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Item 3.c.
. � CENTRAL SAN CENTRAL SAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
-- POSITION PAPER
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT DRAFT
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2018
SUBJECT: REVIEW DRAFT POSITION PAPER TO CONSIDER ADOPTING NEW
BOARD POLICY NO. BP 038 - CLIMATE CHANGE
SUBMITTED BY: INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
DAN FROST, SENIOR ENGINEER ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES-
PDS-PLANNI NG AND APPLIED RESEARCH
REVIEWED BY: DANEAGEMMELL, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
MANAGER
JEAN-MARC PETIT, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL
SERVICES
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 (CI P)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.
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.
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
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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 did/did
not recommend adoption of the Policy.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION
Adopt new Board Policy No. B P 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
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Number: BP 038
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Reviewed: wwwcentrallsamorg
Initiating Dept./Div.: Engineering & Technical Services
Department/Planning & Development
BOARD POLICY
CLIMATE CHANGE
PURPOSE
The District recognizes that the Earth's climate has been evolving and is changing, as
evidenced by increasing atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases, increased
air and ocean temperatures, ocean acidification, changing precipitation patterns, sea
level rise, and increasing frequency and intensity of extreme droughts and storm events.
These climate change indicators not only contribute to adverse health, society, and
ecosystem impacts, they also pose the following risks.
• Increasing wet weather flows
• Increased flood risk
• Reduced water supply reliability
• Reduced dry weather flows and changing wastewater composition due to
additional water conservation
The District's infrastructure and operational resiliency to these climate change risks is
critical towards achieving the District's Mission —to Protect Public Health and the
Environment.
POLICY
It is the policy of the District to consider climate change impacts in its policies,
programs, and projects, where applicable, reduce the District's contribution and
vulnerability to climate change.
In considering this policy, the District will exercise leadership in the following climate
adaptation strategies while furthering the District's Mission:
1. Continue the District's commitment to implement the goals of the Global
Warming Solutions Act (Assembly Bill 32) and other applicable climate change
legislation. Continue to report and verify greenhouse gas emissions and strive to
manage greenhouse gas emissions to stay below the California Air Resource
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Number: BP 038
CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY
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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 District 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
efforts.
6. Consider climate change in addition to other environmental impacts when
completing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) assessments and
environmental impact reports for District 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 the District's mission.
9. Participate in integrated regional water reliability planning and explore recycled
water opportunities consistent with Board Policy 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 BP 027 — Energy.
[Original Retained by the Secretary of the District]
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