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The updated CAP will shorten, simplify, and improve the readability and graphic quality of the existing CAP, be "qualified" for future project level streamlining with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and provide goals and objectives that are realistic and implementable for Pleasanton. The proposed scope of work and budget are included as Attachment 2. The update process will include evaluating Pleasanton's current conditions (e.g., GHG emissions), forecasting future GHG emissions, identifying community environmental adaptation goals, establishing GHG reduction targets, determining a list of co-benefits (e.g., cost reduction and water consumption reduction), goals, and actions, and developing an implementation and monitoring plan. The policy focus for CAP 2.0 will account for existing state and federal legislation and aim to close the gap between emission reduction targets and Pleasanton's projected emissions. An anticipated project timeline for project completion is included as Attachment 3. The project is anticipated to take 18 months. The consultant team will work with staff, the EEC, stakeholders, and the community to complete this project. The EEC meets bi-monthly and is expected to receive project update progress reports, discuss project details, and provide feedback at key project milestones. In addition to regular EEC meetings, the CAP 2.0 process will involve extensive community outreach which may include coordination with local schools, outreach at the Farmers Market, community workshops, social media information, online surveying, and meetings with various stakeholder groups (e.g., Zone 7, Chamber of Commerce, and ACE). The draft CAP 2.0 will go through the necessary CEQA process and ultimately be reviewed by the City Council. The City Council will provide a final recommendation on the CAP 2.0. CONCLUSION Staff is confident the consulting team possesses the necessary technical skills and knowledge to develop an effective and legally compliant CAP 2.0, will ensure valuable public engagement through a robust community outreach program, and will successfully collaborate with the City to develop a Climate Action Plan that is appropriate for Pleasanton. Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Professional Services Agreement with Cascadia Consulting Group. S itte b : Fiscal Review: Approved y: Ellen Clark Tina Olson Nelson Fialho Director of Community Director of Finance City Manager Development Page 3 of 4