual progress update of the Wildfire Action Plan to City Council. | FD | Quinn Gardner | CM | Q2 | Q2 |
| Objective C.2.2 | Wildfire Action Plan Implementation | Continue implementing the Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan and evaluate the need for revisions, including focusing on zone zero (0-5 feet from homes and structures). | Install Safe Parking Program | Complete installation of safe parking program on narrow and hillside roadways including parking boxes, red curbs, increased signage and other traffic control measures. | FD | Kate Anderson | CM, DPW | Complete | Q4 |
| Objective C.2.2 | Wildfire Action Plan Implementation | Continue implementing the Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan and evaluate the need for revisions, including focusing on zone zero (0-5 feet from homes and structures). | Develop & Implement Zone Zero Grant Program | Implement zone zero grant program to encourage broader implementation. | FD | Kate Anderson | CM | Q2 | Q4 |
| Objective C.2.3 | Resiliency in Building Code | Implement existing policy and program commitments in the General Plan 2040, and implement building code policies to support community resiliency, specifically to address the potential hazards listed in Goal C.2. | None | None | SUS, CED, FD | Abe Roman | CED, FIN | None | None |
| Objective C.2.3 | Resiliency in Building Code | Implement existing policy and program commitments in the General Plan 2040, and implement building code policies to support community resiliency, specifically to address the potential hazards listed in Goal C.2. | Present to City Council | Present a resolution to the City Council to integrate the multi-jurisdiction local hazard mitigation plan into the Safety Element of the General Plan 2040 in compliance with state law AB 2140. | FD | Quinn Gardner | CED, FIN | Q2 | Q3 |
| Objective C.2.3 | Resiliency in Building Code | Implement existing policy and program commitments in the General Plan 2040, and implement building code policies to support community resiliency, specifically to address the potential hazards listed in Goal C.2. | Increase Use of Fire Adaptive Construction Materials | Update Building code to increase the use of fire adaptive construction materials in existing and new structures including outbuildings and fences. | FD | Quinn Gardner | CED | Q2 | Q3 |
| Objective C.2.3 | Resiliency in Building Code | Implement existing policy and program commitments in the General Plan 2040, and implement building code policies to support community resiliency, specifically to address the potential hazards listed in Goal C.2. | Present to City Council | Present a resolution to the City Council to Adopt the updated State Fire Code and apply fire rated construction materials as described in Chapter 5 of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Citywide. | FD | Bob Sinnott | CED | Q2 | Q3 |
| Objective C.2.3 | Resiliency in Building Code | Implement existing policy and program commitments in the General Plan 2040, and implement building code policies to support community resiliency, specifically to address the potential hazards listed in Goal C.2. | Consider code update related to Non-combustible Gates | Research and draft for City Council consideration updated fence codes to require fire rated materials for new fences and updates. | FD | Quinn Gardner | CED | Q3 | Q4 |
| Objective C.2.4 | Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan | Develop a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan that complies with SB 272. | None | None | SUS | Cory Bytof | FIN, DS, CM, CED | None | None |
| Objective C.2.4 | Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan | Develop a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan that complies with SB 272. | Complete Coastal Conservancy Sea Level Rise Grant | Complete sea level rise engagement and planning tasks in the grant scope. | SUS | Kate Hagemann | FIN | Q2 | Q3 |
| Objective C.2.4 | Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan | Develop a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan that complies with SB 272. | Complete Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Sea Level Rise Grant | Complete the sea level rise monitoring, critical facilities evaluation, and final report tasks in grant. | SUS | Kate Hagemann | FIN | Q2 | Q3 |
| Objective C.2.4 | Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan | Develop a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan that complies with SB 272. | Conduct Community Engagement for Sea Level Rise Grants | Conduct community engagement about the results of the sea level rise feasibility study. | SUS | Kate Hagemann | DS, CM | Complete | Q3 |
| Objective C.2.4 | Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan | Develop a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan that complies with SB 272. | Present to City Council | Present overview of Sea Level Rise Grant project to the City Council for informational purposes. | SUS | Kate Hagemann | CM | Q3 | Q3 |
| Objective C.2.4 | Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan | Develop a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan that complies with SB 272. | Solicit Additional Funding | Seek grant and other funding to support the development of a sea level rise plan in compliance with state law. | SUS | Kate Hagemann | CED, FIN | Q2 | Q4 |
| Objective C.2.5 | Climate Partnerships | Explore governance models and a formal collaborative public-private-philanthropic partnership as a foundation for climate adaptation work. | None | None | SUS | Cory Bytof | FIN | None | None |
| Objective C.2.5 | Climate Partnerships | Explore governance models and a formal collaborative public-private-philanthropic partnership as a foundation for climate adaptation work. | Establish Goals for Regional Governance Structure | Collaborate with the County and other partners to establish broad goals for creating a regional governance structure. | SUS | Cory Bytof | FIN | Q2 | Q3 |
| Objective C.2.5 | Climate Partnerships | Explore governance models and a formal collaborative public-private-philanthropic partnership as a foundation for climate adaptation work. | Begin convening Subject Matter Experts | Convene finance and adaptation professionals with local practitioners to develop options for governance model. | SUS | Cory Bytof | FIN | Q3 | Q4 |