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Action 1

Limit siting of new sensitive uses, such as playgrounds, daycare centers, schools, residences, or medical facilities, at least 500 feet from freeways.

Action 6

Consider and prioritize recommendations from Metro's Countywide Strategic Truck Arterial Network (CSTAN) that minimize emissions exposure for vulnerable populations through County planning efforts.

Action 7

Utilize fenceline and community air monitoring data to improve emissions regulations on refineries and other industrial facilities, and expand enforcement resources for these regulations.

Action 10

Partner with local and regional agencies along key freight corridors, as well as with private freight movers, to implement 'green goods movement' technologies, such as medium- and he avy-duty zero emission vehicle infrastructure, through initiatives like Metro's I-710 Corridor Project or use of County properties for refueling.

Action 16

Study and implement best practices to maximize program enrollment and benefits in low-income rate assistance, energy efficiency and conservation, and renewable energy rebate and incentive programs, including proactive strategies to include:
- Renters;
- People with disabilities;
- Undocumented immigrants;
- People with limited English proficiency, and;
- Other communities traditionally left out of those programs.

Action 26

Develop minimum requirements and best practices for amenities, programming, and accessibility of cooling centers.

Action 28A

Conduct a countywide climate vulnerability assessment that addresses social vulnerability and use it to guide priorities for investments in public health preparedness, emergency preparedness and response planning, and community resiliency.

Action 28B

Conduct a countywide climate vulnerability assessment that addresses physical infrastructure vulnerability and use it to guide priorities for investments in building upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and zoning and code changes.

Action 29

Develop a comprehensive heat island mitigation strategy and implementation plan that addresses cool pavements and roofs, pavement reduction, and urban greening.

Action 31

Adopt CALGreen Tier 1 green building standards and identify which Tier 2 standards could be adopted as code amendments.

Action 32

Pilot high performance building standards for new County buildings beyond the current LEED Gold standard, such as Passive House, Zero Net Energy, Net Zero Water, Net Zero Waste, the Living Building Challenge and the WELL Building Standard.

Action 33

Use climate projections instead of historic data for weather and precipitation modeling to inform planning, infrastructure, and community development processes.

Action 59

Collaborate with the City of Los Angeles and others t o develop a “Just Transition” plan and task force that examines the impact of the transition to a cleaner economy on disadvantaged workers, identifies strategies for supporting displaced workers, and develops recommendations for ensuring inclusive employment practices within growth sectors of the economy.

Action 60

Partner with community-based organizations, educational institutions, and the private sector to connect and place graduates and workers with meaningful on-the-job training and employment opportunities within growth sectors of the economy.

Action 63

Engage in partnerships, such as the Transportation Electrification Partnership, to promote the development of local advanced transportation manufacturing and maintenance.

Action 64

Institute community benefits programs and project labor agreements, consistent with Board direction, for all County-managed public infrastructure and ecosystem restoration investments, including local hire programs.

Action 83

Design, renovate, and manage parks and park facilities to meet the Sustainable Sites Initiative’s gold certification, or equivalent, for sustainable and resilient land development projects.

Action 84

Collaborate with the City of Los Angeles and other cities to develop a sunset strategy for all oil and gas operations that prioritizes disproportionately affected communities.

Action 85

Collaborate with the City of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and other members of the Building Decarbonization Coalition to develop building energy and emissions performance standards that put the County on a path towards building decarbonization.

Action 86

Develop a publicly-accessible community energy map that identifies opportunities for deploying distributed energy resources and microgrids in order to improve energy resiliency in disadvantaged communities.

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Goal 1

Resilient and healthy community environments where residents thrive in place

Goal 2

Buildings and infrastructure that support human health and resilience

Goal 3

Equitable and sustainable land use and development without displacement

Goal 4

A prosperous LA County that provides opportunities for all residents and businesses and supports the transition to a green economy

Goal 5

Thriving ecosystems, habitats, and biodiversity

Goal 6

Accessible parks, beaches, recreational waters, public lands, and public spaces that create opportunities for respite, recreation, ecological discovery, and cultural activities

Goal 7

A fossil fuel-free LA County

Goal 8

A convenient, safe, clean, and affordable transportation system that enhances mobility and quality of life while reducing car dependency

Goal 9

Sustainable production and consumption of resources

Goal 10

A sustainable and just food system that enhances access to affordable, local, and healthy food

Goal 11

Inclusive, transparent, and accountable governance that encourages participation in sustainability efforts, especially by disempowered communities

Goal 12

A commitment to realize OurCounty sustainability goals through creative, equitable, and coordinated funding and partnerships
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