6.A.
Heritage Preservation Commission
- Meeting Date:
- 04/21/2021
- From:
- Ramon Alatorre, Climate and Energy Coordinator
TITLE:
The Draft Carbon Neutrality Plan (A presentation to the Heritage Preservation Commission)
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Information Only.
Executive Summary:
A follow-up presentation to the one given during the HPC meeting on 12/16/2020 regarding the Climate Emergency Declaration, a Resolution (Res. 2020-09) adopted by Council on June 23, 2020, which sets the target of community-wide carbon neutrality by the year 2030.
The draft Carbon Neutrality Plan (CNP) has been public since early March. On March 9th, Council gave direction for the Sustainability Section to proceed with completing the CNP using the targets outlined in the ‘Scenario A’ option presented. The main purpose of the 15-minute presentation is to inform and provide updates on the process. Staff is happy to remain on the meeting beyond 15-minutes to answer questions and otherwise have a discussion – please moderate the post-presentation time as appropriate for your agenda.
The draft Carbon Neutrality Plan (CNP) has been public since early March. On March 9th, Council gave direction for the Sustainability Section to proceed with completing the CNP using the targets outlined in the ‘Scenario A’ option presented. The main purpose of the 15-minute presentation is to inform and provide updates on the process. Staff is happy to remain on the meeting beyond 15-minutes to answer questions and otherwise have a discussion – please moderate the post-presentation time as appropriate for your agenda.
Policy Impact:
Climate action intersects with the work of the Heritage Preservation Commission as they consider projects in the built environment that can contribute to the reduction in emissions related to buildings and vehicles. From embodied emissions in materials to the implementation of energy efficiency measures, the goals of historic preservation standards and climate action are regularly aligned.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
Yes