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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 2009-05 - Creates a comprehensive policy for envi 7, i� Council/Agency Meeting Held: Deferred/Continued to: Appr ved ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied \ C� er ' ignatur Council Meeting Date: 1/5/2009 Department ID Number: PW 09-01 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUN IL MEMBERS SUBMITTED BY: FRED A. WILSON, CITY ADMINISTRA PREPARED BY: TRAVIS K. HOPKINS, PE, DIRECTOR UBLIC WO K DAN T. VILLELLA, CPA SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution to Create Environmentally Aware Purchasing and Public Policy Statement of Issue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Alternative Action(s),Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachment(s) Statement of Issue: Adopting a resolution to create policies that are mindful of protecting the environment will promote the City's sustainability and environmental programs, and unify various existing green practices. The resolution promoting environmentally aware purchasing is required in order to apply for various state and federal grant funds. Funding Source: No funding is necessary for this action. Recommended Action: Motion to: Adopt Resolution No. 2009-05 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Creating Public Policy that Better Protects the Environment from Pollution. Alternative Action(s): Do not adopt the resolution. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/5/2009 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PW 09-01 Analysis: The City Council has taken several steps toward implementing environmentally conscious policies and practices. The Ad-Hoc Green Committee was established to identify threats to the environment and community and to improve further the goal of becoming an environmentally safe and healthy community. City departments have implemented various practices, such as installing energy efficient lighting, recycling print cartridges, installing waterless urinals, and using recycled paint for graffiti abatement. The intent of this resolution is to provide a framework for environmentally sound purchasing standards and practices under a single policy. The proposed resolution provides the basis for a comprehensive policy for environmentally friendly and sustainable purchasing practices. It is intended that upon adoption of the resolution, comprehensive guidelines will be established and managed as an Administrative Regulation (AR). The AR will include guidelines for source reduction, -recycled content, conservation of energy, fuel, and natural resources, and reduction of toxics and pollution in the specification and purchase of items such as supplies, equipment, vehicles, and services. The draft AR will be developed by staff from all affected departments, and submitted to the Ad-Hoc Green Committee for endorsement. Within 90 days of City Council adoption of the resolution, the draft AR will be provided to the City Administrator. Regular review of the AR will allovV the City the flexibility to revise practices as technology and information changes. Certain state and federal grants require an environmentally preferred purchasing policy to be adopted by resolution. Potential state grants include funds for the purchase of rubberized asphalt concrete, recycled crumb rubber playground surfacing, and household hazardous waste handling. Public Works Commission Action: Not required. Strategic Plan Goal: Infrastructure 1-2 - Improve the energy efficiency of City equipment, vehicles, and buildings. City Services C-2 - Provide quality public services with the highest professional standards to meet community expectations and needs. Environmental Status: Not applicable. Attachment(s): City Clerk's . • - N Umber- No. Description 1. Resolution No. 2009-05 , A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Creating Public Policy that Better Protects the Environment from Pollution -2- 12/23/2008 4:04 PM ATTACHMENT # 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CREATING PUBLIC POLICY THAT BETTER PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT FROM POLLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach ("City") would like to bring together existing environmentally-friendly practices and develop new policies and practices that, in part, conserve natural resources and minimize environmental impacts by reducing the release of pollution and toxins into the environment, reducing water and energy consumption, increased recycling and less landfill use, increase the City's purchase and use of environmentally-friendly products and distribution systems; and Create purchasing policies that encourage the purchase and use of environmentally-safe goods and services; and Craft new public policy that encourages manufacturers, vendors and the community to adopt environmentally conscious principles. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve to: 1. Institute policies where practicable that reduce the City's energy consumption, minimize the amount of waste material generated by the City, and thereby minimize the impact on the environment. 2. Where practicable purchase goods that include recycled content, are durable and long-lasting, conserve energy and water, use agricultural fibers and residues, are sustainably harvested, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, use chemical-free manufacturing processes and are non-toxic. 29130 1 Resolution No. 2009-05 3. Authorize the Director of Finance and the Director of Public Works to adopt regulations, purchasing criteria and guidelines necessary to implement the environmental protection goals of this resolution. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of January , 2009 0 Mayor REVIEWE APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED: City Ad i i trator Director of Public orks PPROVED AS TO FORM: . VY'� ity Attorney M,v �2 •��- DES 29130 2 Res. No. 2009-05 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, JOAN L. FLYNN the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Counci at a regular meeting thereof held on January 5, 2009 by the following vote: AYES: Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, Hansen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Cit Jerk and ex-officio Merk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California RCA ROUTING SHEET INITIATING DEPARTMENT: Public Works SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution for Environmentally Aware Purchasing Policy COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 5, 2009 It- QV �4RC A---,.�kT17A0'M,E-N%7j S ATUS T Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Attached El Not Applicable Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Attached Not Applicable El Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits Attached ❑ Not Applicable Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable) Attached ❑ (Signed in full by the City Attorney) Not Applicable Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc. Attached ❑ (Approved as to form by City Attorney) Not Applicable Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney) Attached ❑ Not Applicable 0 Fiscal Impact Statement (Unbudgeted, over $5,000) Attached ❑ Not Applicable 0 Bonds (If applicable) NoAttached 10 t Applicable 0 Staff Report (If applicable) NoAttached Q t Applicable Commission, Board or Committee Report (if applicable) Attached ❑ Not Applicable Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Attached ❑ Not Applicable 0 OR MISSING ATTAQjHlVlENTj.,,EXPLANATIQN1, REVIEWED , F R� N ETURED., Administrative Staff Deputy City Administrator(initial) City Administrator (Initial) City Clerk " ) EXPLANATION FOR'RETURN OF ITEM: (Below Space For City Clerk's Use Only) RCA Author: Jubinsky:jg