Ventura Climate Action and Resilience Plan

The Ventura Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) is a long-term policy framework developed by the City of San Buenaventura to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance community resilience to climate change impacts through the year 2045. It establishes measurable targets aligned with California state legislation, including a 40 percent reduction in emissions below 1990 levels by 2030, an 80 percent reduction by 2040, and carbon neutrality by 2045, with progress tracked using community-level emissions inventories from 2015 and 2019. The plan serves as a guiding document for future development projects, requiring the integration of GHG reduction strategies into environmental reviews and planning processes. It builds upon existing climate initiatives and is designed to improve public health, quality of life, and the city’s ability to adapt to current and anticipated climate-related hazards. The CARP was processed under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemptions, including Class 7 for minor land alterations and Class 8 for infrequent general plan amendments, with additional reliance on the Common Sense Exemption, indicating that the plan’s implementation does not require a full environmental impact report. No federal contract clauses, pricing, delivery schedules, or award evaluation criteria are applicable, as this is not a procurement contract but a municipal planning initiative. The project is administered by the City of San Buenaventura with Rachel Dimond, Community Development Director, serving as the primary point of contact. There is no specified contract value, funding mechanism, or contractor involvement outlined, and the initiative operates as a policy and planning tool rather than a service or goods procurement. The plan’s success will be measured by long-term emissions tracking and adaptation outcomes within Ventura, with no physical deliverables or logistical requirements under federal acquisition standards.