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South Pasadena council orders two‑member review of Climate Action Plan, seeks clearer metrics and funding guidance
Summary
City staff gave a high‑level update on the Climate Action Plan and funding sources; council directed creation of a two‑member ad hoc to refine measurable goals, KPIs and financing options and to return with recommendations.
Alma Medina, assistant to the city manager, told the City Council on Oct. 15 that South Pasadena’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), adopted in December 2020, remains the city’s roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting sustainability programs. Medina said the city has implemented energy efficiency upgrades, begun a transition of some fleet vehicles to lower‑emission models and maintained Tree City USA status; staff also established a sustainability division to implement CAP measures.
Medina said the CAP has been supported by grant funding and partnerships: a SCAG grant funded the CAP development; the Tesla fleet lease was supported by a Mobile Source Air Resource Center (MSRC) grant; the city is working with Southern California Edison’s Charge Ready program for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and the AB 2766 motor vehicle mitigation fund balance is “a little bit…
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