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Matter CC 24-367

Climate Advisory Commission Annual Report and Work Plan.

Environment & Sustainability Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E) Agenda Ready Introduced 12 Aug 2024
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CC 24-367
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Agenda Ready
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Introduced
12 Aug 2024
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12 Jun 2026 · 16:21

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Memorandum

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This memorandum presents the Climate Advisory Commission's Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and the Work Plan for March 2024 – June 2025. It outlines the Commission's formation, functions, and recommendations, emphasizing its role in advising on the San José Climate Smart Plan and Clean Energy services. The report includes highlights of the Commission's activities and the approved work plan items.

Key points
  • The Climate Advisory Commission was formed in early 2024 and advises on the San José Climate Smart Plan.
  • The Commission consists of eleven members with diverse expertise and community representation.
  • The first meeting was held on March 21, 2024, and the Commission meets every other month.
  • The work plan includes onboarding, outreach strategies, updates on climate initiatives, and energy programs.
  • The Annual Report summarizes the Commission's recommendations and activities.
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T&E AGENDA: ITEM: TO: TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 8/12/24 (c) 1 FROM: Kerrie Romanow SUBJECT: Climate Advisory Commission Annual Report and Work Plan DATE: July 22, 2024 Approved Date: 8/5/24 RECOMMENDATION Accept the Climate Advisory Commission Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and Work Plan for March 2024 – June 2025 to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. BACKGROUND The Climate Advisory Commission was formed in early 2024 and advises and makes recommendations on all aspects of the San José Climate Smart Plan, with a focus on the Pathway to Carbon Neutrality by 2030 and climate adaptation, serves as a community voice, and advises and makes recommendations on San José Clean Energy’s services and product offerings, Integrated Resource Plan, and programs. The Commission is made up of eleven (11) commissioners representing different areas and expertise and the first meeting was held on March 21, 2024. The Climate Advisory Commission approved the finalized Climate Advisory Commission Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Report (Attachment A) and Climate Advisory Commission March 2024 – June 2025 Work Plan (Attachment B) to be presented...
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Attachment A

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The Climate Advisory Commission (CAC) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 outlines the objectives, status, and accomplishments of the commission. Key activities include onboarding new commissioners, electing a Chair and Vice Chair, and reviewing the work plan for FY 23-24 and FY 24-25. The commission adopted a meeting schedule and received briefings on Climate Smart initiatives. Future goals include reviewing outreach strategies and finalizing the annual report. The report appears to be a draft.

Key points
  • Commissioners completed required trainings and received briefings on their roles.
  • Chair and Vice Chair elections are scheduled for March 21, 2024.
  • The work plan for FY 23-24 and FY 24-25 was reviewed and approved with additional items.
  • The commission adopted a meeting schedule for the third Thursday of every other month.
  • Commissioners reviewed Climate Smart outreach strategies and provided input.
  • The draft annual report for FY 23-24 was reviewed, with comments to be incorporated into the final report.
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Attachment A Climate Advisory Commission FY 2023-2024 Annual Report Attachment A: Climate Advisory Commission FY 2023-2024 Annual Report Climate Advisory Commission (CAC) Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 23-24 Objective of FY 2023-2024 Timeframe Status & Accomplishments Commissioners completed required trainings and recieved a briefing of thier roles and responsibilities. Onboarding of new Commissioners Recap/review roles and responsibilities when new Commissioners join. Commissioners recieved a briefing of More discussion on Climate Smart relevant policies, documents and resources scope in future meetings. for their role. Chair and Vice Chair elections will Commissioners elected Chair and Vice be held again at the end of terms March 21, 2024 Chair. in one year. Commissioners reviewed the CAC FY 23-24 After FY 24-25 a new work plan and 24-25 work plan and asked staff to add will be drafted and will consider two items to the workplan. Work plan was the updates made to the FY 24-25 approved with this addition. work plan. Review the Commission Work Plan for FY 2324 and FY 24-25 Adopt the ongoing Commission meeting schedule May 16, 2024 Receive briefing on department program...
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Attachment B

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This document outlines the Climate Advisory Commission's work plan for March 2024 to June 2025, detailing items for briefing and possible action, including ongoing meeting schedules, annual reports, and updates on various climate initiatives. It includes actions such as onboarding new commissioners, adopting work plans, and receiving briefings on climate programs and policies.

Key points
  • Commission work plan covers FY 23-24 and FY 24-25.
  • Includes ongoing meeting schedule and outreach strategies.
  • Annual reports for FY 23-24 and FY 24-25 are part of the plan.
  • Briefings on Climate Smart initiatives and transportation policies are scheduled.
  • Denotes items requiring commission action or recommendations to City Council.
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Attachment B Climate Advisory Commission March 2024 - June 2025 Work Plan Attachment B: Climate Advisory Commission March 2024 - June 2025 Work Plan Items for Briefing and Possible Action in FY 23-24 Inagural Climate Advisory Commission Commission Work Plan for FY 23-24 and FY 24-25 Ongoing meeting schedule Introduction to Climate Smart Outreach and Advocacy Strategy** Commission Work Plan for FY 23-24 and FY 24-25 Commission Annual Report for FY 23-24 Items for Briefing and Possible Action in FY 24-25 Commission Annual Report for FY 23-24** Climate Smart Semi-Annual Update** Legislative/Regulatory Outlook Updated Climate Smart Plan Transportation Semi-Annual Update** Update from PBCE on requested policies/programs** San José Clean Energy (SJCE) Integrated Resource Plan (every two years)** SJCE as a municpal utility update** Zero Waste Element overview SJCE Programs Roadmap** SJCE Rates and Power Source Mix** Climate Smart Semi-Annual Update** Transportation Semi-Annual Update** Outreach and Advocacy Strategy** Commission Work Plan for FY 25-26 Commission Annual Report for FY 24-25 Climate Advisory Commission (CAC) Final Work Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 23-24 and FY 24-25 Actions...
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Public Comment

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Diane Solomon, representing the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), submitted public comments to the City of San José Transportation and Environment Committee. The comments address several issues, including the need for full funding of the Better Bike Plan 2025 and Vision Zero Program, the importance of reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) by prioritizing the bicycle network, and the necessity for safer access to the airport for pedestrians and cyclists. Solomon also highlighted issues with the 311 app and urged improvements in city infrastructure, including the designation of King Road as a 'Grand Boulevard.'

Key points
  • Request for full funding of Better Bike Plan 2025 and Vision Zero Program.
  • Emphasis on reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) by prioritizing bicycle network funding.
  • Call for safer access to the airport for pedestrians and cyclists.
  • Concerns regarding the 311 app's efficiency and disconnects with city departments.
  • Request to designate King Road as a 'Grand Boulevard.'
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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Diane Solomon Monday, August 12, 2024 8:06 AM TEPublicComment Smith, Ryan; Laveroni, Kyle Public Comment For August 12 T&E Committee From BPAC [External Email] Dear City of San José Transportation and Environment Committee, I] Public Comment for Climate Advisory Commission Annual Report and Work Plan. My name is Diane Solomon, I’m here on behalf of your Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). Our mission is to help you improve bicyclist and pedestrian safety within our City, based upon our experience. First, we respectfully request that going forward the City’s Plan includes the fully funding and capital budgeting of Better Bike Plan 2025 and the Vision Zero Program. Last year traffic fatalities exceeded homicides. This year will likely be no different. Second, thank you for using the Vehicle Miles Traveled [VMT] metric. You can do more for our City! Please seek to decrease VMT. You can do this and do it quicker if you prioritize building out the bicycle network and making this network’s funding a priority. Third, your BPAC is your advisory committee. Please let your BPAC help you and our City integrate our City’s bicycle and pedestrian...