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Derek Lee, Environmental Services Manager, provided an overview of the four environmental awareness related Council priorities in the draft work plan; two priorities were included in the previous plan and two items are new. These included the following: Current Priorities: 1. Conduct East Bay Community Energy Assessment and Present to Council for Consideration to Join the CCA — The City opted not to participate in the County's program, but did establish a policy to reconsider joining the CCA program following "proof of concept", after one full year of operation (November 2019). Staff will conduct the assessment based on the established criteria and report back to City Council with its findings. 2. Continue to Participate with Regional Agencies on Exploring Potable Reuse —Following the completion of the Joint Tri -Valley Potable Reuse Technical Feasibility Study, regional partners expressed interest in continued exploration into potable reuse as State regulatory requirements continue to emerge. New Priorities: 1. Evaluate and Implement Making Water Conservation a Way of Life Executive Order B-37-16 — Governor Brown established Executive Order B-37-16 to respond to and prepare for future droughts. The City will need to prepare for and implement new requirements as established by the State to reduce water use Making Water Conservation a Way of Life. Mr. Lee reported there is already legislation in place that followed the declaration which will impose stringent water use objectives. The state is currently working on those standards and will be informing municipalities about the required standards when completed. In addition, starting in 2023, the City will be required to file annual reports to ensure the City is meeting the new standards and if not met there will be an enforcement action. Ms. Laurene Green inquired if there were any stricter goals that were being enforced within the next two years. Mr. Lee indicated that the goal set for the City of Pleasanton by 2020 is a 20% reduction of water usage which is 197 gallons per capita per day. It was noted that the City of Pleasanton is currently meeting this goal however, there were caveats (i.e. change in behaviors with the drought being over, stricter goals may be given, etc.). Staff will continue public outreach on water conservation and outreach efforts. 2. City's Climate Action Plan 2.0 (CAP) - The Climate Action Plan was adopted in 2012 and should be updated to demonstrate progress towards state -mandated greenhouse gas emissions tracking and reductions to 1990 levels by 2020 and beyond. Mr. Eric Cartwright asked if items such as the off road engine transitioning over to electrical lawn and garden equipment would be an item considered under the CAP. Mr. Dolan suggested adding items such as those within the CAP vs. a stand-alone item. The committee discussed adding the reduction of food ware (plastics and straws) as a priority. Mr. Dolan indicated that this item was added from the community requests for consideration after the presentation made by the 41 graders at the last City Council meeting. Mr. Dolan provided an extensive background on the history of the creation of the CAP. Mr. Lee indicated that the committee would be involved in the creation of CAP 2.0 and there could be a public process to receive input from the community. Energy & Environment Committee Minutes Page 3 of 6