Title
Public hearing to consider an amendment to Policy OS-10.11 of the Monterey County 2010 General Plan to update the language concerning the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan in line with statewide targets.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Consider Addendum Number 4 together with the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the 2010 Monterey County General Plan; and
b. Approve an amendment to Policy OS-10.11 of the Monterey County 2010 General Plan to update the language concerning the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan in line with statewide targets.
SUMMARY:
General Plan Policy OS-10.11 of the 2010 General Plan requires the County to prepare a County-wide Climate Action Plan to achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2020. New statewide greenhouse gas reductions targets have been issued through Senate Bill 32 for the year 2030. The Chief Administrative Offices, together with the Resource Management Agency, have begun to move the climate action planning efforts forward. As the first step in doing so, and to support potential grant funding opportunities, staff proposes to amend General Plan Policy OS-10.11 to update greenhouse gas reduction targets to the 2030 horizon in line with state goals. In updating the General Plan policy language, staff has also included reference to current best practices in climate action planning efforts including incorporation of social equity considerations and climate change adaptation.
On September 30, 2020, the Planning Commission considered proposed General Plan amendment language. Staff proposed language that was more flexible to accommodate future legislative changes; however, the Commission unanimously recommended approval of the amendment to keep timelines to maintain urgency for completion of the plan. Staff recommends adding a timeline for completion, but not for adoption.
DISCUSSION:
In 2006, California passed landmark climate action...
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