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2023-01-06 Environmental Committee AgendaAGENDA CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING LOCATION: CITY HALL Executive Conference Room 350 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE Friday, January 6, 2023 — 12:00 P.M. How Can Members of the Public Observe and Provide Public Comments? Members of the Public are welcome to attend the live meeting and speak during the Public Communications agenda item. Members of the Public may provide comments electronically to Erica Miramontes via email at emiramontes(a)elsegundo.org, 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 are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow the Committee to take action on any item not on the agenda. Committee members may respond to comments after Public Communications is closed. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: El Segundo Blue Butterfly Conservancy 5. 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. Welcome/Orientation b. Bylaws Review c. Hyperion Update d. CABGN Update e. Solid Waste Management Update 6. REPORTS: PUBLIC WORKS/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. Environmental Work Plan Review b. USC Health Survey Update 7. ACTION ITEMS — this portion of the agenda is for members to discuss various ideas and vote to move them into the realm of City Council. a. Request for City to Co -Host AQMD Town Hall b. Selection of Officers for Environmental Committee 8. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of August 5, 2022 and October 28, 2022 Public Works/Environmental Committee Meeting Minutes (attached). Recommendation: Approval. 9. ADJOURNMENT GtT I' OA s� Gv� PUBLIC WORKS/ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Friday, October 28, 2022, 12:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:06pm, held in the Executive Conference Room (formerly West Conference Room) of City Hall in person. 2. ROLL CALL The following Committee Members were present: • Tracey Miller-Zarneke, Resident, Local Business, Committee Chair • Caroline Hawks, Resident, Member • Corrie Zupo, Resident, Committee Vice Chair Janet Nam Miller, Rachel McPherson, and Sara Brockhaus were not present. *Failure to achieve quorum* The following City staff were present: • Elias K. Sassoon, Public Works Director • Erica Miramontes, Management Analyst 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Resident Dennis Falk expressed his concern regarding the monitoring of issues at Chevron and Hyperion. 4. REPORTS: PUBLIC WORKS a. Hyperion Update: Director Sassoon provided a status report regarding Hyperion. Hyperion is hiring geotechnical consulting firms to perform the testing around property lines regarding noise and vibration from sheet -piling operation. Work on sheet -pilings should end in 2-3 weeks. Further, Hyperion was given an order by AQMD to provide a 24-hour hotline for odor complaints. Every complaint must be coordinated with AQMD and must be directly investigated within an hour by Hyperion. This info is already posted on the City Website. b. California Green Business Network: Director Sassoon spoke on behalf of Ms. Martha Segovia from South Bay Cities COG regarding the ongoing Cal Green Business Network progress. The deadline to reach the program's year-end goal is 1/31/2023. Committee members will help reach out to local businesses to get more businesses certified. Total of 8 businesses are already certified, 2 businesses are under review, and the goal is to have 15 businesses certified by Jan 31, 2023. c. Request for New Member Interviews: Director Sassoon reported that interviews will be held by City Council and are tentatively scheduled for 11/7/2022. 5. REPORTS: PUBLIC WORKS/ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS a. Water/Energy Event: Chair Miller-Zarneke spoke about the event having great information, but low turnout. She mentioned that the committee may want to think about scheduling these events at a time that allows more people to attend. b. Possible State Legislation on Wastewater Treatment Rule: Vice Chair Zupo informed the committee that she has heard from Senator Ben Allen's team that they will try to get proposed legislation regarding Wastewater Treatment requirements on the docket for discussion next year. The Committee will keep this on the agenda as a moving matter. 6. ACTION ITEMS: Failure to achieve quorum. No action can be taken. Discussion only. Request for City to Co -Host AQMD Town Hall: Vice Chair Zupo spoke about AQMD website being overwhelming and difficult to navigate. The committee discussed having a possible town hall with AQMD as a participant party to keep residents informed and let them know that status of AQMD related work being done. b. Request for City to Partner with USC on Health Survey Related to Odors: Vice Chair Zupo spoke about a USC conducting a survey of the long-term effects of odor exposure. She mentioned that she was interested in having El Segundo residents participate. Vice Chair Zupo would like a discussion of how to get the survey out to the City's residents. 7. CONSENT AGENDA: Failure to achieve quorum. No action can be taken. 8. ADJOURNMENT: Closing announcement: Next meeting will be held in person on January 6t", 2022, at noon, in the Executive Conference Room (formerly West Conference Room). Meeting was adjourned at 12:53 p.m. GtT I' OA s� Gv� PUBLIC WORKS/ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Friday, August 5, 2022, 12:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12pm, held in the West Conference Room of City Hall in person. 2. ROLL CALL The following Committee Members were present: • Tracey Miller-Zarneke, Resident, Local Business, Committee Chair • Caroline Hawks, Resident, Member • Corrie Zupo, Resident, Committee Vice Chair • Rachel McPherson, Resident, Member • Sarah Brockhaus, Resident, Member Janet Nam Miller was not present. The following City staff were present: • Elias K. Sassoon, Public Works Director • Erica Miramontes, Management Analyst • Aly Mancini, P&R and Library Director 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Resident Karl Bruskotter expressed support for CAGBN efforts. Resident Julie Rochefort expressed interest in Blue Butterfly efforts, and suggested that organic waste program guidance be posted in Herald to better reach senior citizens. Resident Barbara Boland expressed interest in Blue Butterfly efforts. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Aaron Baum and David Leger from SBCCOG gave a presentation on the implementation of the South Bay Local Travel Network (LTN). Mr. Aaron Baum spoke about the work that had been done to map out the LTN infrastructure and what was needed next for the project to move forward. He also spoke about the how the proposed LTN would be paid with Measure "M" funds and would cost the City nothing. SBCCOG was given council directive to complete route refinement and continue to work with the City to apply for Measure "M" funding. 5. REPORTS: Public Works a. Hyperion Update: Director Sassoon provided a status report regarding Hyperion, and the El Segundo Community Forum which was held on July 21, 2022. Hyperion is working on the Flares and the restoration of the Flares is expected to be completed by end of August. Hyperion plans to submit the Flare Compliance Implementation Plan to AQMD by end of September 2022. Further, Hyperion was served with Notices of Violation (NOV) by AQMD on July 21, 2022 and LA Regional Water Quality Control Board on August 25, 2022. Both NOV's are posted on the City's website. b. California Green Business Network: Ms. Martha Segovia from South Bay Cities COG spoke regarding ongoing Cal Green Business Network progress. She indicated that the mid -year threshold was met. The committee discussed having some type of recognition for businesses that are certified. Director Sassoon suggested promoting them on the City's website. c. Native Plantings in Support of Blue Butterfly Propagation: Director Mancini plans to meet with Ms. Monica Davis to talk about how the City can help to improve the habitat for the El Segundo Blue Butterfly. Committee Status and Bylaw Review: Director Sassoon indicated that a staff report was being generated to adopt the ordinance for AB 1276 and it would be on August 16t", 2022 City Council agenda. a. 7/30/22 Beach Clean-up Event: Chair Miller-Zarneke spoke about the event having a good turnout and being very organized. A photo of this event was printed on the August 41" issue of El Segundo Herald. b. Water Conservation Educational Efforts: Member Sarah Brockhaus gave an update regarding the water conservation event with SoCaIREN, SCCCOG, and West Basin. She suggested a tentative date of September 19, 2022 for the meeting. It was decided that a simultaneous in -person and virtual event would be best for all members of the community to attend. Committee reached a consensus to approve the event date of September 19, 2022. Director Sassoon will confirm date, help find a location and inform committee if any changes need to be made. c. Green Business Incentive Brainstorming: Committee discussed continuing to promote Green Businesses on City website. It was suggested that advertising and perhaps profiles of certified businesses also go out on the City's main newsletter. 7. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes for July 8, 2022 meeting. Vice Chair Zupo moved to approve; Member McPherson seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. 8. ADJOURNMENT: Closing announcement: Next meeting will be held in person on September 2nd 2022, at noon, in West Conference Room. Meeting was adjourned at 1:16 p.m. CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN The El Segundo City Council adopted the first Environmental Work Plan on January 8, 2008. This document is an updated Environmental Work Plan for the City. The Work Plan is not environmental requirements for the City, nor does it mandate any action for City Council or City department. The recommendations outlined in the document are meant to be viewed as potential actions or "tools in the tool box" that can help the City to become more sustainable and "greener" as a community. Each potential action would require separate and individual approvals from the appropriate City staff and/or City Council prior to moving forward. It is anticipated that the Environmental Committee would annually prioritize a handful of actions that would guide their work for the upcoming year. When the original Work Plan was adopted, the City also established the Environmental Work Council, now called the Environmental Committee. The Environmental Committee is currently comprised of seven volunteer members representing El Segundo -based businesses, El Segundo residents, the El Segundo Unified School District, and El Segundo municipal staff. The Environmental Committee is tasked with reviewing current City environmental practices and identifying new goals and objectives for City governance over municipal, residential and business entities within its jurisdiction. These goals and objectives are developed through focusing on and finding balance among the three pillars of Sustainability Standards-- Economic Vitality, Environmental Viability, and Social Equitability. The 2017-2021 Environmental Work Plan is structured upon a framework of the following eight categories: 1. Energy Conservation 2. Solid Waste Reduction 3. Urban Planning and Development 4. Hazardous Waste 5. Transportation 6. Air Quality 7. Water Conservation 8. Governance Identified under each category are recommendations to achieve environmental goals that meet or exceed the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Climate Action Plan in order to conserve energy and water, reduce waste, address global warming, tailor urban design, improve transportation options and reduce risks to human health. With this plan, the City will establish itself as an ecologically responsible entity, setting an example and supporting the commitment of residents and businesses alike to improving conservation and environmental quality outcomes. Successful implementation of the Environmental Work Plan will ensure the City remains competitively poised for future growth and sustainability, preserving the health of its environment and residents for generations to come. May 2019 1 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) ENERGY CONSERVATION In 2006, the state passed Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32), the Global Warming Solutions Act, which set statewide 2030 greenhouse gas emission reductions targets. This bill was followed by Senate Bill 32 (SB 32), which included additional long-range targets by 2050. In September 2018 the state passed Senate Bill 100 (SB 100), which requires the state to have 100% renewable electricity by 2045. To meet these lofty goals, generating more renewable energy will be vital as will conserving energy to avoid added strain on the electric grid. To improve Energy Conservation, the objectives below are recommended. Details are included in the attached Environmental Committee Toolbox. 1. Increase Energy Efficiency (EE) in Existing Residential Units. 2. Increase Energy Efficiency in New Residential Development. 3. Increase Energy Efficiency in Existing Commercial Units. 4. Increase Energy Efficiency in New Commercial Development. 5. Increase Energy Efficiency through Water Efficiency (WE). 6. Decrease Energy Demand through Reducing Urban Heat Island Effect. 7. Participate in Education, Outreach, and Planning for Energy Efficiency. 8. Increase Energy Efficiency in Municipal Buildings. 9. Increase the Energy Efficiency in City Infrastructure. 10. Reduce Energy Consumption in the Long Term. SOLID WASTE REDUCTION The California Integrated Solid Waste Management Act of 1989 fundamentally restructured the state's approach to solid waste management. The Act established an integrated waste management hierarchy that included: source reduction, recycling, composting, and land disposal of solid waste. The legislation mandated each city meet solid waste diversion goals of 25% in 1995 and 50% by 2000. By 1995, the City of El Segundo achieved a 59% solid waste diversion rate. In 2005, El Segundo pushed its diversion rate to a statewide high of 81%. With the passing of 2016's AB 1826 and SB 1383, organic recycling mandates were established with increasing requirements set through 2025. El Segundo should continue efforts to maintain its ambitious diversion rate by exploring additional diversion programs and evaluating advancements in technologies. To improve Solid Waste Reduction, the objectives below are recommended. Details are included in attached Environmental Committee Toolbox. 1. Increase reduction and diversion of residential waste. 2. Increase reduction and diversion of commercial waste. 3. Increase reduction and diversion of municipal waste. 4. Create community inclusion and pride in waste reduction efforts. URBAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Urban Planning and Development is key to the success of a city, particularly cities that seek a balance between residential uses and business. Urban Planning and Development is what showcases and embraces special characteristics of a city like El Segundo. The recommendations below are a mix that supports green building practices, mobility, and art. Green business practices support environmental commitment and commitment to local businesses; mobility improvements support El Segundo's casual "easy to get around" community culture; and art recommendations support El Segundo's vibrant artist culture. May 2019 2 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) To improve Urban Planning and Development, the objectives below are recommended. Details are included in attached Environmental Committee Toolbox. 1. Develop Best Management Practices for new and retrofitted municipal buildings 2. Promote use of California's new Green Building Standards in residential and commercial construction activities. 3. Increase city walkability. 4. Enhance Public Art with Green Messaging. 5. Increase mobility by installing shared bike lanes. 6. Adopt EV charging standards for residential, commercial and industrial developments beyond CalGreen 2016 requirements. 7. Increase and maintain urban greening in the community, including municipal facilities. HAZARDOUS WASTE The State of California treats hazardous waste more stringently than Federal requirements. California considers hazardous waste to be waste with a chemical composition or other properties that can possibly cause illness, death, or some other harm to humans or other life forms if the waste are not properly handled and released into the environment. Hazardous waste is then divided by category and depending on the category, the land disposal restrictions, treatment standards and fees and many other factors are set. The City of El Segundo is committed to keeping the environment safe from hazardous waste releases. In order to honor this commitment, the following action items have been set for hazardous waste. The City has focused on these goals for the past decade with considerable success but can achieve more. Details are included in attached Environmental Committee Toolbox. 1. Implement natural pest control practices 2. Educate public about natural household products, pesticides, etc. TRANSPORTATION Transit Currently, the City has several transit routes within its boundary. With these systems in place, 100% of City residents live within 0.5 mile of either a train or bus stop. • The Metro Green Line light -rail has 3 major transit stations in the City, linking El Segundo business and residential communities to the Los Angeles regional transit network. • El Segundo employment centers are also served by the South Bay Area Municipal Area Express (MAX), an upscale commuter bus catering to the large number of South Bay residents who work in El Segundo. MAX operates during morning and afternoon peak hours and offers three routes through the South Bay. MAX is a cooperative cost -sharing transit system among the county and the cities of El Segundo, Lawndale, Lomita, Los Angeles, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Torrance (the lead agency for the program). • The Beach Cities Transit District operates a regional bus line between El Segundo and Redondo Beach from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, with stops at major commercial centers such as the Rivera, Hermosa Pier, downtown Manhattan Beach, Main Street in El Segundo and Plaza El Segundo. The route also stops at the Aviation and Douglas Green Line stations. • The City operates the Lunch-time Shuttle so that employees on the east side of the community can enjoy May 2019 3 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) lunch or shop in El Segundo's downtown area without getting into their cars. The City of El Segundo Lunchtime Shuttle runs weekdays between 11:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., with stops at strategic stations located both downtown and at busy commercial sectors. • The City operates Dial -a -Ride shuttles for seniors to facilitate safe and multi -traveler transportation to doctor offices, grocery stores, etc. • The City operates a summer Beach Shuttle so that residents can travel to and from the beach area without the use of single -party automobiles. The Beach Shuttle runs mid -June through late August, Monday thru Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Commuting El Segundo's residents, commuters, and visitors have diverse mobility needs. In addressing these needs, the City has developed proactive policy goals and innovative programs to encourage the most efficient use of the City's existing transportation infrastructure through a balanced multi -modal approach. • In partnership with the SBCCOG, the City is working with the South Bay Bicycle Coalition to enhance, expand and connect bicycle routes throughout the South Bay. The Coalition's master plan was adopted by City Council at its October 4, 2011 meeting. • The City has set up pilot programs to allow rentable electric scooter and bicycle companies to test the usage of carbon -friendly alternative transportation options, especially for the first -mile, last -mile commuter needs in El Segundo. City Vehicles and Other Equipment The State of California regulates diesel and gasoline fuel and has some of the most stringent requirements in the nation. The Public Works Department manages the City's vehicle fleet and equipment, and is actively committed to the use of cleaner burning fuels and technologies in place of conventional fuels. When vehicles and other fuel burning equipment are due for replacement, top consideration is given to choosing and/or recommending alternative fuel products such as hybrid powered vehicles and cleaner burning generators. To improve Transportation, the objectives below are recommended. Details are included in attached Environmental Committee Toolbox. 1. Encourage the use of and improve the experience taking public transportation. 2. Offer and encourage shared transportation modes. 3. Promote the use of alternative fuel technology. AIR QUALITY Air quality management is essential to reduce human health impacts due to the release of air pollutants. As of 1998, the State of California defined diesel to be toxic and determined that 70% of airborne cancer risks are related to diesel fuel emissions. Our local community is under the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) plus California Air Resources Board (CARB) and many federal, State and local laws governing clean air requirements. Since the City of El Segundo is uniquely surrounded by industry and coastal breezes that move air pollutants inland, it is essential our city has action items to commit to being a steward towards managing air pollution. To improve Air Quality, the objectives below are recommended. Details are included in attached Environmental Committee Toolbox. 1. Develop Equipment Guidelines to Improve Air Quality May 2019 4 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) WATER CONSERVATION California has for decades oscillated in and out of drought conditions. The state must also deal with deteriorating infrastructure, making it difficult to manage the State's overall potable water supply. For more than a decade, more emphasis has been placed on securing other sources of water to meet regional demands, including expanding recycled water and reducing our dependency on imported water. The City's annual potable water consumption dropped from 18,241 acre-feet in 1994 to 8,600 acre-feet in 2008. During that same timeframe, the use of recycled water increased from zero in 1994 to 8,300 acre-feet, and now represents roughly half of all water consumed in El Segundo, thanks mainly to usage at the Chevron refinery and landscape irrigation on city properties. The City considers recycled water as a viable water supply source and effective way to reduce the future need for imported water, and actively participates with West Basin Municipal Water District to increase the usage of recycled water. The Planning and Building Safety Department also adopted construction standards requiring low flow shower heads and toilets be installed in new developments to help reduce the demand for potable water. To continue to improve water conservation efforts, the objectives below are recommended. Details are included in attached Environmental Committee Toolbox. 1. Increase water conservation. 2. Encourage use of recycled water. GOVERNANCE The City of El Segundo should implement its eco-minded efforts at every feasible level of governance, putting its mandates into practice at all levels of municipal management. Each and every department should consider ways in which it can run itself more efficiently with resource conservation and sustainability being points of consideration in every practice. To improve Governance, the objectives below are recommended. Details are included in attached Environmental Committee Toolbox. 1. Make City Best Practices more sustainable 2. Modify Policy and Permit procedures to reduce paperwork ALIGNMENT WITH THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN The South Bay Cities Council of Governments released its Climate Action Plan in 2015 and the City of El Segundo approved this plan on November 21, 2017. The document outlines recommended approaches and strategies for each of the South Bay Cities to implement to increase efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a member of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments, El Segundo recognizes the Climate Action Plan and will consider some of the strategies included. The strategies are included in the attached Environmental Committee Toolbox, however details can be found in the El Segundo Climate Action Plan Document, which can be found at: http://southbaycities.org/sites/default/files/EI%2OSegundo%20CAP.pdf May 2019 5 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) Development and adoption of this CAP allows the City of El Segundo to: • Understand the community GHG emissions that it now produces • Identify strategies at the local level that will result in GHG emissions reductions • Develop a plan to implement strategies • Monitor and report progress toward climate change goals For the purpose of: • Enhancing the community and neighborhoods to help ensure a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment • Promoting and encouraging the adoption and growth of zero emission vehicles • Advancing strategies for housing and buildings that reduce energy and water usage • Promoting behavior change that reduces waste • Transforming built environments into green spaces • Advancing strategies to encourage and support the market for renewable energy and storage CONCLUSION This updated Environmental Action Plan identifies steps that can be taken to continue our efforts to be a more "green" community. Following this plan will establish the City's commitment to environmental stewardship, and the support of staff in monitoring its progress will lead to the long-term goal of making El Segundo a responsible neighbor in the South Bay, and a sustainable community for future generations. May 2019 6 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE TOOLBOX ENERGY CONSERVATION TOOL BOX Objective Activity Responsible Party Resources Near -Term Long -Term (0-5 years) (5-10 years) Continue to expand Continue installing Public Works Environmental Evaluate existing the use of energy devices on municipal Committee status of energy efficient programs and buildings that reduce efficient programs and systems to maintain the power required to determine what energy savings. operate equipment immediate, easy and shift equipment strategies are use to offpeak; install available. occupancy sensors in balance of City facilities; and implement a lighting retrofit on existing ballasts to accommodate T8 or better fluorescent fixtures. Conduct survey of Public Works Environmental Conduct survey and 30% reduction by 2035 Utility Cost Committee set long terms goals. Management (UCM) of software and implement program to identify high usage. Implement energy savings programs and procedures based on the results of the UCM. Implement on-line Building and Safety, Environmental Develop online tool to permitting system- Public Works Committee reduce paper and goal -tracking, reducing make permitting more paper. efficient. 12/10/18 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) Educate residents and Public Works Environmental Develop marketing contractors about Committee plan/education plan. energy efficient design (lighting, windows, water heaters, and household appliances). Retrofit City Hall to Enter into a Public Works Environmental Secure funding. reduce energy usage. Performance Contract Committee with a qualified contractor to retrofit City Hall with energy efficient upgrades to windows, lighting, HVAC, restroom fixtures, solar... install energy savings measures such as new windows at City Hall, additional lighting upgrades at various City facilities and solar opportunities where feasible. Additionally, changes in HVAC and pump operations will be assessed and modified to increase energy savings opportunities. Reduce Greenhouse Complete an updated Public Works Environmental 20% reduction of GHG 40% reduction of GHG Gas Emissions Greenhouse Gas Committee emissions by 2020. emissions by 2023 Inventory. Reduce Greenhouse Develop Climate Public Works Environmental Develop plan. Gas Emissions Action Plan for City Committee operations and activities. The Plan will include an 12/10/18 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) energy efficiency assessment and measures to reduce GHG emissions to meet the goal. Reduce GHG emissions Develop "toolbox" Public Works Environmental Develop Toolbox. from residential to assist residences Committee sources. in reducing electricity use and cost. 12/10/18 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) SOLID WASTE REDUCTION TOOL BOX Objective Activity Responsible Party Resources Near -Term Long -Term (0-5 years) (5-10 years) Increase reduction and Implement procedures Public Works SBCCOG & Adopt goal of 85% Adopt goal of 88% diversion of residential to more accurately Environmental waste diversion by diversion by 2025 waste. track the volume of Committee 2020. Adopt goal of 95% waste going to area diversion by 2030. landfills vs. the volume Develop reporting and of waste being tracking system with recycled. all businesses and/or waste haulers doing business in city. IMPLEMENTED Increase reduction and Educate residents Public SBCCOG & Provide Reinstate composting diversion of residential about waste reduction Works/Recreation & Environmental information to instruction for waste. and diversion. Parks Committee residents about residents through recycling, composting, classes/presentations and source hosted by Public reduction Works or Recreation & opportunities on the Parks. website, newsletters, flyers, etc. IMPLEMENTED Increase reduction and Implement collection Public Works SBCCOG & Negotiate new Provide a green waste diversion of residential of green waste for Environmental contract with waste curbside collection waste. residents. Committee hauler that includes service for residents. green waste pickup for IMPLEMENTED all residents. IMPLEMENTED Increase reduction and Require that all waste Public Works/Legal Environmental Adopt policy to reflect diversion of residential haulers doing business Committee requirement in all waste. in El Segundo for contracts/permits with residential and waste haulers. 12/10/18 10 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) commercial customers provide sufficiently sized containers for recyclable and compostable waste. Increase reduction and Support donation Environmental Facilitate civic events Investigate use of diversion of residential events, swap/share Committee or support and space and staff waste. opportunities for promote locally oversight at Rec Park residents and coordinated efforts for for Community businesses. residents and Garden, in Joslyn businesses to share or Center for senior trade resources. needs, at PW yard for residential uses. Increase reduction and Implement drop-off Public Works Environmental Provide collection diversion of residential procedures for Committee space and services for waste. election yard signs. residents to deposit separated paper and plastics signs as well as metal stakes post- election. Increase reduction and Educate businesses Environmental SBCCOG Provide information to diversion of about waste reduction Committee & Chamber businesses about commercial waste. and diversion. of Commerce recycling, composting and source reduction opportunities on the website, newsletters, flyers, etc. Increase reduction and Implement a food Environmental SBCCOG Provide a diversion of scrap diversion Committee food waste collection commercial waste. program for service for businesses. businesses. Increase reduction and Require food waste Relevant City SBCCOG & Develop and adopt Enforce City policy to diversion of and recycling at special Departments Environmental permitting policy such require food waste commercial waste. events. Committee that CA AB 2176 and recycling at special (Waste planning for events. large venues and events) is required for 12/10/18 11 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) all events that require permitting. Increase reduction and Eliminate use of plastic City Council/Legal Environmental Develop and adopt Enforce City policy to diversion of straws in all businesses Committee City policy to prohibit prohibit distribution of commercial waste. that operate in the distribution of plastic plastic straws. City. straws. Increase reduction and Eliminate use of City Council/Legal Environmental Develop and adopt Enforce City policy to diversion of polystyrene cups and Committee City policy to prohibit prohibit distribution of commercial waste. food containers in all distribution of polystyrene cups and businesses that polystyrene cups and food containers. operate in the City. food containers. Increase reduction and Eliminate use of single- City Council/Legal Environmental Develop and adopt Enforce City policy to diversion of use plastic bags in all Committee City policy to prohibit prohibit distribution of commercial waste. businesses that distribution of all all single -use plastic operate in the City. single -use plastic bags. bags. Increase reduction and Educate employees Environmental SBCCOG & Partner with diversion of municipal about the benefits of Committee departments to assess waste. recycling and waste opportunities for reduction in the work change; research and place. provide information about recycling, composting and source reduction opportunities. Increase reduction and Implement a "Reuse & Environmental SBCCOG Establish a recognition diversion of municipal Recycle at Work" Committee/Public or reward program for waste. program for city Works departments to create offices. friendly competition and enhanced eco- minded efforts. Increase reduction and Reduce paper in City SBCCOG & Develop and adopt a diversion of municipal municipal facilities. Manager/Department Environmental policy to encourage waste. Heads Committee paper reduction 12/10/18 12 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) through various activities such as: reduce margins and logos on templates, letterhead and memos; require double -sided printing; require fewer or smaller -print copies of project plans. Increase reduction and Shift to digital format City Environmental Develop City policy diversion of municipal for permits, bid Manager/Department Committee waste. processes, plans, files, Heads/Technology etc. Committee Increase reduction and Use electronic devices City Environmental Develop City policy diversion of municipal for following agendas, Manager/Department Committee waste. supporting documents Heads at meetings. Increase reduction and Reuse materials at City SBCCOG & Develop and adopt a diversion of municipal municipal facilities. Manager/Department Environmental policy to reuse, repair, waste. Heads Committee or refurbish office furniture and equipment at a cost savings compared to purchasing new materials. Increase reduction and Redistribute unusable City SBCCOG & Develop and adopt a diversion of municipal office items to Manager/Department Environmental donation policy for waste. community non-profit Heads Committee replaced office groups. furniture and equipment to be offered to community non -profits before going to landfill. Increase reduction and Provide additional Public Works SBCCOG & Continue to install diversion of municipal recycling in public Environmental recycling containers in waste. places. Committee public places such as 12/10/18 13 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) parks and streets. Increase reduction and Adopt an eco-minded City Manager/Finance SBCCOG & Develop and adopt a diversion of municipal Municipal Purchasing Director Environmental purchasing policy for waste. Policy. Committee municipal facilities to reduce purchase of disposable items, and require environmentally preferable products to be purchased when possible and reasonable. (Examples include: electric or hybrid vehicles, efficient light bulbs, environmentally friendly cleaning supplies, materials with high post consumer content such as recycled paper, pens, etc.) Increase reduction and Demonstrate Public SBCCOG & Investigate composting diversion of municipal composting at a Works/Recreation & Environmental at city facilities and waste. municipal facility. Parks Committee use the compost in environmentally friendly landscaping on municipal property. Increase reduction and Reduce instances of City Environmental Develop and adopt a diversion of municipal single -use water Manager/Department Committee policy of employees waste. bottles at municipal Heads using reusable water venues and increase bottles at all locations locations to refill and providing water reusable water bottles. pitchers and glasses in meetings with outside guests. Increase reduction and Increase locations to Public Works Environmental Install water bottle 12/10/18 14 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) diversion of municipal waste. refill reusable water bottles. Committee/West Basin MWD filling stations like that in City Hall at other public buildings. Create community Support beach clean Environmental Publicize community Organize city -based inclusion and pride in up opportunities at El Committee partner cleanup events beach clean-up events. waste reduction Segundo Beach. through website and efforts. social media. 12/10/18 15 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) URBAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT TOOL BOX Objective Activity Responsible Party Resources Near -Term Long-Term (0-5 years) (5- 10 years) Develop Best 75% of Energy Star Public Works Environmental Develop baseline of Management Practices compliant equipment by Committee Energy Star for new and retrofitted 2020. compliant municipal buildings equipment. Develop purchasing policy for city equipment to support Develop Best Public Works Department Public Works Environmental Management Practices will continue its practices Committee for new and retrofitted for cleaning, maintenance, municipal buildings and operations of municipal facilities to further advance sustainability and eliminate the use of toxins. Develop Best Green specifications will be Public Works Environmental Develop and Monitor and Management Practices considered and Committee maintain list of maintain records of for new and retrofitted incorporated into city "green use of green municipal buildings remodeling projects where specifications." specifications. feasible. Develop Best Office equipment purchase Purchasing Environmental Maintain records of Monitor and Management Practices and replacement standards Committee office equipment and maintain records of for new and retrofitted will specify Energy Star- Energy Star Energy Star municipal buildings compliant equipment Compliance. compliant where feasible; including equipment. computers, servers, monitors, copiers, fax machines and other devices. 12/10/18 16 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) URBAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT TOOL BOX Objective Activity Responsible Party Resources Near -Term Long -Term (0-5 years) (5- 10 years) Promote use of Promote the use and Public Works Environmental Develop database of California's new Green application of California's Committee available incentives Building Standards in new Green Building for Green Building residential and standards through Standards and make commercial permitting activities, at the data base available to construction activities. permitting counter, the construction City's website and on-line companies doing services. Consider business in El providing incentives for Segundo. builders/contractors who incorporate green standards above minimum requirements Increase city walkability Assess current Public Works Environmental Develop a mobility Implement walkability in residential Committee and walkability recommendations areas and identify areas assessment and plan from study. with needs for for the City focusing additional walkability on primary mitigation. commercial corridors. Increase city walkability Create "fix -it" interface Public Works Environmental for public to report Committee concerns with sidewalks, night - lighting, shrubbery, handicap ramps. Enhance Public Art with Leverage city artist Public Works/Arts Environmental Environmental Green Messaging community and school and Culture Committee Committee work with art programs to display Committee art programs to art throughout the city develop eco-art. that inspires green practices. Increase mobility by Identify areas along Planning/Public Environmental Complete Citywide Develop mechanism 12/10/18 17 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) URBAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT TOOL BOX Objective Activity Responsible Party Resources Near -Term Long -Term (0-5 years) (5- 10 years) installing shared main corridors for Works Committee Bike Plan. to track progress of bikelanes through shared bike paths. Bike Plan completion and implementation of bike plan. Increase mobility by Install and market Public Works/ Environmental Complete Citywide Develop mechanism installing shared shared bike paths Recreation & Parks Committee Bike Plan. to track progress of bikelanes through where feasible and Bike Plan completion and practical. implementation of bike plan. Increase and maintain Develop urban Public Works/ Environmental Adopt urban urban greening in the greening/tree/landscap Recreation & Parks Committee greening/tree/landsc community, including a plan. ape plan municipal facilities 12/10/18 18 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) HAZARDOUS WASTE TOOL BOX Objective Activity Responsible Party Resources Near -Term Long-Term (0-5 years) (5- 10 years) Implement natural Create an integrated Recs and Park Environmental pest control practices. pest control Committee management (IPM) plan for all City facilities and parks which will rely on commonsense practices and natural compounds to combat the negative effects of pests. Educate public about Create and distribute Environmental natural household information about Committee products, pesticides, alternative solutions to etc. cleaning, pest control and other household "chemical" needs. 12/10/18 19 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) TRANSPORTATION TOOL BOX Objective Activity Responsible Party Resources Near -Term Long -Term (5-10 (0-5 years) years) Encourage the use of Continue to explore and Recreation & Environmental Continue to research and improve the promote viable public Parks/Planning Committee and promote other experience taking transportation coverage to transportation public transportation. all City residents, options and businesses and employees. incentives for expanded use of public transit, carpooling and bicycles. Update city website monthly with latest options. Encourage the use of Create app for shuttle Recreation & Parks Tech Committee and improve the riders to convey shuttle experience taking location, ETA at next stop public transportation. and full map or route. Promote the use of Reduce reliance on Recreation & Environmental All purchase needs to Replace City fleet alternative fuel vehicles that use Parks/Planning Committee consider greener fuel vehicles and other technology. traditional fuel sources. options first. equipment with hybrids or alternative fuel models wherever feasible. Promote the use of Support electric vehicle Recreation & Environmental Install charging alternative fuel usage. Parks/Planning Committee stations and technology. preferential parking at City locations. Encourage/require new businesses to install charging stations and preferential parking. 12/10/18 20 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) Promote the use of Partner with scooter share Planning/Public alternative fuel and bike share companies Works technology. to provide alternative modes of personal transportation in City. Encourage the use of Establish better bus Recreation & Environmental Follow a regular and improve the shelters. Parks/Planning Committee schedule of experience taking assessment and public transportation. maintenance of bus shelters in town for safety, weather protection and cleanliness concerns. Set up a clear method for citizens and businesses to express concerns if issues arise. Encourage the use of Create "fix -it" interface for Recreation & Environmental Add option on City and improve the public to report concerns Parks/Public Works Committee website to allow experience taking with streets, night -lighting, public reporting; public transportation. shrubbery, handicap assign staff to ramps. respond in a timely fashion; include follow-up survey to evaluate customer satisfaction. Encourage the use of Support "walking school ESUSD/ESPD Environmental Create and install and improve the bus" concepts for Committee signage for walking experience taking elementary schools. bus stops (meeting public transportation. places) along RSS and CSS walking routes, if schools can self - organize walking groups. Encourage the use of Implement a policy to Planning/ Recreation Environmental Increase employee 12/10/18 21 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) and improve the reduce the percentage of & Parks Committee co -commuting by experience taking commute trips by single 10% by 2020. Create public transportation. occupancy. incentives to encourage carpooling, vanpooling, or Metro commuting by bus and train. Offer and encourage Seek partnerships and Planning/ Recreation Environmental Launch trial. shared transportation grants to bring a public & Parks Committee modes. bike fleet to the City. Promote usage with public service announcements and sufficient maintenance of bike rack areas. Offer and encourage Partner with car share Planning/ Recreation Environmental Investigate shared transportation company to offer residents & Parks Committee partnership options modes. and businesses multi-user with companies such options. as Enterprise (local store), CityCarShare and Car2Go (again). 12/10/18 22 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) AIR QUALITY TOOL BOX Objective Activity Responsible Party Resources Near -Term Long -Term (0-5 years) (5-10 years) Develop Equipment Improve Air Quality Public Works Environmental Development Guidelines to Improve from construction Committee construction Air Quality equipment. equipment guidelines 70% Tier 4, 90% Renewable Diesel Fuel & no idling engines. Develop Equipment Improve Air Quality Recreation & Environmental Develop special event Guidelines to Improve special event Parks/Public Works Committee equipment guidelines Air Quality equipment. to include: No idling engines and future Main Street construction should consider adding electrical hook-ups for all venders so generators are not necessary Develop Equipment Improve Air Quality ESUSD Environmental Schools have no idling Guidelines to Improve Schools are no idling Committee zones within 100 feet Air Quality zones. of the campus Develop Equipment Improve Air Quality Public Works SBCCOG, Work with SBCCOG on Guidelines to Improve alternative fuel Environmental creating a regional Air Quality stations. Committee alternative fueling station in El Segundo. Develop Equipment Improve Air Quality Public Works Environmental City -owned vehicles Guidelines to city owned vehicles Committee replacement cycle Improve Air Quality should be alternative fuel (if feasible) Develop Equipment Improve Air Quality Public Works SBCCOG, Implement Guidelines to neighborhood electric Environmental Neighborhood Electric Improve Air Quality vehicles (NEVs). Committee Vehicles (NEVs) technologies to 12/10/18 23 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) achieve federal and state clean air standards in Southern California. Work with SBCCOG to install electric charging stations at all government buildings, The Point, The Plaza and downtown. Develop Equipment Recognize El Segundo Develop Recognition Guidelines to companies that have page on City website Improve Air Quality RideShare programs for Rideshareing and further promote companies. other companies to provide RideShare. 12/10/18 24 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) WATER CONSERVATION TOOL BOX Near -Term Long -Term (5-10 Objective Activity Responsible Party Resources (0-5 years) years) Increase water Promote drought Public Works Environmental conservation for tolerant planting Committee residential and municipal uses. Increase water Encourage Public Works Environmental conservation for residents and Committee residential and businesses to municipal uses. retrofit faucets, shower heads, toilets, other fixtures and irrigation systems with low flow and/or water conservation devices. Provide incentives where feasible. Increase water Encourage residents Public Works Environmental conservation for and businesses to Committee residential and adopt additional water municipal uses. conservation practices (e.g., shorter showers, timed irrigation, high efficiency washers, etc.). Increase water Adopt guidelines to Public Works Environmental conservation for expand use of recycled Committee residential and water. municipal uses. 12/10/18 25 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) GOVERNANCE TOOL BOX Objective Activity Responsible Party Resources Near -Term Long -Term (5-10 (0-5 years) years) City Best Practices Review practices with City Manager Environmental all departments, Committee committees and commissions to ensure environmentally responsible considerations are made in all City mandated and approved processes. City Best Practices Revise City City Manager Environmental Edit current report department and Committee forms to include committee reports to environmental Council to include a considerations and line item for discussion. environmental impact. City Best Practices Assign Environmental City Manager Environmental Responsibilities to City Committee Staff. City Best Practices Create Environmental Environmental Chamber/EDAC Develop criteria and Awards for Committee recognition program. businesses and residents. City Best Practices Streamline and City Manager Environmental Upgrade filing and digitize city hall Committee processing systems to systems to reduce digitized platforms use of paper. wherever feasible. Align with Finance Department and 12/10/18 26 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) GOVERNANCE TOOL BOX Objective Activity Responsible Party Resources Near -Term Long -Term (5-10 (0-5 years) years) Technology committee system overhaul plans due. 12/10/18 27 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) ALIGNMENT WITH SOUTHBAY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (Note: this is from the Climate Action Plan, therefore the columns to the right are not filled in.) Objective Activity Responsible Party Resources Near -Term Long -Term (5- 10 (within 2 years) years) Increase Energy EE Training and Efficiency (EE) in Education Existing Residential Units Increase Participation in Existing EE Programs Establish, Promote, or Require Home Energy Evaluations Promote, Incentivize, or Require Residential Home Energy Renovations Increase Energy Encourage or Require Efficiency in New EE Standards Residential Exceeding Title 24 Development Increase Energy EE Training and Efficiency in Existing Education Commercial Units Increase Participation in Existing EE Programs Promote or Require Non -Residential Energy Audits Promote or Require Commercial Energy Retrofits Increase Energy Encourage or Require Efficiency in New EE Standards Commercial Exceeding Title 24 Development 12/10/18 28 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) Increase Energy Promote or Require Efficiency through WE through SBX7-7 Water Efficiency (WE) Promote WE Standards Exceeding SB X7-7 Decrease Energy Promote Tree Planting Demand through for Shading and EE Reducing Urban Heat Island Effect Incentivize or Require Light -Reflecting Surfaces Participate in Increase Energy Education, Outreach, Savings through the and Planning for SCE Energy Leader Energy Efficiency Partnership Increase Energy Conduct Municipal Efficiency in Municipal Building Energy Audit Buildings Require Green Building Certification Implement Water Leak Detection Program Participate in Demand Response Programs Participate in Direct Install Program Adopt a Procurement Policy for Energy Efficient Equipment Install Cool Roofs Require New or Retrofitted Buildings to Exceed Title 24 12/10/18 29 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PLAN (draft) Increase Recycled Water Use Retrofit HVAC Equipment & Water Pumps Track Additional Energy Savings Utilize an Energy Management System Increase the Energy Retrofit Traffic Efficiency in City Signals and Infrastructure Outdoor Lighting Upgrade or Incorporate Water - Conserving Landscape Plant Trees for Shade and Carbon Sequestration Reduce Energy Develop an Energy Consumption in the Reinvestment Fund Long Term Purchase Carbon Offsets 12/10/18 30 City of El Segundo Climate Action Plan Environmental Committee Public Works Department January 5, 2021 City of El Segundo Climate Action Plan ➢ Purpose: Reduce Green -House Gas (GHG) Emissions ➢ Goal: Achieve desired outcomes over the next 20 years ➢ Adopted in 2017 ➢ How: 1. Promote/encourage adoption and growth of zero emission vehicles 2. Advance strategies for new developments 3. Promote behavior change to reduce landfill waste 4. Transform built environments into green spaces 5. Advance strategies to encourage and support the market for renewable energy and storage Promote & Encourage Zero Emission Vehicles (prior to the adoption of Climate Plan Action) • AB 1493 (2002) Required reduction of Green -House Gas (GHG) for passenger vehicles, trucks and noncommercial vehicles. • Assembly Bill 118 (2007) Alternative Fuels and Vehicle Technology. • Executive Order S-1-07 (2007) Low Carbon Fuel Standard ■ Mandated that carbon intensity of transportation fuels in California must be lowered by 10% by 2020 • Senate Bill 375 (2008) Sustainable Communities plus Climate Protection Act ■ Required Air Resources Board to establish targets for 2020 and 2035 regarding passenger vehicles. • AB 1092 (2013) Building Standards Electrical Vehicle Charger Infrastructure ■ Requires State Buildin Standards Commission adopt mandatory building standards for the installation of fu�ure electric vehicle charging infrastructure for parking spaces in multifamily dwellings and nonresidential developments. Advance Strategies for New Developments • State Green Building requirements are updated every three years • California Green Business Program has recently been funded • City is promoting/enhancing pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure through Land Use and Transportation strategies • City is informing Property owners that they can apply for rebates from West Basin for items such as High Efficiency Toilets and Washers • City is working with SBCCOG regarding Local Travel Network (LTN) where automobiles will share the roadway with micro -devices w/o dedicated lanes -via "sharrows" • City is working with SoCalGas regarding offers free water -saving measures such showerheads, and kitchen spray valves; tank/pipe/fitting insulation "Direct Install" program which as Low -flow faucet aerators, as well as Hot -Water Promote Behavior Change to Reduce Landfill Waste • Strategies: • SIB 1383 —Adopted by City Council on November 16, 2021 • Purpose: Reduce the methane gas emissions to the environment which is harmful • Goals: 1. Reduction of methane emissions by: - 50% by 2020 through AB 1826 (Mandatory Commercial Recycling, including Organic Recycling) since 2016. - 75% by 2025 through SB 1383 2. Recover at least 20% of currently disposed surplus food by 2025 • How: By eliminating the amount of organic waste such as Food Waste, Paper, Cardboards, etc. • Why: Landfills are the third largest producers of methane gas • Ways to accomplish these goals: ✓ Transfer organic waste from Gray Containers to Green Containers, where the contents do not end -up in landfills, but instead will be recycled to produce fertilizer and other materials. ✓ Establish Edible Food Recovery Program Transform Built Environments into Green Spaces • As redevelopments occur, required green space components will be installed by developers as part of development • For existing developments and parking lots without any green space, City may include proposed green space projects in the City Capital Improvement Program Advancing Strategies to Encourage and Support the Market for Renewable Energy and Storage • Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is working with Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and has developed 2012-2035 Regional Transp ortation Plan and Sustainable Communities Stra�te�y (RTP/SCS) for the Six -County region of Los An eles, Orange, iverside, San Bernardino, Imperial and Ven�ura Counties. ■ Goal: Minimize traffic congestion, promote environmental quality, and provide adequate housing. • South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has developed the the South Coast Air Quality Management Plan (AQ P) which is a comprehensive program desPederal ned to bring the Southoast Air Quality into compliance with all and State air quality standards. ■ Goal: Improve Air Quality by placing substantial emphasis on reducing motor vehicle miles traveled. City on -going efforts/accomplishments • SB 1383; Adoption of ordinance on November 16, 2021; requiring Organic Recycling and establishment of Edible Food Recovery Program • Establishment of California Green Business Program • Energy Leadership Partnership: • Based on its energy efficiency accomplishments, El Segundo is a Gold member (second highest level) of the SCE Energy Leader Partnership (ELP) program. • Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing: ■ PACE is a mechanism to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation upgrades to residential and commercial facilities. City On -going Efforts and Accomplishments (Cont'd) • Online Permitting - Seeks to reduce the need for individuals to drive into City Hall to obtain permits. Plan check information is also available online. • Working with SBCCG on South Bay Bicycle Master Plan (SBMP) - SBMP is intended to guide the development and maintenance of a comprehensive bicycle network and deve-lop a set of programs and policies throughout the South Bay Region. • Working with SBCCOG regarding Local Travel Network (LTN) accommodating micro - devices • Obtaining Grant from SCE for EV-charging stations • Replaced the Windows at City Hall • All City Street -lights have been converted to LED • All lightings at City Hall and City buildings were upgraded to energy efficient fixtures with sensors • Installation of "Smart Water Meters" for all residential and commercial customers • Working on "Smoking Ban" within public ROW City On -going Efforts and Accomplishments (Cont'd) • City participating in SoCal REN Public Agency Programs • Energy -saving strategies that are economically and operationally feasible. • Provide access to facilities, operational details and utility data in a timely manner as needed to facilitate energy audits and development of energy retrofit projects. • Authorize The Energy Coalition, as the implementer of the SoCaIREN Public Agency Programs, provide top energy benchmarking services through Energy Star Portfolio Manager (ESPM) • Complete authorization forms to release utility customer information related to energy and project data to the implementer of SoCaIREN Public Agency Programs (required for utility incentive and financing application submission). • Has access to a network of public agency peers where resources and best practices are shared broadly via workshops, conference forums, the SoCaIREN website and more. • Receive individual support from a dedicated SoCaIREN Project Manager and technical assistance team with broad expertise at no cost. Recommended Environmental Work Plan is Expand availability of recycling water for Acacia, Holly Valley, Candy Lane, Holly Kansas and Hilltop parks ■ Recreation, Freedom Constitution, Washington, Independence, Library, and Sycamore Parks already utilize Recycle Water • Additional trees to be planted in existing parking lots and City facilities such as Aquatics Cenfer • Increase use of cleaner burning fuels for the City Vehicle Fleet • Support El Segundo Beach clean-up opportunities • Promote "No Idling" policy throughout City • Convert all lightings in City Parks and Rec Park to LED • Convert all City Owned Pedestrian Lights in downtown to LED • Try to set-up a CRV (Cal Redemption Value) station • Try to set-u station(s) to collect Styrofoam, plastic bags/wrapping Now -away