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INTRODUCTION
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST
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Development Services
Planning Division
1635 Faraday Avenue
(760) 602-4610
www.carlsbadca.gov
In September 2015, the City of Carlsbad adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) that outlines actions that
the city will undertake to achieve its proportional share of state greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
reductions. The purpose of the CAP Consistency Checklist (Checklist) is to, in conjunction with the CAP,
provide a streamlined review process for proposed new development projects that are subject to
discretionary review and trigger environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
Analysis of GHG emissions and potential climate change impacts from new development is required
under CEQA. The CAP is a plan for the reduction of GHG emissions in accordance with CEQA Guidelines
Section 15183.5. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064(h)(3), 15130(d), and 15183(b), a
project's incremental contribution to a cumulative GHG emissions effect may be determined not to be
cumulatively considerable if it complies with the requirements of the CAP.
This Checklist contains measures that are required to be implemented on a project-by-project basis to
ensure that the specified emissions targets identified in the CAP are achieved. Implementation of these
measures would ensure that new development is consistent with the CAP's assumption for relevant CAP
strategies toward achieving the identified GHG reduction targets. Projects that are consistent with the
CAP as determined through the use of this Checklist may rely on the CAP for the cumulative impacts
analysis of GHG emissions. Projects that are not consistent with the CAP must prepare a comprehensive
project-specific analysis of GHG emissions, including quantification of existing and projected GHG
emissions and incorporation of the measures in this Checklist to the extent feasible. Cumulative GHG
impacts would be significant for any project that is not consistent with the CAP.
The Checklist may be updated from time to time to incorporate new GHG reduction techniques or to
comply with later amendments to the CAP or local, state, or federal law.
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APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
...111 The Checklist is required only for projects subject to CEQA review. The diagram below shows the
context for the CAP Consistency Checklist within the planning review process framework .
...111 If required, the Checklist must be included in the project submittal package. Application submittal
procedures can be found on the City of Carlsbad website here .
...111 The requirements in the Checklist will be included in the project's conditions of approval.
...111 The applicant must provide an explanation of how the proposed project will implement the
requirements described herein to the satisfaction of the Planning Division .
...111 If a question in the Checklist is deemed not applicable to a project, an explanation must be provided
to the satisfaction of the Planning Division.
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Project No./Name:
Property
Address/APN:
Applicant Name/Co.:
Contact Phone:
Was a consultant retained to complete this checklist?
Consultant Name:
Company Name:
Project Information
1. What is the size of the project (acres)?
2. Identify all applicable proposed land uses:
D Residential (indicate# of one-and two-family units):
D Residential (indicate# of multi-family units):
D Commercial (indicate total square footage):
D Hotel (indicate# of rooms):
D Industrial (indicate total square footage):
D Other (describe):
3. Provide a brief description of the project proposed:
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D Yes D No
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:
If Yes, complete the following
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CAP CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST QUESTIONS
STEP 1: LAND USE CONSISTENCY
The first step in this section evaluates a project's GHG emissions consist13nt with guidance provided by
the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA). New non-exempt (i.e., subject to
CEQA review) discretionary development projects that emit fewer than 900 metric tons of carbon dioxide
equivalent (MTC02e) would not contribute considerably to cumulative climate change impacts as stated
in the CAP, and therefore, do not need to demonstrate consistency with the CAP.
For projects that are subject to the CAP consistency evaluation, the first step in determining CAP
consistency for discretionary development is to assess the project's consistency with the growth
projections used in the development of the CAP. This section allows the city to determine a project's
consistency with the land use assumptions used in the CAP.
Checklist Item
(Check the appropriate box and provide explanation and supporting documentation for your answer)
1. The size and type of projects listed below would emit fewer than 900 MTC02El per year. Based on this threshold,
does the proposed project equal or exceed these characteristics?
• Single-Family Housing: 50 dwelling units
Multi-Family Housing: 70 dwelling units
• Office: 35,000 square feet
• Retail Store: 11,000 square feet
• Grocery Store: 6,300 square feet
• Other: For project types not listed in this section, including changes in use of, or enlargement of an
existing building that results in a net increase in GHG emissions, the need for GHG analysis and
mitigation will be made on a project-specific basis, considering the 900 MTC02El screening threshold.
If "Yes", proceed to Question 2.
Yes No
D D
If "No", in accordance with the City's CAP screening criteria, the project's GHG impact is less than significant and not subject to the measures of the
CAP.
2. Is the proposed project consistent with the existing General Plan land use and zoning designations?
OR,
If the proposed project is not consistent with the existing land use plan and zoning designations, does the project
include a land use plan and/or zoning designation amendment that would result in an equivalent or less GHG-
intensive project when compared to the existing designations?
D D
If "Yes", proceed to Step 2 of the Checklist. For the second option under question 2 above, provide estimated project emissions under both existing
and proposed designation(s) for comparison. Emissions must be estimated in accordance with the City's Guidance to Demonstrating Consistency
with the Climate Action Plan.
If "No", the project's GHG impact is potentially significant and must be analyzed in accordance with CEQA. The project must prepare a GHG analysis
in accordance with the City of Carlsbad's Guidance to Demonstrating Consistency with the Climate Action Plan to demonstrate how it would offset
the increase in emissions over the existing designations. The project must incorporate each of the measures identified in Step 2 to mitigate cumulative
GHG emissions impacts unless the decision maker finds that a measure is infeasible in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15091. Proceed
and complete a project-specific GHG analysis and Step 2 of the Checklist.
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STEP 2: CAP MEASURES CONSISTENCY
The second step of the CAP consistency review is to review and evaluate a project's consistency with
the applicable measures and actions of the CAP. Step 2 only applies to development projects that involve
permits that may require a certificate of occupancy from the Building Official.1 All other development
projects that would not require a certificate of occupancy from the Building Official shall implement all
emissions-related mitigation measures from the General Plan Update EIR.
Checklist Item Yes No (Check the appropriate box and provide explanation for your answer)
Residential, Commercial and Industrial Photovoltaic Systems
1. Residential Photovoltaic Systems
Does the project indude photovoltaic systems with a minimum average system D D D size of 1.6 kilowatts2 for each residential unit?
Check "NIA" only if the project does not contain any residential buildings.
2. Commercial and Industrial Photovoltaic Systems
For new nonresidential projects with more than 50 cars surface parked or on
roofs of parking structures, would the project include photovoltaic panels over at
least half of the surface/roof-parked cars to achieve a minimum system size
equivalent to 2.5 kilowatts2 per covered parking space (up to 45 percent of
project's expected annual electricity use)? D D D
OR
Would the project provide equivalent energy generation onsite through rooftop
photovoltaic panels or other means?
Check "NIA" only if the project does not contain any non-residential buildings or provides
50 or fewer parking spaces.
Efficient Lighting Standards
3. LED Lighting and Other Energy Efficient Lamps
Would at least 75 percent of the luminaires provided by the project be D D D
comprised of LED or other similarly efficient lighting?
Solar Water Heater/Heat Pump Installation
4. Solar Water Heating
• Residential Units: Does the project include a solar water heating system
capable of producing 2,300 kWh/year or 112 therms/year of total energy
required for water heating?
• Commercial Projects: Does the project include a solar water heating D D D
system capable of producing at least 50 percent of total energy required
for water heating?
• Restaurants of 8,000 sguare feet or greater with a service water heater
rated 75,000 Btu/h or greater: Does the project include installation of a
1 Actions that are not subject to Step 2 would include, for example; 1) discretionary map actions that do not propose specific development; 2) permits
allowing wireless communication facilities; 3) special events permits; 4) conditional use permits that do not result in the use intensification or
expansion of an existing building; and 5) non-building infrastructure projects such as roads and pipelines. Because such actions would not result in
new occupancy buildings from which GHG emissions reductions could be achieved, the items contained in Step 2 would not be applicable.
2 System size rated as Direct Current (DC) under Standard Test Conditions (STC).
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solar water-heating system with a minimum solar saving fraction of 0.15
consistent with non-residential voluntary standards of the California
Green Building Standards Code?3
Exceptions to this measure include:
1. Buildings with a natural gas service water heater with a minimum of 95
percent thermal efficiency.
2. Buildings where greater than 75 percent of the total roof area has annual
solar access that is less than 70 percent. Solar access is the ratio of solar
insolation including shade to the solar insolation without shade. Shading
from obstructions located on the roof or any other part of the building shall
not be included in the determination of annual solar access.
In lieu of solar water heaters, the project may propose to include heat pump water
heaters to reduce the water heating load by 50 percent.
Check "NIA" if the project does not contain any residential or non-residential buildings.
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5. Transportation Demand Management
For non-residential projects with more than 50 employees, would the project
include a transportation demand management (TDM) plan reviewed and
approved by the City of Carlsbad Transportation Division (see Attachment A, D D D
Transportation Demand Management Plan template)?
Check "NIA" if the project is a residential project or if it would not accommodate more '
than 50 employees.
Increased Zero-Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Travel I
6. Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure
• One-and two-famil:t dwellings and townhouses with attached Qrivate
garages: Would the required parking serving each new dwelling be "EV
Ready"4 to allow for the future installation of electric vehicle supply
equipment to provide an electric vehicle charging station for use by the
resident?
• Multi-Famil:t Projects of fewer than 17 dwelling units: Would a minimum of
one parking space be "EV Ready" to allow for the future installation of D D D electric vehicle supply equipment to provide electric vehicle charging
stations at such time as it is needed for use by residents?
• Multi-Famil:t Projects of 17 or more dwelling units: Would five percent of
the total parking spaces required, or a minimum of two spaces, whichever
is greater, be "EV Capable"5 to allow for the future installation of electric
vehicle supply equipment to provide electric vehicle charging stations at
such time as it is needed for use by residents? Of the total "EV Capable"
spaces provided, would 50 percent of them, or a minimum of one,
3 Btu/h=British thermal unit per hour; solar saving fraction defined as the amount of energy provided by solar technology divided by the total energy
required.
4 "EV Ready" means a parking space that is pre-wired with a dedicated 208/240 branch circuit installed in conduit that originates at the electrical
service panel or sub-panel and 40 ampere minimum overcurrent protection device, and terminates into a cabinet, box or enclosure, in a manner
approved by the building official.
5 "EV Capable" means a parking space that has a cabinet, box or enclosure connected to a conduit linking the parking space to the electrical service
panel in a manner approved by the building official. The electrical service panel shall provide sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all electric
vehicles with or without a load management system.
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Checklist Item Yes No N/A I (Check the appropriate box and provide explanation for your answer)
whichever is greater, have the necessary electric vehicle supply equipment
to provide active charging stations ready for use by residents and guests?
• Non-residential projects: Would six percent of the total parking spaces
required, or a minimum of one space, whichever is greater, be "EV
Capable" to allow for the future installation of electric vehide supply
equipment to provide electric vehide charging stations at such time as it is
needed for use by future occupants? Of the total "EV Capable" spaces
provided, would 50 percent of them, or a minimum of one, whichever is
greater, have the necessary electric vehide supply equipment to provide
active charging stations ready for use by customers and employees?
Water Utilities System Improvements I
7. For one-and two-family residential projects, does the project include:
• Waste piping to permit the discharge of greywater to be used for outdoor
irrigation in compliance with Section 1502 of the California Plumbing D D D
Code?6
Check "NIA"~ the project does not include residential buildings.
6 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922.12, greywater means untreated wastewater that has not been contaminated by any toilet
discharge, has not been affected by infectious, contaminated, or unhealthy bodily wastes, and does not present a threat from contamination by
unhealthful processing, manufacturing, or operating wastes. Greywater includes, but is not limited to, wastewater from bathtubs, showers, bathroom
washbasins, clothes washing machines, and laundry tubs, but does not include wastewater from kitchen sinks or dishwashers.
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Effective Date of Architect/Developer TDM Plan: --------
PHASE I: ARCHITECT/DEVELOPER
SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION
Developer:
Architect/Developer:
Primary Contact:
Mailing Address:
Phone: I
Email: I
SECTION II: PROJECT INFORMATION
I Project Address:
SECTION III: CAP ALIGNMENT
I
I
Climate Action Plan Measure K: Promote Transportation Demand Management
SECTION IV: FACILITIES
Describe how you have incorporated the following Facility Standards into the design of
your project plans. Include the number of amenities within each category as well as a site
map. Please list at least one item from each of the six categories.
1) Bike Parking Requirements
D Secure Bicycle Parking D Bikes available for employees
D End-of-trip facilities such as showers and changing rooms with lockers
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2) Pedestrian Facilities
D Pedestrian Access to the Public Sidewalk
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D Direct Routes from Public Sidewalk to Each Building in the Project
3) Transit Facilities
D Convenient Access to Transit
4) Vehicle Facilities
D Preferential Parking for Carpools and V anpools D Convenient Drop-off for Carpools and Vanpools Onsite
5) Facilities: On-Site Amenities
D Cafe or Full Service Cafe
D Kitchen capable of providing catering D Conference Center/Meeting Rooms
D Conference Communication Equipment D Wellness Center/Gym D Athletic Facilities D Delivery Services/Employee Service Venue; dry cleaning and/or other convenient
services
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6) Additional (Optional) Programs and Services:
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D Mobility Hub Services (transportation options, shuttle, bus service, etc.) D EV Infrastructure D Parking Management Plan
SECTION V: AUTHORIZATION
Printed Name Signature Date
Name and Sb!nature of City of Carlsbad Reoresentative:
Printed Name Signature Date
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Effective Date ofTDM Plan:
PHASE II: COMPANY TDM PROGRAM
SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION
Company:
Property Manager/
Human Resources
Manager:
Primary Contact:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Email:
SECTION II: PROJECT INFORMATION
I Project Address:
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SECTIONIV: PROGRAMS
The following Programs 1-7 must be implemented within one year of project completion.
Please list at least one item from each of the six categories.
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1) Completion of Annual Survey:
D Agree to conduct a TOM survey or an iCommute survey annually.
2) Designated On-site Transportation Coordinator:
D Agree to designate an on-site transportation coordinator to be the point of contact with
the City, regarding transportation demand management facilities and programs.
This person shall serve as the on-site coordinator.
3) Information Board or Kiosk:
D Information Board or Kiosk in Prominent Location for Residents, with resources on
all modes of transportation.
4) On-Site Transit Pass Sales or Pre-Tax Transit Pass Program:
D On-Site Transit Pass Sales D Pre-Tax Transit Pass Program (if applicable) or similar program
D Information about transit services.to your location
5) Participation in Guaranteed Ride Home or similar program
D Agree to participate in a Guaranteed Ride Home Program when a personal emergency
situation arises for tenant who uses an alternative commute mode to get to work
( or from work to home).
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6) Rideshare Services
D Rideshare matching services, subsidies or pre-tax donation D Vanpool Services D Car Sharing Services
D Assistance in Finding Commute Alternatives
7) Additional (Optional) Programs and Services:
D Telecommute Program
D Flexible work hours or compressed work week
D Parking Management Plan D Other On-Site Amenities
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Guidance to Demonstrating Consistency
with the Climate Action Plan
For Discretionary Projects Subject to CEQA
PREPARED BY
ASCENT ENVIRONMENTAL FOR:
City of Cartsbad
Development Services
Planning Division
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
February 2017
Guidance to Demonstrating Consistency with the Climate Action Plan
For Discretionary Projects Subject to CEQA
City of Carlsbad
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................... I
1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 1
2 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN SUMMARY ......................................................................................................... 1
3 CEQA STREAMLINING PROVISIONS OF THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ..................................................... 2
3.1 PROJECT SCREENING THRESHOLDS ............................................................................................ 3
3.2 DEMONSTRATING CONSISTENCY WITH THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ......................................... 4
3.2.1 Land Use Consistency ....................................................................................................... 4
3.2.2 Climate Action Plan Reduction Measures Consistency .................................................. 4
4 QUANTITATIVE GREENHOUSE GAS GUIDANCE ....................................................................................... 6
4.1 Quantifying Project-Specific GHG Emissions ................................................................................ 6
4.1.1 Methods of Analysis .......................................................................................................... 6
4.1.2 Quantifying New Reduction Measures ............................................................................ 9
REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Appendices
A List of Legislative and Regulatory Reductions ......................................................................... A-1
Exhibits
Screenshot of Mitigation Measure AE-1 in CalEEMod ............................................................................ 11
Screenshot of Mitigation Measure WSW-1 in GalEEMod ........................................................................ 12
Tables
Table 1Climate Action Plan Forecast Community Emissions with CAP GHG Reduction Measures and
Targets (metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) ...................................................................... 2
Table 2 Project Review Thresholds ............................................................................................................. 3
Table 3 List of CalEEMod Mitigation Measures Applicable to Reducing GHG Emissions ....................... 9
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1 INTRODUCTION
Guidance to Demonstrating Consistency with the Climate Action Plan
For Discretionary Projects Subject to CEQA
In September 2015, the City of Carlsbad adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) that outlines actions that
the city will undertake to achieve its proportional share of state greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
reductions. The CAP is a plan for the reduction of GHG emissions in accordance with California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15183.5. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections
15064(h)(3), 15130(d), and 15183(b), a project's incremental contribution to a cumulative GHG emissions
effect may be determined not to be cumulatively considerable if it complies with the requirements of the
CAP.
The CAP established a screening threshold of 900 metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent (MTC02e) per
year for new development projects in order to determine if a project would need to demonstrate
consistency with the CAP through the Consistency Checklist and/or a self-developed GHG emissions
reduction program (Self-developed Program). Projects that are projected to emit fewer than 900 MTC02e
annually would not make a considerable contribution to the cumulative impact of climate change, and
therefore, do not need to demonstrate consistency with the CAP.
For proposed projects at or above the screening threshold of 900 MTC02e, applicants would need to
demonstrate consistency with the CAP through completion of a CAP Consistency Checklist (Checklist).
The purpose of the Checklist is to provide a streamlined review process for proposed new development
projects that are subject to discretionary review and require environmental review pursuant to the CEQA.
A completed Checklist demonstrates that a proposed project complies with the CAP. While applicants are
required to complete the entire Checklist for any proposed project that is at or above the screening
threshold, they may choose to replace any infeasible GHG reduction measures in Step 2 of the Checklist
with alternate measures. If applicants can show through supporting documentation and independent GHG
calculations that the proposed mix of GHG reduction measures would achieve the same GHG reductions
as the omitted Checklist measure(s), then the proposed project would be considered consistent with the
CAP. This guidance is intended to provide direction to applicants on how to show CAP consistency through
either approach.
2 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN SUMMARY
The city's CAP contains a baseline inventory of GHG emissions for 2005, an updated baseline inventory
for 2011, a business-as-usual (BAU) projection of emissions to 2035 (corresponding to the General Plan
horizon year), a calculation of the city's targets based on a reduction from the 2005 baseline, and
emission reductions with implementation of the CAP.
The city emitted a total of 630,310 MTC02e in 2005 and 705,744 MTC02e in 2011. Accounting for future
population and economic growth, the city projects GHG emissions of 1,007,473 MTC02e in 2035. The
CAP set a target to achieve a 15 percent reduction from the 2005 baseline by 2020 based on the
recommendation by the California Air Resources Board (ARB). The CAP also includes a reduction target
to reduce emissions below the 2005 baseline by 49 percent by 2035. Therefore, the city must implement
strategies that reduce emissions to 535,763 MTC02e in 2020 and 321,458 MTC02e in 2035. This data
is shown in Table 1.
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Table 1 Climate Action Plan Forecast Community Emissions with CAP GHG Reduction Measures and
Targets (metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
2005 Baseline Emissions 630,310 630,310
Projected Emissions (Business-as-Usual) 818,895 1,007,473
City Target Emissions Levels 535,763 321,458
Forecast Community Emissions with CAP GHG Reduction Measures 419,962 269,637
By meeting the 2020 and 2035 targets, the city will meet the 2030 state goal identified in Senate Bill 32
and maintain a trajectory to meet its proportional share of the 2050 state target identified in Executive
Order S-3-05. Future actions anticipated by the state and possible federal initiatives would reduce the
need for local measures and help ensure broader participation in emission reduction efforts.
The CAP accounts for GHG emission reductions that will be achieved through state and federal actions,
and General Plan land use policies and mobility improvements. In addition, the CAP has identified the
following local GHG reduction measures to achieve the 2035 target:
...i11 Residential, commercial and industrial photovoltaic systems
...i11 Building cogeneration
...i11 Single-family, multi-family and commercial energy efficiency retrofits
...i11 Commercial commissioning
...i11 CALGreen building code
...i11 Solar water heater/heat pump installation
...i11 Efficient lighting standards
...i11 Increased zero-emissions vehicle travel
...i11 Transportation Demand Management (TOM)
...i11 Citywide renewable projects
...i11 Water delivery and conservation
The city's ability to grow its population and economy while meeting the GHG reduction targets will require
broad-based participation from the entire community. Everyone who lives, works, shops, or plays in the
city contributes to the community's GHG emissions, and everyone will need to be part of the solution.
This includes new development that is anticipated in the city through 2035. The CAP is intended to
achieve reductions from all sources and sectors, existing and new. This is emphasized by the fact that
the city's reduction targets are a reduction below baseline emissions. Therefore, GHG emissions in the
city need to be reduced below existing levels while additional emissions are generated by growth through
2035. As such, new development can contribute its fair-share of GHG reductions by complying with CAP
strategies, goals and actions that were determined to be applicable through the Checklist development
process, or through a Self-developed Program. The following sections provide additional information
about the steps for new development projects to demonstrate consistency with the CAP.
3 CEQA STREAMLINING PROVISIONS OF THE CLIMATE ACTION
PLAN
The adopted CAP Section 5.3 "Project Review Thresholds and Checklist", describes a screening
threshold and associated size-based criteria to determine if a project would be subject to the provisions
of the CAP. Projects that are required to show consistency with the CAP can follow one of two pathways
as provided in the CAP document: 1) a Checklist Approach or 2) a Self-developed Program Approach.
Both pathways, and the screening criteria are described in further detail below.
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As stated in the CAP, the city committed to developing a refined CEQA streamlining approach to allow
project-specific environmental documents, if eligible, to tier from and/or incorporate by reference the
CAP's programmatic review of GHG impacts in their cumulative impact analysis. The city's CAP meets
the requirements under Section 15183.5 of the CEQA Guidelines as a qualified plan for the reduction of
GHG emissions for use in cumulative impact analysis pertaining to development projects. The Checklist
and/or Self-developed Program approach provide a streamlined review process for the GHG emissions
analysis of proposed new development projects that are subject to discretionary review and trigger
environmental review pursuant to CEQA.
3.1 PROJECT SCREENING THRESHOLDS
The CAP established a screening threshold of 900 MTC02e/year for new development projects in order
to determine if a project would need to demonstrate consistency with the CAP through the Consistency
Checklist and/or a Self-developed Program. Projects that are projected to emit fewer than 900 MTC02e
annually would not make a considerable contribution to the cumulative impact of climate change, and
therefore, do not need to demonstrate consistency with the CAP. The threshold is based on guidance
from the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) which published options for
screening thresholds to guide lead agencies in determining which projects require GHG analysis and
mitigation for significant impacts related to climate change (CAPCOA 2008). Table 2 lists types and sizes
of projects that correspond to the 900 MTC02e screening threshold; projects equal to or exceeding these
thresholds would be subject to CAP measures. For project types not listed in this table, the need for
GHG analysis will be made on a project-specific basis. Section 4 provides guidance on quantifying
project emissions.
Table 2 Project Review Thresholds
Single-Family Housing 50 dwelling units
Multi-Family Housing 70 dwelling units
Office 35,000 square feet
Retail Store 11,000 square feet
Grocery Store 6,300 square feet
It should be noted that the 900 MTC02e level must be strictly applied as a screening threshold and is not
intended to be a threshold of significance. In other words, projects that exceed this emissions level may
not propose mitigation measures to reduce emissions below 900 MTC02e. If a project's emissions are
projected to be below 900 MTC02e after accounting for project design features, these features need to
be explicitly defined in the project description.
For proposed projects at or above the screening threshold of 900 MTC02e, applicants are required to
complete the CAP Consistency Checklist, which is meant to provide a streamlined review process for
proposed new development projects that are subject to discretionary review and require environmental
review pursuant to CEQA. A properly completed Checklist documents how a proposed project complies
with the CAP, and in so doing, demonstrates that the project's contribution to climate change impacts is
not cumulatively considerable. Alternatively, a project may use a Self-developed Program to demonstrate
that it would achieve an equivalent amount of reduction as the Checklist approach.
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3.2 DEMONSTRATING CONSISTENCY WITH THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
The CAP identifies two fundamental ways a project can demonstrate consistency with CAP GHG
reduction measures and actions: the Checklist approach and the Self-developed Program approach.
The CAP Consistency Checklist provides direction about measures to be incorporated in individual
projects, which will be used during the normal development review process. The Self-developed Program
Approach enables a project proponent to propose GHG reduction measures/project features that would
result in the same outcome as complying with checklist measures. Under either approach, project
features that help a project meet the provisions of the CAP shall then become part of project conditions
of approval.
3.2.1 Land Use Consistency
The first step in the CAP Consistency Checklist assesses a project's consistency with the growth
projections and land use assumptions made in the CAP. If a project is consistent with the projections in
the CAP, its associated growth in terms of GHG emissions was accounted for in the CAP's BAU projection
and within the scope of the CAP's analysis and program of measures that contribute towards reducing
overall city GHG emissions below identified GHG targets. As discussed in the Final Environmental
Impact Report for the General Plan Update (GPU FEIR), if a project is consistent with the CAP, it would
result in less than significant GHG emissions and would not result in a cumulatively considerable GHG
impact.
If a project is consistent with the existing General Plan land use designation(s), it can be determined to
be consistent with the CAP projections and can move forward to Step 2 of the Checklist. However, not
all projects that are inconsistent with existing General Plan land use and zoning designations would be
inconsistent with the CAP's projections. For example, if a project includes a land use plan and/or zoning
designation amendment that would result in an equivalent or less GHG-intensive project when compared
to the existing designations, it would still be within the projections assumed in the CAP and can move
forward to Step 2 of the Checklist. Estimated GHG emissions under the existing and proposed
designations would need to be provided to support this conclusion. Emissions must be quantified using
the methodology described in Section 4 below.
If a land use and/or zoning designation amendment results in a more GHG-intensive project, the project
is required to offset the increase in emissions over existing designations in accordance with the
recommended methodologies in Section 4, and demonstrate consistency with applicable CAP measures.
3.2.2 Climate Action Plan Reduction Measures Consistency
The CAP identifies specific goals and actions supporting each GHG reduction measure. These actions
include a combination of ordinances, programs, incentives, outreach, and education activities. As CAP
implementation occurs, each action will be assessed and monitored.
As described in the CAP, there is an existing framework of federal, state, regional, and local policies and
regulations that contribute to reducing GHG emissions. The CAP shows that reductions from existing
regulations, in combination with additional General Plan policies and actions, would not be adequate to
meet established targets. Local actions that reduce emissions from both the built environment and new
development would be necessary. The CAP includes targets that relate to a percent reduction in GHG
emissions below baseline levels. While the city will achieve reductions outlined in the CAP through capital
programming, incentives, awareness and education, and planning processes and ordinances, new
development can do its fair share in helping the city achieve its targets by incorporating measures
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consistent with the CAP. This also provides new development with the benefit of using CEQA
streamlining provisions for addressing its GHG impacts.
CHECKLIST APPROACH
Based on the foregoing, the intent of the CAP Consistency Checklist is to identify measures that would
apply to new development and establish clear questions that can be used to assess a project's
consistency with CAP measures. The Checklist will be updated by the city as needed to incorporate new
GHG reduction techniques or to comply with later amendments to the CAP or local, state or federal law.
Certain measures in the Checklist may otherwise become mandatory through future updates to state
codes or through adoption of local ordinances. These measures would then be removed from the
Checklist. If the CAP monitoring process (see CAP Chapter 5) reveals the need for further reductions to
stay on track to meet reduction targets, the Checklist measures may be updated to include additional
applicable measures for new development.
The CAP is the city's adopted policy document to reduce GHG emissions. Reduction measures and
actions in the CAP were evaluated through the CAP development process and represent the most
relevant and effective pathway to achieving established targets, as determined by the city. As such, the
city strongly encourages project applicants to use the CAP Consistency Checklist to show consistency
with the CAP and avail themselves of its streamlining benefits. By implementing CAP applicable
measures, each project would contribute towards the city meeting its targets. The Checklist approach
would not require quantification of GHG emissions and reductions from each measure because the city's
CAP has performed the analysis at a programmatic level. However, project applicants would still need
to quantify design parameters to demonstrate compliance with Checklist measures (e.g., kilowatts [kW]
of solar photovoltaics [PV] or number of electric vehicle [EV] charging spaces). Project applicants that
propose to use the Self-developed Program approach would need to quantify equivalent reductions if an
alternate measure is proposed in lieu of a Checklist measure. Details on the Self-developed Program
approach are provided in the following section.
SELF-DEVELOPED PROGRAM APPROACH
The CAP provides that project applicants can develop their own program that would result in the same
outcome as the Checklist approach. This means that a project can substitute an alternate measure for
a CAP Checklist measure, as long as it can be demonstrated that the alternate measure would achieve
the same (or greater) quantitative reduction as the Checklist measure. This scenario would apply in case
a Checklist measure is determined to be infeasible for a project, or if the applicant can justify that the
alternate measure is equally as effective as to what is proposed in the CAP. Project applicants would
still need to complete the entire Checklist (i.e., Steps 1 and 2) for any proposed project. Once a
determination is made on measures that would not be feasible for a project, applicants can proceed to
complete the Self-developed Program. If applicants can show, through supporting documentation and
verifiable GHG calculations that the proposed mix of GHG reduction strategies would achieve the same
GHG reductions as the Checklist approach and would not otherwise impair the city's ability to reach its
reduction targets, then the proposed project would be considered consistent with the CAP.
A Self-developed Program would require applicants to quantify their GHG emissions in 2035, consistent
with the CAP horizon year, and estimate reductions from the Checklist measure(s) that they propose to
replace with alternate measures. The city's recommended methodology to perform this analysis is
provided in Section 4. In contrast, the Checklist approach would not require quantification of emissions
and reduction measures as the city's CAP has performed this analysis at a programmatic level. Thus,
the Checklist approach would be more efficient and affords the maximum streamlining benefits for
development projects. The city strongly encourages the use of the Checklist as the preferred method to
show CAP compliance. The Self-developed Program is intended to provide flexibility to projects that
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cannot complete the Checklist in its entirety, but is likely to be a more time-and labor-intensive process,
both for the applicant and the city.
Appendix E to the CAP provides a non-exclusive list of potential mitigation measures that can be applied
at the project level to reduce GHG emissions. Other measures not listed in the Appendix may be
considered, provided that their effectiveness in reducing GHG emissions can be demonstrated. The
type, character, and level of mitigation would depend on the project type, size, location, context, and
other factors. The availability of mitigation measures can change over time as well, with new
technologies, building materials, building design practices, and other changes. Therefore, in developing
project-specific reductions measures, the city recommends that a project applicant refer to current
guidance from CAPCOA, ARB, the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (QPR), the California
Attorney General, and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to determine applicable
mitigation measures and estimate their effectiveness. The remaining sections of this Guidance outline
ways applicants can quantify project-specific GHG emissions, including reduction strategies not identified
in the CAP.
4 QUANTITATIVE GREENHOUSE GAS GUIDANCE
4.1 QUANTIFYING PROJECT -SPECIFIC GHG EMISSIONS
Quantifying project-specific GHG emissions is necessary under the following circumstances: 1) to
determine whether a project exceeds the screening threshold as described in Section 3.1 1; 2) the project
proposes a land use or uses inconsistent with the growth assumptions underlying the CAP, as described
in Section 3.2.1; or 3) the project proposes to demonstrate CAP consistency by using reduction strategies
not identified in the CAP (i.e., self-developed program). Direct and indirect emissions of GHGs from the
project, area-and mobile-source emissions, and indirect emissions from in-state energy production and
water consumption (energy for conveyance, treatment, distribution, and wastewater treatment), must be
quantified and disclosed in the application. One-time, temporary GHG emissions (such as vegetation
clearing, site preparation and construction), as well as operational emissions must be included.
4.1.1 Methods of Analysis
While there are a number of analytical tools available to estimate project-level GHG emissions, the city
strongly recommends using the latest version of the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod),
a free, publicly-available computer model developed for the California Air Pollution Control Officers
Association (CAPCOA) in collaboration with various air quality districts throughout the state. Alternative
supplemental tools may be used in consultation with the city, as long as they are representative of project
conditions and can be substantiated.
Operational GHG emissions from a land use development project can be calculated using a variety of
sources and modeling tools. ARB's emissions factor model, EMFAC 2014, can be used to estimate
annual carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4)emissions from vehicle miles travelled (VMT) generated
by the project. VMT-related emissions should be based on project trip generation rates, supported by a
project-specific traffic study (if available) or representative rates from SANDAG (if no project study data
are available) (SANDAG 2002). Trip distances used to estimate VMT should also be representative of
the project. EMFAC 2014 is ARB's latest update to the EMFAC model series and takes into account
effects of future policies and economic forecasts. Mobile-source emissions can also be estimated using
1 This GHG quantification step may be skipped if project includes all applicable CAP Checklist measures.
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the emission factors provided in CalEEMod (which are based on the EMFAC 2014 database) and the
CalEEMod User Guide, alongside estimates of project-generated vehicle trips and total VMT.
Emissions from natural gas combustion used for space heating, water heating, and fireplaces can be
estimated based on the project-specific consumption levels, using GHG emission factors contained in
CalEEMod. Emissions from landscape maintenance equipment can be estimated using the applicable
module in CalEEMod (SCAQMD 2013).
Indirect emissions associated with electricity consumption (i.e., CO2, nitrous oxide [N20], and CH4) can
be calculated in CalEEMod based on utility emission factors for San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E).
GHG emissions from water consumption and wastewater treatment can be estimated based on the
volume of water that would be required by the project and energy intensity factors for water supply in
southern California published by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and incorporated into
CalEEMod (CEC 2006:2). Indirect GHG emissions associated with the quantity of solid waste generated
by the land uses can be estimated using the applicable module in CalEEMod and project-specific waste
disposal information, if available.
The loss in sequestered carbon can also be estimated in CalEEMod using the vegetation module. This
would account for the types and amounts of vegetation that would be removed permanently because of
construction and operation of the proposed project. Total one-time GHG emissions from the loss in carbon
sequestration can then be amortized over the operational life of the project and considered in combination
with on-going operational emissions. Accounting for the loss in sequestered carbon in this way allows for
the evaluation of whether ongoing operation of the proposed land uses would be efficient enough to
"recoup" the former sequestration of these one-time emissions.
For all emissions sources listed above, default CalEEMod assumptions may be used if project-specific data
are not available. Modeling data and results are subject to city review and approval, and applicants should
provide substantial evidence for estimated emissions and underlying assumptions in the technical analysis.
Please discuss with City of Carlsbad staff if applicant desires to use other GHG modeling tools before
performing analysis.
OPERATIONAL EMISSIONS
In order to determine if reduction measures not included in the CAP will achieve the same levels of GHG
reductions as Checklist measures, operational GHG emissions for the project should be calculated as a
first step using CalEEMod for the year 2035 (i.e., the horizon year of the CAP). As mentioned above,
CalEEMod is the modeling tool recommended by the city. Direct and indirect emissions from the project
should be estimated using the most recent version of CalEEMod (currently Version 2016.3.1) in
accordance with the CalEEMod User's Guide. CalEEMod was designed with default assumptions
supported by substantial evidence to the extent available at the time of programming. The functionality
and content of CalEEMod is based on fully adopted methods and data. However, CalEEMod was also
designed to allow the user to change the defaults to reflect site-or project-specific information, when
available, provided that the information is supported by substantial evidence. If the user chooses to
modify any defaults, an explanation will be required in the "Remarks" box found at the bottom of the
screen to justify and support the modification before the user is able to proceed to the next screen.
Modifications to defaults and the explanations are noted in the model output report. Comments in the
"Remarks" box are also included in the report and alert reviewers of modifications to the defaults.
Comments are instructive because they show the user's justification for the modifications, which allows
the reviewers the ability to determine whether or not the modifications are appropriate and sufficiently
justified.
The city generally recommends using the default values in CalEEMod to the extent detailed information
about the project is not known at the time of analysis. However, where available, project-specific
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information (e.g., land-use specifications of the project, results of traffic study, and predicted water usage)
should be used. The same assumptions about end uses or occupants made for purposes of other studies
(such as traffic or parking) should also be used for GHG quantification, to the extent feasible. For
example, if an application for an industrial building assumes a certain mix of warehousing, manufacturing
and/or office uses for parking requirement purposes, that same mix of uses should be input into the GHG
model. Any changes in assumptions should be made clear in the project application and/or GHG study.
As a first step, all project information should be input into CalEEMod, and annual emissions generated
for 2035 without any mitigation, or reduction measures, included. This unmitigated run of GHG emissions
will serve as the baseline against which reduction measures can be estimated and compared. Depending
on the type of reduction measure(s) chosen, multiple CalEEMod runs may be needed to show exact GHG
reductions by emissions source and reduction measure. All operational GHG emissions shall be reported
in units of MTC02e per year. One-time GHG emissions (such as in carbon sequestration loss) and
temporary emissions (such as related to site preparation and construction) shall be amortized over the
life of the project, typically 30 years (South Coast Air Quality Management District 2008).
When quantifying project GHG emissions for purposes of determining whether a project is within the 900
MTC02e screening threshold, the project's first full operational year shall be input into CalEEMod, rather
than the CAP 2035 horizon year. For example, if a project is expected to be built and occupied by the
beginning of 2019, then the CalEEMod operational year will be 2019. Also, for screening purposes, when
a proposed project is replacing or expanding an existing use, two model runs are required (one for the
existing use, and one for the replacement or expanded use) in order to determine the net GHG impact of
the proposed project. In such cases, the CalEEMod operational year will be the same for both modeling
scenarios.
QUANTIFYING LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REDUCTIONS
Applicants may account for certain legislative and regulatory GHG reductions in their modeling if they are
not already built into the CalEEMod model. Because the city's CAP sets a 2008 baseline, certain
legislation and regulations that would be implemented through the 2035 horizon year have been
accounted for in CAP projections and could therefore be applied to project emissions. The city's GHG
forecast accounts for a variety of legislative actions that will reduce future emissions from the city, in
conjunction with local action. Common legislative reductions include improved vehicle fuel efficiency
standards, Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS), Pavley
Clean Car Standards, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). Additionally, the CAP estimates GHG
reductions resulting from assumed future rising gasoline prices.
While legislative reductions can be applied, it is important that applicants understand what current models
already include. For example, the 2016 version of CalEEMod made a number of changes to update
default data, legislation, and regulations (South Coast Air Quality Management District 2016). The
newest version of CalEEMod now includes the 2013 update to the Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency
Standards. The new 2016 Title 24 building energy efficiency standards (which became effective on
January 1, 2017) may be included in the modeling by manually changing the CalEEMod inputs. Future
reductions can also be applied to account for adopted statewide targets under the RPS to reach a 33
percent renewable mix in statewide electricity generation by 2020 and 50 percent by 2030. It is important
to note that a number of fleet-related legislative reductions have already been accounted for in standard
models such as EMFAC 2014 and ARB's OFFROAD 2011 and should not be double counted. This data
is also incorporated into the latest version of CalEEMod. Fleet-related reductions accounted for in
CalEEMod defaults includes the Advanced Clean Car Standards and an improving electric vehicle mix
based on EMFAC2014.
See Appendix A for a more detailed list of legislation and regulations that applicants may include in their
project applications and/or GHG studies.
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4.1.2 Quantifying New Reduction Measures
GHG reduction measures in proposed development projects that are not included in the CAP Consistency
Checklist must be quantified. CalEEMod provides methods to estimate effectiveness of proposed
mitigation measures. These mitigation measures are based on GHG reduction quantification guidance
from CAPCOA and cover the land use, transportation, energy, water and solid waste sectors. Table 3
provides a summary description for select mitigation measures in CalEEMod that are not included in the
CAP. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive and all measures may not be available in the city. Other
measures may be considered at the city's discretion if they are deemed applicable to the project, and do
not overlap or conflict with CAP measures. Further clarification on measures can be found in CalEEMod
User's Guide and the CAPCOA Measures guidance document. The model applies the sectorial and
global maximum reduction values (or caps) based on the project setting and combination of mitigation
measures selected for the project; therefore, the usual reductions listed for each measure cannot simply
be summed to determine total project emission reductions. It should be noted that while CalEEMod is
the most widely used tool for this purpose and is recommended by the city to use, project applicants may
choose to estimate reductions outside of CalEEMod, as long as substantiation is provided for city review.
For every GHG emission reduction measure included, the city recommends that the explanation be as
detailed as possible. The replacement measure(s) shall:
.. Clearly identify who is responsible for implementation, funding, monitoring, enforcement, and any
required maintenance activities.
.. The applicant shall also explain why the measure(s) will be effective in reducing emissions, why each
measure is considered feasible, and which measure in the CAP it is replacing.
.. The applicant's analysis must also provide sufficient evidence that the Checklist measure being
replaced is truly infeasible2 for the project, and why the substituted measure is equally as effective.
Table 3 List of CalEEMod Mitigation Measures Applicable to Reducing GHG Emissions
TST-1 Provide BRT System Establish a Bus Ra~d Transit fine with pennanent operational funding stream
TST-3 Expand Transit Network Establishes or enhances bus line with pennanent operational funding stream
TST-4 Increase Transit Frequency Reduces headways of existing transit
2 As defined by CEQA Guidelines Article 20, Section 15364.
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CALEEMOD MITIGATION MEASURE EXAMPLES
This section provides a demonstration of how to utilize CalEEMod to quantify GHG reductions from
certain mitigation measures. The first example shows how mitigation in CalEEMod can expand upon
commitments outlined in the CAP, while the second is an example of a measure not included in the CAP
for new development projects. Each example includes information about the specific reductions that
might be achieved by the measure. Measures in this section have been substantiated through research
identified by a comprehensive literature review including CAPCOA's Measures guidance document.
Applicants may research and develop additional measures, in consultation with the city, that would
achieve reductions that are both quantifiable and substantiated.
Alternative Energy 1: Onsite Renewable Energy
Measure Description: The measure can be used when a proposed project would generate electricity onsite
using renewable or carbon-neutral power systems which displaces electricity use normally supplied by
the local utility, and would expand upon current CAP reduction strategies regarding inclusion of solar
photovoltaic (PV) systems in residential, commercial, or industrial projects. Life of an on-site project is
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assumed to be 20 years. Implementation of this alternate measure would assume that the amount of
renewable energy exceeds the amounts cited in the CAP Checklist (i.e., Step 2 Question 1 ).
ApplicabilityforGHG: The measure would apply to any land use that uses electricity.
Reduction Potential: Zero to 100 percent electricity use.
Example: A commercial development has proposed to generate 80% of its electricity needs through an
undetermined mix of renewable energy on-site. Because the city's CAP measure states that 45 percent
of a nonresidential project's energy use must come from solar PV, the incremental reduction beyond the
45 percent requirement may be credited towards the project in lieu of another Checklist measure that
may achieve the same reduction. The applicant must first report the amount of emissions that would
result if 45 percent of energy use were from renewable sources. The applicant would then have to run
the same model, applying the 80 percent renewable generation and take the difference between the two
runs to get the incremental change from the proposed measure. To apply this mitigation, the applicant
would first select the box "On-site renewable energy" as well as "% of Electricity Use Generated" and
type "45" or "80" into the associated field. See image below for more detail.
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Measure Description: A proposed project using this measure must calculate the amount of reclaimed water
used instead of new potable water supplies for outdoor water uses or other non-potable water uses. A
lower amount of energy is needed to collect, treat, and redistribute reclaimed water compared to new
potable water supplies. The applicant must commit to using a percentageiof reclaimed water and provide
the total amount of reclaimed and non-potable water to be used by the project. If indoor reclaimed water
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uses are anticipated, indoor and outdoor usage for the project must be documented separately for use
of this measure in CalEEMod. Water demand should be calculated prior to calculating water supply
reductions. Project water demand (indoor and outdoor) calculated for the project in CalEEMod's
Operational Water and Wastewater tab should be compared to project applicant calculations for water
demand. CalEEMod may be modified to reflect project specific water demand calculations rather than
using the default calculations.
Applicability for GHG: This measure is applicable to all land use types across all project settings (urban,
suburban, etc.). Outdoor water use is primarily expected to benefit from this measure. This measure
could overlap with graywater use which is a Checklist question, so the project should not "double count"
reductions of potable water from this measure.
Reduction Potential: Zero to 40 percent of GHG from outdoor or non-potable water uses.
Example: If the proposed project will use 50 million gallons of water a year for outdoor use and commits
to using 25 million gallons of reclaimed water for outdoor use as mitigation, the applicant may select the
"Use Reclaimed Water'' checkbox and may type "50" in the field titled "% Outdoor Water Use." See image
below for more detail.
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CEC. See California Energy Commission.
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SANDAG. See San Diego Association of Governments.
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SCAQMD. See South Coast Air Quality Management District.
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APPENDIX A: LIST OF LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY
REDUCTIONS
Below is a list of legislative and regulatory reductions that applicants could apply to their modeling, along
with reductions that are already being accounted for in the newest version of CalEEMod 2016.
Application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Note: This list will be updated and refined, as needed, to reflect changes in legislation and regulations,
and future updates to CalEEMod.
Allowed Reductions
State Legislation/Regulation Reduction Amount Notes
2016 Title 24 (T24) Building Energy 28% Residential, 5% 2016 T24 effective 1/1/2017.
Efficiency Standards Commercial from 2013 T24 Reduction may be applied only to T24
component of electricity and gas use in
CalEEMod.
Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) 33% by 2020, 50% by 2030 See http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/renewables/
Reductions should be taken after accounting
for 2016 T24 energy efficiency reduction.
Reduction may also be applied to water-
related energy use.
Incremental increase in solid waste 25% Difference between AB 341 and AB 939.
diversion
Reductions Already Accounted for in CalEEMod (Version 2016.3.1)
State Legislation/Regulation Notes
2013 T24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
Advanced Clean Car Standards
P-31 A-1 Revised 02/17
Nonres PV
Target 33MW (45% of comm/industrial electricity PV provided)
Measure B-1: 50% parking spaces covered by PV canopy (>50 spaces)
Standard: 2.5KwDC per covered parking space (8.8 panels/sp X 285 WDC/panel)
Examples
Alga Norte Park, Carlsbad
La Costa Canyon HS, Carlsbad
Hunter Industries, San Marcos
Vanguard Industries, Carlsbad
Abbott Labs, Alameda
Typical pkg space size
Typical solar panel sizes
8.5 ft. X 20 ft.
PV size (kW)
251
968
94
548
Sq. In.
24480
Panel Rating
(W)
345
240
300
315
Panels/space
64.57 in. x 39.37 in. 2542 9.6
78.15 in. X 38.98 in. 3046 8.0
# panels # spaces covered
728 80
4032 373
576 52
312 36
panels/sp
9.1
10.8
11.1
8.7
kW/space Source
3.1 City of Carlsbad records
2.6 CSI and aerial photo
Aerial photo/site visit
Internet search/site visit/City Building Permit #CB15-3958
(https://www.bakerelectricsolar.com/commercial/real-solar-
2.6 stories/vanguard-industries-west-commercial-story)
http://www.blueoakenergy.com/solar-portfolio/abbot-labs-solar-
1740 200 8.7 2.7 campus I Avg.-> 10.0 2.7!
[ Avg panel size-> 2794 8.8 <-Avg. panels/space =1
2011-2015 Nonres. PV Interconnections
Total Installed PV (KwDC)
Total panels
Av_g_panel watts 2011-2015
2536.8
8868
286
Application Id Matched C Utility Service City Service Zip Service Cm Technolom System Siz1 System Siz1 Tilt Azimuth Mounting I Tracking Customer i App Received Dat, App Complete Dat
SDGE-INT-102658 SDGE CARLSBAD 92011 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 57.828 55.686 22.62 187 Rooftop Fixed Commercic 01/11/2016 01/20/2016
SDGE-INT-112113 SDGE CARLSBAD 92010 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 26.28 23.179 10 151 Rooftop Fixed Commercic 04/05/2016 05/12/2016
SDGE-INT-118958 SDGE CARLSBAD 92010 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 6.46 6.24 18 180 Rooftop Fixed Commercic 06/14/2016 06/14/2016
SDGE-INT-119648 SDGE CARLSBAD 92009 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 6 5.394 18 268 Rooftop Fixed Commerci. 06/21/2016 06/21/2016
SDGE-INT-25627 SD-CSl-071• SDGE CARLSBAD 92010 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 219.52 190.9 Industrial 08/15/2011 08/15/2011
SDGE-INT-28880 SDGE CARLSBAD 92011 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 99.45 84.9 Commerci. 04/05/2012 04/05/2012
SDGE-INT-33829 SD-CSl-159• SDGE CARLSBAD 92008 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 3.43 3 Commercic 01/08/2013 01/08/2013
SDGE-INT-40781 SDGE CARLSBAD 92010 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 6.3 5.438 Commerci. 03/15/2013 03/29/2013
SDGE-INT-43005 SD-CSl-171• SDGE CARLSBAD 92009 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 122.76 117.277 Commercic 06/10/2013 06/28/2013
SDGE-INT-48220 SDGE CARLSBAD 92010 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 5.39 4.732 Commercic 10/03/2013 10/03/2013
SDGE-INT-51525 SD-CSl-190 SDGE CARLSBAD 92008 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 18.36 16.412 Commercic 12/13/2013 01/10/2014
SDGE-INT-51952 SD-CSl-190; SDGE CARLSBAD 92008 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 9.18 8.206 Commercic 12/13/2013 01/10/2014
SDGE-INT-56198 SD-CSl-205' SDGE CARLSBAD 92009 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 26 23.058 Commerci. 04/11/2014 04/18/2014
SDGE-INT-58298 SD-CSl-222• SDGE CARLSBAD 92008 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 8.91 7.765 Commercic 05/27/2014 05/27/2014
SDGE-INT-65068 SD-CSl-222. SDGE CARLSBAD 92009 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 235.144 230.487 Commercic 10/10/2014 02/09/2015
SDGE-INT-65780 SD-CSl-223 SDGE CARLSBAD 92009 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 217.35 198.587 Commercic 10/23/2014 11/24/2014
SDGE-INT-65782 SD-CSl-223• SDGE CARLSBAD 92009 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 152.9 130.218 Commerci. 10/23/2014 11/25/2014
SDGE-INT-68438 SDGE CARLSBAD 92010 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 44.8 43.622 Commercic 12/02/2014 01/22/2015
SDGE-INT-71450 SDGE CARLSBAD 92009 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 42.5 36.622 Commercic 01/21/2015 02/02/2015
SDGE-INT-72548 SDGE CARLSBAD 92008 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 3.78 3.303 10 200 Rooftop Fixed Commercic 04/14/2015 04/14/2015
SDGE-INT-72549 SDGE CARLSBAD 92008 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 3.78 3.303 10 200 Rooftop fixed Commercic 04/14/2015 04/15/2015
SDGE-INT-79300 SD-CSl-224 SDGE CARLSBAD 92011 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 35.28 31.351 10 180 Rooftop Fixed Commercic 05/13/2015 05/22/2015
SDGE-INT-80765 SDGE CARLSBAD 92008 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 210.63 206.223 7.5 247 Ground Fixed Commerci. 06/03/2015 06/09/2015
SDGE-INT-80797 SDGE CARLSBAD 92008 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 6.867 6.14 15 180 Rooftop Fixed Commerci. 06/03/2015 06/04/2015
SDGE-INT-83071 SDGE CARLSBAD 92011 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 6.75 5.907 5.12 220 Rooftop Fixed Commerci. 10/26/2015 10/28/2015
SDGE-INT-83970 SDGE CARLSBAD 92009 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 75.03 65.733 10 180 Rooftop Fixed Commerci. 07/15/2015 07/23/2015
SDGE-INT-88460 SDGE CARLSBAD 92008 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 9.12 8.001 15 180 Rooftop Fixed Commerci, 08/25/2015 08/25/2015
SDGE-INT-88517 SDGE CARLSBAD 92008 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 59.4 51.759 10 241 Rooftop Fixed Commercic 08/25/2015 08/25/2015
SDGE-INT-90716 SDGE CARLSBAD 92008 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 105.952 103.971 5 177 Rooftop Fixed Commercic 09/17/2015 01/21/2016
SDGE-INT-90900 SDGE CARLSBAD 92010 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 270.84 242.684 10 180 Rooftop Fixed Commercic 09/23/2015 09/28/2015
SDGE-INT-96326 SDGE CARLSBAD 92009 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 239.4 205.267 5 180 Rooftop Fixed Commercic 11/13/2015 12/07/2015
SDGE-INT-96519 SDGE CARLSBAD 92010 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 150.64 147.037 0 .0 Mixed Mixed Commercic 11/16/2015 11/16/2015
SDGE-INT-97460 SDGE CARLSBAD 92008 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 17.1 15.002 20 180 Rooftop Fixed Commercic 11/25/2015 11/25/2015
SDGE-INT-97485 SDGE CARLSBAD 92008 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 6.84 6.094 20 180 Rooftop Fixed Commerci. 11/25/2015 11/25/2015
SDGE-INT-97488 SDGE CARLSBAD 92008 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 8.55 7.501 20 180 Rooftop Fixed Commercic 11/25/2015 11/25/2015
SDGE-INT-97494 SDGE CARLSBAD 92008 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 8.288 8.001 20 180 Rooftop Fixed Commercic 11/25/2015 11/25/2015
SDGE-INT-98565 SDGE CARLSBAD 92009 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 4.6 4.091 18 109 Rooftop Fixed Commercic 12/07/2015 12/07/2015
SDGE-INT-98668 SDGE CARLSBAD 92009 SAN DIEGO Solar PV 5.355 4.788 18.43 225 Rooftop Fixed Commercic 12/07/2015 12/08/2015
Total Installed PV (KwDC) 2536.8
Total panels 8868
Avg panel watts 2011-2015 286
Source: www.californiadgstats.ca.gov
App Approved C Self lnstalle Installer Ne Installer Ph Installer Ci1 Installer St; Installer Zif Third Party Third Party Third Party Pace Finan, Pace Finan, Electric Vet Electric Vet System OU1 System Output Reports· System Qu1 Total System Cost
02/11/2016 Yes Self Installer No No No O Yes No 154795
06/16/2016 No CM Electric 619-843-40 Chula Vista CA 91911 No No No O Yes No 80000
06/21/2016 No Semper Sol 619-715-40 Alpine CA 91901 No No No O Yes No 28980
06/23/2016 No SunPower • 800-786-76Austin TX 78759 No No No Yes No 23400
08/17/2011 No lndepende, 760-752-97 San Marcoi CA 92081
04/09/2012
04/11/2013 No SolarCity 650-638-10 Foster City CA 94404
04/24/2013 No Son Energy 760-738-40 Escondido CA 92029 No
08/24/2013 No Sullivan Sol 858-271-77 San Diego CA 92121 No
10/04/2013 No SolarCity 650-638-10 Foster City CA 94404 No
01/12/2014 No California S 310-316-04 Redondo B CA 90277 No
01/12/2014 No California S 310-316-04 Redondo B CA 90277 No
05/14/2014 No Baker Elect 760-690-51 Escondido CA 92029 No
07/17/2014 No Stellar Sola 760-445-16 Carlsbad CA 92009 No
02/11/2015 No lndepende, 760-752-97 San Marcoi CA 92081 No
12/09/2014 No Precision El 619-966-96 Lakeside CA 92040 No
12/09/2014 No Precision El 619-966-96 Lakeside CA 92040 No
01/22/2015 No Sullivan Sol 858-271-77 San Diego CA 92121 No
03/17/2015 No Foshay Ele«858-277-76San Diego CA 92154 No
04/22/2015 No ASE Solar S 619-252-34 Walnut CA 91789 No No No O Yes No
04/22/2015 No ASE Solar S 619-252-34 Walnut CA 91789 No No No O Yes No
05/28/2015 No Stellar Sola 760-445-16 Carlsbad CA 92009 No No No O Yes Yes Stellar Sola 93651
10/26/2015 No Sullivan Sol 858-271-77 San Diego CA 92121 No No Yes 1 Yes Yes CSI 780576
06/15/2015 No California F 760-489-58 Escondido CA 92029 No No No 0 Yes Yes SunPower 36135
11/03/2015 No Charger So 858-900-58 san diego CA 92109 No No No 0 No 40500
09/08/2015 No Solarscape 858-483-50 San Diego CA 92109 No No No 0 Yes No 250000
01/07/2016 No Solar Watt 760-712-31 Carlsbad CA 92008 No No No O Yes No 31700
10/15/2015 No Stellar Sola 760-445-16 Carlsbad CA 92009 No No No o Yes Yes Stellar Sola 207612
01/21/2016 No lndepende, 760-752-97 San Marcoi CA 92081 No No No O Yes No 429270
10/27/2015 No Integrated 626-200-55 Norco CA 92860 No Yes Figtree No O Yes No 799120
12/07/2015 No La Costa GI 760-704-10 Carlsbad CA 92009 No No No 0 Yes No 1350000
04/20/2016 No Baker Elect 760-690-51 Escondido CA 92029 No No No 0 Yes No 606095
01/28/2016 No Sun X Solar 760-738-83 Escondido CA 92029 No No No O Yes No 147635
01/28/2016 No Sun X Solar 760-7~-83 Escondido CA 92029 No No No 0 Yes No 147635
01/28/2016 No Sun X Solar 760-738-83 Escondido CA 92029 No No No O Yes No 147635
01/28/2016 No Sun X Solar 760-738-83 Escondido CA 92029 No No No O Yes No 147635
12/15/2015 No SunPower •800-786-76Austin TX 78759 No No No Yes No 17480
12/08/2015 Yes Self Installer No No No 0 Yes No 20081
ltc Cost Bai VNEM, NH Previous A1 Previous A1 NEM Tariff Application Status Project is V Module Model 1 Module M, Module Quanti _STC Panel size (WDC)
None 1 Interconnected No Q.PRO BFR -G3 260 HanwhaQ 244 260
None 1 Interconnected No LG365N2W-B3 LG Electror 72 365
None 1 Interconnected No SPR-X21-345 Sun Power 20 345
None 1 Interconnected No SPR-X20-250-BLK Sun Power 24 250
None 1 Interconnected No SW245 mono Solarworld 896 245
None 1 Interconnected No PV-UJ225GA6 Mitsubishi 442 225
None 1 Interconnected No TSM-245PA05 Trina Solar 14 245
None 1 Interconnected No KD210GX-LPU Kyocera Sc 30 210
None 1 Interconnected No KD315GX-LPB Kyocera So 440 315
None 1 Interconnected No TSM-245PA05.18 Trina Solar 22 245
None 1 Interconnected No JC255M-24/Bx-b Renesola A 72 255
None 1 Interconnected No JC255M-24/Bx-b Renesola A 36 255
None 1 Interconnected No REC250PE REC Solar 104 250
None 1 Interconnected No LG270S1C-A3 LG Electror 33 270
None 1 Interconnected No SPR-X21-345 Sun Power 728 345
None 1 Interconnected No SPR-X21-345 Sun Power 630 345
None 1 Interconnected No Protect SW 275 Mono Solarworld 556 275
None 1 Interconnected No KD250GX-LFB Kyocera So 200 250
None 1 Interconnected No EC0250H156P-60 Ecosolargy 170 250
None 1 Interconnected No OPT270-60-4-1B0 Suniva 14 270
None 1 Interconnected No OPT270-60-4-1B0 Suniva 14 270
None 1 Interconnected No LG280S1C-B3 LG Electror 126 280
None 1 Interconnected No KU330-8BCA Kyocera So 714 330
None 1 Interconnected No SPR-327NE-WHT-D Sun Power 21 327
None 1 Interconnected No x250 lnnotech s, 27 250
None 1 Interconnected No LG305N1C-B3 LG Electror 246 305
None 1 Interconnected No SW 285 Mono SolarWorld 32 285
None 1 Interconnected No LG300A1C-B3 LG Electror 198 300
None 1 Interconnected No SPR-E20-327-COM Sun Power 352 327
None 1 Interconnected No CS6X-305P Canadian S 888 305
None 1 Interconnected No SW 315 XL mono Solarworld 760 315
None 1 Interconnected No HiS-M300TI Hyundai HE 560 300
None 1 Interconnected No SW285 Mono Solarworld 60 285
None 1 Interconnected No SW 285 Mono Solarworld 24 285
None 1 Interconnected No SW285 Mono SolarWorld 30 285
None 1 Interconnected No SW285 Mono SolarWorld 32 285
None 1 Interconnected No SPR-230NE-BLK-D Sun Power 20 230
None 1 Interconnected No LG315N1C-G4 LG Electror 17 315
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9 Alameda, California t 54SkW ! Alameda Municipal Utility
PROJECT SUMMARY
Franklin Realty engaged Blue Oak Energy to build this solar carport system
at a building occupied by their en ant Abbot Laborarnries. The system is
comprised of a 548 kW net metered distributed generation carport solar
photovolt,.ic sysum. The solar modules are mounted on a carport
structure and covers a parking lot to power a percentage of Abbott's
corpora-e campus. The solar carport system, in addition o generating
approximan,ly Sn GWh per year, will suve as a dar<i e shade and cooling
area for staff vehicles, and offers improved lighting at night. This project is
engineered and constructed to generate continuous clean solar energy for
the next 25 years.
BLUE OAK ENERGY SCOPE
Full scope engineering, procurement, and constnrction (EPC). During this
project Blue Oak Energy worked directly with the real estat<! building
o vner through th<! initial conceptual planning stages through final
ir,otallation. Blue Oak Energy played a key role in securing substantial
r<!ba es and incentives from the local utility company to boost the
project's financial return.
PROJECT GOALS
Franklin Realty's primary goal in building this solar energy carport system
was to generate a healthy return on investment while also creating
additional tenant benefits. he company also expects the added property
value will help to retain key tenants with a long-erm sustainability vision.
SYSTEM SPEC IFICATIONS:
Panel Type: Canadian Solar CS6X-315P
Panel Quantity: 1,740
Racking Type: C rport
Inverter Type: Sofectria
System Size [DC} 548kW
AC Voltage: 480 V
Interconnection ype: Load side of the customer m€ter
Utility Company: Alameda Municipal Power
KEY FEATURES:
• ~.d.8 kW solar electric svstem
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KEY FEATURES:
• 548 kW solar electric system
• Carport annual energy generation: 877 GWh
• Distributed generation load-side interconnect systeni
• 1,740 solar modules on rooftop and parking structures.
• 3 acre~ of solar pan~ls covering five-5tand-alone carport structures
for 200 shaded car parking stalls
• Five-year operations and maintenance plan
• Net-metered project will export excess generation to the local
utility grid, controlled by Alameda Municipal Power (AMP)
• Secured substantial incen·ives from the AMP to achieve the
projeces intended nanciaJ return on investment
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The Real Story
Baker designed and installed a 168.025 kW rooftop and carport solar system for Carlsbad-based Vanguard Industries West. The installation of
517 Hyundai 325W solar modules will produce roughly 76 percent of the military insignia company's annual electricity needs and save about
$51,000 on their energy bill the first year.
When asked why Vanguard chose to go solar, Executive Vice President/ COO, Michael Harrison said, "Our utilities have continued to go up and
up. We felt switching to solar was the right choice because of the economics as well as doing our part to become environmentally more
responsible. My partner recently put solar on his home, and it has been very successful. We chose Baker Electric Solar because of its longevity
and customer service. It was a pleasurable experience from the start to finish with Baker's on-budget, on-time completion."
Installation Details
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Solar Panels Chosen: Hyundai 325W
Number of Panels: 517
System Size: 168.025 kW (kilowatts)
Completion Date: August 25, 2016
Annual Stats
CO2 Reduction: 210 tons/year
Trees Saved: 180 acres/year
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aker Current Projects Electric
Establlshed 1938 Commercial Solar Group
Under Construction
Project Name System Size (kW) Type
P-114 D/8 MV-22 Aircraft Hanger PV 96 Carport
P-1014 Truck Comp Oper Complex 364 Carport
Mojave West Solar 25,000 Ground
Maricopa West Solar 28,220 Ground
Seville Solar 68,900 Ground
Stateline Solar 170,580 Ground
Stateline Solar Phase II 169,000 Ground
Springbok Solar 328,120 Ground
Springbok Solar Phase II 191,000 Ground
Matrix 59 Roof
Tecate Group 110.2 Roof
SAF Keep Storage Melrose 165 Roof
Coventry Court Senior Apartments 177.5 Roof
DOH Enterprise, Inc 427 Roof
Total Under Construction 982.21 MW
In Design Phase
Project Name System Size (kW) Type
Sycuan 400.75 Carport
Alta Nursery 270 Ground
Barren Ridge Solar 63,650 Ground
Del Cerro Baptist Church 50 Roof
Full Swing Golf Simulators 60 Roof
Champagne Village POA 70.5 Roof
Jewish Federation (UJF) 143 Roof
Philip Thearle Autowerks 149.5 Roof
Arroyo at Baker Ranch 152.2 Roof
Palomar LRC 167.5 Roof
Jewish Family Service 215.75 Roof
J&D Laboratories 1,051 Roof, Carport
Vanguard Industries 168 Various
Total Under Design 66.54MW
12/14/2015
Baker
Electric
Project Experience
Commercial Solar Installed -Continued
-----Established 1938
Project Name System Size (kW) • Type
_... '
Palomar College -Humanities Building 164 Roof
SAF Keep Storage 165 Roof
Sony Headquarters 165 Roof
VA Medical Center-Fresno, CA 182 Roof
Dupaco, Inc. 190 Roof
VA Medical Center-San Diego, CA 209 ·. Roof
P111 I P1037 218 . Roof
Alpine Unified School District (5 sites) 229 Roof
Hunter Industries 243 Roof
San Diego Food Bank 350 Roof
J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVO 489 Roof
NAB Child Development Center 45 · Roof, Carport
RB Swim and Tennis 109.5 Roof, Carport
. Solana Ranch Elementary School 180 Roof, Carport
Mountain West -Bear Garden Investment, LLC 345 . Roof, Carport
Santa Clara Unified School District (4 sites) 1,320 Roof, Carport
Hill Creek School -Santee 276 Shade Structures
Interfaith Community Services 135 Various
SDCWA Escondido 170 Various
SDCWA Headquarters San Diego 450 Various
Bachelor Enlisted Quarters Package 9 1,488 Various
Total Installed 347.50MW
12/14/2015
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Meeting Minutes
Date: May 12, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM
Location: 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008
City of Carlsbad Climate Action Plan Compliance Checklist and Greenhouse Gas Guidelines
Subject: Kickoff Meeting
Project No: 16010031.01
Attendees: David de Cordova, City of Carlsbad
Van Lynch, City of Carlsbad
Don Neu, City of Carlsbad
Poonam Boparai, Ascent Environmental
Honey Walters, Ascent Environmental
Summary of Meeting, Key Discussion Points, and Action Items
City staff provided background information on the adopted Climate Action Plan (CAP) and the impetus for the
CAP Compliance Checklist.
David de Cordova provided an update on the status of CAP implementation indicating that the City would
develop implementing ordinances in the next fiscal year. Staff presented to City Council a costing study for CAP
implementation over the next five years. The City is hiring a full-time position for CAP implementation. Each
department is working to identify CAP measures that apply to them. The City will be presenting a proposed
budget for short-term CAP implementation to City Council. This would include an Energy Conservation
Ordinance and a Transportation Demand Management {TDM) Ordinance within the next year.
City staff explained the current processes used for determining the significance of greenhouse gas {GHG)
emissions for projects subject to CEQA.
It was determined that the City would continue using the 900 metric ton screening criterion to determine
applicability of the Checklist to projects.
It was also tentatively determined that the Checklist would apply to discretionary projects that are subject to
CEQA and are not otherwise exempt.
Staff indicated that the City traditionally processes a range of projects from residential, commercial, mixed-use,
hotels, retail, to large scale research and development and warehouse projects. The City is home to a few large
R&D and technology employers who process projects with the Planning Department.
Historically, the City has processed a number of General Plan Amendments. City staff expect that the number
and scale of these amendments will decrease with the recent adoption of the General Plan update.
It was determined through discussion that the Checklist would be applied point forward for discretionary
projects.
0 Cl
No. Key Discussion Points, Decisions, and Actions
Meeting Minutes
Page2
1 Checklist Applicability: Non-exempt CEQA projects that exceed the 900 metric ton screening criterion
2 City to provide data files for development projections and CAP reduction assumptions
3 Ascent to review growth projections in CAP to determine appropriate questions to include in Checklist
regarding land use assumptions
4 Ascent to review current GHG submittals to City to determine applicability and defensibility of current
approach
5 Ascent to evaluate pros and cons of two-pronged CAP compliance approach, i.e. Checklist and project-
specific analysis
6 A meeting was tentatively scheduled for early to mid-August to present the completed Checklist to City
staff