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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-08 Item 25 City of Chula Vista Staff Report File#:, Item#: 25. 14-0337 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE CITY OPERATIONS SUSTAINABILITY PLAN RESOLUTIONNO.2014-141OFTHECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFCHULAVISTA APPROVING THE CITY OPERATIONS SUSTAINABILITY PLAN RECOMMENDED ACTION Council adopt the resolution. SUMMARY Sustainabilityisincreasinglybecomingafocalpointforcorporationswishingtocreatelong-term consumerandemployeevaluebytakingintoconsiderationhowabusinessoperatesinthesocial, cultural,andeconomicenvironment.SinceJanuary,amulti-departmental“GreenTeam”hasbeen workingtoidentifyopportunitiestointegrateinnovativesustainablepracticesthroughouttheCity’s operations.TheresultingCityOperationsSustainabilityPlansetsnumericgoalsandidentifies implementationstrategiesin7focusareas.ThePlan,whichwouldbeimplementedbasedon availablefunding,wouldhelptolowerlong-termutilityandfuelcosts,createahealthierworkplace, and contribute to cleaner air, water, and land in the community. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW TheDevelopmentServicesDirectorhasreviewedtheproposedactivityforcompliancewiththe CaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct(CEQA)andhasdeterminedthattheactivityqualifiesfora Class8categoricalexemptionpursuanttoSection15308\[ActionsbyRegulatoryAgenciesfor ProtectionoftheEnvironment\]oftheStateCEQAGuidelines,becausetheproposedCityOperations SustainabilityPlanwillresultintheimplementationofinnovativesustainablepracticesthroughoutthe Cityoperationsandfacilitiesthatwillhelpensurecleanair,water,andlandinthecommunity. Actionswillbedesignedtoreduceenergyandwaterconsumption,encouragerecyclingandwaste management,improvetransportationstrategies,purchase“green”cleaningproducts,encouragethe useofenergy-savingbuildingfeaturesinnewconstruction,andpreventpollution.Thus,nofurther environmental review is required. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION StaffpresentedthedraftCityOperationsSustainabilityPlantotheResourceConservation CommissionattheirMay12,2014meeting.Commissionmembersunanimouslyrecommendedthat City Council adopt the Plan. DISCUSSION Sustainabilityisincreasinglybecomingafocalpointforcorporationsandorganizationswishingto createlong-termcustomerandemployeevaluebytakingintoconsiderationhowtheirenterprise operatesintermsofsocial,economic,andenvironmentalperformance.Over6,200companies worldwidehavecreatedasustainabilitystrategyandconductannualreportstoassesstheirprogress City of Chula VistaPage 1 of 3Printed on 7/17/2014 powered by Legistar™ File#:, Item#: 25. 14-0337 inpursuingthis“TripleBottomLine”approach.Thesesustainability-mindedbusinesseshave benefittedfromfosteringinnovationintheircompanyculture,reducinglong-termutilityandfuelcosts, andcreatingahealthierworkplace.Formunicipaloperations,sustainabilitycanbedefinedasthe City’sabilitytoprovidehighqualityinfrastructure,services,andprogramsinamanner,which balances the needs of current and future generations. SinceJanuary,amulti-departmental“GreenTeam”hasbeenworkingtoidentifyopportunitiesforthe Cityto“leadbyexample”inintegratinginnovativesustainablepracticesthroughoutitsoperations helpingtoensurecleanair,water,andlandinthecommunity.Theteam’seffortswerealsoinformed byparticipationina6-monthcorporatesustainabilitytrainingorganizedbyTrueMarketSolutionsand sponsoredbySanDiegoGas&Electric.Throughthetrainingseries,Citystaffgainedvaluable insightfromothercompaniesintheregionworkingtocreateandimplementasustainabilityaction plan. TheresultingCityOperationsSustainabilityPlansetsnumericgoalsfor2020in7focusareas- EnergyUse,WaterUse,GreenPurchasing,Recycling&WasteReduction,PollutionPrevention, Transportation,andGreenBuildings&Infrastructure.ThePlanidentifiesimplementationstrategies andpotentialfundingsourcesineachareatohelpreachthetargets.Inmanycases,thesestrategies alsoassistChulaVistainmeetingcurrentandpendingStatemandates.Finally,thePlanoutlines opportunitiestoactivelyengageCityemployeesandleaders,whichwillbecriticaltoitssuccessful implementation. Asmentioned,theCityOperationsSustainabilityPlanidentifiesvariouspotentialfundingsourcesthat couldsupportitsimplementation.Thesefundingsourcesincludenewgrantopportunitiesaswellas existingprogrambudgetsthatcouldbeleveragedtoaccomplishthePlan’sgoals.Thelevelof implementationwillbedependentupontheCity’sabilitytosecurethesefundingsources. Nonetheless,theCityOperationsSustainabilityPlanwillserveasapowerfulpolicyframeworkto guidetheCityofChulaVista’ssustainabilityefforts,representsacompilationofnewandexisting sustainabilitystrategies(whicharecurrentlyscatteredthroughoutthemunicipalcodeandprogram documents),andreinforcestheCity’sContinuousImprovementphilosophyoftirelesslypursuingthe “least waste way.” DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT Staffhasreviewedthedecisioncontemplatedbythisactionandhasdeterminedthatitisnotsite specificandconsequently,the500-footrulefoundinCaliforniaCodeofRegulationssection18704.2 (a)(1),isnotapplicabletothisdecision.Staffisnotindependentlyaware,andhasnotbeeninformed byanyCityCouncilmember,ofanyotherfactthatmayconstituteabasisforadecisionmaker conflict of interest in this matter. LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS TheCity’sStrategicPlanhasfivemajorgoals:OperationalExcellence,EconomicVitality,Healthy Community,StrongandSecureNeighborhoods,andaConnectedCommunity.TheCityOperations SustainabilityPlandirectlycontributestotheHealthyCommunitygoalasitseekstoimplement strategies and programs that protect natural resources and promote sustainability. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT BecausetheCityOperationsSustainabilityPlanisapolicyframeworkandwillbeimplementedbased City of Chula VistaPage 2 of 3Printed on 7/17/2014 powered by Legistar™ File#:, Item#: 25. 14-0337 onavailablefunding,itsadoptiondoesnothaveadirectfiscalimpactinthecurrentfiscalyear.Itis anticipatedthatwhenindividualimplementationstrategiesorrelatedprojectsarefurtherdeveloped andpresentedtoCityCouncilforconsideration,anyspecificpositiveornegativefiscalimpactswillbe identified. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT Asmentionedabove,thepolicy-levelCityOperationsSustainabilityPlandoesnothaveanongoing fiscalimpact.Impactsfromanyspecificimplementationstrategieswillbeevaluatedastheyare further developed and considered. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A - City Operations Sustainability Plan Staff Contact: Brendan Reed & Lynn France City of Chula VistaPage 3 of 3Printed on 7/17/2014 powered by Legistar™ 2014-2020 #¨³¸ /¯¤± ³¨®­² 3´²³ ¨­ ¡¨«¨³¸ 0« ­ CITY OPERATIONS GREEN TEAM Khosro Aminpour Public Works - Engineering Bob Beamon Public Works - Sustainability Suzi Brooks Finance Steve Dorsey Public Works - Operations Teri Enos-Guerrero Human Resources Lynn France Public Works - Sustainability Mandy Mills City Manager’s Office Brendan Reed Public Works - Sustainability Mark Roberts Public Works -Operations Chula Vista – City Operations Sustainability Plan 1 INTRODUCTION Chula Vista has a proud history of being a municipal leader in sustainability. The City Council has long recognized that the City’s environmental efforts also create numerous community co- benefits such as utility cost savings, less congested City of Chula Vista strives to streets, healthier and more connected neighborhoods, “lead by example” in local economic development, and an overall higher quality of life. As such, the City of Chula Vista has been integrating innovative recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency, sustainable practices California Sustainability Alliance, California Department throughout its operations of Resource Recycling and Recovery, Industrial and facilities Environmental Association, Sierra Club, and others. Chula Vista has created its first City Operations Sustainability Plan. The Plan’s vision is that, through a continuous improvement framework, the City will strive to “lead by example” in integrating innovative sustainable practices throughout its operations and facilities, thereby helping to ensure clean air, water, and land in the community. The Plan formally outlines the goals and strategies that the City hopes to accomplish by 2020 in seven key sustainability areas: Energy Use Pollution Prevention Water Use Transportation Green Purchasing Green Buildings & Infrastructure Recycling & Waste Management As part of the City Operations Sustainability Plan, various potential funding sources have been highlighted that could support its implementation. The level of implementation will be dependent upon the City’s ability to secure these funding opportunities. Nonetheless, the City Operations Sustainability Plan provides a powerful policy framework for the City of Chula Vista to pursue external funding and to leverage existing municipal programs to effectively integrate sustainability throughout its operations and facilities. Employee Engagement While the Plan was developed through an inter-departmental “Green Team,” the ongoing support and participation of all City employees will be critical to its success. City leaders and employees will be frequently engaged through: CLEAN Employee Award (Annual) - Green Teams (Ongoing) Employee Lunch & Learns (Quarterly) - New Hire Orientation (Ongoing) Employee Surveys (Annual) - Plan Progress Reports (Annual) Chula Vista –City Operations Sustainability Plan 2 1. ENERGY USE EXISTING POLICIES & DOCUMENTS The City of Chula Vista spends approximately $3 million Municipal Building Energy annually on electricity and natural gas use at municipal Efficiency Policy (2005) facilities. Energy management efforts help to reduce these long-term utility costs and associated greenhouse Energy Efficiency gas emissions, while typically improving building -New buildings should maximize performance and occupants’ health and comfort. passive cooling and heating. -New and renovated buildings Goal: (>4,500 sf)should beat least Reduce municipal energy use by 20% by 2020 through 20% more efficient than State energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. code. -Existing buildings should be retrofitted with more efficient Baseline Year: 2010 technologies (as available). Partnerships: DOE Better Buildings Challenge -Only purchase EPA ENERGY EPA Green Power Partnership STAR qualified appliances and SDG&E Local Government Partnership products. Strategies: 1.Implement all cost-effective energy efficiency Renewable Energy upgrades, such as the Multi-Site Lighting Upgrade -New and renovated buildings project. should incorporate onsite renewable energy. 2.Retro-commission all municipal buildings that are -Overall goal is to meet at least greater than 20,000 square feet and more than 20% of energy demand with 10 years old to improve energy performance. onsite renewable energy. -Up to 100% of purchased 3.Establish a Municipal Utility Reinvestment Fund electricity should be renewable (using previous utility cost savings) to create a (if costs are equal or less than conventional electricity). revolving mechanism for funding energy improvements. 4.Purchase 100% renewable energy for the City’s FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES facilities under Direct Access contracts. -Local Government Partnership with SDG&E and CA Public 5.Transition to “Zero Net Energy” design for all new Utilities Commission municipal facilities. -CA Energy Commission loans -CSCDA Sustainable Energy Bond Performance Metrics: program -Annual kWh and Therm usage -Municipal Utility Reinvestment -Energy use intensity (MMBTU/square foot) Fund (proposed) -% onsite renewable energy Chula Vista –City Operations Sustainability Plan 3 2. WATER USE EXISTING POLICIES & DOCUMENTS Water is an increasingly limited and expensive resource Landscape Water Conservation costing municipal operations over $3.8 million annually. Ordinance (2010) In addition, the transport and treatment of water -Promote the values and requires significant energy use. benefits of landscapes, while recognizing the need to utilize Goal: water as efficiently as possible. Reduce overall municipal potable water use by 10% by -Establish a structure for 2020 through water conservation, efficiency, and reuse. planning, designing, installing, maintaining, and managing water efficient landscapes in Baseline Year: 2009 new and rehabilitated Partnerships: Sweetwater Authority landscapes. Otay Water District -Promote the use of recycled water, gray water, and Strategies: captured rainwater for 1.Implement all cost-effective water efficiency irrigation landscaping, when it upgrades, such as the Aquatic Center Shower is available. Upgrade. -Use of water efficiently, and without waste, by setting a 2.Install a new web-based irrigation monitoring and Maximum Applied Water control system at all Parks and Open Space sites. Allowance as an upper limit for water use at the lowest 3.Purchase only EPA WaterSense-labeled plumbing practical amount. fixtures, appliances, and products. 4.Establish a Municipal Utility Reinvestment Fund (using previous utility cost savings) to create a revolving mechanism for funding water FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES improvements. -Water districts’ rebates and 5.Transition to landscape designs that achieve at incentives least 20% less water use for all new municipal -CSCDA Sustainable Energy Bond facilities, except active recreation areas (compared program to water allowances in 2010 Landscape Water -Municipal Utility Reinvestment Fund (proposed) Conservation Ordinance). Performance Metrics: -Annual potable water use -Annual recycled water use Chula Vista –City Operations Sustainability Plan 4 3. GREEN PURCHASING EXISTING POLICIES & DOCUMENTS Green Purchasing is defined as using purchasing power in Environmentally Preferable the most cost-effective, fair, and environmentally benign Products Purchase Policy (2008) way. Annually, the City of Chula Vista spends over -Leasing of selective products $200,000 just on office products and supplies. rather than purchasing them -Requesting less toxic Environmentally-friendly products can also help reduce alternatives. long-term utility costs and create a healthier workplace. -Requiring manufacturers to “take back” their products at the end of the useful life (either directly or through producer- Goal: funded collection programs). At least 80% of all office and custodial supplies annually -Consider “Total Cost of are categorized as “green” by 2020. Ownership” (includes all purchase, operating, and Baseline Year: 2013 disposal costs) when selecting Partnerships: Responsible Purchasing Network products or services. EPA West Coast Materials Mgmt. Forum -If fitness and quality are equal, Washington & Oregon states environmentally preferable products will be purchased Strategies: when available at the same or lessor total cost. 1.Integrate green product specifications in the upcoming bid solicitation for custodial cleaning Municipal Building Energy products. Efficiency Policy (2005) -Only purchase EPA ENERGY 2.Develop a Top 10 list of environmentally-preferred STAR qualified appliances and products for frequently ordered supplies. products. 3.Transition to 100% recycled copier paper and 30% 100% Clean Fleet Policy (2008 - post-consumer content for all paper products. Climate Action Plan) -All replacement vehicles 4.Include a “sustainability” questionnaire into the purchased for the fleet should City’s standard Request for Proposals (RFP) be hybrid or alternative fuel. template. Performance Metrics: FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES -% “green” products purchased -Average % recycled content of copier paper and -Departmental supplies and paper products services budgets Chula Vista –City Operations Sustainability Plan 5 4. RECYCLING & WASTE MANAGEMENT EXISTING POLICIES & DOCUMENTS There will always be discards in society, that is a given. CVMC 8.25 Recycling But whether or not those discards become waste or a Provides standards for material resource for something else is a matter of choice. municipal integrated solid Through landmark initiatives like the Integrated Waste waste management including Management Act, Beverage Container Recycling and Litter source reduction, recycling, and Reduction Act, and AB 341 Mandatory Commercial composting of solid wastes. Recycling, California works toward a society that uses less, AB 939 CA Integrated Waste recycles more, and takes resource conservation to higher Management Act (1989) levels. Jurisdictions required to divert 50% of all solid waste from The implementation of those strategies will drive changes landfill disposal by 2005, in Chula Vista’s recycling programs in order to achieve through source reduction, 75% recycling statewide. recycling, and composting activities. Goal: At least 75% of waste from municipal operations is City of Chula Vista Integrated recycled annually by 2020. Waste Management Plan (1993) Municipal plan outlining the Baseline Year: 2014 programs and policies needed Partnerships: Republic Services to locally reach the AB939 diversion goal. Strategies: AB 341 Solid Waste Recycling 1.Establish a baseline of waste generation for City (2011) operations – waste and recyclables volumes. Establishes a statewide recycling goal of 75% by 2020. 2.Perform a waste audit of the City waste stream to identify the materials types. 3.Identify materials that are to be reduced and FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES recycled and that are difficult to manage. -AB 939 fee 4.Establish appropriate actions for each type of -Free service provided by material. Republic Services to City facilities -CA Department of Resource Performance Metrics: Recycling and Recovery grants -Annual waste and recyclables volumes Chula Vista –City Operations Sustainability Plan 6 5. POLLUTION PREVENTION EXISTING POLICIES & DOCUMENTS Pollution negatively impacts all aspects of Chula Vista’s environment and quality of life, but this impact is far Non-Storm Water Discharges more pronounced on water quality due to the local CVMC 14.20.100.A scarcity of water resources. Local agencies that are It is unlawful for any person to responsible for implementing Clean Water Act discharge non-storm water into regulations should set examples for their citizens. the storm water conveyance system, except as provided in CVMC 14.20.110. Goal 1: Prevent all non-storm water discharges from municipal NPDES Municipal Permit (2013) facilities (including landscape over-irrigation) to storm Non-storm water discharges drains by June 2015. are to be effectively prohibited, through the implementation of Goal 2: Provision E.2, unless such Comply with storm water “Best Management Practices” discharges are authorized by a (BMPs) requirements on all municipal facilities and pass separate NPDES permit. annual inspections with a minimum score of 80% by 2020. Storm Water Discharges CVMC 14.20.120.A Baseline Year: 2014 It is unlawful for any person not Partnerships: Public Works Operations to comply with BMPs and pollution control requirements Strategies: established by the City or other 1.Conduct annual assessments and improve existing responsible agency to eliminate strategies or establish new strategies, as needed. or reduce pollutants entering the City’s storm water conveyance system. 2.Facilitate citizen and staff pollution reporting. NPDES Municipal Permit (2013) 3.Phase out chemical pesticide and fertilizer use. Discharges from storm drains in a manner causing, or 4.Create a rainwater harvesting demonstration. threatening to cause, a condition of pollution, 5.Transition to high-efficiency irrigation nozzles at contamination, or nuisance in municipal sites to avoid runoff. receiving waters of the state are prohibited. 6.Expand biannual pollution prevention trainings to include staff from every department. Performance Metrics: FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES -# of observed or reported non-storm water Proposition 84 grants - discharges -# of non-compliant annual inspections Chula Vista –City Operations Sustainability Plan 7 6. TRANSPORTATION EXISTING POLICIES & DOCUMENTS Alternative transportation helps improve local air quality, 100% Clean Fleet Policy (2008 - reduce traffic congestion, and is typically a more cost- Climate Action Plan) effective way to commute. In addition, these -All replacement vehicles transportation options help reduce employee stress and purchased for the municipal improve their well-being. fleet should be hybrid or alternative fuel. Factors such as the Goal 1: - appropriateness for the vehicle Transition 40% of fleet to hybrid or other alternative fuel task, fueling infrastructure, technology by 2020. petroleum displacement, and the overall cost and Goal 2: environmental benefit must be Increase the percentage of employees who are regularly considered prior to purchasing using sustainable commute options to 30% by 2020. each replacement vehicle. Baseline Year: 2013 City-Contracted Clean Fleet Policy Partnerships: iCommute San Diego (2008 - Climate Action Plan) San Diego Regional Clean Cities -Work with fleets under City San Diego County Bicycle Coalition authority to influence their expanded use of hybrid and/or Strategies: alternative fuels. 1.Install electric vehicle chargers for fleet use. 2.Designate preferred parking spaces for carpool/ alternative fuel vehicles at all major municipal facilities. 3.Install outdoor bike lockers for employee use. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 4.Initiate a pre-tax transit reimbursement program. -CA Energy Commission grants -CA Clean Vehicle Rebate Program 5.Expand the use of alternative work schedules and -CalTrans Bike Locker Program teleworking through supervisor and employee outreach. Performance Metrics: -% of alternative fuel/hybrid vehicles in fleet -% of employees alternatively commuting (per pay period) Chula Vista –City Operations Sustainability Plan 8 7. GREEN BUILDINGS & INFRASTRUCTURE EXISTING POLICIES & DOCUMENTS Green buildings and infrastructure are environmentally- Municipal Building Energy responsible and resource-efficient throughout their life- Efficiency Policy (2005) cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, -See Energy Use section. maintenance, renovation, and demolition. Other components of this Plan will also greatly contribute to Environmentally Preferable meeting green building and infrastructure standards. Products Purchase Policy (2008) -See Green Purchasing section. Goal 1: All new buildings over 10,000 sf will be designed and Landscape Water Conservation Ordinance (2010) constructed to meet enhanced green building standards, -See Water Use section. while at least two existing buildings will be operated and maintained to meet enhanced green building standards by Shade Tree Policy (2012) 2020. -New parking lots should be designed to incorporate shade Goal 2: trees in order to achieve 50% Integrate sustainable design concepts and products into all canopy coverage over the infrastructure projects by 2020 using the American Public parking stalls within 15 years. Works Association’s Envision – Self Assessment Tool. -Cool paving materials and solar canopies are alternate ways to Baseline Year: 2013 comply with the 50% threshold. Partnerships: US Green Building Council – San Diego -Healthy, existing shade trees American Public Works Assoc. – San Diego should be retained and shall be credited 150% towards the 50% Strategies: threshold. -Trees should be planted along 1.Train at least 2 staff members in every department streets to maximize shade in green buildings and sustainable operation cover. practices. 2.Train at least 10 engineering and planning staff members in green infrastructure and the Envision FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES framework. -Local Government Partnership 3.Develop an inter-departmental Green Building with SDG&E and CA Public Team to coordinate and guide green building Utilities Commission (Trainings efforts. Only) -SDG&E rebates and incentives Performance Metrics: -Development Impact Fees -# of buildings meeting standards -# of projects using Envision framework -# of trained employees RESOLUTION NO. __________ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CITY OPERATIONS SUSTAINABILITY PLAN WHEREAS, sustainability is increasingly becoming a focal point for corporations and organizations wishing to consider how their enterprise operates in terms of social, economic, and environmental performance;and WHEREAS, these sustainability-minded businesses have benefitted from fostering innovation in their company culture, reducing long-term utility and fuel costs,and creating a healthier workplace;and WHEREAS, a multi-departmental “Green Team” has been working to identify opportunities for the City to integrateinnovative sustainable practices throughout its operations; and WHEREAS, the team’s efforts were alsoinformed by participation in a 6-month corporate sustainability training,in whichCity staff gained valuable insight from other companies in the region working to create and implement a sustainability action plan;and WHEREAS, the resulting City Operations Sustainability Plan sets numeric goals, outlines implementation strategies, and identifies potential funding sources in 7 focus areas -Energy Use, Water Use, Green Purchasing, Recycling & Waste Reduction, Pollution Prevention, Transportation, and Green Buildings & Infrastructure;and WHEREAS,while the level of implementation will be dependent upon the City’s ability to secure appropriate funding sources,the City Operations Sustainability Plan will serve as a powerful policy framework to guide the City of Chula Vista’s sustainability efforts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that itapproves the City Operations Sustainability Plan, in the form presented, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk. Presented byApproved as to form by Richard H. HopkinsGlen R. Googins Public Works DirectorCity Attorney CITY OPERATIONS SUSTAINABILIITY PLAN 2014-2020 Clean Air, Clean Water, & Clean Land City Operations Green Team Team Member Department Role Brendan Reed PW Conservation Team Lead Lynn France PW Environmental Services Team Lead Mandy Mills City Manager Continuous Member Improvement Khosro Aminpour PW Storm Water Member Mark Roberts PW Construction & Repair Member Suzi Brooks Finance Purchasing Member Terri Enos-Guerrero HR Risk Management/Employee Member Engagement Steve Dorsey PW Fleet Manager Member Michael Lengyel PW Ops. Administration Member Robert Beamon PW Fiscal/Environmental Sustainability Member Sustainability Definition At an organizational level, is defined provide high quality infrastructure, services, and programs in a manner, which balances the social, economic, and environmental needs of current and future generations. Sustainability Vision & Mission \[ Through a continuous improvement framework, the City of Chula Vista strives to lead by in integrating innovative sustainable practices throughout its operations helping to ensure clean air, water, and land in the community. The Business Case Lower utility costs Lower fuel costs Lower maintenance costs Healthier, more comfortable workspaces Happier, more productive employees Lower GHG emissions CLEAN AIR, CLEAN WATER, & CLEAN LAND!!! City Operations Sustainability Plan Energy Use Water Use Green Purchasing Waste Management Pollution Prevention Transportation Green Buildings & Infrastructure Summarizes existing policies & programs Outlines potential funding sources Lists performance metrics Our Big Goals Energy Use -Reduce municipal energy use by 20% by 2020 Water Use - Reduce municipal potable water use by 10% by 2020 Green Purchasing - 80% of all purchased office and custodial supplies annually Waste Management - 75% recycling rate for City facilities by 2020 Our Big Goals Pollution Prevention - Prevent all non-storm water discharges from municipal facilities by June 2015 - Comply with BMP requirements & pass annual inspections with a score > 80% by 2020 Transportation - Transition 40% of fleet to hybrid or other alternative fuel technology by 2020 - Increase the percentage of employees regularly using sustainable commute options to 30% by 2020 Our Big Goals Green Buildings & Infrastructure - All new buildings over 10,000 sf will be designed and constructed to meet enhanced green building standards, while at least 2 existing buildings will be operated to meet enhanced green building standards by 2020 - Integrate sustainable design concepts and products into all infrastructure projects by 2020 using the American Public checklist tool Financial Plan Examples Plan outlines a variety of internal and external WASTE MGMT FUNDING ENERGY FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES -Local Government Partnership with SDG&E and CA Public -AB 939 fee on solid waste services -Free service provided by Republic Utilities Commission Services to City facilities -CA Energy Commission loans -CSCDA Sustainable Energy Bond -CalRecycle grants program -Municipal Utility Reinvestment Fund (Proposed) Employee Engagement & Monitoring EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT City leaders and employees will be frequently engaged through: Employee Lunch & Learns (Quarterly) Employee Surveys (Annual) CLEAN Employee Award (Annual) Plan Progress Reports (Annual) New Hire Orientation (Ongoing) Green Teams (Ongoing) Questions?