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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
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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.
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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
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Number: BP 038 Sanitary District
Authority: Board of Directors
Effective:
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Number: BP 038
CLIMATE CHANGE
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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]
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