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Tri-Valley Local Hazard Mitigation Plan;Volume 2—Planning Partner Annexes <br /> Table 3-9.Adaptive Ca•acit for Climate Chanse <br /> Criterion Jurisdiction Ratin•a <br /> T. 'a: 'Capacity <br /> Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts Medium <br /> Comment: A greenhouse gas inventory was conducted for 2005 data. This analysis supported preparation and adoption of the Climate <br /> Action Plan(CAP)in 2012. The Air Quality and Climate Change Element of the General Plan was modified concurrently <br /> with adoption of the CAP. <br /> Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts Low <br /> Comment: The City has adopted a Climate Action Plan and the General Plan includes climate change policies. While climate change <br /> impacts are not specifically monitored, hazards are monitored via the local hazard mitigation plan. <br /> Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Medium <br /> Comment: City staff and if needed,consultants are available to assess strategies for feasibility. <br /> Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory Low <br /> Comment: The City is planning an update to its Climate Action Plan. This effort is expected to commence in 2018. <br /> Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts Medium <br /> Comment: Impacts related to air quality and greenhouse gas emissions are evaluated on a project-by-project basis during <br /> environmental review. <br /> Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks Low <br /> Comment: The City would participate in regional groups that are initiated for this effort. <br /> ementa d L' 11111111 <br /> Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes Medium <br /> Comment: Impacts related to air quality and greenhouse gas emissions are evaluated on a project-by-project basis during <br /> environmental review. <br /> Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts High <br /> Comment: The CAP provides strategies and implementation measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. <br /> Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Low <br /> Comment: These strategies could be incorporated into an update to the Climate Action Plan. <br /> Champions for climate action in local government departments Low <br /> Comment: At this time,there is no dedicated staff to climate action planning.However,with the planned update to the CAP <br /> commencing in 2018, the City anticipates setting up a city-wide Green Team comprised of representatives from various <br /> departments. <br /> Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies High <br /> Comment: The city is supportive of measures outlined in the CAP and their strategic implementation. <br /> Financial resources devoted to climate change adaptation Medium <br /> Comment: While funds have not been specifically dedicated to climate change adaptation,implementation of such measures are <br /> carried forward on an as feasible basis for city projects. <br /> Local authority over sectors likely to be negative impacted Medium <br /> Comment: The city has authority over local public streets and related infrastructure. <br /> Public <br /> Local residents'knowledge of and understanding of climate risk Medium <br /> Comment: Local residents are well-informed and aware of local,regional,state-wide,and greater issues relating to climate change. <br /> Local residents support of adaptation efforts Low <br /> Comment: Local residents are generally supportive of measures to address climate change,but the city has not recently specifically <br /> solicited public feedback on this topic. <br /> Local residents'capacity to adapt to climate impacts Low <br /> Comment: This is not known at this time. <br /> 3-8 TETRA TECH <br />