DATE: May 9, 2022
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
Deputy Director of Development Services
SUBJECT
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Climate Action Plan and Environmental Justice: Considerations for New General Plan Policies and Programs - Information and Discussion
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) reviews and comments on this report and provides direction to staff.
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SUMMARY
The City is in the process of updating its Climate Action Plan (CAP) to establish policies and programs needed to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets adopted by Council. The CAP, part of the Hayward 2040 General Plan, is being updated along with revisions to the Housing and Safety Elements of the General Plan. This report also presents a draft policy framework for a new Environmental Justice Element of the General Plan. This report provides an update on the project, community engagement strategies, and next steps. The City is working with Rincon Consultants to forecast GHG emissions and develop policies and programs that will help reduce community-wide emissions. Staff will continue engaging with community stakeholders to ensure that all policies in the CAP are equitable and align with community needs.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II CAP Mural Board Responses
Attachment III Environmental Justice Workshop 1 Mural Board Response
Attachment IV Hayward Environmental Justice Draft Policy Framework