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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 20,2005
CITY CLERK
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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