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STUDY SESSION
~osos COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: June 14, 2007
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: DEBRA J. FIGONE, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON "GREEN" INITIATIVES RELATED TO
CLIMATE PROTECTION/GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND
DIRECTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS IN STAFF REPORT
RECOMMENDATIONS :
Accept this informational report on the Town's ongoing climate protection activities.
2. Hold a discussion of Council goals and priorities in the area of climate protection
activities, and provide direction to staff.
Consider recommended actions for future Town climate protection activities, including:
A. Direct staff to return to Council by December 2007 with recommendations
regarding a greenhouse gas emissions inventory, reduction goals, and a reduction
plan.
B. Direct staff to work with regional climate protection agencies, including but not
limited to Joint Venture: Silicon Valley, to determine the best approach for
development of a regional greenhouse gas reduction plan.
C. Considering designation of an advisory body on climate protection activities.
D. Direct staff to incorporate climate protection policies and goals in the upcoming
General Plan review process.
E. Provide direction to staff regarding the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection
Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
One part of what makes Los Gatos such a special place is its unique physical environment. Los
Gatos residents share a common vision of a culture that is environmentally sensitive. The Town
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CLIMATE PROTECTION/GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
June 14, 2007
organization has a long history of environmental protection, including resource conservation and
pollution prevention. Most recently Council communicated its environmental focus in the
Town's Strategic Goals for FY 2007/08, which include the following:
Preserve and enhance the appearance, character, and environmental quality of the
community
This focus is echoed in the General Plan 2000 Conservation Element, which promotes the
sustainability of resources, and recognizes that conservation issues are often regional in scope.
A summary of the Town's accomplishments in the area of Environmental Protection Efforts is
Attachment 1. A highlight is the recent certification of the Town organization as a Green
Business through the Santa Clara County Green Business Program. To be certified "green," an
organization must be in compliance with environmental regulations and meet program standards
for conserving resources, preventing pollution, and minimizing waste. A copy of the March 29
presentation to Council regarding the Town's certification as a Green Business is Attachment 2.
DISCUSSION:
Recently there has been increased international, national, regional, and local focus on and
pressure to "do more" in the area of environmental protection, particularly climate protection and
greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction. Attachment 3 is a matrix, developed by the Santa
Clara County Cities Association, of many of these green programs.
Staff recommends taking a deliberate approach to involvement with climate protection efforts. It
can be difficult, with new invitations to participate in programs arriving almost daily, to step
back and assess the issue from a "big picture" perspective. Council may wish to use this study
session as an opportunity to consider all of its options in order to choose those that allow for real
change in the area of climate protection, that meet the values and goals of Los Gatos, and that
may be accomplished within the desired resource allocation. Climate protection is not an issue
over which the Town has total control, but it appears that the Town can play an important role.
Town Role
One of the key points of discussion for Council may be the desired role of the Town
organization. For example, should it address its own organizational GHG emissions, or those of
the community? Following is a framework that staff has used in its analysis of how the Town
might move forward:
Model environmental protection though corporate policies, practices, and technologies;
and encourage other organizations to do the same.
Encourage sustainable construction practices through building, land use, and related
policies.
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CLIMATE PROTECTION/GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Participate in regional efforts aimed at educating residents about green practices.
Participate in regional climate protection efforts, with the goal of reducing GHG
emissions on a regional level.
In this report, the corporate modeling of environmental protection will be discussed first,
including land use issues, followed by the Town's participation in regional educational and
climate protection efforts.
Internal Climate Protection Efforts
As noted earlier, the Town organization has a long history of environmental protection, including
resource conservation and pollution prevention. Staff envisions that the Town will continue its
efforts in this arena. Some of the continuing programs will include:
■ Keep Los Gatos Beautiful
■ Safe Routes to School
■ Santa Clara County Green Business Program
■ Cool Commutes (ABAG)
■ Energy conservation efforts
Some opportunities that staff will be analyzing for their potential environmental impact include:
■ Purchase of hybrid vehicles
■ Installation of solar power at Town facilities
■ GHG inventory, through the Joint Venture Climate Protection Task Force
■ Compliance with A1332, California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006
■ Expansion of climate protection language in the General Plan review
■ Review of best practices in planning, building, and construction
■ Use of data and other resources available through the California Communities Climate
Action Program of the Institute for Local Government
The Town's "green" efforts will be coordinated through a recently-formed interdepartmental
team, facilitated by the Community Services Department and including members from the
Community Development and Parks and Public Works Departments.
Several local municipalities have formed volunteer citizen groups, often called "Green Ribbon
Committees," as an advisory body to their Council on the climate protection issue. If, after
discussion, Council wishes to designate such an advisory body, staff suggests that Council
choose an existing Town Board or Commission as its Green Ribbon Committee. Board and
Commission members are a cross-section of the community and include local residents, business
owners, and students. Council could set its goals and expectations for the advisory body, which
might include:
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■ monitoring the Town's internal climate protection efforts
■ monitoring the efforts of the Joint Venture Climate Protection Task Force
■ investigating new climate protection opportunities
■ providing regular reports to the Town Council
Choosing an existing Board or Commission would be beneficial because its membership would
already be in place and ready to begin,,vork, it would already have regular public meetings
scheduled, and it would allow volunteers who have already shown a great interest in their
community to expand their involvement to the area of climate protection. In addition, it would
not create an additional administrative burden on staff. Interested community members could
participate through a subcommittee of the Board or Commission. The Community Services
Commission has expressed an interest in serving if the Council so desires.
GHG Emissions Inventory, Reduction Goals, and Reduction Plan
One characteristic that many of the myriad of climate protection programs share is that they
begin with taking an inventory, move to developing goals, and result in a plan to meet those
goals. The differences appear in the specifics, such as the measurements used for the inventory
and how the inventory is conducted, whether the goals are numerical or qualitative, and how the
plan may be applied to any one member agency. Staff believes that the most strategic move for
the Town will be to find the most comprehensive program in which to participate, one that will
allow for the most amount of action with the least amount of administration.
Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network was established in 1993 to provide analysis and action on
issues affecting the region's economy and quality of life. Its members include leaders from
business, government, academia, labor, and the broader community. It has recently established
the Joint Venture Climate Protection Task Force, a regional program to help local government
agencies address the challenges of climate protection. The Task Force's Charter Statement is
Attachment 5. To date, 24 cities, counties, and special districts in the Silicon Valley region have
agreed to work together through the Joint Venture Climate Protection Task Force.
The mission of the Task Force is to provide a way for participating agencies to work together on
the host of initiatives aimed at the common goal of addressing the climate protection challenge.
Members have decided that the first work of the Task Force will include conducting an
emissions inventory to determine each agency's carbon footprint, developing ways to track and
reduce this footprint on an annual basis, forming a buying consortium to aggregate demand and
acquire carbon reduction technologies at the best possible price, conducting education and
outreach campaigns, and conducting pilot projects to develop and test products that will reduce
GHG emissions.
From staff's perspective, the benefit of the Task Force is that it allows local municipalities to
work collaboratively on climate protection strategies, sharing staff and financial resources. The
inventory, goals, and plan for each member agency will be standardized, reducing the amount of
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June 14, 2007
resources required from any one agency while boosting the effect of the program. The
membership includes key leaders from local municipalities, utilities, and private enterprise; as
well as representatives from green initiatives such as Sustainable Silicon Valley and the
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI). It is also the hope of staff
that this group, as a cohesive voice for local climate protection efforts, will be able to work with
state regulators as they develop new programs, such as those resulting from AB32.
The Board of Directors of the Santa Clara County Cities Association has recently accepted a
series of five action steps in relation to climate protection; participation in the Joint Venture
Climate Protection Task Force is in keeping with these steps.
AB32: California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006
AB32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, has already been alluded to more
than once in this report. Though the Act itself has already been adopted by the State of
California, regulations for its implementation have yet to be developed. It remains an unknown
quantity, with potentially great impact to municipalities, particularly with respect to GHG
emission reduction goals. Its key provisions include:
■ Establishing a statewide GHG emission cap for 2020, based on 1990 emissions
■ Adopting mandatory reporting rules for "significant sources" of GHG emissions
The California Air Resources Board is the state agency responsible for monitoring and regulating
GHG emission sources under AB32, and the regulations for its implementation will be developed
through the Board's rule-making process.
U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement
One of the most frequently cited climate protection efforts is the Climate Protection Agreement
developed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors (Attachment 6). The Agreement is based on the
Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement that went into effect in February 2005. The Kyoto
Protocol includes GHG emission reduction goals for each country; the goal for the U.S. is 7%
below 1990 levels by 2012.
Agencies that agree to sign the U.S Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement agree to the
following:
■ To urge the federal and state governments to enact legislation that includes the GHG
emission reduction goal set by the Kyoto Protocol.
■ To urge the U.S. Congress to pass GHG reduction legislation that includes clear goals
and timetables, and that includes a market-based system of tradable allowances among
emitting industries.
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■ To strive to meet or exceed the GHG emission reduction goal set by the Kyoto Protocol
in their own communities. A list of potential ways to meet the goal is included.
One of the issues around this Agreement is that its GHG emission reduction goal may differ from
that set by the California Air Resources Board as it develops regulations pursuant to AB32. In
addition, the actions listed as potential ways for agencies to meet the reduction goal may commit
fixture resources of those agencies in ways that are not yet fully recognized. Should Council
wish to consider accepting the invitation to endorse this Agreement, it may wish to also consider
the following options:
A. Direct staff to return the Climate Protection Agreement as an action item at the next
Council meeting.
B. Direct staff to make amendments to the language of the Climate Protection Agreement
regarding the GHG emission reduction goal, and/or the actions that may be taken in order
to meet that goal.
C. Direct staff to return the Climate Protection Agreement as an action item at a future
Council meeting, after the Joint Venture Climate Protection Task Force emission
inventory is completed, and/or more information is available about AB32 GHG emission
reduction targets.
Some cities, including the City of Redwood City, have taken the option of amending the
language of the Agreement before endorsing it, in order to allow more flexibility on the part of
the municipality as more information becomes available and as new regulations are developed.
Staff believes that it may be advisable to gather more data before committing to a GHG emission
reduction target. The Joint Venture Climate Protection Task Force emission inventory will
provide the Town with information on its current emission level, which would be key to any
discussion of future emission reductions. And, the Town will participate in the development of
AB32 regulations, through the Joint Venture Climate Protection Task Force.
Resources
The amount of staff and fiscal resources needed to implement any Town climate protection
efforts will vary greatly depending on the type and number of these efforts. For example,
continuing the Town's current successful efforts is possible with staff and resources as allocated
in the FY 2007/08 Operating Budget. At this time, however, no resources are earmarked for any
new climate protection efforts. Once any operating costs are determined, staff would return to
Council with that information. Similarly, should any capital projects be contemplated, those
costs would be addressed through the Capital Improvement Program process. Some potential
cost items are:
■ Joint Venture Climate Protection Task Force emissions inventory
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June 14, 2007
■ Purchase of hybrid vehicles
■ Building modifications, such as installation of solar power at Town facilities
■ Consultant fees for development of implementation plan
CONCLUSION:
in summary, the Town is 1;k7Pll-positioned to continue its tradition of environmental protection
and to meet the new challenge of climate protection. There will be a need to balance the
pressures on local municipalities to join the growing ranks of green programs with the Town's
role of developing a thoughtful, strategic, and effective plan that allows for real change, meets
the values and goals of the community, and works within available resources. Staff will continue
to emphasize the benefits of working within a regional collaborative such as the Joint Venture
Climate Protection Task Force.
Attachments:
1. "Environmental Protection Efforts" web page
2. Memorandum of March 29, 2007 regarding Green Business Certification
3. Santa Clara County Cities Association matrix of green programs
4. Joint Venture Climate Protection Task Force Charter Statement
5. U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement
Distribution (via email):
Community Services Commission members
Susan Baugh, Siemens
Joanne Benjamin, Santa Clara County Cities Association
Tom Carson, Los Gatos resident
Seth Fearey, Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network
Connie Kirby, Los Gatos resident
Rob Rennie, Sierra Club Cool Cities Team
Sally Tomlinson, Sustainable Silicon Valley
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MEETING DATE: 4/2/07
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To: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
From: DEBRA J. FIGONE, TOWN MANAGER
Subject: GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION
Date: March 29, 2007
The Town applied for and received certification as a "Green Business" and thereby joins four other
cities in the County which have received this award.
The Bay Area Green Business Program was developed by Bay Area local governments in
collaboration with United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California EPA
Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the business community. The Association of Bay.
Area Governments coordinates the Program, which is implemented by Green Business
Coordinators in seven participating counties.
The Bay Area Green Business Program is .a successful partnership of environmental agencies and
utilities that assists, recognizes and promotes businesses and government agencies that volunteer to
operate in a more environmentally responsible way. To be certified "green," the Town was required
to demonstrate its compliance with environmental regulations and meet program standards in the
areas of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling, Energy Conservation, Water Conservation, and
Pollution Prevention.
Through our participation in the Program, the Town has committed to meeting the following
objectives:
• To comply with all applicable environmental regulations and strive to exceed compliance.
• To conserve energy, water and other natural resources.
• To develop and implement practices that prevent pollution and waste.
• To be an environmentally responsible business within our community.
To maintain our status as a Green Business, the Town must:
• Track rates of water and energy use, and solid and hazardous waste generation.
• Provide ongoing incentives or training opportunities to encourage employee participation
the Green Business Program.
• Market the Program and our certification.
• Apply for recertification every three years.
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Environmental Protection Efforts
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:
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 street light 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-
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
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 PM10-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.
For More Information
Click here to search the Resource Directory for Environmental Services resources.
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Memorandum
Attachment 4
TO: Silicon Valley Climate Protection Task Force
FROM: Seth Fearey, Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network
DATE: May 17, 2007
SUBJECT: CHARTER STATEMENT FOR THE JOINT VENTURE CLIMATE
PROTECTION TASK FORCE
The following is a revised charter statement for the Climate Protection Task Force. This
version reflects the changes to the charter and membership that were discussed at the first
meeting of the Task Force on May 10t`.
This document is still a work in progress and is likely to be modified at future meetings.
Name
Joint Venture Climate Protection Task Force
Charter
To develop effective, collaborative, solutions for the reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions from public agency operations by providing a neutral forum for city and
county government agencies and special districts to learn from each other and from
others about climate protection programs.
Proposed Goals
1. Accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by public agencies.
2. Use demand aggregation to conserve scarce public resources.
3. Encourage and support the growth of the clean technology industry.
4. Provide leadership for the community and the world.
Benefits of Membership
1. Opportunities to learn from similar organizations about their experiences with
solutions.
2. Opportunities to meet with public and private sector experts on climate protection
solutions.
3. Opportunities to meet with solution providers in a neutral setting.
4. Access to financial, engineering, and environmental analyses of solutions.
5. Access to financing mechanisms that address the special needs of public agencies.
6. Briefings on climate protection legislation and regulations that affect public agencies.
7. Opportunities to shape and participate in pilot projects to test solutions.
8. Cost sharing for consultants, studies, materials, communications, and events.
9. Cost sharing for the development of Requests for Proposal.
10. Opportunities to participate in procurements that aggregate demand and result in lower
costs and greater choice of providers.
Proposed Membership - This section needs additional development
The Climate Protection Task Force is a public-private partnership. Companies and non-profit
organizations that meet the criteria below may join the organization but will not be able to
participate in procurements.
1. Staff members of local government agencies, including special districts, in the Silicon
Valley region.
2. Corporations with innovative solutions.
3. Supporting service organizations.
All members must have a significant presence in the Silicon Valley region. Silicon Valley is
generally defined as all of Santa Clara County, most of San Mateo County, cities in the
southern portion of Alameda County, and cities in Santa Cruz County along Highway 17,
including the City of Santa Cruz.
Funding
Initially there will be no funding requirement for membership in the task force. Staff and
meeting support will be provided by Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network from program
incubation funds.
The costs of individual projects will be shared by the members. If, for example, the task force
decides to hire a consultant to evaluate a technology, the consultant's fee and related costs will
be raised from the organizations that benefit from the analysis. Funds can come from both the
public and private sectors, but they may not create the potential for a conflict of interest.
If the task force decides that it needs additional resources for its operations, the members will
decide how much is needed and how to raise the funds.
Supporting Organizations and Roles
Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network. Established in 1993, Joint Venture provides
analysis and action on issues affecting our region's economy and quality of life. The
organization brings together established and emerging leaders - from business,
government, academia, labor and the broader community - to spotlight issues and work
toward innovative solutions.
Joint Venture publishes the annual "Index of Silicon Valley" and helps teams of civic
entrepreneurs develop and lead action-oriented projects that improve the economy and
quality of life in the region.
Joint Venture provides staff support to the Task Force.
Strategy
1. Work together to identify and evaluate technologies that reduce greenhouse gas
emissions from operations.
2. Share expertise and lessons learned.
3. Pilot new solutions and share results.
4. Form a procurement pool.
5. Set goals; track and report progress.
Initial Workplan
1. Conduct inventories
2. Develop a regional vision for climate protection in public sector operations; set
regional goals
3. Identify opportunities to reduce emissions
4. Coordinate with other climate protection organizations
5. Organize educational programs for members
6. Contribute to public policy discussions at the regional and state level.
7. Analyze solutions
8. Form a procurement pool; issue RFP's
9. Identify and leverage funding opportunities
10. Pilot solutions, share experiences
11. Track and report progress toward goals
Several of the above activities can be performed in parallel.
3
Participants in First Meeting on May 10, 2007
Name
Title
San Mateo County
Peggy Jensen
Deputy County Manager
San Mateo County
Kim Springer
Resource Conservation Programs
Mgr.
San Mateo County
Doug Koenig
Deputy Director of Public Works
Belmont
Adam Politzer
Parks & Recreation Director
Belmont - backup
Thomas Fil
Director of Finance
Brisbane
Fred Smith
Assistant to the City Manager
Burlingame
Phil Scott
Public Works Superintendent
Burlingame - backup
Gordon Grottsche
Daly City
Joseph Curran
Daly City - backup
Howard Lee
Foster City
Kristi Chappelle
Assistant City Manager
Hillsborough
Kathy Leroux
Assistant City Manager
Menlo Park
Ruben Nino
Assistant Public Works Director
Millbrae
Shelly Reider
City Environmental Officer
Redwood City
Magda Gonzalez
Deputy City Manager
San Carlos
Brian Moura
Deputy City Manager
San Mateo
Susan Loftus
Deputy City Manager
South San Francisco
Marty Van Duyn
Assistant City Manager
Santa Clara County
Caroline Judy
Mgr, Intragovernmental Support
Services
Cupertino
Ralph Qualls
Public Works Director
Los Gatos
Regina Falkner
Community Services Director
Morgan Hill
Tony Eulo
Environmental Programs
Mountain View
Cathy Lazarus
Public Works Director
Mountain View Backup
Kevin Woodhouse
Assistant to the City Manager
Palo Alto
Glenn Roberts
Director of Public Works
Palo Alto
Emily Harrison
Assistant City Manager
Palo Alto
Bern Beecham
Council Member
San Jose
John Stufflebean
Dir. Of Environmental Services
San Jose Backup
Mary Tucker
Santa Clara
Larry Owens
Silicon Valley Power
Sunnyvale
Coryn Campbell
Assistant to the City Manager
Alameda County
Newark
Susie Cullen
Maintenance Superintendent
Fremont
Dan Schoenholz
Policy and Special Projects Manager
Santa Cruz County ;
Santa Cruz
Martin Bernal
Assistant City Manager
Santa Cruz
Mary Arman
PW operations manager - Resource
Recovery
Industry
Pacific Gas & Electric
Darren Deffner
Pacific Gas & Electric
Sara Birmingham
Solar Program
Pacific Gas & Electric
Marvin Nuslat?
SunPower
Bobby Ram
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Jim Crowley
Engineering Unit Manager
Advisors
EcoAdvantage
Gina Blus
Consultant
ICLEI
Garrett Fitzgerald
Director of Programs
Bay Area Air Quality Management
District
Abby Young
Bay Area Air Quality Management
District
Ana Sandoval
Principal Environmental Planner
Bay Area Air Quality Management
District
David Vintze
South Bayside Waste Management
Authority
Heidi Melander
Sustainable Silicon Valley
Sally Tomlinson
Executive Director
CA League of Cities, Peninsula
Rebecca Elliot
Regional Public Affairs Manager
Local Government Services
Kathleen Gallagher
consultant
Attachment 5
ENDORSING THE U.S. MAYORS CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the U.S. Conference of Mayors has previously
adopted strong policy resolutions calling for cities,
communities and the federal government to take actions
to reduce global warming pollution; and
WHEREAS, the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPCC), the international community's most
respected assemblage of scientists, has found that
climate disruption is a reality and that human
activities are largely responsible for increasing
concentrations of global warming pollution; and
WHEREAS, recent, well-documented impacts of climate
disruption include average global sea level increases
of four to eight inches during the 20th century; a 40
percent decline in Arctic sea-ice thickness; and nine
of the ten hottest years on record occurring in the
past decade; and
WHEREAS, climate disruption of the magnitude now
predicted by the scientific community will cause
extremely costly disruption of human and natural
systems throughout the world including: increased risk
of floods or droughts; sea-level rises that interact
with coastal storms to erode beaches, inundate land,
and damage structures; more frequent and extreme heat
waves; more frequent and greater concentrations of
smog; and
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2005, the Kyoto Protocol, an
international agreement to address climate disruption,
went into effect in the 141 countries that have
ratified it to date; 38 of those countries are now
legally required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on
average 5.2 percent below 1990 levels by 2012; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America, with less than
five percent of the world's population, is responsible
for producing approximately 25 percent of the world's
global warming pollutants; and
WHEREAS, the Kyoto Protocol emissions reduction target
for the U.S. would have been 7 percent below 1990
levels by 2012; and
WHEREAS, many leading US companies that have adopted
greenhouse gas reduction programs to demonstrate
corporate social responsibility have also publicly
expressed preference for the US to adopt precise and
mandatory emissions targets and timetables as a means
by which to remain competitive in the international
marketplace, to mitigate financial risk and to promote
sound investment decisions; and
WHEREAS, state and local governments throughout the
United States are adopting emission reduction targets
and programs and that this leadership is bipartisan,
coming from Republican and Democratic governors and
mayors alike; and
WHEREAS, many cities throughout the nation, both large
and small, are reducing global warming pollutants
through programs that provide economic and quality of
life benefits such as reduced energy bills, green
space preservation, air quality improvements, reduced
traffic congestion, improved transportation choices,
and economic development and job creation through
energy conservation and new energy technologies; and
WHEREAS, mayors from around the nation have signed the
U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement which, as
amended at the 73rd Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors
meeting, reads:
The U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
A. We urge the federal government and state
governments to enact policies and programs to meet
or beat the target of reducing global warming
pollution levels to 7 percent below 1990 levels by
2012, including efforts to: reduce the United
States' dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate
the development of clean, economical energy
resources and fuel-efficient technologies such as
conservation, methane recovery for energy
generation, waste to energy, wind and solar
energy, fuel cells, efficient motor vehicles, and
biofuels;
B. We urge the U.S. Congress to pass bipartisan
greenhouse gas reduction legislation that includes
1) clear timetables and emissions limits and 2) a
flexible, market-based system of tradable
allowances among emitting industries; and
C. We will strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol
targets for reducing global warming pollution by
taking actions in our own operations and
communities such as:
1. Inventory global warming emissions in City
operations and in the community, set reduction
targets and create an action plan.
2. Adopt and enforce land-use policies that reduce
sprawl, preserve open space, and create compact,
walkable urban communities;
3. Promote transportation options such as bicycle
trails, commute trip reduction programs,
incentives for car pooling and public transit;
4. Increase the use of clean, alternative energy
by, for example, investing in "green tags",
advocating for the development of renewable
energy resources, recovering landfill methane
for energy production, and supporting the use of
waste to energy technology;
5. Make energy efficiency a priority through
building code improvements, retrofitting city
facilities with energy efficient lighting and
urging employees to conserve energy and save
money;
6. Purchase only Energy Star equipment and
appliances for City use;
7. Practice and promote sustainable building
practices using the U.S. Green Building
Council's LEED program or a similar system;
8. Increase the average fuel efficiency of
municipal fleet vehicles; reduce the number of
vehicles; launch an employee education program
including anti-idling messages; convert diesel
vehicles to bio-diesel;
9. Evaluate opportunities to increase pump
efficiency in water and wastewater systems;
recover wastewater treatment methane for energy
production;
1O.Increase recycling rates in City operations and
in the community;
11.Maintain healthy urban forests; promote tree
planting to increase shading and to absorb C02;
and
12.Help educate the public, schools, other
jurisdictions, professional associations,
business and industry about reducing global
warming pollution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The U.S.
Conference of Mayors endorses the U.S. Mayors Climate
Protection Agreement as amended by the 73rd annual U.S.
Conference of Mayors meeting and urges mayors from
around the nation to join this effort.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The U.S. Conference of Mayors
will work in conjunction with ICLEI Local Governments
for Sustainability and other appropriate organizations
to track progress and implementation of the U.S.
Mayors Climate Protection Agreement as amended by the
73rd annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting.