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2020-07-10 Environmental Committee AgendaAGENDA CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING LOCATION: ZOOM MEETING DUE TO THE COVID-19 MERGENCY, THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20. REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE FRIDAY, July 10, 2020-12:00 P.M. How Can Members of the Public Observe and Provide Public Comments? Residents are encouraged to participate remotely in the virtual Environmental Committee Meeting. Please contact Senior Management Analyst Jasmine Allen for connection details (iallen(a)elseaundo.ora. or 310-524-2365). Members of the Public may provide comments electronically by sending them to Jasmine Allen via email, with a limit of 150 words and accepted up until 30 minutes prior to the meeting. The emails will be read to the Environmental Committee during public communications and are subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act. Additional Information The Environmental Committee, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed agenda items. Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the public can only comment on City -related business that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Environmental Committee, and items listed on the Agenda during the Public Communications portion of the meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk (310) 524-2305. Notification 24 hours before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only and for which the Committee is responsible — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) While all comments ore welcome, the Brown Act does not allow the Environmental Committee to take action on any item not on the agenda. Environmental Committee members may respond to comments after Public Communications is closed. 4. REPORTS: PUBLIC WORKS — this portion of the agenda is for City staff to provide brief reports to the Committee. These are "receive and file," non -action items only. Any actions needed to be taken must be included on an upcoming agenda. a. Planning and Building Safety representatives (Director Lam Lee and Manager Sia Poursabahian) will answer questions from the Environmental Committee members regarding "Green Building" practice in EI Segundo. Attached - PBS comments regarding Committee's findings and recommendations. b. Public Works to share with the Committee "Environmental Resources" new website content. c. Public Works to inform that "Upon Request Plastics" enforcement has been suspended until August 20, 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic and hardship to the industry. d. Public Works to inform the Committee "EC Council Update" is postponed for September 1, 2020 per Committee Chair request. 5. ACTION ITEMS: None 6. REPORTS: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS — this portion of the agenda is for members to discuss various ideas and for subcommittees established by the Committee to provide brief reports on the work being done by the subcommittee. These are "receive and file," non -action items only. Any actions needed to be taken must be included on an upcoming agenda. a. Solid Waste Reduction/Elimination of Single -Use Plastics (Caroline Hawks/Tracey Miller-Zarneke): discuss reinstating Ordinance No. 1612 (EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 5 TO REQUIRE AN "UPON REQUEST" POLICY FOR PLASTIC STRAWS, STIRRERS AND UTENSILS) due to new evidence that plastic does not help prevent the spread of COVIDI9. (2 attached documents) b. Green Business Recognition Program (Corrie Zupo): provide update regarding the discussion with Chamber of Commerce and next steps. c. Water Conservation (Rachel McPherson): discuss research progress. d. Green Construction Standards (Kristin Faivre/Sarah Brockhaus): present/discuss findings with Planning & Building Manager (attached report from previous meeting for reference). e. Smoking Ban (Kevin Maggay): discuss research in progress. f. 2020 Earth Day: discuss rescheduling Earth Day event when permissible; share an update from South Bay Eco Festival Earth Week event in which video from EI Segundo was included (attached image) g. Beekeeping: present/discuss request to consider asking for ordinance to allow beekeeping in EI Segundo (attached article) h. Update to City Council: discuss timing and content for next presentation 7. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of March 6, 2020 Committee Meeting Minutes. Recommendation: Approval. 8. ADJOURNMENT EI Segundo Green Building PREPARED BY THE EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE ► "A holistic concept that starts with the understanding that the built environment can have profound effects, both positive and negative, on the natural environment, as well as the people who inhabit buildings every day. Green building is an effort to amplify the positive and mitigate the negative of these effects throughout the entire life cycle of a building."* ► The planning, design, construction, and operations of buildings with central considerations: ► energy use, water use, ► indoor environmental quality, ► material selection, and ► the building's effects on its site.* *Source of text/image: httos://www.wbda.ora/resources/areen-buildina-standards-and-certification-systems Prepared by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Adopted by the City via Resolution on November 21, 2017 Tool to identify community -wide strategies to lower GHG Emissions Aligns with the State's goals and anticipated policy development Selected Strategies - Land Use and Transportation, Energy Efficiency, Solid Waste, Urban Greening, Energy Generation & Storage CLIMATE ACTION PLAN City of EI Segundo ► Potential to accomplish reduction of 49% below 2005 levels by 2035 ► Buildings & Facilities accounted for 407o of municipal GHG emissions (2012) ► Commercial & Residential Energy use rose by 27.4% and 2.6% respectively from 2005 to 2012 ► Measures in EI Segundo's CAP cover green building on a variety of fronts 2% 6% ■ Buildings & Facilities Employee Commute Outdoor Lights—SCE-Owned ■ Water Delivery ■ Fleet & Equipment ■ Solid Waste ■ Outdoor Lights—City-Owned 2012 2005 2012 %Change Sector (MT COze) 1MT COze) 2005 to 2012 Commercial Energy 327,488 417,367 27.4% On -Road Transportation 231,200 245,360 6.1% Residential Energy 24,755 25,392 2.6% Solid Waste 19,297 12,350 -36.01A Off -Road Sources 482 774 60.6% Water 166 33 -80.1% Wastewater 65 51 -21.5% Total 603,456 701,327 16.2% Source: EI Segundo Climate Action Plan (page 13) Education and Outreach Rebates and Incentive programs Green Building Codes REACH Codes ► Website Content and Events ► Neighboring City Examples: ► City of Manhattan Beach ► City of Santa Monica ► Public Forums ► South Bay Environmental Services Center: Green and Sustainable Curriculum, Certificate and Degree Programs ! wo a fJBpaf lmen15 L7ec.rnr.rnn,a-E„•nr_.r..kr•�t Ynl4�ob:ily-YlwrCa, You Sia Cxu�n�•u – - – – Green Building TtW clry OT Mmhafl*ifyepcn hm O*Wd&Wv *wa 00l a bdfdN, oneW OnC wpfer B41Cwcy meow,res Info the bulld-e,g onq yndrip codes. 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Education - Case Studies 4 Rebate and incentive Options Expedited permitting process for green projects Rebate programs Neighboring City examples: Culver City's Green Zone Incentive Program: Culver City plan check and permit fees in an amount not to exceed $5,000 per project may be waived for energy efficiency improvements City of Hermosa Beach: 500 of permit fee for zero net energy, energy upgrade; 50% when you install one, or 100% when you install two or more of: EV Charging; Photovoltaic Solar; Small Wind System; Renewable Battery Storage 50% off fee for demonstration of new technology, materials, or construction method designed to reduce water, waste, or energy use and agreement to share results/feedback Green Building Codes - seek push building design and construction standards to new levels of sustainability and performance Prescriptive (materials and equipment meeting certain levels of stringency) * Performance-based (require achievement of particular results)* California Green Building Code (CALGreen) -Title 24, Part 11 California Code of Regulations Applies to planning, design, operation, construction, use, and occupancy of every newly - construction building or structure on a statewide basis; also applies to alterations which increase building's conditioned area, volume, or size** Consideration of recent/upcoming standards associated with CALGreen *Source: httos://www.wbdo.ora/resources/green-buildina-standards-and-certification-systems **Source: httos://www.hcd.ca.aov/buildina-standards/calareen/index.shtml Neighboring City examples: City of Manhattan Beach: Green Building Code effective January 2017 Adopts USGBC LEED green building rating system as standard Requires LEED certification based on project type/size as outlined in table Code also contains additional requirements to that of CALGreen Project Type/Size Certification Requirement New City Buildings LEED Gold =/>5,000 SF Renovations City Buildings LEED Gold =/>5,000 SF New Non-residential Buildings LEED Silver _/> 10,000 SF Renovations Non-residential LEED Silver _/> 10,000 SF *Source: § 6, Ord. 13-0027, eff. January 1, 2014; § 6, Ord. 16-0032, eff. January 7, 2017 **Source of image: httos://www.wbda.ora/resources/areen-buildina-standards-and-certification-systems More examples: Culver City: Green Building Code effective 2009 Adopts green building checklist requirements and USGBC LEED green building rating system as standard based on project size Code also contains additional specific requirements to that of CALGreen Los Angles County As of late 2016, all LA County new construction projects over 10,000 gross square feet or more are required to be LEED Gold Pr Project Type/Size Category 1 All New Buildings & Major Renovations =/<49,999 SF Requirement Must comply with at least 800 of 25 item Checklist Applicability of items determined by Building Official on per project basis Category 2 All New Buildings LEED Certified & Major Renovations =/>50,000 SF *Source: Ord. No. 2009-004 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2019-015 § 15 (part) **Source: httos://www.hcd.ca.aov/buildina-standards/calareen/index.shtml No. Energy codes that "reach" beyond state minimum requirements for energy use in design and construction* ► City of Santa Monica: Effective January 1, 2020 Santa Monica New Construction Energy & Green Building Reach Codes See SMMC 8.36 & SMMC 8.106 Single -Family & Multi -Family (3 stories or less) ► New Construction Energy & Green Building Reach Code - Code Compliance Pathways (all -electric or mixed -fuel) - higher standard for efficiency and solar for designs Multi -Family (4+ stories) & that include natural gas use** Hotel ► Policy for Municipal Buildings: ► LEED Gold Certification ► Net -Zero Energy Certification from International Living Future Institute ► Zero potable water use for non -potable end uses All Other Non -Residential New Heated Pools Code Compliance Pathways* All -Electric Mixed -Fuel (Electric & Natural Gas) Efficiency + Solar: Meet State Code (no local reach code) Efficiency: Meet State Code Minimum Solar. 2 watts/sq. ft. of bldg. footprint Efficiency: Meet State Code Minimum Solar: 2 watts/sq. ft. of bldg. footprint Heat -pump and/or Solar Efficiency + Solar: Must meet CalGreen Tier 1 1. Achieve a Total Energy Design Rating of < 10 2. Complete Quality Insulation Installation (QII) 3. Plus one of the following: Roof deck insulation or ducts in conditioned space: or High -Performance Walls: or HERS -Verified Compact Hot Water Distribution with Drain Water Heat Recovery Efficiency: 5% better than State code Minimum Solar: 2 watts/sq. ft. of bldg. footprint Efficiency: 10% better than State code Minimum Solar: 2 watts/sq. ft. of bldg. footprint N/A, Gas Pool Heatl ng Prohibited Major Additions Solat for Single Family/Duplexes: 1.5 watts/sq. ft. of addition Solar for all others: 2 watts/sq. ft. of addition's footprint k All Projects: Title 24 Certificate of Compliance must he authored by a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA). *Source: httos://www.nrdc.ora/experts/oierre-delf ora e/san-loses-proposed-buildin a -reach -code -explained **Source of text & image: httos://www.smaov.net/Departments/OSE/Cateaories/Green Buildina/Reach Code Resources - Tios.asox LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a third party green building certification and the most widely used and adopted green building standard in the world. An industry -recognized & familiar standard among industry professionals & public/private entities Private and public entities with LEED policies/requirements: UCLA, Starbucks, Google & Facebook Comments from Manhattan Beach on developer and contractor adoption/impact: Comments from developer/contractors in EI Segundo area: Mark Talez (Smokey Hollow Developer) is supportive of a green construction or green business recognition program Certified LEED Silver LEED Gold LEED Platinum 27 3 *Source: httr)s://www.usabc.ora/leed/whv-leed httos://www.starbucks.com/resr)onsibility/alobal-report/environmental- stewardshio/areen-buildina httos://sites.aooale.com/a/lbl.aov/areen-clean-mean/flaashio- oroiects/aooale httos://sustainabilitv.fb.com/innovation-for-our-world/sustainable-workplace/ Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) : ► Design and Construction Handbook (July 2019) with sustainability embedded City of Los Angeles released an Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance and LAWA did cost -benefit analysis studies and decided to adopt LEED Silver ► LAWA RFPs require respondents to provide a checklist of how LEED Silver will be achieved LEED Silver will help airport achieve energy and water reductions ► LAWA investigating LEED Gold and requiring sub - meters for future construction projects in order to meet L.A.'s Green New Deal carbon neutral by 2050 requirements IW- httos://cloud 1 lawa.aoo.box.com/s/mia5xcuivea2ao34oid5ld0l 3ow2a6zn httos://www.betterbuildinasla.com/ httos://www.lamavor.ora/mavor-aarcetti-launches-la%E2%807.99s-areen-new-deal httos://suoervisorkuehI.com/la-county-adopts-teed-aold-standard/ Conversation with Samantha Bricker (LAWA Environmental) ROI of LEED Certification: Increased asset value—high-quality, high-performance standards— higher sale prices (2013-2014: Non -Green Building asking price of $220/SF and average market sales price of $244/SF; LEED certified buildings average asking price $140/SF and average sales price $329/SF) Achieve long term operational savings (increased operational efficiency) Attract tenants and command higher rental/lease rates Increased occupancy rates Meet ESG goals Improved health and productivity of occupants Better manage the performance of their buildings* ROI of 19.2% for existing buildings and 9.9% on new buildings 'Sources: httos://www.usabc.ora/leed/whv-leed; httos://www.lbbassociates.com/achieve-roi-with-areen-buildinas/; httos://www.alr)inme.com/leed-roi-what-is-the-return-on-investment-of-leed-certified-buildinas/ Third party green building certification (LEED) is advantageous for EI Segundo as a green building policy because it: Reduces administrative and enforcement burden on City Officials Building Officials verify certification from third party Doesn't create specific additional code requirements which need individual inspection Improves the health and long term vitality of the built environment (and reduces negative environmental impacts) in EI Segundo and furthers goals set out in City's CAP Covers multiple Co -Benefits identified in the City's CAP *Source: httr)s://www.usabc.ora/leed/whv-leed Co -Benefits: Additional community benefits from implementing City's CAP reduction strategies City identified eight areas where gains may be accrued beyond reductions in GHG emissions Green Building policies cover all eight Co -Benefits Source: EI Segundo Climate Action Plan (page 20) Overall: - - - - - No. Improve website content and outreach Project Type/Size Certification Requirement ► Require LEED Certification in tiered New Construction / Renovations LEED Silver increments for new construction or City Buildings = or >5,000 SF or Higher renovation New Construction / Renovations LEED Certified ► Create Opt -In or Opt -Out terms where "opts Non-residential Buildings or Higher permit fees increase if applicant >5,000 SF and <10,000 SF out" of LEED requirements New Construction / Renovations ► Consider additional requirements to Non-residential Buildings LEED Silver or Higher CALGreen based upon unique >10,001 SF and <50,000 SF considerations of the community (the New Construction / Renovations City has adopted CALGreen, but can Non-residential Buildings LEED Gold or Higher create additional standards to address >50,001 SF specific areas of interest to EI Segundo) New Construction / Renovations LEED Certified Multi -Family Housing >10,000 SF or Higher Website with examples of green building policies for various cities and counties: Green Buildina Ordinances & Policv Examples PBS Comments regarding EC recommendations for Green Building The Building Division is currently enforcing the State Green Code adopted by the City as part of 2019 California Building codes. The EC is recommending for a third party to issue a LEED Certificate for the projects subject to the proposed City Green program, and the Buildinq Official will be only responsible to "...verify certification from the third party." Based on the PowerPoint, Building Division will not do any Plan Review to verify a project complies with the proposed City Green Code, instead the project will be referred to a third part (no details have been provided about how a project is referred and to whom). If this is the case, then Building Division will not have a problem with the proposed City Green Code, and we can ensure a LEED Certificate is submitted before we final a permit and issue a certificate of Occupancy, if and when required. Is that a correct summary of the Building Division involvement? By my prior quick review of the PowerPoint provided to me before, I have the following comments which I think it is not addressed by the EC and it should be when presented to the Council (just my opinion): - What is the benefits of the LEED over the California Green Code? There is no comparison provided in the PowerPoint. - What is the cost to the applicants for the projects subject to the proposed City Green Code? This is an additional review by a third party for which the applicant will bear the cost. - Will the new review by the third party delay plan review process and issuance of a permit? - Will there be a guideline for the third party to complete its review within a set goal? - Is it a right time to implement a new program and impose a new cost to the applicants during the slow down due to COVID-19? - What are the incentives proposed under the City Green program? Are there any Zoning code incentives, such as allowing for larger building vs. what the current code allows (FAR)? - Has Planning reviewed the proposed zoning incentives, if any, to make sure they are consistent with the City Specific Plans? - Will any of the proposed incentives affect the Planning and Building Division revenue negatively? CqAEfN?CACoC Health Expert Statement Addressing Safety of Reusables and COVID-19 Reuse and refill systems are an essential part of addressing the plastic pollution crisis and moving away from a fossil fuel -based economy. They can create jobs and help build local economies. The COVID-19 global pandemic has triggered a discussion of how to ensure the safety of reusable systems in a public health crisis. Based on the best available science and guidance from public health professionals, it is clear that reusable systems can be used safely by employing basic hygiene. Below are the key facts to keep in mind. Available Evidence Indicates that the Virus Spreads Primarily from Inhaling Aerosolized Droplets, Rather than through Contact with Surfaces According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC), "The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person... between people who are in close contact with one another, through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks."' While "it may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes," aerosolized droplets are the only documented method of COVID-19 transmission to date.2 Disposable Products Present Similar Issues As Reusable Ones Studies show that the COVID-19 virus can remain infectious on surfaces for varying times depending on the material. One study showed infectious virus lasted up to 24 hours on paper and cardboard and between 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel34In another study, infectious virus was not found on print or tissue paper after just three hours, whereas it was active up to 1 day on cloth, up to 3 days on glass, and 6 days on plastic and stainless steel.STo prevent transmission through objects and surfaces, one can assume that any object or surface in a public space — reusable or disposable — could be contaminated with the virus. Single -use plastic is not inherently safer than reusables, and causes additional public health concerns once it is discarded. 1 https://www.edc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads. htm I 2 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/clea n i ng-disi nfection. html 3 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/l 0.1056/N EJ Mc2004973 4 https://www.thela ncet.com/jou mals/lanm iclarticle/PI I S2666-5247(20)30003-3/fu I Itext 5 https://www.thelancet.com/joumals/lanmic/article/PI IS2666-5247(20)30003-3/fulltext#coronavirus-linkbac % 20k -h % 20ader Reusable Products are Easily Cleaned Most common approved household disinfectants' should be effective for disinfecting hard surfaces, including reusable items, with such surfaces being cleaned thoroughly using a detergent or soap and hot water prior to disinfection if they are visibly dirty. Dishwashers and washing machines should be effective if operated according to manufacturers' instructions and, in the case of laundry, using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and drying items completely. Similarly, washing hands with soap and water or an alcohol -based hand rub, and then avoiding touching your eyes, mouth, or nose are effective ways to protect yourself.7,$ Best Practices for Reusable Products in the Retail Space 1. Comply with food safety/ health codes. Within retail and foodservice, reusable plates, cutlery, cups, and napkins are governed by strict state food safety procedures outlined in health codes. Ware -washing at high temperatures with additional sanitizing procedures are standard in the industry and provide more than adequate protection against virus transmission. 2. Use additional hygienic practices for COVID. The bottom line is that reusable items are safe to use when cleaned with soap and water, and there is no substitute for thorough hygiene. Retail food establishments should follow Food and Drug Administration guidance regarding retail practices and COVID-19 safety.9 3. Employ contact -free systems for customers' personal bags and cups. Systems in which there is no contact between the customer's reusable cup, container or bag and retail surface areas can protect workers and provide a precautionary approach to addressing COVID-19 transmission. For example, California's Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends that "when customers bring their own bags, employees should be instructed to: • Not touch or place groceries in customer brought bags. • Ask customers to leave their own bags in the shopping cart. • Ask customers to bag their own groceries 4. Ensure that workers are protected. In addition to investing in safe and accessible reusable systems, other steps retailers can take to protect workers include providing PPE, paid sick leave, reduced occupancy in stores, and requiring customers to wear masks and practice social distancing. Customers should handle their own reusable items when going to shops and stores. 6 https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-reg istration/I ist-n-d isi nfectants-use-against-sa rs-cov-2 7 hftps:l/www. cdc.gov/coronavi rus/2019-neov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-d isi nfecti on. htm I 8 https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(20)30046-3/fulltext 9 hftps://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/best-practices-retail-food-stores-restaurants-and-food-pick-updeIivery-services-during-covid-19 List of Signatories by Country/Region Titles and affiliations are included to show the breadth and depth of expertise of signatories and are not included to imply endorsement by their employers. Brazil Dr. Saulo Delfino Barboza, PhD Associate Professor Master Program in Health & Education University of Ribeirao Preto Mexico Dr. Kirvis J Torres Poveda Epidemiologist Canada Dr Joe Vipond Emergency Physician - MD. Interim President, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment Joey Lee Registered Nurse Unity Health Toronto Olga Hallborg, RN, MPH candidate Registered Nurse Nelson Jubilee Manor Laurence Guillaumie,PhD Professor Universite Laval United States of America Nickolas Zaller, PhD Professor University of Arkansas for Medical Science Dr. Steve Luby Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine), Director of Research at the Center for Innovation in Global Health, Senior Fellow, Woods Institute for the Environment, Senior Fellow at Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Stanford University Dr. Tova Fuller Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry; Vice President University of California San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area Physicians for Social Responsibility Dr. Barbara Sattler, RN, DrPH, FAAN Professor, Public Health Program University of San Francisco Dr. Paul English Environmental Epidemiologist Public Health Institute Corinna Tempelis Research Scientist (retired and active) California Department of Public Health Shellie L. Klimen, MSN PHN Registered Nurse Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital United States of America (cont.) Michelle Bergen MSN FNP -BC Nurse Practitioner Saint Anges Medical Center Kenna Lee, RN Registered Nurse Memorial Hospital Peggy da Silva, MPH Training and Education Specialist Consulting for Community Kathleen Roe, DrPH, MPH Professor Emerita, Department of Health Science and Recreation San Jose State University Jodi Sherman, MD Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Epidemiology in Environmental Health Sciences, Director, Program in Healthcare Environmental Sustainability (PHES) Yale University John Nwangwu Professor of Epidemiology & Global Health Southern Connecticut State University Mark Miller Former Director of Research Fogarty International Center NIH Linda Birnbaum Retired Director National Institute of Health Sciences Dr. Anthony Panzera, PhD, MPH Adjunct Professor American University Dr. Lisa Jordan, PhD, RN, CNE Retired NurseMember of ANHE, IAHC, and DC/MD League for Nursing Dr. Laura Anderko PhD RN Robert and Kathleen Scanlon Endowed Chair in Values Based Health Care & Professor Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Studies Alan Becker, Ph.D. Professor, Environmental and Occupational Health Florida A&M University Warren Lavey Adjunct Associate Professor University of Illinois Sarah Patrick Assistant Professor, Public Health Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN President Elect Illinois Association of School Nurses Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN President Elect Illinois Association of School Nurses Jennifer Gray Ph.D Associate Professor Northern Illinois University Scott Cassel Chief Executive Officer/Founder Product Stewardship Institute, Inc. Sydney Harris Sr. Associate, Policy and Programs Product Stewardship Institute, Inc. Scott Cassel Chief Executive Officer/Founder Product Stewardship Institute, Inc. Nate Horwitz -Willis, DrPH, MPH, MPA Assistant Professor, Public Health & Coordinator of Public Health Practice Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Jean Flatley McGuire, PhD Professor of Practice, Health Sciences Department Northeastern University Dr. Shira Fischer Physician Policy Researcher RAND Corporation Dr. Suzanne Cashman, ScD, MS Professor and Director of Community Health University of Massachusetts Medical School Greylin Nielsen, MPH Doctoral Student Boston University School of Public Health Dr. Harlee Strauss, PhD Retired, Consultant in Toxicology and Risk Assessment H Strauss Associates, Inc. Pietra Check, MPH Course Educator Boston University Medical School Phil Brown University Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Health Sciences Director, Social Science Environmental Health Research Institute Northeastern University Lindsay Tallon, PhD, MSPH, CPH Assistant Professor of Public Health Assistant Director, Master of Public Health Program Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Craig Slatin Professor Emeritus University of Massachusetts, Lowell Dr. Marie O'Neill Professor of Environmental Health Sciences and Epidemiology University of Michigan School of Public Health Laura Senier, PhD, MPH Associate Professor Northeastern University Bouve College of Health Sciences Joseph Eisenberg Professor and Chair of the Department of Epidemiology University of Michigan Renee Crichlow MD, FAAFP Director of Advocacy and Policy University of Minnesota, School of Medicine Marjorie McCullagh, PhD, RN Professor University of Michigan School of Nursing Dr. Robyn Gilden Assistant Professor University of MD School of Nursing Dr. Kolapo DaSilva Emergency Physician Megan Latshaw Associate Scientist Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Kayla Meza, MPH Research Assistant ASlso Dr. Richard Cote Professor and Chair, Department of Pathology & Immunology Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Lise Saffran Assistant Teaching Professor University of Missouri Department of Public Health Louis Mansky, PhD Director, Institute for Molecular Virology University of Minnesota Medical School Greg Kearney, DrPH, MPH, REHS Associate Professor and Program Director, DrPH Environmental & Occupational Health East Carolina University Dr. Beth Rosenberg Associate Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine Co -Chair, Public Health Admissions Committee Tufts University School of Medicine Anthony L. Schlaff, MD, MPH Director, Public Health Program Tufts University School of Medicine Dr. Bernadette M. Longo, PhD, RN, FAAN Chair of the Environmental Health Committee Nevada Nurses Association Mary Guinan, MD, Ph.D. Founding Dean Emerita School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Kathryn J Carey BSN RN CMSRN RN -BC Clinical Nurse III New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Irving Medical Center Anthony J. Santella, DrPH, MCHES, Adv Cert Associate Professor of Public Health Hofstra University Dr. Richard Novick, MD Recanati Professor of Science, Emeritus, Member, National Academy of Sciences, Departments of Medicine and Microbiology NYU School of Medicine Jilliann Elliott Associate Professor, Environmental Medicine and Public Health Mount Sinai Sergios-Orestis Kolokotronis, PhD Assistant Professor SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Michele Okoh Senior Lecturing Fellow Duke Environmental Law and Policy Clinic Leslie Elliott, Ph.D., MPH Clinical Associate Professor University of Nevada, Reno Justus B. Cohen, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine Michael P. Koster, MD, FAAP Division Director, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Attending Physician, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine and Infectious Diseases Brown University Kelly Bouthillet DNP, APRN, CCNS,ACNP -BC Acute Care NP & Clinical Nurse Specialist Adjunct Nursing Faculty, University of SC, Beaufort President, South Carolina Nurses Association Hilton Head Regional Healthcare Dr. John Robert Koethe Associate Professor Vanderbilt University Medical Center Arsham Alamian, PhD, MSc, FACE Associate Professor of Epidemiology Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology Director, Master of Public Health Program East Tennessee State University Phillip Scheuerman Professor East Tennessee State University College of Public Health Bruce Jennings Senior Fellow, Center for Humans and Nature, Adjunct Associate Professor, Senior Advisor at the Hastings Center Vanderbilt University Chunrong Jia, PhD Associate Professor of Environmental Health University of Memphis Julian Leibowitz, M.D.Ph.D. Director, MD/PhD Program Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology Texas A&M University HSC College of Medicine Hua Zhao, Ph.D. Professor The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Patrick O. Pithua, BVM, MSc, PhD, DLSHTM Associate Professor Virginia Tech Dr. James Conway, MD, FAAP Professor of Pediatrics Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program Director Director, SMPH Office of Global Health Associate Director, UW -Madison Global Health Institute Medical Director - UW Health Immunization Program University of Wisconsin — Madison, School of Medicine & Public Health Tran Huynh Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Drexel University School of Public Health Dr. Darci Martinz DNP & FNP candidate, BSN, RN Public Health Administrator Community Leadership Academy/Victory Prepatory Academy Dr. Ben Locwin Healthcare Executive (Pharmaceutics and Vaccines), State Public Advisor State Science & Public Health Task Force, Senate Office Advisory Panel Anne Katten Pesticide and Work Safety Project Director CRLA Foundation Elgin Avila MPH, CPH Founder/Principal Investigator Equitable Health Solutions, LLC Dr. Krista Farey Staff Physician Contra Costa County Health Services Richard Rothenberg Regents' Professor Georgia State University School of Public Health Dr. Lisa Jordan Associate Teaching Professor, Biology Department Drew University Erika Halsey, MPH APHA member, Climate and Health Subtopic Committee Dr. Shanda Demorest, DNP, RN Member Engagement Manager Practice Greenhealth Katheryn Cortes, BSN, RN, OCN Registered Nurse Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Ralph Brindis MD, MPH Clinical Professor of Medicine University of California, San Francisco Laura D. Kramer Professor of Biomedical Sciences University at Albany, School of Public Health Jeffrey E. Korte PhD Rosemary Valedes Chaudry, PhD,MPH, RN Retired RN, Public Health Austria Dr. Hans -Peter Hunter Deputy Head and Senior Scientist Department of Environmental Health, Medical University of Vienna. France Dr. Barbara Demeneix Professor Comparative Physiology Laboratory, National History Museum, Paris United Kingdom United Kingdom Dr. Jennifer Cole Research Fellow, AMR University of London Prof. Tamara Galloway Ecotoxicology, University of Exeter Prof. Charlotte Williams Professor of Chemistry Oxford University Italy Ferdinando Laghi, MD President International Society of Doctors for the Environment Dr. Monica Zoppe Research Scientist CNR Vittore Casarosa Senior Research Associate CNR-ISTI Liliana Cori Research Technologist Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, Italy IFC-CNR Dr. Agostino Di Ciaula, MD Internist President of the Scientific Committee International Society of Doctors for Environment (ISDE) — Italy Dr. Stefani Gatti Presidente APS Comunita Interattive-Officina per la Partecipazione AIP2 Dr. Susan George ex Head of Course on Business, Public and NGO Communication Pisa University Cyprus Dr. Konstantinos Makris Associate Professor of Environmental Health, Director of Water and Health Laboratory Cryprus University of Technology, Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health Greece Vini Dimitra Paediatrician, MSc, Director of Thalassaemia Unit General Hospital of Nikaia Lia Patsavoudi, Ph.D. Professor of Biology Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica Uganda Dr. Iddi Matovu Program Manager -DREAMS Rakai Health Sciences Program-RHSP Dr. Fred Nalugoda, S. Stat, MHS Director of Kalisizo Field Station, Junior Principal Investigator Rakai Health Sciences Program-RHSP Dr. Godfrey Kigozi, MBChB, MPH Medical Officer, Junior Principal Investigator Rakai Health Sciences Program-RHSP Malawi Vita Mithi Researcher and Public Health Professional Knowledge Action Change Tunisia Semia Gharbi Teacher and expert in science and management of environment AEEFG South Africa Rico Euripidou Environmental Health Campaign Manager groundwork Philippines Dr. Geminn Louis C. Apostol Professor and Lead Environmental Health Specialist, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Malaysia Dr. Sharifah Norkhadijah Syed Ismail Senior Lecturer, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Universiti Putra Malaysia Taiwan Tsu-Nai Wang Professor, Department of Public Health, College of Health Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung Dr. Pei-Shih Chen, PhD Chair, Professor of Public Health Kaohsiung Medical University Guey Chuen Perng, PhD Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Switzerland Jane Muncke Chief Scientific Officer Food Packaging Forum Environment & Energy Report Plastic Pollution Spawned by Pandemic Already Hitting the Oceans By Alexandra Yetter June 23, 2020, 7:33 AM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Single -use masks and gloves detected in waters • Mainly result of littering, poor disposal systems A new kind of plastic has been showing up in the oceans in recent months—personal protective equipment—joining the discarded plastic straws, bags and other detritus polluting the waters. The appearance of gloves, masks and other gear in oceans comes as the coronavirus pandemic forces hard trade-offs between health and the environment. Some use of plastic in PPE is necessary, especially for medical personnel. But widespread adoption by the general public is adding to the load of marine plastics. "We're creating massive amounts of waste thinking it's protective," said Ellie Moss, a principal at Moss & Mollusk Consulting for environmental strategies for companies. "We need to make sure this crisis doesn't result in a mountain of waste." Ocean plastic pollution threatens marine life when fish and marine mammals ingest it or become entangled in it. PPE appearing in ocean waters only a few months after the pandemic erupted shows how quickly plastic can pollute waterways, Moss said. Soaring Plastic Production The pollution is mainly caused by litter washed into bodies of water, but another source is countries such as India that don't have strong waste disposal systems, said Moss, who with Jambeck and others wrote a recent "blue paper" on ocean pollution for the High Level Panel for Sustainable Ocean Economy, a project of 14 world leaders and the United Nations secretary-general's special envoy for the ocean. Global plastic production has exploded, from 1.7 million metric tons per year in 1950 to 422 million metric tons/year in 2018. Both micro- and macro -plastics can enter the ocean through direct discharge, discharge into rivers that then flow into the ocean, runoff from land or deposit from air into waterways, according to the blue paper. An open -source mobile app, the Marine Debris Tracker, is detecting the plastic protective gear by making it possible for people to report what kind of trash they're spotting in the ocean, said Jenna Jambeck, the developer of the tracker and an associate professor of environmental engineering at the University of Georgia. 'Life and Death' Difference The plastics industry sees disposable PPE as essential equipment. "Single -use plastics have been the difference between life and death during this pandemic," such as bags that hold solutions administered intravenously, ventilators, gloves, and masks, the Plastics Industry Association, also known as PLASTICS, said in a statement. The organization said it wants to protect the environment through increased proper disposal and recycling of PPE, saying it would be good for ecosystems and economies. Honeywell International Inc. declined to comment and 3M Co. didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Honeywell and 3M are two PPE manufacturing companies with the largest market share. Nonmedical Uses Moss said that while plastic is needed in a medical context, that isn't necessarily the case for individuals. There's no evidence of reusable products like cloth masks, gloves, and bags being dangerous to use, she said. In fact, a study published by the New England Journal of Medicine found that Covid-19 lasted longest on plastic and stainless steel. Reusable products like bags and cups are safe to use during the coronavirus pandemic as long as basic hygiene practices are employed, Greenpeace USA Inc. said Monday in a statement endorsed by more than 100 health experts worldwide. Single -use plastic isn't inherently safer than reusable products, as the virus can remain infectious on both surfaces for varying lengths of time, it said, adding that reusable or disposable products can be cleaned with widely used household disinfectants, such as soap and detergent. The Environmental Protection Agency is "aware of media reports" of PPE pollution and "supports state and local efforts to ensure that these materials are properly disposed of in landfills," an agency spokesperson said. The EPA advises disposing of disinfectant wipes, gloves, masks, and other PPE in garbage bins and keeping it out of recycling bins. To contact the reporter on this story: Alexandra Yetter in Washington at ayetter@bloombergindustry.com To contact the editors responsible for this story: Gregory Henderson at gHenderson@bloombergindustry.com; Renee Schoof at rschoof@bloombergindustry.com Related Articles Plastics Had Been Falling Out of Favor. Then Came the Virus (1)March 16, 2020, 11:14 AM Single -Use Plastics Make a Comeback on Pandemic Fears (1)May 1, 2020, 4:17 AM California Suspends Plastic Bag, Recycling Rules in Virus OrderApril 24, 2020, 4:21 AM © 2020 The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. All Rights Reserved Redondo Beach Legalizes Beekeeping Potential beekeepers can keep hives in their back yards if they obtain a $45 annual permit from the city of Redondo Beach. By Nicole Mooradian. Patch Staff Jun 25, 2012 10:08 pm PTIUpdated Sep 18, 2013 1:47 pm PT httns: / /Datch.com /california /redondobeach /redondo-beach-leLralizes-beekeeninL, Apiophiles, rejoice—beekeeping is now legal in Redondo Beach. With a unanimous vote Tuesday, the city council took another step in allowing beehives in back yards when it approved the proposed fee for beekeeping permits. The council established a residential beekeeping permit program at the beginning of June after North Redondo Beach resident Ed Garcia petitioned the council for a permit. At the time, the municipal code considered beekeeping a nuisance unless people who wanted to keep hives in their back yards received a permit from the city council. In the past 100 years, Garcia was only the fourth person to request such permission, according to a report from city staff. For an annual fee of $45, people who wish to keep hives in their back yards can apply for a permit. In addition, potential beekeepers must abide by certain requirements set by city staff. Hives may only be maintained on a single-family residential property, and are limited to one colony per 3,750 square feet of lot area. A maximum of two hives are allowed on any property. Each colony, which must be kept in an "inspectable" hive with moveable frames and combs and well-maintained, must be registered as required by the California Food and Agricultural Code and Los Angeles County. Additionally, beekeepers must first register with the city's municipal services unit. Hives must be kept 10 feet away from any property line, and 15 feet away from any public property or home. Entrances should face away from or parallel to the nearest property line. In addition to these regulations and others, hives must be "re-queened"—that is, keepers must replace the existing queen with a new one—at least once every two years to prevent swarming. Hives must also be re -queened following any swarming or aggressive behavior. According to the Redondo Beach Police Department's list of proposed fees and revenue impact, the city expects to issue two beekeeping permits during the fiscal year 2012-2013. NOME VIDEOS EDUCATION . ACTION ECO SHOPPING Music PHOTO CONTEST OUR SPONSORS:;.In Click on image ro SelectVideos Shoran Cohen, South goy Eca Festival Senator Ban Mlen EI Segundo 8 Me Soulh Boy Eco FuBral Choi. Watch ,',account meet about lire need to mere El Shamir rit lams Boyless Samn Cor came mRebm 4edimamenm .ares r y Committee mmn . i ey Ilmm Zarnene ealebm... duri G CONuld9 Nereirs. ereir Richard Montgomery, Mayor al Monhanan BeacWelcome ago Emth Day Message from the Noth Moyer of Hermosa BeacF, Mary Campbell Hildy Stern, MonFanan Beach Secishig members n the SauffiEaya Hommy mmh Day Councilwoman CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Friday, March 6, 2020, 12:00 p.m. City Hall, West Conference Room, 350 Main Street, EI Segundo, CA 90245 1. CALL TO ORDER Tracey Miller-Zarneke called to order the monthly meeting of the Environmental Committee (EC) at 12:16pm, on Friday, March 6, 2020 in the City of EI Segundo, City Hall West Conference Room, 350 Main Street, EI Segundo, California, 90245. 2. ROLL CALL The following Committee Members were present: • Tracey Miller-Zarneke, Resident, Local Business, Committee Chair • Kristin Faivre, EI Segundo School District, Member • Rachel McPherson, Resident, Member • Corrie Zupo, Resident, Committee Vice -Chair • Kevin Maggay, Local Business, Member • Caroline Hawks, Resident, Member The following Committee Members were not present: • Sarah Brockhaus, Resident, Member The following City staff member(s) / Council member(s) were present: • Jasmine Allen, City of EI Segundo, Senior Management Analyst 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None 4. NEW BUSINESS Jasmine Allen shared local restaurant owner, Chef Hannes', composting experience and community composting ideas for EI Segundo. 5. REPORTS: CITY STAFF a. Jasmine Allen updated the Committee on their meeting with Tracey Miller- Zarneke and Corrie Zupo regarding the "Environmental Resources" new website pages. CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES b. Jasmine Allen informed the Committee that Building Manager will attend the next meeting to learn about Committee's findings and recommendations regarding Green Buildings. c. Jasmine Allen requested all "EC Council Update" FINAL documents be submitted four weeks prior to the meeting. 6. ACTION ITEMS: a. Environmental Committee Overview Presentation for City Council: Motioned by Rachel McPherson and seconded by Corrie Zupo. Motion carried 6-0. The Committee will also ask Council to include CCA, Green Construction on their Strategic plan. 7. REPORTS: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS a. Work Plan: Committee members to update on their progress and discuss strategy for top five committee goals: 1. Solid Waste Reduction/Elimination of Single -Use Plastics (Caroline Hawks/Tracey Miller-Zarneke): Discussed additional work in progress beyond creation of Single -Use Plastics Educational Packet. 2. Green Business Recognition Program (Corrie Zupo): No update. 3. Water Conservation (Rachel McPherson): No update. 4. Green Construction Standards (Corrie Zupo/Kristin Faivre/Sarah Brockhaus): Corrie presented Green Building Findings and Recommendations. b. Smoking Ban Consideration (Kevin Maggay): No update. C. 2020 Earth Day: Tracey Miller-Zarneke shared sign-up sheet for hosting a booth at the Farmers Market (Thursday, April 23). 8. CONSENT AGENDA: Approved Minutes from February 6th, 2020. The Minutes were amended to include that Dominguez Channel presented special study to County for water capture. Motion carried 6-0. 9. ADJOURNMENT Tracey Miller-Zarneke adjourned the meeting at 1:20pm.