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AD HOC COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY

Meeting Date:	01/22/2018
Subject: RECEIVE update from County's Sustainability Coordinator.
Submitted For:	John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Department:	Conservation & Development
Referral No.:
Referral Name:
Presenter:	Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator	Contact:	Jody London (925)674-7871

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Referral History:

The Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability has requested a report at each meeting on the activities of the Sustainability Coordinator.

Referral Update:

This report provides an update to the Ad Hoc Sustainability Committee on the work of the County’s Sustainability Coordinator since the Committee last met in November 2017. Key activities during this period are listed below.

Coordinated negotiations with Meister Consultants for the Renewable Resource Potential Study.
Supported the Sustainability Commission by: preparing the annual report and work plan; researching options for creating more time for Commission members and alternates to collaborate; coordinating with the Commission Chair, Vice-Chair, and members; developing and publishing the agenda for the Commission’s October meeting.
Led ongoing coordination with MCE staff on process regarding transition of Contra Costa jurisdictions to MCE and coordination of energy efficiency programs.
Continued working with County staff and staff of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to develop a scope and strategy for developing an Electric Vehicle Shared Mobility Blueprint.
Convened quarterly meeting of the Sustainability Exchange, a venue for
Coordinated with staff of the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) on the Adapting to Rising Tides – Eastern Contra Costa study.
Presented at the Contra Costa County Office of Education meeting for facilities managers on MCE transition and electric vehicle blueprint.
Collaborated with County staff working on topics including land use and transportation, hazardous materials, green business program, integrated pest management, Planning Integration Team for Community Health (PITCH), codes, solid waste, energy.
Participated in regional activities, including exploratory meeting for a Bay Area Adaptation Network.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

RECEIVE update from the County’s Sustainability Coordinator.

Fiscal Impact (if any):

None.

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