MARIANN LONG AND ASSOCIATES -2011

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All GHG emissions occurring within City boundaries will be included in the communitywide inventory. The community -wide inventory will be developed in accordance with industry accepted protocols and best - practices. The baseline study will be performed over a series of months: during the 4`h quarter 2011 and the 1 ST quarter 2012. Deliverables will include a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report, source files and backup data. II.B Oversee preparation and implementation of Municipal Climate Action Plan (to be separately contracted) A Climate Action Plan which provides a comprehensive and integrated strategy of energy efficiency and climate protection will be developed specifically for the City of Santa Ana. The process will include developing an implementation framework for adoption of a citywide Climate Action Plan which includes multi - stakeholder involvement and public input. Analysis and Recommendations for an Emissions Reduction Target The analysis will present emissions reduction target recommendations for municipal operations and the community as a whole. The target recommendations will be based on California's AB 32, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Western Climate Initiative. The proposed emissions target will also be in alignment with regional goals for reducing transportation - related emissions, as required by SB 375. Emissions Reduction Measures Evaluation An analysis that quantifies the impact of various proposed reduction measures will be conducted to help identify which measures are most suitable for the City of Santa Ana. This task also requires gaining familiarity with the City of Santa Ana's municipal operations, ordinances, land use policy, general plan, specific plans, and existing environmental programs to determine additional opportunities for emission reduction strategies. Measures considered will include reduction strategies for both internal government operations and community activities. Evaluation criteria will include, but not be limited to, estimated emissions reductions, cost, implementation time, and ease of implementation (relative to other actions). Implementation and Monitoring Framework Based on quantitative and qualitative results of the analysis and evaluation, the consultant shall assist the City of Santa Ana in prioritizing measures and developing an implementation timeline that will allow the City to meet its long -term emissions targets and work within the City's budget limitations. Methodology to track, monitor, and measure progress will also be developed. The Climate Action Plan will be developed and customized for the City of Santa Ana: during the 2 n quarter 2012 through the third quarter 2012. A finalized Climate Action Plan document is deliverable at the end of the contract term. III. Coordinate California Green Building Code and LEED Certification Training The City of Santa Ana seeks to provide a higher level of internal expertise and to increase the level of energy efficient design and expertise in the building industry. The consultant will survey training available in the marketplace and be responsible for coordinating California Green Ito]