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3. City of Pleasanton 3-9 Table 3-9. Community Classifications Participating? ID Number Classification Date Classified FIPS Code Yes 0657792 N/A N/A Unique Entity ID # Yes ZQLCND5KBU99 N/A N/A Community Rating System Yes 060012 7 10/01/2017 Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule Yes N/A 2 March 2012 Public Protection Yes 65871 3 10/1/2020 StormReady No N/A N/A N/A Firewise No N/A N/A N/A Table 3-10. Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change Criterion Jurisdiction Ratinga Technical Capacity Jurisdiction-level understanding of potential climate change impacts High Comment: The City completed a Pleasanton-specific climate vulnerability assessment anticipating climate threats to the community, as part of the adopted CAP 2.0. As part of the Climate Action Plan adopted in February 2022, a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory was conducted. Jurisdiction-level monitoring of climate change impacts Low Comment: The City has adopted a Climate Action Plan and the General Plan includes climate change policies. While climate change impacts are not specifically monitored, hazards are monitored via the local hazard mitigation plan. Technical resources to assess proposed strategies for feasibility and externalities Medium Comment: City staff and if needed, consultants are available to assess strategies for feasibility. Jurisdiction-level capacity for development of greenhouse gas emissions inventory High Comment: The City has an updated GHG inventory, conducted as part of the CAP 2.0 process and has a tracking system to analyze GHGs on an on-going basis. Capital planning and land use decisions informed by potential climate impacts Medium Comment: Impacts related to air quality and greenhouse gas emissions are evaluated on a project-by-project basis during environmental review. Participation in regional groups addressing climate risks High Comment: City participates in regional climate conversations among other cities working to address climate change. Implementation Capacity Clear authority/mandate to consider climate change impacts during public decision-making processes Medium Comment: Impacts related to air quality and greenhouse gas emissions are evaluated on a project-by-project basis during environmental review. Further, projects must comply with CAP 2.0 which have several actions related to development. Identified strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation efforts High Comment: The CAP 2.0 includes strategies and actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Identified strategies for adaptation to impacts Low Comment: These strategies have been incorporated into the adopted CAP2.0. Champions for climate action in local government departments Low Comment: At this time, there is no dedicated staff to climate action planning, although the City is considering funding for this role as part of its budgeting process. Regardless, several staff across the City including within the Community Development, Operations Services, and City Managers Departments are working on various strategies to implement the adopted CAP 2.0 and participating in regional conversations. Political support for implementing climate change adaptation strategies High Comment: The city is supportive of strategies and actions outlined in the adopted CAP 2.0 and their strategic implementation. Page 117 of 228