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1.3 CAP 2.0 Public Process and Engagement How We Got Here Pleasanton's CAP 2.0 took two years to complete. The Committee on Energy and the Environment (EEC) was the primary City committee providing input and guidance to staff and the City's professional services team. The City relied on EEC direction and community input to inform every stage of the plan's development, from its overarching goals, vision and targets, to sectors of focus, specific strategies and actions, and their implementation. The City Counc 1, commissions, committees, residents, businesses, implementation partners, City staff, and the professional services team worked together to: Conduct a baseline assessment of existing plans, policies, state legislation, and progress since the 2012 CAP to understand the existing context and build on lessons learned. Assess vulnerabilities to climate change impacts, especially increased heat, extreme wea_her, wildfire, and water uncertainty. Prepare a comprehensive community engagement plan to guide public outreach, engagement, and communications. The plan was adjusted to focus on virtual engagement in light of COVID-19. Articulate a vision and guiding principles to guide strategy and action development, co -benefits, and action selection criteria. Evaluate existing emissions and forecast future emissions, explore emission reduction pathways, and set 2030 and 2045 GHG emission reduction targets. • Develop and refine strategies and actions through focus groups, workshops, and surveys; qualitative analysis of impact, cost, feasibility, level of support, equity, and co -benefits; and quantitative analysis of emissions reductions, costs, cost savings, and staff time to implement CAP 2.0 actions. • Prepare this CAP 2.0 document and corresponding CEQA materials for environmental and public review. How We Engaged The City engaged community members and organizations, businesses, other community stakeholders, City committees and commissions, and City staff throughout the planning process using a range of in-person and digital platforms. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City paused in-person engagement in March 2020 and transitioned all engagement to the virtual environment, including the addition of virtual surveys, trivia, and workshops to diversify engagement methods and reach more residents. Pleasanton Climate Action Plan 2.0 Section 1. Introduction 115