Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan.

This memorandum presents the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CARP) for the City of San José, which aims to address local climate risks and enhance resilience against climate hazards. The plan includes recommendations for adoption and incorporation into annual updates. It builds on the existing Climate Smart San José plan and focuses on vulnerable communities. The CARP was developed with funding from a grant awarded in June 2023 and includes a Climate Vulnerability Assessment identifying key climate hazards. The plan outlines measures to improve data, governance, infrastructure, and community engagement related to climate adaptation.

Key points

• The CARP aims to help the City understand climate risks and prioritize adaptation strategies.
• It is intended to complement the Climate Smart San José plan focusing on climate mitigation.
• The plan was developed with a grant of approximately $650,000 awarded in June 2023.
• Key climate hazards identified include extreme heat, flooding, sea level rise, drought, and wildfire.
• The CARP includes 19 measures organized into four categories: Knowledge, Governance and Policy, Structural, and Communications.
• Public outreach included community workshops, surveys, and stakeholder engagement.

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The San José Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CARP) is a draft document aimed at addressing the impacts of climate change on the community, infrastructure, and natural environment of San José. It builds on the Climate Smart San José plan adopted in 2018 and outlines strategies to enhance the city's resilience against climate-related threats such as wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat. The plan includes 19 measures developed through a vulnerability assessment and stakeholder input, focusing on equity and the needs of vulnerable communities. The CARP serves as a framework for City departments to implement necessary changes to policies and procedures to increase adaptive capacity.

Key points

• The CARP is a draft document focused on climate adaptation and resilience.
• It builds on the Climate Smart San José plan adopted in 2018.
• The plan addresses climate-related threats including wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat.
• It includes 19 measures developed through a vulnerability assessment and community input.
• The CARP emphasizes equity and the unique needs of vulnerable communities.

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The City of San José Climate Vulnerability Assessment identifies potential impacts of climate change on the city's populations, buildings, critical facilities, utility infrastructure, and transportation infrastructure. It aims to inform adaptation strategies as part of the San José Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CARP). The assessment uses climate projections based on a high emissions scenario, indicating significant increases in temperature, flooding, sea level rise, drought severity, and wildfire risks. Vulnerability ratings are applied to various assets and populations based on their exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity.

Key points

• The assessment focuses on the impacts of climate change on San José's infrastructure and populations.
• It aims to develop adaptation strategies to enhance the city's resilience to climate hazards.
• The assessment uses projections from a high emissions climate change scenario (RCP 8.5).
• Key climate hazards projected include extreme heat, flooding, sea level rise, drought, and increased wildfire risk.
• Vulnerability ratings are assigned to critical facilities, buildings, water infrastructure, and populations.

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The document appears to be titled 'Attachment C - CARP Implementation Activities', but it contains no substantive content.

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• There are no specific activities, dates, or other relevant data included in the text.

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The document outlines the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CARP) for San José, presented at a City Council meeting on March 3, 2026. It includes background information on the plan's development, a vulnerability assessment of climate hazards affecting the city, a framework for addressing these issues, and proposed measures for implementation. The plan aims to reduce the impact of climate change on the community and includes engagement strategies for public input.

Key points

• The City adopted Climate Smart San José in 2018, updated in 2025.
• In June 2023, the City received a grant to develop CARP.
• The plan identifies measures to reduce climate change impacts on the San José community.
• A vulnerability assessment highlights flooding, extreme heat, and sea level rise as significant hazards.
• The framework includes governance, structural resilience, and improved communication.
• Proposed measures include vulnerability studies, climate resilience funding, and community facility upgrades.
• Public engagement includes interviews, presentations, surveys, and workshops.

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• Some placeholders for measures are unresolved.
• Details on the grant amount and specific funding sources are not fully detailed.

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The County of Santa Clara Office of Sustainability and Resilience supports the City of San José’s Climate Adaptation & Resilience Plan (CARP), which aims to address climate change impacts while promoting equity. The letter outlines how the goals of CARP align with the Santa Clara County Climate Collaborative (SC4) and its work groups, emphasizing collaboration on various measures related to vulnerability studies, shoreline adaptation, agency collaboration, and community engagement. The letter also recommends integrating nature-based solutions in design standards and correcting references to the SC4 Resilience Fund.

Key points

• Support for the City of San José’s Climate Adaptation & Resilience Plan (CARP).
• Alignment of CARP goals with the Santa Clara County Climate Collaborative (SC4).
• Collaboration on specific measures including vulnerability studies and shoreline adaptation.
• Recommendations for leveraging existing SC4 networks for agency collaboration.
• Emphasis on integrating nature-based solutions in design standards.
• Correction of references to the SC4 Resilience Fund.

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The San José Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) supports the City of San José’s Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan. They urge the Transportation and Environment Committee to prioritize shaded infrastructure for pedestrians and flood control along major bicycle pathways. The BPAC emphasizes the importance of shaded areas for public health and mobility during extreme weather, as well as the need for improved drainage in bike corridors to ensure safety and usability year-round. They recommend affirming support for the plan, ensuring shaded infrastructure in projects, and prioritizing flood-resilient design along bike corridors.

Key points

• BPAC supports the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan.
• Prioritization of shaded infrastructure for pedestrians is urged.
• Flood control and climate-resilient design along major bicycle pathways are essential.
• Shaded areas improve public health and encourage active transportation.
• Flood-prone bike corridors need improved drainage to remain usable.
• Recommendations include affirming support for the plan and prioritizing infrastructure improvements.

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