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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14. Adopt new Board Policy No. BP 038 - Climate Change, effective 12-06-18 Page 1 of 4 Item 14. CENTRAL SAN CENTRAL SAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2018 SUBJECT: ADOPT NEW BOARD POLICY NO. BP 038 - CLIMATE CHANGE, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 6, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: INITIATING DEPARTMENT: DAN FROST, SENIOR ENGINEER ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES- PDS-PLANNI NG AND APPLIED RESEARCH REVIEWED BY: DANEA GEMMELL, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER JEAN-MARC PETIT, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 9 , .,�- I Roger S. Bailey General Manager ISSUE Board approval is required for adoption of new Board Policies. BACKGROUND Central San's programs, projects, and policies currently consider climate change impacts and in many cases, include actions to mitigate those impacts. It would benefit Central San to adopt a policy on climate change that documents the types of climate change adaptation strategies Central San has previously implemented and will continue to consider. By adopting this policy, Central San may improve the eligibility of Capital Improvement Projects to acquire low-interest Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loans. Central San staff continue to evaluate various funding strategies for Central San's Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan and have determined that CWSRF loans are one possible debt financing strategy to consider. December 6, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 93 of 202 Page 2 of 4 Attached for the Board's consideration is a proposed new Board Policy No. BP 038 - Climate Change. ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS The Board may choose not to adopt the proposed policy, or may provide other direction to staff. However, that is not recommended as it may impact the eligibility of Capital Improvement Projects to acquire low- interest CWSRF loans. FINANCIAL IMPACTS Central San's current projects, programs, and existing policies are in alignment with this proposed policy. However, there are potential financial impacts in the future as new climate change findings, regulatory requirements, and strategies arise. These will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION The Administration Committee reviewed the proposed Board Policy on November 20, 2018 and recommended adoption of the policy. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION Adopt new Board Policy No. BP 038 - Climate Change, effective December 6, 2018. Strategic Plan Tie-In GOAL ONE: Provide Exceptional Customer Service Strategy 1 - Build external customer relationships and awareness GOAL TWO: Strive to Meet Regulatory Requirements Strategy 1 - Strive to achieve 100%permit compliance in air, water, land, and other regulations, Strategy 3- Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations related to District administration GOAL FIVE: Maintain a Reliable Infrastructure Strategy 3- Protect District personnel and assets from threats and emergencies GOAL SIX: Embrace Technology, Innovation and Environmental Sustainability Strategy 1 -Augment the region's water supply, Strategy 2- Reduce reliance on non-renewable energy ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proposed BP 038 - Climate Change December 6, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 94 of 202 Page 3 of 4 Central Contra costa Number: BP 038 Sanitary District Authority: Board of Directors Effective: Revised: === Page 4 of 4 Number: BP 038 CLIMATE CHANGE Page 2 of 2 manage anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions to stay below the California Air Resource Board Cap and Trade inclusion threshold of 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents per year, with due consideration for cost and operational reliability. 2. Implement projects that protect and improve the resiliency of Central San's facilities from flooding and sea level rise. 3. Reduce workplace emissions by encouraging and supporting environmentally friendly workplace practices and commuting habits. 4. Work with local, regional, and state agencies and groups to understand how climate change will affect our communities' critical assets, and participate in collaborative efforts to develop robust adaptation strategies. 5. Support sustainable use of water resources and plan for water conservation impacts. 6. Consider climate change in addition to other environmental impacts when completing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) assessments and environmental impact reports for Central San's projects. 7. Monitor the state of climate change science and evolving regulations and legislation through industry associations, and assign resources as appropriate to comply with future climate change adaptation requirements. 8. Enhance the community's understanding of climate change and how it challenges Central San's Mission. 9. Participate in integrated regional water reliability planning and explore recycled water opportunities consistent with Board Policy No. BP 019 — Recycled Water. 10.Support energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy generation projects, and other strategies to strive towards Net Zero Energy as described in Board Policy No. BP 027 — Energy. [Original Retained by the Secretary of the District] December 6, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 96 of 202