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Office of Sustainability
"Your Sustainable City"
2011 -12
Progress Report on Sustainability
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Executive Summary 3 sx j
Energy and Climate Action Plan
and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Inventory Update 4
Projects implemented by
Sustainability Commission and
Green Team 5 - 15 ..
References 1 S
Appendix
Mayor's Healthy Planet Healthy You Race
and Wellness Festival Race Map 18
Acknowledgements 20
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
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
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.
From Lek.,
Councilwoman Ginny
Coat, 2011 Green
Citizenn Award Winner
Donna Chaban,
Councilman Rick
Michele Mician, M.S. Hutcheson,
City of Palm Springs, Sustainability Manager
Sustainability Manager Michele Mician, Mayor
Pro Tem Lee Weigel
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Energy 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)
Airport Facilities(partial) Employee Commute
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Streetlights and Traffic
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Above: Figure 1: The Green for Life
Program, administered by CVAG, has
provided for funding to complete a the
most recent greenhouse gas emissions
inventory for 2010. The pie graph above
reflects the City's municipal emissions byP
sector. (provided by EcoMotion for CVAG
Green for Life program)
Right:A visual presentation of a ton of - •
carbon dioxide emissions equivalents is +I
used at a Your Sustainable City film and _ _
bike education event in May 2012. These . .""""
events continue as part of the efforts to
educate citizens about the Non Motorized
Transportation Plan. .
(Photo courtesy of Jordan Garbayo,
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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
Green 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
an Energy and Climate Action Plan.
2010 Palm Springs Community Emissions by Sector
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20.3% Residential Buildings
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Figure 2:Community greenhouse gas emissions by sector.The Green for Life Program, administered by CVAG, has provided for ,
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
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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Figure 3: This organizational chart indicates the five focus areas in which key programs and projects are developed
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.
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. O
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 mw.,...�w �,•a..,_,�u,
Office of Sustainability hopes to add a dozen �.... d rD •°^x . a
businesses to the Tap It! Partnership program.
• Promote water awareness month at the library and
at community events: An annual program provided
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through the work of the Sustainability Commission
and Office of Sustainability.
• Provided low flow toilet rebates: Offered through a
partnership with Veolia in the amount of $100 to °2 ^°vim CD
residents who installed low flow models ffi and It
replaced inefficient toilets.
• Low Income Water Conservation Program: A "14 Maw
partnership was formed with the Economic
Development Department to create a program to ""E"r"UP° A^
fund, purchase and install low flow toilet to low
income residents.
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Recycling and Waste Reduction
The City has partnered with local community groups to host monthly clean up
events. The Tahquitz Creek Yacht Club and Palm Springs Rotary participated in
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
practices.
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Composting programs exist at the Convention Center, several hotels and schools. The Ongoing
City's new community garden also boasts a new composting area.
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 olive 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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now offers FREE assistance in safely disposing of
400 SHARPS and Pharmaceutical Waste
350 Pick up a Pre-Paid Mailing Envelope for Medicines
other than Controlled Substances at the front desk of
300 W1W City Hall at
250 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way or to
pick up a FREE Pre-Paid SHARPS Container call 760-323-8214
200 ALSO 24 HOUR ELECTRONIC WASTE DROP OFF
At the Palm Springs City Maintenance Yard 425 N. Civic Dr.
150 760-323-821 A .am:
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50 Left: Figure 6 shows the results of the Coachella
Valley Association of Governments sponsored
D-11 Tire recycling event. The City of Palm Springs
collected the most tires in one event.
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Above: The Office of Sustainability has expanded
Springs Hot Spgs sharps and pharmaceutical waste collection pro-
grams to include pre-paid envelopes and drop off
locations.Used Tire Collection Totals 2012
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.
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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Elected officials, school children, neighborhood residents and future gardeners attended the ribbon cutting celebration for the
City's new Demuth Park Community Garden on May 16, 2012.
Urban .ility and Mobility Progress
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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 20101 to be completed
purchase electric vehicle charging stations. August 2011
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connection between vehicle emissions and their ability
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Commission,community members, and staff the bike map was completed and ready for Bike Month 2012.
(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.
Energy Conservation Progress Highlights
Project: Date of Completion
Performance Contracting with Chevron(ESCO agreement)for energy project savings has Third Party Review Phase 1
been supported by the Sustainability,Commission through funding of third party review of the completed May 2012. Ongoing
contract in 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. i
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 (C)
organizations that are early adopters of sustainability, measures. The Mayor's Leadership
Council played a significant role for Earth Day 2012 in supporting the Mayors 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
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.
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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 summilwas 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.
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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
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