To: Board of Supervisors
From: Board of Supervisors
Meeting Date: March 19, 2019
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John McCowen |
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463-441 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 1 hour |
Agenda Title:
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Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Mendocino County’s Commitment to Fight Climate Change, the Formation of a Climate Action Advisory Committee to Engage Public Participation and Support Community Climate Change Preparedness, Assess Green House Gas Emissions and Carbon Storage Baseline Conditions, Explore and Recommend Short and Long Term Priorities for Green House Gas Emissions Reductions and Carbon Storage Projects, and Explore Potential Funding Sources
(Sponsor: Supervisor McCowen)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Accept the presentation of the Climate Action Start-up Group; endorse in principle the proposal presented; direct staff to schedule a subsequent workshop/presentation on the formation and structure of the Climate Action Advisory Committee, explore funding sources, and initiate discussions with the Mendocino County Resource Conservation District regarding a contract for services to staff the Committee.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
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Summary of Request:
The Climate Action Start-up Group has developed a proposal (Proposal) to address key Climate Action goals of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reductions and carbon storage by forming a Climate Action Advisory Committee (Committee) to assess GHG emissions and carbon storage baseline conditions, explore and recommend short and long term priorities for GHG emissions reductions and carbon storage projects based on the baseline assessment. It is anticipated that the Committee will estimate project cost and, at the direction of the Board, explore potential funding sources. The Proposal, a copy of which is included as an attachment, calls for the performance of multiple tasks of unknown cost and complexity followed by the prioritization of short and long term priorities of unknown number and cost.
County staff are fully engaged in fulfilling their present duties and are not in a position to accept responsibility for an additional major assignment. Based on preliminary discussions with the Mendocino County Resource Conservation District (RCD), it is recommended that the Board direct staff to initiate discussions with the RCD regarding a contract for services to staff the Committee. The RCD is considered an appropriate umbrella for the Committee because several elements of the Proposal are within the purview of the RCD. Additionally, the RCD has demonstrated expertise at obtaining and administering grants. It is anticipated that many of the tasks identified in the Proposal and the short and long term priorities will be eligible for grant funding. It is anticipated that the County will be required to make an initial General Fund allocation of up to $100,000 to provide initial support for administration of the Committee.
The Climate Action Start-up Group is working on recommendations for the formation and structure of the Committee and would like to make a presentation to the Board at a subsequent meeting or workshop in April or early May, provided the Board adopts the Recommended Action. Based on the information received at that meeting, the Board could give direction as appropriate regarding the formation of the committee, funding sources to support the committee and the options for housing the committee.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Adopt the recommended motion as modified or do not adopt the motion and give direction to staff as deemed appropriate.
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: n/a
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Janelle Rau, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Meribeth Dermond, Deputy Clerk II |
Final Status:Approved with Direction |
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Date: March 20, 2019 |
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Direction was given to staff to schedule a subsequent workshop/presentation on April 2, 2019, on the formation and structure of the Climate Action Advisory Committee and to explore funding sources and initiate discussions with the Mendocino County Resource Conservation District regarding a contract for services to staff the Committee. |
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