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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Energy and Climate Action Plan 2017 Progress Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Receive and file the Energy and Climate Action Plan (ECAP) 2017 Progress Report and the 2016 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Update and Forecast;
b) Provide staff with direction regarding updating the ECAP to:
i) Establish a new 2030 greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target;
ii) Include GHG reduction and climate resiliency actions;
iii) Employ a regional approach inclusive of interested neighboring jurisdictions and community representatives;
iv) Report implementation progress for the current and updated ECAP on a three-year cycle; and
v) Other direction provided by the Board; and
c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a project and are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2), as they involve continuing administrative actions. When projects and programs proceed to implementation, they may be subject to environmental review under CEQA.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY