13. Bay Area Climate CompactENVIRONMENTAL. AFFAIRS DIVISION
CUPERTIN~
CITY FtALL
10300 TORRE AVENIJE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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. .
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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:
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Erin M. Cooke,
Environmental Affairs Coordinator
Attachment A -Draft Resolution
Approved for submission to the City
Council:
David W. Knapp
City Manager
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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;
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Final Draft
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