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13. Bay Area Climate CompactENVIRONMENTAL. AFFAIRS DIVISION CUPERTIN~ CITY FtALL 10300 TORRE AVENIJE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255 TELEPI-fONE: (408) 777-3223 • FAX: (408) 777-3366 SUMMARY Agenda Item No. ~ MEETING DATE: September 15, 2009 SUBJECT Adopt a resolution supporting the Bay Area Climate Compact and authorize the Mayor to sign the Bay Area Climate Change Charter endorsing 10 climate actions adopted by Bay Area Cities, Resolution No. o`~-iS . BACKGROUND Compact Overview The Bay Area Climate Change Compact was developed by the three large Bay Area cities and the Silicon Valley Leadership Group with input and signatories from Association of Bay Area Governments {ABAG), Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD} through the Joint Policy Committee. The Compact recognizes the need for immediate, coordinated and visionary action towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for the impacts of climate change. The compact specifies 10 measurable goals in such areas as renewable energy, zero emission vehicles, municipal and organizational climate adaptation plans and workforce training for the new clean and green economy. The intention is to initiate a large, regional, public-private partnership and a collaborative process to achieve the goals. Large and small Bay Area cities, along with several regional agencies, have helped to develop this set of goals and targets that will help the entire region move forward. Fulfilling the compact will create jobs in the Bay Area in clean technologies, while at the same time it addresses climate change and makes the region a national and international model of public/private cooperation, involving governments, non-profits and businesses to achieve greenhouse gas emissions reductions and more general environmental targets. 13-1 Signing the Charter will highlight City Council's leadership on climate action, which has been consistently demonstrated through historic decisions to incorporate sustainability goals into the 2005 General Plan, sign the Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement, approve a green building standard for municipal facilities, adopt an Environmental Procurement Policy, and provide a new staff position to support this work. Furthermore, it elevates Cupertino's commitment to the environment by establishing quantifiable short- and mid- term reductions targets to achieve the ICLEI supported next step following the city's recently completed municipal greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Ten Action Area Goals Each of the action area goals and the aggregate targets for the Compact's partners will focus regional efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the region's resiliency to climate impacts. They represent reasonable objectives that are achievable through collaborative efforts and, in some cases, by focusing on city facilities and operations. The Compact goals are numbered and listed in bold. The following description on each goal is a brief statement of Cupertino's current related activities. 1. Establish an example reference standard for "baseline" green building and rooftop solar practices by the end of 2010; As has been shared in prior Council packets, the regional work on creating a green building policy is underway through activities of the Green Building Collaborative convened on behalf of the Santa Clara County Cities Association. City staff from the Environmental Affairs Division and Planning Department participated in this effort in support of Council's adoption of the Green Building Collaborative's Phase I Recommendation. Currently, the County has a green building ordinance far single family residences and is working on a program for commercial and multi-family buildings. This goal fits into the current direction of Council through its recent review of the Planning Commission 2009/2010 Work Plan. 2. Incentivize and encourage transportation mode-shifts, such as networked work locations, bicycling and public transit, to reduce 2008 baseline gasoline consumption 3% by the end of 2013, and 8% by the end of 2018; The city would participate in the regional effort to accomplish this goal while reviewing its own internal goals and policies to support these objectives in any future applicable planning efforts. To achieve this specific outcome, city staff will review opportunities to create a commuter program that encourages staff to increase use of public transportation, carpool programs, or alternative means of transportation (like biking and/or walking to work}. Possible actions that may be considered to reduce the use of personal vehicles for commuting include employer-subsidized public transit such as those supported by the VTA - Eco Pass Program, which includes Highway 17 Express Bus services, the Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) Rail and Caltrain, or staffing a more robust car sharing/carpooling program. Staff are also investigating the creation of a bike fleet for city staff work and personal hour use. Providing increased mobility options for a work site adds flexibility for employees when 13-2 attending meetings, running errands, or incorporating exercise into their workday, while showing commitment to decreasing vehicle mules traveled in our city. Additionally, Cupertino will subnut a grant application through the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to purchase both hybrid and electric vehicles that could further reduce gasoline consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions for vehicle miles traveled during staff shifts. 3. From a 2008 baseline, increase by 30% the use of renewable sources for electrical energy by the end of 2013 and by SO% by the end of 2018; The city is currently reviewing the opportunit:~ to install solar photovoltaics on city owned facilities or shade stzvctures in city parking lots as part of a Detailed Energy Audit coordinated by Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. The results of this Audit are expected by November 2009. In addition, through Joint Venture Silicon Valley, the city is helping to create a Power Purchasing Agreement {PPA) :For local government agencies to be able to purchase and install solar photovoltaics requiring no up-front capital costs. Funding for renewable energy projects may cc-me through the PPA process, but if that does not cover all costs, the city may need to provide sufficient resources for solar projects on city buildings in order to meet the greenhouse gas emission goals as well as the Compact's goal. A more detailed approach to better understand the financial requirements to achieve this goal will be explored as part of an energy savings performance contract for city operations and facilities working with Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. The regional aspect of this goal would require that the city consider policies and procedures that encourage the public to implement solar, such as expanding the green building program and working regionally on projects that promote solar. Furthermore, the city is participating in a San Jose-convened working group to investigate applying for California Energy Commission State Energy Program funds to participate in a California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) pooled financing pilot program to establish a land secured muncipal financing district, which would facilitate homeowner purchase of renewable energy technologies through property tax bills. 4. Through conservation and energy efficiency, reduce electrical energy usage in buildings from a 2008 baseline by an average of 10% by the end of 2013 and by 15% by the end of 2018; As described above, Cupertino has initiated a .Detailed Energy Audit with Siemens to identify and prioritize energy efficiency measures for city facilities. Cupertino may elect to build this criteria/goal into its energy savings performan~~e contract with Siemens, in addition to its financial and greenhouse gas emissions requirements. Also, the city's green building policy for municipal facilities will need to be strengthened to include these goals and incorporate the California Energy Commission's target of energy-neutral new commercial buildings by 2030. 13-3 Given that the conservation and energy efficiency goal in the Compact is not specific to government buildings, regional programs will need to address energy consumption in our community. Energy efficiency in privately owned structures will be part of a green building policy review, which is currently part of the Planning Commission 2009/2010 Work PIan. In addition, energy efficiency is a major target of Acterra's Green@Hame program and Santa Clara County's Green Business program, of which participation is free to community members. Achieving this goal through the measures outlined above will allow the city to meet and exceed the near-term AB32 target, of which the Air Resources Board (ARB) reconunends local governments achieve 15% of present emissions levels by 2020. Having recently completed the city's greenhouse gas emssions inventory for municipal facilities employing the Local Government Operations Protocol, this Bay Area Climate Change Compact Goal establishes an emissions reduction goal for the city that aligns with regulatory requirements and the industry standard. 5. Increase the available blue and white collar "clean and green workforce" course/trainings by the end of 2013 and help place 20,000 trainees and graduates in the labor force by the end of 2013; Cupertino recently submitted a grant application to the Environmental Protection Agency to grow its existing residential home energy audit and retrofit program titled Green@Home to form a commercial audit program, which will be managed and led by 25 trained Kirsch Center student interns to increase the energy performance in commercial facilities. Through the PG&E Food Service Technology Center and Sustainable Silicon Valley collaboration outlined in our application, this pragrani will enable many of our city's 2500 businesses to minimize the negative impacts of future climate change through direct actions taken at the local level. The intended goal of our program is to lower consumption rates among our businesses to save these consumers thousands of dollars over the life of facility ownership, further enhancing energy savings from the improvements being made and minimizing out of pocket costs. 6. From a 2008 baseline, decrease community water consumption by 15% by the end of 2013 and 20% by the end of 2018 and increase water recycling rates by 10% by the end of 2013 and 15% by the end of 2018; Water reduction goals for the city's operations and facilities will be part of its Sustainability Management Plan, intended to be launched in January 2010. Also, data has already been acquired and reviewed through the city's Detailed Energy Audit and it is expected that Siemens will recommend specific water eff ciency upgrades and irrigation control improvements that will significantly reduce water consumption at the municipal level. Cupertino continues to promote water conservation programs offered at no cost to members of our community including Acterra Green@Home, Santa Clara Valley Water District Water Wise House Call and the Santa Clara County Green Business Program. The city may also 13-4 review current barriers to ease the implement,3tion of grey water and recycled water systems among residents, businesses and academic institutions within our jurisdiction. Recently, Cupertino's internal green team reviewed opfortunities to install greywater equipment (including "purple pipes") and rain barrels at several city parks and the city's community garden, which was further encouraged the Building Department's recent adoption of an appendix chapter of the 2007 Plumbing Code that gives guidelines for greywater systems. 7. Develop and adopt municipal and organizaitional climate adaptation plans by the end of 2013 to increase resiliency to the impacts o1F climate change; The city's Sustainability Management Plan will incorporate climate change targets and climate adaption strategies to address the following impacts: sea level rise, temperature variations, extreme weather events, drought and related public health issues. This planning process is expected to run through August 20:10, thereby achieving this goal years ahead of schedule. 8. Implement a conunon, ongoing region-widf: public information campaign by the end of 2010, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase community resiliency; Cupertino has launched a new website to eng~ige community members in strategies to contribute to global warnung reductions. Eacli Cupertino Scene includes a sustainability or environmental-related article and Parks and Recreation Brochures include "green tips". The city has, and will continue, to host and participate in environmentally-oriented events including the Earth Day Festival, Environmental Recycling Day, City-wide Garage Sale, Rotary Fall Festival Earth Zone, and Conservation on Climate Action. Cupertino will also look for opportunities to build environmental messages into existing programs and communication vehicles. 9. Increase solid waste diversion from landfills to 75% by the end of 2013, and achieve zero waste by the end of 2020; The County facilitates the Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission (RWRC) and countywide efforts on public education regarding waste and, therefore, would be instrumental in achieving these goals. Some steps, which arc; best done regionally or statewide, would be addressed through the RWRC and its Technical Advisory Committee. Cupertino designates staff representatives to serve on the RWRC's 'T'echnical Advisory Committee. The Source Reduction and Recycling Element process, wh..ch is underway, will identify steps to reduce disposal in the unincorporated area. The city has a recycling program for facilities ~.nd is currently reviewing its waste and recycling contract in hopes to expand the variety of services {i.e. composting, single stream recycling) offered to our community. A consuli:ant has reviewed the city's program for opportunities to reduce costs and increase diversion that will provide incentives for the city to transition from disposal to resource recovery.11~1oreover, the city is currently negotiating with LAGCO in order to meet this very goal. . 13-5 10. Increase the number of zero emission and other advanced ultra-low emission light duty vehicles to 10% of municipal fleets by the end of 2013, and to 25% by the end of 2018. This is the only goal that focuses completely on government agencies. Shifting a fleet to vehicles with higher MPG and less emissions is an important step in achieving greenhouse gas emissions goals. Identifying the correct size of a fleet and ensuring that people drive the correctly sized vehicle are also vital. Reducing the size of a fleet or making it difficult for people to use cars creates disincentives for using public transit, as people then drive themselves to work in order to have their car available for city business. Fleet issues and commuter challenges are interrelated and the goals of reducing solo drivers to work and making the fleet more "green" need to be considered together. Goal #10 will be easily met by the city, as long as there is a regular process for replacing vehicles with newer, ultra-low emission vehicles and quantifying fuel reductions over time through tracking software already available to city staff. This goal aligns with the city's Environmental . Procurement Policy approved by Council in 2(}07 and is a primary target of a future grant submittal described in Goa12. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that Council adopt a resolution supporting the Bay Area Climate Compact and authorize the Mayor to sign the Bay Area Climate Change Charter endorsing 10 climate actions adopted by Bay Area Cities, Resolution No. R-15 . Submitted by: ~~~~ Erin M. Cooke, Environmental Affairs Coordinator Attachment A -Draft Resolution Approved for submission to the City Council: David W. Knapp City Manager 13-6 Attachment A RESOLUTIOP~T N0.09-151 A RESOLUTION OF THE CUPERTINO Cl[TY COUNTY TO JOIN THE BAY AREA CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO BECOME A SIGNATORY OF THE BAY AREA CLIMATE CHANGE COMPACT WHEREAS, the State of California has established climate change goals set forth in AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act; and WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino recognizes the need for immediate, coordinated and visionary action to reduce greenhouse gasses to meet the State mandated goals; and WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino will establish public and organizational greenhouse gas reduction goals and programs; and WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino undersrands the challenges of global warming are regional in nature and can be best addressed in partnership with other agencies and private entities; and WHEREAS, the Bay Area Climate Collaborative is apublic-private partnership of municipalities, business groups, regional agencies, environmental organizations, educational institutions; and WHEREAS, the Bay Area Climate Collaborative is dedicated to achieving 10 climate change goals to effectively address the challenge +~f climate change and sustain our quality of life, as defined in the Bay Area Climate Change Compact, attached hereto as Exhibit A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEI;~ that the City of Cupertino: (1} Joins the Bay Area Climate Collaborative:; and (2) Authorizes the Mayor to become a signatory of the Bay Area Climate Change Compact Charter attached as Exhibit B; and (3) Agrees to commit leadership resources as needed to work together to meet the 10 action area goals identified in the Compact. 13-7 Resolution No. 49-151 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this 15th day of September, 2009, by the following vote: Vote Members of the Citv Council AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor, City of Cupertino 2 13-8 E3REAAABLE We, as signatories of this Bay Area Climate Chan~~e Compact, recognize the need for immediate, coordinated and visionary action on greenhouse c~as reductions and progress toward a sustainable society that is resilient to climate change. Further, we: • 1=u1[y support the state of California's clim~ite change goals set forth in the AB 32 Global Warming Solutions Act and Executive Order # S-3-05 {2000 levels by 2010, 1990 levels by 2020, 80% below 1990 by 2050); • Have each established our respective municipal, agency, and organizational goals and programs; • Recognize that the challenges we face arE~ regional in nature and can best be addressed in partnership; • Will strive to enable and expand the envirt-nmental, economic, and equity benefits of climate action; • Wiil commit leadership resources to work together in order to realize our shared vision. PURPOSE We are committed to creating apublic-private identity that best serves our region and all of its municipalities, institutions, and communities in helping to meet the state of California's goals #or reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We are also dedicated to helping Bay Area communities prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate ch~~nge. V{SiOE~ Our vision is to enable a healthy, safe and globally competitive Bay Area through collaborative action on climate change. Our coordinated efforts will be a model for regional action in California, the nation, and the world. LEAUERSH{P GALL TO ACTEOf~ We will promote our vision through various channE:ls of action, including public policy, education, market shifts and behavioral change. Our approach will evolve over time. We challenge the region to join us in our efforts. We will work together to advance: • A sustainable built environment, encompa:~sing buildings, public spaces, waste reduction and resilience to climate change, including sea level rise; • Models of planning and development that reduce the region's carbon footprint; • Economic opportunity and innovation that makes possible green jobs, provides workforce training and education, and enables cuttincf-edge research and development; • Renewable energy choices that decrease reliance on carbon-intensive fuels; • Transportation and commuting choices that improve our quality of life; • Constructive legislation at the local, state, :end federal level; and • Increase the volume of waste products diverted from landfills. 13-9 ~a~ ~~'ea C~~~a~~ Cha~g~ CO~ipae~ To accelerate results, and best serve the region, we will seek to: • Advance models for use by the broader regional community on effective local actions being taken to reduce GHG emissions; • Help to identity and disseminate emerging best practices for each sector: public, private, and civil society; • Accelerate adoption of solutions by scaling up successful programs across the region; • Where advantageous, leverage selected green resources (e.g. solar inspectors, community college green collar programs), in order to maximize limited resources and speed progress; • Harmonize standards for more effective dissemination and action across the region, and; ' • Monitor and track progress in reducing emissions and increasing resiliency. ACTIQt~ A.RE.£i GOALS Our public-private partnership will initially focus on the three largest Bay Area cities to guide and develop, by joint example, actions that reduce the region's greenhouse gas emissions, and increase the region's resiliency to the impacts of climate change. Action area goals and aggregate targets for the three cities, working in cooperation with the partners to this Compact include: 1. Establish an example reference standard for "baseline"green building and rooftop solar practices by the end of 2010; 2. Incentivize and encourage transportation mode-shifts, such as networked work locations, bicycling and public transit, to reduce 2008 baseline gasoline consumption 3% by the end of 2013, and 8% by the end of 2018; 3. From a 2008 baseline, increase by 30% the use of renewable sources for electrical energy by the end of 2013 and by 50% by the end of 2018; 4. Through conservation and energy efficiency, reduce electrical energy usage in buildings from a 2008 baseline by an average of 10% by the end of 2013 and by 15% by the end of 2018; 5. Increase the available blue and white collar "clean and green workforce" course/trainings by the end of 2013 and help place 20,000 trainees and graduates in the labor force by the end of 2013; 6. From a 2008 baseline, decrease community water consumption by 15% by the end of 2013 and 20% by the end of 2018 and increase water recycling rates by 10% by the end of 2013 and 15% by the end of 2018; 7. Develop and adopt municipal and organizations! climate adaptation plans by the end of 2013 to increase resiliency to the impacts of climate change; 8. Implement a common, ongoing region-wide public information campaign by the end of 2010, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase community resiliency; 9. Increase solid waste diversion from landfills to 75% by the end of 2013, and achieve zero waste by the end of 2020; 10. Increase the number of zero emission and other advanced ultra-low emission light duty vehicles to 10% of municipal fleets by the end of 2013, and to 25% by the end of 2018. 13-10 2 Preamble The most wide-ranging and profound envirorunental challenge facing humanity is climate change. Fossil fuel consumption and related greenhouse ;;as emissions are putting our ecosystem under great strain. Furthermore, our homeland security and economic stability are threatened by our reliance on unpredictable supplies of hydrocarbon fuels from unstable governments. The Bay Area faces a variety of unique challenges in taking action to address global warming. Beyond individual organizational goals, there is a profound need for coordinated action to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by transforming our economy from one based on coal, oil, and gas to one that runs on clean, renewable energy at the local, State and Federal Ievels. The Bay Area Climate Change Collaborative recognizes the need for immediate, coordinated and visionary action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and speed progress toward a sustainable society that is resilient to the effects of climate change. Purpose No one agency, company or organization's actions alone can effectively address the challenge of climate change. We recognize the profound need for cross-sector, regional collaboration to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other best practices at the regional, State and Federal levels to address the challenge of climate: change. The Bay Area Climate Change Collaborative brings togedler leaders from govermnent, the business con~rnunity, academia, and not-for-profit advocacy groups to address the ch~.llenge of climate change across the region to best meet these challenges and sustain our quality of life. ~ISIOIV Our vision is to enable a healthy, safe and globaL''_y competitive Bay Area through collaborative action on climate change. Our coordinated efforts will be a model far regional action in California, the nation, and the world. Member Benefits Through eoIlaborative efforts, members can expect to see the following benefits: • Improved fiscal resource use and staffing allocation reducing duplicative efforts on climate change program development; • Economies of scale with the development of Bay Area wide educational, marketing, and community infoi~nation tools, and green procurement and staff training opportunities; • Improved access to climate change and related federal grants, public-private financing opportututies and future carbon revenues: • Improved information and data collection. and sharing and knowledge exchange of best practices among all members; 13 - 11 Final Draft ~a~ A;~ea ~Ii~znaf:e ~~a~~.ge ~I~ar~e~