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City of Palm Beach Gardens
Community Aesthetics Board t
Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 5:30 PM
City Council Chambers
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ROLL CALL:
Regular Members
Donna Wisneski — Chair
Terence Brady — Vice Chair
David Anderson
Frances Heaslip
Sherry Levy
Albert Jacob
Jim Griffin
Council Liaison
Jody Barnett
III. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 4, 2008
V. ITEMS BY COUNCIL LIAISON
VI. ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON
VII. OLD BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
Alternates
Mark Lenow - First Alternate
Lynn Silber - Second Alternate
Staff Liaisons
Jamie Cobb
Angela Wong
A. Presentation - EAR Conservation Element
Nilsa Zacarias, Planning Manager
B. Discussion continued:
1. Going Green in the Gardens Initiative
2. Code Enforcement Resource
IX. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC
X. ADJOURNMENT
COMMUNITY ASTHETICS BOARD MEETING 08/06/08
PROPOSED ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
ADDITIONS: UNDER "NEW BUSINESS" -
C. PRESENTATION -U.S. MAYOR'S CLIMATE
PROTECTION AGREEMENT
David Levy, Vice Mayor
DELETIONS: NONE
MODIFICATIONS: NONE
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Community Aesthetics Board
CC: Jody Barnett, City Council Liaison
Ron Ferris, City Manager
DATE: August 1, 2008
FROM: Jamie Cobb, Staff Liaison �1✓ L
Angela Wong, Staff Liaison"
SUBJECT: US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
For your information, the attached draft agenda item regarding the US Mayors
Climate Protection Agreement is scheduled to be considered by City Council at
their August 21, 2008 meeting. This item can be presented to the Community
Aesthetics Board at the next meeting under Additions, Deletions, and
Modifications if so desired by the Board.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Cover Memorandum
Date Prepared: July 29, 2008
Meeting Date: August 21, 2008
Resolution: 69, 2008
SubjectlAgenda Item: Consider endorsing the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
[ X Recommendation to APPROVE
] Recommendation to DENY
Reviewed by:
Originating Dept.:
Costs: MOO
Council Action:
(Total)
Jamie Cobb
[ ] Approved
City Administration
Angela Wong
City Attorney
Community Services
Current FY
[ )Approved w/
conditions
[ ] Denied
Advertised:
Funding Source:
[ ] Continued to:
Date:
[ ] Operating
Attachments:
Paper:
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Resolution 69, 2008
"Frequently Asked
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Oueaions" Document
[ x ] Not Required
Jamie Cobb
Executive Assistant to
the City Manager
Angela Wong
Operations Manager
Affected parties
[ ]Notified
Budget Acct. #: WA
Approved by:
[X ] Not required
Ron Ferris
City Manager
Date Prepared: July 29, 2008
Meeting Date: August 21, 2008
Resolution 69, 2008
BACKGROUND:
In an effort to recognize the need for ecological responsibility within Palm Beach Gardens,
Councilman David Levy has requested that the City Council consider endorsing the U.S.
Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. The agreement, which has been signed by
approximately 850 mayors in the United States and 72 municipalities in Florida, calls for
cities to take the following three actions:
• Strive to meet Kyoto Protocol targets in their own communities, through actions
ranging from anti - sprawl land -use policies to urban forest restoration projects to
public information campaigns;
• Urge their state and federal governments to enact policies and programs to meet or
beat the greenhouse gas emission reduction target suggested forthe United States
in the Kyoto Protocol -7% reduction from 1990 Levels by 2012
• Urge the U.S. Congress to pass greenhouse gas reduction legislation
The agreement also includes a number of recommendations for cities to take, such as
reducing urban sprawl, preserving open space, creating walk -able communities, promoting
bicycle trails and public transit, Increasing the fuel efficiency of city fleets, increasing
recycling, promoting tree planting, and educating children, professionals, businesses, and
industries.
According to the U.S. Mayor's Conference of Mayors, The Mayor's Climate Protection
Agreement does not commit the City to specific target goals or obligations. It allows local
cities to set their own objectives and implement them through initiatives tailored -made to
their speck community's needs.
City Council is therefore requested to consider Resolution 69, 2008, which would allow the
City of Palm Beach Gardens to endorse the U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement.
Date Prepared: July 29, 2008
1 RESOLUTION 69, 2008
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4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
5 BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA APPROVING THE ENDORSEMENT
6 OF THE U.S. MAYORS CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT TO
7 REDUCE GLOBAL WARMING POLLUTION; PROVIDING AN
8 EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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11 WHEREAS, the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, which has been
12 signed by approximately 850 mayors in the United States and 73 Florida mayors,
13 provides for mayors to strive to meet the Kyoto Protocol targets in their local
14 communities, urge state and federal governments to meet those targets, and urge
15 Congress to pass greenhouse gas reduction legislation to reduce global warming
16 pollution; and
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18 WHEREAS, the Agreement also includes a number of recommendations for
19 cities, such as reducing sprawl, preserving open space, creating walk -able
20 communities, promoting bicycle trails and public transit, increasing the fuel efficiency of
21 city fleets, increasing recycling, promoting tree planting, and educating children,
22 professionals, businesses, and industries; and
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24 WHEREAS, such agreement has been prepared and is attached hereto; and
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26 WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adoption of this Resolution is in
27 the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
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30 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
31 OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA that:
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33 SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed and ratified.
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35 SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves the U.S. Mayors Climate
36 Protection Agreement, providing for the City of Palm Beach Gardens to take positive
37 actions to reduce the effects of greenhouse gases hereby authorizes the Mayor to
38 execute the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.
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40 SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
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Date Prepared: July 29, 2008
Resolution 69, 2008
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2008.
ATTEST:
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Patricia Snider, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA
R. Max Lohman, Interim City Attorney
VOTE:
MAYOR JABLIN
VICE MAYOR LEVY
COUNCILMEMBER RUSSO
COUNCILMEMBER BARNETT
COUNCILMEMBER PREMUROSO
Eric Jablin, Mayor
AYE NAY ABSENT
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The U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
(As endorsed by the 73rd Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, Chicago, 2005)
A. We urge the federal government and state governments to enact policies and programs
to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollution levels to 7 percent
below 1990 levels by 2012, including efforts to: reduce the United States' dependence
on fossil fuels and accelerate the development of clean, economical energy resources
and fuel - efficient technologies such as conservation, methane recovery for energy
generation, waste to energy, wind and solar energy, fuel cells, efficient motor vehicles,
and biofuels;
B. We urge the U.S. Congress to pass bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction legislation that
1) includes clear timetables and emissions limits and 2) a flexible, market -based system
of tradable allowances among emitting industries; and
C. We will strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets for reducing global warming
pollution by taking actions in our own operations and communities such as:
1. Inventory global warming emissions in City operations and in the community,
set reduction targets and create an action plan.
2. Adopt and enforce land -use policies that reduce sprawl, preserve open space,
and create compact, walkable urban communities;
3. Promote transportation options such as bicycle trails, commute trip reduction
programs, incentives for car pooling and public transit;
4. Increase the use of clean, alternative energy by, for example, investing in
"green tags ", advocating for the development of renewable energy resources,
recovering landfill methane for energy production, and supporting the use of
waste to energy technology;
S. Make energy efficiency a priority through building code improvements,
retrofitting city facilities with energy efficient lighting and urging employees to
conserve energy and save money;
6. Purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for City use;
7. Practice and promote sustainable building practices using the U.S. Green
Building Council's LEED program or a similar system;
8. Increase the average fuel efficiency of municipal fleet vehicles; reduce the
number of vehicles; launch an employee education program including anti -
idling messages; convert diesel vehicles to bio- diesel;
9. Evaluate opportunities to increase pump efficiency in water and wastewater
systems; recover wastewater treatment methane for energy production;
10. Increase recycling rates in City operations and in the community;
11. Maintain healthy urban forests; promote tree planting to increase shading
and to absorb CO2; and
12. Help educate the public, schools, other jurisdictions, professional associations,
business and industry about reducing global warming pollution.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement — Signature Page
You have my support for the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.
Date:
Mayor:
Signature:
Address:
City:
Mayor's e-mail:
Staff Contact Name:
Staff Contact Title:
Staff Phone:
Staff e-mail:
State: Zip:
Please add my comments in support of the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. We will add
these to the Website (optional):
Please return completed form at your earliest convenience to:
The U.S. Conference of Mayors
Climate Protection Center
By Mail: For additional information, contact
1620 I Street, NW Kevin McCarty
Washington, DC 20006 kmccartysa%usma_Lrs.ong,
By Fax: (202) 293 -2352 (202) 861 -6728
US Mayors Climate
Protection Agreement
Resolution 69.2008
Background
• Climate disruption is an urgent
threat to the environmental and
economic health of our communities.
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• Global warming could cause weather
disruption including increased number of
hurricanes.
• Melting of the ice caps could cause
coastal flooding.
• More action is needed at the local, state,
and federal levels to meet the challenge.
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Kyoto Protocol
• February 16, 2005 -Kyoto Protocol
International agreement to address climate disruption
180 countries have ratified to date
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels launched the US Mayors
Climate Protectionement to advance the goals
of the Kyoto Protocol through leadership and action
• 2007 -The U.S. Conference of Mayors launched
the Mayors Climate Protection Center to
administer and track the
agreement, among its other
activities
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• 850 signatories; 72 - Florida; .
7 - Palm Beach County 4 W!
Agreement states...
...that the signatories will:
• Strive to meet or beat the Kyoto Protocol
targets in their own communities, through
actions ranging from anti - sprawl land -use
policies to urban forest restoration projects to public
information campaigns
• Urge their state governments, and the federal
government, to enact policies and programs to meet or
beat the greenhouse gas emission reduction target
suggested for the United States in the Kyoto Protocol --
7% reduction from 1990 levels by 2012
• Ureee the U.S. Congress to pass the bipartisan greenhouse
gas reduction legislation, which would establish a national
emission trading system
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US Mayors Climate Protection
Agreement
• Allows local cities to set their own
objectives and implement them through
initiatives tailored -made to their specific
community's needs
What the City of Palm Beach
Gardens is Doing
• Mission Statement
"To reduce the City of Palm Beach Gardens'
impact on the environment, while providing
leadership with the community and
encouraging staff j; residents, and businesses to
join in this initiative."
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What the City of Palm Beach
Gardens is Doing --
•
Department Audits
• Instill a "Green Business Culture ":
Reorient toward greener products and
processes; environmentally
conscientiousness
Department Training
New Employee Orientation
"Going Green in the
Gardens" Intranet Page
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Categories ..
� Water Conservation
Energy Conservation "
Urban Forestry and Landscape
Alternative Transportation and
Fleet Management 7;;�
s Recycling and Waste Reduction �
Internal Codes and Regulations ��
—Green Building
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Water Conservation
• Low flow toilets
• Central Irrigation System
Computerized monitoring
30% decrease in consumption
• Irrigation spray heads with
check valves
Shut off when broken
• Flow meters at irrigation pump
sites
Monitor site specific irrigation
water consumption
Tool for troubleshooting leaks
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Energy Conservation
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A/C adjusted automatically for
occupancy levels
Lighting
Motion sensors
Signs
• Window tint
Saves 10% on energy
costs
• CFLs /T8 fluorescents
• Time clocks on parking
lot lighting
• Variable Frequency
Drive irrigation pumps
• Energy Star appliances
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Energy Conservation cont'a
SPORTS LIGHTING
• "Green" lighting system
65% energy savings LightoSt2fz-;F;FQT" ttUf2
Automated scheduling/
monitoring system
Increases lamp life
• 3,000 to 5,000 hours
(66% increase
in operating efficiency)
Urban Forestry and Landscape
� Land Development Regulations/
Comprehensive Plan
Codes established to require tree canopy
Improve air quality
Reduce energy costs
• Protect native vegetation buffer
Propose new park
categories
Mini - parks /Tot -lots /Pocket Parks
Eco- oriented Parks (Sandhill Crane)
Open Space
Alternative Transportation and
Fleet Management
• Pedestrian /Bicycle paths incorporated
into parkways and greenbelts
• Coordinate w /local transit service
providers (PalmTran /Tri Rail)
• Encourage public transit use
• City fleet
Replace with more fuel efficient models
Hybrid, biodiesel, flex fuel capable
• Increase usage of all- purpose vehicles
• Segways
Battery operated
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.; Alternative Transportation and
Fleet Management cont'd
Best Practices:
Encourage walking /bicycles
Lessen vehicle idle times
Avoid sudden acceleration
Carpool
Reduce content in vehicles
Reduce size of vehicles to
job sites
Observe speed limits
10 -15%
fuel economy improvement by
driving 55 mph instead of 65 mph
Check tire inflation
4 -5 psi
under - inflated increases fuel
consumption by 10%
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Recycling and
Waste Reduction
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Electronic documents /Paperless
City Council Agenda
Time cards
Occupational licensing
• Double -sided printing
• "Think BeforeYou Print"
• DMACHOICE.ORG /MPS
• Recycling containers
• "How to Recycle at Work"
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Recycling and Waste Reduction -
Innovative Programs
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"Cartridges For Kids"
Inkjet Cartridges
PDAs (Palm Pilots)
Video Games
Laser Cartridges
Rods
Video Game Consoles
Cell Phones
DVD Movies
Laptops
Digital Cameras
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• Proceeds go to library at Riverside Youth
Enrichment Center
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Internal Codes and Regulatio
—Green Building ...._
• House Bill 7135 (Eff.7/1/os)
Future public buildings must be LEED
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) certified or equivalent
-JILA� Photovoltaic generation Rooftop plant
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Improving
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Automated ventilation
insulation
control
Lighting control using
natural 11oh1 t P
m'oiion' High -efficiency
detection light fixtures
sensors
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Raltttvaterstillutlon High-efficiency hosting
systems equipment
Conceptual Drawing of Green Building Drawing of Green Building
On the Horizon
"Green" committee
• ICLEI — International Council for Local
Environmental Initiatives
Citywide inventory
• Community Aesthetics
Board
External campaign
• Neighborhood
Meetings
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