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Scope), funds may not be available to address land use, transportation, water, and solid waste in the CAP (Phase 2B, Enhanced Scope). While the ICLEI team recognizes this delineation and the uncertainty around it, we strongly recommend taking a comprehensive approach to climate action planning if feasible. Because the fundamental process of CAP development is similar regardless of which sectors are included, this section lays out a work plan that assumes an all-sector approach, and if only Phase 2A-Core Scope is funded, the general methodology will not change significantly. The process of developing a CAP involves several key tasks, including the quantification of existing local measures, establishing an emissions reduction target, facilitating public outreach and engagement in a multi-stakeholder dialogue, and developing a formal, written climate action plan for adoption. In addition to these identified tasks, AECOM will play an advisory role throughout development of the CAP regarding successful strategies for meeting the following regulatory requirements of a plan for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as identified in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5(b)(1): (A) Quantify greenhouse gas emissions, both existing and projected over a specified time period, resulting from activities within a defined geographic area; (B) Establish a level, based on substantial evidence, below which the contribution to greenhouse gas emissions from activities covered by the plan would not be cumulatively considerable; (C) Identify and analyze the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from specific actions or categories of actions anticipated within the geographic area; (D) Specify measures or a group of measures, including performance standards, that substantial evidence demonstrates, if implemented on aproject-by-project basis, would collectively achieve the specified emissions level; (E) Establish a mechanism to monitor the plan's progress toward achieving the level and to require amendment if the plan is not achieving specified levels; and (F) Be adopted in a public process following environmental review. AECOM will anticipate these requirements and ensure they are addressed within the overall design and organization of the CAP. Phase 2 tasks are described in more detail below. Task 3. Quantify Emissions Reduction Potential from Existing Measures Understanding the impact of existing measures and programs is necessary to inform the development of both the emissions reduction target and the CAP. Santa Ana has undertaken a variety of projects that have reduced emissions below "business as usual" in the past several years, including: • $3.2 million in ARRA-funded energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits; 14