Implementing SB 375

What local governments need to know about climate change legislation.

Date: July 30, 2009 — Sacramento, 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

Sacramento — July 30, 2009 Local Host: Tom Cosgrove, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Lincoln
8:00	Registration
8:45	Keynote Address Rick Cole, City of Ventura Download Presentation (PDF; 1.8 MB)
9:15	Climate Change Legislation: The Big Picture SB 375: Tom Adams, California League of Conservation Voters Richard Lyon, California Building Industry Association Download Presentation (PDF; 60 KB) CEQA General andStrategic Growth Council: Seth Litchney, Governor's Office of Planning and Research Download Presentation (PDF; 1.6 MB) AB 32 and SB 375 Implementation: James Goldstene, California Air Resources Board Download Presentation (PDF; 544 KB)
11:05	Break
11:15	Strategies for Reducing Greenhouse Gases Putting the Pieces Together: Gary Jakobs, AICP, EDAW │AECOM Download Presentation (PDF; 2.1 MB) Addressing SB 375 and AB 32 at the Local Level: Judy Corbett, Local Government Commission Download Presentation (PDF; 2.7 MB) Moderator: Terry Rivasplata, AICP, ICF Jones and Stokes
12:15	Networking Lunch
1:00	*Smart Growth, Smart Financing* Climate Impact Fees and Pricing Strategies Stuart Cohen, TransForm Download Presentation (PDF; 732 KB) Attracting Sustainable Development John Anderson, Anderson\|Kim Architecture + Urban Design Download Presentation (PDF; 1.1 MB) Reducing Energy Consumption through Residential Retrofitting Rod Dole, Sonoma County Download Presentation (PDF; 556 KB)
2:30	*Addressing AB 32 and SB 375 in the Sacramento Region* Sustainable Communities Strategy Regional Planning Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Blueprint: Tom Cosgrove, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Lincoln, Chair of SACOG Download Presentation (PDF; 1.1 MB) Local Planning Sacramento County: Roger Dickinson, Supervisor, County of Sacramento & RTAC Download Presentation (PDF; 1.7 MB) Connecting General Plans to the Blueprint, Strip Redevelopment: Mayor Gina Garbolino, City of Roseville Download Presentation (PDF; 1 MB) Project Level Planning Globe Mills: Desmond Parrington, AICP, City of Sacramento Download Presentation (PDF; 576 KB) Moderator: Anthony Bruzzone, Arup
4:00	*Concluding Remarks* Judy Corbett, Local Government Commission
4:15	*Adjourn*