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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Endorsmnt of Draft Policy - Sustainability Stewardship CITY OF PALM DESERT CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE STAFF REPORT REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY THE COLLEGE OF THE DESERT FOR ENDORSEMENT OF THEIR DRAFT POLICY ON SUSTAINABILITY STEWARDSHIP. SUBMITTED BY: Stephen Y. Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager DATE: June 25, 2009 CONTENTS: 1. COD draft Policy on Sustainability Stewardship (2�d Draft) 2. Policy's Consultation Process Recommendation By Minute Motion, that the City Council: 1. APPROVE a request by the College of the Desert for endorsement of their draft Policy on Sustainability Stewardship. 2. DIRECT the City Manager to prepare correspondence to the College of the Desert indicating the City Council's endorsement of their draft Policy on Sustainability Stewardship and include staff and Council's (if any) recommendations concerning this document. Discussion College of the Desert (COD) representatives forwarded to the City of Palm Desert their draft Policy on Sustainability Stewardship. COD is requesting the City's input into their plan and an official endorsement of this document. Staff advocates any effort towards developing and enhancing a sustainable environment. Therefore, it is respectfully requested that the City Council endorse COD's draft Policy on Sustainability Stewardship. Staff did review this document and made several recommendations which COD should consider incorporating into this document. A COD representative will be present at the June 25, 2009, City Council meeting to address any questions from the Council. Staff Comments on COD's Draft Polic on Sustainabilitv Stewardship 1. Water and sewer efficiency should include the removal of unnecessary turf, the installation of desertscape where appropriate, and the incorporation of water efficient fixtures in renovations and new construction. The turf parkways surrounding the campus are one example of where this recommendation can be implemented. COD Policy on Sustainability Stewardship June 25, 2009 Page 2 of 3 2. COD should consider mandating that all new construction be built to the 2008 California Green Building Standards Code 3. City staff recommends two year intervals in re-evaluating goals to meet AB 32 rather than five year plans, working toward 2020 compliance. Smaller time intervals allow the College of the Desert (COD) the needed time to adjust and refocus their efforts, if necessary. A five year monitoring period may not give enough time to redirect efforts as might be necessary to meet the 2020 goals. 4. SB 375 relates to reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and creating an attractive, walkable, and sustainable campus. We suggest that COD research ideas to reduce VMT and incorporate this on-site as a separate, but interrelated focus with AB 32. 5. "Partnerships with Energy Production and Other Agencies, Public and Private to Promote Green Initiatives" should be expanded to include partnerships with CVWD and Southern California Gas to conserve energy and water use. 6. Standard design guidelines and contract boiler plates should include specifications to meet the LEED predetermined rating level. 7. Elaborate on how goals and policies of the Presidents' Climate Commitment and the Coachella Valley Sustainability Pledge will be implemented at COD. 8. The "responsible and thoughtful utilization of land" should include revisiting the master plan for development of COD, to ensure that it coincides with SB 375. 9. We suggest that COD create a sustainable campus where student's basic needs are met. 10.A proper preventive maintenance program will be necessary to sustain energy efficiency. 11.In COD's operating practices throughout campus, consideration should be given to ideas in which plans can be brought full circle. For example, green and food waste is mentioned. COD can introduce composting of these items, whereby the compost can in turn be used to plant organic fruits and vegetables. Students could use planted organics for preparation and cooking education in restaurant service. 12.Purchasing policy recycled content minimums should be established for new and replacement purchases. G:\CityMgr\Stephen AryanWgenda Reports\COD Sustainability Program.doc COD Policy on Sustainability Stewardship June 25, 2009 Page 3 of 3 13.Elaborate on the Development and Operation of Alternative Energy Generation Units to Promote Self-Sustainability and Practical Teaching and Learning. Items of focus such as solar, grey water recycling for irrigation, or other energy generation units as seen fit by COD should be tisted for use in new construction and renovation. 14.It would also help to elaborate on "Fund and Grant Raising to Promote Green Initiatives". In particular, a great deal of creative thought could go into the internal incentives. Submitted by: Reviewed by: � `�� � St phen . Aryan Lauri Aylaian Assistant to the City anager Director of Community Development Approved by: CITY COUNCILACTION APPROVED �� DE1Vi�p RECEIVED OTHER MEETING DATE � John M. Wohlmuth AYES: City Manager NOES: ABSENT: 'S� ABSTAINs VERIFIED BYs Original on File w►Ith City Cler '�Of�ct G:\CityMgr\Stephen AryanWgenda Reports\COD Sustainability Program.doc '�"'J � V � ._ L � � � �..L � V J ••- N •� � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � g� � � � � - L p � � i O ` � ''.,.�� -1�. � A � �� � U +� � � � - �7 . � � � ;�' � � ��. � � � � � ``'� � •— a--+ � " � � �� C�A � � c�n � � � ._ � �� � � � � cn — �� �: � ca � � �s ° o � � � U ` ����- ._.: ._ +., �' `- - � .V u �� �� _ _ 4� O � � 4� � N _......_._.._. _ _ _ ` _ � C7 i p # � � Z � � ¢ �� Z Q � � � E � J L � Z � > a � � � �., ¢ Q W � � w � ~ V � ! � U Z ! Z � Z y � V r ^ w i� l7 v . ! 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