On October 10, 2023, ECOS submitted a letter to the City of Sacramento offering our comments on the Draft Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR) for the Sacramento 2040 General Plan Update (GPU) and Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP).
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End Fossil Fuels Action 9/17/23
In New York this September, the United Nations Secretary-General is hosting a first-of-its-kind Climate Ambition Summit to demand that nations stop the fossil fuel expansion that is driving the climate emergency. And thousands of activists around the world will take to the streets to demand their governments stop permitting fossil fuel projects.
Join us in Sacramento on Sunday September 17 to demand that Governor Newsom and President Biden End the Era of Fossil Fuels and commit to ending new permits and phasing out oil and gas production and declare a climate emergency.
Biden told us on the campaign trail that there would be no more oil drilling on federal lands. And yet, his administration has now permitted more fossil fuel projects than Trump, including Willow in Alaska, LNG in the Gulf, and fast-tracking the Mountain Valley Pipeline in the Virginias.
Biden’s failure is Newsom’s opportunity to show what real climate leadership looks like. While we have only seen 7 new oil drilling permits in California so far this year, oil drilling continues to happen just feet from homes, schools and hospitals all over the state.
This could be the moment that Newsom issues a moratorium on new oil drilling permits. We need people power to show him that is what Californians want.
Sign up to join us for an action to End the Era of Fossil Fuels on Sunday Sept 17th in Old Sacramento for a family-friendly day of action, featuring carnival games, a giant puppet show, speakers and performers. To volunteer at the event, contact ilonka[at]oilgasaction[dot]org.
ECOS Letter re City of Sacramento Draft Climate Action & Adaptation Plan
On August 23, 2023, ECOS submitted a letter regarding the City of Sacramento Draft Climate Action & Adaptation Plan.
Our main comments are as follows:
- The Plan should be upfront about its financial cost and clearly prioritize City actions according to cost-effectiveness in terms of emissions reductions per dollar.
- The Plan should address funding for underground infrastructure needed for infill development.
- The Plan should commit to preserving the Sacramento County Urban Services Boundary, which was put into place in 1993 to prevent greenfield development.
You can view our complete comments in our letter. Click here to read the letter.
We look forward to engaging with the City of Sacramento as the Climate Action & Adaptation Plan advances, in order to help make this plan the best as it can be for the present and future residents of the City of Sacramento.
ECOS Letter re City of Sacramento Draft General Plan Update
On August 23, 2023, ECOS submitted a letter regarding the City of Sacramento Draft General Plan Update.
Our main comments concerning the GPU are as follows:
- The General Plan should include funding plans and a method of prioritizing projects based on funding availability.
- New street standards for transit, tree canopy, and walkability should be connected to the Street Classification System to ensure uniform Citywide implementation.
- The Plan should remove the Special Study Area in Natomas Basin and restore the protections to Biological Resources present in the 2015 GPU.
You can view our complete arguments in our letter. Click here to read the letter.
We look forward to engaging with the City as the General Plan Update advances, in order to help make this plan as best as it can be for the present and future residents of the City of Sacramento.
Comment on City of Sacramento Draft 2040 General Plan & Climate Action & Adaptation Plan by 8/23
Comments accepted through August 23, 2023
Share what you think about “Sacramento 2040″ by August 23, 2023! The City is updating its General Plan & Climate Action & Adaptation Plan, to guide how Sacramento grows, changes, & adapts over the next 20 years. Give input on the Self-Guided Online Workshop at http://sac2040gpu.org!
Sacramento’s first community Climate Action Plan (CAP), adopted in 2012, was a stand-alone document that was intended to guide City efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. In 2015 the CAP was incorporated into the 2035 General Plan.
The City of Sacramento is currently updating the Sacramento Climate Action Plan, and integrating an Adaptation Chapter and a Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, in tandem with the 2040 General Plan Update process. The full Draft Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) and Draft 2040 General Plan were released on April 28, 2023 for an extended public review period that will run through August, 2023. An online workshop was opened with the release of these documents, and will remain open through the full public review period.
Make Comments
PDFs to the full Draft 2040 General Plan and Climate Action & Adaptation Plan are provided below.
Interactive land use maps to support review of these documents are provided below:
Self-Guided Online Workshop
Click here to enter the self-guided online workshop
For more information: sac2040gpu.org
To visit the City of Sacramento’s webpage on this, including the latest update, please visit sac2040gpu.org.
ECOS Meeting: Sacramento Metro Air District & Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program 7/26
ECOS Climate Committee and General Meeting
Wednesday, July 26 – 6:00 pm start
Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6656164155
To phone in: 669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 665 616 4155
6:00 Welcome and Introductions
6:10 Sacramento Metro Air District & Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program
The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) is leading a regional effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with a grant from the US EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program (CPRG). Once developed, their regional Climate Action Plan will enable our 7-county region to receive major funding from last year’s federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The goals include reducing vehicle miles traveled as part of SACOG’s “Green Means Go”, promoting energy production and energy efficiency with SMUD, establishing mobility hubs in disadvantaged communities, improving water efficiency, managing forests, and mitigating urban heat islands.
Brianna Moland, SMAQMD’s Climate Coordinator, will discuss some of the suggested GHG reduction measures recommended by CPRG’s steering committee. With an advanced degree in Climate and Society, Brianna advocates for clean air and climate resiliency and works with local agencies to foster new climate solutions. Kacey Lizon, SACOG’s Deputy Executive Director of Planning & Programs, will provide SACOG’s perspective, and participate in the discussion.
SMAQMD will host a webinar on this topic, same day (July 26, 10 AM); details at https://airquality.org
6:40 Discussion/Q&A
7:05 Updates and Announcements
- Sacramento County’s Climate Emergency Declaration and Climate Action Plan: 2030? 2045?
- 2024 ballot measure to fund transit; spur infill housing
- SACOG Blueprint
- I-80 lanes to be added between Davis & Sacramento: draft enviro. document expected this year
- Community Benefits Ordinance for Sacramento City
- Proposed development projects jeopardizing the Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan
We look forward to hearing your announcements and updates.
This meeting is open to everyone interested in addressing some of our region’s most pressing challenges.
