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TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jessica Sandifer, Management Analy i
DATE: March 19, 2014 (CC Meeting of April 2, 2014)
SUBJECT: Consider Annual Sustainability Report
DISCUSSION
Preparation of an annual report on the City's sustainability programs and activities was
an adopted City Council objective for Fiscal Year 2011/12. The attached report is
presented in continuing fulfillment of that objective. It is provided in legislative format to
show the changes from the 2012 Annual Report. After the City Council's review of the
report, the legislative formatting will be removed and the report will be made available to
the public on the City's website.
The third annual report generally covers the period of January 2013 to December 2013,
however there is some reporting on previous years' activities and numbers as a way of
providing historical reference to the current report. The report is split into the following
ten categories:
• Air Quality
• Transportation
• Climate Change
• Green Building and Construction Techniques
• Solid Waste and Recycling
• Energy Conservation/Clean Energy
• Water Conservation
• Water Quality
• Open Space
• Public Information, Promotion, and Sustainable Purchasing
Each category is split into various subtopics as appropriate. For fiscal year 2013/14
there are 14 adopted City Council objectives that pertain to sustainability. The 14
objectives are outlined in the introduction of the report. Each of these objectives is
discussed within the appropriate main category and sub category. Where an adopted
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objective item is discussed within the report, the associated objective reference is
denoted next to the item.
Notable accomplishments for 2013 are the lease of a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. A
Chevrolet Volt was leased as a test vehicle to determine if these types of vehicles would
work well in the City fleet. The vehicle has been assigned to the Code Compliance
Division in order to closely monitor the vehicles use. In December 2013, a project was
begun at Campus Park, Poindexter Park and the Police Services Center to retrofit the
lighting to energy efficient LED lighting. Once fully completed, the projects will save
121,000 kwh of electricity and $19,000 in direct electrical and maintenance costs
annually. The project will also assist with the City attaining the Silver Level Tier in the
Energy Leadership Partnership with Southern California Edison and the Gas Company,
as well as contributing kwh savings towards the Gold Level tier. We were also able to
do an analysis on the installation of the WeatherTrak Irrigation controllers and found
that the installation of the controllers resulted in an average 14.5% reduction in water
use over a two year period.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file report.
Attachment 1: Sustainability Annual Report (in legislative format)
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ATTACHMENT 1
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Annual Sustainability Report
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................4
AIRQUALITY..................................................................................................................5
1.1. Traffic System Management Fund......................................................................5
1.2. Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV)..........................................................................6
1.3. Local Alternative Fuel Infrastructure...................................................................6
1.4. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) — Clean Cities
Program.......................................................................................................................8
2. TRANSPORTATION.................................................................................................8
2.1. Congestion Management Program.....................................................................8
2.2. Bike Lanes and Trails.........................................................................................9
2.2.1. Trails Master Plan (Objective III.A.3)............................................................9
2.2.2. Bike Lanes and Trails Funding.....................................................................9
2.2.3 Bike Lanes and Trails Projects.....................................................................9
2.3. Transit...............................................................................................................11
2.3.1. Fixed -route Bus Service.............................................................................11
2.3.2. Paratransit Services...................................................................................12
3. CLIMATE CHANGE................................................................................................12
3.1. SB 375 Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act.........................12
3.2. AB 32 Global Warming Solutions Act...............................................................13
3.3. Renewable Energy...........................................................................................13
4. GREEN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES..................................14
4.1. Green Building..................................................................................................14
4.1.1. Green Building Development Standards....................................................14
4.2. Sustainable Construction Techniques and Practices........................................14
4.2.1. City Building Construction..........................................................................14
4.2.2. Public Works Construction Practices.........................................................15
4.2.3. Use of Recycled Materials in Public Works Projects..................................15
4.2.4. Public Works Streets and Roads Design Practices....................................15
4.3. Green Construction Materials...........................................................................16
4.3.1. Artificial Turf for Playing Fields at City Parks. (Objective VI.C.2.) ..............16
5. SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING.........................................................................17
5.1. Recycling/Reuse/Diversion/Green Waste and Composting..............................17
5.1.1. Commercial and multifamily residential recycling (Objective VII.A.12)....... 17
5.1.2. Construction and Demolition Materials Management Plan.........................17
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5.1.3. Recyclable Material Diversion....................................................................18
5.1.4. Beverage Container Recycling Grant.........................................................18
5.2. HHW, Electronic Waste, and Universal Waste.................................................19
5.2.1. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), Electronic Waste, Universal Waste,
and Paper Shredding Collection Events.................................................................19
6. ENERGY CONSERVATION/CLEAN ENERGY......................................................19
6.1. Energy Conservation/Clean Energy in City Buildings.......................................19
6.1.1. Energy Saving Projects for City Parks and Facilities (Objective VI.A.15.)..20
6.1.2. Energy Leader Partnerships Program........................................................21
6.1.3. Future Energy Conservation Efforts...........................................................22
6.2. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs.......................................23
6.2.1. California First (AB 811).............................................................................23
7. WATER CONSERVATION.....................................................................................24
7.1. Water Conservation Efforts by City...................................................................24
7.1.1. City Water Conservation Program (Objective VI.A.10.)..............................24
7.1.2. Bi -Annual Bark Mulching Program.............................................................26
7.1.3. Landscaped Median Refurbishment (Objective VII.8.5.)............................27
7.1.4. Turf Reduction In City Parks (Objective VI.A.19).......................................29
7.1.5. Community Native Landscaping Demonstration Project (Objective
VII. A. 27.).................................................................................................................29
7.1.6. Future Water Conservation Efforts.............................................................30
7.2. Water Conservation Requirements of New Development.................................30
7.2.1. California Model Water Efficient Landscape...............................................30
7.3. Use of Recycled Water within the City..............................................................30
7.3.1. Recycled Water Infrastructure....................................................................30
8. WATER QUALITY..................................................................................................31
8.1. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) .............................31
8.2. City Application of Fertilizers, Pesticides, and Herbicides................................31
8.3. Coastal Clean -Up Day......................................................................................32
8.4. Calleguas Creek Integrated Watershed Protection Plan...................................32
8.5. Master Drainage Plan Update (Objective VII.A.16.)..........................................33
9. OPEN SPACE........................................................................................................33
9.1. Urban Forest.....................................................................................................33
9.1.1. Tree Inventory............................................................................................33
9.1.2. Tree Master Plan (Objective VII.A.11.).......................................................33
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9.2. Open Space......................................................................................................34
9.2.1. Public Ownership.......................................................................................34
9.2.2. Private Ownership.......................................................... ...........................34
9.2.3. Enhance Open Space (Objective VII.A.3)..................................................35
10. PUBLIC INFORMATION, PROMOTION, AND SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING..35
10.1. Public Promotion...........................................................................................35
10.1.1. Sustainability Outreach.......................................................................3635
10.2. Purchasing....................................................................................................36
10.2.1. Sustainable Purchasing..........................................................................36
10.3. Organizational Efforts....................................................................................36
10.3.1. Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County............................................36
10.4. Sustainable Practices................................................................................3736
10.4.1. Employee Sustainability......................................................................3736
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INTRODUCTION
The annual sustainability report for 20132 is completed. The annual report provides
updates on the City's sustainability programs and objectives for the calendar year
January 2012-3 to December 2012-3. Objective I.A.2 and VI.C.2 were objectives from
last FY, and are noted below to show they are completed, the rest of the listed
objectives are adopted FY 20413/4-314 City Council objectives that relate to
sustainability and are discussed within the report:
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III.A.3 Prepare Trails Master Plan as part of OSCAR Element of the General
Plan. (CD, PRCS & CE/PW)
VLA. 10 Develop and implement a comprehensive water conservation program for
City facilities, parks and landscape maintenance districts including the two
phase installation of a centralized irrigation system by June 30, 2013.
(PRCS) Completed in 2013, revised objective for 2013/14 (see item
VI.A.6)
City narks and fanilities and a funding and phasing plan by CeptembeF30
,
2013. (PRGS)
VI.A. 118 By DeGernber 31;-2D43—,dDevelop a plan to reduce the amount of turf in
City parks by ten percent (10%) by March 31, 2014. (PRCS)
VLA. 15 Prepare list of energy savings projects including potential solar power for
City parks and facilities and a funding and phasing plan by September 30,
2013. (PRCS) Removed from objectives for 2013/14.
VLA. 1930 Evaluate a policy and standards for use of more energy efficient street
lights on public and private streets in new developments. (CE/PW & CD)
VI.A.28 Evaluate potential requirement for use of pervious pavement on new
private and public projects. (PRCS, CD & CE/PW)
VI.A.29 Evaluate options for Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with other public
agencies for purchase and management of open space properties.
(PRCS, CD & CM)
VI.A.30 Construct sidewalks on one side of certain streets in industrial zoned
areas to provide a safet path for pedestrians and to encourage walking.
(CE/PW, PRCS & CD)
VI.B.43 Determine feasibility of sseuertirgpurchasing existing Citv street lights to
a-ereand converting them to a more energy efficient lighting source.
(CE/PW & F)
VI. o.2 Evaluate use f artifinial turf far nlaciinn fields at Giity—parks innl^TT '�T9
iint eRaono and replacormcnt r ejru (P�RGCompleted in 2011,vrr
removed from 2012/13 ebjeGtivas
VII.A.3 Develop options to enhance open space and greenbelt areas to include at
a minimum: (1) strengthening the Tierra Rejada greenbelt agreement,
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and (2) consideration of adding new formal greenbelt(s) and agreement(s)
for the areas north and south of the Ronald Reagan Freeway (SR 118)
near the east end of the City of Moorpark and the west end of the City of
Simi Valley plus contiguous unincorporated Ventura County and west of
the City limits (Las Posas) for consideration by the City Council. (CD &
CM)
VII.A.11 Develop a Tree Master Plan including tree inventory and mapping by June
30, 20143. (PRCS)
VII.A.12 Develop options to enhance commercial and multifamily residential
recycling as part of new refuse franchise agreements. (CE/PW) Removed
from 2013/14 objectives. To be addressed in franchise negotiations.
VII.A.146 Update City's 1995 Master Drainage Plan and incorporate needed
improvements into Capital Improvement Program by dURe 30, 2013.
(CE/PW & CD)
VII.A.232-7 Prepare a demonstration project with community involvement for
replacement of turf with native landscaping by June 30, 2013. (PRCS &
CD)
VII.A.26. Develop conceptual design plan and cost estimates for wideninq the
access road within Arroyo Vista Community Park (AVCP) to accommodate
bike lanes/paths and sidewalks. (PRCS & CE/PW)
VII.A.29 Evaluate feasibility and funding options to install one or more public
charging facilities for electric vehicles. (CD & CE/PW) Completed,
removed from 2013/14 objectives.
VI1.B.5 Develop design plan to refurbish median landscaping and hardscape on
Tierra Rejada Road from Spring Road to Los Angeles Avenue and
Campus Park Drive from Princeton Avenue to Collins Drive including cost
estimates, financing, phasing and water conservation measures. (PRCS
& CE/PW)
VI1.B.6. Evaluate feasibility of establishing a community garden program including
identification of a preferred location. (PRCS)
These adopted objectives along with the various sustainability projects and programs
that the City is actively involved in or considering are categorized under ten main areas
of discussion. These main categories have been split into sub -categories to further
delineate the topics where appropriate.
AIR QUALITY
1.1. Traffic System Management Fund
Description: The Traffic System Management (TSM) Fund is the City's
designated Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program fund.
The TSM fund collects fees from projects that exceed Federal, State, and
local air quality regulations. The funds are then used for City-wide offset
mitigation programs that improve air quality.
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Status: In 2004, the City Council approved a TSM fund program that
outlined six categories that TSM funds could be used to improve air
quality: bicycle facilities, trails, transit, alternative fuel vehicles (AFV),
building technology, and administrative. To date, the TSM fund has been
used as local match for grant funds, to purchase hybrid fleet vehicles,
assist in funding of the Moorpark Transit system and CNG fuel, install bus
turnouts and shelters, and fund consultant and staff costs for trail studies,
and bikeway plans. In consideration of new technology and programs,
staff is in the process of preparing an update of the 2004 TSM Fund
program to explore expanding eligible expenditure categories for further
city-wide air quality improvement programs. The update will be presented
to the City Council in the near future.
1.2. Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV)
Description: Outlining City AFV purchases and purchasing policy.
Status: The City purchased three Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueled
buses for Moorpark Transit. The Moorpark Transit buses travel
approximately 96,000 miles per year. The use of CNG instead of diesel
fuel, saved the use of 15,958 gallons of diesel fuel, reducing the City's
release of NOx by 42% and producing 40% less CO2. Since 2005, first
through use of particulate matter traps on diesel buses and, second
through replacing the diesel buses with CNG buses, the City has reduced
its particulate matter emissions from Moorpark Transit operations by 93%.
In addition to the CNG buses, the City also owns three hybrid vehicles and
one truck with a CNG tank as an option for future use of CNG fuel. It is
also an internal city practice to replace City vehicles where feasible with
alternative fuel or hybrid vehicles. In 2013, the City leased a Chevrolet
Volt as a test vehicle to determine if plug-in electric hybrid vehicles are a
feasible choice for City use and it was put into service in March 2014.
1.3. Local Alternative Fuel Infrastructure
Description: Outlining Local Alternative Fuel Infrastructure
Status: Currently, no alternative fuel infrastructure exists within the City.
The City has cooperative fueling agreements with the City of Simi Valley
to fuel the CNG buses at their Transit Maintenance Facility.
Staff attended a seminar in October 2011 regarding Plug -In Electric
Vehicles (PEV), which discussed what is needed to make PEV's viable
options for transportation. Since PEV's spend 50% of their time at home
and 50% at a workplace, the seminar placed importance on workplaces
incorporating charging stations into parking areas. A tier system was
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recommended for building charging station infrastructure: Tier 1 —
Charging at Home, Tier 2 — Charging at Work, and Tier 3 — Charging in
Public.
1.3.1 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations ,vObjeGfiye Vh'. ^.'B1
Description: Evaluate feasibility and funding options to install one or more
public charging facilities for Electric Vehicles.
Status: Complete. Although estimates vary, most analysts agree that
electric vehicles (EVs) will account for approximately 2% to 5% of all
vehicles on the road in the United States by the year 2020. 5% of vehicles
sales in the U.S. will account for an estimated 1,000,000 electric vehicles
by 2020. It is difficult to predict the overall impact that the electric vehicle
will have on California, but according to the California Center for
Sustainable Energy (CCSE), there are currently more than 12,000 EVs
driven in California today, which is equivalent to approximately 35% of all
the EVs sold across the United States. As the proportion of the total EV
car sales spread throughout the U.S., California car owners will most likely
continue to dominate the majority of the market and may account for
approximately 4.5% to 8% of all EVs by 2020.
The technology behind the electric vehicle has been encouraged by both
the state of California in its efforts towards emissions reduction, and by the
Federal Government, with investments in this technology exceeding $140
billion to date. In 2010, the state of California unveiled its clean energy
plan that laid out its goals and milestones towards reducing both energy
consumption and its contribution to global greenhouse gases, as
mandated by the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB32). AB32 was
enacted in 2006 and set strict limits on the overall emissions of carbon
dioxide and other greenhouse gases. The technology behind the electric
vehicle directly compliments A1332, as EVs emit zero emissions, and
supports efforts to introduce low carbon fuels and reduce fossil -fuel
production.
In January, 2013, the City installed four Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
stations at various locations within the downtown area. Two were located
at the Metrolink Station, one at the post office public parking lot on High
Street, and one at the Civic Center Parking lot. The total cost for this work
was approximately $9,300 for the required infrastructure, such as
electrical installation and conduit. However, the units were provided free
of charge by Ecotality North America (Blink) and Coulomb Technologies,
Inc. (Chargepoint) and were obtained through various Federal grant and
marketing programs and one unit was provided by a local Moorpark
business, AG Machining. In addition, each manufacturer has provided the
City a one-year free subscription to their respective internet monitoring
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software. After the first year of service, the City will be required to pay
subscription fees for each system ($360/year, per charger, for the Blink
service plan and $230/year, per charger, for the ChargePoint service
plan), but will receive revenue from use of the stations to offset these
costs. The cost to subscribers for use of the charging stations will be
initially set at $1.00/hour. Staff does not anticipate that the revenue
generated by the charging stations will cover the service plan fees within
the first several years of use, but is hopeful that the costs to utilize the
equipment will equal the plan fees as the number of electric vehicles
increases over time. This will be evaluated annually.
Staff is O OR the PFGGess of investigafiig the feasibility Of P FGhasinn of
leased a Chevrolet Volt, but installed a
separate charging system
1.4. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) — Clean
Cities Program
Description: SCAG's Clean Cities Program was set up by the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) to expand the use of alternative fuel vehicles
and technologies to reduce consumption of petroleum.
Status: No change since 2011 report. By continuing to purchase hybrid or
alternative fuel fleet vehicles, the City of Moorpark is contributing to the
Clean Cities program goal of increasing AFV use and reducing petroleum
consumption.
2. TRANSPORTATION
2.1. Congestion Management Program
Description: The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC)
prepares a county -wide Congestion Management Program (CMP).
Status: The City of Moorpark participates in the CMP primarily through
capital improvement program projects that work towards relieving
congestion within the City. To this end, in 2008 the City completed
installation of two Traffic Signal Synchronization systems on two of the
City's main thoroughfares, Los Angeles Avenue and Tierra Rejada Road.
The primary objectives of the system are to improve the flow of traffic by
increasing average speed and decreasing stop delays and to provide
updated control and communication to the traffic signals. Ten signals on
Los Angeles Avenue and eleven signals on Tierra Rejada Road were
included in the project. The effect of the installation of the system was a
38% increase in average speed on Los Angeles Avenue and a 78%
decrease in the number of stops. On Tierra Rejada Road the effect of the
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installation of the system was a 22% increase in average speed and a
77% decrease in number of stops. VCTC is currently working on an
update to the 2009 CMP.
2.2. Bike Lanes and Trails
2.2.1. Trails Master Plan (Objective 111.A.3)
Description: Preparation of a Trails Master Plan as part of OSCAR
Element of the General Plan
Status: Staff has completed the rough draft OSCAR Element,
including discussion of trails and a map to serve as the Trails
Master Plan. Prior to the commencement of public hearings on the
OSCAR Element, the City Council has directed that the OSCAR
Element be reviewed by the Council's Community and Economic
Development Committee. Staff is waiting to take this element to the
Community and Economic Development Committee as it is linked
to the updates to the Land Use and Circulation Elements, currently
being prepared by staff.
2.2.2. Bike Lanes and Trails Funding
Description: Staff efforts to secure funding for planned bike lanes
and trails.
Status: In addition to planning for various bike routes and trails
throughout the City, staff is also in the process of securing the
various funding sources to implement the projects. So far the City
has secured $206,323 in Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA)
funds and $66,000 in TDA Article 3 funds for provision of bicycle
lanes on Princeton Avenue and the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center
sidewalk/bike path from the pedestrian bridge to the park entrance.
In 2012, staff secured $100,000 in TDA Article 3 funds for
sidewalk/accessibility improvements at the Civic Center. In 2013,
staff secured $30,000 in TDA Article 3 funds for consultant services
for design options to connect a bike lane/pedestrian sidewalk from
Collins Drive to the Simi Valley city limit line.
2.2.3 Bike Lanes and Trails Projects
Description: Discussion of the various city or developer provided
bike lanes and/or trails, as well as future potential projects.
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Status: The following is a list of bike lanes or trails that have been
provided by the City or through a development agreement, as well
as, future potential projects:
Developer Constructed trails
1) Meridian Hills multi -use trail — partially completed in 2007
2) Spring Road multi -use trail — completed in 2007
3) Ridgecrest Drive multi -use trail — completed in 2007
4) Grimes Canyon Road and Championship Drive multi -use trail —
completed in 2005
5) Serenata multi -use trails — completed in 2006
6) Moorpark Highlands multi -use trails — partially completed in 2012
City Constructed Trails or Studies
1) Lassen Avenue Bikeway/Walkway — completed in 2009
2) Illuminated crosswalk at Moorpark Avenue and Second Street —
completed in 2008
3) Downtown Trail Study — completed in 2007
4) Constructed curb ramps at "T" Intersections City-wide —
completed in 2003
5) Completed Ffeasibility study to construct a trail on top of the
Arroyo Simi levee road from the westerly City limit to Simi Valley.
Future Proiects
1) Design and construct a trail on top of the Arroyo Simi levee road
from the westerly City limit to Simi Valley. Need to fully fund project
to complete
2) Design and construct a trail along Ventura County's Drain No. 2
(east of Collins Drive) Need to fully fund project to complete
3) Design and construct a sidewalk and bike lane to connect
existing AVRC bike/pedestrian facilities to the pedestrian bridge.
Some funding identified, need to identify all sources to complete
(Objective VII.A.26)
4) Construct a sidewalk from Championship Drive to southern
boundary of County Club Estates (Tract 4928). Some funding
identified
5) Construct a bus stop and sidewalk at City Hall. FURdiRg
identified, awaitiRg "Fant monies Grant monies obtained. Project is
in development.
6) Design and construct a trail between the Meridian Hills
Development and adjacent property owner driveway.
7) Class II bike lane on Campus Park Drive between Princeton
Avenue and Beragan Street. (Objective W.A.11.)
8) Construct sidewalks on streets in the industrial zones. (Obiective
VI. A.30. )
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9) Feasibility study of a sidewalk on Arroyo Drive from Collins Drive
to the eastern City limits. This study will also evaluate a pedestrian
and bike connection between Collins Drive and Madera Road in
conjunction with the City of Simi Valley and County of Ventura.
Staff received a TDA Article 3 grant for $30,000 to fund the
feasibility study. (Objective W.A. 9.)
10) Feasibility study to construct a pedestrian bridge over Los
Angeles Avenue near Moorpark Avenue. (Objective 111.C.3)
Future Potential Projects (moved the items that have been
assigned an objective number to Future Projects)
1) Feasibility study to construct a pedestrian bridge over Poindexter
Avenue and Union Pacific Railroad.
2.3. Transit
2.3.1. Fixed -route Bus Service
Description: Moorpark Transit ridership
Status: The City's fixed route bus service ridership was:
2011 67,449
2012 63,074
2013 66,745
The deer -min Moorpark Transit ridership increased 5.82% between
2013 and 2012. Part of the increase is due to a new transit demonstration
service that began August 10, 2013. The City established Saturday
service (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) and extended Monday — Friday service from
6:00 am to 6:00 pm to 5:00 am to 8:00 pm. Of the 3,671 new passengers
in 2013, 1,588 are from the demonstration service hours. The
demonstration service is funded with a $602.000 Conaestion Mitiaation
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2.3.2. Paratransit Services
Description: Intra -city and Inter City Paratransit services
Status: Both services together provide service to senior and disabled
passengers. The number of passengers served was:
2011
2,289
2012
2,456
2013
3,116
2013 ridership increased 26.87% from 2012 numbers. Part of the
increase is due to a new transit demonstration service that began August
10, 2013. The City established weekend service (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
and extended Monday — Friday service from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm to 5:00
am to 8:00 pm. Of the 660 new trips in 2013, 91 are from the
demonstration service hours. The demonstration service is funded with a
$602,000 CMAQ grant over a three-year period. Also, beginning
December 9, 2013, the City began providing direct ADA Inter -City service
into Simi Valley instead of using a transfer point.
3. CLIMATE CHANGE
3.1. SB 375 Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act
Description: SB 375 enhances California's ability to reach its AB 32 goals
by promoting good planning with the goal of more sustainable
communities. Sustainable Communities requires California's Air
Resources Board (ARB) to develop regional greenhouse gas emission
reduction targets for passenger vehicles. ARB is required to establish
targets for 2020 and 2035 for each region covered by one of the State's 18
metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs). Each of California's MPOs
then prepare a "sustainable communities strategy (SCS)" that
demonstrates how the region will meet its greenhouse gas reduction
target through integrated land use, housing and transportation
planning. Once adopted by the MPO, the SCS will be incorporated into
that region's federally enforceable regional transportation plan (RTP).
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Status: The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
reee released its 2012-2035 Regional Transportation Plan and
Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) in compliance with SB 375
in April 2012. The addition of the sustainable communities strategy to the
RTP means that the RTP now integrates not only transportation and land -
use planning, but also housing and environmental planning with the goal
of reducing regional greenhouse gas emissions.
ended iR FebFuar-y -and SGAG adopted the RTPISCS on April 4, . The
City can use the RTP/SCS when doing its own transportation, land use,
and environmental planning to assist in efforts to reduce regional
greenhouse gas emissions. Consistency with the RTP/SCS may also
become a requirement for certain sources of grant funding.
In June 2013, SCAG approved amendment #1 to the 2012-2035
RTP/SCS. The Draft Amendment was developed as a response to
changes to projects in the 2012-2035 RTP/SCS. A total of 43 projects
were modified or added in the Amendment, with a majority of the changes
being minor in nature, including changes to completion years, as well as
minor modifications to project scopes, costs, and funding. No Ventura
County_ projects were added/modified in the RTP amendment.
3.2. AB 32 Global Warming Solutions Act
Description: In 2006, the State Legislature passed AB 32, the Global
Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which set the 2020 greenhouse gas
emissions reduction goal into law. It directed the ARB to begin developing
discrete early actions to reduce greenhouse gases while also preparing a
scoping plan to identify how best to reach the 2020 limit.
Status: In 2011, a Greenhouse Gas Inventory report was completed for
the City of Moorpark. This marks the completion of the first step towards
the creation of a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for the City. The next step is
to set greenhouse gas reduction targets and move into the climate action
planning process. Staff is researching grant funds that can be used to
prepare the CAP.
3.3. Renewable Energy
Description: Renewable energy is energy that comes from resources such
as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat which are naturally
renewed.
Status: From June 2012 to December 2012, there have been 30 additional
solar permits issued in the City of Moorpark. This is added to the total of
212 solar permits previously reported which includes the solar system
array installed at the Kohl's department store, for a total of 242 solar
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permits issued in the City. The majority of the permits were issued
between 2009 and 2012 with 139 permits issued. Sixty-six of these
permits were issued from January 2011 to December 2011, which
indicates an increasing trend of solar panel installation within the City. Part
of the annual report will be a yearly tally of solar system installations to
monitor the increase in use of this renewable energy source. Due to work
assignments, staff has been unable to work with Building and Safety to
devise a system to tally the kwh generation potential of each of the
systems. It is anticipated that a system can be put in place in 2013.
4. GREEN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
4.1. Green Building
4.1.1. Green Building Development Standards
Description: Green building refers to the process of constructing and siting
a building to be environmentally responsible and resource efficient
throughout the structures life cycle.
Status: In furtherance of promoting Green Building Standards, in January
2011, the 2010 California Green Building Standards code (CALGreen)
was implemented.. , and it was extended in the 2013 California Green
Building Standards Code, which took effect on January 1, 2014.
CALGreen is California's first green building standards code and the first
state mandated green building code in the nation. The purpose of
CALGreen is to improve public health, safety, and general welfare through
enhancement of design and construction of buildings using building
concepts that reduce negative impacts or have positive environmental
impacts and encourage sustainable construction practices. CALGreen
applies to all newly constructed buildings or structures.
4.2. Sustainable Construction Techniques and Practices
4.2.1. City Building Construction
Description: Review of recent City building construction and practices as
they relate to sustainability.
Status: The City completed construction on the Ruben Castro Human
Services Center in September 2012. The following green elements were
incorporated into the project:
✓ Reflective roofing materials to reduce heat absorption
✓ Steel studs manufactured from recycled material
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✓ Skylights utilized in open space and warehouse areas, and
strategic locations to maximize natural lighting sources
✓ Southern California Edison and Gas Company analysis conducted
to maximize energy efficiencies
✓ Low -E glass windows throughout
✓ Drought tolerant landscaping materials and drip system irrigation to
reduce water consumption
The Architect's agreement for the New City Hall project includes a
provision to obtain LEED Certification. The City's practice will be to
continue to seek LEED certification for all future facility construction
projects.
4.2.2. Public Works Construction Practices
Description: City Council Policies Resolution 2012-3091, Policy 7.8
requires use of rubberized asphalt in all new street construction projects.
Status:
1 -989 -ss ap tiFe6 have beeR plaGed IR tstaa,�Since 2007, the City has
placed 26 lane miles of rubberized asphalt resulting in diversion of
approximately 50,000 scrap tires from landfills. The City also uses Asphalt
Rubber Aggregate Membrane (ARAM) which is a rubberized asphalt
sealing treatment using recycled tires which is used under a slurry seal or
asphalt top coat. Since 2007, the City has placed 17 lane miles of ARAM,
diverting 610,0500 tires from the landfill. No rubberized asphalt or ARAM
projects were completed in 2013.
4.2.3. Use of Recycled Materials in Public Works Projects
Description: Types of recycled materials used in Public Works streets and
roads projects.
Status: Recycled asphalt and concrete are used in road base and new
asphalt pavement. Recycled scrap tires are also used in asphalt
pavement. Faded street name signs are "re -faced" with new sign decals,
allowing for the re -use of the metal sign stock.
4.2.4. Public Works Streets and Roads Design Practices
Description: Project design by the Public Works Department as it relates
to sustainability.
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Status: The total area of new or rehabilitated asphalt is considered in the
design of road improvement projects to minimize the amount of asphalt
streets where possible. An example is the raised median area that was
added to the Mountain Trail street pavement rehab project in which a
significant portion of existing asphalt street was replaced with a low
maintenance and water use landscaped median.
4.3. Green Construction Materials
4.3.1. Artificial Turf for Playing Fields at City Parks. (Objective
VI.C.2.)
Description: Evaluate use of artificial turf for playing fields at City parks
including maintenance and replacement costs.
Status: Objective completed. Staff has determined that at the present
time the costs associated with artificial turf in a typical park setting or on a
typical playing field, does not equal the cost savings due to reductions in
irrigation water use and typical sports field maintenance activities. Staff
has determined that the water use and maintenance costs associated with
one (1) acre of sports field turf is approximately $8,500/year. At Arroyo
Vista Community Park, the maintenance costs are considerably lower,
approximately $3,000/year for one (1) acre, due to the fact well water is
used at this park with minimal direct cost implications. The cost associated
with one (1) acre of artificial turf is approximately $13,500/year, over the
10 -year life of the product.
Staff has determined that the use of artificial turf is more cost effective
when used in high profile sport fields, such as sports complexes or high
profile arenas, where water use and turf maintenance are typically
excessive. In these facilities the high cost for artificial turf use can be
justified through cost savings. Currently, the City does not manage these
types of facilities.
In addition, staff is concerned with the sustainability of this product, due to
the fact that artificial turf typically has a 10 -year life span before it needs to
be removed (discarded) and replaced. Staff has discussed this issue with
several manufacturers and has learned that the industry is making
progress in this area. New sustainable and environmental friendly
products are currently being developed. Staff will continue to monitor this
option.
4.3.2 Pervious Pavement (Objective VI.A.28.)
Description: Evaluate potential requirement for use of pervious pavement
on new private and public projects.
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Status: The recreational trail improvements at Arroyo Vista Community
Park have been designed to incorporate pervious concrete in the parking
lot and pervious asphalt for the bike trail. The project will serve as a test to
see how these types of pavements perform over time. It will be one step in
evaluating requiring these materials in new private and public projects.
5. SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
5.1. Recycling/Reuse/Diversion/Green Waste and Composting
5.1.1. Commercial and multifamily residential recycling (O#jeGt%ve
2)
Description: Develop options to enhance commercial and multifamily
residential recycling as part of new refuse franchise agreements.
Status: Ongoing negotiations with both of the City's franchised waste
haulers include development and implementation plans to increase
commercial and multifamily residential recycling in compliance with AB
341 (which amends AB 939). The particulars of these development and
implementation plans, and the timetables for the plans, will be available
upon execution of the 2013 Franchise Waste Hauler Agreements. One of
the two franchised waste haulers has accomplished 100% compliance of
commercial customers designated for mandatory recycling. The second
franchised waste hauler has accomplished 95% compliance.
5.1.2. Construction and Demolition Materials Management Plan
Description: In October 2010, the City implemented a new Construction
and Demolition Materials Management Plan (C&D Plan) Program to
require contractors for certain construction and all demolition projects to
file a C&D Plan Deposit with the City. Documentation filed with the C&D
Plan Deposit is submitted by the contractor to identify any construction
debris that is expected to be recycled. Upon completion of the project,
contractors file for a C&D Plan Deposit refund. The objective to this C&D
Plan is to provide the City with a measureable and comprehensive
evaluation of diverted construction debris. Prior to the implementation of
the C&D Plan, the City did not keep records of diverted construction debris
(though reports of accepted and diverted material from a local landfill were
available to the City, no comprehensive report of all acceptable recycling
facilities was available to the City). The City can now state, with
confidence and documentation (gate tickets or weight receipts identifying
diverted material and the weight of the diverted material) the minimum
construction material diverted from landfills.
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Status: From the first C&D Plan Deposit refund issued from August 2011
through January 20143, the total weight of measureable diverted
construction debris in the City exceeds 1,88722 tons.
5.1.3. Recyclable Material Diversion
Description: Amount of recyclable material diverted from the landfill.
Previous reports included information from a fiscal year perspective.
Beginning with this report, the information will be provided on a calendar
year. This specific report includes July - December 2012 and all of 2013.
Status: Between July 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012, 6,204 tons of
recyclable material were diverted from the landfill through collection
services, collection events, and collection centers. During the same time,
12 home composting bins were delivered to City residents. During fiscal
year 20.11 A 22013, 2-1 613,254 tons of recyclable material was diverted
from the landfill through collection services, collection events, and
collection centers. Of the 242613,254 tons diverted from the landfill,
10, 436,028 tons were composed of green waste. During the same time,
4-632 home composting bins were delivered to City residents.
5.1.4. Beverage Container Recycling Grant
Description: The City receives grant funds from Calrecycle which are used
to purchase beverage recycling containers for City facilities and parks and
other capital items that may be needed to service the containers.
Status: In 2013 the City purchased 14 combination trash/recycling
receptacles for the High Street downtown area. The receptacles will be
placed in 2014. In total, the City has placed 88 beverage recycling
containers at City facilities and Parks between July 2011 and February
2013 (not including the 14 High Street containers). All container
purchases were made using Calrecycle Beverage Container Recycling
Grant funds. The City also purchased a utility vehicle for collecting
recyclable materials from the AVCP containers, using the same Calrecycle
grant funds. Between duly 2012 and i=ehrcvruaFy 2013, the City plaGed 4 8
Park,Vista Community Park, MeuntaiR Meadows Park, TieFra Rejada
Marnmeth Highlands PaFk, GGURtFY TF P-11,, P--Gh Hill PaFk, Monte
Vista PaFk Conllege View Dart, Campus GaRyenPark,o iemmuRit\/
ni,rnhased Utility n�_ fnr GoileGfinry ret Giab-ruble- Fnater als from the
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GGRtaineFs at AV The City intends to continue adding beverage
recycling containers ii;-pa*sat City bus shelters using using Calrecycle
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5.2. HHW, Electronic Waste, and Universal Waste
5.2.1. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), Electronic Waste,
Universal Waste, and Paper Shredding Collection Events
Description: Events held during the year that provide a location for
residents to take their hazardous, electronic and universal waste.
Hazardous materials were collected at two locations outside of the City
and statistics provided pertain to Moorpark residents only. The electronic
waste and universal waste (batteries and fluorescent lights) collected, and
the paper shredded, reflect City sponsored events only. Previous reports
included information from a fiscal year perspective. Beginning with this
report, the information will be provided on a calendar year. This specific
report includes July — December 2012 and all of 2013.
Status: Between July 1, 2012 — December 31, 2012, 199 loads of HHW
were collected at 15 events, 5.41 tons of electronic waste including 280
televisions and computer monitors, 150 pounds of batteries, plus 222
fluorescent lights/CFLs (universal waste) were also collected at one event
(September 15, 2012). 5.34 tons of paper was shredded and c ollected at
1 electronic waste and paper shredding event. During 2013FY 201111
2-&7339 loads of HHW were collected at 4-830 events, 24.1230.14 tons of
electronic waste including 604522 televisions and computer monitors,
245)5,601 pounds of batteries, plus 452,673 fluorescent tube
lights/CFLs (universal waste) were also collected at 3 electronic waste and
paper shredding events. Between July 1, 2012 — December 31, 2012,
1,200 pounds of batteries and 274 CFLs were collected from static
collection locations around the City. During 2013, 1,090 pounds of
batteries and 360 CFLs were collected at static collection locations around
the City. 21.20 tons of paper was shredded and collected at 3 electronic
waste and paper shredding .8,152 peunds ef batteries plus
,
aFe nd the City and at the 3 eleGtrnniG waste and paper shredding events
1 .7521.20 tons of paper was shredded and collected at 3 electronic
waste and paper shredding events.
6. ENERGY CONSERVATION/CLEAN ENERGY
6.1. Energy Conservation/Clean Energy in City Buildings
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6.1.1. Energy Saving Projects for City Parks and Facilities (Objects
Description: Energy savings projects completed by the City during the
prepaFe list r.f en — s��iinns nrniont6 innl� ding potential snlnr
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Status: In December 2013, liahtina retrofits were beaun at Campus Park
the Police Services Center and Poindexter Park. The retrofits consist of
replacing all park and parking lot lighting with energy efficient LED
luminaires. Replacing the existing lights with LED lights will result in the
following annual kWh and electricity savings per location:
LOCATION
ESTIMATED SCE
PROJECTCOST REBATE
* PLANNED
MAINT. & ADJUSTED
PROJECTCOSTS PROJECTCOST
ANNUAL
ELECTRICAL
KWH & MAI NT.
SAVINGS SAVINGS
ROI
(YEARS)
CAMPUS
$ 31,000 $ 338
$ 31,000 $ (338)
8,653 $ 1,384
0
PARK
POINDEXTER
$ 192,000 $1,905
$ 57,000 $ 133,095
67,533 $ 10,805
12
PARK
POLICE
$ 61,000 $2,961
$ 15,000 $ 43,039
44,869 $ 7,178
6
SERVICES
TOTAL
$ 284,000 $5,204
$ 103,000 $ 175,796
121,055 $ 19,367
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* The Adjusted Project Costs and overall ROI takes into consideration necessary in-kind replacement
costs, planned maintenance costs as compared to new LED lighting, or planned new project costs, such
as the addition of security lights at Poindexter Park.
Based on these estimates and the total adiusted proiect costs. the Cit
can expect a total Return on Investment (ROI) of approximately nine (9)
years for all three projects, when compared to standard metal halide or
high pressure sodium lights. The ROI for Poindexter Park is higher than
the other proiects, simply due to the fact that the ratio of overall energy
savings, when compared to the total number of fixtures proposed for
replacement and overall project costs, is lower than the other proiects.
This project has been approved through SCE's Business Incentive
Program and will qualify the City for the Silver Level Tier in Southern
California Edison's (SCE) Energy Leader Partnership and contribute kWh
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savinas towards attainment of the Gold Level Tier. Attainment level of the
6.1.2. Energy Leader Partnerships Program
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Description: The City is participating in Southern California Edison's (SCE)
Energy Leader Partnerships program. This program assists with
identifying and addressing energy efficiency opportunities in municipal
facilities and pays increased incentives for City energy efficiency projects.
Status: The City has completed the exterior lighting retrofit and is
continuing to work towards the Silver Partner Tier in the Partnership. So
far, through the various completed projects, the City has saved 12.5 metric
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2011
2012
Direct Savings
Community Center
$
20,642
$
17,317
$
3,325
City Hall Administration
$
23,246
$
20,765
$
2,481
City Hall Annex
$
15,944
$
15,069
$
875
Library
$
12,213
$
11,483 1
$
730
Total
$
72,045 1
$
64,6341
$
7,411
6.1.2. Energy Leader Partnerships Program
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Description: The City is participating in Southern California Edison's (SCE)
Energy Leader Partnerships program. This program assists with
identifying and addressing energy efficiency opportunities in municipal
facilities and pays increased incentives for City energy efficiency projects.
Status: The City has completed the exterior lighting retrofit and is
continuing to work towards the Silver Partner Tier in the Partnership. So
far, through the various completed projects, the City has saved 12.5 metric
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tons of greenhouse gas emissions, or the equivalent of removing 2.5 cars
off the roads. Edison also estimates that reductions by residents and
businesses in the community equates to saving 14,064 metric tons of
greenhouse gas emissions or the equivalent of removing 2,758 cars off
the roads. Once the LED lighting projects at Poindexter Park, Campus
Park and the Police Services Center are completed, the City will be able to
attain the Silver Partner tier.
6.1.3. Future Energy Conservation Efforts
Description: Future energy conservation efforts at City facilities.
Status: Staff is in the process of evaluating several additional energy
conservation techniques, as funding permits, such as utilizing solar
equipment to supplement direct energy use in City facilities; additional
interior and exterior lighting retrofits that utilize new energy saving
equipment such as ballasts, florescent and LED lighting technology; and
the implementation of new energy conserving construction trends such as
centralized HVAC systems, advancements in window, door and insulation
manufacturing and title 24 roofing systems.
6.1.4 Energy Efficient Street Lighting
6.1.4.1 New Street Lights (Objective VII.A.1938.)
Description: Evaluate a policy and standards for use of more
energy efficient street lights on public and private streets in new
developments.
Status. No work has been started on this objective. In October,
2013 AB 719 was recently passed. AB 719 requires the Investor
Owned Utilities (IOU) to submit a new tariff to the Public Utilities
Commission (PUC) by July 1, 2015, that would allow local
governments to fund energy efficiency improvements in streetlight
poles owned by the utility. The IOU's must structure the tariff such
that the costs of the energy efficiency improvements are not shifted
to non -participating ratepayers. The bill requires that the local
governments that elect to use the tariff to fund the energy efficiency
improvements, be allowed to participate in any available rebates or
incentives for the specified improvement.
6.1.4.2 Existing Street Lights (Objective VII.B.34.)
Description: Determine feasibility of c^^verting-purchasing existing
City street lights and converting them to a more to a more energy
efficient lighting source_
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Status: No work has bea`R staFted on this ebject+ve—Staff has been
in discussions with a consultant regardinq the feasibility of
purchasing the SCE owned streetlights so that they could be
converted to a more energy efficient lighting source. Due to the
passage of AB 719 (discussed above) staff is waiting to see what
the tariff is that SCE proposes and the PUC approves before
making any final recommendations about the purchase of the
streetlight system.
6.2. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs
6.2.1. California First (AB 811)
Description: AB 811 was passed in 2008 and created an alternative
financing mechanism for property owners to make energy efficiency
improvements to their home or business. Essentially, property owners are
allowed to take out loans and pay the loan back through an assessment
on their property taxes. The loan is unique because it will automatically
transfer to the next homeowner/business property owner who will continue
to pay the loan through a special assessment on their property taxes.
Status: Unfortunately due to the real estate downturn and the atmosphere
of bad lending practices that precipitated it, the Federal Housing Finance
Agency (FHFA) stopped all PACE loans for residential properties in 2010
until such time as the FHFA could structure the program. The FHFA is
concerned about the fact that these AB 811 loans are senior to the first
mortgage. The United States District Court for the Northern District of
California, has issued an injunction requiring FHFA to notice a proposed
rulemaking in the federal register requiring FHFA to structure the guidance
relative to PACE programs. FHFA is appealing, but while the case is
under appeal they are required to move forward with the rulemaking. The
comment period for the proposed rule-making ended on March 26, 2012.
However, because the FHFA disputes the Courts right to force a rule-
making on this issue, if they win on appeal, they do not have to issue the
rulemaking, so until the appeal decision is made, they are in a holding
pattern on the final rulemaking. As the situation stands, until FHFA creates
rules relative to the PACE program, it will be unable to be utilized because
properties with PACE loans on them will not be able to obtain financing
since the loans will be unsellable to a large portion of the secondary
mortgage market. If the FHFA wins the appeal case and is not required to
issue a ruling, absent legislation, the PACE program for residential homes
would end. Staff is monitoring the situation.
The California FIRST program is still in effect for commercial and multi-
family property owners in participating jurisdictions. Moorpark is a
participating jurisdiction. The program was launched in September 2012
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for commercial properties. The County of Ventura is working with
emPowerSBC to bring a residential energy upgrade loan program to the
county. emPower SBC is in the process of securing additional funding
sources to expand its program into Ventura County. Once the funding
sources are identified, the County will enter into a deal with emPowerSBC
to provide the program locally.
7. WATER CONSERVATION
7.1. Water Conservation Efforts by City
7.1.1. City Water Conservation Program
(Objective VI.A.6.)
Description:Develop fin' Rd ���+ �r� r�
pregFam for Git�f--faGRT i , paFk and IandCGape rnairtTinaRVe istFi GtS
inn! d;Rg the fide phase installation of a nentrolized irrigation system by
june 30, 20 Install the second phase of a centralized irrigation system
for City facilities, parks and landscape maintenance districts by June 30,
2014.
Status: On May 18, 2011, the City Council approved an Agreement with
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. (HydroPoint) for the replacement of 44
existing irrigation controllers with WeatherTRAK ET Pro2 irrigation
controllers. WeatherTRAK controllers receive real time weather and
evapotranspiration (ETo) data via HydroPoint's system software and
adiust irrigation schedules on a daily basis to reduce overall irrigation
water consumption. In FY 2009/2010, prior to the installation of the
WeatherTRAK controllers, the City reduced water consumption by
approximately 16.5%, as compared to the prior fiscal year.
Phase I of the WeatherTRAK project included replacing 44 irrigation
controllers in Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (LMD) Zones
2, 5, 10, 12, 15, and 22, as well as Mammoth Park and Peach Hill Park.
This work was completed in August, 2011.
Staff has tracked the City's water use since FY 10/11 and has determined
that overall the City saved approximately 18% in irrigation water use in FY
11/12 and 11% in FY 12/13, an average of approximately 14.5%. A
summary of each LIVID Zone and Park follows:
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HydroPoint Data System Water Use Summary
FY 11/12 & 12/13 Analysis
FY 10/11
FY 11 /12
FY 12/13
HCF
(Baseline)
HCF
(%)
saving
HCF
(%)
saving
Average
Mammoth Park
11,063
7,522
32.0%
7,769
29.8%
30.9%
Peach Hill Park
8,642
8,764
-1.4%
9,164
-6.0%
-3.7%
LIVID Zone 2
3,344
2,582
22.8%
2,390
28.5%
25.7%
LIVID Zone 5
2,913
2,434
16.4%
2,602
10.7%
13.6%
LIVID Zone 10
10,416
7,863
24.5%
7,024
32.6%
28.5%
LIVID Zone 12
10,325
8,843
14.4%
11,253
-9.0%
2.7%
LIVID Zone 15
6,112
6,591
-7.8%
8,251
-35.0%
-21.4%
*LMD Zone 22
32,677
25,535
21.9%
27,677
15.3%
18.6%
Total LIVID/Parks
85,492
70,134
18.0%
76,130
11.0%
14.5%
* Eight month baseline & comparison from
November through June
The resultina savinas is proportionate to the aeneral weather conditions
over the last several years. The water savings from installing the
WeatherTRAK controllers has declined from approximately 18% in FY
10/11, to 11 % in FY 12/13, comparable to the drop in precipitation. This
would be expected, as the controllers are generally programmed to
supplement available precipitation when needed. However, given the
severe drought conditions during the latter part of 2012/2013, the
controllers have exceeded staff's expectations and have shown
substantial overall savings
In terms of cost savinas. an 18% reduction in water use is eauivalent to
15,358 HCF or 11,487,748 gallons of water. In FY 10/11, the City spent
$311,228 in water in the LIVID Zones and parks where the WeatherTRAK
controllers were installed, including the eight month monitoring period for
LIVID Zone 22. In FY 11/12, the City spent $288,468, resulting in a direct
cost saving of $22,760. Even though the City reduced irrigation water use
by approximately 18% due to the installation of the WeatherTRAK
controllers, the City only saved approximately 7.3% in direct water costs
due to relatively proportionate water rate increases. In May, 2011 the
Ventura County Water District (VCWD) Board approved a 12% rate
increase and tier allocation adjustment, in March, 2012 an 8% increase
and a 4.5% rate increase was approved for 2013.
Phase 11 of the project includes installing a total of fifteen (15) controllers
at the following City parks: Glenwood Park, Tierra Rejada Park, Campus
Park, Poindexter Park, Mountain Meadows Park, Miller Park, Campus
Canyon Park, and College -View Park.
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7.1.2. Bi -Annual Bark Mulching Program
Description: In July, 2011, staff initiated a bi-annual bark mulching
program for both the City parks and Landscape Maintenance Districts.
Bark mulch provides many important benefits to shrub and tree planting
areas and the cost savings associated with the installation of bark mulch
are comparatively equal to the direct costs incurred by the City. A
summary of these benefits are:
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✓ Water Savings: Bark mulch reduces loss of water from the soil by
evaporation. It reduces the soil temperature and increases water
retention. Bark mulch also minimizes soil compaction, improves
water absorption and reduces irrigation runoff.
✓ Maintenance: Bark mulch prevents the germination of seeds and
weeds and reduces the need for cultivation, fertilization and the use
of chemical herbicides. Mulch improves the structure of the soil by
adding vital nutrients and beneficial mycorrhizal fungus back into
the soil as the mulch decomposes, reducing the need for chemical
fertilization and improving plant health.
Status: Staff Bark mulch has been applied to has
apprexin4ate4yall fifteen (15) acres of planting areas identified by st W.Ahat
w;'! benefit by the appliGatien of bark mu'Gh. Te date, approximately t
(10) aGres�'-rrc+ve— been —installed, --with GE)Fnpletien of all fi#ooeQGFes
seeduled hp-feend of F;11/12 Staff anticipates a 2.5% reduction in
irrigation water use, which is equivalent to approximately 826,608
gallons/year and a direct annual cost savings of approximately $5,100.
Staff also anticipates a 12% cost savings, or approximately $2,800/year,
due to a reduction in maintenance activities, such as weeding, fertilization,
and a reduction in chemical herbicides. The total cost of this program is
approximately $11,200 for the initial installation and approximately $8,400
each consecutive year. This results in a direct annual cost of
approximately $500 based on the anticipated cost savings from a
reduction in irrigation water use and maintenance activities.
7.1.3. Landscaped Median Refurbishment (Objective VII.B.5.)
Description: Develop design plan to refurbish median landscaping and
hardscape on Tierra Rejada Road from Spring Road to Los Angeles
Avenue and Campus Park Drive from Princeton Avenue to Collins Drive
including cost estimates, financing, phasing and water conservation
measures.
Status: In 2013, staff had an opportunity to coordinate a demonstration
proiect consisting of native landscaping on Tierra Reiada Road, within the
property owned by Southern California Edison (SCE), east of Walnut
Creek. The result is a meadow of native grasses and shrubs specifically
chosen to compliment the meadow appearance of the streetscape on
Tierra Reiada Road. Since the plant material was installed, staff has had
an opportunity to monitor the plant types and has found that they have
established well, with minimal water and maintenance. Due to the
success of the project, on February 19, 2014, the City Council approved a
12,000 s.f. prosect along the north side of Tierra Reiada Road, from the
SCE property to Walnut Creek. The proposed project will include the
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same plant types installed within the SCE property, which primarily
consists of Carex pansa (Meadow Sedge), a low growing bunch grass
native to central California, and Rhamnus Californica (Coffee Berry), a
mid -height shrub native to the California foothill regions. The proiect
includes retrofitting the existing irrigation system with low precipitation
spray nozzles and installing bubblers at each of the remaining healthy
Sequoia trees to supplement their water needs. Staff estimates a 50%
reduction in water use based on the type of California native plant material
and the installation of the low volume irrigation system. This would equal
approximately $1,790 annually in direct cost savings and a cost recovery
of approximatelV2 years.
On a larger scale, staff has initiated_a plan to renovate all the landscaping
on Tierra Rejada Road, including the slopes, parkways, and median
islands, with drought tolerant plant material, or other low water use
options. The majority of the Tierra Rejada Streetscape lies within LMD
Zone 2 (Steeple Hill Area Tract 2865), LMD Zone 5 (Pheasant Run Tracts
3019 & 3525) and LMD Zone 10 (Mountain Meadows Planned
Community). LMD Zone 2 is fully funded and there is funding available for
normal maintenance procedures, and improvements can generally be
made with funding from the LMD reserve account. Funding for general
maintenance procedures in LMD zones 5 and 10, which includes the cost
of irrigation water, has historically been supplemented by the General
Fund. These two zones were accepted by the City prior to the passing of
Proposition 218 (The Right to Vote on Taxes Act) in 1996. In FY 12/13,
LMD Zone 10 had a negative fund balance of $90,712 and LMD Zone 5
had a negative fund balance of $43,221, resulting in substantial fundinq
from the general fund to supplement normal maintenance procedures.
The actual cost of water for these two zones in FY 12/13 was $66,972,
which is equivalent to approximately 50% of the negative fund balance.
In addition, staff has started to look into water conservation measures for
the parkways and median islands on Princeton and Campus Park Drive.
Although water use is proportionately low within these LMD Zones, due to
the maturity of the existing landscape material, staff is confident that
additional water conservation measures can be implemented to reduce
the overall water budget.
Once staff has had an opportunity to prepare a study on the LMD areas
that currently exhibit negative fund balances, staff will prepare an analysis
on the fully funded zones. The larger zones include LMD Zone 12
(Carlsberg Specific Plan), LMD Zone 15 (Toll Brothers Tract 4928), LMD
Zone 16 (Cabrillo Tract 5161), LMD Zone 22 (Pardee Tract 5045) and
LMD Zone 18 (Colmer Tract 5307). The majority of these zones have also
been installed with high to moderate water use plant types and staff feels
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that there are opportunities to reduce water consumption within these
LMD's.No woFk has been started nn this ohientiye
.1.4. Turf Reduction In City Parks (Objective VI.A.19)
Description: Develop a plan to reduce the amount of turf in City parks by
ten (10) percent by ; eGe beF 34March 31, 2012-4.
Status: Staff has initiated a citywide plan to reduce the turf in all the City
parks by a minimum of 10%. Staff intends to provide options for park
amenities such as walking paths, native landscape area, and sand volley
ball courts, and has already initiated several projects, such as the turf
reduction project at Mammoth Highlands Park. Phase I of this project was
completed by the Helping Hands volunteers in 2013. In April, 2014, the
Helping Hands organization will continue with Phase 11 and start a similar
proiect at Glenwood Park. Staff intends to remove the turf adiacent to
Tierra Rejada Road and install a landscape buffer consisting of native
landscape material. Staff estimates that the Mammoth Highlands Park
project will cost approximately $21,400 in staff time and direct costs and
will reduce the total turf area by approximately 26%. The return on
investment is approximately 3.2 years based on the reduction in water
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7.1.5. Community Native Landscaping Demonstration Project
(Objective VII.A.27.)
Description: Prepare a demonstration project with community involvement
for replacement of turf with native landscaping by June 30, 2013.
Status: Staff is in the process of scheduling two programs funded by the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife through the Summer Camp
program at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center. The programs are not
only intended to demonstrate the importance of urban waterwa rVs, such as
the Arroyo Simi to school aged children, but will also include a native
landscaping component where the children will learn about the different
types of native landscape plants and learn hands-on how to plant and
manage these types of landscapes.
In addition, staff plans to prepare a master plan for Monte Vista Nature
Park to include drought tolerant demonstration gardens, walkways and
seating areas. Staff intends to remove all the non-native landscape
material within the park over the next three years and prepare a
comprehensive plan of the entire parks site so that volunteer
organizations, such as the Boy Scouts of America, can install portions of
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the park in phases. Staff is hopeful that this park will eventually showcase
a wide range of native plant types with identification and interpretative
signage.
Staff is in the PFOGess of pFepaF*Rg this preient
7.1.6. Future Water Conservation Efforts
Description: Future and pending water conservation efforts in City
maintained areas.
Status: Staff is in the process of evaluating several additional water
conservation techniques, as funding permits, such as removing turf in the
Landscape Maintenance Districts and parks and replacing turf and high
water use plant material with California native and drought tolerant plant
material; refurbishing existing median islands and parkways with native
and drought tolerant plant material; improving current irrigation systems
by installing water saving irrigation equipment, such as spray heads with
low precipitation rates, master valves, flow meters and rain shut off
devices; utilizing water retention facilities and pervious paving to capture
storm water runoff and recharge groundwater supplies.
7.2. Water Conservation Requirements of New Development
7.2.1. California Model Water Efficient Landscape
Description: The Model Water Efficient Landscape ordinance requires new
and rehabilitated landscape areas to meet certain water efficiency
standards as outlined in the ordinance.
Status: The City of Moorpark adopted the State of California's Model
Water Efficient Landscape ordinance and implements the ordinance
through Resolution 2011-2996 - Landscape Design Standards and
Guidelines.
7.3. Use of Recycled Water within the City
7.3.1. Recycled Water Infrastructure
Description: Recycled water use within the City is governed by the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1.
Status: Currently, the Moorpark Country Club utilizes recycled water for
irrigation of the golf course and the landscaping area along Grimes
Canyon Road. There is extensive "purple pipe" infrastructure throughout
the other landscape areas in the Country Club Estates development,
which can be converted to reclaimed water at such time when the
reclaimed water allotment increases. The Ventura County Waterworks
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District has indicated that there is additional reclaimed water allocation
and is making plans to lay additional reclaimed water infrastructure
through the Moorpark Country Club LMD areas all the way to the Rustic
Canyon Golf Course. This would utilize the entire allotment of reclaimed
water. As additional reclaimed water is generated, more infrastructure
could be laid to different landscape areas.
The City's standard development condition requires that, when available,
use of reclaimed water is required for landscape areas subject to the
approval of the Community Development Director, the City
Engineer/Public Works Director and Ventura County Waterworks District
No. 1. At this point in time, all available reclaimed water is spoken for,
however, the Moorpark Wastewater Treatment Plant is expanding and
additional reclaimed water infrastructure is being constructed.
8. WATER QUALITY
8.1. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Description: The City operates under the requirements of the new NPDES
stormwater permit. Under the permit, new land development and
redevelopment have to comply with new water retention requirements for
stormwater runoff and development that meets certain criteria are required
to reduce effective impervious area to less than or equal to 5%.
Status: In 20132, no projects were completed that were required to comply
with this permit.
8.2. City Application of Fertilizers, Pesticides, and Herbicides
Description: Monitoring of application of fertilizers, pesticides, and
herbicides and City efforts to reduce use of chemical products.
Status: The City is required to reduce its annual application of pesticides.
In FY 2012-13, applications were as follows:
Herbicides: Public Works 26.0 pounds
LMD 35.0 gallons
Parks 230.5 aalons
Fertilizers: Public Works 0
LMD 50,000 pounds
Parks 78,200 pounds
Pesticides: Public Works 0
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LMD 33 pounds
Parks 3.09 pounds
Vector 79.99 pounds
The City is required to red ane its annual applination of peotiGidec but has
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discussed above, the Parks department is embarking on a bi-annual bark
mulch program in City parks and Landscape Maintenance Districts. Two of
the benefits, a reduction in the use of chemical herbicides and the fact that
bark mulch is a natural fertilizer thereby reducing the need for application
of chemical fertilizers, contribute to water quality through reduced runoff of
chemicals. In areas where it is still necessary to use liquid pesticides and
herbicides, staff is researching other natural herbicides that can be used
to control weed growth. On November 6, 2013, Tthe City Council adopted
Resolution No. 2013-3240, opposing the sale, purchase or use of
anticoagulant rodenticides by City residents and businesses. This
supplements also has the adopted policy prohibiting the use of anti-
coagulant rodenticides for pest control atby City contractors and expands
it to all -City properties.
8.3. Coastal Clean -Up Day
Description: The City participates in California Coastal Clean-up Day,
which is held on the third Saturday of September. In 20123,
Coastal Clean-up Day was held on September 4521.
Status: The City's clean-up site was held at Villa Campesina Park. Fifty-six
(56) volunteers participated in a cleanup of the Arrovo Simi. where 250
pounds of trash and 180 pounds of recyclables were recovered. About
twenty (20) volunteers showed up with at least one reusable cleanup item,
such as: a bucket. aloves. baas. or nick -up tools. Next vear Coastal
Cleanup Day will be Saturday, September 20, 2014.
Approximately Ail volunteers helper: to remove an
ef trash frem abeut sox (6) miles of the ArrGyG Simi.
8.4. Calleguas Creek Integrated Watershed Protection Plan
Description: The Ventura County Watershed Protection District (WPD) is
studying potential modifications to this flood control channel.
Status: The WPD has undertaken a process to study different
modifications and needs to the Calleguas Creek Watershed flood
channels to deal with sedimentation issues and the large costs associated
with dredging the sediment. The WPD is also viewing this process as a
way to accommodate or address other multi -use benefits, such as ground
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water recharge, water quality improvements, recreational enhancement, or
habitat restoration. Staff is monitoring this process.
8.5. Master Drainage Plan Update (Objective VII.A.4-614.)
Description: Update City's 1995 Master Drainage Plan and incorporate
needed improvements into Capital Improvement Program by June 30,
2013.
Status: A Request for Proposals for the Master Drainage Plan update is
being prepared.
9. OPEN SPACE
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9.1. Urban Forest
9.1.1. Tree Inventory
Description: The City maintains a tree inventory of all trees owned by the
City.
Status: At the end of 2013, the City's tree inventory was updated to
include Zones 15 and 22 and tree additions to parks, LMDs, and Citywide
parkways for a total of 19,153 trees. During the course of the year 234
additional trees were added throughout the City. The City also diverted
350 tons of green waste from tree maintenance services to the landfill by
recycling woodchips for use in City planters. During the Arbor Day
celebration, the City provided 100 Afghan Pine trees to Moorpark
residents. In addition, the City was awarded Tree City USA status for the
seventh year in a row. The National Arbor Day Foundation also presented
the City with the tree growth award in recognition of the City's commitment
to the environment and urbanforestwork.At the begi^^ing of 2012, the
City had a-tFee-iRveRterT of 88,33227, h eeJ. f1—During the nn� �rwurseofr ��ea-r
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9.1.2. Tree Master Plan (Objective VILA.11.)
Description: Develop a Tree Master Plan including tree inventory and
mapping by June 30, 20143.
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Status: Staff completed the Urban Forest Management Plan for all City
trees. The pian provides a Vision and Mission Statement, current status
of our urban forest and information on the overall management of our
current tree population. Staff ;S ^v'UFF ^tlY OR the 13F()G8SsfTepaFiRa aR
9.2. Open Space
9.2.1. Public Ownership
Description: Open space owned by the City of Moorpark and efforts to
increase the amount of open space land in City ownership.
Status: The City currently owns open space parcels totaling
approximately 404 acres:
• Country Club Equestrian Staging Area (6 acres)
• Meridian Hills Open Space (259 acres)
• Serenata (20 acres)
• Crawford Canyon (4 acres)
• Virginia Colony Open Space — SDI Parcels (21 acres)
• Moorpark Highlands Parcel, Northeast of Future SR 23
Bypass (14 acres)
• Tierra Rejada Green Belt (80 acres)
9.2.2. Private Ownership
Description: Open space in private ownership throughout the City.
Status: To date, 4-7- several new developments were required to preserve
open space, in perpetuity, within their development tFaGtsprojects totaling
approximately 1,124 acres. The developments are:
• Moorpark Country Club Estates, Tract 4928 (500 acres,
including golf course)
• Deauville, Tract 4340 (38 acres)
• Buttercreek Estates, Tract 4142 (24 acres)
• Verona, Tract 4342 9 acres
• Belmont, Tract 4341 (36 acre
• QuailFidge I, pct 4 441 (no open space, designated OS
area is Tierra Reiada Park site)
• Marlborough ,Tract 3096 3 acres
• Peach Hill Countryside, Tract 2406 3 acres
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• Park View Estates, Tract 2451 5 acres
• Peach Hill, Tract 2194 6 acres
• Fox Shadow, Tracts 3019 & 3525 7 acres
• Serenata, Tracts 4973, 4974, 4975, 4977, 4980 (131 acres)
• Moorpark Highlands, Tract 5045 (169 acres)
• Meridian Hills, Tract 5187-1 & 2 (75 acres)
Varsity Park Patio Homes, Tracts 3070, 4170 (40 acres)
• Campus Hills, Tract 3963 (123 acres)
• College Heights, Tract 3049 (30 acres)
• Carlsbercq Business Park, Tract 4973 (25 acres)
As more development occurs in the City, additional open space areas
will be preserved consistent with the polices and goals of the City's
General Plan. Staff is pig to utilize -an-intem ever the summer to
hath the statictir� ge of theca creno areae
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9.2.3. Enhance Open Space (Objective VII.A.3)
Description: Develop options to enhance open space and greenbelt areas
to include at a minimum: (1) strengthening the Tierra Rejada greenbelt
agreement; and (2) consideration of adding new formal greenbelt(s) and
agreement(s) for the areas north and south of the Ronald Reagan
Freeway (SR 118) near the east end of the City of Moorpark and the west
end of the City of Simi Valley plus contiguous unincorporated Ventura
County and west of the City limits (Las Posas) for consideration by the
City Council.
Status: The County of Ventura re8efltty amended the zoning for permitted
land uses in the open space zone to reduce the possibility for incompatible
assembly uses in the Tierra Rejada Greenbelt. Further City work on this
objective will follow work on the OSCAR Element.
9.2.4. Open Space Joint Powers Agreement (Objective VI.A.29)
Description: Evaluate options for Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with other
public agencies for purchase and management of open space properties.
Status: The City is currently in discussions with the Santa Monica
Mountains Conservancy.
10. PUBLIC INFORMATION, PROMOTION, AND SUSTAINABLE
PURCHASING
10.1. Public Promotion
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10.1.1. Sustainability Outreach
Description: Place sustainability information on the City's website,
government channel, and in City publications, including information on
actions taken by the City to conserve water.
Status: The sustainability section of the website is updated with new
information relevant to the City of Moorpark as it is received. The City
departments that have implemented conservation measures are
encouraged to submit articles for the City newsletter to keep residents
informed of actions the City is taking to conserve natural resources and
save money.
10.2. Purchasing
10.2.1. Sustainable Purchasing
Description: City Council policies Resolution 2012-3091 contains Policy
7.7, Waste Reduction and Recycled Content Product Procurement
Practices which directs that the City purchase reuseable, recyclable, and
recycled products whenever possible. It calls for all departments to review
their purchasing requirements and maximize use of products that are
durable, recyclable, and reusable. The policy also asks that all City
employees practice waste reduction procedures and minimize use of
disposables.
Status: Staff is making sure that all departments are aware of Council
Policy 7.7 to ensure that it is implemented. Staff is researching green
purchasing policies- and ordinances to determine if one can be
implemented here.
10.3. Organizational Efforts
10.3.1. Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County
Description: The Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County is a voluntary
effort among the cities and county to create a more sustainable Ventura
County. Beginning in 2005 the Compact outlined a three phase approach
to reach their final goal.
Status: The Compact is still in Phase 2.5 continuing with its community
outreach and gathering comments about the basic compact principles.
Phase 3 will be the approval and implementation of these principles by all
the local governments in Ventura County. Staff monitors and follows
progress on the Compact as they move through the various phases.
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10.4. Sustainable Practices
10.4.1. Employee Sustainability
Description: Encouraging sustainability at the employee level.
Status: Notification is being distributed to all employees regarding Council
Policy 7.7, Waste Reduction and Recycled Content Product Procurement
Practices which among other city wide sustainability practices, requires
the purchase of recycled or recyclable products where feasible and
encourages departments and individual employees to adopt sustainability
practices at their workplaces such as reducing energy usage, and
practicing waste reduction techniques. For more than ten years, City
employees have been recycling paper waste at their desk.
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