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SUBJECT: PALM SPRINGS SUSTAINABILITY MASTER PLAN
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Office of Sustainability, Michele Mician, Sustainability Manager
SUMMARY
The Office of Sustainability received a grant through Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) to update the Sustainability Master Plan to include a slate of
projects and programs that work to further implement the initial recommendations of the
20 First Steps on Sustainability agreed upon by the Palm Springs City Council on May
21, 2008, and further actions outlined in the Palm Springs Path to a Sustainable
Community adopted on May 27, 2009. The updated plan serves as the City of Palm
Springs' compass for our sustainability initiatives to guide not only municipal climate and
energy action planning, but overall community and environmental health through 2021
and beyond. In addition, the attached updated Sustainability Master Plan provides a
synopsis of existing and planned projects including policy and endeavors that directly
serve to conserve resources, greenhouse gas emissions and fiscal impact.
City Council is being asked to approve a resolution adopting the City of Palm Springs
Sustainability Master Plan. Following the Sustainability Commission and City Council
joint meeting, staff will work on developing specific targets for each objective, along with
baselines and metrics to track and report progress. The Office of'Sustainability will
coordinate this effort and work with the Sustainability Commission and other city
departments to implement the goals of the plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE NEW 2016-2021 CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS SUSTAINABILITY MASTER PLAN."
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DATE: June 23, 2016
SUBJECT: PALM SPRINGS SUSTAINABILITY MASTER PLAN
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Office of Sustainability, Michele Mician, Sustainability Manager
SUMMARY
The Office of Sustainability received a grant through Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) to update the Sustainability Master Plan to include a slate of
projects and programs that work to further implement the initial recommendations of the
20 First Steps on Sustainability agreed upon by the Palm Springs City Council on May
21, 2008, and further actions outlined in the Palm Springs Path to a Sustainable
Community adopted on May 27, 2009. The updated plan serves as the City of Palm
Springs' compass for our sustainability initiatives to guide not only municipal climate and
energy action planning, but overall community and environmental health through 2021
and beyond. In addition, the attached updated Sustainability Master Plan provides a
synopsis of existing and planned projects including policy and endeavors that directly
serve to conserve resources, greenhouse gas emissions and fiscal impact.
City Council is being asked to approve a resolution adopting the City of Palm Springs
Sustainability Master Plan. Following the Sustainability Commission and City Council
joint meeting, staff will work on developing specific targets for each objective, along with
baselines and metrics to track and report progress. The Office of Sustainability will
coordinate this effort and work with the Sustainability Commission and other city
departments to implement the goals of the plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE NEW 2016-2021 CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS SUSTAINABILITY MASTER PLAN."
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City Council Staff Report
June 23, 2016—Page 2
Adoption of 2016-2021, 5-year Sustainability Master Plan
STAFF ANALYSIS:
In March 2008, sustainability was identified as one of five top priority issues for focused
attention and action by the City. Shortly thereafter, the City Council unanimously
approved a set of twenty first steps towards making Palm Springs a sustainable city.
Development of a master plan was identified as an important first step to provide an
overall vision and framework to guide the Palm Springs Path to a Sustainable
Community.
Following issuance of a Request for Proposals in June 2008, and review of proposals, a
team of Portland-based consultants led by the firm Cogan Owens Cogan was
contracted in October 2008, to guide development of the plan. That plan drove the work
of the Commission and the Office of Sustainability for the next five years. All of the
programs and projects of the initial plan were put in place. The Office of Sustainability
continued to create new programs far beyond the specific actions that were set as key
initiatives. In 2013, staff began to investigate opportunities for funding to draft a new
Sustainability Master Plan to create a vision for the Office of Sustainability's initiatives
for the coming years. Staff recognized that an update to the Plan to provide city
operations, the community and the commission with direction and ambitious goals to
endeavor for the future was necessary. In May 2013, staff had the opportunity to apply
for the SCAG Compass Blueprint Green Region Initiative program. In October 2013, the
City won the award and work began to create a new Sustainability Master Plan.
The update to the Sustainability Master Plan builds upon existing plans and policies,
best practices and programs, and input and feedback obtained during community
outreach efforts conducted from December 2015 to March 2016. The plan provides a
vision, guiding principles and strategic framework for future operational and policy
decisions and sets priorities for action that further embed sustainability concerns into
City decision-making and processes.
In addition, based upon the priorities identified in the plan, input from stakeholders and
the results of the study session with the Council subcommittee on sustainability, there
were 10 specific action items identified by staff as goals and key initiatives for
implementation for the next five years (2016-2021).
Goal 1: Help to create 500 Clean Tech Jobs
Goal 2: Reduce per capita energy use by 50%
Goal 3: Receive 100% of our City's electrical power from clean, renewable sources
Goal 4: Help to encourage the building or retrofitting of 5 million square feet of Green
Buildings in the Community
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City Council Staff Report
June 23, 2016— Page 3
Adoption of 2016-2021, 5-year Sustainability Master Plan
Goal 5: Divert 100% of waste from landfill
Goal 6: Recycle or beneficially reuse 100% of our wastewater
Goal 7: Adopt a General Plan with even more measurable Standards for
Sustainable Development
Goal 8: Ensure that 90 percent of public fleet vehicles run on Alternative Fuels
Goal 9: Plant 10,000 new trees
Goal 10: Create 10 miles of trails connecting with on-street bikeways
The actions follow the organization of the master plan and include key initiatives from
each of the priority goal and outcome areas included in the plan. While the master plan
is broad in its framework and direction, staff recommended that actions focus on what
can be accomplished in the near term with existing resources and capacity.
BACKGROUND:
The Office of Sustainability was established in August 2009, and has since enhanced
the City's resource conservation services to the community, and offered an increased
opportunity for action by the Sustainability Commission. By providing facilitation and
guidance the Office of Sustainability has advanced the City's sustainability goals and
resource efficiency needs within City operations.
Sustainability Commission members focus on many areas of sustainability which
include: water conservation, energy conservation, urban sustainability and mobility,
green economy, and waste. A subcommittee was formed to concentrate efforts in each
of these areas by researching best practices, reviewing existing policies utilized in other
municipalities, and choosing feasible projects to implement.
The update to the Sustainability Master Plan is another step toward ensuring that the
Office of Sustainability and the City as a whole continue to provide the award winning
programs and projects that have become a trademark of Palm Springs. This includes
national recognition for programs such as First Lady Obama's Let's Move Campaign,
the Clinton Day of Action, Climate Registry Awards, Beacon Energy Awards and
recognition from the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) as an
energy savings champion.
In recent years, the City has advanced on its path to sustainability by adopting the
Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement by Resolution in 2008, and setting goals of
reducing energy consumption by 20% and water use by 50% by 2012. The new
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City Council Staff Report
June 23, 2016— Page 4
Adoption of 2016-2021, 5-year Sustainability Master Plan
Sustainability Master Plan outlines goals and strategies to create a healthy and livable
community for future generations.
The Palm Springs Sustainability Master Plan includes a variety of sustainability
objectives, including the reduction of GHG emissions, the adaptation of green building
practices and the use of renewable energy sources. Over the past few years, staff has
recognized the need to integrate health and wellness initiatives into the Plan.
In May 2013, the City's Office of Sustainability applied for a SCAG Sustainability
Planning Grant (formerly known as Compass Blueprint Grant Program). The grant was
established as an innovative vehicle for promoting local jurisdictional efforts to test local
planning tools. In October 2013, the City was chosen as a project eligible for the Green
Region initiative through SCAG. On September 12, 2014, SCAG notified the City's
Office of Sustainability that the City would be awarded a grant and received funding in
the amount of $85,000 to update the master plan. This included the creation of a
companion App called Walk and Roll Palm Springs (www.walkandrollpalmsprings.orq).
The app was developed to aid citizens in identifying their own GHG reductions when
walking or biking to shop, dine, play or engage in civic activity.
The City of Palm Springs requested the assistance of SCAG to provide essential
consultation services and the necessary tools in the evaluation and planning of the
update of the Sustainability Plan to include a health and wellness framework that
promotes local and regional sustainability. In agreement with the SCAG Sustainable
Communities Strategy, the City of Palm Springs formally incorporated public health
planning into its Master Plan by integrating health and wellness projects and policies
into every chapter of the written document.
The firm Raimi and Associates was selected through an RFP process conducted by
SCAG to aid in the City's development of a new Sustainability Master Plan. Raimi and
Associates has worked closely with City department heads, staff and the commission to
create the newly updated plan. Four public workshops were conducted including major
public outreach events and on-street interviews with constituents. An online social
media campaign, online public comment and special workshops were also produced to
ensure we received maximum input on the plan. Special meetings and public outreach
sessions were conducted as follows:
• June 8, 2015 — Sustainability Commission Study Session
• December 5, 2015 — Public Workshop at Welwood Murray Library
• January 24, 2016 — Outreach booth at Mayor's Wellness Festival
• March 5, 2016 — Study Session/Public Workshop at Desert Healthcare District
• Two online public forums with 60 day comment periods (web based)
A number of outcomes resulted from the many public input sessions and study
sessions. Each section below gives an overview of some of the main objectives.
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City Council Staff Report
June 23, 2016— Page 5
Adoption of 2016-2021, 5-year Sustainability Master Plan
POLICIES AND PILOT PROGRAMS
New and expanded policies and ordinances will be brought forward through existing
public processes with recommended changes in how the City operates and promotes
sustainability in areas such as green building, sustainable purchasing, economic
development, transportation impacts, and energy efficiency. The Sustainability
Commission Policy Recommendations to Council for 2016-2021 specifically sets a goal
to adopt 6 policies as listed in the table below:
Policy Goal Date for Adoption by Council
1. A Policy Mandating Multi Family (In-progress) Goal for end of 2016
Rec cling
2. Product Stewardship Policies to ensure First pilot program intended for
producers of waste create programs to medications in early 2017 and more
take back their products and their products to be phased in through 2020
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3. Integrated Pest Management and a No December 2017
Non-organic/Toxic Pesticide Use Policy
for City Facilities
4. No Idling Policy Early 2018 for City fleet and extend to
commercial through 2020 by sector
5. Tree Protection Ordinance Fall 2017 City facilities policy on
replacement/removal and for all City
community trees by 2019.
6. Mandatory Green Building Practices Late 2016 and early 2017
PARTNERSHIPS IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Palm Springs will continue participation in the CVAG led Desert Cities Energy
Partnership and continue to look for opportunities for energy efficiency retrofit
programs, small business retrofits, multi-family incentives and energy audits. The City
will continue to serve in a leadership role in community outreach and education
campaigns on energy efficiency measures. Staff will seek grants to ensure an
expanded fleet conversion to electric vehicles and continue to implement electric
vehicle infrastructure through a business partnership program.
ACTION PLANS & POLICIES
City efforts toward zero waste are underway and staff will work with our franchise waste
hauler to implement many upcoming state policies. The City has already passed a
single-use plastic bag ban. Efforts will now focus on single-use bottle waste reduction,
large scale composting and all residential composting including multi-family composting
and recycling. Staff will also work towards expansion of our existing construction and
demolition waste reduction programs. A next steps strategy for AB 1826 and AB 939
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City Council Staff Report
June 23, 2016—Page 6
Adoption of 2016-2021, 5-year Sustainability Master Plan
will be brought before the City Council in 2017.
TRANSPORTATION CHOICE
More waking paths will be created from existing paths by adding signage to increase
activity and improve safety of our system of trails and walking paths. Staff will complete
at least one new grant proposal to support expansion of our walking paths. In addition,
the City will commit to a plan to increase rideshare and biking to work within our city
and community workforce to reduce vehicle miles travelled (VMT) and associated
emissions.
BASELINE MEASURES, TARGETS AND REPORTING
The Sustainability Office will be tasked with working with the community to identify
measurable baselines and targets for our overall plan and program. This will include
working with neighborhoods and not for profits to create a comprehensive plan for
greenhouse gas emissions reductions. We will also ask the Sustainability Commission
to create a new Sustainability Report Card and a process to monitor and report on
progress.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS FRAMEWORK
Currently, the City participates in the Statewide Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL)
Cities Campaign. HEAL members work with city officials to identify pathways to health
through three policy areas: land use, healthy food, and worksite wellness. City Council
has signed a resolution in support of a local HEAL campaign that supports mixed-use
neighborhoods where houses are located near schools, parks and public transportation,
and where there are safe routes for walking and biking. This practice creates a healthy
alternative to non-motorized transportation and lowers greenhouse gas emissions.
Other HEAL projects include health and nutrition plans such as a workplace wellness
program that decreases obesity and the risk or chronic diseases, resulting in an
increase in overall productivity. Additional partnerships that promote healthy lifestyles
are the City's partnership with the Clinton Foundation Health Matters Initiative and the
National League of Cities Let's Move Campaign.
A comprehensive health and wellness network improves air quality, economic
conditions and the general welfare of local residents. By incorporating health and
wellness initiatives into every chapter of the Sustainability Master Plan, the City of Palm
Springs can continue on its path towards a more livable, healthy community.
Palm Springs is one of two cities to receive the honor of working with the Clinton
Foundation to develop the Health Matters Initiative. The Healthy Planet, Healthy You
series of events is an offshoot of the program, which includes a race and wellness
festival that registered over 650 walkers and runners in the 5k/10k events and over 600
children in the 1 K fun run this past year. Palm Springs is proud to be a part of First Lady
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City Council Staff Report
June 23, 2016—Page 7
Adoption of 2016-2021, 5-year Sustainability Master Plan
Obama's Let's Move Project, which combats childhood obesity. The Let's Move
program partners with the National League of Cities and challenges municipalities to
strive to succeed in five areas which target nutrition, physical fitness and overall
wellness.
In the complete master plan, the above-mentioned programs were incorporated and
explained in detail, with a strong emphasis on environmental and economic benefits.
Every plan concept relies heavily on outreach and education efforts. From the Let's
Move Campaign to the HEAL project, local residents are informed and educated by the
City's Office of Sustainability and Sustainability Commission regarding the plethora of
available choices in the realm of nutrition, fitness, and safe and healthy living. The City
employs educational pamphlets, events, lectures, seminars and film showings to
increase awareness and encourage local citizens to start or continue on their journey
towards a happier, healthier lifestyle.
The existence of a plan that acknowledges the importance of a complex health and
wellness network to the functioning of the City, complemented by diverse outreach and
education outlets, will allow the City of Palm Springs to progress more quickly towards
its ultimate goal of sustainability. A detailed, comprehensive plan provides a multitude of
benefits to the overall health of the environment and the community. The City of Palm
Springs is committed to the creation of an urban landscape that promotes the use of
public transportation, walking and biking as a healthy and convenient alternative to
driving to work or recreational activities.
The City of Palm Springs' Health and Wellness Initiatives further the mission of the
Sustainable Communities Strategy by developing a method to improve the health and
welfare of the people that protects the environment, stimulates the economy and
enhances the quality of life in the region. The update to the Sustainability Master Plan
also implements the approved 2012-2035 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable
Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) that was developed with a bottom-up partnership for
a livable and prosperous Southern California through 2035. The Sustainability grant
program enables SCAG to partner directly with our city by providing financial assistance
to local planning initiatives that help implement the 2012-2035 RTP/SCS and, at the
same time, support local priorities. The City's proposal is consistent with SCAG's
Sustainability Program's goals of improving livability, mobility, prosperity and
sustainability and moves us one step closer to realizing our shared vision. The attached
report provides a complete review of the Office of Sustainability's future planning.
Upon receipt of the Plan and acceptance of recommended key initiatives by the City
Council, the Manager of the Office of Sustainability will work with the Sustainability
Commission, neighborhoods and others to develop a detailed action plan with specific
targets, roles/responsibilities and measures. An important early factor in implementation
will be enhanced public engagement and outreach on community health and
sustainability.
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City Council Staff Report
June 23. 2016— Page 8
Adoption of 2016-2021, 5-year Sustainability Master Plan
FISCAL AND STAFF IMPACTS:
The Office of Sustainability will implement projects based upon City Council budget
appropriations on a project and program priority basis.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Staff finds that adoption of this Sustainability Master Plan is not a "project" under the
California Environmental Quality Act, because the adoption of the plan does not involve
any commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant
physical impact on the environment, as contemplated by Title 14, California Code of
Regulations, Section 15378(b)(4). Therefore no negative environmental impact is noted.
Michele C. Mician Marcus Fuller
Sustainability Manager Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
David H. Ready, P —
City Manager
Attachments:
1. Resolution for Adoption
2. Staff Report and Reference Materials from May 18, 2016 Council Meeting:
http://www.ci.paim-springs.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=43326
3. Sustainability Master Plan full document:
http://www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=43310
4. Power Point Presentation
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA ADOPTING
THE NEW 2016-2021 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
SUSTAINABILITY MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, due to the City of Palm Springs legacy of a decades of commitment
to the environment and leadership in sustainability; and
WHEREAS, to address climate change the City of Palm Springs adopted the
Palm Springs Path to a Sustainable Community Plan in 2008 to support efforts to
curb global warming, adopt greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reduction goals for
the City of Palm Springs, and call for continuing and new actions toward
achieving those goals; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs was a signatory to the U.S. Mayor's
Climate Protection Agreement, an agreement that more than 1000 mayors from
the 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have signed; and
WHEREAS, in 2008 the City of Palm Springs created and appointed the first
members of the Sustainability Commission, formerly the resource Conservation
Commission; and
WHEREAS, in 2010 the City of Palm Springs Office of Sustainability (OS) issued
the first City Greenhouse Gas Inventory (GHG), which included a suite of actions
to reduce GHG emissions; and
WHEREAS, OS took leadership in adopting the Coachella Valley Green for Life
program and accompanying Energy and Climate Action Plans; and
WHEREAS, OS commissioned a technical study and convened technical
committees to identify action options and potential pathways to climate change
mitigation in the 2016 Palm Springs Sustainability Master Plan update; and
WHEREAS, input from the general public was actively sought during
development of the 2016 Palm Springs Sustainability Master Plan through online
surveys and public meetings; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 Palm Springs Sustainability Master Plan identifies actions
to achieve City climate goals while also substantially contributing to many other
City goals, including transportation choices, building energy efficiency, solid
waste reduction, urban forest protection, sustainable economic development, and
clean air;
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND APPROVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City of Palm Springs Sustainability Master Plan, dated May 2016, on file in
the Office of the City Clerk, is hereby adopted. 09
Adopted this 23rd day of June, 2016.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
David H. Ready
City Manager
ATTEST:
James Thompson
City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on June 23, 2016,
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
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Goal: Palm Springs is resilient and
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Monitor and report
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to GHG emissions to 1990
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1990 by 2050. Achieve carbon
neutrality for municipal
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Goal: Palm Springs is a center for clean tech,
renewable energy, and innovation. j
Help to create 500 clean tech jobs by
2020.
Grow Palm Springs' local economy by
retaining and expanding small and
locally-owned businesses, increasing
exports and decreasing imports.
Establish Palm Springs as a premiere
ecotourism destination in the U.S. by
improving existing industry practices and
expanding cultural and nature-based
tourism.
Encourage sustainable business
practices.
Train and grow the City's green
workforce.
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Goal: Residents and all sectors of our community are engaged in an active,
life-long process making choices to achieve one's potential and optimal well-
being in life.
? . Increase the City's overall health status by 5% in 2020 by encouraging
life-long recreational physical activity.
2. Engage community partners to provide health and wellness education
and/or services.
3. Promote mental, social, and emotional health.
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Goal: Palm Springs is a City of vibrant and livable neighborhoods.
Actively promote transformation of public spaces to support
placemaking and bring vibrancy into neighborhoods and
community public spaces by piloting projects in two
neighborhoods by 2020.
2. Promote smart growth.
3. Encourage the building or retrofitting of one million square feet
of green buildings.
Promote Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
(CPTED) principles when designing sites, buildings, facilities
and the surrounding areas.
Encourage the building and preservation of workforce housing
in new and existing housing projects.
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Goal: Palm Springs is a leader in
sustainable transportation.
Promote transportation choices.
Promote transit-oriented }
development.
Integrate sustainable transportation
infrastructure and programs through
the development process and through
partnerships with employers.
Promote clean transportation through
alternative fuels and vehicles.
Develop policies and programs for the
City of Palm Springs to lead the way
in sustainable planning and
operations.
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Goal: Palm Springs cultivates a flourishing `��'
urban forest and desert ecosystem
ensuring habitat protection and enhance
and access to open space, recreation and
natural resources.
Expand the urban forest by planting
5,000 new trees on public and private
sites and become a Tree City USA h ,
community by 2020.
Promote access to sustainable, open
space, recreation and natural
resources.
Support efforts to protect and
enhance regional ecosystems.
Exceed regional standards for -
stormwater control.
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Goal: Palm Springs is a high efficiency, renewable energy city.
1 . Reduce the total energy use by all building built before 2012 by 10%.
2. Reduce energy use and carbon use from new homes and buildings.
3. Promote outdoor lighting standards that minimize light trespass and
reduce light pollution and protect the surrounding outdoor environment
from outdoor lighting impacts.
Supply 50% of the all energy renewable sources by 2030 and 75% of all
City building's energy from renewable sources by 2020.
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Goal: Palm Springs is a leader in water efficiency and reuse.
Reduce potable water use in City facilities by 50% by 2020.
Reduce potable water usage per capita in Palm Springs by
30% by 2020.
Increase recycled and gray water usage in Palm Springs by
10% by 2020.
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Goal: Palm Springs is a zero waste community.
1 . Encourage an overall reduction in materials and goods
consumption.
2. Expand programs to increase landfill waste diversion, recycling,
and composting to recover 90% of all waste generated by 2030.
3. Reduce food scraps and green waste sent the landfills by 50% by
2025.
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Goal: Palm Springs is a healthier, more food-secure community that
supports community-based agriculture.
Reduce the consumption of resource-intensive foods.
Support community-based food systems that produce healthy
foods and reduce food waste.
Evaluate existing regulation to better understand barriers to
growing and producing food.
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Goal: Palm Springs is a model for sustainable
practices throughout every department in the City.
Embed sustainable principles and practices
into city operations.
Embed sustainability into capital improvement y,
review, design, and construction.
Ensure all employees have a baseline
understanding of sustainability principles and
regular opportunities for learning.
Foster a safe and healthy work environment.
Adopt sustainable practices and purchasing
policies.
Embed sustainability concepts and practices
into the local culture through education,
promotion, and community engagement.
Be a regional leader.
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abort sustainable and efficient energy practices in me Eastern 1 162.1%
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STAFF RECOMMENDED KEY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES IY 1 1
Sustainability City Management and Operations Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy
1. Hire Sustainability Manager and set up Office of Sustainability 1. Issue Request for Qualifications for City facilities Solar/Energy
2. Incorporate"Green Team" into Department Head meetings/ efficiency program and contract with successful vendor
monthly reports 2. Initiate Pilot AB 811 Energy Efficiency Loan Program and
3. Identify baselines and specific targets for improvement investigate funding sources for expansion
4. Conduct at least two in-house sustainability training sessions 3. Formalize new state building codes to enhance energy
for employees efficiency
5. Initiate Annual Sustainability Report Card 4. Implement Desert Cities Energy Efficiency Partnership
6. Expand Sustainability outreach/education including website program
"Green" Guide 5. Facilitate energy audits for top users and support
7. Develop energy efficiency retrofit plan for city facilities recommended energy efficiency actions
8. Identify/implement sustainable procurement opportunities for 6. Develop solar incentives and rebates
each division 7. Expand outreach and education regarding energy efficiency
9. Develop green product.purchasing policy and renewable energy options
10. Develop sustainable events policy
11. Facilitate community garden pilot project Healthy Eco Systems
1. Develop and place trails signage at all City access points
Economic Vitality 2. Continue to implement Multiple Species Habitat
1. Develop proposal for expanded Local Procurement Policy Conservation Plan
2. Develop applicationfincentives for Incubator/Clean Tech Zone 3. Expand outreach and education
3. Develop Small Business Green Guide
4. Add Eco-Tourism line item in tourism budget Waste
5. Develop Green Hospitality Tourism Marketing Plan 1. Move to once a week residential waste pick up/increased
6. Facilitate"Green"data gathering recycling
2. Develop a Zero waste plan
Sustainable Urban Development and Transportation Choice 3. Develop expanded proposed construction and demolition
1. Develop SB 375/AB32 "next steps" strategy for Council review waste ordinance
2. Develop proposed Green Building Standards Ordinance and 4. Expand ABOP Household Hazardous Waste facility
Fast Track Incentives hours of operation
3. Submit at least one bike path expansion grant application 5. Bring Wastewater Treatment Plant-Methane gas conversion
4. Initiate Smart Growth/LEED Training for at least two staff proposal to Council
members 6. Inventory waste streams and identify economic development
5. Develop policy and plan for 100%conversion to clean/green potential
fleet 7. Expand outreach and education regarding waste reduction
and recycling
Climate Change
1. Develop SB 375/AB32"next steps"strategy for Council Review Water
2. Participate in regional Green House Gases emission inventory 1. Finalize and implement Tahquitz median Pilot Program
3. Initiate Citywide Traffic Synchronization Study 2. Schedule study session on water supply risk assessment
4. Add four additional Permissive Left Turn intersections 3. Develop a plan for 50% city water usage reduction
5. Request CVAG pursue valley-wide Traffic Sync/Permissive 4. Expand outreach and education regarding water
Left Turns efficiency measures
6. Reduce 4 commuting days per month for approximately 50%
of City workforce
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0 = We need more work on this initiative
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3 = GO GREEN!
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Develop and place trails slgnage at allll City z '
ty access points ✓
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Develop a plan for 50%city water usage reduction ✓
Hire Sustainability Coordinator and set up Office of Sustainability ✓ ✓
Submit at least one bike path grant application
Incorporate"Green Team"into Department Head meetings/monthly reports ✓
Issue City facilities Energy efficiency RFQ and contract with vendor ✓
Identify baselines and specific targets for improvement ✓ ✓
Initiate Pilot AB 811 Loan Program
Conduct at least two in-house sustainability training sessions for employees ✓ ✓
Formalize new state building codes
Initiate Annual Sustainability,Report ✓
Implement Desert Cities Energy Efficiency Partnership program ✓
Expand sustainability,outreach/education including website"Green"Guide ✓ ✓
Facilitate energy audits for top users and support energy efficiency actions
Develop energy efficiency retrofit plan for city facilities ✓
Move to once a week residential waste pick uptincreased recycling ✓
Facilitate community garden pilot project ✓
Develop a Zero waste plan ✓
Develop SB 3751AB32"next steps'strategy for Council Review ✓
Develop proposed construction and demolition waste ordinance ✓
Participate in regional GHG emission inventory ✓
Expand Household Hazardous Waste drop site hours of operation ✓
Initiate Citywide Traffic Sync Study ✓
Bring WWTP—Methane gas conversion proposal to Council ✓
Add four additional Permissive Left Turn intersections ✓
Inventory waste streams and identify economic development potential ✓
Reduce 4 commuting days per month for approx.%of City workforce ✓ ✓
Develop sustainable purchasing and Sustainable City events policy
Facilitate"Green"data gathering ✓
Expand outreach&education waste reduction,recycling,water conservation& ✓
Develop Green Building Standards Ordinance/Fast Track Incentives ✓ energy efficiency
Initiate Smart GrowthlLEED Training for at least two staff members ✓ Develop Green Hospitality Tourism Marketing Plan ✓
Develop policy and plan for 100%conversion to clean/green fleet ✓ Finalize and Implement Tahquitz median Pilot Program ✓
A = 70- 105 - GOING GREEN!
B = 35- 70 We have work to do! 73 this year! We have an A -
C = 0- 35 More needs to happen here NEXT YEAR'S GOAL is 105!
0 = We don't even rate!
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The City has partnered with local business and institutional leaders to
Where do we go from here and which areas do we increase resource conservation in the community.
need to see more advances?
♦ Partnerships with utilities have provided for increased rebates resulting in
2011 Goals thousands of dollars in costs savings for residents.
♦ After reducing electric use by 8% in 2009, the District is on-track to reduce
• Focus on Green Economy & Innovation HUB (Ihub) electric use by more than an additional 10% in 2010! Over these last two
• Ecotourism Program expansion years, the aggregate savings have avoided over 3,500 metric tons of
• Increase participation in Green Business Partnership program greenhouse gas, and have avoided electric costs of over $750,000. By
• Reduce City water use with increased conservation programs industry standards, with almost no capital investment, this is an astounding
♦ Change report card items listed as "develop" to "implement" achievement which has earned the District the unofficial title of "The Stealth
♦ Create a 2020 Transportation Plan to implement an increased District"
amount of renewable fuel fleets. • Desert Healthcare District has saved millions of gallons of water and reduced
♦ Add Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reporting to list of items on their emissions by changing their landscaping and retrofitting their lighting.
report card. ♦ Our partnership with Habitat for Humanity Brush with Kindness provided for a
• Inventory waste streams and develop a Zero Waste Plan. desert landscape retro-fit and clean-up project for a disabled veteran resulting
ry P in 140 hours of volunteer labor and 15 tons of earth moved.
♦ 50 Free Smart irrigation control devices provided to citizens through a Desert
Water Agency partnership will result in 2.5 million gallons saved in first year of
install.
♦ The City collected over 9,500 pounds of Citrus to contribute to ♦ Desert Water Agency generated about 500,000 kwH of energy this year
through our solar field this year as well as another 1 million kwH through our
the needy. Hydroelectric plants that we operate in cooperation with CVWD. Our
♦ More than 50 tons of E Waste and Shredding are diverted from customers continue to use water efficiently through their daily activities as
the landfill each year through our Community outreach events. water demand is down 10 percent from last year.
♦ The City has a 70% recycling rate in City facilities, commercial ♦ The City partnered with Air Quality Management District to provide for Clean
and residential combined recycling. Air Month activities including the distribution of 50 children's bike helmets,
♦ With each building retrofit on or Desert Cities Partnership lighting bike safety lessons and free bike lights for more than 200 residents.
and energy conservation retrofit plan the City is saving up to ♦ The City partnered with the Tahquitz Creek Yacht Club and the Palm Springs
$30,000 a year per building. Rotary to collect litter during the Great American Clean Up.
• Our composting pilot program has diverted more than 50 tons of ♦ Working with Palm Springs Economic Development Council has resulted in
food waste from the landfill. Green Business packets distributed to over 50 businesses in the first two
• The City has provided over 200 low flow aerators and 300 months of the program.
energy efficient light bulbs to citizens within the City of Palm • The Desert Cities Partnership with Southern California Edison has yielded
Springs. This has resulted in more than a 114 million in Green close to$40,000 in savings with the first two project installations.
House Gas emissions reductions. ♦ Members of the Mayors Leadership Council are engaging in composting pilot
♦ The City awarded local schools with $4,000 in grant funds to programs, energy retrofit plans, waste and water audits and sustainability
begin the first phase of their community gardens. training.
♦ The City's low flow dual Flush toilet program for low income • Grant funding in the amount of$6.4 million dollars to do Climate Action will be
allocated to Desert Cities thanks to a unique partnership through the
residents will save more than 1/2 million gallons of water a Coachella Valley Association of Governments and local utilities.
year with just 25 new installations. • College of the Desert is.embracing sustainability inside and out through its
♦ Residents pledged to ride or walk 2,618 miles during the first Policy on Sustainability Stewardship by revising its curriculum and operating
week of Bike Month 2010. procedures and by designing and constructing buildings and campuses to the
www highest contemporary standards.
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HOW DO WE WORK 7 2010 INITIATIVES & PROJECT
The Sustainability Commission is a Council appointed advisory board that
serves to support the City's overall sustainability efforts. In addition to this
group the City has implemented an internal Green Team that consists of • Arbor Day and Community Garden Programs with local schools
staff subcommittees which focus on five key sustainability, initiatives de- • Outreach with Speaker and Film series with local not-for-profits
rived from the Palm Springs Path to a Sustainable Community. The Green ♦ Increased public resources with enhanced website and hotline
Team meets monthly and serves to implement change in the overall op- • Energy Star partner program that has provided materials and re-
erations of the City of Palm Springs. The Green Team is composed of City sources to hundreds of local residents
staff and is facilitated by the Office of Sustainability. The Green Team par- • Created sustainable events guide to assist event producers in
allels the structure of the Sustainability Commission subcommittee frame- reducing waste and identifying sustainable solutions
work to ensure consistency and completion of projects. The Sustainability • Created neighborhood electric vehicle route map to promote
Commission and Green Team subcommittees collaborate with local ex- use of electric vehicles throughout the community
perts, not-for-profits, such as Habitat for Humanity, and support agencies.
For example, the water conservation subcommittee works with schools to
implement community gardens, composting and vermiculture (worm com-
posting). The Sustainability Commission consistently provides input on
innovative community programs such as smart irrigation control device ♦ Green Business Partnership[program and Green Product welcome packets
programs, energy rebate matching program and increased education. ♦ Citrus collection to divert valuable food resources to the needy
♦ E Waste and Shredding Collection events that average 60 tons per year saving tax
payer dollars due to reduced tipping fees
♦ Retrofits of City buildings with energy efficient lighting and HVAC systems
resulting in energy and cost savings
Diana Shay, Economic Development Doug Wylie ♦ Partnerships with local agencies to provide incentives to
Michele Mician,Sustainability John Ege residents who invest in energy and water efficient solutions in
Vicki Oltean, Parks and Recreation Karen Joy Tabbah their homes and businesses
♦ I Hub designation and partnership with College of the Desert
Gary Calhoun, Recycling Karen Joy Tabbah for Green Tech education
Julie Warren, Library Services
Jennifer Henning,Sustainability Staci Schafer
Stephanie Green, Police Department Brett Klein
♦ Increased recycling efforts throughout the downtown corridor
_ ♦ Composting pilot program at Palm Springs Convention Center
Steve Bowser—Airport Mark Nichols and four major resorts within the City
Battalion Chief Sang Pao Wang, Fire Doug Wylie • Water conservation programs that have resulted in in over 4
John Ege million gallons of water saved to date
Mary Jo Ginther,Tourism Staci Schafer ♦ Emissions reductions education programs focused on energy
Tammy Perezchica,Dowmown Keith Wisot efficiency and transportation including Bike Month,walking programs and Plug In
Brett Klein America campaign to promote electric vehicles
♦ Partnership with the Mayor's Leadership Council to reduce energy and water use
by the largest employers within the City
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by Michele Mician, Manager, Palm Springs Office of Sustainability
The City of Palm Springs Office of
In 2007,Mayor Steve Pougnet laid out a list of 20 proposed first steps on the path Sustainability invites you to help shape
to making Palm Springs a sustainable community.A sustainable City includes a clean the future of your community We are
and healthy environment,strong community engagement and a thriving economy. interested in your feedback and ideas.
Call Michele Mician,Manager,at
We are proud to present the 5 program areas that have been developed along 760-323-8214.For more information,
with the achievements for the past year and our goals for the new year. vsit wwr.yoursustainablcctyoom.
GREEN ECONOMY GREEN ECONOMY
The City offers a free welcome packet to busmesses that provides sam- The City's Office of Sustainability,is working with the Green
Ales of green products and information on energy savings programs.This Business Bureau to create a web based.interactive and self
year the Office of Sustainabi@y distributed over 70 welcome bags to r certifying Green Business Prograni webpage is set to launch
businesses in Palm Springs.in 2011 the City also began the Tapldl Program early 2012.The first 50 businesses to register will be certified
w which works with businesses to provide free tap water to those looking
to refill their water bottle rather than purdase disposablesThe City of at no cost
i Palm Springs is also a member of the Innovation Hub.Through the CrVs
.4 efforts new"green'businesses are able to find resources to assist them
in growing and establishing a permanent home in Palm Springs.
WATER WATER
The City has launched several new water conservation programs The City will continue to offer low flow toilets.However,this year the
including a low flow toilet rebate program and a lawn buy back City will look to offer even more incentives for residents and businesses
program.Over 1000 participants have benefitted from the low that save water. More desert friendly landscaping programs and educa- ;
flow toilet program since the inception.This includes low income tional opportunities are being developed for the caning year.The City is
residents who qualify to receive a low flow dual flush toilet and also increasing efforts to educate the public regarding protecting our
install.The new Laren Buy Back program has resulted in over water supply and hosting monthly creek clean ups with theTahqudz
75.000 square feet of grass to be replaced with native and desert CreekYacht Oub. Finally by offering annual used oil and fire recycling
landscape. program the City protects our soils and water from contamination.
URBAN SUSTAINABILITY&MOBILITY URBAN SUSTAINABILtTY&MOBILITY
The City gave away over 300 trees this year in celebration of Arbor Day. \ This year we added new trail signage at City trail access points.The
To encourage more sustainable mobility the Office of Sustainability is an • focus on local food production continues as the City looks to install
advocate for electric vehicles and hosts an electric vehicle show annually _ a local community garden at Demuth Park and a third Garden in the
! In addition,the City approved the Non Motorized transportation plan Schools project In addition,we'll continue to celebrate Arbor Day
which will provide for implementation of more bike lanes,trails and with an event planned for March 7 at Cahuilla Elementary.This year
pedestrian thoroughfarssThe City celebrates Bike Month every May we'll incorporate an all electric LEAF into the fleet and will install
and offers free helmets,bike lights and educational programs. two electric vehicle charging stations.Finally,the Mayor will host a
Mayors race to Save the Planet in April to celebrate Earth Day!
WASTE WASTE
Reduction of waste is a primary focus in our City.Our newest programs This year the City will finale a plan to move to once a week trash
include composting for the hospitality industry and pre-paid medical .� pick-up.In addition,we are offering more locations for electronic
re waste cycling.These free sharps and medical waste containers are avail- waste drop off and increasing our recycling container locations
able at City Hall and the Public 1-brary.The City also passed a resolution throughout the City.This year the City hopes to involve more
in support of Extended Producer Responsibility which calls for businesses S` .
to take back products they manufacture. Among our marry events are to volunteers volunteers it clean-up efforts in service that are m well as we expand our outreach
four electronic waste and shredding events that result in over 150 tons of visiting with conferences and large
diverted waste annually.Finally,our citrus collection program yielded over scale events.
90,000 pounds of fruit for the hungry that was diverted from the landfill.
ENERGY ENERGY
The City initiated a Property Assessed Clean Energy program that allows The City will continue to offer rebates for energy efficient gas appliances
+L� for commercial entities to pay for energy efficiency,retrofits on their tax However,this year we will also introduce an energy efficiency mini-grant
bill.In addition,the City approved a contract with an energy service com- � for our low income residents.All City facilities will undergo retrofits for
pany to retrofit all City facilities.This is expected to reduce greenhouse lighting and systems controls which will results in cost savings and resource
gas emissions and increase energy efficient Oty's greenhouse gas � conservation.
emissions inventory from 1990 on was completed this year to ensure
compliance with State climate regulations and this serves as a tool to set We will continue to offer FREE film showings year round at
goals to conserve resources and save moneyThe City also offers free light various locations throughout the City.In addition,our Annual
bulbs,holiday lights and energy savings incentives to residents annually. Sustainability Summit will be held in October 2012.
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"Your Sustainable City"
2011 -12
Progress Report on Sustainability
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Contents
Executive Summary 3
Energy and Climate Action Plan
and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Inventory Update 4 _
Projects implemented by
Sustainability Commission and 6"
Green Team 5 - 15
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References 15
Appendix
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Mayor's Healthy Planet Healthy You Race
and Wellness Festival Race Map 18
Acknowledgements 20
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Executive Summary
Sustainability is one of the City of Palm Springs' top priorities. Since the City Council adopted
the Palm Springs Path to a Sustainable Community in 2008 many goals have been met and
overall greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced. In addition due to the expansion of the
programs offered through the Office of Sustainability reduction of waste, water use and energy
use throughout City operations and the community are evident.
The Sustainability progress report provides an indication of the evolution of the Your
Sustainable City program and a summary of the goals achieved that are part of the City of Palm
Springs sustainability plan. The City of Palm Springs Your Sustainable City program has grown s
and continues to add new programming and undertake more initiatives every year. The Office of
Sustainability continues to support and provide educational offerings to the community on a
monthly basis. Among these activities are local food production events, citrus collection, Arbor
Day in the schools programs, Earth Day events, community clean-up days and free electronic
waste and shredding events. In addition new programs include free sharps and medical waste
disposal, a lawn buy back program, appliance rebates, Earth Matters Film Series in partnership
with the Cultural Center and bike safety education programs. These activities are supported
through the work of the Palm Springs City Council, Office of Sustainability, Sustainability
Commission, City Green Team and Mayor's Leadership Council. Each of them serve as
powerful stakeholders that are vital in implementing change needed for the City of Palm Springs
to become a zero waste community and to reduce overall resource consumption.
Some of the more recent management and operational goals achieved through the Your
Sustainable City program include receiving an award through the California Center for
Sustainable Energy for Community Leadership, an expanded household hazardous waste
program, award of a grant for six new electric vehicle charging stations, and completion of a new
32 bed community garden. Lastly, one of the most significant additions to the programming j
through the Office of Sustainability has been to educate the public about the connection
between human health and the environment through health and wellness programs such as the
new Mayor's Healthy planet Healthy You Race and Wellness Festival.
The efforts of the Mayor and Council, City Manager, Office of Sustainability, Sustainability
Commission, the City Green Team and the Leadership Council have made the 2011-12
operating year filled with great success. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the
projects summarized in this report. Special thanks to Office of Sustainability support staff
Jennifer Henning, Special Projects and Gary Calhoun, Recycling Coordinator.
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Sustainability Manager Michele Mician, Mayor
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u' Enemy and Climate Action Plan and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Update
In the last several years cities across the Coachella Valley have followed the leading example
of the City of Palm Springs and begun to compose greenhouse gas emissions inventories and
commence climate action planning. Our desert cities experience unique changes due to
climate change including increased temperatures, decreased air quality, species loss or
change in habitat and increased wind events. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in vehicle
miles traveled, energy use and production of goods and services all serve to mitigate these
negative impacts. By creating programs and completing projects that help residents and City
operations play a role in these reductions the City of Palm Springs is taking measurable
action. The City has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the residential and
government sectors and is actively taking a role by tracking progress by conducting regular
greenhouse gas emissions inventories.
Figure 1 2010 Palm Springs Municipal Emissions by Sector
(Tonnes COze)
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most recent greenhouse gas emissions
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sector. (provided by EmMotion for CVAG I'
Green for Life program)
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carbon dioxide emissions equivalents is
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bike education event in May 2012., The
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The City continues to actively participate in the International Council for Local Environmental
Initiatives (ICLEI) 'Cities for Climate Protection' Campaign (CCP), as well as the Urban
Sustainability Directors Network, American Bicycle League, Institute for local Government's
Beacon Award Program , local and National Electric Automobile Association, Clean Cities
Campaign and the Desert Cities Energy Partnership.
By participating in the Desert Cities Energy Partnership program
through CVAG the City of Palm Springs has been able to take
advantage of the benefits of the Green for Life Program. The
program has made funding available for the City to be provided with
an updated greenhouse gas emissions inventory for 2010, access to
interns, increased educational materials and assistance in creating alga.
an Energy and Climate Action Plan.
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funding to complete a the most recent greenhouse gas emissions inventory for 2010.The (provided by EcoMotion for CVAG Green
for Life program)
Inventory of Projects Implemented
The main goal of the Office of Sustainability is to create, manage and implement projects and
programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions reductions are
typically achieved by eliminating emissions in each of the sectors as indicated in Figures 1
and 2. These sectors include emissions produced in community and City operations and
activities in areas such as water, waste, transportation, energy, and production of goods and
services. The City's Office of Sustainability modeled the organization of program and project
focus areas on this premise. The Office of Sustainability facilitates regular meetings of the
Sustainability Commission, Mayor's Leadership Council and Green Team to implement new
projects and policies to work in these areas and to help meet the City's overall sustainability
goals.
The Sustainability Commission meets at least once a month and serves not only in an
advisory role to City Council on programs and policy, but also as ambassadors for the Your
Sustainable City program. The Green Team consists of staff subcommittees which focus on
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major sustainability initiatives derived from the Palm Springs Path to a Sustainable
Community. The Green Team meets four to six times a year to incorporate sustainable
practices into the overall operations of the City of Palm Springs. The Mayor's Leadership
Council meets quarterly and focuses on special events such as the Annual Summit and the
new Mayor's Healthy Planet Healthy You Race and Wellness Festival.
The Sustainability Commission Green Team, Mayor's Leadership Council subcommittees
collaborate with local experts, not-for-profits, such as Coachella Valley Community Trails
Alliance and Certified Farmer's Market, and other support agencies. The Sustainability
Commission contributes significantly to additional outreach programs such as the Annual
Sustainability Summit, Bike to Work Week, bike helmet and safety light giveaway program and
Electric and Alternative fuel vehicle education. The following pages review and summarize the
work in each focus area as accomplished by the Office of Sustainability stakeholders.
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throughout the year. New programs may develop in each area based on community need,direction from City
Council and input from the Sustainability Commission, Green Team and Mayor's Leadership Council-
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Water Conservation
During FY 2011-12 the Office of Sustainability and the Sustainability Commission initiated a Lawn
Buy Back Program as well as a new Tap It! Program to increase city-wide water conservation.
These programs were created to educate the public on water conservation issues and to provide
resources to help residents and businesses to save water and money. Programs implemented
include desert landscape rebate programs, a tap water consumption promotion program, increased
low flow toilet rebates and education and collaboration with outside organizations. The Lawn Buy
Back Program proved very successful with applications from over 30 single family residents and 28
homeowner's associations.
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Lawn Buy Back Program initiated with over 60 total applicants serviced. Completed April 2012
Over$100,000 in rebate funds provided to the community and over
135,000 square feet in turf replaced with desert friendly landscape.
Over 200 low flow dual flush toilets have been provided to residents. 100 Ongoing Program
more toilets have been provided at no cost and installed for low income
residents thanks to a partnership with the Community Development
Department.
New Tap It! Program was initiated and 300 reusable metal water bottles On going Program
were distributed at sustainability events, including the Mayor's Healthy
planet Healthy You Race, to discourage single use plastic water bottle
consumption.
Collaboration with Cahuilla Elementary School to host Arbor Day events. Completed March 2012
More than 500 saplings were given to children this March. The program
also provided for an olive tree that was planted in the school garden.
• Created the new Tap It! Program: In partnership
with the Healthy Eating and Active Living Network.
The Tap It! program assists residents to transition
from single use to reusable water bottles as well
as to partner with local businesses and
organizations to provide free tap water. The City's
Convention Center became the first Tap It!
location this year. For the 2012-13 fiscal year the F.W.0°M
Office of Sustainability hopes to add a dozen
businesses to the Tap It! Partnership program.
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partnership with Veolia in the amount of $100 to
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the Great American Clean Up in May. The Office of Sustainability provides vests, pickers
and bio-degradable trash bags to support the efforts of the clean up events.
The City also hosts three Electronic waste and Shredding events during the year and one
tire and waste oil recycling event. One goal for the Office of Sustainability was to develop a
free 24 hour electronic waste drop off site that is open to the public. This site has been
established and provides an on-going service as well as an additional a source of revenue
for the City.
The City has also increased household hazardous waste services. This includes providing
free and easy access to pharmaceutical and sharps disposal. Pre paid SHARPS containers
are available at City Hall and may be mailed in. Pharmaceutical waste can be dropped off in
a container at City Hall or pre-paid envelopes are also provided for the convenience of
residents. This leads to less contamination of soil and drinking water and safer disposal
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The City's new animal shelter has implemented a recycling program as well as Completed January 2012
pharmaceutical waste recovery this year.
The City's single plastic bag use reduction program Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB)has Ongoing
provided for nearly 500 reusable bags to citizens, These bags are made of recycled
material and are offered at no cost at sustainability events.
The City collected 90,000 pounds in citrus in 2011 and 27,900 in 2012 . Both years the Ongoing
City of Palm Springs recovered more citrus than any other city in the Coachella Valley.
The gleaning program is becoming more aggressive and now includes alive recovery
and volunteer recruitment to assist those in need. Diversion from landfill contributes to
zero waste goal. The Olive gleaning program includes educational classes three times a
year and hopes to culminate in an annual community olive pressing.
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Urban Sustainability and Mobility
Urban Sustainability and Transportation improvements continue to be an area of opportunity for
the City of Palm Springs. From the implementation of the newly adopted Non Motorized
Transportation Plan to creation of a new community garden the positive changes continue. The City's new
32 plot Demuth Park Community Garden opened in May 2012 after an initial groundbreaking in April
2011. The funds were provided through a combination of sustainability funds and an endowment from
Veolia water.
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The City was one of the first to initiate an amendment to the City's General Plan to incorporate the
Coachella Valley Association of Government's approved Non-motorized Transportation Plan (NMTP).
Since this adoption the City has applied for several grants in hopes improving bike paths and increasing
walk ability throughout the City. In addition, a new Non-Motorized Community Connectivity Roundtable
was created and held a first meeting during May 2012 Bike Month at the Coachella Valley Economic
Partnership board room. Guest lecturer, Dan Austin led the discussion on the need for an increase in non
motorized commuting, urban bike-ability and overall how biking and walking elevate the vibrancy of a
community. Attendees strategized and discussed solutions for making Palm Springs a more biking and
waking friendly city. The result was an improved bike map and a commitment to meeting quarterly to
collaborate on bike infrastructure improvements.
In October 2011 the City supported the creation of a new Electric Automobile Association of Palm
Springs. A new electric vehicle charging station has replaced an old paddle style version at the Palm
Springs International Airport. An all electric Nissan Leaf has been added to the City's fleet and is utilized
as a pool vehicle. The Office of Sustainability has begun to facilitate a new Rideshare program in
partnership with Riverside County. Grant funds have been secured to add even more charging stations by
the end of 2012 within the City. Future goals include adding bike lanes, bike racks and increasing electric
vehicle infrastructure city-wide.
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City's new Demuth Park Community Garden on May 16, 2012.
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Sustainability Commission has budgeted $10,000 toward bike path creation October 2011, Ongoing
and improvement and took action to propose an amendment to the general
plan to incorporate the CVAG adopted Non-motorized Transportation Plan.
The City partnered with Clean Cities Coachella Valley to organize an October 2011 and October 2012
alternative fuel education day, Odyssey Day, and provided free workshops to
the public.
The Sustainability Commission partnered with a local bicycle shop to offer free Completed May 2012
helmets, bike lights and tune ups to City residents during Bike Month held at
the Camelot theater.
The City received a 38,000 grant from Air Quality Management District to August 2010, to be completed
purchase electric vehicle charging stations. August 2011
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structure donated by Modernism Week and Doug Stanton,Architect(May 2012). Full
Page: Planting plan and conceptual design as provided by TKD associates.The
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groundbreaking in April 2011. All 32 beds were filled within two weeks of the ribbon
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(Map provided thanks to David Dixon design)
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Energy Conservation
Several new energy conservation programs were established in the 2011-12 fiscal year. The
energy efficient gas appliance rebate matching program provided up to $60.00 per household
for qualifying energy efficient gas appliance purchases. This program matches an existing rebate
provided by the Southern California gas company. Another new program that was introduced in 2011 is
the Comprehensive Mobile Home energy efficiency retrofit program. This program is a result of a
partnership between the City, Synergy Corporation and Southern California Gas/Sempra Utilities. This
program reached nearly 300 citizens and provided free services for 145 mobile home owners. The
project resulted in a carbon dioxide equivalent reduction in emissions of 91,176 pounds. The table
below reflects the total outreach and results of the program for 2011.
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A new energy efficiency incentive program for hot water heaters has also been added to the energy
conservation programs and serviced the first applicant in March 2012. This is a partnership with the
Community and Economic Development program whose staff works to administer the program. The
program serves low income residents and will continue into 2013.
The City is an active participant in the Desert Cities Energy Partnership and has earned the Silver
Level in the program. The City has reduced energy use in municipal buildings by almost 10% and
nearly 9% in the community sector since entering the partnership in 2008.
Performance Contractingwith Chevron ESCO agreement)for energy project savings has Third Pa Review Phase 1
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been supported by the Sustainability Commission through funding of third party review of the completed May 2012.Ongoing
contract n the amount of$51,000.Sustainability Commission is expected to play a significant
role in monitoring of the success and outcomes of the project and will report to Council.
Office of Sustainability provides educational opportunities for constituents to learn about Ongoing
"Saving a Ton"and personal greenhouse gas mitigations.
Completed the City's greenhouse gas emissions inventory for both City operations and Completed. Next step ECAP
Community use for 2010 through the Green for Life Program.The next step will be to develop October 2012.
an Energy and Climate Action Plan (ECAP)by October 2012.
The Office of Sustainability provided several educational tours of City facilities and co Ongoing
generation plant to students and interns for the Green for Life Program.
The Office of Sustainability installed over 200 motion sensor activated power strips that save Completed December 2011
almost$40 per year per install. For an install of 200 devices bout 22.8 metric tons of Cote
are saved annually.
Green Economy
Sustainability staff facilitates quarterly Mayor's Leadership Council meetings to support
organizations that are early adopters of sustainability measures. The Mayor's Leadership
Council played a significant role for Earth Day 2012 in supporting the Mayor's Healthy
Planet Healthy You Race and Wellness Festival. The event attracted visitors from all over Southern
California. The event raised more than $100,000 to fight childhood obesity and resulted in the creation
of a new program funded by the monies raised form the Mayor's Race, the Desert Healthcare
Foundation, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
The Green Business Partnership program encourages businesses to incorporate green procurement,
use of compostable products, water conservation, recycling and waste reduction, waste oil pick-up for
restaurants and energy management. A new on line certification program has been secured and will be
unveiled in October 2012.
The Sustainability Commission actively seeks opportunities to stimulate the creation of a green
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economy in the City of Palm Springs. During the 2011-12 year the Sustainability Commission has supported
community efforts including the Certified Farmer's Market and the Camelot Theater through sponsorships and
programs. The new Earth Matters film festival provided for eight free film showings for the public to enjoy
while attracting visitors to the farmer's market and theater all year. In the coming year the festival is will
expand to provided more free film showings in conjunction with events and a speaker series.
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Partnerships with local car dealers to promote electric vehicles sales. This includes October 2011
promotion of alternative transportation through outreach, expo's and policy adoption.
A partnership with the Palm Springs Convention Center to initiate greater opportunity for Ongoing
eco tourism including promotion of the Office of Sustainability events on the Convention
and Visitors Bureau website.
Local Earth Matters Film Festival in partnership with the Cultural Center, Camelot Began October 2011.
Theater and the Palm Springs Public Arts Commission. Completed June 2012.
Annual Overview
Since May 2011 the Sustainability Commission has worked diligently to adopt and implement a City of
Palm Springs Non-Motorized Transportation Plan (NMTP). In October 2011 the NMTP was adopted by
City Council. Subsequently the Office of Sustainability and the Sustainability Commission embraced a
comprehensive outreach and education program focused on biking, hiking and electric vehicles. Since the
NMTP was adopted the Sustainability Commission has made implementation of the NMTP a major focus.
This includes prioritization of bike lane improvements and addition of bike lanes. The Commission
requested that City staff apply for grants as well as allocate dollars from the sustainability fund to
implement the NMTP projects.
With the NMTP as the focus the Office of Sustainability, the Sustainability Commission and Leadership
Council worked in concert to host a successful Annual Sustainability Summit. The 2011 Summit was held
at the Palm Springs Convention Center where more than 300 people attended.
The speaker at the summitwas internationally acclaimed writer, film maker and philanthropist Dan Austin.
The presentation on biking and exploring community through alternative transportation means inspired
many members of the community to take action. The theme for this years efforts was focused on biking,
hiking and electric vehicles. Go to photo yoursustainablecity.com for a downloadable version of the new
bike map, survey results and photos taken during the Annual Sustainability Summit.
The Office of Sustainability's goals for the coming year include completing an Energy and Climate Action
Plan (ECAP), initiating planning for second community garden including securing funding, design and
location, constructing new and improving existing bike lanes, adding electric vehicle charging stations,
creating a green business outreach program with web based certification and sustainable packaging
incentives.
The City has been recognized as a national saw keynote
leader in sustainability and climate change speaker
action. Recently the City was acknowledged as Dan Austin
a statewide leader in energy and sustainability is a writer,author and
and was named the 2011 Califomia Center for filmmaker living in
Sustainable Energy's Energy All Star in Seattle,Washington.
Community Leadership. He is the founder of 88
BIKES,a not for profit
The City of Palm Springs is also a member of that aids children and
Local Governments for Sustainability USA or L families throughout the
ICLEI. ICLEI calls for completion of Five KEYNOTE SPEAKER world to obtain safe,sus-
Milestones for Climate Mitigation to reduce both tainable and free trans-
greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions portation via bicycle.
throughout the community. The City is well on
the way towards completing all the steps that
ICLEI encourages member cities to complete to
achieve the highest in international climate
preparedness standards. So far the City has AUTHOR & FOUNDER
conducted an inventory, implemented action o� _
plans and programs and is well on the way to
creating an Energy and Climate Action Plan that
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p�QpLMko''' City of Palm Springs City Council
Steve Pougnet, Mayor
r'9t lFORN�p
Ginny Foat, Mayor Pro Tern
Rick Hutcheson, Councilmember
Chris Mills, Councilmember
Paul Lewin, Councilmember
Executive Staff
David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D., City Manager
James Thompson, City Clerk
Douglas C. Holland, City Attorney
Thomas Wilson, Assistant City Manager
Geoffrey S. Kiehl, City Treasurer
Sustainability Commissioners
Brett Klein, Chair Staci Schafer, Vice Chair
Kate Castle Michael Harris
Paul J. McCreesh Terri Mettie
Ranee Schaafsma Judge Keith Wisot
City of Palm Springs
City Hall, Office of Sustainability
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Tel 760-323-8214
web: www.yoursustainablecity.com
Staff
Michele Mician, Manager
Jennifer Henning, Special Projects
Gary Calhoun, Recycling Coordinator
2011 Report on Sustainability0
30 NEXT STEPS
OAssess the potential impacts of climate change on 15 Establish energy and water efficiency handbooks
people, infrastructure, natural systems,and public for City departments,residential and commercial
spaces in the City. (Climate Change,Action 3.1) users with checklists for self-assessment and
resource guides (Livable Neighborhoods,Action
O2 Work to expand clean technology and renewable 3.7)
energy programs. (Sustainable Economy, Action
1.1) 16 Continue to promote rebates for individual
O Support and promote the start-up businesses residences and HOAs for Lawn Buy Back Program
and drought-tolerant landscaping. (Water
through incubators such as the iHUB Innovation Conservation+ Efficiency,Action 2.3)
Center, providing low-cost materials,technical
assistance and opportunities for collaboration. 7 Explore adoption of a local gray water ordinance.
(Sustainable Economy,Action 1.4) (Water Conservation +Efficiency, Action 3.1)
OPartner with community-based organizations to Expand outreach and technical assistance to
develop a green jobs program that provides job 18 Homeowner Associations, multi-family residences,
training/apprenticeship and placement focused and seasonal residents to increase participation
on at-risk young adult populations. (Sustainable in the residential recycling and composting
Economy,Action 5.1) programs (Solid Waste+ Recycling,Action 2.2).
OChallenge each neighborhood organization to 19 Expand commercial recycling and composting to
host "Healthy Planet, Healthy You" event per year. all businesses in the City. (Solid Waste+ Recycling,
(Health +Wellness,Action 3.3) Action 2.6)
ODevelop a toolkit of simple,low-cost solutions that 20 Develop and promote food sharing programs.
support placemaking. (Livable Neighborhoods, (Solid Waste+ Recycling,Action 3.1)
Action 1.1) 21 Encourage workforce housing across the City and
0Require new,continuous sidewalks on both sides advocate for a percentage of new residential
of the street with new development. (Livable contruction to accomodate a diverse income
Neighborhoods,Action 2.5) group. (Livable Neighborhoods,Action 4.1)
f a Dedicate a portion of the transportation budget 22 Incorporate urban agriculture uses into long range
to pedestrian and bicycling projects and planning efforts. (Urban Agriculture,Action 3.1)
programs. (Active and Sustainable Transportation,
Action 1.1) Q Reconvene an inter-departmental Green Team.
OPromote "Healthy Planet, Healthy You" and (Lead By Example,Action 1.4)
"Walk and Roll" apps across the City,especially 24 Form a Green Citizen Academy. (Lead By
in schools.and create new health and wellness Example,Action 6.1)
metrics. (Active and Sustainable Transportation,
Action 1,13) 25 Maintain a single,City sustainabilify website. (Lead
0By Example, Action 6.2)
Expand Safe Routes to School program. (Active
and Sustainable Transportation,Action 1.6) 26 Adopt an ordinance require multi-family
recycling. (Solid Waste
+ Recycling,Action 2.1)
11 Adopt a policy to transform the municipal fleet
conversion to ensure 80 percent of public fleet 27 Adopt a no idling policy for the City fleet by 2018
vehicles run on alternative fuels. (Active and and extend to commercial vehicles by 2020.
Sustainable Transportation,Action 5.1) (Active and Sustainable Transportation, Action 5.2)
12 Plant new climate appropriate trees in the nearly 28 Adopt an integrated pest management and no
1,200 vacant sites and beyond. (Urban Forests+ pesticide use policy for City-owned and managed
Natural Systems, Action 1.2) properties. (Urban Agriculture, Action 3.4)
13 Partner with Board of Realtors to create a Adopt a Tree Protection Ordinance that
policy requiring energy disclosure, audits, and/ 29 address tree replacement and removal. (Urban
or upgrades at time of sale for residential and Agriculture,Action l.l)
commercial properties. (Energy Conservation+
Renewable Energy, Action 1.8) 30 Adopt product Stewardship Policies to ensure
14 Promote solar housing programs and workforce Producers of waste create programs to take back
housing. (Energy Conservation+Renewable their products and their packaging. (Solid Waste+
Energy,Action 4.2) Recycling, Action 1.1)
8 PALM SPRINGS SUSTAINABIUTY PLAN
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Immeoiate 1Ned year)
Shad(25 years)
Long(5+years)
Ongoing
,I,,SPRINGS SUSTAINABILITY MASTER FLAN
IMPUIM ATION MATRIX
CHI Change + Inventory and report greenhouse gas emissions so that reductions can be tracked • Sustoinobllily,and Recycling
Resilience in a transparent.consistent,and accurate manner. MONtar and report greenhouse gas emissions. Department
Climate Chan Use an emissionn inventory and a anilaring Idol to idenfity prio
ritize oritize effective
� + programs,and to=oily progrorn to increase greenhouse gas reduction Monitor and report greenhouse gas emissions. Ongoing Sustainablllty and Recycling Green Darr
Resilience effectiveness. Department
Develop strategies to reduce conrranlry-
wide contributions to GHG emissions to 1990 SuslalnablllN and Recycling
CGreafe Change + Implement energy,water,hansportofion.and other canons in the City's Climate levels by 202fl and 80%below I by 2090.
Resilience Acllon Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emission. AcNeve carbon neutrakty for municipal Short DepvMrenl lteotl),Alaoppl Climate Action Plan
emssions by 2080. Deparimenls
Develop strategies to reduce corrnwnity-
wide contributions to GHG a mission l0 1990 Suslanability and Recycling
Climate Change + Establish greenhouse gas criteria to evaluale City pecies,programs,and levels by 2020 and 80%below 1990 by 2050. Depoln-ent,Public Works
Resilience development opplicalions. AcNeve carbon neutrality for municipal Short Department.Planning
emissions by 2080. Department
Develop strategies to reduce cornarily-
wide contributions to GHG ernisslonlo1990 Suslainabillty and Recycling
Cfimaa Change + Develop annual cepartm itt-widu wont plans that outline specific greenhouse levels by MM and!80%below I M by 2050. Adoption of Palm Springs
Resilience gas reduction efforts lox municipal operations. AcNeve carbon neutrality for municipal Ongoing Department(Lead),NI Suslainability Mon
en ivion5 by 2030. Deparhnents
Develop strategies to reduce comnuNty-
Cliaale Change
Convene a wonting group,or collaborate with a regional unlversHy.to oullkre wide conMbutionf to GHG emisilons to 1990 Suslainablifty and Recyclinge
Resilience different policies approaches to achieve the deep and tranlamo actions by M20 and 80%below 1990 by 205ShortDpadreent.Public Works live tions Short uc Riverrir]e
necessary to achieve carbon
neutrality. Achieve y 20 nneutrally for municipal Department,Planningb
emissions by 2030. Department
Develop strategies to reduce comnunity-
Participale In a regional carbon offsel program.carbon trading,a"cap and wide conttllwtions to GHG enessions to I
ORmate Change Participate levels by 2020 and 80%below 1"0 by 2050. Sustain0bility and Recycling
Resilience tratleibutio moGHGs to ure funding is toad/regionalad'an to reduce Achieve carbon neutrality for municipal Ongoing Da amen
contributions to GHGs. pa
embsims by 2030.
Susldeobility and Recycling
Climate Change + Assess The PoWnrfal impacts of dimple change on people.infrastructure.natural Improve community res8lefay to the potential Immediate Department,Planning
Resilience systems.and pubic spaces in the City. impacts of climate change. Deportment.Public Wanks
Deparlment
Susbinability and Recycling Riversitle County
Climale Change + Portner Win Stale,federal,regional,and covet,agencies to develop short-term Improve community resiliency to the potential Department.Public Woks
Resilience actions that improve community resilience. impacts of climate change. Ongoing Daportrrenl,Planning Public Health
Deportment �pod�ol'
Susbinablllty,and Recycling
Climate Change a Noll greenhouse gas reducllon measures with co-benefits that make the Improve community resiliency to the potential Department.Pubic WOM1.s
Resilience community more resilient to climate change. impoch of climate change. Immediate Deportment,Planning
Deportment
Sustalnablllty and Recycling
Sustainable Work to expand existing programs that increase demand far clean technology Help to creole 500 clean tech jobs by'2=. Immediate Department,Community and HERO Program
Economy and renewable energy,eg.PACE programs. Economic evelopment
Department
Susldnabllity,and Recycling
Sustainable In conjunction with surrounding municipalities,develop a package of local Department.Community and
Economy incentives to make the region mere attractive to target industries. Help to create 500 clean lath jobs by 2020. Short Economic Development
Department,Planning
Department
SustainabWork with education partners to identify and focus resources from the ge Cole of College of the
Economy
the Desed,UC Riverside,CSU Son Bernardino,K-12 and others to support Help to create 500 clean loch jobs by 2020. Ongoing Community and Economicse
Deed.UC Riverside.Economy sustainable industries cluster and other local businesses. Development Department CSU San Bemordino
Sustaina Support and promote the siorop t businesses through incubators such as the iHUBSupportCommunityand Economic IHUB Innovation
Economy opportunities
Caarenprabw<ost materials.teUnicpl assistance and Help to creole 900 dean lath jobs by 2(120. Immediate Development Department Center
opPorturitles fa collaboration.
Grow Palm Springs'local economy by
Sustainable retaining and expanding small and local,- Cor^^u^ny and Economic Poll Springs
Economy owned local"campaign. owned businesses,increasing exports and Development Department, Business NeNroric
decreasing impMs. Tourism Department
Grow Palm Spnings'local economy by
Sustainable retaining and expanding small and bcoly- Communityand Economic Palm Springs
Economy Increase support for small businesses to fame.expand and Innovate. owned businesses.Increasinga Ongoing
exports and Development Department Business NeMrork
decreasing Imports.
Sustle Grow Palm Spgs'local economy by Susloinobllity and Recycling
Economy Possible Proote local purchasing and proauremenl strategies. Ongoing Department, and
Palm Springs
m1' m retaining and expanding small and local,-owneasing imporsrpreosirg exports and Connecting Department Business Network
decreasing imports.
Increase co y g Establish Palm Springs as a premiere ty
competitiveness allsfionsaM conferences s sti ensuring the Palm Community and Economic
Economy
improving dsfingidu in the US by Palm Springs
Springs Convention Center employs sustainable Waclicez.such as the STAG Ongoing Development Deportment.
Economy improving ecsltur l and n pradkeeantl Convention Center
Green IMPACT project. Tourism Depadmenl
egsanalng cultural pert nalurebasad fouhm.
Establish Palm Springs as a premiere Community and Economic
Sustainable Support and promote Palm Springs hospitality and service industries to become ecolourism deslinolion in the U.S.by Palm Springs
Economy green thou existing utility rebate programs and materirl about best practices. i Ongoing Development Department,
9h rig N Pog p vadn in epsltur lndusMpmcticesa to Tourism Department Business Network
etpontling cultural and naure-basetl tourism.
Comene edstin iousism,bosed business owners and Indust r Establish Palm Springs as a premiere loar8mbosed
g Industry representatives to Community and Economic
Sustainable ecolourism destination in the US,by business owners and
Identify opportunities for expanaing nature-based tourism.Research and report Ongoing Development Departmentes and .
Ecmany on best practices from other regions for cotsWw:,lion and adaptation. improving culin8lndustrolve4a sed to Tourism Deportment industry
eXpantlRlg cdlurd and rghlrbbpied IaariSm, repR58nlallve5
Partner with the h data indus to Establish Palm Springs as a premiere tourismbased
asp' M1Y try provide information to tourish about Community and Economic Sustainable eco car -res ncible have!to them on,cubcngXsel dtematives.and ecolourism tlestinolion in the US.by O business owners and
Economy � pro region, improving exsting industry practices and ngaing Development Department, industry
resource conservation strategies far visitors. tourism Department
axpontlirg cultural and nature-based tourism. represenfotives
Establish Palm Springs as a premiere Community and Economic
Sustainable work with community-based organbahon and other porloers to develop an ecolourism destination in the US.by Palm Springs
Economy ecalourism volunteer program to engage the visitors in habitat rehabilitation. improving existing industry practices and Short Development Departrrenh Business Network
egsancing cultural and nature-based tourism. Tourism Department
Encourage the Chamber,Coachelo Valet Economic Podnanhip JCVEP),and Community and Economic
Sustainable local business groups to incenfivim the Green Business Program to e5pand the Encourage sustainable business practices. Ongoing Development Department, Palm Springs
Economy number of participants. Sustains Iand Recycling Business Network
Department
Community and Economic
Sustainable Continue to provide incentives and lechnMal support to businesses in Palen Development Department, Palm Springs
Economy Springs on sustainable business best practices. Encourage sustainable business practices. Ongdn9 SuslalnadE ry and Recycling business Network
Deportment
Partner with locd business organizations to develop a promotional and marketing Community antl Economic
Sustainable Development Department, Palm Springs
Economy plan to Increase the utikmtion of sustainable businesses,incbding incentivldng Encourage sustainable business practices. Ongoing Suslainadity and Recyc ing Business Netwok
their employees to make greener choices.
Depadmenl
Distribute materials on the Gaon Business Progrm.a uMly reach,and Incentive Community and Econorric
Sustainable and other sustainable business Development Department, MIm Springs
Economy programs. practiceswth business license and Encourage sustainable business practices. Suslainadity and Recyding Business Network
permitinfomwtion. Department
Sustainable Support local school dhhlat and Coachella Valley Economic Partnership efforts to Coachella Valley
expand career pathway programs Including high schod career academies built Train and row the Ci s Community and Economic
Economy p r Pan rg gar 9 N' Peen woMoree. Ongoing Developmenf Deportment Economic
around renewable energy and health care. Partnership
Sustainable Partner Win commuMty-based organ¢dions to develop a green jobs program Community and Economic Pokm Springs
Economy that provides job training/Apprenticeship and placement focused on otaisk Train and Pow the 0ty's green worklarce. Immediate Development Deportment Business Network
young adult populations.
Sustainable Establish partnerships with higher education to develop higlhslnll workers In green Train antl grow the Oty's Comnunityand Economic
Economy job Industries, green workforce. Ongoing Development Departrtent UC Riverside
Increase the City's overall hearth status by 5% Office of NelghbaTood
Community Health Explore vmvs to rr�mirN[a existing facilities,resources,and opportunities for in�20 by ancouagkng ibJong receational Short Involvement,Susloinabii y and
+welness physical ocirAly. Recycling Department.Palls
physical activity. and Recreation Department
Increase the City's overall health status by 5%
Community Health gltlie partnerships to create an additional conmunlN recreation center In 2D20 by encouraging life-long recreational tong Planning Department Parys and!
+Wdlrress Recreation Deoprtrrent
phygcd activity.
Increase the City's overall health status by 5% Riverside County
Community Health Planning Department,Parks and
Wellness Provide physical activity cPpurtuniltes for people of ty ages. in pby hysical
encouraging lifebrg recreational Ongoing Recreation Deaprtment PublDepartment
Health
physical activity. Departrrent
Increase the City's overall health status by 5%
Community Health mine city policies Mat relate to health actlNN. In 20M by encouraging tifebrp recreational Immediate Department
ityand Recycling
Wellness physical activity. Department
Community Health Increase the Oty's overall heath status by 5% Planning Deperins . Riverside County
+Wetness Eliminate barriers to healthy food choices within waking distance at all resdents. in 2020 by encauaging llfe-Iong recreational Ongoing Sustatnabiity and Recycling Public Health Resokstion
physical activity. Department Department
Increase the CiN's overall health status by 5% Planning Department.
Community Health Support complete neiglWarhoods card active transportation to promote social In 2020 by encouraging over ll halt recreational Ongoing Sustdnabili y and Recycling
+Wetness interaction and improve public health. phyycalyenco Department.Public Works
Department
Increase the City's overall health status by 5% Manning Department.
+Wel Community Health Design three new Sk City poths. in 2020 by encouraging tleaong recreational Short Seloort ent.and Recycling
+Well physiwt activity. Deportment.Public Works
Deporlrrenl
Community Health Create an course calendar/Weclohhescurce guide of wellness activities and Engage comnwnih Partners l0 provide teethe Information Tehcrralogy.
Short Susloinability and Recycling
+Well services available in our region. and wellness education and/or services. Deportment
Community Health Engage community partners to provide health Sustainabllity and Recycling
+Wellness Identify three new partners fa the Maya's 51,Race. and wellness education and/or services. Short Department
Community Heath Work with partner organizations to arsafe a free"Healthy Planet Healthy You Engage cmansimity partners to provide hit lM Shod Suslainabilty,and Recycling
+Wellness lecture sel and wellness education and/or services. Department
Community Health City staff meml participate in at bail one of the Coachella Valay Health Promote mental,social,and emotional Ongoing NI Departments
+Wellness Colbborohve's"Mental Health Summits'. health.
Community Health Devebpa"Hantls-0n Pain,Springs"(HOPS)Volunteer Program sMucNre. Promote mental,social,and emotional Shod Office of Neighborhood
+Wellness health. Involvement
Organized
Community Health Challenge each neighborhood arganizalion d host one"Heallhy Planet.Healthy Promote mental.Social,and emotional Sustainabllity and Recycling NeighboMoods o!
+Wellness You"event per year, health. Department Pa"Spflngs(ONE-
PS)
Actively promote tronslormotan of public Planning Department,Parks and
spaces to support pbcemaking and bring
livable Develop used in Pull
rings. ,law-cost solutions that support placemaking that can Recreation Department.Office
Communities be used in Palm Springs. public spacesnto yplatih projects community Immediate of Neighborhood Involvement.
publicspocesbypibKng project in two Pubic Works Department
nelghboMootls by 2020.
Actively promote hamlommtion of public Planning Department,Parks and Organized
spaces to support pbcemahJng and bring
livable Work with Oganized Naighb to identify
Poll Sns far ION EPS(and its constituentRecreationhood Involvement,
Pa.Springs
viblancy into neighborhoods anal community Ongoing
Communities Neighborhood Organ¢alions to itlentity locations fa pubic space transformation. public spaces by piloting projects in two of Neighborhood Involvement. Palm Springs(IXJE
Pubic woks Deparhnent PSG
neighborri by 2020.
Actively promote transformation of public
spaces to support placennakirg and bring Planning Department.Parts and OngaNxed
Comm of Neiglb^Department,Office Neighb ficodsrags[O of
Communities Pilot test placemaking tactics in two nelghWrhoods, vibrlic spaces
neg lacing ro and community Long of NeighbahaadlnvaNement, Palen Springs IDNF
public spaces t piloting projects in two Pubic Works Department PS)
neighborhoods by 1M0.
Uvoue Support new,dlverse housing oppartvdties within walking distance of Downtown Planning Department,
Communities Palm Springs neighbortpod commercial clusters.and mxe itlu Promote smart growth. Ongoing Communityand Economic
se areas. Development Department
Support the streamlining of the construction a multifamily and mix use Planning Dapartrrsanl.
Uvable development l^areas Identified by the General Mon and identity areas fa promote smart growth. Ongoing Corning tyand Economic Ordinance
Communities multifamily and mixebuse development in Me City not currently shown In Me Development Department
Economic
General Plan's land use districts.
Uvable Promote bike puking and amenities in mcmduse,muHHor ily,and commercial PromotePubic Works Department,
Communities development. smart growth. Ongoing Building Department
Livable Amplify and augment efforts to encourage developers to provide alternative Promote smart growth. Ongoing Pubic works De,xiaMent.
Communities parking focilifies such as carpools,van pools,electric vehicle,and car share. ngo Building Department
Maintenance and Facilities
Livable Require new.continuous sidewalks on both sides of the sheet with new Department,Public Woks
Communities development and be fully compliant with ADA regulations. Promote smart growth. Immediate Department,Planning Ordinance
Department
Uvabte Support development projects that adhere to smart growth pinciples.including g Pubic Works Department.
mu Comnities new development mound existing neighborhood mseh,diverse promote smart rowth. Ongoing uses,and transit. Manning Deowment
Livable Ensure that pubic heolM issues are guicing land use planning and development
Communities decisions. Promote smart growth. Ongoing Manning Oapadmenl
SusbinobilN and Rcycing
Livable Require ental Design
d puiLEED)G s d stand to Leadership in E ling st a d Encouragesquare f et oing p re ulicli gs of one Shad Department,Code Compliance Resolution
Communities Environmental Design jLEEDj Gold standards and well Building standards. million square feet a green bWlangs. Department
Livable Requlm project developers to meet the standards in Me Green far Ufa Green Encourage the building or retrofitting of one SustainabliN and Rcycing
Communities Building Program, million square feet of green buildings. Ongoing Department,Coda Compliance Lxo�Developers
Depodment
Sustanablity,and Rcycing
Livable Encourage me building or reM,litting of one Deportment Community and
Communities E=n d businesses participation in the Green Facade Improvement Program. million square feet of green building, Ongoing Economic Developmenl
Department
Uvobte Conduct a systematic review of the General Man and tnptemenfing ordinances Susla^obility and Rcycing
add standards to identify additional opportunities to incentivfze and encourage Encourage the building or rehalHing of one Communities amag Milan saume feel of green buildings. Short Deportment Planning General Plan Amtl enmenl
Bean Wilding practices. Department
Organ¢ed
Uvable Encourage green architectural and historic presavallon and remodeling Encourage the Wilding or rehofihing of one Planning Deporment Code Nelghbortamis of
Communities practices, Milan square feet of green buildings. Ongoing Compliance Department Palm Springs(ONE
PSI
Develop an ouhecch and educaliom pion for dovelcpen,realtors,and Institutions Office of Neighborhood
Livable Encourage the building a relrolHfirg of One Palm Springs Unified
Communities nchoats and hospitals)focused on wslolnobre design Pltnclples and green Ongoing Involvement.Mooning
Wiling million square feet of green buildings. Department School District
Sustolmabkity and Rcycing
Livable Establish energy and water efficiency handbooks for City tlepariment,residential Encourage the building a retro ffing of one Immediate Department,Planning
Communities and commercbl users with checklists fa self assessment and resource guldes. million square feet of green buildings. Depatmenf,Pudic works
Department
Promote Crime Prevention Through
Livable EnNronmenfal Design lCPTEDI principles when Poke Department,Planning
Communities Incorporate CPlED principles into the City's General Plan and related policies. designing sites,buildings,facilities and the Long Department Ordinance
surrounding areas.
Promote Came Prevention Through
Livable Evaluate basic CPI®design and management strategies fa Incorporating Into EmIni mental Design ICPTEDI Principles when Orgabg PokeDepodment,Planning
Communities design standards and toning. designing sites.buildings.facilities and the Department
suvoundino areas.
Livable Encourageworkforce host across the City and aWocate for Encourage the building and preservation of
to N percentage of workforce housing in new and existing Immediate Planning Deportment
Communities new residentialcmhuclion to accomodale atlivene lrncarle group. housing project.
❑vabte Encourage the building and preservation Of
Communities Establish replacement housing mqurement. worldorce housing in new and existing Shot Planning Depanment
housing project.
Livable Bone providing downpoymenf assistance,housing allowances,and Short fem Encourage the building and preservation a
Communities rentals options. warkforce housing in new and existing Shot Planning Department
housing ardect.
DYable Stream ine the demopmem process by offering targeted fee waivers.land Encourage the building and preservation of
Communities acquhtion subsidies.Infrastructure assistance,properly lax abatements.fmod workforce housing in new and existing Shod Planning Department
Impact fees,and relaxing certain density,height,sire and parlang requirements. housing projects.
Active+Sustainable Dedicate a Pubic Works Department,
potion of the honspMalion budget bpatlesMan and bicycling imnsaortotlon projects and programs. Promote lranporaflon choices. Immediate Community and Economic
Development Depanlrenl
Office of Neighborhood
Invdyement,Planning
Active-Sustainable Creole lg miles of trait connectingvrilh onsheet bikeways. Promote iron Department,Community and
Transportation `vaY portalioi choices. Short Economic Devebpmenf
Department.Public Warta
Deporbnenl
Office of Neighborhood
Active+Sustainable Launch a robust pubic information campaign highlighting the health. Invdmimenf.Planning
Transportation environmental,and economic benefil5 of active transportation. Promote lransponotion choices. Short Department.Community and
Economic Development
Department
Office of Neighborhood
Launch a public inforralion compogn fo educate people about eco4hving, Invdvernent Planning
Activepait.f Sustainable includingamtiidkn and n e-ups p Depanrnent.Community and
iranspartation 9 gaffing vehicle tun to lin9t vehiclarebtetl Promote transportation choices. Shan Economic Development
emissions.
Department,Pubic Works
Department
Engage Green Team and Susfaii iN Commission members in strategies to Sustoinob ity and Rcyckng Green seam,
Active+Sustainable implement General Plan goal and associated policies and action to"Reduce promote transportation Makes. Ongoing Deportment.Planning GreeSustain
imnsportation the Cily's tlepentlence on the use of singlepas»nger vehicles by enhancing ablily
Department,Pubic Nbhs
mass transit opportunities." Department Commission
Suslmnobildy and Rcycing
Ac1He+Sustainable Partner with local Pubic health agencies and hopitals to promote biking and Deportrmnt.Planning
Transportation walking. Promote tramportation choices. Ongoing Department,Pubic Wanks
Department.Office of
Neighbommal Involvement
Sustainability and Rcycing
Active+Sustainable Engage myth elementary and made schools to expand the Safe Routes to School Department.Planning Palm Springs Unified
Transportation program by Identifying local champions. Promote toniportaflon choices. Immediate Department,Public Woks School District
Department,Office of
Neighborhood Involvement
Planning Department.
Active+Susainabe Continue to parmerwith the Downtown business community tr^nh,,fine Promote tram Community and Economic
Transportation Bicycle friendly Business Distinct, transportation choices. ::ngoing Development Department,
Pubic Works Deportment
Office of Neighborhood
Involvement.Planning
P,cHve+Sustainabe Continue promotion of National Bike MonID and provide promotional gear and Promote trampodatian choices. Ongoing Depadmem,Community and
Transportation education dosses to prospective bicycle bides, Economic Development
Department.Public Works
Department
Sustainability and Rcycing
OeparmeM.Planning
acfive+Sustainable Department.Community and
Became abike-lrendty community. Promote hamportatim cMices. Long Development
Department.Public Works
Department
Sustolnobility and Rcycing
Deportment.Planning
Active+Sustainable Expand the bicycle"Hx it"slafim pogrom and refueling stations to improve the Promote transpMaton choices. Shod Department Community and
Tnomporlafim visibility of bicycling in the community. Economic Development
Department,Panic Works
Department
Planning Deportment.
Active elation noble Investigate the feasibili of car sharing in city and at the airport Promote trans Community and Economic
Transportation 9 ty 9i Y P parlalion choices. ;mart Development Department.
Pubic Works Department
Homing Department,
Acil; Sustainable Conduct ostu to determine if bike share is feasible in Downtown PalmSprings. Promote bans Community and Economic
iranspodalim studytransportation choices. Shod
Development Department,
Pubic Works Department
Planning Department.
�IiveDevelop a centralized postal of transportation information that Blows residents Commonly and Economic
Thimpo Sustainable and Asitors to find mul imodal transportation Information,ride matches,and log Promote transportation choices. tong PubicDevel Wment Department
iransportalim trips far incentives. Pubic Wanla TechnoDeziarllogy,
Department
Department
SusAcive+Sustainable Promote"HeaHhy Planer,Healthy You"and"Walk and Roll"opps across the City, De o rliment,ablifty and Recytlirg
Transportation especially In schools,and create new hei and wellness melfics. Promote frnniportafion choicer. Immediate Deportment,Planting
Deportment
Pubic Works Department,
Active+Sustainable HabO Open events to ove awarersess of Wing and walking, Promote trans Sustalnablllty and Recycing
Transportation Pe kxpr g 9. transportation choices. Ongoing Department.Planning
Depormenf
Active+Sustainable Partner with SunLine transit to launch an individualized marketing program In Pubic Works Department. '.
Transportation neighborhoods with the highest levels of transit sent e. Promote transportation choices. Ongoing Sustainablity and Recycling SunLine transit
Deportment
Active+Sustainable Develop aco nla Pubic Works Departnent. Coachella Valley
Tromporlolion P mpo9 promote the CV Link hail. Promote transpartaflon cfalcec Short Sustainablity and Re<ycirg Jul
Department
Pubic Works Department,
Active+Sustainable Expand the number of days BUZZ trolley service acetates and Ilse spun of service; Sustainablity and Recycling BUZZ trolley.Palm
Transportation explore creation of on East-West We connecting the Palm Springs Infemationd Promote tronsponotton choices. Shad Department,Community and Springs International
Airport.Me Convention Center,and Downtown Palm Springs. Economic Development Pepod
Department
Active+Sustainable Promote trmsitrotienletl development to foster development along Suntine promote transit-oriented development. O Pubic Works Department,
Transportation Transit contours. Ongoing Planning Deportment
Active+Sustainable msess parking reaunements in Downtown Palm Springs and along SunLine Transit
Transportation Imes for opportunities to reduce parking rrinlmums and rofim.recognizing Me ful Promote honstirorienled development. Shad Pubic Works Deparhnent Resolution
costs and aulcomes associated Win inefficient parking shaleges.
Consider General Pion Integrate sustainable transportation
Active 4 SustainableCo expanding policy to encourage oil,not just large, infrastructure and programs through e ms thrh M
employers fo adopt incentive programs that include rideshoring,preferential Short Public Works Depadment
transportation employers
for rideshore,lelecammuting,flex hours.bike racks,and other amenities. d pr evelopment ocessantl through
partnerships with eaployers.
Incenfivize developers to provide facilities such as car Integrate sustainable transportation
p p cd build bicycle
Code Compliance Department.
AcMe+Sustainabe intashucMe and programs Through Me
Trans atlon vedde an i and bicycle parking;sponsor bus slops:and build blcyde and lave Ongoing Planning Deportment,Pudic Local Developers
p pedesldon infasWcture to facilitate mutllmotlol access, enhip, process and through Warky Deportment
partnerships with employers.
Pubic Works Demrtmenl,
Susialnobility and Recycing
Active+Sustainabe Develop a dean airport shuttle service to major destinations WlMln Me city and Promote dean transportation through Department.Planning
Trompodolion valley. tiernotive hxeh and vehicles. Lang Department,Community and
Econonic Development
Department
Pubic Works Department,
Sutlalnability and Recycling
,%cff7 Salatnade Continuo to suppM development of electric vehicle intastmcture and charging Promote dean transportation though Department,Planning
Trans atian sloh, at Cl -ownetl ladNties and through Ongoing
port ty g per incentives. otiernoWe fuels and vehicles. Department.Community and
Economic Development
Department
Pubic Works Department.
Suslainabilty and Recycing
Act"+Sustainable Develop ordinances glowing neighborhood elecMc vehicles[e.g..goi cads and Promote clean transportation though Department,Planning
transportation other similar vehcles)ce a made all travel an appropriate roles in Me City. alternative fuels and vehicles. Long Department.Community and Ordinance
Economic Development
Departmem
Pubic Waks Department
Develop poicies and programs for the City of SustainabaiN and Recycling
Active ration able pubil a polity ic es runo n Me municipal fleet convection to ensure 80 percent of Department,Planning
Transportation public Reel vesicles mnanaRemaNve fuels. Palm Songs to lead the way in wstalnable Immediate Department.Community and
Ordinance
planning and oparPlians.
Economic Devebpmenl
Department
Pubic Wwis Deparmenl,
Develop policies and programs fa Me City of Sustainability,and Recycing
Acive+Sustainable
Adopt a no idling policy for tits City fleet by 2018 and extend to commercial Department,Planning
Transportation vehicles by 2020. Palm Springs to lead the way sustainable Shod Department,
Community and
planning antl operatians. Economic Development
Department
Pubic Worts Department,
Reduce employee vehicle miles traveled in city vehicles by promoting Develop policies and programs fa the City of Susloinoblllty,and Recycling
Active+SuslainaDla felecronlarenaes and Me availabilty of dlemolive lranspartalion options for Palm Springs to lead rite way in sustainable Ongoing Department'CoPlammunity
ing
ttansportvlian l5cono is D Community and
business(rips+ planning and operations.
Department
Dapadmenl
Develop poicies and programs tar Me City of
Active+Sustainable Encouragetday W outing and mploylexible boas parities to avoid at least one Palm Springs to two the way in sustainable Ongoing Diffoonabillly and RecyclingResources
Tronspatolion commuting day per morn per employee. Department.Human Resources
planting and operations.
Active+Sustainable Develop a comprehensive transportation options program for City employees Develop policies and programs far Me City of Sustoinabiity,and Recycling
Transportation Mal includes an online rie otchng program and allows employees to log hips Palm Springs to lead the way in sustainable Long Department.Human Resources
far awards, planning and operatlom.
Urban Forests+ Epand the urban latent by planting 5.W0 Sustainability and Recycling
Natural Systems Adopt a Tree Protection Ordnance Mari address tee replacement and removal, new trees on publlc and private sites and Shod Department.Parks and
become a Tree City USA community by 2020. Recreation Department
Urban Parents+ Plant new climate appropriate tees In the nearly 1,200 vacant sites ldentilled in Epand the urban forest by planting 5,000 Polks and Reaeation
Natural Systems Me inventory of pubic frees,or other high-value locations. new frees an public and private silos and Immediate Deportment.Sustoimoaiy,and
become a Tree City USA community by 2020. Recycling Department
Pais and Resection
Urban Forests+ Continually replace urban trees Mat have been removed or hove died with Epond the urban forest by planting 5A00 Department.Suttainability,ono
Natural Systerns appropriate. new landscaping or add shade canopy. new hers on public and private sites and Ongoing Recycing Department,
become a Tree City USA community by 2020, Maintenance and facilities
Department
Umbon Parents+ Esladhh a young tree maintenance program to property care far newly planted Exiond the urban famed by planting 5.000 Sustainablity and Recycling
Natural Systems heal. new trees an pudic and private sites and Short Department,Maintenance and
become a Tree City USAcommuniy by 2020. Fadlities Depadment
Urban Faresis+ Develop a free planting and maintenance guide far resident and businesses EV.nd the urban forest by planting 5,000 Sustainabiity and Recycling
Natural Systems bused an the planting palette in the Urban Forest Management Report. new Insets on public and private sites and Short Department,Parks and
become a Tree City USAcommunity by 2020. Recreation Department
Encouragepopery-=i Emond the urban forest by planting 5.000 Sustainabiiy,and Recycling
Urban Forests reduce
letl and vie shade
a to trees in coed of new demand. new trees on public ate private sites and Ongoing Departmenl.Parks and
Natural Systems to reduce heat islands and provide srwtle to onset air conditioning demand. become a Tree City USA camrnimity,by 2020. Recreation Deportment
Expand the urban forest by panting S.IpO Susfatnability and Recycling
Urban Forests+ Identify areas suitable fa urban forestry based an existing space and Department Parks,and
Natural Syslene requkemen•s on p,hli<creas. new trees on pudic arltl private sites and Short Recreation Department.
become a Tree City USA community by 2D20, Planning Department
Urban Forests+ Expand the urban forest by panting 5,Do0 Slntainability and Recycling
Natural System Continue hosting an annual NW Day celebration. new Trees on pudic and private sites and Ongoing De Ys become a Tate City USA community by 2020. Portman)
6yand the urban forest by panting 5.00g
Urban Forests+ Emantl the City's tree Inventory to Include hoes on private property. new trees on pudic and private sites and Shod Se rt and Recycling
Natur al Systems Department
become a area City USA community by 2020.
Urban Foresls+ Emand the urban forest by panting 5.000
Natural Systems
Hire a full-time amorist by 2020, new trees on pudic and private sues antl Shod Susbinability and Recycling become a area City USA commuNry by 2020. Department
Urban forests+ Errand the urban forest by panting 5.000
Become a Tree City USA community w be by 2J20. new an public an
d Private Oft antl Kong Sustainability and Recycling
Natural Systems become a Tree City USA community by 2020. Department
Suslainabilly,and Recycling
Urban Forests• Creole and implement a plan to ensure that al residents live within a 10-minute Promote access to sustainable.open spot+, Department Planning
Nolurol Sysems walk of a neighborhood park,openspoce and/or community garden. recreation and natural resources. Long Department Pu0lic Works
Department Parks and
Recreation Deportment
Susbinabilily and Recycling
Urban Fomsli• regional 9 enhancing Department,Planning
AAsl new hails to th+re anal network,while connecting and+Maroc' me Promote access to sustainable,open space, Ongoing Department.Pubic Works
Natural System existing reNvark, recreatim and rational resources. Department,Parks and
Recreation Department
Susloinabitity,and Recycling
Urban Fore: ProN ro
om ore developed tacififies at hall heads,Including klosks.signoge. Promote access to sustainable,open space. Department.Planting
h+
Natural Systems restrooms,and bike parking. Long Department.
recreation and natural resources. Pubic Works
Department Pads and
Recreation Department
Sustdinadlity,and Recycling
Improve active hamportatim infrastructure connecting to parks and open Department.Planning Urban F esis+ Promote access to sustainable,open space, Coachella Valley
spacesbns,and creating cos,and improving
arkbik lanes,evityanrgugnaga fa Ongoing Deportment Pubic Wanks
Natural Systems dgsirians and recreation and natural resources. MSHCP
pre cyclists,and improving sidewalk and quality, Deportment.Pocks and
Recreation Department
Urban Forests Continue to work cooperatively with regional partners to assemble conservation SuppW efforts to protect and enhance Ongoing Sustdnabifity and Recycling Coachella Vail"
Natural Syslerm a ecosystems.
areas Identified in the CVM$HCP, regional ecosyste . Deportment MSHCP
Establish development stoncorns far resitlential.commercial,and industrial Sustoinodliiy and Recycling
prgects that:Control and manage invasive plants found an sib by requiring best Department Planning
Urban Forests+ management practices to be used during construction and subsequent she Support efforts to protect and enhance Department.Public Works
Natural$ystems maintenance. re9prwl ecosysterrs. Long Department Parks and
Prohibit panting of invo me,species identified on the California Invasive Plant Recreation Department Building
Council I Department Code Compliance
Encoursole the removal of non nolive ve erosion,except when the vegetation Department
Sustainability,and Recycling
Urban Forests+ Create two safe design guidelines that promote bird safety through measures Support efforts to protect and enhance Deportment,Planning
Natural Systems such as facatle treatments and lighting.Identify areas where guidelines would be regional ecosystems Short Department.Public Works
aril opproprlale. Department.Parks and
Recreation Department
Urban Forests+ Adopt an integrated pest management and no pesticide use policy for City- Support efforts to protect and enhance
Natural S lane ovmed and managed Immediate Ordinance
Systems g properties. regional ecosystems.
Sustainobility and Recycling
Urban Forests Develop.lowimpocl clevebpnsent handbook fa residential and commercial &ceed regional standards to stormwater Department'Planning
Natural Systems protect developers. cantrd. Short Department.Public Works
Department,Parks and
Recreation Department
Sustainability and Recycling
Department.Planning
Urban Forests+ Require project deveopea to prevent sformwvter pollution by implementing best Exceed regional standards far siormwater Ongoing Department,Pubic Works Ordinance
Natural Systems management practices for construction activities. control. Department,Parks and
Recreation Department.Code
Compliance Department
Suslainadlity and Recycling
Explore the potential impacts of climate change on storm frequency,duration. Department.Planning
Urban Forests+ and Intensity to understand the potential implications far stwrmwaler Exited mega^al slandardsfar510rmwalem Ongoing Deportment.Public Works
Natural Systems infrastructure, control. Department.Parks and
Recreation Department
Sustainability and Recycling
Urban Forests+ Require new construction to capture and remove all on site hash before It enters Exceed regional standards fa stormwater Department Building
Natural Systems the stormwater system. control. Orsgdng Department.Code Compliance Ordnance
Department,Public Works
Department
SustalnoWily and Recycling
Department Planning
Urban Forests+ Expand the use of pemeabb pavement in large commercial and infrastructure Exceed regional standards far siormwater Department Pubic Works
Natural Systems uses,such as the PalmSprings Ai ort and Canveri Center. control. Ongoing D ResoNNon
rp Recreation
ent.Panksand
Recreation DeparMxnl.Code
Compliance Department
Sustainabilty and Recycling
Deportment.Planning
Urban Forests+ Increase the number of green infrastructure projects,such ors bioswales,sheet Exceed regional standards far slammvater Department,Pubic Works
Natural Systems heel.and permeoole pavement tkrtaghout the City, control. Ongoing Department.Parks and
Recreation Department,Code
Compliance Department
Sustainabifty and Recycling
Energy Continue to actively partner with serving utilities through the Desert Cities Energy Department,Planning
Conservation+ Partnership to fully utllize energy,efficiency and demand response programs in Reduce the total energy use by all buiding Ongoing Department.Pubic Works Desert Cities Energy
Renewable Energy municipal fociilies. built before 2012 by 10%. Department.Packs and Partnership
Recreation Deparhnenl,Code
Compliance Detachment
Community,and Economic
Development Department,
Increase educalbnol and ov"ach efforts to residential.commercial,and SusfaNlabiily and Recycling
Energy institutional bulking owners to Increase awareness of SCE add the Gas Company Reduce the total energy use by all building De rtmenl.Planning %Eymsockla
Conservation* programs,rebates,and incentives and CVAG's Green far lee Green Builtlkp built before 2012 by 10%. g Ongoing Department.Pubic Works Voieynme dotian of
Renewable Energy Program to Im ova energy efficient of eAsH Willi s oriel GovemmanH
og tar g1 y rp rg pock. Dapcnment. iment,ntl
Recreation ce De,penl,Coda
Corrpfiance Department I
Sustainability and Recycling
Energy Department,Community and
Conservation+ Promote thirapady programs and financing sources,such as Me PACE p th program. Reduce e total energy use by all building Ongoing Economic Development
Renewable Energyto imiamm energy efficiency of existing buildings. buff before 2012 by 10%.
Department, and
Treasury Department
Sustainabifly and Recycling
Energy Facilitate income-quolified energy efficiency programs Such as those offered by Departmenl,Community and
Comervotion+ the UHFAP pogrom managed by the Community Action Partnership of Riverside Reduce the total energy use by all buildng Ongoing Economic Devebpmenf
County and Energy Cnty tl other programs administered by the SOCol Gas Company and SCE. bull before 2012 by 10%. Department,Public Works
Department
Sustainobifity and Recycling
Energy Department.Community and
Comervalion+ Continue leveraging tetleral.stole,regional,and other funding sources to retrofit Reduce the total energy use by all bulltling
existing municipal foclifies and pudic housing. butt before 2012 by 10%. Ongoing Economic Development
Renewable,Energy Department,Pudicc WWoOKS I
Depohmenl
Sustainabilfy,and Recyclig
Energy Deportment.Community ontl
Conservallon+ Complete I00%ol nemairing Energy Action Pion measures whined in Phase III of Reduce nice total energy use by all bottling Long Economic Development Adoption of Energy Action Plan
Renewable Error Me Energy Action Plan. built before 2012 by 10%
Energy Department.Public works
Departrrenl
Energy Building Department,
Conservalbn+ Install timers on ovld=recreational facilities and school, Reduce the total energy use by all bolding Short Sustainobiity,and Recycling Pdm Springs Untied
Renewable Energy built before 2012 by 10%. School hool District
Energy Suslalrlabifty and Recycling
Conservation+ Partner with Boor!of Reoffors to create a policy requiring energy disclosure. Reduce the total energy use by all building Immediate Department,Community and
Renewable Energy oudi s,and/or upgrades of time of sale for residential and commercial pmpehies. built before 2012 by 10%. Economic Development
Department
Sustanabifly and Recycling �
Energyco� lion+ Pramola and porficipafe in group purchasing of energy efficiency goods and Reduce the total energy use by al building Department.Community and Coachella Val
services with other CVAG citles/Mbes. bolt before 2012 by 10% Ongoing Economic Development Association of
Renewable Energy Deparlrront Govemmants
Sustaiedmity and Recycling -
Energy Partner wiM CVAG to increase educational and outreach efforts to the Department,Community and Coachella Valet'
Conservation+ construction industry and local developers to participate in lire Green for life Reduce energy use and carbon use ham new Ongoing Economic Development Association of
Renewable EnergyGreen Wilding Program to increase building efficient hones and buikings.
n99 Y Department,Wilding Govemmenis
Department
Sustainablfity and Recycling
Energy Department,Community aha
Conservation Highlight devebprreat projects Mal wluntadN meet complete Me Green for Life homes energy buil use and carbon use li-.ern new Ongoing Economic Development
Renewable Energy Green Building Program. hones and buildings. De gV parlment,Building
Depohnenl
Sustainabifity and Recycling
tment
Energy Establish incentives,educational materials.and local podniership to encourage Reduce
D Community and
Conservation+ higdy-sustainable building design and site design Mal receive LEED,Sustainable etluce energy use and carbon use cornea Ongoing Eco Econommic Development
Renewable Energy Sites,Living Building Challenge,or similar certification. homes and buildings. Department.Building
Department,Penning
Department
Energy Evaluate antl amend the zoning code to ensure passive solar techniques ore Reduce energy use and carbon use from new
Renservale En integrated into site and building design guidelines. homes and buildings. Short Planning Department Ordinance
Renewable Energy
Suslainabiity and Recycling
Energy Promote ouldoor lighting standards that Department.Community and
Conservation+ Consider implementing on outdoor lighting ordinance that reduces glare.light minimize light trespass and reduce Night Economic Development
Renewable Energy frespass,and skyglow such as Me IDA Dole Sky model polulion and protect ea surrounding Shod ng ouldoor Deportment,Building
environment from outdoor lighting Impacts. Department.Planning
Department
Ssatoinablllty and Recycling
Energy Promote Outdoor lighting standards that Department.Community and
Conservation+ Encourage new construction to use energy efficient Miures controletl by motion MinirtRe light trespass and reduce Night Shad Economic Development
Renewabe Energy senior OWInclude cut off controls and otdcoor lighting controls. pollution and protect Me surrounding outdoor Department Building
environments from outdo«lighting Impacts. Department,Planning
Department
Sustainoblity and Recycling
Energy Promote Outdoor lighting standards that Department,Community and
Conservation Encourage new construction to design and orient lighting lawards development minimize light helpers,and reduce Night Economic Development
w Reneade Energy and i inlmiin Shod g light tessposs Info natural areas. pollution ontl protect the surrounding Outdoor Department,Building
environmentfrom outdoor lighting Impacts. Department Planning
Department
Susfainabiity and Recycling
Department,Community and
Energy Produce a City resource guide for commercial and residential solar instalation, Supply 50%of the at energy renewable Economic Development
Conservation+ Including info ni on stale and local regulations,incentives,and other thkd sources by 2030 and 75%of al City building's Shad Department,Building
Renewable Energy party programs, energy from renewable sources by 20M. Department Planning
Department,Code Compliance
Deportment
Energy Supply 50%of the ON energy renewable Sestalnabiify and Recycling
Conservation+ Promote solar horsing pagans fiber provide no or low cost solar for families sources by 2030 and 75%of al City building's Immediate Department Building
Renewable Ener living with limited a flxetl Incomes.
gY energy from rerevrode sources by:tl20. Department
Energy Supply 50%of the al energy renewable Susiolmobility,and Recycling
Conservation+ Explore establishment of a Community Choice Aggregolor to procure and set Department.Community and
electricity to Palo Springs residents at competitive rates sources by 20M and 75%0l ON City building's Siam Economic Devebprrent
Renewable Energy energy from renewable sources by MM. Deportment
Sustainability and Recycling
Energy Evaluate establishment of a local energy wtlinance to require new commercial Supply 50%of the OR energy renewoble Department,Bulking
Conservation+ and residential buildins to provide sdar-generated power. sources by 2030 and 75%0l ON City Widirg's Short Deportment,Planning Ordnance
g
Renewable Energy energy from renewable sources by 2020, Department,Code Complance
Department
Office of neighborhood
Energy Supply 50%of the ON energy renewable I won.inent Department,
Coreervofioi. Devebposab'Model Citizens'program fur Palm Springs resident that Sustalnabilihy,and Recycling
prorates sokr instalation. sources by2030and 75%of al City building's Long Deportment,Building
Renewable Energy, energy from renewable sources by MM Deportment,Planning
Department
Sustainabllity and Recycling
Energy Supply 50%of the OR energy renewable Department,Bulking
Conservation+ Establish an ordinance to enable wind generation on residential and commercial sources b 2030 ant 75%oil al City
buildings In Palm Springs. Y ty building's Long Department,Coda Compliance
Renewable Energy energy ham renewable sources by 2020. Department.Pudic Works
Department
Energy Hold annual demonstration workshops fur City permitting and inspection staff to Supply 50%d the as energy renewable Susidnability,and Recycling
Conservation enhance understanding andfamilarity with renewable and new technology and sources by 2030 and 75%of OR City building's Ongoing Department,Building
Renewable Energy, instalation proceaure. energy from renewable sources by 2020. Department.Cade Compliance
Department
Energy Supply 50%of the al energy renewable
Sustainability and Recycling
Conservation. faveraga grant ndonourking to increase renewable energy generation on City-owned smrcesbV2030and7S%ofai CiN building's Ongoing Department.Bulking
Renewable Energy facilities antlooperfres. energy from renewable sources by 2020. Department.Planning
Deparhnent
Energy Supply SD%of the al energy renewable Public Wanks Department.
Conservation+ Evaluate oppwlunilim to increase local energy generation at Me CiN's municipal sources by 20M and 75%of al City building's Ongoing Susfainability,and Recycling
Renewable Ener, waste water treatment plant.
gY energy lion renewable sources by 2020. Department
Energy Walk with Scol Edison to rehofif or dim'back sheet lights and retrofit them with Supply 50%of the ON energy renewable Public Works Department,Conservation+ LEDs, sources by 20M)and 75%of of City bvilding's Ongoing Susloirwbllity and Recycling Socd Edison
Renewable Energy energy from renewable sources by 2020. Department
Water Conservation Continue convening road median and parkway strips to low-water.nollve.and Reduce pokble water use in City f°cilifies by
+Efficiency drolght-tolerant species. 50%by 2010. Ongoing Pubic works Deperlmant
Water Conservolion Reduce pokble water use in City facilities by Pubic Woks Department,
+Efficiency tlnif watering times of City faclllies. 50%by 2020 Immediate Sustainability and Recycling
Department
Water Conservation Develop guidelines that reduce water use for rood medians.parkways.parks,and Reduce nobble water use in City facilities by Pubic Woks Department, Desert Water
+Efficiency other city facilities. 50%by 2020. Long Sustainability and Recycling Agency Resolution
Department
Wafer Conservofion Continue implementing water efficiency and conservation methods OR all City Reduce potable water use in City facilities by Pubic Woks Department,
+Efficiency toclltles.targeting those facilities with the highest water use. 50%by 2020. Ongoing Sustainabllity and Recycling
Department
Water Conservation Corwert park and got course irrigation systems to recyckstl water use.reduce Reduce potable water use in City facilities by Public Works Department,
Lon, Sustainabidty and Recycling
+Efficiency high-vgter plants,and use smaA irrigation systems. 50%by 2020. Department
Sustainability and Recycling
Water Cmservatbn Encourage the installation and provide resources far waterless urinals. Reduce potable water use in City facifi ies by Short Departmenl,Building
Efficiency 50%by 2D20. Depadmenl.Planning
Deparm l
Water Conservation Cdasborole Win the Desert Water Agency to promote and implement Water Reduce polade water us
conservation measures,leak detection.and water efficient fixlures in Palm age per capita in Short Public Works Department,Office Desert Wafer
+ENiciersry Springs. Pdm Springs by 30%by 2020. of Neighborhood
InvnvaNement Agency
Continua to exporci community outreach and engagement efforts to residential,
commerc al,and hotel owners to Increase awareness of existing Water eff dency
Water Conservation incentive programs and City water conservation requirements though the City's Reduce potable water usage per capita In Pubic Works Deparhnent.Office Desert Wale
Efficiencywebsite,the Nei borhood Involvement Committees,and other comet PdmS tin b 30% 2020, angling of Neighborhood Involvement Agency io M Springs r by a Aga r
hosed organizations. '
Wafer Conservation Continue to promote and augment rebates far individual residences and NOAs Reduce potable water usage per capita In
♦Efficie far Lawn Buy Back Program and drought-tolerant landscaping, PamS rim Immedote Pubic works Department
Efficiency Y g W PI 9� P 95 by 30%by 2020.
Water Conservation Work with the Desert Water Agency to identify high-water consumer homes and Reduce potable water usage per capita In Ongoing Public Works Department Desert Water
+EXlciency businesses and target outreach and engagement effort to these properties. Pam Springs by 30%by 2020. Agency,
water Conservation Partner with the Desert Water Agency to promote smart metering and continuos Reduce monitoring of community Water use. PamSppodble water30%by usage per capita In Ongoing Pubic Works Department Desert Water
•EXlcleroy Pam Springs by 30%by 2020. Agency
Water Conservation Partner with hotels and the Desert Water Agency to Increase the number of hotels Reduce potable water usage per capita in Ongo Desert Water
+Efficiency paNkipolirrg the"Desert Water-Worth Saving"campaign. Palm Springs by 30%by 2D20. i ng Pubic Works Department Agency
Water Conservation Promote the imtalotion of irrigation control sensors and drought-tolerant plants for Reduce potable water usage per capita in
+Efficiency got counsel. Palm Springs by 3D%by 2020. Ongoing Pubic Works Department
Partner with CVAG to increase educational and outreach efforts to the Coachella Valley
Conservation Construction Industry and local cfWalopers to participate In the Green far lffe Reduce potable water usage per capita in Ongoing Pubkc works Department Coa Coaciatiomd
+Efficiency Green Building Program to Increase builki water efficiency. Palm Springs by 30%by 2020. Govemmen
ts
Establish Incentives,educational materials,and ascot partnership to encourage usage per capita in Differ!Water
Waterciemcy Conservation Reducepotables3D%by
highty-suslainoble buddngard site design that receive LEED,Sustainable Silas, Long Public works Department
+EXictiency Living Building Challenge,or inmar cedlfication. Palm Springs by 3D%W 2020. Agency
Water Conservation Work with the Desert Water Agency to Increase water and waslewafer role lien Reduce potable Water usage per capita In Ongoing Public Works Department Desert Water
+Efficiency to encourage more conservotion. Palm Springs by 30%by 2020. Agency
Water Conservation Explore atlophon of o local gray water ordnance that requires all new residential Increase recycled and gray water usage In
Immediate Pubic woks Daparhnant Ordinance
+Efficiency development to becamtrvdad for easy implemanlation of gay carter systems, Palm Springs by 10%by 2020.
Water Conservation Require new parks,gdl courses.and other lags open areas to connect to the Increase recycled and gray water usage in
+Efficiency recycled water system. Palm Springs by 10%by 2M. Ongoing Pubic Works Department Ordnance
Water Conservation Support exponson of the recycletl water system to serve ensting commercial and Increase recycletl and gray water usage in Long Pubic Works Department
+Efficiency rmttfamly development. Pam Springs by 10%by 2020.
Water CmservoMon @lrsbishomuricipal ray water bf protect. Increase recycletl and gray water usage in Short Pubic Works Department
+Efficiency g P Pam Springs by 10%by 2020,
Scrtl Waste+ Adopt product Stewardship Policies to ensure producers of waste create Encourage an overall reduction in materials Sustainabiity and Recycling
Recycling rams to take back their products and lhek acka n antl acts consumption. Immediote Department
Y n8 programs P P 4 g� gal asp Pa
Sad Waste+ Partner with local commercial and residential tlevelopers to evaluate materials Encourage an overall reduction in nalerlals Building Department.Pbming
Recycling m onogermanf strategies,including the sourcing of row materials,meow and no gootls conumption. Ongoing Department Local Developers
recycling of materials and selection of enviromrentalty-sensitive sources.
Community and Economic
Create a local campaign that connects residents to msources to that otivocate Deyebpment Department.
Said Waste+ buying small reusing,sharing goods and services,and maintaining exisBng Encourage an overall reduatchi in materials Ongoing Office of Neighborhood
RecyclingWoduds and geode consumption. Involvement Department
Suslainability and Recycling
Deportment
Said Waste+ Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of buildings to conserve natural Encourage an overall reduction In mam nals Ongoing Pubic Works Department,Parks
Recycling resources,Nstoric resources,and reduce waste. and goods consumption. and Recreation Depotmant
Suslalnadlity and Recycling
Sold Waste+ Encourage an moral reduction in molerials Department,Community and
Recruit businesses to Palm Springs who can use existing waste steams as inputs. OngoingRecycling and goads consumption. DeboEconomicDavabpmant
Department
Suslalnabllity antl Recycling
SaAtl Waste+ o
Continua to su on n Encourage on verol reduction in materials Ongoing Community,and
Recycling pport -going Programs for mutably shopping tuugs. and goods consumption. OngoingEconomic Development
Department
Solid Waste+ Exband Product Stewardship programs for drug and SHARPS recycling to Encourage on overall reduction in materials Susbinability and Recycling Pat.Springs
encourage and include phormaaes and phamnocedical company Immediate
Recycling encourage goods consumption. Immediate DiffSostl Service
particpatah
Suslainobility,and Rung
Sad Waste+ Encourage an overal reduction In materials Short Department.Community and
Recycling Encourage businesses to participate in Compostoble Packaging Cont. and goods consumption. Economic Deyebpment
Department
Expand programs to increase landfill waste Suslainabiily and Recycling
Soil Waste+ o
Adopt on ordinance to require mutli-brmy recycling. diveNon,recycling,and compostn Economic g to Immaaote comic Development
recover,90%af al waste ganerolatl by 2030. Deportment
So,lrid outreach and technical assistance to Homeowner Associalions,md14 Department.
ande of rig
Soitl Waste+ Expa Expantl programs to increase lontllil waste Department Office of Palm Springs
Recycling famIV residences.and seasonal residents to Increase podldpatbn In the diversion.recycling,and composting to Immediate Naghborhoatl lmolvernent Disposal Service
resitlenNal recycling and composting programs. recover 90%of al waste generated by 2030.
Department
Solid Waste+ Work with PalmSprings Dis al Services to Expand programs to increase landfil waste
Pas provide Incentives to Department
and Recycling Palm Springs
Recycling salad the scan recovdiverser,n.
%ofofg,waste
generated
y Short
y g economy recover 90%of al wails generalad by 2030. Department Disposal Service
Sold Waste• Expand programs to increase landfill waste Susbinabiily and Recycling
Exploreincrem increasing the
Ca Gfeen Tier
construction and tlempltion Polm Springs _
Retydirp waste to 65R.consistent with Me CALGreen Then gultlelines. diversion,recycling,one generated
y Ongoing Deparment Pubic Woks Disposal Service ^once
recover 90%af al waste genoatetl by 2030. Department
Sold Waste+
Expand commercial recycling and composting far businesses in the City by Mond programs to Increase londfg waste Sustainobifty and Recycling
Department.Community and Palm Springs
Recycling encouraging participation In waste autllh and providing technical assistance ricovir90%ofal and generated to Immediate
Y 9 Economic Development Disposal Service
focused on small businesses. recover 90%af al waste generated by n190. Department
Sustainobllty and Recycling
Work with Pal Springs Unlfied Schad District to educate students about the Department,Community and
Said Waste Expand programs to increase landfill waste Economic Development Pam Springs UnRled
Recycling Nlacycla of consumer goods antl food odd promote recycling and composting of tliveNon,recycling,pnd corspasting to Ongoing Department.Office of School District
home. recover 90%of all waste generated by .
Neighborhood Involvement
Department
Suslainabilty and Recycling
Mond programs to increase loncifil waste Department,Community and
Solid Waste+ Work Wllh PahllSfXI11gS Unified SCIgd DISMCf 5Lt1adS to increase recycling and Economic Development Pam Springs Unified
Recycling composting. recover recycling.and cam rated to Ongoing Department,Chico of School District
reaovH 90%of all waste generated by 2030. Neghborbood Involvement I.
Department
Sustamobllily and Recycling
Continue fundingthe Household Hotortlous Waste ant electronics rec li Department,Community and
Solid Waste K Expand recycling.intteomposin wgsle
R do of thrUwto aste onclacBaOTmINNaaOrIN°UW50°PantanlYy to prapBllydlSpOie drover . %ofallwaste
generated
Ay Ongoing Economic Development Palm Springs
Recycling of these waste products. recover 90%oi al waste yenemfetl by 2030. Nepartnt.orhoo Office of Disposal Service
Neighborhood Involvement
Deportment
Said Waste. Evaluate implementationExpand programs to increase landfil waste
n blof take-out
amain take-out stauroner program to City
diversion,recycling,and composting to Short Department
and Recycling Polm Springs
Recycling the use of nonrecyclaDle fakeaN containers al raslauronis across the Cify, recover eA of al waste generated by 20W. Deportment Disposal Service
Solid Waste+ Expand programs to increase landfil waste
RecyclingImplement net zero special events. diversion,recycltrg,and composting to Ongoing Duporhnent and Recycling Palm Springs
recover 90%of W waste,generated by 2030. Deporirrent Disposal Service
Solid Waste+ Develop and Womble food sharing programs within Palm Springs,provaing Reduce food scraps and green waste sent Sustainability,and Recycling Palm Springs
Recycling excess fool to organizations that support food security. the lolls by 5096 by 2025. Immediate Depodment Dlsposa Service
Sustoinoallty,and Recycling
Solid Waste Work with Palm Springs Disposal Services JPSD3l to include food scraps as pad of Reduce food scraps and green waste sent Deportment. Community and Palm Springs
Recycling the green waste collection far residential uses, the laldfi15 by 50%by 2025. Short Economic Development Disposal SeMce
Department
Sditl waste+ Partner with PSDS to Implement provisions of the California Commerciol Organics Reduce food scraps and green waste sent shortSustainobility and Recycling Palm Springs
Recycling Ilegislation. Me andfils by.%%by 2025. Deportment Dlsposdl SeMce
Said Waste+ Pilot a small businesses and school loodcompcsfmg and green waste program Reduce food scraps and green waste sent L Sustainabillly and Recycling Palm Springs
Recycling with PSDS far businesses not covered by State Commercial Organics legNation. Me losdfils by W%by 2025. Oro Department Disposal Service
Sold Waste. Initiate a food scraps program of cil City facilities.placing compost bins in at Reduce food scraps and green waste sent Shod Sustoinaalty and Recycling Palm Springs
Recycling 1,public locations and common areas. Me landfils by 50%by 2025. Deportment Disposal Service
Food+Urban Create policy and wacfices to provide healthy,locally-produced food and Reduce the consumption of renounce- Human Resources,Sustainabifry
Pgbulture beverage options at City-sponsored events.Rohde tap water rather Man bottled intensive foods. Shod and Recycling Department Resolution
water.
Food+Urban Reduce the censumpton of resoryee- Susidnabillty,and Recycling
AgricuMure Encourage a city-supported"Meatless Montlay"Mhotive. intensive he co Ongoing DeppdmeM,Communications
Department
Faad+Urban Promote healthier.more sustainable dbts through coilaborotions with corcaunily- Reduce the consumpton of resource, Ongoing Susloinobifity and Recycling
Agriculture based organizafions. intensive toads. Department
Food+Urban Supporl efforts to increase composting on noncdble food. Reduce the consumption of renounce- Ongoing Sustomabilds,and Recycling
Agriculture intensive foods. g Department
Suslairabilily and Recycling
Food!+Urban Provide Incentives to SNAP participants to redeem benefits at local farmers Reduce the consumption of resource- Immediate Department,Community and SNAP
Agriculture markets. intensive foods. Economic Development
Department
SVpPod community-based food systems that Sustairwbifly and Recycling
th Food+Urban Support fanners markets and smallreloilers at see healthy ontl localy produced Department,Community and
Agriculture food. Produce healthy foods and reduce food Ongoing Economic Development Local Fomners
waste.
Department
Food+Urban Partner with a commrnilybased organualion to manage.maintain,and Support community-baled food systems Mal Susbinobility and Recycling
Agriculture evaluate Me potential tar new community gardens. produce healthy foods and reduce food Ongoing Department,Parks and
waste. Recreation Department
Food+Urban Continue to expand the whocl garden program to additional campuses In Palm Support community-based food systems that SustalrablNty and Recycling Patin Spring Unified
Agriculture Spring, produce healthy foods and reduce food Ongoing Deportment,Office of School District
waste. Neighborhood Involvement
Food+Urban Support communitµbosed food systems Mot Sustainabllily ontl Recycling
Agriculture Establish a neighborhood produce exchange. produce healthy foods and reduce food Immediate Departmenl,Office of
waste. Neighborhood Involvement
food+Urban Work wilts community partners to create o tootl share nehvork for citrus gleaning Support community-Nosed load systems that Sustainabifily and Recycling
Agriculture program)that alowshomeowners,growers and other to donate excess food produce healthy foods and reduce tow Short Department,Office of
(ci .fs)to fmo rxxcure residents in Palm Springs and surrounding communifien. waste. Neighbodrood Involvement
Food+Urban Support communityloosed food systems Mot Sustomobilly and Recycling
Agriculture Continue increasing the planting of frail trees on publicdy�ovvaW bad. produce healthy foods and reduce food Ongoing Departnenl.Parks and
waste. Recreation Department
Wppol community-bored food systems Mot
Food+urban Promote educational
garde ing,lounlprslorresidents n,and rrad production.
increase sic$and SustairabikN and Recycling
Agriculture knowledge of gardening,load preservation,and hail production. produce healthy foods and reduce food Ongoing Department
Food+Urban Continue providing rebates far homeowners who replace looms ontl high-wafer Suppot canmunity�bosed food systems that Sustainabllry and Recycling
Agriculture plants with edible gorrlans, produce healthy foods and reduce food Ongoing Department
ovate.
Support communBpbased food systems that ng
Food l Urban Estataperm sh t peat project to demonstrate,andaquol onics.va agriculture methods,such as DeSun a r ryk t and Recycling
Agriculture parmac�llura,hyOaponics,ontl aquaponia. produce haglthyfoods and reduce food Long pepadment
wrnte.
Support community-based food systems Mat Community and Economic
Food+Urban Evaluate aMemative load source options such as Hydroponla and encourage Development Department.
Agriculture business development for dlernalihn,methods of food production, produce healthy foods and reduce food Lang waste Susbinabikty and Recycling
Department
Support community-bosed food systems Mal
Food turban Create at least one urban forming pilot project. produce healthy foods and reduce load Shod Clwonment and Recycling
ygricutture .We.
Deportment
Evaluate existing regulation to better
Focal lturban General Plaurbannng.agriculture uses into long range panting elrorh.including Me understand bomiers to growing and Immediate Planning Deparmnt.Parks ann Ordnance
Agriculture General Pen and zoning. producing food. Recreation Dapm artenl
FoW.Urban Evaluate existing regulation to better Planning Depadnent
Agriculture Exanime city policies Mat relate la healhy food production. understand barriers to growing and Immediate Sustainabiify and Recycling Resolution
producing food. Department
Food x Urban Encourage Innovative design in new devebpmpnl by incorporating community Evaluate existing regulation to better Parks and Recreation RNerside County
Agriculture gardwy,allotments,edible onalerx .or other comnpniMbased food systems. uncentond barriers to graving and Ongoing Department.Planning Master Gardeners
producing food. Department
Office of Neighborhood
Foal x Urban Evaluale existing regulation to better Involvement.Susfalnabithy and
Agriculture Promote efforts to expand urban food production an pnvotety-owned land. undersiond bonier,to growing and Ongoing Recycling Department.
producing food. Community and Economic
Development Department
Lead By Example Fomn o collaboration between the SoslalsablfN Commission,Mayer,and Green Embed sustainable piocipbs and practices Shod SustainobiliN and Recycling Green Team
Team to eslablish an annual su51a1nabliN action goal. into city operations. Deportment
Identify a senior staffer from each Citycie oriment as en to cur out Embed sustainable Deioirtment Leaand ).At rag
Lead By Example y p agency my pdncipbs and practice Shod Temn Depatmenl(Lead).Nl
sustainaWlN measures. into city operations. pepalmenls
Lead By Example Develop annual departmental work pans for suntalnabllN that define three to Embed sustainable principles and practices Ongoing Susrainability and Recycling
m a Frye adio that Me department will Implement during the year. into city olow.iom. Depaiment
Reconvene an interdeportmentol Green Team Mat meets puartedy to share best
practices.idenify opportunities for coloboratiom and discuss progress towards Embed sustainabe principles and practices SustainabiliN and Recycling
Lead By Uample annual suslaioabifty goals.Twice a year the meeting would be led by the City into city opemtiom. Immediate Deparmenl Green Team
Manager and Council subcommittee and twtce a year led by the Office of
Suslainoblllty.
mrough Me Green Team,define numeric goals fa reductions in hrel SustainablfN and Recycling
Lead By Example Embed sustainable principles and practices
y npla consumption, use, is municipal into city operations. Shod Department,Pubic Works Green Team
operations and other health and suStalnaWlN issues. Department
Continue to increase copocily by adding addfionol fol-a pad-lima staff to the Embed suslainabe piocfpbs and practl<es Sustainability and Recycling
Lead By Example Office of Sustainablity. Into city operations. Ongoing Department,Human Resources
Department
Lead B Exa Pubish an annual,standardized sustdnabiity report card showing progress Embed sustainable principles and practices OngoingSustafnobiity and Recycling
Y moils towads numeric gook and pro
mpting departmental occorplhhments, into city operations. Department
Eslabish a prates to incorporate wsloinabiity into the planning and design SuftainablYly and Recycling
Lead By Example process for capital improvement projects,screeningEmbed sustoinobflity into captal improvement Department,Planning
projects c using o Mple bottom review,design,and conseucHon. Long Department,Public Works ReNlelion
line approach and incorporating a ale-cycle evaluation ai costs and benefits.
Dapartnenl
enev x feasible,ofilm,pas-consumer recycled content of at leosr35%—oT-tFe—
total moss of infrastructure materials:Roadways,parking lots.sidewalks.unit Sustalnabillty,and Recycling
Lead By Example paving,and curbs. Embed wstalnabilfly into captal improvement Ongoing Department.Maintenance and
Water retention forma and vaults. review,design,and conshuction. Facilities Department Public
Base and subbase materials for the above. Works Department
Memnal weray disiribuition
BUB6ng Department.Code
Lead B Era During infrastructure construction,use recycled water to meet water needs where Embed saslainability, O
into capital Improvement Compliance Department Pubic
y n'Ple available, review,design.and construction. ngoing Works Department.Suslalnoblllly Resolution
and Recycling Deportment
Balding Department Code
Lead B En equipment hi Encourage use of eqment to achieve a W%average annual energy reduction Embed suslainab O
ility into capital improvement Compliance Department,
y Example below Me estimated baseline energy use for those products. review.design.and construction. ngoing SustainoblBty and Recycling
Department
Encourage use of construction equipment powered by aitemaflve fuels such as Embed sustainablifity,into cal
Lead By Example compressed natural gas rather than conventional petroleum or r9esel to reduce copilot mWovemenf Ongoing Balding Department.Code
greenhouse gas emissions. review,design,and conshucflon. Compliance Department
Sustainabllity and Recycling
Encourage use of electric or hybrid-electric construction equipment to reduce Embed wstoinability into capital Improvement Deparhnent Maintenance and
Lead By Example reenhouse Ongoing Facilities Department Building
g gas emissions. review,design,andcanshucHon. Department,Pubic Works
Department
Conduct"SusltinaGl' 101"hoinings with all employees with a Ensure al employees have a baseline
Lead By Example mP Yees approval from Mein understanding of wstainability prirciples and Ongoing HumanRe yclingc Departs. ainabtliry
supervisors. regular opportunities for leanin& and Recycling Department
Conduct bi-onnual tmafnings of all employees on key sustainabilty,topics and how Ensure all employees have a baseline ur
Lead By Example to Implement sustalnnbllity measures through exisfing City programs and understanding of w Human Resoces.Ssnfdnabiliry
stoinobility principles and Ongoing and Recycling Resar Department
regular opportundles for learning.
Provide training and accreditation for select City staff retied to LEMfor Ensure OR employees have a baseline
Lead By[xa a Neighbortsood Design.LEM New Construction.Wei Bantling,the Living Building understanding of wslainabil'
Clalenge.EcoO fticis.Sustainable Sites,CnLOreen,and other related building 9 its'principles and Ongoing Human Resources
and urban design standards. regular opportunHles for leorring.
Maintenance and Facilities
Lead By Exanple Pilot healthy building design and/or rekofil at a City facility. Foster a safe and healthy work environment. Long Department Susfaincurty and
Recycling Department
Establish a workplace wetness program that identifies places arouM the City
Load By Example facilities to engage in physical activity and encourages employees to walk or Faster a sale and healthy work environment. Immediate Human Resources
bike to work,among other things.
Lead By Example Ptltl healthy foods to vending machines and provide healthy snacks and lap Foster a safe oral healthy work environment. Immediate Human Resources
water during Meetings.
Leatl By Example Place heatt"loted posters(nutrition,physical ocHNtyi in pubic places. Foster a safe arnd healthy Work environment. Immediate Human Resources
Lead By Example Provide Ilse opportunityfor all employees to receive an onnuat ergonomic Foster a safe and healthy work environment. Immediate Human Resources
evck)afim of their walk area.
Lead By Fxample Support nursing mothers by providing comfortable rooms far expressing milk. Faster a safe and healthy work environment. Immediate Human Resources
Provide regular,ons le,health,wetness.and mental health services.including flu Riverside County
Lead By Example shots.Reshlct the use of"Real Lisl"chemical In mufcipal operations as defined!by Foster a safe and healthy work environment. Ongoing Human Resources Department of
Me living Balding Challenge. Public Health
Adopt a green purchasing policy that gives preference to goods and services
Lead By Example Mat minimize expowre to to Ic chemicals.peveni Waste.reduce consumption of Adopt sustarroble practices and purchasing Short Human Resources,Pubic Works Ordinance
electricity.lueL Water or paper,conserve natural resources,and support policies. Deportment
sustainable manufacturing,fair trade,and Me local economy.
Lead By Example Devebp guidelines regarding purchasing and labor procurement With attention Adopt sustainable practices and purchasing Short Hunan Resources,Finance and
to fair labor practices. policies. Treasury Department
Lead By Example DpantltheCHy's locdorelerenreardnance lolpbtle social and Adopt sustainable practices and purchasig Short DepaSusilnability,and Ament,Planning Recycling Ordinance
environmental practices. policies. Department
Embed[ustolnoblllly concepts and practices Susbinobiliy and Recycling Adopt Palm Springs SustainabAlry
Lead By Example Form a Green Cillzen Academy to help teach the community about sustalnablliN.Into Me local Culture through education Immediate Deprtmenf.Office of Plan
promotion,and community engagement.
Nei9tWortpatilnvdvement
Embed sustainabllty concepts and practices Intoanalion Tehcrsdogy,
Lead By Example Maintain a single,City suslolnobifty Websile as a resource for the community. into the local culture through education, Immediate Sustainadlily and Recycling
pomolian,and community engagement. Deprtm ist
Encouragecommunity membersof dlo esto participate Embed suslolnobillty concepts and practices
ty g p eta or Palm Springs Office of Neighborhood
Lead By Example into the local culture though gacation, Orgdng
Neighborhood Ogonirotiom.community Improvement efforts,and Civia attain. Involvement
promotion,and community engagement.
Devebp an engagement framework that moves from inform and consuing the Embed wslainabiliN concepts and practices planning Department,Office of
Lead By Example community about planning and implementation efforts to collaborative decision into the local culture through education. long
making and empowerment. promotion,and community engagement. Neighborhood lnvdvemerst
Lead By Faample Continue working with the local nelwork of sustdnadlNreldetl groups to share thin mbedie lusttdwNlily re throughconcepts
and
practlCes On SuslalnaGliN and Recycling
resources,bulb partnerships,and unity outreach efforts. gg Department
promotion and community engagemenf.
Lead By Example Work win community partners and public and private schools to Incorporate thlEmbed o Mrs bcalcurlMe Hvaughconcepts
aand
practices Ongoing Sustalrabifty antl Recycling Palm Springs Unified
sustainaGiN xri into acu4m. promotion,and community engagement. Department School Obhicl
Embed suslalrwdliN concepts and practices Susidnabilily and Recycling
Lead By Example Continue implementing the Healthy Planet Healthy You program. into the local culture trough eclucation, Ongoing Depmnent
promotion,and community engagement.
Support regional efforts s through Me Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Planning Deprtment.FUplb Coachella Valley
Lead By Example Conservation Pion(CVMSHCP)to protect and enhance regional ecosystems. earegional lender. Orgdng Wort Department MSHCP
Lead By Example Promote and participate in group purchasing of energy eHiclency goods and Be o regio
nal leader. Ongoing S lainabiBN and Recycling Coachella valley
services with other CVAG cffiesflribes. p g apartment.finance and A iation of
Treasury Depdment Governments
Participte in the doveb nl pme and implementation of regional strategies to Susimnabifity,and Recycling Cpachefia Valley
Lead 8y Example meet the requirements of AB 32 and SB 375. Be a regimol leader. Ongoing Deportment Aaootation of
Governments
Lead By Example Continue participation In the Desert Cities Energy Partnership. Be o regional leader. Ongoing Sustolnoblllly and Recycling Adopt Palm Springs Snlainabltity
Departmenl Pion
Lead By Example Continue working With local jurisdictions to plan.design.and implementation Be a r Publc Works Department, Adopt Palm Springs SustdnabiliN
Tonal tram egiond leaden. Orpdng
rag transportation sduHons. Planning Oepdrrent IFlan