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The City lies in the heart of Orange County, where residents, a vibrant commercial sector and federal, state and county government staff live or work. Santa Ana has one of the highest densities in the state with an average of 4.37 people living in each residential unit. In addition, Santa Ana has a Hispanic population of approximately 78.2 percent and an Asian population of 10.4 percent, including many who do not speak English. Many of the City's residents are economically disadvantaged with 19.8% of the population living below the poverty line: the demand for energy savings and energy cost reduction measures has never been higher. To meet this demand, and to address its unique demographics, the City is seeking an experienced consultant to develop a baseline greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) inventory for both the Community and Municipal Operations and a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for the City. Santa Ana is interested in developing a strategy which will achieve needed energy savings and reduce current and future GHG emissions to help combat the effects of climate change. The projected accomplishments of the strategic plan are to achieve energy savings, reduce GHG emissions, educate and engage the community, and contribute value from energy efficiency and emissions reduction to the overall quality of life in Santa Ana. As part of continuing this policy and responding to AB32 and the scoping plan, the City has identified the need to create a strategic plan that provides cost effective, sustainable and relevant solutions to reduce the City's environmental footprint. II. Purpose The City is seeking to develop a baseline greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) inventory for both the Community and Municipal Operations and a Climate Action Plan (CAP) focusing on energy efficiency, transportation and land use, planning /building standards water, waste, carbon footprint reduction and positive environmental practices. The CAP will address a course of action for governmental facilities and energy usage, as well as a community vision /strategy for facilities /activities in the city, which while not under the direct control of the City, can be influenced and encouraged to support the Santa Ana strategic initiative. Compliance with, and support of all appropriate State guidelines and regulations, including AB 32, the California Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan, and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Climate Change Scoping Plan must be a part of the CAP. Page 3 of 15 19E -5