Implementing SB 375

What local governments need to know about climate change legislation.

Date: June 4, 2009 — San Diego, 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

San Diego — June 4, 2009
8:00	Registration
9:00	Climate Change Legislation: The Big Picture SB 375: William Craven, Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee CEQA, General and the Strategic Growth Council: Terry Roberts, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research Download Presentation (PDF; 948 KB) AB 32 and SB 375 Implementation: Justin Paddock, California Air Resources Board Download Presentation (PDF; 1.5 MB) Moderator: Bob Leiter, FAICP, SANDAG
10:45	*AB 32 and SB 375: What it Means to You* Key Players and Their Roles: Julia Lave Johnston, Governor's Office of Planning and Research Download Presentation (PDF; 1 MB) How SB 375 Relates to Regional Planning: Seth Miller, UC Davis Download Presentation (PDF; 388 KB) How the Bills Relate to Local Governments: Michael Woo, Los Angeles City Planning Commissioner, RTAC member Moderator: Councilmember Lesa Heebner, City of Solana Beach
12:15	Networking Lunch
1:15	*Strategies for Reducing Greenhouse Gases* Addressing SB 375 and AB 32 at the Local Level: Judy Corbett, Local Government Commission Download Presentation (PDF; 2.9 MB) Putting the Pieces Together: John Bridges, FAICP, EDAW │AECOM Download Presentation (PDF; 2.5 MB) Moderator: Claudia Tedford, AICP, ICF Jones and Stokes
2:15	*Sustainable Communities Strategy* Regional Planning SANDAG's SB 375 Efforts: Coleen Clementson, SANDAG SANDAG’s Climate Action Plan: Rob Rundle, SANDAG Download Presentation (PDF; 3.3 KB) Water and Regional Planning: Dana Friehauf, San Diego County Water Authority Download Presentation (PDF; 1,016 KB) Local Planning City of Chula Vista: Local Initiatives and Planning: Ed Batchelder, Advance Planning Manager Download Presentation (PDF; 896 KB) Project Level Planning The Village at Market Creek: Sherry Brooks, SEDC Charles Davis, Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation Download Presentation (PDF; 1.1 MB) Moderator: Frank Spasaro, San Diego Gas & Electric & Southern CA Gas Company
4:00	*Concluding Remarks* Councilmember Pamela Bensoussan, City of Chula Vista
4:15	*Adjourn*