10 April 2021

C A P : City of Mesa Climate Action Plan > Where is it???????????????

Insert copy > THERE IS NO PLAN! e.g...It's "A Nothing-Burger" There is no there there
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Type:Committee
Meeting location:Council Chambers - Lower Level 
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Sustainability and Transportation Committee City of Mesa 
Meeting Agenda - Final 
Mesa Council Chambers 57 East First Street 
  • Kevin Thompson - Chairperson 
  • Julie Spilsbury 
  • Francisco Heredia 
Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:00 AM Lower Council Chambers 
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Roll Call (Committee members participate in person or via electronic means.) 
1 Items from citizens present
 
2 Presentation: 
21-0394 Hear a presentation, discuss, and make a recommendation regarding the City's Climate Action Plan.
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PRESENTATION: City of Mesa Climate Action Plan: For a Sustainable Community
(11 PowerPoint slides)
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Sustainability and Transportation Council Subcommittee 
April 8, 2021 
Scott Bouchie, Environmental Management & Sustainability Department Director
 
Slide 2: Developing the Plan 
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Purpose: 
• Proactively and responsibly protect and conserve Mesa’s environment and natural resources to mitigate climate change by reducing carbon pollution 
• Maximize climate action for a healthy community with sustainable growth 
• Build resilience in Mesa operations through implementation of mitigation and adaption strategies

Slide 3: Developing the Plan 

 

Purpose: 
Proactively and responsibly protect and conserve Mesa’s environment and natural resources to mitigate climate change by reducing carbon pollution 
Maximize climate action for a healthy community with sustainable growth 
• Build resilience in Mesa operations through implementation of mitigation and adaption strategies 

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Slide 4: Focus Areas
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Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) is a living document that:
Sets aspirational goals and includes focus areas
Lays out agreed upon concepts and initiatives
Will evolve over time with new technology and resources
Will be mindful of funding opportunities and fiscal constraints
Will work for Mesa 

Slide 4: Focus Areas
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> Energy
> Air Quality
> Urban Heat
> Water Stewardship
> Materials Management
> Local, Sustainable Food Systems

 

 



Slide 5: Aspirational Goals
• Overarching goals that can be measured
Departments will continue to be the owners of the projects and programs that will achieve progress toward these goals
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 NEEDED: Sustainability and Transportation Council Subcommittee Input (today and ongoing)
 NEEDED: City Council Input (ongoing) 

Slide 6: Aspirational Goal:
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Carbon Neutrality Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing carbon sinks
Strive to reduce the carbon footprint of City Operations by 50% by 2030
(Sample chart shows how this could be accomplished) 

Slide 7: Aspirational Goal: Renewable Energy
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Prioritize the use of renewable, resilient energy to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050
(Sample chart shows how this could be accomplished)

Slide 8: Aspirational Goal: Waste Diversion
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Manage material responsibly and divert 90% waste from the landfill by 2050 

Slide 9: Aspirational Goal: Communitywide Action
Develop
community-based action items to be incorporated into the plan
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Take a 360-degree approach
Engage the community
• Learn from other communities
• Work with private and public partners for input
Create community climate action champions 


Slide 10: Next Steps
Develop the CAP:
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Continue meeting with departments
Write the CAP
Share the CAP with Council for adoption
Implementation
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• Adopted CAP will provide support for department’s initiatives
• Departments are the owners of projects that will realize these goals
• Council will use plan to support projects that implement the goals
Return with updates on progress toward Aspirational Goals 
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               Questions
 
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 "The Mesa City Council believes that its people, not leaders, are what makes a City great and actively works to encourage citizen participation in the decision-making process. No Plan GIFs - Get the best GIF on GIPHYWhether it is through neighborhood meetings, advisory boards and committees, telephone calls and letters, or email, the Mesa City Council sets policies based on the input and needs of its citizens."
The Cost of a CAP Part 2: How Much is This Climate Action Plan Going to  Cost Our City? | The EPIC Energy BlogMesa residents are invited to participate in the process of City of Mesa government. One of the most effective ways to provide input is through service on one of the City's citizen advisory boards and committees.
Through this service, civic-minded citizens become involved in their local government and make recommendations to the Mesa City Council. The City, in turn, benefits from the knowledge, experience and expertise of citizens.
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File #: 21-0394   
Type: Presentation Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Sustainability and Transportation Committee
On agenda: 4/8/2021
Title: Hear a presentation, discuss, and make a recommendation regarding the City's Climate Action Plan.
Attachments: 1. Presentation
Meeting Name: Sustainability and Transportation Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/8/2021 8:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Lower Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
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Gateway Cities Climate Action Planning Framework
http://www.gatewaycog.org/initiatives-and-projects/air-quality/climate-action-planning-framework                                         
The Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG) received grant funds to prepare a regional Climate Action Planning Framework that local jurisdictions can use to develop a voluntary Climate Action Plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in their communities.
The CAP Framework is intended to help individual communities advance their goals for
economic development
public health
air quality
climate resiliency
equity, and
job creation while planning for the impacts of climate change
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