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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda CAB 080608Agenda 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: [ )Other Resolution 69, 2008 "Frequently Asked Submitted b : Y 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 2 3 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. 9 10 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 17 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 23 24 WHEREAS, such agreement has been prepared and is attached hereto; and 25 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. 28 29 30 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 31 OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA that: 32 33 SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed and ratified. 34 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. 39 40 SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 Date Prepared: July 29, 2008 Resolution 69, 2008 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2008. ATTEST: -ly Patricia Snider, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY M 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 G: Nattomey _sharelRESOLUTIONS\20081US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement - reso 69 2008.doc 2 ' I 011091k A 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. F a s , - • 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. i i i 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 a • 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 C 4 1 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." e 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 1•! ._ i 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 ®OnymalM�x 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 hb irL inb•t R w��s Energy Conservation 0 0 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 -4AIIhIqW 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 CO .; 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% o: T 4r�. 6.•�eM. n Recycling and Waste Reduction cc_ - -, -� 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" I� ;r �C Recycling and Waste Reduction - Innovative Programs 0 "Cartridges For Kids" Inkjet Cartridges PDAs (Palm Pilots) Video Games Laser Cartridges Rods Video Game Consoles Cell Phones DVD Movies Laptops Digital Cameras IIEJ r- 8�;�ir 9i n 9er� fi.�Mw[. R. • Proceeds go to library at Riverside Youth Enrichment Center ns 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 A - - Improving R� Automated ventilation insulation control Lighting control using natural 11oh1 t P m'oiion' High -efficiency detection light fixtures sensors M s11�t1�M I III L:::�j 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 CIA 20,01,14 x+MM4� i� tj�ua L104 (:mj Cb Cb Palm'Beach Gardens, FL www.pbgfl.com QUESTIONS or COMMENTS?