Title
Regional Climate Mitigation Plan Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive an update on the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan and provide feedback on proposed early actions.
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, Water Resources Planning and Engineering Supervisor, Public Works, 360.753.8321
Presenters:
Rich Hoey, P.E., Public Works Director
Allison Osterberg, Senior Planner, Thurston Regional Planning Council
Susan Clark, Water Resources 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 seven meetings held (Councilmembers Lisa Parshley and Nathaniel Jones represent Olympia)
* Consultant team selected
* Climate Advisory Committee formed and three meetings held
* Public Engagement Strategy approved and initial community outreach completed
* Review of Thurston County Communitywide Greenhouse Gas Inventory completed
A fact sheet on the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan is attached, and the project manager from the Thurston Regional...
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