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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-053 CC Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 10 -53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING THE CITY OF TEMECULA SUSTAINABILITY PLAN (LR08 -0007) THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Temecula does hereby find, determine and declare that: A. We have entered a time where unprecedented pressures on the natural world impose limits on our use of natural resources if we are to ensure the ability of future generations to meet their needs. B. . The State of California enacted legislation (AB 32, SB 97, and SB 375), which requires local jurisdictions to reduce green house gas emissions through environmental compliance and through the development of sustainable community strategies. B. The environmental impact of the City of Temecula can be significantly lessened in a cost effective manner by paying closer attention to operating practices and programs. C. The City of Temecula plays a leadership role in the City and in the region and, by its own example, should promote sustainable policies and practices among the public and private organizations with which it works. D. On July 22, 2008, the City Council of the City of Temecula established the City Sustainability Committee, which is made up on two City Council Members and one Commissioner each from the Planning Commission, the Public/Traffic Safety Commission and the Community Services Commission. E. The City Council of the City of Temecula adopted Resolution No. 08 -74, endorsing the California Green Builder Program for new single - family residential production homes, and requiring all new construction and additions to City owned facilities to be designed and constructed to achieve a minimum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certified rating. F. The City Council of the City of Temecula adopted Resolution No. 08 -91, authorizing participation in the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign and to develop a Green House Gas Emissions Inventory and Climate Action Plan. G. The City Council of the City of Temecula adopted Resolution No. 09 -96, authorizing participation in the Western Riverside Council of Governments Energy R: /Resos 2010 /Resos 10 -53 1 Efficiency and Water Conservation Financing Program, which will provide a financing mechanism for property owners to make energy efficiency and water conservation retrofits to further achieve the goals set forth by the Draft City of Temecula Sustainability Plan. H. The City Sustainability Committee met on four occasions, and at their last meeting on May 13, 2010, did review and recommend that the City Council approve the Draft City of Temecula Sustainability Plan. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Temecula does hereby adopt the "City of Temecula Sustainability Plan," dated June 2010 in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, for the purposes of providing general guidelines for considering future sustainable citywide practices subject to the following: A. The City of Temecula Sustainability Plan will serve as a guide for City decision - making and help to balance the economic, environmental and social needs of the City, its residents and its businesses. B. All City departments, agencies and units should to the best of their abilities and within the resources available, implement recommendations, proposals and policies that advance sustainability and conservation in the City, consistent with the principals and goals established by the Draft City of Temecula Sustainability Plan. C. The goals, indicators, targets, and implementation measures stated in the City of Temecula Sustainability Plan shall be pursued and implemented to the greatest extent possible; but shall not bind or be binding upon this or any future City Council with regard to any subsequent City Council actions. Section 3. The approval of the City of Temecula Sustainability Plan is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15308, Class 8 Actions by a Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment. Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. R: /Resos 2010 /Resos 10 -53 2 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula this 22nd day of June, 2010. ,17 Jeff Comerchero, Mayor ATTEST: Son s , MMC ity CI [SEAL] R: /Resos 2010 /Resos10 -53 3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss CITY OF TEMECULA ) I, Susan W. Jones, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 10 -53 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 22nd day of June, 2010, by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Edwards, Naggar, Roberts, Washington, Comerchero NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (.lJ Susan . Jones, MMC City Clerk R: /Resos 2010 /Resos 10 -53 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - g x 3 P, lin, 'Ar 4 AP - W ON M3 M � IW7 (This page is left blank intentionally) 2 :Sta i na bi f ity - What does it mean? The word " Sustainability" is commonly used today in context to human life on Earth. The word sustain - ability literally translates to "maintain," "support," or "endure." However, in recent times and in context��� F to human life, the most widely used definition of f x sustainability is: "to meet the needs of the present E' without compromising the ability of future genera- fi tions to meet their own needs." While this is the most widely used definition, it is not universally ac- cepted and is continually challenged through inter- t �' pretations by various individuals and disciplines in�. an attempt to find a true and acceptable definition .:. EIIVI]r0AI111'II# For now, the City of Temecula will move forward yiabfe =v with the above definition. Sustainability focuses on three systems: the natural £ environment or natural resources of a community, the social wellbeing of a community, and the eco- nomic prosperity of the community. When these three systems come together, the benefits of sustainability positively impact the environment, the economy and society. However, if one systems is ignored or favored over another, the result is an imbalance among the systems. If all three are addressed independent of one another the conse- quences over time can be catastrophic as one or more of the systems will attempt to find its balance. There is growing evidence that humanity is diminishing its finite resources and living unsustainably. Changing the ways in which we live to become more sustainable will require a monumental shift in the way we value and utilize our resources. Improving the quality of human life, while living within the carrying capacity of earth, without destroying ecosystems and natural processes for which we rely upon, has become the greatest challenge to humanity. For local governments to become or to act in a sustainable manner, means looking at internal poli- cies and practices, as well as regulations, in ways that improve the community without placing overly burdensome demands that result in excessive cost relative to the benefits received. This is a pivotal time in human history; the challenges facing societies are global, but the solutions are local. New practices, technical advances, and innovation continue to transform our lives; tech- nologies and innovation not yet discovered will have a dramatic impact on our lives and will hopefully contribute'to achieving the goals set by this plan in a more efficient and effective manner. We will think globally, act locally, and we will persevere.. 3 (This page is left blank intentionally) 4 Introduction In July 2008 the Temecula City Council committed to becoming a sustainable community by estab- lishing a City Sustainability Committee (made up a two City Council members and one member from of each of the three City Commissions) and directed staff to begin the preparation of a City Sustain - ability Plan. The Temecula Sustainability Plan will be a blueprint for addressing sustainability and climate change by setting targets for reducing greenhouse gases, energy and water use, planning intelligently for growth, reducing waste, and championing emerging technologies. The City Council provided the inspiration and direction for this planning effort with the unanimous adoption of Resolu- tion No. 08 -74, which established a municipal green building policy and endorsed the California Green Building Program. Next, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 08- 91,which committed the City to preparing a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Climate Action Plan. r VISION` spouseisia iv e rti�ndates, the City of Temecula _ctimits to collaboratively build an ecologica ly arna eainomicalfy' narnic; °and racially 6e ftlture for it's cltkeen s that strives to "rise local �o rcei *e� ly an effc�enty, safeguards human health anc] the er viron`lment, promotes,a heal N . �� and dh Terse economy; and imp "roves the livat lity "and quality_ of life #or ill Community members. Since the time the Council provided direction, Planning staff has worked collaboratively with all City Departments and various outside agencies to examine current practices and identify ways in which the City can build upon and enhance our sustainable practices. With the formation of "green" teams made up of City staff from the Departments of Planning, Public Works, Community Services, Building and Safety, and Finance, as well as representatives from The Gas Company, Southern California Edi- son, Rancho California Water District, Eastern Municipal Water District, CR &R Waste and Recycling Services, and the Air Quality Management District, specific implementation measures were identi- fied. A combined total of 40 meetings were held to provide policy direction and technical input into the development of the Plan. r LEGISLATION r The State of California as recently enacted legislation that fiequi "res local ;jurIsdictions "to develop sustain abt &immunity strategies `to" slow climate change "and ensure sustainable c3eveloprnent: "mandate � E wilt have sling ai t and wide "ranging unpact on the way n ustry;and�govemr tints rto business: Spe l i Jews 6tion' eriaeted fa date includes: k r A 3s. AB 2 requiYi � the Air Resoi7[rces Board (ARB) to Yievelop: gdtat ons anti tnArket' mechanisms tri rec7i e Ca }ifprrna sregttbouse gas "(GHG) emissions to tfieir �99t0tevels by02(7 Greenhouse gases yucha cad boYi dioXTde arevicCely believed to contribute to global atarrnmg and other farms "of ctimate; change Mandatory saps en,GHG emission will begin in 2b12 for signiticaiif`GHG sources The caps will be reties overtime to` meet the 2020 goals.` t. s SB 97 x� S6407 states that GHG emissions and their impacts are ap )ropriate ilbjects for CEQA analysis 5 diredts the State s Dffici�"bf Planning and Researcki (OPR) to 3evel uidelines for the rrtiti t lion of gteenho se gasz emissions or the effects HG =eissfons byul, ZU�9 "end directs Rr'sources Agency+ to certify and adopt the CEQA guidelines by ]an uary, "OSO SB;375 SB 375 enhances the ARB's ability to reach the AB 32 ( goals by directing ARB to develop regional GHQ: emission reduction targets to be achieved from the.autoenobile and light truck sectors for 2020 and 2035, ARB will also work with California's 18 Metropolitan Planning Organizations to align their regional trans, portation, housing and land use plans and prepare a "sustainable communities strategy" to reduce the amount of vehicle miles traveled in their respective regions and demonstrate the region's ability, to attain, its GHG reduction targets.' 5 Plan Overview This plan represents a systematic approach to integrate the goals of sustainability into virtually all facets of the way the City of Temecula government operates; from the energy used and water con- sumed, to the construction of buildings, to the products purchased, and to the way land use and transportation are integrated into the community. Development of the Sustainability Plan is based on five guiding principles. The following guiding principles provide the basis from which effective decisions can be made: 4 k, + .,'NFSh ' 1' The`conce nailty�$gc�eGi policy and ail °poly de cisions'hhave: implications to`= ,a z r t6 the long terms t ub li ?of'the'C i y„ Rb V 1,6 .J... 4 x vLr r{x °2.4} '{ I - Y zx t r u''£' }nk�''"f '�, r ri 't'z�� -€�" ds ¢ x ^r a + ? 2`Prote�c ion,rpesi3ation� tr$$too"�gf l�enaturalgenv�ronmert are high ,priorities and t ? p&' .tl P 4 7 c 2 t x �k 3 k rt cif i t are�mutuallyde l o ,e oncmic halth hd so+al equity y5- !''!` _Skt Z ­, . c i r."3tr . 3 The ity of rte �ecognizes�tts cohr�ectwP A with res�dents� r giona ;national and global .;. z r Wiz+ T communitie�� "� 4 Community awareness, �responsibihty; participation and education are key. elements of a- 'y"r: " fn z 3 x sustainable c mU tty r , 5 :Prioritizing os staib tysuesIbe balanced with `costs associated with programs �r �r 4 R`" r '^ '.,� This Sustainability Plan makes recommendations for specific actions to enhance City performance in the following eight categories: Energy, Green Building, Water Resources, Air Resources, Waste Man- agement, Transportation, Open Space, and Community Outreach. For each category, specific goals, success indicators, and implementation measures were developed as a means to continually monitor the progress being made toward becoming a sustainable city. To reinforce the blueprint of this Sus - tainability Plan, a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Climate Action Plan will be prepared. The resulting implementation measures from the Climate Action Plan will be incorporated into this Sustainability Plan. 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As with any program, a key component to ensuring sus- tainable growth and success is to engage the community in its actions to ensure that Temecula re- mains competitive for future growth while preserving the health of its environment for generations to come. 6 Highlights and Current Successes The City of Temecula already... Energy • Installed a 55kW photovoltaic system to power 90% of the Civic Center parking structure electricity needs. • Performs annual HVAC Tune-ups at City facilities to en- sure top performance and peak efficiency of HVAC sys- tems. • Purchased its first hybrid vehicle in 2004, and currently ✓ developing strategies to replace or retrofit existing vehi- cles with more advanced fuel technologies. • Continuously strives to upgrade existing facilities with ✓ energy conserving equipment. • Obtained $940,700 in Energy Efficiency and Conserva- tion Block Grant funds to implement a traffic signal syn- chronization project, an energy efficiency retrofit project at the Community Recreation Center, and a residential energy efficiency loan program. Green Building • Adopted a Municipal Green Building policy in 2008 t It (Resolution No. 08-74), which requires all new con- struction of City facilities to be designed and built to achieve the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC)LEED Certified Standard. • Endorsed the California Green Building Program in 2008, which is intended to exceed current California Building standards for energy and water efficiency. • Designed and constructed the new Civic Center in Old ✓ Town to be the first USGBC LEED Silver Certified build- ing in the City. Water Resources • Installed 28 Waterless Urinals at City facilities in 2010. • Replaced approximately 83,700 square feet of turf with ✓ drought tolerant landscaping. • Uses reclaimed water to irrigate approximately 142 ✓ acres of parks, parkways and medians. 1:11 7 Plan Overview This plan represents a systematic approach to integrate the goals of sustainability into virtually all facets of the way the City of Temecula government operates; from the energy used and water con- sumed, to the construction of buildings, to the products purchased, and to the way land use and transportation are integrated into the community. Development of the Sustainability Plan is based on five guiding principles. The following guiding principles provide the basis from which effective decisions can be made: 1. The concept of sustainability, guides City policy and all policy decisions have implications to the long- term `sustairtability of the City. 2. Protection, preservation and restoration of the natural environment are high priorities and are mutually depen "dent on economic health and social equity. 3. The City of Temecula recognizes its connection with residents, regional, national and global communities. 4. Community awareness, responsibility, participation and education are key elements of a sustainable community. 5. Prioritizing of sustainability issues will be balanced with costs associated with programs. This Sustainability Plan makes recommendations for specific actions to enhance City performance in the following eight categories: Energy, Green Building, Water Resources, Air Resources, Waste Man- agement, Transportation, Open Space, and Community Outreach. For each category, specific goals, success indicators, and implementation measures were developed as a means to continually monitor the progress being made toward becoming a sustainable city. To reinforce the blueprint of this Sus- tainability Plan, a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Climate Action Plan will be prepared. The resulting implementation measures from the Climate Action Plan will be incorporated into this Sustainability Plan, Sustainability Goals`. ImplementationMeasures � , Th goals: describe th�enral,asprai ions for The fsnpleinenbtic�? r�easureare spectfley each category ansh�ulc havel3oth an indi activ +ties, programs or actions tct be talon bar~ cator and target the `Crty #hat watla_chieve the selected goals Success Ir:dicatXS Pro+gress Report The success rndtcators , provide a meansf , Regular progresse3ors are �ntertded to pro �' '' t o k f 3 •.: z �.> t �. measurigg; perfoi "ate or progress toward vide useful anfo anon to the Ctty C nc�lk achieving the est Itsh d goal Cat staff and t ,e commuf►�ty atsout the pro ra ' greys being made t©voAftl %ach�evfi ng the foals': Targets ��. .= of the sustainability Plan, The targets reptsnt,chieva�ile milestones for the community The Sustainability Plan is intended to be an adaptive plan that will be responsive to new ideas, changing technology and shifting resources. As with any program, a key component to ensuring sus- tainable growth and success is to engage the community in its actions to ensure that Temecula re- mains competitive for future growth while preserving the ': of its environment for generations to come. 6 Highlights and Current Successes The City of Temecula already... Air Resources • Adopted Resolution No. 08 -91, authorizing the City to de- velop a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and climate action plan. • Completed the City's first greenhouse gas emissions analy- ✓ sis for both government operations and the community. Waste Management • Implemented a paperless RFP /RFQ and requisition process ✓ in 2009, reducing paper consumption, printing costs and landfill waste. • Uses recycled rubber in rubberized asphalt for major road- ✓ way rehabilitation projects. • Implemented a successful residential and construction/ ✓ demolition recycling program, achieving at least a 50% di- ;. version rate from County landfills. • Achieved a waste reduction of 4.8 pounds per person in ✓ 2008, in advance of the goal set by the State for 2010. Transportation,' • Encourages employees to participate in Rideshare /Carpool ✓ programs offered by the Riverside County Transportation Commission. • Constructed approximately 22 miles (28 %) of Class I Bike ✓ Lanes /Trails, and approximately 45 miles (56 %) of Class II Bike Lanes. II i Open Space U� • Adopted a Heritage Tree Preservation Ordinance in 2009, ✓ b which is designed to protect and preserve specific tree spe- cies for future generations. • Implemented "Trees for Temecula," a street tree planting ✓ program, which has planted approximately 1,000 treesA since 2001. • Constructed a 10,000 square foot community garden at the ✓ Mary Phillips Senior Center. Produce grown will be used at the Senior Center as well as to help those in need. • Pursuing annexation of approximately 4,500 acres of the ✓ Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve. • Acquired 113 acres of over 500 acres needed to protect the aesthetic views of the escarpment from development. • - .Acquired approximately 200 acres of open space.as part of the Roripaugh Ranch Development agreement. Energy i Reduce energy use and promote clean energy production - .,. �■ yn}1+� �+�+ �` a � /��.r ">. ��s � �` Amount of erlery €sal Ciac�i Baseline; JAN "n J. toes K� 4,310;741 k1hJh usil �n 2tl(37 � N O z 78 910 therms used m 2007 - . • 9� aF �r Target:. • �r .: � �'; �ff t o .�� rtL .�� • - = �.? . . 10% more efficient -than current', energy codes (new buildings) #, • " z 10% more effiaent than current - tt • ' • •,`� _ usage by 2012 (existing fac�lat�es) •" 25% more efficient than curr�i�t usage by 201,5 (existing facititQes • - Am o UiSL o en ergy use i�� ty; Baseline f k • . 1NECIew= x s �. ` A M , 783,829,979 kWh used'in 2007 8,334,709 therms i3sed in "2007 Target: •rs • . , 16w more efficient than current i r ' usage -by 2015 xi (esting buildings) Mt • 10 11 /6 more efcRentahan current energy codos�(nerv"builtlings) Tar -` �I get TBD !?oltcies`.that support clean enc2 Target: = generaton • Mist ad o pt ed, policy in 201- Quantify of fossil fuel;pur hbs,t by Target: the C! • 10% less fuel used by 2015 Number of Target: ` vanced technology vehic!es inithe City's fleet • 10% of fleet vehicle by 2020 s o-A - -- -- - -- - - - SEaYyad 'h L , n Date to be Responsible Action to be taken accomplished Department 1. Evaluate the feasibility of establishing additional en- 2012 Planning ergy reduction targets for new construction. TCSD B &S 2. Adopt a policy requiring Energy Star or "premium effi- 2011 Planning ciency" components in all newly constructed City TCSD owned facilities. 3. Establish partnership with Southern California Edison to 2011 Planning develop a program that increases the energy efficiency TCSD of existing City owned buildings. 4. Evaluate policies and programs that enables green 2012 Planning power generation at new and existing City facilities. B &S Policy /program should establish a minimum load re- TCSD quirement to maximize cost effectiveness of green power generation. 5. Establish a residential energy efficiency retrofit pro- 2011 Planning gram for older less energy efficient single - family Redevelopment homes. 6. Establish a municipal facilities energy retrofit program 2012 Planning and incorporate projects into the CIP budget. TCSD 7. Evaluate and adopt policies that supports purchasing 2011 All alternative fuel vehicles, advanced technologies, and/ or more fuel efficient vehicles to reduce emission and/ or fuel consumption in City fleet vehicles and equip - 8. Evaluate street light and parking lot lighting technolo- 2011 Planning gies that are "dark sky" compliant. Public Works TCSD 10 Green m Promote resource efficient and healthy buildings K^t A rt t�ee�l3u►ldrtg Palriesnd CJrrr larget: i Municipaluildings is s All new City buildings designed and • K built to USGBC LEER "Silver" stars- `= dard or equivalent by'2011 • Commercial and Residential Buildings,' , * Adopt California Green Building Standards as amended by the Cali- - • � � °��"� � �� � �� • m fornia Building Standards Comtriis= �� .r _ sign wa lrarc;rng oppIQ , uni ies for gree Target: = pnncrples aq_ _yfactic s At least two green building educa .: k Lion classes /workshops held Wjthin the City for City staff and the building cornmunity _ k K Y Ld S z �i �1 ro I N Date to be Responsible Action to be taken accomplished Department 1. Adopt Municipal Facilities Green Building policy requiring (Accomplished Planning all new construction of Municipal buildings to be built to in 2008) B &S LEED "Certified" Standard. 2. Adopt Municipal Facilities Green Building policy requiring 2011 Planning new construction to be built to achieve a minimum B &S USGBC LEED Silver Certification. Identify appropriate square footage threshold to apply green building stan- dards to retrofit projects. 3. Develop a "sustainability best practices" toolkit for staff 2010 Planning to encourage the construction of more sustainable de- B &S velopment within the City and to guide staff when re- viewing municipal projects, CIP projects and /or City owned projects. 4. Coordinate Municipal Code amendments to align with Ongoing Planning the California Green Building Standards for residential and commercial development, as adopted by the Califor- nia Building Standards Commission. S. Evaluate adopting policies that require pre- wiring for 2010 Planning solar photovoltaic systems and electrical vehicle charg- B &S ing stations, and stub -outs for CNG refueling stations for new residential construction. 6. Evaluate developing an incentive program that encour- 2010 Planning ages builders /developers to construct "certified" green B &S buildings within the City. 7. Evaluate and develop a "green building" training pro- 2011 Planning gram for City staff and local builders. B &S 12 W ater Resouric'es Protect water resources and use water wisely ' ...ea" 'tee " J' iii rf-d '- t" potable w ate r u s d aE ` Bas 'I 5 = City faclllt�es ¢ ; �` �. -t - r ,, "- `797,0$9HC'uSetp 2307 �� Target. a i • 2q°fo reduction by 202b ; e- Amount of potable water rsed com Y Baseljge `. . . . munity -wide F ; 11,229601 HC used rn 2007 Target _. •2q °fo,reductron by 2020 Landscaprng within Gt}r pars; meili Target y. ens, and pa>�ways se ed byce . OIo�tncreas b� 2015 ' clarmed water (where avaelabEe) `�', 4 �. Turf withrn C�fy marntasned rned�ans, Target . parkways, ansE fac�lrties itrofii witty y .0 'Medians Replace l00 fa of turf b,' • . . • aliforriia Frreridly.laidscapirrg • .2014. z. • GWI acitities, =- Replace 100% of non- essentW turf by 2015 Gty rrrarntarned parkways (Target TBp err 2011) t - �k • Volume urban runoff Target of Downward trend Physical and chemical pararrteters Target -£ -.. f6r water quality based on the . a 'n ' npriavement tn,`physical aid "Cansolidated�Monitortgc Program" = 'chemical parameters for water of the County `cif' River srde qua 4 Li ear feet of unlined water ciiarses Target ' • Maintain status quo. • Convert lined Water courses back to near natural conditions (Target TBD) Adoption of Citywide Stormwater Target; Reuse Master Plan . Master Plan completed by 2011 HCF , �����iti Cu';i, 1 13 d ry Date to be Responsible Action to be taken accomplished Department 1. Work with water agencies to establish an incentive pro- Ongoing Planning gram that assists property owners with retrofitting wa- ter intensive landscaping with California Friendly Land- scaping. 2. Work with water agencies to establish a demonstration 2012 Planning garden program for California Friendly Landscaping - components of program may include: participant selec- tion process, technical design assistance, landscape maintenance classes /training, financial incentives and product rebates, and ongoing monitoring, recognition and outreach. 3. Identify and map the type of landscaping of all park- 2011 Planning ways, medians, and park areas, and work with water TCSD agencies to develop an implementation plan to retrofit GIS appropriate areas with California Friendly Drought Toler- ant Landscaping, drip irrigation systems, and reclaimed water. 4. Update Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance by January Completed Planning 1, 2010. 5. Evaluate grey water re -use. Coordinate with CA Building 2012 Planning Code Update cycle. B &S 6. Continue to require the preparation and approval of a (Existing Planning Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for all applica- policy) Land Development ble projects (private development, re- development and CIP projects). 7. Evaluate a Development Code amendment for Low Im- 2012 Planning pact Development Standards, and that establishing a Land Development minimum percentage of surface area for infiltration type Best Management Practices (where site soil conditions 8. Research funding opportunities to develop a focused Ongoing Land Development outreach program that targets non -point sources. 14 4 � 'Cf Act►on�l� _ Ell Date to be Responsible Action to be taken accomplished Department 9. Evaluate opportunities to capture and reuse storm water 2011 Land Development runoff from city-owned properties. 10. Explore opportunities for Regional BMPs (existing prac- Ongoing Planning tice). Land Development 11. Explore "incentive based" water quality programs to re- Ongoing Land Development place punitive programs similar to the Seattle, WA pro- gram: "Spill Kits ". 12. Identify and map natural and lined water courses within Completed Planning the City. 2009 Land Development GIS 13. Work with Riverside County Flood Control to adopt a 2011 Planning policy which requires all undeveloped water courses within the 100 year flood plain to be maintained in their natural state. 14. Work with Riverside County Flood Control to explore Ongoing Planning programs and funding opportunities and to convert con- Land Development crete lined water courses back to near natural condi- tions. 15. Work with Riverside County Flood Control to explore de- 2012 Planning veloping Natural Water Course Design Guidelines and Land Development Management Plan. 16. Explore program with non - profit youth groups, Service 2012 Planning groups, TVUSD, and SDSU to implement Natural Water TCSD Course Management Plan. 17. Establish a turf retrofit program for City owned proper- 2011 Planning TCSD ties and incorporate projects into the CIP budget. 15 (This page is left blank intentionally) 16 Air Resour Protect the air from contamination sources and reduce greenhouse i gsS emrSSions „ : z t g$ ✓aa � x "arae�s -, xis � ._ a_..# 4 '`”" �c ?Y.£. .z �..,�'i�. �,#� - � u� '• ;.. .rz 4 ��� �nd�cators ® ?= hs�fG42reduced Pr Baseline: 4� r t 8,716 002E (2007) . , Target: { f • Target TB[? upon completion of the .. .. Climate Action Flan r pollution constituents: Target: r ,s aO2, ROO,`VOC, ItlO�t, ` • Locate air quality monitoring sta ' tions in the Temecula area • ± Establish baseline air quality data ; by 2016 f Establish future air uaii ty } based on baseline data F 5 b 1 L 4� i d S k _ e r Ell Date to be Responsible Action to be taken accomplished Department 1. Complete greenhouse gas emission inventory and cli- 2010 Planning mate action plan. 2. Evaluate opportunities and work with SCAQMD to estab- 2016 Planning lish an air quality monitoring station (s) within the Te- mecula area. 3. Support South Coast Air Quality Management District 2011 Planning public outreach and education materials on City's web - site. 18 Waste Ma ement � w? Reduce waste by using natural resources wisely s§ fit vq s t= , .n' s,x f- • PoUIIUz>�ptnr person T � Basei°ne .S Ibs per person (2010) N `v � St '{" 4 t e ' . Meet hevde maridatey {SB1� _}� - of 7 S 1►s1per person by 2010 • .� ..� a" 20 °l0 better than the State.Ma� .� �� F date by 2015° 30 °lo Better than the State M date by 2020 , r ' Zero Waste by�050< (Target ° co < 'n <SlSten W °`ell S f ae ob�ectve� Fool desf that,support `gregfppi Target: y - c (p� r C d C hases � � � � ; �3 - Ad opt`green.pdrehas°ng paji riff 2011` p N ." ;e f '21 5 x $„ t .:V i C. A : # a 19 Date to be Responsible Action to be taken accomplished Department 1. Evaluate and work with school district to establish a pi- 2012 Planning lot composting and organic garden program for yard TCSD waste and food waste at school sites. 2. Evaluate the expansion of a food waste recycling pro- 2013 TCSD gram for the City. Coordinate analysis with CR &R. 3. Evaluate adopting a plastic grocery bag policy. 2011 TCSD 4. Evaluate and work with CR &R to establish a large waste 2012 TCSD generator recycling program within the City. S. Review existing construction and demolition (C &D) 2012 TCSD waste recycling policies and consider new ways to im- prove C &D recycling efforts to increase the amount of C &D waste materials to be recycled. 6. Support legislation that encourages or requires manu- Ongoing Planning facturers to incorporate product lifecycle and re -use TCSD technologies into the manufacturing process. 7. Evaluate and establish green purchasing policies and 2011 Finance incorporate into bid specs for vendors. 8. Consider using the Business License renewal process to 2012 Planning encourage businesses to adopt green purchasing prac- Finance tices. 20 Transporta Improve mobility throughout the community a- `s•+'°,c '4. g a _ `` Z^... , a ".. - ' :, c% w .� .}a';r,'...- - Ez,.s „ �3 As*t lucc, I,r�dicat ors Travel time a6 d1sta''n furs Y :` Target P � n lghbQ Ali to active 1�od�es` � �� • residents within 1/4 rriiie care fJ 'r � minutes walking distance of an aC m tivity node An interconnected ntwork Q side -.. Target - - - walks, bike paths,..inutfi�purp� = >e y g • Pedestrian Performance Measures tracts, with access to tra�s�t bye ® r + Bicycle Performance Measures b*�" - 20 ti • • •• "� • Transit Performance Meas'u'res b _, y .•� 20 2 _.Complete -the Multi -use pails an Bikeways Master Plan. � - ° Class I Bike Lane /Trails by 2030, • Class II Bile Lanes by 2025 5 - y . r. • Percent of tri s b d e 1 ,6U franspor Target: ation + Baseline trip distribution for each • • ° mod'e of transportation by2012 ,s r � r > Target trip distribution for each • • .. mode of transportation by 2013 • • • • • �- • Pavement.Con ition Index : Target: ' • Establish Pavement'Condition In ,;. dex for transit corridors by , . 12 t® ensure existing roadway pavement along designated transit corridors is appropriately maintained Completion of Ynez Road, Diaz Road, Target: Butterfield Stage Road, Western By- pass, Eastern Bypass, Rancho Way, + Completion of identified roadways and French Valley Parkway' is dependent on rate of develop - went and funding availability I •s' f MEW Date to be Responsible Action to be taken accomplished Department 1. Evaluate potential areas, such as the Jefferson, Ynez To be completed Planning and Margarita Corridors, for mixed -use and /or transit with the General Public Works oriented development and amend Land Use and Zoning Plan Update RDA as necessary. 2. Evaluate policies that support higher density, transit To be completed Planning oriented development and infill development, which re- with the General Public Works duce vehicle miles traveled on the roadways. Plan Update 3. Participate in the Smart Growth Concept Map study. 2012 Planning Use the Smart Growth Concept Map study to comply Public Works with the Sustainable Communities Strategy requirement of SB 375. 4. Identify and evaluate north /south and east/west trans- To be completed Planning portation corridors to include in a "complete street" with the General Public Works planning study. Plan Update 5. Ensure pedestrian and bicycle access is provided at end Ongoing Planning of cul -de -sacs. Public Works 6. Evaluate policies for development that orient develop- 2012 Planning ment toward and allow pedestrian access to water- courses. 7. Evaluate pedestrian and bicycle route design guidelines, 2012 Planning and performance measures. Public Works 8. Coordinate with RTA and neighboring jurisdictions to Ongoing Planning locate a transit center within the area, and to improve transit opportunities. 9. Work with RTA to improve connections between Ongoing Planning neighborhoods and commuter bus lines. Public Works 10. Evaluate "complete street" standards for designated To be completed Planning roadways. with the General Public Works Plan Update 22 .•. ti s Date to be Responsible Action to be taken accomplished Department 11. Evaluate and update if necessary, the City's Trip Reduc- 2013 Planning tion Ordinance. Public Works 12. Support Rideshare opportunities between the Western Ongoing Planning Riverside County region and San Diego County region. Human Re- sources 13. Evaluate and establish Pavement Condition Index for 2012 Public Works the pavement management and maintenance of transit corridors. 14. Evaluate and amend pavement maintenance policies for 2013 Public Works transit corridors and incorporate funding priorities into the Capital Improvement Program. 15. Coordinate the transportation subcommittee efforts with Ongoing Planning transportation agencies and neighboring jurisdictions to Public Works complete critical street connections within the greater Temecula area. 16. Evaluate establishing a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle 2012 Planning (NEV) network that would enable the use of smaller, Public Works more energy efficient vehicles in appropriate areas of the City. 17. Identify remaining incomplete segments of Class I Bike 2011 Planning Lanes/Trails and Class II Bike Lanes and incorporate TCSD projects into the CIP budget. Public Works 23 (This page is left blank intentionally) 24 Open Spake' 3 f �^ Acquire and protect open space areas within the City and its Sph��fln fluence � S y ,"�4 •' � � , „c »� r r� .�v a gyp w F.,.. �' - � a, _ u v >. 14 r y SAW s-4s9. St1Ccess IndIC t&5 j A ercent of �en s{ace� Baseline. a e �A °l0 15 (2,951 acres an ` 3R`C abY'4 ,u zf.3 •i� i w NPA Within CttY b,ouna t <,F designated as open'space 2 ©° Al " • t t . -,.i r`, target;, 30 °l0 of al! land within Cfy bou#� �,.. ary designated as open spa by IN 2030 T �q� Y �. I' s MSHCP Ltnages and Care Hai�ttat Targets • .' •. • areas { s Minimize deVeIOplTt�ntlt�ll • �x age, and Core Habitat aromas Rl � Protecfton cif trees'throughou# the ; Target: • Urban Forest Prograin by.20 r ,reservat,on of the Escar mentArea Base3ine: n "# 113 acres (Aequtret�) ' Target: Y Protection of apprompb6tely5#70 r w acres` 3 N urriber of, or acres of public so'k ` Target: Stazas Target TBD with eeral Plan - date s 2> t s �tction.� P %an Date to be Responsible Action to be taken accomplished Department 1. Implement escarpment preservation plan. 2011 Planning 2. Annex areas within Sphere of Influence when they are Ongoing Planning economically feasible and protect and maintain open space areas within the annexed areas (specifically the Escarpment, Santa Margarita Ecological Preserve, and Johnson Ranch). 3. Evaluate adopting a "Cluster Ordinance" to encourage 2011 Planning preservation of additional open space in applicable zones. 4. Work with non - profit youth groups, service groups, 2012 Planning TVUSD, and SDSU to maintain trails and trail heads TCSD within natural open space areas. 5. Map MSHCP Core Habitat and Special Linkages within 2011 Planning the City and evaluate development policies that encour- GIS age preservation of these areas. 6. Establish appropriate target for desired public space in 2013 Planning non - residential zoning districts. 7. Evaluate appropriate development standards to achieve 2013 Planning target. 8. Evaluate establishing a Community Garden program. 2012 TCSD 9. Evaluate participation in the Tree City USA program. 2013 Planning TCSD Public Works 10. Expand existing Trees for Temecula street tree planting Ongoing Public Works program. 26 commu `u rear Increase awareness and engage the com munity unity about green principles and practices Public awareness a ' 99t sustain b�J►ty'' Target. i ''issues ai d - 'd — I� , ��' w ' V{�g6ig y< , et t i F u } t L R �= Z' t ' _ 4 3 ?' � T £ yv 3 3 IA OW E. e� ,�'�'?'m 5 Q S W , 1 r , Date to be Responsible Action to be taken accomplished Department 1. Utilize existing resources (Channel 3, Business license Ongoing Planning renewal, City Newsletter, etc.) to provide information to City Manager's the public about sustainable practices. Office TCSD Finance 2. Develop and maintain green webpage to provide infor- Ongoing Planning mation to the public about sustainable practices and TCSD actions of the City. Information Systems 3. Coordinate with the Library and The Children's Museum 2011 then ongoing Planning to develop sustainability displays and events. TCSD 4. Provide sustainability information to the public during 2011 then ongoing Planning Community Services Expo. TCSD 5. Coordinate with TVUSD to promote sustainable prac- Ongoing Planning tices. 6. Develop outreach materials that can be attached to de- 2011 the ongoing Planning velopment applications, and distributed at City facilities and at City events. 7. Coordinate with and promote utility company rebate, Ongoing Planning incentive, and assistance programs. 8. Coordinate with resource agencies and utilize existing Ongoing Planning outreach materials where available. 9. Coordinate with existing professional and non - profit or- Ongoing Planning ganizations to share information about sustainable prac- tices. 10. Coordinate Citywide Sustainability event for the resi- 2012 All Depart- dents and businesses of the community. ments 28 ' t Alternative Fuel Vehicle: a vehicle that runs on a fuel other than "traditional" petroleum fuels (petrol or diesel) and includes any technology of powering an engine that does not involve solely petroleum (e.g. electric car, hybrid electric vehicles, solar powered, etc). Advanced Technology Vehicles: vehicles that use non - traditional power sources such as electricity using ad- vanced battery storage, fuel cell technology, compressed air, and may include hybrid electric vehicles. Alternative Modes of Transportation: alternative modes of transportation include public transit (bus or rail), bicycle, or walking. Activity Node: a central point of interest where smaller -scale business activities that generally provide retail, con- venience services, and entertainment for local residents in surrounding neighborhoods and is easily accessible by all modes of transportation. Best Management Practices (BMP): structural or engineered control devices and systems (e.g. retention ponds) to treat polluted stormwater, as well as operational or procedural practices (e.g. minimizing use of chemical fertiliz- ers and pesticides). , Green Building: also known as and green construction or sustainable building, is the practice of creating struc- tures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource - efficient throughout a building's life - cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and deconstruction. Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment. California Friendly Landscaping: water - efficient landscaping through the use of native and other low -water use plants and water efficient devices. California Green Building Standards: also known as CALGREEN, these new standards require all new buildings in the State to be more energy efficient and environmentally responsible by achieving major reductions in green- house gas emissions, energy consumption and water use. The new standards take effect on January 1, 2011. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): a California statute passed in 1970 (shortly after the United States federal government passed the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)) to institute a statewide policy of environmental protection. All activities defined as a "project" that are not exempted by CEQA are required to un- dergo environmental analysis consistent with CEQA guidelines. Capital Improvement Program (CIP): a five year budget planning tool, which establishes priorities for capital expenditures within the City for land and right -of -way acquisition, design, construction or rehabilitation of public buildings or facilities, public infrastructure design and construction , park design and construction, and redevelop- ment projects. Clean Energy Generation: renewable distributed generation of electricity generated by solar photovoltaic, wind, geothermal, fuel cells, or other advanced technology at or near the location where that electricity will be used. Clean energy generation for purposes of this document does not include electricity generated by gasoline, diesel, or coal powered generators. Climate Action Plan: a set of strategies intended to guide community efforts for reducing greenhouse gas emis- sions. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG): a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline, diesel, or propane fuel. Although its com- bustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is considered a more environmentally clean alternative to those the other fossil fuels. CO, NOx, SOx, ROG, VOC, SO and Ozone: common air pollutants of concern. The pollutant list consists of ozone, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), raw organic gases (ROG), volatile or- ganic gases (VOC), sulfur dioxide (SO and ozone. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets the specific levels, or primary standards, for these pollutants at levels EPA considers low enough to protect human health, and members of sensitive populations. 29 t x� CO carbon dioxide (CO2) is a naturally occurring gas that is a byproduct of burning fossil fuels and biomass, land - use changes, and other industrial processes. CO2 is used as the reference gas against which the other greenhouse gases are measured since it has the smallest global warming potential. CO2E: equivalent carbon dioxide (CO is a universal unit of measurement used to indicate the global warning potential of each greenhouse gas. CO2 emissions are reported in CO2E. The global warming impact of all green- house gases is measured in terms of equivalency to the impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) via global warming poten- tials. For example, one million tons of emitted methane, a far more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, is measured as 23 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent, or 23 million MtCO2E. Complete Street: a street that is designed and operated to enable pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities to safely move along and across. Community Garden: a piece of land managed and maintained with the active participation of local gardeners themselves, rather than tended only by a professional staff to typically encourage food production by providing gardeners a place to grow vegetables and other crops. Construction and Demolition Waste: consists of unwanted material produced directly or incidentally by the con- struction. This includes building materials such as insulation, nails, electrical wiring, rebar, bricks, concrete and wood. CR &R: the City's franchised waste hauler. Cluster Ordinance: development standards, which allow the grouping of residential properties on a proposed de- velopment site in order to use the extra land as open space, recreation or agriculture, thereby protecting it from future development. Dark Sky Compliant: the use of outdoor light at night only when and where it is needed and at appropriate light- ing levels. This may include lighting that is fully shielded, light efficient fixtures aimed directly at the ground, or timers and sensors to shut off lights when not needed. Energy Star: a standard for energy efficient consumer products. Products carrying the Energy Star logo generally use 20 % -30% less energy than required by federal standards. Escarpment Area: generally known as the western escarpment area. This area includes the slopes and ridgeline west of the Murrieta Creek. Greenhouse Gas: natural and manmade gases in the earth's atmosphere that allow incoming solar radiation to pass through the atmosphere and warm the earth but trap radiant heat given off by the earth. The radiant heat absorbed by these gases heats the atmosphere. This is a natural process known as the "greenhouse effect" that keeps the earth habitable. The four primary greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH nitrous oxide (N20) and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Since the onset of the industrial period, human activities have lead to sharp increases in the levels of GHGs in the atmosphere, enhancing the greenhouse effect and contributing to rising global temperatures. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory: an estimation of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from human activ- ity, typically quantified in terms of emissions generated by government operations and /or emissions generated by a community as a whole. Groundwater Recharge Areas: an area designated and protected to allow the downward movement of surface water through hydrologic processes to groundwater. HCF: hundred cubic feet. HVAC: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. 30 t � L a Hybrid Vehicle: a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle, typically referring to hybrid electric vehicles, which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors. Kilowatt Hours (kWh): a unit of energy equal to 1000 watt hours. Low Impact Development (LID) Standards: a term used to describe a land planning and engineering design approach to managing stormwater runoff. LID emphasizes conservation and use of on -site natural features to pro- tect water quality. Non - essential Turf: ornamental grass that is intended for active recreational use or which provides a cooling function to an adjacent area. Open Space: all land uses defined as open space in the Open Space /Conservation Element of the City of Temec- ula General Plan. This includes active and passive parks, golf courses, water courses, and other natural open space areas within the City. Pavement Condition Index: a numerical index between 0 and 100 used to indicate the condition of a roadway based on a visual survey of the pavement. PM -10 and PM -2.5: particulate matter (PM) or fine particles, are tiny subdivisions of solid or liquid matter sus- pended in a air. PM 10 refers to particles that are 10 micrometers or less in size, whereas PM 2.5 refers to particles of 2.5 micrometers or less. Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP): a comprehensive, multi - jurisdictional Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) focusing on conservation of species and their associated habitats in western Riverside County. with the overall goal of maintaining biological and ecological diversity within a rapidly urbanizing region. Potable Water: water of sufficiently high quality that it can be consumed or used without risk of immediate or long term harm. Reclaimed Water: also referred to as "recycled water." It is former wastewater (sewage) that has been treated to remove solids and certain impurities, and then used in landscaping irrigation or to recharge groundwater. RTA: Riverside Transit Agency. SDSU: San Diego State University. Smart Growth Concept Map: a planning effort, which includes both land use and transit planning components focused on identifying smart growth opportunities centered on the I -15 and I -215 freeway corridors in the cities of Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, and Temecula, and is anticipated to serve as the foundation for developing a sub regional Sustainable Communities Strategy for the next update of the Regional Transportation Plan, as required by Senate Bill 375 (2008). Stormwater Runoff: also referred to as "urban runoff." Impervious surfaces (parking lots, roads, buildings, com- pacted soil) do not allow rain to infiltrate into the ground, resulting in more runoff generated than in the undevel- oped condition. Daily human activities result in deposits of pollutants on roads, lawns, roofs, farm fields, etc. When it rains or there is irrigation, water runs off and ultimately makes its way to a river, lake, or the ocean, carrying pollutants with it. Sustainable Communities Strategy: one of the components of Senate Bill 375, which requires metropolitan planning organizations to include sustainable communities strategies in their regional transportation plans for the purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aligns planning for transportation and housing, and creates speci- fied incentives for the implementation of the strategies. SCAQMD: South Coast Air Quality Management District. Therms: a term used to express the conversion of the volume of gas used into its heat equivalent. TVUSD: Temecula Valley Unified School District. 31 Urban Forest Program: a program which helps enhance tree knowledge, their growth, and their benefits within a city, such as beautification, reduction of the urban heat island effect, reduction of stormwater runoff, reduction of air pollution, reduction of energy costs through increased shade over buildings and other hard surfaces which ab- sorb heat, enhancement of property values, improved wildlife habitat, and mitigation of overall urban environ- mental impacts. USGBC LEED: United States Green Building Council, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. A rating system developed. by the USGBC that sets definitive standards for what constitutes a green or environmentally preferable building. It evaluates environmental performance of the entire building over the building's life cycle. LEED certifications are awarded at various levels (certified, silver, gold, and platinum) according to a point based scoring system. Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP): a special engineering study that identifies potential impacts to local creeks caused by a project's post- construction stormwater runoff. It also provides a step -by -step guide to de- sign effective combinations of post - construction BMPs that meet local, State, and Federal regulations. Zero Waste: a philosophy that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are reused, so that any trash sent to landfills is minimized. 32