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City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308 '
Fax: (408) 777-3333
CUPERTINO
Community Development Department
Summary
Agenda item NO.J{'
Agenda Date: October 16. 2007
APPLICATION SUMMARY:
Sustainability Project tentative scope, of work for a Green Building program and other
recycling programs that could be implemented.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommendS that the City Council
· Adopt the Build It Green's residential Green Building Checklists on a voluntary
basis for one year
· Adopt the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Checklist for New
Construction for Non-residential buildings on a voluntary basis for one year
· Review the success of a voluntary Green Building program m six months to
determine whether the Council wants the program to become mandatory, at
which time a consultant will be retained to help develop, the program. The
money for this has been budgeted in the 2007-08 budget.
· Review the Public Works Department's report on Recycling programs (Attached
as Exhibit D)
BACKGROUND: ,
The 2007 Work Program approved by th~ City Council includes implementation of the
sustainability policies in the General Plan. The Planning Commission recommended
that staff implement a"Green Building program at their meeting in July 2007, and the
City Council heard this item on September 19th, 2007.
The City Council directed staff to create a $cope of wmk for the Green Building
program and look at other programs, such as commercial and multi-family single
, stream recycling, which can be implemented. City Council also wanted staff to review
whether other sustainability policies in the General Plan can be implemented as part of
a larger sustainability program.
DISCUSSION:
GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM:
There are several options for implementing a Green Building program. At the last
meeting, staff recommended that the Council could look to the Santa Clara County
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Application: Cup~o's Sustainability PrDgram
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)> Determine which checklist shDuld be used fDr different types Df prDjects, for
example, whether to use LEED's checklist for Residential new and remodel
projects, ,
)> Determine threshDlds for the program
)> Incentives
)> Timelines fDr implementing the Green Building program and
)> Facilitated workshops/round tables for feedback from residential property
owners, commerqal property owners and' developers to' refine the checklists to'
meet Cupertino's requirements. .
October 16,2007
Additionally, technical training will be necessary for both Building Department and
Planning Department staff. If the city adopts a mandatory' program that requires
projects to be certifiable, Building Inspectors will need to be trained to deterInine that a
project meets the standards and intent of either the Build It Green checklist or LEED.
Some period of time needs to be prDvided to' staff to' get training in this field. There are
several resources for this training such as Build It Green training programs or the US
Green Building Council's LEED Accredited ProfessiDnal (AP) training.
OTHER RECYCLING PROGRAMS:
The City Council had directed staff to. review other recycling programs such as single
stream commercial and single stream multi-family recycling programs and home waste
composting programs. The Environmental Programs Manager from the Public Works
Department has reviewed these and other prDgrams in a report that is attached as
Exhibit D.
OTHER. SUSTAINABIUTY POUCIES:
City Council alsO asked staff to review the other policies in the General Plan that relate
to sustainability to implement them as progranis. Several of the General Plan policies in
the areas of Water Conservation and Energy Conservation can be addressed through a
Green Building program. Global Green's report on an 'audit Df the General Plan policy's
and the city's programs is helpful in this process. Staff is reviewing this and conducting
further study in to the prDgrams that can be implementeq. t() strengthen these policies.
One recent example to learn from is the City of San JDse'S Mayor Chuck Reed's, Green
Vision for San Jose (Exhibit E). He laid out ten visionary goals to achieve by 2022. They
Include: Reducing energy consumption by 50%, densifying the urban forest, using more
efficient street lights, zero waste production, green cars for the city fleet, use 100%
renewable energy for city' consumpti<;>n, build new trails, create more green offices' and
reuse waste water. A Green Building program could help achieve some of these goals.
On another note, the city has numerous prDgrams to support the larger goal of
sustainability, as ShDwn in Exhibit F. '
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Exhibit A: City of Palo Alto's Residential Green Building program checklist
Exhibit B: City of Santa Cruz's Green Btiilding Standards for Compliance and Checklists for Residential
and Non-residential applications '
Exhibit C: City of Berkeley's Green Building Requirements.
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Exhibit A
New Home Green Points Checklist
The'Green Points checkBst traclcs green lIl'-lncorporatecllnlo the horne.. The t8ClO'nlln,nded minl-
mum recPements for a green home Ml: EBma lotaI of 50 points or more; ~ !he foIoWIng mlnlmum
points per category: Energy (11), Indoor Air QualltylHealth (5), Resources (6), and Water (3); and meet
the prerequisites A.3.a (50% construdion waste diversion) and N.1 (Incorporate Green Polnts checklist
in blueprints).
The green buDding Practices Hsted below are described In the New Horne Construcllon Green BuildIng
Guidelines, available at www.~d~n.oro.
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1. Prol8ct NIIIve Soil and Minimize Disruption of ExIsting PlllnIs & Trees
0 a. Protect Native Topsoil from Erosion and Reule IIIIer Conslndon --LJ...-:.-;__.._.-L_
0 b. linK and DeBneale Conslruclion FooIprinl ftr MallImum ProlBcIla1 . . 1
U 2. DeconstruCt Inlteld of DlmoJllhlng Ex:iItIng BulIdII'llll On SIta ! 3
3. Recycle Job Site Col!Itruction Waste ~nc:ludlng Green WBSteI
0 8. Minimum ~ Wall, DJo,wsion ~ WIighI (Reoyding 01 Reuse) . Required ....-..-.----1-~.-.-....-. .
0 b. MInI111lIl165% Dlv8rsion by Weight (RecycIiJg or Reuse) I 2
0 c. Minimum 80% DIverslon by Weight (Recyalng or ReusB) ....~---
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4. Ue. Racycled Cont8nl Aggregate (MinImum 25%)
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1. Construct RelOun:e-Efflclent LandeCllp8l
L No InY8SlYe Species listed by Cal-IPC Are Planted
b. No Plant Species WlI Require HedgIng
c. 75% ri Plants Are Calilomia NBlives or MedllBJIIIl8lIn Species
2. Ute F1re-Saf8 LandeclPInt Tecbnlques
3. Minimize Turf Areas In LlIIldscape Installed by Sullder
a. AI TurfWlI Have a WfiIer Requirement LllSIlhan or EQUlIllD Tal Fescue
b. Turf shBl Not Be IIl&IaIIed on Slopes ExceedlIlJ 10% or In Areas Less 1han 8 Feel Wide
c. Turf is <33% of IJIldscapecl Area
d. Turfs <10% rilJnl&caplld Area
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8, Install Hlgh.Efflclancy IrrIgallon Systems
a. System UIlIS OnlY Low-Flow 0111. Bubblers, or ll7ll'-lIow SprInJclers
b. 8yBtem Has SnWt (Wealh.-Based) ConIroIIn
7. Apply Two InchII of Compost In IhI Top 8 to 121ncb1l of Soil
8. MuIcb AI PIentIna Bldlto tilt GI'IIIIr of 2 Inc:hes or Local W... OrdlnlrlCl RlQuirlment
e, U.. 50% Sa!vIglNI or R8cycllCloConIInt IIItarIIIt for 50% at Non-PIInt LandscIpI Elements
10. Reduce Ught Pollution by Shl__ FIxtures anclIor DInctIIIII Ught Downward
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1.1ncorpcnIe Recycled F1psh In Concrelll
e. MlninI.m 20% F1yallh
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2. Ute FfOIt.Protected Shallow Foundallon In Cold Arus (C.E.C. Cllmlta lon,'
3: U. RIdon ResIItInt CoRstructlon n At-RI1k LoceIlons Only)
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1. Apply Optimal Value Elllllnelll'lng
0 a. 2x4 Studs al24-lnch On Cenl8r FIlII'lIk1g , 1 i
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2. InItaI lnIulllllon IhIIIs Low-Emllllng (c.uned SectIon D135D)
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U 1. Design lIIld Install HVAC System to ACCA Manual J, D,lnd S Recommendations
2. Install SHIecI Combustion (Dirac:l Vent) Units III Conditioned Space
o 8. Fumaces
o b. WalBr Heaters
[J 3. No F1rap1ece or Sealed Gall FlI'8p1ac1 with Efriciency Rating Not.Less Thill 60%
o 4. Instllll ENERGY STAR CBIIlng Fans wIlh CFLs In Uving Arees end Bedrooms
5. Inslall Ventll.lIon Sya18m for Nighttime Cooling
o I. Whole House Fan
o b. Aulom8licelly Controlled Integrated System
o c. Inl8graled System wiIh Verillble Speed ConlroI
o 8. Insllll AIr Conditioning with Non.HCF~ Refrlgel'lllll
7. Design .00 Inaten EffecUv. Ductwork
o a. Instal HVAC Uno end Ductworlt wiIhIn Condllioned Space
o b. Use Duel MIsIIc on /JdI 0Illi JoIn1a and Seems
o c.1nata1I DucIwark under A1IIc InIUdan (Burled Duels)
o d. Pressure Balance the 0ucllMlrk SyslIm for M'" Bedroom
o e. ProIect Duels dprlllg ConslrucIIon and Clean AI. Duds before Ocaipalcy
[ ] I. InateII High EIIlcllncy HVAC FllIIr (IIERV 6+)
[ ] 9. InItlIII ZonId, HvdnInIc RldllnI HlIlIna with SI. Edge 1n8llllllon
10. Ntal Mechlnlcel Vlntllldlon SyItem
o a. My WIlaIe Houlle VenlIllIon SyI\Im That MesIs ASHRAE 62.2
o b.. InsIIIl ENERGY STAR Bathroom Fill
o c. A111l1lhnlom FIIIB Ale on l'inw or Humldl8l8l
[J 11. Use LowoSone Ringe Hood VIIlIIcI to till 0utI1da
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1. Daslgn Ind Build High ~CI Horn. (2 polnll for IICb .1% above T-24, up to 3D pa)
EnItr the pen:ent IIbcwe TItle 2411'1 the 0lil1 at /elf. Any veIuI Olll/' 1~ wi 8lllomItll:eIy 111J130 points.
2. Hous. 0bI8In1 ENERGY STAR with Indoor Air Plckall' Carllftcallon
3. lnspac:IIon IIId Dlagnosllc Evallllflona
o a. Third perty EIlIIIIY IIld Green Buiding Revlllw d Home Plans
o b. Blower DoorT" Ptnormed
o c. House PlII8llll Combus\ton S BacIuhIl Test
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1. Pre-Plumb for SoIU' Hot W..... HIlling 4
2.1nsteJ1 SoIU' WaI8r HaltIng Sytf8m 10 ,
3. Install Wirlna ConduH for Futll/'l PholoYo1telc InstaDellon & ProvIde 200 ft2 of South-Feclna Roof 2
4. Install PhotovolleJc (PV) Panels .
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APPENDIX A
City of Santa' Cruz Gre'en Building Program:
Standards for .Compliance
I. OVERVIEW:
The City of Santa cruz Green Building program distinguishes between two types of building
projects: (a) non-residential projectS, and (b) residential projects.
The non-residential component is based on the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in
Energy arid BnviroDinental Design (LEBO) standard, which awards points based on building
Derformance. The calculations of performance for LEED are typically done by design
. professionals using specialized knowledge and fOimS. Thus the LEED system is typica1iy used
for larger projects in the non-resi~ential (commercial) sector, where specialized professionals
will typically be involved already.
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The residential component is based on the Alameda County Waste Management Authority
(ACWMA) Green Building Guidelines and awards points for specific m~s rather than
performance. The identification of the measures being utilized does not requite specialized
knowledge. Thus the ACWMA system is suitable for both small and large projects, not
: necessarily employing specialized professionals.
The basis for compliance consists of the checklists from these two programs, which set out the
number of points earned for anyone of the measures on the checklist. Compliance is measured
in terms of the total number of points for the items to which the applicant cominits at the time of
building permit application.
Projects are required to implement items for which points have been awarded. Typically this
will be enforced at intermediate or final Building Inspections. If for some reason beyond the
applicant's control a ineasure cannot be implemented, then other green item(s) with an
equivaleJ;lt point total inust be substituted, with prior approval from the Building Deparlment
The point systems are used to award the following actions:
(1) Receipt of the building permit (mandatory)
A minimum number of points (as described below) are required to receive the building .
permit This element of the program is mandatory. The only exceptions are relatively small
projects; the threshold sizes for these exceptions are given below along with the point
requirements.
(2) Accelerated permitprocessin2: (optional. awarded for exce,ptional design)
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Maximize indoor air quality. MiQimi7.e or eliminate toxic emissions generated by chemical
off-gassing from synthetic and treated materials or from mold, including chemicals in furniture,
rugs, and prefabricated materials.
Innovation and Desi2l1
Encourage innovative approaches not specified in the other five categories that enhance LEED
objectives and City policies.
Non-Residential Green Building Actions
A total of 75 LEED points (Appendix A) may earn actions at the building permit stage. (Projects
are awarded points for each of the measures considered 'prerequisi~es' in the original LEED
rating system.) The point totals required to receive these actions, whether for new construction,
additions, or interior remodels, are S1lmmRrized in Table 1 below.
The LEED system. is performance based, so the point threshold for each of the actions is not
dependent on project size. .
TABLE 1: NON-RESIDENTIAL (COMMERCIAL) ACTIONS AND POINT REQUIREMENTS
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Total points possible 75
Action Points required to receive action:
C-l. Receipt of Building Permit. 7
1c-2. Accelerated building permit processing 33
C-3. Green Building Award 40
*Exceptions: These points are not require4 for non-residential additions and remodels totaling
less than 1000 square feet, or interior-only non-residential remodels of any size
m. STANDARDS FOR COMPLIANCE FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
Alameda County Waste Management Authority Model
The Green Building Program for residential projects is based on the Residential Green Building
Guidelines provided by the Alameda County Waste Management Association (ACWMA). It
utilizes a checklist (Appendix B) derived from the ACWMA checklists for new construction and
additions/remodels. ACWMA defines residential construction as single-family or multi':family
residences, less than or equal to 1hree stories (above grade) in height.
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Earning Residential Green Building Rating System Points
The ACWMA-based checklist awards points for specific measures. Where no explicit
quantitative measure for receiving credit under a specific point item is given, the following
guideline shall apply: If a point credit is claimed, that item shall be applied wherever the specific
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For residential remodeling or additions. 465 points are available. For multi-unit properties. points
are caleu1ated per dwelling unit The poinfrequirements to earn each of the actions are
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TABLE 3; RESIDENTIAL REMODEL AND ADDmON ACTION POINT REQUIREMENTS
Total PointE Available 465
Action Points required to receive action:
First 350 Each Additional
S uare Feet 100 S uare Feet
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-AIR -3. Green Buil. Award 35 2.5
*Exception: These points are not required for additions and/or remodels of less than 350 square
feet
IV. PROGRAM1MPLEMENTATION AND PHASING
Phase 1 (First 12 months after enac1ment of the Ordinance)
Phase-in period All projects first applying for a building permit within this period are required
to complete the checklist for their category (residential or non-residential) indicating which .
measures are being implemented. There is no mandatory requirement for a Building Permit.
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acti~tiesbe~ .
Phase 2 (Thereafter)
Same as Phase 1 except mandatory point requirements for receiving a Building Permit are in
effect.
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Fundamental BLiildlng System
1 Commissioning
Minimum Energy Performance (already
2 required in Title 24)
3 CFC Reduction In HVAC&R Equipments .
4 Optimize Energy Performance
5 Renewable Energy - 5%
6 Renewable Energy - 10%
7 Renewable Energy - 20%
8 Additional Commissioning
9 Ozone Depletion
10 Measurement & Verification
11 Green Power
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1 Storage and Collection. of Recyclables 1
Building Reuse - M~lntaln 75% of 1
2 ExIsting Shell
Building Reuse - Maintain 100% of
3 Existing Shell 1
Building Reuse - Maintain 100% Shell
4 and 50% Non-Shell . 1
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5 Divert 50% '1
ConstruCtIon Waste' Management -
6 Divert 100% 1
7 Resource Reuse - Specify 5% 1
8 Resource Reuse - Specify 10% 1
9 . Recycled Content - Specify 5% 1
10 Recycled Content - Specify 10% 1
LocaVRegional Materials - 20%
11 Manufactured Locally 1
LocaVReglonal Materials - 20%
Manufactured Locally + 50% Harvested
12 Locally 1
11 'Rapldly Renewable Materials 1
12 Certified Wood 1
Available Points 14
E. Indoor FnvironmClll;ll Ou"llly
1 Minimum IAQ Performance
2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
3 Carbon Dioxide Monitoring
4 Ventilation Effectiveness
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Appendix B: Resid~tia) Construction ~ Building Checklist
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. 1. Orient Homes on EIW Axis for Solar Access 0 0
2. Orient LMng Rooms and Porches to Streets and 0 0
Public Soaces
3. Build Mixed Use Residential/Commercial 0 0
4. Desian for Diverse FamilY Sizes 0 0
5. Provide -Granny Flats- Above Garages 0 0
6. Build within 1/4 Mile of Public Transit Sloo 0 0
7. Minimize Street Widths 0 0
8. Locate Buildings to Preserve Open Space and 0 0
WUdllfe Habitat
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1. Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste 4 4
50% Recycling Rate is Required; 65% = 1 polnt;75%
= 2 oolnts: 80% = 4 points
2. Donate Unused Materials 4 4
3. Protect Native Soil 2 0
4. Minimize Dlsruotion of Existlna Plants & Trees 1 1
5. Imolement Construction Site Stormwater Practices 2 2
6. Protect Water Quality with Landscape Design 2 0
7. Desian Resource and water-Efficient Landscaoes 4 4
8. Reuse Materials/Use Recycled Content Materials 2 2
for Landscape Areas
9. Install Hiah-Efficiencv Irrlaatlon Systems 2 2
10. Provide for On-Slte Water Catchment / Retention 2 2
11. Utilize Permeable Paving for 50% of Nonstructural 2 2
Site oaved area
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1. Incorporate Recycled Flyash in Concrete up t015% . 5 5 .
Recycled Flyash = 2 points; Add 1 point for every 10%
increase offlyash. up to 5 points
2. Reuse Fonn Boards 1 1
3. Re-usable metal Forms 3 3
4. Use Recvcled Content Aaareaate 2 2
5. Insulate Foundation/Slab before backfill 3 3
6. Install Rigid Foam, Insulated Concrete Forms 3 3.
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7. Rammed earth foundation 5 5
8. Use non-toxic release aaents on concrete forms 1 1
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M. Indoor Air Quality and Finishes
1. Install Whole House Vacuum Svstem 3 3
2. Use LowlNo-VOC Paint 1 1
3. Use Low VOC. Water-Based Wood Finishes' 2 2
4. Use Solvent-Free AdhesIves 3 3
5. FormaldehYde-Free Particleboard 6 6
6. Use Exterior Grade PlYwood for Interior Uses 1 1
7. Use Formaldehvde-Free MOF and Materials 4 4
8. Seal all ExDosed Particleboard or MOF 4 4
9. Use FSC Certified Materials for Interior Finish 4 4
10. Use Finger-Jointed or Reeve/ed Content Trim 1 1
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N. Floorln
1. Select FSC Certified Wood Floorin
2. Use R Idf Renewable Floorln Materials
3. Use Salvaged or at least 20%-Recycled Content
Ceramic Tiles
4. Install Natural Linoleum In Place of Vin
. 5. Use Ex osed Concrete as FInished Floor
6. Install Re ed Content Ca et with Low VOCs
'7. Use finished concrete for 50% or more of floor area
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II.F. GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
A green building is sited, designed, constructed, and operated to enhance the well being of its occupants
and support a healthy community and natural environment In 200 1, Berkeley City Council adopted the
Green Building Initiative, developed in collaboration with community groups, to help building green
become "'business as usual" for new construction and major remodels in Berkeley:
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/sustainablelbuildings
To meet this goal, the City provides the Berkeley's Best Builders program to assist in the design and
constmction of green buildings. This program is implemented by Build It Green, a local non-profit
organization. .
Overview
. Applicable projects within the City of Berkeley must adhere to the following green building
requirements at the noted phases of the project:
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A. Green Building Consultation - Required in Planning: Phase
Applicants for projects that (1) require a. Use Pennit or Administrative Use Permit and (2)
involve demolition or 'constm~on are required to consult with a green building expert
provided for by the Berkeley's Best Builders Program PRIOR TO submitting the permit
application. There is no charge for this consultation service.
B. Green Building Checklist - Required in P]anninll and Constmction Phases
Large Scale Development Projects and new buildings with one or more dwelling unit are
required to complete a Green Building Checklist and update it throughout the project
C. Energy Conservation Analysis - Required in Planning: and Construction Phases
Projects with ov,er 10,000 square feet of new non-residential floor area are required to
submit an Energy Conservation Analysis. .
D. Conservation Measures - Required in Plan Check Phase
a Residential projects: Any home or apartment building undergoing re:Qovations
valued at $50,000 or more must comply with REeO (Residential Energy
Conservation Ordinance.)
b. Commercial projects: Any commercial building undergoing renovations valued at
$50,000 or more, or that will increase conditioned floor area by more than 10%, must
comply with CECO (Commercial Energy Conservation Ordinance.)
A. Green Building Consultation - Required fo~ Use Permit and AdmiJ;ri.strative Use
Permit Applications
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1. Call a Build It Green expert, who will describe the steps and requirements for your specific
project. Schedule a consultation.
2120Milvia Street, BerlceJey, CA 94704 Tel: 510.5181.7410 'IDD: 510.5181.65103 Fax.: 510.5181.7420
E-mail: p\anIling@ci.belteley.ca.us
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Consultant Option
1. Hire a qualified consultant to perfonn the Energy Conservation Analysis. Include a copy of
the consultant's propOsal to perform the analysis with your Use Permit application.
2. Condition of Ap.proval: Submit a Preliminary Energy Conservation Summary Form prior to
issuance of the Building Pei:mit.
3. Submit the Final Energy Conservation Summary Form prior to issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy.
D. Conservation Measures - Required for tlrojects underszoing renovations valued at
.$50.000 or more .
RECO (Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance) and CECO (Commercial Energy
Conservation Or4inance) were adopted to improve the energy and water efficiency of existing
buildings in the City of Berkeley. You must comply with identified energy and water
conservation measures until you have reached the expenditure limit for your building. Please
consult the City's web site for details:
1. RECO: www.ci.berkelev.ca.uslsustainablelresidentslResSidebar/RECO.html
2. CECO: www.cLberkelev.ca.usIsustainablrlbuildingslceco.html
FAQs
1) Do I have to implement any particular,green building measures?
The City does NOT require that projects meet a specified green building standard, but the
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2) Who should attend the green building consultation?
One key member of the project team (architect, owner, builder, representative, etc) is required to
attend the consultation. Other members from the project team are also encouraged to attend
3) Am I required to consult with Build It Green on every project?
If you have consulted with Build It Green on a previous project of similar scope and have a solid
. understanding of applicable green building measures, a brief phone consultation can be arranged. All
projects ARE required to include Build It Green's post-consultation letter with the application and,
when applicable, a Draft Green Building Checklist and proposal for an Energy (:onservation
Analysis.
4) What is a Large Scale Development?
Any project in a non-residential district that proposes any of the following: (1) three or more stories,
(2) a Density Bonus under Section 65915 of California State Law, (3) a Floor Area Ratio ~ 2.00, or
(4) at least 10,000 square feet gross floor area.
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CUPEIQ"INO
City Hall
10300 To:rre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014-3201
Telephone: (408) 777:3354
FAX: (408) 777-3333
DEPARTMENT OF PUBUC WORKS
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA DATE October 16. 2007
SUBJECT
Informational Report on Recycling Programs
In response to the City Council's discussion from the September 18th council meeting,
descriptions of potential recycling program expansions are Sllmmarized for your information.
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Residential Food Scrap ~rogram
A curbside residential food scrap program would require expanding yard waste collection
services to include food scraps such as vegetable, fruit, dairy, paper and other compostable
materials. On July 1, 2006 the City began a new contract with Zanker Road Resource
Management for processing yard waste. In the contract approved by the City Council in May
2006, the City received a proposal for a per ton cost for processing residential compostable
waste. The cost is $47 per ton or $7.30 more per ton for the yard waste and the food waste than
the cost of processing just yard waste.
After recent discussions with a representative from Zanker Road Resource Management, city
staffwas informed that processing Yard waste with food waste included is not feasible at this
time. Once food waste is added to the yard waste, the entire load collected becomes food waste
and mus~ be processed as such. Food waste processing regulations dictate composting take place
in an enclosed bag as opposed to open windrows (open air rows of compostable material), which
is the current method for yard waste processing. At this time, our processor is not permitted for
'sufficient capacity to handle yard waste containing food scraps. This is a countywide concern,
and there is only one processing facility in this county. It is estimated that this program would
yield very little diversion; about "1 %, as far as achieving the City's AB 939 goals.
An alternative to curbside collection of food scraps is backyard composting. Currently the City
hosts five composting classes a year at McClellan Ranch Park hi conjutiction with the Santa
Clara County Home Composting Program. Throughthis countywide program that Cupertino
supports both financially and through public outreach, compo sting bins are made available to the
public for $45, and other compo sting accessories are available for purchase as well. The City
could provide compost bins to workshop attendees at no cost to encourage more people to start ,
compo sting at home:
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Construction and Demolition Debris Ordinance
A proposed ordinance for construction and demolition debris recycling would require applicants
seeking building or demolition permits to recycle at least 50'percent of mixed debris (and at least
80% ofloads that contain only inert materials) resulting from the project. Permittees would be
obligated to submit a ''Recycling Report" along with recycling ltQd disposal documentation to the
Public Works, Depaz1:ment. Permittees failing to achieve the 50 percent diversion may be subj ect
to ~ penalty fee. Some staff ti.m~ would be necessary for ongoing ordinance compliance;
otherwise, no other costs are anticipated for implementa?on. It is expected that this ordinance
would affect mostly the self-haul sector, since debris boxes are franchised and must be hauled to
Newby Island landfill where the Cityhas an agreement that 50% of the contents must be
recycled. Other legal debris boxes in town can only be source separated or contain one
commodity for recycl41g (e.g. wood, metal or concrete) and are likely to be recycled.
Extended Producer Re~onsibilitv Policv ffiPR)
A critical step in the transition to EPR-based recycling program is issuing, through a resolution
or ordinance, a declaration that the City aims to phase out the provision of end-of-life product
management services that are free to the makers of toxic and disposable products. Local EPR
resolutions may (1) establish a prefer~ce for take-back provisions in purchasing contracts; (2)
specify a range of problem products to jnvestigate for local actions; and (3) call on state
government to pass producer responsibility legislation. Santa Clara County has recently
approved a resolution for EPR that recommends local extenc;led producer responsibility policies
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waste which will be banned from landfills in September 2008. After :use, the Countywide
Household Hazardous Waste Program is one of the few options for disposal.
in May 2007 Cupertino's City Council approved the Agency Agreement for Countywide AB939
Implementation Fee. Twenty cents per ton of this fee, or approximately $300,000 per year
(countywide) is funded to provide HHW services due to increases in universal waste collection.
EPR makes 'the producers of these products responsible.
This report is for the Council's information and consideration and no action is required. Any
consideration could be taken up at midyear or end of year budget discussions. '
Submitted by:
Approved for submission to
the City Council:
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Director of Public Works
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City Manager
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Exhibit F
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Cupertino Green:
CUPERTINO
· Adopt Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy (includes
source reductio~ recycled content products (e.g. paper. asphalt).
energy and water savings. green building. landscaping toxics and
pollution, forest conservation, agricultural bio-based products).
o Under development. scheduled'to be brought to council in
April.
· Purchase unbleached. chlorine free. recycled content paper towels. napkins. bathroom
tissue. seat covers. and coffee filters. '
· Purchase paper products made with recycled content (a.tready have a policy, 1994, but
reinforce and use not just for copy paper. but fDlders, hanging files, envelopes, etc.).
· Purchase recyc1ed1reman.ufu.ctured toner and inkjet cartridges.
· P)Irchase Energy Star appliances and copiers.
· Purchase cleaners meeting Green Seal's Industrial and Institutional Cleaners Standard
o Already have in most cases.
. Print with soy or low VOC inks.
· Require supplies to be ordered by email or electronic form.
· Make an effort to reduce junk mail, provide junk mail kits for that purpose. '
o We have kits available already.'
· Default printers to 2-sided copying
o Already have double sided copying policy, adopted in 2000, reinforce.
· , Provide ceramic mugs to City Council, Commissioners with their names printed on mug.
o Delivery eXpected in April.
· Offer ceramic mugs to employees and encourage use.
, 0 Delivery expected, in April.
· Require catering companies working at indoor city facilities to provide reusable dishes
and be responsible for cleanup. ' '
· Print articles in the SCENE on how to be "Green".
o Currently in place.
· Provide green business practices information to employ~ at orientation and through
emails.
· Bi-monthly or quarterly send reminder emails to employees regarding green practices
(e.g. double--sided copying policy).
· Convert paper foImS to electronic foImS and file forms electronically.
o Currently being implemented.
· Integrated Pest Management Policy (using less pesticides), use drought tolerant plants
and mulch.
o Reinforce current program.
· Purchase green building kiosk: displaying building materials samples and graphics
illustrating green design practices for downstairs lobby. .
o Kiosk and content identified and to be included in the FY
· Certify Quinlan Community Center and Senior Center as Green Businesses (city hall,
library and community center recently certified).
· Place city's "green" efforts on city website.
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Application: Cupertino's Sustainability Program
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Cities Association's (SCCCA) Joint PDlicy CollabDrative model ordinance as the starting
pDint for the city's program. HDwever, this model ordinance is about a year away from
completion. At this point the SCCCA task force is formulating the sustainability pOlicies
that the bDard will recommend cities adopt. These recDmmendatiDns will be made to'
the board in November 2007.
OctDber 16, 2007
Another possibility is implementing a Green Building program by adapting it from
other sources. For example:
. Palo Alto has a voluntary Green Building program that will be mandatory in two
years. They use Build It Green's residential checklist and the Leadership for
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) checklist for nDn-residential
buildings. They require that a single-family residential constructiDn project attain
a minimum of 50 points to be green. (Exhibit A)
. City of Santa Cruz has a mandatory Green Building program. This is being
implemented in two phases. In the first phase, applicants fill Dut a checklist but
are not required to actually implement the measures to get their building permit.
After this initiation phase, applicants fDr all building permits are mandated to'
meet the requirements. They have used the Alameda County Waste
Management Authority's checklist as their Green Building program for
residential' projects and the LEED, checklists for non-residential development.
The threshold for points is quite low and not onerous to property owners.
(Exhibit B)
. Berkeley does not have a mandatDry Green Building program but requires all
applicants to fill ,?ut a checklist and go thrDugh a green building technical
consultation. They use the Build It Green checklist for; residential and LEED
checklists fDr non-residential. Applications that require development approval,
suchas a use permit, have to fill out a checklist and the points specified on that is
considered' a project commitment. (Exhibit C)
After reviewing the different Green Building programs that, are available, staff
recommends that the Council adopt the Built It Green's Residential checklists as a
voluntary effort Dn the part of applicants. Additionally, staff recommends that the '
Council adopt a policy to encDurage non.;.residential, applicants to' voluntarily use the
LEED New Construction cheCklist for all applications.
F~ture Mandatory Green Buildinz program:
In sifc months, following the review ,of the voluntary Green Building prDgram, if the city
council chooses to' implem.eI:Lt a mandatory program~ then consulting services will be
retained to draft an Drdinance, conduct community educatiDn and outreach that will be
needed to implement the prDgram.
A rough scope of wDrk for a consultant at that time will include the following:
> Review of other city policies and programs,
> Drafting ~ ordinance and program for the City,
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)> Determine which checklist shDuld be used for different types of projects, for
, example, whether to' use LEED's checklist fDr Residential new and remodel
projects, .
:> Determine thresholds for the program
)> Incentives
)> Timelines for implementing the Green Building program and
)> Facilitated wDrkshops/round tables for feedback from residential property
owners, commercial property owners and' developers to refine the checklists to
meet Cupertino's requirements. .
Additionally, technical training will be necessary fDr both Building Department and
Planning Department staff. If the city adDpts a mandatDIy' program that requires
projects to be certifiable, Building Inspectors will need to be trained to deterinine that a
project meets the standards and intent of either the Build It Green checklist or LEED.
Some period of time needs to be provided to staff to' get training in this field. There are
several resources for this training such as Build It Green training programs or the US
Green Building Council's LEED Accredited ProfessiDnal (AP) training.
October 16, 2007
OTHER RECYCLING PROGRAMS:
The City Council had directed staff to. review Dther recycling programs such as single
stream commercial and single stream multi-family recycling programs and home waste
composting programs. The Environmental Programs Manager from the Public Works
Department has reviewed these and other programs in a report that is attached as
Exhibit D.
OTHER SUSTAINABILITY POUCIES:
City Council alsO asked staff to review the other policies in the General Plan that relate
to sustainability to implement them as progranis. Several of the General Plan policies in
the areas Df Water Conservation and Energy CDnservation can be addressed through a
Green Building program. Global Green's report on ap.'audit of the General Plan policy's
and the city's programs is helpful in this process. Staff is reviewing this and conducting
further study in to the programs that can be implementeC;t to strengthen these policies.
One recent example to learn from is the City of San Jose's Mayor Chuck Reed's, Green
Vision for San Jose (Exhibit E). He laid out ten visionary goals to achieve by 2022. They
include: Reducing energy consumption by 50%, densifying the urban forest, using more
efficient street lights, zero waste production, green cars for the city fleet, use 100%
renewable energy for city' consumpti,?n, build new trails, create more green offices and
reuse waste water. A Green Building program could help achieve some of these goals.
On another note, the city has numerous programs to support the larger goal of
sustainability, as ShDwn in Exhibit F. '
Enclosures: ,
Exhibit A: City of Palo Alto's Residential Green Building program checklist.
Exhibit B: City of Santa Cruz's Green B1iilding Standards for Compliance and Olecklists for Residential
, and Non-residential applications '
Exhibit C: City of Berkeley's Green Building Requirements.
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Exhibit D: Report by Department of Public Works- on other Solid Waste recyding programs.
Exhibit B: Mayor Chuck Reed's Green Vision for San Jose, San Jose Mercury News article, October 5, 2007.
Exhibit F: Cupertino Green, February 28, 2~.
October 16, 2007
Prepared by: Piu Ghosh, Assistant Planner
Approved by:
Steve PiaseCki
Director, Community Development
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David W. Knapp
City Manager
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The'Green Points checklist tracks green", incorponlted inIo \he holnei.. The ~dlld mini.
mum requirements for a green home are: Elm a IotaI d 50 points or mare; o~ the folloWIng minimum
points per category: Energy (11), Indoor AJr QualitylHeaIIh (5), Resourcee (6), and Water (3); and meet
the prerequisites A.3.a (50% construction waste diversion) and N.1 (Incorporate Green Points checklist
in blueplinls).
The green building Practices Hstfld below are described in the New Home Construction Green BuDdIng
Guidelines. available at www.buld~n.ora.
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o c. 75% of Plants Are Califomia NaIiws or MedllBrranean Species
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3. Mlnlmlze Turf Arus In LandlCllpe Installed by Builder
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o d. Turf Is <10% of landscaped Area
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a. System Uses OnlY low-Flow DI1l. Bubbl8l'l. or low-lIow SprInklers
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8. Use OrIl1llld Strand Board (OSB)
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2. Install Sealed Combustion IDil'llCt Vent) Units In Conditioned Space
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5. Install VentlllUon Systarn for Nighttime Cooling
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o c. Inllgraled System wIIh Valiebl, Speed Control
L J I. IlIIlall Air Conditioning with Non.HCF~ IWrigeIlllU
7. Design Bnd InItaII EffettJy. Ductwork
o II. Instal HVAC Unft and Duc:tworlt wIIhIn Condilioned Space
D b. Uaa Duel Mastic on NJ Dulf Jaln1a and Seams
o c. In&IaII DucIWllIt under A1lIc InsUdon (BwIed Duels)
o II. PraslulII BalallCll the OucllMlrk SyslIm for MuI8r Bedroom
o B. Prolecl Duels dprlng ConslrucIIon and Clean AM Duels befor8 OccupalCy
LJ 8. IllItlIn Hlgb EIfIcllnc:y HVAC FIIIIr (MER\' 6+)
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3. InspIctIDn lIId Diagnostic EvallllllDns
o B. Third Party Enlllg)' IIIlI GIllen Bulding R8YI8w of Home Plans
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2. Insbrll Solar WaW HtItlng Syalem 10 ,
3. InIfaJI Wirlna Conduit for FuI\II'I PbolDYDllalc Installlllon & ProvIcIe ZOO ft2 of South-Faclna Roof 2
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- Total Project Score of At Least 50 Points
- Minimum points In specific categories: Energy (11), IAQ/Health (5), Resources (6), Water (3)
- R uired measures A.3.a and or N.l
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APPENDIX A
City of Santa' Cruz Gre'en Building Program:
Standards for Compliance
I. OVERVIEW:
The City of Santa cruz Green Building program distinguishes between two types of building
projects: (a) non-residential projects, and (b) residential projects.
The non-residential component is based on the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in
Energy arid BnviroD1nental Design (LEED) standard, which awards points based on building
Derformance. The calculations of performance for LEBO are typically done by design
. professionals using specialized knowledge and fOimS. Thus the LEED system is typically used
for larger projects in the non-resi4ential (commercial) sector, where specialized professionals
will typically be involved already.
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The residei1tial component is based on the Alameda County Waste Management Authority
(ACWMA) Green Building Guidelines and awards points for specific measures rather than
performance. The identification of the measures being utilized does not requite specialized
knowledge. Thus the ACWMA system is suitable for both small and large projects, not
. necessarily employing specialized professionals.
The basis for compliance consists of the checklists from these two programs, which set out the
nmnber of points earned for anyone of the measures on the checklist Compliance is measured
in terms of the total number of points for the items to which the applicant cominits at the time of
building permit application.
Projects are required to implement items for which points have been awarded. Typically this
will be enforced at intermediate or final Building Inspections. If for some reason beyond the
applicant's control a measure cannot be implemented, then other green item(s) with an
equivaleJ;lt point total inust be substituted, with prior approval from the Building Department
The point systems are used to award the following actions:
(1) Receipt of the building permit (mandatoIY)
A minimum number of points (as described below) are required to receive the building .
permit This element of the program is mandatory. The only exceptions are relliltively smaIl
projects; the threshold sizes for these exceptions are given below along with the point
requirements.
(2) Accelerated permit.processin2 (optional. awarded. for exceptional design)
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If the project applicant commim to a larger number_of points (as described below) accelerated
Bujlding Permit processing will be given. The specific accelerated processing protocol to be
followed by Building Department staff is enumerated in a separate document.
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(3) Proiect Reco~tion and Green BuiJdinp Award (outional)
Projects achieVing a still larger number of points (as described below) will be recognized
publicly through the Education and Outreach Program and will receive Green Building
Awards.
II. STANDARDS F()R COMPLIANCE FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:
Leed Model
The LEED system recognizes six major categories of opportuni~es and uses the checklist in
Appendix A. Points are awarded for performance that meets or exceeds defined metries in each
category.' AB a performance-based system, LEED provides the flexibility to accommodate a
variety of designs and materials. Design teams can develop their own solutions to achieve a
given point, or build upon elements of previously successful projects. After completion, the
USGBC awards certification levels, ranging from basic Certification to Platinum recognition, .
according to the total number of points earned for green elements incorporated into the final
project.
The six categories addressed by LEED are:
Sustainable Sites
Site selection affects energy consumption, commuting choices, local ecosystems. and
infrastructure needs. Considerations include proximity to downtown, urban redevelopment,
rehabilitation of adversely affected lands, minimi7.ing building footprint, preserving natural
ecosystems and agricu1tura1lands, building orientation, landscaping, stormwater flow, and
erosion cont:rol.
Materials and Resources
Maximize use of reused/reusable and recycled-content/recyclable materials. M;n;mi7.e use of
scarce. resources and materials that create environmental or health problems during mining,
production, transpQrtation, building, use, or at the end of their useful life.
Energy and Atmosphere
Maximize use of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and passive solar design measures.
Min;m;7,C fossil fuel and other non-renewable resource use.
Water Conservation and Manal7ement
Maximize w'ate~ conservation and water quality.
Indoor Air Ouality
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Maximize indoor air quality. Minimi7.e or eliminate toxic emissions generated by chemical
off-gassing from synthetic and treated materials or from mold, including chemicals in furniture,
rugs, and prefabricated materials.
Innovation and Desi2l1
Encourage innovative approaches not specified in the other five categories that enhance LEED
objectives and City policies.
Non-Residential Green BuUding Actions
A total of 75 LEED points (Appendix A) may earn actions at the building permit stage. (Projects
are awarded points for each of the measures considered 'prerequisites' in the original LEED
rating system.) The point totals required to receive these actions, whether for new construction,
additions, or interior remodels, are snmrnRnzed in Table 1 below.
The LEED system is performance based, so the point threshold for each of the actions is not
dependent on project size. .
TABLE 1: NON-RESIDENTIAL (COMMERCIAL) ACTIONS AND POINT REQUIREMENTS
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Total points possible 75
Action Points required to receive action:
~ 1. Receipt of Building Permit. 7
(:-2. Accelerated building permit processing 33
C-3. Green Building Award 40
*Exceptions: These points are not required for non-residential additions and remodels totaling
less than 1000 square feet, or interior-only non-residential remodels of any size
ill. STANDARDS FOR COMPLIANCE FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
Alameda County Waste Management Authority Model
The Green Building Program for residential projects is based on the Residential Green Building
Guidelines provided by the Alameda County Waste Management Association (ACWMA). It
utilizes a checklist (Appendix B) derived from the ACWMA checklists for new construction and
additions/remodels. ACWMA defines residential construction as single-family or multi':family
residences, less than or equal to 1hree stories (above grade) in height.
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Earning Residential Green Building Rating System Points
The ACWMA-based checklist awards points for specific measures. Where no explicit
quantitative measure for receiving credit under a specific point item is given, the following
guideline shall apply: If a point credit is claimed, that item shall be applied wherever the specific
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building element mentioned appears in the project~ except where physical factors prevent its use.
, For example, if credit is awarded for recycled low- VOC carpets (item N6) then wherever carpets
are installed as part of the project, recycled low-VOC carpets shall be used. This would not
preclude use of other types of flooring elsewhere. As a second example, if credit is awarded for
"Use Wood I-joists for floors and ceilings" (item C.3) but solid sawn lumber needs to be used for
deck framing in order to taper the joists to create proper coping for drainage, then credit C.3
applies if Wood I-joists are used for all of the interior (non-deck) floors and ceilings.
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Residential Green Building Sub-Categories and Size Dependence
The residential system distinguishes between new construction and additionslremodels. The two
columns in Appendix A of this document (covering new and additions/remodels, respectively)
differ slightly becaUse certain elements are practical only for new cons1ruction, while ce~
other elements are important mainly for remodels which may not be subject to other standards
that apply to new construction. .
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Construction of a detached unit on property with exis1;ing dwellings is considered,new
cons1ruction.
Larger projects have more opportunities to incorporate specific measures than smaI1 projects.
Therefore, larger buildings require more points than smaller buildings, to receive the same
building permit action. For the purpose of determining the required points, the size of the project
is defined as heated square footage per dwelling unit
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New Residential Construction
For new residential construction, there are 461 points available for building permit actions. No
project will ever earn all 461 points, inasmuch 'as some measures are mutually exclusive.
For 'multi-unit properties, points are calculated per dwelling unit. When many of these units are
identical to each other, the points do not need to be reported separately for each unit, but all units
of a type must incorporate the sustainable measures in order for the project to receive an action.
The point requirements to earn each of the actions are summa.rized below in Table 2.
TABLE 2: RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION ACTIONS AND POINT REQUlRBMENTS
ToW Points Available
Action
461
Points required to receive action:
First 350 Each Additiontd 100
S, uare Feet S, uare Feet
10 1.5
35 2.5
60 3.5
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For residential remodeling or additions, 465 points are available. For multi-unit properties, points
are caleulated per dwelling unit The point" requirements to earn each of the actions are
~ below in Table 3.
TABLE 3: RESIDmf,[lAL REMODEL AND ADDmON ACTION POINT REQUIREMENTS
Total Points Available 465
Action Points required to receive action:
First 350 EachAdditional
-& Iltlre Feet 100 S, uare Feet
5 1.1
25 1.9 .
-AIR -3. Green Buil. Award 35 2.5
*Exception: These points are not required for additions and/or remodels of less than 350 square
feet
IV. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND PHASING
Phase 1 (First 12 months after enactment of the OrdinAnce)
Phase-in period All projects first applying for a building permit within this period are required
to complete the checklist for their category (residential or non-residential) indicating which .
measures are being implemented. There is no mandatory requirement for a Building Permit.
\..- Both higher-level actions are available to participants. OUtreach and Education Program
activities begin. .
Phase 2 (Thereafter)
Same as Phase 1 except mandatory point requirements for receiving a Building Permit are in
effect.
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APPENDIX A: Non-Residential Construction Green Building Checklist
(LEED-NC 2.1)
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1 Erosion & Sedlmentllllon ControI- 1
2 Sh Selection 1
Urban RedevelopmentlDevalopment
3 Density 1
4 Brownfield Redevelopment 1
A1tematlve Transportation - Public
5 Transportation Access 1
Alternative Transportation - Bicycle
6 Storage and Changing Rooms 1
Alternative Transportation - Alternative
7 Fuel Vehicles 1
Alternative Transportation - Paridng
8 Capacity 1
Rl;lduce Site Disturbance - Protect or
9 Restore'Open Space 1
Reduce Site Disturbance - Development
10 Footprint 1
Stormwater Management - RabJ and
11 Quantity 1 --/
12 Storrnwater Man~gement - Treatment, 1
13 Heat Island Effect - Non-Roof 1
14 Heat Island Effect - Roof 1
15 Light Pollution Reduction 1
Site-related innovation comparable In
16 scope to the above 0
Available Points 15
B. W<ltcr EffiCiency
Water EffIcient landscaping - Reduce by
1 50% 1
Water 'Efficient Landscaping - No Potable
2 Use or No Irrigation 1
3 Innovative Wastewater Technologies 1
4 Water Use Reduction - 20% Reductlon 1
5 Water Use Reduction - 30% Reduction 1
Available Points 5
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C EnCl9i & j'..1l1!10',r1il
Fundamental Building System
1 Commissioning
Minimum Energy Performance (already
2 required in Title 24)
3 CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipments .
4 Optimize Energy. Performance
5 Renewable Energy - 5%
6 Renewable Energy - 10%
7 Renewable Energy - 20%
8 Additional Commissioning
9 Ozone Depletion
10 Measurement & Verification
11 Green Power
Available Points for Energy
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1 Storage and Collection. of Recyclables 1
Building Reuse - M~lntaln 75% of 1
2 ExIsting Shell
Building Reuse - Maintain 100% of
3 existing Shell 1
Building Reuse - Maintain 100% Shell
4 and 50% Non-Shell ' 1
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5 Divert 50% . 1
Construction Waste' Management -
6 Divert 100% 1
7 Resource Reuse - Specify 5% 1
8 Resource Reuse - Specify 10% 1
9 . Recycled Content - Specify 5% 1
10 Recycled Content - SpecifY 10% 1
Local/Regional Materials - 20%
11 Manufactured Locally 1
Local/Regional Materials - 20%
Manufactured Locally + 50% Harvested
12 Locally 1
11 Rapidly Renewable Materials 1
12 Certified Wood 1
Available Points 14
E. Indoor F nVJJ onmclIt;d QUi1111y
1 Minimum IAQ Performance
2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
3 Carbon Dioxide Monitoring
4 Ventilation Effectiveness
Construction IAQ Management Plan -
5 During Construction
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Construction IAQ Management Plan -
6 Before Occupancy
Low-Emitting Materials - Adhesives and
7 Sealants
8 Low-Emitting Materials - Paints
9 Low-Emitting Materials - Carpet
Low-Emitting Materials - Composite
10 Wood
Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source
11 Control
12 Controllability of Systems - Perimeter
Controllability of Systems - Non-
13 Perimeter
Thermal Comfort - Comply with ASHRAE
14 55-1992
Thennal Comfort - Permanent Monitoring
15 System'
Daylight & Views - Daylight 75% of
16 Spaces
Daylight & Views - Views for 90% of
17 Spaces
Available Points
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2 Another Innovation In Design
3 Another Innovation In Design
4 Another Innovation In Design
5 LEED Accredited Professional
Available Points
Total Available Points
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Nn'.' Addlf;ons &
HOflll'S Remodels
Commun Desl n Issues
1. Orlent Homes on EIW Axis for Solar Access 0 0
2. Orient LMng Rooms and Porches to Streets and 0 0
Public Soaces
3, Build Mixed Use Residential/Commercial 0 0
4. Desion for Diverse FamilY Sizes 0 0
5. Provide -Granny Flats- Above Garaaes 0 0
6. Build wtthln 1/4 Mile of Public TransIt Stop ,0 0
7, Minimize Street Widths 0 0
8. Locate Buildings to Preserve Open Space and 0 0
WUdJIfe Habitat
A vallable Points 0 0
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A. Site
1. Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste
50% Recycling Rate is Required; 65% = 1 polnt;75%
= 2 ints' 80% = 4 oints
2. Donate Unused Materials
3. Protect Native Soil
4. Minimize Disru tion of Existln Plants & Trees
5. 1m lement Construction Site StolTT1water Practices
6, Protect Water Quail with Landsca e Desi n
7. Desi n Resource and water-Efficient Landsca
8. Reuse Materials/Use Recycled Content Materials
for Landsca Areas
9. Install HI h-Efficien Irri alion S stems
10. Provide for On-Site Water Catchment / Retention
11. Utilize Penneable Paving for 50% of Nonstructural
Site aved area
A val/able Points
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B. Foundation
1. Incorporate Recycled Flyash in Concrete up t015% , 5 5
Recycled Flyash = 2 points; Add 1 point for every 10%
increase offlyash. uo to 5 ooints
2. Reuse Form Boards 1 1
3. Re-usable metal Fonns 3 3
4. Use Recvcled Content Aaareaate 2 2
5. Insulate Foundation/Slab before backfill 3 3
6. Install Rigid Foam, Insulated Concrete FOlTT1s 3 3,
CleFs) ,
7. Rammed earth foundation 5 5
8. Use non-toxic release acents on concrete forms 1 1
A valfable Points 23 23
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1. Substitute Solid Sawn Lumber with Engineered
Lumber
a. Floors 1 1
b. Headers (non~stnJctural) 1 1
c. Structural beams and headers 1 1
2. Use FSC Certified Wood for framing (For every 10 10
10% of FSC lumber used = 2 points. UP to 10)
3. Use Wood I-Jolsts for Floors and Cellln~s 2 2
4. Use Steel Interior Web Trusses 2 2
5. Design Energy Heels on Trusses 2 2
6. Use OSB
a. Subfloors 1 1
b. Sheathing 1 1
7. Use Finger-Jolnted Studs for Non-Structural 2 2
Vertical ADDlicatlons
8. Use Engineered Studs for Vertical ADDllcatlons 2 2
9. Use Recycled Cont~nt Steel Studs for Interior 2 2
Framing .
10. Reduce lumber framing and Improve thennal 20 20
perfonnance* with alternative wall construction such
as:
~ Insulated concrete forms ~ Including Rastra
-Structural Insulated Panels (SIP)
- Rammed-earth and pressed earthen block
.: Straw bale
- Structural Bamboo
2 points for every 10% reducUon In framing compared
to standard framing
*steel framing Is not eligible for this point due to .
thermaloerfomiance
11. Design with 8 foot high plate: 2 points for ~ch 6 6
floor where used
12. AoDly Advancecl Framlna T eOOnlaues 4 4
13. Use Reclaimed .Lumber for Non-Structural 3 3
Applications
Available Points 60 60
D. Exterior Finish
1. Use Sustainable Decldna Materials
a. Recvcled content 3 3
b. FSC Certified Wood 3 3
1 1
2. Use Non-CCA Treated Wood
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3. Use Advanced Infiltration Reduction Practices 2 2
4. Use envlronmentally'preferable Insulation materials
(Cellulose, recycled cotton, wool, foamed concrete,
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b. Celllnas 4 4
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1. Use Duct Mastic on All Duct Joints 1
2. Install Ductwork Within Conditioned Soace 3 3
3. Vent Ranae Hood to the Outside 1
4. Clean all Ducts Before OccuDancv 2 2
5. Install Attic Ventilation Systems 1 1
6. Install Whole House Fan 4 4
7. Install Sealed Combustion Units
. a. Furnaces 3 3
b. Water Heaters 3 3
8. Install 13 SEER/11 EER or hlaher AC with a TXV 3 3
9. Install AC with Non.HCFC Refrlaerants 2 2
10. Install 90% Annual Fuel Utilization Efftclency 2 2
(AFUE) Furnace
11. Eliminate Wood Bumlna FlreDlaces 1 1
12. Install Zoned. Hvdronlc Radiant Heatlna 3 3.
13. Install Hlah Efflclencv Particulate Air (Hl:PA) filter 4 4
14. Install Heat Recoverv Ventilation Unit (HRV) 5 5
15. Install SeDarate Garaoe Exhaust Fan 3 3
A vall able PoInts 39 41
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1. Install Whole House Vacuum Svstem 3 3
2. Use LowJNo-VOC Paint 1 1
3. Use Low VOC, Water-Based Wood FInishes. 2 2
4. Use Solvent-Free Adhesives 3 3
5. FormaldehYde-Free Particleboard 6 6
6. Use Exterior Grade Plywood for Interior Uses 1 1
7. Use Formaldehvde-Free MDF and Materials 4 4
8. Seal all Exoosed Particleboard or MDF 4 4
9. Use FSC Certified Materials for Interior FinIsh 4 4
10. Use Finger-Jointed or Recycled Content Trim 1 1
Available Points 29 29
N. Floorln
1. Select FSC Certlfled Wood FloOrln
2. Use Ra Idl Renewable Floorln Materials
3. Use Salvaged or at least 20%-Recycled Content
Ceramic Tiles
4. Install Natural Linoleum In Place of Vln
. 5. Use Ex osed Concrete as Finished Aoor
6. Install R c1ed Content Ca t with Low VOCs
'7. Use finished concrete for 50% or more of floor area
. on the ground floor
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Blue nts
2. Develop Homeowner Manual of Green
Features/Benefits
3. Offer Cou ons for Com ost Bins to Homeowners
4. Energy Ratings: Every % redudlon In whole house
energy beyond Title 2.4 Code - 1 point (up to 30
points).
Use energy software such as EnergyPro or MlcroPas,
to show Improvement over Callfomla Residential
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5. Innovation Points
These points are given for Innovative approaches,
including model zero net energy homes, new
materials and methodologies. currently not ldentlflecl
above. These approaches must meet environmental
goals Identified In the Resldential Green Building
Guidelines.
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Exhibit C
Planning and Development Department
Land Use Planning Division
[Updated: January 19, 2007]
II.F. GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
A green building is sited, designed, constructed, and operated to enhance the well being of its occupants
and support a healthy community and natural environment In 200 1. Berlceley City Council adopted the
Green Building Initiative, developed in collaboration with community groups. to help building green
become ''bus,iness as usual" for new construction and major remodels in Berkeley:
www.ci.berkeley.ca.usIsustainable/buildings
To meet this goal. the City provides the Berkeley's Best Builders program to assist in the design and
construction of green buildings. 'This program is implemented by Build It Green, a local non-profit
organization. ,
Overview
, Applicable projects within the City of Berkeley must adhere to the following green building
requirements at the noted phases of the project:
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A. Green Building Consultation - Required in Planning: Phase
Applicants for projects that (1) require a'Use Permit or Administrative Use Permit and (2)
involve demolition orconstru~on are required to consult with a green building expert
provided for by the Berkeley's Best Builders Program. PRIOR TO submitting the permit
application. There is no charge for this consultation service.
B. Green Building Checklist - Required in Plannimr and Construction Phases
Large Scale Development Projects and new buildings with one or more dwelling unit are
required to complete a Green Building Checklist and update it throughout the project
C. Energy Conservation Analysis - Required in Planning and Construction Phases
Projects with ov,er 10.000 square feet of new non-residential floor area are required to
submit an Energy Conservation Analysis.
D. Conservation Measures - Required in Plan Check Phase
a. Residential projects: Any home or apartment building undergoing re:govations
valued at $50.000 or more must comply with REeO (Residential Energy
Conservation Ordinance.)
b. Commercial projects: Any commercial building undergoing renovations valued at
$50,000 or more. or that will increase conditioned floor area by more than 10%, must
comply with CECO (Commercial Energy Conservation Ordinance.)
A. Green Building Consultation - Required fo~ Use Permit and AdmiJ;rlstrative Use
Permit Applications
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1. Call a Build It Green expert, who will describe the steps and requirements for your specific
project. Schedule a consultation.
2120 Milvia Street, Berla:ley. CA 94704 ThI.: 510.981.7410 'IDD: 510.981.6903 Fax: 510.981.7420
B-mlil: plaDningOci.bed:e1ey.CB.US
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Page2of4
. Appointments are available M.F between 8:30AM and 5:00PM.
. Phone: (510) 845-0472 ext. 2
. E-mail: BestBuilders@BuildltGreen.org
· Address: 1434 University Ave, Berkeley
(@ Sacramento, 3 blocks south of N. Berkeley BART)
2. ,l:>uring the consultation, experts at Build It Green will review your plans and ptovide
information on green building measures that could improve yoor project. Referrals to
financial incentives, design assistance, and other resources applicable to your project will
also be offered.
3. At the end of this consoltation, Build It Green staff will provide a letter indicating that you
have completed the consuitation requirement within 2 business days.
4. Include a copy of this letter with your application.
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B. Green BuDding Checklist - Required for Lare:e Scale Development proiects and new
buildings with one or more dwelling unit '
1. Complete a Draft Green Building Checklist using the appropriate Green Building Guidelines
for your project (www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/onlineserviceJforms.htm#planning) and include it
with your Use Permit application. Build It Green can provide the checklist for you at the
consultation and assist with its completion.
2. Update the checklist to reflect any changes to the Draft Green'Building Checklist prior to the '
ZAB (Zoning Administration Board) hearing. The project's green building f~ and score
will be summarized in the ZAB staff report.
3. Condition of J\pprova1: Complete a FiNd Green Building Checklist reporting and ~'
commenting on any revisions to the Draft Gr6en Building Checklist prior to issuance of the
Building Permit. The total number of points or credits shown on the checklist at that time
will be considered a project commitment.
4. Update and ~gn an As-Built Green Building Checklist to reflect final as,:,built conditions,
including the total green building score, prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
C. Energy Conservation Analysis - Required for proiects with at least 10.000 square
feet of New Non-Residential Floor Area
The Energy Conservation Analysis is available at no cost from PG&E's Non-Residential New
Construction program. Savings By Design, www.savimrsbvdesi2l1.com. or can be provided by a
qualified consultant. .
Savings By Design Option .
1. Contact PO&B (see Resources below) and complete an application to participate in their
design assistance program.. Include a copy of the application with yom Use Permit
application.
2. Condition of A.v-Pl"Ova}:. Submit a Preliminary Energy ConservatitJn Summary FoT11'l prior to '
issuance of the Building Permit. '
3. Provide a copy of the request sent to PG&E for completion of the Final Energy Conserva#on
Summary Form pdor to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
4. Submit the completed Final Energy Conservation Summary Form.
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IT.F. Guidelines, Grcc.u Bllilding Evaluation and Consultation
Page 3 of 4
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Consultant Option
1. Hire a qualified consultant to perfonn the Energy Conservation Anal:ysis. Include a copy of
the consultant's proposal to perform the analysis with your Use Permit application.
2. Condition of Approval: Submit a Preliminary Energy Conservation Summary Form prior to
issuance of the Building PeImit.
3. Submit the Final Energy Conservation Summary Form prior to issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy.
D. Conservation Measures - Required for projects under20ing renovations valued at
.$50.000 or more '
RECO (Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance) and CECO (Commercial Energy
Conservation Qr4inance) were adopted to improve the energy and water efficiency of existing
buildings in the City of Berkeley. You must comply with identified energy and water
conservation: measures until you have reached the expenditure limit for your building. Please
consult the City's website for details:
1. RECO: www.ci.berkelev.ca.uslsustainablelresidentslResSidebarIRECO.html
2. CECO: www.ci.berkelev.ca.uslsustainablelbuildingslceco.html
FAQs ,
1) Do I have to implement any particular,green building measures?
The City does NOT require that projects meet a specified green building standard, but the
"-' consultation must be completed.
2) Who should attend the green building consultation?
One key member of the project team (architect, owner, builder, representative, etc) is required to
attend the consultation. Other members from the project team are also encouraged to attend
3) Am I required to con'sult with Build It Green on every project?
If you have consulted with Build It Green on a previous project of similar scope and have a solid
'understanding of applicable green building measures, a brief phone consultation can be arranged. All
projects ARE required to include Build It Green's post-consultation letter with the application and,
when applicable, a Draft Green Building Checklist and proposal for an Energy (:onservation
Analysis .
4) What is a Large Scale Development?
Any project in a non-residential district that proposes any of the following: (1) three or more stories,
(2) a Density Bonus under Section 65915 of California State Law, (3) a Floor Area Ratio ~ 2.00, or
(4) at least to.OOO square feet gross floor area.
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Page4of4
Green Building Resources
City of Berkeley, Oftice of Energy and Sustainable Development
Phone (510) 981-5436
Bromain@cLberkeley.ca.us
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/sllI:tllinablel
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Build It Green
Phone (51'0) 845-0472 ext. 2
1434 University Ave, Berlceley (@ Sacramento, 3 blocks south ofN. Berkeley BART)
www.BuildltGreen.org
· Green Building Guidelines outline energy efficient, resoUrce efficient, and,healthy strategies
for residential renovations & new construction
,. GreenPoint Rated quantifies green building measures for single family and multifamily projects
· The Ask an Expert hotline is a free service that provides customized responses to a variety of
, green building questions and information on !Cbates, incentives and other resources
· The 4ccessGreen Directory provides an extensive listing of green building products and
suppliers ' ,
· Berkeley's Best Builders Program provides no-cost professional assistance to projects
committed to seeking independent green building certification (GreenPoint Rated or LEED)
· Workshops and training, Green Home Tours, and networking councils are available for
homeowners, building professionals, product suppliers, and more
Green Building in Alameda County
www.Bti.ildGreenNow.ors .
· $15,000 incentive and design assistance for qualifying LEED Silver Certified or Multifamily
GreenPoint Rated projects '
· Green building and waste diversion resources for the general public. design & building
professionals. & public agencies '
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PG&E
www.pj1e.-com
· Savings By Design offers no-cost design assistance, analysis aIid resources to help building
owners and design teams with energy-efficient building design. Incentives up to $150,000 for
owners and $50.000 for design teams are available for projects that meet ambitious energy
efficiency goals. . .
· The C8Iifornia Multifamily New Homes program offers performance or prescriptive options
that can return up to -$500 per unit.
· Rebates, incentives, design assistance, and Information are available for single family,
multifamily, commercial, industrial, educational. food service. and other sectors
· The PEC (Pacific Energy Center) offers free educational programs. design tools, and advice
USGBC (U.s. Green Building Counell)
www.usllbc.orj1
· 'LEED Rating System for commercial projects
· LEED Accreditation training for building professionals
· Green building research and resources
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, {Appro~ed for distribution., DRS.1I22107 J
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Exhibit 0
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CUPEIQ'INO
City Hall
10300 Tone Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014-3202
Telephone: (408) n7:3354
FAX: (408) n7-3333
DEPARlMENT OF PUBUC WORKS
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA DATE October 16.2007
SUBJECT
Informational Report on Recycling Programs
In response to the City Council's discussion from the September 18th council meeting,
descriptions of potential recycling program expansions are summarized for your information.
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Residential Food Scrap ~rogram
A curbside residential food scrap program would require expanding yard waste collection
services to include food scraps such as vegetable, fruit, dairy, paper and other compostable
materials. On July 1, 2006 the City began a new contract with Zanker Road Resource
Management for processing yard waste. In the contract approved by the City Council in May
2006, the City received a proposal for a per ton cost for processing residential compostable
waste. The cost is $47 per ton or $7.30 more per ton for the yard waste and the food waste ~
the cost of processing just yard waste.
After recent discussions with a representative from Zanker Road Resource Management, city
staffwas informed that processing Yard waste with food waste included is not feasible at this
time. Once food waste is added to the yard waste, the entire load collected becomes food waste
and mus~ be processed as such. Food waste processing regulations dictate composting take place
in an enclosed bag as opposed to open windrows (open air rows of compostable material), which
is the current method for yard waste processing. At this time, our processor is not permitted for
'sufficient capacity to handle yard waste containing food scraps. This is a countywide concern,
and there is only one processing facility in this county. It is estimated that this program would
yield very little diversion; about 1 %, as far as achieving the City's AB 939 goals.
An alternative to curbside collection of food scraps is backyard composting. Currently the City
hosts five composting classes a year at McClellan Ranch Park m conjuti.ction with the Santa.
Clara County Home Compo sting Program. Through,this countywide program that Cupertino
supports both financially and through public outreach, composting bins are made available to the
public for $45, and other compo sting accessories are available for purchase as well. The City
could provide compost bins to workshop attendees at no cost to encourage more people to start ,
compo sting at home~
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Multi-Family and Commercial Single Stream Program
Single stream collection for multi-family housing complexes and commercial businesses
involves combining all recyclables into one container instead.of separating the materials. The
current system offered to all multi-family and commercial businesses require separating
recyclables in three separate containers; a front loader bin for cardboard and separate 96 gallon
carts for paper and cans/bottl~. A single stream program for multi-family and commercial would
add some convenience and may gain some efficiency in the operation, but wouldn't provide
nearly the convenience and efficiency that it added for the single-family program. One oftbe big
advantages for the single-family program was the introduction of all wheeled carts and
automated service. Carts are a big benefit to single family households because they allow the
residents to more e~i1y get their recyclables to the curb for collection, but the carts at the
apartments are already at the point of collection. Multi-family and commercial service is already
offered in wheeled carts and pickup is also automated. Also, many ~artments and businesses
have many carts due to volumes of recyclables collected at their site,' so single stream wouldn't
necessarily reduce the number of carts. ..
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Cardboard, collected in a front loader bin is the highest volume material collected from
businesses. This material also yields a revenue stream that offsets other costs of cardboard
collection, because clean cardboard can be sold for a much higher price than cardboard that has,
been mixed with other recyclables. Single stream would eliminate this revenue. A concern about
moving to single stream will be contamination. While it was also a concern in the single-family
program and has not turned out to be a problem, with commercial service it is more prevalent to
experien:ce illegal dumping and therefore difficult to find the responsible party once
contamination has taken place. '
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The first step to considering this service is to negotiate with Los Altos Garbage Company to
detenninecosts, timelines for implementing, and public outreach.plans. It is anticipated that the
City's diversion rate would not be impacted a great deal by this program.
Commercial Food Waste
In August the City Council approved a pilot program for the collection and composting of
commercial food waste collected in compactors from Cupertino businesses. At this time, Whole
Foods aJ+d Apple.Inc. are the program's first customers. The program is still in its infancy, but is '
moving forward at this time.
Commercial food waste is thought to be the next best opportunitY fo~ recycling. The plan for the
pilot program is to evaluate the additional diversion from these two businesses over the next few
months, and then include other businesses as the Council's subsidy allows. The next step in
commercial food waste collection could be to set up a route for front loader service, mainly for
restaurants in town, where the waste generated is mainly compostable. This program could be
offered to businesses that don~t USe compactors and have front loader service. It is estimated that
a full route could generate 2,500 tons of compostable waste per year and could possibly yield an
additiona17-8% of diversion for 'the City. The caveat is that processing capacity is limited at this
time. Our processor currently has a facility tinder construction and is working on an EIR to gain'
more capacity for programs such as this. Zanker expects to have more information on the
capacity issue in the December/January timeframe. ' ' -./.
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A proposed ordinance for construction and demolition debris recycling would require applicants
seeking building or demolition pennits to recycle at least 50'percent of mixed debris (and at least
80% of loads that contain only inert materials) resulting from the project. Permittees would be
obligated to submit a ''Recycling ReportU along with recycling ~d disposal documentation to the
Public Works, Depaz1ment. Permittees failing to achieve the 50 percent diversion may be subject
to !l penalty fee. Some staff tim~ would be necessary for ongoing ordinance compliance;
otherwise, no other costs are anticipated for implementa?on. It is expected that this ordinance
would affect mostly the self-haul sector, since debris boxes are franchised and must be hauled to
Newby Island landfill where the City has an agreement that 50% of the contents must be
recycled. Other legal debris boxes in town can only be source separateel or contain one
cOIllIilodity for recycl.iJ;1g (e.g. wood, metal or concrete) and are likely to be recycled.
Extended Producer Re~onsibilitv Policv ffiPR)
A critical step in the transition to EPR-based recycling program is issuing, through a resolution
or ordinance, a declaration that the City aims to phase out the provision of end-of-life product
management services that are free to the makers of toxic and disposable products. Local EPR
resolutions may (1) establish a prefer~ce for take-back provisions in purchasing contracts; (2)
specify a range of problem products to jnvestigate for local actions; and (3) call on state
government to pass producer responsibility legislation. Santa Clara County has recently
approved a resolution for EPR that recommends local extend-eel producer responsibility policies
\-,...; for universal wastes (e-waste, household batteries, fluorescent bulbs, thermostats) and for sharps
waste which will be banned from landfills in September 2008. After :use, the Countywide
Household Hazardous Waste Program is one of the few options for disposal.
In May 2007 Cupertino's City Council approved the Agency Agreement for Countywide AB939
Implementation Fee. Twenty cents per ton of this fee, or approximately $300,000 per year
(countywide) is funded to provide HHW services due to increases in universal waste collection.
EPR makes 'the producers of these products responsible.
lbis report is for the Council's information and consideration and no action is required. Any
consideration could be taken up at midyear or end of year budget discussions. '
Submitted by:
Approved for submission to
the City Council:
~~~r~auif
Director of Public Works
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David W. Knapp
City Manager
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· Adopt Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy (includes
source reduction, recycled content products (e.g. paper, asphalt),
energy and water savingSt green building, landscaping toxies and
pollution, forest conservation, agricultural bio-based products).
o Under development, scheduledto be brought to council in
April.
· Purchase unbleached, chlorine free, recycled content paper towels, napkins, bathroom
tissue, seat covers, and coffee filters. '
· Purchase paper products made with recycled content (already have a policy, 1994, but
reinforce and use not just for copy paper, but folders, hanging files, envelopes, etc.).
· Purchase recycled/remanufactured toner and ink jet cartridges.
· ~hase Energy Star appliances and copiers.
· Purchase cleaners meeting Green Seal's Industrial and Institutional Cleaners Standard
o Already have in most cases.
· Print with soy or low VOC inks.
· Require supplies to be ordered by email or electronic form.
· Make an effort to reduce junk ~ provide junk mail kits for that purpose. '
o We have kits available already.'
· Default printers to 2-sided copying
o Already have double sided copying policy, adopted in 2000, reinforce.
· , Provide ceramic mugs to City Council, Commissioners with their names printed on mug.
o Delivery eXpected in April.
· Offer ceramic mugs to employees and encourage use.
.0 Delivery expected, in April.
· Require catering companies working at indoor city facilities to provide reusable dishes
and be responsible for cleanup. ' ,
· Print articles in the SCENE on how to be "Green".
o Currently in place.
· Provide green business practices information to employ~ at orientation and through
emails.
· Bi-monthly or quarterly send reminder emails to employees regarding green practices
(e.g. double-sided copying policy).
· Convert paper forms to electronic forms and file forms electronically.
o Currently being implemented.
· Integrated Pest Management Policy (using less pesticides), use drought tolerant plants
and mulch.
o Reinforce current program.
· Purchase green building kiosk: displaying building materials samples and graphics
illustrating green design practices for downstairs lobby. .
o Kiosk and content identified and to be included in the FY
· Certify Quinlan Community Center and Senior Center as Green Businesses (city hall,
library and community center recently certified).
· Place city's "green" efforts on city website.
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Cupertino Challlber of COlllllleree
Your Partner in Silicon Valley
October 16, 2007
City Council Meeting, Tuesday October 16, 2007
Reference: Agenda item number 15- Global Green Sustainability Project
Dear Mayor Wang and City Council Members;
The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce remains interested in working with the
City of Cupertino on the Global Green Sustainability Project. The Green Building
Program may have significant benefits to our community if implemented
correctly. However, such a proposal has the potential to impact the business
community significantly. As such,if a voluntary program is developed we
suggest that program be flexible and in addition, that'it provide incentives for
businesses to participate, such as reduced fees and an expedited permit
process.
The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce continues to suggest input from business
leaders as to the expectations and realities of green building should the city
begin to develop mandatory standards. We would also recommend
representation from various size businesses, from commercial to individual home
builders to work with the city staff, and would be happy to help in finding
interested representatives should the need arise to assist with the work on a
check list as suggested in tonight's report.
In reviewing the staff report submitted to you for this evenings meeting, we feel
six months is not enough time to judge and observe the effectiveness of the
Green Program. There will not be enough projects to properly assess how the
program is working. We suggest at least twelve months be the review time,
which we hope will give enough time for projects to begin and proceed through
the program.
Scott Stauffer, 2007 President
Cupertino Chamber of Commerce
20455 Silverado Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 * www.cupertino-chamber.org * 408-252-7054