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DATE: May 29, 2013 (CC Meeting of 06/05/13)'
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.
The second annual report generally covers the period of January 2012 to December
2012, 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way of providing historical reference to the current report.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 2012/13
there are 13 adopted City Council objectives that pertain to sustainability. The 13
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
objective item is discussed within the report, the associated objective reference is
denoted next to the item.
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Honorable City Council
June 5, 2013
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Notable accomplishments for 2012 are the installation of four electric vehicle charging
stations within the downtown area and the completion of the lighting retrofits at the Civic
Center and Library buildings, and parking lots. The charging units were provided with a
combination of grant and City funds, and one unit was donated by a local Moorpark
business, AG Machining. The lighting retrofits were funded through an Energy Efficiency
Conservation Block Grant (EECBG).
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file 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)..........................................................................5
1.3. Local Alternative Fuel Infrastructure ...................................................................6
1.4. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) — Clean Cities
Program .......................................................................................................................7
2. TRANSPORTATION.................................................................................................8
2.1. Congestion Management Program.....................................................................8
2.2. Bike Lanes and Trails .........................................................................................8
2.2.1. Trails Master Plan (Objective 111.A.3)............................................................8
2.2.2. Bike Lanes and Trails Funding.....................................................................9
2.2.3 Bike Lanes and Trails Projects.....................................................................9
2.3. Transit...............................................................................................................10
2.3.1. Fixed-route Bus Service.............................................................................10
2.3.2. Paratransit Services...................................................................................11
3. CLIMATE CHANGE................................................................................................11
3.1. SB 375 Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act.........................11
3.2. AB 32 Global Warming Solutions Act ...............................................................12
3.3. Renewable Energy ...........................................................................................12
4. GREEN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES ..................................12
4.1. Green Building..................................................................................................12
4.1.1. Green Building Development Standards....................................................12
4.2. Sustainable Construction Techniques and Practices........................................13
4.2.1. City Building Construction ..........................................................................13
4.2.2. Public Works Construction Practices .........................................................13
4.2.3. Use of Recycled Materials in Public Works Projects..................................14
4.2.4. Public Works Streets and Roads Design Practices....................................14
4.3. Green Construction Materials...........................................................................14
4.3.1. Artificial Turf for Playing Fields at City Parks. (Objective VI.C.2.) ..............14
5. SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING.........................................................................15
5.1. Recycling/Reuse/Diversion/Green Waste and Composting..............................15
5.1.1. Commercial and multifamily residential recycling (Objective V11.A.12).......15
5.1.2. Construction and Demolition Materials Management Plan.........................15
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5.1.3. Recyclable Material Diversion....................................................................16
5.1.4. Beverage Container Recycling Grant.........................................................16
5.2. HHW, Electronic Waste, and Universal Waste .................................................17
5.2.1. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), Electronic Waste, Universal Waste,
and Paper Shredding Collection Events.................................................................17
6. ENERGY CONSERVATION/CLEAN ENERGY......................................................17
6.1. Energy Conservation/Clean Energy in City Buildings .......................................17
6.1.1. Energy Saving Projects for City Parks and Facilities (Objective VI.A.15.)..17
6.1.2. Energy Leader Partnerships Program........................................................18
6.1.3. Future Energy Conservation Efforts...........................................................18
6.2. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs .......................................19
6.2.1. California First (AB 811).............................................................................19
7. WATER CONSERVATION .....................................................................................20
7.1. Water Conservation Efforts by City...................................................................20
7.1.1. City Water Conservation Program (Objective VI.A.10.)..............................20
7.1.2. Bi-Annual Bark Mulching Program .............................................................21
7.1.3. Landscaped Median Refurbishment (Objective VII.B.5.)............................22
7.1.4. Turf Reduction In City Parks (Objective VI.A.19) .......................................22
7.1.5. Community Native Landscaping Demonstration Project (Objective
VI1.A.27.).................................................................................................................22
7.1.6. Future Water Conservation Efforts.............................................................22
7.2. Water Conservation Requirements of New Development.................................23
7.2.1. California Model Water Efficient Landscape...............................................23
7.3. Use of Recycled Water within the City..............................................................23
7.3.1. Recycled Water Infrastructure....................................................................23
8. WATER QUALITY ..................................................................................................24
8.1. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) .............................24
8.2. City Application of Fertilizers, Pesticides, and Herbicides ................................24
8.3. Coastal Clean-Up Day......................................................................................24
8.4. Calleguas Creek Integrated Watershed Protection Plan...................................24
8.5. Master Drainage Plan Update (Objective VII.A.16.)..........................................25
9. OPEN SPACE ........................................................................................................25
9.1. Urban Forest.....................................................................................................25
9.1.1. Tree Inventory............................................................................................25
9.1.2. Tree Master Plan (Objective VII.A.11.).......................................................25
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9.2. Open Space......................................................................................................26
9.2.1. Public Ownership .......................................................................................26
9.2.2. Private Ownership......................................................................................26
9.2.3. Enhance Open Space (Objective VII.A.3)..................................................27
10. PUBLIC INFORMATION, PROMOTION, AND SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING..27
10.1. Public Promotion ...........................................................................................27
10.1.1. Sustai nab ility Outreach...........................................................................27
10.2. Purchasing ....................................................................................................27
10.2.1. Sustainable Purchasing ..........................................................................27
10.3. Organizational Efforts....................................................................................28
10.3.1. Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County............................................28
10.4. Sustainable Practices....................................................................................28
10.4.1. Employee Sustainability..........................................................................28
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INTRODUCTION
The annual sustainability report for 2012 is completed. The annual report provides
updates on the City's sustainability programs and objectives for the calendar year
January 2012 to December 2012. 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 2012/13 City Council objectives that relate to sustainability and are
discussed within the report:
I.A.2 Place sustainability information on City's website, government channel,
and in City publications, including information on actions taken by the City
to conserve water. (CD, AS & PRCS). Completed in 2011, removed from
2012/13 objectives.
III.A.3 Prepare Trails Master Plan as part of OSCAR Element of the General
Plan. (CD, PRCS & CE/PW)
VI.A.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)
VI.A.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)
VI.A. 19 By December 31, 2013, develop a plan to reduce the amount of turf in City
parks by ten percent (10%). (PRCS)
VI.A.30 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.B.4 Determine feasibility of converting existing street lights to a more energy
efficient lighting source. (CE/PW & F)
VI.C.2 Evaluate use of artificial turf for playing fields at City parks including
maintenance and replacement costs. (PRCS) Completed in 2011,
removed from 2012/13 objectives.
VII.A.3 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. (CD &
CM)
VII.A.11 Develop a Tree Master Plan including tree inventory and mapping by June
30, 2013. (PRCS)
VII.A.12 Develop options to enhance commercial and multifamily residential
recycling as part of new refuse franchise agreements. (CE/PW)
VII.A.16 Update City's 1995 Master Drainage Plan and incorporate needed
improvements into Capital Improvement Program by June 30, 2013.
(CE/PW & CD)
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VII.A.27 Prepare a demonstration project with community involvement for
replacement of turf with native landscaping by June 30, 2013. (PRCS &
CD)
VII.A.29 Evaluate feasibility and funding options to install one or more public
charging facilities for electric vehicles. (CD & CE/PW)
VII.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)
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.
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
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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.
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
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 (Objective VII.A.29)
Description: Evaluate feasibility and funding options to install one or more
public charging facilities for Electric Vehicles.
Status: 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.
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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 AB32, 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
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 in the process of investigating the feasibility of purchasing or
leasing an electric vehicle pool car.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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.
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 BikewayNValkway— 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) Feasibility study to construct a trail on top of the Arroyo Simi
levee road from the westerly City limit to Simi Valley.
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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
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. Funding sources
identified, awaiting grant monies
6) Design and construct a trail between the Meridian Hills
Development and adjacent property owner driveway.
Future Potential Proiects
1) Feasibility study to construct a pedestrian bridge over Poindexter
Avenue and Union Pacific Railroad.
2) Class I bike lane on Campus Park Drive removing travel lane.
3) Construct sidewalks on streets in the industrial zones.
4) 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.
5) Feasibility study to construct a pedestrian bridge over Los
Angeles Avenue near Moorpark Avenue.
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
The decrease in Moorpark Transit ridership between 2012 and 2011 is
believed to be a result of the schedule change made in August 2012 that
was in response to Moorpark High School (MHS) adjusting its start and
end times. Although MHS students are a majority of passengers on
Moorpark City Transit, other passengers may have become
disenfranchised by the new schedule adjustment. The adjustment did
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impact potential transfers between VISTA and Metrolink trains (though it
also established new transfer potentials with other VISTA and Metrolink
schedules). The new schedule may have also impacted some passengers
traveling to and from Moorpark College.
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
3. CLIMATE CHANGE
3.1. SIB 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).
Status: The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
recently released its 2012-2035 Regional Transportation Plan and
Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) in compliance with SB 375.
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. The comment period ended in
February and SCAG adopted the RTP/SCS on April 4, 2012. 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.
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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
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.
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Status: In furtherance of promoting Green Building Standards, in January
2011, the 2010 California Green Building Standards code (CALGreen)
was implemented. 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
✓ 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: Since the last report two (2) lane miles of rubberized asphalt
diverting approximately 4,000 scrap tires and three (3) lane miles of
Asphalt Rubber Aggregate Membrane (ARAM) diverting approximately
1,000 scrap tires have been placed. In total, 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
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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 6,000 tires from the landfill.
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.
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.
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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.
5. SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
5.1. Recycling/Reuse/Diversion/Green Waste and Composting
5.1.1. Commercial and multifamily residential recycling (Objective
VII.A.12)
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.
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
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(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.
Status: From the first C&D Plan Deposit refund issued from August 2011
through January 2013, the total weight of measureable diverted
construction debris in the City exceeds 1,282 tons.
5.1.3. Recyclable Material Diversion
Description: Amount of recyclable material diverted from the landfill.
Status: During fiscal year 2011/12, 21,326 tons of recyclable material was
diverted from the landfill through collection services, collection events, and
collection centers. Of the 21,326 tons diverted from the landfill, 10,143
tons were composed of green waste. During the same time, 16 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: Between July 2012 and February 2013, the City placed 18
beverage recycling containers in strategic locations throughout Arroyo
Vista Community Park, Mountain Meadows Park, Tierra Rejada Park,
Mammoth Highlands Park, Country Trail Park, Peach Hill Park, Monte
Vista Park, College View Park, Campus Canyon Park, the Community
Center Park, and Campus Park using Calrecycle Beverage Container
Recycling Grant funds. The City, using the same funding source, also
purchased a utility cart for collecting recyclable materials from the
containers at AVCP. The City intends to continue adding beverage
recycling containers in parks using Calrecycle funds as the grants are
awarded. In total, the City has placed 40 beverage recycling containers at
City facilities and Parks between July 2011 and February 2013. Diversion
rates from this activity will be available for the 2013 report.
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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.
Status: During FY 2011/12, 287 loads of HHW were collected at 18
events, 24.12 tons of electronic waste including 522 computer monitors,
2,150 pounds of batteries, plus 1,835 fluorescent tube lights/CFLs
(universal waste) were also collected at 3 electronic waste and paper
shredding events. 8,152 pounds of batteries plus 2,530 fluorescent tube
lights/CFLs were collected from static collection locations around the City
and at the 3 electronic waste and paper shredding events. 10.75 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
6.1.1. Energy Saving Projects for City Parks and Facilities (Objective
VI.A.15.)
Description: Prepare a list of energy savings projects including potential
solar power for City parks and facilities and a funding and phasing plan by
September 30, 2012.
Status: In August, 2012, staff completed the lighting retrofit project at the
Community Center, Active Adult Center, Administration, and Development
Services buildings, and the Civic Center and Library parking lots for a total
cost of approximately $71,000 that was provided through the Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). The City obtained an
EECBG grant as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(AARA) in 2009 in the amount of $148,600. $76,746 was utilized in 2009
to replace several aging HVAC units at the Community Center. A major
part of the lighting retrofit project included the change from traditional
fluorescent T12 bulbs to low wattage fluorescent T8 bulbs. T12's use 40
watts of energy per bulb, as compared to 32 watts for each T8, ultimately
reducing carbon emissions as the overall energy requirement at each
facility will be reduced. Staff also replaced the existing Metal Halide and
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High Pressure Sodium parking lot lights and exterior building lights with
Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting. LED lighting has a lifespan of
approximately 50,000 hours with an estimated energy savings between
50% and 75% compared to traditional high wattage bulbs, such as Metal
Halide and High Pressure Sodium. Staff has prepared an initial energy
savings summary based on the first twelve (12) full months of electrical
service (January, 2012 through December, 2012) as compared to the
previous year, and has determined that the City has saved approximately
$7,411, or approximately 11%, in direct costs:
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 $ 730
Total $ 72,045 $ 64,634 $ 7,411
This cost savings equates to approximately 49,410 kWh in direct energy
reduction.
6.1.2. Energy Leader Partnerships Program
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
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.
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
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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.30.)
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.
6.1.4.2 Existing Street Lights (Objective VII.B.4.)
Description: Determine feasibility of converting existing street lights
to a more energy efficient lighting source.
Status: No work has been started on this objective.
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
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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
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.10.)
Description: 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.
Status: In July, 2010, staff initiated a 120-day pilot program with three
major irrigation system manufacturers: Calsense, the Rain Bird
Corporation (Maxicom) and HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc.
(WeatherTRAK). The purpose of the pilot program was to determine
which irrigation water management system would manage the City's water
the most efficiently. Staff determined that the HydroPoint Data Systems,
Inc. water management system and WeatherTRAK field controllers
performed the best during the pilot program. With City Council approval,
staff replaced forty-four (44) existing irrigation controllers at the following
City parks and Landscape Maintenance Districts: two (2) controllers at
Mammoth Highlands Park, two (2) controllers at Peach Hill Park, four (4)
controllers at LMD Zone 2 (Steeple Hill, Tract 2865), two (2) controllers at
LMD Zone 5 (Pheasant Run, Tract Nos 3019 & 3525), six (6) controllers at
LMD Zone 10 (Mountain Meadows, PC-3), six (6) controllers at LMD Zone
12 (Carlsberg Specific Plan), seven (7) controllers at LMD Zone 15 (Toll
Brothers, Tract 4928), and fifteen (15) controllers at LMD Zone 22 (Pardee
Homes, Tract 5045). This work was completed in November, 2011, at a
total cost of $362,584. Staff anticipates that the City will recover this initial
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investment in approximately eight (8) years based on a 15% reduction in
irrigation water use at current water rates. However, as water rates
increase, it is likely that the City will not recover its initial investment and
any direct cost savings resulting from a reduction in water use will most
likely be negated.
In FY 2010/11, the City used approximately 91,022 hundred cubic feet
(HCF) of water, for irrigation use in the LMD zones and parks referenced
previously. In FY 2011/12, the City used approximately 79,407 HCF,
which was a reduction of approximately 11,615 HCF, equivalent to
8,804,170 gallons of water. However, this reduction is only equivalent to
approximately $13,256 in direct cost savings due to recent 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 was approved by the Board, and a 4.5% rate
increase has been approved for 2013. Even though the City reduced
irrigation water use by approximately 14.6% due to the installation of the
WeatherTRAK controllers, the City only saved approximately 4% in direct
water costs due to relatively proportionate water rate increases.
Phase II of the project is proposed for 2013 and 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.
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:
✓ Water Savinqs: 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.
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Status: Staff has identified approximately fifteen (15) acres of planting
areas that will benefit by the application of bark mulch. To date,
approximately ten (10) acres have been installed, with completion of all
fifteen acres scheduled by the end of FY 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: No work has been started on this objective.
7.1.4. 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 December 31, 2012.
Status: Staff is currently working on the plan and is still reviewing each of
the City parks to determine where the turf reduction can be made.
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 preparing this project.
7.1.6. Future Water Conservation Efforts
Description: Future and pending water conservation efforts in City
maintained areas.
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Status: Staff is in the process of evaluating several additional water
conservation techniques, as funding permits, such as removing turf in
parks and Landscape Maintenance Districts, with a minimum reduction
goal of 10%; replacing turf areas with 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 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.
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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 2012, 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,
but has not yet completed its first year-to-year pesticide reduction
calculation. As 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. The City also has an
adopted policy prohibiting the use of anti-coagulant rodenticides for pest
control at City properties.
8.3. Coastal Clean-Up Day
Description: The City participates in California Coastal Clean-up Day,
which is traditionally held on the third Saturday of September. In 2012,
Coastal Clean-up Day was held on September 15.
Status: The City's clean-up site was held at Villa Campesina Park.
Approximately 40 volunteers helped to remove an estimated 300 pounds
of trash from about six (6) miles of the Arroyo 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.
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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
water recharge, water quality improvements, recreational enhancement, or
habitat restoration. Staff is monitoring this process.
8.5. Master Drainage Plan Update (Objective VII.A.16.)
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
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 beginning of 2012, the City had a tree inventory of 8,327
trees. During the course of the year 295 additional trees were added
throughout the City . During the Arbor Day celebration, the City provided
100 Arbutus x. Marina tree , to Moorpark residents. In addition, the City
was awarded Tree City USA status for the sixth 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 urban forest work.
9.1.2. Tree Master Plan (Objective VII.A.11.)
Description: Develop a Tree Master Plan including tree inventory and
mapping by June 30, 2013.
Status: Staff is currently in the process of preparing an Urban Forest
Management Plan for all City trees. Staff anticipates completion bylate
2013. The plan will provide a Vision and Mission Statement, current
status of our urban forest and information on the overall management of
our current tree population.
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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, 17 developments preserve open space, in perpetuity,
within their development tracts. The developments are:
• Moorpark Country Club Estates, Tract 4928
• Deauville, Tract 4340
• Buttercreek Estates, Tract 4142
• Verona, Tract 4342
• Belmont, Tract 4341
• Quailridge I, Tract 4141
• Marlborough ,Tract 3096
• Peach Hill Countryside, Tract 2406
• Park View Estates, Tract 2451
• Peach Hill, Tract 2194
• Fox Shadow, Tracts 3019 & 3525
• Serenata, Tracts 4973, 4974, 4975, 4977, 4980
• Moorpark Highlands, Tract 5045
• Meridian Hills, Tract 5187-1 & 2
• Varsity Park Patio Homes, Tracts 3070, 4170
• Campus Hills, Tract 3963
• College Heights, Tract 3049
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As more development occurs in the City, additional open space areas
will be preserved. Staff is planning to utilize an intern over the summer
to gather the statistics regarding acreage of these open space areas.
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 recently 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.
10. PUBLIC INFORMATION, PROMOTION, AND SUSTAINABLE
PURCHASING
10.1. Public Promotion
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
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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.
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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