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2008-014-Authorizing Town Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network For Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory AssistanceRESOLUTION 2008-014 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JOINT VENTURE: SILICON VALLEY NETWORK FOR GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY ASSISTANCE WHEREAS, Town Council desires to utilize consultant services for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Assistance; and WHEREAS, due to the exceptional service and expert knowledge, qualifications, and experience required to provide these services noted, and the inability of the Town to provide these services due to lack of professional staff, the Town desires to contract with Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network to provide Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Assistance. NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE THAT THE TOWN MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE: 1. The attached agreement with Joint Ventures: Silicon Valley Network For Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Assistance in the name and in behalf of TOWN OF LOS GATOS. 2. Future amendments to the agreement so long as they conform to the adopted Town budget. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council held on February 19, 2008, by the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: Steve Glickman, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Mike Wasserman, and Mayor Barbara .Spector NAYS: None ABSENT: ABSTAIN: F LOS GATOS ATTEST: ~~ ~_ CL K OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA EXHIBIT A s W.:~ >. t..~i~;; SILIf~N VA1LfY f Silicon Valley Climate Protection Partnership Proposal Government Operations 1?Jmissions Inventory Assistance In response to interest expressed by Silicon Valley area local govermnents over the .past several months, ICLE] -- Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) and Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) hereby propose to provide assistance toward the development of greenhouse gas emissions inventories of government operations for Silicon Valley local governments. Developing a government operations emissions inventory requires data gathering, analysis and report development. Some government operations data needs may be filled by data currently being pre-gathered by ICLEI and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Other data will require internal coordination with various departments (e.g., fleet fuel consumption). By developing government operations emissions inventories for a large number of local govermnents simultaneously using a shared data analysis year and emissions factor set, it is possible for ICLEI and SSV to achieve an economy of scale and reduce associated costs significantly. ICLEI and SSV estimate a total project cost of approximately $260;000 to develop 20 local government operations emissions inventories, plus individual membership/partnership fees .associated tivith 1CLE1 and SSV from each participating local govermnent. 1CLE1 and SSV are open to executing one contract with the group of participating local governments organized by the Joint Venture Silicon Valley Network (JVSVN), or a series of contracts with individual participants executed in coordinated fashion. The partners look to JVSVN to coordinate initial participation of the local governments in .order to maximize service delivery efficiency and reduce costs. ICLEI and SSV encourage local governments with the capacity to perform some or all or this work in- house to do so. Local governments who desire more individual services, such as analyzing additional years of data, quantifying the emissions benefits of implemented actions, or developing emissions reduction plans, for example, worald each have the option of doing so under separate cover. Many Silicon Valley area local governments have recently made progress on community-scale emissions inventories via training provided by the Bay .Area Air Quality Management District and ICLEI; through the partnerships of some .reporting emissions results to Sustainable Silicon Valley; ancVor through separate activities, For each participating local government, completing a government operations emissions inventory, as well, would represent achieving the first Milestone of ICLEI's 5 Milestone methodology - a simple, standardized way to effectively reduce, measure, and verify greenhouse gas emissions, ICLEI has developed software tools that help cities comply with the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) methodology. The Five Milestones are: Milestone 1 - Conduct a baseline emissions inventory and forecast Milestone 2 -Adopt an emissions reduction target Milestone 3 - Develop a local Climate Action Plan Milestone 4 -Implement policies acid measures Milestone 5 -Monitor and verify results This proposal by ICLEI and SSV offers to help participating local governments begin the Milestone process, working towards the regional SSV COQ emissions reduction target while building capacity and momentum toward additional climate protection activities. This systematic process will enable local governments to achieve their greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in the most cost-effective manner possible and achieve the greatest return on their investment. Project Objective Generate a govermnent operations emissions .analysis report for each local government for a common analysis year (2000. Scope of Worlc Coordinated with all Participatins; Local Governments • kickoff meeting to explain project concept, data requirements, deliverables, responsibilities • Debrief meeting to present results, train all participants on methodology, software functionality Per Partici~atin~ Local Government • Data speciftcation • Data collection (including employee commute/travel survey) • Data conditioning • Data input and analysis using Clean Air and Climate Protection (CACP) software • Analysis of data results • Report development • Provision of backup source data and CACP software data • ICLEI and SSV membership services (see Appendix A) Not Cncluded in This Proposal • Pre-certification or full certification of local government emissions data with California Climate Action Regish•y (third party certification would be required) • Project recruitment, update, or results presentations at city council meetings or similar • More than one data analysis year • Data analysis for a year other than 2005 • Community-scale emissions analysis • Analysis of minor (de minimis) emissions sources where data gathering is prohibitive Local Government Operations 1/missions Sow•ces Data needs and expected sources for this project are presented in the table'below. hl cases where primary data sources are incomplete, secondary sources may be used to augment or completely substitute for primary data sources. Potential estimation methods are indicated for cases where neither primary nor secondary sources are readily available. In addition to the essential data included in the table below, a variety of indicator data will also be collected for benchmarking purposes where local government staff are able to provide it, This will include square footage of facilities, number of employees in each building, hours of operation, amount of water or wastewater processed, etc., enabling additional levels of data analysis and future comparability. Table 1. Local Covernmerrt Operntinns Emissions Sources Emissions Sector llata Needed Som•ccs of Data Primary Secondary O lions for Fillin Ga s Facilities I~lecu•icity use (kWh and lJlility Govenunent Usage may be estimated based on All facilities owned or operated by cost) provider ntainlained known expendiriu-es or from size the local government records payment records of facility compared to other similar facilities. Natural gas and other Utility Govemment Usage may be estimated based on fuel used (therms/gallons provider maintained known expenditures or From sire and cost) records payment records ni' facility compared to other similar facilities. Tratlic Signals and Streetlights Electricity use (kWh and Utility Govenumn[ Usage may be estimated based on CC1S't) pl'0\'IClel' I11aI11tai11Cd kilo\VIl Cxpelldlttl i'CS O1-fl'Olll records payment records know wattage of bulbs and ex leered eriod of use. Water and Wastewater Operations Electricity use (kWh and Utility Government Usage may be estimated based on 'Treatment, collection and cost) provider maintained known expenditures or from size distribution (where applicable) records payment records of facility compared to other similar facilities. Natural gas and other Utility Government Usage may be estimated based on Fuel used (therms/gallons provider maintained known expenditures or ti-om size and cost) records payment records of facitity compared to other similar facilities. Vehicle Fleet Pucl used (gallons by Vehicle Vehicle odometer Usage estimated based on known Govennment owned and operated type and cost) titeling records expenditures and estimated filet vehicles records efticienc' of vehicles. Soli) 1\`aste Solid \vaste hauled (tons Collection None Estimates ofper-capita employee Waste generated as a result of and cost) records waste generation by employee government operations type (from California 4Vaste . Niana<~ement l3oard) Makeup of waste stream Existing Existing analysis California averages (From (percentage of\vaste by analysis of of\vaste streams California Waste Management type of waste) local waste in nearby Board) stream 'urisdictions Existing Landfills Amount of waste in place Operations n/a Engineer's estimates of capacity Methane emissions li-om exiting records landfills operated by the local Amount of waste added Operations n/a historical u-ends government (if applicable) each year lorecasts Composition of\\'aste Existing Existing analysis National sverages (From'1'ellus analysis of of waste streams Institute) local waste in nearby su'eam jurisdictions Amount of methane Metered Engineer's National average recover}' factors recover' recover estimates (li•om EfA) Employee commute (optional) Number of miles traveled Existing Conduct employee U.S. Census Journey-to-work by employees in daily employee survey study commute survey or study Distribution of Existing Conduct ernplayee U.S. Census .tourney-to-work transportation modes employee survey study survey' or study ~~Icthane emissions from Amount ofanethane Metered Modeled output F.-.ngineer's estimates \vastewater hreatment and solids escaping from sewage recovery and based on quantity disposal (optional; where applicable) waste treatment and flaring of waste treatc~l disposal process and disposal methods (From IPCC) Project Costs • Becoming a partner of SSV and member of ICLEI separately is required of each participating local government. Annual SSV partnership dues for any pledging government agency are currently $1,OOD per year per local government ICLEI annual membership clues are based on population and start at $600 per year for coimnunities of up to 50,000 .people (see Appendix B for further information). • Average additional project-related costs of $13,000 per local govermnent, pending discussion of contracting method. This cost proposal is contingent on the following criteria: • Minimum of 20 local governments participating to initiate the contract. • Shared data analysis year (2005 is recommended) for all participating .local governments. • Project anticipated to begin late 2007, with the bulk of,project labor to occur in 2008. • Written agreement before project execution by all data providers (e.g., electric and gas utilities, regional transportation planning agencies, waste management boards, local governments) to the project partners facilitated by ICLEI, SSV and JVSVN to make all .needed consumption data and coeft3cients available in a timely manner. • JVSVN responsible for all recruitment of local governments into this project. • JVSVN responsible for non-labor costs associated with the t~•vo included in-person project meetings (e.g., space, refi•eshments), • Each participating local government must become a member of both ICLE[ and SSV at standard membership rates. • Each participating local government must assign two representatives to be liaisons to ICLEI and SSV, one staffand one elected leader. • Each participating Jocal government must provide adequate staff support related to the collection of data (estimated at average of 20-40 hours per local government). • The mayor or other high level official must distribute a letter indicating to appropriate department staff that assistance in this project is an important priority. (ICLEI and SSV will .provide a template for this letter.) Project Deliverables Shared Deliverables for ali Participating Local Governments • Project kickoff meeting • Project debrief meeting, including training on government operations emissions inventory development • Monthly Meetings and Quarterly Forums customized to meet local government needs • Access to relevant .technical and cost information through SSV, useful for prioritizing specific COQ reduction projects on acost-effective basis Deliverables Per• Local Government • Government operations emissions inventory report • CACP software data backup • Data analysis input files • Description of emissions analysis methodology • Standard SSV member benefits and standard ICLEI membership benefits (see Appendix A) • Public recognition for participation by each local government in this project via the SSV Annual Report, SSV Annual Report Release Event, and related media coverage ~ This n•aining may be augmented by the Bay Area Air Quality Management Disn•ict Optional Deliverable Not Included in This Cost Proposal • Second government operations data analysis year Project Schedule The project start date will be negotiated by the parties upon confirmation of participation by each local government, most likely to occur in late 2007. ICLEI and SSV, in coordination with JVSVN, will solicit input from all project participants to best prioritize the tasks associated with completing all .emissions inventories. Emissions inventories for each participating focal government will be completed on a rolling basis, with the first inventories being .completed within approximately three months of project execution and the process continuing from there. Project completion timeline will be significantly influenced by the provision of data by the local governments and external data providers. Project Team The project team will consist of staff fl•om ICLEI, under the management of Director of Programs Garrett Fitzgerald, and SSV, under the management of Executive Director Rick Row. Details on how the work will be divided between the two organizations will be provided pending further discussion of the content of this proposal. Below is additional information on these two organizations. ICLEI Since 1993, ICLEI U.S.A., anon-profit ~Ol(c) 3 corporation, has been working. with local governments to improve global environmental conditions through cumulative local leadership and action. Through performance-based campaigns and :initiatives, 1CLE1's U.S. office provides local governments with technical expertise and policy assistance as well as access to a valuable national peer network. In the United States, ICLEI is a growing associateon of local governments (over 40% growth in 2006) dedicated to climate protection and sustainable development with a strong national presence. ICLEI works with these local governments to push the boundaries of traditional leadership in the US and achieve stronger, accelerated movement toward sustainability goals through measured performance and tangible results. In addition to providing base levels of technical assistance to all of its local govermnent members for over l4 years, ICLEI has also provided enhanced technical assistance toward the completion of inventories and action plans for a significant number of local governments in the style of this proposed .project. ICLEI has recently completed a project with Alameda County, California, working with 11 municipal governments as well as the County government to develop greenhouse gas emissions inventories' for each participant, as well as a local climate action plan template, ICLEI worked with each municipality to identify emissions reduction strategies that were appropriate for the region and facilitated three regional workshops to enhance the regional focus of the initiative. In addition, ICLEI assisted irl the development of outreach and public relations materials to increase community awareness of the climate protection initiatives. [CLEI is currently engaged in several similar projects, providing enhanced technical services for Menlo ['ar!<, CA; Haverford, PA; and Bellevue, WA. In each of these eases ICLEI staff is working closely with local staff to develop an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions that meets the needs of the local government. Sustainable Silicon Valley Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV), begun in 2001 and an independent non-profit 501(c)3 corporation since 2004, is a collaboration of businesses, governments, and non-governmental organizations that are identifying and addressing environmental and resource pressures in the Valley. Its mission is to work with the Silicon Valley community to create a more sustainable future using an environmental management system (EMS), which provides a systematic approach to achieve desired environmental targets, such as CO, emissions reductions. As its first initiative, SSV engages prominent Valley organizations to work towards a goal of reducing regional carbon dioxide (COZ) emissions 20% below 1990 levels by 2010 SSV facilitates strategies to reduce COQ emissions through increased energy and fuel efficiency and through the use of renewable sources of energy. SSV partners pledge to help meet SSV's regional target, set their otivn individual targets, report their progress, share .information and mentor one another in quarterly educational forums and monthly meetings. SSV recognizes results in its Annual COQ Report and at its Annual Report Release Event. SSV municipal partners include the Cities of Morgan I-Iill, Palo Alto, San Mateo, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale, the Towns of Los Altos Hills and Portola Valley, and San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. SSV works with these municipalities to mentor and educate ne4v partners, providing tools and resources to support these organizations. Quarterly educational forums have provided proven COQ reduction strategies from experts since 2004. Appendix A. Organizational Membership/Partnership Benefits ICLEI -Local Governments for Sustainability • Personalized orientation to the CCP Campaign, including an overview of the process for establishing an emissions baseline and developing a local climate action plan; • Hands-on training in the use of ICLEI's Clean Air and Climate Protection Software; • Basic ongoing technical support (estimated at 2 hours/month) in the use of the soft4vare and protocols for emissions quantification; • Access to case studies, local government network participants, sample resolutions, and policy documents; • Oppor-tttnities to participate in ICLEI's series of virtual training sessions on best practices and nevv tools in sustainability planning and climate protection; • Notice of funding opportunities and assistance in matching with appropriate sources of funds; • Membership in the network •of worldwide local government representatives who are tackling similar environmental and management issues and who meet at workshops, seminars, and conferences around the world, and through electronic conferences on the website; and, • • Invitation and travel to national and international events, supported by ICLE[ as funding is available. • Media support as requested to foster promotion of local climate action efforts. Sustainable Silicon Valley • Quarterly Educational Forums on topics of concern to organizations working to reduce energy use and COQ emissions. • Access to Energy Efficiency Incentive Funds through an agreement with PG&E that makes energy efficiency incentive funds available to qualifying SSV Partners and Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) members. • The ongoing exchange of Energy and COQ Best Practices, at monthly meetings and through direct contacts within Sustainable Silicon Valley, • Public recognition, as bestowed this past year on SSV and SSV Partners by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and by the California Climate Action Team in its report to the governor. • Inclusion in the arnnral COQ Report, which highlights Partner achievements in the context of Silicon Valley trends. • Media attention has included front page Business section coverage in the San Jose Mercury News, I<GO/ABC7 television evening news and other programming, and interviews on various radio stations. • Nomination by SSV for honors and recognition. Affiliation with other prominent Silicon Valley organizations in an internationally recognized, regional effort to address the environmental concerns of yout• organization and its community. For further information about ICLEI and Sustainable Silicon Valley, consult the ICLEI. web site at ft[th:~w«,~_v.iclei.or~iusr; and the SSV web site at htt~`~~~ww.susiainablesiliconvallev.c~. Appendix B. Organizational Membership/Partnership Dues ICLEI -Local Governments for Sustainability Community Population Annual Dues I.to 50,000 $600 50,001 to 100,000 $1,200 100,001 to 200,000 $1,750 200,001 to 300,000 $2,250 300,001 to 500,000 $2,750 500,001 to 750,000 $3,500 750,001 to 1,000.,000 $4,500 1,000,001 to 2,000,000 $5,750 2,000,001 to 4,000,000 $7,000 Over 4,000,001 $8,000 Sustainable Silicon Valley Annual SSV partnership dues for any pledging government agency are currently $1,000 per year per local governme~it. the Los Gatos CA Official Site! - Envn•onmental Protection Efforts ATTACHMENT 4 You are here: Home > Living in Los Gatos > Town Services > Community Services > Environmental Protection Efforts Environmental Protection Effarts One.part of what makes Los Gatos such a special .place is its unique physical environment. it is nestled at the base of the Sierra Azules in the southwestern portion of Santa Clara County., where the Santa Clara Valley meets the lower slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Los Gatos encompasses a wide variety of terrain, ranging from flat topography at the edge of the valley floor to densely wooded hillsides. Both the valley and hillsides are interspersed with creeks, streams., and riparian habitat. While local residents may disagree over the solutions to specific issues related to the environment, they share a common vision of a culture that is environmentally sensitive. The Town organization takes seriously its task of community stewardship, which includes resource conservation and .pollution prevention. For example, it has been certified as.a Green Business through the Santa Clara County Green Business :Program.. To be certified "green," an organization must be in compliance with all regulations and meet program standards for conserving resources, preventing pollution, and minimizing waste. Following is an outline of some of the many other programs and accomplishments of the Town in the environmental arena: U.S. MAYORS' CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT On February 16, 2005 the Kyoto Protocol took effect in the 141 countries that ratified it. On March 30, 2005, 9 mayors representing more than 3 million Americans, joined together to invite cities from across the country to take additional actions to significantly reduce global warming pollution. On June 13, .2005, the Mayors. Climate Prote..ction_Agreeme,nt_.was passed unanimously by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Cities and towns across the country, including the Town of'Los Gatos continue to formalize their commitment by signing on to the agreement. ENERGY The Town is a member of the Silicon Valley Energy Program, a joint project of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the City of San Jose. With the twin goals of saving energy and saving money, this program offers rebates, classes, energy audits, and technical assistance to businesses and city organizations. All of the red and green traffic lights in town, and the majority of pedestrian signals and yellow traffic lights, use light emitting diodes (LEDs) instead of traditional incandescent lights. LEDs use about 10% to 20% of the energy of an_incandescent bulb, reducing energy costs -and last about five times as long, reducing replacement costs. As streetlight fixtures are upgraded and replaced, the old bulbs are replaced with high pressure sodium lamps. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, high pressure sodium lamps are very efficient, providing 50 to 140 lumens per watt, and have a lifetime of between 16,000 and 24.,000 hours on average. The Civic Center's HVAC system, upgraded in 2006, incorporates state-of-the-art technology, including variable frequency drives for the electric motors, which reduce energy consumption. .BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT The Town's Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines, adopted in 2004, contain voluntary green building standards for new construction. These standards include the following goals: . Siting and design of a structure should take maximum advantage of passive solar heating, natural cooling, and natural light. . Landscaping should be used to control exposure to sun and wind. • Building materials selected should reduce the consumption of natural resources and be non- http://www.losgatosca.gov/index.asp?NID=1213&PREVIEW=YES 2/12!2008 the Los Gatos CA Official $ite! - Environmental Protection Efforts Page 2 of 3 toxic. This includes the use of salvaged or reused building materials. Solar heat, as an alternative energy source., is encouraged by Town development regulations. For example, for about 20 years the Town has required that all new homes be pre-plumbed for solar water heaters and that solar be used as the primary means of heating swimming pools. To date, the Town has approved more than 1,000 solar panel systems on residential and commercial structures. WATER The Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance was adopted by the Town Council in 1992 to promote conservation and efficient use of water. All new commercial developments and residential developments of five or more units are subject to this ordinance, which requires developers to calculate the water allowance permitted for the site and estimated water usage. The ordinance encourages the use of recycled water irrigation. In partnership with the West Valley Clean Water Program, the Town sponsored a recycling event at which any West Valley resident, business, or school could drop off old televisions, computer monitors, and laptop computers. These appliances can leach toxic metals, such as lead, mercury, and copper, into our local waterways. EARTW April is Keep Los Gatos Beautiful Month. Each April, the Town sponsors a series of events and programs to celebrate National Earth Day, National Arbor Day, and National Volunteer Recognition Week, all of which occur during the month of April. Past events have included a mercury thermometer exchange, tree plantings, and the Bicycle Rewards Program. Through the Adopt-a-Planter program, residents or businesses may "adopt" one of the 28 raised planting beds located along North Santa Cruz Avenue in the downtown. Planter "adopters" are responsible for purchasing, planting, and maintaining plant materials in their planter. The program adds greatly to the beauty and charm of downtown Los Gatos, and is a way for members of the community to connect to their natural environment. In Fiscal Year 2006/07, the Town reached a milestone by receiving the distinguished Tree City USA award for the 27~h consecutive year. The Tree City USA award is conferred by the National Arbor Day Foundation, in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the U.S. Forest Service. In order to receive the award, a community must have the following: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance. WASTE The Town Code requires developers to provide an opportunity for the public to salvage building materials from demolished structures. Developers must advertise in a newspaper when the structure is available for salvaging. All wood, metal, glass, and aluminum materials generated from a demolished structure must be recycled. Through the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program, Los Gatos residents can dispose of their household hazardous wastes for-free. In FY 2005/06, 934 Los Gatos households participated in the program. The Town provides funds to the program on an annual basis to ensure that all Los Gatans who wish to may participate. Los Gatos has maintained compliance with the state's solid waste diversion requirements, also known as AB939, and has'had its diversion rate certified each year by the California Integrated Waste Management Board. In 2004, the most recent year to be certified by the Board, Los Gatos diverted 56% of its solid waste from landfill disposal. AIR Town Ordinance No. 1905, the Wood Burning Ordinance, restricts the sale and use of fireplaces and http;//vvww.losgatosca.gov/index.asp?NID=1213&PREVIEW=YES 2/12/2008 the Los Gatos CA Official Site! -Environmental Protection Efforts Page 3 of 3 other wood-burning appliances that do not meet federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. According to the EPA, residential wood burning contributes significantly to particulate air pollution. As of the fall of 2006, all of the Town's heavy-duty diesel-fueled trucks and equipment, including street sweepers and dump trucks, run on biodiesel. Biodiesel is a renewable fuel; in the United States, most biodiesel is made from soybean oil, though canola oil, sunflower oil, recycled cooking oil, and animal fats are also used. According to the U.S. EPA, switching an existing vehicle fleet to biodiesel reduces emissions of carbon monoxide, particulate matter, sulfates, hydrocarbons, and air toxics. The Town, in partnership with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, helps to reduce auto emissions by participating in the Bicycle. Rewards Program. The program rewards residents for replacing car trips with bicycle trips, with .gift certificates for public transit passes and bicycle equipment. Town street sweeping equipment is certified compliant with Rule 1186 requirements for PM~o-efficient sweepers. This certification ensures that the street sweepers will pick up particulate matter with a diameter of 10 microns or less from the roadway; the goal is to reduce contribution to particulate air pollution. The standard was established for Southern California municipalities, and has not yet been required of Bay Area communities, but the Town has voluntarily adopted this more stringent standard. http://www.losgatosca. gov/index.asp?NID=1213 &PREVIEW=YES 2/12/2008 ATTACHMENT 5 Los Gatos Green Business Campaign: "Los Gatos: Growing Greener" The purpose of this program is to encourage and promote Town Employees to follow our Green Business Commitments and do the right thing for our environment while at work and invite the Employees to carry the ideas over into their lives at home. All information provided to the Employees will-also be available to the public on the Town's website. Each month will include; a green theme; tips associated with the theme to be green "at work and at play"; obligations to our green business certification that may related to the theme; links to other resources in our community to learn more information or participate in related events 2008 January -------------- February -------------- March -------------- Campaign Kick Off- April Keep Los Gatos Beautiful Month Community Garage Sale: May Because our neglected belongings don't belong in the trash! Flip The Switch June Reducing energy consumption Cinching The Waste This Summer July Reducing and recycling our waste during Summer BBQ's, picnics and parties August Beat the Heat: Stavin' Cool & Green! September Strolls September Walking or riding instead of driving October Second Chance Week November Green Getaways! Reduce fuel consumption for holiday travel December ' "Season's Greenings" A Greener Holiday Season