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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2007-09-25 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET Distribution: ��y1LA; W City of Tukwila P. Carter S. Kerslake �J k q V. Griffin G. Labanara Community Affairs and P. Linder K. Matej yor Mu� ll Ma et C. O'Flaherty N; Parks Committee R. Berry 3. Pace Pam Linder, Chair E. Boykan D. Speck 1908 ♦Pam Carter J. Cantu R. Still B. Fletcher CC File (cover) Dennis Robertson K. Fuhrer T. Gallaway V. Jessop B. Miles AGENDA Tuesday, September 25, 2007 Conference Room #3; 5 PM ITEM I ACTION TO BE TAKEN Page 1. PRESENTATIONS) 2. BUSINESS AGENDA a. Date Change for Tukwila Days; a. Information only Pg. 1 Tracy Ga/ /away, Volunteer Coordinator b. Climate Change Benchmark Study; b. Forward to 10/8 C.O.W. Pg. 3 Brandon Mlles, Assistant Planner and 10/15 Regular. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 4. MISCELLANEOUS Next Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday, October 9, 2007 The City of Tukwila strives to accommodate those with disabilities. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206 433 -1800 for assistance. Parks and Recreation Department Bruce Fletcher, Director MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Steve Mullet Community Affairs and Parks Committee FROM: Tracy Gallaway, Volunteer & Events Superintendent DATE: September 19, 2007 SUBJECT: Change of dates for annual Tukwila Days Festival ISSUE Proposed date change for the annual Tukwila Days Festival. BACKGROUND For the past several years the Tukwila Days Festival has been held on the 2nd Saturday in July. In 2001, the City added the Family 4th at the Fort and in 2002 the All Nations Cup came to Tukwila. All of these events have become great annual activities in Tukwila, but they typically occur in the first two weeks of July. RECOMMFNDATION Staff feels that changing the date for the annual Tukwila Days Festival to the 3rd weekend in August would benefit the festival in several ways. First, by changing from July to August staff anticipate that a greater number of vendors will be interested in participating. An increased number and variety of vendors will help to attract more of the community to Tukwila Days. Secondly, moving the festival to August will spread out the calendar of summer events. It will give the staff time to focus more on each individual event and continue to make them better. Finally, 2008 would be the ideal time to make this change because of the Tukwila Centennial. cc: City Administrator Director of Parks & Recreation Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation City of Tukwila Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director TO: Mayor Community Affairs and Parks Jack Pace, Acting Director \ .(? Brandon Miles, Assistant Plannery' Climate Change Benchmark Study City Operations FROM: RE: DATE: September 19, 2007 Issue Should the City adopt a resolution in support of reduction of greenhouse gases? Background The scientific consensus on climate change is that it is happening and that industrial development and emissions are to blame. Climate change is a global issue which has significant impacts on the City ofTukwila. The current climate scenarios predict a rise in sea level and warmer winters; warmer winters bring more rain and less snow fall in the mountains. The Duwamish/Green River will be drastically impacted by this change. During the past summer, the Department of Community Development began an inventory of the greenhouse gases emitted by City operations to create a baseline for future monitoring and has started to inventory the greenhouse gases emitted from the Community as a whole. In 2006, the City was responsible for the release of 7,041 tons of carbon dioxide. The City released the carbon dioxide either directly from such sources as the use of fleet vehicles or indirectly through the use of power for city facilities. The following is a breakdown of the inventory: 1. Buildings 2. Fleet 3. Streetlights 4. Employee Commute 5. Water/Sewage 3,721 tons of C02 1,319 tons of C02 1,046 tons of C02 688 tons of C02 267 tons of C02 The Department is still working to finish the inventory for the community as a whole and the report will be forthcoming to the Council once it is finished. BM Page I of3 09/10/2007 II :25:00 AM 0: 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 . Tukwila, Washington 98188 · Phone: 206-431-3670 · Fax: 206-431-3665 Community Affairs and Parks Committee Climate Change Benchmark Study September 19,2007 Next Step Local governments are in a unique position when it comes to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. First, as evident above, the City through its own actions releases emissions into the atmosphere which contribute to climate change. The City, like a business or an individual can reduce its own emissions through reduction efforts and technology upgrades. City staff recommends an aggressive reduction effort to reduce the City's carbon dioxide emissions. Staff recommends that the City's 2006 emissions be reduced 50 percent by 2020. To accomplish the 50 percent reduction by the year 2020, City staff has identified several areas where the City could reduce its own emissions: 1. Purchase "green power" from PSE for all City buildings that are served by PSE. It is estimated that such an action could reduce the City's emissions by 21 percent. The City would pay a premium for the greenpower and it is estimated that the City would pay an additional $17,500 for its electrical power. This action could be implemented as soon as 2008. 2. Examine the City's fleet vehicles to ensure that they are fuel efficient and appropriate for the method in which they are used. For example, could fuel efficient Hondas take the place of the fleet ofFord Taurus' currently used by the City? 3. Conserve energy usage on City facilities. Conservation efforts would help off-set the cost to purchase greenpower and could possibly save the City money. For example, the City could install automatic turn-offs in bathrooms and conference rooms to ensure lights are not on when the rooms are not occupied. The City could also retrofit existing light fixtures to ensure that low emission light bulbs are utilized. 4. Purchase "Energy Star" certified equipment, such as computers and appliances. This will ensure that when computers and appliances are used that they require the minimal amount of electricity. Planning staff recommends the creation of an "Executive Team" (Team) of City staff to study and examine ways to reduce the City's greenhouse emissions. The Team would be comprised of employees from DCD, Public Works, Mayor's Office, Administrative Services and Parks. The Team will prepare a more comprehensive report on how the City can reduce its greenhouse gases. Besides reducing the City's own emissions, the City, through its police powers, can establish ordinances which require reduction efforts community wide. The City already has policies in place which help reduce greenhouse emissions. These policies include: 8M H :\Global Warrning\CAP Memo 9-19-07 .doc Page 2 of3 09120/2007 II :25:00 AM Community Affairs and Parks Committee Climate Change Benchmark Study September 19,2007 1. Requiring dense fonn of developments. Typically the more people who live per square foot, the less greenhouse gases produced per capita. 2. Tree Protection regulations. 3. Wetland and Stream protection regulations. 4. Commute Trip Reduction Program. 5. The Walk and Roll plan which is currently in draft fonn. 6. The City's support of mass transit. However, it is possible that more could be done to reduce greenhouse gases from new and existing development within the City. When Planning Staff presents the community wide inventory, staff will provide recommendations on possible strategies to reduce greenhouse gases for the community as a whole. Conclusion The City can begin taking immediate steps to reduce its greenhouse gases. While such efforts would be small in comparison with the Carbon Dioxide released annually in the world, the City would be sending a message that Climate Change is an important issue and that the City wants to "Lead by Example." There are other benefits associated with a climate change initiative. These benefits include: 1. Reducing fuel usage by the City. 2. Conserving energy which would save the City money. Next Step Planning staff recommends that the draft resolution be fonvarded to COW for review and consideration. 8M H:\Global Warming\CAP Memo 9-19-07.doc Page 3 of 3 09/20/2007 II :25:00 AM City of Tukwila Washington Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, 'V ASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS TO CURB GLOBAL WARMING; SETTING NUMERIC GOALS TO REDUCE MUNICP AL EMISSIONS Al\1]) CALLING FOR A BASELINE STUDY AND SETTING OF NUMERIC GOALS FOR THE REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GASES FROM THE COMMUNITY AS A \VHOLE WHEREAS, international scientific consensus exists that human activity, particularly the release of carbon dioxide is causing significant global climate change; WHEREAS, the University of Washington's Joint Institute for the Study of Atmosphere and Oceans projects significant harm to the Pacific Northwest due to changes in weather patterns attributable to global warming, including forest decline, deteriorating air quality, sea level rise, and most alarmingly, disruption ofthe water cycle on which the regions; water, power, and agricultural systems depend; and WHEREAS, Climate Change threatens the quality oflife enjoyed by residents of the City of Tukwila and the Pacific Northwest; and WHEREAS, the United States was instrumental in the creation of the Kyoto Protocol, which calls for developed nations to reduce Carbon Dioxide by five percent by 2012 (1990 levels) ; and 'VHEREAS, over 169 countries and other governmental entities have ratified the agreement, with the United States being a notable exception; and WHEREAS, cities across the nation are embracing the need to reduce greenhouse gases. As of May 15,2007,514 mayors representing over 65 million Americans, have accepted the challenge of Seattle's Mayor Greg Nickels and have signed the US Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City already has many programs \vhich reduce greenhouse gases, these programs include the Commute Trip Reduction Program, Tree Retention requirements, H:\Global Warl11ing\Resolution.doc 09/20/2007 Wetland and Watercourse Protection, Salmon enhancement projects, and a City-wide recycling program; and WHEREAS, greenhouse emission reduction strategies have other tangible benefits besides just reducing carbon dioxide emissions. These benefits include reducing the City's fuel usage, reducing power consumption, and streamlining City operations. WHEREAS, the City recognizes that more can be done to reduce the release of greenhouse gases from City operations and the community as a whole; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUK\VILA, \V ASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Mayor is authorized to sign the D.S Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement. Section 2: A. Municipal emissions of carbon dioxide shall be reduced 50 percent by the year 2020. B. The creation of an "executive team" (Team) is hereby created to study and examine procedures, policies, and City operations to identify methods to reduce the City's carbon dioxide emissions. The Team shall be comprised of representatives from the following Departments, Community Development, Public Works, Administrative Services, Mayor's Office, Fire, and Finance. The Team shall report back to the City Council no later than September 15, 2008 on methods to reduce the City's Carbon Dioxide Emissions. Section 3: A. The Department of Community Development, working with other City Departments, City Light, PSE, and the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency shall inventory all greenhouse gas emissions released by the community as a whole for the baseline year of2006. The Department shall report back to the City Council no later than September 15, 2008. B. The Department of Community Development is directed to identify current development ordinances that contribute to the reduction of Greenhouse Gases. The Department is furthered directed to identify those existing ordinances that could be strengthened to assist in the reduction of greenhouse gases. C. The Department of Community Development is further directed to amend and update the City's Comprehensive Plan to include Climate Change and Sustainability goals as an element within the Plan. D. The Department of Community Development shall solicit input from various stakeholders including property owners, businesses, and residents; to discuss those interests concerns with climate change reduction strategies. H:\Global Warming\Resolution.doc 2 09/20/2007 Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City ofTukwila shall take a leading role in south King County to reduce greenhouse gases and to create a more sustainable community. The City recognizes that it must lead by example and take the necessary steps to reduce greenhouse emissions created by City operations. The City further acknowledges that it must take necessary actions and steps to protect the earth and global community that all humans occupy. Be it further resolved, that the City shall reexamine its operations and ordinance on a regular basis to ensure that the City will meet its 2020 goal and continue to be a leading advocate for climate change reduction strategies. H:\Global Warming\Resolution.doc 3 09/20/2007 The U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement (As endorsed by the 73'd Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, Chicago, 2005) A. We urge the federal government and state governments to enact policies and programs to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollution levels to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012, including efforts to: reduce the United States' dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the development of clean, economical energy resources and fuel-efficient technologies such as conservation, methane recovery for energy generation, waste to energy, wind and solar energy, fuel cells, efficient motor vehicles, and biofuels; B. We urge the U.S. Congress to pass bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction legislation that 1) includes clear timetables and emissions limits and 2) a flexible, market-based system of tradable allowances among emitting industries; and C. We will strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets for reducing global warming pollution by taking actions in our own operations and communities such as: 1. Inventory global warming emissions in City operations and in the community, set reduction targets and create an action plan. 2. Adopt and enforce land-use policies that reduce sprawl, preserve open space, and create compact, walkable urban communities; 3. Promote transportation options such as bicycle trails, commute trip reduction programs, incentives for car pooling and public transit; 4. Increase the use of clean, alternative energy by, for example, investing in "green tags", advocating for the development of renewable energy resources, recovering landfill methane for energy production, and supporting the use of waste to energy technology; 5. Make energy efficiency a priority through building code improvements, retrofitting city facilities with energy efficient lighting and urging employees to conserve energy and save money; 6. Purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for City use; 7. Practice and promote sustainable building practices using the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program or a similar system; 8. Increase the average fuel efficiency of municipal fleet vehicles; reduce the number of vehicles; launch an employee education program including anti- idling messages; convert diesel vehicles to bio-diesel; 9. Evaluate opportunities to increase pump efficiency in water and wastewater systems; recover wastewater treatment methane for energy production; 10. Increase recycling rates in City operations and in the community; 11. Maintain healthy urban forests; promote tree planting to increase shading and to absorb C02; and 12. Help educate the public, schools, other jurisdictions, professional associations, business and industry about reducing global warming pollution.