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Home My WebLink About8.6 LeagueVotingDelegate AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 20,2005 CITY CLERK File # Dlr@rn[OJ-~~ t~..q:o SUB,JECT: Designation of Voting Delegate and Allernate for the 2005 League of Califol1lia Cities Conference and the Proposed Voluntary Statewide Residential Green Building Guidelines Resolution that will be presented at thc League ofCalifol1lia Cities Confcrence Report Prepared by: Joni Pattillo. Assistant City Manager and Fawn Holman. CÜy Clerk ATTACHMENTS: League of California Cities Resolution Relating to Voluntary Statewide Residential Green Building Guidelines ~ Designate Mayor Lockhart as Voting Delegate and Councilmember McCormick as Alternatc for the 2005 League of California Cities Conference, and direct Staff to notify the League of California Cities ofthc appointment. RECOMMENDATION: fII'.ßI 1) \ 2) Authorize Mayor to scnd a letter of support on behalf of the Dublin City Council that would indicate the City of Dublin support on the Proposed Resolutior¡ Relating to Voluntary Statewide Residential Green Building Guidelincs that wi Il be presented at the 2005 League of Cali lomia Cities Annual Conference. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None DESCRIPTION: The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled to bc held Octobcr 5 8, 2005, at thc Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. The Leaguc of Califol1lia Cities is the cities' own organization through which city officials work together to further the common interest of their cities and citizens. At its December 21, 2004 meeting, the City Council appointed Councilmember Oravctz as Voting Delegate and Councilmembcr Hildcnbrand as Alternate for the 2005 Annual Conference. Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, neither Councilmember Oravetz nor Hildenbrand are able to attcnd the League Conference in October. As such, it will be ncccssary for the Council to appoint ncw delegates to the conference. Mayor Lockhart has determined that it would be appropriatc to appoint herself as the Voting Delegate and Councilmember McCormick as Alternate for the Lcague's 2005 Annual Conference, as both she and Councilmember McCormick are currently registered to attend the Confcrcnce. ________________________________________________._________._______________________________~.________________M COPIES TO: \ Ö"b "7- G,\CC-MTGSIZ005-qlr3\Sel't\09-20-0S\a'-league vollllg delegate.doc ITEM NO. ßJo 'U A proposed rcsolution relating to Vo]utttary Statcwide Residential Green Building Guidelincs will be introduced at the League's 2005 Annual Conference, The City of Dublin has been a strong proponent of Grccn Building cl10rts through its adoption of the Green Building Ordinance that relates to thc municipal buildings and the Operational Guidelines for Green Building Requircments and Green Practices lor municipal operations. The key elements of the proposcd Voluntary Statewidc Residential Green Building Guidelines arc: . The voluntary Green Building Guidelines that were dcvelopcd by the Alameda County Wastc Management Authority wcrc dcsigncd spccifically for the residential building industry. The elemcnts identificd in thc Grcen Building Guidelines were speciHcally selcctcd for thcir viability in today's market and their ability to promotc sustainablc building and community. . Thc voluntary Grccn Building Guidclines would provide regional and statcwidc consistcncy. The Statc Grecn Residcntial Environmental Action Team (GREAT) undcr the Icadership of the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) is in the process of developing voluntary, statcwidc Rcsidcntial Grcen Building Guidelines based on thc Alamcda County Waste Management Authority Thcre is a request ITom Councilmember McCormick that the Dublin City Council consider sending a letter to thc Leaguc of California Citics stating the City of Dublin's support of the proposcd Voluntary Statcwidc Rcsidcntial Grcen Building Guidelines. Recommendations Staffrecommcnds that thc City Council: I) Confirm the appointment of Mayor Lockhart as Voting Delcgate and Councilmember McCormick as Altcrnate for the Lcague of California Cities 2005 Annnal Confcrcnce, and dircct Staff to notify thc Lcague of thc appointments; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to send a lettcr of support on bchalf of the Dublin City Council that would indicatc thc City of Dublin support on thc Proposed Resolution Relating to Voluntary Statewide Residential Green Building Guidelines that will bc prcscntcd at the 2005 League of California Cities Annual Confcrcncc. Lf5bL- " \'D2- . RESOLUTION REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEES .4. RESOLUTION RELATING TO VOLUNTARY STATEWIDE RESIDENTIAL GREEN BUILDING GUIDELINES Easy Bay Division Environmental Quality Policy Committee and Housing, Community and Economic Development Policy Committees Recommendation to General Resolutions Committee: - Environmental Quality Policy Committee: - Housing, Community and Economic Development Policy Committee: Source: Referred to: WHEREAS, California cities strive to preserve and improve the natural and built environment of communities in California, protecting the health of their residents and visitors while fostering their economy; and WHEREAS, the "green building" concept is a whole systems approach to the design, . construction and operation of buildings that employs materials and methods that promote natural resource conservation, energy and water efficiency and good indoor air quality; and WHEREAS, green buildings benefit building industry professionals, residents and communities by improving construction quality, increasing building durability, reducing utility, maintenance, water and energy costs, creating healthier homes and enhancing comfort and livability; and WHEREAS, in recent years, green building design, construction, and operational techniques have become increasingly widespread in California and the nation, with many homeowners. businesses, and building professionals voluntarily seeking to incorporate green building techniques into their projects; and WHEREAS, the Alameda County Waste Management Authority had developed a series of voluntary Green Building Guidelines designed specifically for the residential building industry (New Home Construction, Home Remodeling, Multifamily, and WHEREAS, the practices contained in these residential Green Building Guidelines were selected for their viábility in today's market and their ability to promote sustainable buildings and communities; and WHEREAS, a number of cities and counties throughout California have used these guidelines and; WHEREAS, to provide regional and statewide consistency. the State Green Residential Environmental Action Team (GREAT) under the leadership of the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) is developing voluntary, statewide Residential Green Building Guidelines based on Alameda County's guidelines; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities assembled in Annual Conference in San Francisco, October 8~ 2005, that the League support the voluntary inclusion of green building design and strategies in residential public and private development projects; and be it fu'rther ~\EM ~.la q-W-03 --z~--¡..) . RESOLVED, that the League endorse voluntary, statewide Residential Green Building Guidelines as developed by GREAT and CIWMB; and be it further . RESOLVED, that the League encourage cities to adopt the statewide residential guidelines as a reference guide and explore incentives to encourage their use by private developers of residentiai construction projects. »»»»» BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON RESOLUTION NO.4 EAST BAY DIVISION RESOLUTION RELATING TO VOLUNTARY STATEWIDE RESIDENTIAL GREEN BUILDING GUIDELINES Background: In order to meet expected California population growth, approximately 220,000 housing units will need to be added annually until 2020. According to the State of California this growth and housing development will have significant impacts in terms of energy consumption, waste generation, water use, transportation, and othE!r quality of life factors. An effectivE! way to reduce these impacts is by incorporating green building in projects. SOURCE: TITLE: . Green building is one of the fastest growing trends in the building industry, according to Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Interest in green building spans the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Local governments in California, such as City of Santa Monica and the Alameda County Waste Management Authority. have developed green building guidelines and educational programs. The California Building Industry Association created the California Green Builder program, and the National Association of Homebuilders released guidelines this year. The U.S. Green Building Council developed the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, which is being used for institutional and commercial buildings nationally. The State of California is leading by example by requiring all State buildings to be constructed to a LEED Silver standard (Governor's Executive Order #S-20-04) and by promoting the Collaborative for High Performance Schools. What is green building? In a nutshell, green building means taking steps to create buildings that are safe and healthy for people and that protect our environment. For example, proper orientation of homes on a site can significantly reduce the heating and cooling energy that is required year after year. Recycled-content decking, reclaimed lumber and other products put waste to good use, while providing quality and durability that often exceed conventional materials. Advanced framing techniques can substantially reduce lumber requirements without compromising structural integrity. Using low-emitting interior finishes and designing for sufficient ventilation will contribute to better indoor air quality. While specific methods and products may vary from project to project, the basic principles of green building apply to all types of new construction and renovation, from remodeling a kitchen to constructing a courthouse. What are the benefits of green building? Green building promotes a whole-systems approach to the planning, design, construction and operation of buildings. This comprehensive approach benefits communities, residents and b'tlsinesses by: . Improving construction quality and increasing building longevity . Reducing utility, maintenance and infrastructure costs