Environmental Quality Policy Committee

Environmental Quality Agendas

​2021

• January 14, 2021 EQ Agenda
• April 8, 2021 EQ Agenda
• April 15, 2021 EQ Agenda

• January 24, 2020 EQ Agenda
• April 3, 2020 EQ Agenda

• June 5, 2020 EQ Agenda

• January 17, 2019 EQ Agenda
• March 28, 2019 EQ Agenda

• June 13, 2019 EQ Agenda

• January 18, 2018 EQ Agenda 
• April 12, 2018 EQ Agenda 
• June 7, 2018 EQ Agenda

• September 12, 2018 EQ Agenda (Annual Conference) 

Environmental Quality Highlights

2021

• January 14, 2021 EQ Highlights

• January 24, 2020 EQ Highlights
• April 3, 2020 EQ Highlights

• June 5, 2020 EQ Highlights

• January 17, 2019 EQ Highlights 
• March 28, 2019 EQ Highlights

• June 13, 2019 EQ Highlights

• January 18, 2018 EQ Highlights 
• April 12, 2018 EQ Highlights
• June 7, 2018 EQ Highlights

2021 Chair: Chris Rogers, Council Member, Santa Rosa
2021 Vice-Chair:  David Pollock, Mayor Pro Tem, Moorpark

The committtee's membership is comprised of representatives from each of the Cal Cities professional departments and regional divisions. 

2021 Policy Committee Roster

Bills Related to Environmental Quality

• EQ All Tracked Bills
• ​EQ Bills with Positions
• EQ Bills with Positions Calendar
• EQ Interest Bills List 
• EQ Interest Bills List Calendar
• ​EQ Bills Set for Committee Hearings Calendar
• EQ Bills on the Senate/Assembly Floor Calendar 

 

Cal Cities Policy - Environmental Quality

•  Existing Cal Cities EQ Policy 2020

California Grants Portal

• The California Grants Portal (a project by the California State Library) is your one destination to find all grants and loans offered on a competitive or first-come basis by California state agencies. 

​Wildfires and Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)

• Governor Newsom's Catastrophic Wildfire Strike Force Progress Report (6/21/19)
• Governor Newsom's Catastrophic Wildfire Strike Force Report (4/12/19)
• California Public Utilities Commission (CPCU) PSPS Resources Page 
• PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E PSPS Resources Page
• CAL FIRE's Prepare for Wildfires Resource Page

• Prepare for Powerdown, Tips for Preparing for a PSPS Event or a Wildfire

Solid Waste and Recycling 

• Cal Cities' Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Survey Infographic 02/16/21
• Waste Reduction and Recycling Resources (ILG)
• CalRecycle (ILG) 
• CalRecycle Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP): Organic Waste Methane Emissions Reductions Landing Page 
• CalRecycle Local Government Central Page

• CalRecycle Waste Characterization Page​

Energy Procurement, Efficiency, and Conservation

• Energy Efficiency & Conservation Resources (ILG)

• Sustainability Best Practices

Water

• SB 205 (Hertzberg, 2019) Implementation FAQs for Cities and Counties
• California State Water Resources Control Board National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) - Wastewater Landing Page 
• California State Water Resources Control Board Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinances Landing Page
• Deptartment of Water Resources FAQ's on Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinances (MWELO)
• Water Policy Guidelines
• League Water Resources
• Water Conservation Leadership Guide: Issues for Local Officials to Consider (ILG)
• Water and Wastewater Systems Resources (ILG)
• California State Water Resources Control Board

• California State Water Resources Control Board Storm Water Program

Air Quality 

• ​California Air Resources Board (CARB) 

• California Map for Local Air District Websites

Climate Change and Community Resilience

• Governor Newsom's Executive Order on Electric Vehicles 
• League Cap-and-Trade Resources 
• California Strategic Growth Council: Transformative Climate Communities 
• Climate Action Page (ILG) 
• Cap-and-Trade Benefits to Californians (CARB)
• California Climate Investments: Cap-and-Trade Dollars at Work
• Resilient CA -  Governor's Office of Planning and Research Clearinghouse database to find resources on climate adaptation and resiliency efforts in California
• Caifornia Adaptation Planning Guide for Local Governments (Cal OES)

• Climate Change Resources Page (CARB)

Regulations

CalRecycle: SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: Organic Waste Reductions: 

• Proposed Regulation Text: Fifth Formal Draft October 2020
• Proposed Regulation Text: Fourth Formal Draft April 2020
• Proposed Regulation Text: Third Formal Draft October 2019
• Proposed Regulation Text: Second Formal Draft June 2019
• Cal Cities Organic Waste Resources 
• CalRecycle's Updated SB 1383 Website

• ​CalRecycle's Updated SB1383 Rulemaking Website

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):

• Governor's Office of Planning and Research CEQA Clearinghouse
• CEQA Exemptions for Disaster Recovery Efforts
• Tips on Land Use Decisions - CEQA Overview (ILG)

• Evaluating Greenhouse Gas Emissions as Part of CEQA Process: A Local Official’s Guide (ILG)

League Public Comment Letters: 

• CalRecycle Proposed 1383 Regulations Letter (5/17/20)
• California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Rule 20 Rulemaking Letter (10/6/20)
• California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Rule 20 Rulemaking Letter (4/20/20)

• CalRecycle Proposed 1383 Regulations Letter (7/16/19)

Coastal Cities Group (CCG) 

The CCG was created to serve as a forum for cities within the coastal zone to discuss coastal issues and build a relationship with the California Coastal Commission.

• Cal Cities CCG Information Page 

Member Engagement 

If you wish to be more involved in the League, here are some helpful resources: 

• Professional Departments
• Environmental Quality Listserv 
• Water Issues Listserv
• Coastal Cities Listserv​