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Councilmember McGovern asked whether staff would be capable of accomplishing the long list of projects by the end of 2012. Mr. Smith clarified that the term is actually 2012-2013 and that each would be started, but perhaps not completed, in this timeframe. He noted that many items are simply updates to existing guidelines and specifications and will not be as difficult as they may seem. Councilmember McGovern said she would really like to see the program dealing with tree plantings and increased shade moved up from 2015 to 2012. Mr. Smith said staff is prepared to move forward with that project more aggressively than originally planned. Mayor Hosterman opened the public hearing. Howard Long voiced frustration in both City and State mandates. He encouraged staff to engage the public on this change via social media. He read the following statement, signed by over 30,000 scientists, and requested that the Council rebel against State dictates that do not fit the City of Pleasanton: Evan Edgar, Pleasanton Garbage Service (PGS), stated his support for the CAP and its measures. He reviewed PGS' early strategies with regard to AB 32 and zero waste and discussed mandated commercial recycling. Mayor Hosterman closed the public hearing. Councilmember Sullivan cited the plan as having many good policies, and one that represents a real milestone in Pleasanton's goal to becoming a more sustainable city. While generally supportive, he voiced concerns related to implementation and whether the "qualified" status would help or hinder the overall cause. If truly serious about meeting these goals, the City needs to be very aggressive in its implementation on all projects that come forward. He concurred with Councilmember McGovern that implementation monitoring, on a case-by-case an annual basis, is critical to the success of the CAP. He requested clarification on water conservation guidelines, recalling that the Council had discussed including bay friendly guidelines for gardening and landscape management. Mr. Smith confirmed and explained that the new State requirements cover everything included in the Bay Friendly Guidelines, and then some. Councilmember Sullivan said a critical element will be the adaptation of Chapter 4, which he is particularly glad to see incorporated. He referred to page 89, which discusses the monitoring of interim targets, as evidenced by the 2015 greenhouse gases inventory update. He suggested a more aggressive approach given the relatively short amount of time in which they are expected to accomplish a rather significant set of goals. MOTION: It was m/s by Sullivan/Hosterman to waive full reading and adopt Resolution 12-498 certifying the Climate Action Plan as shown in Attachment 1, find it meets the requirements of a Qualified Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy as defined by BAAQMD's California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, and to adopt Resolution 12-499 approving an amendment the Air Quality and Climate Change Element of the General Plan by adopting the Climate Action. Motion passed by the following vote: DISCUSSION: Mayor Hosterman said there has been significant discussion over the qualified status at the District over the last several years. She explained that the intent was really to balance development of any kind, taking into account various community uses. Councilmember Thorne said it is highly unusual to find a plan like this that has been endorsed by such a variety and diversity of interests. The end product is a good one and something he can support. Special Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 February 13, 2012