Title
Public hearing to consider:
Adoption of a resolution to adopt the Monterey County Municipal Climate Action Plan: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan for County Operations (MCAP).
(County Operation Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan - REF120044)
Report
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Planning File Number: REF120044
Owner: N/A
Project Location: All County Operations/County-wide
APN: N/A
Agent: N/A
Plan Area: County-wide
Flagged and Staked: N/A
CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt per Sections 15301 and 15302
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution adopting the Monterey County Municipal Climate Action Plan: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan for County Operations (MCAP).
SUMMARY:
Policy OS-10.15 of the 2010 General Plan requires the County to adopt a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction plan for County operations. The General Plan Policy states that the goal of the plan shall be to reduce GHG emissions associated with County operations by at least 15% less than 2005 levels. A list of potential elements to consider for incorporation in the plan is provided in the General Plan policy for guidance. This policy was added to the General Plan to address environmental impacts discussed in the Environmental Impact Report prepared for the General Plan. A similar plan is required by Policy OS-10.11 of the General Plan; however, that Policy is directed at community-wide GHG emissions whereas this MCAP is focused specifically on County operations and services. County operations constitute only 1.2% of the County-wide emissions and most of those County emissions occur within City limits so the MCAP is distinct from the community-wide effort. The MCAP covers all County related functions and facilities including office buildings, Natividad Medical Center (the largest single source of County generated GHGs), the jail, fleet, solid waste generation, and more. See Exhibit 1 to Attachment A for a list of Greenhouse gas emission related to Count...
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