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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-11-07; City Council; ; Potential Measures to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Climate Action Plan UpdateCA Review GH Meeting Date: Nov. 7, 2023 To: Mayor and City Council From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Staff Contact: Katie Hentrich, Senior Program Manager katie.hentrich@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2623 Subject: Potential Measures to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Climate Action Plan Update Districts: All Recommended Action Receive a report on potential measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the draft Climate Action Plan update and provide feedback to staff as desired. Executive Summary Carlsbad’s Climate Action Plan outlines the city’s strategies and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet state-mandated targets to reduce emissions to 4% below 2012 levels by 2020, and then to 52% below 2012 levels by 2035. The plan targets the community’s greenhouse gas inventory, a list of emission sources and their associated emissions. Since the city adopted the Climate Action Plan in 2015, the communitywide greenhouse gas inventories and the statewide targets have both been updated, making it necessary to update the plan to advance the community’s goal of promoting a sustainable environment and align with updated statewide targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Following the direction of the City Council, staff have been working with a consultant to prepare a comprehensive update to the Climate Action Plan since 2021. This update is intended to meet two state targets: to reduce emissions to 50% below 2016 levels by 2035 and to reduce emissions to 85% below 2016 levels by 2045. As part of that process, staff are now asking the City Council to review 22 potential greenhouse gas reduction measures for inclusion in the update of the Climate Action Plan so the city can comply with the state-wide goal. Some of the proposed measures relate to actions that the city is already taking. The City Council’s feedback on these potential measures, as well as community input gathered through public engagement efforts, will help guide the rest of the development of an updated Climate Action Plan. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 1 of 158 After the City Council’s review, staff will conduct a detailed analysis of the cost of implementing these measures and then, in early 2024, analyze their potential environmental impact, in keeping with the California Environmental Quality Act. The City Council will be asked to make the final decision on the exact emissions reductions measures to be included and to adopt the updated Climate Action Plan, as well as to review and approve the associated environmental compliance document, in mid-2024. Explanation & Analysis Purpose of Climate Action Plan Climate action plans are comprehensive plans that detail the specific activities that a government agency will undertake to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate action plans generally focus on those activities that can achieve emission reductions most cost-effectively. These plans typically include: •Specific city-sponsored initiatives and actions that the city controls directly, such as operations and energy use at city buildings and the types of cars in the city’s fleet. •State and city policies to direct, guide or influence outside actions, such as a requirement to recycle food scraps and energy efficiency standards for new building construction. The City of Carlsbad was one of the first cities in the county to adopt a Climate Action Plan To support California’s ambitious emissions reduction goals. The 2015 plan identified strategies and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a measurable way. The plan further implements the city’s Sustainability Guiding Principles and Community Values of Sustainability, as well as the actions identified in the Declaration of a Climate Emergency, approved by the City Council on Sept. 21, 2021, and the five-year Carlsbad Strategic Plan. Climate Action Plan update timeline •2015 – Climate Action Plan adopted by the City Council. •June 2021 – Funding for a comprehensive update to the Climate Action Plan was approved by the City Council as part of the fiscal year 2021-22 budget. •Nov. 23, 2021 - The city executed a professional services agreement with the Energy Policy Initiatives Center, or EPIC, with Ascent Environmental as a sub- consultant, for help developing an update to the Climate Action Plan. •April 19, 2022 - The City Council directed staff to use a customized run of the San Diego Association of Governments’ most recent Activity Based Model tailored specifically for Carlsbad in its update of the Climate Action Plan rather than the standard forecasting model that was available.1 This enabled the city to align the data and modeling used to forecast growth in Carlsbad for the Climate Action Plan with what is needed other concurrent city efforts, such as the assumptions and site analyses being used for the Housing Element update’s rezoning program, ensuring that these official city plans and standards are consistent. 1 The Activity Based Model uses community members’ daily travel itineraries to try to forecast where, when and how people will travel outside their home, providing critical information for long-range transportation and planning efforts, such as the Climate Action Plan. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 2 of 158 •Delivery of the data was delayed numerous times, as shown in Exhibit 1. To ensure the Housing Element rezoning work met its state deadline, staff used contingency funds within the current contract to have Ascent Environmental complete the necessary transportation modeling work. •The first draft of that data was provided in May 2023, allowing the project team to move forward with preparing calculations and analyses for the Climate Action Plan update. How the plan is updated Updating the Climate Action Plan requires updating the greenhouse gas inventory and reduction targets, as detailed in Exhibit 2, to reflect the best available data and most recent state legislation. The starting point for tracking activities in such a plan is the year it began, known as the baseline year. The update of the Climate Action Plan uses 2016 as the baseline year, because it provides the most comprehensive, recent and best available data. Greenhouse gas emissions are measured as metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, or MT CO2e.2 Based on the 2016 data, the top three categories of emissions in Carlsbad are transportation on roads (basically vehicle travel), electricity and natural gas use, as shown in the chart below. Carlsbad’s 2016 greenhouse gas emissions inventory The precise emission reduction totals, and other information, can be found in Exhibit 2, Methods for estimating GHG emissions and emissions reductions in the Carlsbad CAP Update – Draft. 2 The unit CO2e represents an amount of a greenhouse gas whose atmospheric impact has been standardized to that of one unit mass of carbon dioxide (CO2), based on the global warming potential of the gas. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 3 of 158 Elecbicity, 2796 Natural gas, 14% Other vehicles/equipment 3% Solid waste, 4% Water treatment/delivery, 1% Wastewater treatment, 0-3% Transportation (on roads/streets), 51% State targets California’s Legislature has set the following greenhouse gas reduction targets: • 2030 - Senate Bill 32 (2016) requires the California Air Resources Board to ensure the state’s greenhouse gas emissions are reduced to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. • 2045 - Assembly Bill 1279 (2022) requires the Air Resources Board to ensure emissions are reduced to 85% below 1990 levels by 2045. Projections to determine future emissions Staff and the consultants projected the amount of greenhouse gases that would be produced in these categories into the future, using the 2016 greenhouse gas emissions inventory and estimates for population, housing and job growth. This is called a “business-as-usual” projection, which shows the anticipated growth in emissions from these sources in the absence of any new policies and programs. Emission reductions that are expected to result from federal and state policies and programs are applied to the second set of projections, creating a “legislatively adjusted business-as-usual projection.” With the Air Resources Board’s guidance, greenhouse gas emissions were projected for the target years 2035 and 2045, 2035 being chosen because that is the year that Carlsbad’s General Plan anticipates the city will be fully developed or built-out. The city will not meet the 2045 goals without adding new city measures. The chart below shows: • The business-as-usual projection, with greenhouse gas emissions continuing unchanged • The legislatively adjusted business-as-usual projection, which accounts for the impact of federal and state laws curbing emissions, as well as the potential results of the city’s current Climate Action Plan. (More information on the federal and state programs included in the legislatively adjusted business-as-usual calculations are included in Exhibit 2.) • The greenhouse gas reduction targets in 2035 and 2045. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 4 of 158 1,200,000 981,000 993,000 1,000,000 1,024,000 800,000 6 ~ 600,000 ~ 400,000 200,000 ~ ~ i ~ ~ ~ :::: ::l ~ :q i ~ :!S ~ 0 ... N ~ " ij "' " ~ "' ~ ~ ~ i ! .,, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ --Business-as-usual --Legislatively adjusted --Greenhouse gas business-as-usual reduction targets State’s recommendations The California Air Resources Board provides the following guidance on how to best set targets within a Climate Action Plan: • Evaluate and adopt robust, locally appropriate emissions goals based on a local greenhouse gas emissions inventory • Express emissions goals based on mass greenhouse gas emissions reductions • Show a downward-trending greenhouse gas emissions trajectory consistent with the statewide goals Potential measures proposed To meet the greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, the project team analyzed and developed potential measures to be included in the updated Climate Action Plan using the following guidelines: • Leverage existing city efforts to defray additional costs and staff time as much as possible • Include successful and applicable measures from the previous Climate Action Plan, as well as greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies included in state guidance documents • Incorporate input from city staff across all departments so the measures can be implemented • Use public input so the measures reflect community priorities • Create reportable measures so the Climate Action Plan update process is transparent The project team ultimately identified 22 potential measures, including 34 primary actions and 66 supporting actions, that are proposed for the Climate Action Plan update. The measures are: • Wastewater system improvements • Water system improvements • Renewable energy at municipal facilities • Community choice energy • Nonresidential building energy efficiency and renewable energy • Residential building energy efficiency and renewable energy • Building energy benchmarking • Decarbonize existing buildings • Solid waste and organic waste diversion • Traffic calming and optimization • Transportation demand management ordinance • Safe Routes to School • Bikeway system improvements • Pedestrian system improvements • Local transportation improvements • Municipal transportation demand management program • Increase public zero emission infrastructure • Zero emission city fleet • Parking management strategies Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 5 of 158 • Convert gas-powered leaf blowers • Increase renewable or alternative fuel construction equipment • Community forest management The specific actions detailed in Exhibit 3, include the following information for each measure: • Title - Short description of the measure (listed above) • Number - An abbreviated, numerical reference for the measure • Strategy - The greenhouse gas emissions source of the measure • Primary action(s) - How the measure will reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Supporting action(s) - Activities that supports reducing emissions but do not have sufficient data to report as a primary action • Emissions reduced (2035 and 2045) - How much greenhouse gas emissions the measure will reduce by target year • Performance metric(s) - What the measure needs to complete • Monitoring data - How the measure will be tracked and reported • Responsible department(s) - Which city department will implement the measure • Co-benefits - Positive external impacts of the measure beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions • Timeframe - How long the measure will take to implement • Equity considerations - How the measure could be implemented equitably When combined with the federal and state measures within the legislatively adjusted business- as-usual projection, the potential measures proposed for the update of the Climate Action Plan are projected to enable the city to precisely meet its 2045 reduction target. It is important to note that if one measure is relaxed, others would need to be made more stringent to meet the target, and if a measure is removed, other measures would then need to be revised or added. The chart below shows how the new measures will result in Carlsbad’s emissions reductions meeting the 2045 target. The chart below shows the percentage of the proposed measures by strategy. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 6 of 158 1,200,000 981,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 "' " ., "' 0 .... ~ ~ 8 N ~ el N ~ -Business-as-usual 993,000 N "' .. "' "' " ., "' 0 .... N "' .. "' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ el N el N ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ::g N -Legislatively adjusted business-as-usual plus new measures "' " ~ ::g N 1,024,000 147,000 ., "' 0 .... N "' .. "' ~ ~ .. ;;: .. ;;: .. ;;: .. ;;: .. ;;: .. ;;: -Greenhouse gas reduction targets And the chart below shows the percentage of 2045 greenhouse gas emissions reductions each strategy is projected to achieve. Note: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. Possible climate equity study grant The harmful impacts of climate change are disproportionately experienced by vulnerable populations, historically underserved communities and people of color, as the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research has reported. Assessments of climate equity need to be added to the Climate Action Plan, to ensure the benefits and opportunities of the proposed measures are distributed equitably throughout Carlsbad. While the list of the proposed measures provided in Exhibit 3 includes equity considerations, these need to be considered further before the update is adopted. A climate equity analysis, prepared in partnership with community-based organizations, containing localized environmental, socioeconomic and public health indicators would help city staff implement the Climate Action Plan equitably and ensure that related policies and programs target the populations that would be disproportionately impacted. In August 2023, the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative, a network for public agencies to advance climate change solutions, applied for a grant from the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research’s Regional Resilience Grant Program to pay for a climate equity index for Carlsbad and other North County cities. The city submitted a letter of support for this proposal. If the grant is awarded, this work would be done for the city at no cost and would fill a critical gap by providing climate equity data, specific for Carlsbad and funding for robust stakeholder outreach and involvement and would be used as a companion document when implementing the updated Climate Action Plan. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 7 of 158 Energy. 27% Transportation (on roads/sueets), 45% Other vehicles/equipment 9% Solid waste, 4% Water treatment/delivery, 5% Wastewater treatment, 5% Carbon sequestration, 5% Community Engagement The city asked the public to help shape the Climate Action Plan Update in early 2022 by providing input on environmental sustainability needs and priorities. This public input was used to develop the list of potential measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Climate Action Plan Update. The public input received is summarized in Exhibit 4. Three themes emerged from that public input: 1. Take bold actions to minimize contributions to climate change 2. Consider a range of actions to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prioritizing reductions from transportation and energy 3. Promote equity and public awareness to improve quality of life for everyone and encourage people to drive climate action individually Starting in October, staff began holding meetings with stakeholders to discuss the proposed measures and get feedback, as well as sharing a lay-person’s summary of the measures through an online survey where community members can weigh in. To help raise awareness of the Climate Action Plan update, city staff are also visiting local events, community centers, and parks to discuss the proposed measures and invite feedback. The opportunity to give input on the potential measures is being promoted through the city’s communication channels, including e-newsletters, social media, a news release and direct emails to interested stakeholders, including those who previously provided feedback. These efforts are expected to conclude at the end of November. All feedback received will be compiled into a public input summary report and included as an appendix in the updated Climate Action Plan. Fiscal Analysis Once the potential Climate Action Plan measures have been refined to incorporate any input from the public and the City Council, the project team will conduct an analysis of the cost of implementing each measure. This implementation cost analysis will provide information on the budgetary impact of implementing the updated Climate Action Plan, such as staffing needs and other potential costs. The analysis will consider existing versus new or expanded programs, funded versus unfunded costs, costs by department, costs by Climate Action Plan measure, and costs over time. The implementation cost analysis will be included as an appendix to the Climate Action Plan update and presented to the City Council when the update is considered for adoption. It is anticipated that the Climate Action Plan update will include a number of the measure that must be implemented over the coming years related to program development, creation of ordinances, and additional implementation and monitoring. Many of these programs will be implemented through use of various departmental budgets (i.e., staff resources), while others will require other funding sources (e.g., grants, bonds, etc.) or will require new staffing or staffing reassignments. Because of the nature of a long-range planning program such as the Climate Action Plan update, actual resource needs have not been specifically identified at this time. However, staff will ensure that all available external funding sources are pursued to the extent feasible. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 8 of 158 Next Steps The next steps for the Climate Action Plan update are to: • Continue the second phase of public engagement to get feedback on the potential Climate Action Plan measures, concluding in November 2023 • Refine potential Climate Action Plan measures, as appropriate • Develop the draft Climate Action Plan update, the implementation cost analysis, and a draft CEQA document • Share the formal draft Climate Action Plan Update, related appendices and CEQA document with the community • Present the final Climate Action Plan update to the Planning Commission, and then to the City Council The final Climate Action Plan update is estimated to be presented to the City Council in mid- 2024. Environmental Evaluation The action to receive a report and provide input does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21065, because it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment. The direction provided by the City Council on this item is not binding, and any possible future actions, if any, would be subject to City Council approval along with a separate environmental determination. Exhibits 1. City Council memorandum - Status of the Climate Action Plan Update - June 8, 2023 2. Methods for Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Emissions Reductions in the Carlsbad Climate Action Plan Update – Draft 3. Potential measures proposed for Climate Action Plan update 4. Summary of Phase I public engagement for Climate Action Plan Update Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 9 of 158 Exhibit 1 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 10 of 158 To the members of the: CITY COUNCI~ Dat~ei123 CA X... CC ✓ CM_ ACM _VDCM (3) _L' June 8, 2023 Council Memorandum To: From: Honorable Mayor Blackburn and Members of the City Council Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager lff) Via: Re: Status of the Climate Action Plan Upd~· (Districts -All} {city of Carlsbad Memo ID# 2023055 This memorandum provides a status update of the city's Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update. Background On September 22, 2015, the City Council adopted a CAP, along with the General Plan Update and associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR), with Resolution Nos. 2015-244 and 2015-242, respectively. The CAP was developed to help the city meet state goals for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to meet the community's goal of promoting a sustainable environment. On July 14, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-146, approving CAP Amendment No. 1, which revised the GHG inventory, reduction targets and forecasts, updated reductions from existing measures and incorporated Community Choice Energy as a new reduction measure. An Addendum to the EIR was also prepared. Staff are preparing a comprehensive update to the amended CAP to: (1) continue to align city efforts with updated state legislation and targets, (2) further implement the city's Sustainability Guiding Principles and Community Values of Sustainability, and (3) support the actions identified in the Declaration of a Climate Emergency, which was approved by the City Council on September 21, 2021, via Resolution No. 2021-215, and the Carlsbad Strategic Plan (2023-2027), which was approved by the City Council on October 11, 2022. On November 23, 2021, the city executed an Agreement with the Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC) at the University of San Diego, who were selected via a Request for Proposal to support the city with updating its CAP. On November 30, 2021, a kickoff meeting was held with the consultant team, which includes Ascent Environmental as EPIC's subconsultant. Discussion To align data and modeling used to forecast growth assumptions in Carlsbad with other concurrent city efforts, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-094 on April 19, 2022, directing staff to use a customized run of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)'s Public Works Branch Environmental Sustainability Department 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 442-339-2729 t Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 11 of 158 Council Memo -Status of the Climate Action Plan Update (Districts -All) June 8, 2023 Page 2 most recent Activity Based Model (ABM2+) tailored for Carlsbad in the CAP Update. This data can also be utilized for the assumptions and modeling in the Housing Element rezone work. Since the April 19, 2022, City Council meeting, delivery of the ABM2+ data was delayed numerous times. Ultimately, SANDAG released a general memo on September 30, 2022, to all jurisdictions and private entities that had pending modeling projects indicating there was at least a six-to-seven-month additional delay. This delay was attributed to the SAN DAG Board of Directors' direction to remove the road usage charge from the 2021 Regional Plan. To ensure the Housing Element rezone work meets the state deadline, staff utilized contingency funds to have the transportation sub-consultant complete the necessary travel demand modeling work. Staff received the ABM2+ customized model run in May 2023, allowing the project team to move forward with preparing calculations and analyses for the CAP Update. Next Steps On July 11, 2023, staff will provide the City Council with an update to the building electrification item from the May 9, 2023, City Council meeting. On October 17, 2023, staff plan to present a suite of candidate measures for possible inclusion in the draft CAP Update to the City Council for consideration. After making any needed revisions, the formal draft of the CAP Update and environmental document will be released for public review, followed by presenting the final CAP Update to the City Council for adoption. Staff anticipate that the CAP Update will be completed by early to mid-2024. cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Cindie McMahon, City Attorney Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director Vicki Quiram, Utilities Director Kristina Ray, Community & Engagement Director James Wood, Environmental Sustainability Director Gina Herrera, Deputy City Attorney John Maashoff, Public Works Manager Mike Strong, Community Development Assistant Director Eric Lardy, City Planner Natalie Reed, Community Relations Manager Katie Hentrich, Senior Program Manager Methods for Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Emissions Reductions in the Carlsbad Climate Action Plan Update Draft September 2023 Prepared for the City of Carlsbad Prepared by the Energy Policy Initiatives Center Exhibit 2 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 12 of 158 {city of Carlsbad ~EPIC ENERGY POLICY INITIATIVES CENTER UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF LAW © 2023 University of San Diego. All rights reserved. About EPIC The Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC) is a non-profit research center of the University of San Diego School of Law that studies energy policy issues affecting California and the San Diego region. EPIC’s mission is to increase awareness and understanding of energy- and climate-related policy issues by conducting research and analysis to inform decision makers and educate law students. For more information, please visit the EPIC website at www.sandiego.edu/epic. The Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC) prepared this report for the City of Carlsbad. This report represents EPIC’s professional judgment based on the data and information available at the time EPIC prepared this report. EPIC relies on data and information from third parties who provide it with no guarantees such as of completeness, accuracy or timeliness. EPIC makes no representations or warranties, whether expressed or implied, and assumes no legal liability for the use of the information in this report; nor does any party represent that the uses of this information will not infringe upon privately owned rights. Readers of the report are advised that EPIC may periodically update this report or data, information, findings, and opinions and that they assume all liabilities incurred by them, or third parties, as a result of their reliance on the report, data, information, findings and opinions contained in the report. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 13 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Table of Contents 1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 1 2 Background .................................................................................................................................. 1 2.1 Greenhouse Gases ................................................................................................................. 1 2.2 Demographics ....................................................................................................................... 2 3 Baseline 2016 GHG Emissions Inventory ....................................................................................... 3 3.1 Summary of 2016 GHG Emissions Inventory ........................................................................... 3 3.2 Method to Calculate 2016 GHG Emissions Inventory .............................................................. 4 3.2.1 On-Road Transportation ........................................................................................................ 5 3.2.2 Electricity ................................................................................................................................ 7 3.2.3 Natural Gas ............................................................................................................................. 8 3.2.4 Solid Waste............................................................................................................................. 9 3.2.5 Off-Road Transportation ...................................................................................................... 11 3.2.6 Water ................................................................................................................................... 13 3.2.7 Wastewater .......................................................................................................................... 16 4 Business-as-usual Emissions Projection ....................................................................................... 16 5 Climate Action Plan 2035 and 2045 Targets ................................................................................. 19 6 Summary of Emissions Reduction Estimates ............................................................................... 20 7 Methods To Estimate GHG Emissions Reductions ........................................................................ 22 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 14 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Tables Table 1 Global Warming Potentials Used in Carlsbad GHG Emission Inventory & Projections .................... 2 Table 2 Population, Housing, and Jobs Estimates (Carlsbad, 2016–2045) ................................................... 3 Table 3 Total and Breakdown of GHG Emissions in City of Carlsbad (2016) ................................................ 4 Table 4 2016 O-D VMT Estimates by Trip Types and Total VMT (Carlsbad, 2016) ....................................... 6 Table 5 VMT, Emission Rate, and GHG Emissions from On-Road Transportation (Carlsbad, 2016) ............ 7 Table 6 Net Energy for Load, Emission Factor, and GHG Emissions from Electricity Category (Carlsbad, 2016) ............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Table 7 Natural Gas End-Use and GHG Emissions from Natural Gas Category (Carlsbad, 2016) ................. 9 Table 8 Mixed Solid Waste Emission Factor ............................................................................................... 10 Table 9 Solid Waste Disposal and GHG Emissions from Solid Waste Category (Carlsbad, 2016) ............... 11 Table 10 Sub-Categories included in the Carlsbad Off-Road Transportation Categories ........................... 12 Table 11 GHG Emissions from Off-Road Transportation Category (Carlsbad, 2016) ................................. 13 Table 12 Water Supplied and Supply Source (Carlsbad, 2016) ................................................................... 14 Table 13 Components of Average Upstream Energy Intensity for SDCWA Member Agencies .................. 15 Table 14 Water Supplied and GHG Emissions from the Water Category (Carlsbad, 2016) ........................ 16 Table 15 Wastewater Generated and GHG Emissions from Wastewater Category (Carlsbad, 2016) ....... 16 Table 16 Projected Total and Category-GHG Emissions (Carlsbad, 2035 and 2045) .................................. 17 Table 17 Method to Project Business-as-usual Emissions .......................................................................... 18 Table 18 Emissions Projections, Targets, and Emissions Reductions Needed ............................................ 19 Table 19 of 2035 and 2045 GHG Emissions Reductions by Strategy in the Carlsbad CAP .......................... 20 Table 20 Summary of 2035 and 2045 GHG Emissions Reductions from Measures in Carlsbad CAP ......... 21 Figures Figure 1 Breakdown of GHG Emissions in City of Carlsbad (2016) ............................................................... 4 Figure 2 Components of O-D Method for VMT Calculation ......................................................................... 6 Figure 3 Segments of the Water Cycle ........................................................................................................ 13 Figure 4 Illustrative Example Only: BAU and Legislatively-adjusted BAU Emissions Projections ............... 17 Figure 5 GHG Inventory (2016 and 2018) and BAU Emissions Projections (2035 and 2045) ..................... 18 Figure 6 BAU Projections and Targets in the Current CAP and CAP Update .............................................. 20 Figure 7 Carlsbad GHG Emissions Trend (2016-2045) ................................................................................ 22 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 15 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 1 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego 1 OVERVIEW This Appendix provides a summary of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions estimate for the City of Carlsbad (referred to as Carlsbad or the City) in calendar year 2016, the business-as-usual (BAU) emissions projections through 2045, and the methods used to calculate the GHG emissions reductions from the actions included in the City of Carlsbad’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). This Appendix includes the following sections: • Section 2 describes the background sources used for this Appendix; • Section 3 provides the 2016 GHG emissions inventory results summary and the methods used to prepare each emissions category of the inventory; • Section 4 provides a summary of the emissions projections for 2035 and 2045, and the methods used to prepare projections for each emissions category; • Section 5 describes this CAP’s 2035 and 2045 targets; • Section 6 provides a summary of emissions impacts from federal, State (California), and CAP strategies; and • Section 7 details the common data sources and methods used to estimate emissions reductions, and the methods used to estimate emissions reductions from federal, State, and CAP strategies. Unless stated otherwise, all activity data, GHG emissions, and GHG emissions reductions reported in this Appendix are annual values for the calendar year, and all emission factors reported in this document are annual average values for the calendar year. Rounding is used for the final GHG values within the tables and figures throughout the document. Values are not rounded in the intermediary steps in any calculation. Because of rounding, some totals may not equal the values summed in any table or figure. 2 BACKGROUND 2.1 Greenhouse Gases The primary GHGs included in the emissions estimates presented here are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). Each GHG has a different capacity to trap heat in the atmosphere, known as its global warming potential (GWP), which is normalized relative to CO2 and expressed in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e). In general, the 100-year GWPs reported by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) are used to estimate GHG emissions. The GWPs used in this inventory are from the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (AR4),1 provided in Table 1. 1 IPCC Fourth Assessment Report: Climate Change 2007: Direct Global Warming Potentials (2013). Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 16 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 2 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Table 1 Global Warming Potentials Used in Carlsbad GHG Emission Inventory & Projections Greenhouse Gas Global Warming Potential Carbon dioxide (CO2) 1 Methane (CH4) 25 Nitrous oxide (N2O) 298 IPCC 2013. 2.2 Demographics With the implementation of Carlsbad’s 2021-2029 Housing Element Update (HEU), which facilitates the development of 18 rezone sites to accommodate residential development, the city would have 56,516 housing units and 127,263 population in 2035 (Carlsbad General Plan buildout year).2 The HEU does not project population or housing units in Carlsbad beyond 2035. To project the GHG emissions through 2045 for the CAP, the population and housing units through 2045 are projected separately. The population through 2045 is based on (1) 2035 population from the HEU and (2) San Diego regional 2035-2045 population increase projected by the California Department of Finance.3 Housing units through 2045 are based on (1) the 2035-2045 Carlsbad population and (2) 2035 persons per household in the HEU (2.42 persons per household).4 The HEU does not generate a jobs projection, however, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) does estimate population, housing, and jobs for all jurisdictions in the San Diego region. SANDAG generates multiple forecasts during each Regional Plan preparation. As of the CAP update development, one of the latest SANDAG forecasts is the baseline Series 14 Regional Growth Forecast, which represents a combination of economic and demographic projections, existing land use plans and policies, and potential land use plan changes that may occur in the region. Another forecast is the 2021 Regional Plan Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) land use pattern scenario, which is based on the baseline Series 14 Regional Growth Forecast but assumes a densification of land use within Mobility Hubs. The jobs projection through 2045 from the SCS land use pattern scenario forecast is used here, because this forecast (through 2035) is referenced in the HEU.5 The population, housing, jobs, and service population estimates for 2016 and projections for 2035 and 2045 are provided in Table 2.6 2 Carlsbad Housing Element Update Environmental Impact Analysis (4.11 Population and Housing). 3 California Department of Finance: P-2 County Population Projections (2020-2060), released on July 19, 2023, accessed on July 20, 2023. For San Diego County (region), the population is 3,403,354 in 2035 and 3,412,606 in 2045. 4 127,263 persons per 56,516 housing units from the HEU. 5 SANDAG: Baseline Series 14 Regional Growth Forecast, and 2021 Regional Plan Appendix F: Regional Growth Forecast and Sustainable Communities Strategy Land Use Pattern (2021). 6 2016 and 2035 numbers are from Carlsbad HEU, data provided by City to EPIC, June 27, 2023. 2016 are based on SANDAG’s off-the-shelf model data. 2045 population and housing units are projected with the methods described in this section. 2045 jobs number is from 2021 Regional Plan Appendix F: Regional Growth Forecast and Sustainable Communities Strategy Land Use Pattern (2021), 2016-2050 jobs number were provided by SANDAG to EPIC, December 21, 2021. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 17 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 3 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Table 2 Population, Housing, and Jobs Estimates (Carlsbad, 2016–2045) Year Population Housing Units Jobs Service Population 2016 112,264 46,152 76,623 188,887 2035 127,263 52,516 90,801 218,064 2045 127,609 53,399 95,762 223,371 Housing unit types include single detached units, single attached units, two to four units, five plus or apartment units, and mobile homes. Service population is the sum of population and jobs. Carlsbad 2023, SANDAG 2021, Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 3 BASELINE 2016 GHG EMISSIONS INVENTORY 3.1 Summary of 2016 GHG Emissions Inventory The total GHG emissions from Carlsbad in 2016 were approximately 981,000 metric tons CO2e (MMT CO2e), distributed into categories as shown in Figure 1.7 7 The latest CAP annual report, from 2023, includes a 2016 and 2018 GHG inventory. A few revisions are made to the 2016 GHG inventory reported: (1) updated vehicle miles and vehicle emission rates data from the latest models; (2) updated off-road transportation emissions from the latest model; and (3) updated water emissions based on latest local water energy intensity data. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 18 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 4 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Figure 1 Breakdown of GHG Emissions in City of Carlsbad (2016) Table 3 Total and Breakdown of GHG Emissions in City of Carlsbad (2016) Emissions Category 2016 Inventory GHG Emissions (MT CO2e) Distribution (%) On-Road Transportation* 502,000 51% Electricity 269,000 27% Natural Gas 133,000 14% Solid Waste 35,000 4% Off-Road Transportation 31,000 3% Water 8,000 1% Wastewater 3,000 0.3% Total 981,000 100% Sums may not add up to totals due to rounding. GHG emissions for each category are rounded to the nearest thousand. Values are not rounded in the intermediary steps in the calculation. *2016 VMT is from SANDAG’s activity-based model (ABM2+), No Build Dataset 41 (DS 41) base year. Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 3.2 Method to Calculate 2016 GHG Emissions Inventory The CAP follows the U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (U.S. Community Protocol),8 developed by ICLEI USA. It requires a minimum of five basic emissions-generating activities to be included in a Protocol-compliant community-scale GHG inventory. These categories are: electricity, natural gas, on-road transportation, water and wastewater, and solid Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 19 of 158 Percentage may not add to totals due to rounding. Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 5 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego waste. GHG emissions are calculated by multiplying activity data (e.g., kilowatt-hours of electricity, tons of solid waste) by an emission factor (e.g., pounds of CO2e per unit of electricity). For these five categories, methods based on the U.S. Community Protocol were modified with regional- or City-specific data when available. Additionally, GHG emissions from off-road activity were included in the inventory and projections, based on the methods and models used by California Air Resources Board (CARB) in the statewide GHG emission inventory.9 3.2.1 On-Road Transportation The emissions associated with on-road transportation are calculated by multiplying the estimated City of Carlsbad VMT and the average vehicle emission rate in the San Diego region in 2016. 2016 annual VMT was estimated based on the average weekday VMT for Carlsbad using SANDAG’s activity-based model (ABM2+) No Build Dataset 41 (DS 41) base year data.10 VMT derived from ABM2+ was then allocated to Carlsbad using the Origin-Destination (O-D) method.11 The O-D VMT method is the preferred method proposed by the U.S Community Protocol in “TR.1 Emissions from Passenger Vehicles” and “TR.2 Emissions from Freight and Service Trucks” that estimates miles traveled based on where a trip originates and where it ends to attribute on-road emissions to cities and regions (Figure 2).12 8 ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA: U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Version 1.2 (2019). 9 California Air Resources Board (CARB): California Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory – 2021 Edition. 10 Fehr & Peers (June 8, 2023), City of Carlsbad Housing Element Update Transportation Modeling Considerations and Results [Memorandum], accessed July 31, 2023. 11 SANDAG (2013): Vehicle Miles Traveled Calculation Using the SANDAG Regional Travel Demand Model. Technical White Paper. 12 ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA: U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Version 1.2 (2019), Appendix D: Transportation and Other Mobile Emission Activities and Sources. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 20 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 6 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Figure 2 Components of O-D Method for VMT Calculation O-D VMT allocated to Carlsbad include all miles traveled for trips that originate and end within Carlsbad city limits (referred to as Internal-Internal), and half of the miles traveled for trips that either begin within Carlsbad and end outside the city (referred to as Internal-External), or vice versa (referred to as External-Internal). In accordance with the methodology, VMT from trips that begin and end outside Carlsbad that only pass through the city limits (referred to as External-External) are not included in the total city VMT. The total average weekday VMT were multiplied by 347 to adjust from average weekday VMT to average annual VMT, which includes weekends.13 The average weekday VMT estimates for each trip type in 2016, and the total VMT allocated to Carlsbad based on the ICLEI methodology described above, are given in Table 4.14 Table 4 2016 O-D VMT Estimates by Trip Types and Total VMT (Carlsbad, 2016) Year VMT by Trip Type (Miles/Weekday) Total City VMT (100% * I-I + 50% * I-E/E-I) (Miles per Weekday) Total City VMT (Miles per Year) Internal-Internal (I-I) Trips External-Internal (E-I) Trips Internal-External (I-E) Trips 2016 609,696 2,655,837 2,649,204 3,262,216 1,131,989,126 Based on SANDAG ABM2+, No Build Dataset 41 (DS 41) base year estimates. The conversion factor from miles per weekday to miles per year is 347. Fehr & Peers 2023, Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 13 The conversion of 347 weekdays to 365 days per year is as used by CARB. CARB: California’s 2000–2014 Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory Technical Support Document (2016 Edition), p. 41 (September 2016). 14 2016 VMT was provided by Fehr & Peers to City of Carlsbad (June 26, 2023 based on the SANDAG Activity Based Model 2+ Release v14.2.2, Series 14 Forecast, Scenario ID 469, September 2021. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 21 of 158 •----- External-Internal I Internal-External External-External Internal-Internal .. Jurisdiction Boundary -•I-- - - - - - -Miles NOT Counted using Origin-Destination Method Miles Counted using Origin-Destination Method Enerqy Policy Initiatives Center, 2018 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 7 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego The average annual vehicle emission rate expressed in grams of CO2e per mile driven (g CO2e/mile) is derived from the statewide mobile source emissions model EMFAC2021 developed by CARB.15 EMFAC2021 was run in the default activity mode to generate the total VMT and total vehicle GHG emissions for the San Diego region, including all vehicle model years, classes, and fuel types. This document assumes that Carlsbad has the same distribution of vehicle types as the San Diego region. Total estimated VMT, average vehicle emission rates, and corresponding GHG emissions from on-road transportation from 2016 are given in Table 5. Table 5 VMT, Emission Rate, and GHG Emissions from On-Road Transportation (Carlsbad, 2016) Year Total VMT (Miles/year) Average Vehicle Emission Rate (g CO2e/mile) GHG Emissions (MT CO2e) 2016 1,131,989,126 427 502,000 GHG emissions for each category are rounded. Values are not rounded in the intermediary steps in the calculation. Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023. 3.2.2 Electricity Emissions from electricity in Carlsbad were estimated using the Built Environment (BE.2) method from the U.S. Community Protocol, by multiplying electricity use by the city-specific electricity emission factor in 2016.16 Annual metered electricity sales data within the city were provided by the local utility, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E).17 The electricity sales were then adjusted by (1) a loss factor18 of 1.08219 to account for transmission and distribution losses; and (2) subtracting electricity use associated with moving water within the city limits, which is allocated to the water category (Section 3.2.6). The adjusted net energy for load (electricity sales + losses) is provided in Table 6. For a given year, the city-specific electricity emission factor, expressed in pounds of CO2e per megawatt- hour (lbs CO2e/MWh), is estimated based on the specific power mix of bundled power20 and Direct Access (DA) power21 in the city and their respective emission factors. 15 CARB: EMission FACtors model, EMFAC2021 v1.0.2, on May 2, 2022 and EMFAC Emissions Inventory Web Database: On-Road Emissions. 16 ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA: U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Version 1.2 (2019), Appendix C: Built Environment Emission Activities and Sources. 17 2016 metered electricity sales were provided to EPIC by SDG&E (February 28, 2018). 18 The transmission and distribution loss factor is used to scale end-use demand or retail sales to produce net energy for load. L. Wong, A Review of Transmission Losses In Planning Studies, CEC Staff Paper (August 2011). 19 The loss factor is from the California Energy Commission’s Energy Demand 2019 Forecast. For each forecast cycle, utilities provide the estimates, which remain relatively stable. Personal communication with CEC staff. March 23, 2020. 20 SDG&E’s bundled customers are those who receive both electric generation and electric delivery service from SDG&E (bundled service). SDG&E: Customer Choice Service Types. 21 SDG&E’s bundled customers are those who receive both electric generation and electric delivery service from SDG&E (bundled service). Direct Access customers receive electric generation from an Electric Service Provider (not SDG&E), but electricity is delivered by SDG&E. SDG&E: Customer Choice Service Types. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 22 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 8 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego The SDG&E bundled emission factors are calculated using Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Form 122 data, the California Energy Commission (CEC) Power Source Disclosure (PSD) Program23 data on SDG&E-owned and purchased power, and the U.S. EPA Emissions and Generating Resource Integrated Database (eGRID) 2016 Edition24 on specific power plant emissions. The 2016 SDG&E bundled emission factor calculated using the sources above is 525 lbs CO2e/MWh. The DA emission factor, 836 lbs CO2e/MWh, is based on California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Decision D.14-12-037.25 The city- specific electricity emission factors are provided in Table 6. Emissions are calculated by multiplying the adjusted net energy for load (electricity sales + losses) and the corresponding city-specific electricity emission factor. The net energy for Carlsbad’s load, electricity emission factors, and corresponding GHG emissions from the electricity category for 2016 are shown in Table 6. Table 6 Net Energy for Load, Emission Factor, and GHG Emissions from Electricity Category (Carlsbad, 2016) Year Net Energy for Load (Electricity Sales + Losses) (MWh) City-Specific Emission Factor (lbs CO2e/MWh) GHG Emissions (MT CO2e) 2016 1,086,656 545 269,000 City-specific emission factors are for City of Carlsbad only and do not represent the emission factors of SDG&E bundled electricity or of other jurisdictions in the San Diego region. GHG emissions for each category are rounded. Values are not rounded in the intermediary steps in the calculation. Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 3.2.3 Natural Gas Emissions from natural gas use in Carlsbad were estimated using method Built Environment (BE.1) from the U.S. Community Protocol, by multiplying the natural gas use (the activity) and the natural gas emission factor in 2016.26 Annual natural gas sales were provided by SDG&E, broken down by residential, commercial and industrial customer classes.27 The natural gas emission factor is based on the heat content of the fuel and the fuel’s CO2, CH4, and N2O emissions. The heat content of fuel and the emissions from CO2, CH4, and N2O were based on the CARB statewide inventory.28 22 FERC: Form 1 – Electric Utility Annual Report: Report Year 2018, updated July 9, 2019, and accessed September 18, 2019. 23 CEC: Power Source Disclosure Program under Senate Bill 1305. The SDG&E 2016 power source disclosure report was provided by CEC staff to EPIC. 24 U.S. EPA. eGRID 2016 Edition, released February 15, 2018, accessed June 29, 2018. 25 CPUC: Decision 14-12-037, December 18, 2014 in Rulemaking 11-03-012 (filed March 24, 2011). The recommended emission factor is 0.379 MT CO2e/MWh (836 lbs CO2e/MWh). The recommended emission factor has not changed since 2014. All electric service suppliers must meet the Renewables Portfolio Standards in the target years. 26 ICLEI– Local Governments for Sustainability USA: U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Version 1.2 (2019), Appendix C: Built Environment Emission Activities and Sources. 27 2016 metered natural gas sales were provided to EPIC by SDG&E (February 28, 2018). 28 CARB: GHG Current California Emission Inventory Data. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 23 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 9 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego To estimate emissions from the combustion of natural gas, end-use was multiplied by the emission factor. The total natural gas end-use and corresponding GHG emissions from the natural gas category for 2016 are given in Table 7. Table 7 Natural Gas End-Use and GHG Emissions from Natural Gas Category (Carlsbad, 2016) Year Natural Gas End-Use (Million Therms) Natural Gas Emission Factor (Million MT CO2e/Million Therms) GHG Emissions (MT CO2e) 2016 24.3 0.00545 133,000 GHG emissions for each category are rounded to the nearest thousand. Values are not rounded in the intermediary steps in the calculation. SDG&E 2020, Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 3.2.4 Solid Waste Emissions from the decomposition of organic material in waste disposed at landfills were estimated using method Solid Waste (SW.4) from the U.S. Community Protocol, by multiplying the amount of waste disposed by the City in 2016 and an emission factor for mixed solid waste. 29 This represents the immediate and all future emissions from decay of this waste. Solid waste disposal is the waste disposed by the City in landfills, regardless of whether the landfills accepting the waste are located inside or outside of the city boundary. The emission factor of mixed solid waste depends on the percentage of each waste type within the waste stream disposed in a landfill. The closest city to Carlsbad with a recent waste characterization study is the City of Oceanside; therefore, this was used as a substitute for Carlsbad to determine the emission factor based on the percentage of each waste type within the mixed solid waste.30 Only the CH4 emissions from waste degradation are considered non-biogenic and included in this category. The CO2 emissions from waste degradation are considered biogenic and not included in this category. The EPA Waste Reduction Model (WARM) is used to determine the emission factor of each waste type. WARM is a life-cycle GHG model to assess and compare waste management options (e.g., landfilling, recycling, source reduction, composting), through the life-cycle of waste materials (from material extraction to disposal). However, under the U.S Community Protocol, only emissions from the disposal and associated degradation of waste are included. Therefore, only the landfill emission factors in EPA WARM are used in the calculation. WARM reports the landfill CH4 emission factor of each waste material in MT CO2e/short ton, with and without Landfill Gas (LFG) recovery. The mixed solid waste emission factor is given in Table 8. The landfill emission factors without LFG recovery are identified here; and the LFG recovery is applied later. 29 ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA: U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Version 1.2 (2019), Appendix E: Solid Waste Emission Activities and Sources. 30 City of Oceanside 2017 Organic Management Detailed waste characterization study results were provided by Carlsbad city staff. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 24 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 10 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Table 8 Mixed Solid Waste Emission Factor Waste Component Waste Distribution1 (%) Landfill Gas Emissions CH4 without LFG Recovery (MT CO2e/short ton) Source2 Organics 57.2% - - Food 22.8% 1.57 Exhibit 1-49, WARM V14 Organic Materials Other Misc. Paper- Compostable 0.4% 2.24 Average of paper components Remainder/Composite Paper - Compostable 10.8% 2.24 Average of paper components Leaves and Grass 3.1% 0.55 Average of grass and leaves, Exhibit 2-11 WARM V14 Organic Materials Pruning and Trimmings 2.1% 0.59 Exhibit 2-11 WARM V14 Organic Materials Branches and Stumps 0.8% 0.77 Exhibit 2-11 WARM V14 Organic Materials Manures 0.1% n/a n/a Textiles 3.9% n/a n/a Carpet 1.0% n/a Exhibit 3-26, WARM V14 Construction and Demolition Materials, no landfill CH4 Clean Dimensional Lumber 1.0% 0.15 Exhibit 11-19, WARM V14 Construction and Demolition Materials Clean Engineered Wood 0.6% 0.16 Wood flooring, Exhibit 10-13, WARM V14 Construction and Demolition Materials Clean Pallets & Crates 1.7% 0.05 Wood product, Exhibit 11-19, WARM V14 Construction and Demolition Materials Other Wood Waste 2.3% 0.05 Wood product, Exhibit 11-19, WARM V14 Construction and Demolition Materials Remainder/Composite Organic 6.6% 0.84 Average of all organic material Paper 13.0% - - Uncoated Corrugated Cardboard 2.3% 2.36 Exhibit 3-27, WARM v14 Containers /Packaging Paper Bags 0.3% 2.36 Assume the same as cardboard, Exhibit 3-27, WARM v14 Containers /Packaging Newspapers 2.1% 0.95 Exhibit 3-27, WARM v14 Containers /Packaging White Ledger Paper 0.8% 3.50 Exhibit 3-27, WARM v14 Containers /Packaging Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 25 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 11 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Waste Component Waste Distribution1 (%) Landfill Gas Emissions CH4 without LFG Recovery (MT CO2e/short ton) Source2 Other Office Paper 1.0% 3.50 Exhibit 3-27, WARM v14 Containers /Packaging Magazine and Catalogs 0.7% 1.08 Exhibit 3-27, WARM v14 containers /packaging Phone Books and Directories 0.0% 2.14 Exhibit 3-27, WARM v14 containers /packaging Other Misc. Paper - Other 3.7% 2.14 Exhibit 3-27, WARM v14 containers /packaging Remainder/Composite Paper 2.1% 2.14 Exhibit 3-27, WARM v14 containers /packaging Glass 2.8% - - Metal 3.5% - - Electronics 0.9% - - Plastic 13.9% - - Inerts and Other Material 3.1% - - Household Hazardous Waste 0.5% - - Special Waste 3.7% - - Mixed Residue 1.3% - - Mixed Waste Emission Factor 0.98 Source: 1 City of Oceanside Waste Characterization Study (2017), 2 EPA Waste Reduction Model (WARM) Version 14 The mixed waste emission factor given in Table 8 is the emission factor without landfill gas collection. The 75% default capture rate of CH4 emissions from landfills, from the U.S. Community Protocol, is applied in the emissions calculation. The total solid waste disposal and the corresponding GHG emissions for 2016 are given in Table 9. Table 9 Solid Waste Disposal and GHG Emissions from Solid Waste Category (Carlsbad, 2016) Year Solid Waste Disposed GHG Emission Factor (MT CO2e/Short Ton) Oxidation Rate Total GHG Emissions (MT CO2e) Default CH4 Capture Rate Remaining Emissions (MT CO2e) Citywide (Short Tons/Year) Citywide (MT/Year) 2016 158,252 143,563 0.98 10% 139,617 75% 35,000 GHG emissions for each category are rounded. Values are not rounded in the intermediary steps in the calculation. The oxidation rate is the default amount of methane that is oxidized and not emitted, therefore only 90% of total methane emissions are produced. Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 3.2.5 Off-Road Transportation Emissions from off-road vehicles and equipment, both diesel and gasoline-fueled, are from the fuel combustion in internal combustion engines. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 26 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 12 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego CARB released OFFROAD2021, an online emissions inventory database for off-road equipment and vehicles, in 2021 that generates off-road vehicles emissions by county (region), vehicle category, equipment type, horsepower (HP), and fuel type.31 The previous comprehensive CARB off-road equipment and vehicle model was OFFROAD2007, released in 2007. After the release of OFFROAD2007, CARB developed category specific methods and inventory models for specific regulatory support, which replaced the results of specific vehicle categories in OFFROAD2007. OFFROAD2021 integrates data from several updated off-road models, such as SORE 2020, which generates emissions for off-road vehicles with engines less than or equal to 25 HP, RV 2018, which generates emissions for recreational vehicles, and other sector specific models. Due to the lack of jurisdiction-specific data from CARB models, the emissions or fuel consumption from the CARB model outputs for the San Diego region were scaled to the city based on sub-category-specific scaling factors. The off-road activity sub-categories that are relevant to Carlsbad and the scaling factors are given in Table 10.32 The sub-categories do not include all sub-categories identified in CARB off-road models, they are the off-road sub-categories included in the 2015 Carlsbad CAP.33 Table 10 Sub-Categories included in the Carlsbad Off-Road Transportation Categories Sub-Category Common Equipment Type Scaling Factor Lawn and Garden Equipment Lawn mowers, trimmers, brush cutters, chainsaws, leaf blowers/ vacuums Population Light Commercial Equipment Generator set, pumps, welders Commercial Jobs Construction and Mining Excavators, off-highway tractors, loaders, paving equipment Construction Jobs Industrial Aerial lifts, forklifts, sweepers/scrubbers Industrial Jobs Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 The ratio and the corresponding GHG emissions from the off-road transportation category for 2019 are given in Table 11.34 31 CARB: Updates to CARB’s Online Emissions Inventory Database for Off-Road Equipment and Vehicles. October 19, 2021. 32 The sub-categories listed in this table are not the comprehensive off-road mobile sources listed in CARB, as some of the sub- categories are not relevant to Carlsbad, such as airport ground support, pleasure craft, commercial marine vessels, etc. 33 Carlsbad: Climate Action Plan (Adopted September 2015, amended May 2020). Section 2 Emissions Inventory. 34 CARB: Updates to CARB’s Online Emissions Inventory Database for Off-Road Equipment and Vehicles. October 19, 2021. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 27 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 13 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Table 11 GHG Emissions from Off-Road Transportation Category (Carlsbad, 2016) Year Sub-Category Scaling Factor GHG Emissions (MT CO2e) 2016 Lawn and Garden Equipment 3% 1,615 Light Commercial Equipment 5% 3,061 Construction and Mining 10% 17,694 Industrial 10% 8,571 Total 31,000 Not all off-road transportation emissions are included, only selected sub-categories are included. Total GHG emissions are rounded to the nearest thousands. Values are not rounded in the intermediary steps in the calculation. CARB 2021, SANDAG 2021, Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 3.2.6 Water Emissions from water use in a jurisdiction result from the energy required to move water from origin sources to end-use customers, including upstream supply and conveyance, water treatment, and water distribution, as circled in Figure 3. The energy required to move water is primarily electricity but may include natural gas or other fuels. Figure 3 Segments of the Water Cycle Emissions from water were estimated using the method Wastewater and Water (WW.14) from the U.S. Community Protocol.35 Emissions associated with water end-use, such as water heating and cooling, are included in the electricity and natural gas category, not in this water category, as data are not available to separate out those values. 35 ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA: U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Version 1.2 (2019), Appendix F: Wastewater and Water Emission Activities and Sources. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 28 of 158 Conveyance Wastewater Discharge Water Treatment Recycled Water Treatment Wastewater Treatment California Energy Commission, 2005 Wastewater Collection End-use Commercial Industrial City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 14 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego The Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) is a SDCWA member agency that provides both potable and recycled water service within the City of Carlsbad. CMWD services the majority of the city within the potable water service area and covers 77% of the city’s population.36 The remaining portion of the city is served by Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) and Vallecitos Water District (VWD).37 100% of the city’s potable water supply is imported water from SDCWA.38 The potable water supplied within CMWD service area and within the entire city is given in Table 12.39 Table 12 Water Supplied and Supply Source (Carlsbad, 2016) Year Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) Potable Water Supplied (Acre-feet) Carlsbad Potable Water Supplied (Acre-feet) 2016 13,638 17,734 CMWD services the majority of the city within the potable water service area and covers 77% of the city population. City of Carlsbad 2018, Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 The energy used to produce and distribute water from each source is different due to the different raw source type and its location. The energy intensity of water, or the energy needed to move one unit of water through each segment of the water-use cycle (water supply and conveyance, water treatment, and water distribution) individually, expressed in kWh per acre foot (kWh/Acre-foot), are described below. Upstream Supply and Conveyance – This is defined as supply and conveyance of water from the raw sources to the local service area. The upstream supply and conveyance energy use for SDCWA untreated water consists of conveyance of water from the State Water Project and the Colorado River through Metropolitan Water District (MWD)’s and SDCWA’s service area. The upstream supply and conveyance energy use for SDCWA treated water consists of that associated with SDCWA untreated water and the water treatment energy use before the water is delivered to Carlsbad’s service area. The water may be treated at MWD or SDCWA’s water treatment plants (WTPs).40 The City does not have operational control over the upstream supply and conveyance. Water suppliers have begun to voluntarily report the energy intensity in their service areas in Urban Water Management Plans (UWMPs). SDCWA’s and MWD’s 2015 UWMP voluntary energy intensity reporting are used to calculate the upstream supply energy intensity for SDCWA’s member agencies. The energy intensity is based on the average of fiscal years 2013 and 2014 is shown in Table 13. 36 Carlsbad Municipal Water District: 2015 Urban Water Management Plan (June 2016). Section 3.1.3 Population and Demographics. 37 City of Carlsbad. Water District Map. 38 CMWD and VWD import 100% treated water from SDCWA. OMWD imports both treated and untreated water from SDCWA. The untreated water is treated at OMWD’s David C. McCollom Water Treatment Plant. 39 Potable water supplied within the CMWD service area (2012-2016) were provided by City staff (January 2018). Population served by CMWD and population within entire city (2010-2016) were provided by SANDAG (April 2017). Potable water supplied within entire city was calculated based on the population ratio between CMWD service area and the city (77%). 40 SDCWA 2016: Urban Water Management Plan 2015, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Urban Water Management Plan 2015. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 29 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 15 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Table 13 Components of Average Upstream Energy Intensity for SDCWA Member Agencies Water System Segment FY 2013 and 2014 Average Energy Intensity (kWh/Acre-Foot) Data Source MWD delivered untreated* 1,817 MWD UWMP 2015 Appendix 9 SDCWA conveyance** -62 SDCWA UWMP 2015 Appendix K SDCWA treatment 60 SDCWA UWMP 2015 Appendix K SDCWA distribution*** 1.1 SDCWA UWMP 2015 Appendix K SDCWA Treated Total 1,816 MWD - Metropolitan Water District, SDCWA – San Diego County Water Authority, UWMP - Urban Water Management Plan. *Includes conveyance from the State Water Project & Colorado River water to MWD’s distribution system, and distribution from MWD to MWD’s member agencies. **Conveyance of raw water supplies to the water treatment plants or to member agency connections (negative value means hydro-electric generation by SDCWA). *** Distribution of treated water from SDCWA’s Twin Oaks Water Treatment Plant to SDCWA’s member agencies. “Upstream” refers to moving water from the original source to SDCWA’s member agency’s service area or first connection point MWD 2016, SDCWA 2016, Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2018 Local Potable Water Treatment –This is the energy used for water treatment plant operations. CMWD imports treated water directly and does not own a water treatment plant. Therefore, there is no energy used from local water treatment. Local Potable Water Distribution – This is defined as the energy required to move treated water from water treatment plants to end-use customers. Distribution energy use includes energy use for water pump stations and/or pressure reduction stations, water tanks, etc. The local potable water distribution energy intensity is 15 kWh/acre-foot.41 In addition to providing potable water, CMWD delivers recycled water within the entire city.42 The recycled water delivered by CMWD is from three sources: (1) the Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility (WRF), (2) the Meadowlark WRF, and (3) the Gafner WRF. The Meadowlark WRF is owned by VWD, and the Gafner WRF is owned by Leucadia Wastewater District (LWWD); both agencies sell the recycled water to CMWD for distribution.43 CMWD has operational control over Carlsbad WRF and over recycled water distribution. The recycled water treatment and distribution energy intensity is 299 kWh/acre- foot.44 Recycled water is supplied to golf courses, parks, industrial areas, homeowner association common areas, etc. The total potable and recycled water supplied and the corresponding GHG emissions from the water category in 2016 are given Table 14. 41 The distribution energy intensity for CMWD service area in 2015 (the latest year with data available) was provided by City staff (January 2018) and used as a proxy for 2016. 42 CMWD delivers recycled water within its service area and also adjacent agency service areas. CMWD is the only recycled water provider within the city. The recycled water distribution area is less than half of the city. 43 CMWD: 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (June 2021). Section 6.7.2 Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities. 44 CMWD: 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (June 2021). Section 5.10 Energy Intensity of Supply. The recycled water treatment energy intensity is 296 kWh/acre-foot (895,619 kWh for 3,029 acre-feet recycled water); and the recycled water distribution energy intensity is 3 kWh/acre-foot (11,159 kWh for 3,764 acre-feet recycled water). The energy intensity is based on CMWD’s January-December 2020 data, and is used as a proxy for 2016 and beyond. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 30 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 16 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Table 14 Water Supplied and GHG Emissions from the Water Category (Carlsbad, 2016) Year Potable Water Supplied (Acre-Feet) Recycled Water Supplied (Acre-Feet) GHG Emissions (MT CO2e) 2016 17,734 4,057 8,000 GHG emissions for each category are rounded to the nearest thousands. Values are not rounded in the intermediary steps in the calculation. Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 3.2.7 Wastewater The emissions from wastewater generated by Carlsbad were estimated based on the total amount of wastewater generated in a given year and the emission factor of the wastewater treatment processes. The wastewater in Carlsbad is collected and delivered to the EWA for treatment at the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility (Encina WPCF). The wastewater treatment GHG emissions and total wastewater flow for the Encina WPCF were provided by the Encina Wastewater Authority. In 2013, the Encina WPCF treated an average of 22.8 million of gallons per day (MGD) with annual CO2e emissions of 11,359 metric tons. This resulted in an emission factor of 1.37 MT CO2e/million gallons treated, which consists of emissions from: (1) stationary combustion of anaerobic digester gas; (2) process emissions from wastewater treatment with nitrification and denitrification; and (3) direct anaerobic digester gas. The wastewater emission factor derived from the Encina WPCF was applied to all wastewater flow in the city. As similar data were not available for the other years, the 2013 emission factor was used as an estimate for 2016. The total wastewater flow, the wastewater emission factor, as well as the corresponding GHG emissions are given in Table 15. Table 15 Wastewater Generated and GHG Emissions from Wastewater Category (Carlsbad, 2016) Year Total Wastewater Generated (Million Gallons/year) Wastewater Emission Factor (MT CO2e/ Million Gallon) GHG Emissions (MT CO2e) 2016 2,170 1.37 3,000 GHG emissions for each category are rounded to the nearest thousand. Values are not rounded in the intermediary steps in the calculation. Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 4 BUSINESS-AS-USUAL EMISSIONS PROJECTION To inform the development of GHG reduction strategies within the CAP, GHG emissions are projected using the baseline year GHG inventory, as well as estimates for population, housing, and job growth. This is used to develop a “business-as-usual” (BAU) projection, which demonstrates emissions growth in the absence of any new policies and programs. Next, future emissions reductions expected from baseline year-adopted federal and State policies and programs are applied, creating a legislatively- adjusted BAU. Figure 4 provides an illustrative example of the difference between a BAU and a legislatively-adjusted BAU. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 31 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 17 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Figure 4 Illustrative Example Only: BAU and Legislatively-adjusted BAU Emissions Projections The total and distribution of projected emissions by category are presented in Table 16 and Figure 5. Table 16 Projected Total and Category-GHG Emissions (Carlsbad, 2035 and 2045) Emissions Category Projected GHG Emissions (MT CO2e) 2035 2045 On-Road Transportation* 468,000 482,000 Electricity 263,000 274,000 Natural Gas 162,000 166,000 Off-Road Transportation 45,000 47,000 Solid Waste 40,000 40,000 Water 11,000 11,000 Wastewater 4,000 4,000 Total 993,000 1,024,000 Sum may not add up to totals due to rounding. Projected GHG emissions for each category are rounded. Values are not rounded in the intermediary steps in the calculation. Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 32 of 158 Projected GHG Emissions (MT C02e) BAU GHG Emissions Projection _ _ _ _ 1. -,.,. ...... -----GHG Emissions Projections after Federal and State Policies --------------Legislatively-adjusted BAU Energy Policy Initiatives Center, 2018 Year City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 18 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Figure 5 GHG Inventory (2016 and 2018) and BAU Emissions Projections (2035 and 2045) The methods used to project activity level and emission factors in each category are described in Table 17 below. Table 17 Method to Project Business-as-usual Emissions Emissions Category Activity Method to Project Activity Level Emission Factor Method to Project Emission Factor On-Road Transportation VMT Through 2035: projection under HEU 2035-2045: Service population increase Average vehicle emission factor All new vehicles have the same emission rate as new vehicles in baseline year Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 33 of 158 1,200,000 1,000,000 ¾ 0 u 800,000 'o "' C 2 u ·5 ~ 600,000 "' C 0 ·.;; "' .E Lu 400,000 ('.) I ('.) 200,000 GHG Inventories 2016 2018 Business-as-usual GHG Projections ■ Wastewater ■ Water ■ ■ ■ Off-Road Transportation ■ Solid Waste ■ Natural Gas Electricity ■ On-Road Transportation 2035 2045 Business-as-usual GHG emissions projection with population,jobs, and housing units growth in Carlsbad, not including future impacts of adopted federal, state, or regional policies. Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 19 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Emissions Category Activity Method to Project Activity Level Emission Factor Method to Project Emission Factor Electricity Net energy for load Residential: Population increase Non-Residential: Jobs increase City-specific emission factor Fixed at the latest year with data available (2020) Natural Gas Natural gas end- use Residential: Population increase Non-Residential: Jobs increase Natural gas emission factor 0.00545 million MT CO2e/million therms Solid Waste Waste disposal Population Increase Mixed waste emission factor 0.98 MT CO2e/short ton Off-Road Transportation All adopted rules included in the CARB OFFROAD2021 Model Water Potable and recycled water supply Potable water: Population increase Recycled water: fixed at the latest year with data available (2020) Energy intensity and electricity emission factor Fixed at the latest year with data available (2020) Wastewater Wastewater generation Population increase Wastewater emission factor 0.37 MT CO2e/ million gallon Method to project business-as-usual emissions only Population, jobs, and service population are provided in Table 2 Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 5 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 2035 AND 2045 TARGETS Table 18 shows the BAU emissions projections, which represent emissions levels in the absence of any new policies and programs, as well as the 2035 and 2045 target levels. Table 18 Emissions Projections, Targets, and Emissions Reductions Needed Year Business-as-usual Projection* (MT CO2e) Target Emissions Level (% Below Baseline) Target Emissions Level (MT CO2e) 2016 981,000 - - 2035 993,000 50% 490,000 2045 1,024,000 85% 147,000 Emissions projections and targets are rounded. *Business-as-usual projection without impact of federal, State, regional, and CAP actions. Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023. A comparison of the 2016 and 2018 GHG inventory, BAU projection, and the 2035 and 2045 targets is provided in below Figure 6. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 34 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 20 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Figure 6 BAU Projections and Targets in the Current CAP and CAP Update 6 SUMMARY OF EMISSIONS REDUCTION ESTIMATES This section summarizes the GHG emissions reductions from reaching the goals identified for each strategy and measure included in the CAP update. Table 19 below presents a summary of emissions reductions from the five strategies, as well as the reductions from federal and State regulations. Table 19 of 2035 and 2045 GHG Emissions Reductions by Strategy in the Carlsbad CAP All Regulations and CAP Strategies Emissions Reductions (MT CO2e) 2035 2045 Transportation 17,000 30,000 Energy 49,000 58,000 Water and Wastewater 2,000 2,000 Waste 32,000 37,000 Carbon Sequestration 8,000 12,000 Total Reduction from Federal and State Regulations 525,000 742,000 Total Reduction (Federal, State, Regional and CAP Strategies)* 631,000 880,000 *Total emissions reduction values in 2035 and 2045 are rounded. Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 Each strategy has several measures. Table 20 presents a detailed summary of the emissions reductions from each CAP measure and from each federal and State action. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 35 of 158 1,200,000 1,000,000 w 0 800,000 u I-~ Vl 5 600,000 ·.;; -~ E UJ ~ 400,000 l!) 200,000 0 • • CAP Update 2035 Target: 50% below 2016 Level • CAP Update 2045 Target: 85% below 2016 Level -CAP Update: BAU Projection • CAP Update Targets: 2016 as Baseline Year • Revised 2016 and 2018 GHG Inventory 2035 BAU GHG Projection: GHG emissions projection with growth in the Carlsbad Housing Element Update Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 21 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Table 20 Summary of 2035 and 2045 GHG Emissions Reductions from Measures in Carlsbad CAP CAP Strategies Federal and State Regulations and CAP Measures Emissions Reduction (MT CO2e) 2035 2045 Transportation T-1 Traffic Calming & Optimization 1,334 746 T-2 Transportation Demand Management Ordinance 3,254 4,589 T-3 Safe Routes to School 70 39 T-4 Bikeway System Improvements 566 324 T-5 Pedestrian System Improvements 547 307 T-6 Local Transportation Improvements N/A N/A T-7 Municipal Transportation Demand Management Program 92 51 T-8 Increase Public Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Supporting California Advanced Clean Car II T-9 Zero Emission City Fleet 1,059 592 T-10 Parking Management Strategies 4,653 7,821 OR-1 Convert Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers 396 386 OR-2 Increase Renewable or Alternative Fuel in Construction Equipment 4,698 15,081 Energy E-1 Renewable Energy at Municipal Facilities 751 1,306 E-2 Community Choice Energy 17,110 - E-3 Nonresidential Building Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 770 1,296 E-4 Residential Building Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 3,212 3,710 E-5 Building Energy Benchmarking 4,308 7,358 E-6 Decarbonize Existing Buildings 22,356 44,305 Water and Wastewater W-1 Wastewater System Improvements 59 - W-2 Water System Improvements 1,516 1,583 Waste SW-1 Solid Waste and Organic Waste Diversion 31,776 37,040 Carbon Sequestration CS-1 Community Forest Management 7,536 11,984 Federal and State Regulations Federal and California Vehicle Efficiency Standards 186,134 320,795 California Energy Efficiency Programs 6,385 4,998 Renewables Portfolio Standard 267,309 319,919 California Solar Policy, Programs and Mandates 64,878 95,985 Total Reduction from Federal and State Regulations 524,707 741,697 Total Reduction from CAP Measures 106,065 138,518 Total Reduction (Federal, State and CAP Measures)* 631,000 880,000 *Total emissions reduction values in 2035 and 2045 are rounded. Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 Figure 7 provides a visualization of the emissions trend for the CAP horizon year through 2045. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 36 of 158 City of Carlsbad CAP Update Appendix September 18, 2023 Draft 22 Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), University of San Diego Figure 7 Carlsbad GHG Emissions Trend (2016-2045) In Figure 7, the colored wedges represent the reduction from each local CAP strategy and from federal and State actions. Each wedge represents the cumulative GHG reduction from each strategy from when the strategy is initiated through 2045. The grey area beneath the colored wedges represents the remaining emissions after all the actions have taken place. 7 METHODS TO ESTIMATE GHG EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS This section will be prepared and finalized following the Phase 2 of the city’s public engagement process for the CAP Update, in addition to the comments and feedback received at a City Council meeting on the candidate measures. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 37 of 158 1,200,000 1,000,000 QJ 0 u ~ 800,000 C 0 >-u E <11 ~ 600,000 ~ C 0 -~ ] ~ 400,000 .. 19 ~ :::, 0 .c C <11 ~ 200,000 19 The Impact of the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) Regulation (2022) included here is based only on the projected zero emission vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle percentage of new light-duty car and light-duty truck sales (model year 2026-2050) and annual fleet turnvoer. The ACC II Regulation also impacts remaining vehicles with more stringent exhaust standards, which are not estimated. DRAFT as of August 2023 Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego 2023 ■ Federal and California Vehicle Efficiency Standards Adopted through 2020 ■ Advanced Clean Car II (2022, Zero- emission Vehicle Regulation) ■ California Renewable and Energy Efficiency Program ■ Transportation ■ Energy ■ Water and Wastewater Waste ■ Carbon Sequestration Remaining Emissions • CAP Update Targets: 2016 as Baseline Year Additional Climate Action Measure title No.Strategy Primary action(s)Supporting action(s) GHG emissions reduced by 2035 * GHG emissions reduced by 2045 * Performance metric Monitoring data Responsible department(s)Co-benefits Timeframe Equity considerations Wastewater System Improvements W-1 Wastewater Continue making improvements to the City of Carlsbad's collection system, including but not limited to upgrading lift stations 1) Update city's Wastewater Master Plan2) Explore system improvementsbased on updated Wastewater Master Plan 59 0 Energy usage at wastewater facilities Reduce wastewater collection energy intensity 10% by 2035 and supply lift stations with 100% renewable/carbon free electricity from Clean Energy Alliance Wastewater energy/usage data Utilities Improved water quality Ongoing Promote rebate or incentive programs (e.g., multi-family, low-income) Water System Improvements W-2 Water Continue making improvements to the Carlsbad Municipal Water District's potable and recycled water systems, including but not limited to upgrading recycled water pumps, expanding use of recycled water, and using renewable energy to power facilities 1) Continue to explore local water supply options and assess feasibilityand cost to benefit ratio 2) Assess feasibility and seek funding for renewable energy and/or storage at Carlsbad Municipal Water District facilities 1,516 1,583 Water usage/energy data Achieve the active and passive water conservation described in 2020 UWMP (2,295 AF within CMWD service area and 2,981 AF within the entire city by 2035) Supply recycled water pump stations with 100% renewable/carbon free electricity from Clean Energy Alliance Water usage/energy data; water demand projections Utilities Improved water quality Ongoing Promote rebate or incentive programs (e.g., multi-family, low-income) Renewable Energy at Municipal Facilities E-1 Energy 1) Increase percentage of renewable electricity purchased for existing city facilities and street and safety lighting to 100% 2) Have 100% renewable electricity be the default for new city facilities3) Eliminate natural gas use from cityfacilities 1) Coordinate with the city's energysuppliers on the purchase of 100% renewable electricity (e.g., "Green Impact" level from Clean Energy Alliance)2) Continue certifying city facilities in the Carlsbad Green Business Programto incorporate as many sustainable activities as possible3) Leverage local and regional partnerships and seek funding to support identified energy efficiencyupgrades4) Upgrade all street and safety lighting to more energy efficientoptions 396 386 Clean Energy Alliance opt-up date (estimated 2025); natural gas phase-out date # of facilities on 100% renewable electricity # of street and safety lights on 100% renewable electricity Inter- governmental Affairs;Finance;Fleet & Facilities Reduced energy usage Long-term 1) Establish additional city facilities as "cool zones" using social,economic, and environmental data2) Support high-road green job growth Community Choice Energy E-2 Energy Continue the participation in the Clean Energy Alliance Community Choice Energy program 1) Explore the purchase of renewable energy credits if Community Choice Energy program is not reaching 2035 goal2) Support promotion of Clean EnergyAlliance's customer programs and encourage CEA customers to participate3) Set 100% renewable electricity (e.g., "Green Impact") as the defaultoption for customers 17,110 0 CEA participation rates; # of customers at 100% 100% renewable electricity (CEA Green Impact) as the default CEA option CEA participation rates; # of customers at 100% renewable; # of customers that opt down below 100% renewable Inter-governmental Affairs Reduced energy usage Ongoing Promote Clean Energy Alliance's customer programs Nonresidential Building Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy E-3 Energy 1) Continue implementing existing building energy efficiency and water heater ordinances (adopted in 2019)2) Update city's building code, or "reach code", with energy efficiency and renewable energy requirements in non-residential buildings (new construction + additions / alterations over a certain threshold) *GHG emissions reduced by 2035 and 2045 only assumes implementation of Primary Action 1 1) Analyze feasibility of eligible sites for renewable energy infrastructure across all city facilities, leveraging anypre-existing analyses that are applicable2) Assess feasibility of installing solar panels over parking spots at city facilities 3) Seek grant funding for installation of renewable energy infrastructure atexisting and new city facilities (e.g., solar, battery storage, microgrids) 770 1,296 Reach code update adopted; # of buildings that reach code update would apply to # and size of projects installed;energy usage of projects (e.g., kWH);building permit data applicable to reach code (# of buildings, sq. ft. of building spaces, etc.) Community Development; Inter- governmental Affairs;Fleet & Facilities;Communications Reduced energy usage Ongoing Support high-road green job growth Residential Building Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy E-4 Energy 1) Continue implementing existing building energy efficiency and water heater ordinances (adopted in 2019)2) Update city's building code, or "reach code", with energy efficiency and renewable energy requirements in residential buildings (new construction + additions / alterations over a certain threshold) *GHG emissions reduced by 2035 and 2045 only assumes implementation of Primary Action 1 1) Explore updating the Home EnergyScore Assessment Program2) Leverage Clean Energy Alliance and SDG&E customer programs, or other similar programs3) Explore pilot programs and incentives to educate residents on energy efficiency and renewable energy options for new and existing buildings 3,212 3,710 Reach code update adopted; # of buildings (single-family and multi-family homes) and # of water heaters that reach code update would apply to Building permit data applicable to reach code Community Development;Environmental Sustainability;Communications Reduced energy usage Ongoing Explore new pilotphase for Home Energy Score Assessment Program to provide free scores to low-income, multi-family, seniors, etc.; support high-road green job growth; design new pilot programs or incentives to target low-income, multi-family, seniors etc Building Energy Benchmarking E-5 Energy Develop, adopt, and implement a building energy benchmarking ordinance 1) Prepare a building stock analysis2) Explore options and best practices for requiring existing commercial and residential buildings of a certain size to submit energy data annually3) Conduct education and outreach to building owners and the public regarding new requirements 4,308 7,358 # of buildings within ordinance requirements Building square footage within ordinance requirements Benchmarking data submitted via Portfolio Manager Environmental Sustainability;Communications Reduced energy usage Medium-term Design program to be "equity first", leveraging existing resources from other jurisdictions (e.g., City of Seattle, City of Denver, City of Minneapolis) Decarbonize Existing Buildings E-6 Energy Reduce energy usage in existing residential buildings, particularly existing residential buildings not covered by any reach code requirements 1) Explore updating the Home EnergyScore Assessment Program 2) Leverage Clean Energy Alliance and SDG&E customer programs, or other similar programs3) Seek external funding to launch and/or leverage existing pilot programs and incentives to support existing building decarbonization (e.g.,appliance exchange, weatherization, solar PV installation, battery storage)4) Leverage building stock analysis (prepared for E-5) to target existing buildings 22,356 44,305 Reduce 30% natural gas use from existing buildings (equivalent to electrifying 12,000 homes, or approximately 25% of the housing units in 2045) # of homes participating in programs; # of homes fully or partially electrified; reduction in natural gas use at homes participating in programs; residential energy usage data from utility providers Environmental Sustainability; Communications; Community Development Reduced energy use; improved air quality; improved public health; increased local green jobs Long-term Target outreach and incentives for multi-family, low- income, seniors, etc.; explore new pilot phase for Home Energy Score Assessment Program to provide free scores to low-income, multi-family, seniors, etc. * Emissions are measured as metric tons of CO2e, which represents an amount of a greenhouse gas whose atmospheric impact has been standardized to that of one unit mass of carbon dioxide (CO2), based on the global warming potential of the gas. Additional Climate Action Plan measures proposed for Climate Action Plan update Exhibit 3 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 38 of 158 Measure title No.Strategy Primary action(s)Supporting action(s) GHG emissions reduced by 2035 GHG emissions reduced by 2045 Performance metric Monitoring data Responsible department(s)Co-benefits Timeframe Equity considerations Solid Waste and Organic Waste Diversion SW-1 Solid Waste 1) Reduce waste disposal to 4.2 pounds per person per day (or the equivalent of a 75% diversion rate) by2035 and thereafter 2) Divert 75% organic waste (85% from residential and 15% from commercial) by 2035 and thereafter 1) Research ordinance for requirement of a percentage ofdisposal for organic waste2) Encourage maximum organicsdiversion from local businesses3) Establish a Construction & Demolition diversion program4) Maximize edible food recovery 5) Establish a program for permitted haulers for proper diversion of all waste streams6) Continue implementing existing Sustainable Materials Management systems and ordinances citywide, including at city facilities and events7) Continue implementing existing compost and mulch giveaway programs; explore launching new giveaway programs that target specific users8) Update the city's sustainable purchasing policy to include regulatoryrequirements for sustainable procurement9) Pursue vendor contracts to help implement diversion goals and monitor compliance 31,776 37,040 75% solid waste and 75% diverted organic waste by 2035 90% waste and organic waste diversion by 2045 90% landfill waste capture rate Disposal of solid waste; tons of edible food recovered; disposal of organic waste Environmental Sustainability Reduced waste; increased local green jobs Ongoing Outreach and incentive/rebate programs for multi-family, low-income, seniors, etc. Traffic Calming & Optimization T-1 Transportation 1) Continue optimizing traffic signals within the city, adjusting as needed as traffic volumes and conditions change,and coordinating along major corridors2) Install roundabouts or traffic circleswhen feasible, utilizing the city's engineering standard for intersection control Leverage the Sustainable Mobility Plan and Intersection Control Evaluation engineering standards to determine the location of new roundabouts and traffic circles 1,334 746 # of roundabouts and traffic circles; # of traffic signals optimized 10 roundabouts or traffic circles by 2035 Traffic signals optimized at 20 intersections by 2035 # of roundabouts and traffic circles; # of traffic signals optimized Transportation Improved air quality; reduced traffic congestion; improved public health Ongoing Layer social, economic, and environmental data to assess where improvements go Transportation Demand Management Ordinance T-2 Transportation 1) Continue implementing and enforcing existing Transportation Demand Management ordinance mandating TDM improvements and strategies for non-residential development2) Update TDM ordinance to modifyexisting threshold for compliance (e.g., reducing Average Daily Trips threshold) as well as streamlining of other reporting requirements, as appropriate, by 2045 1) Continue surveying businesses, pursuant to the TDM ordinance, to monitor implementation and track compliance2) Update TDM strategies as new technology emerges3) Leverage Carlsbad Commuter and other city channels to educate commuters on alternative commute choices and resources available 3,254 8,533 Current TDM ordinance metric (40% alternative mode share for new development and 30% for existing development by 2035) Date ordinance updated Mode shift for commuters based on TDM surveys; # of businesses involved; updates to TDM Handbook # of employees of the businesses (new development, existing buildings/ tenant improvements) Community Development;Transportation;Communications Improved air quality, reduced traffic congestion, improved public health Ongoing Explore creating incentives for implementing TDM plan strategies for community-based organizations Safe Routes to School T-3 Transportation Continue implementing a Safe Routes to School program to encourage walking and biking to school 1) Leverage the city's Sustainable Mobility Plan to determine location-specific improvements2) Seek funding to launch Safe Routesto Schools programs at additional school sites3) Leverage the Sustainable Mobility Plan to conduct Safe Routes to School-related education and outreach activities at schools throughout the city 70 39 Mode share at schools with Safe Routes to Schools programs # of students walk or bike to school at schools with Safe Routes to Schools programs Mode share counts at program sites; # of students walking or biking to school at program sites Transportation; Communications Enhanced safety; improved public safety Ongoing Layer social, economic, and environmental data to assess where improvements go Bikeway System Improvements T-4 Transportation 1) Construct 7.9 added miles of bike lanes 2) Improve 61.2 miles of Class II bike lanes to Class II buffered bike lanes 3) Continue other bikeway systemimprovements, as available 1) Leverage the city's Sustainable Mobility Plan to determine location ofbikeway system improvements and secure bike parking and/or storage2) Explore launch of a citywide bikeshare program, such as the City ofEncinitas's program3) Evaluate the city's Supportive Bicycle Infrastructure, such as adding new bicycle parking at highly used coastal destinations, bike repair stations, and additional bike-related amenities 566 324 Miles of added bike lanes installed by class; existing bike lanes improved by class Active Transportation monitoring report for mode share counts; amount of bike lane installed and improved Transportation Enhanced safety, reduced traffic congestion, improved access to low-cost transportation options, improved public health, improved air quality Ongoing Layer social, economic, and environmental data to assess where improvements go Pedestrian System Improvements T-5 Transportation Add 60.5 miles of sidewalk Utilize the city's Sustainable Mobility Plan and Multimodal Traffic Impact Fee to identify suitable locations for pedestrian system improvements, focusing on creating safer and more user-friendly infrastructure to facilitate ease of use for pedestrians 547 307 Miles of sidewalk installed; miles of sidewalk improved Amount of sidewalk installed; amount of sidewalk improved Transportation Enhanced safety, improved public health, reduced traffic congestion, improved access to low-cost transportation options, enhanced community character, improved air quality Ongoing Layer social, economic, and environmental data to assess where improvements go Local Transportation Improvements T-6 Transportation Explore local transportation improvements to provide sustainable on-demand, flexible fleet transit and first-mile last-mile solutions 1) Leverage existing regional transportation plans (e.g., North County Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan) to add or update improvements to the transportation system within Carlsbad 2) Leverage the Multimodal Transportation Impact Fee for implementation of local transportation improvements 3) Coordinate with regional and local agencies and partners on influencing transportation improvements throughout the region and within Carlsbad N/A N/A Information from pending MTIF update Ridership/usage data once local improvements are launched; TBID Circuit program data; AT Monitoring report; annual GMP monitoring program for vehicle traffic volumes Transportation Improved public health, improved access to low-cost transportation options, improved community character, improved air quality N/A Layer social, economic, and environmental data to assess where improvements go Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 39 of 158 Measure title No.Strategy Primary action(s)Supporting action(s) GHG emissions reduced by 2035 GHG emissions reduced by 2045 Performance metric Monitoring data Responsible department(s)Co-benefits Timeframe Equity considerations Municipal Transportation Demand Management Program T-7 Transportation Continue implementing existing telecommute program for eligible city staff Establish a comprehensive Transportation Demand Management program for city staff to provide resources and incentives for alternative commutes, such as a carpool matching program for city staff 92 51 Alternative commute rates; distance traveled Telecommutin g data; other TDM program participation data, if launched; travel distance between home and work for staff who telecommute Transportation;Human Resources;City Manager Improved air quality, reduced traffic congestion, improved public health Ongoing N/A Increase Public Zero Emission Infrastructure T-8 Transportation Increase the number of zero emission miles traveled within the city by installing and incentivizing public zero emission vehicle and bicycle infrastructure 1) Seek external funding and/or partnerships for installation of zero emission vehicle and bicycle infrastructure (e.g., Clean Energy Alliance customer programs)2) Explore creation of incentive programs for new construction and existing buildings to install zero emission vehicle and bicycle infrastructure beyond building code requirements 3) Continue education and outreach on zero emission vehicle options and rebates4) Update existing Electric Vehicle Siting Plan to incorporate additional sites for zero emission vehicle and bicycle infrastructure, as well as new technologies, expanded zero emission vehicle types, and best practices5) Explore employee purchase programs to encourage workplace charging for city staff N/A (supporting Advanced Clean Cars II) N/A (supporting Advanced Clean Cars II)# of charging stations installed kWH distributed from public-facing chargers; DMV/CVRP data on # of ZEVs purchased/ licensed citywide; # of charging stations installed Transportation; Environmental Sustainability; Communications Improved air quality Ongoing 1) Prioritize installation using social, economic, and environmental data2) Launch and/or promote incentive or rebate programs to install zero-emission charging infrastructure and/or purchase zero-emission vehicles Zero Emission City Fleet T-9 Transportation 1) Continue transition and expansion of the city's zero emission fleet2) Install zero emission charging infrastructure to support fleet conversion needs 1) Establish city fleet regulations for idling2) Update fleet conversion plan to include updates to technology, legislation, and other best practices 3) Research technology options and purchase technology to sustain city fleet operations during emergencies4) Transition all passenger fleet vehicle purchases after FY 2022-23 to be electric vehicles, with the exception of public safety vehicle purchases, which will be electric where feasible5) Update city policies to encourage use of zero emission vehicles wherever feasible 1,059 592 Fleet vehicle purchase policies established; # of fleet vehicles transition to zero emission; total % of fleet that is zero emission 100% of fleet light-duty vehicles and trucks to be zero emission; 100% of fleet heavy-duty vehicles to use renewable diesel # of zero emission fleet vehicles; petroleum fuel reduction; kWH chargers from fleet zero emission charging stations Fleet & Facilities; Police; Fire Improved air quality, improved public health Ongoing N/A Parking Management Strategies T-10 Transportation Reduce vehicle miles traveled per capita citywide through parking management strategies Implement and update city's parking management strategies (e.g., Parking Study and Management Plan, Village and Barrio Master Plan) to encourage alternative modes of transportation throughout the city N/A N/A Information from pending Parking Study and Management Plan update VMT per capita Community Development; Transportation Improved air quality; improved public health Long-term Layer social, economic, and environmental data to assess where improvements go Convert Gas- Powered Leaf Blowers OR-1 Off-Road Develop, adopt, and implement an ordinance prohibiting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers 1) Leverage existing State and regional resources to promote trade-in of existing gas-powered leaf blowers or other similar incentives2) Conduct outreach regarding the new requirements 396 386 Ordinance adopted Reduce 100% emissions from gas-powered leaf blowers by 2035 and thereafter Code enforcement data on # of calls for public usage; # of leaf blowers converted in city equipment Environmental Sustainability; Police;Communications Reduced energy use, improved public health, improved air quality Short-term Launch and/or promote incentive program for trading out leaf- blowers Increase Renewable or Alternative Fuel Construction Equipment OR-2 Off-Road Develop, adopt, and implement an ordinance requiring new developments and significant land-moving and construction projects to use electric-powered or alternatively-fueled construction equipment that reduces 50% of emissions from project construction activities 1) Exempt small residential and non-residential projects from this requirement2) Conduct outreach regarding new requirements3) Seek external funding and leverage existing resources to support conversion of medium and heavy duty vehicles 4,698 15,081 Ordinance adopted Reduce 50% emissions from construction equipment by 2045 Fuel reduced by construction equipment Community Development; Communications; Construction Management & Inspection Improved air quality; improved public health Medium-term Support high-road green job growth Community Forest Management CS-1 Carbon Sequestration 1) Increase city's tree inventory by continuing to implement the Community Forest Management Plan 2) To help sustain the city's tree inventory, continue replacing trees at a 2:1 ratio3) Conduct an inventory to assess urban canopy cover every five years 1) Explore additional locations for tree planting beyond what is included in the Community Forest Management Plan, with "right tree right space", ongoing budget, and maintenance costs taken into consideration2) Encourage eligible residents to take part in a free street tree planting assessment 7,536 11,984 # of trees added Add an average 500 new trees to city's tree inventory per year through 2025 (3,500 total trees) Achieve 32% urban canopy cover, or double the current canopy cover, by 2045 # of trees added per year; # of trees replaced per year; citywide tree canopy cover Parks; Environmental Sustainability Reduced heat island effects, enhanced community character, improved air quality, improved water quality, improved public health, increased natural habitat, improved resilience to climate impacts Ongoing Prioritize tree planting using social, economic, and environmental data Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 40 of 158 20210138.01 Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update August 2022 Prepared for City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Prepared by Ascent Environmental 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 440 San Diego, CA 92101-8517 Exhibit 4 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 41 of 158 Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update ii Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Overview of Phase I Public Engagement ................................................................................................................... 1 Public Engagement Goal ............................................................................................................................................ 1 Public Engagement Objectives ................................................................................................................................ 1 About the Input ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Qualitative Input with A Convenience Sample .................................................................................................. 2 Underrepresented Communities ............................................................................................................................ 2 Phase I Public Engagement Activities and Input Received ............................................................................ 3 Next Steps .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Themes from Phase I Public Engagement ............................................................................................................... 5 Theme 1: Take Bold Actions ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Theme 2: Consider a Range of Actions ................................................................................................................ 6 Theme 3: Promote Equity and Public Awareness ........................................................................................... 10 Appendix A – Stakeholder Contact List ................................................................................................................ A-1 Appendix B – Stakeholder Interviews .................................................................................................................... B-1 Appendix C – Online Survey Results ...................................................................................................................... C-1 Appendix D – 5-Year Strategic Plan Outreach ................................................................................................... D-1 Appendix E – Additional Comments ...................................................................................................................... E-1 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 42 of 158 Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update 1 Introduction In 2015, the City of Carlsbad was one of the first jurisdictions in San Diego County to adopt a “qualified” Climate Action Plan (CAP), consistent with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, that outlined strategies and policies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The CAP was developed concurrently with the update of the city’s General Plan. Since then, communitywide GHG inventories for the city and statewide GHG targets have been updated, presenting the opportunity for the city to update its CAP and further pursue the community’s goal of promoting a sustainable environment. The CAP Update will evaluate the city’s plan for reducing GHG emissions, including the following components: • Evaluating existing GHG reduction targets and forecasts • Assessing revisions to current GHG reduction measures • Exploring potential new GHG reduction measures • Conducting a benefit-cost analysis of revised and potential new measures • Developing implementation monitoring procedures The CAP Update will also include preparation of the appropriate documentation to meet the requirements of CEQA. Overview of Phase I Public Engagement This summary provides an overview of public engagement that was conducted by the city between January and June 2022 as part of the first phase of the CAP Update. Public Engagement Goal To ensure the CAP Update reflects the community’s needs, priorities, and values. Public Engagement Objectives Specific engagement objectives include: • Describe the importance of the CAP and the city’s role in environmental leadership. • Relate climate change and its impacts to relatable scenarios and aspects of life for residents and businesses. • Communicate constraints and/or pros/cons to CAP measures. • Remove industry jargon and other communication barriers so the average person can understand and provide meaningful input. • Provide a variety of methods for the public to provide input, including in person (COVID-19 health restrictions permitting) and online. • Create opportunities that will encourage traditionally underrepresented groups to provide input. • Gather ideas on how equity can be integrated into the CAP and implementation • Gauge comfort and interest level in helping to implement CAP strategies • Inform the public how input will be used. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 43 of 158 Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update 2 About the Input The International Association of Public Participation’s (IAP2) spectrum of public participation illustrates a range of approaches to involving the public in decision making. The public engagement process for the CAP Update includes “inform”, “consult”, and “involve.” Source: International Association of Public Participation (2018) Qualitative Input with A Convenience Sample The input included in this summary is qualitative in nature and was obtained through a convenience sample. This means that the city focused on gaining an in-depth understanding of community member perspectives, and the results cannot be generalized to the entire population of the city within a defined margin of error. Therefore, the input in this report should be considered with a similar weight as other forms of feedback that have always been part of the city’s decision- making process, such as comments made at City Council meetings or emails sent to the city expressing an opinion. Underrepresented Communities Deliberate effort and attention were given to reach underrepresented communities in the city. Over 20 groups representing people of different races and ethnicities, Native American tribes, low-income populations, LGBTQ+ communities, youth, and seniors were contacted based on their known interest in helping advocate for underrepresented groups in Carlsbad and in the San Diego region. Although the city reached out to 76 stakeholders, including 21 community-based organizations with a link to underrepresented groups, many declined to participate in interviews and others could not be reached through available contact information. Appendix A includes a list of all 76 stakeholders that were contacted by the. In addition, a specific set of questions was developed for interviews with representatives from community-based organizations about the CAP Update. In addition, the city translated the survey into Spanish and promoted the survey among different groups. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 44 of 158 l~RtASINO IMIW:T ON ntE OCCISIOH INFORM CONSULT INVOLVE COLLABORATE EMPOWER To prCNide the public To obtain public To work directly with To partner with the To place final decision with balanced and feedback on analysis, the public throughout public in each aspect making in the hands of objective information alternatives and/or the process to ensure of the decision the public. to assist them in decisions, that public concerns including the understanding the and aspirations are development of problem, alternatives, consistently alternatives and the opportunities and/or understood and identification of the solutions. considered. preferred solution. We will keep you We will keep you We will work with you We will look to you for We will implement informed. informed, listen to and to ensure that your advice and innovation what you decide. acknowledge concerns concerns and in formulating and aspirations, and aspirations are solutions and prCNide feedback on directly reflected in incorporate your how public input the alternatives advice and influenced the developed and provide recommendations into decision. feedback on how the decisions to the public input Influenced maximum extent the decision. possible. Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update 3 Phase I Public Engagement Activities and Input Received The following public engagement that was conducted by the city between January and June 2022 as part of the first phase of the CAP Update: Targeted Outreach: Appendix A includes a list of all 76 stakeholders that were contacted by the city and invited to participate in stakeholder interviews and complete the online survey. This approach allowed the city to conduct early outreach focused on soliciting feedback from specific audiences, including environmental advocates, business and industry groups, and community-based organizations representing underrepresented groups. Stakeholder Interviews: The city met with 13 stakeholders, representing 9 different community- based organizations, that participated in interviews between March 9, 2022 and May 16, 2022. The stakeholder interviews focused on input that will inform the development of the CAP Update, including questions about the current CAP, potential changes as part of the CAP Update, suggestions on potential measures to include by emissions sector, and ideas for how to integrate equity into the CAP Update. Appendix B includes a table that provides a list of stakeholders that participated in interviews, a record of discussion questions used during the interviews, and a record of meeting notes from each interview. Online Survey: An online survey was also available to stakeholders to complete, in lieu of or in addition to participating in stakeholder interviews. The survey questions were similar to the prompts used for discussion during the stakeholder interviews and provided an additional way for stakeholders to provide input as part of the CAP Update. The survey was also made available to the public on the city’s website. As of June 27, 2022, a total of 16 survey responses were received. The survey questions and a summary of responses are included in Appendix C. The online survey remained available after this date, although not actively promoted, and additional responses may be received. City Council Updates: City staff presented the Climate Action Plan Annual Report for Reporting Period 5 (Jan. 1, 2021 – Dec. 31, 2021) to City Council on April 19, 2022. During the same meeting, city staff also discussed the CAP Update with City Council and received feedback to use a transportation model customized to Carlsbad to get a more accurate estimate of GHG emissions, and make sure the CAP Update is aligned with other city plans using the same customized model. Booth at Earth Month Celebration: City staff hosted a booth to share information and talk with members of the public about the CAP Update as part of the City’s annual Earth Month Celebration. The event was held on April 2, 2022 at Pine Avenue Community Center and Park. The booth allowed staff to have informal conversations about climate change and the CAP Update with the public, with the goal of directing people to take the survey. Additional comments: Additional comments that were received by the city are included in Appendix E. One additional comment letter was submitted by the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians on June 22, 2022. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 45 of 158 Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update 4 Incorporating Input from 5-Year Strategic Plan (March 2022): The City Council is developing a 5-year strategic plan1 with policy goals to reflect the most important priorities of the community. It is anticipated that the strategic plan will be adopted by the City Council on August 30, 2022. These goals are one way the city delivers on the Carlsbad Community Vision, a set of nine core values community members said were important to Carlsbad’s future. City staff will then develop work plans to accomplish the City Council’s goals. Input related to “Sustainability and Natural Environment” collected during outreach for the city’s 5-Year Strategic Plan in March 2022 was considered and incorporated as part of the CAP Update. Public engagement for the 5-Year Strategic Plan included: • Virtual workshop held on February 1, 2022 where the public was able to share ideas, ask questions and participate in breakout rooms with city staff about specific topics, including sustainability. • Online ideas wall where people could share ideas, comment on other ideas that were already added, and see what other people had to say. • Online survey with 3 open-ended questions based on the themes from the Community Vision2. Next Steps Input and comments received during public engagement for the first phase of the CAP Update will be reviewed and considered by staff to inform the preparation of the CAP Update. The next steps for the CAP Update include developing measures for the draft plan. Prior to releasing a draft of the CAP Update for public review, the city will provide additional opportunities for the public and stakeholders to provide input on potential measures and strategies being considered as part of the CAP Update. 1 For more information about the 5-year strategic plan, see: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/city-council/city-council-goals 2 For more information about the Carlsbad Community Vision, see: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/811/15 Strategic Plan Priorities The City Council identified the following main themes that they wanted to address in a five-year strategic plan: • Economic vitality • Sustainability and the environment • Community character • Quality of life and safety • Organizational excellence and fiscal health The Climate Action Plan Update supports sustainability and the environment. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 46 of 158 Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update 5 Themes from Phase I Public Engagement Themes presented below are a synthesis of comments shared during public engagement that was conducted as part of the first phase of the CAP Update and are intended to highlight the range of ideas that were shared. The themes do not necessarily reflect all the ideas and perspectives shared. However, all verbatim responses and meeting summaries are included in the appendices to provide a comprehensive record of all the input gathered. Theme 1: Take Bold Actions. Overall, responses emphasized the importance of prioritizing actions and the need to act now to minimize contributions to global climate change and taking action to protect against potential impacts. The CAP Update should prioritize: Theme 2: Consider a Range of Actions. All actions to help reduce GHG emissions and address climate impacts should be considered. However, taking actions to reduce GHG emissions from transportation and energy should be prioritized since they are the largest sources of emissions. The range of actions are organized by topic area below. Theme 3: Promote Equity and Public Awareness. The CAP Update can help improve the quality of life for everyone and equity should be integrated throughout the document. In addition, connecting with individuals can help drive climate action and support implementation. Theme 1: Take Bold Actions Overall, responses emphasized the importance of prioritizing actions and the need to act now to minimize contributions to global climate change and taking action to protect against potential impacts. The CAP Update should prioritize: • Setting aggressive goals (i.e., zero carbon); • Establishing ambitious targets (i.e., near-term emissions reduction); and, • Strengthening implementation, monitoring and reporting. Set more aggressive goals and ambitious targets for reducing GHG emissions: • Climate action is urgent because we are in a climate emergency • Reducing all types of GHGs (vehicle-miles traveled, industrial, carbon dioxide, methane, other) • Targets are too low and time too short in every category (e.g., should be 100% zero carbon by 2035) • Set targets higher so there is a margin of safety to ensure city still reaches GHG reduction targets • Targets should include 5-year benchmarks for monitoring each measure • Prioritize measures with co-benefits • Responsibility, leadership, and being proactive are important parts of climate action Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 47 of 158 Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update 6 Strengthen implementation, support ongoing monitoring, and include regular reporting to provide transparency and opportunities for adaptive management. • Reporting should occur more frequently (every six months) to allow for appropriate adjustments to the plan • Reporting should include meaningful and measurable data • Implementation cannot be an afterthought; needs to be central to developing the CAP • GHG inventories lag, so need to account for data delays • Describe funding needed to implement CAP • Technology and individual action should not be the only means to achieving climate action • CAP should be integrated with other documents (Habitat Management Plan [HMP], sea-level rise [SLR] planning, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [IPCC] report) • The city should use different tools within its power to take climate action (laws, policies, leadership, prioritization, incentives, investment, infrastructure, requirements on development) Theme 2: Consider a Range of Actions All actions to help reduce GHG emissions and address climate impacts should be considered. However, taking actions to reduce GHG emissions from transportation and energy should be prioritized since those are the largest sources of emissions. The range of actions are organized by topic area below. Transportation Providing mobility choices instead of just driving. • Include measures to increase biking and transit use • Stronger mode shift goals (biking, walking, and transit) to get to 50% of alternative modes, but may not be realistic • Safe and easy ways to get around without a car • Think about trail network as part of transportation system • Encourage one day/month of no driving • Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan • Complete Streets Policy Biking • Current bike lane design is a hazard • Create separated / safe bike lanes to meet boom of e-bike usage (more Class 4) • Create corridors that reduce lanes for cars and increase lanes dedicated for pedestrians and bicyclists. o El Camino Real could provide separate a separate path with full barriers only for bikes, e-bikes, golf carts • Promote biking to work and school • Bike parking, lockers, showers • Make using bikes with public transit easier Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 48 of 158 Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update 7 Public Transportation • Improved rail and bus transit • Prioritize the utilization and popularity of public transportation • Micromobility and transit, especially for employers • Solar powered/electric buses • Acquire modern efficient public transportation, locally (at least a rapid and regular connection with the City of San Diego and the San Diego International Airport) • Carlsbad should demand the completion of the bullet train project between San Diego and Northern California Promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and help provide charging infrastructure. • Charging infrastructure is needed and is important to increasing adoption of EVs o EV chargers everywhere, including existing buildings, Coaster Station parking lots, and all city parking lots o Provide incentives for businesses and existing buildings to install EV chargers o Need charging stations to support tourism o Use solar carports o More affordable/free EV chargers. Chargers at some locations are inflated or charge by the time rather than the electricity used • All city vehicles (including trucks) should be EVs • Prioritize clean electric and hydrogen fuel cell transportation • Electric trash trucks Other Ideas for Clean Transportation • Establish regional mitigation measures to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) • Build upon the city’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan/TDM Ordinance, Sustainable Mobility Plan, and Charging Station Siting Plan (See Theme 4 for additional comment addressing equity in relation to the EV Charging Station Siting Plan) o Encourage businesses to use electric shuttles from transit centers and reward employees who do so • Transit oriented development: living near transit makes it easy to use • More efforts at traffic calming – fix the traffic light timing, speed bumps, bulb outs, enhanced crosswalks, create traffic circles – to lower traffic speeds • Smart traffic control systems • Roundabouts can help reduce emissions from idling and acceleration from stop signs. • Reduce vehicle idling through infrastructure and enforcement • School buses can help address emissions associated with opening and closing of schools from driving and idling • Carlsbad / North County needs a hydrogen fueling station Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 49 of 158 Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update 8 Energy Renewable Energy Sources • Achieve 100% renewable energy target through Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) • Phasing out natural gas and focusing on all-electric with renewable sources • Promote solar photovoltaic (PV) on homes, and businesses, all city buildings, and as cover for parks, parking, etc. to create shade and generate energy o Provide subsidies / incentives for solar PV • Upgrade city facilities to CEA’s Green Impact with 100% renewable energy • Conservation efforts / home energy retrofits • City-owned solar generation • Local renewable energy grid with renewable energy sources • City-owned Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer Hub • Energy storage solutions o Energy storage rebates for homeowners o City-owned solar generation o Local renewable energy grid with renewable energy sources Building Electrification • Require building electrification for all new construction (no gas hookups) • Retrofit existing buildings o Retrofit homes with green hydrogen fuel cell production, water and refrigerant heat pumps, solar storage, and induction stoves o Retrofit existing buildings to electric o Convert municipal buildings to electric o Retrofitting should be done equitably • Adopt an all-electric new construction reach code now, don't wait for CAP Update At least one comment was opposed to phasing out natural gas Water Increase sustainable water sources, including treated wastewater, and efforts to reduce demand. • Use recycled water as a potable water source (use Encina Wastewater Authority) • Desalination is way too energy intensive • Increase water efficiency • Get rid of grass lawns • Promote xeriscaping and native landscaping • Continue to invest in new technologies for water and wastewater treatment • Carlsbad has one most efficient wastewater facilities and purple pipe program • Work on removing nano plastics and pharmaceutical toxins • More stormwater pollution awareness and reducing VMT will, in turn, lower car-related stormwater pollution • Develop water usage report card to homeowners and businesses Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 50 of 158 Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update 9 Solid Waste Make it easy for homes and businesses to dispose of all different types of solid waste. • Include a target of 90% waste diversion by 2035 • Promote goal of zero waste and expand composting, edible food recovery, green waste composting, and recycling programs • More events to collect household hazardous waste like paint cans and electronics • Lead by example with organics recycling • Many businesses still only have one trash can • Develop and provide city organic composting center • Banning plastics by 2030, and incentives to help do so • Education about recycling • Major fines for throwing away hazardous waste • Fee structure should be by how much you dispose of • State mandates, including solid waste requirements, can have a negative impact on businesses Other Actions Consider the full range of actions to help reduce GHG emissions and address climate impacts. • Preserve natural unbuilt land / open space • Reducing urban heat island effect on roadways and parking lots should be high priority • Include a tree planning measure / urban forestry plan o Include a specific canopy target between 30-35% • Use green streets / stormwater capture • Consider the role of land use • Create walkable, transit-friendly communities • Increase affordable housing to live near work/jobs • Increase access to park within a half-mile of all residences • Work with the County or San Diego to address McClellan-Palomar Airport pollution, especially in the community that is most effected • Promote the Carlsbad Green Business Program as part of CAP Update • Integrate carbon sequestration (restoring native habitat) • Account for off-road emissions, such as leaf blowers, in the GHG inventory Climate Change Impacts Wildfire and wildfire smoke, extreme heat and heat waves, and drought were consistently ranked as the climate change impacts of greatest concern. Sea level rise was identified as an important concern for some stakeholders but was not the most important for many others. Storm events and flooding were of the least concern based on the responses received. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 51 of 158 --- Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update 10 Figure 1 shows the responses to the online survey by average score of each climate change impact based on the ranking of climate change impacts in each survey responses3. Other potential impacts of climate change that were of concern, included: food supply; biodiversity; and habitat loss. In addition, some comments acknowledged that the global nature of climate change impacts is different than the local impacts. Theme 3: Promote Equity and Public Awareness The CAP Update can help improve the quality of life for everyone and equity should be integrated throughout the document. In addition, connecting with more people can help drive climate action by individuals. Integrate equity throughout the CAP Update. • Work with underrepresented communities • Help meet the everyday needs of people • Link housing and jobs with sustainable transportation options • Low-income communities are most likely to be impacted by climate change • Protect vulnerable communities and adapt to the impacts of climate change • The City of Oakland’s CAP has “equity” in the title • Every section in the CAP should have an equity component 3 Weights are applied in reverse. In other words, the respondent's most preferred choice (which they rank as #1) has the largest weight, and their least preferred choice (which they rank in the last position) has a weight of 1. In this case, the #1 choice has a weight of 6, because it was the first out of 6 options, and the #6 choice has a weight of 1. Average ranking is calculated as follows, where: w = weight of ranked position, x = response count for answer choice and: 1w1 + x2w2 + x3w3 ... xnwn ----------------------- Total response count 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 Wildfire andwildfire smoke Extreme heatand heat waves Drought Sea level rise Storm eventsand flooding Other Av e r a g e R a n k i n g 3 Figure 1. Climate Change Impacts of Most Concern Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 52 of 158 I Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update 11 • Create a Climate Equity Index (like the Cities of San Diego and Chula Vista); if not, use CalEnviroScreen • Consider subsidies for low-income households to increase solar, e-bikes & hybrid vehicles • Increase access to microgrids in lower income areas • Assess the impacts of CAP measures by neighborhood • Improved air quality benefits everyone • Prioritize underrepresented communities in EV siting plan • Relieve multi-family housing projects with at least 20% affordable units from CAP requirements • Job transition programs for workers in the fossil fuel industry, we must also create a pathway for jobs in environmental justice communities • Carlsbad is generally a very wealthy place, so planning regionally so that cities like Oceanside, Vista, and San Marcos can learn from our steps in the right direction • City should have an inclusionary housing ordinance (with 10-15% requirement) • More equitable land use policies will be the most impactful • Concerns about displacement as buildings are upgraded to meet CAP goals • Make incentives easy and free of barriers so everyone can take advantage • Provide information in Spanish to make program accessible to all Public outreach, education, and awareness are essential to achieving success. • Ask citizens within the community how the CAP Update would impact their daily lives • More education and community engagement • Educate on what an individual can do and reenforce with kudos • We are the problem and need to be part of the solution • More specific engagement of employers • Create and then hire a climate communication and engagement position to ensure better community engagement • Communicate through multiple methods • Create a Sustainability Commission that reports to City Council • Create a Spare the Air Program (like Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s [BAAQMD]) for days when air quality is expected to be unhealthy, to educate residents about air pollution, and to encourage actions to improve air quality The CAP Update provides an opportunity to modernize the document to connect with more people. • CAP is lengthy and not approachable for laypeople • Improve readability, remove jargon, and make it more interesting, compel people to act • Provide a one- or two-page snapshot of the CAP • Educational links help make it more readable • Emphasize the need for urgent action • Get rid of soft verbs within measures like “promote” and “encourage” • Provide more educational information of how individuals can help with their own actions Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 53 of 158 Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update A-1 Appendix A – Stakeholder Contact List   A list of all stakeholders that were contacted by the city and invited to participate in stakeholder interviews and complete the online survey is included in the subsequent pages. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 54 of 158 Na m e Or g a n i z a t i o n St a k e h o l d e r  Gr o u p Da t e ( s )  E‐Ma i l e d R e s p o n s e ? F o l l o w ‐Up  Me e t i n g ? D a t e  + Ty p e  of  Fo l l o w ‐Up  Me e t i n g Ju d y  Fr a n k e l Bi k e  Wa l k  Ca r l s b a d   Bi k e / P e d e s t r i a n 3/ 7 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 N o N/ A N/ A Ci n d y  Cr e m o n a Bi k e  Wa l k  Ca r l s b a d   Bi k e / P e d e s t r i a n 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 N o N/ A N/ A Ni c o l e  Bu r g e s s Bi k e  Wa l k  Ca r l s b a d   Bi k e / P e d e s t r i a n 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 N o N/ A N/ A Mi c h a e l  vo n  Ne u m a n n B i k e  Wa l k  Ca r l s b a d   Bi k e / P e d e s t r i a n 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s No ;  de c l i n e d N/ A Mi c h e l l  Th i t a t h a n B i k e  Wa l k  Ca r l s b a d   Bi k e / P e d e s t r i a n 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 N o N/ A N/ A Co l i n  Pa r e n t   Ci r c u l a t e  Sa n  Di e g o Bi k e / P e d e s t r i a n 3/ 7 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 4 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Fo r w a r d e d  to  be l o w N/ A Da r a  Br a i t m a n Ci r c u l a t e  Sa n  Di e g o Bi k e / P e d e s t r i a n 3/ 1 4 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 Ye s No ;  pr o v i d i n g  wr i t t e n   co m m e n t s  pe n d i n g   re v i e w N/ A An d y  Ha n s h a w San  Di e g o  Co u n t y  Bi c y c l e  Co a l i t i o n   Bi k e / P e d e s t r i a n 3/ 3 / 2 0 2 2 N o Ye s 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 ;  Zo o m Wi l l  Rh a t i g a n Sa n  Di e g o  Co u n t y  Bi c y c l e  Co a l i t i o n Bi k e / P e d e s t r i a n 3/ 3 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Ye s 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 ;  Zo o m No r v a l  Ly o n No r t h  Co u n t y  Cy c l e  Cl u b Bi k e / P e d e s t r i a n 3/ 7 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Fo r w a r d e d  to  be l o w N/ A Ke n  Ch i n ‐Pu r c e l l No r t h  Co u n t y  Cy c l e  Cl u b Bi k e / P e d e s t r i a n 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 Ye s Pe n d i n g  CA P  re v i e w N/ A NO T  IN  MA S T E R  SH E E T B i k e  th e  Co a s t  Sa n  Di e g o   Bi k e / P e d e s t r i a n 3/ 7 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 4 / 2 0 2 2 No N/ A N/A NO T  IN  MA S T E R  SH E E T C e l o  Pa c i f i c  Bi c y c l e  Ra c i n g  Te a m Bi k e / P e d e s t r i a n 3/ 7 / 2 0 2 2 U N D E L I V E R E D N / A N/ A Ch r i s t i n e  Da v i s Ca r l s b a d  Vi l l a g e  As s o c i a t i o n Bu s i n e s s  As s o c i a t i o n 3/ 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;   3/ 1 1 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Pe n d i n g  CA P  re v i e w N/ A To m m y  Th o m p s o n No r t h  Co u n t y  SD  As s o c i a t i o n  of  Re a l t o r s Bu s i n e s s  As s o c i a t i o n 3/ 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 1 / 2 0 2 2 N o N/ A N/ A De b r a  Ro s e n No r t h  Sa n  Di e g o  Bu s i n e s s  Ch a m b e r Bu s i n e s s  As s o c i a t i o n 3/ 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 1 / 2 0 2 2 N o N/ A N/ A W.  Er i k  Br u v o l d Sa n  Di e g o  No r t h  Ec o n o m i c  De v e l o p m e t  Co u n c i l Bu s i n e s s  As s o c i a t i o n 3/ 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;   3/ 1 1 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Pen d i n g  CA P  re v i e w N/ A Ma r k  Ca f f e r t y Sa n  Di e g o  Re g i o n a l  Ec o n o m i c  De v e l o p m e n t   Co r p o r a t i o n Bu s i n e s s  As s o c i a t i o n 3/ 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 1 / 2 0 2 2 N o N/ A N/ A Br e t t  Sc h a n z e n b a c h Ca r l s b a d  Ch a m b e r  of  Co m m e r c e Bu s i n e s s  As s o c i a t i o n 3/ 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 1 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Ye s 3/ 2 4 / 2 0 2 2 ;  Zo o m De b o r a h  Mo s s a Ba t i q u i t o s  La g o o n  Fo u n d a t i o n En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 7 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 4 / 2 0 2 2 N o N/ A N/ A Do n  Ri d e o u t Ca r l s b a d  Wa t e r s h e d  Ne t w o r k En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 7 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 4 / 2 0 2 UN D E L I V E R E D N / A N/ A Di a n e  Ny g a a r d Pr e s e r v e  Ca l a v e r a En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 3 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Ye s 3/ 2 8 / 2 0 2 2 ;  Zo o m Na t a l i e  Sh a p i r o Bu e n a  Vi s t a  Au d u b o n  So c i e t y En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 7 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 4 / 2 0 2 2 N o No ;  ot h e r  BV A S  me m b e r   at t e n d e d  a me e t i n g N/ A Ro n  Wo o t o n Bu e n a  Vi s t a  La g o o n  So c i e t y En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 7 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 4 / 2 0 2 UN D E L I V E R E D N / A N/ A Li s a  Ca n n o n ‐Ro d m a n Ag u a  He d i o n d a  La g o o n  Fo u n d a t i o n En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 7 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 4 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s No ;  wi l l  co m p l e t e  su r v e y N/ A Tr a v i s  Ke m n i t z SD  Au d o b o n  So c i e t y En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 7 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s No ;  wi l l  co m p l e t e  su r v e y N/ A Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 55 of 158 Na m e Or g a n i z a t i o n St a k e h o l d e r  Gr o u p Da t e ( s )  E‐Ma i l e d R e s p o n s e ? F o l l o w ‐Up  Me e t i n g ? D a t e  + Ty p e  of  Fo l l o w ‐Up  Me e t i n g Le e Ca r l s b a d  Co m m u n i t y  Ga r d e n s  Co l l a b o r a t i v e En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 7 / 2 0 2 2 N o N/ A N / A Mi t c h  Si l v e r s t e i n Su r f r i d e r En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 Ye s Pe n d i n g  CA P  re v i e w N/ A Ma t t  O' M a l l e y SD  Co a s t k e e p e r En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 7 / 2 0 2 2 N o N/ A N / A St e v e  Mo r r i s I Lo v e  a Cl e a n  Sa n  Di e g o En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 4 / 2 0 2 2 Ye s No ;  wi l l  co m p l e t e  su r v e y N/ A Ka t h l e e n Fr i e n d s  of  Ca r d i f f  & Ca r l s b a d  St a t e  Be a c h e s En v i r o n m e n t a l 3 / 7 / 2 0 2 2 U N D E L I V E R E D N / A N / A De e  De e  Fl y n n Fr i e n d s  of  Ca r d i f f  & Ca r l s b a d  St a t e  Be a c h e s En v i r o n m e n t a l 3 / 9 / 2 0 2 2 N o N / A N / A Jo h n  Ha m i l t o n Fr i e n d s  of  Ca r d i f f  & Ca r l s b a d  St a t e  Be a c h e s En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/9 / 2 0 2 2 No N/ A N/ A St e p h e n  Fl y n n Fr i e n d s  of  Ca r d i f f  & Ca r l s b a d  St a t e  Be a c h e s En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 N o No ;  co m p l e t e d  su r v e y N/ A Ka r l  Ad l i n g e r Si e r r a  Cl u b En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 2 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Ye s 3/ 1 0 / 2 0 2 2 ;  Zo o m Ma d i s o n  Co l e m a n Cl i m a t e  Ac t i o n  Ca m p a i g n En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 2 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Ye s 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 ;  Zo o m Ma s a d a  Di s e n h o u s e S D  35 0 En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 7 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Fo r w a r d e d  to  be l o w N/ A An n e  Sh e r i d a n SD  35 0 En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 1 7 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Ye s 3/ 2 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  Zo o m Li v i a  Bo r a k Co a s t  La w  Gr o u p En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 7 / 2 0 2 2 N o N/ A N/ A Ma r c o  Go n z a l e z Co a s t a l  En v i r o n m e n t a l  Ri g h t s  Fo u n d a t i o n En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 7 / 2 0 2 2 N o N/ A N/A Ho w a r d  Kr a u s z No r t h  Co u n t y  Ad v o c a t e s En v i r o n m e n t a l 3/2 8 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Ye s  (D i a n e  Ny g a a r d   in v i t e d ) 3/ 2 8 / 2 0 2 2 ;  Zo o m Ja y  Kl o p f e n s t e i n Ca r l s b a d  Co m m u n i t y  Ga r d e n s  Co l l a b o r a t i v e En v i r o n m e n t a l 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 1 C o m p l e t e d  su r v e y N / A N/ A El l e n  Ba r t l e t t Pr e s e r v e  Ca l a v e r a En v i r o n m e n t a l   N/ A N/ A Ye s :  Di a n e  Ny g a a r d   in v i t e d 3/ 2 8 / 2 0 2 2 ;  Zo o m Jo a n  He r s k o w i t z Bu e n a  Vi s t a  Au d u b o n  So c i e t y En v i r o n m e n t a l   N/ A N/ A Ye s ;  Di a n e  Ny g a a r d   In v i t e d 3/ 2 8 / 2 0 2 2 ;  Zo o m Pa i g e  De C i n o Si e r r a  Cl u b En v i r o n m e n t a l   3/ 2 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Ye s 3/ 1 0 / 2 0 2 2 ;  Zo o m Si m o n  Fr e e d m a n Si e r r a  Cl u b En v i r o n m e n t a l   3/ 2 / 2 0 2 2 Ye s Yes 3/ 1 0 / 2 0 2 2 ;  Zo o m Mi k e  Mc M a h o n Si e r r a  Cl u b En v i r o n m e n t a l   3/ 2 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Ye s 3/ 1 0 / 2 0 2 2 ;  Zo o m Sa r a h St a y  Co o l  4 Gr a n d k i d s En v i r o n m e n t a l  /  Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 3/ 9 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s No ;  de c l i n e d ,  bu t  wi l l   co m p l e t e  su r v e y N/ A Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 56 of 158 Na m e Or g a n i z a t i o n St a k e h o l d e r  Gr o u p Da t e ( s )  E‐Ma i l e d R e s p o n s e ? F o l l o w ‐Up  Me e t i n g ? D a t e  + Ty p e  of  Fo l l o w ‐Up  Me e t i n g Su z a n n e  Hu m e Cl e a n  Ea r t h  4 Ki d s En v i r o n m e n t a l  /  Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 7 / 2 0 2 2 ;  4/ 1 4 / 2 0 2 2 No N/ A N/ A Ma t t h e w  Ad a m s Bu i l d i n g  In d u s t r y  As s o c i a t i o n  Sa n  Di e g o In d u s t r y  As s o c i a t i o n 3/ 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  3/ 1 1 / 2 0 2 2 N o N/ A N/ A Ke l l y  Ba t t e n Bu i l d i n g  In d u s t r y  As s o c i a t i o n  Sa n  Di e g o In d u s t r y  As s o c i a t i o n 5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 1 2 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Ye s 5/ 1 6 / 2 0 2 2 ;  Zo o m Na t e  Fa i r m a n IB E W  46 5 In d u s t r y  As s o c i a t i o n 5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 3 1 / 2 0 2 2 Ye s No ;  wi l l  co m p l e t e  su r v e y N/ A Cr a i g  Be n d e t t o SD  Bu i l d i n g  Ow n e r s  & Ma n a g e r s ;  NA I O P  SD In d u s t r y  As s o c i a t i o n 5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 Y e s Ye s 5/ 1 6 / 2 0 2 2 ;  ph o n e  ca l l  ‐   Cr a i g  se t t i n g  up   pr e s e n t a t i o n Ge n e v i e v e  Bl a c k Wo m a n ' s  Cl u b  of  Ca r l s b a d Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;   5/ 1 1 / 2 0 2 2 No N/ A N/A Li n d a  Ku r o k a w a Mi r a  Co s t a  Co l l e g e  Co m m u n i t y  Ed u c a t i o n  an d   Wo r k f o r c e  De v e l o p m e n t Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 No N/ A N/A Kr i s t e n  Hu y c k Mi r a  Co s t a  Co l l e g e  Co m m u n i t y  Ed u c a t i o n  an d   Wo r k f o r c e  De v e l o p m e n t Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 No N/ A N/ A NO T  IN  MA S T E R  SH E E T No r t h  Sa n  Di e g o  Co u n t y  NA A C P Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 No N/ A N/ A Yu s e f  Mi l l e r No r t h  Co u n t y  Eq u i t y  an d  Ju s t i c e  Co a l i t i o n Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;   5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 1 2 / 2 0 2 2   (c a l l ) Ye s  ‐   al s o  re p r e s e n t s   Cl e a n  Ea r t h  4 Ki d s   an d  No r t h  SD   Co u n t y  NA A C P No ;  de c l i n e d ,  bu t  wi l l   co m p l e t e  su r v e y N/ A Ma x No r t h  Co u n t y  LG B T Q  Re s o u r c e  Ce n t e r Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 Ye s No;  de c l i n e d N/ A Ma r y l y n n  Mc C o r k l e Al l i a n c e  fo r  Re g i o n a l  So l u t i o n s Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;   5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 1 1 / 2 0 2 2   (w e b  fo r m ) No N/ A N/ A Cr a i g  Jo n e s Al l i a n c e  fo r  Re g i o n a l  So l u t i o n s Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 5/ 1 8 / 2 0 2 2 ;   5/ 2 6 / 2 0 2 2 Ye s No ;  co m p l e t e d  su r v e y N/ A Ca r m e n  Mo j a d o Sa v i n g  Sa c r e d  Si t e s  / Sa n  Lu i s  Re y  Ba n d  of   Mi s s i o n  In d i a n s Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 No N/ A N/A Va l e r i e  A.  Gó m e z Me x i c a n ‐Am e r i c a n  Na t i o n a l  As s o c i a t i o n Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 No N/ A N/ A Al y  Vr e d e n b u r g h   (p r e s i d e n t ) Ca r l s b a d  Eq u a l i t y  Co a l i t i o n Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;   5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 1 2 / 2 0 2 2   (w e b  fo r m ) Ye s No ;  wi l l  co m p l e t e  su r v e y N/ A Gr a c i e l a  Gu t i e r r e z No r t h  Co u n t y  Li f e l i n e Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 No N/ A N/ A Ch e r y l  Ma d r i g a l Ri n c o n  Ba n d  of  Lu i s e ñ o  In d i a n s Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 Ye s ;  su b m i t t e d   le t t e r Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 57 of 158 Na m e Or g a n i z a t i o n St a k e h o l d e r  Gr o u p Da t e ( s )  E‐Ma i l e d R e s p o n s e ? F o l l o w ‐Up  Me e t i n g ? D a t e  + Ty p e  of  Fo l l o w ‐Up  Me e t i n g Ti n a  Ji m e n e z To r r e s  Ma r t i n e z  De s e r t  Ca h u u i l l a  In d i a n s Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 No N / A N / A Je s s e  Mo r a l e s ,  Ac t i n g   Ch a i r m a n Me s a  Gr a n d e  Ba n d  of  Di e g u e n o  Mi s s i o n   In d i a n s Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 No N / A N / A No r m a  M.  Co n t r e r a s La  Jo l l a  Ba n d  of  Lu i s e ñ o  In d i a n s Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 No N / A N / A KC  Kr a u s e N/ A N/ A N / A C o m p l e t e d  su r v e y N / A N / A Da n i e l  Mc L o u g h l i n N/ A N/ A N / A C o m p l e t e d  su r v e y N / A N / A Br u c e  Ol s o n N/ A N/ A N / A C o m p l e t e d  su r v e y N / A N / A Ka t r i n a  Ol s o n N/ A N/ A N / A C o m p l e t e d  su r v e y N / A N / A Va n e s s a  Ma r s h a l l In t e r f a i t h  Co m m u n i t y  Se r v i c e s Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 4/ 1 3 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 No N/ A N/A Ma r y  Fe r r o In t e r f a i t h  Co m m u n i t y  Se r v i c e s Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d 5/ 1 1 / 2 0 2 2 ;   5/ 1 8 / 2 0 2 2 ;  we b  fo r m No N/ A N/A Si e r r a  La m b e r t ,  Zo e   Go l d s t e i n Ca r l s b a d  Cl e a n u p  Cr e w  (s t u d e n t  gr o u p ) Un d e r r e p r e s e n t e d  /  En v i r o n m e n t a l 4/ 7 / 2 0 2 2 ;   4/ 1 4 / 2 0 2 2 ;  5/ 5 / 2 0 2 2 Ye s No ;  wi l l  co p m l e t e  su r v e y N/ A Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 58 of 158 Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update B-1 Appendix B – Stakeholder Interviews   The table below documents the stakeholder interviews that were conducted as part of the CAP. Detailed notes are included in subsequent pages. Table A-1. Stakeholder Interviews Conducted for the CAP Update Date Stakeholder Participants March 9, 2022 Madison Coleman, Climate Action Campaign March 9, 2022 Will Rhatigan, San Diego County Bicycle Coalition March 10, 2022 Mike McMahon, Sierra Club Paige DeCino, Sierra Club Karl Aldinger, Sierra Club Simon Freedman, Sierra Club March 23, 2022 Anne Sheridan, SanDiego350 March 24, 2022 Bret Schanzenbach, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce March 28, 2022 Diane Nygaard, Preserve Calavera Howard Krausz, North County Advocates Joan Herskowitz, Buena Vista Audubon Society Ellen Bartlett, Preserve Calavera May 16, 2022 Kelly Batten, BIA SD Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 59 of 158 MEETING SUMMARY Carlsbad CAP Update Outreach Climate Action Campaign Wednesday, March 9, 9 to 10 a.m. Zoom (Virtual) Attendees Katie Hentrich, City of Carlsbad Jamie Wood, City of Carlsbad Poonam Boparai, Ascent Environmental Madison Coleman, Climate Action Campaign Serena Schlosser, City of Carlsbad Meeting Goal: Initial stakeholder outreach for CAP Update. 1. What does climate action mean to you? Center equity; zero carbon future; holistic; reaching out to CoCs in Carlsbad; people just want clean air and streets to bike and walk to their jobs and community benefits/grocery stores; don’t want to be stuck in heat islands 2. What climate change impacts are you most concerned about? Sea level rise; extreme heat and heat waves; wildfire and wildfire smoke; storm events and flooding; drought; other Wildfire; heat; TPAs 3. What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? 100% renewable energy with CEA; charging station siting plan (but can add to language to prioritize adding charging to CoCs); TDM plan; Sustainable Mobility Plan 4. What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? adding 5 year benchmarks for monitoring for each reduction measure; equity throughout each measure (Oakland’s CAP has equity in the title); just transition plan for workers for zero carbon shift; stronger mode shift goals (biking, walking, and transit) to cumulate to 50% but not realistic for a lot of jurisdictions 5. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? mode shift goals (see above); 100% municipal fleet to ZEVs; bicycle/pedestrian master plan; Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 60 of 158 {city of Carlsbad Complete Streets policy 6. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? already committed to CEA and 100% renewable energy; ordinance for all new construction to be all electric; equitable retrofit measures; all electric municipal buildings by 2035 to align with State goals 7. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote water and wastewater? Why? ordinances for water conservation for all buildings; setting a target is good but an ordinance is more significant; reducing water/wastewater/recycled water supply emissions already exists but ordinance would strengthen 8. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? specific target of 90% waste diversion by 2035; eliminate or significantly reduce single use plastics (e.g., Vista); divert organic and food waste through best use strategies; edible food recovery 9. What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equally in Carlsbad? every section in the CAP should have an equity component; create a Climate Equity Index (like SD and CV); if not, using CalEnviroScreen as much as possible when developing policies and plans; prioritizing smart growth and affordable housing near job centers and transit; inclusionary housing ordinance (SD ordinance is 4% currently – want between 10-15% for all new development over a certain amount of units); outreach to specific stakeholders consistently 10. What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? green infrastructure (tree canopy percentage target – SD is 35%, want between 30-35%); holistic urban forestry plan / green streets / stormwater capture; food systems (climate smart food production and carbon smart farming practices – locally sourced foods) 11. Any other questions or comments? CAC will be sending multiple letters throughout the process; draft report card coming soon Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 61 of 158 MEETING SUMMARY Carlsbad CAP Update Outreach San Diego County Bicycle Coalition Wednesday, March 9, 2 to 3 p.m. Zoom (Virtual) Attendees Katie Hentrich, City of Carlsbad Will Rhatigan, San Diego County Bicycle Coalition Meeting Goal: Initial stakeholder outreach for CAP Update. 1. What does climate action mean to you? Reducing GHG emissions; climate justice (links to housing and mobility justice); allowing people to live without a car; making sure consequences of climate action are benefitting everyone equitably 2. What climate change impacts are you most concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise; extreme heat and heat waves; wildfire and wildfire smoke; storm events and flooding; drought; other Wildfire; extreme heat; SLR (more globally); crop failure (globally) 3. What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? “realistically, most of it”; a lot of short-term emissions measures of what already exists in Carlsbad; “I don’t see anything I’d remove” 4. What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? building on existing CAP; “a plan to actually transform Carlsbad into a sustainable city”; Carlsbad is sprawling and car dependent city that is extremely unaffordable for people; walkable, transit- friendly, increased affordable housing to live and work near jobs 5. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? implementing bicycle master plan; existing master plan does not have a lot of Class 4 bikeways; upgrade Class 2 to Class 4 wherever possible (Class 2 is majority of what’s planned for in master Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 62 of 158 {city of Carlsbad plan, but plan to upgrade to buffered Class 2); don’t want to slow down implementation of master plan but can look at opportunities to upgrade to Class 4 while installing on project by project basis Pedestrian accessibility; traffic calming (speed bumps, bulb outs, etc); street lighting and shade trees along pedestrian routes; enhanced crosswalks; does Carlsbad have a sidewalk master plan? Is it in the Sustainable Mobility Plan? Yes! Increasing transit service in Carlsbad (Coaster, SPRINTER) 6. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? N/A 7. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote water and wastewater? Why? N/A 8. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? N/A 9. What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? existing programs aren’t super linked to transportation; more equitable land use policies in CAP Update, will be the most impactful to change behaviors and get people out of cars; eliminate new sprawl and development (VMT fees?); “Carlsbad can grow if it allows itself to” but focus growth that’s accessible to transit and have huge emphasis on walkability and bike-ability; “what’s missing most in Carlsbad is the mixed use factor”; updating the zoning code to allow for greater mixed use projects; more housing units can help with affordability; “my one pet peeve is parking minimums”, certain # of parking units are mandated and changing those minimums will help to reduce VMT, abolish parking minimums at TPAs or ban citywide; opposing parking maximums at TPAs (e.g., Carlsbad Village) aka building unnecessary parking in developments 10. What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? current CAP’s emphasis is heavier on vehicle electrification, which is great; should be one component of a greater strategy to reduce transportation emissions; EVs still have emissions associated with them that are higher than biking or walking and also has resource bottlenecks with production side; shouldn’t be a substitute to getting people out of their cars entirely Mode share data; commuter incentive program (definitely for City employees and ways to provide incentives) – layer on top of existing TDM ordinance Bike parking, lockers, showers, etc., bikes on busses 11. Any other questions or comments? Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 63 of 158 MEETING SUMMARY Carlsbad CAP Update Outreach Sierra Club Thursday, March 10, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Zoom (Virtual) Attendees Katie Hentrich, City of Carlsbad Jamie Wood, City of Carlsbad Poonam Boparai, Ascent Environmental Mike McMahon, Sierra Club Paige DeCino, Sierra Club Karl Aldinger, Sierra Club Simon Freedman, Sierra Club Meeting Goal: Initial stakeholder outreach for CAP Update. 1. What does climate action mean to you? Decarbonizing; limit emissions as quickly as possible to zero; mitigate emissions that we have so far as much as we can; transformational shift away from fossil fuels to renewable energy as quickly as reasonably possible; knowing that we have a climate emergency and having a CAP that measures our progress 2. What climate change impacts are you most concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise; extreme heat and heat waves; wildfire and wildfire smoke; storm events and flooding; drought; other Agricultural food supplies; loss of biodiversity and habitat; overall tipping point is more of a concern (global tipping point); continuing pumping of poisonous foods into the air; ocean plastics; reaching 1.5 centigrade tipping point, not backing away from Second most concern – impacts to droughts and the water supply (human and habitat) Failure to address in reasonable amount of time means rush to address it at a later point will be chaotic and poorly done. Setting self up badly for disarray of reactionary changes 3. What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? CEA/CCA; Measure B (commercial and industrial PV) but augment to include building electrification; Measure L (ZEV miles traveled) because transportation emissions are biggest contributor; TDM ordinance – upgrading bike lanes because of boom of electric bike usage, tricky to put TDM onto the backs of employers only since mode shift is larger than workforce, may still be a need for SOVs within the timeframe of this CAP but should not be the only thing considered (e.g., micromobility and transit); large commercial/industrial uses don’t use their large real estate most effectively and Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 64 of 158 {city of Carlsbad now with COVID some of those office parks are no longer being used effectively – can land use shifts be addressed within the CAP? 4. What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? get rid of soft verbs like “promote” and “encourage”; such a lag between getting the GHG inventories and so we need to be aggressive to account for data delays; “toothless tiger approach”; new construction should be all electric to mirror other jurisdictions; account for off-road emissions such as leafblowers; improve readability, remove jargon and make it more interesting, compel people to want to take action; 100% clean energy target, use CEA to make that happen; converting existing building to electric – may not be specific measures for how to do that in the CAP but maybe setting timelines 5. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? electrify city fleet faster – no need to buy PHEV anymore, set up a rebate program (Simon’s e-mail); improve bike infrastructure; increase charging infrastructure (e.g., charging corridor along the 78); 101 bike lane improvements from Palomar Airport Road to Tamarack; increase mode share; EVs will be hard to make towards 2050 as we strive towards zero carbon goals; TDM has too high of a threshold for businesses (is there any follow up with how businesses are implementing their TDM plans?) 6. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? building electrification; 100% clean energy; switch default for CEA customers into the 100% clean energy; educate rooftop solar customers that they can opt up to 100% clean energy; municipal services should opt up to 100% clean energy; advancement of distributed renewable energy in the city (through Carlsbad’s board seat at CEA) versus procuring from other locations; check MW goals for solar installation; add commitments to energy storage; rebates for homeowners to install storage; info on how residents can replace appliances with electric (rebates); pilot program to work with CEA to have electricians respond to home electrification requests (existing buildings) 7. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote water and wastewater? Why? educating the public better about stormwater pollution; better job monitoring; water conservation; drought tolerant landscaping; policing process for water users (or promoting water savers) 8. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? practice sustainability at home level; promote composting at neighborhood level; shift recycling and trash trucks to electric; do cleaned and properly disposed of recyclables actually get recycled?; France pays for trash that they actually put out (by weight, or if they don’t put out trash cans); increase bulk food options from shop owners; reusable takeout containers Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 65 of 158 9. What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? always target low-income and vulnerable communities first (e.g., GRID Alternatives to install solar on low-income housing); don’t compel lower income residents to switch over to 100% clean electricity as quickly; rebates for EVs; understand relationships with landlords to avoid gentrification as buildings are upgraded; careful about how we use incentives and instead make transition to electric easy and available and natural (point of purchase rebate versus income need); senior populations; retrofitting natural gas kitchens for health purposes 10. What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? create a Sustainability Commission; off-road transportation emissions reduction (leaf blowers) – even City staff are using them; lead by example; demand response at the city level 11. Any other questions or comments? Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 66 of 158 MEETING SUMMARY Carlsbad CAP Update Outreach SanDiego350 Wednesday, March 23, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Zoom (Virtual) Attendees Katie Hentrich, City of Carlsbad Jamie Wood, City of Carlsbad Matt Gelbman, Ascent Environmental Anne Sheridan, SanDiego350 Meeting Goal: Initial stakeholder outreach for CAP Update. 1. What does climate action mean to you? What are the actions that the city can take that are in its jurisdiction both structurally and to encourage individual change; the trickier part is individual behavior 2. What climate change impacts are you most concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise; extreme heat and heat waves; wildfire and wildfire smoke; storm events and flooding; drought; other Personally – ability to produce food; city/regionally – sea level rise, wildfire 3. What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Building electrification; transportation 4. What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Building electrification; implementation can not be an afterthought and needs to be central to development of the CAP – what’s the goal, can there be more calculations between 2035/2045 and present? annual reporting 5. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? Focusing on VMT and reducing VMT; public transportation and transit; mode share targets; increasing EV usage (municipal especially) Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 67 of 158 {city of Carlsbad 6. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? Building electrification; incentivizing retrofits; plan for retrofitting existing building; commit to 100% renewable energy for municipal operations; require rooftop solar for commercial to reach 85% of load; require rooftop solar for schools/city buildings/nonprofits 7. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote water and wastewater? Why? treating wastewater and methane recapture; use less; rain collection/rain barrel program 8. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? municipal zero waste plan; SB 1383 compliance; edible food recovery 9. What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? definitely a concern; include CoCs in outreach; public health and pollution and how those are connected and how the CAP can address that issue; Climate Equity Index (like SD or CV); how will jobs be impacted by different measures 10. What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? zero carbon goal; is there funding to implement and can that be described?, better communication within and across departments 11. Any other questions or comments? good CAPs – latest City of SD CAP (but needs more with implementation), also includes a big gap related to future technology but doesn’t identify what it is or how the reductions could be met; County’s Regional Decarbonization Framework menu of options; don’t rely too much on unknowns Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 68 of 158 MEETING SUMMARY Carlsbad CAP Update Outreach Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Thursday, March 24, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Zoom (Virtual) Attendees Katie Hentrich, City of Carlsbad Jamie Wood, City of Carlsbad Matt Sanford, City of Carlsbad Bret Schanzenbach, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Meeting Goal: Initial stakeholder outreach for CAP Update. 1. What does climate action mean to you? Approach to try and reduce greenhouse gases within a given jurisdiction by a variety of means; proactive means environmentally; like planting more trees to absorb climate impacts and carbon dioxide; reducing carbon dioxide emissions; finding ways to incentivize people to use less 2. What climate change impacts are you most concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise; extreme heat and heat waves; wildfire and wildfire smoke; storm events and flooding; drought; other Fires and Santa Ana’s; there used to be a “fire season” and there’s no such thing as a fire season anymore, there is an ever-present threat of fire; there’s just no seasonality anymore and it is a constant threat; always just one bad rainy season away from another drought and any given drought could turn into an extended drought, you have no idea how long it is going to last; we are a coastal community and sea level rise makes sense 3. What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Not sure I know it well enough to speak authoritatively enough; it is really important to have proactive measures like “how many more trees do we want to have in our community” since trees can help beautify and reduce carbon emissions; government has set aggressive goal with electric cars; until charging infrastructure gets more robust then there’s no incentive to drive EVs; incentivize businesses to install EV charging stations since there are only so many new developments that will be built, incentivizing with existing buildings; the more chargers are available the easier it is to adopt; want people coming from elsewhere for tourism to be able to charge 4. What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 69 of 158 {city of Carlsbad tree planting measure; existing building charging infrastructure (as mentioned above); EV charging in Coaster station parking lot 5. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? EV charging infrastructure; start the Carlsbad Connector again, making transit convenient and building out first mile last mile connections from transit stations to business park areas; better bike infrastructure and making sure it is thought through and safe and more separate than what they are now, there could be times where removing parking to install better bike lanes could occur because there theoretically would be a little less need for parking for automobiles; still very poor mass transit to Palomar Airport Corridor, Legoland is huge and majority of its employees should be able to take mass transit to work 6. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? looking at city facilities where solar could be added and where practical; CEA and being greener in how we procure energy; incentivize existing buildings to install solar (discounts on business license fees for a period of time if they go solar) 7. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote water and wastewater? Why? the desalination plant is great; Oceanside just opened a recycling water facility; how to reuse water that we already have in our system? Like growing out purple pipe network; no ideas for stormwater 8. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? food recycling and recovery via SB 1383; a lot of education around the “why” of food recycling because it is such a change in behaviors and want to capture the full benefit of it; businesses will be the biggest consumers of it and have the biggest incentives to do it correctly, but residents should be doing it as well to support the impact; it’s uncomfortable to go places that don’t have the same mentality that we do 9. What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? translating things into Spanish or other languages to make any programs that we do accessible 10. What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? Carlsbad Green Business Network should get more marketing attention so more businesses are aware of it, there are a lot of businesses that would want their name associated with those practices; capture promotion of this in the plan 11. Any other questions or comments? None Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 70 of 158 MEETING SUMMARY Carlsbad CAP Update Outreach Preserve Calavera / North County Advocates / Buena Vista Audubon Society Monday, March 28, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Zoom (Virtual) Attendees Katie Hentrich, City of Carlsbad Jamie Wood, City of Carlsbad Poonam Boparai, Ascent Environmental Diane Nygaard, Preserve Calavera Howard Krausz, North County Advocates Joan Herskowitz, Buena Vista Audubon Society Ellen Bartlett, Preserve Calavera Meeting Goal: Initial stakeholder outreach for CAP Update. 1. What does climate action mean to you? skip 2. What climate change impacts are you most concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise; extreme heat and heat waves; wildfire and wildfire smoke; storm events and flooding; drought; other skip 3. What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Annual reporting is important to keep but ones without updated data (like inventories) is less impactful than ones that do (like with SANDAG snapshot); make sure measures have meaningful and measurable data but still isn’t excessively costly 4. What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Prioritize measures with co-benefits and balancing costs of implementation; the CAP isn’t a standalone document for the City and is integrated with other environmental documents (HMP needs updates to incorporate adaptive management); interrelated with sea level rise documents and the triggers included, IPCC report released and results are alarming; set targets higher so margin of safety of not hitting reduction targets can accommodate GHG reductions to help with climate change impacts Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 71 of 158 {city of Carlsbad Electrification; CCE still figuring out programs but City can coordinate and can be a driver for things like energy retrofit programs for existing buildings; good focused locally produced research about how to get “biggest bang for the buck” for reduction measures; capture mitigation from projects (locally and not elsewhere in state or country) Adaptive management and building in a system of how things are changing and triggers can push city towards next level of action (without having to do a full CAP update) – baseline assumptions assume CA fleet mix (assume State and federal legislation won’t be as successful?) will be very high so an example could be to build in something related to EV measures as stopgaps if fleet conversion isn’t as high as anticipated 5. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? TDM ordinance (e.g., Aldea project was conditioned to have a TDM program but then TDM wasn’t needed); Marja Acres had a similar issue (poorly written and no monitoring enforcement, no assurance there will be any TDM improvements); monitoring and follow-up for TDM ordinance needs to be more involved to show trip reductions, thresholds need to be lower; mode share/split and increasing bicycle infrastructure outside of the downtown/Village area, strategic programs to capture data with large employers; Carlsbad Connector was a good program but needs some tweaking; undergrounding the railroad tracks through Carlsbad – transportation dollars would be better spent elsewhere and undergrounding doesn’t reduce GHGs; strategically implementing public transit; parking management as another strategy to change mode split and further integrate with other city documents Increase usage of EVs, city needs to do “everything possible” to encourage people to use EVs and to charge them; municipal charging for employees; need to have inexpensively generated electricity available, have both “carrots” and “sticks”, uniform system for charging at parking lots; charging stations for delivery vans or encouraging delivery services to go electric 6. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? electrification; CEA; energy retrofits for existing buildings (cost factor to scale that up) 7. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote water and wastewater? Why? Carlsbad has the benefit of the very high energy water production from the desal plant; integrating so how energy to clean and transport water becomes a more important part of the decision making; percentage of municipal operations is still a relatively small percent and water is a small percent of that; always looks good for public agencies to be leaders; water conservation programs were seemingly effective; will have to depend more and more on recycled water in the future; new construction for higher density buildings can lead to problems with water usage if the tenants aren’t paying for the water; mandatory conservation like with previous droughts; xeriscaping and drought tolerant plants; water harvesting/cisterns; lots of restrictions with greywater and reuse and sometimes ordinances can make this more complicated Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 72 of 158 8. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? zero waste; food waste handling and doing so in a way that uses less energy; encouraging backyard composting 9. What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? EV adoption and charging installation; harder in suburban areas; don’t have groups locally that have good feedback on that; air quality impacts (Holiday Park is next to the freeway); to really do that right it will take some effort Financial incentives for leaf blowers Let the community come up with their own projects; integrate with street planning and water quality improvements/stormwater 10. What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? carbon sequestration (restoring native habitat), can track and show if we are losing or gaining habitat, building in how much sequestration we can have by keeping lands natural and can support adding more natural lands, LIDAR tree canopy study which shows canopy percentage data, tree planting per year is meaningless but percentage of canopy cover is more meaningful (life cycle of trees); where are trees located and are we strategically placing them, add as development criteria to add shade to the buildings and other ped/bike infrastructure; Vista has strong focus on native trees Prohibit gas powered leaf blowers 11. Any other questions or comments? None Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 73 of 158 MEETING SUMMARY Carlsbad CAP Update Outreach Building Industry Association Monday, May 16, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Zoom (Virtual) Attendees Katie Hentrich, City of Carlsbad Poonam Boparai, Ascent Environmental Kelly Batten, BIA SD Meeting Goal: Initial stakeholder outreach for CAP Update. 1. What does climate action mean to you? Having a smaller footprint, producing more efficient homes, more fire-safe homes, a lot more technologies have to be installed in homes now, being good stewards of the environment 2. What climate change impacts are you most concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise; extreme heat and heat waves; wildfire and wildfire smoke; storm events and flooding; drought; other Everything is a lot more cleaner burning now and we should continue on that path, especially with corporations 3. What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Wouldn’t get rid of anything in particular, it’s just a matter of how it’s all regulated. More incentivizing things rather than mandating. Layer on top of existing measures, already going above and beyond, already on a trajectory of making a difference. Want to see how we are doing before making so many substantive changes. Going beyond state standards is where we are most 4. What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Going beyond state standards is where we are most concerned / most issues. Decarbonization is a big one that is new. Some things are fine – we all know we have to add solar now – but it does add costs and housing is already so expensive. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 74 of 158 {city of Carlsbad 5. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? Incentivizing folks to drive EVs, incentivizing builders to have charging stations on site. Right now there is no incentive because it’s not a mitigation factor for VMT. Who is responsible for building all of those charging stations? Cost of installation and maintenance are barriers to builders, also working with whatever utility to pay for the fees associated. Who pays – property owner? Also expensive to purchase the plugs for “EV ready” in homes, supply chain issues to acquire. Challenges for charging in multifamily buildings. 6. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? Electrification makes a small difference, building a trench for all utilities (natural gas and electricity). Electric heat pumps are hard to get. Electric water heaters don’t meet Title 24 requirements. Installing electric tank water heater takes up just as much energy of gas water heater so it’s running all the time to keep that water warm. Supply chain issues to get water heaters and more expensive. Technology is going to continue to improve and we’ll be using less and less as a result. Taking into consideration with all electrification – SDG&E has done a study showing that we don’t have enough electricity to get through the summer (brownouts, blackouts). Adding more electricity to the grid doesn’t help that situation, we’re a little ahead of ourselves in a way. Battery storage needs to get up to par to support the electric load. How do we even keep up with the demand (e.g., electric charging stations for EVs)? Energy resilience coupled with using less in a home (e.g., better windows, better HVAC). 7. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote water and wastewater? Why? see above for water heating. Everything is very water efficient now as far as usage. Some of the codes now for stormwater are almost impossible (e.g., cleaning water for runoff on site and capturing). One of the top things BIA is working on. Specifically related to construction, already codes in state law. Compliance around it delays projects and is costly, looking into managing this better and more realistic to apply. 8. What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? Nothing super specific in the industry for solid waste, infrastructure related. How to work with cities on infill projects – if you’re going to build infill development, the developers responsible for replacing and upgrading sewage and water pipes that may be older. First person to come in and build is responsible for all of the costs (even if there are multiple parcels). Would cities help with that burden or are there federal funds? Not so much of an issue outside of infill. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 75 of 158 9. What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? retrofitting current buildings. 350 new units a year on average in Carlsbad, so any regulations for new buildings would be a small impact. Incentivizing older homes to be retrofitted will really see more savings. 10. What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? a lot of movement on sidewalks and accessibility to transit, for new homes it’s a matter of incentivizing e-scooters and e-bike charging and EV infrastructure, it’ll be up to SANDAG/NCTD/MTS to get more transit in north county, easier pathways to using transit 11. Any other questions or comments? Reach codes are always an issue. Really concerned about the strain on the grid already. SDG&E presentation was really concerning and way more storage is needed than we already have. Building storage is sometimes not supported by the community and the projects don’t get built. Always reach out. Appreciate a phase in of policies versus an up front mandate, it takes time to change how homes are built. Battery storage and how do you replace them or dispose of them. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 76 of 158 Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update C-1 Appendix C – Online Survey Results  The online survey questions and a summary of responses are included in subsequent pages. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 77 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 1 / 28 Q1 What does climate action mean to you? Reduce industrial and transportation and other greenhouse effect sources. Q2 What climate change impacts are you more concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise 3 Extreme heat and heat waves 2 Wildfire and wildfire smoke 1 Storm events and flooding 4 Drought 5 Other 6 Q3 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Respondent skipped this question Q4 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Respondent skipped this question Q5 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? Respondent skipped this question #1 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Wednesday, March 09, 2022 2:59:52 PM Last Modified: Wednesday, March 09, 2022 3:20:49 PM Time Spent: 00:20:56 IP Address: 104.178.252.176 Page 1 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 78 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 2 / 28 Q6 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? Respondent skipped this question Q7 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean water and wastewater? Why? Expand and promote private and nonprofit Q8 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? Don’t know Q9 What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? Not sure Q10 What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? Promote alternative non-polluting options for local transportation. Q11 If you would like to stay informed on the Climate Action Plan Update, please provide your contact information below. Name Stephen Flynn E-Mail Organization Friends of Cardiff and Carlsbad State Beaches Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 79 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 3 / 28 Q1 What does climate action mean to you? Maximizing our future quality of LIFE by minimizing waste and reducing our carbon footprint to zero. Q2 What climate change impacts are you more concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise 3 Extreme heat and heat waves 5 Wildfire and wildfire smoke 2 Storm events and flooding 4 Drought 1 Other 6 Q3 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Replace fossil fuel use with solar & hybrid vehicles. Q4 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Focus on hybrid vehicles first and then ZEV. 90% of car trips are 40 miles or less & most of the carbon used in ZEV is not in operating it. #2 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:06:26 AM Last Modified: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 4:45:53 PM Time Spent: 06:39:27 IP Address: 66.75.53.142 Page 1 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 80 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 4 / 28 Q5 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? Promote hybrid vehicles and safe E-Bike lanes. Q6 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? Solar on all homes. Fossil fuels are more expensive than solar panels now. Q7 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean water and wastewater? Why? Reuse the water like the OC does. Desal is way too energy intensive. Q8 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? Not sure. Q9 What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? Help lower income homes with solar, E-Bikes & hybrid vehicles. Q10 What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? Focus less on cars & more on E-Bike infrastructure. Q11 If you would like to stay informed on the Climate Action Plan Update, please provide your contact information below. Name KC Krause E-Mail Organization SKRE Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 81 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 5 / 28 Q1 What does climate action mean to you? Requiring projects to do what they reasonably can to minimize VMT and GHG emissions. Q2 What climate change impacts are you more concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise 2 Extreme heat and heat waves 4 Wildfire and wildfire smoke 5 Storm events and flooding 3 Drought 1 Q3 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Mitigation measures around increased transit and biking Q4 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? More high value regional mitigation measures to reduce VMT (so projects can pay into larger project pools) Q5 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? separated bike lanes; ebikes will save us #3 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 4:56:43 PM Last Modified: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 5:00:28 PM Time Spent: 00:03:45 IP Address: 68.224.171.125 Page 1 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 82 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 6 / 28 Q6 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? distributed residential solar subsidies Q7 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean water and wastewater? Why? potable sewage recycling at Encina, ASAP Q8 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? organics recycling Q9 What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? relieve multi-family housing projects with at least 20% low affordable units from CAP compliance Q10 What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? Local carbon offset program Q11 If you would like to stay informed on the Climate Action Plan Update, please provide your contact information below. Respondent skipped this question Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 83 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 7 / 28 Q1 What does climate action mean to you? Reduce methane gases Q2 What climate change impacts are you more concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise 4 Extreme heat and heat waves 5 Wildfire and wildfire smoke 1 Storm events and flooding 2 Drought 3 Q3 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Core value Q4 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? State mandates are restrictive to business Q5 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? Provide more educational information of how individuals can help. #4 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Thursday, March 24, 2022 9:07:55 AM Last Modified: Thursday, March 24, 2022 11:32:45 AM Time Spent: 02:24:50 IP Address: 66.75.54.37 Page 1 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 84 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 8 / 28 Q6 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? Safer Circulation for small trips to be walked or electric bike. Specifically developing the trail segments arounf Q7 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean water and wastewater? Why? Target and educate toward the GHG emissions of 2035 as outlined Q8 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? It’s too low to focus on when there are modifications to other areas ie. cars and electrify that meaningful outcomes could be realized with appropriate resources allocated Q9 What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? Communicate via multiple players and modules to widely educate on what an individual can do and reenforce with kudos. Q10 What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? Plant only native landscape to reduce water/ electricity usage Q11 If you would like to stay informed on the Climate Action Plan Update, please provide your contact information below. Name Lisa E-Mail Organization AHLF Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 85 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 9 / 28 Q1 What does climate action mean to you? To me, climate action means top to bottom investment in infrastructure that will help us ween off of our wasteful, car dependent lives. This means investment in safe bike paths, rail transit infrastructure, renewables etc. Q2 What climate change impacts are you more concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise 3 Extreme heat and heat waves 4 Wildfire and wildfire smoke 1 Storm events and flooding 5 Drought 2 Other 6 Q3 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? photovoltaic because we are an extremely sunny place and realistically can get much of our electricity needs from photovoltaic systems Q4 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? more investment in actual, realistic alternatives to driving. There needs to be safe and easy ways to get around our city without a car, and the current bike lane design is truly a hazard. It seems like not much thought is put in to other modes of transportation #5 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Thursday, March 24, 2022 5:18:40 PM Last Modified: Thursday, March 24, 2022 5:37:45 PM Time Spent: 00:19:05 IP Address: 66.27.103.59 Page 1 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 86 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 10 / 28 Q5 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? protected bikelanes that follow a Dutch style design, improved rail and bus transit, traffic calming, pedestrianization. These all give alternatives to the private car which contributes 48% of our ghg emmisions. Q6 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? photovoltaic. There is so much potential with photovoltaics that can fill in the gaps where sierra snowpack dependent hydro will have shortfalls. Q7 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean water and wastewater? Why? more water pollution awarness and a reduction of the amount of cars on the road. Runoff from streets contains many synthetic oils that are persistent organic pollutants. reducing vehicle miles travveled will in turn lower car related water pollution. Q8 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? banning plastics by 2030, and incentives + education about recycling. there should be major fines for throwing away hazardous waste and the city needs to further their recycling programs. Q9 What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? Carlsbad is generally a very wealthy place, so planning regionally so that cities like oceanside, vista, and san marcos can learn from our steps in the right direction. Connecting low income households throughout the north county region to employment centers should also be high priority Q10 What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? Reduction in the urban heat island effect which will in turn decrease ground level ozone. Carlsbad has a shocking number of massive roadways and parking lots which lead to a warming effect that facilitates ground level ozone and increased demand for water and air conditioning. this should be high priority. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 87 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 11 / 28 Q11 If you would like to stay informed on the Climate Action Plan Update, please provide your contact information below. Name Daniel McLoughlin E-Mail Organization Pacific Ridge School Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 88 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 12 / 28 Q1 What does climate action mean to you? creating policies and incentives to allow the transition from fossil fuels to alternative forms of energy in order to slow down the climate changes that are already devastating our planet- and which will cause suffering and economic hardship unless we take universal action. Q2 What climate change impacts are you more concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise 5 Extreme heat and heat waves 2 Wildfire and wildfire smoke 3 Storm events and flooding 6 Drought 4 Q3 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? I like your use of LEAN principles and the PDSA cycle of improvement- but the cycle needs to happen every 6 months or you will not be able to make appropriate adjustments to your plan. general concepts about GHG reduction opportunities are correct but the targets are not ambitious enough. I like the educational links. Q4 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? targets too low and time too short in every category- solar panels, home energy retrofits, use of LEDs (who uses anything but LEDs now?, it should be 100% by tomorrow), all new construction electric/no gas hookups, more community engagement- we are the problem and need to be part of the solution. More specific engagement of employers- willingly/with incentives or by penalties. Does not sound urgent enough. More attention to social media, community organizations, schools to ask them to engage in specific ways. #6 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Saturday, March 26, 2022 9:30:45 AM Last Modified: Saturday, March 26, 2022 11:08:06 AM Time Spent: 01:37:21 IP Address: 76.176.13.251 Page 1 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 89 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 13 / 28 Q5 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? 1. all government vehicles should be EV's (including trucks), 2. more efforts at traffic calming- fix the traffic light timing, create traffic circles 3. make some roads bike/e-bike, golf cart only- ex take el Camino Real and take 1-2 lanes ONLY for bikes, e-bikes, golf carts- separate it from the main road with full barriers, (collaborate with Encinitas) 4. lower traffic speeds, 5. encourage businesses to use electric shuttles from transit centers and reward employees who do so, Q6 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? 1.Create and then hire a climate communication and engagement position- to ensure better community engagement- one on one conversations, social media, community organizations, schools, churches, businesses. With success metrics. Even with a great climate action plan you will not succeed if it requires people to pay attention- it needs challenges, active engagement and participant- involved education. I think that people care but get busy, apathetic and resist change. Climate change is literally a war right now and we need to treat it as such. Q7 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean water and wastewater? Why? report cards to homeowner and businesses as to how they perform compared to their peers Q8 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? green waste composting Q9 What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? job transition programs for workers in the fossil fuel industry, we must also create a pathway for jobs in environmental justice communities. Q10 What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? have one day/month of no driving?, bike-to-work/school, city-wide educational programs about then CAP, why and how to help on an individual basis Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 90 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 14 / 28 Q11 If you would like to stay informed on the Climate Action Plan Update, please provide your contact information below. Name Katrina Olson E-Mail Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 91 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 15 / 28 Q1 What does climate action mean to you? Prioritized changes to decrease greenhouse gas emissions Q2 What climate change impacts are you more concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise 3 Extreme heat and heat waves 1 Wildfire and wildfire smoke 4 Storm events and flooding 5 Drought 2 Other 6 Q3 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Vehicle emissions—largest contribution and relative ease of implementation Q4 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? More aggressive mpg targets Q5 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? Electrify Carlsbad city vehicles—easier to implement and sends a message #7 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Saturday, March 26, 2022 10:57:19 AM Last Modified: Saturday, March 26, 2022 11:35:12 AM Time Spent: 00:37:53 IP Address: 76.176.13.251 Page 1 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 92 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 16 / 28 Q6 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? Incentivize photovoltaics-can pay for itself Q7 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean water and wastewater? Why? Get rid of grass-promote xeroscaping—water usage report card to residents Q8 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? Promote composting Q9 What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? Note improved air quality—other benefits less evident in the short term Q10 What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? Smart traffic control systems Q11 If you would like to stay informed on the Climate Action Plan Update, please provide your contact information below. Name Bruce Olson E-Mail Organization Resident Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 93 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 17 / 28 Q1 What does climate action mean to you? Leadership, showing that you care about the future Q2 What climate change impacts are you more concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise 4 Extreme heat and heat waves 1 Wildfire and wildfire smoke 2 Storm events and flooding 5 Drought 3 Other 6 Q3 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? It's all good! Q4 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Add a Building Electrification section with three parts: 1. All electric new construction, 2. Convert municipal buildings to electric, 3. Support converting all existing buildings to electric #8 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Sunday, April 03, 2022 6:59:39 PM Last Modified: Sunday, April 03, 2022 7:08:41 PM Time Spent: 00:09:01 IP Address: 76.167.188.234 Page 1 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 94 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 18 / 28 Q5 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? transit oriented development. live near transit makes it easy to use. Q6 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? Upgrade city facilities to Green Impact with 100% renewable power Q7 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean water and wastewater? Why? increase water efficiency, get rid of grass lawns Q8 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? NA Q9 What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? assess CAP measure impacts per neighborhood Q10 What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? Do an all-electric new construction reach code now, don't wait for CAP update. Q11 If you would like to stay informed on the Climate Action Plan Update, please provide your contact information below. Respondent skipped this question Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 95 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 19 / 28 Q1 What does climate action mean to you? Reducing the carbon dioxide and methane levels to prevent loss of life and living conditions on the planet Q2 What climate change impacts are you more concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise 3 Extreme heat and heat waves 1 Wildfire and wildfire smoke 2 Storm events and flooding 5 Drought 4 Other 6 Q3 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Yes, Important to monitor progress and to continue environmental improvements Q4 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? I would like to see us have our own renewable energy local grid projects and supply like solar fields and our own Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer Hub #9 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 9:55:05 PM Last Modified: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 10:52:22 PM Time Spent: 00:57:16 IP Address: 76.88.86.94 Page 1 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 96 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 20 / 28 Q5 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? Prioritize clean electric and hydrogen fuel cell transportation. Q6 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? Implement ordinances for all new and retrofit buildings and development meet new electrification standards Q7 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean water and wastewater? Why? Carlsbad has one most efficient wastewater facilities and purple pipe program. Work on removing nano plastics and pharmaceutical toxins Q8 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? Develop and provide our own city organic composting center Q9 What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? Provide greater access to low cost access to micro grids in lower income sections of our city. Q10 What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? Incentivize our homes, schools and businesses to move away from fossil fuel to electrification, retrofit with green hydrogen furl cell production, water and refrigerant heat pumps, solar storage and induction stoves Q11 If you would like to stay informed on the Climate Action Plan Update, please provide your contact information below. Name Jay Klopfenstein E-Mail Organization Carlsbad Community Gardens Collaborative Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 97 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 21 / 28 Q1 What does climate action mean to you? A Climate Action should be proactive and not merely cashing in on improvements already happening with technology or the goodwill of citizens. Q2 What climate change impacts are you more concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise 2 Extreme heat and heat waves 3 Wildfire and wildfire smoke 4 Storm events and flooding 5 Drought 1 Q3 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? A climate change update should go much farther than the current adopted Climate Action Plan. Q4 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Not "changed" but increased by many necessary measures. #10 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 11:06:22 AM Last Modified: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 11:35:09 AM Time Spent: 00:28:46 IP Address: 99.165.39.79 Page 1 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 98 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 22 / 28 Q5 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? Promote efficiently, in deeds and votes, the acquisition of modern efficient public transportation, locally (at least a rapid and regular connection with the City of San Diego and San Diego airport) and statewide (Carlsbad should demand the completion of the bullet train project between San Diego and Northern California.) Transportation is the first cause of greenhouse gas emissions in California. Q6 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? Public Transportation. The whole county is underdeveloped regarding transportation. Morocco or Turkey have better transport systems. Q7 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean water and wastewater? Why? Respondent skipped this question Q8 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? Respondent skipped this question Q9 What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? "felt" is not the right word. The destruction of our climate impacts in priority poor communities. A real serious climate action would, of course, alleviate this effect. Q10 What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? At least, ALL vehicles belonging to Carlsbad and catering for Carlsbad City should already be electric, without option. The city of carlsbad SHOULD vote for a modern, fast and comprehensive public transport system in SANDAG. Carlsbad SHOULD NOT destroy more natural unbuilt land. Businesses SHOUL NOT be allowed to waste water in lavish acres of lawn. In a climate like ours, we should see on public buildings and others a lot more photovoltaic heating and cooling systems. Q11 If you would like to stay informed on the Climate Action Plan Update, please provide your contact information below. Respondent skipped this question Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 99 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 23 / 28 Q1 What does climate action mean to you? Reducing emissions for cleaner air, prevent global warming Q2 What climate change impacts are you more concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise 4 Extreme heat and heat waves 3 Wildfire and wildfire smoke 2 Storm events and flooding 5 Drought 1 Q3 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? i dont have time to read a 140 page document Q4 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? please provide a 1 or 2 page snapshot for residents to skim Q5 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? create cooridors that reduce lanes for cars and increase lanes dedicated for pedestrians and bicylists #11 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 9:31:45 AM Last Modified: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 9:38:37 AM Time Spent: 00:06:51 IP Address: 209.242.149.227 Page 1 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 100 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 24 / 28 Q6 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? continue rolling out solar panels as cover for parks, parking, etc to create shade and generate energy Q7 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean water and wastewater? Why? continue to invest in new technologies for water and wastewater treatment Q8 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? lead by example with organics recycling, and make it very easy for residents and businesses to participate in the 3 bin system. Many business still only have 1 trash can, unbelievable. Please step up enforcement of the 3 bin system. Q9 What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? do NOT offer rebates or incentives for residents to buy or upgrade cars, solar, battery storage, etc. This only benefits those that can afford these things in the first place! Leave these programs up to the state and federal level. Q10 What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? focus on where vehicle idling is taking place the most, and start to look at how capital infrastructure and enforcement can reduce this idling (areas of congested traffic, school pickup and drop off, etc). Q11 If you would like to stay informed on the Climate Action Plan Update, please provide your contact information below. Respondent skipped this question Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 101 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 25 / 28 Q1 What does climate action mean to you? To C3, climate action means taking a stand against climate change and harmful laws that impact the environment. Q2 What climate change impacts are you more concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise 1 Extreme heat and heat waves 2 Wildfire and wildfire smoke 3 Storm events and flooding 6 Drought 4 Other 5 Q3 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? I think step 5, "Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting", will be the most important thing to keep in the CAP update. We think that limiting and enforcing these rules will help keep environmental law structured and encourage eco-friendly action. Q4 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Respondent skipped this question #12 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Monday, May 16, 2022 4:30:09 PM Last Modified: Monday, May 16, 2022 4:52:26 PM Time Spent: 00:22:16 IP Address: 76.171.176.132 Page 1 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 102 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 26 / 28 Q5 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? To further promote clean transportation, the city should prioritize the utilization and popularity of public transportation, as well as implementing solar powered/electric busses and vehicles. Q6 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? Action 5 will ensure that the public will shift to eco-friendly living, as long as there is a reward/punishment for not cooperating. Q7 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean water and wastewater? Why? 4.11, this ensures improvements on the utilization of clean water and other water systems within the city. Q8 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? 5.2.4 Solid Waste, this is jaw dropping, the projected growth of emissions and water use based off of solid waste growth. Q9 What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? Ask citizens within the community how this would impact their daily lives. Q10 What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? Respondent skipped this question Q11 If you would like to stay informed on the Climate Action Plan Update, please provide your contact information below. Name Zoe Goldstein E-Mail Organization Carlsbad Cleanup Crew (C3) Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 103 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 27 / 28 Q1 What does climate action mean to you? Taking responsibility for improving our environment and reducing pollution Q2 What climate change impacts are you more concerned about? Please rank in order from most concerned to least concerned. Sea level rise 4 Extreme heat and heat waves 2 Wildfire and wildfire smoke 1 Storm events and flooding 3 Drought 5 Other 6 Q3 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan is important to keep in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? Reduction of GHGs in general, ZEVs, solar panels, renewable energy -- we need to keep everything in the plan and do more also. Q4 What about the adopted Climate Action Plan would you like to see changed in the Climate Action Plan Update? Why? I would like to add to the plan. Zero waste, EV chargers and solar carports everywhere, city-owned solar farms, conservation efforts, phasing out natural gas and focusing on all-electric with renewable sources. #13 COMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 2:47:48 PM Last Modified: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 2:58:44 PM Time Spent: 00:10:55 IP Address: 108.249.108.108 Page 1 Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 104 of 158 Help shape the City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan Update 28 / 28 Q5 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean transportation? Why? EV chargers in all city parking lots! Q6 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean energy? Why? Solar panels on all city buildings and a city owned solar farm. Q7 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean water and wastewater? Why? Recycled drinking water. Q8 What is the top action the city should prioritize in the Climate Action Plan Update to further promote clean solid waste? Why? More community events to collect toxic waste like paint cans and electronics. Q9 What can the city do to make sure the benefits of climate action are felt equitably in Carlsbad? Education events, subsidies for low income households. Q10 What other actions could the city prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Carlsbad? Move to 100 percent electric and use only renewable energy sources. Q11 If you would like to stay informed on the Climate Action Plan Update, please provide your contact information below. Respondent skipped this question Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 105 of 158 D-1 Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update Appendix D – 5‐Year Strategic Plan   Input collected during the city’s 5-Year Strategic Plan (March 2022) related to “Sustainability and Natural Environment” was considered and incorporated by the city as part of the CAP Update. Related input from February 1, 2022 virtual workshop, online ideas wall, and online survey are all included in the subsequent pages. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 106 of 158 Ideas wall comments – Environment tag Save some of our beautiful open space. "Work toward having a park within a half mile of all residences. Increase our park ratio to better than 3 acres/1000 residents. Neighboring cities have better ratios than Carlsbad. Improve bike lane safety - use green paint to highlight the bike lanes." First, create a sustainability commission to champion real change. Second, strengthen our Climate Action Plan to include a 100% clean energy target by 2035. Also in our CAP, develop stronger measures to decrease GHG emissions from transportation and increase measures for aggressive building electrification ordinances. Third, actually hit our goal of 40% open space that doesn’t include locked school grounds. It is extremely concerning to see how the homeless situation has not been successfully addressed. It is not safe for those individuals who are homeless and it isn’t safe for residents. The trash that they generate is unacceptable…so where is our concern for the environment. Carlsbad…we need to do better. View the Village from a visitor arriving to our city at the train station…met by homeless individuals sleeping on the ground and on the benches. Carts obstructing sidewalks… Making sure the County respects the community that is most effected environmentally by Airport pollution. Yes, Carlsbad should create a mulch facility offering free mulch to residents. This will help reduce water use and the cost of sending all the clean green somewhere else. An outdoor amphitheater (think smaller version of Rady Shell) on the current site of the Encina Power Plant. It can be designed with an integrated park system, underground parking and an outdoor museum covering the history of Carlsbad. It would be a community gathering space and generate revenue for the city by hosting outdoor concerts and plays. It can be designed to be environmentally sustainable with solar and wind power to reflect the future of renewable energy while recognizing the past. Bring back and expand the summer concerts at the park (when safe to do so). Maybe expand to other venues. They’re a great, unique way to gather in nature and have some fun as a community. More affordable EV chargers (free is great too). Chargers at some locations are inflated or charge by the time rather than the electricity used. Don't tear up beautiful green space to build high density, low income housing units. Build in high traffic areas that are already paved and unused -- like the huge, unused parking lot at the western end of the Carlsbad mall that is conveniently near employment and public transportation. We should follow Oceanside's lead and make changes needed to reduce or eliminate train honking. The homeless problem really needs to be addressed. I don't feel safe using the bike path for morning runs because it's lined by people sleeping on it. All crosswalks should have a delay to give pedestrians a head start when the light turns green. This provides better visibility. At Tamarack and Adams I regularly almost get run over when I have the walk sign. Speed limit for e-bikes. Wildlife corridors maintained Maintain/create open spaces and green belts. Require developer to maintain pedestrian access [foot or bicycle] via easements or similar such that people can walk, jog and cycle throughout the city limits. As applicable when restriping roads place the fog line at the standard/design width from the centerline versus Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 107 of 158 Ideas wall comments – Environment tag placing it on the edge of pavement. On roads where the gradient exceeds 3% [and were applicable shift the centerline [as allowed] to hold lane widths to min. standard for DH traffic Coastal South Carlsbad (ponto area) needs a community gathering area with restaurants, shops, coffee shops, and enhanced parks and open space. Not big hotels and massive condo developments Create trails for residents to walk/hike/bike the south side of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. There is currently no access besides a very short trail near the nature center. So much missed potential there! Not much anymore. The beautiful beaches, with free public parking. Trails, parks and open space. The historic Village and Barrio ( but that’s being ruined by gross height and pathetic density of over development). We need a true coastal park in south Carlsbad for the thousands of residents who cannot walk to one, plus all of 92009 and 92011 residents who have No Coastal Parks. With Sea level rise and bluff erosion, it doesn't make environmental or economic $ense to reroute South Carlsbad Blvd. Why invest potentially $70 million for a miles long "walk way" along the PCH/101 while the bluffs are so unstable. Wouldn't it cost 1/2 to buy land on the east side of 101 instead of building more condos there? "Change the way one pays for electric energy delivery. Right now it is tied to consumption, but that is not fair. Delivery should be a fixed monthly fee, much like water, based upon the panel size. Easier to calculate too. Require SDG&amp;E to provide the annual cost of maintaining the distribution system. Pay that plus their 10% guaranteed profit. That amount, divided by the sum of all panels (in Amps). A customer's bill panel size times cost per Amp This is how the distribution is designed." The problem with a trail from the Batiquitos to the coast is litter and people wandering onto the trails, just loitering and littering and not even knowing anything about the lagoon and how it strives to stay nice for walkers, hikers, runners etc. People would wander in from the beach and come to the nature center and leave all their sand and trash there! The volunteers strive to keep that place clean every day of the week. Coastal access to the Batiquitos is a BAD IDEA!!!! Homelessness. We need to take it more seriously and address it as a rapidly emerging crisis. This can cost the city in the near future if left unattended. If you closely watched the effect of Vista's laissez faire policy in tackling homelessness you will know that it led to substantial increase in violent crimes, sanitation issues and created an unfriendly environment for residents and effected desirability of the area More green space. Quieter environment. Walking paths. Enhance downtown area with better shops, restaurants, pedestrian walkways without vehicles, outdoor eating spaces. Look at other north county cities like Solana Beach, Encinitas as they revitalize there parkways, services, restaurants, etc. Cut down on local street speeding with more enforcement. More visibility of police. Gee, that's funny. The US Energy Information Administration gov't agency says that "Natural gas is a relatively clean burning fossil fuel" and we do see many buses that tout that they are utilizing "clean burning natural gas." Can't wait to see how clean the environment gets when all the Prius and Tesla batteries hit the landfills! We need more community gardens in Carlsbad. The waiting list is over a year. We should be promoting sustainable lifestyles in Carlsbad. Growing our own gardens and eating local goods. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 108 of 158 Ideas wall comments – Environment tag WM is a company that is committed to sustainability. There is no other company in the industry like this. Please stay with WM. From what I have seem, most of the development in the Village area has NOT contributed to the charm. Think of these structures: Five story grey and dark green ugly mess at State and Oak, 800 Grand, the new building going up near the Grand Grill, new structures going up near Madison and Oak, and let's not forget the prison-like structure right off the freeway on CVD that looks nothing like the renderings. The Maintenance of parks, streets and common areas I consider important as well as keeping a rural feeling in the communities. Community gardens would be wonderful. Support for youth and senior centers will help to strengthen moral especially after this pandemic passes, hopefully. "Carlsbad has a unique vibe. Please resist the temptation to “modernize” and build a generic looking west coast beach city like you’d see in Orange County. Those cities already exist, and we can drive to them. We don’t need another. Keep building small. Take the time the time to put better building design requirements in place to keep the vibe we have, and enforce it. Keep the open space, we lose more every year. There are already plenty of concrete paradises along the west coast." Carlsbad is attractive because of the open space/natural beauty, relatively low crime rate and good schools. Stop doing things that take away from our competitive strengths, such as building more strip malls with big box stores, tearing up open space for more development and permitting the homeless to take over downtown, urinating in public spaces and increasing crime. Build on our strengths, don't tear them down! I agree! Our open spaces need to be protected. They add so much to our quality of life and preserve the native plants and wildlife. Less greenhouse gas emissions, and a reduction of noise and smog pollution from landscaping crews who could be sparing a lot more of shade and green canopy that would protect us from skin cancer. In the future, I hope to not have to drive the vehicle 14 extra miles a day to get a child to school because it is unnecessary when there are plenty of schools much closer. Hopefully the redistricting will figure this out so that we have less cars on the road and more exercise for our families. Agreed. We do not need more building growth; maintaining and expanding parks, trails, gardens and open space will help keep Carlsbad green and livable. With covid, we have lost businesses. There is a glut of developed commercial space available, which lowers property values. Carlsbad is attractive because of its natural, open spaces. Owners clear and destroy habitat to make the property more attractive to developers. Please consider the following measures to maintain our unique open spaces 1. Moratorium on clearing open land until plans are approved and tenants have been secured. 2. Incentivize redevelopment of already developed properties. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 109 of 158 Ideas wall comments – Environment tag Public greenspace or a community park should be the priority reuse for the power plant area. Development of beachfront hotels and significantly underused commercial office space, may add to city tax revenues, but benefit a very small number of people -many of whom are not even Carlsbad residents. Less development, more nature areas to enjoy Let's complete the relocation of Coast Hwy, moving it off the coast a bit and develop that area into a green belt, parking and beach access. "With COVID, and more folks using fast food in a frustrated environment, there is a lot more litter being thrown from cars out onto roadways than there was 2 years ago. The trash is a blight on our neighborhood. Community volunteers have been addressing this throughout the Pandemic, but more support from the City would help. All sidewalks should have trash cans strategically placed. There are some now, but we need more, especially near shopping centers where fast food is sold." Despite its clean-sounding name, natural gas is a major contributor to the climate crisis. It is made mostly of methane, a greenhouse gas more than 80 times more potent than carbon-dioxide in the short term. This potent gas comes from fracking fields distant from where we live, leaking into our atmosphere all along the way. Adding more infrastructure is merely adding to what will become stranded infrastructure in the near future. Clean renewable electrification of our buildings is the future. "Please protect our open spaces. Once gone, they will be difficult to replace. They add value to our lives, preserve native species, encourage exercise and mental health, and set us apart from LA concrete communities. Promote organizations like Preserve Calavera for opportunities to volunteer to help maintain these spaces. Organize clean up events for our high schoolers, who need volunteer hours anyway, to get outside, pick up trash, plant, weed, etc." I agree with this insight. It is environmentally insensitive to have traffic lights stop a long line of cars so that one car can turn right. "I would love to see upgrades to Poinsettia Avenue between Paseo Del Norte and the beach. It would be nice to have better landscaping and charm for pedestrians. Change the cheap hotels off Poinsettia avenue into more expensive boutique hotels. Some of the patrons of these current hotels cause crime to the local neighborhoods Keep up the great work on the school system. Minimize generic, production build home and chain restaurants. Welcome more, art, nature and charm." "School Busses. California is the only state that doesn't have school busses....and California claims to be environmentally conscious! The polluting fuel emissions at school opening and closing times are detrimental to the quality of air. Idling cars spew out highly toxic gasses. The inconvenience to parents to find transportation for their children is outrageous. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 110 of 158 Ideas wall comments – Environment tag Carlsbad: be different. Lobby the state and/or the Unified District for school busses." More open spaces more cultural art events like the independent film series at the Schulman theatre. More pickle ball courts, increased free large &amp; hazardous waste pick up. Resurface streets, stop permitting large multi level buildings utilizing entire lots down town Carlsbad. These buildings are ruining the Carlsbad Village look and feel! Close down State street to pedestrian only, increase parking by demoing some old, run down residential units. Carlsbad is an awesome place to live. Unfortunately, the environment is suffering because of it. It is time to put the environment first. We need to take a tough stand on climate change. To start, we can protect open space by building parks, walking trails, bike trails,and nature centers especially along our coast. Preserving the little open space that is still left in South Carlsbad for all to enjoy. We can set an example for other cities and preserve this great place for future generations. A significant contributor to quality of life is an environment that is devoid of excessive, sustained, and loud noise. After 2017, two flight schools moved into Palomar Airport. Prop powered general aviation aircraft are far louder than automobiles. No pilot flies without a headset because the noise makes it otherwise impossible to communicate with the ground or other pilots. I prefer jets to prop planes because jets fly fast, high, and quickly out of the airspace, prop planes do not. Carlsbad has done an excellent job and keeping and maintaining its open spaces throughout the City. Expansion of purple pipe options would be great. And if the City could find ways to encourage businesses and residential owners to go solar, that would be helpful. Enforcing recycling options within businesses is needed as well. "I applaude the use of roundabouts as a way to reduce stop signs and accompanying pollution by cars, dling and acclerating from a start. These would be particularly appropriate in the Barrio along Roosevelt street. Encourage the installation of more charging stations around the city for electric cars. Question for anybody: would having bicycle charging stations for e-bikes encourage people to ride bikes? Needed or not needed? In front of or sponsored by businesses working with the city?" "Carlsbad has a unique vibe. Please resist the temptation to “modernize” and build a generic looking west coast beach city like you’d see in Orange County. Those cities already exist, and we can drive to them. We don’t need another. Keep buildings small. Take the time the time to put better building design requirements in place to keep the vibe we have, and enforce it. Keep the open space, we lose more every year. There are already plenty of concrete paradises along the west coast." Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 111 of 158 Ideas wall comments – Environment tag This is spot on. Build up the LOCAL economic ecosystem of Carlsbad with a range of diverse businesses....it's the bedrock of a sustainable and vibrant community. Perhaps turbo charging support with, for, and through the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce who know this subject through and through. New development should be low rise, preferrably 2-3 stories. re-development led by businesses like campfire, Handels, the village theatre, and even the new Taco themed restaurant which occupies fairly unique architecture are enjoyable. The rows of green condominiums/townhouses at the North end of State street detract from the village feel. It is simply adding to parking challenges for the locals who visit the businesses. I like how Irvine, CA made use of the open space running alongside the train tracks and electric grids to create biking and pedestrian paths surrounded by easily maintained wilderness...not sure if we have any of that kind of space here in Carlsbad anymore. Open space - no more building What a fascinating idea...there are parts of where the only greenbelt is sandwiched between both lanes. Fascinating idea. Yes, please, to more electric charging stations, definitely for cars...there are only 2 charge ports in the village! Use native plants in landscaping projects to reflect and maintain the historic, natural beauty and charm of our beachside community and support a healthy natural environment for all to enjoy for years to come. Seek advice from local San Diego native plants specialists to provide input for design and local plant choices. The San Diego Native Plant Society is a good resource for referrals, as well as Moosa Creek Nursery, Native West Nursery and other native growers in San Diego County. Stay the course. Carlsbad is a jewel, let’s keep it that way. Continue to focus on safety, no graffiti, don’t encourage homelessness, attract innovative businesses, balance growth vs green space. "Retain the green spaces and parks that already exist. Limit development that would destroy green spaces. Develop a composting facility and encourage composting. Outlaw Ready Roundup." Poinsettia Community Park Pickleball venue is the new Carlsbad family and friends community gathering place. It offers a fun, safe and recreational environment for all ages. Better bike lanes for commuting and safety for all the road and e-bikes driven all over the city. Safer bike lanes would help encourage more people to use them to run errands, travel throughout the city and reduce green house emissions to help protect our environment. Bike lanes created away from roads with their own paths into the interior that provide paths from neighbors safely to other neighborhoods and businesses would encourage more travel and healthier lifestyles. Invest in public services at the beaches and parks including bathrooms, not portable toilets that are not maintained. Improve Carlsbad Village Drive and highway 5 access areas. Continue to bring in local businesses to enrich downtown area. Maintain open spaces and create more safe, accessible trails for the public. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 112 of 158 Ideas wall comments – Environment tag Many newer residents are not aware that there is a master plan voted in place with a copious amount of open space required. I think this was put in place in late 80's. It has been followed and you are witnessing the last little bits being filled in! We need a public Bocce Ball Court in Carlsbad. (I don't know of any in Carlsbad, only perhaps in private housing areas.) Encinitas has a public court. Carlsbad is big and affluent enough to afford a Bocce court. I think the ideal place would be Holiday Park as it is nice and flat and has lots of open space. It would be relatively easy and inexpensive to build it there. "The abundance of open space was one factor I considered when moving to North County 25 years ago. It is definitely disappearing and being replaced with more homes. Limiting growth would ensure our home values are protected, however, the double edge sword of increasing property taxes keeps cutting into our wallets. And honestly, how many more businesses / shopping centers do we need? I was glad when the Strawberry Field shopping center was defeated. The fields are a regional treasure." Please recognize, appreciate, and support our public safety and law enforcement. It is too easy to lose sight/misunderstand/take for granted what our police department does for our community 24/7. Especially in today's environment we have to explicity communicate this value so it doesn't get lost in the destructive narrative. Let's commit and recommit to supporting these services in our community. Carlsbad is attractive and safe because of our law enforcement. Let's make it known and clear. Why? Progressives hammer us every day about global warming on TV, radio and print. Carlsbad doesn't need to get involved. We know already. Maybe when we buy an electric car in 2030. I love the Eucalyptus trees. They are part of Carlsbad's history. They are one of the reasons I moved here. The tall, flowing trees are home to many species of hawks, owls and birds. A healthy population of raptors and other native wildlife is a sign of a healthy ecosystem, such opossums, raptors, rattle snakes. Why would anyone want to destroy natural life and beauty? We are so fortunate to have these trees cleaning our air and providing habitat for so many creatures throughout our city. Protect the village, no more 4+ story buildings in the area and please none East of the 5. If people want to live in a dense, crowded, heavily trafficked area then can move to Orange County or Los Angeles. Protect the small town feel and protect the remaining open space. The power poles and lines are an eyesore, an environmental threat, and a danger in high winds in North Carlsbad, especially along Chestnut neighborhoods where every view has wires hanging. Residents have been paying on their utility bills to put the utility lines underground for years. The plan was in place when I purchased my home 20 years ago. The road was recently dug up to put 5G underground by corporate interests. Why not utilities? I wonder if the change in flight path coincided with when the 2 flight schools opened at the airport. Were the needs of these business to save fuel put above the safety of Carlsbad residents and the environmental impacts? It’s easy for officials to shrug and say flight path is out of our control (determined by FAA), but are they asking why changes were made and advocating for safety of neighboring residential? Does there need to be an El Cajon-type crash for changes to be made? Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 113 of 158 Ideas wall comments – Environment tag It’s easy for officials to shrug and say, out of our hands… but are they advocating for resident safety and environmental impacts? Do they question why flight path changed to climb dangerously low(and loud) over residential areas? Did the flight path change yo accommodate fuel efficiency of flight school businesses over noise/air pollution and safety of families living below? Are they waiting to El Cajon-type crash before changes are made/addressed? We need native landscape. 90% of native wildlife has been destroyed by development; 90% of wildlife can only survive on native landscapes, so wildlife cannot survive without native landscape revival. Great point! So challenging in a state (and now our County board) that is very business unfriendly. Vista is an example of a local city that has done a great job doing as much as possible to be as accessible and friendly to business as possible to help offset the negative state/county environment. Maybe we replicate Vista. I also think we could attract Bay Area firms to relocate here. Yes! And more allotted space for community gardens and their security. The wait lists are LONG. So many residents are interested. If Carlsbad insists on incentivizing monstrous condos to maximize taxable property, sacrificing family oriented homes with a bit of plot for growing, then lets preserve more community oriented property along the way. There used to be a wonderful wildlife rehab center that closed, we really need someplace like that again. It was a great benefit to our community and very educational to out kids. "Homeless prevention and rehousing. Carlsbad needs a robust 5 year strategy that is focused on helping prevent individuals become homeless and support those who are to get access to care, medication as well as reasonable ""housing"". There are many cities around the world engaging in innovative solutions. Establish a clear path forward over the next 5 years based on the following 3 priorities: Health/ wellness ;Safe shelters; Economic sustainability (incentivize business community partnerships)" Single family homes with 10' spacing on the sides is a "joke". Combine the "green" expectations by creating 10- 30 story within 3 blocks of the stations with adjacent green space. There is no way we can have affordable housing with current growth in population. Sure, have an area of "historic" homes but let's get real - we don't have "Olde Carlsbad" anymore. A green future doesn't include 40minute commutes, one person per car. Quality of travel within the City would improve if the traffic signaling was improved. We often sit at red lights when there is no other vehicles in the other parts of the intersection. Lights turn green for turning into schools when no one is in the turning lane or it's a weekend. Lights turn green out of shopping centers (the Forum) at 6am and hold up those traveling along the roads. Something needs to be done so we are not stopping at a red light every time we approach an intersection. Get the drugged out homeless junkies out of the village. Most of them are not just “unhomed,” but are on the new meth. This drug is very dangerous and causes the user to become violent. They all hang out directly across from Status Skate shop where kids go to spend time. My son’s soccer practice had to be moved from Pine park due to these people harassing kids and parents. They also are in the Smart and Final lot and yell at people. This has created a very unsafe environment for our community. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 114 of 158 Ideas wall comments – Environment tag Cbad is a unique combination of a coastal relaxed vibe and a vibrant economic city. It is important to me that we not be see as elitist or only one dimensional. I have lived here since 1984. Despite my groaning over the incredible growth I've witnessed (I think the population was close to 45k in 1984!), I can now appreciate the excellent planning and decision making over the past 4 decades. It's all about balance - between the residents, tourists, businesses and environment. When I think of Carlsbad I think of the beaches, lagoons, excellent schools and great parks. It’s a great place to raise a family with a mostly small town feel still hanging on. Most cities don’t have gems like Calavera open space, the campgrounds/ponto area, strawberry and flower fields. These places need to be considered part of the fabric of our community with no possibility of development. Would love to see a park that exists near the beach like other cities have…see San Clemente. Buy the power plant property and turn it into the most amazing beachside park. Open up the south side of Calavera to mountain biking and purchase any available land. This area is a hidden open space gem. Connect trails-we could have 30-50 miles of connected trails instead of shirt 1-2 mile trails everywhere. It would be great to see a bike park in Carlsbad. Not sure why our city seems to dislike mountain bikers but every other progressive cool city seems to embrace and work together. Hold onto the 'family-friendly beach village' feel of our town. For instance: 1) do not allow new construction of buildings with more than 3 stories. 2) Make the town as pedestrian-friendly as possible. 3) Create more hiking trails in the open spaces. 4) Protect the historic Barrio and its original character. While I also want parks and open space here, the Mall is already there - so let's make it an attraction not an eye sore. The UTC open-air mall would be a good model to follow - allowing for lots of friendly spots to commune. "Smerdu Community Garden suffers from poor security. Tools and harvests are stolen. Creepy people lurk. Parks and Recreation needs to install adequate perimeter fencing and change the gate code regularly. There are hundreds of Carlsbad residents on the waiting list for a community garden plot. We need more community gardens and more responsive P&amp;R staff willing to enforce non-compliance issues that deprive others from a garden plot." We need more community gardens! The wait list is 300+, condos and apartments without yards or personal plots are going up like gangbusters, and finances are tight for service and retail level workers whom may otherwise not be able to allocate their pay toward the skyrocketing prices of ORGANIC and HEALTHY food. Lets forego a condo complex or two. The gardens really are one of the best health oriented things that a city can do for its residences ;) Keep new buildings to a 2 story maximum. The 40% open space the city likes to brag about includes all the acreage of the three lagoons in the city. Remove all of that acreage and our open space drops to less than 1/2 this percentage. A more rational standard is the amount of park acreage in a community with a suggested standard of 5 acres per 1,000 population with golf courses excluded from the definition of park acreage. This is the acreage that ALL the citizens can enjoy. This proposal does not go far enough as it relates only to community gardens. The more dense housing created in the city the less private open space per person there will be. We are already short on needed Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 115 of 158 Ideas wall comments – Environment tag neighborhood parks, especially in the southwest section of the city which has no parks west of I-5 as opposed to almost 35 acres of parks north of Cannon Road west of I-5. And this SW section is the most densely populated quadrant in the city already. Such parks could include these gardens. I think is preferable that any new community gardens not be set inside of parks as the garden at Pine ST. is but in a less obvious space, as that garden is routinely vandalized and robbed by loiterers. "We love Carlsbad Village, all the beautiful home developments and the proximity to the beach. Carlsbad seems to have had a good strategic plan for years. The areas along 101, where the bluff is dangerously falling are of a big concern. The abandoned old State highway along Highway 101, bordering South Carlsbad State Beach, could be cleaned up and turned into a green area or parking for beach access. It would be a start before the drastic project of moving Highway 101 East is planned." The train tracks gone? Lol. Moved underground, possibly. The train was here when we were a tiny village. Like wildlife, it was here first. It is a vital corridor. Regarding energy... Please do not make the same mistake Encinitas made, and disallow natural gas as an energy source for residents and businesses alike. Nothing is more economical, and it's clean !! The energy myopia is irresponsible, and we will suffer terribly if it continues. Losing San Onofre was dumb..and the blackouts will only increase. Don't follow Europe's example. Germany has reworked their building codes after their green initiatives failed. There are successes, but huge costs. 40% open space was a good goal 40 years ago. It is even more important today. It was one more way Carlsbad can be a regional leader, protect its one unique character and preserve the biodiversity of our area. Carlsbad to consider an annual beach parking pass similar to Oceanside for all Beaches. The revenue could support lifeguards/police/parks and rec. and the environmental impact brought by tourists and debris they leave. And residents could benefit as well from a 50% reduction in the annual pass. $100 for residents $200 for non-city residents. Or an $10 day pass or $40 week pass. It would clean up the graffiti on the sea wall and keep the beach clean. Separate from a State Park Pass. "Create a Spare the Air Program (like BAAQMD's) for days when air quality is expected to be unhealthy, to educate residents about air pollution, &amp; to encourage actions to improve air quality. When particulate matter levels are forecast to be high, issue a Spare the Air Alert, making wood burning illegal. Asks residents to reduce pollution by taking transit, driving less, reducing energy consumption at home, and making many other daily choices that improve air quality. See SpareTheAir dot org" Yes. Plant low-pollen trees, and develop pollen-control statutes/ordinances to avoid triggering allergies or asthma -- per 2021 USDA Forest Service paper "Variations in urban forest allergy potential among cities and land uses" https://www.fs.fed.us/nrs/pubs/jrnl/2021/nrs_2021_nowak_001.pdf and https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/botanical-sexism-cultivates-home-grown-allergies/ For bicyclists, crossing major intersections such as El Camino Real &amp; La Costa Ave needs to be safer. Given busy intersections on El Camino Real and on La Costa Ave, for example, how can bicyclists safely ride Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 116 of 158 Ideas wall comments – Environment tag to Alga Norte Community Park from Calle Barcelona (La Costa Valley area)? Unfortunately, safest choice is to drive a car (contributing to greenhouse gas) rather than riding a bike. "**Less concrete more trees; make a requirement, for x amount of building development you have to plant x amount of trees with it, they are our natural carbon reducers. A dog beach. Maybe near the campgrounds. People who like to camp are probably the same kind of people who like to bring their dog to enjoy the beach too. Real dog parks with grass, and not under power lines. City-organized each cleanups, park cleanups, etc. A downtown community garden." "I think Carlsbad’s economic vitality is just fine. But maybe we can focus on trying to fill the empty commercial buildings around the airport with some GOOD businesses. B Certified ones. And have solar and EV charging stations everywhere. How about a seaweed farm. You know, focusing on business that’s also good for the environment. Also more trees." Other Calif cities like Palo Alto offer a regional solar group-buy program administered by Business Council on Climate Change (BC3) offering 10% - 15% discounts on residential solar and battery storage. Their webinars teach residents about solar &amp; battery electric storage, provide sample pricing for several standard types of installations, and provide an online solar calculator tool that takes into account your address and your energy bills to estimate possible savings. Develop pollen-control statutes/ordinances to avoid triggering allergies or asthma. Refer to 2021 USDA Forest Service paper "Variations in urban forest allergy potential among cities and land uses" by Nowak and Ogren. Plant low-pollen trees and landscaping, preferably native and drought-tolerant appropriate for our climate. Eliminate acacia trees (high pollen self-sowing trees) growing in urban/rural (e.g. La Costa Canyon) interface. Prevent exotic escape of pollen-producing trees &amp; plants. Actively educate and engage residents on sustainability focus areas: electrification, mobility (Reducing the carbon intensity of fuels, Increasing vehicle efficiency, Reducing vehicle miles travelled (VMT)), EV adoption, water, reduce green house gas, sustain natural environment, zero waste. Hold educational webinars &amp; hands-on workshops to engage residents to work towards sustainability. "HOMETOWN PERSONALITY -IDENTITY, PRIDE &amp; SPIRIT Imagine Cbad believes these community traits are built on a number of factors, all important to those of us who call Cbad our home town. We believe a strong sense of place is one important factor. Not only the natural character but also the man made character, the physicality of our environment. It starts with your home, your street, neighborhood, community your town. We say we want Beach Town character, IC is proposing a few more on GP" I totally understand the lowering of the tracks, BUT I think we should either tunnel (I got no response from Elon Musk's Tunnel Company) or "bury" the tracks by utilizing prefab concrete side walls and a prefab lid, all covered by dirt. This would create a phenomenal open space instead of having a giant canyon cutting the City in half. I contacted a SanDag consultant but it fell on deaf ears. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 117 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes Virtual workshop Breakout rooms Quality of Life & Community Character 1. How do you define these terms? What do they mean to you? 2. Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful? Environmental Sustainability 1. What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to environmental sustainability? 2. What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on? 3. Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful? Natural Environment 1. What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to the natural environment? 2. What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on? 3. Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful? Carlsbad’s Coastline 1. What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to Carlsbad’s coastline? 2. What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on? 3. Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful? 4. What do you enjoy most about the coastline today? 5. What would make the coastline even better? Keeping Our Community Safe 1. What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to keeping our community safe? 2. What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on? 3. Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful? Other Topics 1. What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to other topics that are important to you that were not listed? Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 118 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes Breakout room name: Quality of Life & Community Character (group 1) Number of participants: 15 Quality of life and community character How do you define these terms? What do they mean to you? • Walkability and community that combines people together in the community together in different activities, comm engagement opportunity, common events • Cover train issue, train noise • Friend in Oceanside, put silent horns there, so much better, relatively close couple of blocks • Trenching have not heard anything recently • Lived in Highland before, now by Carlsbad by the Sea, small village feel going away, putting up 3-4 stories condos right off village, what do they see now, ruining town, barrio chopping down little houses • Noise pollution, love to see in your home, hear outside noise, love to see us do what Encinitas did with those leaf blowers, city has made electric and quiet at night, leaf blowers are biggest polluters, can smell the grass, see Carlsbad do what Encinitas did, require all gardeners to use electric leaf blowers • Noise from traffic, off Calle Barcelona and RSF, seems since pandemic that noise has gotten so much worse, not sure if home more, love to see traffic calming or enforcement of speeding, mufflers, motorcycle racing – would contribute to QOL • Especially in village and barrio, have sidewalks and amenities to walk to, positive for QOL, walkability to schools, groceries, pharmacy and beach, concerned with historic preservation and acknowledgement, no historic list to preserve our buildings, Magee Park, station, those not under park supervision, private with character is up for grabs, new housing element, need list and Mills Act, historic is part of character, need definition of community character, been looking for years, would help us grow • Tossed around the ability of our community to maintain things that are important like the beach, seawall, access, central train station, improve with trenching to enhance safety downtown, our town is defined by center of village, grows beyond that, our own history is part of the Marron history, elements to help define community character, start with historic buildings • SD alliance with drug free youth, community parents, teens, advocate, La Costa resident, implement tobacco retail licensing program to allow city to limit what the retailers are selling, to limit advertising, displays, fund minor decoy operations so they are not selling to minors, adopt multi-unit housing policy, can’t enjoy own home since neighbor is smoking all the time, invest in filters, if smoke-free policy, management can do something, love living in Carlsbad 18 years • Resident for 6 years with husband, coming from Bay Area hustle and bustle, everyone uptight, here is relaxed, beach vibe, great people, people care for each other, quaintness of Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 119 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes village, not another LA or Orange County or NY where boxes of homes everywhere, some housing buying for Vrbo, not residents, older homes being torn down for high rises, disheartening to shove homes, preserve space, amazing drive from La Costa Ave to see amazing coastal view for QOL • Resident for last 40 years, before in Oceanside, wouldn’t argue with others, elements of QOL, define it – attempt about 10 years ago, Vision Statement, recommend go through that process of refining it once again, garnered quite a bit of community involvement to put it together, came to be a meaningful description of what the community wanted, things have changed, maybe not same priority, but a lot remain same objective of most citizens like #1 core value, small town feel, beach community, connectivity, things have not changed much, survey effort to take existing vision statement and ask what you would change and a good way to start off rather than shotgun • David G core values reinforced by City Council on website – nine core values, which ones should we focus on, so far same core values remain important • After 40 years in Carlsbad, still matter to all of us, chose Carlsbad for specific reason, still love it, want a piece of it retained for next generation (Old Carlsbad) • Having lived in Chicago, NY, came here in 2019, small community life, moved business, bought home here, real estate price explosion, neighbors are selling, flippers are buying, not families moving in, concerned about it, would lose small town feel, shed big city life, don’t want to lose what brought me here, noise, leaf blowers, gardening, RSF Rd noticed timing of traffic lights sometimes during the day, red light every single time, people race, dangerous, pedestrians almost get hit, cars almost get hit, QOL, curious, not timing true all the time, not always the same time, sometimes every single time is red (Paz encouraged watching traffic signal presentation during semiannual transportation report on Jan 25 Council meeting for status of signal improvements) • Ebikes and regulation on ebikes, live in Old Carlsbad, ebikes are everywhere, new technology so they don’t need to drive children to school, where do regulations come from, the state, afraid for the children on ebikes, some with surfboards, on traffic lanes, two girls swerving on major street, concern for children, work for children, bike lanes • Ebikes – cycling a lot, SD Bike Coalition, class is extremely good, city should require reference for smart cycling if they take the class, echo concerns, where appropriate, take the travel lane, noise on leaf blowers, support it, train noise and silencing • Historical preservation – great place to live, almost 30 years, opportunity, Highland and CVD, old Victorian for sale, city with historical society and preserve in addition to city’s other buildings, a lot of funding to restore it • Reinforce previous comments, two things that terrify me – one is ebikes, can’t image slew of children not injured already, no consistency, kids do not have concept of stop signs, getting from parents and others, not particular problem before, last couple of years, blowing off red lights, people gun it into red light, city has taken red lights out, probably because too many complaints, need to bring them back – real threats to QOL • Red light cameras, against it in Chicago, morass, grift, crime by politicians, please do not bring them back, ECR/Olivenhain still has it, don’t punish people and charge $500, please do not do that instead of solving the problem Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 120 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • Not just children on ebikes, not just ebikes, not just traffic enforcement, bicycles on La Costa between ECR and 101, need lighting, use road a lot at night between La Costa and RSF, shut down by sheriff, car and bike accidents, not just cyclists at fault, examine the whole issue, not just blame one thing, we don’t have access to all data, make it public so we can all be aware, not enough light on that road, too hard to see, QOL for everybody • Red light cameras, agree that so much corruption in other cities, will fight to make sure it doesn’t happen here, traffic light timing is a big thing every day, not much timed lights, side streets triggering Poinsettia many times, everyone else stops, trigger immediate red, start 60-90 second timer, so one person can come out • Walkability, coastline, limited walkable boardwalk to Cannon Road, walk in dirt or traffic after that, more sidewalks, more walkable to southern edge of Carlsbad, more accessible, walking dogs, stretch farther • 10 years from now, quaintness and historic preservation, come from Los Gatos area, smoking, runner along beach, ordinance in LG, outside of buildings couldn’t smoke • Tamarack near drive-thru Starbucks, building across street, for sale for a long time, improve near I-5, improvements around there, a business if possible What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to quality of life and community character? See above What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on? See above Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful? What will be different? • Lived here for a decade, originally from Bay Area, LA, with wife, would love more things to do there between triangular park, no desire to go to Dino’s or Vigilucci’s, no restaurants right here, a few places like that, we are a destination place, resort town, casual or fine dining down there • Love the area and campgrounds, created a little store on site, great view of entire ocean, buy a glass of wine, beer, feel safer in campground not PCH, maybe trails around that area, safer places • Fairly involved in housing element, fear going away in 5 years, state is pushing for high density housing along coast and throughout city, fighting the state on this • In real estate and sell houses, everything is so packed together, no yards anymore, lucky to have balcony, a real park in Ponto, more parks within 10-15 minutes’ walk from homes, especially by the beach, keep character of Carlsbad, not another Santa Monica, wall to wall restaurants, towers, environmentally friendly, see the coast, go inland for restaurant, park Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 121 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes where picnics and things, sea level rise, beach may be less accessible, less in south Carlsbad where we can hang out but not promenade thing, more like real park • Look at traffic, I-5 is getting more crowded, 101 trying to get to downtown, see consideration before we build anything, ability to get places and parking when they get there, love coast the way it is, see the view and drive, or park and enjoy, relax, nicer park with picnic tables, not so in love with new restaurants, can build them inland • What would it take to get a frisbee or disc golf course in Carlsbad? What will stay the same? • Still see ocean driving on PCH, not buildings, charming to go down to sea, live here 22 years, seen a lot of changes, not all for the better, hope in 5 years we are not a concrete jungle like other cities in SD, cherish the coastline Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 122 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes Breakout room name: Quality of Life & Community Character (Group 2) Number of participants total: 12-15 What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to Quality of Life and Community Character? What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on? • Business owner is concerned that we’re losing greenspace and the charm that lured her to move here. Concerned about the movement of the homeless that we haven’t seen before – it’s more prolific. How do we manage the growth so as not to lose what is wonderful about Carlsbad but yet keep a balance? • Long time resident who lives in the house she was born in, also business owner. She cares about the parks, beach, community services and would like to see those continue to be developed. Husband is disabled – let’s make our community accessible to everyone so that people can age in place and enjoy the community. • Carlsbad is not that accessible. Her roommate is blind she wishes to improve his quality of life. She’s concerned about overbuilding and turning the Village into square boxes that aren’t attractive. She’s concerned about things that don’t look like how they were approved. Example is Carlsbad Village Drive west of the freeway on the North side. It looks like a prison. The renderings showed trees, open space, cafes. • Improve quality of life for the disabled and for those aging. Connecting some of the trails to enjoy Downtown without having to go on the PCH. Some trails don’t connect all the way. Pedestrian underpass study at Agua Hedionda lagoon – what happened to that? Ramps for the disabled at the Tamarack parking lot. • 30-year resident doesn’t like to get into the hole of saying that everything was better here before. Yupification of the village – can’t say it’s not going to happen, but keep involving the community like you’re doing. This is a great way to get the pulse of the neighborhood. She applauds the city for that. • She wants to be able to age in place. Very concerned about transportation. We’re better than San Diego, we have opportunities for people who no longer drive to access all of the city. The village is losing its charm. Old Carlsbad fire and safety is great. Kudos. • He realizes the village will change but wonders why there couldn’t be a better architecture design like Del Mar, Santa Barbara. Unfortunately developers here are Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 123 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes turning it into box by the sea instead of village by the sea. The city is very well run and the employees are amazing. His interaction with employees are great. He’s more concerned about the Mayor and City Council. Having more parks to walk and bike to is great instead of parks to drive to. • Aging and place and access is important. He saw Carlsbad is #2 of top beach communities for retirement in America. That means mobility services are essential in connecting our community with urban sprawl. He would like this group to advocate for aging in place and mobility. Economic development – he’s impressed with the vibrant economic ecosystem and he’d like us to capitalize because economics are the foundation of a vibrant community. When we use that foundation we lose the wealth creation that’s created and redistributed among our residents. • Rapid growth of four story buildings that’s impacted the village a lot. It impacts the quality of life. The feeling is not what is what. She’s worried that small sections on State street will get hit with the same tall buildings, live/work spaces and it will drive out the small quaint businesses. She doesn’t know how they’ll coexist. Oceanside – that’s not quality of life with the growth and the taller buildings. That doesn’t help the residents if you catered to those who want to visit. It’s happening rapidly and it’s very sad to see. • After a decade of living in Carlsbad, they want to see some more commerce come into the community. More restaurants. There’s no commerce at the coast. Let’s ditch the campground and put in some decent restaurants. People come here for golf, Legoland, where do they go to eat? We have a lot of open space, we love the beach, but we’re not Del Mar. We don’t have enough commerce. We should be able to go to a nice restaurant close to home and not have to drive to another coastal community. • She says we’re trying to escape the commerce and commercialism when moving here. She says the coast is our jewel and we can have commerce inland. Many of us don’t want to lose that because that’s what happened in so many other communities. They have nothing beautiful to look at anymore. • 28 year residents. They’ve loved Carlsbad from the moment they moved here. They’re not against progress but they don’t want the downtown community to turn into just another coastal city. We are unique. We can go get an ocean view restaurant within driving distance. There’s plenty to do here. More art would be great. Don’t change the coastline in any way. Legoland is a great tourist attraction and we don’t see it which is great. New resort in Encinitas – we can’t afford that hotel. She doesn’t want a high class restaurant on the coast. • City Council should consider listening to the citizens. Change the planning permission procedures. They can’t just check off the reports and then build. The reports aren’t valid. Example of Robertson Ranch. Planning should consider how the citizens feel. The city should focus on traffic on El Camino Real. It’s getting worse already in the village because of the new boxes. They are so ugly it’s a sin. She thinks the city is doing was Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 124 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes much as they possibly can to address homelessness with they tools they have. They can’t do any more and people need to stop complaining – instead we need to help. She’s really researched what the city is doing and she believes they’re doing the best they can do. Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful? • Making the construction and architecture cohesive would really improve the village. She still has young people in her home and doesn’t want them moving away so she likes that there’s growth in the city. To see success is to see forward progress. Streets and underpasses will take time and money but events like this where we can talk and collaborate to disseminate information to someone who can make a difference. We have a great place to live and an really good community. She’s impressed at the turnout at this meeting. It feels very positive that the community is concerned for the future. • She likes the comradery in this meeting. She hopes in 5 years we won’t have too much more box housing – instead more aging in place. She’d like to see people outdoors – even disabled. More people outside than in cars. Carlsbad is on the right track for that. There’s a big book in cycling and more of us who are aging might be biking but paths need to be safe, they would be appreciated. She’d like some slow traffic bike trails downtown in the village. Enjoy our wonderful city, climate and nature. • The road quality is disastrous in the City of San Diego. Carlsbad roads are well constructed and maintained and she wants that to stay. She’d like to see a balance in ages. It’s important. Our libraries are outstanding. Workshops and programs, foreign film Fridays – wants to see that continue. All the summer programs are a wonderful benefit to all of us. • The seed library – gave a shout out. The city needs more affordable housing. Affordable does not mean low income. It should be what the average person can afford without spending more than 30% of their income. People’s kids won’t be able to afford to live here, people can’t afford to age in place, disabled people can’t afford housing here on lower incomes. • Barometer of success would be to see small businesses thriving and being attracted to Carlsbad. Businesses that choose Carlsbad because of its vibrant economy and support would be a sign that we’re progressing towards a robust economy. To see a multitude of individuals of all physical capacities and ages being supported in our community – not just those that are fit and healthy. • Compliments to the city. She’s very involved, garden plot, walks, enjoys the beach. She hopes in the future that the city keeps an eye on the laws in place. Example, the beach has a curfew that’s not really enforced. She sees a lot of overnight camping on city streets, especially in the village. There are simple things that can be done, this really shouldn’t occur. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 125 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • Concern about coyotes. Near Kelly drive there are packs of coyotes roaming. It’s frightening. She’s all for relocating them. There are so many canyons around and they are thriving. She’d rather them not eat her dog. Several neighbors have had their dogs snatched right off the leash when out walking. What will be different? What will stay the same? • We have wonderful accessibility to the beach. We can drive right along the beach – miles of precious coastline. The campground is constantly filled to capacity. It makes affordable vacations for families. We have to make things affordable for all income levels. We need to rethink before we start taking things away that have been there for many years. • The campgrounds are enjoyable as a resident to be able to have that for their families to enjoy when they visit. • The campgrounds are on state owned land so that won’t change. The mall is eventually going to be mixed use housing. The village has a bunch of units they are developing but some of those housing units may be transferred to the mall. • If we’re worried about sea level rise, we certainly can’t be building on the bluffs. • The flower fields are huge for our personality. Staged performances there are hugely successful. It’s a great attraction for all ages. Wants to see that stay. Page Break Quality of life and community character How do you define these terms? What do they mean to you? • She’d like to see some way that we could help the city think a little outside the box. People don’t want to see the downtown gentrified, but what can we offer as solutions? Instead of complaining about what we don’t like. Residents need to participate a little more effectively perhaps than they have in the past. Instead of complaining help to suggest solutions. She’s concerned about the homeless but they have a right to live as well. Is there some other way we can accommodate the homeless? Can we think outside the box? Maybe the Sears at the mall – it has utilities, bathrooms, it could be turned over to some kind of housing without reinventing the wheel. Spreading out the burden of how accommodations are allocated throughout the city. • There’s a transit center at the mall. The city owns the parking lot. Great ideas for low income housing. It’s a shame that after all of the upgrades that the mall isn’t thriving. She’s seen these projects in the Midwest where they gave people proper living areas and they became lovely communities. There’s a huge opportunity there. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 126 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • Senior housing is going up in the middle of nowhere. How do you get to where you need to go? You need a car. No transit. • These are tough questions today. This is going to take more thought than these initial discussions. She hopes the conversation will continue. How do we make change? How do we help our officials make the most effective change for the residents? It’s a very deep discussion and she’s glad it’s begun. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 127 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes Breakout room name: Environmental Sustainability (Group 1) What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to environmental sustainability? • Trash trucks say they run on natural/clean gas, but there is nothing clean or natural about gas. Trash trucks need to be electric. • I’m concerned with water quality. I live by the beach and have been picking up trash every day. There is a lot of it. I’ve picked up 500 to 1,000 lbs of trash in the last year. There are not enough trash cans in the area. It would help if there were more. It was not like this before the pandemic. • I’d like us to ban gas leaf blowers and lawn mowers. Electric ones are much less noisy. It’s a ‘low-hanging fruit.’ The city could have rebate incentive programs of $50 for each leaf blower. • There’s something in people’s brains that says we can keep putting this off. If the city doesn’t get serious about this (going beyond state and federal regulations), who’s going to? It needs to be done. We’re fortunate because we have the resources to do it. • Encinitas is far beyond state and federal regulations. • Electric bikes are wonderful. The Village has to get more and better bike lanes for electric bikes. • Stanford University has miles of bike paths where no cars are allowed. That would be great. • Northern CA is way ahead of us because they have a public-owned utility. SDGE is not a public-owned utility. • State law that says new buildings have to have solar, but there is a minimum of four panels. The law says more panels can be added, but then there has to be a whole new system. The systems are expensive. Solar panels are coming down in price, why are the systems going up in price? • The utility company has a power plant in Carlsbad. It would be great if the utility company could manage solar repairs for city. • The city declared a climate emergency three months ago. Let’s act like it. • It would be great to have an electric trolley (e.g., Charlotte, NC). • There could be incentives for electric cars. Anyone who buys within city would get a rebate from the city. • I tell people this is the best place in the world to retire because we have unlimited volunteer opportunities. Maybe we could use those resources better if they were better organized or advertised. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 128 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • There’s this piece of property on corner of Poinsettia and Avenida Encinas. I’d like it to be part of the trails. I can’t get anyone to let me in to clean the trash up. It’s a nice piece of property with trees. The people own it, and we should be able to use it. • I’m very interested in environmental sustainability. I’ve learned a lot through the city. I think the city is doing a good job training. I like that they’re offering rain barrels and classes. Some of the training could be done online or maybe through social media. • Is the composting working like Encinitas? I have a composting bin from years ago, but the worms are all dried up. • We do an induction hot plate program. Every third Saturday, will give an induction hot plate to use. It is on the city website. • Oceanside has a beach erosion program where they’ll be adding jetties. Carlsbad said they didn’t want to, but they should reconsider it. • Lagoons need to be dredged on a regular basis to stay healthy. We should be dredging the lagoons more often. • We were the first city to require water pump water heaters. The ordinance expires in 2023, so it needs to be renewed. • Carlsbad has a lot of businesses involved in new technology. Maybe they could be involved in making some of this tech more efficient (e.g. solar panels). • How about retrofitting all municipal buildings with solar panels? • Ordinances need deadlines, otherwise they have no teeth. • I love the diversity of Carlsbad. • One community member said she would not want to give up her gas stove and barbecue. • All homes should have battery storage. The city should have battery storage, too. • We shouldn’t be relying on massive grids to rely electricity anymore. We should be thinking about mini grids. With the state of the country, I just think it’s the way to go. With everyone getting on the internet, they (e.g., some kind of terrorist) could shut down the whole thing. • About the new garbage rules – maybe the city can provide a special bin to homeowners for raw meat. Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful? • Learning how to count GHG emissions. We have to know how to measure. We don’t really know how bad the emissions are. What will be different? • It will be easier to breathe, especially for people with breathing disorders. • Making GHG emissions zero in five years. We have the money and resources to fix it. • Asking for things like electric garbage trucks. • All city vehicles are slowly going to electric. Replace all city vehicles and make them electric. What will stay the same? Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 129 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • I like that Carlsbad is a walkable community. Many cities around here are extremely hilly, and Carlsbad is not. People are always outside here. • I’m blown away by all of the things the government is doing, like traffic. The planners did an amazing job here (e.g., wide streets). Environmental sustainability / Climate Action Plan What would you like us to consider as we are creating this plan? • No more gas lines being built by developers in new communities or homes. I want this put into the CAP. I have just electrified my home. I have asthma and I need to be careful of gases in the air. It’s an important thing for people that have breathing problems to not have gas leaks. Homes should be retrofitted (e.g., changing out water heaters and stoves). Nitrous oxide from methane gas is really terrible for you. • Emissions from airport don’t count in the CAP, but they should. We’re in too far of a dire straits situation for that to continue. Airports and gas stations are exempt. There is methane gas coming off of the airport. • How do we fix that? Should we have airplanes fly over the ocean? • Put into the CAP: all government buildings have solar panels. Community solar for people who can’t have panels on their homes. What questions does this raise for you?  • What are we planning to do with the funds from Community Choice Energy? What challenges would these kinds of changes face? • Will the city have enough electricity to support the new electric vehicles, etc.? • Will we have enough storage for the electricity we generate all summer long? • Who will maintain solar panels if we retrofit municipal buildings? Maybe city staff can do it. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 130 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes Breakout room name: Environmental sustainability (Group 2) Number of participants total: 7 What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to Environmental Sustainability? Solar Storage I would like the city to find out what neighborhoods have SDG&E wiring for solar storage capabilities and which do not. This is regarding the CPUC proposed decision regarding electricity rates and the push regarding solar to provide equity and to have solar customers go to storage batteries. Does the program funnel profit to utilities or go to underserved communities. Excellent idea to move to storage batteries. SDG&E indicated that the older part of La Costa neighborhood does not have sufficient availability to support solar storage. Each home would have to pay for wiring. This presents a financial burden to each household. Natural Gas/methane – One resident not in favor of a ban, others in favor of building electrification and no gas hookups We’ve been told that natural gas is a clean fossil fuel, but I’m seeing a trend to push natural gas aside in favor of electric and solar. This concerns me because the USA has a large natural gas reserve. If we outlaw natural gas in homes, we are more vulnerable to global issues. When we say natural gas, it refers to methane. This would be an educational talking point. Can you educate the community about solar heat pumps? Southern California is a good climate for a heat pump to reduce natural gas. Electric hot water heater. Carlsbad could consider efficiencies of scale for sustainable heating in developments. (Katie mentioned that there is a suite of requirements for new developments currently.) Solar Outreach, Education and Promotion Long time resident, moved into mother’s home. Father was on planning commission and mentor to Mayor Matt. I understand Carlsbad has to grow. I have an electric car, and would like to put in solar panels. I would like Carlsbad to have a program for businesses/residents to encourage solar energy. It would be helpful to have an education program to help residents work with SDG&E, etc. The older residents in our community may need a little more help with this. Could the city create a program to bring solar to businesses and residents. Maybe there are a couple solar companies to work with and offer a rebate program of discount using the clout of the city to bring this type of energy to homes/cars/businesses. There could be a bulk purchase option for solar like they have in Palo Alto. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 131 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on? Sustainability Would like the city to consider transitioning to sustainable vehicles and buildings. The city has the capability of being a leader in a lot of areas and has started transitioning buildings, etc. to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. Outreach Ideas to reach the community Several residents would like to see more community outreach related to how residents can be sustainable. Both live and online combination would be fantastic. City Manager Update, email, direct mail. Older people may not view websites and social media as much. Program idea: Try and buy electric cars, landscaping tools: It would be nice if the city hosted a program where you could see and interact with electric vehicles and/or electric blowers, etc. You could do this at festivals, fairs. We also like Zoom and online options. Youth ambassador program idea for schools and students on sustainability topics could be effective to help educate the community. Recycling, dog waste, chemical waste, electric batteries and vehicles, etc. could be good topics. Idea: Land responsibility initiative to educate young people in schools and make it socially responsible not to litter, etc. This could be through the parks department. Alternative to HHW disposal program Hazardous waste cabinet: In Palo Alto, they have a program where residents can bring extra paint, etc. and the city inspects and it and makes it available to the community. Organics Waste Recycling More outreach about new organic waste recycling. Open space Preserving open space, particularly Ponto. If something becomes available, we should do a good faith effort if something becomes available, to be able to respond quickly. Is there a way to do preemptive support to see if we can purchase more expensive land so we don’t lose out on it? We should be proactive in acquiring open land. Ponto is a good example of where the city should do this. Clean Air Would like to see clean air programs. I live in La Costa, and we can smell the smoke from restaurants that hangs in the air. In the Bay Area, they have “Spare the air” days where folks can schedule when to take public transportation, non-polluting activities. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 132 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes Water As the city moves forward with developments, consider water reclamation when building. Composting program Excellent example of the city pushing out information to residents and getting people involved. This is a great program. Plastic waste We should do more to keep plastic out of our oceans. Reduce, reuse and recycle should be incorporated into everything the city it doing. Litter, trash, dog waste in open space/parks/beaches Visitors and crowds leave debris, trash and dog waste. Would like to see more being done about it. Transportation choices We should continue giving people options other than cars. We can build on these programs: Shuttles to downtown, bicycle support/bike racks, safe bike lanes and safe routes to schools. Carlsbad advertises money to bring tourists to the area. Let’s get people to come to the city on the bus. Let’s engage people to learn how wonderful it is to get around on public transit. Energy audits is a good program. Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful? It would look like less waste, trash, dog waste, pesticides and chemicals making their way into the water. Emissions and exhaust I would like to see Carlsbad phase out two stroke engines for blowers, mowers, landscaping tools. In 5 years, it would be great for this to be phased out. This is also an equity issue where making electric blowers, tools are accessible to the community at everyone’s price point. A rebate program or subsidy would be good to help people transition. Environmental sustainability / Climate Action Plan What would you like us to consider as we are creating this plan? Transportation choices: We should continue giving people options other than cars. We can build on these programs: Shuttles to downtown, bicycle support/bike racks, safe bike lanes and safe routes to schools. Trolleys would be helpful to get people around. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 133 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes I like that we don’t have rideshare vehicles littering our streets (scooters, bicycles, etc.) These items have become litter/trash in the communities. The idea is good, the execution is horrid. I like that Carlsbad’s ordinance prevents this. Tree canopy cover and planting trees in the right location to shade buildings, paths, should be included in the Climate Action Plan. We should make sure the trees are appropriate to our climate and not pollen heavy. We did not like a previous city program where a tree was put in resident’s yards, but residents had no control over the type of tree. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 134 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes Breakout room name: Natural Environment (Group 1) Number of participants total: 11 (not including City staff) What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to the natural environment? • The oceans and lagoons are precious resources • Access to the ocean brings in tourism and money – hotels, restaurants, etc. The visitors to the city keep our economy going • Lagoons are important for oceanic health • Concern about dogs in parks o Talked to surfers who mention that after rainstorms, the ocean has unhealthy levels of dog runoff o Some people don’t follow rules about dogs on lower beach – dogs leave droppings o CA is encouraging birds to build nests along the coast – if they see dogs, they might be discouraged to nest in the area o If something could be done about dogs, that would be great – asking for a “creative solution” o Off leash dogs can be hazardous o Consider creating sections for dogs in parks • Concern about protecting natural environment and live side by side with natural environment • Preserves and connections between preserves are important • 60-acre city land could be used to expand native habitat along the coast w/hiking and biking trails • How is Carlsbad committing to the 30x30 initiative? – 30% of land being saved by 2030 o As the city is developing, how are we preserving land? • Concerns about state mandates and how the City is responding to population growth • Protecting breeding grounds for birds and other native species • 1980s Carlsbad commitment to open space has gotten lost over time. Adopting conservation protocols and wants our City to step up as leaders in the region for environmental protection. • Plan how to preserve and protect lagoons and wetlands as a priceless resources • Strategies for sea level rise and protecting wetlands • Protect land and quality of life for future generations • Consider purchasing Ponto – can the City forward fund or forward approve these expenditures? Give it serious consideration based on community input and price. • Continue to focus on natural environment and open spaces – leave habitat natural and don’t develop with landscaped parks. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 135 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • Focus on historical and interpretive signage – information about the history, Native American residents, and environmental education about the flora and fauna of the region • Enforcement in parks – keeping bikes off foot trails and natural habitats • Raise public awareness of natural habitat and environmental impact. Volunteers in parks dept can do a nature walk in Calavera or nature talk at low tide at tidepools – engage the community in caring about our environment • Parking along the beach – add QR codes to parking meters so visitors/residents can view open spaces. Make the most of technology • Sandy beaches – public education and advocacy What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on? • Manage recreation in wildlife habitats – striking a balance between recreation and preservation • How sea level rise and climate change impact our natural resources • Degradation of Calavera Highlands Ecological Preserve due to recreation in the area • Advocacy and leadership in the region to promote preservation • Provide education for new and prospective residents about the natural habitat in the region, not just the beach • Funding commitment – shortfall in regional funding sources. Recognizing the need of securing funding on many levels. • Acquiring land when it’s available and have the secured funding to do so • Rely on NGOs and volunteers to assist with supporting the City mission What will be different? • Amount of natural open space will increase • City funding allocated to connect open spaces and acquire natural habitat • Population of sensitive species will increase • All children able to interact with nature in a meaningful way, esp. areas with multifamily housing and apartments (require developers to include parks) What will stay the same? • No loss of endangered plants and species – ex: threadleaf rhodea Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 136 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes Breakout room name: Natural Environment (Group 2) Number of participants total: 4 What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to the natural environment? • When the city makes decisions, I would like more visibility of what the decisions are and more communication as things progress. E.g. decisions about Veterans Park, when it will be done, how it will open up? Other examples: o The bridge being built at Cannon and El Camino. We have no idea what’s being built there and why. o Retail near Robertson’s Ranch. What is going on with that? Nothing is happening and it would be nice to have that will all of those houses nearby. o Sportspark plans near Robertson’s ranch (near Fire Station 3). What is the status and when is it slated to be done? o More visibility might look like…. communication about these things via email, open city council meetings, a Carlsbad newspaper. • I think the parks are maintained really well, I love that we have the opportunity to garden and I like the natural spaces that have the opportunity for habitat. I also love the classes that the city offers. I would like to see the city encourage planting of native plants. As we are developing new homes, retail, etc. we should encourage planting native plants. By planting more native plants in our yards and in the community, we can provide habitats to different animals that we are displacing with development. • I like the idea of natural environments and connecting natural habitats/corridors. • We have a lot of trails, but let’s not think that we have done all that we can do with trails in the city. • It would be nice to have a policy that neighborhoods, developments and private areas have to follow related to trees – planting and taking down trees, e.g. plant 2 for every one removed. • I would like see a concerted effort to see more areas with trails. Whenever there is a new development, include plans to connect trails through those new communities. • Keep the lagoons free of all of the unnatural plants. I have noticed a lot of reeds growing, especially in the Buena Vista lagoon that are not natural and blocking the water flow. The lagoons seem to have less and less water all the time. We need to save the lagoons because they make Carlsbad special. • When I first started living in Carlsbad, there was a notion that development would be focused on east of El Camino Real. But I am noticing lots of development in the Village now. We need more housing and can’t close the door to development but how can we do so in a way that is kind to our community? Ideas include building more multi-family homes and not single-family homes, taking down buildings we already have and replacing rather than encroaching into natural places. If they made new development Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 137 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes more cohesive (e.g. more city control over the architecture) then maybe we would like the development a bit more. • I am here because I am interested in what’s going on in the city. There is so much change – buildings being torn down, lots of housing, condos, apartments and townhouses going up. • I am wondering what will happen when the power plant comes down, what will that look like, what will go in its place? • I am worried about what parking will be like in Carlsbad with multi family structures being built. It is not bad now, but worried about that this will change with more development. What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on? • Setting aside/finding money/funding for these efforts (trails, open space, lagoon preservation). • Education – educate people about natural environment, native plants – if we could educate people about native plants and that there are attractive options, this might help overcome some people’s reluctance to planting native. • City’s “plant palette” – share this out more. I just discovered this and think it would be good for others to learn about what plantings are endorsed and recommended by the city. • I don’t know how they would go about removing the unnatural reeds in the lagoon. It is impeding the water flow like dams. Want to preserve the lagoons and prevent people from being able to build on land surrounding lagoons as they become smaller and smaller. • It is challenging for residents to know who has authority over different things. How can we be a part of the multi levels of government with protecting the lagoons? Can we have help knowing who to contact – state, federal and other to share our input on protecting the lagoons? How we can be more effective advocates? Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful? What will be different? • More trails and more parks. Continuity of trails throughout the city. Every kind of trails, variety – no specific preference for trail type. It would be nice to have a trail that goes around Agua Hedionda Lagoon. • Native plantings in more places. What will stay the same? • Open space that we have will remain open. Preserve what we have. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 138 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • Lots of open space remaining – not every spot has houses built on it. We have all these canyons and open space, I hope that those will stay open. • My perfect vision is to keep it as natural as possible, stop over development, stop paving and building over open space. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 139 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes Breakout room name: Carlsbad’s coastline (Group 1) Number of participants total: ~25 What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to Carlsbad’s coastline? • Protection of the bluffs and what we have left. The beach is narrow, low tide gives us beach, but if we need to shore that up, hope the coast can be protected from boulders, or like Terramar to protect the erosion. • Erosion - protect it. Keep it as natural as possible. • Don’t want to pave paradise and put up a parking lot • Don’t want to see a big parking lot • Erosion is a threat to coastline • Concern – if merging, overlook this area, two to four lanes? Big concern because we already have a lot of traffic noise. Resident of Solamar. • Traffic noise is a concern • Open space would be similar to Terramar Bluffs - warm water bluffs • Minimal concrete • What has the city committed to for the grant? What do we need to do take advantage of that money? Tied to commitments? • No parking lot • No development • Concern - preserve the natural beauty – includes visuals and what we hear. • Live in Solamar- walk along oceanfront and no sidewalk. Close to southbound traffic lanes. • All traffic disturbs enjoyment of walkway • Reduce traffic • Could have 4 lanes, thinks of Leucadia Boulevard. Naturally encourages people to slow traffic with curbs and turns in the road. • Access – community access. Many access points from Cannon to Campland, if you have 4 solid lanes of traffic that will prevent people from enjoying coastline. • Nice access points • Near Kelly Elementary – what I love is the beauty. Can’t stop at the beach but enjoy it regularly by driving past it. No obstructions like in Encinitas with all the buildings along the coastline. • No buildings, no development, no restaurant to obstruct the view. • Already have the Village – don’t have need to develop another area • Make it a park, with benches like La Jolla with pavilion picnic areas along the cliffs • Smooth paths for rollerblading and biking Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 140 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • Keep it a park and no buildings obstructing the view • This is why I love Carlsbad - these meetings. Thanks for putting this on. • Never go down to two lanes. Slow down traffic but going down from four to two lanes, we’ll learn a hard way. • Not much traffic now, but once things pick up again, rude awakening for 101 if it goes down to two lanes. • Before the I-5 was built, the 101 was so congested. • Widening the I-5 freeway, but going down one lane on Carlsbad Boulevard will bottleneck on a Friday or Saturday. • Keep it beautiful, slow it down, but don’t go down to two lanes • Concern – live at Poinsettia, is the development. We love coastlines. This is the beauty- access to beaches for free. • Active physically – run through the coastline and want to still have the access. • Problematic areas- cycling, running, cars. Would love to see we represent our city values to provide safety for all who enjoy in whatever way we travel. • Median through - crossing safely from one side to another • Main importance – no over development. No more restaurants or hotels to block that. • More green space and access, less parking spaces • Keep it an open and natural space so we can all enjoy what Carlsbad offers • Other north cities don’t offer this. Del Mar, La Jolla- all buildings. • Embrace open natural beauty for all residents in the city • Concern with the bluffs, not much beach. What happens with erosion then whole park thing is gone. • It’ll be more like walkway, not like a park. • Walkways and patches of grass along the walkway – spent so much money and then it’s gone from erosion. • Not happy with going down to two lanes on 101 – nightmare. • Not have any shopping centers. No hotel, Starbucks, buildings to block view • Great to drive on coast highway to see ocean. Get out to walk. • Don’t want to get out around buildings • Taking away beauty of Carlsbad if you have to go around buildings • One lane on each side not good either – bottleneck. • Parking lot creates exhaust for people there • We’re a destination. Between the Village and channelers, the Hilton, Cape Rey and 60 acre piece, there’s no commerce. No interest to Vigilucci’s. Dated. Have to go all the way down to Chandler’s to go to a restaurant. Could be cool to get a couple of restaurants and more revenue options. • More things to do for us locals • We’re known for R&R- restaurants and dining cool to give thought or opportunity • Oceanside to San Diego coastline – so little coastal drive. We’re the fortunate benefactors to still have that. That’s what separates us from Santa Monicas, Del Reys of the world. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 141 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • No development, no linear park, we don’t need it. • Enough time hard to get cars through that strip of traffic • Need to manage traffic on that strip and leave it alone • Shouldn’t be developing that property – that’s it. • Don’t want to see any shops along coastline – it’s such a unique part of Carlsbad. go inland • Our natural beauty of coast is irreplaceable • Not for moving highway • Look at Ponto Park instead of linear park • Should stay the way it is • Concern – the beach. The sand that has evaporated. Is that part of plan to revive beach along this southern stretch? • Concern – bike suicide lanes. Any plans should have bike safety considered to make lanes not a hazard to the bikers, let alone drivers. • Won’t ride a bike along this street not, it’s suicide. • Solamar- let’s keep what we have with open views of ocean and bluffs. • Fix bluffs and access to the beach – steps down to the beach whether it’s at Solamar drive or paths that have been created. • Can’t believe were talking about moving 101 to the left. • Save our money, because if climate change is real, have to save that money. Rename it the 101. If you drive down 101, see turnarounds. Epic. Old school epic- walk down to the beach and hang out. Can’t do this anywhere else, been here since the 80s. Park at Ponto along the sand. • How to make that U-Turn doable at La Costa. Fix the light. • Destroying view of 101, cannot get that elsewhere. Greatest thing to do with daughter who can’t get to the beach, is parking and seeing view of ocean. • If too loud, reduce lanes in some areas. • Don’t waste money to put restaurant and buildings up after moving lanes. • Historic 101. Don’t need to knock down. • If concerned about climate change, move asphalt – whole beach to use • Don’t understand need to move road. • Erosion • Have to help save what we have left. • There’s this town of Cambria – wooden deck that’s pretty. Raise the platforms so people don’t climb down the cliffs. Pretty ways to give walking areas. Bridge over traveled waters. • Bridge if there’s erosion instead of moving it. • Considering giving space to State Parks? For more camping areas and recreation. Day use lot? Enable access across. • Any estimates to protect the bluffs from further erosion? • Wouldn’t money factor into what you can and cannot do? Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 142 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on? • Addition to making this a park space, linear park space, make sure we’re being careful. Not too much access for additional homeless in this area and cause safety concerns. • In other towns where you get close access to the beach, there’s a park specifically there, it’s harder to manage homelessness there. • As things can and may get worse in years to come, make sure we are prepared to not make it more challenging. Will attract more homeless with a park. o Mission beach, Venice, Santa Monica – concerns for homeless at beaches. Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful? What will be different? • Safety for pedestrians and bikers Carlsbad’s Coastline What do you enjoy most about the coast today? • Open space. • Don’t overbuild • Nature • Don’t want to see over development • Make it even better - not reducing traffic lanes • Focus on Ponto Park – not shoving linear park when it’s there. We know what we want. • Preserved – any expenditure is through government grant? Not coming from taxpayers. • Paid for by federal government • Radio control airspace flyer- fly in dead center – Dave’s Beach – little beach – fly radio controlled planes that are gliders, no noise – peaceful – entertaining o That has a long history in Carlsbad since 1940s o Hate to see that go away like other flying sites that have gone away • Stand out as close as possible along coast to fly planes • Ok with improving Carlsbad Boulevard, but this site maintained by a park, or a sponsored glider park. Strip of this park radio control activity. Glider only (no powered with sound) • Retail down below with condos are a NO. • Love to see changes but want to keep it Carlsbad. • Keep 101 as it is. Want Ponto Park. Needs to be a real 6-8-10 acre park, • Sit down on the grass, picnic blanket and don’t have to be right by the cars whizzing by • Southwest Carlsbad deserves a park. Prefer quiet, peaceful. • Don’t want hotels, restaurants. • Up 101 – there’s the ocean. Felt like driving by, actually going to the beach. Don’t cover it up or make it harder to get to. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 143 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • No actual access to the beach from the car, from turnaround to Ponto. Great to have a lot to park, or easy way to get family down to the beach like a walk, so you can get down to campground beaches. Like San Elijo campgrounds and beaches. • What I enjoy most – biking. Trips from Orange County to San Diego – first time done ride on bike and when I got to Carlsbad and Terramar, like wow, this is beauty. Favorite part of the entire road. • I drive 101 as much as I can to avoid the 1-5 or El Camino. Make it a point to drive the coast to see the ocean without getting out of the car, not always get out or bike. • Live by the coast – drive by. • Drive up and down the 101 – my wife and I did that almost every day during COVID. It was an outlet that was priceless. That’s the key - maintain that visibility of the beach and ocean. • Improve the access to the beach. Make the beach a beach. It’s a challenge, but part of the cost to reinvigorate the beach to enjoy it once we get down there. • Radio controlled gliders present at that location • I like the highway how it is – two lanes in each direction. The city should concentrate on reinforcing the cliffs to make sure erosion stops, keep natural beauty. There is nothing else like it. • That drive is so beautiful- even for people, I can do nothing but drive. Love that drive. Nice to be able to do that and see coastline. Don’t change. • Nothing – whole idea of pristine view. • No development – no services. Leave it as is. • Open space. • Keep the Village the Village. Don’t develop. • If you’re going to develop the coast, make it nice. Not four-story buildings – hideous. • Open space – nothing to distract. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 144 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes Breakout room name: Carlsbad Coastline (Group 2) Number of participants total: ~25 What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to the Carlsbad’s Coastline? • This section of the city’s coastline provides the most opportunity to do something very special. • The city has been studying this area for too long, need more beach parking, more beach access, an Oceanview restaurant and coffee shops, better separated bike trails, more facilities along the beach like restrooms • Preserve environmentally sensitive habitat areas along wetlands, lagoons, etc. • Love the coast and enjoy walking there • Need dog friendly walking paths and dog friendly beaches • The existing coastline is gorgeous but is in need of updating and better facilities for recreational users • Sidewalks need fixing by Solara and fences are not attractive • Would prefer to maintain natural vegetation as much as possible, balance with whatever the proposed development may be. • Excited about the opportunity for commerce – besides the Village there are no other areas with waterfront dining, and shopping. • Existing restaurants are dated so it would be very refreshing to have new fine dining restaurants here. • Need to preserve open space, provide parks with ocean vistas/views • Preserving the open space would create a unique destination as the majority of the SoCal coastline is completely developed. • Loves the idea of bike lanes, used to ride a lot but doesn’t feel comfortable biking near high speed roadways like Carlsbad Blvd. Wants separated bike lanes or bike trails. • Need a dog friendly beach • Open stretch of coastline is a unique resource and needs to be preserved. If developed it would ruin the future of the coastline and the most beautiful location in the city. • The coastline as it is a jewel. Loves the sense of tranquility that the current open spaces provides. It’s a delicate coastline. If we are truly concerned about sea level rise why would we want to develop it? • Agrees that this stretch of coastline needs to be preserved • Coming from Huntington Beach which is very overdeveloped and afraid South Carlsbad Blvd will become developed. • Would prefer any development to be placed on the east side of Carlsbad Blvd to maintain an unobstructed view of the coastline. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 145 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • E-bike user that doesn’t feel safe biking on Carlsbad Blvd. Recommends a bike trail that they can enjoy and feel safe riding at lower speeds. • Would like the council to consider the impacts of sea level rise before making any plans • Recommends we look at the results of the adaptation study by Scripps. Should look at the 2050 Horizon year for sea level rise estimates. Wants full disclosure of the cost and potential impacts due to sea level rise. • Concerned with additional traffic congestion and vehicle emissions which may be created by new development and congestion from bringing Carlsbad Blvd. down to a single lane • Lived here 30 years. Hilton to Island Way is the jewel in the crown of the coastline. The water is breathtaking. Please do not put any development here, must preserve the open space the way it is. It’s the only open coastline left in Carlsbad. • Love’s to hear everyone’s excitement about open space. Agree that open space must be maintained. • Southwest Carlsbad is the jewel of the city. Everything should be done to preserve this space. • Concerned about development being proposed here such as the Ponto hotel. This will impact coastal access, views, and bring more traffic. • Want a linear park along the coastline and it’s vital to preserve the open space. • Agreed that the open space must be maintained. • Consider sea level rise in any proposal • If new development is proposed, this will impact traffic significantly. • Agreement that open space should be maintained. Leave the coastline alone. Our coastline is a precious resource that should be maintained but it should not be developed. • Disappointed with the development going on in the Village, does not want this level of density at S. Carlsbad Blvd. • Does not want Carlsbad to become a Huntington Beach which is overdeveloped and congested. • Surprised that the survey includes an option for development of new businesses or hotels at all. Why are these uses even needed? The open space should be maintained and not developed. • Want a place to ride a bicycle that is safe, to take in nature and recuperate and enjoy the open spaces along the coastline. What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on? • Does the land include the campsite? A: No the project area only includes the city right-of- way or city owned parcels, area west of the fence at the campgrounds. • Issues are that the area needs to be left open and sidewalks/walking areas need to be repaired and maintained better • Development is an issue. There are plenty of other areas in the city where people can go to find good businesses, i.e. Village, inland areas, etc… The coastline should be preserved and kept natural for recreational purposes only. • In agreement with everything everyone is saying about preservation Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 146 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • Hwy 101 acts as a parallel / alternative route to I-5. Concerned with narrowing Carlsbad Blvd. to single lane each direction when I-5 is congested. It’s a beautiful scenic drive. • Parking is an issue. Parking spillover into residential neighborhoods along the coast is a concern. • Biggest issue is adhering to the general plan, maintaining the right balance of open space is key • Need safer bike and walking trails • Need better connections to the Lagoon trails and surrounding recreational uses • Keeping the open space is necessary • Better bicycle and pedestrian access may address the parking problem • Lack of adequate facilities such as bathrooms, showers, etc. • Want it to be a linear park, travel way for people walking, biking, etc. • Interested in the area being left as open space. No shopping, businesses, small concession stand for food. • Parking should be on the furthest east side, this would preserve views • Not adequate beach access for surfers, swimmers, beach goers. Need ADA compliant ramps, stairs to the beach. • Unanimous- no businesses along the coastline, preserve the open space. Sufficient amount in the Village and other areas • Need more seating, eating/picnic areas, space for recreation. • Development would threaten this valuable and rare resource. • Want dogs on the beach and trails. Currently no good areas for dogs to enjoy the coastline in Carlsbad. • Dogs are less impactful than humans in terms of trash being left on the beach, traffic, etc.. • Homeless population may impact the beach, don’t have a solution but homeless should be addressed as part of any proposal for the coastline area. • Seems like development is approved too quickly. Aesthetics should be considered more when approving structures along the coastline. • Concerned that projects are being approved that don’t actually reflect the renderings that are reviewed at the Planning Commission / City Council • Believes the residents should be considered more than business interest • Maybe its ok to have a little less tax income and have a better quality of like • Changing Carlsbad Blvd to one lane each way would be a disaster. I-5 is a parallel route that when congested spills over to Carlsbad Blvd. • While open space is important. Need something to fund (tax income) the recreational / park amenities that everyone wants with things such as new land uses. • Need designated sources for providing the funding for maintenance • Surf culture needs to be considered and it needs to be easily accessible beaches for surf access • Timeshares provide a tremendous amount of tax don’t need any new development for more tax revenues • Very much against having more the Village like development along the coastline • Bike lanes and walking conditions are currently unsafe • Want some type of educational and recreational component Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 147 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • Very sensitive to runners, strollers being in the bike lane, need separate space for people biking and walking. • Caution us to not replicate the separated bike facilities in Cardiff where there are too many conflicts with bikes and people walking along the coastline • Need a route specifically for e-bikes. Need to consider how to safely accommodate different users including pedestrians walking, joggers, manual bikes, and higher speed e- bikes... where do they all go? All users need to be considered in any plans. Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful? What will be different? • We will have much better access for people walking, biking, e-bikes, surfing, and people just enjoying the beach. • More people using the beach, on bikes, walking, and surfing in the area. What will stay the same? • Maintain the open space, views, clean beach and natural resources • Open space is such a unique part of the coastline and it must be maintained Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 148 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes Breakout room name: Keeping Our Community Safe (Group 1) Number of participants total: 12 What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to keeping our community safe? • Fire and police do a great job, resident for 30 yrs • More traffic concern and parking • Traffic; need to complete Cannon and College missing links both for safety standpoint • Great employer in Carlsbad but people have to go home and have to drive all over the place • Have to complete traffic flow • Downtown 1pm lunch parking; parking has gotten to the point where the city needs to come up with a parking plan to increase parking structures downtown • The more we develop downtown the more people will leave their cars downtown • Beach parking could never get a spot but paid parking at Tamarac regulates the parking • Homelessness as far as council is concerned problem isn’t addressed; homeless that don’t want help causing problems in village and wants council to address that problem • Gentleman walking down state street screaming at the top of his lungs talking to himself very frightening • Cops CPD and firefighters are incredible • CPD ensuring public safety is great hats off to great job that you guys do • Thank you for the ebike safety presentation and materials that you guys have been putting out • Thank you for educating parents about the dangers of ebikes • We are experiencing resurfacing in different areas at drop off times for schools and creates huge traffic congestion magnolia, valley, and Carlsbad high; if city can communicate withy contractors on when appropriate time is to do the work • Mental health and homeless issues – example of Be Well OC facility to help folks; overwhelmingly homelessness has become a key word but forgetting they’re individuals that need to be met where they are in their struggle and wondering what the city is going to do to help homeless population and related crime • Thank you for participating and leading this feedback and outreach for the community you guys are doing an excellent job • Ebikes grown exponentially in city and with that growth has come a lot of traffic and minors trying to navigate the roads and creating a traffic issues and personal safety issue not sure they have the education they would need to interact with an automobile • Come up with a plan with how you’re going to educate, register, enforce laws for minors operating ebikes in city Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 149 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • Has to be accountability at the parent level, if that’s financial or otherwise, because can’t leave it to the kids to be responsible; had two near missed where the child didn’t know how close they came to being significantly harmed • I’ve seen children collide with cars and then keep going, not stopping and not acknowledging that that was an accident; need education that there’s a penal code • Or even confiscate the bike and bring the kid home in a cruiser; I think there has to be more accountability; what we’re doing as a community doesn’t seem to be working • New resident, coming for a few years; the amount of homelessness is incredibly more and noticed other towns around here don’t have as much homelessness; scary at night walking down the street at night or during the day; people don’t have the same sense of control as others • The sidewalks are horribly dirty to the extent have to look down to see where you’re walking • Having clean streets helps reduce the amount of homelessness because if you’re dirty then it’s fine to be dirty • Lighting at night can help reduce homeless • In Manhattan, a police officer walking downtown at all times • People passed out under benches; no officers in sight; people hesitate to call police cause just don’t know that person’s situation • Clean up the town • As far as parking, in the Village Fair it’s really hard to get parking; has changed a lot in last three years • Above ground parking structure would change the character so much • Shuttles with parking farther away or concierge parking or underground parking so it doesn’t ruin the village architecture • Against a parking structure; free shuttles from outside area • Friend with a guy that sleeps in the bushes and at night there’s no police presence; we need the homeless team • Moved here from Santa Cruz and they had a parking structure that you couldn’t even walk into because is was so bad and inhabited by so many homeless • Sometime last year city funded officers on bikes to patrol the Village and I think we saw one bike officer within a few weeks after that was funded and haven’t seen any officers on foot or bikes since then; would like to know where the police dept is on that • City Council support legislation on definition of danger to oneself or to the public that allows law enforcement to remove someone that is not that high of a definition • Cities like Monterey; parking structures can be done tastefully like a two story at the train station or behind the buildings in the village • We need a legitimate police substation in the Village and also a fire station on the west side of I-5 • I see Carlsbad trucks and cars all the time and if they see something they should say something; people in bushes on the rail trail doing something inappropriate I won’t say what; I got to the end of the trail where a public works employee was and asked him to check on it and said he wouldn’t do it and that’s not his job; report when they see an incident or a homeless person or someone in trouble Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 150 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • There are areas in the Village we know where the encampments are and those areas need to be addressed maybe three or four times a day; I don’t think citizens should be the ones calling • We do have a magnet program the church that feeds the homeless program; is there someone from the homeless team at every feeding? I never see anyone from HOT there • I feel for you Christie because there are items in place like Prop 47 that prevent you from doing your job; I think some of this is the frustrations we’re feeling in the Village area is a direct result of tying hands of law enforcement • I think it is just terrible that PD placed in that terrible position and I support you 100% and I hope there are recruits that wants to sign up to help with homelessness in Carlsbad like what OC has done • There’s also going to be an issue with parking; subterranean parking is the way to go • I appreciate all the work you’re doing after hours to listen to the people of Carlsbad; we appreciate you and what you do • Prop 47 detrimental to public safety; 100% on board with getting rid of that • Homeless people do not stay in one city; traffic between where they can get services so my suggestion is that we continue to grow the regional approach to homelessness; severely mentally ill, really work on that piece for more longer term care; I think we have to, as a community, work with other like communities who are experiencing the same thing and go to our legislators that we want the mentally ill off our streets for longer than 72 hours What are some of the key issues or challenges the city should focus on? • We have a problem with our kids about vaping; if I go down with my wife and I see people vaping I want to hold my breath; it is dangerous to people • There is such a thing a second hand smoke; laws regarding smoking in public areas; need to protect public from second hand vaping; protect from narcotics in the smoke • I would hope the city addresses vaping in condensed areas like the Village • Homeless travelers, transient population in the city; my wife and I swim every morning at 5:30 am; on Armada this past Thursday morning, we counted 4 motor homes and 12 automobiles sleeping overnight on Armada; on Saturday morning we counted 6 motorhomes and 17 cars occupied with people sleeping on the streets at 5:30 am • The last attempt by the city to address this problem, people sleeping on streets would be given a hotel room and social workers would move them; if that’s happening at all that’s happening on a limited basis • I know of at least six other places where people are sleeping in the streets in Carlsbad; whatever we are doing now is not effective • Encinitas seems to be addressing this a little more practically; a safe parking lot established for specific hours; it is monitored by the police and it is a safe place for people to be with no place left to go • People see Carlsbad is a place for free living; I would like to live on Armada Drive for free wouldn’t you; vehicles parked there for weeks or months at a time completely undisturbed and will only get worse as word spreads that Carlsbad is the place to come for a free vacation and the worst that can happen to you is a free hotel room Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 151 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • At least two cases I know where only in jail for one night and then released to the streets the next day • Does oversized vehicles exclude people living in their cars? Cause that seems to be its own problem • What is the time limit for parking on the street? Also for everyone to understand that a lot of this comes from Sacramento and I feel in my heart so desperately for you cause you can’t do what you signed up to do; it’s really about what the citizens initiatives have done and Sacramento so thank you Christie and your whole team and CPD for what you’re doing to mitigate today • Whether it’s an RV, a car or a tent, we have to address the situation; we do not have the resources in north county to do what we need to do but we can get there Five years from now, how will you know this has been successful? What will be different? • The population along our coastline and our beaches is going to increase drastically • Observing population growth along the beaches; seeing 25,000 people on our beaches on an ordinary Sunday; that population is going to increase and we still have very limited facilities to deal with people management; where are they going to park and use the bathroom • Not the level of sanitation facilities that we need; have no idea how we’re going to go about managing that many people • The beaches are eroding away • Decrease substantially the criminal homeless element and those that are severely mentally ill and the veteran homeless optimistically • State requirements on housing going to increase density in Carlsbad severely; all the issues with parking and traffic going to increase • We do have a density issue in Carlsbad; when I look at the buses, there are two or three people on the busses; SANDAG has a completely different idea • I am a mom and we need to be able to go to Costco and stock up • We have this challenge or opportunity moving forward so this is a wonderful place to voice our opinions on how we want to see Carlsbad moving forward • Grateful for planning commission • Very concerned for what Sacramento is doing to our beautiful community; they have the power to effect negative or positive change for Carlsbad • If we can lower the trains that is a safety issue as well; I support that; and for the noise reduction Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 152 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes Breakout room name: Keeping our Community Safe (Group 2) Number of participants total: 5 What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to Keeping our community safe? • Community member lives in barrio and is concerned about Windsor Point, the one that is not for Veterans. Doesn’t feel this location is a great place to house persons with mental illness. She would like to see the population change to senior low income living due to not having mental health and behavioral health staff on site 24/7. Beef up restrictions to include taking medication, etc., she understands that there maybe uneasiness as a person gets stabilized. Please consider the impact on neighboring residents. Mental health staffing should be on site 24/7. Curious as to what type of security will be provided? Concerned security can’t make people take their meds and not commit crime. • City Staff: Strict rules as possible for the residents. Security on site. Social work and Behavioral health are there M-F. Security will be on site to enforce the rules of the complex. • Another community member was interested in overall safety, and wished there was a 3- digit number to text for non-emergencies. She was provided the non-emergency number and told that there is no wait and the same dispatchers that answer 911 would also answer the non-emergency calls. • Community member often calls for police response to activity in the barrio and she doesn’t want to be asked if the person is homeless. She doesn’t think it’s important and she is unable to tell at night. • Called 4 times, and the officers never showed up. Was asked for specifics and PD offered follow-up on her calls, but she declined. • The SPIDR survey (used by PD) miscommunicates timeframes for CFS delay causing the reporting party to believe that officers have extreme delay or won’t be responding at all. • Traffic is an issue in the barrio. Roosevelt, Madison (wants to stop signs), Harding isn’t too bad because of the parks. Take away some of the red curbs for parking. • Please upgrading crosswalks and red curbs to make them more visible. Zebra type crosswalks like the one at Jefferson/Madison. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 153 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes • Public servants do a great job (fire/police). Working really hard on the homeless population, but would like more enforcement, education for e-bikes. Children and not understanding the laws and the level of damage they can do to themselves if they are not obeying the laws. • Can the city council do anything to make education mandatory for e-bike riders? • Kids are oblivious when riding their e-bikes. Motorist have to be cautious as well. Separated bike lanes, with poles or bawlers, especially on PCH. • Homeless shifting and moving into different locations. Increase in crime, but not attributing that to the homeless. Is concerned to walk around the village due to aggressive transients. No easy solutions, huge problem. Can’t offer any reasonable solution, understands that it is an issue. Other notes • Windsor Point: There are concerns about security and mental health staffing not being 24/7. Can council consider more funding to keep directed staff onsite 24/7. • Traffic safety in the barrio area: There is a lot of traffic on Roosevelt, Madison and Harding. Perhaps the city council can consider more stop signs, upgrading the crosswalks to make them bigger and more visible and upgrading the red curbs. • E-bike safety: Concerned about children riding recklessly throughout the city. Can city council provide mandatory education and also think about sectioning bike lanes with poles or bawler? • General homelessness: Brief overview was provided on what the Homeless Outreach Team does daily. Can the city council fund more housing for the homeless and also think about bringing in tiny homes. • General increase in crime and what is contributing to this. We discussed the current laws and effects of the pandemic on housing in jails. Questions What does the Homeless Outreach Team do daily? (Brief overview provided). • Staff provided information on housing and bed space. Windsor space 24 units for mentally ill homeless persons. How do we fund and where do we house them? Are we aware of tiny homes like the ones they built in LA? • 30 will be going in in the city of Chula Vista. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 154 of 158 5-Year Strategic Plan Workshop Breakout Room Notes City Council 5-Year Strategic Plan Feb. 1, 2022, Workshop Notes Breakout room name: Other Topics Number of participants total: 1 What would you like the City Council to consider when it comes to other topics that are important to you that were not listed in one of the other breakout groups? • Interested in economics of Carlsbad, supporting & reinvesting in a vibrant economic ecosystem. • Small, medium and large businesses create an ecosystem of wealth that stays in Carlsbad. • Investing in economic infrastructure that Carlsbad has. • Identify how city promotes an environment of regulations that are easily navigated. • Policies that create a climate to promote business creation. • Bring businesses to Carlsbad and create economic infrastructure so Carlsbad is self- supporting. • Promote the creation of small business ownership and the equity in the community it creates. Find ways to make sure wealth that is created is enjoyed by our residents. Investments in our community for our community. • Identify ways to promote Carlsbad and attract quality investments and attention? • Be sure to continue to promote accessibility and mobility services for those that choose to age in place in Carlsbad. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 155 of 158 Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for Climate Action Plan Update E-1 Appendix E – Additional Comments Includes all additional comments that were received. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 156 of 158 Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians CULTURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT One Government Center Lane | Valley Center | CA 92082 (760) 749-1092 | Fax: (760) 749-8901 | rincon-nsn.gov Bo Mazzetti Chairman Tishmall Turner Vice Chair Laurie E. Gonzalez Council Member John Constantino Council Member Joseph Linton Council Member June 22, 2022 Sent via email: Katie.Hentrich@carlsbadca.gov City of Carlsbad Katie Hentrich Climate Action Plan Administrator 1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Re: Carlsbad Climate action Plan Update Dear Ms. Hentrich: This letter is written on behalf of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians (“Rincon Band” or “Tribe”), a federally recognized Indian Tribe and sovereign government. We have received your notification regarding the above- mentioned project and we request consultation to assess potential impacts to cultural resources. The identified location is within the Traditional Use Area (TUA) of the Luiseño people and within the Rincon Band’s specific Area of Historic Interest (AHI). As such, the Rincon Band is traditionally and culturally affiliated to the project area. The Rincon Band is dedicated to managing environmental concerns within our reservation boundaries. As our Traditional Use Area (TUA) is mainly outside of our reservation boundaries, it is critical for the Rincon Band to be involved in the protection of our cultural, including cultural natural, resources within our TUA. From the publically available information, the Tribe understands that this is a policy-based document to reflect new greenhouse gas reduction strategies. The Tribe has the following comments and concerns regarding the Climate Action Plan Update: How are Tribal Cultural Resources that could be impacted by pollution/climate change being identified? It is critical to consider the exposure of our Tribe’s archeological sites and assets to climate impacts such as flooding to ensure their continued protection and preservation. The Band would like the City to consider climate effects and how cultural sites may be vulnerable based on their locations and characteristics. Tribal cultural resources on a low- lying area near water bodies, for example, may be at risk of flooding or sea level rise impacts, which may temporarily or permanently inundate sites, impede access, and corrode certain materials. More frequent and intense rainfall may inundate areas near rivers and streams that were previously outside flood risk zones. Furthermore, traditional gathering places for traditional food sources, basket materials, and other natural resources are mostly outside our reservation boundaries. It is crucial, that impacts to such resources due to pollution and climate change are being assessed and that management plans are being developed, to ensure subsidence of and access to such resources. Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 157 of 158 □ How will the City create partnerships with local Tribes to identify culturally-relevant resources, educate about clean energy programs, ensure collaborative efforts for habitat management and reforestation? How will Tribal Traditional Knowledge be incorporated as a vital part of climate initiatives to assess cultural- use plants, foods, habitats, and animals? How will the City identify how pollution and climate changes will affect foods that play a critical role in the Tribe's community and their culture; How will the City establish reporting systems to distribute information regarding potential impacts to these resources to the Tribes? Habitat restoration and reforestation should be conducted in consultation with local Tribes. How will the City protect undeveloped areas to provide conditions for intact ecosystems? We ask to be notified and involved in the entire environmental review process for the entirety of the project’s duration. Please also include the Rincon Band on all distribution lists for environmental document reviews, consultations, circulation of public documents, and notices for public hearings and scheduled approvals. Also, we understand that the Climate Action Plan Update might not be the regulatory document for some of these concerns, and if there are other regulations and guidelines that these issues can be addressed with, we would like to learn how the Tribe can consult on such documents. If you have additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office at your convenience at (760) 749 1092 ext. 323 or via electronic mail at cmadrigal@rincon-nsn.gov. Thank you for the opportunity to protect and preserve our cultural assets. Sincerely, Cheryl Madrigal Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Cultural Resources Manager Nov. 7, 2023 Item #5 Page 158 of 158 □ □ □ □ □ Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Wendy Mihalic <wmihalic@gmail.com> Tuesday, November 7, 2023 10:54 AM City Clerk Agenda Item #5, 11/7/23 Honorable Mayor and Council Members, -All Receive -Agenda Item n..:.i_ For the Information of the: CJTY COUNCIL Datel//7/2;!,CA .,,,. cc _:::: CM ....--ACM V-DCM (3) _:::: Thank you for the opportunity to share some insights from my personal experience with decarbonizing buildings, namely my home. I do not live in Carlsbad but my La Mesa community faces many of the same environmental issues and is also in the process of updating their CAP. My home is now fully electric (the gas meter has been removed) and I can attest to the benefits of removing methane gas from my environment, including cleaner indoor air and lower utility bills. Seven of the 22 potential measures recommended for inclusion in the Carlsbad CAP Update are from the Energy sector and of those seven, five are related to buildings. Buildings are second only to transportation in GHG emissions in our region when accounting for the electricity and natural gas consumed in our homes and businesses. Burning natural gas accounts for 14% of 2016 emissions in Carlsbad, largely due to heating homes, offices and water. So, it makes sense that Carlsbad adopt strategies to focus on decarbonizing buildings. The access to clean electricity through the Clean Energy Alliance Community Choice Energy program makes the choice to 'electrify everything' that much clearer. Funding available to communities and residents to retrofit their homes with energy efficient electric appliances is at an all- time high . Now is the time to provide education and outreach to help residents apply for Federal, State and Local incentives to increase the use of electric/ heat pump appliances in Carlsbad. Reducing energy usage, especially gas, in existing buildings is key to meeting climate goals. Other recommendations include: 1. Work with Clean Energy Alliance to increase Carlsbad customer participation in 100% renewable energy by 2030. 2. Encourage and enable building energy audits to identify the best efficiency options. 3. Pass an ordinance for all new buildings, commercial and residential, to be electric. As stated above, encourage the electrification of existing residential and commercial buildings. 4. Retrofit all municipal buildings and establish a specific time-line to complete the conversion to all-electric. 5. Identify areas where distributed energy makes sense: a. Public sites suitable for rooftop or parking lot PV solar and/or battery storage. b. Private businesses that have space for rooftop or parking lot PV solar and may be interested in the SDCP feed-in tariff program, which provides incentives for small generators(< 1 MW). c. Explore the use of microgrids for municipal facilites. 6. Commit to electrifying the municipal fleet including all city-heavy duty and emergency responsevehicles. 7. Install public EV charging stations. 8. Require electric landscape equipment for businesses and residents, start with municipal operations. 9. Include requirements to phase out high-global warming potential refrigerants including switching to safer refrigerants and requiring existing systems to be exceptionally leak-tight. The Themes from Phase I Public Comment (Exhibit 4, Pg 47-51) couldn't be better stated: Be bold, consider a range of actions with priority on largest GHGe reductions and promote equity and public awareness. 1 Thank you Wendy Mihalic CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content i 2 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: kelly.leberthon 12@gmail.com Tuesday, November 7, 2023 11:35 AM City Clerk Subject: City Council November 7, 2023, Agenda 5 Financing the Green Agenda boondoggle presents a huge problem and is only superficially addressed in the memo noting that we can expect there will be a need for 'new staffing' -following the paradigm of government created and tax payer funded cottage industries like the homeless programs -new staff, new infrastructure, new administration, new funding. The memo goes on to state that "Because of the nature of a long-range planning program such as the Climate Action Plan update, actual resource needs have not been specifically identified at this time. However, staff will ensure that all available external funding sources." The staff memo proposes measures like "Zero emission city fleet." How much will this cost? And if you allowed true freedom of speech and other-than-green-agenda-input you might even know that an all electric vehicle is NOT good for the environment! What about the Human Cost? Are you aware that the minerals for EV batteries and solar panels largely come from communist China who use Uyghur slave labor to make them? " ... environmental journalist Michael Shellenberger sounded the alarm over the connection between Chinese-made solar panels and the CCP's ongoing genocide of the Uyghur ethnic group ... Shellenberger [referenced] a report by The New York Times that connected the production of solar panels in China to the 'forced labor' of minority groups in Chinese- occupied East. .. People say that what reduced the cost of solar panels was tech innovation, but it wasn't ... lt was Chinese government subsidies, coal, and forced labor. This issue should transcend politics. It's immoral to import products made in such horrific conditions." https://catholicvote.org/house-both-parties-confront-biden-over-solar-panels-made-by-forced-labor-in-china/ 1 To gather the minerals countries like Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in south central Africa use child labor to di in dirt at ennies a day?? https://www.themainewire.com/2022/12/maine-ev-goals-put-green-ideology-overclives-of-cobalt-mining-conqolese-children/ "Cobalt is an essential ingredient in lithium-ion batteries. Around 7 4% of the cobalt on the planet lies in one small area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in south central Africa ... the Chinese government and Chinese mining companies took con_tfql of almost all the big mines." Since then, Kara says, "The local population has been displaced, is under duress, and they dig in absolutely sub-human gut-wrenching conditions for a dollar ·a day feeding Cobalt up the supply chain." Are you aware that public demand for EV's is so low that "Amazingly, less than 10% of all new car sales over the past two years were EVs . This is despite the fact that the U.S. government is writing ci $7,500 check to people for buying an EV, and some states are kicking in $5,000 more ... all-in EV subsidies can reach $40,000 per vehicle ... It would practically be cheaper for the government to purchase a new gas vehicle for every American car buyer." And "Energy expert Robert Bryce estimates that Ford has lost $62,000 for each EV it has rolled off the assembly line." https://www.dailysiqnal.com/2023/ 10/31 /the-great-green-enerqy-transition-that- wasnt /?utm source=TDS Email&utm medium=email&utm campaiqn=CapitolBell Lastly, the energy discussion should include fossil fuels and nuclear options. Climate alarmists have caused undue fear of these options. The truth matters. 'The rate of climate disaster death has gone down by a factor of 50. So it's gone down 98% in the last 100 years. Why? Because whatever warming impact we've had on climate is trivial compared to our ability to neutralize climate danger to what I call master climate. If you have a lot of energy to power irrigation systems and to power crop transport and to heat and to cool, and to build sturdy infrastructure and to have storm warning systems to tap evacuation, you're going to be incredibly safe from climate. So climate change doesn't matter compared 2 to climate mastery. And the way you get climate mastery is having cheap energy. And the only way you can get cheap energy on a large scale right now and for the foreseeable future is fossil fuels. So undoubtedly, Africa needs far more fossil fuels to develop and prosper, and that's not going to cause a crisis." https://alexepstein.substack.com/p/my-speech-and-interview-at- africa?utm source=post-email-title&publication id=5 l 360 l &post id= 1382471 SO&utm campaiqn=email-post- title&isFreemail=true&r=plnld&utm medium=email Note too that the Scientific Community is not monolithic. An article titled "Coalition of Scientists: 'There is No Climate Emergency"' states "Climate science has degenerated into a discussion based on beliefs, not on sound self-critical science, ... ln the future, climate research must give significantly more emphasis to empirical science." The signers highlighted that "natural as well as anthropogenic factors" have led to warming, but that this is no surprise or cause for alarm, because "the earth 's climate has varied as long as the planet has existed, with natural cold and warm phases ." https://catholicvote.org/coalition-of-scientists-no- climate-emergency/ Stop the fear mongering and stop spending our money on these climate hysteria programs and start better understanding the Energy Issues by opening up the conversation to those not on the green agenda alarm squad. Revise staff's stakeholder community to include those other than the Green Agenda community. 3 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Krisha Markowicz < krisha2700@yahoo.com > Tuesday, November 7, 2023 11 :46 AM City Clerk Subject: No to agenda 5 Financing the Green Agenda boondoggle presents a huge problem and is only superficially addressed in the memo noting that we can expect there will be a need for 'new staffing' -following the paradigm of government created and tax payer funded cottage industries like the homeless programs -new staff, new infrastructure, new administration, new funding. The memo goes on to state that "Because of the nature of a long-range planning program such as the Climate Action Plan update, actual resource needs have not been specifically identified at this time. However, staff will ensure that all available external funding sources." The staff memo proposes measures like "Zero emission city fleet." How much will this cost? And if you allowed true freedom of speech and other-than-green-agenda-input you might even know that an all electric vehicle is NOT good for the environment! What about the Human Cost? Are you aware that the minerals for EV batteries and solar panels largely come from communist China who use Uyghur slave labor to make them? " ... environmental journalist Michael Shellenberger sounded the alarm over the connection between Chinese-made solar panels and the CCP's ongoing genocide of the Uyghur ethnic group ... Shellenberger [referenced] a report by The New York Times that connected the production of solar panels in China to the 'forced labor' of minority groups in Chinese- occupied East ... People say that what reduced the cost of solar panels was tech innovation, but it wasn't ... lt was Chinese government subsidies, coal, and forced labor. This issue should transcend politics. It's immoral to import products made in such horrific CO n di ti O ns. '' https: // catholicvote. org /house-both-parties-confront-biden-over-solar-panels-made-by-forced-labor-in-china / To gather the minerals countries like Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in south central Africa use child labor to dig in dirt at pennies a day?? 1 https: //www.themainewire.com/2022/ 12/maine-ev-goals-put-green-ideology-over-lives-of-cobalt-m in ing-conqolese-c hildren / "Cobalt is an essential ingredient in lithium-ion batteries. Around 7 4% of the cobalt on the planet lies in one small area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in south central Africa ... the Chinese government and Chinese mining companies took control of almost all the big mines ." Since then, Kara says, "The local population has been displaced, is under duress, and they dig in absolutely sub-human gut-wrenching conditions for a dollar a dayfeeding Cobalt up the supply chain." Are you aware that public demand for EV's is so low that "Amazingly, less than 10% of all new car sales over the past two years were EVs. This is despite the fact that the U.S. government is writing a $7,500 check to people for buying an EV, and some states are kicking in $5,000 more ... all-in EV subsidies can reach $40,000 per vehicle ... It would practically be cheaper for the government to purchase a new gas vehicle for every American car buyer." And "Energy expert Robert Bryce estimates that Ford has lost $62,000 for each EV it has rolled off the assembly line." https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/ 10/31 /the-great-green-energy-transition-that- wasnt/?utm source=TDS Email&utm medium=email&utm campaiqn=CapitolBell Lastly, the energy discussion should include fossil fuels and nuclearoptions. Climate alarmists have caused undue fear of these options. The truth matters. "The rate of climate disaster death has gone down by a factor of 50. So it's gone down 98% in the last 100 years. Why? Because whatever warming impact we've had on climate is trivial compared to our ability to neutralize climate danger to what I call master climate. If you have a lot of energy to power irrigation systems and to power crop transport and to heat and to cool, and to build sturdy infrastructure and to have storm warning systems to tap evacuation, you're going to be incredibly safe from climate. So climate change doesn't matter compared to climate mastery. And the way you get climate mastery is having cheap energy. And the only way you can get cheap energy on a large scale right now and for the foreseeable future is fossil fuels. So undoubtedly, Africa needs far more fossil fuels to develop and prosper, and that's not going to cause a crisis ." https://alexepstein.substack.com/p/my-speech-and-interview-at- 2 africa?utm source=post-email-title&publication id =5 l 360l &post id= l 38247 l 50&utm campaign=email-post- title&isFreemail=true&r=plnld&utm medium=email Note too that the Scientific Community is not monolithic. An article titled "Coalition of Scientists: 'There is No Climate Emergency'" states "Climate science has degenerated into a discussion based on beliefs, not on sound self-critical science, ... ln the future, climate research must give significantly more emphasis to empirical science." The signers highlighted that "natural as well as anthropogenic factors" have led to warming, but that this is no surprise or cause for alarm, because "the earth's climate has varied as long as the planet has existed, with natural cold and warm phases." https://catholicvote.org/coalition-of-scientists-no- climate-emergency/ Stop the fear mongering and stop spending our money on these climate hysteria programs and start better understanding the Energy Issues by opening up the conversation to those not on the green agenda alarm squad. Revise staff's stakeholder community to include those other than the Green Agenda community. Krisha Wolter District 2 resident. Sent from my iP hone en attachments or click on finks unless ou reco nize the sender and know the content i 3 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Tamara Dixon <tamara9497@yahoo.com> Tuesday, November 7, 2023 11 :56 AM Sent: To: City Clerk Subject: Agenda 5 Dear council members, City Council November 7, 2023, Agenda 5 Financing the Green Agenda boondoggle presents a huge problem and is only superficially addressed in the memo noting that we can expect there will be a need for 'new staffing' -following the paradigm of government created and tax payer funded cottage industries like the homeless programs -new staff, new infrastructure, new administration, new funding. The memo goes on to state that "Because of the nature of a long-range planning program such as the Climate Action Plan update, actual resource needs have not been specifically identified at this time. However, staff will ensure that all available external funding sources." The staff memo proposes measures like "Zero emission city fleet." How much will this cost? And if you allowed true freedom of speech and other-than-green- agenda-input you might even know that an all electric vehicle is NOT good for the environment! What about the Human Cost? Are you aware that the minerals for EV batteries and solar panels largely come from communist China who use Uyghur slave labor to make them? " ... environmental journalist Michael Shellenberger sounded the alarm over the connection between Chinese-made solar panels and the CCP's ongoing genocide of the Uyghur ethnic group ... Shellenberger [referenced] a report by The New York Times that connected the production of solar panels in China to the 'forced labor' of minority groups in Chinese-occupied East ... People say that what reduced the cost of solar panels was tech innovation, but it wasn't ... lt was Chinese government subsidies, coal, and forced labor. This issue should transcend politics. It's immoral to import products made in such horrific conditions.'' https://catholicvote.org/house-both-parties-confront-biden-over- solar-panels-made-by-forced-labor-in-china/ To gather the minerals countries like Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in south central Africa use child labor to dig in dirt at pennies a 1 https://www.themainewire.com/2022/12/maine-ev-goals-put-green-ideology-over-lives- of-cobalt-mining-congolese-children/ "Cobalt is an essential ingredient in lithium-ion batteries. Around 7 4% of the cobalt on the planet lies in one small area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in south central Africa ... the Chinese government and Chinese mining companies took control of almost all the big mines." Since then, Kara says, "The local population has been displaced, is under duress, and they dig in absolutely sub-human gut-wrenching conditions for a dollar a day feeding Cobalt up the supply chain." Are you aware that public demand for EV's is so low that "Amazingly, less than 10% of all new car sales over the past two years were EVs. This is despite the fact that the U.S. government is writing a $7,500 check to people for buying an EV, and some states are kicking in $5,000 more ... all-in EV subsidies can reach $40,000 per vehicle ... It would practically be cheaper for the government to purchase a new 2 gas vehicle for every American car buyer." And "Energy expert Robert Bryce estimates that Ford has lost $62,000 for each EV it has rolled off the assembly line." https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/l 0/31 /the-great-green-energy-transition-that- wasnt/?utm source=TDS Email&utm medium=email&utm campaign=CapitolBell Lastly, the energy discussion should include fossil fuels and nuclearoptions. Climate alarmists have caused undue fear of these options. The truth matters. "The rate of climate disaster death has gone down by a factor of 50. So it's gone down 98% in the last 100 years. Why? Because whatever warming impact we've had on climate is trivial compared to our ability to neutralize climate danger to what I call master climate. If you have a lot of energy to power irrigation systems and to power crop transport and to heat and to cool, and to build sturdy infrastructure and to have storm warning systems to tap evacuation, you're going to be incredibly safe from climate. So climate change doesn't matter compared to climate mastery. And the way you get climate mastery is having cheap energy. And the only way you can get cheap energy on a large scale right now and for the foreseeable future is fossil fuels. So undoubtedly, Africa needs far more fossil fuels to develop and prosper, and that's not going to cause a crisis."https://alexepstein.substack.com/p/my-speech-and-interview-at- africa?utm source=post-email- title&publication id=Sl 3601 &post id=l 38247150&utm -campaign=email-post- title&isFreemail=true&r=plnld&utm medium=email Note too that the Scientific Community is not monolithic. An article titled "Coalition of Scientists: 'There is No Climate Emergency'" states "Climate science • has degenerated into a discussion based on beliefs, not on sound self- critical science, ... In the future, climate research must give significantly more emphasis to empirical science." The signers highlighted that "natural as well as anthropogenic factors" have led to warming, but that this is no surprise or cause for alarm, because "the earth's climate has varied as long as the planet has existed, with natural cold and warm phases." https://catholicvote.org/coalition-of-scientists-no-climate-emergency/ Stop the fear mongering and stop spending our money on these climate hysteria programs and start better understanding the Energy Issues by opening up the conversation to those not on the green agenda alarm squad. Revise staff's stakeholder community to include those other than the Green Agenda community. Thank you Tamara Dixon Tamara Dixon Sent from my mobile phone 619-787-7396 3 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: George Corrales <george.corrales@interlogica.com > Tuesday, November 7, 2023 12:10 PM City Clerk City Council Agenda 5, November 7, 2023 Financing the hysteria-driven Green Agenda is a huge waste of human resources, time, and money. As noted, for example, "new staffing" will be needed, but "because of the nature of a long-range planning program like the Climate Action Plan update, actual resource needs have not been specifically identified at this time." Translation, taxpayers are on the hook in perpetuity. That is not acceptable. Another example includes moving the city towards a "zero-emission city fleet." The cost? Not specified. Why? Because the facts on EVs are in: all-electric vehicles are bad for the environment, lithium mining is off the backs of poverty-stricken nations, and new, better alternatives are on the near horizon, including Toyota's investment in hydrogen-and ammonia-powered vehicles. The human cost must also be weighed. For example, communist China uses Uyghur slave labor to extract EV battery and solar panel minerals. Environmental writer Michael Shellenberger raised concerns about the link between Chinese-made solar panels and the CCP's continuing extermination of the Uyghur ethnic minority. According to Shellenberger, a New York Times study linked Chinese solar panel manufacture to forced labor of minority communities in Chinese-occupied East. Tech innovation is often credited for lowering solar panel costs, however this is not true.China provided subsidies, coal, and forced labor. It should transcend politics. Importing items from such squalor is immoral." See: https://catholicvote.org/house-both-parties-confront-biden-over-solar-panels-made-by- forced-labor-in-china/ See: https://www.themainewire.com/2022/12/maine-ev-goals-put-green-ideology-over-lives- of-cobalt-mining-congolese-children/ Cobalt is crucial to lithium-ion batteries. Approximately 74% of global cobalt is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in south-central Africa, where the Chinese government and mining corporations control most major mines. Since then, Kara explains, "The local population has been displaced, is under duress, and they dig in 1 absolutely sub-human gut-wrenching conditions for a dollar a day feeding Cobalt up the supply chain." Less than 10% of new automobile sales over the last two years were EVs, indicating poor consumer demand. Even if the U.S. government provides $7,500 for EV purchases and certain states contribute $5,000 extra, all-in EV subsidies may approach $40,000 per car. The government would save money by buying every American car buyer a new gas vehicle. Energy expert Robert Bryce says Ford has wasted $62,000 on each EV it has produced on the assembly line. See: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/10/31/the-great-green-energy-transition-that- wasnt/?utm source=TDS Email&utm medium=email&utm campaign=CapitolBell Finally, energy discussions should include fossil fuels and nuclear. Climate alarmists have created unnecessary dread about these choices. The truth counts. "Climate catastrophe deaths have dropped SO-fold. The previous 100 years have seen a 98% drop. Why? Because our warming influence is negligible compared to our power to govern climate. You'll be climate-safe if you have enough energy to power irrigation systems, crop transport, heating, cooling, building durable infrastructure, and storm warning systems to evacuate. So climate mastery trumps climate change. With inexpensive energy, you can master climate. You can only obtain inexpensive energy on a massive scale from fossil fuels today and in the future. African development and prosperity need substantially more fossil fuels, but that won't trigger a catastrophe." See: https://alexepstein.substack.com/p/my-speech-and-interview-at- africa?utm source=post-email- title&publication id=513601&post id=138247150&utm campaign=email-post- title&isFreemail=true&r=plnld&utm medium=email Be aware that the Scientific Community is diverse. According to the article "Coalition of Scientists: 'There is No Climate Emergency"', climate science has become a topic focused on ideas rather than good evidence.Climate research must emphasize empirical science more in the future." The signers noted that "natural as well as anthropogenic factors" have caused warming, but "the earth's climate has varied as long as the planet has existed, with natural cold 2 and warm phases." https://catholicvote.org/coalition-of-scientists-no-climate- emergency/ Stop the fear mongering and stop spending money on climate hysteria initiatives. Instead, open the discourse to non-green agenda alarmists to better comprehend energy issues. Add non-Green Agenda stakeholders to staff's stakeholder community. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you reco nize the sender and know the content i safe. 3 From: Sent: To: Subject: Importance: Expires: Agenda 5 Dear Council Members, tamara9497@yahoo.com Tuesday, November 7, 2023 1 :18 PM City Clerk agenda 5 High Thursday, December 7, 2023 12:00 AM A $500-million dollar project is finally getting started after years of hype and headlines about the Imperial Valley someday becoming a powerhouse in the fight against climate change. An Australian company is preparing to tap a buried reservoir of salty, superheated water to produce renewable energy-and lithium., a crucial ingredient in electric car batteries. Can you imagine the particles of dust and lithium that will float into nearby towns? Wait, isn't that Carlsbad where the batteries will be manufactured. What about the decimation to our land due to the digging. Have people who want to only go electric realize they are voting "for" more pollution unbeknownst to them. What happens afterthe batteries cannot be used any longer? Will they be thrown into a battery graveyard to have lithium seep into our dirt and streams? What happens if our electric grid goes down? How will everyone charge their car battery and be able to use their appliances. If climate change is so important to you, wll YOU give up your private trips by jet or gas guuling car? The most logical answer is not to go all electric as there is no 9..Jch thing as climate change. The only climate change I see is the trash the homeless leave behind. Thank you, Tamara Dixon 1 From: Sent: Barba ra Diamond <diamondbarb@gmail.com > Tuesday, November 7, 2023 1 :57 PM To: City Clerk Subject: Agenda# 5 com ment on t he need for an educational out-reach program for the CAP Dear Council Members, There are many important CAP goals that deal with the reduction of fossil fuels. In my opinion, more emphasis should be on educating the public to gain commitment to these goals. Without public support, the goals will likely fall short. There are many ways to gain the public attention. Community educators could be recruited to form an educational plan. Scott Chadwick's weekly newsletter could produce interesting articles and graphs as in the news about covid. Community organizations and student groups could promote climate goals and behavior change. Eye-catching posters and advertisements with suggestions for reducing fossil fuel use and changing to renewable energy placed in various locations could attract the attention of the public who tend to be unaware of climate issues. I am sure there are many more good ideas out there. Please make this a priority that can be set into action in the near future. Barbara C. Diamond resident for 25 years in District 1. ~Barbara Diamond~ CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless ou reco nize the sender and know the content i safe. 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Council Internet Email Monday, November 6, 2023 1 :09 PM City Clerk FW: Comments on CAP Update From: Diane Nygaard <dnygaard3@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 6, 2023 1:01 PM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Comments on CAP Update Honorable Mayor and Council All Receive -Agenda Item # ~ For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date/ ,lq/X!:,CA vtc v CM v ACM v DCM (3)~ Meaningful efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change become more critical every day. We appreciate the challenges you face with this next CAP update. We were all disappointed that this update can only be based on the most recent data that is available, and unfortunately that is the customized version of the 2016 SAN DAG model. Research results from around the world indicate that climate change is happening even faster than was predicted. Now, after several years of trying to implement GHG reduction measures, we have all learned how challenging this task is. The kinds of changes that are needed do not always work as well as was predicted, and it takes much longer to implement new programs than was anticipated. In spite of efforts to reduce GHG since the original CAP was adopted, the staff report shows that the new 2016 annual baseline emissions are now 981k Metric tons of GHG, whereas they were 706K in the previous CAP. That is a substantial increase in overall community GHG emissions. The transportation sector that previously accounted for 39% of the total GHG now accounts for 51%. We appreciate that the action list is still being refined based on your input and that from the community. We have provided more detailed input to staff. Today we offer just a few big picture thoughts for how to ensure the final CAP actually achieves the GHG reductions that are needed : -Set a higher threshold to allow for contingencies The CAP actions just barely meet the minimum required GHG reductions. The amount needed assumes substantial reductions will come from state actions so the City only needs to close the gap. But past results show the state failed to meet their ta rgets and there is no reason to think that will get better. In addition, many of the action items from the 2015 CAP were not implemented as planned, or did not achieve the results t hat were predicted. Planning for contingencies-perhaps by setting a goal to achieve 10% greater reductions than t he bare minimum, would help increase the odds of actually achieving the targets. -Improve accountability be establishing stronger interim benchmarks for implementation Many of the action items have targets years in the future with years of advance work needed to get programs ready. There is no easy way for you or the public to measure actual progress toward meeting the 2035 and 2045 targets without some clear interim benchmarks. 1 -Focus efforts on priority actions with the highest GHG reductions Two that we think are critical include building electrification combined with 100% renewable energy through CEA, and a strengthened TDM program that addresses all land uses. Both of these efforts need to address both new and existing development and include both carrots and sticks. Thank you for considering these comments. Sincerely, Diane Nygaard On behalf of Preserve Calavera CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless ou recognize the sender and know the content i safe. 2 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Mike McMahon <2mmcmahon@gmail.com> Monday, November 6, 2023 3:34 PM City Clerk Subject: City Council Meeting for Nov 7, 2023 Agenda Item 5, Potential GHG Emissions for the CAP Update Dear Mayor and City Council, All Receive -Agenda Item n.5_ For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Datel/h/:J.3CA JCCC ~ CM ~ACM 2'.'.'.'.:. DCM (3) L Explore, Enjoy & Protect the Planet Our city will need to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) in 2030 by 50% and in 2045 by 85% from 1990 levels. These reductions are predicated on when the measures are implemented, the sooner measures are implemented the sooner we can meet these state deadlines. While building on some previous CAP measures, staff has listed additional measures that need immediate attention to enact and measure their progress in meeting our climate goals. This will require the city to have an implementation plan to actively fund and identify priority measures, chart costs, task responsible staff, interface with related agencies, and meet timelines. • All additional proposed CAP measures need to be acted on, but by far, energy and transportation will need the city's active attention and ongoing commitment to meet our mandated state GHG levels. We urge the city to focus on the following areas: • The TDM is weak. With transportation ~50% of our emissions, this needs serious action. The recent purchase of 40 new police cruisers in lieu of looking at options for hybrids shows a lack of commitment to lowering GHGs in this sector. Recruit more businesses by adjusting the threshold for requiring a TDM plan. • Our third highest generator of GHG is natural gas use. 2035 is the year our General Plan anticipates the city will be fully developed or built out. As a city that has declared a climate emergency, we can no longer continue to keep building out natural gas fossil fuel lines into buildings. We need to enact an ordinance for new building electrification (through building efficiency reach code adoption) and, at the same time, start the process of retrofitting buildings to higher efficiency standards. All new building codes should strongly incentivize if not mandate all electric soon so that residents aren't left with stranded methane infrastructure should the state move to removing gas from buildings. • Establish a city wide CEA goal of 100% renewable energy by 2035 for residential, non-residential and municipal buildings. • Make climate action front and center by creating a dashboard on the city's home page to monitor CAP progress and quick links for residents and businesses to learn about building decarbonization, and incentives available to make clean appliance purchases. Again, we can't stress enough that action be taken soon. Locking in GHG reductions greatly improves our ability to meet our targets. Carlsbad needs to show it really is a sustainability leader and not just taking the path of least resistance. 1 Mike McMahon On Behalf of Sierra Club North County Coastal Group CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content i 2 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Council members, Mary Hassing <mehassing@gmail.com> Monday, November 6, 2023 4:08 PM City Clerk Comment on Agenda #5, Potential Measures to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Climate Action Plan Update As you go through the process of updating the city's Climate Action Plan, I urge you to prioritize the reduction of GHG emissions. If Carlsbad is to meet the mandated CA target goals of 50% reduction from 1990 levels in 2030 and 85% in 2045, there must be a firm commitment to an immediate implementation plan. Electrification of new building construction through adoption of a reach code, and elimination of new gas lines, is an important step. lncentivizing all electric for commercial and residential buildings helps the city move into the future and helps businesses and residents update their infrastructure to achieve a cleaner and healthier environment. Certainly, new city facilities and renovations should automatically be all electric. Transportation produces around 50% of emissions. Decisions we make every day influence that percentage, whether we use available public transportation, bike, walk or carpool. Many Carlsbad residents have chosen to purchase an electric or hybrid vehicle. It was discouraging to learn that the city recently decided to purchase 40 new gas engine police cruisers. How many years will those vehicles be on our roads and how many tons of GHG emissions will they produce? We residents are looking for your leadership in fighting climate change. In the spirit of Carlsbad's Climate Emergency Declaration, please recommit to doing all you can for our environment. Sincerely, Mary Hassing Carlsbad CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content i safe. 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: kelly.a.lyndon@gmail.com Sent: Monday, November 6, 2023 6:52 PM City Clerk To: Cc: Katie Hentrich Subject: Comments on Item #5 on 11/7/23 agenda Regarding Item #5 "POTENTIAL MEASURES TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FOR THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE" I'm pleased to see the progress on the CAP, this is such an important effort for the community of Carlsbad. The following are my comments on the CAP proposed actions developed by staff: 1. Renewable Energy at Municipal Facilities: I recommend changing the title to add "and Energy Efficiency", based on content and parallel to other sections. 2. Renewable Energy at Municipal Facilities: while it does say "Eliminate natural gas use from city facilities", I suggest being more specific -all new municipal buildings and additions/alterations should be all-electric, including replacing gas systems with efficient electric systems at their end of life. 3. In the two sections on Res & Non Res EE & RE, I suggest adding a contingent action -to pass a reach code to require all-electric buildings if and when the associated legal issues (CRA vs Berkeley) are resolved. This CAP will last many years, hopefully one day the lawsuit will be resolved allowing this. 4. Building Energy Benchmarking: This is great, but it is just reporting usage. Usually cities take it further and create a "Building Performance Standard", which establish specific performance levels that buildings must achieve over time. I suggest a phased approach starting with Benchmarking and then adding Performance Standards 5. Decarbonize Existing Buildings: I suggest adding "Community-Driven Retrofit Accelerator" as another example under the supporting action "Seek external funding ... " Thank you, Kelly Lyndon CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content i safe. 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Craig Benedetto <craigb@calstrat.com> Tuesday, November 7, 2023 9:49 AM Katie Hentrich Melanie Cohn; Melanie Woods; Chris Duggan; Fred Tayco; Angeli Calinog Hoyos; Marshall Anderson; City Clerk; Lori Pfeiler; Hannah Gbeh; Manager Internet Email Coalition Ltr -Carlsbad CAP Update -Item #5 -Nov 7, 2023 Coalition Ltr -Carlsbad CAP Update -Nov 7, 2023.pdf Good morning Katie. Please accept a comment letter from our coalition on the draft Climate Action Plan to be discussed this evening by the City Council. I've copied all of our members who have co-signed this letter. We look forward to further discussion with you about the specifics of the plan in the near future. In the meantime, please let us know if you have any comments or questions. Thanks and have a great rest of your morning. Sent by: Craig Benedetto California Strategies 530 B Street, Suite 920 San Diego, CA 92101 0: (619} 546-7451 C: (619} 980-8032 E: craigb@calstrat.com www.calstrat.com CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content i safe. 1 November 7, 2023 NAIOP San Diego BOMA San Diego San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Biocom California California Apartment Association California Restaurant Association Building Industry Association of San Diego San Diego County Lodging Association TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY Katie Hentrich, CAP Administrator Environmental Sustainability City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 RE: DRAFT Climate Action Plan Update Dear Katie: On behalf of the undersigned coalition, please accept some preliminary comments on the draft Climate Action Plan Update documents the City has posted on its website. It should be noted that the draft document is mostly thematic, so it's difficult to make direct comment to specific proposals, but we have endeavored to give our thoughts on the numerous issues that might be included under these thematic areas. In general, our coalition appreciates that cities are regularly updating their climate action plans to reflect environmental priorities and state law changes. Our coalition's members have been leaders in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the built environment. Our members see themselves as part of the solution to addressing climate change. Again, in general, our members and for those who have rental commercial or residential property, their tenants also recognize and support, within reason, the importance of protecting our planet by increasing energy efficiency. It's important to note, and as the greenhouse gas inventory conducted by city staff demonstrates, the vast majority of climate emissions are from transportation. Our coalition believes the best way to control transportation emissions is to increase jobs creation adjacent to where people live. In Carlsbad, while there has been excellent planning to try and balance jobs and housing, more could be done on this front to balance the distance between where people live, where they work and where they seek their services. The remaining emission reduction opportunities are spread between a number of categories, all of which represent a small amount of GHG. As the City looks to adopt even more stringent rules, you should be careful to not harm the ability of jobs providers to create new commercial and industrial spaces, detrimentally impact your existing employers, as that could be counter to the important goal of reducing GHG by better co-location and balance of jobs-housing-services. With these preliminary general thoughts in mind, we offer the following comments on the theme areas included in the draft plan: • Emissions benchmarking reports -state law already requires this reporting. Other jurisdictions, like the City of San Diego, also have overlapping requirements for these reports. We would strongly recommend that the required reports mirror those already provided to the state. Energy Star Portfolio Manager is the tool used, and we'd recommend that tool be used here, if a duplicative require'!lent is desired. • Building code energy efficiency requirements -the State of California already has some of the most stringent energy efficiency requirements in the world. Some jurisdictions like the public relations narrative of going beyond state requirements using "reach" or "stretch" codes. We would strongly encourage caution in going beyond already aggressive state standards. It creates uncertainty in the development process, as well as a competitive disadvantage in your community. • Electrification -our coalition has opposed building electrification mandates. While we know that's not presently being considered, we also know it's still a potential future consideration, which is why we reinforce this point. Numerous examples exist of the need for a variety of clean energy production methods that cannot meet this standard. Whether its life sciences, restaurants or other manufacturers, including the provision of services in larger buildings, some processes or equipment require natural gas. It's a relatively small amount, by comparison to other emission sources, and shouldn't be immediately discarded given the implications. With regard to residential property, the mandated replacement of appliances, water heaters or other equipment in existing buildings would represent a significant cost which would accrue to residents. • EV charging and photovoltaic mandates should be carefully considered. These are extremely expensive requirements that are not easily achieved, particularly in commercial settings. Serving those additional loads on a property by property basis can be challenging, and expensive. As in other comments, these mandates add to the cost of doing business or the cost of housing, and our coalition believes the cost-benefit should be a factor in these decisions. • Incentives work. An excellent example is in the installation of photovoltaic as well as the acquisition of electric vehicles. When incentives, like tax credits, are applied, acceptance and adoption increases exponentially. When they drop, like the recent decision by the CPUC to change net metering rules, adoption dramatically drops. The City should focus on incentives for change, rather than mandates. • Transportation demand management is a cautionary tale. In some cases, mandates under a TDM program that drive either operational changes or impact employees from a cost or convenience standpoint could drive businesses out of Carlsbad, which harms your economic development efforts, as well as conflicts with the greatest means of reducing emissions, which is having jobs adjacent to homes in your community. Voluntary programs, coupled with financial incentives to pay for ride sharing are something to be used and expanded. Additional analysis should also be completed. Given COVID-era driven changes in work habits, a number of employers are allowing an even greater share of work from home opportunity, which may mean that these goals are already being readily met. Focus should also be paid to improving the areas transit services, including shuttle services to and from rail stations. Convenience drives behavior, so that could assist greatly in reducing auto trips. Lastly, the State of California has already mandated the phasing out of combustion vehicle sales. There should be much less concern about vehicle emissions, given the time horizons for these mandates. • Parking Demand Management -Village and Barrio parking management studies are being conducted, so no action should be taken until those are done. Again, similar to the TDM discussion, caution should be used in creating rules or requirements that make it difficult to develop or maintain a business within your community. Many of the ideas discussed under TDM in this letter could be considered for this as well. Lastly, we'd like to note our concerns about the public review process. We are disappointed that a council hearing is taking place before the conclusion of the very brief public comment period for the draft plan ends. In order for City decision makers to make well-informed decisions that will have lasting impact on Carlsbad and regionally, we ask that the remainder of this process is more open and collaborative with stakeholders and members of the public. In closing, we kindly request a cost-benefit analysis be done on any proposal to be considered. Thank you for your time and consideration of these thoughts. Our organizations are willing to continue to discuss these issues as you proceed with more specific update proposals. Sincerely, Craig Benedetto, NAIOP San Diego & BOMA San Diego Angeli Hoyos, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Melanie Cohn, Biocom California Melanie Woods, California Apartment Association Chris Duggan, California Restaurant Association Lori Holt Pfeiler, Building Industry Association of San Diego Fred Tayco, San Diego County Lodging Association CC: Carlsbad City Council Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: -----Original Message----- Council Internet Email Tuesday, November 7, 2023 2:19 PM City Clerk FW: Item 5 on tonight's agenda From: Kathy Parker <casparker@outlook.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 1:58 PM To: Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Item 5 on tonight's agenda > Council members, > All Receive -Agend a Item #~ For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Date /J)~~CA r CC v CM .-LACM ~DCM (3} ✓ > While I am glad to see you are at least, addressing some problems and solutions to our current climate crisis, I continue to be disappointed with the snails pace at which the city is actually implementing measures that will slow climate change . It would seem your reluctance to take action has to do with not alienating certain factions that could suffer financially from the restrictions that need to be imposed toward the goal of 100% clean energy. For the sake of the welfare of the planet, that my grandchildren will be inhabiting fo r the next many decades, I think we must be bold enough to set limits, whether popular or not, in the very near future. > > I urge you to be bold on your votes to implement the CAP despite the fact that you may find objections to some of the measures from your near sighted constituents who may find them inconvenient. > > Kathryn Parker > Residing at 3784 Skyline Rd for t he last 47 years. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Potential Measures for Climate Action Plan Update Katie Hentrich (she/her) Senior Program Manager Nov. 7, 2023 1 { City of Carlsbad Receive a report on potential measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the draft Climate Action Plan update and provide feedback to staff as desired. ITEM 5. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN RECOMMENDED ACTION 2 (city of Carlsbad TODAY’S PRESENTATION •Greenhouse gas emissions inventory •Targets and projections •Proposed measures •Climate equity •Community engagement •Cost analysis •Next steps ITEM 5. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 3 { City of Carlsbad WHY UPDATE THE PLAN? Better reflect updated state targets Further pursue community’s vision Include new measures Make plan easy to understand Build consensus ITEM 5. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 4 ( City of Carlsbad 2016 greenhouse gas inventory ITEM 5. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 5 Electricity~ 2796 Natural gas, 14% Other vehicles/equipment 3% Solidw~4% Water 1rearrnent/delive~ 1% Wastewater itreatment 03% Transportation lon mads/streets),, 5,1%, ( City of Carlsbad TARGETS ITEM 5. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 6 -.... 0 u ... :I: -~ :z 0 ~ ~ E re, :E re, l • GH G EM ISS~ 0 NS PROJECT O NS AFTER FEDERAi!.. AND STA TE IP'OLICIES T A RGE T EM ISS 10 NS T ME (YEARS) BAU G HG E ISSIONS PROJECTIONS LEGISLA li~VE IL Y- ADJU.STED BA !LI REDUCTION N EE □ ED • FROM LOCAL CAP MEASURES c••EM ISS O NS GA Ill'"') (city of Carlsbad TARGETS ITEM 5. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 2035 •50% below baseline •Consistent with Senate Bill 32 •General Plan build out year 2045 •85% below baseline •Consistent with Assembly Bill 1279 7 (city of Carlsbad PROJECTIONS ITEM 5. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 8 993,000 1,024,000 981,000 456,000 239,000 490,000 147,000 - 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 MT C O 2e YearBAULegislatively-adjusted BAU GHG reduction targets....... ....... PROPOSED MEASURES •Leverage existing city efforts •Include successful measures from previous CAP •Ensure measures can be implemented •Reflect community values •Reportable and transparent •And…meet reduction targets. ITEM 5. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 9 22 34 66 ITEM 5. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 10 proposed measures primary actions supporting actions Meeting 2045 targets exactly New, expanded, or existing measures 11 19% 52% 29%New Existing Expanded ■ ■ ■ {city of Carlsbad CLIMATE EQUITY ITEM 5. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN •Climate change impacts are felt disproportionately •Benefits and opportunities must be distributed equitably •Climate equity analysis would help CAP Update implementation 12 {city of Carlsbad COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT •Phase 1 (Jan. to June 2022) –Take bold actions –Consider a range of actions to reduce GHGs (prioritizing transportation and energy) –Promote equity and public awareness •Phase 1.5 (July 2022 – Sept. 2023) –Outreach with College Corps fellow ITEM 5. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 13 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT •Phase 2 (Oct. 18 – Nov. 17, 2023) –Input on proposed measures –Online survey (English and Spanish) –Meetings with interested stakeholders –Tabling at events and city facilities ITEM 5. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 14 COST ANALYSIS ITEM 5. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN •Focus on implementation costs to the city •Existing vs. new vs. expanded programs •Funded vs. unfunded costs •Costs by department •Staffing needs •Costs by measure 15 (city of Carlsbad NEXT STEPS ITEM 5. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN Complete public engagement phase Prepare CAP document & cost analysis Update CEQA checklist Share draft CAP Update & CEQA document Present to Planning Commission and City Council ( City of Carlsbad Receive a report on potential measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the draft Climate Action Plan update and provide feedback to staff as desired. ITEM 5. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN RECOMMENDED ACTION 17 (city of Carlsbad