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Section 4. Implementation | 68Pleasanton 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 />(e.g., Dublin, Livermore, and San
<br />Ramon) are essential to align policies
<br />and programs to bring regional
<br />cohesion to climate efforts and
<br />leverage Alameda County directives
<br />that support 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 Alliance,
<br />Bike East Bay, Altamont Corridor Express, LAVTA, MTC, San
<br />Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, Wheels, ACE, and BAAQMD)
<br />to accomplish both local and regional transit goals, reduce
<br />emissions, support alternative transportation, and improve air
<br />quality.
<br />Utility and service providers
<br />Continued relationships with utilities and energy-, water-, and
<br />waste-focused organizations (e.g., EBCE, PG&E, CPUC, BayREN,
<br />DSRSD, Zone 7 Water Agency, and Zone 7 Water Board, StopWaste
<br />and PGS) are crucial to stay abreast of cutting edge technologies
<br />and leverage funding opportunities.
<br />Community groups
<br />The City will listen to and engage with the diverse Pleasanton
<br />community (e.g., Chinese American Cooperative Council, Council
<br />on American Islamic Relations, HSS, Muslim Community Center,
<br />Tri-Valley Citizens Climate Education), which is essential to
<br />keeping equity at the center of CAP 2.0 implementation and
<br />ensure people are prioritized as climate goals are pursued.
<br />Businesses and climate advocates
<br />The City will build connections among local businesses (e.g.,
<br />Visit Tri-Valley, Bay Area Realtors, Hacienda Business Park, Hines,
<br />Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, Pleasanton Downtown
<br />Association, Lawrence-Livermore Lab, and Workday) and
<br />community climate leaders (e.g., East Bay Regional Park District,
<br />GoGreen Initiative, and Tri-Valley Citizens Climate Education,
<br />and Alameda County Resource Conservation District) to design
<br />interconnectivity between industry and the circular economy.
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