Implementing SB 375

What local governments need to know about climate change legislation.

Date: May 7, 2009 — Fresno, CA

Hosted by the Local Government Commission, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and Senator Darrell Steinberg.

AB 32 and SB 375 create a framework to help California meet the challenges of climate change. Local governments play a crucial role in helping the state implement these new laws and helping to preserve the high quality of life that California residents value.

These day-long workshops covered:

How AB 32 and SB 375 relate to local governments
Strategies for local government compliance
Economic benefits
How to take advantage of the new CEQA rules and exemptions
Funding opportunities for planning and implementation
Model programs and best practices that result in the most greenhouse gas emission reductions for your money

AICP credits available

Agenda

Fresno — May 7, 2009 Local Host: Supervisor Judy Case, County of Fresno
8:30	Registration
9:00	Climate Change Legislation: The Big Picture SB 375 William Craven, Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee CEQA Guidelines, Strategic Growth Council Download Presentation (PDF) AB 32 Implementation, Regional Targets Advisory Committee Terry Roberts, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research Download Presentation (PDF) Moderator: John Wright, City of Clovis
10:45	With Danger Comes Opportunity: Cost Saving Ways to Meet AB 32 & SB 375 through Energy Efficiency & Smart Growth Economic Benefits of Planning for Climate Change Martin Howell, Arup Download Presentation (PDF) Renewable Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Financing Simon Bryce, Renewable Funding Download Presentation (PDF) Economic Stimulus Funding Opportunities Ameen Khan, Office of U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer Moderator: Seyed Sadredin, San Joaquin Valley APCD
12:30	Networking Lunch
1:15	*Sustainable Communities Strategy* Regional Collaboration Tom Cosgrove, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Lincoln, Chair of Sacramento Area Council of Governments Download Presentation (PDF) San Joaquin Valley Blueprint Tony Boren, Council of Fresno County Governments Download Presentation (PDF) Putting the Pieces Together Curtis Alling, AICP, EDAW │AECOM Download Presentation (PDF) Moderator: Terry Rivasplata, ICF Jones and Stokes
2:30	*Case Studies* South East Growth Area Keith Bergthold, City of Fresno Download Presentation (PDF) City of Lindsay Scot Townsend, City Manager Download Presentation (PDF) City of Stockton Gordon Palmer, City Manager Councilmember Susan Talamantes Eggman Download Presentation (PDF) Moderator: Edward Moreno, MD, MPH
4:00	*Concluding Remarks* Mayor Ashley Swearengin, City of Fresno