Title
Regional Climate Mitigation Plan Update
Recommended Action
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive update and move to recommend that City Council support the early actions as proposed.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive an update on the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan, including a recommended list of early actions for implementation by City staff prior to completion of the Regional Plan.
Staff Contact:
Rich Hoey, P.E., Public Works Director, 360.753.8495
Susan Clark, Interim Planning and Engineering Supervisor, Public Works, 360.753.8321
Presenters:
Rich Hoey, P.E., Public Works Director
Susan Clark, Interim Planning and Engineering Supervisor
Background and Analysis:
Regional Climate Mitigation Planning
In April 2018, Thurston County, Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) signed an Interlocal Agreement to complete Phase I of a regional Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan, with TRPC leading the effort. Phase I work resulted in the following regional greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets:
* 45% below 2015 levels by 2030
* 85% below 2015 levels by 2050
In November 2018, Olympia and the other regional jurisdictions approved a Phase II Interlocal Agreement addressing the development of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan (TCMP).
To date, the regional planning process accomplishments include:
* Steering Committee formed and five meetings held (Councilmembers Parshley and Jones represent Olympia)
* Consultant team selected
* Climate Advisory Committee formed and two meetings held
* Public Engagement Strategy approved and community outreach started
* Review of Thurston County Communitywide Greenhouse Gas Inventory completed
A fact sheet on the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan is attached.
Need for Early Actions
During review of the Phase II Interlocal Agreement, City Council asked staff to identify the early actions the City could take while work on the TCMP occurs. City Council and community members expresse...
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