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Section 1. Introduction | 11Pleasanton Climate Action Plan 2.0 1.1 CAP 2.0 Overview Why update the Climate Action Plan? • CAP 1.0 has a horizon year of 2020. Updating the CAP was a City Council priority to continue building on CAP 1.0. • Climate science has evolved, as have state, regional, and local policies and initiatives. Pleasanton must continue to take an evidence-based approach to climate action that aligns with the latest science and current and anticipated policies. • CAP 2.0 will create a clear path forward that continues to respond to climate change. Objectives • Create a plan with evidence-based, actionable, and achievable local policy direction. • Reduce Pleasanton’s greenhouse gas emissions. • Enhance local environmental sustainability and improve resilience and vulnerability to climate change. • Create a qualified CAP under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that complies with current regulations. Document Organization The CAP 2.0 is organized into the following Sections: • Section 1. Introduction and Background: This section introduces CAP 2.0 and describes CAP 1.0 Progress, the shaping of the CAP 2.0 through analysis and a public process, CAP 2.0 local and regional context (e.g., existing City plans), and CAP 2.0 State context (e.g., existing state legislation). WHAT IS A “QUALIFIED CAP”? A "qualified CAP" allows cities to streamline future analyses under the California Enviornmental Quality Act (CEQA). To be a qualified GHG Reduction Plan (i.e., CAP), the CAP shall: • Quantify GHG emissions within a defined area. • Establish a GHG emissions level below which planned activities would not be “cumulatively considerable.” • Identify and analyze emissions from planned activities. • Specify measures and performance standards to achieve the specified level of emissions. • Establish a mechanism to monitor progress toward achieving the specific emissions level and amend if necessary. • Be adopted through a public process following environmental review. • Section 2. Climate Vulnerability and GHG Emissions: This section articulates Pleasanton’s vulnerability and contribution to climate change. This section also covers best available science and outlines Pleasanton’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. • Section 3. Pleasanton’s Climate Solutions: This is the main policy focus of the document. It outlines the strategies and actions Pleasanton will take to reduce GHG emissions locally, comply with state emissions targets, and enhance the City’s resilience to climate change. • Section 4. Implementation and Monitoring Plan: This section provides the CAP 2.0 implementation and monitoring plan. It identifies partners, resources, and a monitoring protocol. It also outlines staffing, costs, equity considerations, and phasing of CAP 2.0 actions.