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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-9 SSC Regular Meeting Full Agenda PacketfliY OF CHUTAVISTA Sustainability Commission REGULAR MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the Economic Development Department and that I posted this document on the bulletin board according to Brown Ael requirements. / Dated AY December 9, 2019 Executive Conference Building A #103, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista 5:00 pm CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Commissioners Baugh, Guevara-Gluyas, Korgan, Legaspi, Matthias, Richeson and Chair Romo MOTION TO EXCUSE — Commissioner Korgan from the meeting of October 14, 2019 and Commissioners Baugh and Guevara-Gluyas from the November 6, 2019 meeting. Staff recommendation: Commission excuse the absences. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the meetings on October 14, 2019 and November 6, 2019. Staff recommendation: Commission approve the minutes. PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Board/Commission on any subject matter within the Board/Commission's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Board/Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Board/Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. ACTION ITEMS 1. Resolution to change regular meeting location to Conference Room C-101 Recommended Action: Approve 2. Energy Efficiencies Ordinances Recommended Action: Recommend City Council approval OTHER BUSINESS STAFF'S COMMENTS - Review calendar - Transportation sector opening on CCWG - Commission meeting recordings - Republic Services - Clean Sustainability Champion Awards 2. COMNUSSIONERS COMMENTS - Legaspi: CCWG update - Richeson: Republic Services memo 3. CHAIR'S COMMENTS - Sustainability Commission plans for 2020 - January meeting is cancelled ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on January 13, 2020. Materials provided to the Sustainability Commission related to any open -session item on this agenda are available for public review in the Economic Development Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista during normal business hours. In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, andlor participate in a City meeting, activity, or service, contact the Economic Development Department at (619) 407- 3545 (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting. Page 2 1 Sustainability Commission Agenda MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and Members Date: October 16, 2019 Chula Vista City Council UY of CHUiAV35TA From: Sustainability Commission Subject: Republic Services Special Rate Increase BACKGROUND: On October 14, 2019, the Sustainability Commission met to discuss the recycling issues that prompted Republic Services to request the Special Rate Increase that was approved by the City Council on September 24, 2019. RECOMMENDATION: While the Sustainability Commission appreciates the contractual relationship between the City and Republic Services, it voted unanimously to request that Republic Services show the Special Rate Increase as a separate line item on its monthly billing invoices. If titled "Surcharge for contaminated materials being placed in Blue Recycle bins," there should be no confusion as to why the line item is on the invoice, and such a title should prompt a conversation about what needs to change. ANALYSIS: The Commission understands that Republic Services offered in their rate increase request to separate the charge on their invoices, but City staff was concerned that the public would interpret it as a charge for recycling and, thus, discourage recycling. Accordingly, Republic Services was advised by City staff not to separate the charges. The Commission heard City staff's concerns at its meeting, but felt that citizens raising questions about the surcharge presented an opportunity to address the broader waste stream issues, and therefore, makes its recommendation to separate the charge on the invoice. City staff has begun - and the Commission applauds their efforts - re-educating the public about properly sorting recyclables from other solid waste. If this re-education campaign is combined with the "incentive" of citizen actions resulting in the elimination of the Republic Services surcharge, this campaign can have a positive outcome for everyone. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: At its meeting of October 14, 2019, the Commission received public comments that included concerns from businesses classified as "Hospitality" in Municipal Code Chapter 8.25. Their concerns involved a desire to keep their compostable waste out of the landfill, but having no way of accomplishing that because of the Republic Services franchise. Although non -profits are exempted from the franchise, these businesses claim there are for-profit companies (worm farms, for example) that are willing to purchase coffee grounds and other kitchen waste, but who tell them they cannot do business in Chula Vista. Considering the Green House Gas implications of this material going into the landfill, it seems this issue needs to be addressed. CIR OF CHULA VISTA OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: 12/6/2019 TO: Sustainability Commission VIA: Eric Crockett, Director Dennis Gakunga, Chief Sustainability Officer FROM: Manuel Medrano, Environmental Services Manager RE: Staff response to Commissioner Richeson 10/16/19 draft memorandum Following the Sustainability Commission's meeting on October 14, 2019, staff received a memorandum from Commissioner Richeson. Commissioner Richeson's draft memorandum requested that Republic Services show the special rate increase (Section 7.7 Increases based on extraordinary circumstances) as a separate line item on invoices as a "Surcharge for contaminated materials placed in recycling bins". The Commission voted at the October 14 meeting to request the extraordinary circumstance increase be shown as a separate line item on the rate payers bill. Staff and Republic Services have discussed this request at length and respectfully continue to support leaving the invoice for waste collection services as a' single line item for the service being provided which is consistent with most residential waste collection programs. The recommendation contained in the draft October 16th memo does not accurately portray a complicated situation being experienced in the recycling markets worldwide. It important to note that contaminants in recycling material was not the driving factor for the rate increase and would not have qualified for an extraordinary circumstance increase since this situation was an existing condition. Historically, Chula Vista has done a good job keeping recycling contamination low as compared to other programs, who often have contamination rates between 15-25 percent. Below are overall (residential and commercial) contamination percentages of Chula Vista recyclables: • 2015, 6.9% • 2016,9.6% • 2017,9.5% • 2018, 7.2% The extraordinary circumstance experienced by Republic and reviewed by the City was the loss of markets for recyclable material. Recycling had turned from a profitable endeavor to a cost prohibitive effort due to the loss of foreign markets coupled with limited domestic recyclable materials processing facilities. China closing their ports to the world's recyclable materials created a glut of material with few other available markets. With the loss of markets, waste haulers now had more supply than demand which resulted in an extraordinary drop in what was paid for these materials. For example, the price of mixed paper fell from $95 dollars per ton to $10 dollars per ton, but the costs to collect and process these materials did not decrease with the corresponding reduction in purchase price. This demonstrates that while it is important to reduce the contaminants in recycling, it will not have a corresponding reduction in costs or an increase in revenue until new markets are developed and the demand begins to exceed supply. These market forces are outside the control of the rate payer which is one of the reasons why staff does not recommend separating the "extraordinary circumstance" increase as a separate line item on the rate payers bill or to describe it as a surcharge for contaminated materials placed in recycling bins. Staff supports the Commission's concern and recommendation to implement a robust education campaign on proper recycling practices to achieve sustainable behavior. Experience from previous Environmental Services education campaigns has shown that invoice inserts and multi- media campaigns have proven success. We can point at the successes from sending direct mail promotional fliers and social media campaigns to promote household hazardous waste 1 -day collection events, used motor oil collection events and free compost collection events. These events in Chula Vista always exceed participation by 40-50 percent as compared to other regional programs. Educating residents and businesses on recycling best practices is paramount to changing behavior. Most recently, staff has begun a campaign to address recycling stream issues by targeting the issue of contamination in recycling. The campaign started in the fall 2019 with a direct mailer titled "Recycling as easy as 1,2,3" that was sent to 71,000 single and multi -family homes. The mailer simplified messaging and instructed residents to keep the foremost contaminant of plastic bags out of recycling containers. The campaign will continue and will also include additional educational trash bill inserts in all residential and commercial invoices throughout 2020. In addition, the campaign will also include social media ads, large signage in exterior portions of Metropolitan Transit System buses traveling through Chula Vista, ads in community-based publications like Our Hometown, the Star News, streetlight banners and additional targeted direct email promotion. Republic Services and the City, through a public education and outreach campaign, will seek to raise awareness on the importance of recycling and inform residents on how to reduce, reuse, recycle and compost. This plan includes the framework for a detailed education and outreach plan specifically designed to: • Increase diversion percentages. • Raise public awareness on recycling. • Educate the public and other target groups to encourage behavioral changes. • Coordinate with the City and other businesses to maximize visibility of Republic and its messages. Staff recommends implementing a similar campaign for proper recycling practices. We feel confident that this is the most effective approach to address the issue of contamination. The City and Republic Services will seek to educate all city residents from elementary age to senior citizens and will tailor messages for the target audiences. • Public: Educate on the basic concepts of recycling and services provided at events, community groups and business associations. • Students/Schools: Work with elementary, middle and high schools to host a yearly assembly on the importance of recycling. 2 • Homeowners and renters: Coordinate with HOA's and other tenant groups to educate on best practices for proper disposal of items and to communicate the importance of proper management of recycling materials. • Construction Professionals: Build messaging on best practices of proper disposal of construction materials for builders. The draft October 16th memo also mentioned concerns raised by some businesses about having no way to keep their compostable waste out of the landfill due to restrictions in the Republic Services franchise agreement. To clarify, any business within the City of Chula Vista boundary can sell their compostable waste like coffee grounds and other kitchen waste, if they desire to do so. Section 2.2.2 Exclusive Nature of Franchise, explains that the exclusive franchise is not intended to preclude duly licensed City based non-profit organizations and community groups from conducting recycling programs for the purpose of raising funds, nor does it preclude a person from selling their own recyclables at a buy-back center or from donating their own recyclables. For example, food markets and other large generators of cardboard in Chula Vista are able to generate income from this business by-product because it is independent from what Republic Services offers. Staff is available to reach out to any specific business to address any concerns or questions that they may have regarding their organic waste. Page 1 of 4 City of Chula Vista Draft Policy Summary Residential Existing Building Energy Efficiency Ordinance (version 3.1) Policy Overview • Require installation of specific energy upgrades for homes built before '(including condos and townhouses) when they perform additions and remodels • Required upgrades depend on the age of home and climate zon • Required upgrades will apply to the part of the home not already required mply with current building code as a result of the addition or remodel • Allow homes to install a custom set of upgrades, instead of the required upgrades, s long as they meet or exceed the energy performance of the required upgrades 2;-{ • Avoid dis-incentivizing solar installation or other energy efficiency measures • Avoid inordinate financial burden • Avoid disruption to permit process' • Estimated to affect 2,735 units and reduce GHG emissions by 2,717 metric tons over the first 10 years • Estimated one time cost for a sample home to comp y -range from about $242 to $2,999 based on age and climate zone of home • Estimated annual savings for a"sample home would -Lie $32 to $332 Prepared for City of Chula Vista Nov 2019 Eric Engelman I Energy Policy Consulting DRAFT Policy Summary—Single Family Existing Building Energy Ordinance Page 2 of Proposed Requirements 1. APPLICABILITY: Applies to 1-4 unit residential buildings and individually owned townhome and condominium units built before 2006 when an Addition or Remodel is performed. 2. DEFINITIONS Addition: As defined in Energy Code'. Remodel: A change, addition or modification in construction, structural change, rearrangement of the structural parts or elements, or changes or rearrangement in the plan configu ion of walls and full -height partitions of an existing building. OPTION 1: PRESCRIPTIVE PATH: Owners shall install specific measures:accordiTig'to the requirements below. 3.1. Owners of residential buildings with 1-4 units residentiabuildings must compiehe following prescribed upgrades measures according to their chmafe zone and ---year of construction: Year Built Climate Zone 7 tie Climate Zone 10 Pre -1978 Water Heating- Package; Lighting Package; R38 Attic Insulation; Duct --NA NA Sealing- 1978-2005 Water Heating_Package; Water Heating Package; Lighting - - -Lighting Package Package; Duct Sealing; R38 Attic; Air Sealing 3.2. Owners of individual townhomes o w ondominiums within buildings of 5 or more units must complete the following prescribed upgrades'measures according to their climate zone and year of construction: X ayBuilt Climate Zone 7 Climate Zone 10 Pre-1978 -Vater'Fleating Package; Lighting 1package; R38 Attic Insulation; Duct NA Sealing 1978-1991 :,-' Water Heating Package; Water Heating Package; Lighting - Lighting Package; Duct Sealing Package; Duct Sealing; R38 Attic; Air Sealing 1992-2005 Water Heating Package; Water Heating Package; Lighting Lighting Package; Package; Duct Sealing; R38 Attic; Air Sealing 3.3. These prescriptive requirements shall apply to the entire unit or units within the scope of the triggering permit, not just the additional or altered portion. Where these requirements conflict with other energy code requirements, the stricter requirement shall prevail. ' Any change to a building that increases conditioned floor area and conditioned volume. See also "newly conditioned space." Addition is also any change that increases the floor area and volume of an unconditioned building of an occupancy group or type regulated by Part 6. Addition is also any change that increases the illuminated area of an outdoor lighting application regulated by Part 6. DRAFT Policy Summary — Single Family Existing Building Energy Ordinance Page 3 of 4 3.4. For Additions and Remodels involving roof replacement, recovering or recoating (>50% or >2,000sf) on a steep sloped roof the Cool Roof measure applies for: a. 1-4 unit buildings, built before 1978 in climate zone 7, or pre -2006 in climate zone 10 b. Individually owned units in 5+ unit buildings, built before 1992 in climate zone 7, or pre -2006 in climate zone 10 3.5. Required Measures shall be installed per the description below: Measure Name Description R-38 Attic Add attic insulation in buildings with vented attic spaces to meet R-38. Insulation Air Sealing Apply air sealing practices throughout all accessible areas of the building. Homes with one or more vented combustion appliances MUST have a BPI CorrilAustion Appliance Safety Inspection performed after air sealing. Cool Roof For steep slope roofs, install a roofing product rated bythe£-Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) with an aged solar reflectance of 0.25 or higher andth'ermal emittance of 0.75 or higher. Duct Sealing Air seal all ductwork to meet the requirements of the 2016 Title+ 24 Section 150.2(b)1E. Homes with one or more vented combustion"appliances are STRONG RECOMMENDED to have -a BPI Combustion Appliance Safety`ln'spection._performed after duct sealing. r-_ s Lighting Package LED Lighting Replace low performing lightfngwitfihigh performing lighting per the requirements of Title 24 Section 150.0(k)1 A -D GH and I. Lighting Vacancy Sensors Install atleast one manual -on - automatic off vacancy sensor in bathrooms, garages, laundry room"s, and_utility room_ s per the requirements of Title 24 Section 110.9(b)4.0 and 150.0(k)2.I. Water Heating Water Heater Blanket Add R-6 insulation to the exterior of existing residential tank storage Package water heaters iiianufactured beforeI'April 2015. Requirement is waived for water heaters with internal'tank insulation of at least R 16. _Hot Wafer Pipe Insulation Insulate all'accessible hot water pipes with R-3 pipe insulation. Low Flow Fixtures Upgrade sink and shower fittings to meet current CALGreen requirements, which require maximum flow rates of 1.8 gallons per minute (gpm) for showerheads and kitchen faucets, and 1.2 gpm for bathroom faucets. 4. OPTION 2: PERFORMANCE PATH: Owners may concurrently complete an alternative set of energy measures that performs equal to'or betterthan the applicable prescribed measures subject to the requirements below and/or additional rules asput forth by the Conservation Department. 4.1. Applicants may demonstrate this by submitting one compliance report, as already required, the with the proposed performance measures, and a second compliance report modeling the existing home + alteration with the prescribed measures. The Total Energy Use for the first compliance report must be equal or less than that of the second compliance report. 4.2. The Lighting Package and Water Heater Blanket requirements are mandatory, and cannot be substituted for performance measures. 5. EXEMPTIONS: Owners are exempt from this ordinance, in part or in whole, subject to the requirements below. 5.1. Project Value Cutoff. If the cost of completing energy efficiency measures required under the prescriptive path exceeds 20% of the overall project cost absent those measures, permit applicants can propose a more limited set from among the required measures which does not exceed 20%. DRAFT Policy Summary — Single Family Existing Building Energy Ordinance Page 4 of 4 5.2. Permits for work principally composed of one of the following are excluded from this requirement: Solar PV, Solar water heating, electrical upgrades for PV or EV charging, energy storage, EV charging 5.3. Homes where similar measures have already been completed. 5.4. Prescribed measures would be technically infeasible or not be cost-effective due to unique characteristics of home or other special circumstances (to be verified by Conservation Department). a. Evidence to show lack of cost effectiveness: Letter from energy professional explaining calculation b. Evidence to show technical infeasibility: Letter from building professional documenting infeasibility for one of the following reasons: inaccessibility, violation of other codes, low likelihood of success, measure would affect proper functioning of other building elements, result in safety risks, cause harm to building occupants 5.5. Home achieves a Home Energy Score (HES) of at least 8 out of 10 esvn 5.6. Home has on-site photovoltaics in place offsetting at least 95% of the annual electricity and gas - equivalent usage (simplified evidence options to be included in implementation guidelines) 5.7. A measure is beyond the authority of the homeowner due to HOA covenant'--_, 6. IMPLEMENTATION AUTHORITY s 6.1. The City Manager may adopt rules and regulations fortheimpl.ementation. 6.2. The City Manager may modify or suspend the requirementsofthis section after submitting a written justification to the Sustainability Commission forone or more of -the following reasons: a. Technological infeasibility _= b. Economic infeasibility C. Legal infeasibility -- d. Streamlining of compliance,_ -'___ _1 City of Chula Vista Single Family Residential Energy Efficiency Ordinance Overview Background: Homes in Chula Vista have been built over the years to meet the applicable energy related building codes which were first put in place in 1978. Since then new homes have gotten healthier and more efficient but existing homes might be getting left behind. To help address these older homes the City is educating residents about retrofit opportunities and requiring older homes undergoing additions or remodels make upgrades throughout their home, where applicable and feasible, to meet current codes. What Does Energy Efficiency Mean? Below is a table that reviews the homp'_pnergy efficiency standards that the City is trying to ensure homes meet. Measure Energy Description Benefit Number Efficiency° - Measure 1 Lighting A. LED Lighting -Replace screw in incandescent= , LED lights can use up to 75% less energy than Package lamps with screw-in light e diode (LED i'ti_candescent bulbs and vacancy sensors -` lam s. P - ensure that lights are not left on when no one B. Lighting Vacancy Sensors lnstall,manua ori `` is using them. -automatic off vacancy sensors' 2 Water A. Water Heater Blanked - Insulafeexterior of Water heating can account for up to 50% of an Heating storage water heaters fnanufactured'before average home's natural gas usage. By Package April 2015.-, - - _ insulating the tank, if not already insulated, (3: Hot Water. Pipe Insulation -Insulate all and exposed piping you can minimize the accessible hot water_pipes with R-3 pipe amount of heat that is lost on its way to you. insulation - By utilizing low flow faucet aerators and C. Low FlowFixtu res Upgrade sink and shower showerheads you not only save water but also fittings to maximum flow rates of 1.8 gallons save the energy used to heat up that water. perminute,(gpm) for showerheads and kitchen faucets, and 1.2 gpm for bathroom faucets. 3 Attic Add attic insulation in buildings with vented Attic insulation helps your home maintain a Insulation attic spaces to meet R-38. stable temperature. 4 Duct Air seal all accessible ductwork with a goal of Duct leakage can be as high as 30% in average Sealing reducing duct leakage to be equal to or less California homes. This means that up to 30% than 15% of system airflow. of the air you are paying to heat or cool is being lost before it reaches its destination. Additionally, leaky ducts can allow a pathway for dust or other indoor air quality concerns to enter your rooms. 5 Air Sealing Apply air sealing practices throughout all Houses built over the past five years are over accessible areas of the building. Homes with 20 percent tighter than those built a decade one or more vented combustion appliances earlier. This means the air you paid to heat or Benefits: As mentioned in the table above there are numerous benefits that these upgrades can provide depending on your home. Below is some more information about=the main benefits. • Energy Bill Reductions - Over the expected life of the products all of the measures are expected to reduce the homes energy bills by more than thecostJof installing them. V� • Improved Indoor Air Quality - Leaky homes and_ductts are one., -of the largest ways that outdoor pollutants like dust and pollen can enter a home. Properly sealing homes and ducts can help increase indoor air quality. But all homes need ventilation, especially homes using fuel -fired appliances - gas water heater, heating system ;or stove need ventilation but homes can be sealed up too tight to allow this. If you seal your home_beyoncf the recommended 15% of system airflow you may need mechanical ventilation to ensure you are still receiving fresh air. Residents can have a third party verify their -homes air leakage. • Reduce Carbon Emissions .= Homeergy us _e�e is one of the largest contributors to climate change in Chula Vista _$y saving energy residents will also reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) VMS emissions. For more vVQys to re GHG-emissions please visit www.cvclimatechallenge.com. Already Made 5imi1a-' 00kva e 7` If' o have already made these, or similar, upgrades, or they will be a part of your pro�eet to your honwyou will be benefiting from a more energy efficient home and do not need to make any'additional upg des. Please review the list of exemptions below: • Similar measures have already been completed • Home achieves a Home Energy Score (HES) score of at least 8 out of 10 • Home has on-site photovoltaics (PV) for offsetting at least 95% of the annual electricity and gas -equivalent usage • An alternative, voluntary, set of energy measures is concurrently being completed that will achieve equivalent energy savings to the prescriptive packages Upgrades Will Not Work for My Project: Due to unique characteristics of homes these upgrades may not work as intended for all residents. To help ensure that residents are not negatively impacted by this requirement the additional exemptions are also allowed. • Project Value Cutoff - If the cost of completing energy efficiency measures required under this policy exceeds 20% of the overall project cost without those measures, permit applicants can propose a more limited set from among the required measures which does not exceed 20% MUST have a BPI Combustion Appliance Safety cool can escape and increases your energy bills Inspection performed after air sealing. and outside pollutants to enter your home. By sealing your home you can make it safer and healthier. 6 Cool Roof Only applicable if project includes re -roofing of Cool roofs help save energy by increasing the steep slope roofs. Install a roofing product amount of solar energy that get reflected away rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) from your home and minimize the need for with an aged solar reflectance of 0.25 or higher cooling on hot summer days. and thermal emittance of 0.75 or higher. Benefits: As mentioned in the table above there are numerous benefits that these upgrades can provide depending on your home. Below is some more information about=the main benefits. • Energy Bill Reductions - Over the expected life of the products all of the measures are expected to reduce the homes energy bills by more than thecostJof installing them. V� • Improved Indoor Air Quality - Leaky homes and_ductts are one., -of the largest ways that outdoor pollutants like dust and pollen can enter a home. Properly sealing homes and ducts can help increase indoor air quality. But all homes need ventilation, especially homes using fuel -fired appliances - gas water heater, heating system ;or stove need ventilation but homes can be sealed up too tight to allow this. If you seal your home_beyoncf the recommended 15% of system airflow you may need mechanical ventilation to ensure you are still receiving fresh air. Residents can have a third party verify their -homes air leakage. • Reduce Carbon Emissions .= Homeergy us _e�e is one of the largest contributors to climate change in Chula Vista _$y saving energy residents will also reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) VMS emissions. For more vVQys to re GHG-emissions please visit www.cvclimatechallenge.com. Already Made 5imi1a-' 00kva e 7` If' o have already made these, or similar, upgrades, or they will be a part of your pro�eet to your honwyou will be benefiting from a more energy efficient home and do not need to make any'additional upg des. Please review the list of exemptions below: • Similar measures have already been completed • Home achieves a Home Energy Score (HES) score of at least 8 out of 10 • Home has on-site photovoltaics (PV) for offsetting at least 95% of the annual electricity and gas -equivalent usage • An alternative, voluntary, set of energy measures is concurrently being completed that will achieve equivalent energy savings to the prescriptive packages Upgrades Will Not Work for My Project: Due to unique characteristics of homes these upgrades may not work as intended for all residents. To help ensure that residents are not negatively impacted by this requirement the additional exemptions are also allowed. • Project Value Cutoff - If the cost of completing energy efficiency measures required under this policy exceeds 20% of the overall project cost without those measures, permit applicants can propose a more limited set from among the required measures which does not exceed 20% • A measure is beyond the authority of the home owner due to HOA covenant Prescribed measures would be technically infeasible or not be cost-effective due to unique characteristics of home or other special circumstances Who Needs to Comply: These energy saving improvements are something any home can benefit from but because newer homes have already been built to meet more recent energy code the main focus of this policy is homes built in Chula Vista before 2005. Please use the flow chart below to identify what specific requirements are required if your home undergoes an alteration or addition. Measure Requirement Flow Chart Resources: Please review the resources listed below for information about home energy performance or energy efficiency resources. • SDG&E Energy Savings Assistance Program —The ESAP is an income qualified program that can make minor improvements to your home at no cost to you, such as insulation and appliance replacement, to help save energy. For full ESAP program eligibility requirements and application information, please visit www.sdge.com/esap or call 619-387-4757 • SDG&E Marketplace —A website, www.sdqemarketplace.com, created by SDG&E that features thermostats, washers, dryers, refrigerators, surge protectors and lighting products with easy to shop at -a -glance product features, energy savings estimates and product reviews. • Federal Weatherization Assistance —A income qualified program can provide you with no cost weatherization to help you save energy and make your home more energy efficient. If you would like to find out if you qualify for this program please call (619) 409-7588 or visit MAAC's website www.maacproiect.orq/main/impact/healthV-homes-health-service§Mii atherization-services/. • Home Energy Score — Developed by the Department of Energy (DOE) 5Q Ts national laboratories, the Home Energy Score provides homeowners, buyers, ancS renters directly comparable and credible information about a home's -energy use. Like a mires=per-gallon rating for a car, the Home Energy Score is based on a standard assessment of energy-related assets to easily compare energy use across the housing market. For -more information please visit: www.homeenergyscore.gov. • Go Green Financing—To help residents find:financing for energy saving projects the state created the Go Green Financing website: www go-greenfinanc ng.com. This allows California residents and businesses to create a custom,ene4rgy action plan, find rebates and incentives and find a financing option. Questions? Contact the City of Chula Vista's`'Conservetion Section at 619-409-3893 or conservation@chulavistaca.gov._ City of Chula Vista Draft Ordinance: Residential Existing Building Energy Efficiency Ordinance (v1.4) Policy Overview 4=_, • Require homes built before 2006 that are performing additions or remodels to also perform specific energy upgrades • Prescribed upgrade measures depend on home age and climate zone • Prescribed upgrades will apply to the remainder of the home not otherwise required to comply with current building codecs a,result of the audition or remodel • Allow homes to install a custom setofapgrades, instead-ofthe required upgrades, as long as they meet or exceed the energy performance =oftKe required upgrades • Avoid dis-incentivizing solar_installation-or other energy efficiency measures • Avoid inordinate financial burden • Avoid disruption to permit process • Estimated to affect 2,735 units and reduce GHG emissions by 2,717 metric tons over the first 10 years _ • Estimated one-time cost for a sample home to comply range from about $242 to $2,999 based on ag"e and climate zone of home • Estimated annual savings for a sample home would be $32 to $332 Ordinance Page 2 ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.26 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH MANDATORY ENERGY UPGRADE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONS AND REMODELS TO SINGLE FAMILY HOMES WHEREAS, through its 2017 Climate Action Plan, the City committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to below six metric tons CO2e per capita by 2030 and two metric tons CO2e per capita by 2050; and WHEREAS, as presented in a citywide 2014 greenhouse gas my, ry, Chula Vista's greenhouse gas emissions decreased since 2005 but are still 1 ove the City's 2020 emission goal; and WHEREAS, as a result, the City Council direct/*to convene a to Change Working Group (CCWG) to develop recommenreduce the co pity's greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, the CCWG recommended twelve climates otection measures, including requiring energy -savings retrofits in existing buildings Xwecific point in time, which were included in the 2017 Climate Action Plan; and WHEREAS, on September 26.2017, City -Council adopted the 2017 Climate Action Plan and directed staff to implement the measures based on funding levels; and WHEREAS, as a component of the 2017 Clime Action Plan, staff proposed developing a residential and commercial energy conservation ordinance for City Council consideration; WHEREAS, staff is presenting to Council an ordinance amending Chapter 15.26 of the Municipal Code and adding Section 15.26.040 requiring single family homes built before 2006 that are undergoing additions to also install certain energy saving measures; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Administrative Code, Title 24, Part I, Section 10- 106, Locally AdoptedyEnergy Standards, and the CEC' s submittal and approval process, the City finds that the requirements below will save energy and are cost-effective within the City of Chula Vista; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Sections 17958 and 18941 of the Health and Safety Code, before making any modifications to the California Building Standards Code, the City must make an express finding that such modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions. Modifications to the California Building Standards and Building Energy Efficiency Standards, as detailed in this Ordinance, are reasonably necessary due to local climatic conditions. As a result of high summer ambient temperatures and periods of heat waves, average load demand and peak load demand of energy used in Chula Vista is an important factor concerning public Ordinance Page 3 safety and adverse economic impacts of power outages or power reductions. Reduction of total and peak energy use, as a result of incremental energy conservation measures required by this Ordinance, will have local and regional benefits in the cost-effective reduction of energy costs for the building owner, additional available system energy capacity, and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. WHEREAS, the City affirms that the requirements below will require buildings to be designed to consume no more energy than permitted by California Building Code; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance is intended to preserve and enhance the environment of the City of Chula Vista and is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, because there is no possibility that the ordinance may have a significant negative impact on the environment. The proposed ordinance is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts actions taken by"regulatory ncies for the enhancement and protection of the environment. _ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby adopts this resolution and directs staff to prepare and present for City Council consideration proposed local amendments to future versions of California Energy Code requiring increased local energy efficiency standards and the necessary future cost- effectiveness studies, consistent with this resolufon._ NOW THEREFORE the City o�cil of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows: Section I. Chapter 15.26 o hula a Municipal Code is hereby amended by addition of the sections 15.2 a flows: 1 .26.040 AlandatoryW6ergy Efficiency Requirements for Additions Single Family Homes A. Purpose and Inherit. It is the P purpose and intent of this section to require installation of specific energy efficiency measures in less energy efficient homes, when such homes undertake additions or remodels, in order to reduce GHG emissions resulting from energy consumption. B. Applicability. This section applies to Low -Rise Residential Buildings (as defined in Title 24 Part 6 Section 100.1) with 1-4 dwelling units, and individually owned residential condominiums and townhouses, constructed before 2006 that are undergoing a permitted Addition or Remodel. Ordinance Page 4 C. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Addition" See definition in Title 24 Part 6 Section 100.1(b). "Compliance Report" A Certificate of Compliance generated by approved Energy Code compliance software, including CBECC-Res and EnergyPro. "Remodel" A change, addition or modification in construction, structural change, rearrangement of the structural parts or elements, or changes or rearrangement in the plan configuration of walls and full -height partitions of an existing building. "Total Energy Use" The energy consumption estimated by approved Energy Code compliance software, including CBECC-Res and EnergyPro. in terms of kTDV per square foot per year (kTDV/sf- yr). " D. Requirements. The following requirements shale pply tohe e910, ntire ho , not just the additional or altered portion. Where these requirements conflict with other energy code requirements, the stricter requirement shall prevail.It-` shall comply with either the Prescriptive Approach or the PerformanSee Approach. (1) Prescriptive Approach a. The upgradegMgsure must beARTE : in Table res elow in Table 15.26.040(D)(1)(a1) ;e with the homes construction date and Home Addition Prescriptive LlYear Built Climate Zone 7 I Climate Zone 10 Water Heating Package; Lighting Package; R38 Attic Insulation; Duct Sealing VM 1978-2005 Water Heating Package; Water Heating Package; Lighting Lighting Package Package; Duct Sealing; R38 Attic; Air Sealing EXCEPTION: Individually owned residential units within buildings containing five or more units must complete the upgrade measures shown below in Table 15.26.040(D)(1)(a2) in accordance with the homes construction date and climate zone. Ordinance Page 5 Table 15.26.040(D)(1)(a2): Existing Condo Prescriptive Energy Upgrade Measures Year Built Climate Zone 7 Climate Zone 10 Pre -1978 Water Heating Package; 38 per requirements of section 150.1(c)IAii or iii. Air Sealing Lighting Package; R38 Attic NA building that meet the requirements of section 110.7. Homes with Insulation; Duct Sealing one or more vented combustion appliances must have a BPI 1978-1991 Water Heating Package; Water Heating Package; Lighting Package; Duct Lightin kage; Duct Sealing; Sealing Attic; Air Sealing 1992-2005 Water Heating Package; eating Package; Lighting Package; tghting , rt e; Duct Sealing; R38 Att Sealing V a. Additions or Remodels' volvin placement, recovering or recoating of more tha 0% or mor n 2,000 square feet of roof area on a steep slop also requlr_ed to meet the Cool Roof requirements in Tabl 2 . (c or the roof area being replaced for: i. 1- _ttii sident ildings constructed pre -1978 in climate �e 7 o e-200 climate zone 10. Individ owned its in 5+ unit buildings constructed pre - #e o e 7 or pre -2006 in climate zone 10. KegU_ Cl me es in Tables 15.26.040(D)(1)(a) and (a2) shall be comp3-the in ardance with the following specifications. Materials must parameters included below in Table 15.26.040(D)(1)(b) as a mAmum. More energy efficient materials may be substituted. le 15.26.040(D)(1)(b): Prescriptive Energy Upgrade sure Specifications Package Specification R-38 Attic Add attic insulation in buildings with vented attic spaces to meet R_ Insulation 38 per requirements of section 150.1(c)IAii or iii. Air Sealing Apply air sealing practices throughout all accessible areas of the building that meet the requirements of section 110.7. Homes with one or more vented combustion appliances must have a BPI Combustion Appliance Safety Inspection performed after air sealing. Ordinance Page 6 Cool Roof For steep slope roofs, install a roofing product rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) with an aged solar reflectance of 0.25 or higher and thermal emittance of 0.75 or higher. Duct Sealing Air seal all ductwork to meet the requirements of Section 150.2(b)lE. Homes with one or more vented combustion appliances are strongly recommended to have a BPI Combustion Appliance Safety Inspection performed after duct sealing. Lighting 1. LED Lighting - Replace low performing lighting with high Package performing lighting per the requirements of Title 24 Section 150.0(k)1.A,D,G,H and I. 2. Lighting Vacancy Sensors - Install atleasApe manual on . - automatic off vacancy sensor in bathro garages, laundry rooms, and utility rooms per the requireme ection 110.9(b)4 and 150.0(k)2.I. - Water Heating 1. Water Heater Blanket: A&6 insulation exterior of Package existing residential tank e water heaters m tared before April 2015. Require waived water heaters rth internal tank insulation of atl -16. 2. Hot Wate Pipe Insulatio ulate all accessible hot water pipes with R-3 tion per re ents of section 150.00)2.A.i, ii, iii. 3. LAW, Flow - Upgrade sink and shower fittings to meet ur ALGreem requirements, which require maximum flow rates of 1. lions pe ute (gpm) for showerheads and kitchen faucets, an r b oom faucets per requirements of section SK071IMPAM 4.303. C. Projec lueoff. If the cost of completing the energy efficiency measures:; equired under this section are projected to exceed 20% of Ved cost of the Addition or Remodel absent those measures, licants can propose a more limited set from among the easures which does not exceed 20%. The limited set must many of the required measures as possible without exceeding the 20% cutoff. The limited set will be approved by the Conservation Section. (2) Performance Approach a. Complete any set of energy efficiency measures concurrent with Addition or Remodel that are projected to result in equivalent or lower energy usage than the applicable prescriptive measures required in section 15.26.040(D)(1). Ordinance Page 7 b. Shall be demonstrated by the following method or other methods as approved by Conservation Section. i. Install the Lighting Package and Water Heater Blanket measures as specified in Table 15.26.040(D)(1)(b). ii. Submit two compliance reports. One compliance report shall be generated from a model of the proposed energy performance measures, and, the existing home plus the proposed addition(s) and any other alterations. A second compliance report shall be generated by modeling the existing home with the prescriptive measures that would otherwise be required by section 15.26.040(D)(1), not including the Light' Package and Water Heater Blanket, and including propose dition(s) and any other alterations. The Total Energy - for the first compliance report must be equal or less than second compliance report. E. Exemptions. The requirements of Sections 1 in part or in whole, if any of the following cond Conservation Section. (1) Measure Already Completes by Table. 15.26.040(D)(1)(a) 15.26.040(D)(1)(b) xe—alrea (2) Technical not be cos 040(%. ), (C) and (h) are waived, et as determined by the to those required of Table would be technically infeasible or ristics of home or other special rv,fd rfflWement to show lack of cost effectiveness: Letter from certi i ner ofessional attesting to the lack of cost effectiveness with exlVation of methodology and calculation. vide to show technical infeasibility: Letter from licensed building ,on, documenting infeasibility for one of the following re ns: inaccessibility, violation of other codes, low likelihood of success, measure would affect proper functioning of other building elements, result in safety risks, cause harm to building occupants. (3) High Performing Home. Home has earned a Home Energy Score of 8 or above within the previous 3 years. (4) Fully Solar Powered. Home is powered by a solar PV system offsetting at least 95% of the annual electricity demand and gas -equivalent energy consumption. Ordinance Page 8 (5) Exempt Additions. Additions where work is principally composed of one of the following: Solar PV, Solar water heating, EV charging, electrical upgrades for solar PV or EV charging, energy storage (6) Homeowner's Association. A measure is beyond the authority of the homeowner due to Homeowner's Association (HOA) covenant. F. Implementation Authority. (1) The City Manager may adopt rules and regulations for the implementation of this section. (2) The City Manager may modify or suspend the req ents of this section after submitting a written justification to the Su a Commission for one or more of the following reasons: a. Technological infeasibility. b. Economic infeasibility. c. Legal infeasibility. d. Streamlined complian Section II. Severability If any portion of this Ounce, or applic n to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be ' lid, un leo constitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, that portion ll _ e rable, and such invalidity, unenforceability or unconstitutio hall `nfect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions oft e c or it lication to any other person or circumstance. The City Courwiff the City to hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, s ce, clause orase of this Ordinance, irrespective of the fact that any one or more oth"tions, senfe_: ces, clauses or phrases of the Ordinance be declared invalid, unenfo cble orzi onstitutional. Section III. ConstrMon The City Council of the City of Chula Vista intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be construed in light of that intent. Section IV. Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect on the 30th day following approval by the California Energy Commission and not before April 1, 2020. Section V. Publication Ordinance Page 9 The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted according to law. Presented by Eric Crockett Directoi Approved as to form by Glen R. Googins Sustainability Commission 2020 Proposed Calendar of Agenda Items Below is the proposed schedule of items City staff plans to bring to the Sustainability Commission for calendar year 2020. The list consists of projects assigned to staff by City Council and the City Manager. This is a tentative schedule and new items can be added as they arise and as we can confirm guest speakers. Commissioners are welcomed to add discussion and/or action items as schedules and other logistics permit at Commission meetings. Date: January 13, 2020 Location: Room C-101 in Building A Info items: • Police Chief Kennedy presentation (and discuss potential tour) POTENTIAL Action items: • Community GHG emissions inventory report — review and accept/recommend to City Council — C. Downs • Benchmarking Ordinance update/guidance/potential recommend to City Council — B. Locci • Charter updates Staff comments: • Review calendar • reminder about awards nominations — C. Wisniewski Commissioner/Chair Comments: Date: February 10, 2020 Location: Room C-101 in Building A Info items: Matching City strategies to Fire and Public Safety — Chief Gehring - POTENTIAL Action items: • Municipal GHG emissions inventory— review and accept, recommend to City Council —Y. Corrales and C. Downs • Water Stewardship Plan implementation and input from Commission — C. Wisniewski • Zero Waste and Statewide Organics input and guidance — M. Medrano Staff comments: • Review calendar • South Bay Earth Day update — C. Wisniewski /M. Medrano • reminder about awards nominations — C. Wisniewski Commissioner/Chair Comments: Date: March 9, 2020 Location: Room C-101 in Building A Info items: • Zero Net Energy Roadmap recap — C. Wisniewski Action items: • Commission reviews and votes on proposed Climate Action Plan (CAP) recommendations — C. Downs • Discussion about presentation to City Council by Commission regarding proposed CAP recommendations Staff comments: • Review calendar • South Bay Earth Day update — Wisniewski/Medrano • Potential Bikes on Broadway Event promotion —C. Wisniewski • Reminder about awards nominations — C. Wisniewski • preview date of Commission awards presentation at City Council — C. Wisniewski Commissioner/Chair Comments: Date: April 13, 2020 Location: Room C-101 in Building A Info items: • Traffic Signal Controls Master Plan — Eddie Flores, City Traffic Engineer - POTENTIAL Action items: • Vote for CLEAN Sustainability Champion Awards • Input and recommendations regarding urban/old growth timer rescue strategy/policy— M. Medrano Staff comments: • Review calendar • Confirm date for Commission awards presentation at City Council • Potential Bikes on Broadway Event promotion —C. Wisniewski Commissioner/Chair Comments: Date: May 11, 2020 Location: Room C-101 in Building A Info items: • Sustainable Communities update — Development Services Staff POTENTIAL Action items: • City Operations Sustainability Plan post -2020 goals presentation and guidance — C. Wisniewski • Single -use plastics ban — feedback and recommend adoption by City Council — M. Medrano Staff comments: • Review calendar • Potential Bikes on Broadway Event promotion — C. Wisniewski Commissioner/Chair Comments: Date: June 8, 2020 Location: Room C-101 in Building A Info items: • Telecommunications Master Plan — Ed Chew, Director of Information and Technology Services — POTENTIAL Action items: Staff comments: • Review calendar Commissioner/Chair Comments: Date: July 13, 2020 Location: Room C-101 in Building A Info items: • Recap of Energy/Sustainability Goals campaign for City Staff— C. Wisniewski Action items: • Vote for new Chair and Vice Chair of Commission Staff comments: • Review calendar Commissioner/Chair Comments: Date: August 10, 2020 Location: Room C-101 in Building A Info items: • Smart City update — D. Gakunga POTENTIAL Action items: Staff comments: • Review calendar Commissioner/Chair Comments: Date: September 14, 2020 Location: Room C-101 in Building A Info items: Action items: • Zero Waste Plan — input and recommend adoption by City Council — M. Medrano Staff comments: • Review calendar Commissioner/Chair Comments: Date: October 12, 2020 Location: Room C-101 in Building A Info items: Action items: Staff comments: • Review calendar Commissioner/Chair Comments: Date: November 9, 2020 Location: Room C-101 in Building A Info items: Action items: Staff comments: • Review calendar Commissioner/Chair Comments: Date: December 14, 2020 Location: Room C-101 in Building A Info items: Action items: Staff comments: • Review calendar Commissioner/Chair Comments: CITY OF CHULA VISTA REQUEST TO SPEAK IN OPPOSITION I wish to address the Sustainability Commission Agenda Item No. Date Please print: CSF. �C Name Address City Zip Phone Representing (Name of organization, Company, HOA, Self) The Chair will indicate the time allotted for speaking Give this form to the secretary before the meeting