Title
Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan Project Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive an update on the Thurston Regional Climate Mitigation Plan and provide feedback.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive an update on the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan.
Staff Contact:
Rich Hoey, P.E., Public Works Director, Public Works Department, 360.753.8495
Susan Clark, Engineering and Planning Supervisor, Public Works Water Resources, 360.753.8321
Presenter:
Rich Hoey, P.E., Public Works Director
Susan Clark, Engineering and Planning 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 percent below 2015 levels by 2030
* 85 percent 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 nine meetings held (Councilmembers Parshley and Cooper represent Olympia)
* Consultant team selected
* Climate Advisory Workgroup formed and five meetings held
* Public Engagement Strategy approved and initial community outreach completed
* Review of Thurston County Communitywide Greenhouse Gas Inventory completed
* Development of 300+ potential community-wide climate actions
* Approval of climate action screening criteria by the Steering Committee
* Preliminary screening of the 300+ community-wide climate actions across five different sectors (Buildings and Energy; Transportation and Land Use; Water and Waste; Agric...
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