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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-22_PWETC_AgendaPacket Roseville Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, 2660 Civic Center Drive Roseville, Minnesota 55113 I. Introductions/Roll Call 2. Public Comments 3. Approval of April 24, 2007, Meeting Minutes 4. Communication Items 5. High School Environmental Group "Cool Cities Campaign" 6. United Properties Applewood II Proposal 7. Pathway Master Plan Discussion 8. Agenda for Next Meeting - June 26, 2007 9. Adjournment Be a part ofthe picture...get involved with your City... Volunteer! For more information, stop by City Hall or call Carolyn at 651-792-7026 or check our website at www.citvofi.osevil/e.com. Volunteering, a Great Way to Get Involved! Roseville Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission Agenda Item Date: May 22, 2007 Item No: 3 Item Description: Approval of the Public Works Commission Minutes April 24, 2007 Attached are the minutes from the April 24, 2007, meeting. Recommended Action: Motion approving the minutes of April 24, 2007, subject to any necessary corrections or reVISIon. Move: Second: Ayes: Nays: Roseville Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, 2660 Civic Center Drive Roseville, Minnesota 55113 1. Introductions/Roll Call Commission members present: Randy Neprash, Joel Fischer, Jim DeBenedet and Jan Vanderwall Commission members absent: Ernie Willenbring Staff present: Deb Bloom, City Engineer Others present: None New commission member Jan Vanderwall was sworn in. 2. Public Comments None 3. Approval of March 27,2007, Meeting Minutes Member Neprash wanted a change to the last paragraph on Page 2. Sub manholes was typed, and it should have been sump manholes. Member Neprash also brought up part of the discussion of the County Road C Streetscape (Item 8). They had discussed the prairie approach verses the semi-formal approach. Deb Bloom said she had included their ideas in the Council Action, and it would be added to the PWETC minutes. Member Neprash moved to approve the minutes with corrections noted of the March 27,2007, meeting of the Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission. Member DeBenedet seconded. Ayes: 2 Nays: 0 Page I of5 Motion carried Approval of the February 27, 2007, Meeting Minutes Member Fischer moved to approve the minutes with corrections noted of the February 27,2007, meeting of the Public Works, Environment and TranspOliation Commission. Member Neprash seconded. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion canied 4. Communication Items Deb Bloom reminded viewers that Roseville cleanup day is Saturday, April 28. A copy of "The End of the Road: ChaIlen2es of Fundin2 Minnesota's Local Road and Brid2e Network" was provided to the Commission. Member Fischer asked about the current state of the bridges in Roseville. Ms. Bloom said Roseville was responsible for three bridges in the city. The Lexington A venue Bridge is under state jurisdiction and is scheduled for maintenance in the near future. Funding is always an issue. Chair DeBenedet updated the Commission on the Rice Street Technical Advisory Committee. The level of traffic growth projected will probably require a four-lane road; and as sections are reconstructed, they will be designed with that projection in mind. His concern is to maintain access for existing businesses and homes. Duane Schwartz suggested that the Commission might want to drive the road sometime in the next month. Member Vanderwall said that he lives on the east side of Roseville and drives across Rice Street quite often. He almost always sees pedestrians trying to get across, plus there are children walking to school in that area. He wants to make sure pedestrians are given more consideration in designs changes. 5. F ertilizer/Pesticide Discussion Member Vanderwall moved to recommend the final draft of the ordinance to the City Council for their action. Member Fischer seconded. Member Vanderwall asked for some background as to why the Commission was recommending a change in the ordinance. Member Neprash filled him in. Page 2 of 5 Education of residents was brought up by Deb Bloom, with the idea of putting an article in the Roseville City News. Using door hangers was another possibility mentioned by Ms. Bloom. Member Neprash said he would be happy to help with the fODnulation of any educational materials. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion carried Member Neprash asked to be notified when the ordinance was going before Council. Other members concurred. Member Neprash said he would be willing to attend the Council meeting to answer questions. Member Neprash asked that staff check with other cities as to whether they have already prepared educational materials. 6. Imagine Roseville 2025 Deb Bloom presented background on this topic. The Commission went through the report and picked out topics concerning them. Chair DeBenedet suggested the way to get more involved with the development review process is to guide the city toward development standards that involve more reforestation and avoid large areas of asphalt. Member Neprash said he is currently working on a workshop to integrate urban trees with storm water control devices. Chair DeBenedet asked staff for a copy of the Pathway Master Plan, and Member Vanderwall asked that a map be included. Ms. Bloom said it would be emailed to them as soon as possible. Member Vanderwall said residents don't get to see much of what happens with the infrastructure and so he feels this commission needs to be extra vigilant. Member Neprash asked who was watching over teclmology infrastructure as there isn't a technology commission. Ms. Bloom said it's possible the PWETC could be expanded to include technology. 7. Future PWETC Topics This topic was carried over from the March meeting to get other commission members input. Deb Bloom listed the ideas that were brought up at the previous meeting. Chair DeBenedet said that instead of just looking at what comes their way, they should be an advocate for certain issues. He wanted to be able to move through a topic in a couple of meetings. Page 3 of 5 Chair DeBenedet said he was interested in looking at the maintenance budget to ensure there were enough funds available for long-term maintenance of the infrastructure. Member Vanderwall asked how staff worked through the budgeting process. Ms. Bloom said that could be discussed when the topic is on the agenda. Member Vanderwall suggested that the Commission should be getting involved with street projects before they're even a project, such as County Road B2, which he said needs to be totally reconstructed but the County is only planning on resurfacing. He feels that input from the Commission could make a difference in how these projects are developed. Ms. Bloom said that a good topic would be to discuss the project development process. There are statutes and laws governing the process, and the State doesn't necessarily need the City's permission on certain projects. Member Neprash said that while the City might not have a voice in what the [mal project looks like, it still takes a long time to get to that point and input might be considered along the way. Member Fischer suggested discussing the permitting process in the City and discussing the new regulations for disposal of CRT cathode ray tube containing devices. Member Neprash suggested delving into water quality. 8. Open Meeting Law Information The statute was provided in the packet, but basically, this law does apply to the Commission. 9. 2008 Budget Initiatives Deb Bloom presented an overview of the Public Works budget. Member Neprash said that the Traffic Management Policy development would be a good thing to bring to the Commission for suggestions. 10. Agenda for Next Meeting - May 22, 2007 Possible AUAR Update Communication Items: Electronics Recycling Development Review Process Progress Report Pathway Master Plan Relationship between Technology and Infrastructure Page 4 of5 Member Vanderwall asked to be informed on what the Commission's responsibility is and how closely they should be looking at things. II. Adjournment Page 5 of5 Roseville Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission Agenda Item Date: May 22, 2007 Item No: 4 Item Description: Communication Items . Inflow/Infiltration Study Proposals . Ramsey County Rice 8t TAC Update . Electronics Recycling Legislation Recommended Action: None 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 5/21/07 ITEM: Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: Item Description: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 408 of City Code Relating to Fertilizer and Pesticide Use Discussion of Modifications to the Fertilizer Ordinance Background: The Public Works, Environment, and Transportation Commission began studying the present Fertilizer Ordinance for possible updating in mid 2006. Members felt additional language should be added regarding the use of pesticides in the City, and the public should be notified as to where pesticides have been applied. The City Attorney offered that the City is limited by State Statute as to what can be regulated. State Statute only allows cities to regulate signage. With this information, the Commission asked that language be drafted to modify the fertilizer ordinance to regulate and require warning signage for commercial and certain non-commercial applicators. The Commission also supported updating other areas of the fertilizer ordinance. The ordinance name should include pesticides, and the ordinance is out of date with current statute limiting the use of phosphorus in fertilizer content. The Commission also recommends increasing the buffer from water resources from the current 10 feet to 50 feet, which is more consistent with watershed district management plans. Attached are the proposed amending ordinance, the final ordinance and the ordinance summary. The PWETC also is recommending staff work on an educational effort to familiarize the community of these changes, as well as the benefits of protecting our water resources. Staff will be working with the Watershed Districts and the Soil and Water Conservation District in an effort to educate residents on how they can help and what tools and resources are available to them. The Council discussed these changes at its May 14,2007, meeting. No revisions were requested at that time. Financial Implications: There is minimal cost in implementing this ordinance change and educational effort. The City is required under NPDES Phase II Storm Water regulations to have an educational program in place for protection of surface waters. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council consider approval of the proposed changes to the Fertilizer Ordinance. 1 RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: 2 3 Motion adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 408 of City Code relating to the use of 4 fertilizer and pesticides. 5 6 Motion adopting a resolution approving publication of an ordinance summary relating to the 7 amended ordinance. 8 9 10 Prepared By: Duane Schwartz ,- ~/<, o z z ~ 0 o " ~ ~ <> 0 <> w Z ~ e; ~ g X " w ~ o -" . . N,:I, -L., -h-- , NU~U ~ w . Z < ~ N'" -z " "' 0 (/) I '" r- w(/) w >-", z >-w < ~>- ~ '-'>- N", ~ -z :..,. CI " N, "' 0 I ... 1- z N ON I N':',t.':- F UIN . ~ w>- ~-ri:-'~8 (/);:0'<1 azUl t2- IO<W N~ -z I 0.. ~...J w oN z < ~ w- ...<> (/) I -z ;;: " "'... "' 0 .... I r- w z < ~ N<> -z " "' 0 ~ NU-1:l0 ~ ~ ~ a , ~ ~ I' :J 0 It Ow, 5 & r u ill i z " ( '" x ( ~(/ ( ( / , 0 NU~O " ":! 1 ~ ~ z " 0 9~ ~ 0 ~ < <<0 ,. -z ? g 1 I 5 ~ < . 0 1 0 0 I < 1 ~~ 1 , I V> ." 1 ~ " e< 2'.00-< . 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Breaking News E- mail Alerts f\ Purchase a print Save and share ", Bookmark on deLicio.us 2Gi Digg this article I] Share on Facebook HotJobs ~ jobsliQ Brad Swenson Bemidji Pioneer Published Thursday, May 10,2007 A bill aiding . advertisement. counties in the collection and recycling of electronics such as computer monitors and DVD players was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Tim Pa~lenty. "I'm so proud that Minnesota is on the leading edge of helping people to recycle responsibly," Rep. Brita Sailer, DFL-Park Rapids, chief author of the bill, said in a statement. "As technology continues to improve and change, more of these products will be replaced for newer models," she said. "This new law makes sure that manufacturers will share in the responsibility that up until now has fallen primarily on counties and property tax payers. " RELATED Sailer sought to correct a problem created by the 2006 Legislature, CONTENT which banned the disposal of {ji'. Add a comment electronic waste into the normal Brad Swenson Archive waste stream, forcing counties to set up a collection system. As the legislation didn't give counties an alternative disposal method, counties began charging people to dispose of electronic waste to cover their costs. As a result, counties across Minnesota have seen substantial increases in illegal dumping in ditches, wooded areas and other areas, rather than having people pay extra to dispose of video display devices such as computer monitors and televisions. Jlelp 'Vantcd tmmediate Openings fur 10 Agents Spanish Speak.. Posil'ion Description Title: Electrical Technician FLSA: N.. \Vidseth Smith Nolting is a growing 30 ye~u~old Architectural.. \Vidscth Smith Nolting is a growing 30 yef:lr~old Architectural.. Deer River HealthCare Center Come join our team! We offer.. AJIJ:1QtJQ.h.~m;~t Search JobsHQ I_---.J II Midwest Computer Recvcler Recycling Wisconsin & the Midwest Copier.Electronics- Celis-Data Erase www.deadcomputers.com http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm ?id=8764&section=News&CFID=3 363 95 I 9&CFTO ... 05/17/2007 . Bemidji Pioneer' The new law, says Sailer, "makes sure that manufacturers share in the responsibility of making sure they are recycled properly, and in a way that is easier for consumers." "E-waste" is the informal name for electronic products that are no longer useful. The products include computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, printers and keyboards, CPUs, copiers and fax machines that can be reused, refurbished or recycled. The legislation requires consumer electronics manufacturers to collect and recycle an amount of devices proportional to the weight of new devices sold during the previous year. The requirements on manufacturers call for collection of an amount of devices in the first year of the program equal to 60 percent of the weight of products sold during the previous year, and 80 percent in the years thereafter. The new law requires manufacturers to pay a $5,000 base fee during the first program year, reduced to $2,500 annually thereafter, plus a variable amount ranging between 30 cents and 50 cents for each pound short of their target. Manufacturers who recycle less than 50 percent of their target pay 50 cents for each pound under the target; those reaching 90 percent of their recycling target pay 30 cents per pound. Manufacturers who surpass their target earn credits that can be used in future years or sold to other manufacturers. It's hoped that eventually counties will stop charging consumers to dispose of e-waste, Sailer said, although admittedly manufacturers can roll those costs into their retail price. To balance the lower population densities and greater travel distances in rural Minnesota, recycled electronic devices collected in those counties are counted at 1.5 times their actual weight. That's designed as an incentive to bring e-waste collection and recycling programs to rural Minnesota, Sailer said. "We heard from county officials about patched-together programs and increased costs - often accompanied by property taxes increases to pay for it," Sailer said late Tuesday. "This bill provides counties with assistance to pay for that unfunded mandate by making sure that manufacturers share in the responsibility to manage electronic wastes. "This bill also provides strong incentives for private recycling companies to enter into the electronics recycling field as they partner with counties, cities and manufacturers to set up electronics recycling systems which will recycle old electronics properly and in a way that is easier for consumers," Sailer added. Five years in the making, the bill received strong bipartisan backing and was supported by a wide range of organizations, associations and companies including recyclers, electronics retailers, local governments, environmental organizations and industry, she said. Page 2 of3 We Recvcle Your Waste We'll sort, load and recycle your waste. Book online, save $10! 1800GotJunk.com ~~.!~~ http://www.bernidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm ?id=87 64&section=News&CFID=33 63 9519&CFTO... 05/17/2007 . Bemidji Pioneer' With the Senate version carried by Sen. Linda Higgins, DFL- Minneapolis, final versions of the measure passed 114-16 in the House and 63-1 in the Senate. Electronics manufacturers must register with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as of Sept. 1, which is also the date that collectors and recyclers of e-waste must also register. Starting Aug. 1,2008, recyclers and collectors must annually report the weight of e-waste collected. As of Sept. 1,2008, manufacturers must report annually the total weight of video display devices sold the Minnesota households during the prior year. "I think the most rewarding part of this process was the great example of participatory democracy it provided," said Sailer. "A wide range of stakeholders were able to voice their concerns and the resulting legislation represents a balanced solution that fits the needs of our state. Once again Minnesota sets the standard for good environmental stewardship partnered with practical economic considerations, and that's a winning combination for our state." Would you like to comment on this article? Create a account Already have an account with us? Log in P'ws I Weather I Sports I Ente11ainment I Business ':::omments/Ouestions I Advertising Information I FCC Careers I Privacy Statement Archives I Make Us Your Homepage Forum Communications Company Ii':) 2007 Forum Communications Co. Fargo, ND 58102 - All rights reserved Page 3 of3 iobsHO I carsHO Terms & Conditions Bemidji Pioneer 1320 Neilson Ave. S.E. Bemidji, MN 56619-0455 http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm ?id=87 64&section=News&CFID=3363 95l9&CFTO... 05/17/2007 Roseville Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission Agenda Item Date: May 22, 2007 Item No: 5 Item Description: High School Environmental Group "Cool Cities Campaign" The City Council is considering a resolution supporting a "Cool Cities Campaign" at its Monday, May 21, 2007, meeting. If adopted, this resolution will charge the City's commissions and staff to embrace and identify areas that the City can reduce energy consumption or emissions and generally reduce our impact on the environment. This topic came to light recently after a Roseville High School environmental group gave a presentation to the City Council. This group has been invited to the PWETC meeting to present this information. We have included some background on this topic from previous Council meetings and from the internet. We will have more Council direction after their Monday night meeting. Recommended Action: Discussion of presentation and future agenda discussion areas u.s. MAYORS' CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT I "~.J:~ .~,;:, ~ CLIMATE ACTION HANDBOOK IeLEI L Lo,,) Govemmfnl5 (or Su!>tolin"bilily ~ City of Seattle !~..'.... ":'." of' '..:(.~ IeLEI L lo,,' Governments for SusloJin.lbility ~ ~ 'W: TIle CJunilte Acuon HJndbook 15 a resource guide on c1illlJtc protection C[(\JICclllY IClXI . lOC81 Governments for Sustatl13billty wlttl support from Ille Cny of Scalllc i!lld tile U 5 Confcrcncp. of Mayors. ICLEI . local Governments for Sustainability Executive Director, Ie LEI U.S.A Michelle Wyman City of Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels Director, Office of Sustainability and the Environment Steve Nicholas U.S. Conference of Mayors Executive Director Tom Cochran President Mayor Michael A. GUIdo. Dearborn 1M I) Vice President Mayor Douglas H. Palmer Trenton (NJ) Chair of Advisory Board Mayor Manuel A. Diaz. Miami (fL) Energy Commission Chair Mayor Will Wynn. Austin (TX) Environment Commission Chair Mayor Patrick McCrory. Charlotte (NC) U.S. Mayors' Council on Climate Protection Co.chairs Mayor Greg Nickels. Seattle 0NA) Mayor James Brainard. Carmel (IN) IClEI . local Governments for Sustainability 436 14th Street. SUite 1520 Oakland. CA 94612 P 1510) 844.0699 F 1510) 844.0698 E iclci-usa@iclci.org table of contents Purpose .. . . 4 Climate Protection Benefits 5 SECTION I: POLICIES .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SECTION II: ACTIONS & TOOLS . 7 Implementing Climate Protection Actlons , 7 ICLEl's Cities for Climate Protection' Campaign 7 Sample Actions and Measures ... ...... . . . . 11 land Use Management and Urban Forestry . . . 11 TransponalJon Planning . 12 Green Power... 13 Energy Efficiency '4 Green Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . 15 Water and Wastewater Management . . . . . . '5 Recycling and Waste Reduction 16 Education and Outreach . . . . . 16 Cost Effective Actions to Reduce Global WarmIng Pollution . . . . 17 Section III: Best Practices and Resources. . . . . 19 land Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Green Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Energy Efficiency ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Energy Star Purchasing . . . . . . . . . . 27 Green Building .. . . . . . . . . 28 Water and Wastewater Management , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Recycling and Waste Reduction . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 31 Education and Outreach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32 Appendix: The U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement 35 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 purpose This t1andbook contains an abundance of resources and tools, which are marked as follows: a For informational Web RESOURCES o For TOOLS that arc available to assist you Climate Action Handbook Tlw Clim3tt' Action Handbook offers examples of actions thai local gm'cffll1wnts can takl' 10 n-dun' global warming {'missions and implement the fommitnlC'I1IS for climate prott'nion callt'C1 out in Ill(' U.S. Mayors' Climate Prol('rtion Agn'(,l11j.nt (MCPA). Tlw Handbook demonstrates that clim3H' protection does not Ill'("('ssital{' {'ntin'ly Ill'\\' gO\'l'rnnlC'llt opt'rations. it i\ a mattC'r of stn'allllining and making modifkatiol1\ and imprO\'l'Illl'IltS to many of thl' SYSH'lllS and opC'raliom. a city alrC'any has in place'. This Handbook offt'rs initial stl'pS a city can take' 10 ('ffccti\"('ly C'ngagc ill mccting tl1(' 7 p('rce'llt targt't ~N forth in tll(' MCPA and a("hieY(' dC'('pl'r rC'duniol15 for r('(luring tlu' greenhousC' gas C'mis~ions that arr global warming pollutants. This guide' is ~('paratt'd into thn'(' st'niollS that offl'r simpll' next strps to advance dimatl' protr("tion in your city: )hl ,11 Policies ~cct 1011 2 Actions & Tools S<.dlC1n Best Practices & Resources What Can Local Governments do? Loral gO\"l'rnmellts haw the powC'r to affect the main sourccs of pollution directly linked to dimatt' chang(': l'nergy USe'. transportation, and waste. Cities control thr day- to-day activities that determine th(' amount of t'lH'rgy uSNI and v,;astl' gC'Tl('ratt'd by th('ir community - from land us(' and zoning dl'cisiollS to control OVl'r building codes alld Hnn\('s. infrastructllrc in\T'5tm('nts. municipal service de!ivrry and lIlanagemrnt of schools. parks and rC'(Teation ar('l)\. A rangC' of ani om can he incorporated into tll('5(, operations to r('duCt' as\ocia(('d global ""arming {'missions. Local govrrnmcnts arc uniquely positioned to inflm'nce citiz('T1 behavior5 that dir('ctly affC'ct dimatl' dmngC' such as transportation options. l'lH'rgj' consumption pattC'rns. and gC'Ill'ral consuITl('r dC'cisions. The following s('C{iol1s offrr thl' polich's, tools and brst prarli("("s Ill'(,lh'd to help a city ml'('l tll(' commitlTIrnts of til(' MCPA and positively support th(' path to C'fft'ctivrly n'dllcing global warming pollutants and advancing climatl' protcction. climate protection benefits :. Save Taxpayer Dollars a Actions that reduce global warming pollution also reduce electricity and fuel use, minimizing energy costs for Citizens. businesses and local governments. In 2005. through IClEl's Cities for Climate Protectlonf (CCP) Campaign morc than 160 U,S. local governments reported collective savings of over 23 million tons of global warming pollution and $600 million in related energy and fuel costs. :. Build the Local Economy and Create Jobs Decreased energy costs and the provIsion of new energy services and technologies (e.g. energy efficiency and renewable energy) give local government and private firms a competltlve edge. Demand for energy efficient products and services and for new or alternative energy technologies expands local business and creates local jobs. :. Improve Air Quality and Public Health RedUCing global warming pollutants also helps Cities comply with federal air quality regulations and preserves federal funding for local projects. These strategies ultimately create less air pollution, which results in fewer air quality-related public health Impacts. such as asthma and other respiratory ailments. :. Improve Community Livability Cutting global warming pollution Includes measures that also reduce auto dependency and traffiC congestion. clean the air. and contribute to more efficient land use patterns and walkable neighborhoods. In combination. these types of measures can tlclp build a more livable community :. Connect Cities with National Leaders and Resources The expanding network of CIties committed to advancing climate protection represent U.S. MCPA signatories. CCP cities and member cities of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. :. Create a Legacy of Leadership Taking action on climate change provides tangible benefits for citizens today - and ensures that future generations Will have access to the resources that support healthy. prosperous. and livable communities. section 1 a For a sample resolution outlining a city's commitment, view the elt',' of Seattle's RpSOllJlion View a ~l111nlc (('Sarli! ion from a city participatIng In IClm Cities for Climate Protection Campaign The sample above can be modified to Include language specIfic to your community See how tile Cit\' of CJrtlondClle CO has personalized Its resolution policies Planning for longt('nn municipal rOTnmitllWllts is th(' crucial fir~t strp for a city C'ngaging in c1imatl' protection actions. Poliri('s and resolutions help build political will and ensun' that a city's capital illwstmrlHS and opC'rational change'S ran n'alizC' Ill(' intendNi bem'fits O\'er timC', Cities ran also ('Il.lCl local. stat(>, and national policies and Irghlatioll that build political support for dilll3tl' prote-ction. Lead Climate Cities: U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement As a signatory to th(' U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agre(,TlIl'1lt (tvtCPA), your city joins 3 leading group of citie's nationwide that have c:-olTImilted to aclion to advance climate protection at 1h(' local lew!. Led by Sealtle ivla)'or Gn'g Nickels. till" MCPA aims to promote' climate' proll'ction and Ihe goals of the' Kyoto Protocol - an inh'rnational agn'l'IlwIlt addre~~ing global warming pollution and ratified by 164 COUlltril'S - through leadrrship and action by American cities. On February 16. 2005. S,'allle Mayor Gn'g Nickels laullched the MCPA. Today it includes nearly 300 signature~ from mayors n'prf'~f'nting OWl' 49 million A"wricans in 4<1 statf'S and \Vashingtan. D.C. m To scc the cities Ulat have signed the Agreement, viSIt: hi t O"//I/INIW seat lie .nov/lTlnvor fcll1Tl8trdnef (II III 111 m=wtlo To view full text of the MCPA, VISIt; Illln:llvNNI.USrn(1vors orn/u'icm/r('sotuliorls/73r(j conf(,rllnwlcn 01 ;J50 Ensure Your City's Commitment: Pass a Climate Protection Resolution Om' of tll(' First stf'pS a city cal1 take towards fl'dueing global warming pollution is to pass a local resolution that affirms the city's comlTlitml'IJt. Passing a resolution highlights the importance' rll'rled offieiah plan' 011 c1imah' chang(' and Sl'rVl'S as 3llothl'r opportunity to educate the public and thr loral gO\'l'rnnH'llt staff \",hile securing a path towards action and imp!eTlwntation far into the fUllIrl'. section2 action & tools Implementing Climate Protection Actions Cities call implC'llIl'nl a range' of actions to [('duee global warming pollution. Th('S{' 111l'i:ISUf{'S can be institllt{'d i:!(HlOC or as part of a comprchrnsi\'l' framrwork Iik(' that off{,frd by ICLEI - Local Gonfllll1l'nts for Sustainability's Cilks for Climate P,otec'ion Campaign (CCP). Since 1993. ICLEI has helped ,warly 200 local go\'rfllJl1C'1l1s anms the U.S. reduce global warming pollurion through its CCP Campaign. The information and tools pro\'idrd both hen' and in tht. "Take Anion~ section can SCf\"l' as a ml'ful resource for implel11l'llting slrat('gips for n'durillg global warming pollution. AfH'f a local gO\'C'fIll11rnt has made a commitment (0 addressing climate changC', tl1(' CCP providps a fj\'('.SH'p rTlrthodoJogy to f('dun global warming pollutiun. The' 5 MiIl':'ltolll':'l articulatrd by tl1(' CCP can br implrmrnu'd indl'pcndently or comprehensively - though greater reductions and ro-IJl'Tlrfits af{' f('alized \\'hrn all of Ihl' actiollS aTe pUfSurd in coordination. The experirnce of citirs participating in the CCP offers a proven rrfef('IKe point to cities newly engaging in climale protl'ction actions. The S Milestones of the CCP Campaign D Conduct a baseline inventory of global warming pollutants ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection Campaign TIll' CCp's 5 t\1i1cstones pro\'idrs a simple. :'ltandardizcd Im'ans to enablr your community to effectivrly Tl'ducl' tll(' rmissions from both gO\l'rnl1U'llt operations and thC' community as a whole. I Establish a target to lower emissions I Develop a 10c.:'I1 Climate Action Plan (CAP) to implement actions that reduce global worming pollution Engaging in tll(' fivc-step proccss means that a city is making a commitnwnt to reducl' global warming ('missions as financial ami staff rl'SOllrCl'S aI1O\,". Thc proccss of complt'ting the fi\'l' milrstorws is not Iwn'ssarily lincar. ThC' milestones ctln be umkrtakrn concurrently. and [hl' sp('cHk targl't and l"onlC'llts of thr local Climatl' Anion Plan arc up to ('ach city to dNC'rminl'. The al110lHlt of tiTIIC' Ill'('d('d to complC'tC' Ill(' milestones also depends 011 the size and complrxity of a city, and tlU' availability of data. stafr. and rrSUUTCl'S. I Implement the local Climate Action Plan I Measure. verify and report performance section2 .1(, \~\~" . &j&-"~ ','To\! /'d\. \':. "\ l~.' ~': ~/~~\~{.\ > ,\,<. .r~ '. '_ , ~ ..~, ,....., ~ illrMbj at~ .~ -.--' action & tools Q Conduct a baseline inventory An Inventory Identifies and quantifies the global warming pollution produced by both government operatIons and the community at large in a particular year. The inventory and forecast provide a benchmark against which the city can measure the progress in terms of Its own operations and that of its Citizens. This emissions analysis identifies the activities that contnbute to global warming pollution and the quantity of pollution generated by cach of these actlvlties_ An inventory is established by collecting data about energy management. recycling and waste reduction. transponation, and land use. A local government can calculate global warmIng pollution for a base year (c.g 1990) and for a forecast year (e.g. 2012). Expertise in climate science is not necessary. A Wide range of government staff members. from public works to environment and facilities departments, can conduct an inventory. ICLEI also supplies technical training and support - and in some cases can provide specialized. fee.for.service project work as well. o IClEl's Clean Air/Climate Protection Software: Allows cities to calculate emissions and emissions reductions. The software enables local governments to track and quantify emissions outputs and develop emissions scenarios to inform the planning process. IClEl's Technical Program Officers provide training and technical expertise to cities using the CACP software and implementing the CCP five milestones. IlttD:/lWWlNc8cosoftwarc olq . tlltn://wwv/lclelorn/usJ e Sample Inventories: Sonoma County Greenhouse Gas Inventor City of Somerville. MA Greenhouse Gas Inventorv I Establish a larget to lower emissions Setting a reduction targct for global warming pollutants creates a tangible goal and metric to gUide the planning and implementation of your community's action. The target In the US. M;wors Climate Prot0ctlon Anrccmcnl is to reduce emissions by a minimum of 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012. Almost all of the local governments participating In ICLEl's CCP Campaign cstablish reduction targets of global warming pollution at 15 pcrccnt or higher to be mct Within a 10 year period. o The Ie LEI network provides access to data and information from both U.S. and international cities participating in the CCP Campaign. The CCP network offers direct access (0 best practices. technology transfer and cost/benefit analysis of measures. ICLEl's Clean Air/Ctimate Protection Software also estimates the scale of action nceded to achieve a city's target once the inventory is complete. c~ ction'2 action & tools ~ Develop a local Climate Action Plan A local Climate Action Plan (CAP) is a customized roadmap to reduce global warming pollution by the target that your City has identified. The CAP Includes an implementation llmcline for reduction measures. costs and financing mechanisms. assignments to city departments. and actions the city must implement to achieve Its target. The inventory and quantifIcation of existing climate protectIon measures tlClps guide a city to understand where they can get the largest emissions reductions The majority of measures in CAPs falllnlO the follOWing categorics' .- Energy management Transportation :- Waste reduction :- land use As the next section illustrates. common measures Include energy efficiency improvements to municipal buildings and water treatment facilities. streetlight retroflts. public tranSIt Improvements. installatfon of renewable power applications. and methane recovery from waste management. o The IClEI Clean Air/Climate Protection Software assists cities to model potential emissions reduction scenarios. Fact sheets and case studies capture capital investment and probability for return. average global warming pollution reductions. and implementation processes.. Toolkits on transportation planning. urban forestry. public outreach and education arc also available at hlfn-Ilwww i(h~1 (Jro/usa a Sample Action Plans: Cily....2LS.eattle Green Ribbon COI1l!J1ission R~p..9n ~6J~rlington. VT Climate Action Pli)!] Q1y of Boulder CO Climate Action Plan "ert ionZ action & tools U Implement the local Climate Action Plan Successful implementation of actions identified III the local Climate Action Plan depends on a number of factors including management and staffing. financing. a realistIc timcllnc and stakeholder involvement in appropriate aspects of the Plan to build community support. o lelEI best practices and case studies offer snapshots that include information about costs. staffing and benefits as well as lessons learned. The ICLEI network of cities offers immediate access to peers and practitioners that offer informed advice. leLEI staff also provides ongoing technical expertise to cities participating in the CCP. Y Measure. verify and report performance VerificatIon of progress ensures integrity and accuracy in the Cltts efforts to acl1lcvC its global warming pollution reduction target. The reductions that a city achieves through implementation of actions to reduce global warming pollution must be monitored to measure progress. Tracking progress builds political support. lnforms the process and often drives further city investment to advance climate protection o When the data is maintained. IClEI Clean Air/Climate Protection Software monitors. verifies and reports results to enable a city to capture quantifiable reductions and the cost savings realized as a result. The lelEl network of cities offers resources and support to cities working towards setting and achieving their reduction targets. r sectlOrlL) action & tools Sample Actions and Measures ThiS section provides a carefully selected overview of the types of measures that can make a significant impact on a city or county's emissions profile. The measures are divided into two main categorles - government and community. Government measures refer to the actions the local government can take to reduce the emissions associated with their operations and actiVIties while the community measures target the reductions associated With the operations and actlVltics of a City'S residents and commercial and industnal operations. Land Use Management and Urban Forestry Increasingly. many communIties are designed in such a way that residents arc living farther from places of work. school. and services. This growth pattern Fosters an increasing dependence on motor vehicles. This community design, commonly know as sprawl, translates into higher air and global warming pollution associated With higher rates of car travel. Development also exerts pressure on a city's open space and urban forest resources. Many scientific studies confirm that trees and vegetation are valuable resources for cooling our communitics. local government. residents and businesses can profIt from the development of dense, mixed- use neighborhoods. These measures save green spaces and money by cutting fuel. utility and infrastructure. and service delivery costs. Government Measures Community Measures Short Term .0 Maintain healthy urban forests and street trees :. Promote tree planting to increase shading and to absorb CO2 long term .0 Preserve open space :0 Promote high-density and in-fill development through zoning policies Short Term .0 Plant shade trees in and around local government parking lots and facilities long Term 00 Co-locate facilities to reduce travel time and maximize building use :. Utilize brownfield sites where possible Institute growth boundaries, ordinances or programs to limit suburban sprawl Give incentives and bonuses for development in existing downtown areas and areas near public transit Encourage brownfield development 00 Discourage sprawl through impact. facility, mitigation, and permit fees section2 action & tools Transportation Planning Automobiles arc a leading cause of global warming Nationally. the transportation sector is one of ttle largest sources of U,S. emissions. representlng nearly one-third of total emissions It's hard to visualize, but every gallon of gasoline burned omIts 20 pounds of CO2 tile principal global warming pollutant. Many local governments arc increasing tho IT jurisdictIons' fuel efficiency by making alternative forms of transportation morc accessible to residents and employees. Government Measures Short Term :- Encourage car-pooling, van-pooling. and mass transit use by municipal employees :. Encourage telecommuting for municipal employees :. Restrict idling of municipal vehicles Station police officers on bicycles long Term :. Retire old and under-used vehicles .. Use car sharing programs in lieu of a city fleet Purchase fuel efficient (e,g, hybrid) and/or smaller fleet vehicles .. Utilize fuel-efficient vehicles (e.g. scooters) for parking enforcement .. Utilize alternative fuel vehicles (biodeisel. ethanol. electric. compressed natural gas) for city fleet Community Measures Short Term 00 Promote commute trip reduction programs. incentives for car and van pooling. and public transit Restrict idling at public facilities :. Improve traffic signal synchronization .0 Open local government alternative fueling stations to the public Long Term :. Promote community purchases of compact and hybrid vehicles :. Help bring car sharing programs to the community .. Implement bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure programs Provide electric plug-in stations for freight vehicles at truck stops or boats marinas and ports C;r( LIOn2 action & tools Green Power Electricity that is generated from renewable energy sources is often referred to as "green power." Unlike fossil fuel-based power, these sources of energy emit no or low global warming pollutants. Grecn power can Include electricity generated exclusively from renewable resources including wind. hydro-electric or solar power - or electricIty produced from a combination of fossil and renewable resources. Cities can source renewable energy through utilities offering green power programs. through the purchase of renewable energy certificates called Grecn Tags or by Installing on-Site renewable technologies. such as solar panels Government Measures Short Term ." Purchase green electricity from solar. geothermal. wind or hydroelectric sources :. Purchase green tags/renewable energy certificates long Term Install solar panels on municipal facilities "" Generate electricity from landfill or wastewater methane or refuse Community Measures Short Term :" Promote community clean energy use through green power purchasing or on-site renewable technologies long term "" Offer incentives to foster solar photovoltaic installations in the community ." Implement a form of community choice aggregation section2 ..'!\i1l :1 ~r:: .. .. 'I ::. -;=-- ~' """" - ..~:-_ _:'I~1 ~;: ...;"..- - - --- ",,'-.., - ....... 50-:'" :-a"- r: ....;... ~':"":' tf a. . - .._J .... bI: ~'::!"! II action & tools Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency programs offer one of the best ways to reduce global warming pollutants. A large share of fossil fuel use is dedicated to providing the electricity that powers almost all aspects of our daily lives. Globally. 75 percent of all energy is consumed in cities. In addition. U.S. State and local governments spend upwards of $40 billion a year on energy consuming products and equipment. Government Measures Short Term :. Install energy-efficient exit sign lighting :. Perform energy-efficient building lighting retrofits Institute a "lights out at night" policy :. Institute a "lights out when not in use" policy :. Install building/office occupancy sensors :. Purchase only ENERGY STAR equipment and appliances for City use. Negotiate prices by purchasing in bulk where feasible. Long Term .' Conduct an energy audit of municipal facilities Implement an energy tracking and management system .' Perform heating, cooling and ventilation system retrofits (e.g. chillers, boilers. fans, pumps, belts. fuel-switching from electric to gas heating) .. Install ENERGY STAR appliances. and require this and the following in specs/purchasing RFPs .' Install green or reflective roofing :. Improve water pumping energy efficiency Install energy-efficient vending machines :. Install el1Cfgy-efficient traffic lights :. Install energy-efficient street lights (e.g. high pressure sodium) Decrease average daily time for street light operation Community Measures Short Term .' Adopt stringent residential or commercial energy code requirements :. Promote energy conservation through campaigns targeted at residents and businesses long Term :- Implement a low-income weatherization program .' Implement district heating and cooling .' Implement time-of-use or peak demand energy pricing :. Install energy-efficient co-generation power production facilities .' launch an "energy efficiency challenge" campaign for community residents :. Promote participation in a local green business program :. Promote the purchase of ENERGY STAR appliances Promote water conservation through technological and behavioral modification sectiotl2 action & tools Green Building Cities across the country are passing ordinances to mandate that municipal buildings meet green building standards. One of the most frequently cited standards arc those set by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program of the U.S. Green Building CounCil and the U.S. EPA and Department of Energy's ENERGY STAR program. This senes of programs for new and existing buildings, as well as community design. provides a framework for CltlCS to begin implementing energy efficiency and green buildIng techniques that save thousands of dollars and avert greenhouse gas emissions. Government Measures Community Measures Short Term . Provide green building information to the public ." Share the efforts and knowledge of the city's green building resources Short Term :. EncouragefSponsor city staff to become lEED Accredited Professionals long Term .. Require all new construction projects to be lEED certified long Term .. Encourage incentives or mandate developers to construct lEED certified or ENERGY STAR homes :. Require all retrofit projects to become lEED certified Water and Wastewater Management Nationwide. drinking water and wastewater systems cost more than $4 billion a year in energy costs to pump. treat. deliver. collect. and clean water - and the majority of this cost is paid for by municipalities. The energy costs to run drinking water and wastewater systems can represent as much as one-third of a municipality's energy bill and this is often the single largest utility expenditure for a city Government Measures Short Term . Install variable frequency drives for water pumps . Install energy efficient motors into equipment Make heating. cooling. and ventilation improvements in these facilities long Term .. Establish methane recovery systems in local wastewater treatment plants .. Install an anaerobic digester at the wastewater treatment facility and optimize the co- generation potential of this technology sectioll2 p t- Ill' , J'~ action & tools Recycling and Waste Reduction Waste prevention and recycling eliminates global warming pollution by reducing landfill methane emissions, transportation-related emiSSions and overall energy savings by reusing items that would otherwise have to be manufactured. Government Measures Short Term .* Establish/expand recycling programs :. Implement organics and yard debris collection and composting long Term .. Establish system for reuse or recycling of construction and demolition materials for government construction projects :. Implement solid waste reduction programs for facilities Implement environmentally preferable purchasing program :. Establish a methane collection system for your landfill or consider a waste-to- energy facility for your community Education and Outreach Community Measures Short Term :. Establish/expand recycling programs and set aggressive recycling targets/goals .. Educate the public about existing programs to boost compliance :. Implement penalties for non-tompliance with recycling programs long Term _ Implement organics and yard debris collection and composting .- Establish system for reuse or recycling of construction and demolition materials .- Implement solid waste reduction programs From how you heat your home to how you drive your car, the daily choices that every cltizcn makes can impact both local and global warming pollution. Educating government staff and the public is the crucial first step to changing the behaviors that contrlbutc to climate change, Government Measures Short Term :. Educate city staff about reducing global warming pollution and its importance to their work and the city's mission Community Measures Short Term & long Term :. Help educate the public. schools, other jurisdictions, professional associations. business, and industry about reducing global warming pollution r SE'ClIOI1-':' action & tools Cost effective actions to reduce global warming pollution :. Education Effectively communicating to a CIty'S staff the Importance and impact of taking actions to reduce global warming pollution is key to the success of the following measures. Motivating staff to partner and pioneer simple energy and water conservation actions and implement complex measures is integral to ensuring the success of programs. See the [dIJOH10fl and Oulreactl page for more information :. Clean Fleets and Fuel From restricting the idling of all city staff vehicles or assigning police officers to patrol on bicycles in dense urban areas to purchasing the most fuel efficient vehicles pOSSible or using alternative fuels - cities can reduce emissions and costs from what IS often one of the largest sources of global warmIng pollution - transportation. See the Trall<.oortatloll page for more information :. Recycling Waste prevention and recycling reduces global warming pollution by reducing methane emissions and savIng energy RedUCing the waste stream produced by city staff operations cuts the volume of waste disposed. reduces solid waste collection fees and can even gencrate revenue. In 2001 ICLEI found that more than 70 percent of reported global warming pollution reductions from CCP participants were due to waste-related actiVities. See the Rccyclinn :m(1 W(JS!C Reduction page for more information. :. Switch to LED's or CFL's Save energy and maintenance costs by SWitching to LEOs tlight Emitting Diodes) In traffic signals and exit lights. Use CFLS (Compact Fluorescent Lights) to light municipal buildings. LEOs are 90 percent more energy efficient and last 6-10 times longer than conventional lights and CFLs use up to 66 percent less energy than a standard incandescent bulb and last up to 10 times longer. Both LEOS and CFLs significantly lower both energy and maintenance costs. See the rll0.r~]y ffflclcnc'l page for more Information. :. Turn out the lights at night Instituting a "lights out at night" or "while not in use" policy is an easy and effective way to save electricity. reduce global warming pollution. and save muniCIpal dollars. This can be accomplished through educational campaigns and through tcchnology. such as timers and occupancy sensors. See the [nemv t IhcICIlC'I page for morc information. section2 action & tools :. Purcllase energy efficient equipment look for ENERGY STAR labeled equipment. ENERGY STAR computers use 70 percellt less electricity than non-ENERGY STAR equipment. Some ENERGY STAR copy machInes reduce paper costs by $60 a month and reduce energy costs at tile same time. and fax machines that have earned the ENERGY STAR label can cut assoCIated energy costs by 40 percent. See the fncrnv i fflcicncv page for morc information. :. Lighten Rooftops In warm climates, cool roofs can absorb less solar energy and quickly release any heat that they store. Simply adding a highly reflective/emissive coating to a black or metal roof on a city building can reduce the need for air conditioning and produce huge annual cost and energy savings while decreasing global warming pollution at the same time. See the Grf'p.11 fu!!lQ.u.m page for more information :. Encourage Commuters to take Public Transit In CltlCS With public transit systems. proVIding Incentives for employees and commuters in the community to commute via public transIt is one way for cities to decrease traffic, free up downtown parking spaces. and reduce emissions. These can include subsidized or free transit passes. parking cash-out programs. coordinated car or van pools. and programs such as a commuter challenge. See the Tr,lIl<;,nort<.ltion page for more information. :. Plant Trees Studies have shown that well-landscaped commercial buildings and residentIal neighborhoods have lower heating and cooling costs. Strategically planted street trees and shrlJbs can significantly reduce cooling costs around row-rise facilities by providing shade in the summer months. PlantIng deciduous trees can offers shade in the summer and allows the sun to warm buildIngs naturally In the winter See the L.1n(j Use page for more information section3 best practices & resources Land Use Best Practices Sacramento's Transit Village Redevelopment The CIty of Sacramento's 65th StrcctiTransll Village redevelopment project provides a 20- 25 year plan for mixed use. transit-oriented development in East Sacramento. The goal of this project is to Improve pedestrian and bicycle CIrculation. increase residents', shoppers', and workers' access to the City'S light rail system and strengthen this neighborhood's connection to the nearby California State University. Sacramento, The project was examined uSing six different scenarios of varying densities and mixed uses. In 2003. the residentially focused, transit.oriented model predicted that households would drive 2.000 miles less per year compared to the existing zoning and eXIsting use scenarios. Ttlis reduces each household's emissions by one ton of CO2 yearly. Newark's Tree Planting Initiative In 2004. Newark undertook a new project to create a more attractIVe. healthier, energy- efficient city With one simple tool: trees. Utilizing funding from a statewide urban forest energy efficiency initiative called "Cool Cities." Newark planted 500 trees in strategic areas to employ the trees' energy efficiency and air pollution reduction benefits. The City anticipates each tree Will reduce heatIng and cooling costs by up to 12 percent for buildIngs that are shaded by the trees. which Will in-turn. reduce energy use and global warming pollution. () Resources Victoria Transport Policy Institute lillnllw\wv'vtnlorClleJocumerllslslni"lIlDtm Smart Growth Online tltl0:/Iwwwsm.lrtorowlhorll CCAP Guidebook tll{[)'IIWVIIW,CCalJ arc! ICLEILand Use and Transportation Planning Toolkit hlln:f/wvv'wlclclora Smartgrowth America IlttlJ:llwVlfW "mflrtnrowtlliln1t'rIGl corn EPA Getting to Smart Growth: 100 policies for Implementation: tlltD:l/wwvv,<,nlilrtnrowtll oHl/mJf/rl0.l(o<,g ndf EPA Getting to Smart Growth: II IltlD:!lwvvw <;rni'Hlnrowtll orn'ndflnctln<..o2 D(if Smart Growth Toolkit Geared towards MA Municipalities. but generally applicable IlttO'!lWYVWrn.l<,S (]OVICIlVirlsll1tlft Orowltl toolkit National Governor's Association - Growth and Quality of Ufe Toolkit Iltln:llvNv'W nml,nra/norlat/sl(c/noiJ/ln/'IlUI1Crl1,9123c83;] 1 /6 786440urlclJecbS0101 0 nO/?V(lllf'>.1 aid ~ .1fjd)5~tl2651>320 1 OVnnVCM 1 000001 aO 1 01 Ot'1RCRD Transportation Research Board - State by State Smart Growth Resources by State tnlo:II'NWW HI) ol'O/wI)fcn'nces/2002Srn,irtGrmvtll pelf American Forests Illln.l/vv'Vvw ,lIncrlC,lIlforcsts orr] USDA Urban Forest Research Center t1llD:I{wWVI rs f('d.uo;ilw/svrJCU'lr.lllld!'x 11(1111 section3 Land Use "Resources conl!/1(J('d best practices & resources Northeast Urban Tree Center - Tools for assessing Urban Tree Health and EstablishIng Design Guidelines lltlp-lIwW\'J turw'iS rdtJ/lIrb;1I11fPp/m(JI(~rts')111ml Air Pollution Removal Calculator: This program 1$ designed to estimate pollution removal and value for urban trees based on basic user inputs about the study area (e,g, a park). This program uses local data analyzed for various CltlCS by the Urban Forest Effecls (UFORE) model. hltll://wwwls feel u<Jnp!svfFl(U<;clfools/1oolc; 111m Ord inanccslRcsolutions: Visit the Congress for New Urbanisms Web site for a listIng of Model TOO Ordinances. Ilttn:l!www,CIlll.oro.'o(jf/r:odp. ratalog 8-1-01 pdf Model Ordinances for Traditional Neighborhood Design and Neighborhood Preservation tmn:IIWNVoJ o;OlmI9rowtl1oro/litJI ;-lrvilJvlcir IVDC<1Sn?tvD= 1 &res,- 1400 American Planning Association's Growing Smart legislative Guidebook: Model Statutes for Planning and the Management of Change I1l1o:lIwv....w olallninaoro!(]rowln(]<;lnml Guidelines for Developing and Evaluating Tree Ordinances A wcbslte from the USDA Forest Service and the International Society of Arboricutture. which includes InformatIon on plannIng for an ordinancc, drafting an ordinance and evaluating an ordinance. IltID.llwv.N.... is;hlrlJOr com/oubIICallon<;/orciulancc a~DX Transportation Best Practices Honolulu's Bus Rapid Transit Program A steady growth in passengers choosing the bus for thClr commute has accompanied the expansion of Honolulu's Bus Rapid TranSit (BRT) program. Monthly ridership has increased from about 100.000 riders since 1999, when the program began, to over 630.000 In 2005 Assuming that half of SRT ridership represcnts a shift from trips made in passenger vehicles to trips taken on BRI this equated to an annual CO2 reduction of approximately 7.000 tons. Portland's Light Rail System The TnMet Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) light rail system. serving 64 stations over 44 miles of track in the Portland metropol1tan area, sees 97.000 trips each weekday More than $3 billion in development has occurred along MAX lines since the decision to build was made in 1978. MAX ridership now eliminates 22.2 million car trips per year. offsetting an estimated 26.400 tons of CO2 annually. while redUCIng traffic, improving air quality, and preserving neighborhood livability. and public transIt use has grown 75 percent since 1990. Philadelphia's Carsharing for the City Fleet The City of Philadelphia and PhlllyCarShare Instituted a novel car sharing system that includes both local residents and government employees. The program replaced 330 municipal vehicles and saved the City $2 million each year. In the community. 1.200 citizen vehicles were replaced saving residents $5.5 million in costs and reducing vehicle travel by 8.2 million fewer miles per year. section3 best practices & resources Transportation "Besl Praclices coflllf7ved Seattle's Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning A substantial proportion of Seattleites use thelf bicycles for recreation or transportation. It is csttmalCd that about 36 percent of Seattle's 520.000 Citizens engage in recreational bicycling and 11 percent of commute trips arc walking and bicycling tnps (7 percent walking and 4 percent blcychng, respectively). In some parts of the city. bicycling and walking make up 20 percent of the commute trips. By cycling. residents avert emISSions that would have otherwise been made by car trips. Cyclists and pedestrians are able to take advantage the extensive urban trails network. Seattle has about 28 miles of shared use paths. 22 miles of on-street, striped bike lanes, and about 90 miles of signed bike routes. The City'S Department of Transportation has a Bicycle Program that is developing the City's first Bicycle Master Plan to improve and expand the network of shared use paths, bike lanes. signed bike routes. arterials With wide shoulders and pedestrian pathways. Marin County's Safe Routes to Schools Today only 13 percent of children walk or bicycle to school. as opposed to 66 percent in 1970. According to a study by Marin County Safe Routes to Schoof. 21-27 percent of the county's morning traffic can be attributed to parents driving their children to schoof. More parents drive their children as a result of increased congestion near schools. further aggravating the problem. These trends have seriOUS implications for both childhood obeSity and respiratory problems, which are both rising trends. The Safe Routes to Schools program promotes walking and biking to school in order to reduce pollution and promote children's health and community livability, Since the program was instituted. single student car tripS have dropped by 13 percent. saving over 4.250 one-way trips each day Keene's Conversion to Biodiesel From fire engInes to snowplows, all 77 of the vehicles in the City of Keene, New Hampshlre's Public Works Department arc running smoothly on 820 biodiesef. The flcct is fueled onSlte at the department's pump. The biodiesel performs well In cold temperatures and has improved the air quality inSide the fleet maintenance faCility, The City has burned more than 4.400 gallons of biodiesel since 2002, which prevents an estimated 12 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere annually. () Resources General Transportation Planning Information: American Public Transportation Association hllryf/\wJW aDI" com Transportation Research Board htlD'llwww trh ora Win-Win Transport Emissions Strategies - A paper from the Victoria Transport Policy Institute lltlD:!lwwWVI ni_Drn!wwr.lllllate, mjf Clean Air and Transportation Resources from the U.s. Department of Transportation IlllDf!\NWW ItiJlfadc1...uD (Jov/rc<;ourrC"ifltldP.x ;)<;D National Congestion and Travel Time Data from the Texas Transportation Institute's Urban Mobility Report tllln/irnoIJililv,laf11l1.celu/um<; Walking and Bicycle Planning Resources IlllD ,/WWWVIDtClrn/c!nClI!11('llt<;!wo1ikinCl nllD; tllln IIW'\IVWf):kC-.vi~lk orn section3 best practices & resources ImmporliJrion '.Resources conlimled Transportation Planning Tools: Travel Matters' Transit Planning Emissions Calculator: Quantify the Impact of transit decisions on global warming pollution. An online tool for measuring the emissions Impact of making transit buses more fuel efficient. http'//wviI'Wtrllvclm.JtWrs ora Center for Transportation Excellence's Transit Benefits Calculator: Estimate the co-benefits of tranSit investments, An online tool that focuses on the local economic benefits of tranSit Investments. Ilttn Ilwwwcftc orO!C?llwli1tor,1c,D EPA's COMMUTER Model: Examining the BenefIts of Transportation and Air Quality Programs Focused on Commuting A model for quantifying the emiSSions benefits of strategies to reduce solo commuting, httn:ffwww (>[xl,oovfol;lCI!'}tC1lr.rcsOllrcesinolicy!n(Jq trClIlc;n Iltm::CD IClElland Use and Transportation Toolkit ~lllryllwww Iclf>i ora Commute Trip Reduction: Case studies from Best Workplaces for Commuters on creating commute reduction programs from carpooling to parking cash out programs 11ItIJ'I/www bwc 9ov/pn1nlov/l1C:ncfll'i,lllm The U.S. EPA has developed a Web-based Calculator to enable an employer considenng Best Workplaces for Commuters to estimate (he financial. envIronmental. traffic-related. and other benefits of joining the program. httn:llwww bwc oov/rC50urCf!/calc hll11 Car sharing strategies from the VIctoria Transport Polley Institute: IlltO'!I\fIIII-Jwvtoi,om/lcll1lildrn7 hI In The Car Sharing library - A listing of resources httl1:1/www C{Jr<,lli-HinU I1ct/librmvlrndC'x.hlml Commute Trip Reduction - Ordinances/Resolutions: Commute Trip Reduction Model Ordinance from the Washington State Department of Transportation hi tn://www,wSdot,\Va,oov/ldmitr lorCctllct ion/dowlllo<lcIlMortcIOrdiIlJllcd INAI ,doc Transportation Demand Management Model Ordinance from the State of Minnesota Iltl D' Ilserver (]ejmill ,stille, mil 1l':i/oof/2000!cnl)fModeIOrcjWI1ote I)df Green Fleets: The Clean Fleet Guide features tools to help fleets make ..green.' vehicle and fuel decisions including speCIficatIons on available alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. tools to perform cost analyses based on speCific locations. and information on otller technologies that can help improve fuel economy, httn:l/vwJ\-'I/ ecrcellC.'f(]V nov/flcctllui(jc Clean Cities is committed to providing coalitions, fleet managers. and the public with accurate, accessible information. Data on purchasing alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles to emissions and fuel information. htlo:!/www Cc[('.(~ncrnv (Jov/crc.~llcitic')l!oOI'i Info.lltml EPA Green Fleet FAQ 1m!) 1/\NW'NCO(j C1ov/cmis'iwclJ/f3(J hIm Green Driving Tips - Driving and maintenance tips for emissions reductions blll1./fv.JINW trlDrH,t ortl/GrccnDrlvllKlflO'i pm section3 rramporcalioll "Resources CO/1(inUt'd best practices & resources Grecn Fleet. Ordinances/Resolutions: Model low Emissions Vehicles Ordinance !lIIO/lwl/'1l/v i1iroualll II orn,'mo(Je!(lrd/[ nl"'odir:M()d{~lI rF1C'f,tVl 0 IJdf Model Greenneet Policy Ordinance from IClEI's Greenneets Web site In tl):lIwww green' I~r;t <...orQiM;!l<cll Off IClal, 111ml ~ Writ P"/..,20YOllf' /,,200wtl I1ttp:!/wvvw ctC.1Il,mroun!s nrn!font('l1f/(;rf'r~11 f 101"'1 Polic'J Ordinance Deif The City of Seattle Green Fleet Policy Illl o-llwvvwCll vol sCtllllc nct/rlwironmr.nliDoclllllcnt<;,/C leanGrl?('nr [['NAP m!f The City of Seattle Green Fleet Resolution 11t!D/lwwwnrccnflr-cts oro/S('(Jtllp IHIllI The City of Denver Green Fleet Resolution IltlO:llwwvI/ nrccnfl(>rt<) orn.'DcllVl'rRp.viscej,html Alternative & Clean Fuels: National Clean Diesel Campaign IHtlTllwwwc)eClnflrpISLJ"lJnct Alternative Fuels Data Center Ilttn.,/wvvw ~cre enf'rr1V nov/.Jfdr: Biodiesel Board - A national non-profit trade association t11to'llvl'NVoJ blQ(li~<;el_or(] School Bus Toolkit tlltrrl/www eere enmClv nov/nfdr./anD<;ltoolkitJsr.t100! 11US 100111.11 tH1ll1 Transit Vehicle Toolkit hl1n:!/VJWwecre cllcrqvQovlafc1c/anDs,tooll<.ltitr:\I1~lt t}LJ<; toolkittllml National Clean Diesel Campaign tllw:l/wwwr:lcanfl(~r.lsusanN Pedestrian/Bicycle Resources: Pedestrian Planning from the U.S. Department of Transportation hll n:llwvNo/wa Iklllnlnfo, Off} '[)f:(j<;,lfc Walking and Bicycle Planning Resources htto-lllJ'l\NW vtni org!clof.ul1lent'}/willkinn nhD 11tlfJ'II'.WNJ IJlkCW.:11k om Safe Routes to Schools tll11TllvNl/voJsaf('rolllc~tmctlools,or(] Pedestrian/Bicycle Resources - Ordinances/Resolutions: Exemplary Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans tlttrJ:lfwww 11ir:vc!:n(llnfo (If(]fp[}lcxcmrJlilry hIm Green Power Best Practices Montgomery County, Maryland's Green Power Purchasing In 2004, Montgomery County led a group of local governments and local government agencies In a wind energy purchase that represents 5 percent of the bUYing group's total electflclty needs. Under the two-year deal. the bUYing group will collectively purchase 38 million kWh of wind energy annually. translating into a yearly reduction of 21,000 tons of CO2, 95.000 pounds of nitrous oxides. and 1.4 pounds of mercury_ The County demonstrated the benefits of renewable energy in meeting the requirements of the federal Clean Air Act by Including the wind energy purchase as a control measure for ozone pollution in a State Implementation Plan for air quality improvement. The County plans to offset the added section3 Gwcn Power 'Best PractiCf)S' contll1l1(J(/ best practices & resources expense of the wind power purchase by instituting employee energy efficiency programs such as turning off lights. computers. and office equipment when not is use. District Energy Saint Paul Wood.fired Cogeneration District Energy Saint Paullne.'s new $52 million combined heat and power plam uses 275.000 tons of clean wood waste fuel each year. Under a 20-year agreement with Xccl Energy, the plant generates 25 megawatts of electricity. enough to power 20.000 homes. The plant significantly reduces air pollutIon by displacing 110.000 tons of coal. redUCing S02 emiSSions by 600 tons per year and fossil fuel derived CO2 emissions by 283,000 tons per year. plus an additional 50.000 tons from efficiencies compared to on-Site systems. District Energy IleatsJcools twice the bUIlding area vs, on-Site systems wIth the same fuel input: serves 80 percent of downtown building space. including the State Capitol complex and 300 residences; is the largest hot water district heating and chilled water cooling system in North America. Portland's 100 % Renewable Goal Portland Oregon' local Action Plan on Global Warming sets aggressive goals for renewable resources. instructing the City to acquire 100 percent of Its energy needs from renewable sources by 2010 with an interim target of 10 percent by 2003. Actual renewable energy purchased currently stands at around 1 1 percent. To meet the long term goal. the City has Invested in hydroelectric turbines in its drinking water reservoir system and a fuel cell powered by waste methane. Most significantly. in June 2003. the CIty purchased green energy certificates representing nearly 44 million kilo watt hours of wind power - enough to supply nearly 4.000 homes for a year. Seattle City light's Net Zero Emissions Policy In 2000. the Mayor and City Council mandated Seattle City light to meet all new electrical demand WIth cost-effective conservation and renewable energy resources and achieve zero net emissions of global warming pollutants. As of 2005. Seattle CIty light is reaching both these goals. Seattlc has a low baseline of global warming pollution because clean hydropower produces most of the city's electriCIty, But even with this green power, the Lltility still produces some emissions from Its fleet and building operations. among other examples. To reach zero net global warming pollutant emissions. thc utility mitigates for all emissions by purchasing offsets; in 2004 and 2005, City light paid less than $2 per year per City light rate payer for offscts tllrough a varlcty of projects. such as supporting biodlesclln Scattle area fleets and contracting WIth DuPont Fluorochemicals to install a technology that substantially cut global warming pollution. Maintaining these policies avoids 200.000 metric tons of global warming pollutants being added to tile atmosphere. e Resources EPA's Guide to Green Power Purchasing - The Guide includes information about different types of green power products. the benefits of green powcr purchasing. and how to capture tile benefits of green power purchaSIng. 1111 p :ffw.w.J r.oa, nav!clrecnrJOwcr il)uY(lf CC'llOowcr foulcle. 11tln Green Power Partnership - A program that promotes the purchasc of green power in the private and public sector. I ltto ,lIv....'NW ('l)illJov/orr~!~1100Wrr section3 Green Power "Besl Pmcciws CO/lllflued best practices & resources Green Tags VS. Delivered Products - A primer comparing these two types of programs. hi 1 [l't/VI/VI/W pml clOv/(]r( ~(~nlrmro[),1!ronl C'nt/rnc:mv!ndf /nrct 'nt;m'l [)(Jf Green Tags hl'D'llv.jwwccn~ r>1lf"f(]V nov/fcmn/10,llllolo(llt~<;!r('ncw;)hle nurrtl(]<;cnowcr cflll Green Pricing utility programs by state Iltlollwww ('ef(~ p.ncrov oovfor('('nnowf'r/mrlfkr~hi[JnCIIl(l 511tml?D,'JOC 1 The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local. utility. and selected federal incentIves that promote renewable energy. tlllo'f/www OSlrCU"i(J oro Bonneville Environmental Foundation - Markets green power products to help fund renewable projects. Illtn:llwwwb-e.f.orn Green Power - Ordinances/Resolutions: City of Albuquerque Renewable Energy Resolution httn:ffwww c?ba nov/cnl'rclv/c1orurncnt<;/rec;otutlon329.doc City of Seattle City light Resolution for Net Zero Emissions Citv IIQllt Net lr:ro Resolution Energy Efficiency Best Practices Chicago's 15 Million Square Feet Retrofit Program The City began to audIt and retrofit 15 million square feet of public buildIngs With efficient eqlllpment for heating and cooling, lighting and ventilation. The 15 million square fcct arc made up of pollee stations. libraries, fire stations, park facilities, tranSit facilIties, health centers. community/cultural centers, colleges and other types of facilities that are owned by the CIty, the Chicago Park District. the Chicago Transit Authority or the City Colleges of Chicago, As of June 2004. more than 5 million square feet of city-owned facilities had been audited and retrofitted. 15 million square feet is roughly equivalent to the size of three Sears towers. When the projcct IS complete, energy savings to the City and its sister agencies are estimated to be $6 million annually, WIth $2 - 3 million In savings for the City alone. The annual savings upon completion estimates 30.000 tons of CO2, and 84 tons nitrous oxides, and 128 tons of sulfur dioxide, Ann Arbor's Municipal Energy Fund Since 1998 Ann Arbor's Municipal Energy Fund has provided city facilities With a source of capital for energy efficiency retrofits. The Energy Fund provides initial capital for new projects and receives 80 percent of projected annual energy savings from each installed project for five years. The five-year payment plan allows projects that have a shorter payback to help support projects with a longer payback, and all savings accrued beyond the first five years remain WIth the departments implementing the improvements. The Fund was seeded by the city with five annual investments of $100,000, and quickly became self- sustaining. Most installed measures have had payback periods of three to six years, and projccts supported by the Fund have yielded a total of 685 tons of annual eC02 reductions. section3 Energy EfflciC'/lcy "Bese Prawce5 comi/wed best practices & resources Seattle's Energy Conservation Measures In 1998. the City of Seattle dedicated approximately $1 million to pay for cost effective energy and water conservation measures in City buildings and facll1tics. An Energy Services Company (ESeO) was hired to Identify. analyze and install conservation measures. The program was managed by the City's Office of Sustainability and Environment and created incentives for departments to participate by offering them the opportunity to save money on their utility bills. which could then be applied to their programs. Energy effiCient lighting and HVAC projects were completed in police and fire stations. community centers. fleet maintenance centers and office building. and red traffic signals and pedestrian walk signs were changed to LEDs. After three years. an independent evaluation of tile program concluded that the City's investment was sound: the present value of net benefits to the CIty for all of ttle proJccts was $2.5 million The internal rate of return to the City for all of these tile projects was 14 percent, and the pay-back period is under six years. e Resources Background: American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy - General Information Illln:llwV'.....w ;:)f.C'e0- ora DOE's Building Energy Codes Program is an information resource on national model energy codcs. tlttn'//vN/W 0-nNC1vroclcc; GOV Energy Star for Government Agencies. ENERGY STAR brings your government agency a proven energy management strategy to save energy and money while demonstrating your environmental leadership, !lttn'//www CnCffJy<;tar oov/inclcy. cfm')c=ooverllfllcnt bus nOvcrnmp.nt ACHE Buildings Guide promotes the development and widespread adoption of energy efficiency improvements In buildings. applianccs, and other equipment used in buildings. tltIO'/lwwwilWrP.{)f(]!llullcllnq<;/llldey. IHm Energy Savers take you directly to resources available across Federal agencies for homeowners, contractors and builders. building managers. realtors, state agencIes, drivers and fleet managers, and industry managers, IlltO'JJwww cll('r9v",1vCP::' aov ENERGY STAR - Delta Score Estimator identifies the relationship between the percent energy saved in a building and the energy performance rating score of a building using ENERGY STAR. Illln:JJIfoNoNJClltlrtlVSI,lr nov/imil'x cfm?c'-'clell<1 Inc1r!x ENERGY STAR - Assess Financial Value by using the Financial Value Calculator to estimate increased earnings from energy reductJons. tlttn:l/www ellcr(Jv"tllr.(lOv/i(libll)llle~<JfinJn(i<l1 villue (ij!r:tilJlOr. xis ENERGY STAR - Use the Cash Flow Opportunity Calculator to help answer CfItical questions about energy efficiency investments, 111 I o:Jlwww cllenJv';lar nov/13/IJLJ"lncs<:./cfo c~lr.ul(11nr.y.ls Energy Cost Calculators. The calculators below allow users to enter their own input values (e.g. utility rates, hours of use, etc.) to estimate the energy cost savings from buying energy efficient lighting and commercial, residential and office equipment. hI tn :/JlNW\v ('ere cr ll:r Clv.C!nv/f pllllJ!nrOCtJf{'ll1prlt/pclJ 1'f.(:(J1ClJI;:ltors.cf III section3 Energy E fficiC'ncy 'R(Jsourws concifJ{wd ENERGY STAR best practices & resources Energy Efficiency - Ordinances/Resolutions: Comprehensive City of Albuquerque: Energy Resources t1tto:fII/JWWGlbo(Jov!C!lf'rc;lV Chicago Energy Conservation Code t"lt I [) Ifenovcl! Vorctllc.lnoorn/citv/w~ho()r ["I!nnrtalf" 11111 vHomf'Art Ion (jn?(,llt It VN:inl0.' Con.::,truc tIOIl-nn<1.P(~rrnlts&(~Il! IlvNCln1rf nUmV.1lllc= 1 1.'4 California Energy Commission. 2005 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings 1111 nl/ww.....' ('1l1'HlVGl (Jovltitlr24/2005c:.tJllC1ardsI2005-11-03 400-03.001 F PDr Energy Star Purchasing Best Practices City of Chicago Housing Authority Buys ENERGY STAR The ENERGY STAR program enables public agencies to purchase large quantities of appliances to help lower both manufacturers and buyers costs. Through a national initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy and the Consortium for Energy Efficiency. public housing agencies and utility companies in 38 Cities purchased over 70.000 Maytag brand refrigerators that use energy efficient technology. By purchasing 10,000 of these refngerators. the Chicago Housing Authority reduced annual electric bills by morc than $500.000. Massachusetts Buys ENERGY STAR In 1997. the State of Massachusetts began including ENERGY STAR standards In Its procurement specifications for computers. fax machines. copiers. printers, and other office equipment. Energy Star is a voluntary labeling partnership between the U.S. EPA and industry ccrtlfYlng and promoting cnergy efficient products. The Energy Star label makes It easy to identify products that save money and prevent pollution. and Energy Star products are available from almost all manufacturers at the same cost as marc energy-intensive models Thus the State of Massachusetts' procurement poliCY protects the environment without compromising quality or price. e Resources Green Purchasing: A guide for local communities: In r O:/llJI/VIfW,...t .llf~, ni us/dr:n/dt,r ibsc.t/suSI i1in,ll)lc-cornm!pnn oaf Center for a New American Dream's Procurement Strategies Program Helps U.S. state and local governments and other large purchasers incorporate enVIronmental considerations Into their purchasing. Publishes success stories of pioneering efforts and conducts training sessions and conference calls to teach purchasers how to identify and buy greener products. lllio:lfwww newdrf~~m nr(J/[)for:ur~ Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program and Database, U.S. EnVIronmental Protection Agency - Comprehensive source of information on green purchasing. Database includes green contract language and specifications. voluntary standards and guidelines. and other practical information. 11IID/lw\I'NJ f'Oil,unv/nrJlltJc'flQ section3 Energy Star Purcllitsmg "Resources" corwnLJPd best practices & resources Massachusetts Environmentally Preferable Products Procurement Program Information about state efforts to buy green products. including useful guides and reports as well as contracts for purchasing recycled products and other goods. tlttl1'llwVWI/ c,lCItc.ma ll~osd/cnviro/('nviro.lllln Energy Star Purchasing. Ordinances/Resolutions: City of Honolulu, Energy Star Purchasing Resolution 11IIo)!www tlonolulu oov/ref')/rr.looI/99-225 111m City of Berkeley. Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Resolution - includIng energy and water conservation specifications: hI tn'/II/'NVVV l)c<;{'lfl"nf't .cominnr/doc5!mlfcha51I1n;'P\ J BPP l)df =scarch= %22cncrnv o~ .20':itm'Y....20mlrrl1a";lnQ'~20or<1lnanr.co/ 20c.,~22 Green Building Best Practices Austin Builds Green Whether remodeling a home or building an office lOwer, the City of Austin's Green Building program helps community members. governments and businesses build more energy efficient. environmentally sound structures. Since 2000. the City Council has mandated that all new municipal buildings achieve a lEED silver rating. LEED accreditation ensures sustainable site development. water savings. energy efficiency and green materials selection, In 2003. 22 percent of new homes and four commercial projects totaling 145.000 sq ft, in the Austin Energy utility district were built in accordance with the program's guidelines. Overall. the program has peak load energy use and the total 21.600 megawatt-hour savings equals a $1,8 million savings for utility customers. In terms of pollution reduction. this means 8.343 tons yearly reduction of CO2, Seattle's Developer Incentives Seattle was the first city in the nation to formally adopt LHD as the design and performance standard for all city projects and today Seattle has also developed strong incentives for the private sector. Developers who pursue and achieve certification at the silver. gold and platinum levels for new projects receive fInancial incentives and technical assistance. In order to get significant bonuses to increase building height and density. developers buildIng New Construction (LEED-NC) or Core & Shell (LEED-CS) projccts in the central city core and adjoining areas must contribute to affordable housing and other public amenities and achieve at least lEED silver certification, The City also offers financial incentives and provides technical assistance on a casc-by-case basis. c;pction3 Green Building "Best Practices" COflCinued best practices & resources Chicago's Greening of City Hall Surfacing the roofs of municipal buildings with greenery can not only reduce storm water runoff. but also create large energy savings. The degree of savings depends on the type of roof and the climate. Warmer climates offer greater energy savings because green roofs reduce air condItIoning costs more efficiently than they lower heating bills. The City of Chicago found that Installing a green roof on city halllowcrcd the temperature by 3 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit. which translated Into a 10 percent reduction in air condItioning requIrements. While the city's green roof was 90 degrees on the summer's hottest days. neighboring roofs measured over 160 degrees Fahrenheit. () Resources U.S. Green Building Council's leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (lEED) The lHD Green Building Rating SystemT!'" is a voluntary. consensus-based. market-driven building ratIng system based on existing proven technology. Ilt1D:llv'Iww uc;olKOro Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) is a widely used international method of assessing building quality and performance In terms of energy efficiency. environmental impact. health and operation and management. httn'/IWNW brcp.<l11l orn Green Building Program. Austin, Texas The City of Austin has promoted green building through a city resolution adopted in 1994. The program has a residential and a commercial component, which rates the follOWing dwelling features for sustainabillty: water. energy. materials and solid waste. III I D' I /\~N^^J flU';! inPIlr>rc Ivcom/l' nr>rovl}{.20r ffi(lenc\'/Proor~lm/Gr('P,n' . ,20Bulld inn/inclC!x III III Scottsdale's Green Building Program - City of Scottsdale, Arizona Program monitors and scores construction projects for approximately 150 green measures. ThiS "yes/no" system is an alternative option to a "multi-star" program like Austin. Iltlll:I/IN'NW CI,<;cott'Soale (ll,uslnrcf'nhuildinn Green Building Initiative. City of Portland, Oregon Their "Integrated Building Design" provides actions and opportUnities from predesign through operations and maintenance. Their "Green Building Guidelines" provide specific opportunIties in building design and construction practices. IlltO:l/WNVV oortJandonlinc com/osd/lndex.cfm?c ,41481 Building Codes Assistance Project (For State and local Code Agencies) The Building Codes Assistance ProJcct provides custom-tailored assistance on building energy code adoption and implementation. It assists state and local regulatory and legislative bodies. Ilt\[,-I/Vv'ww Ilr;m-enu(1.'i-Q!.D Green Building - OrdinanceslResolutions: City of Seattle's Facility Standards for Design, Construction & Operations including lEED specifications lit tn. /IW'NW (It V(lf~(:;1t tIC! IlI'lff el('!lit vrj(,vf:'loorl1l~nt/(le<;i(rr151,lrldmds .l1t III Arlington County. VA requires a lEED Scorecard for all new projects: Illln:l/wvwv' ,JrlI11<llon'JC) u<;/D(~rxlI trnClllyCPI10/Dl.lnnlllolzolllllCI/Ddf"..!7n:1 leeds nrlt .:t<;r>Nrtl_ ... 221 H D',o,",20ordillilnr:c' ,22 section3 ~l" -... -- ~........- best practices & resources Water and Wastewater Treatment Best Practices Portland Pioneers Waste-ta-Energy Generation The City of Portland. Oregon installed the world's first city-sponsored anaerobic dIgester gas (ADG) fuel cell In its wastewater treatment plant in May 1999. The Fuel Cell Power Plant converts methane Into electricity. generating power in a virtually pollution free operation. Added benefits arc manifold-methane and CrIteria air pollutants arc reduced. as is the amount of electricIty purchased from utilities that operate fossil-fuel burning power plants. and the fuel IS free because methane is produced during wastewater treatment. Portland installed a 200 kilowatts hydrogen fuel cell to help utlltze Its waste methane and reduce power plant air emissions. The result of this pilot installation is a net reduction of 694 tons of CO2 annually - 14.000 tons over the life of the fuel cell. Efficiency for generating electricity using a fuel cell is higher than most regional power plams at about 36 percent and when the usable heat is recovered, the rated efficiency chmbs to 76 percent. The fuel cell displaces the need for emergency generators or un-interruptible power supply valued at $150,000, San Diego's Waste-to-Energy The energy savings incurred by the City of San Diego's Metropolitan Wastewater Department help maintaIn lower sewer rates for Citizens wt"lite providing renewable electric energy to the region. Eight" dIgesters" at the POInt Lorna Wastewater Treatment Plant use heat and bacteria to break down the organic solids removed from the community's wastewater. One of the by-products of this biological process is methane gas, which is collected from the digesters and piped to the on-site Gas Utilization Faclhty, The methane powers two continuously running generators that can each produce up to 2.25 megawatts of electriCity. o Resources ENERGY STAR - Wastewater Focus tlttn:fJV/INW cllcrCJv<;tarnovflnc1cx clrn?r~ oovcrnrnC/ll W.1~(ewn1f"r focus The Integrated Waste Services Association (IWSA) was formed In 1991 to promote Integrated solutions to municipal solid waste management problems including waste to energy technologies IlllnflWNWvvtc.om,lwCl5tc htlnl PA Department of the Environment Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators InFormation Center Ilttn:/fwwwdl'f),Sliltc 1).1 us/deo!dcQu(alc!walcronslrcdcs!(Jllhndr.xQood 111m Online Energy Efficiency Calculators - Pennsylvania Department of the Environment Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators III (n' Ilwww drll. <;1 <-lIe nil llslr!rll/d"Olllilt('/WClI c((l[)<<,II~e<1{,51(ln/PAGLSILnr~rnYp(l(IC'iir !l(~rovr:<1 !culi1tor<; hUll section3 . . . , . 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The rough outreach and other methods. the CIty plans to expand the Fantastic Three program and increase both the amount of organics and rccyclables collected, The program's expansion is projected to achieve an annual cC02 reduction of 70.000 tons. Seattle's Ban on Recyclables from Garbage Since January 2005 the City of Seattle has prohibited the disposal of certain rccyclables from residentIal. commercial. and self.haul garbage by law. The new recycling ordinance is aimed at eliminating recyclable or compostable paper. cardboard. aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and yard debris that. until recently. have constituted approxImately 25 percent of the CIty'S garbage. The city hopes the new ordinance will save residents and businesses as much as $2 million per year and keep future garbage costs low, as well as help to reverse the recent decline In Seattlc's recycling rates. The measure is projected to achieve an annual reduction of 260.000 tons of eC02. Montgomery County. Maryland Retrofits a landfill into an Energy Source The County installed a gas collection system for the Gude Southlawn Sanitary Landfill In Rockville. MD The landfill was open for almost 20 years and collected an estimated 4.8 million tons of waste under 91 acres. Forty.four wells wcrc establishcd to feed an on-site generation facility with two generators to recover the landfill gas and turn It into electricity_ Thc 1.500 kilowatt electrical generators are connected to the local power grId and revenues is generated from selling this electriCity to Potomac Electric Power Company under a 20-year agrcement. To date ratepayers have saved millions of dollars in capital costs after the costs of installing the methane colfection system in the landfill; approxImately 600 million cubiC feet of landfill gas is prevented from going into the atmosphere each year. At 50 percent methane content. that's the global warming polution equivalent of approximately 120.000 tons of CO2 emissions prevented. 20,000 megawatt hours per year are generated-enough to serve an estimated 2,700 homes. Additionally the County makes substantial revenues from the sale of landfill gas rights. section3 best practices & resources () Resources EPA created the Waste Reduction Model to help solid waste planners and organizations track and voluntarily report global warming pollutant reductions from several different waste management practices. lIt I [)' !{V05r:ln itc, (,!1<1, Clov/oar '(]Iubillw<lf Inioo Ilsffcomclltl Ar lrOnSW(l<,1 r.W ARM hI n11 EPA's landfill Methane Outreach Program (lMOP) demonstrates how to put waste to good use. As organic wastes decompose in landfills, they produce methane gas. Wllich contributes to global warming. LMOP shows companies. utilities, and communities how to capture landfill gas and convert It to energy. 11ttD:I!W\NW CO;) (JQv/lmo[) WasteWise is a free. voluntary. EPA program through which organizations eliminate costly municipal solid waste and select industrial wastes, benefiting their bottom line and the environment. WasteWlse is a fleXible program that allows partners to design thcir own waste reduction programs tailored to thcir needs. Illtn.llr:na(]ov/w:-J',!('wi"C Case Study on San Francisco's Food Waste Diversion Program 11110' Ifwwwciwmh,cn oov/F OOdW;l<;I e!Cil<;cSt lIctlcs/Conl rael s/2000/Silnf ran2 rn1f National Recycling Coalition resources hI I n:ffwww mc-recvcle, orCl/rcsourr:c\frcsourrc<;, 1-.1 m Source Reduction Publications from the EPA Illln'/fW\lVW,Cml oov!mswfsourcollb htm Recycling and Waste Reduction. Ordinances/Resolutions: Seattle Ban on Recyclables in Garbage Illln:I/'MWJ_sc(Jtll(~,(lOV/utll/AboUI SPU/Recvclll1n Sv<;fr.m/lllstorv 8.. Overview Ban on Rcrvrlal)lc<; III GJrl)(loe/rndcx B"iD Aspen's Progressive Waste Reduction Ordinance, which Includes a "Pay as You Throw" ordinance that charges Citizens for waste disposal by volume. 11ttO.f/WWW ilsocnOllkln cnm!ndfs/ejrDt<;/44Irecvclinq orcllll;Hl((!,ndf Debris Recycling Ordinance, Glendale, CA 11t!D://VN./WciClI(:nrjC1lp.ca IIS/oubHc v,rmkc;/Constr Oem Dc;lJm R(x:vcllnn Ord Education and Outreach Best Practices Burlinton's Community 10percent Challenge The 10 percent Challenge in Burlington. VT is a voluntary program to raise publiC awareness about global climate change and to encourage households and businesses to reduce their global warming pollution by at least 10 percent. Enlisting innovative outreach methods such as a musical road show called" Beat the Heat." the program is achieving an estimated annual reduction of 1 ,500 tons of CO2 In the residential sector alone. S8UI(Hl3 Edural/on and OuCrmcll "S1'5t Practices continued. best practices & resources Vancouver, British Columbia's One Day Campaign One Day is the City of Vancouver's community engagement process in support of Its Community Climate Change Action Plan. The process is about taking small steps to reduce energy use, at home and on the road, to make Vancouver the cleanest. greenest. healthiest city in the world. The program emphasizes the small first steps that citizens can take In our every day lives. One Day is working with partners - youth. community groups. business leaders. to start this movement from the ground up. seeding the idea in schools. workplaces. businesses. neighborhoods. coffee shops and more. Seattle's Climate Partnership The Seattle Climate Partnership is a voluntary pact among Seattle-area employers to take action to reduce their own emissions, and to work together to help meet t11e communlty- wide goal. An initial group of Seattle-area employers - the Port of Seattle, Recreational Equipment Inc.. the University of Washington. Starbucks Coffce Company. Urban Visions, Lafarge Seattle. Shoreline Community College, Mlthun. Garvey Schubert Barer, and the CIty of Seattle - have come together to develop and grow the Partnership. These employers are committing to take actions that will reduce their global warming pollution emissions while at the same time cuttlng costs. improving the work environment for their employees. and improving their record of corporate responsibility ]n exchange for making and keeping this commitment, Partners will receive a host of benefits. Including higt1- quality technical assistance. access to utility incentive programs, opportunities for cost- saving collaborations such as jOint purchasing arrangements. and recognition for a job well-done. Salt Lake City's E2 (Environmentally and Economically) Sustainable Citizen & Business Community Programs Salt Lake City's innovative outreach program engages both citizens and businesses to save money. improve the environment. and contribute to the City's livability, The Citizen program challenges residents to commit to at least five things to ensure a sustainable future. The business-oriented program is designed to recognize and support the Salt Lake City business communIty and economy and provides some of the following benefits: cost savings from reduced resource use: ability to attract new customers and increase customer loyalty: free advertising purchased through grants and other funding sources of the Salt Lake City Green program: earned media; reduced advertising costs in selected publications; free consultation With Salt Lake City staff experts: and finally. the knowledge that their bUSiness is contributing In a positive way to the enVIronment and community () Resources City Education Campaigns: One Day Vancouver III I f)'IIV-NNJ OIlPt1;lW(]ll(OllVI'r Gl Salt lake City E2 Program IIl!rrIlW\l'lVv slu]1...Q{'rl wm/[Xlol'<,/c2clllll'Il,lltll1 Seattle Climate Partnership I)t!o:!lwww SCiltllc nov/cl1ln,Jlcinartncr<;11in t)lm secti 0 n3 best practices & resources Educmlon and Ouc(mcl1 "ResourcE's cDllllflurd City Education Task Forces: Tucson Metropolitan Energy Commission. Tucson, Al Commissioners representing many sectors of the community promote sustainable development in the Tucson metropolitan area through support of resource-efficient building codes and community education. 11110 1IW'WV'/tllc<;onmr.r. orn Saint Paul Task Force. Saint Paul, MN 10 different city departments arc represented in the task force. which coordInates sustainabillly decision-making throughout the city. The Task Force followed the success of the group formed to gUide the Energy Conservation Project. htln-llwWN CI.51naul.rnn lJ<;frirnls/r0,JloslolC Educational Programs: Education Curricula: lelEI and the City of Berkeley created this educational brochure about climate change for CCP jurisdictions to download off the web and modify. The City of Burlington. VT also produced a brochure using the template Ilttn:l/wvvw u:fcl ora/us/brochurct1tm Global Warming Education: School lesson Plans. Global Warming Kids. Web Site dedicated to: Global Warming Education Climate Change Education Science. Solutions and a Resources Directory hI t n:l/wvvvv (I im<'lt ccl1alln(>f'dlJrnt Ion. oro City Best Practices: The U.S. Conference of Mayors released a best practiccs book that covcrs the tOpiCS of air quality. climate change, energy sourccs, fuels, vehicles and transit. housing. munIcipal buildings, facilitics and opcrations. 11tl n :llusn1i1Vnr" orolt l\rrn/I)0.st Of;l(( iccsi~ I10.rGVSllrnrnlt BP06. fI<Jf Climate Change Educational Information: EPA Global Warming Site: The EPA Global Warming Site 1111 [).llvO'i(~mil c. pon nav/our/resources n<,f /Wf'l)<,ei11 C11?oDcnf or In Frequently Asked Questions about Global Warming From NOM 11111)"I!www Ilcdc.no<'l:l.nov/ol/cllfll,ltf'/fJlolliJlvv'i1rlnincllnlnl Regional Impacts of Global Warming IlttD'lIwww ('n.1 oov!n\ol).1!wiHrnillnlimo:lCls!tndcx 11tml Environmental Defense Fund's Global Warming, Myth vs. Fact 1111u:llwww edl nrfl:DlIhs;rQ(ISI1C(~t"/{' GWlar:t2 11tml Global Warming Explanation hIll) Ilwww IlCWSCit~11l1"t_coI1l/IlS0(u<:Jll1Sinl1t/nlolxtllfan,tltI1l1 Union of Concerned Scientists - Global Warming Science t1ltn://vvvoflN uc')u~ orq/alolxll \rWHlll1llCl/sflcnce appendix The U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement WHEREAS, the U.S. Conference of Mayors has prevIously adopted strong policy resolutions calling for cities. communities and the federal government to take actions 10 reduce global warming pollution; and WHEREAS, the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (lPCC). the international community's most respected assemblage of SCientists, has found that chmatc disruption is a reahty and that human activities are largely responsible for increasing concentrations of global warming pollution; and WHEREAS. recent. well.documented impacts of climate disruption Include average global sea level incrca~s of four to eight inches during the 20th century; a 40 percent decline In Arctic sea-ice thickness: and nine of the ten hottest years on record occurring in the past decade; and WHEREAS, climate disruption of the magnitude now predicted by the scientlftc community will cause extremely costly disruption of human and natural systems throughout the world including: increased risk of floods or droughts; sealevel rises that interact With coastal storms to erode beaches, inundate land, and damage structures: more frequent and extreme heat waves: more frequent and greater concentrations of smog: and WHEREAS, on February 16, 2005. the Kyoto Protocol. an international agreemcnt to address climatc disruption, went into effect in the 141 countries that have ratified it to date: 38 of those countries are now legally required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on average 5.2 percent below 1990 levels by 2012: and WHEREAS, the United States of America, With less than five percent of tile world's population, is responsible for producing approximately 25 percent of the world's global warming pollutants; and WHEREAS, the Kyoto Protocol emissions reduction target for the US would have been 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012: and WHEREAS, many leading U.S. companies that have adopted greenhouse gas reduction programs to demonstrate corporate social responSibility have also publicly expressed preference for the U.S. to adopt precise and mandatory emissions targets and timetables as a means by which to remain competitive in the international marketplace, to mitigate financial risk and to promote sound investment decisions: and WHEREAS. state and local governments throughout the United States are adopting emission reduction targets and programs and that this leadership is bipartisan. coming from Republican and Democratic governors and mayors alike; and WHEREAS. many CIties throughout the nation, both large and small. are reducing global warming pollutants through programs that provide economic and quality of fife benefits such as reduced energy bills. green space preservation, air quality improvements, reduced traffic congestion, improved transportation choices, and economic development and job creation through energy conservatlon and new energy technologies: and appendix WHEREAS. mayors from around the nation have signed the US Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement which. as amended at the 73rd Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting. rcads: The U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement A. We urge the federal government and state govcrnmcnls to enact policies and programs to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollutIon levels to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012. includIng efforts to: reduce the United States' dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the development of clean. economical energy resources and fuel-efficient technologies such as conservation, methane recovery for energy generatIon. waste to energy. wind and solar energy. fuel cells. efficient motor vehicles, and biofLJels; B. We urge the U.S. Congress to pass bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction legislation that includes 1) clear timetables and emissions limits and 2) a flexible, market.based system of tradable allowances among emitting industries; and C. We will strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets for reducing global warming pollution by taking actions in our own operations and communities such as: 1. Inventory global warming emissions in City operations and in tile community. set reduction targets and create an action plan. 2. Adopt and enforce land.use policies that reduce sprawl. preserve open space, and create compact. walkable urban communities; 3. Promote transportation options such as bicycle trails, commute trip reduction programs, incentives for car pooling and publiC transit; 4. Increase the use of crean, alternative energy by. for example, investing in "green tags", advocating for the development of renewable energy resources, recovering landfill methane for energy production. and supporting the use of waste to energy technology: 5. Make energy efficiency a priOrity through building code improvements, retrofitting city facilities with energy efficlcnt lightlllg and urging cmployees to conserve energy and save money; 6. Purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for CIty use; 7. Practice and promote sustainable building practices using the U.S. Green Building Council's UED program or a similar system; 8. Increase the average fuel efficiency of municipal fleet vehicles; reduce the number of vehicles; launch an employee education program including anti-idling messages; convert diescl vehicles to bio-dlcsel; 9. Evaluate opportunities to increase pump efficiency in water and wastewater systems: recover wastewater treatment methane for energy production: 10. Increase recycling rates in City operations and in the community: 11. Maintain healthy urban forests; promote tree plantIng to increase shading and to absorb CO2; and 12. Help educate the publiC, schools, other jurisdictions, profeSSIonal associations. business and industry about reducing global warming pollution. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOlVED that The US Conference of Mayors endorses the U.S. Mayors' Climate ProtectIon Agreement as amended by the 73rd annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting and urges mayors from around the nation to JOIn this effort BE IT FURTHER RESOlVED. The U.S. Conference of Mayors WIll work in conjunction WIth ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainabillty and other appropriate organizations to track progress and implementation of the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement as amended by the 73rd annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting. references U.S. EPA. Mobile Source Emissions: Past. present and future. August. 2006. Retrieved from: III I [).IIIJvv1/w C'Dil.nov/mClo/invnt orV!OIJNVlcw/no!!\ II (lilt ~/in(Jcx _ III 01 U.S. EPA. What is Green Power? August 2006. Retrieved from: Imo'llwww f;O!1nov!orcenDow(-fiwh;J\ Is/lndf~X 111m U.S. ENERGY STAR Program. Water and Wastewater Fact Sheet. August 2006. Retrieved from: !l!.!..J)'I/\fNIW ('Ilero",;!;]! (]ov/i(!/I)IJsilw<;<;/qovernrnf'rll/w01",lr~\V;ltcr fs oof Seattle Green Ribbon Commission. Resources for local Governments: Taking Action. August 2006. Rctrcivcd from: htto:!/www<;cattlc (]ov!clllnillcl1:Jkll1oAction htrll City of Seattle Green Ribbon Commission Report. Maintain Seattle City light at Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions pp. 20. hi I n:!/lf,lwvl/. <;(';)1 t Ie. (lr)v/cI11llIlt c! PDr 'Sec!! t IC.JCI in1;JtcRcDon ndf NVC Waste less: Energy Efficiency. Caset Studies. August 2006. Retrieved from: tltt o.'IVfflW nvc .oov/html/nvcwa'it clc:ssllhl ml/f)l i'lor'flClc..,lcncrnv cfflr.if'nev'illtml City of San Diego.Energy Efficiency Initiatives. August 2006. Retrieved from: hI! o:!lVWJW <;;)11(1 ic:oo (Jov/mvl/v,/dhnjt jilt jvc"/cncrnv <'hunl IeLEI L Lo"t Governments for SU$I.linability IClEI . local Governments for Sustainability 436 14th Street. Suite 1520 Oakland. 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'" '" ~ ., =' _. ~ -1\ :l <1l 00 0", I"'t' n n =' ~ III III '" .rtl ~ - II> ~ _. ... ;;;- '" 3 '" =' DI fTI ~ a. .., 3 n 0- DI '" CD III c: n I"'t' !!l. '" ~ CD rtl 0 e!, :l II> , Cool Cities Across America All over America, communities are taking action to help solve global warming. From hybrid vehicle fleets in Charlotte, to green buildings in Austin, and homes powered with renewable energy in Seattle, local governments are moving forward with illliovative energv solutions that curb global warming, save taxpayer dollars, and create healthier cities. At a time when the federal government is failing to act, these local leaders are moving America toward a safer and more secure future. So what is a Cool City? These are cities that have made a commitment to stopping global warming by signing the U.S. Mavor's Climate Protection Agreement. The Cool Cities campaign helps cities turn their commitments into action by pushing for smart energy solutions. To find out whether you live in a Cool City, click on your state or search by your city. To get involved with a Cool Cities campaign in your city, network with citizens taking action nationwide, and gain access to campaign resources you can REGISTER HERE. The Cool Cities website is currently down. This is the cached version of the homepage. tj, City of Seattle Greg Nickels, Mayor US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement How many mayors have signed the Agreement? As of January 18, 2007, 367 mayors from both political parties representing over 55 million Americans in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. have signed on. Mayors of seven of the ten largest US cities have signed along with mid-size and smaller cities. What does the Agreement do? Mayors who sign on to the Agreement are making a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their own cities and communities to 7% below 1990 levels by 2012 through actions like increasing energy efficiency, reducing vehicle miles traveled, maintaining healthy urban forests, reducing sprawl and promoting use of clean, renewable energy resources. The Resolution also encourages the federal government to assist cities in sharing best practices on local climate protection programs. The Agreement also calls for Congress to pass legislation that sets meaningful timelines and limits on emissions through a flexible, market-based cap and trade system. What is the connection to the US Conference of Mayors? The US Conference of Mayors (USCM) unanimously endorsed the Agreement in June 2005 and now urges all mayors to participate. A partnership of the USCM and ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) was formed to help participating cities implement the Agreement and to track progress. A Mayors Council on Climate Protection has formed under the auspices of the USCM that will provide oversight and work on climate protection policy at the federal level. What's happened since the USCM Endorsement? Cities throughout the country are taking action on climate disruption. In addition to the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, there's been a lot of other activity, such as: . Coordinated state leadership in the Northeast (the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative) and in California to set emissions targets and implement cap-and-trade systems. . Major business leaders, including several Fortune 500 Companies like GE, DuPont and Wal-Mart have made strong commitments to clean energy and emissions reductions. . The US Mayors Climate Action Handbook (www.iclei.orq/us). a short resource guide for mayors to take climate action was launched. . Building on the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, the US Conference of Mayors endorsed the 2030 Challenge, Why is this agreement important to mayors? . Mayors recognize that climate disruption is a distinctly local issue and that action is urgent. Cities throughout the US are already feeling major climate impacts-and citizens turn to their local governments first for help during droughts, extreme storm events, dangerous heat waves, floods, and wildfires. . Mayors know that actions to reduce global warming pollution provide additional benefits that are important to the quality of life in American cities, including cleaner air, decreased dependence on imported oil and gas, more livable and economically vibrant communities, healthy urban forests and reduced energy bills. . Mayors understand the needs of their constituents. Public opinion polls demonstrate that citizens across the country know climate disruption is happening (more than 85%, according to a Time/Stanford poll in April 2006)-and they are calling for quick action. . Mayors know that taking action now reduces the impacts - and costs - of climate disruption. Visit www.seatt/e.aovlmavorlclimate for more information, including participation forms, media coverage, climate resource links and the latest list of signers. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 n..m'[I1."..I...~...... .................. ..... ~~~ Request for Council Action Date: May 14,2007 Item Number: 5.i Department Approval Manager Approval @ Agenda Section Item Description: Direct City Commissions and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to review Cool Cities Initiatives Background: At the March 19, 2007 City Council meeting members of the RAHS Earth Group Environmental Project came to the City Council Work Session to encourage Roseville to become a "Cool City." By becoming a Cool City, Roseville would make a commitment to reduce the City's environmental impact. Mayor Klausing signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Becoming a Cool City requires action. It could include conducting a baseline emissions inventory, inventorying water consumption and water quality management practices, adopting emission reduction targets, implementing local action plans and adopting policies to positively impact the environment. A list of cunent activities that the City to promote a healthy environment is attached. Many news actions the City could follow would be no cost or low cost. Some actions may take a financial investment. Several Imagine Roseville 2025 goals address environmental concerns. By adopting the Cool Cities initiative, the City cau work to achieve these goals. . Roseville is a desirable place to live, work and play. . Roseville. residents are invested in their community. . Roseville housing meets community needs. . Roseville is an environmentally healthy community. . Roseville supports the health and wellness of community members. . Roseville has a comprehensive, safe, efficient and reliable transportation system. Council Action Requested: Direct City Commissions and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to consider initiatives and to make recommendations on activities that the City of Roseville could undertake to help meet Cool Cities standards. RCA Page 2 May 14,2007 I Current City Activities that Promote a Healthy Environment 2 3 . When remodeling City Hall and Public Works we took advantage of natural light to 4 reduce reliance on artificial lights. Lights are on timers and sensors which turn on and off 5 automatically. Heating and cooling system are highly energy efficient. The City captures 6 "waste heat" and uses it to help heat the PD garage. 7 . The City built a state of the art sand and salt storage facility to prevent waste and runoff. 8 . The City uses organic fertilizers (when appropriate) on City property. 9 . The City promotes native grasses on City property and at residents' homes. Native 10 grasses do not require as much maintenance, water or fertilizers as non-native species. II . The City enacted an ordinance to regulate the use of phosphorous fertilizers on private 12 and public property. The City requires cOl11111ercial fertilizers applicators to be licensed. 13 . Roseville's snowplows have the technology to ensure that we use the minimum of salt 14 and sand on ice necessary to keep roads safe. IS . The City sweeps City streets at least twice a year to remove litter and prevent it from 16 getting into lakes and streams. Debris is screened and sand is reused. 17 . The City retrofitted traffic signals with LED lights to dramatically reduce energy 18 consumption. 19 . The City is committed to preserving green spaces. The City meets the requirements to be 20 a Tree City USA. Each year the City plants new trees and shrubs on City property and 21 makes trees and sluubs available at a lower cost through the Friends of the Ramsey 22 County Parks program. 23 . The City has made a strong commitment to residential recycling. The City promotes the 24 use ofHHW disposal sites, compost bins, rain barrels, rain gardens and the Twin Cities 25 Free Market. The City sponsors a clean up day to help residents properly dispose of 26 unwanted items. 27 . The City works with the Met Council and the Housing Resource Center to help residents 28 make their homes more energy efficient. 29 . The City received several federal "brownfields" grants to assist with cleaning up 30 contaminated propelties. 31 . City staff practice good recycling/reuse measures including purchasing recycled paper, 32 electronic distribution of documents, using reclaimed paper and two sided printing, 33 recycling and compo sting. 34 . The City considers fuel economy when purchasing vehicles; however, vehicles must meet 35 their intended use which takes the highest priority. 36 . The City maintains paths to encourage walking and biking. The City is taking part in the 37 Ramsey County Walkable Communities program studying ways to encourage residents to 38 rely less on their vehicles. 39 . The City is currently studying the feasibility of a geothermal heating and cooling at the 40 Skating Center. 41 . The City is a member of Mimlesota Materials Exchange which allows businesses and 42 govermnents to give away reusable materials that the City no longer needs. 43 . The city passed a Shoreline Ordinance to protect the City's groundwater, lakes and 44 ponds. Roseville Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission Agenda Item Date: May 22, 2007 Item No: 6 Item Description: United Properties Applewood II Proposal United Properties has indicated they are ready to move forward on their proposal for a senior coop housing building at 3010 Cleveland Avenue. This property is a large, wooded, undeveloped parcel fronting Cleveland Avenue and adjacent to Langton Lake Park on the rear. There has been considerable staff discussion with the developer regarding access to Langton Lake park ballfields, as indicated in the Park Master Plan. The attached concept plan is the latest version that may provide the necessary access and potentially could be connected to future redevelopment to the south. Alex Hall of United Properties will be present to discuss the concept plan as it relates to access, traffic, trails, storm water, wetland mitigation, and other environmental concerns. Recommended Action: Indication of whether the Commission supports the concept plan and statement of other concerns. <> I <> j ---- BRENNER AVENUE C[J CO OJ ---- ED [8~ clJ I I I I I t I I I I I I I I :~ --lr---------- -,ui ---~------------- I I I ... :::> ~ ; I I I I I I o . DG dJ E ISTING PROPERTY LINE .. o ~ HEAVY LANDSCAPING -- .. 4- STORY SENIOR CO-OP BUILDING TOTAL OF APPROX. (93 - UNITS) ARK Lmm-mmJ -' .. CJ , , , , , , NORTH ]1"=40'-0" o o 8 ~----.----~~--.--~~--~--------- .. D ~----------------~--- I I: I I -I I I I I CITY PARK ... .., .., .. ~ ~ ~ Q J, ~ Q ~ 'r' ~N ~o:;~ .~.~~ .; E:~~ ~~..! ~""'Q ~:a3! =:!3~g; ~~.~~ co ".! ~~L ~ E ~ 0 ~~~~ ~s~1i) "' " ~ 0 ,,0"5 H~'O ~h' ~ ~ ~ EH~ i imlb I ~~.!!g in Hi5~ E :: ~ ~ ~ i:l {g lif ~~ " 9 o u w c z 6 " o o ----- 0 . w " " ~ ~ <t " m o "- Ob ~-' "~ ZJI 5" "~ ~ ~(3 ~ (OJ(/) jo~"O 06-40 Roseville Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission Agenda Item Date: May 22, 2007 Item No: 7 Item Description: Pathway Master Plan Discussion Since the mid- 1980s, the City of Roseville has considered non-motorized trails to be a significant part of its transportation plan. During the Vista 2000 strategic planning process, Roseville residents called on the City to continue to develop additional multi-modal systems of transportation with emphasis on non-motorized trail systems. As a result of Vista 2000, the Pathway Advisory Committee was created. This group ofRoseville residents developed the Roseville Pathway Master Plan. One of the major goals identified in this plan is the integration of the local system with the larger regional system. The group identified and prioritized 20 different pathway segments for construction that help complete the City's pathway network. The Roseville City Council adopted the Roseville Pathway Master Plan in 1998 and it was added to the Parks and Recreation Systems Plan, which is a section of the City's Comprehensive Plan. This plan identifies and ranks a number of pathway facilities as critical to the area pathway network. The priority ranking for development is based on criteria created by the Pathway Advisory Committee. The criteria evaluates the pathway segments based on their ability to; connect to multiple destinations, connect to the regional system, eliminate safety concerns, expected usage, compatibility with adjoining properties, impact on adjoining properties and ifthe segment filled a void in the system. In the interest of achieving the goals set out by the Pathway Advisory Committee, City Staff pursues alternative funding mechanisms to construct the recommended pathway segments. The City's Pathway Advisory Committee last updated the plan in 2002-2003. We have included the Master plan map. The other documentation was sent via emaillate last month. Recommended Action: Discussion of the current plan and of future actions and process to begin update of the plan. ,:,. CITY OF NEW SRIli#l/;!" l:l/~~III "~ndentl ~ ..It, ..~. Ptrlf. ...'f ./,,' . tf",... .l d~ I i~~# V "II ~, ~I ". ~I o ! ~I : ~ ! I I r , ~I' S,i .I~ ~l= !i Ell . :!: ll:t: ~ -b....r...... t ~ . .... 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