ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

AGENDA

Thursday, May 9, 2019

12 pm

Coachella Valley Association of Governments 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Room 119

Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-346-1127

TELECONFERENCING WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

Blythe City Hall 235 N Broadway, Room A

Blythe, CA 92225 760-922-6161

Imperial Irrigation District 321 S. Waterman Ave. Suite 200

El Centro, CA 92243 760-482-3456

ACTION MAY RESULT ONLY ON ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.

THIS MEETING IS ACCESSIBLE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Linda Evans, Chair

2. ROLL CALL A. Member Roster

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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any person wishing to address the Energy & Environmental Resources Committee on items not appearing on the agenda may do so at this time.

5. COMMITTEE MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS

6. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approve April 11, 2019 Committee Meeting Minutes

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7. DISCUSSION / ACTION A. South Coast Air Quality Management District: Reclassification Request for

Coachella Valley 8-hour Ozone Standard – Dr. Philip Fine, South Coast AQMD Recommendation: Information only

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B. Letter of Support for AB 854: Imperial Irrigation District, Retail Electric

Service Recommendation: Recommend that CVAG Executive Committee authorize the CVAG Chair to sign a letter of support for AB 854 (Mayes).

C. Adopt Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 – Katie Barrows

Recommendation: Adopt the goals and objectives for the Committee for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.

D. Legislative Update SB 732: Transactions and Use Tax: South Coast Air Quality Management District

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8. INFORMATION A. Attendance Record

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9. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next scheduled meetings at 73-710 Fred Waring Dr, Room 119, Palm Desert:

• Executive Committee – June 3 at 4:30 pm

• Energy & Environmental Resources Committee – June 13 at 12 pm Upcoming meeting at Agua Caliente Casino Resort, 32-250 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage:

• General Assembly – June 24 at 6 pm

10. ADJOURNMENT

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VOTING MEMBERS

City of Blythe Mayor Dale Reynolds Alternate: Councilmember Joseph Halby

City of Cathedral City Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem John Aguilar

City of Coachella Councilmember Megan Beaman Jacinto Alternate: Councilmember Josie Gonzalez

City of Desert Hot Springs Councilmember Gary Gardner Alternate: Councilmember Anayeli Zavala

City of Indian Wells Councilmember Dana Reed Alternate: Councilmember Richard Balocco

City of Indio Councilmember Oscar Ortiz Alternate: Councilmember Elaine Holmes

City of La Quinta Mayor Linda Evans, Chair

City of Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tem Gina Nestande

City of Palm Springs Councilmember Lisa Middleton

City of Rancho Mirage Mayor Charles Townsend Alternate: Councilmember Richard W. Kite

Riverside County – District 4 Supervisor V. Manuel Perez

Imperial Irrigation District Director Alex Cardenas

Mission Springs Water District Director Nancy Wright Alternate: President Randy Duncan

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Unassigned

Cabazon Band of Mission Indians Unassigned

Ex-Officio / Non-Voting Members

Coachella Valley Water District Board Member Anthony Bianco

Riverside County – District 5 Supervisor Jeff Hewitt

Desert Water Agency Board Member Patricia Oygar

Staff

Tom Kirk, Executive Director

Katie Barrows, Director of Energy & Environmental Resources

Jim Sullivan, GIS Program Director

Benjamin Druyon, Management Analyst

Libby Carlson

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1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Chair Evans at 12:05 pm. 2. ROLL CALL - Roll call was taken and a quorum was present.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.

4. COMMITTEE MEMBER / DIRECTOR COMMENTS – Mayor Townsend led the pledge of

allegiance. Katie Barrows gave an update on new ozone regulations proposed by AQMD. A presentation will be given at a future Committee meeting.

Members Present Agency Councilmember Megan Beaman Jacinto City of Coachella Councilmember Gary Gardner City of Desert Hot Springs Councilmember Oscar Ortiz City of Indio Mayor Linda Evans, Chair City of La Quinta Mayor Pro Tem Gina Nestande City of Palm Desert Mayor Charles Townsend City of Rancho Mirage Patricia Cooper (for Supervisor Perez) Riverside County – District 4 Director Alex Cardenas Imperial Irrigation District President Randy Duncan Mission Springs Water District (Arrived at 12:11pm)

Ex-Officio Members Present

Board Member Anthony Bianco Coachella Valley Water District

Members and Ex-Officio Members Not Present Mayor Dale Reynolds City of Blythe Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez City of Cathedral City Councilmember Richard Balocco City of Indian Wells Councilmember Lisa Middleton City of Palm Springs Supervisor Jeff Hewitt Riverside County - District 5 Board Member Patricia Oygar Desert Water Agency

Others Present

Emmanuel Martinez Imperial Irrigation District Frank Oswalt Imperial Irrigation District Sergio Quiroz Imperial Irrigation District Greg Wallis Office of Assemblymember Mayes Vicky Starke Office of Assemblymember Mayes Juan Bautista Alianza Coachella Valley Nydia Ibarra South Coast AQMD Tom Kirk CVAG Katie Barrows CVAG Libby Carlson CVAG

The audio file for this meeting can be found at: http://www.cvag.org/audio.htm

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5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approve the February 14, 2019 Committee Meeting Minutes

IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR TOWNSEND AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GARDNER TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 14, 2019 ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES.

THE MOTION CARRIED WITH 8 AYES. Mayor Dale Reynolds Not Present Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez Not Present Councilmember Megan Beaman Jacinto Aye Councilmember Gary Gardner Aye Councilmember Richard Balocco Not Present Councilmember Oscar Ortiz Aye Mayor Linda Evans, Chair Aye Mayor Pro Tem Gina Nestande Aye Councilmember Lisa Middleton Not Present Mayor Charles Townsend Aye Patricia Cooper Aye Director Alex Cardenas Aye President Randy Duncan Not Present

6. DISCUSSION / ACTION

A. Presentation: Imperial Irrigation District Energy Efficiency Programs - Emmanuel Martinez, Imperial Irrigation District, provided an informational overview.

B. AB 854: Imperial Irrigation District – Retail Electric Service - Director Cardenas

introduced Sergio Quiroz, IID Assistant General Manager, and Frank Oswalt, IID general counsel.

Greg Wallis, Office of Assemblymember Chad Mayes, provided an overview of the proposed legislation.

Frank Oswalt, IID general counsel, addressed the Committee in opposition of AB 854.

C. Committee Goals and Objectives - Chair Evans directed Committee members to bring comments on goals and objectives for FY19/20 to the next meeting.

7. INFORMATION - The following items were provided for information only:

A. Attendance Record B. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Update C. Used Oil Recycling Program Schedule

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Next regular meetings at 73710 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert:

• Executive Committee – April 29 at 4:30 pm

• Energy & Environmental Resources Committee – May 9 at 12 pm

9. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Libby Carlson

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STAFF REPORT

Subject: South Coast Air Quality Management District: Reclassification Request for

Coachella Valley 8-hour Ozone Standard Contact: Katie Barrows, Director of Environmental Resources (kbarrows@cvag.org) Recommendation: Information only. Description: On April 12, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) announced plans to seek a voluntary re-classification of the federal 8-hour standard for ozone in the Coachella Valley. Representatives of South Coast AQMD will update the Committee on the reasons for the proposed change in the ozone standard at the May 9 meeting. On May 1, South Coast AQMD held two public meetings, at 2 pm in Palm Desert and 6 pm in Coachella, to provide information and solicit comments and suggestions about the proposed change. Ground-level ozone is an air pollutant that can trigger health problems in humans and damages crops, trees, and other vegetation. Ozone causes difficulty breathing in healthy people and can worsen asthma, emphysema, and other respiratory problems. Ozone is a problem for anyone who spends time outdoors in hot weather when strong sunlight and high temperatures result in harmful ozone concentrations in the air we breathe. More information about ozone is available at the following link: https://cfpub.epa.gov/airnow/index.cfm?action=gooduphigh.index. Levels of ozone and other air pollutants are routinely measured at two permanent air monitoring stations in the Coachella Valley at Indio and Palm Springs. According to South Coast AQMD’s 2016 Air Quality Management Plan, the Coachella Valley is designated by U.S. EPA as a nonattainment area for the 2008 8-hour ozone standard of 0.075 ppm, and for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard of 0.08 ppm. For both standards, the Coachella Valley is classified as a “severe” nonattainment area, with a requirement to demonstrate attainment by June 15, 2019. In 2016, the Coachella Valley was on track to meet the standard. However, for the past two summers, higher temperatures and weather conditions resulted in increases in ozone levels such that we will not be able to meet the 2019 deadline. The proposed re-classification would change the Coachella Valley from “severe” to “extreme” extending the deadline for five years, to June 2024. The primary source of ozone pollutants that result in exceedance of the federal standard in the Coachella Valley area is the transport of ozone and its precursors from the densely populated areas west of the Coachella Valley Air Basin, through the Banning pass. South Coast AQMD staff will provide more information on the reasons for and effects of the proposed change at the meeting. The South Coast AQMD Board will consider approval of the Coachella Valley re-classification request at their meeting on June 7, 2019 in Diamond Bar. Fiscal Impact: None, information only. Attachments:

1. Fact sheet on Ozone in Coachella Valley 2. South Coast AQMD Press Release on Re-classification for ozone

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OverviewThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes health-based national standards for different air pollutants. Areas that meet the federal standards are said to be in attainment; those that do not meet the federal standards are nonattainment areas.

The Coachella Valley has attained federal standards for one-hour average ozone, fine particulates (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), lead, and sulfur dioxide (SO2), but is in nonattainment with the following 8-hour average ozone standards:

The Coachella Valley is currently classified as Severe nonattainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard and is required to demonstrate attainment by June 15, 2019. Based on recent air quality measurements, Coachella Valley will not be able to meet the 2019 deadline and the South Coast AQMD plans to seek a reclassification that will extend the attainment deadline to June 2024.

Why the 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standard Cannot be Met by June 2019?Ozone pollution has improved in Coachella Valley over the last several decades. Due to South Coast AQMD’s stationary and mobile source emission reduction programs both in the South Coast Air Basin and in Coachella Valley, ground level ozone in the valley has decreased from 0.108 ppm in 2003 to 0.087 ppm in 2016. In the past two years, unusual weather patterns that favor the formation of ozone, such as higher temperatures and an increase of stagnant weather conditions, have resulted in higher levels of ozone statewide and across the western United States. Because of that, Coachella Valley saw an increase in ozone levels in 2017 and 2018.

It is important to note that ozone pollution in Coachella Valley is directly related to pollutants transported from the South Coast Air Basin, which is upwind of the Coachella Valley. The local sources of air pollution in Coachella Valley have limited impact on ozone levels in the Coachella Valley.

What Happens When the Standards are not Met?When a Severe nonattainment area is unable to attain the standard by its deadline, the federal law known as the Clean Air Act allows these areas to request that the U.S. EPA reclassify the area to a higher nonattainment status of Extreme.

The higher classification of Coachella Valley would provide more time to meet the standard, with a new deadline of June 15, 2024. It will also result in the following additional requirements:

1. Lowering the emission limit for major stationary sources which could mean additional permitting requirements for new and existing facilities under South Coast AQMD programs known as Title V and New Source Review and,

2. Require South Coast AQMD to develop a new State Implementation Plan (SIP) to show how the area will meet the standard on or before June 15, 2024.

If the South Coast AQMD does not request reclassification for the Coachella Valley, the U.S. EPA will make a finding of failure to attain, which will require major stationary source facilities to pay a nonattainment fee in addition to the requirements mentioned above.

F A C T S H E E T

Request for Reclassification for

Ozone in Coachella ValleyS O U T H C O A S T A I R Q U A L I T Y M A N A G E M E N T D I S T R I C T

Federal Ozone Standard Designation Deadline to Reach Standard

1997 8-hour Ozone (0.08 ppm)2008 8-Hour Ozone (0.075 ppm)2015 8-Hour Ozone (0.070 ppm)

Severe Nonattainment Severe Nonattainment Severe Nonattainment

6/15/20197/20/20278/03/2033

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Will We Meet the Standard Under the New Deadline?Future emission reductions anticipated to occur in the South Coast Air Basin associated with current and planned regulations on mobile and stationary sources are expected to contribute to improvements in ozone air quality in the Coachella Valley and lead to attainment of the standard. Although our projections show that we should be able to meet the standard by 2024, unpredictable year-to-year variables such as higher temperatures and potential wildfires can contribute to higher ozone levels. South Coast AQMD is working on a study to evaluate the meteorological trends contributing to recent poor air quality in the South Coast Air Basin. The results from the study are expected to shed more light on the uncertainties associated with a changing climate and its impact on air quality.

Next StepsSouth Coast AQMD staff is recommending a formal request to U.S. EPA for a voluntary reclassification of the Coachella Valley to an Extreme nonattainment area. The South Coast AQMD Governing Board will consider approval of the reclassification request for Coachella Valley on June 7, 2019.

Once the reclassification request is approved by the U.S. EPA, South Coast AQMD staff will proceed to develop a SIP revision to demonstrate attainment of the standard as expeditiously as possible.

There are several existing facilities that are potentially impacted by the reclassification with respect to Title V permitting and NSR requirements. South Coast AQMD staff will work with these facilities on options to minimize potential impacts.

Upcoming Public Consultation MeetingsSouth Coast AQMD staff will hold two public consultation meetings on May 1 at the following locations to solicit public comments:

More InformationFor more information on the request for reclassification of Coachella Valley for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard, please contact Kelly Trainor Gamino at (909) 396-2382 or kgamino@aqmd.gov. The draft staff report with more information on the request for reclassification can be found at: www.aqmd.gov/home/air-quality/clean-air-plans/air-quality-mgt-plan.

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 2:00 pm

Palm Desert Civic Center Council Chamber

73510 Fred Waring DrivePalm Desert, CA 92260

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 6:00 pm

Coachella Branch Library1500 6th Street

Coachella, CA 92236

*Spanish interpretation will be provided at thismeeting at [insert name].

21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178 • Tel 909 396 2000 • 800 CUT SMOG • www.aqmd.gov

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**PRESS RELEASE**

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2019

South Coast Air Quality Management District to request re-classification for ozone in Coachella Valley Action would extend attainment deadline to 2024

DIAMOND BAR – The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) today announced plans to seek a voluntary re-classification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) for the 1997 8-hour federal standard for ozone in the Coachella Valley. If granted, the area will be reclassified to “extreme” status and will allow South Coast AQMD up to five additional years to reach attainment. “We constantly face challenges such as hotter summer weather and the threat of climate change in the region,” said South Coast AQMD’s Executive Officer Wayne Nastri. “Although we need more time to bring the Coachella Valley into attainment, we are confident that projected emission reductions coupled with our strict regulations will allow us to combat ozone levels and meet federal standards under this new deadline.” Coachella Valley is currently classified as “severe-15” nonattainment for ground-level ozone and is facing a deadline of June 2019 to meet the federal air quality standard of 0.08 parts per million (ppm). Coachella Valley is unique in its geography in that it is located downwind from the South Coast Air Basin. As such, when high levels of ozone are formed in the South Coast Air Basin, it is transported to the Coachella Valley. Similarly, when ozone precursors such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted from mobile sources and stationary sources located in the South Coast Air Basin, they are also transported to the Coachella Valley. As a result, ozone levels in the Coachella Valley are primarily due to emissions in the South Coast Air Basin. The Coachella Valley has attained federal standards for one-hour ozone, particulate matter 2.5, nitrogen oxides, lead, and sulfur dioxide. Due to South Coast AQMD’s stationary and mobile source emission reduction programs both in the South Coast Air Basin and in Coachella Valley, ground level ozone in the valley has decreased from 0.108 ppm in 2003 to 0.87 ppm in 2016. In the past two years, unusual weather patterns that favor the formation of ozone such as higher temperatures and an increase of stagnant weather conditions have resulted in higher levels of ozone statewide and across the western United States. Because of that, Coachella Valley saw an increase in ozone levels in 2017 and 2018. Based on these recent measurements, Coachella Valley will not be able to meet the 2019 deadline and the South Coast AQMD plans to seek a re-classification that will extend the attainment deadline to June 2024. The new “extreme” classification, if approved by U.S. EPA, would result in stricter emissions thresholds for major stationary sources in the area lowering from 25 tons per year to 10 tons per year for NOx and VOCs, which could also result in more stringent permitting requirements. In addition, the agency will be required to revise its State Implementation Plan that will serve as a roadmap towards meeting the federal standard. South Coast AQMD continues to reduce ozone and improve air quality in the Coachella Valley and has provided more than $50 million in grant funding towards paving dirt roads and parking lots, clean energy projects and cleaner vehicles. In addition, the agency continues to enforce the Fugitive Dust Rule through compliance and training programs that ensures facilities are using best available control measures for dust mitigation. As unusual hotter temperatures and wildfires continue, the agency is planning on conducting a study to evaluate the meteorological trends contributing to higher ozone levels in the basin. The results are expected to highlight uncertainties associated with climate change and how it affects air quality.

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Exposure to ground-level ozone can cause shortness of breath, aggravate lung diseases and can cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These effects have been found even in healthy people, but can be more serious in people with lung diseases such as asthma. South Coast AQMD staff will be presenting this proposed plan to the Governing Board for approval in June. South Coast AQMD is the air pollution control agency for Orange County and major portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. For more tips on what you can do to improve air quality, visit www.aqmd.gov or, watch our Do One Thing Video. For news, air quality alerts, event updates and more, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Item 7B

STAFF REPORT

Subject: Letter of Support for AB 854: Imperial Irrigation District, Retail Electric Service Contact: Katie Barrows, Director of Environmental Resources (kbarrows@cvag.org)

Recommendation: Recommend that CVAG Executive Committee authorize the CVAG Chair to sign a letter of support for AB 854 (Mayes). Description: Assembly Bill 854 was introduced by Assemblymember Chad Mayes on February 20, 2019. At the April 11 meeting of this Committee, a representative of Assemblymember Mayes’ office attended to provide an update on the bill. Representatives of Imperial Irrigation District, including IID Board member and E&E Committee member Alex Cardenas, also attended to present their perspective. Imperial Irrigation District provides electricity service to Coachella, Indio, La Quinta, and parts of Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and unincorporated Riverside County. According to the state’s bill analysis, the cities of Indian Wells, La Quinta, Palm Desert, and Rancho Mirage have registered their support for AB 854. On April 11, the Committee discussed AB 854 but did not recommend that CVAG take a position. The E&E Chair would like the committee to discuss the bill and consider a recommendation to the CVAG Executive Committee to support AB 854. As discussed on April 11, this bill would require the membership of the Board of Directors of the Imperial Irrigation District to increase from 5 to 11 members, with the 6 additional directors meeting certain qualifications, including that each be a resident of and qualified as eligible to vote in Riverside County. If a public utility district is formed that provides electricity outside the territory of the Imperial Irrigation District and consists of a board of directors with a majority of seats representing the County of Riverside, the bill would authorize the district board to adopt a resolution that decreases the number of directors and the divisions from which they are elected from 11 to 5. The text of the bill is available at the following link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB854 The bill was heard in the Assembly Local Government Committee on April 24, 2019. The Committee voted 6-2 to move the legislation forward. Several Committee members encouraged IID to work with Assemblymember Mayes to see if they could reach resolution to the issue at the local level. The bill has been re-referred to the Appropriations Committee. At the request of the E&E Committee Chair, a letter of support for AB 854 has been drafted for your review. For a letter of support to be submitted, the CVAG Executive Committee must approve such a letter. Pending the recommendation from the E&E Committee, the attached letter of support for AB 854 will be presented to the Executive Committee at their June 3 meeting. Fiscal Impact: None, information only. Attachment: Draft CVAG Letter of support for AB 854

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- CVAG Letterhead -

June 3, 2019

Assemblymember Chad Mayes Capitol Office, Room 4098 P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249-0042 District Office 41608 Indian Trail Road, Suite D-1 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 RE: Support for AB 854 Dear Assemblymember Mayes: I am writing on behalf of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) to express support for AB 854, regarding representation for retail electric service customers of Imperial Irrigation District (IID) in the Coachella Valley. This support was confirmed at the June 3, 2019 meeting of the CVAG Executive Committee. CVAG members agencies served by IID include Coachella, Indio, La Quinta, and portions of Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and unincorporated Riverside County. Currently, Coachella Valley ratepayers comprise approximately 66% of IID’s electricity customers. However, these ratepayers cannot vote for IID board members to represent them. AB 854 would provide for representation of Coachella Valley ratepayers by adding elected representatives from Riverside County to the Imperial Irrigation District Board. As the IID Board makes decisions about utility rates, service and investments within Riverside County, the residents of our region deserve elected representation as a fundamental element of the democratic process. CVAG also supports the recommendation of the Assembly Local Government Committee, when AB 854 was heard on April 24, 2019, encouraging IID to work with you toward resolution of this issue at the local level. We appreciate your efforts to address the concerns of Coachella Valley jurisdictions and their electricity customers served by IID. If you or your staff have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Tom Kirk, CVAG Executive Director, at 760-346-1127 or tkirk@cvag.org. Sincerely, Jeff Grubbe Chair CVAG Executive Committee

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STAFF REPORT Subject: Adopt Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2019-2020

Contact: Katie Barrows, Director of Environmental Resources (kbarrows@cvag.org)

Recommendation: Adopt the goals and objectives for the Committee for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Background: As part of the CVAG budget process, it is time to review and adopt the proposed goals and objectives for the Energy and Environmental Resources Committee for the fiscal year from July 2019 to June 2020. A six-month review of our progress on the 2018-2019 Goals and Objectives was included in the February 2019 meeting agenda packet. These goals and objectives bring together the valley-wide efforts to promote conservation and sustainable use of our resources. Staff is requesting that the Committee provide ideas and suggestions for issues to focus on for the coming fiscal year, 2019-2020, then adopt the goals and objectives. I. Water Conservation and Water Quality: Promote long-term conservation of water resources

and support efforts to maintain a clean, reliable, and sustainable water supply in the Coachella Valley. Objectives: 1. Collaborate with member jurisdictions and local water agencies to achieve a valley-wide

per capita water conservation goal of 30% by 2020. 2. Partner with member agencies and partners to implement innovative programs, policies,

and best practices, including landscaper certification on water efficiency to achieve sustainable water use.

II. Salton Sea Restoration: CVAG strongly supports efforts to maintain and restore the Salton Sea.

Objectives: 1. Continue to support Salton Sea restoration as opportunities and/or requests for support

arise. 2. Provide Committee members with updates on geothermal energy development in the

Salton Sea region, particularly as it relates to potential funding for Salton Sea restoration. 3. Provide information to the member jurisdictions about efforts to restore the Salton Sea

including the North Lake Vision proposed by Riverside County Supervisor Manuel Perez.

III. Energy Efficiency/Conservation: The goal of the Energy Efficiency program is to encourage awareness about energy use and

to initiate, encourage, and promote energy conservation and energy efficiency initiatives within the Coachella Valley and Palo Verde Valleys.

Objectives: 1. Launch a Community Choice Aggregation program in our region, through Desert

Community Energy, formed in June 2017. 2. Establish a Regional Energy Network to compliment the efforts of the Desert Cities Energy

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Partnership. Collaborate with member jurisdictions, local utilities and other partners. 3. Achieve minimum 15% energy savings by all member agencies. 4. Continue regional PACE programs with various PACE providers, monitor program

effectiveness and provide quarterly updates to Energy & Environmental Resources Committee.

5. Explore and provide information on opportunities that could benefit energy consumers in the CVAG region (e.g. community solar).

6. Promote implementation of green building, energy efficiency, and zero net energy buildings.

7. Present an Energy and Water Summit in 2019/2020, in cooperation with other partners. Obtain input from the Energy & Environmental Resources Committee about topics for the Summit.

8. Coordinate and communicate with Imperial Irrigation District with respect to Coachella Valley energy issues.

IV. Air Quality: The goals of the Air Quality program are to improve the air quality in the Coachella Valley and

to reduce the impacts of PM10 through regional coordination. Objectives: 1. Implement a study in partnership with South Coast Air Quality Management District to

evaluate and improve effectiveness of the Regional Street Sweeping program. 2. Evaluate the use of and impact of gas-powered leaf blowers. 3. Support restoration and related activities for the Salton Sea to limit impacts to regional air

quality and health. 4. Monitor air quality issues, including PM10, in the eastern Coachella Valley and valley-wide. 5. Promote air quality and emissions reduction through development of the CV Link project. 6. Continue ongoing programs including collaboration with the South Coast Air Quality

Management District to support air quality legislative efforts, monitoring of the Landscape Model Ordinance and other air quality programs.

V. Sustainable Resource Use Significant efforts have been made by CVAG jurisdictions to promote sustainable resource

use. A goal is to continue to highlight past successes by our member agencies and identify future opportunities to promote sustainable resource use.

Objectives: 1. Provide opportunities for information sharing among member jurisdictions at Committee

meetings so members can learn about other member agency projects on energy, resource conservation, livability, and sustainability.

2. Identify and encourage opportunities for access to biogas and biofuels. 3. Promote and seek funding for implementation of the Regional Plug-in Electric Vehicle

Readiness Plan, completed in 2014.

VI. Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Coordinate efforts to enhance awareness of climate change and ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Objectives: 1. Promote and support local jurisdictions’ efforts, as well as regional greenhouse gas

reductions strategies. Track and highlight progress on local jurisdiction goals for greenhouse gas reduction.

2. Provide a minimum of two workshop/training opportunities for member agencies on tools to update greenhouse gas inventories, climate action/sustainability plans and track progress.

VII. Solid Waste: Increase the reduction, recycling and reuse of solid wastes through regional coordination.

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Objectives:

1. Explore opportunities for a plastic reduction awareness program. 2. Explore opportunities for waste to energy and biogas projects. 3. Identify opportunities to promote composting as a way to encourage waste reduction and

recycling. 4. Continue our ongoing programs - Used Oil Recycling Program, Waste Tire Recycling

Program and regional coordination on Household Hazardous Waste collection. Work with Solid Waste and Recycling Technical Working Group on ways to encourage recycling and reuse.

VII. Report Card

Develop and maintain a “report card” through semi-annual evaluations of the Coachella Valley’s progress toward sustainability goals.

Fiscal Impact: None, information only.

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ITEM 8A ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

ATTENDANCE RECORD

FY2018-2019

VOTING MEMBERS JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR

City of Blythe - - * - ✓ - * ✓ -

City of Cathedral City - - * - ✓ - * ✓ -

City of Coachella - - * - ✓ - * ✓ - ✓

City of Desert Hot Springs - - * - ✓ - * ✓ - ✓

City of Indian Wells - - * - ✓ - * ✓ -

City of Indio - - * - ✓ - * ✓ - ✓

City of La Quinta - - * - ✓ - * ✓ - ✓

City of Palm Desert - - * - ✓ - * ✓ - ✓

City of Palm Springs - - * - ✓ - * ✓ -

City of Rancho Mirage - - * - ✓ - * ✓ - ✓

Riverside County - District 4 - - * - ✓ - * ✓ - ✓

Imperial Irrigation District - - * - - * ✓ - ✓

Mission Springs Water District - - * - ✓ - * ✓ - ✓

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians - - * - - * -

Cabazon Band of Mission Indians - - * - - * -

EX-OFFICIO / NON-VOTING MEMBERS

Coachella Valley Water District - - * - - * - ✓

Riverside County - District 5 - - * - ✓ - * ✓ -

Desert Water Agency - - * - - * -

Absent

No Meeting *

Scheduled Dark Month -

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