2019/03/20 Council Agenda Packet

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERETT Section 1. The Everett City Council directs the Everett Planning Commission to prepare a Climate Action Plan (CAP), consistent with the recommendations set forth in the City's Climate Change And Sustainability Element of the Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2015 (Appendix A- GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENT). The CAP should be prepared with input from appropriate agencies and organizations including but not limited to Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, Puget Sound Council of Governments, Snohomish County PUD, Department of Ecology and other organizations with technical expertise. Section 2. The CAP shall at a minimum: address mitigation (reduction of GHG) through efficient transportation, conservation and energy efficient buildings; address adaptation by preparing for higher temperatures, increasing storm events, floods, fires and sea-level rise; and seek green economic development opportunities. Section 3. The CAP shall set targets for reducing GHG, and adaptation; and recommend implementing measures to meet policy objectives including but not limited to: Establish a goal for 100% renewable energy by 2045, Support zero emission vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, Support low carbon fuel standards, Improve building efficiencies, and Link emergency management plans with adaptation measures Section 4. In preparing the CAP,the Planning Commission will seek public input and seek opportunities to educate and inform Everett residents on the science of climate change and actions they can take to reduce GHG and adapt consistent with the recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan,Appendix A.