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    City of Chula Vista Climate Adaptation Perspective from a Local Elected Official Necessary Council Champion Talented Technical staff Slides: Brendan Reed, Environmental Resource Manager. Ensuring Public Health system is prepared for more frequent heat waves and public is educated on consequences of excess heat. Some strategies are also mitigation measures Cool Paving and Roofs Shade Trees Water Reuse CLIMATE ADAPTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Some are new dimensions of climate planning.

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    City of Chula Vista Climate Adaptation Perspective from a Local Elected Official Necessary Council Champion Talented Technical staff Slides: Brendan Reed, Environmental Resource Manager. Ensuring Public Health system is prepared for more frequent heat waves and public is educated on consequences of excess heat. Some strategies are also mitigation measures Cool Paving and Roofs Shade Trees Water Reuse CLIMATE ADAPTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Some are new dimensions of climate planning.

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    Med City Conference

    Governance Session Pamela Bensoussan


    Counilwoman City of Chula Vista
    [email protected]

    Climate Adaptation
    Perspective from a Local Elected Official Necessary Council Champion Talented Technical Staff
    Slides: Brendan Reed, Environmental Resource Manager

    Climate Adaptation Planning with

    NO MONEY

    NO EXPERIENCE

    CARROT OR STICK?
    Fear Mongering: The Sky is Falling Mandates: Sometimes Necessary Community Pride: Positive Reinforcement Save the Planet: Think Globally Act Locally (ICLE) Economic Benefit to Businesses Economic Development Energy Efficiency - cost savings to residents
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    BRANDING AND MARKETING

    CURRENT CLIMATE MITIGATION STRATEGIES


    Alternative Transportation Efficiency & Solar Retrofits Green Buildings & Smart Growth

    CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLANNING PROCESS


    Initial Council-approved Planning Roadmap 7 focus areas Climate Change Working Group
    Example Require all new coastal development to assess vulnerability to sea level rise. Infrastructure & Resources Energy Management Example Ensure public health system is prepared for more frequent heat waves & public is educated on consequences of excess heat.

    Public Health

    Ecosystems & Biodiversity

    Business & Economy

    Wildfires

    Water Management

    Example Expand efforts to encourage low water use in home landscaping.

    CLIMATE CHANGE WORKING GROUP


    Supported by City staff from multiple departments

    CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLANNING PROCESS


    3 planning phases Dont duplicate/contradict current mitigation work!

    1. Information Gathering
    Guest presenters Best available data Public forum

    2. Risk Analysis & Measures Evaluation


    Climate Adaptation Planning Matrices Risk = likely x consequence Local researchers Initial criteria

    3. Strategies Selection
    Commission meetings Council presentation

    CLIMATE ADAPTATION RECOMMENDATIONS


    Some strategies are also mitigation measures Cool Paving & Roofs Shade Trees Water Reuse

    CLIMATE ADAPTATION RECOMMENDATIONS


    Some are new dimensions of climate planning Wildfires & Extreme Heat Wetlands & Open Space Coastal Infrastructure

    LESSONS LEARNED
    Engage stakeholders (try an open house format!) Stress preparedness/lower risk Highlight economic & public safety benefits Monitor results & report often to City Council Integrate into existing plans & programs & all departments

    REGIONAL SAN DIEGO BAY ADAPTATION STUDY


    Collaborative planning effort by Port of San Diego & surrounding jurisdictions Supported by San Diego Foundation & ICLEI

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