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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/12/16 - Agenda Packet - Special��li�J l.r1U U CAMON (1A AGENDA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, December 16, 2015 � 3:30 p.m. City Hall + Tri- Communities Room 10500 Civic Center Drive + Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 A. CALL TO ORDER: Al. Pledge of Allegiance A2. Roll Call: Mayor Michael Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo Council Members Alexander, Kennedy and Williams B. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC: This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council on any item listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the City Council from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The City Council may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Mayor, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Mayor and not to the members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. C. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION: Cl. Presentation introducing the development of the Rancho Cucamonga Sustainability and Climate Action Plan. D. ADJOURNMENT I, Linda A. Troyan, City Clerk Services Director, of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 10, 2015, per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California, and on the City's website. c da A. Troyan, MMC City Clerk Services Director, City of Rancho Cucamonga P1 P1 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE From: By: December 1O.2O15 Mayor and Members Of the City Council John GiUiSOO' City Manager Fabian ViU8D8S' Principal Management Analyst Deborah Allen, Management Aide —SuSbain8bi|i|V Presentation Introducing the Development Ofthe R8OChO Cucamonga SUSt8O8bi|hv8nd Climate Action Plan RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council receive the information regarding the development of the Rancho Cucamonga Sustainability and Climate Action Plan. The City will be embarking OD the d8ve|OpOl8Ot Of 8 SUSt8in8bi\Uv8Od Climate Action Plan 0S/CAF). The gO8| Of the S/CAP is to id8Oihv iOid8dV8S. goals and 8CtiOD it8UlS that will help R8OChO CUC8OOOOga n8dUCe its gnBeDhOUo8 gas 8DliSSiOOS and move tovv8pdS b8CUFDiDg G more environmentally sustainable city and Org8DiZ8dOn. The City applied for and received 8 $150'000 grant from the Southern California ASSOCi8don of Governments' (GCAG) SuSt8in8bi|ity P|8DOiDg Grant program for the G/CAP. Through 8CODlp8UtiV8 SG|8ntiOn p[OC8SS in CODjUOodOn with GCAG' R8iD1i and Associates was selected 8S the consultant tO develop the G/CAP. |D2008, the City Council launched the Healthy RC initiative, a comprehensive effort to promote 8 healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Through its three pillars, Healthy Mind, Body, and Earth, Healthy RC [n8k8S the link that 8OVin3Drn8Ot8> SUSt8iO8bi|ih/8Od public health are iOt8[COODS[ted. The Healthy Earth CO[DpODeDt strives tOvv8[d 8 gFeeD8[. cleaner R8OChO CUC8OlOOga by adopting policies and implementing strategies that advance 8USt8iD8bi|itV. Since the launch Of Healthy RC, the City has proactively and strategically implemented multitudes of initiatives that advances the community and city operations t0vV8[dS eOVi[OD[n8nta| SUG\8iO8bi|itV. In May 2010, the City Council adopted the R8DChO CUCGDlODg8 General P|8D, which SDlph8Siz8G 8 healthy and SUStaiQ8b|S community through |8Dd use pO|iCi8S and community design. A list Ofenvironmental SuSt8iORb|C efforts iS included 8S Attachment A. The G/CAPYiU serve 8S8 comprehensive approach tOaddressing environmental auStoin8bi|hviD R8OChO CUoomODg8. providing 8 [O8d map for the City's current and future "green" efforts. The S/CAP will be developed in close alignment with current City plans including the 2010 General Plan, Healthy RC Strategic Plan, and BiCVCig Master Plan as well as n8giOD8| p|8OS such as SCAG`S R8giOD8i Transportation P|8n/8USi8iO8b|8 Communities Strategy and SCA{]MD'8 Ai[ Quality Management Report. It also builds UpOO the City's DlU|d-y88r partnership with 88D B8[n8ndiOO ASSOCi8dOD of Governments (GANBAG) to develop e Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, FO[SC8St and GH(3 Reduction Plan. The technical 8O8(ySiS. tools, and templates provided by GANBAG will bg incorporated into the G/CAP. �OrA SIITS'[IN��liO�I'lT��DU],\i,Di: A(]()N PLAN DJJ,'F,N1BE'R 16,2015 The S/CAP will identify goals, strategies and rDeaaUFe8b|e outcomes in the following key sectors: Transportation, [)pSD Space and Land Use, Energy Efficiency and ReOeVvab|ea, Green BUi|diOg, VVotor, and Waste Reduction. Economic development and Public Health will be integrated through each Of these chapters. Once completed, the S/CAP will uniquely bring Loo8th8[ a auSt8inabi|itV action p|8D and o C|iDl8te action p|8O into one oODCiSe document. The SuStaiDabi|itvACdOn P|8D portion will identify broad environmental, health, and goonODliC objectives. The C|inn818 Action Plan portion will identify methods tO specifically reduce GHG enniSSiODS. Many Of the methods t0 enhance 8UStaiD8bi|iiywill at the same time reduce greenhouse gas emissions. An essential component in the S/CAP development is having 8 [ObuS1 COrnnnunhv BOgaQ8nnerd effort in order to ensure that 8 broad spectrum of the community is meaningfully engaged in the U8vB|opn0eDt of the S/CAP. Community-wide engagement will be crucial for success as implementation will require partnerships 8CnosS [DU|dp|e disciplines. This iOC|Ude3 nBp[eSent81iwaa from regional gOV8rnnleDtS, utilities, og8Oci8S. organizations, residents, businesses, and visitors. A public outreach plan is being developed that identifies the type and timing Of nonlDlUnih/ engagement that will occur throughout the project, EDgag8[D8A1 efforts identified include hOSdDg public workshops, assembling a S/CAP Task Force, conducting stakeholder interviews, and utilizing online engagement. The December 16. 2015 City C8UOoi| Workshop S8[V8S as the launch of the G/CAP and provides the City Council with 8 review of the project Soopo' QhieoUv8S. process and schedule. It also provides an opportunity for the City Council to provide input and direction regarding the overall pFnoeSS. To facilitate discussion, the following questions will be posed at the workshop: What iS the City Orcommunity already doing well that you would like to build upon to encourage environmental SUStain8biUiV? What do you feel are the most pressing sustainability issues affecting communities? Are there any additional groups or targeted areas Vve should include inthe community engagement process? It is recommended that the City Council receive the information regarding the development of the Rancho Cucamonga SUStainabi|i[V and Climate Action Plan. Respectfully Submitted, Deborah Allen F8bi8DViU8O8S Management Aide — Sustainability Principal Management Analyst a, Citv of Rancho Cucamonaa Environmental Sustainabilitv Efforts Transportation • Circulation Master Plan for Bicyclists & Pedestrians • Complete Streets Ordinance • Expansion of "green" fleet with Alternative Fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure • Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) • Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations (10 citywide) • RCPD Electric on-off road motorcycles • Streamlined EV Charger permitting process • Tesla Supercharger at Victoria Gardens • Pacific Electric (PE) Trail Master Plan • Bike lockers at various locations (i.e. Metrolink) • 1-15/Base Line Interchange Project • Bicycling and Trail Guide • Encourage Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) • Haven Grade Separation project Open Space and Land Use • Completion of SANBAG Regional Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, Forecast and GHG Reduction Plan • Adoption of 2010 General Plan • SCAG Compass Blueprint Project - West Foothill Boulevard • Tree City USA • Economic Strategic Plan • Community Gardens and Farmers' Market Ordinance • Cucamonga Canyon conservation • Green Valley Initiative Energy Efficiency and Renewables • Solar Installation Project at five city facilities • Solar panels at three city facilities • Cool California City Designation • SolarRC streamlined solar permitting process and reduced fees • Home Energy Makeover contest • Replacement of incandescent traffic lights with higher efficiency LEDs • Retrofit City Hall outdoor lights with LED • Energy Network partnership • Home Improvement Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Program • RCMU's Renewable Energy Program for new solar photovoltaic installation • RCMU Play and Learn Island (PAL) • RCMU energy efficiency rebate program • RCMU Ice Bear energy units • RCMU Direct Savings Program for commercial customers • Library Kill-a-Watt program • Partnership for a Greener Northtown • Open Property Accesses Clean Energy (PACE) Program (i.e. HERO) Green Building • Green Purchasing Ordinance • Adoption of 2012 Development Code • Green Building Ordinance • Corporate Yard green building features • Environmentally friendly cleaning products in janitorial services contracts • Home Improvement Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Program ME • City Hall HVACUpgrade • Institute for Local Government (ILG) Beacon Sustainability Recognition Award Program Water w Recycled water irrigation (1.5 million square feet Ofspace) * Computerized irrigation CODt[O| SyGt8Dl � Acres of turf nap|aoad/RannOved (58.769 square feet Ofturf) w Tree trimmings mulching program � Drought [O|8[8Dt /8OdSC8piOg OD street nl8diaDG * Drought CODSe[V8bOO and i[Dp[OV8nneOt efforts Waste Reduction * Green Business Recognition Program � Food waste pilot program w CTRL Tree Campaign — paper waste reduction * Healthy RC Green Living Guide � Polystyrene Bon w Construction and Demolition Diversion Program * Quakes Baseball "Recycle Tuesdays" program * New Household Hazardous Waste Facility p Oil Recycling Program � Home-Generated Sharps program w Citywide commingled recycling and green waste programs � Rubberized Pavement grant program Susta*inab*il*ity and Climate Action Plan What is Environmental Susta*inab*iI*ity?. [AJ rr i 1 IL W EWE Y„ Omsk i 1 - Ob j - S'- RANCHO CUCAMONGAsO • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AgW s ASSOCIATION 41 GOVERN N{ENTS RANCHO CUCAMONGA sustainability + climate action plan co i ,+ --"'--associates Special Council Workshop I December 16, 2015 the nature of community Workshop Agenda • Project Background • Overview of Project Tasks • Community Involvement Process • Environmental Sustainability Efforts in Progress • Facilitated Discussion Project Background Background • Grant provided by SCAG to develop: • Sustainability Action Plan +Climate Action Plan (S /CAP) • Conduct Community Engagement • Consultant team hired through competitive bid process: • Ra i m i +Associates • Fehr & Peers (sub - consultant) • Brendle Group (sub - consultant) • Project will align with other planning efforts: • Rancho Cucamonga 2010 General Plan • SANBAG GHG Inventory + GHG Reduction Plan • Healthy RC Strategic Plan Similar Efforts in Nearby Communities r - Riversi e RESTORATIVE GROWTHPRdNT NA Efforts also underway in: � �4 1j. Fontana WY' �� �77 .f *Chino Hills Pomona lc:laremont Sustainability P Ia riet1 P rosperi L , California Communities Addressing Sustainabilltv LA T C C CL LA C C 71 110 T w Climate Action General Plan General Plan GHG Emission Plan Policies Implementation Reduction Plan Measures Source: California Office of Planning and Research, 2013. Sustain-ability Ordinance Plan Purpose of the Sustainability Action Plan • Serves as the broad community vision for sustainability • Provides a roadmap for future sustainability efforts • Expresses the sustainability, economic, and health benefits of sustainability strategies • Consistent with Rancho Cucamonga General Plan It is not a State mandate and is not required to have mandatory actions. Purpose of the Climate Action Plan • Outlines specific activities to reduce GHG emissions • Builds upon data gathered by GHG Inventories • Identifies activities that can achieve greatest emission reductions in a cost effective manner It is not a State mandate and is not required to have mandatory actions. Relationship between SAP and CAP The Sustainability Action Plan will identify broad environmental, health, and economic objectives The Climate Action Plan will identify methods specifically to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Many of the strategies to enhance sustainability will simultaneously reduce greenhouse gas emissions Overview of Project Tasks Tasks +Process November - February March - May Phase 1: Phase 2: Identify Understand + + Prioritize + Build Upon Evaluate Efforts to Date Policies June - August September - October Phase 3: Phase 4: Review Develop SAP + + Adopt SAP + CAP (S /CAP) CAP (S /CAP) • 12 month schedule (November 2015 - October 2016) • Community engagement in each phase • Ongoing involvement with key City staff, stakeholders &City Council Understanding + Building Upon Efforts to Date . yrt i i Chapter 1: a An Introduction to the Rancho Cucamonga General Plain R A Y C H 0 C U t ,A M 0 N LI A , E i E R i L P L !. 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Gas Pedu.t on Mn NU,��n� ,t��M , Healthy RC Strategic Plan 1 "Cef t� [J� q? ft,F I,c-t_i_� i. rL,U, -C� �i�r��F �m vnn r.rs FINAL 2012 Air Quality Management Plan T.. 2012 AQMP February 2013 kwtlC[wa Alr Wapy lmagemen[untrml ama�me.,.n�,we_,zcras. • Kick -Off Meeting • Review +Analysis of Pertinent Documents • Initial Meetings with City Council, Interdepartmental Advisory Group, Task Force and Community Identify +Prioritize + Evaluate Policies • Triple Bottom Line Evaluation + Sustainability Index • Environmental • Economic • Health • Goal +Policy Prioritization is Subsequent Meetings with: Interdepartmental Advisory Group, Task Force, Community SUSTAINABLE A liA61L T � mm Natural Syste ri. d © ". ..,.+w•a"°e°`sma ��.c.ea�b..�u�..ac....s,,..,, waaar �„anryawsupoN 'Mf.a.. p,.pr 0 •.�•"` Inndard NaNraipespa„r Lrse WATT L1E REIIU1.1111 dN - - RESdRCE [;® x.w "Te Social 5 systems d3" 15/5 �„ mm+P��bd "kY °�...r ervy end EmPCwErmrnt Economfr 5 Ystems LAL�Wustis ATER �� t�maa.cr�, em.. 2.5/5 �ycW1 _ V+� ,•'Y"YaJw�w intsrtrds t`^ eM�iud [`° E<bgTY ea9MYy,y}gx 0."eNgpn� ��� ®[w.dw W f_ GOING 8EYOND GREEN SUSTAINABILITY INDEX • Triple Bottom Line Evaluation + Sustainability Index • Environmental • Economic • Health • Goal +Policy Prioritization is Subsequent Meetings with: Interdepartmental Advisory Group, Task Force, Community Develop, Review, Adopt S /CAP • Outline +Format • Draft S /CAP, including: • Goals, Policies, Actions • Best Practice Highlights • Implementation Program • Monitoring + Tracking • Final Round of Meetings with: Interdepartmental Advisory Group, Task Force, Community, City Council A Transportation + Mobility Land Use + Open Space Energy Efficiency + Renewables Green Building to Water + Wastewater t■ Waste Reduction v 07 v s M O Z3 O 0 CD O cD Community Involvement Throughout the Process immunity t otaKenUIC inanement 101101111% Workshops + Mobile Outreach Toolkit Stakeholder Interdepartmental Interviews IMF No Advisory Group S /CAP Community Online Task Force Engagement Engagement Activities I[= Sustainability +Climate Action Plan Task Force • Approximately 20 -25 members from local agencies, community organizations, and businesses • Will meet at various phases throughout the process • Task Force members serve a role in helping to develop the plan • Members will help to prioritize policies, programs, and other strategies to include in the S /CAP Stakeholder Interviews • Interviews with local stakeholders • Purpose will be to evaluate current sustainability efforts and help prioritize the implementation of future efforts Public Workshops +Events • Public events will be conducted to engage the public in the planning process during each stage of the planning process Materials from each event will be packaged to create a mobile outreach toolkit that will be used for additional events. Interdepartmental Advisory Group • Comprised of City staff from various departments • Meets periodically during each key milestone • Serves as a technical resource and provides guidance • Build capacity for plan implementation Online Engagement • Online resources will be used to engage the community • Key questions and content will be posted during each phase • Online engagement will offer an alternative method for the community to provide input •s o Mysiarwaiks„.l1„ Mean Clgs Xe Greater It—. Elty Ewyywkaro O Topics rMTAylp rr"W-Pere um ■u,dtrinlr 1] Trending Con ersations a.�.., dA wa a1....e...�... Maw eat rrvAya FAMNed In Me IeesF m"'n' p menCAma wnx F.o tr. aAn. aeAne tr a IrarbF ifint.- .p.a�r.n.r pn.aa X,An� � nlhe t.alcebACAd. Mori a dlwrsv, yltrren[ and rAm,gArnw lraASperCallM Greater Kansas City Gonversat'ians can change communities. 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SA— Environmental Susta'inab'il'ity Efforts in Progress Transportation + Mobility ICI Rancho Cucamonga Policies, Completed Activities, and Projects: • Circulation Master Plan for Bicyclists & Pedestrians • Complete Streets Ordinance • Expansion of municipal "green" fleet with Alternative Fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure • Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) • Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations (10 citywide) • RCPD electric on -off road motorcycles • Streamlined EV Charger permitting process • Tesla Superchargers at Victoria Gardens • Parks and Trails Master Plan • Pacific Electric (PE) Trail Master Plan • Bike lockers at various locations (i.e. Metrolink) • 1 -15 /Base Line Interchange Project • Bicycling and Trail Guide • Encourage Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) • Haven Grade Separation project Land Use +Open Space a I0 illom Rancho Cucamonga Policies, Completed Activities, and Projects: • Participation in SANBAG Regional Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, Forecast and GHG Reduction Plan • Adoption of 2010 General Plan • SCAG Compass Blueprint Project - West Foothill Boulevard • Tree City USA Designation — 26 years • Economic Development Strategic Plan • Community Gardens and Farmers' Market Ordinance • Cucamonga Canyon conservation • Green Valley Initiative Energy Efficiency + Renewables Rancho Cucamonga Policies, Completed Activities, and Projects: • Solar Installation Project at five city facilities • Renewable Energy at three city facilities • Cool California City Designation • SolarRC streamlined solar permitting process and reduced fees • Home Energy Makeover contest • Replacement of incandescent traffic lights with higher efficiency LEDs • Energy Network partnership • RCMU Renewable Energy rebate program • RCMU Play and Learn Island (PAL) • RCMU energy efficiency rebate program • RCMU Ice Bear energy units • RCMU Direct Savings Program for commercial customers • RCMU Renewable Portfolio Standard Policy • Library Kill -a -Watt program • Partnership for a Greener Northtown • Open Property Accessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program (i.e. HERO) Green Building A Rancho Cucamonga Policies, Completed Activities, and Projects: • Green Purchasing Ordinance • Adoption of 2012 Development Code • Green Building Ordinance • Corporate Yard green building features • Environmentally friendly cleaning products in janitorial services contracts • Institute for Local Government Beacon Sustainability Recognition Award Program • Home Improvement Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Program • City Hall HVAC Upgrade • Retrofit City Hall outdoor lights with LED • Ready RC program Water +Wastewater t01 Rancho Cucamonga Policies, Completed Activities, and Projects: • Implemented recycled water for irrigation (1.5 million square feet of space) • 58,769 square feet of turf replaced /removed at parks and city facilities • Street medians converted to drought tolerant landscaping • Installed rain shut off devices on irrigation controllers • 34% reduction in municipal water usage • Computerized irrigation control system • Tree trimming mulching program • Drought Emergency Proclamation Waste Reduction -*IV, 10 fu Rancho Cucamonga Policies, Completed Activities, and Projects: • Green Business Recognition Program • Food waste pilot program • CTRL Tree Campaign — paper waste reduction • Accela paperless permitting program • Expanded Polystyrene Ban • Construction and Demolition Diversion Program • Quakes Baseball "Recycle Tuesdays" program • New Household Hazardous Waste Facility • Oil Recycling Program • Home - Generated Sharps program • Citywide commingled recycling and green waste programs • Healthy RC Green Living Guide • Rubberized pavement grant program Fac'il'itated Discussion Facilitated Discussion Questions 1. What is the City or community already doing well that you would like to build upon to encourage environmental sustainability? Facilitated Discussion Questions 2. What do you feel are the most pressing sustainability issues affecting communities? Facilitated Discussion Questions 3. Are there any additional organizations we should include in the community engagement process? Questions?