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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 2020 0205 REG CCSA ITEM 10CCITY OF MOORPARK,  CALIFORNIA City Council Meeting of February 5, 2020 ACTION Adopted Resolution No. 2020- 3885. BY B.Garza. C. Consider a Resolution Supporting a California Resilience Challenge Grant Application. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2020-3885 supporting a California Resilience Challenge grant application. (Staff: Doug Spondello) Item: 10.C. MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Douglas Spondello, Planning Manager Mackenzie Douglass, Code Compliance Technician II DATE: 02/05/2020 Regular Meeting SUBJECT: Consider a Resolution Supporting a California Resilience Challenge Grant Application BACKGROUND Climate change and environmental adaptation have been an increasingly prominent focus of State legislative efforts and long-range planning. California Senate Bill (SB) 379 was enacted in 2015 and requires that all cities and counties incorporate climate adaptation and resiliency strategies as part of their General Plans. Specifically, SB 379 requires General Plans to include the following features: • A vulnerability assessment identifying the risks that climate change poses to the local government and the geographic areas at risk from climate change impacts; and • A set of adaptation and resilience goals, policies and objectives; and • A set of feasible implementation measures designed to carry out the goals, policies and objectives, including feasible methods to avoid or minimize climate change impacts associated with new land uses and the location of new essential public facilities outside of at-risk areas. In addition to the requirements enumerated in SB 379, California Senate Bill 246 (2015, Wieckowski) directed the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research to establish an Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program to coordinate regional and local adaptation efforts with state climate adaptation strategies. Taken together, SB 379 and SB 246 form a clear mandate for local agencies to form an awareness of and evolve mitigation strategies to address the impacts of climate change. The City will be preparing a comprehensive update to the General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) over the next several years. This effort will guide critical aspects of the City’s growth management strategies and legislative priorities Item: 10.C. 58 Honorable City Council 02/05/2020 Regular Meeting Page 2 through the next 20+ years. As a result, the General Plan must identify, evaluate and minimize potential impacts to the City related to climate change, including unpredictable power shutoffs, wildfires, drought, and other factors that endanger the community and environment. The General Plan must also assess related topics, such as evacuation routes, disaster reunification areas, and emergency communication. This is a particularly relevant topic for Moorpark given the recent Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events and wildfires within and adjacent to the community. Because of the unique risk factors and requirements of State law, staff intends to prepare a Climate Change Vulnerability and Mitigation Study with the Safety Element of the new General Plan and EIR. It is important to note that the City is included in the 2015 Ventura County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP). This plan is relatively short-term and updated every five years, pursuant to the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. While some of the hazards identified in this plan will relate to those addressed in the City’s proposed Climate Change Vulnerability and Mitigation Study, the City’s study would evaluate impacts over a longer period (20 or 25 years) and therefore be in a better position to make informed decisions as it updates its General Plan. The City’s study will also include extensive community outreach and identify specific goals and policies to address potential impacts. DISCUSSION The California Resilience Challenge (the Challenge) is a statewide initiative of the Bay Area Council Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. The Challenge is operated in partnership with organizations in the private sector, utilities, and a diverse range of donors and is aimed at providing funding to complement climate change resiliency planning efforts through a competitive grant program. On December 2, 2019, the Bay Area Council published a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2020 California Resilience Challenge Grant Program (Attachment 1). The Grant will award approximately $2 million in funding (to be awarded in amounts ranging from $100,000 - $200,000) to local governments and agencies for a variety of climate change resiliency planning efforts through a competitive process. The Challenge describes that the selected proposals will be innovative and replicable for other locations, and will help identify and protect critical infrastructure and vulnerable communities. Selected proposals must also enjoy broad community support. A key goal of the Challenge is to support a diversity of projects in terms of scale, type, and readiness with a focus on supporting planning projects that could fast-track implementation. Proposals must be received by February 7, 2020. This grant opportunity directly aligns with the City’s work plan for the new General Plan and will provide an opportunity to enhance and expand the scope of our analysis. Staff is preparing a grant application that outlines our intent to develop an enhanced Climate Change Vulnerability and Mitigation Study that will meet and exceed the minimum 59 Honorable City Council 02/05/2020 Regular Meeting Page 3 standards established by SB 379. The grant will also fund community meetings and other outreach efforts related to this Study. The work funded by this grant is directly related to existing tasks that are included in the General Plan scope of work, including the Safety Element and EIR. The Safety Element will identify all potential short and long-term risks to the City, including those related to fires, floods, droughts, climate change, and other hazards. The EIR will evaluate and mitigate those potential impacts. The proposed Climate Change Vulnerability and Mitigation Study could also provide foundational information for a future Climate Action Plan, which the City may pursue following adoption of the General Plan. In order to maximize the competitiveness of the City’s grant application, staff is requesting that the City Council adopt the attached resolution supporting the City’s grant application at this time. If a grant is awarded to the City, future City Council action will be required to accept and appropriate the funds. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with supporting the City’s 2020 California Resilience Challenge grant application. If awarded, these funds will partially offset costs to the City associated with the comprehensive update to the General Plan and associated EIR. COUNCIL GOAL COMPLIANCE This action is consistent with City Council Strategy 4, Goal 2: “Promote sustainability, environmental protection, and flood control capabilities through City efforts and through strategic partnerships.” STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 2020-____ supporting a California Resilience Challenge grant application. Attachment 1: California Resiliency Challenge Request for Proposals Attachment 2: Draft Resolution No. 2020-____ 60 California Resilience Challenge Request for Proposals, 2020 Grant Program December 2, 2019 - Application Deadline 5pm, February 7, 2020 ATTACHMENT 1 61 2 Board of Directors Administration Additional Sponsors Official airline sponsor CALIFORNIA RESILIENCE CHALLENGE LEADERSHIP Advisory Committee 62 Table of Contents 1.Background………………………………………………………….. 4  2.About the California Resilience Challenge…………… 5  3.Request for Proposals………………………………………….. 5  4.Eligibility………………………………………………………………. 5  5.Support and Other Funding………………………………….. 6  6.Evaluation Criteria……………………………………………….. 6  7.Grant Process……………………………………………………….. 8  8.Grant Terms………………………………………………………….. 9  9.Grant Disbursement and Accounting……………………. 11  10.Proposal Contents………………………………………………… 11  11.Submittal Instructions…………………………………………… 13  12.Contacts and Additional Information…………………..… 13  13.Tools and Resources…………………………………………….… 13 3 63 1. Background Climate change is forcing communities across California to become more resilient to drought, ﬂood, wildﬁre, extreme heat, and rising seas. Climate resilience aims to anticipate and prepare for impacts to reduce the damage from extreme weather events, as well as chronic, long-term shifts, including those resulting from or aggravated by climate change. Taking steps today to adapt to climate change will yield signiﬁcant future beneﬁts for public health, safety, infrastructure, the economy, and the environment. However, California lacks dedicated funding for comprehensive, statewide climate adaptation planning. California’s extraordinary geographic, economic, environmental and cultural diversity calls for an equally diverse array of climate adaptation projects that can serve as a model for countries around the world. Senate Bill (SB) 379, enacted in 2015, requires cities and counties to incorporate climate adaptation and resiliency strategies into their general plans. Speciﬁcally, SB 379 requires general plans to include the following features: •A vulnerability assessment identifying risks climate change poses to the local government and the geographic areas at risk from climate change impacts. •A set of adaptation and resilience goals, policies and objectives. •A set of feasible implementation measures designed to carry out the goals, policies and objectives, including feasible methods to avoid or minimize climate change impacts associated with new land uses and the location of new essential public facilities outside of at-risk areas. SB 246 (2015, Wieckowski) directs the Governor’s Ofﬁce of Planning and Research (OPR) to establish an Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program to coordinate regional and local adaptation efforts with state climate adaptation strategies. SB 1000 (2016, Leyva) further tasks municipalities, when updating their general plans, to include an environmental justice element identifying objectives and policies to reduce the unique health risks in disadvantaged communities, including pollution reduction, air quality improvement, and the promotion of public facilities. The Governor’s Ofﬁce of Emergency Services (CalOES) may offer ﬁnancial resources to prevent or lessen impacts from climate change. To complement these and other climate change resilience planning efforts, the California Resilience Challenge is providing funding by means of its 2020 Grant Program for eligible resiliency planning projects aimed at improving local resilience to climate impacts, including drought, ﬂooding (including sea level rise), extreme heat, and wildﬁre. Selected plans will be innovative and replicable for other locations, will help protect critical infrastructure and vulnerable communities, and will enjoy broad community support. A key goal of the California Resilience Challenge is to support a diversity of projects in terms of scale, type, and readiness with a focus on supporting planning projects that could fast track implementation. 4 64 2. About the California Resilience Challenge The California Resilience Challenge is a statewide effort, led by businesses, utilities, and a diverse range of partners, to build local and regional climate resilience and to support a shared vision for a resilient California in the face of increasing climate threats. The Challenge is providing grants for diverse, replicable and innovative climate change adaptation planning projects across California. These projects will reﬂect California’s diverse geography and showcase leadership in climate change adaptation. The California Resilience Challenge is an initiative of the Bay Area Council Foundation, a nonproﬁt corporation, qualiﬁed as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Challenge is administered by the Bay Area Council, a business-sponsored public policy advocacy organization for the nine-county Bay Area that was founded in 1945. Learn more at bayareacouncil.org. The California Resilience Challenge has a Grant Fund in excess of $2 million. The sources of the Grant Fund include businesses, utilities, nongovernmental organizations, and foundations. Donors to the Grant Fund are identiﬁed at ResilientCal.org/leadership. 3. Request for Proposals California Resilience Challenge (CRC) is pleased to invite eligible local California public entities to respond to this Request for Proposals (RFP) for grants in support of climate resilience planning projects, with a preference for projects that will lead to implementation of resiliency infrastructure. (See deﬁnitions in Section 6.) Selected proposals will be for speciﬁc planning projects that will commence on or before December 31, 2020 and are to be completed by December 31, 2022. It is CRC’s expectation that individual grants will be awarded for between $100,000 and $200,000, but CRC reserves the right to make smaller or larger grants, and the right to award less than the maximum amount of its Grant Fund. 4. Eligibility Local California public entities are eligible to apply for a CRC grant. Eligible entities consist of the following: •California incorporated cities, whether or not charter cities •California counties •Local agencies and districts at the county level •Joint Powers Authorities •Special Districts such as, but not limited to, Geologic Hazard and Abatement Districts, Community Facilities Districts, Utility Districts and others 5 65 •California Native American Tribes 1 •Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) •Councils of Governments (COGs) Collaborations between public entities and non-proﬁts are welcomed, but a lead agency should be clearly identiﬁed. State-level entities, including the State of California and its departments, commissions and agencies, interstate compact entities, are not eligible for this program focused on local efforts. 5. Support and Other Funding CRC may make grants that would provide the required match funding to release other funding or grant opportunities. CRC wishes to fund viable projects. If additional funding is needed in addition to the CRC funding for the project to be executed, details must be provided including the likely timescale for securing the additional funding. Proposals should include letters of support from the applicant’s lead (and supporting) department(s), and from project partners and local community organizations. 6. Evaluation Criteria Eligible Projects Eligible projects will consist of planning projects that are targeted at improving local or regional resilience to one or more of the following four climate challenges: •Drought •Flooding, including from sea level rise •Extreme heat •Wildﬁre  Project Evaluation Criteria Competitive grants will address as many of the following criteria as possible, although it is understood that it is unlikely that a project would be able to address all: •Is the resilience planning effort integrated with or can fast track project implementation/ delivery?   •Does the project enjoy community support from elected ofﬁcials, neighborhood associations, business and civil leadership organizations, environmental advocacy and environmental justice groups, etc.?   “California Native American tribe” means a Native American tribe located in California that is on the 1 contact list maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission for the purposes of Chapter 905 of the Statutes of 2004. 6 66 •Will the project help protect critical infrastructure?   •Will the project beneﬁt disadvantaged or vulnerable communities, and will it help build or support leadership in those communities?   •Does the project achieve multiple beneﬁts across sectors (e.g., public health and safety is enhanced while also improving environmental conditions)?   •Can the project leverage other sources of private, local, state or federal funding?   •Can the project be scaled to provide increased resilience in the future?   •Can the project can be replicated in other geographies?  •Does the project involve collaboration with neighboring jurisdictions?   •Does the project involve collaboration with the private sector?   •Does the project incorporate greenhouse gas emission reduction measures?   CRC encourages those public entities that have not yet progressed resilience planning in their jurisdiction to apply, as well as those who are further ahead. Eligible Project Examples The examples below are provided to illustrate the range of projects eligible for funding. They are not meant to be exhaustive and are listed in no particular order. Note that while there is a preference for CRC to fund planning projects designed for implementation of resilience infrastructure, the CRC is looking to fund a range of project types which may be earlier in the adaptation planning cycle. •Infrastructure adaptation and resilience plans, including “green” or nature-based infrastructure planning.   •Additional modeling or feasibility studies to help ﬁll knowledge gaps about vulnerabilities and/ or costs and beneﬁts; for example, a study to understand the impact of sea level rise on rising groundwater, or the combined impact of increased precipitation and sea level rise.   •Hazard mitigation plan updates coupled with deeper planning around some speciﬁc adaptation solutions.   •Climate vulnerability assessments.   •Integration of climate resilience planning considerations and strategies into existing plans, such as Local Coastal Programs and General Plans, including efforts to meet requirements of SB 379.   •Projects that enable, deepen or extend inclusive and equitable community participation in existing or new projects. 7 67 Eligible Activities and Expenses Activities eligible for funding are those related to climate resilience planning. The focus of CRC is on use of its grants to leverage planning efforts across the state. Examples of eligible activities include:  •Feasibility studies •Public consultation, planning, and economic analysis  •Funding/ﬁnancing analysis  •Conceptual drawings and design  •Data and geospatial analysis Examples of eligible expenses include:  •Staff time  •Consultant time  •Community/stakeholder meetings and advisory groups (e.g. stipends, catering)  •Project-speciﬁc stafﬁng  •Travel costs Ineligible Activities   •The following activities are not eligible for CRC grants:  •Projects not related to climate resilience planning.   •Projects that do not improve local resilience against at least one of the four climate challenges: drought, ﬂooding (including sea level rise), extreme heat and wildﬁre.   •Projects that may inadvertently cause maladaptation or increase GHG emissions.  •Engineering plans and design speciﬁcation work.  •Construction projects or capital costs, such as the building of a facility. 7. Grant Process The following is an overview of the grant proposal evaluation process, including ﬁnancial, contracting, subcontracting and legal requirements pertaining to the CRC 2020 Grant Program. Applicants are encouraged to review the contents of this section when developing their proposals. 8 68 Upon award of grant funds, grantees will receive more speciﬁc guidance, and will acknowledge and agree to comply with the terms of this RFP. Application Review Process All proposals submitted for the CRC 2020 Grant Program will be reviewed by the CRC Advisory Committee and administrative staff, who will review applications for eligibility, content, submission of proper documentation, meeting technical requirements, overall relationship to statewide planning efforts, and compliance with state planning requirements. Applications will be evaluated based on how well they describe the project, justify the need for the project and for the CRC funding, reﬂect the program evaluation criteria, and articulate a concrete scope of work and project timeline. Advisory Committee recommendations will be presented to the CRC Board for their consideration. The CRC Board will make a ﬁnal determination on all grants in the Spring of 2020. RFP Timeline:  •December 2, 2019: RFP opens  •February 7, 2020: RFP closes   •February and March 2020: Proposals reviewed and evaluated   •April 2020: Grant awards announced 8. Grant Terms Project Start Date The project must commence on or before December 31, 2020. Project Timeline Applicants must provide a timeline that outlines key tasks by month at a minimum (see Proposal Submittal Section).   Completion Date All grant funds from CRC must be used to pay or defray project expenditures on or before December 31, 2022, and the project must be planned to be complete on or before December 31, 2022. Case Study CRC is looking to identify and share the lessons learned from this grant opportunity to inform other existing or new state grant programs. To this end, all grant recipients will prepare a short case study describing the project process, and completed project outcomes including maps, photos, drawings, etc. (as appropriate for the project type). A template will be provided (Word and PowerPoint). Case studies should emphasize processes, or results that can be adapted or replicated for use in various parts of the state, as well as documentation of the involvement of disadvantaged 9 69 communities throughout the entire planning process, and any other lessons learned. These studies will be used to develop guidance for future resiliency and adaptation projects in the state. Case study reports and presentation materials must be completed and delivered no later than three months after the completion of expenditure of CRC funds. Final case studies will be submitted to the Governor’s Ofﬁce of Planning and Research for possible inclusion in the Adaptation Clearinghouse. Work Product All reports funded through the CRC Grant Program shall credit CRC ﬁnancial participation on the cover or title page. An electronic copy of all ﬁnal reports shall be forwarded to CRC. Any reports or presentation materials funded through the CRC Grant Program are in the public domain and may not be copyrighted, sold, or used exclusively by any business, organization, or agency. Applicants must not transmit any material to CRC that the applicant considers to be conﬁdential or proprietary. Any material the applicant transmits to CRC will be considered non- conﬁdential and non-proprietary. This policy serves to avoid potential misunderstandings or disputes regarding ownership of ideas. To the extent that the applicant owns or controls any patent rights, copyright rights, trade secret rights, or any other intellectual property or proprietary rights that may be required for access to work product submitted under the CRC Grant Program, the applicant grants a license to such rights to any person accessing and using such work product. CRC reserves a royalty-free, non-exclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use and to authorize others to use the reports for public purposes. Third-Party Contracts The agreements between a grantee and a sub-recipient, consultant, or sub-consultant are referred to as “third-party contracts.” Grantees will be expected to use and comply with their individual procurement procedures in awarding third-party contracts. Work for which a CRC grant is provided can only be contracted if it has been stated in the applicant’s Scope of Work and Project Timeline. Grantees are fully responsible for all work performed by their sub-recipients, consultants or sub- consultants, and CRC shall not be liable to any of such entities for the performance by grantees. Grantees are responsible to ensure that all third-party contractors adhere to the provisions of this RFP. Grant Disbursement and Accounting CRC intends to disburse funds from a grant under the 2020 Grant Program in installments. The amount and timing of each installment, and the process for invoicing and disbursement, shall be determined by CRC in its sole discretion. The ﬁnal disbursement shall be conditioned on a certiﬁcate by an authorized representative of the grantee certifying compliance with the terms of this RFP and verifying that the CRC funds have been or will be used for project expenditures reasonably incurred and required for project purposes. Each grantee shall also make ﬁnancial reports, within 90 days after the end of each of its ﬁscal years, during the progress of the project and upon project completion, and provide reasonable evidence of project progress and project sources and uses of funds. Each grantee shall maintain true and complete records of performance of work on the project and of the sources and uses of funds for such project, and shall maintain such records for a period of not less than 3 years after the later of completion of the project or the last disbursement by CRC. 10 70 CRC and its representatives may access such records on reasonable notice and during regular business hours for the purpose of conﬁrming the grantee’s compliance with the terms of this RFP. 9. Grant Disbursement and Accounting CRC intends to disburse funds from a grant under the 2020 Grant Program in installments. The amount and timing of each installment, and the process for invoicing and disbursement, shall be determined by CRC in its sole discretion. The ﬁnal disbursement shall be conditioned on a certiﬁcate by an authorized representative of the grantee certifying compliance with the terms of this RFP and verifying that the CRC funds have been or will be used for project expenditures reasonably incurred and required for project purposes. Each grantee shall also make ﬁnancial reports, within 90 days after the end of each of its ﬁscal years, during the progress of the project and upon project completion, and provide reasonable evidence of project progress and project sources and uses of funds. Each grantee shall maintain true and complete records of performance of work on the project and of the sources and uses of funds for such project, and shall maintain such records for a period of not less than 3 years after the later of completion of the project or the last disbursement by CRC. CRC and its representatives may access such records on reasonable notice and during regular business hours for the purpose of conﬁrming the grantee’s compliance with the terms of this RFP. 10. Proposal Contents This section provides applicants with information regarding submittal of proposals for grants of funds from the CRC 2020 Grant Program. Application Information Applicants should present their proposal in Microsoft Word format using 12-point Times New Roman font or Microsoft Excel format. Proposals should include the following information: Project Summary Description Provide a brief (approximately 500-word) summary description of the project, the agencies involved, the project start/end dates, the general project planning area, and why the project is necessary. The proposal should identify a lead agency with primary responsibility for the project. If the project is part of a larger effort, please describe how the CRC- funded project would fit in, and provide the total budget of the overall project. Grant Amount Requested State maximum amount of grant that the applicant is seeking. CRC expects grants to be issued in quantities between $100,000 and $200,000, but reserves the right to make smaller or greater grants. 11 71 Description of Resilience Challenges Project Addresses Demonstrate that the planning efforts for which funding is sought are targeted at improving local or regional resilience to one or more of the following four climate challenges: •Drought •Flooding, including from sea level rise •Extreme heat •Wildfire If known, please describe the projected impacts by timeframe proposed for the project (e.g. increase in extreme heat days expected by 2050) Other Project Eligibility Criteria Applicants should also describe how the project responds to the criteria listed in section 6. State Law Requirements Is the proposed project mandated by state law? If so, explain how grant funds will extend or improve outcomes. Scope of Work Provide a detailed Scope of Work by task. This preferably should be detailed enough that it can be used to hire an external consultant or guide internal staff without further reworking (for the sake of efficiency). Project Timeline Provide a detailed proposed project timeline (preferably by month). Identify anticipated start and end dates, planning milestones, and dates when released funds would be required. Local Support and Approvals List entity departments and partners that support the project (and attach copies of available letters of support). Identify Planning Commission, City Council, Board of Supervisors, or other responsible body support that will be needed to proceed with projects that may be developed through the grant (letters of support not required). Other Sources of Funds Provide details if a potential CRC grant would provide the required match funding to release other funding or grant opportunities. Provide details of any additional funding that must be secured (in addition to the CRC funding) for the project to be executed. Describe project activities that will be funded in whole or in part by other funding sources. If there are in-kind contributions, state the basis for valuing such contributions. Uses of Funds Provide a budget summary, including the following major line items: Staff hours (salaries and benefits); professional service firms (lump sum per task); travel; and other costs. Distinguish between direct and overhead costs. Deliverables Describe the final products that will be produced at the successful completion of the project. A financing plan for a resiliency infrastructure project (such as government incentives, developer financing, third-party financing, public support, bond proceeds, issuance of new bonds) is a desired deliverable for infrastructure- focused planning projects (including those that are nature-based). Access to Site If access to private property is necessary for project planning efforts, describe plan for permission to conduct planning activities. 12 72 11. Submittal Instructions All grant proposals are required to be submitted via e-mail. An applicant may only submit one application package per e-mail. The required information outlined above must be attached to the e-mail, in Word or Excel documents. Please submit your application package to resilience@bayareacouncil.org with “Resilience Proposal” in the subject line. Applications must be submitted via e-mail no later than February 7, 2020 by 5:00 pm. Hard copies will not be accepted, and late applications will not be reviewed. 12. Contacts and Additional Information General Questions: Adrian Covert, Vice President of Public Policy, Bay Area Council: resilience@bayareacouncil.org Technical questions on project-speciﬁc aspects, from applicants that have limited experience in resilience project planning, may be directed by Adrian Covert for responses by representatives of AECOM. Conference Call: A call to discuss expectations for RFP and Q&A will be held on Friday, December 13 at 10am. Details and RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-resilience-challenge-rfp-walk- through-tickets-84058558411 13. Tools and Resources The following climate adaptation tools and resources are intended to provide applicants with additional information that CRC considers relevant to resilience planning and its grant program. While the below resources are recommended, applicants are not required to consult or follow these tools and resources in developing their proposals. CalAdapt http://cal-adapt.org/ Cal-Adapt provides a view of how climate change might affect California. Find tools, data, and resources to conduct research, develop adaptation plans and build applications. California General Plan Guidelines http://opr.ca.gov/docs/OPR_COMPLETE_7.31.17.pdf The Governor’s Ofﬁce of Planning and Research (OPR) 2017 General Plan Guidelines provide guidance to help local governments incorporate climate resiliency goals and strategies into their general plans pursuant to SB 379. 13 73 California Adaptation Planning Guide http://resources.ca.gov/climate/safeguarding/local-action/ The Adaptation Planning Guide provides guidance to support regional and local communities in proactively addressing the unavoidable consequences of climate change. It provides a step-by- step process for local and regional climate vulnerability assessment and adaptation strategy development. Safeguarding California – California’s Climate Adaptation Strategy   http://resources.ca.gov/climate/safeguarding/ Safeguarding California is the strategy that organizes state government climate change adaptation activities, across a variety of state agencies. The Safeguarding California Plan was last updated in 2018. ICARP Adaptation Clearinghouse http://opr.ca.gov/planning/icarp/ The Adaptation Clearinghouse serves as a centralized source of information that provides the resources necessary to guide decision makers at the state, regional, and local levels when planning for and implementing climate adaptation projects to promote resiliency to climate change in California. California’s Fourth Climate Assessment http://www.climateassessment.ca.gov/ California’s Climate Change Assessments contribute to the scientiﬁc foundation for understanding climate-related vulnerability at the local scale and informing resilience actions, while also directly informing State policies, plans, programs, and guidance, to promote effective and integrated action to safeguard California from climate change. Ocean Protection Council Sea-Level Rise Guidance  http://www.opc.ca.gov/webmaster/ftp/pdf/agenda_items/20180314/Item3_Exhibit- A_OPC_SLR_Guidance-rd3.pdf The State of California Sea-Level Rise Guidance reﬂects advances in sea-level rise science and addresses the needs of state agencies and local governments as they incorporate sea-level rise into their planning, permitting, and investment decisions. California Coastal Commission Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance  https://www.coastal.ca.gov/climate/slrguidance.html The California Coastal Commission’s Sea Level Rise Guidance provides recommendations for how to plan for and address sea level rise impacts, including a set of projections recommended for use in planning, permitting, investment, and other decisions. 14 74 ATTACHMENT 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2020- ____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE 2020 CALIFORNIA RESILIENCE CHALLENGE GRANT APPLICATION WHEREAS, on January 15, 2020, the City Council authorized the award of an agreement for a comprehensive update to the General Plan and an associated Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to PlaceWorks, Inc. and adopted Resolution No. 2020-3871 to fully fund this project; and WHEREAS, California Senate Bills 379 (2015) and 246 (2015) require the City of Moorpark to incorporate climate adaptation and resiliency strategies as part of the update to the General Plan, including conducting a risk and vulnerability assessments and identifying mitigation strategies; and WHEREAS, unique geographic and environmental conditions make this study particularly relevant to the City of Moorpark, including the following facts: 1. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection identifies that a majority of the City is located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone; and 2. The City and adjacent communities have experienced several major wildfires, including the Thomas Fire in 2017, the Hill and Woolsey Fires in 2018, as well as the Easy and Maria Fires in 2019; and 3. The City and adjacent communities are subject to unpredictable and long- term losses of power pursuant to the Power Safety Power Shutoff program administered by Southern California Edison. WHEREAS, the Bay Area Council has issued a Request for Proposals dated December 2, 2019 for its 2020 California Resilience Challenge Grant program; and WHEREAS, the City of Moorpark is submitting an application for the 2020 California Resilience Challenge Grant to produce an enhanced Climate Change Vulnerability and Mitigation Study to compliment the comprehensive update to the City’s General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report already underway. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby fully affirms and supports the City’s application for the 2020 California Resilience Challenge Grant for the preparation of a Climate Change Vulnerability and Mitigation Study as part of the comprehensive update to the General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report that will fully evaluate and establish goals and policies for the City to mitigate the harmful effects of climate change and other hazards, including wildfire, drought, flooding, extreme heat, and wind. 75 Resolution No. 2020-____ Page 2 SECTION 2. The City Manager or his Designee is authorized to execute the City of Moorpark’s 2020 California Resilience Challenge application, the 2020 California Resilience Challenge Grant Documents, and any amendments thereto, on behalf of the City of Moorpark. SECTION 3. If the application for the 2020 California Resilience Challenge Grant is approved by the Bay Area Council, the City Manager or his Designee is authorized to certify compliance with the terms of the 2020 California Resilience Challenge Grant Request for Proposals and verify that grant funds have been or will be used for grant project expenditures, as well as any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to evidence and secure the Grant, the City of Moorpark’s obligations related thereto, and all amendments thereto. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February, 2020. ________________________________ Janice S. Parvin, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Ky Spangler, City Clerk 76