Climate Action & Adaptation Plan
The CEQA Public Review Window for the Pico Rivera CAAP is Open Until December 11th!
What is CEQA:
CEQA stands for the California Environmental Quality Act and it requires to public agencies in California to thoroughly assess projects for environmental impact. This study is designed to inform government entities and the public about potential environmental effects that a certain project might cause and if possible, try to mitigate or prevent significant degradation.
The City has made the Draft Initial Study and Draft Negative Declaration for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) available for public review comment pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 15072. All comments must be submitted in writing to the address below during the review period from Wednesday November 20, 2024 – Wednesday December 11, 2024.
All comments must be received no later than 5:00 PM on Wednesday December 11, 2024. If you should have any further comments or questions, please contact Victor H. Ferrer, General Manager at (562) 801-4027 or via email at vferrer@pico-rivera.org.
Please submit written CEQA comments to:
Victor H. Ferrer, General Manager
City of Pico Rivera
Office of Sustainability
6615 Passons Boulevard
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Document Availability: Hard copies of the Draft CAAP, Draft Initial Study, and Draft Negative Declaration are available for public review at City Hall during regular business hours, Monday – Thursday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Copies of these items may be purchase upon request.
Public Meeting: The final CAAP, Initial Study, and Negative Declaration will be considered at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting at January 14, 2025.
Pico Rivera is developing its first Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) and we need your input! Since Summer 2023, we’ve been working with the community to create this plan, which will guide us towards a resilient and sustainable future. Our goals include achieving net-zero emissions and carbon neutrality by 2045, while also addressing climate-related vulnerabilities specific to Pico Rivera.
We’re seeking your feedback on the draft plan, which will be finalized and presented to the City Council in January 2025. Your insights will help ensure the plan aligns with our community’s priorities.
Please review the draft and provide your comments by October 11th, 2024, at 11:59 pm. You can leave comments directly in the document or take the “Guided Tour” to explore key sections.
For more information, contact sustainability@pico-rivera.org or visit Pico Rivera Climate Action Plan ).
What is it?
Our City is creating a Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) to better prepare our community from the effects of climate change. We want YOUR input to use the best strategies, actions, and local priorities that will help us cut pollution/contamination and protect Pico Rivera from climate challenges. Your experiences and ideas are needed—let’s shape a greener, more resilient future together!
Why now?
Our community is feeling the heat, struggling with dry spells, and the air quality is not the best.
Creating a CAAP will help us plan for a healthier and safer tomorrow.
CAAP Development Timeline
Feb
Identify Areas of Community Concerns
- June
Develop and prioritize solutions
Release Draft CAAP for community feedback
Nov
Revise and finalize CAAP
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
The Office of Sustainability | (562) 801-4244 | sustainability@pico-rivera.org
