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Section 4. Implementation | 67Pleasanton Climate Action Plan 2.0
<br />4.4 Partnerships
<br />As the City of Pleasanton is part of the larger Bay Area, and one of many
<br />municipalities working to meet climate neutrality targets, the City has
<br />an opportunity to work collaboratively and collectively through local
<br />and regional networks to meet the goals outlined in CAP 2.0. The City
<br />will continue to work with key partners in the community, across the
<br />Bay Area, and at the state level, as it cannot achieve its goals alone.
<br />Leveraging partnerships will be key to the City’s success in seeking
<br />funding opportunities, dividing workload, and improving the quality
<br />of life for individuals living in the region. Partnerships enable City
<br />staff to identify projects that align with both CAP 2.0 and community
<br />investment goals, and work to maximize cost-effectiveness, impact, and
<br />co-benefits like improved public health and job creation. Existing and
<br />new relationships with community groups are essential to effectively
<br />implement strategies, be equitable, and spread awareness. Many CAP
<br />2.0 actions focus on or include significant community education and
<br />outreach, some of which is expected to maintain or increase support for
<br />climate action.
<br />Key Stakeholers and Partnerships
<br />Key stakeholders and partnerships, and their roles and responsibilities,
<br />include but are not limited to:
<br />Neighboring jurisdictions
<br />Connections with neighboring cities
<br />(Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon)
<br />are essential to align policies and
<br />programs to bring regional cohesion to
<br />climate efforts and leverage Alameda
<br />County directives that support
<br />collective climate goals.
<br />Regional transit partners
<br />The City will provide localized context and knowledge to
<br />regional transit partners (e.g., Alameda County Transportation
<br />Commission, BART, Tri-Valley Air Quality Community
<br />Alliance, Bike East Bay, Altamont Corridor Express, LAVTA ,
<br />MTC, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, Wheels, ACE,
<br />and BAAQMD) to accomplish both local and regional transit
<br />goals, reduce emissions, support alternative transportation, and
<br />improve air quality.
<br />Utility and service providers
<br />Continued relationships with utilities and energy-, water-, and
<br />waste-focused organizations (EBCE, PG&E, CPUC, BayREN,
<br />DSRSD, Zone 7 Water Agency, and Zone 7 Water Board,
<br />StopWaste and PGS) are crucial to stay abreast of cutting edge
<br />technologies and leverage funding opportunities.
<br />Community groups
<br />The City will listen to and engage with the diverse Pleasanton
<br />community (Chinese American Cooperative Council,
<br />Council on American Islamic Relations, HSS, Muslim
<br />Community Center, Tri-Valley Citizens Climate Education),
<br />which is essential to keeping equity at the center of CAP 2.0
<br />implementation and ensure people are prioritized as climate
<br />goals are pursued.
<br />Businesses and climate advocates
<br />The City will build connections among local businesses (Visit
<br />Tri-Valley, Bay Area Relators, Hacienda Business Park, Hines,
<br />Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, Pleasanton Downtown
<br />Association, and Workday) and community climate leaders
<br />(East Bay Regional Parks, GoGreen Initiative, and Tri-Valley
<br />Citizens Climate Education) to design interconnectivity
<br />between industry and the circular economy.
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