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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStudy Session Agenda 04-01-13STUDY SESSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 W. 29th Ave. Wheat Ridge CO April 1, 2013 6:30p.m. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City of Wheat Ridge. Call Heather Geyer, Administrative Services Director at 303-235-2826 at least one week in advance of a meeting if you are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF AGENDA ~ Review of Master Plan for 44th & Kendall Park £ 38th Avenue Streetscape ~ Sustainability Plan update/discussion 4 . Staff Report(s) a) Community Forum/Council Retreat Planning ~ Elected Officials' Report(s) J:+e;nc, /. ~ ~. ~ .... ~ ., City of • ~WheatB!_dge ~ARKS AND RECREATION Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council Patrick Goff, City Manager9fr THROUGH: FROM: Joyce Manwaring, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: Aprill, 2013 SUBJECT: 44th and Kendall Park Design ISSUE: Attached is the final concept plan developed by OHM Consultants for design ofthe 44th and Kendall Park. PRIOR ACTION: City Council approved appropriations for the design and construction ofthis park in the 2013 Open Space·and Conservation Trust Fund budgets. A contract was awarded to OHM Design for park design services at the January 14, 2013 City Council meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: $900,000 was appropriated in the Open Space and Conservation Trust Fund for the design and construction of the park. A grant from Jefferson County Open Space was awarded in the amount of $211,000. The final concept plan, as designed, is within budget. BACKGROUND: Three public input design meetings were held on February 20, March 6 and March 13 at the Active Adult Center. Approximately 500 postcards were sent to residents in the radius of the area and approximately 50 individuals participated over the course of the three meetings. A website was created at www.44thandkendallpark.com to receive additional input on the designs as the process evolved over the course of the three meetings. The final concept plan was presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission at the March 20 meeting. A motion from the Commission to recommend this concept plan to City Council for approval passed unanimously. The concept plan does include areas for public art . Funds for this art are included in the park con struction budget. A presentation will be made to the Cultural Commission at their April 10 meeting and action will b e taken to b egin th e process for acquiring artwork for the park per th e guidelines in the Public Art Management Plan. 44th and Kendall Park Design April I , 2013 Page2 Design development will continue to progress based on the concept plan as presented. The timeline for the start of construction is fall of this year. ACTION: Staff is requesting approval by consensus to move forward with design development based on the concept plan. JM/kh ATTACHMENT: I. Final Concept Plan 44th and Kendall Park DII.OUGHT TOUII.ANT SHRUB PLANTING \\'ITKIN N .niVt! SE£0 AREAS ----------if-~ 8'.0" \VII)£ CONCRETE TII.AIL, tOO' LENCTK 16 LOOPS • I ~UUI-------;;!IIi Til AI I.-SIDE BENCHES WITH TIIASR UCEI'TACL£5 -------11--1 W. 44TH OVERHEAD PARKING LOTLIGHTS--------------~i GATEWAY ft:ATl.'ttU SET WITHIN THE I,ANDSCAP£, TYPICAL----- LANDSCAPE ROULD£115, TYPICAL I'EUE~IRIAN DECORATI\'E. 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The four plans attached suggest moving the Bison planters, currently located east of Pierce Street, to the section of381h Avenue between Upham Street and High Court, on both sides of the street or concentrated on the south side of the street. The relocated concrete planters would be used along the east-bound lane and taper just west of Upham Street, or to define on-street parking areas between High Court and Pierce Street. The relocated planters are shown in green , with the small squares used for the concrete planters and the larger squares depicting the new locations for the Bison planters. The planters will be relocated by May I s\ prior to adding the new plants. As occurred last year, additional plants will be purchased if the planters suffer from initial plant size or density. ATTACHMENTS: I. Option I 2. Option Ia 3 . Option 2 4 . Option 2A I' I I I I , I ' I I I ~ :~ ;;:. ~ 'S ~ '\ ;;: ~ ..... I 1 . I ,,',·~"~ , . I -~ . 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I 'I I ' I• I '• I I ' I ,.~: I I ~ ~-) I i'f I _D Cf I I__ I "!, I •< ., I " ~ _j ca C\1 i Z 0 1--- (1_ e~ / ,._ • L. I - ' .!-" ' !" 'f: '· ~. "" ~ ~ A~ ... ~ City of • .. ~WheatBi_dge ~ARKS AND RECREATI ON Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council Patrick Goff, City Manager~ THROUGH: FROM: Joyce Manwaring, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: April 1, 2013 SUBJECT: Sustainability Plan and Policy ISSUE: Attached is the approved Sustainability Policy and Plan developed by a committee comprised of City of Wheat Ridge employees. The scope of the plan includes addressing the environmental sustainability of municipal operations through specific goals and actions items , as well as a compilation of current programs sponsored either by the City or an organization within the community that contribute to sustainability. PRIOR ACTION: The completion of a Sustainability Policy and Plan is listed in the 2011 /2012 City Council Strategic Plan Action Agenda under Top Priorities. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The attached plan was completed by staff at no additional external cost. Several of the action items listed in the plan may or may not include additional costs. For example, the current trash removal contract was due for renewal and the scope of the contract was expanded to include recycling services . The additional cost for adding recycling services totaled $1 ,200 per year. Oil recycling at the Public Works shops is an existing program and therefore, no additional costs were incurred to include this program in the plan. BACKGROUND: A volunteer committee of employees was established in 2011 to begin the process of creating a sustainability policy and plan. Because the topic of sustainability is very broad and staff expertise and resources are limited, the committee narrowed the plan to environmental impacts within municipal operations. This plan consolidates the sustainable actions currently being used in City facilities and operations and sets goals for future programs and actions. The plan provides a list of existing programs that contribute and support sustainability as well as identifies future opportunities to further incorporate sustainable actions into the day-to-day practices and operation of the City. The committee will continue to meet monthly to brainstonn new programs, communicate department activities , and report on the progress of action items. The action plan will evol ve and change as goals are reached and action items completed . Sustainability Policy and Plan April 1, 2013 Page2 The plan also includes a second section entitled Livable Communities. This section reflects current programs available to the community that are offered and managed by the City, offered in partnership by the City in conjunction with an outside agency or offered by the private sector. These programs are broader in nature and reflect environmental, social, and economic sustainability. ACTION: Staff is requesting direction on whether City Council would like to move forward with completing Goal #3 in the Livable Communities Section of the plan. Goal #3 Approve additional funding for a Sustainability Coordinator to design, develop, coordinate, and engage the community in the development of a community-wide sustainability plan. A community-wide plan would expand the current Livable Communities section to create and add a variety of programs that support environmental, social , and economic goals. Examples of these types of programs include forming a community sustainability committee or commission, adopting green building codes , providing support for residential and business energy audits , education and communication programs regarding green practices, and a City-wide recycling program. There are also programs such as Live Local and Wheat Ridge Reads that support the cultural/social and economic sustainability of the City and aid in developing a strong community. A community-wide plan would list and coordinate these types of programs. The 381h A venue Corridor Plan is an additional example of an action that supports economic sustainability in the City. To further develop and expand the Livable Communities Section ofthe plan, additional expertise and staff resources would be needed. JM!kh ATTACHMENT: 1. Sustainability Policy and Plan ~ . ~ ~of Wheat:R.i___dge SUSTAINABILITY POLICY AND PLAN COMMITTEE AND PLAN AUTHORIZATION 2 1 Committee and Plan Authorization CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE CITY COUNCIL Jerry DiTullio, Mayor Bud Starker. District I Davis Reinhart, District I Joyce Jay. District II Kristi Davis, District II George Pond, District Ill Mike Stites. District Ill Joe DeMott. District IV Tracy Langworthy. District IV SUS TAINABILITY COMMITIEE-CITY STAFF Joyce Manwaring, Parks and Recreation Director Waste Reduction and Recycling Subcommittee Kersten Armstrong, Court Administrator Deanna Cederstrom, Deputy Court Clerk II Wade Hammond, Patrol Lieutenant Bill LaRow. Stormwater Coordinator Nathan Mosley, Management Analyst Sarah Showalter. Planner II Karen Van Ert. Executive Assistant Natur a l Res o ur ce Conserv atio n and M anag ement Subc o mmittee Bill La Row. Stormwater Coordinator Rick Murray, Parks, Forestry and Open Space Manager Energy and Tr an sportation Subcommittee Greg Knudson , Public Works Operations Manager Mary McKenna, Community Services Supervisor John Schumacher. Chief Building Official Rich Swanson. Recreation Center Facility Operations Supervisor Authonzed by Oty Manager YawJAoit- 1 Potr3 Goff Effective Date tla (()h J d 1 a 0} Photos of Wheol Ridge on Cover Page and the Former 's Markel on Page 21 courtesy of© Scott Dressel Marlin Photography City of Wheal Ridge Sustainability Policy and Plan ) TABLE OF CONTENTS Committee and Plan Authorization .......................................................... 2 Executive Summary .................................................................................... 4 Municipal Operations Section Waste Reduction and Recycling .............................................................. 7 Goals, Accomplishments, and Future Opportunities ....................... 8 Action Plan ........................................................................................... 9 Natural Resource Conservation and Management.. ........................... 11 Goals, Accomplishments, and Future Opportunities ..................... 12 Action Plan ......................................................................................... 13 Energy and Transportation ....................................................................... 15 Goals, Accomplishments, and Future Opportunities ..................... 16 Action Plan ......................................................................................... 18 Community-Wide Section ) Livable Communities ................................................................................ 21 Goals, Accomplishments, and Future Opportunities ..................... 22 Action Plan ......................................................................................... 23 City o f Wh eat Ri d ge Sustoinabili ty Po licy a nd Plan Table of Conte nts I 3 4 1 Executive Summary EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Creating a sustainable community involves recognizing and creating goals and actions that address the three categories of sustainability: environmental. social. and economic. Sustainability is one of the most important challenges facing communities today. Creating a plan that recognizes and supports sustainability will provide the City a tool to use as a basis for decision making as it strives to improve the com- munity today. This plan will help guide the maintenance and long term viability of the City as well as the responsible management of City resources. The City has adopted from the 1987 Brutland Report the following definition of sustainability: "Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs." The Sustainability Policy and Plan is divided into two sections- Municipal Operations and Community-Wide. Municipal Operations Section The City of Wheat Ridge has completed a Sustainability Policy and Plan related to the environmental aspects of Municipal Operations. This plan is in an effort to consolidate the sustainable actions currently being used in City facilities and operations as well as to set goals for future programs and actions. The plan provides a listing of existing programs that contribute and support sustainability and identifies future opportunities to further incorporate sustainable actions within the day-to-day practices and operations of the City. The remaining two components of sustainability: economic and social sustainability may be addressed and included in the Municipal Operations Section as it evolves. An intra-departmental committee of employees was created to address the operations in each department in an effort to: 1 . Set sustainable goals; 2. Institutionalize and formalize current programs and sustainable actions; 3 . Consolidate operations and maximize efficiency within sustainable action items; and 4. Create Best Practices for a sustainable operation. The mission statement. developed by an employee committee, is as follows: The City of Wheat Ridge strives to manage all of its resources in a responsible manner with a focus on the long-term envi- ronmental. economic and social well-being of the City and staff. C ity of Wheal Ridge Susloinobilily Policy ond Pion The committee developed the following categories for the Municipal Operations Section: Waste Reduction and Recycling Identify and implement measures to reduce waste and increase recycling within City operations. Natural Resource Conservation and Management Identify and implement conservation measures . Energy and Transportation Examine and inventory the City's energy consumption and look for opportunities to minimize use and reduce the City's carbon footprint. This document contains a working Action Plan for each category that describes the current programs, program description. as well as goals and objectives. The Action Plan is intended to be a working document that evolves with new programs and actions as needed. The employee committee will continue to meet monthly to further the mission and goals of the plan. Community-Wide Section A community-wide section may be further developed in the future with the allocation of additional resources . Th is section would also en- compass all three components of sustainability when completed and implemented. Although a community-wide sustainability plan has not yet been established. the City established goals for sustainability in its Comprehensive Plan , Env ision Wheat Ridge (2009). It is important to recognize the current City programs that address sustainability goals and include community participation. The category of Livable Com- munities has been created as the initial component of the communi- ty-wide section to recognize these programs. Livable Communities Programs or partnerships that represent sustainability values and goals that contribute to making Wheat Ridge a Livable Community The Livable Communities category reflects current programs available to the community that are offered and managed by the City, offered in partnership by the City in conjunction with an outside agency, or offered by the private sector. These programs do contribute to making Wheat Ridge a livable community and will provide the framework for development of a community focused sustainability plan at such time that the City determines to move forward in that direc tion . Next Steps Important next steps to measuring the success of both sections of the plan are to identify indicators that relate to the sustainability goals a s well as identify metrics or baseline data for the purpose of measuring progress on the action items. These indicators must be measurable and re levant to the City o f Wheat Ridge sustainability plan goals and objectives . City o f Wheat Rid ge Susta inabili ty Po licy and Plan Mission Statement: The City of Wheat Ridge strives to manage all of its resources in a responsible manner with a focus on the long-term env ironmental. economic and social w ell-being of the City and staff. Executive Summary 1 5 6 1 Cily of Wheal Ridge Sustainability Policy and Plan MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS SECTION: A Municipal Operations Section E R D uc CY L Waste Redu c tion and Rec ycling 1 7 GOALS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Waste Reduction and Recycling Definition : Identify and implement measures to reduce waste and increase recycling within City operations. 8 1 Waste Reduction and Recycling Goals Expand recycling program • Create awareness and educate staff on recycling programs Reduce waste Accomplishments to Date Electronic documents (receipts. payroll notifications, City Council agendas, job applications, incident reports) Online applications and payments Recycling of toner/printer cartridges In-house recycling program (paper. cardboard. o il, alumi- num. assorted electronics. old batteries, office supplies . light bulbs) Annual online benefits enrollment Online sales tax filings Use of website for viewing large documents instead of printing Use recycled asphalt and concrete on projects Recycled plastic bags for dog waste p ick up stations Tree recycling Repurpose plastic playground equipment for fish habitats in lakes Electronic reporting in PD (accident reports , intemal com- plaints. administrative invest igations and crime report ing) Online class registration Future Opportunities Create formal policy for the creation and use of electronic forms Create recycling program for all municipal facilities In conjunction with the municipal facilities recycling pro- gram. reduce the number of trash receptacles in work areas and evaluate janitorial contract for potential savings Create and adopt formal policy for double-sided printing Email signatures -"Please think about the environment be- fore printing this email" Office supply exchange Weekly/monthly educational email blast with helpful tidbits about recycling, reducing waste and preserving the environ- ment Conversion of light f1xtures to high efficiency models. Creation of a "green" purchasing plan Composting at City facilities Online Recreation Center annual pass renewals • Require direct deposits for all employees Municipa l Operations Section S: Waste Reduction and Recycling c ::> n· -a· Q. 0 '0 <1> 0 g. ::J V> V> <1> n. 5 ' ::J Action Plan November 5, 2012 1 2 Create a Citywide Recycling Program that expands what can be recycled and converts to single-stream recycling. One recycling provider could serve all City properties. Office supply exchange-convenient way to exchange/find office supplies that others are not using. E-waste recycling event for community GNI: Clute Awaretaess endlclucMe se.tf Add standard note at the end of email signature reminding people not to print an email unless needed. Increase awareness of existing recycling program and ensure that all employees have recycling bins at their desk Weekly (or monthly) email blast to all staff with helpful tidbits about recycling, reducing waste, etc .. and the benefits of recycling Form contract with single-stream recycling provider. Ensure that all employees in all buildings have recycling containers at their desk. Facilities 2013 Maintenance, Parks Dept, and Recycling Committee Many departments already do this. Recycling The idea is to set up a more formal Committee and exchange. Purchasing Host an e-waste recycling event; research options. Policy discussion for approval by Executive Management Team (EMD Expand literature and resources on what can be recycled, etc. Municipal Operations Categories Facilities Maintenance, IT, Recycling Committee Recycling Committee and IT Facilities Maintenance and Recycling Committee Recycling Committee 2013 2013 Implement by fall 2012 Some steps already accomplished, i ncluding the placement of labels on all recycling bi ns about what can be recycled . Implement by fall 2012 Implement by fa ll 2012 Staff time and may Amount (i n weight) of need add it ional funds trash and recycling per for a dumpster month enclosure at City Hall. Staff time Funding will likely be needed to pay for the e-waste to be picked up and recycled Staff time Staff time Staff time 0 ~ Q "' -~ Adopt Electronic Forms and Communications Policy adopted and city-wide forms Recycling First quarter 2013 Staff time Amount of paper "' ~ Policy converted . Committee; input purchased ( 184 boxes , Q. c from Payroll , or 920,000 sheets for ~ 0 Admin ; all six months from Sept ::J departments to 2011 -March 2012) Q ::J implement. Q. "' Identify and convert City-wide forms to Departments analyze and convert Recycling 2013 Staff time ~ 0 '< electronic, utilizing electronic/email approvals internal forms; verify that users Committee; input !l 5" or signatures (including leave requests , have software needed for from Payroll, co timesheets, purchase orders, incident reports, electronic approval and/or Admin ; all credit card reconciliation) signatures departments to implement . Adopt a City-wide policy on double-sided Work with IT to reconfigure all Recycling Will likely be implemented Staff time Amount of paper printing. employee computers to set the Committee and IT in conjunction with purchased (184 boxes , default to 2-sided printing. electronic forms and or 920,00 sheets for six communications policy in months from Sept 2013 2011 -March 2012) Reduce the number of trash receptacles Potential savings from janitorial Recycling 2013 -in conjuction with Staff time Amount of money in work areas and evaluate janitorial contract contract (maybe they collect trash Committee and new single-stream spent on janitorial for potential savings . For example, do we need every other day) could help pay for Facilities recycling contract ; number of individual trash cans at each desk or could trash single stream recycling Maintenance trash bags used each be picked up just 1-2 days per week? month Require direct deposit for all employees Investigate impacts; gather input Adm in Services and Long term Staff time from impacted departments HR ~ Online pass renewals for Rec Center Investigate impacts ; gather input Long term Staff time c from impacted departments ::::l i'i. ·er Q. Create com posting at City Hall (could start w ith Investigate options Long term Funding needed 0 a program to have compostable paper towels) "0 (I) 9. o· Create a green purchasing policy Research environmentally sensitive Purchasing Agent ; Long term Staff time a purchasing policies . Draft policy Admin Serv ices V> and implement. (I) Q o· Convert all lights to sensor-lights that Evaluate and chart areas ; do cost Facil ity Staff Long term Funding needed ::::l automatically turn off analysis MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS SECTION: NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT Municipal Operat ions Section Natural Resource Conservation and Management 1 11 Municipal Operations Section: Natural Resource Conservation and Management GOALS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Natural Resource Conservation and Management Definition : Identify and implement conservation measures. Goa ls Actively explore and create environmentally sound practices Communicate environmentally sound practices emphasizing environmental management Preserve existing water resources Increase stormwater quality awareness pertaining to resource conservation Accomplishments to Dote Utilize available information sources that may apply to City staff Implement recently revised turf maintenance plan Retrofttted irrigation systems for water conservation at the majority of parks Received training on GreenCO Best Management Practices (BMPs) Adhered to Denver Water Stage I drought summer watering rules Protect existing surface and groundwater resources through pollution prevention Placement of sub-meters on Anderson Park water line/ irrigation system Futu re Opportu niti e s Replacement of outdated automatic irrigation system in Stites Park Placement of sub-meters in designated parks having multiple water usage Irrigation system retrofit/zone upgrade Community Forestry Plan-health and diversity, maintenance and care, policies Create water reduction goals for City and park facilities Protect existing surface waters by improving areas with high erosion by retrofitting existing stormwater post BMPs and by ground surface stabilization 12 1 Natural Resource Conservation and Management Mun icipal Operations Section ~ Natural Resource Conservation and Management Committee c Action Plan :J n· August 31, 2012 '6' Q. 0 '0 ~ a 1 GNI:ToAciMiyEiplin_.Ciede ~Sound Pndlces g. Revise/update 2003 Parks Division Water Revise as water providers Parks Div Sprvs, Summer 2012 Staff t i me :J "' Conservation Plan Drought Response Plan Implement guidelines for 2012. V> Recreation Div, (1) Athletics Sprv. Q. 6' Adhere to Denver Water Stage I drought Use only what you need, follow Parks Division Ini t iated in Staff t i me :J summer watering rules Chapter 14-Water Conservation Supervisors Spring/Summer of 2012 Retrofit irrigation system in parks for water Investigate and add rain shutoff Parks Divisi on Ongoing-have one Approxi mately conservation sensors, explore remote/wireless Supervisors version of sensor in place $1000 from Parks applications. and others priced out. Section budget Approximately 25 to install i n parks irrigation systems in 2012-2013. Centralized computer irrigation Parks Section Investigati ng system Proposed for 2014 control types and costs. budget. Implement recently revised turf maintenance Increase education of FT staff Parks Division Spring 2012 Staff t i me plan Staff Implement standby policy for controller Partially in place as part of Parks Divisi on Implemented summer Standby pay from z shutoff during rainstorms for water incident response. Will be affected Standby 2012 Parks Divisi on funds ~ conservation by number of rain sensors Personnel 9. purchased/i nstalled in 2012/2013. "" ID ... 0 z Golf:~ EnlllnM•awtallt,._.flrdclelllnpiiMIIIftiEINII.....aiMMipmeftt c: r; ID Utilize available information sources that may ALCC Susta i nable Landscape Parks Division Presently on City website Staff t i me (") apply to City staff and the public Solutions and ALCC Tips on Supervi sors 0 :I watering landscapes in face of the ... ID < driest March on record . Also, a watering trees efficiently during 0 drought. Make available to staff, :I Q can easily make available to :I Q. citizens using website . ~ Q Internal staff training on GreenCO Best Emphasis on GreenCO BMPs for Parks Division Immediate-due to Staff t i me ::I Q Management Practices (BMPs) the Conservation and Protection Supervisors ex isting drou ght 10 ID of Water Resources . conditions 3 ID a I Goii: .................. Water ......... w Replacement of outdated automatic irrigation Proposed replacement of Stites Operations Proposed for 2014 TBD systems Park irrigation system Supervisor, Park Project Coord . z 0 c 9. "' !! 0 c: r; ~ () 0 :I "' ~ < 9. 0 :I 0 :I Q. ~ 0 :I 0 IC ~ 3 ~ a. ~ c :I ()' -a· Q. 0 1J (!) £ 5 ' :I V> V> (!) Q 6 ' :I t; • -. ....... ~ ... -'..;. ~· ' .. ~~ Placement of sub-meters in designated parks Two (2) meters installed for having multiple water usage . leisure and lap pools of Wheat Ridge Municipal Pool. Add in sub- meter for Anderson Park Irrigation and facilities . Create pesticide discharge management plan Operators must comply w ith to minimize the discharge of pesticides to federal EPA and state regulations surface waters . for application of pesticides (mosquito, flying insect, weed and algae, animal pest and forestry canopy). Further apply Integrated Pest Management practices . Formalize A Community Forestry Plan Determine process to formulate a plan . Continue work on tree inventory Create water reduction goals for City and Park Utilization of non-potable water Facilities. sources . Monitor water company billing. Water loss control measures and water audits Goll: lncreae 51olmWiter Quality AwareMSS Pertalnlnl to Resource COnstrvltlon Educate the public on pollution prevention Protect existing surface and groundwater resources by pollution prevention Enforce Chapter 20 "Stormwater Quality and Protect existing surface and Control" ordinance groundwater resources by pollution prevention Capital improvement projects Protect ex isting surface by improving areas with high erosion and by retrofitting existing stormwater post Best Management Practices (BMPs) ' . .. , ~J ~(" .. ...J.'-~!::::-4.-<..-~-'1 AO":t\. ..... ~_} -~c:.j---. ~'.--..-"""' -· Parks and Installed by start of 2013 Proposed for 2013 Non -resettable meter Recreation irrigation season. budget readings for specific Supervisors and locations Aquat ics Manager Designated Immediate-Vague as to Staff time for Decision-makers, how this will be enforced . establishing plan, applicators Records must be up to documenting/record (i nternal and date and immediately keeping, monitori ng , external), highest available . response elected public official to sign off on permitting Parks and Direction to take Staff time and Recreation established in 2012, possible consultant Director, Park Mgr Process to start i n 2013 and Forestry and Open Space Sprv, Possible outside source Parks In process of working Staff time Baseline data from Supervisors, with ditch companies to previous year's water providers insure flows bill i ng. and ditch compan ies Stormwater Immediate Per budget process No baseline data Coordinator presently, may have sampling stations mandated by the State CDPHE Stormwater Immediate Staff time No baseline data Coordinator presently, may have sampling stations mandated by the State CDPH Public Works 2014 Council approved No baseline data budget presently MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS SECTION: Municipal Operations Section ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION Energy and Transportat ion 1 15 Municipal Operations Sect ion : Energy and Transportation GOALS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Energy and Transportation Definition: Examine and inventory the City 's energy consumption and look for opportunities to minimize use and reduce the City 's carbon footprint. 16 I Energy and Transportation ENERGY Goals Increase the use of renewable energy in City facilities Improve the energy efficiency of existing City buildings Acc ompli shments to Date • Conducted Energy Audits at the Active Adult Center and the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center Replaced T -12 fluorescent bulbs with T -8 fluorescent light bulbs at City Hall , Active Adult Center, Recreation Center, An- derson Building , and Parks, Forestry and Open Space buildings Reduced wattage in high pressure sodium ballasts from 660 watts to 400 watts in the Recreation Center gym Reduced the 400 watt metal halide bulbs to 360 watts in the Recreation Center racquetball courts Completed Commissioning Project at the Active Adult Center through a CDBG grant Updated HVAC temperature controls at the Recreation center; temperatures ore regulated based on usage in the facility Stoff has been educated on energy savings strategies • Installed LED bulbs in all City of Wheat Ridge traffic lights • Installed LED bulbs on all City-owned and maintained pedestrian lights at 44th Avenue and Upham Speed monitor displays ore powered by solar panels City-wide warning systems powered by solar Diesel vehicles powered by 2% biodiesel Bike patrol officers Installed dimmable LED lights in the recreation center com- munity rooms Installed motion sensing lights in private rest rooms at the rec- reation center. Futu re Opportunities Explore dimmable LED lighting in City of Wheat Ridge facil ities Explore motion sensing lights in City of Wheat Ridge facilities Conduct Energy Audits at remaining City of Wheat Ridge facilities Explore installation of Swimming Pool Covers at the indoor and outdoor pools Explore installation of variable speed pumps at aquatics facilities Retro-Commissioning City of Wheat Ridge facilities City code dictates that new construction on buildings be LEED certified Replace City of Wheat Ridge holiday and pedestrian lights with LED Municipal Operations Secti on ) Municipal Operations Section : Energy and Transportat ion TRANSPORTATION Goals Reduce fuel consumption Develop car pool program Accomplishments to Date Rev ised Street Sweeping Pol icies and Procedures to lim it street sweeping machinery to four times a year • Revised Pothole Repair Policies and Procedures • Updated Fleet Replacement Policy • Diesel vehicles use 2% biodiesel Purchased seven 4/8 cylinder police cars to date for better mileage • Staff bike to work program Adherence to vehicle maintenance guidelines for optimal performances Developed vehicle idling guidelines Future Opportunities • Develop/formalize vehic le idling policy • Investigate options for hybrid and a lternative fuel vehicles Develop Car Pool Program Reduce fuel consumptions through education program Municipal Operat io ns Secti o n Energy and Transportation 1 17 CD Energy and Transportation Committee Action Plan g' February 12, 2013 ~ cO "'< 0 :::J Q. ... a :::J "' "tl 0 ::l. 9. 0 :::J ~ c :J (\' -a· Q. 0 '0 (I) a g a V> (I) Q. 6 ' :J A 8 A 8 c 0 Define existing rene wable energy in City Inventory current renewable facilities sources Identify renewable energy projects for Prioritize projects based on bu dget implementation process and/or funding source Goll: Improve the enern et'lldeucy of ellfstlnc bulldlnp Develop energy savings employee education Develop education topics and program timeline Update energy efficiency management software Develop a tracking system to in City facilities monitor energy savings Develop an energy efficient capital Prioritize capital improvements improvement list based on budgeted funds Install swimming pool covers Explore funding options and payback timeline Install energy savings equipment Install energy savings equipment based on assessment Pursue Energy Star designation for City facilities Define current rating and explore steps to become Energy Star Buildir.g June 1, 2013 Maintenance Building June 1, 2014 Maintenance TBD June 1, 2013 By Division June 1, 2013 By Division June 1, 2013 Aquatics June 1, 2014 Bu i lding June 1, 2014 Maintenance By Divis ion June 1, 2016 per bu dget process per budget process per bu dget process N/A per budget process per bu dget process per bu dget process per budget process Record current data and determine baseline energy savings Monitor energy savings following cost recovery measures and calculate payback time line Determine current programs Record Current Data and monitor following energy sa vings measures Record Current Data and monitor following energy savings measures Record current energy use and monitor following installation. Record cur rent data and monitor following energy savings measures Develop timeline for accomplishments '! ·-.. " · . ~ , :~:·;I~--!.:"~.· "''a::~~~·:l · ,:.;;", ,. .. -<~·~ ~ ~; •.r . • · •. #~ . ~· ··~ -;~~ '!J:.:.;."'nn.a~:--..... ~.····-:.·~ ... · .... ~ : ... ' " ... -........ ,·-··-.' : "· ... ... .... ft. .... '!::--~··,!\.~.-. ..... , .. - Replace holiday and pedestrian lights with Identify equipment to be converted Public Works Installation of LED ped per budget process Record current data and energy efficient LED lights lights at 44th and Upham monitor following energy complete. Future savings measures G installations/ conversions on-going through 6/1/2016. Conduct energy audits at all City buildings Contract with outside firm to By Division Wheat Ridge Recreation Budgeted for 2013 Assess energy savings based conduct energy audit on remaining Center and Active Adult on audit City facilities Center audits were H completed in 2011 at no charge. Complete remaining facilities by 12/31/2013 J GOik Reduce fuel GOMUmptlon Evaluate fuel consumption and reduction Identify and implement fuel savings Department June 1, 2013 N/A Compare fuel usage savings A options in each department Directors Car idling program Vehicle idling guidelines completed . Department TBD N/A Compare fuel usage savings Develop staff education process Directors 8 and time line . Alternative fuel vehicles Conduct a fuel cost analysis on the Public Works c benefits of using alternative fuel vehicles Fuel conservation education program Educate staff on fuel saving Department June 1, 2013 N/A Compare fuel usage savings D practices Directors E Develop a car pool program Coordinate car pool program TBD June 1, 2013 N/A Track usage of program 20 I Municipal Operations Section COMMUNITY-WIDE SECTIO L VA c I E Community-Wide Section Uvable CommunHies 1 21 . _ ,Livable Communities -1 GOALS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Livable Communities Definition: Programs or partnerships that represent sustainability values and goals that contribute to making Wheat Ridge a livable community. 22 I Livable CommunHles This section of the plan lists City of Wheat Ridge programs or partner- ships that represent sustainability values and goals that contribute to making Wheat Ridge a livable community. These partnerships and programs include environmental programs but also reach beyond to address the three main sustainability categories recognized in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Envision Wheat Ridge. The three catego- ries are: ( 1) People. which incorporates goals that value quality of life and promote social equity; (2) Planet . which recognizes that a sus- tainable community provides stewardship of the natural environment and protects natural resources; and (3) Prosperity. which incorporates goals that promote the economic prosperity of both individuals and the community as a whole. Goals To recognize and document community based programs that value sustainability To provide support for programs through funding or in-kind services To complete a community-wide sustainability plan that includes community programs and participation beyond the scope of municipal operations and that furthers the goals for sustainability established in Envision Wheat Ridge. Accompli shments to Date City Initiated, Operated and Funded Programs Bike Ped Master Plan - A City-created master plan that presents a framework for o practical and comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian network throughout the City to promote safe, sustainable. and healthy travel options for residents and visitors . The plan outlines existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities , identifies specific facility types for all proposed routes . and provides a prioritized list of bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Phose II of the plan was funded in partnership with LiveWell Wheat Ridge. Comprehensive Plan. Envision Wheat Ridge -adopted o city-wide comprehensive plan in 2009 . The plan establishes sustainability as o value for the community and provides goals and policies organized around sustoinability categories of People. Planet . and Prosperity . Employee Wellness Program -A program created to inspire a culture of wellness and to encourage City employees to take responsibility for their health and well-being through aware- ness and organized activities. • Annual large item pickup Free mulch for Wheat Ridge residents Christmas tree recycling program Happiness Gardens -Gardeners pay a fee to reserve o 10 x 20 H. tilled plot for growing vegetables and flowers that includes water and watering hoses . • Zoning regulations to support urban agriculture uses Community-Wide Sect ion - Community -Wide Section: livable Communities J Partnerships Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Wheat Ridge Formers Market • LiveWell Wheat Ridge Task Forces-Active Community Environments (ACE ) and Access to Fresh Fru its and Vegetables (AFFV) Every Trip Counts, Wadsworth Corridor sponsored by the Regional Air Quality Council Wheat Ridge 2020 Residential Energy Audit CDBG Grant Future Opportunities Gold Line Commuter Roil • E-Recycling Community Event sponsored by the City Communit y -Wide Section Livable CommunHies 1 23 Liveable Communit ies Action Plan August 31 , 2012 Actively update through committee members any additional programs that include community participation Continue to appropriate funding for current programs such as recycling and large item pick - up Develop and adopt community-wide sustainability plan Approve additional funding for a Sustainability Hire sustainability coord inator; Sustainability Committee agenda Item Budget process Fund and hire sustainability coordinator Sustainability Committee Individual departments Unfunded Sustainability Coordinator Presentation to City Council, policy Parks and Coordinator to design, develop, and coordinate direction and budget appropriation Recreation Director a community-wide Sustainability Plan On -going Staff time Annually during budget Staff time Parks and Recreation 2013 budget process Director and Sustainability Committee 2013 budget process General Fund budget add one FTE Current listing 8/3/12 Budget appropriations ) ) 24 1 "" ... ~ . 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