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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2a: Update on Sustainable Arcadia: Resource Sustainability Policies and Programs of ARcA Vis 1 i } iA.ryst S,noo ria °a�Ty otA STAFF REPORT Public Works Services Department DATE: February 7, 2012 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director TLC- Tom Tait, Public Works Services Director SUBJECT: "SUSTAINABLE ARCADIA" — UPDATE AND PROGRESS ON THE CITY'S RESOURCE SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES AND PROGRAMS Recommendation: Adopt the Sustainable Arcadia Program as City policy consistent with the General Plan and adopt the Resource Protection and Sustainability Report as a single, coordinated policy document to direct City efforts and actions on environmental programs. SUMMARY In November 2010, the City Council adopted the Arcadia General Plan, describing the City's vision for the future and how that vision will be achieved through goals, objectives, policies, and programs. A key component of the General Plan is the Resource Sustainability Element, which establishes a framework and identifies policies intended to help the City and community use natural resources in a manner that preserve, protect and maintain these valuable resources for future residents. Consistent with the City's guiding principles for Environmental Sustainability, the City is committed to meeting the needs of the present while conserving the ability of future generations to enjoy the quality of life that current residents enjoy today. For many years, the City has made significant efforts to implement energy savings and conserve the environment in the following areas: water conservation, energy efficiency, solid waste management, and stormwater pollution prevention. The goals of the General Plan and the ongoing implementation efforts of the staff have been joined under the program title of "Sustainable Arcadia". Over the past year, staff from the Public Works Services Department and Development Services Department has collaborated in the development of this program to organize the City's efforts toward environmental protection. The purpose of this staff report is to introduce the Council to this program and obtain direction from the Council on specific actions that are desired in moving the program forward. DISCUSSION The City's Public Works Services Department and Development Services Department currently administer and implement many of the programs outlined in the Resource Sustainability Element of the General Plan. The City of Arcadia continually provides its residents with the Sustainable Arcadia February 7, 2012 Page 1 tools and resources to assist them in achieving and meeting Federal and State environmental regulations and mandates. The City has made significant efforts to implement programs in the areas of water conservation, energy efficiency, solid waste management, and stormwater pollution prevention in order to conserve the environment. Some of these efforts are specific to Arcadia, and many others are cooperative efforts with regional entities and other partners. Attached to the staff report are materials that provide additional information on goals and current practices. Exhibit A is the Sustainable Arcadia 2011 Resource Protection and Sustainability Report. This is the first annual report produced by the staff that provides the General Plan goals toward promoting sustainability, the key policies the staff operates under in furthering these goals, and the actions currently being taken by staff to meet these goals. Exhibit B is a publication distributed by the Public Works Services Department on the existing environmental programs promoted by the City. This document is available to the public and is passed out at events and through the website. Exhibit C is a screen shot of the Sustainable Arcadia page on the City's website. This page links the public to the City's overall goals and policies and provides an easy way to access information on environmental programs. The following portion of the staff report provides a summary of current programs and highlights collaborative joint efforts through regional programs. Water Resources Water Supply and Quality Water is a finite resource that must be protected. Given the uncertainties of drought and other threats to our water supply, the City is committed to ensuring it continues to provide exceptional water quality and an adequate water supply for current and-future-uses. Additionally, water conservation efforts are important in ensuring a sustainable supply of potable water and are shown to be a cost-effective way to reduce current and future water demands. Therefore, extensive water conservation programs are a key element to maintaining and sustaining both water quality and water supply. Water conservation efforts that are currently being implemented include: • Implementing a landscaping ordinance requiring the use of smart irrigation controllers and using drought tolerant plants • Providing free irrigation audits to Arcadia residents upon request • Promoting City-wide water conservation programs on the City's website, providing links to MWD and Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District websites, and including articles on these activities in the City's newsletter, website and other City publications • Participating in and distributing educational outreach materials at events such as the Water Fest, the Los Angeles County Environmental Fair, and various community events • Incorporating low impact development (LID) designs in both public and private construction to capture and infiltrate storm water and nuisance water runoff • Adopting the Urban Water Management Plan periodically (July 2011) to evaluate existing water conservation efforts and meet AB X7 7 20 percent per capita reduction by the year 2020 Sustainable Arcadia February 7, 2012 Page 2 • Installing waterless urinals in City facilities • Replacing natural turf with synthetic turf at the Civic Center Athletic Field, one of the City's most heavily used recreational facilities, which could save approximately 3.25 million gallons of water annually Stormwater and Urban Runoff Management Stormwater discharges consist of surface runoff generated from various land uses that enter the storm drain system (Arcadia Wash and Santa Anita Wash) and eventually enter the ocean untreated. Studies have shown that stormwater and urban runoff are significant sources of pollutants including motor oil, trash, fertilizers, nutrients and bacteria. These pollutants adversely affect not only aquatic life, but also public health. Stormwater discharges are regulated under the Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Since 1996, the City of Arcadia has implemented a substantial number of measures to control runoff and reduce the introduction of pollutants onto waterways including: • Adopting municipal code requirements to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of its citizens, and modifying City building code requirements to control pollution generated by construction activities • Implementing a multi-faceted public education program to inform residents and businesses on rules and risks • Implementing pollution control measures and devices in the City's streets and catch basins to control urban runoff • Conducting commercial business inspections targeting industries whose activities have been identified as contributors to urban runoff pollution (e.g., restaurants, auto repair shops, and gas stations) • Identifying and terminating illicit discharges into the storm drain system • Modifying City facilities and maintenance activities to reduce and/or eliminate polluted storm water runoff from reaching the ocean In addition to the municipal NPDES Permit requirements, the City of Arcadia is subject to compliance under several adopted Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) as regulated by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. TMDLs are the maximum amount of pollutant the water body can handle without violating water quality standards. The City has begun implementation of a number of TMDL compliance requirements including: Los Angeles River Trash TMDL— Reduce trash loading to the River by 100% by 2016 • Implementing an effective street sweeping program including weekly street sweeping in residential areas and twice a week sweeping in some commercial and high priority areas • Installing full capture devices in a majority of the City-owned catch basins to reduce or eliminate trash from entering the storm drain system Sustainable Arcadia February 7, 2012 Page 3 Los Angeles River Metals TMDL— Reduce copper, lead, and zinc loadings by 2024 • Participating in the development of the Coordinated Monitoring Plan in partnership with all the agencies in the Los Angeles River watershed • Developing and submitting the coordinated Implementation Plan • Establishing a monitoring program Air Quality It is important to our health that the air we breathe is clean and free of harmful pollutants. Although air quality in Southern California has improved since the 1960s, the Los Angeles region still has some of the most polluted air in the nation. With the region's continuing economic expansion and population growth, further progress to reduce emissions will be needed both to have good local air quality and to achieve goals and/or mandates imposed by the California Air Resources Board and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) in reduction of greenhouse gas pollutants. Here are some of the programs currently being implemented: • The City has implemented energy saving programs that will help reduce energy consumption and the associated carbon footprint. In particular, the City has made several energy efficiency modifications throughout City facilities (see Energy Use below). • Since 2004, the City has installed diesel particulate devices on most diesel powered heavy duty vehicles to reduce dangerous diesel particulates emitted. Installation of diesel particulate devices on all diesel powered heavy duty vehicles is required by year 2014. • The City has been replacing heavy duty equipment that is scheduled to be replaced with alternative fuel equipment. Recently, two street sweepers were replaced with compressed natural gas (CNG) street sweepers. Additionally, the City is replacing staff fleet vehicles with hybrid vehicles when they are due to be replaced. Energy Use Conserving energy through efficient energy use brings environmental and economic benefits to residents and businesses. The City of Arcadia has taken a pro-active approach to save energy and reduce the City's carbon footprint. In collaboration with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) and Southern California Edison (SCE) through the Energy Wise Partnership, Arcadia residents have been provided the opportunity to take advantage of energy efficiency incentives and energy efficiency workshops free of cost. Furthermore, the City has taken appropriate steps to encourage residents to apply for the County of Los Angeles Energy Program which provides financing for home energy efficiency improvements. Finally, the City is participating with other cities in the San Gabriel Valley in the development of an Energy Sustainable Arcadia February 7, 2012 Page 4 Efficiency Strategic Plan and Climate Action Plan for the region as part of a State grant program. Through these various efforts, the City of Arcadia was recently recognized by the Energy Wise Partnership Committee as one of five (5) cities in the San Gabriel Valley that have achieved an advanced energy leader model program level based on cumulative energy savings at City facilities and community-wide energy efficiency savings. Implementation of energy efficiency improvements throughout the City and City facilities include: • Securing funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant in the amount of$534,700 to upgrade the HVAC system, windows and insulation at City Hall • Retrofitting older generation lamps with high efficiency lamps and ballasts at all City facilities and parking lots • Replacing old, inefficient motors at water pumping stations with premium efficiency motors • Retrofitting old air handler units at the City Library to improve energy efficiency • Installing of PC network software in various City departments that automatically shuts off computers at a specified time in order to save energy Waste Management and Recycling The City of Arcadia strives to provide its residents and businesses with waste collection services that are efficient and convenient for residents and businesses to properly dispose of their solid waste and to support recycling efforts. The City offers a full range of residential solid waste and recycling collection and other special services which include the following (some of which are discussed further below): • Automated curbside collection services for trash, recyclable and greenwaste. Much of the waste contractor's fleet is Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)vehicles. • Public outreach and education on proper waste disposal and recycling of all materials. Provision of reusable tote bags for personal use. • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection and E-Waste Collection — The City sponsors a HHW collection event each year with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works at the Santa Anita Race Track and also offers convenient drop-off locations for proper disposal of used motor oil and household batteries, free mail-it-back recycling for cell phones, rechargeable batteries, and sharps waste (e.g., needles, syringes and lancets), and provides free used oil collection kits to City residents to promote recycling and proper disposal of used oil for"Do-It-Yourself(DIY) oil changers". • Special Collection — Up to four special collection of bulky items/electronic waste per year for single-family residences and twice per year for multi-family residences • Greenwaste and composting programs which include providing free green waste containers and collection services to all residents, providing free holiday tree curbside collection from December 26th to the third week in January each year, providing composting and worm bins at a discounted price, and participating in free composting Sustainable Arcadia February 7, 2012 Page 5 classes through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works at the Arboretum where residents learn the importance of composting, grasscycling, and using various earth-friendly gardening practices, as well as detailing the benefits of compost as a soil amendment for improving soil structure and retarding the release of nutrients.Free backyard service for residents with a physical hardship • Discounted rates for qualifying Senior Citizens for single-family residential units These programs were established to comply with AB 939 which requires municipal agencies to divert at least 50% of its waste away from landfills. The City has been successful in achieving the mandate through these series of comprehensive programs and the corresponding efforts of its residents and businesses in supporting them. Over the next few months, and periodically as the need arises, staff will bring the Council issues and topics covered under the above-listed environmental topics. We request the Council's concurrence with the staff direction on the Sustainable Arcadia programs. In addition, if there are any specific environmental programs or initiatives the Council would like more information on or more action toward, we would look forward to building this into our collective work programs. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving and filing this report. Certain programs and regional efforts may have budget implications. Any needed allocations or funding outside of the existing operating budget will be brought to Council for approval. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Sustainable Arcadia Program as City policy consistent with the General Plan and adopt the Resource Protection and Sustainability Report as a single, coordinated policy document to direct City efforts and actions on environmental programs. Approved by: =1 Donald Penman, City Manager Exhibit A: Sustainable Arcadia: 2011 Resource Protection and Sustainability Report Exhibit B: Public Works Services Department Environmental Programs Brochure Exhibit C: Website Page and links, Sustainable Arcadia Sustainable Arcadia February 7, 2012 Page 6 EXHIBIT A /.*) a rcad ia 2011 RESOURCE PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT The City Of Arcadia recognizes that natural resources are either finite or shared, and must be used wisely to allow future generations to enjoy the quality of life that Arcadians enjoy today. The City has worked to ensure compliance with State and Federal legislation, and to cooperate with other agencies to safeguard these resources and the qualities that distinguish Arcadia. Resource protection and sustainability goals and policies have been established within the City's General Plan to help this generation of Arcadians use resources in a manner that protects and enhances them for future residents. Resource issues addressed are: • Air Quality • Waste Management and • Water Resources Recycling • Energy Use • Hillsides and Habitat Green Arcadia is an annual report on sustainable goals and policies in each of these resource areas complete with actions the City is taking to address them. The full text of the policies can be found in the Natural Resource and Sustainability Element of the Arcadia General Plan at www.arcadiageneralplan.com. AIR QUALITY ek,iarcadia It is important to our health that the air we breathe is clean and free of harmful pollutants. Although air quality in Southern California has improved since the 1960s, the Los Angeles region still has some of the most polluted air in the nation. With the region's continuing economic expansion and population growth, further progress to reduce emissions will be needed both to have good local air quality and to achieve state goals regarding reduction in greenhouse gas pollutants. GOAL RS-1: Continued improvement in local and regional air quality KEY POLICIES: r Reduce local contributions of airborne pollutants to the air basin. ✓ Limit locating sensitive receptors near pollutant emitting sources. (e.g. schools, day care centers) ✓ Continue to participate in regional efforts to meet state and federal air quality standards. GOAL RS-2: Reducing Arcadia's carbon footprint in compliance with SB 375 and AB 32 KEY POLICIES: ✓ Participate in regional strategies and plan to implement SB 375, and in particular, use the legislatively authorized incentives, such as grants and transportation funding waivers to environmental assessments, to encourage infill and transit- oriented development. r Pursue land use strategies to encourage transit-oriented development in established focused areas. ✓ Pursue the enhancement of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure set forth in the Circulation and Infrastructure Element to help decrease vehicle miles traveled and vehicle trips. Sustainable Arcadia Page 2 of 13 Coordinate land use, circulation, and infrastructure improvement efforts with the West San Gabriel Valley Planning Council, regional planning agencies, and surrounding municipalities. GOAL RS-3: Promoting and utilizing clean forms of transportation KEY POLICIES: • Develop a City fleet that to the extent feasible uses clean, alternative fuel and consists of energy-efficient vehicles. Incorporate energy-efficient vehicles into the City's transit system. y Promote use of Gold Line Light Rail once operational. • Educate residents on methods of sustainable driving techniques such as: reducing excessive speeding, preventing car idling, regular car maintenance for maximizing fuel efficiency, and car pooling. ACTIONS: Carbon Footprint • The City has implemented energy saving programs that will help reduce energy consumption and the associated carbon footprint. In particular, the City has made several energy efficiency modifications throughout City facilities (see Energy Use below). Clean Transportation :. Since 2004, the City has installed diesel particulate devices on most diesel powered heavy duty vehicles. The diesel particulate devices reduce dangerous diesel particulates that are emitted. The California Air Resources Board requires that the City install diesel particulate devices on all diesel powered heavy duty vehicles by 2014. The City has been replacing heavy duty equipment that is scheduled to be replaced with alternative fuel equipment. Recently, two street sweepers were replaced with compressed natural gas (CNG) street sweepers. Additionally, the City is replacing passenger vehicles with hybrid vehicles when they are due to be replaced. Sustainable Arcadia Page 3 of 13 Land Use The City's 2010 General Plan Update featured a focus on transit-oriented development in Downtown Arcadia around the light rail station and planned for additional density in established focus areas which will allow for less vehicle trips. Sustainable Arcadia Page 4 of 13 r WATER RESOURCES fk4arcadia The Los Angeles basin is a semi-arid desert environment. Water is a limited natural resource given the climate conditions and the fact that Southern California communities rely upon local groundwater supplies, as well as imported supplies from as far away as the Colorado River. As a community grows, additional water is needed to meet demand. Insufficient 9 tib, water supplies can limit economic development and r housing growth. Through various local plans and local, state, and federal regulations, the City already has a very strong foundation for protection of water quality and continued water conservation. Arcadia is dedicated to continuously maintaining water supply and demand, conservation, and the importance of planning to effectively use our limited water supply. GOAL RS-4: Wise and sustainable water use practices that respond to and support the needs of City residents and businesses KEY POLICIES: • Address state-of-the-science approaches to water supply, demand, and conservation as part of regular updates to the City's Urban Water Management Plan; including the possibility of using reclaimed water as part of a groundwater basin recharge strategy. - Analyze the City's current water conservation programs (such as plumbing retrofits, public information programs) to expand, as necessary, the effectiveness of City efforts to reduce water consumption. • Implement aggressive public and private programs to reduce water use and water waste associated with landscape irrigation, including the planting of native and drought-tolerant plants, use of efficient irrigation systems, and collection and recycling of runoff. Explore how private on-site storm water capture systems can be designed and maintained to maximize protection of surface water quality and groundwater basin recharge capabilities. Sustainable Arcadia Page 5 of 13 v Investigate the efficacy and long-term benefits both environmentally and fiscally- of using pervious pavement systems. ✓ Assist in the Regional Goal of meeting Los Angeles River Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements, including reducing trash loading to the River by 100% by 2016 and Reduce copper, lead, and zinc loadings by 2024 ACTIONS: Water Supply and Quality • The water supply for the City of Arcadia comes from three sources, groundwater from wells in the Main San Gabriel Basin, groundwater from wells in the Raymond Basin and imported treated surface water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The Safe Drinking Water Act requires municipalities with water systems to prepare and mail a water quality report to their customers annually. Each year, the City of Arcadia has prepared a water quality report and has mailed the report to Arcadia businesses and residents. Water Demand and Use ✓ On August 5, 2008, the City of Arcadia City Council adopted Resolution 6637 implementing a voluntary water conservation program to reduce water consumption in the City by 10 percent. • On July 7, 2009, the City adopted resolution 6687 implementing a water conservation plan which prohibits the waste of water by customers. • City staff is currently studying the possibility of implementing tiered water rates to promote efficient water use. Water Conservation Initiatives • The Public Works Services Department (PWSD) provides free irrigation audits to City of Arcadia residents upon request. Public Works staff provides water conservation education material to residents at community events. • Participating and distributing educational outreach materials at events such as the Water Fest, the Los Angeles County Environmental Fair, and various community events. Promoting City-wide water conservation programs on City's website, providing links to MWD and Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District websites Sustainable Arcadia Page 6 of 13 and including articles on these activities in the City's newsletter, website and other City publications. ➢ Adopting the Urban Water Management Plan periodically (July 2011) to evaluate existing water conservation efforts and meet AB X7 7 20 percent per capita reduction by the year 2020. ➢ Installing waterless urinals in City facilities. ➢ Replacing natural turf with synthetic turf at the Civic Center Athletic Field, one of the City's most heavily used recreational facilities, which could save approximately 3.25 million gallons of water annually. Drought Tolerant Landscaping ➢ The City of Arcadia implemented a landscaping ordinance requiring the use of smart irrigation controllers and the use of drought tolerant plants. Stormwater and Urban Runoff ➢ Federal and state laws require the City to meet water quality standards which are set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). The Public Works Services Department manages an aggressive Stormwater program which consists of: o In Industrial Waste (IW) Program which requires restaurants in the City to obtain IW permits. Restaurants are held accountable for the proper disposal of fats, oils and grease. o A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program which requires new developments over an acre, automobile service stations and carwash businesses to maintain a pollution prevention covenant and implement devices which lower the risk of pollutants from entering into the storm drain system. ➢ The PWSD provides information to residents at community events or through the City newsletter about the proper disposal of fats, oils and grease and ways to prevent storm water pollution. ➢ The City offers oil filters to dispose of used oil and provides a list of locations where used oil can properly be disposed of. • The City offers residents information about hazardous waste and electronic waste roundups. Sustainable Arcadia Page 7 of 13 v Municipal code requirements have been adopted to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of its citizens, and modifying City building code requirements to control pollution generated by construction activities. • Conducting commercial business inspections targeting industries whose activities have been identified as contributors to urban runoff pollution (e.g., restaurants, auto repair shops, and gas stations). • Identifying and terminating illicit discharges into the storm drain system. Modifying City facilities and maintenance activities to reduce and/or eliminate polluted storm water runoff from reaching the ocean. • The City of Arcadia is subject to compliance under several adopted Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) goals for the Los Angeles River. TMDLs are the maximum amount of pollutant the water body can handle without violating water quality standards. Specific efforts are as follows: • Implementing an effective street sweeping program including weekly street sweeping in residential areas and twice a week sweeping in some commercial and high priority areas • Installing full capture devices in a majority of the City-owned catch basins to reduce or eliminate trash from entering the storm drain system • Participating in the development of the Coordinated Monitoring Plan in partnership with all the agencies in the Los Angeles River watershed • Developing and submitting the coordinated Implementation Plan and monitoring program Sustainable Arcadia Page 8 of 13 ENERGY USE ir4 a rcad is . _ As an integral part of its sustainable development approach, Arcadia will support efforts of energy service providers to utilize renewable energy resources and reduce consumer energy use, and the City will integrate energy efficiency considerations into the development process. The City also recognizes the benefits of . `5 - : "green" building practices, and will further analyze ways to incorporate these p ractices into both public and private developments. GOAL RS-5: Wise and creative energy use that incorporates new technologies for energy generation and new approaches to energy conservation KEY POLICIES: • Support the development and use of alternative energy technologies for regional and local use. Remove barriers to the use of individual energy systems that are consistent with City aesthetic and design objectives. • Support State legislative initiatives to revise utility rates in a manner that provides incentives for energy conservation and provides funding for research and development of alternative energy sources. • Reduce the amount of energy consumed by City operations, and assist residents and businesses in reducing their energy consumption by: • emphasizing fuel efficiency in the acquisition and use of City-owned vehicles an equipment; • periodically reviewing energy consumption in City buildings and implement programs to reduce energy use; and • increasing public awareness of energy conservation techniques through the public dissemination of conservation information. Promote innovative building, site design, and orientation techniques which minimize energy use. Sustainable Arcadia Page 9 of 13 Facilitate the provision of energy-efficient modes of transportation and fixed facilities which establish transit, bicycle, and pedestrian modes as viable alternatives. • Promote the application of active solar energy systems in residential development by facilitating, where possible, the efforts of federal and state entities in the allocation of cost incentive programs. • Educate the public on sustainable building practices and the environmental and economic benefits they offer. r Investigate providing incentives for LEED certifiable or equivalent for new and/or retrofitted private commercial and industrial buildings. ACTIONS: Energy Conservation The City has made the following energy efficiency improvements throughout the City and City facilities: P Retrofitted older-generation lamps with high efficiency lamps and ballasts at all City facilities and parking lots. • Replaced old, inefficient motors at water pumping stations with premium efficiency motors. P Retrofitted old air handler units at the library. P Utilizing funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant in the amount of $534,700 to upgrade the HVAC system, windows and insulation at City Hall P Installing of PC network software in various City departments that automatically shuts off computers at a specified time in order to save energy. Green Buildings The city adopted the 2011 Green Building Codes for California which will foster sustainable construction throughout Arcadia. Solar Power The City provides low fees and an expedited process for approval of solar panels. In addition, local major retailers (Macy's and REI) have installed significant solar panels on their buildings. Sustainable Arcadia Page 10 of 13 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING arcadla Waste management and recycling is an essential service for Arcadia. Not only does it serve the immediate purpose of disposing the waste generated by homes and businesses, but waste management and recycling broadly serve to reduce the volume of trash entering landfills and to reuse x_ resources such as glass and paper. GOAL RS-6: A higher level of waste reduction and recycling city- wide relative to 2009 achievements KEY POLICIES: Pursue efforts that increase composting and recycling, and reduce waste generation, focusing especially on large commercial and industrial waste producers. Continue and expand public education and outreach programs regarding reduction and recycling of materials. s. Pursue efforts to expand the use of rubberized asphalt on City streets and at City facilities. ACTIONS: Recycling 1- The City provides residents with three trash bins, a black bin for trash, and a green bin for green waste which can be recycled and a blue bin to recycle paper, scrap metal and plastic. The City provides discounted rates for composting bins. The City provides free sharps containers to City residents for the proper disposal of needles, syringes and lancets. The sharps containers include a postage paid shipping container which can easily be returned to the post office. Sustainable Arcadia Page 11 of 13 ➢ The City provides information about proper household hazardous and electronic waste disposal locations. • The City works with the County of Los Angeles in promoting the use of reusable bags and participates in the "Brag about your Bag" event and distributes free reusable bags to residents. • The City properly disposes of City-generated hazardous waste and some of the hazardous waste is recycled. • The City offers locations for the disposal of used batteries. • Special Collection — Up to four special collection of bulky items/electronic waste per year for single-family residences and twice per year for multi-family residences. Free used oil collection kits to City residents to promote recycling and proper disposal of used oil for "Do-It-Yourself (DIY) oil changers". Green Waste & Composting The City provides and implements several green waste programs which include: ➢ Providing free green waste containers and collection services to all residents. • Providing free holiday tree curbside collection from December 26th to the third week in January each year. • Providing composting and worm bins at a discounted price ➢ Participating in free composting classes through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works at the Arboretum where residents learn the importance of composting, grasscycling, and using various earth-friendly gardening practices, as well as detailing the benefits of compost as a soil amendment for improving soil structure and retarding the release of nutrients. Sustainable Arcadia Page 12 of 13 HILLSIDES AND HABITAT arcadia 'Ns .. The foothills are an integral part of Arcadia's identity: 4 , they provide environmental, wildlife habitat, aesthetic, and recreational value. These undeveloped hillside r 4., areas create a scenic backdrop to the City. Arcadia's Wilderness Park provides a place where residents can enjoy local wildlife habitat, hike into the Angeles - `.# ' "' ` National Forest, or enjoy the view of the San Gabriel Valley below. The neighborhoods nestled into the hillsides create quiet refuges for the people who live there. With regard to public properties, Arcadia's objective is to preserve natural lands for the enjoyment and use by people and wildlife. On private hillside properties, Arcadia will continue to use zoning and other Municipal code regulations to ensure sensitive residential development practices, and will support the efforts of homeowner associations to provide compatible and respectful development. GOAL RS-8: Balanced use of hillside properties that respects the natural environment and private property rights KEY POLICIES: Determine the environmental sensitivity of individual hillside sites using site- specific investigations, information in the General Plan EIR, and other applicable information sources and regulatory documents. Incorporate the findings into conditions of approval for individual development projects. y Require detailed biological and other appropriate environmental resource and hazard studies for properties within the foothills, and ensure that appropriate mitigation is employed to avoid and/or minimize impacts. Investigate the value and feasibility of establishing hillside areas within Arcadia as habitat mitigation banking sites. ACTIONS: The City recently worked with a private party to preserve approximately 80 acres of hillside property as natural through the subdivision process. Sustainable Arcadia Page 13 of 13 EXHIBIT B .... ., .. . . ARCADIA l :, c PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT Promoting a sustainable future in Arcadia Do you ever wonder what sustainability really means? °t The City of Arcadia feels that **Zr it is important to create and sustain s a.bil i.ty n. maintain a healthy nu ahiIifl 10 Intel the,,adc,.J �� ' environment and that it is the present while living within the c" imperative to live long, t'tmrriug crq►uci{r q/snpporting ecosystems and without comfortable and productive compromising the ability of future lives within our community, generations to meet their oirn `. without compromising the ',NIA. - C y, ability of others from doing the same in the future. Arcadia continues to environment, while improving Creating a sustainable implement programs to our current standard of living. environment is especially conserve water and Arcadia is committed to important not only for all our encourage water use promoting best practices that residents, but for everyone in efficiency, enhance recycling will continue infinitely and the world. The City has efforts and prevent create a truly sustainable and made great efforts to adopt stormwater pollution. healthy environment for and establish policies and Principals of sustainability can future generations. strategies to protect and assist our community in maintain the environment restoring and nourishing our it ' '''4r1, '`Simple Composting According to the U.S. and nutritious alternative for information on composting call Environmental Protection your soil. The City sells the Public Works Services Agency,yard trimmings comprise composting bins to Arcadia Department at (626) 256-6554. 13.2% of waste generated. residents at a discounted price. The Public Works Department is However, yard waste and The City also has worm located at 11800 Goldring Rd. in vegetable scraps can be reused composting bins for residents Arcadia, 91006. Hours of and can be recycled in your own interested in composting more Operation are Monday— home with the help ot.a compost food and paper waste. To Thursday 6:45 AM to 4:15 PM ■r bin. Compost provides a safe reserve a bin or to obtain more and alternating Fridays. i PAGE 2 '. c.' Black Trash Barrel: Green Materials Barrel: Blue Recycling Barrel: , Food 1Nste Grass Clippings Newspaper I a Pet 1Naste free Trimmings (inserts&coupons) .. Pizza Liners Leaves Diapers & Wipes Brush Glass Jars& Bottles Cans 1•. Soiled Rog-, Branches L Bubbly_ Packaging Limbs (alurtiuxn. hi-metals&tin) ‘f Rubber @ 4 _ , ,s,'_ Mixed Paper Plirrors Other organic materials (' (brown bags cereal boxes. _ Palm F roads generated from j g colored. white. construction n�! Yucca I eaves landscape or gardens computer papers,flat boxes. i s4` F3amboo envelopes dunk mail, Egg f! r r;artons, shoe boxes. Fi r1,r F:r u r C.n; i t h pc,NOT Iaari thc-ti Ilowriy magazines& catalogs. i R,,_ ri t r, '5. tb' In ,,,nur rj.nrn i,.vrc-I telephone books cardboard) di i rnt ..1 tr , Stonily., nr irraricI I -art t I., I III'I;' c,<evdin'l 4 in dr:rmelct Scrap Metals t Si.,..r,,. uI s Plastic (1-7) . I - t i'..-dmtro,it ;III -:r, . $ hunk L. , Plastic Bags a A Hazardous Waste Disposal `` 1 O1►( l Sharps I�s Ili,posal P :, Recycle your household hazard<r's to in a `i ee I-quart sharps '' safe, eco-friendly manner by callin: -80044H . Arcadia residents. .0......" -PKUP (449-7587) to schedule a ' E all (626) 256-6554 Curbside Inc. When calling to schedule a pi., up, picking one up at _ �,-;,� artment located at the operator will explain the program, mail a CA 91006. Please HHW Kit, and discuss the types of material that ID or a utility bill will be eligible. On collection day, Curbside Inc. personnel will resistant contain- iitiginTommu arrive at your house, locate the Kit,and deliver it ringes and lancets. to be properly disposed/recycled. You should lace it back in the not place kit by the curb,and preferably be home and take it to the when the Curbside Customer Service Represen- ner is delivered to tative is there to pick up your HHW. er disposal. ' t l r.. i Brag about your Bag The City of Arcadia consistently places environmental issues, especially water quality , at the top of its list of priorities. So its no surprise that the City joined other communities in Los Angeles County to participate in "Day Without a Bag". i« ; , The City of Arcadia purchases reusable grocery bags and distributes them to resi- .,- rt. , dents for free in an ongoing effort to protecting the environment. fir--: These strong and sturdy bags are easily stored in the trunk of your car, home, office or anywhere for that matter, and replace the disposable plastic (and paper ', bags) that end up in trash and landfills for years after one use Using eco-friendly reusable shopping bags instead of plastic bags is a simple but effective step towards 1i, caring for the environment and keeping the City of Arcadia free of unwanted plas- tic bag litter. Residents can pick-up a free reusable grocery bag at City community events or call (626) 256-6554 for further information on obtaining a reusable gro- cery bag. (Limit one per resident while supplies last). MGM CM I. Water your lawn only when it needs it. Step on your grass, if it springs back with you lift your foot, it doesn't number need water. So set your sprinklers for more days in l Ic ZeN DO between watering. �=� 2. Fix leaky faucets and plumbing joints. ' 1 j C o,vr, ► 11e6 t 3. Don't run the hose while washing your car. Use a bucket of water and a quick hose rinse at the end. and i 4. Install water-saving shower heads or flow restrictors. � `�?m 5. Run only full loads in the washing machine and dish W1011 washer. ;, • t AC Wig 6. Shorten your showers. 7. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks. 8. Don't use your toilet as ashtray or wastebasket. Capture tap water. While you wait for hot water to come down the pipes, catch the flow in a watering can to use later house plants or your garden. 10. 't water the sidewalks, driveway or gutter. Adjust your sprinklers so that water lands on your lawn or ga w re it belongs. Ar la Working to Im rove Water Quality p • • Federal d State laws require the water can receive without Angeles River. Additionally, the i • meet water quality compromising water quality City is involved in a regional study 77,.rds se; by the Environmental standards. In order to comply with to monitor the amount of metals ectipn Agency and the Los TMDL requirements, the City materials that can be washed into cAng. ' :.ional Water Quality implements an aggressive the river by the rain and other ontrol Board. These standards stormwater pollution prevention urban runoff and determine the protect water quality by setting program to ensure the protection best method to reduce the amount Total Maximum Daily Loads of water quality. of unnecessary metals flowing to (TMDLs) for trash, metals and The City has installed catch basin the ocean. For more information bacteria. A TMDL is the maximum devices to prevent large amounts of on water quality Los An•eles River a er.rain storm amount of pollutant a body of trash from polluting the Los standards call (626) • 256-6551. Prevent Stormwater Pollution Y4 • Keep litter, pet wastes, leaves and debris out of street gutters and storm drains— r ' these outlets drain directly to lake, streams,rivers and wetlands • Apply lawn and garden chemicals sparingly and according to directions. • Dispose of used oil,antifreeze, paints and other household chemicals properly—not in storm sewers or drains. Visit the City's website to find certified locations where you can take your used oil. Also,you can take these items to a Household Hazardous Waste Roundup hosted by Los Angeles County. Call 1(888) CLEAN-LA or visit www.CleanLA.com for more information on these events. • Clean up spilled brake fluid, oil,grease and antifreeze. Do not hose them into the street where they can reach local streams and lakes. • Control soil erosion on your property by planting ground cover and stabilizing erosion prone areas. • Purchase household detergents and cleaners that are low in phosphorous to reduce the amount of nutrients discharged into rivers and the ocean •,"'f� +1 `a .k.,,,,33ar $.,s ,t emit .. 0 `, •'s.4 a� z ,.-,,.--.1.,-, x i ''''. -.{�t ,,r .g 1, ITV'. ;x +A,a b � ti♦,x �.� � �ff�d u k x s 'K'.., -3,,Z-Air l'i,.141,-,--1!"..,'':'Llf;a () I 14, 1111 E t 1� y,, � � E I era b 'ors k+ nay -ice t d l� ` { ' ti� �1 kt L G 5 „y" _ Ka- S S` � pp ,.- '.NY i',,v ,N , f Y. § ' tm . M.c-°'e* :a'rd'�,rv.,- .,d,_a.kd'S".ffi'*-a3 ..,h ..Nis ... 1��iIs. (iils * (jr(I;i . U11 'll'! Did you know that pouring fats, oils, and grease them in a container and dispose of it in the trash. down the drain or into your garbage disposal 3.Wipe out greasy pots and pans with a paper towel creates blockages in underground pipes which can before was hing. Even a small amount of FOG will cause serious problems such as sewer backups become a thick layer of buildup over and overflows? Fats, oils, and `N '.S Np . time. grease (also known as FOGS) may P• „ .+� " '9 4.Be aware of the hidden oils seem harmless, but if they are not Q 6 G contained in salad dressing, cheese, disposed of properly, they create a 4 cookies, sauces and gravies. Scrape buildu in the sewer i es. _ ( Eventually the build up in theppipes ~ .9 food scraps from plates and bowls creates a blockage which results in into the trash before washing them. sewer spills that cause health 0(^ Pyr 5.Clean out peanut butter and hazards, damage to your home �`� .0. mayonnaise containers with a pape interiors and threaten the OG IN 11.14 towel and throw the empty environment Sewer backups are container in the recycle bin. Its not expensive and unpleasant to clean. Here area necessary to rinse the jar out before placing it in few steps you can take to maintain a free flowing the recycling bin. sewer system: 6.Place food scraps in the trash instead of the I.Do not pour FOGs down the drain. No garbage disposal. amount of hot water will keep it from sticking For more information on the City's Industrial Waste to the inside of the pipes. Program please call the Public Works Services 2.Instead of pouring FOGS down the drain, collect Department at(626) 256-6554. EXHIBIT C City of Arcadia, CA - Sustainable Arcadia Page 1 of 2 I Calendar l City Council Meetings I Employment I Transportation l FAQ I For Businesses --More Shortcuts--- Search... D tt:iff4-` 4244,4411 r .: \ +4F���°�, V/ 1 4++e+.*e+ � _!r:a ¢r ►' d+Mn7ew! +err � �I�.it r fir_. _ Sustainable Arcadia Printer Friendly Administrative Services City Clerks 4arcádia City Council City Manager City of Arcadia Resource Protection and Sustainability Development Services Applications and Permits The City of Arcadia recognizes that natural resources are either finite or shared, and must be used wisely to allow future generations to enjoy the quality of life Building And Construction that Arcadians enjoy today. The City has worked to ensure compliance with state and federal legislation, and to cooperate with other agencies to safeguard these Business Information resources and the qualities that distinguish Arcadia. Code Services Resource protection and sustainability goals and policies have been established Economic Development within the City's General Plan to help this generation of Arcadians use resources Engineering in a manner that protects and enhances them for future residents. Resource issues addressed are: Filming In Arcadia Frequently Asked Air Quality Questions Water Resources Energy Use General Plan Waste Management and Recycling Hillsides and Habitat Home Improvement Program Green Arcadia is an annual report on sustainable goals and policies in each of Planning these resource areas, complete with actions the City is taking to address them. Shops at Santa Anita EIR The full text of the policies can be found in the Natural Resource and &DEIR Sustainability Element of the Arcadia General Plan. Staff Directory Signs and Temporary Banners Susta!nab ie Arcadia Transportation t' `— • .r • — - Fire Department 'd `' • * Library Museum Water Smart Composting Recycling Conservation Gardening Police Department Public Works Services Recreation and Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents. They can be downloaded Community Services by clicking on the icons below. Irkli Get Adobe http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/home/index.asp?page=1749 10/28/2011