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AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jessica Sandifer, Management Anal
y
DATE: June 8, 2012 (CC Meeting of 06/20/12)
SUBJECT: Consider Annual Sustainability Report
DISCUSSION
Preparation of an annual report on the City's sustainability programs and activities is
adopted City Council objective VII.A.24. The attached report is presented in fulfillment of
this objective.
The first annual report generally covers the period of January 2011 to December 2011,
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providing historical reference to the current report.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. There are 12 adopted City
Council objectives that pertain to sustainability. The 12 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 20, 2012
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FISCAL IMPACT
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file report.
Attachment 1: Sustainability Annual Report
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ATTACHMENT 1
City of Moorpark
Annual Sustainability Report
June 2012
ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
MARCH 2012
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................4
1. AIR QUALITY...........................................................................................................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 ......................................................................................................................6
2. TRANSPORTATION.................................................................................................6
2.1. Congestion Management Program .................................................................6
2.2. Bike Lanes and Trails .........................................................................................7
2.2.1. Trails Master Plan (Objective 111.A.3) ........................................................7
2.2.2. Bike Lanes and Trails Funding .................................................................7
2.2.3. Bike Lanes and Trails Projects .................................................................7
2.3. Transit.................................................................................................................8
2.3.1. Fixed-route Bus Service............................................................................8
2.3.2. Paratransit Services...................................................................................8
3. CLIMATE CHANGE..................................................................................................9
3.1. SB 375 Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act ....................9
3.2. AB 32 Global Warming Solutions Act.............................................................9
3.3. Renewable Energy..........................................................................................10
4. GREEN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES ..................................10
4.1. Green Building..................................................................................................10
4.1.1. Green Building Development Standards................................................10
4.2. Sustainable Construction Techniques and Practices........................................10
4.2.1. City Building Construction......................................................................10
4.2.2. Public Works Construction Practices ....................................................11
4.2.3. Use of Recycled Materials in Public Works Projects............................11
4.2.4. Public Works Streets and Roads Design Practices ..............................11
4.3. Green Construction Materials...........................................................................12
4.3.1. Artificial Turf for Playing Fields at City Parks. (Objective VI.C.2.).......12
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5. SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING.........................................................................12
5.1. Recycling/Reuse/Diversion/Green Waste and Composting..............................12
5.1.1. Commercial and multifamily residential recycling (Objective VII.A.12)
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5.1.2. Construction and Demolition Materials Management Plan ..................13
5.1.3. Recyclable Material Diversion.................................................................13
5.1.4. Beverage Container Recycling Grant.....................................................13
5.2. HHW, Electronic Waste, and Universal Waste .................................................14
5.2.1. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), Electronic Waste and Universal
Waste Collection Events......................................................................................14
6. ENERGY CONSERVATION/CLEAN ENERGY......................................................14
6.1. Energy Conservation/Clean Energy in City Buildings .......................................14
6.1.1. Energy Saving Projects for City Parks and Facilities (Objective
VI.A.16.) .................................................................................................................14
6.1.2. Energy Leader Partnerships Program....................................................16
6.1.3. Future Energy Conservation Efforts.......................................................16
6.2. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs .......................................17
6.2.1. California First (AB 811) ..........................................................................17
7. WATER CONSERVATION.....................................................................................18
7.1. Water Conservation Efforts by City ...18
7.1.1. City Water Conservation Program (Objective VI.A.10.).........................18
7.1.2. Bi-Annual Bark Mulching Program.........................................................19
7.1.3. Landscaped Median Refurbishment (Objective VIl.B.6.) ......................20
7.1.4. Turf Reduction In City Parks (Objective VI.A.21)...................................20
7.1.5. Community Native Landscaping Demonstration Project (Objective
VII.A.29.) ................................................................................................................21
7.1.6. Future Water Conservation Efforts.........................................:...............21
7.2. Water Conservation Requirements of New Development.................................21
7.2.1. California Model Water Efficient Landscape..........................................21
7.3. Use of Recycled Water within the City..............................................................21
7.3.1. Recycled Water Infrastructure ................................................................21
8. WATER QUALITY ............:.....................................................................................22
8.1. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) .......................22
8.2. City Application of Fertilizers, Pesticides, and Herbicides.........................22
8.3. Coastal Clean-Up Day ....................................................................................22
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8.4. Calleguas Creek Integrated Watershed Protection Plan.............................23
8.5. Master Drainage Plan Update Objective VII.A.16. 23
9. OPEN SPACE ........................................................................................................23
9.1. Urban Forest.....................................................................................................23
9.1.1. Tree Inventory ..........................................................................................23
9.1.2. Tree Master Plan (Objective VII.A.11.)....................................................24
9.2. Open Space......................................................................................................24
9.2.1. Public Ownership.....................................................................................24
9.2.2. Private Ownership....................................................................................24
9.2.3. Enhance Open Space (Objective VII.A.3)...............................................25
10. PUBLIC INFORMATION, PROMOTION, AND SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING..25
10.1. Public Promotion ...........................................................................................25
10.1.1. Sustainability Outreach (Objective L A.2)............................................25
10.2. Purchasing ....................................................................................................26
10.2.1. Sustainable Purchasing .......................................................................26
10.3. Organizational Efforts....................................................................................26
10.3.1. Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County.......................................26
10.4. Sustainable Practices....................................................................................26
10.4.1. Employee Sustainability.......................................................................26
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INTRODUCTION
The annual sustainability report is fulfillment of City Council objective VII.A.24 in which
staff has been asked to prepare an initial annual report on the City's sustainability
programs by June 30, 2012. The first annual report generally covers the period of
January 2011 to December 2011; however there is some reporting on previous years as
a way of providing historical reference to the current year's information.
The following are adopted FY 2011/12 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)
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, 2012.
(PRCS)
VI.A.16 Prepare list of energy savings projects including potential solar power for
City parks and facilities and a funding and phasing plan by June 30, 2012.
(PRCS)
VI.A.21 By June 30, 2012, develop a plan to reduce the amount of turf in City
parks by ten percent (10%). (PRCS)
VI.C.2 Evaluate use of artificial turf for playing fields at City parks including
maintenance and replacement costs. (PRCS)
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.
(PRCS)
VII.A.12 Develop options to enhance commercial and multifamily residential
recycling. (CE/PW)
VII.A.16 Update City's 1995 Master Drainage Plan and incorporate needed
improvements into Capital Improvement Program by June 30, 2012.
(CE/PW & CD)
VII.A.29 Prepare a demonstration project with community involvement for
replacement of turf with native landscaping by June 30, 2012. (PRCS &
CD)
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VI1.B.6 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.
1. 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.
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
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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.
1.4. 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: 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.
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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.
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.
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
City Constructed Trails or Studies
1) Lassen Avenue BikewayNValkway— completed in 2009
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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
Future Projects
1) Feasibility study to 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) Construct a trail along Ventura County's Drain No. 2. Need to
fully fund project to complete
3) 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 Tract 4928. Some funding identified
5) Construct a bus stop and sidewalk at City Hall. Funding sources
identified, awaiting grant monies
Future Potential Projects
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.
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 transported 67,449 passengers
in 2011.
2.3.2. Paratransit Services
Description: Intra-city and Inter City Paratransit services
Status: Both services together provided service to 2,289 senior and
disabled passengers in 2011.
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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).
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.
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.
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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 1999 to May of 2012, there have been 212 solar permits
issued in the City of Moorpark, including the solar system array installed at
the Kohl's department store. 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.
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. 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 is currently building the Ruben Castro Human Services
Center. The following green elements are incorporated into the project:
✓ Reflective roofing materials to reduce heat absorption
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✓ 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
It is anticipated that future City facility construction projects will be built
according to LEED Silver or better standards, whether or not LEED
certification is actually sought for the project.
4.2.2. Public Works Construction Practices
Description: City Council Policies Resolution 2012-3091, Policy 7.8
requires use of rubberized asphalt in all street projects.
Status: Since 2007, the City has placed 24 lane miles of rubberized
asphalt resulting in diversion of approximately 46,000 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 14 lane miles of ARAM, diverting 5,000 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. 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.
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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: 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. 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. However, staff does not feel that
the industry has developed a viable product to date and will continue this
research as the industry moves towards more sustainable products.
However, staff has determined that the cost savings for artificial turf in
high profile sport fields, such as a sports complexes or high profile arenas,
is comparatively equal to the cost of this product. Typically water use and
turf maintenance in these types of facilities is excessive and the high cost
for artificial turf can be justified through cost savings. The City does not
currently manage these types of facilities.
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.
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
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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 2012 Franchise Waste Hauler Agreements.
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.
Status: From the first C&D Plan Deposit refund issued from August 2011
through February 2012, the total weight of measureable diverted
construction debris in the City exceeds 758 tons.
5.1.3. Recyclable Material Diversion
Description: Amount of recyclable material diverted from the landfill.
Status: During fiscal year 2010/11, 22,299.32 tons of recyclable material
was diverted from the landfill through collection services, collection events,
and collection centers. Of the 22,299.32 tons diverted from the landfill,
6,161.77 tons were composed of green waste. During the same time, 40
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 2011 and February 2012, the City placed 22
beverage recycling containers in strategic locations throughout the Arroyo
Vista Community Park (AVCP) using Calrecycle Beverage Container
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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.
5.2. HHW, Electronic Waste, and Universal Waste
5.2.1. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), Electronic Waste and
Universal Waste 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 collected, and the paper shredded, reflect City
sponsored events only.
Status: During FY 2010/11, 327 loads of HHW were collected at 18
events, 26.42 tons of electronic waste including 593 computer monitors,
2,500 pounds of batteries, plus 1,750 fluorescent tube lights/CFLs
(universal waste) were also collected at 3 electronic waste events. 5,415
pounds of batteries plus 354 compact fluorescent lights were collected
from static collection locations around the City and at the 3 electronic
waste events. In 2011, a secure onsite paper shredding service was
added to the City's 3 electronic waste events (averaging 4.2 tons of paper
per event) and is expected to be included in future 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.16.)
Description: Prepare a list of energy savings projects including potential
solar power for City parks and facilities and a funding and phasing plan by
June 30, 2012.
Status: In 2009, the City obtained an Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Block Grant (EECBG) as a part of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA), in the amount of $148,600, for energy
efficiency upgrades to the existing facilities heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning (HVAC) and lighting systems. The City replaced seven (7)
HVAC units that serve the Community Center and Active Adult Center in
September, 2009, for a total cost of $76,746, all of which was paid through
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the EECBG. The existing HVAC units were the original units that were
installed to serve the facility in 1991. According to the HVAC Energy
Efficiency Analysis prepared by the Ventura County Regional Energy
Alliance, the existing HVAC systems were all beyond their expected
service lives and were in need of replacement. As a general rule, for older
units that exceed ten years or more, the efficiency rate drops
approximately 1% per year. Based on this analysis, the existing units lost
approximately 9% of their initial efficiency prior to their replacement. Staff
has prepared an analysis for the first full year of service for these units
and has determined that City has saved approximately 27,000 kWh
(kilowatt-hour) and a direct annual cost savings of$3,240.
On July 20, 201,1 the City Council approved the lighting retrofit at the
Community Center, Active Adult Center, Administration, and Development
Services buildings, and the Civic Center and Library parking lots for a
proposed total cost of $107,556, of which $71,854 would be expended
through EECBG grant money, $13,690 from the Library Services Fund
and $22,012 from the General Fund. Prior to City Council approval,
Sylvania Lighting Services provided a lighting upgrade proposal and
analysis to retrofit the existing lighting with new energy efficient lighting
systems that would result in substantial energy savings. The Sylvania
proposal included replacing the interior and exterior lighting with a variety
of energy efficient lighting upgrades. A major part of this 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
proposed replacing the existing Metal Halide and 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. According to the Sylvania analysis the City anticipates the
following energy savings:
Annual
Facility Annual kWh Reduction Cost Savinqs
Active Adult Center 11,433 kWh $1,372
Community Center 22,245 $2,669
Admin. Building & Parking Lot 44,493 $5,339
Development Services Building 17,304 $2,076
Library Parkinq Lot 10,770 $1,292
Total 106,245 kWh $12,748
The interior lighting at the Active Adult Center, Community Center, and
Administration and Development Services buildings was completed in
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October, 2011. Staff has prepared an initial energy savings summary
based on the first two (2) full months of electrical service (December, 2011
and January, 2012):
Oct/Nov. Nov/Dec Savings
Community Center $1,451 $1,266 $185
City Hall Meter $1,293 $1,230 $63
City Hall Meter B $1,043 $894 $149
Total $3,787 $3,390 $397
This cost savings equates to approximately 7,721 kWh. At this rate, the
City can anticipate energy savings of approximately 46,449 kWh annually
due to the interior lighting changes, or direct cost savings of$5,574. Once
the exterior building lights and parking lot lighting is completed, the City
should see substantial savings. During the summer, staff anticipates
additional savings due to the low heat requirement of the new fixtures.
Staff anticipates an average ROI of approximately 4 years based on direct
energy savings and SCE rebates for this project. Staff anticipates that the
exterior building lights and parking lot lights will be completed by May
2012.
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: Currently, the City is at the Valued Partner tier in the program.
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. It is anticipated that once the exterior lighting retrofit project is
completed at the various facilities, the City will move up to 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
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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.
6.2. 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.
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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, 2012.
Status: The City of Moorpark has been faced with stringent water-use
requirements and increasing water rates. In 2009, the Department of
Water Resources (DWR) initiated its 20x2020 statewide Water
Conservation Plan in response to the State of California Assembly Bill 32
(AB32), which mandates a 20% reduction in irrigation water use by the
year 2020. Per City Council directive in 2010 and a mandate by the
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), the City of
Moorpark has been required to reduce water use by 15% citywide. In
addition, water rates continue to rise and according to MWD, water rates
will increase 6% annually over the next ten years. In response, it is likely
that the Ventura County Water District (VCWD) will pass on these rate
increases directly to its end users. In February, 2010 the VCWD Board
increased water rates by 16%, a 12% rate increase and tier allocation
adjustment was approved by the Board in April, 2011 and another 8%
increase is proposed for 2012. It is clear that accelerated water
conservation measures are necessary to curtail the direct fiscal impact on
the City's operating budget, to comply with current State regulations and
to protect this resource.
Currently, the City manages approximately 162 acres of parks, 155 acres
of Landscape and Lighting Assessment District areas (landscaped
parkways, median islands and slopes) and 12 acres of miscellaneous City
and former Redevelopment Agency properties. In fiscal year 2009/2010
the City used approximately 156,521 Hundred Cubic Feet (HCF) of water,
or 117,077,708 gallons, resulting in a direct cost of $452,664. Even
though the City reduced water consumption by approximately 16.5% as
compared to the prior fiscal year, the impact on the operating budget was
$26,411 more in direct water costs due to water rate increases.
Approximately 90% of the City's water use is through landscape irrigation.
Due to anticipated future water rate increases and in an effort to comply
with the 20% state mandated water use reduction by the year 2020, staff
has determined that new water saving irrigation techniques and products
will be essential.
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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 No.s 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
investment in approximately eight (8) years based on a 15% reduction in
irrigation water use.
To date, staff has not had reasonable time to determine the water savings
potential of the recently installed irrigation system, as the system has only
been fully programmed and operational since November, 2011. In
addition, the current winter season has been uncharacteristically mild, with
minimal rainfall. This dramatic decrease in seasonal rainfall will most
likely hinder the water savings potential of the recently installed irrigation
system, as compared to the last several years that experienced high
annual rainfall totals. However, staff anticipates a 15% reduction in
irrigation water -use averaged over a five-year cycle. This annual
reduction in irrigation water use is equivalent to approximately 23,168
HCF, or 17,561,656 gallons of water.
Phase II of the project is proposed for FY 2012/13 and includes installing a
total of seventeen (17) controllers at the following City parks: Glenwood
Park, Tierra Rejada Park, Country Wood 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
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are comparatively equal to the direct costs incurred by the City. A
summary of these benefits are:
✓ 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 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.6.)
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.21)
Description: Develop a plan to reduce the amount of turf in City parks by
ten (10) percent by June 30, 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.
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7.1.5. Community Native Landscaping Demonstration Project
(Objective VII.A.29.)
Description: Prepare a demonstration project with community involvement
for replacement of turf with native landscaping by June 30, 2012.
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.
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 #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
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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 #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 2011, 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.
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 2011,
Coastal Clean-up Day was held on September 17.
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Status: The City's clean-up site was held at Villa Campesina Park.
Approximately 37 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.
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,
2012.
Status: Work has not started on this project pending completion of all
FEMA flood zone mapping.
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 2011, the City had a tree inventory of 8,100
trees. During the course of the year 274 additional trees were added
through City or volunteer plantings. During the Arbor/Earth Day
celebration and a Day at the Park, the City provided 95 Western Redbud
trees, a California native tree, to Moorpark residents. In addition, the City
was awarded Tree City USA status for the fifth 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.
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9.1.2. Tree Master Plan (Objective VII.A.11.)
Description: Develop a Tree Master Plan including tree inventory and
mapping.
Status: Staff is currently in the process of preparing an Urban Forest
Management Plan for all City trees. Staff anticipates completion by mid-
2013. In addition to providing a Vision and Mission Statement, current
status of our urban forest and information on the overall management of
our current tree population, the plan will provide a current up-to-date tree
inventory.
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: In February 2011, the City purchased 80 acres of land in the Tierra
Rejada greenbelt to protect ridgelines adjacent to the City and to control
and preserve open space consistent with permitted uses. The City also
owns these other open space parcels totaling approximately 324 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 (21 acres)
• Moorpark Highlands Parcel, Northeast of Future SR 23
Bypass (14 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
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• 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
As more development occurs in the City, additional open space areas
will be preserved. In the next sustainability report, staff plans to provide
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 (Objective LA.2)
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: Work is on-going on research and creation of materials to update
the City's website with sustainability information. The City departments
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that have implemented conservation measures are encouraged to submit
articles for the City newsletter to inform our residents of the actions the
City is taking to conserve natural resources and save money. For
instance, the Summer 2012 newsletter will contain a story about the
"smart" irrigation controllers recently placed in strategic locations around
the City.
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.
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: Phase I was about community outreach and input. Phase 2
included more community outreach and development of the basic compact
principles. Currently the Compact is in Phase 2.5, in which they are
continuing 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.
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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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