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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Greenhouse Gas Emissions Draft EIR 3.7-12 FirstCarbon Solutions https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480016/EIR/3 - Draft EIR/21480016 Sec03-07 GHG.docx actions to reduce GHG emissions, enhance environmental sustainability, and prepare for climate change.7 To assess the modified proposed project’s generation of GHG emissions and their potential to cause a significant impact, the proposed project is analyzed for its consistency with the City’s CAP 2.0. In regard to demonstrating project consistency with applicable GHG plans, the proposed project must be consistent with a local GHG reduction strategy (BAAQMD Threshold B) or meet the minimum project design elements recommended by BAAQMD (BAAQMD Threshold A). Threshold B is being applied to the analysis of this project as the City has adopted a qualified CAP that includes a CAP Consistency Checklist. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064(h)(3), 15130(d), and 15183(b), a project’s incremental contribution to a cumulative GHG emissions effect may be determined not to be cumulatively considerable if it complies with the requirements of the GHGRS. Using the above criteria as a framework for analysis, the City utilizes the guidance in Appendix G to the CEQA Guidelines to establish the following thresholds to determine whether impacts related to GHG emissions would result in significant environmental effects. Accordingly, the proposed project would have an impact on the environment if it would: a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment. b) Conflict with any applicable plan, policy or regulation of an agency adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases. 3.7.7 - Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures This section discusses potential impacts associated with the project and provides mitigation measures where necessary. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Impact GHG-1: The proposed project would not generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment. Impact Analysis GHG emissions associated with development of the proposed project would occur over the short term from construction activities, consisting primarily of emissions from equipment exhaust and worker and vendor trips. There would also be long-term operational emissions associated with vehicular traffic within the project vicinity, energy and water usage, and solid waste disposal. As previously stated, the City adopted an updated CAP 2.0 in February 2022, with minor revisions in February 2023. CAP 2.0 updates the City’s original CAP, which was adopted in 2012. CAP 2.0 outlines 7 City of Pleasanton. 2022. Climate Action Plan. Website: https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/our-government/key- initiatives/climate-action-plan/. Accessed March 6, 2025.