Council Sustainability Committee
CITY OF HAYWARD
Agenda
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
Hybrid/Conference Room 2B5:00 PMMonday, November 18, 2024 NOTICE: The Council Sustainability Committee will hold a hybrid meeting in Conference Room 2B and virtually via Zoom.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the Council Sustainability Committee Meeting held on September 16, 2024
MIN 24-120
1. Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
November 18, 2024Council Sustainability Committee Agenda
REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
Proposed Reach Code Amendments to EV Charging
Requirements
ACT 24-0832.
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Table of Existing and Proposed Requirements Request for Proposals (RFP) for Heat Pump Water Heater
Direct Installation Program
ACT 24-0873.
Attachments: 11-18-24 Attachment I Staff Report HPWH Final Possible Regulation of Artificial TurfACT 24-0864.
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Proposed 2025 Agenda Planning Calendar: Review and
Comment
ACT 24-0845.
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
ORAL UPDATES
COMMITTEE MEMBER/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REFERRALS
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: JANUARY 13, 2025
CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: MIN 24-120
DATE: November 18, 2024
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Approval of Minutes of the Council Sustainability Committee Meeting held on September 16, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
That the CSC reviews and approves the September 16 , 2024 CSC meeting minutes.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I September 16, 2024 CSC Meeting Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING
Hybrid Meeting
September 16, 2024
5:00 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 5:07 p.m. by Council Member Angela Andrews.
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members:
▪ Julie Roche, City Council Member/CSC Chair (Joined at 5:43 p.m.) ▪ Angela Andrews, City Council Member
▪ Francisco Zermeño, City Council Member
Staff:
▪ Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works
▪ Stephanie Dumont, Sustainability Specialist
▪ Ben Jex, Recycling Outreach Fellow
▪ Linda Ko, Senior Secretary (Meeting Recorder)
▪ Adam Kostrzak, Acting Assistant City Manager
▪ Jeff Krump, Solid Waste Program Manager
▪ Erik Pearson, Environmental Services Manager
▪ Ava Samuels, Sustainability & Climate Action Fellow
▪ Mireille Vargas, Sustainability Specialist
Other:
▪ Cait Cady, Ava Community Energy
▪ JP Ross, Ava Community Energy
▪ Dominic Li Mandri, DHIA
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
1. Approval of Minutes of the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) Meeting Held on March 11, 2024
The item was moved by Council Member Zermeño, seconded by Council Member Andrews, and approved by the two committee members present.
2. Critical Municipal Facilities: Proposed Solar and Battery Storage Installations – Discussion and Recommendation to Council
Erik Pearson, Environmental Services Manager, presented a report on proposed solar and battery storage installations at four City facilities.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Comments
Council Member Zermeño asked about the cost, the expansion, and why the process would take so long.
Council Member Andrews asked if the delay was related to PG&E interconnection.
Action: Council Member Zermeño moved the recommendation to Council to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Power Purchase Agreement with Ava Community Energy and Council Member Andrews seconded the item.
3. Ava Community Energy Update: Local Programs and Customer Bill Savings – Information and Discussion
Cait Cady and JP Ross, representing Ava Community Energy, presented an update on local programs, partnerships, and customer bill savings.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Comments
Council Member Zermeño suggested reaching out to educational partners, Chabot College and Cal State East Bay, and organizations regarding the community resilience hubs. JP Ross stated that Ava Community Energy is currently evaluating proposals and is planning to do community outreach to define eligibility criteria for potential resilience hubs.
Council Member Andrews suggested partnering with bike shops to hold electric bike pop- up events in Hayward. JP Ross acknowledged it is challenging as it is difficult to transport hefty electric bikes and noted that logistical issues may make it difficult to host pop-up events.
Council Member Julie Roche joined the meeting.
4. Expanding Litter Collection Efforts in Hayward – Discussion and Direction to Staff Jeff Krump, Solid Waste Program Manager, presented a report on litter collection efforts in Hayward and asked the CSC to provide direction to determine areas outside of Downtown to conduct litter collection.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Comments
Council Member Zermeño stated he would like to see litter collection on Huntwood Avenue, Whitman Street, and the Jackson Triangle as highlighted in the staff presentation.
Council Member Andrews agreed with Council Member Zermeño on the two locations and suggested placing more trash cans near the Starbucks store on Industrial Blvd.
Council Member Roche also agreed with the previously mentioned areas and expressed her concerns for the Raising Cane’s area. Council Member Andrews asked staff to check if the Raising Cane’s on Harder Road had been required to adopt-a-block in their conditions of approvals. [Staff reviewed the final conditions of approval and confirmed that for both Raising Cane’s and In and Out, “employees shall be required daily to inspect and pick up trash or litter upon the site and within 300 feet of the perimeter of the property.” The conditions also require that for the other businesses in the shopping center, “the owner or property manager shall be responsible for litter-free maintenance of the property and shall remove any litter on or within 50 feet of the property daily to ensure that the property and its street frontage remain clear of any abandoned debris or trash per Municipal Code Sec.11-5.22.” Staff will be following up with the businesses to ensure they are in compliance with the conditions.]
The item was moved by Council Member Zermeño, seconded by Council Member Roche, and approved unanimously.
5. Ava Community Energy’s Community Solar Program - Update Mr. Pearson provided an informational report regarding Ava Community Energy’s Community Solar Program.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Comments
CSC members thanked staff for the update and appreciated the program.
6. Downtown Hayward Improvement Association Art Project for Big Belly Litter Cans – Discussion and Direction to Staff
Mr. Krump presented on the Downtown Hayward Improvement Association’s (DHIA) proposal to decorate with art the Big Belly litter cans located in Downtown Hayward.
Public Comments
Mr. Dominic Li Mandri from the DHIA, commented that the DHIA Board had met and approved the allocation for the project, between $8,000 to $10,000, and that their hope was to create a sustainable annual program.
Committee Comments
Council Member Zermeño stated that he thought the program was a good idea and asked that the artwork be diverse.
Council Member Roche thanked City staff and DHIA staff and expressed her support for the program.
Council Member Andrews suggested creating interactive features in the program where the public could possibly earn points for taking pictures with the artwork on the Big Belly cans.
ELECTION OF CHAIR
Council Member Andrews was nominated for the position of CSC chair. The motion was seconded by Council Member Roche and approved unanimously.
Council Member Zermeño left the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
7. Proposed 2024 Agenda Planning Calendar: Review and Comment Mr. Pearson shared the proposed 2024 agenda planning calendar with the Committee.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Comments
Council Member Roche requested a future report on fossil fuel use in Hayward and possible ways to discourage its use, as it has been done in the City of Richmond.
Council Member Andrews asked staff what direction they would like to see the CSC continue to go.
COMMITTEE MEMBER/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REFERRALS:
Mr. Pearson and Mr. Krump provided an update on the annual diversion rate and shared that the next Compost Giveaway event would be on Saturday, October 19th.
Mr. Pearson shared information regarding the CPR Initiative’s 4th Public Hearing on Climate Action that took place at Hayward City Hall on August 7, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT: 6:20 p.m.
MEETINGS
Attendance Present
9/16/24
Meeting
Present
to Date This
Year
Excused
to Date This
Year
Absent
to Date This
Year
Julie Roche ✓ 3 0 0
Angela Andrews ✓ 3 0 0
Francisco Zermeño ✓ 3 0 0
CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: ACT 24-083
DATE: November 18, 2024
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Proposed Reach Code Amendments to EV Charging Requirements
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) reviews this report and provides a recommendation to Council to adopt an ordinance amending the Reach Code to modify the City’s electric vehicle (EV) charging requirements.
SUMMARY
Hayward’s current Reach Code took effect on January 1, 2023. The Reach Code ordinance modifies and goes beyond the State building code to require:
· All new non-residential buildings that include natural gas infrastructure, must be “electric ready”, meaning they have the wiring, electrical capacity and space needed to be converted to an all- electric building in the future.
· All new buildings, and modifications to existing buildings resulting in new parking spaces, must have electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure above and beyond that required by the California Green Building Standards Code.
There are updated requirements in the California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen) that took effect on July 1, 2024, including several related to EV charging infrastructure. This new CalGreen code, even with the updates, still requires less charging infrastructure than Hayward’s current Reach Code.
However, Hayward’s Reach Code is currently unenforceable because it does not include the new technical requirements from CalGreen.
In addition to incorporating the 2024 CalGreen amendments, staff recommends also incorporating the minor changes to EV charging requirements in the recently adopted 2025 CALGreen standards that will take effect on January 2026. Including these standards in the updated Reach Code would eliminate the need to update Hayward’s EV charging requirements again in 2025. Staff is seeking direction from the CSC and a recommendation to the full Council to adopt an ordinance that would update Hayward’s Reach CITY OF HAYWARD Printed on 11/15/2024Page 1 of 2
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Code.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Table of Existing and Proposed Requirements CITY OF HAYWARD Printed on 11/15/2024Page 2 of 2
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DATE: November 18, 2024
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Proposed Reach Code Amendments to EV Charging Requirements
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) reviews this report and provides a recommendation to Council to adopt an ordinance amending the Reach Code to modify the City’s electric vehicle (EV) charging requirements.
SUMMARY
Hayward’s current Reach Code took effect on January 1, 2023. The Reach Code ordinance modifies and goes beyond the State building code to require:
All new non-residential buildings that include natural gas infrastructure, must be “electric ready”, meaning they have the wiring, electrical capacity and space needed to be converted to an all-electric building in the future. All new buildings, and modifications to existing buildings resulting in new parking spaces, must have electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure above and beyond that required by the California Green Building Standards Code.
There are updated requirements in the California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen) that took effect on July 1, 2024, including several related to EV charging infrastructure. This new CalGreen code, even with the updates, still requires less charging infrastructure than Hayward’s current Reach Code. However, Hayward’s Reach Code is currently unenforceable because it does not include the new technical requirements from CalGreen.
In addition to incorporating the 2024 CalGreen amendments, staff recommends also incorporating the minor changes to EV charging requirements in the recently adopted 2025 CALGreen standards that will take effect on January 2026. Including these standards in the updated Reach Code would eliminate the need to update Hayward’s EV charging requirements again in 2025. Staff is seeking direction from the CSC and a recommendation to the full Council to adopt an ordinance that would update Hayward’s Reach Code.
BACKGROUND
State law allows local jurisdictions to adopt ordinances that amend the California Building Standards Code. The ordinances are commonly referred to as reach codes. Out of approximately 540 cities and counties in California, more than sixty local governments have adopted reach codes to encourage or require all-electric construction as well as electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Hayward adopted its first Reach Code on March 3, 2020. Hayward’s current Reach Code was adopted on November 15, 20221 and was re- adopted on June 6, 20232 with minor technical revisions. The purpose of the ordinance is to reduce the use of fossil fuels – both in buildings and in vehicles. The ordinance modifies CalGreen to require:
a) All new residential buildings, including mixed-use buildings, must be all electric. b) All new non-residential buildings for which natural gas infrastructure is installed, must be “electric ready”, meaning they have the wiring, electrical capacity and space needed to be converted to an all-electric building in the future. c) All new buildings, and modifications to existing buildings resulting in new parking spaces, must have electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure above and beyond that required by the CalGreen Code.
As reported to the CSC on March 11, 20243, staff is no longer enforcing the Reach Code requirements prohibiting installation of natural gas infrastructure in new residential construction (item ‘a’ above). This is in response to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on January 2, 2024, regarding the City of Berkeley’s gas ban. Item ‘b’ is still in effect.
Item ‘c’, EV charging requirements, are no longer enforceable due to recent changes to CalGreen. Staff is proposing amendments to this portion of the Reach Code so that Hayward-specific EV charging requirements will again be enforceable.
DISCUSSION
Given California’s requirement that all new passenger vehicles be zero emission by 2035, the number of EVs on the road and the demand for EV charging both continue to increase.
For this reason, the state is gradually increasing code requirements for EV charging infrastructure. The CalGreen is updated every three years. The current code is the 2022 CalGreen, which is in effect from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025. The 2025 CalGreen Code will take effect in January 2026. The California Building Standards Commission also adopts minor amendments to CalGreen in the middle of each triannual cycle. This “intervening code cycle” occurs every 18 months. This year’s intervening code amendments took effect on July 1, 2024, and include several related to EV charging requirements. Hayward is not required to have a Reach Code, but in order to have a Reach Code that meets the legal requirements of the California Building Standards Commission, it needs to be amended to incorporate the intervening cycle changes and must continue to require charging infrastructure that is equivalent to or more stringent than the state code. 1 https://hayward.legistar .com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5936054&GUID=8FFD9DC8-3B84-4362-96C4-67C41B3FBED4&Options=&Search= 2 https://hayward.legistar .com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6247758&GUID=10E0620B-A871-4725-B18F-696FBDAF87B6&Options=&Search= 3 https://hayward.legistar .com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6569388&GUID=F29400E0-5305-4176-975C-D436CFF616DF&Options=&Search=
In addition to ensuring consistency with the intervening code amendments, staff recommends also incorporating the minor changes to EV charging requirements in the recently adopted 2025 CalGreen standards that will take effect on January 2026. Including the 2025 CalGreen standards in the updated Reach Code would eliminate the need to update Hayward’s EV charging requirements again in 2025.
Most of the changes to the EV charging requirements in CalGreen are technical. The most significant changes that are relevant to Hayward’s Reach Code are identified in Table 1 in Attachment II. The table lists the existing CalGreen requirements (column ‘B’) and the upcoming CalGreen requirements (column ‘C’). Column ‘D’ lists the current Reach Code requirements along with proposed amendments and column ‘E’ includes explanations of the effects of the proposed amendments. If Hayward’s Reach Code is not updated, then the requirements listed in column D will no longer be enforceable. This would mean that new development projects would only be required to install charging infrastructure listed in columns B and C, which are less stringent than Hayward’s Reach Code.
Other New CalGreen Requirements – Following are additional new requirements in the intervening CalGreen that must be incorporated into Hayward’s Reach Code. The new code:
Specifies receptacle types required.
Specifies a minimum number of J1772 chargers. (The J1772 is the most common type of connector used for Level 2 charging in North America. It’s compatible with most EV models and is used for both at-home and public charging.) Multifamily:
o Specifies requirements for assigned versus unassigned parking spaces, including metering to individual dwelling units.
Non-residential:
o Offers an alternative compliance pathway, the Power Allocation Method. o Requires medium and heavy-duty EV charging for off street loading spaces for office buildings and manufacturing facilities. The previous version of CalGreen only required this for warehouses, grocery stores, and retail stores. Existing Non-Residential:
o Extends charging requirements to alterations and additions, including addition of solar photovoltaic systems.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
The Reach Code requirements for EV charging infrastructure do increase the cost of construction; however, future residents or employees can benefit from the cost savings of operating an EV compared to a gasoline vehicle. For additions and alterations to existing buildings, compliance with EV charging requirements can significantly increase overall project costs. However, significant savings can be realized when installing EV charging infrastructure at the time of new construction as compared with the retrofit of an existing building or existing parking lot.
FISCAL IMPACT
Updating the Reach Code with new EV charging requirements will not result in an impact to the General Fund. The amendments needed to keep the Hayward Reach Code consistent with CalGreen are fairly technical. Staff is currently working with a consultant, TRC Companies, Inc., to prepare the updated Reach Code ordinance. The cost of the consultant’s assistance is anticipated to be less than $10,000 and will be paid from existing Environmental Services Division funds.
STRATEGIC ROADMAP
This agenda item supports the Strategic Priority to Champion Climate Resilience & Environmental Justice, and specifically relates to implementation of the following Project under that heading:
Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Dependency on Fossil Fuels:
Project CP1: Implement Year 1 Programs from the adopted GHG Roadmap (Climate Action Plan).
SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES
Convenient and reliable EV charging is a necessary part of our transition to the use of electric vehicles, which will be a key strategy for meeting the City’s long term GHG reduction goals. These goals include:
30% below 2005 levels by 2025
55% below 2005 levels by 2030
work with the community to develop a plan that may result in the reduction of community based GHG emissions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045
PUBLIC CONTACT
Staff sent an email to builders and developers to let them know about the proposed amendments and this CSC meeting. Staff will summarize responses during the meeting. .
NEXT STEPS
Upon direction from the Committee, staff will prepare an amended Reach Code incorporating the new EV charging requirements. Staff anticipates presenting the ordinance to Council in December. Alternatively, if an amended Reach Code ordinance is not presented to Council, then the EV charging requirements would continue to default to the CalGreen requirements.
Staff intends to return to the Committee in 2025 to present proposed updates to the all- electric building requirements in the Reach Code in response to the legal issues identified in the court ruling regarding the Berkeley gas ban.
Prepared by: Ava Samuels, Climate Action Fellow
Erik Pearson, Environmental Services Manager
Recommended by: Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works
Approved by:
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Dustin Claussen, Interim City Manager
ATTACHMENT II
Table 1. Existing and Proposed EV Charging Requirements Proposed Changes are in Red. Definitions of key terms are provided below.
A B C D E
Land Use
Type
CalGreen Requirements
Effective July 1, 2024
CalGreen Requirements
Effective January 1, 2026
Current Reach Code
Requirements
Effect of
Proposed Amendment
Single Family &
Townhome
One L2 EV Capable space
per D.U. No change Two L2 EV Ready spaces
per D.U. None proposed.
Multi-Family
Residential
10% L2 Charger
40% LP L2 EV Ready
Unassigned spaces:
25% L2 Charger
75% LP L2 EV Ready
Assigned Spaces:
100% LP L2 EV Ready
+ Di
rect Wiring*
Unassigned spaces:
20% 25% L2 Charger
80% 75% LP L2 EV Ready
Assigned
Spaces:
100% LP L2 EV Ready +
Direct Wiring
Current and proposed
requirements both result
in
10 0% of spaces with EV
readiness.
Proposed requirements will be
easier to comply with as majority
of spaces will have lowe
r
amperage
.
Office and Retail 5% L2 Charger
10% L2 EV Capable No change 20% L2 Charger;
30% L2 EV Capable
Retail uses were previously
categorized as “other non-
residential.”
Retail is now subject to the same
requirements as Offices.
Other Non-
Residential
Uses
5% L2 Charger
10% L2 EV Capable
10% L2 Charger
10% L2 EV Capable
10% L2 Charger
10% L2 EV Capable None proposed.
Hotel/Motel 10% L2 Charger
40% LP L2 EV Ready
25% L2 Charger
40% LP L2 EV Ready
15% 25% L2 Charger
25% 40% LP L2 EV Ready**
Hotels/Motels would be
required to add more Level 2
charge
rs and more low power
Level 2 Ready spaces.
* Direct Wiring specifies that EV Charging circuits will be directly tied to the unit’s electric panel or meter. ** Increasing the requirement for hotels and motels from 25% to 40% of parking spaces to be Low Power Level 2 EV Ready is the only change required by the intervening code requirements that took effect on July 1, 2024. All other changes shown in column D are proposed for consistency with 2025 CalGreen Requirements.
ATTACHMENT II
Definitions:
EV Capable means the electric panel has necessary capacity and conduit is installed to parking spaces. EV Ready means EV Capable and wiring and outlet are installed. EVCS means Electric Vehicle Charging Station (charger) is installed. Level 1 (L1): 15-20 Amp, 120 Volt (standard household outlet). Driving distance provided: 3-4 miles per hour of charge. Low-Power Level 2 (LP L2): 20 Amp, 208/240 Volt. Driving Distance provided: 10-15 miles per hour of charge. Level 2 (L2): 40+ Amp, 208/240 Volt. Driving Distance provided: 25-30 miles per hour of charge. Level 3(L3) (Direct Current or DC Fast Charging): 80-400 Amp, 200-600 Volt DC. Driving Distance provided: 100+ miles per hour of charge.
D.U.: dwelling unit
CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: ACT 24-087
DATE: November 18, 2024
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Heat Pump Water Heater Direct Installation Program - Discussion and Direction to Staff
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) review and comment on this report and provide direction to staff regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP).
SUMMARY
Staff is preparing to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a consultant to help manage the Heat Pump Water Heater Direct Installation Program. Council approved staff’s recommended program to use the Calpine Clean Energy Fund for offering discounted electric heat pump water heaters to lower income households living in census tracts nearest the Russell City Energy Center (RCEC). Staff is seeking CSC comments on key components of the Heat Pump Water Heater Direct Installation RFP.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
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DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
November 18, 2024
Council Sustainability Committee
Director of Public Works
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Heat Pump Water Heater Direct Installation Program
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) review and comment on this report and provide direction to staff regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP).
SUMMARY
Staff is preparing to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a consultant to help manage the Heat Pump Water Heater Direct Installation Program. Council approved staff’s recommended program to use the Calpine Clean Energy Fund for offering discounted electric heat pump water heaters to lower income households living in census tracts nearest the Russell City Energy Center (RCEC). Staff is seeking CSC comments on key components of the Heat Pump Water Heater Direct Installation RFP.
BACKGROUND
The Russell City Energy Center (RCEC) is a 600-megawatt powerplant located in Hayward’s industrial area and is owned and operated by the Calpine Corporation. On May 27, 2021, RCEC’s steam turbine generator experienced a mechanical failure that resulted in an explosion and fire. The steam turbine generator experienced extensive damage, and debris from the explosion flew from the site to surrounding areas, including the City’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (formerly known as the Water Pollution Control Facility) and the City’s Homeless Navigation Center.
The incident led to the City and Calpine entering into a Coordination, Resiliency, and Action Agreement. The Agreement created a mechanism for donations to the Fire Department to purchase a hazardous materials response vehicle, to the Russell City Reparative Justice Project (RCRJP), and to fund clean energy efficiency projects in the City, hereafter referred to as the Calpine Clean Energy Fund.
On September 12, 20231, Council approved a $1.25 million expenditure plan for the Calpine Clean Energy Fund which allocated $922,000 to cover the cost of the installation of solar and battery at Fire Station 6 and Regional Fire Training Center. The remaining $328,000 was approved to offer electric heat pump water heaters (HPWH) to households located in census tracts close to RCEC and that are enrolled in the CARE or FERA low-income discount programs. Council comments included:
Local plumbers and electricians should be hired for the HPWH installations Utilize labor standards similar to those included in the City of Berkeley’s Just Transition Request for Proposals
Prioritize older water heaters for replacements
DISCUSSION
Staff is seeking CSC direction on key elements of the RFP that will be released to initiate the Heat Pump Water Heater Direct Installation Program. The RFP will require the selected firm to work with City staff to design the program. The selected firm will recommend two to three co-pay options that integrate available incentives, optimize the number of HPWH installed, and ensure sufficient demand. Staff will work with the selected firm to select the co-pay that will maximize participation as well as maximize the number of households served. Additionally, the selected firm will assist the City in developing an application system that prioritizes high-need households and older water heaters that will soon need to be replaced.
Once the application process is live, the selected firm will assist City staff with marketing and outreach. Methods of community outreach will be done such as contacting eligible households through mail. The selected firm will then take eligible households through a streamlined process that provides site visits to determine the appropriate size and voltage of the HPWH, installation and permit coordination, and high-quality customer service.
At the September 12, 2023, Council meeting, Council members expressed interest in requiring local labor and labor standards similar to those in the City of Berkeley’s Just Transition RFP. After meeting with the City of Berkeley, staff recommends incorporating preferred labor standards modeled after the Recommended Residential Building Decarbonization Labor Standards2, a guide for equitable labor standards developed by the Bay Area High Road Training Partnership (HRTP). The HRTP standards are a more refined set of standards that reflect diverse stakeholder input. Staff from the City of Berkeley was involved in creating the new standards and plans to leverage them for future decarbonization programs. City of Hayward staff is considering using the HRTP standards, however, these labor standards could increase operational costs and may limit the number of local firms that respond to the RFP. Staff recommends modifying the labor standards, as follows, to minimize these concerns.
1 https://hayward.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6343377&GUID=02373BAB-4C20-4402-951D-A5A7F75C6D07&Options=&Search= 2 The Bay Area HRTP is composed of more than 20 partners including cities, government agencies, labor unions, employers, and advisors. More information is available at https://risingsunopp.org/policy/
Prevailing Wages Required
The selected firm will be required to pay prevailing wages. The State of California Department of Industrial Relations requires prevailing wages for public works projects that exceed $25,000 for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work. The HPWH program would fall under this requirement. After speaking with Department of Industrial Relations personnel, staff does not expect this labor standard to pose an issue to union and non-union contractors.
Preferred Labor Standards
Staff recommends that the RFP include the labor standards listed below and that firms be scored based on their responses to each. Staff suggests weighing local labor higher than the other preferred labor standards. Local Labor would account for 10% of the possible points awarded and Other Preferred Labor Standards detailed below would collectively account for 10%. In an effort to not discourage small, underrepresented firms, the draft RFP requests that if respondents cannot meet certain preferred labor standards, proposals should include explanations. Firms could still receive points depending upon their explanation. The rest of the 80% of possible points would be scored based on: proposed solution (20%); qualifications and experience with related projects (20%); appropriateness of cost (20%); timely performance (10%); and regulatory compliance (10%).
Use of Local Labor
The City currently has local hiring requirements for certain projects. The City’s standard Community Workforce Agreement for public works projects worth over $1 million requires contractors to have at least 30% of their workforce made up of Hayward residents or graduates of Hayward high schools, however this requirement has been difficult for firms to meet. Staff recommends scoring proposals based on the percentage of a firm’s workforce that is from Hayward (permanently resides in Hayward or graduated from a Hayward high school), while maintaining some flexibility. Staff recommends the following scoring thresholds:
30% or more of the workforce from Hayward. (10 points awarded) 25-30% of the workforce from Hayward. (8 points awarded) 20-25% of the workforce from Hayward. (6 points awarded) 10-20% of the workforce from Hayward. (4 points awarded)
Other Preferred Labor Standards – Staff recommends including the following preferred labor standards:
Contracting with Hayward-based plumbing and electrician companies Providing paid family and sick leave and paid vacation days. Including apprentices, multi-craft core curriculum (MC3) pre-apprenticeship graduates, or entry-level workers (with less than 3 years of relevant work experience) on the HPWH installations, if practical.
Providing health care for full time employees, including paying a percentage of the premium for family and dependents, if applicable.
Providing vision and dental coverage for full-time employees and dependents, if applicable.
Demonstrating supportive hiring practices for priority populations such as:
o Transgender people, two-spirit people, gender non-conforming people, other groups of people who experience gender or sex-based discrimination o People who experience disabilities
o People with a household income of less than 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development o Having a criminal record or a history of involvement with the criminal justice system
o Experiencing protracted unemployment: has been continuously unemployed for at least 6 months
o Current recipient of government cash or food assistance benefits such as SNAP, TANF, WIC, Medi-Cal, LIHEAP, CARE, FERA, CAPI, Head Start, etc. o Homeless or has been homeless within the last year
o Custodial single parents
o Former foster youth
o Veterans and current members of the National Guard and Reservists, or eligible spouses of a veteran or current member of the United States Armed Forces
o Affordable housing resident
o Lacking a GED or high school diploma
o Members of a tribal community
o English language learners
o Displaced fossil fuel industry workers
o Entry-level professional (less than 3 years of relevant experience) from a state-approved apprenticeship program, trade school, community college building/construction program, MC3 pre-apprentice program, or non-profit workforce development agency
The aforementioned labor standards are recommended as “preferred” so as not to limit the number of proposals in response to the RFP. According to the High Road Training Partnership’s “Bay Area Residential Decarbonization Industry and Workforce Overview” paper3, the majority of low-rise residential decarbonization projects are handled by small, non-union construction companies that are more likely to lack the ability to meet these
3 The “Bay Area Residential Decarbonization Industry and Workforce Overview” paper provide insight of the landscape of public investment, workers, and firms in the Bay Area working on residential decarbonization projects. Residential decarbonization projects include the conversion of gas appliances and HVAC systems to all-electric and weatherization improvements such as insulation, weather sealing, windows, and doors. The paper finds that the median hourly wage of Bay Area residential decarbonization workers is $32.87 per hour, lower than what prevailing wages are. Interviews for this study with contractors (mostly non-union) describe difficulties in recruitment and retention for skilled workers. The paper suggests that increasing wage compensation and benefits will reduce labor turnover and encourage workers to gain more skills. https://risingsunopp.org/wp-content/uploads/Residential-Decarb-Industry-Analysis-Paper-FINAL-Aug-6- 2024.pdf
standards. Secondly, abiding to these labor standards can increase operational costs, which could limit the total number of water heaters installed. Staff is seeking input from the CSC regarding the recommended labor standards.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
The Clean Energy Fund would benefit residents who live in the surrounding area of RCEC by providing them with an affordable option for a more climate-friendly means of water heating. Furthermore, the households switching from a gas to a heat pump water heater can save on their utility bills.4 In addition, the request for proposals would require responding firms to employ local plumbers and electricians and pay them prevailing wages.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no impact to the City’s General Fund. The program will be fully funded by the Calpine Clean Energy Fund.
STRATEGIC ROADMAP
This agenda item supports the Strategic Priority of Champion Climate Resilience & Environmental Justice. Specifically, this item relates to the implementation of the following projects:
Project CP1: Implement Year 1 Programs from the adopted GHG Roadmap (Climate Action Plan)
Project CP9: Implement Year 1 Programs from the adopted General Plan Environmental Justice Element, with a focus on mitigating the impact on frontline communities.
SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES
Replacement of natural gas water heaters with electric heat pump water heaters would reduce GHG emissions. Hayward’s 2022 community wide GHG inventory shows that approximately 15% of emissions are from natural gas combustion in homes. Water heaters and furnaces typically account for 91% of residential natural gas use. Reducing natural gas consumption will help the City reach its goal of reducing emissions 55% below 2005 levels by 2030.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Staff intends to conduct appropriate marketing and outreach to target eligible customers to ensure the heat pump water heater program is well received. Once the program is ready to
4 A 2022 PG&E study found that residents that switched from a gas-powered water heater to an electric one saved on average $100 per year in energy bills. 499779180.PDF (ca.gov)
launch, staff will contact eligible households directly by mail and other methods determined by staff and selected consultants.
NEXT STEPS
Upon direction from the CSC, staff will release the RFP. Staff will then seek Council authorization to negotiate and execute an agreement with the selected firm.
Prepared by: Mireille Vargas, Sustainability Specialist Erik Pearson, Environmental Services Manager
Recommended by: Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works
Approved by:
____________________________
Dustin Claussen, Interim City Manager
CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: ACT 24-086
DATE: November 18, 2024
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Possible Regulation of Artificial Turf
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) reviews and provides policy direction on this report.
SUMMARY
In response to a few public comments and a request from the CSC, staff prepared this report with considerations for possible regulation of artificial turf. This report provides information regarding some benefits and concerns related to artificial turf, as well as regulations that have been adopted, or are being considered by other jurisdictions in California. Following the signing of SB 676 by Governor Newsom in October 2023, which allows local jurisdictions to ban artificial turf, the City of Millbrae in San Mateo County and the City of San Marino in Los Angeles County have banned artificial turf. Some other jurisdictions considering a ban and/or conducting studies on artificial turf include the City of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, City of Santa Rosa, City of Los Angeles, and City of Pasadena.
ATTACHMENTS
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DATE: November 18, 2024
TO: City Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Possible Regulation of Artificial Turf
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) reviews and provides policy direction on this report.
SUMMARY
In response to a few public comments and a request from the CSC, staff prepared this report with considerations for possible regulation of artificial turf. This report provides information regarding some benefits and concerns related to artificial turf, as well as regulations that have been adopted, or are being considered by other jurisdictions in California. Following the signing of SB 6761 by Governor Newsom in October 2023, which allows local jurisdictions to ban artificial turf, the City of Millbrae in San Mateo County and the City of San Marino in Los Angeles County have banned artificial turf. Some other jurisdictions considering a ban and/or conducting studies on artificial turf include the City of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, City of Santa Rosa, City of Los Angeles, and City of Pasadena.
BACKGROUND
In 2014, upon a referral from the Planning Commission (Commission), the CSC considered a report about the use of artificial turf. The Commission had received a request from Saint Rose Hospital for an exception to replace some lawn areas on the property with artificial turf, due to zoning regulations that do not allow for commercial and industrial properties to use artificial turf in required landscape areas. The CSC stated that artificial turf is not appropriate for a hospital setting and drought tolerant vegetation would be best. The CSC was not in favor of banning artificial turf, but instead directed staff to educate the public about the topic.2
1 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB676 2 https://hayward.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=505649&GUID=1FCAD262-50F2-43B7-A5F6-B363555191D8&Options=&Search=
For several years, the City has discouraged the use of artificial turf. The City’s zoning regulations require commercial and industrial properties to plant “water-conserving trees, shrubs, turf grass, ground cover, or a combination thereof” and state the “sole use of bark, decorative paving, or decorative rock shall not be allowed in required landscape areas,” including artificial turf, which is considered a form of decorative paving.3 The City’s lawn conversion program which provides rebates to approved Hayward customers to replace turf with water-efficient landscaping, does not allow rebates for artificial turf. The Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA), manages the Lawn Be Gone program on behalf of the City and a number of Bay Area agencies receiving water from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, and provides a fact sheet about artificial turf which states, “while artificial turf requires less water than a natural turf lawn, there are healthier and more ecologically sound alternatives that we would like to promote”.4
In late 2023 and early 2024, the use of artificial turf was in the news because Governor Newsom had recently signed SB 676, which prohibits jurisdictions from “enacting or enforcing any ordinance or regulation that prohibits the installation of drought-tolerant landscaping using living plant material on residential property.” The bill also specifies “that drought-tolerant landscaping does not include the installation of synthetic grass or artificial turf.” In effect, the new law allows local jurisdictions to ban synthetic grass or artificial turf.
According to the bill’s author, Senator Bill Allen, “emerging research reveals that artificial turf incurs significant environmental problems including microplastic pollution, chemical run-off, and lack of recyclability”.5 Previously, in 2015, amid drought concerns, Governor Brown signed AB 1164 prohibiting local jurisdictions from banning the use of artificial turf.
During the 40-day public review period for the draft updated Climate Action Plan (CAP), (October 4, 2023 to November 14, 2023), staff received several public comments requesting the CAP include an action calling for a ban on artificial turf due to concerns regarding the lack of recyclability and potential health impacts. Subsequently, the CSC directed staff to prepare a report on the possible regulation of artificial turf.
DISCUSSION
Since SB 676 became law, two cities out of nearly 500 cities and 58 counties in the state have adopted bans on the use of artificial turf. Several more jurisdictions are considering regulations to ban artificial turf. Artificial turf has several environmental and health concerns as well as several benefits, which are discussed below.
Concerns with Artificial Turf
Heat Island Effect – A study conducted in Las Vegas, Nevada, found direct correlation between solar radiation and artificial turf. The study monitored various surfaces for 12 hours and found that in direct sunlight when the air temperature is 109 Fahrenheit, a green artificial turf
3 HAYWARD MUNICIPAL CODE | Municipal Code | Hayward, CA | Municode Library 4 https://bawsca.org/uploads/userfiles/files/Artificial%20Turf%20Fact%20Sheet(2).pdf 5 https://trackbill.com/s3/bills/CA/2023/SB/676/analyses/assembly-local-government.pdf
field can exceed 160 degrees Fahrenheit.6 As noted in a Valley Water fact sheet, artificial turf may require frequent irrigation to reduce temperatures.7 Artificial turf can cause heat-related illnesses and burns for individuals playing on the field.
Maintenance – Artificial turf on an athletic playing field requires regular maintenance and some manufacturers recommend rinsing artificial turf weekly to remove pollen and dust.8 The Toxics Use Reduction Institute has compared a variety of studies and determined, over a 15- year period, grass turf that uses conventional practices is more cost effective overall than artificial turf; and the cost for grass turf that uses organic practices can be 25% more cost effective than grass turf grown with conventional practices. The cost analysis is based on the initial cost to install the various types of turf and its maintenance costs. Maintenance costs for artificial turf can include fluffing, redistributing and shock testing infill; periodic disinfection; seam repairs and infill replacement; and watering to lower temperatures on hot days.9 Maintenance costs for conventional practices of grass turf can consist of watering, mowing, fertilizing, replacing sod, applying pesticides, and other activities. Maintenance costs for organic practices are similar to conventional turf except compost is used instead of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.10
Chemical Leaching and Health – Studies on artificial turf by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and Department of Toxic Substances Control have shown the presence of many harmful chemicals including Per-and polyfluroalkyl substances (PFAS) and Ortho-phalates.11 12 Studies have shown that PFAS can build up in the environment and in our bodies. After a certain amount of accumulation, PFAS may increase the chances of cancer, increase cholesterol levels, and risk of obesity.13 Both PFAS and Ortho- phalates may cause developmental toxicity, reproductive toxicity, endocrine toxicity, and immunotoxicity.14 Children are particularly sensitive to the presence of harmful chemicals due to their “window of vulnerability” that occurs during active stages of growth and development, and their low-body weight.14 Currently, there is a lack of studies directly linking exposure to artificial turf and human health impacts.14 According to an article published by the National Library of Medicine, more studies are needed to fully understand the health impacts associated with artificial turf. 14 In addition to chemical leaching, microplastics from the artificial turf can also run off into the environment, including local waterways, soil, and possibly groundwater, disrupting the health of soil microecosystems and wildlife.14
Recyclability – On an average-sized playfield (80,000 square feet), artificial turf can generate approximately 40,000 pounds of turf and 400,000 pounds of infill.15 At the end of its useful
6https://www.researchgate.net/publication/238075284_SURFACE_TEMPERATURE_HEAT_LOADING_AND_SPECTRAL_REFLECTANCE_OF_AR TIFICIAL_TURFGRASS
7 Artificial Turf Fact Sheet_042922 SL.pdf
8 Maintaining and Cleaning Artificial Grass for Longevity: Expert Tips and Tricks | Smart Turf® Artificial Grass 9 turi.org/publications/artificial-turf/
10 2014SB-00443-R000317-Grassroots Environmental Education -TMY.PDF 11 Synthetic Turf Studies - OEHHA (ca.gov)
12 https://dtsc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2024/07/Background-Document-on-Candidate-Chemicals-in-Artificial-Turf.pdf 13 https://www.epa.gov/pfas/our-current-understanding-human-health-and-environmental-risks-pfas 14 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10262297/#R35 15 https://www.sierraclub.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/HB457_MDSierraClub_fav%2016Feb2024.pdf
life, most artificial turf is disposed of in landfills or incinerated. Due to the chemical makeup of artificial turf, both options have the potential to leach or off-gas hazardous chemicals and microplastics into the environment.12 The main disposal method in California for artificial turf is landfill.
Benefits of Artificial Turf
Maintenance – As a synthetic alternative to natural turf, artificial turf requires less water and maintenance. For example, artificial turf does not require mowing, avoiding the use of gasoline-powered equipment and the associated emissions. It also does not need to be irrigated, aerated, and regularly reseeded, reducing the resources and labor required for maintenance.
Chemical Leaching and Health – Artificial turf does not require synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, preventing concerns of chemical run-off into waterways. Excess runoff of chemical fertilizers can, among other things, lead to algae blooms in our waterways. As the algae die, it decomposes and removes the oxygen from the water, killing nearby aquatic life.
Herbicides and pesticides can be ingested by aquatic animals, causing harmful health effects for both aquatic animals and humans that consume the aquatic life16. Depending on the dose and exposure time, these chemicals may lead to neurodegenerative disorders, disrupt our endocrine system, cause respiratory complications, reproductive disorders, and birth defects.
Playtime – Artificial turf provides a consistent playing surface. Living grass can only be used three to four times a week with required rest periods in between17. Therefore, artificial turf can provide two to three times more play time than living turf. Artificial turf can also be played on in the rain without damaging playfields, which allows public spaces and athletic stadiums to accommodate more games and events than those with conventional turf.
Enforcement and Other Considerations
Most of the jurisdictions currently considering regulating artificial turf are focusing on publicly owned parks and playfields. If the City were to regulate artificial turf, it is likely that it would apply primarily to residential and commercial properties as the City has limited jurisdiction over parks and playfields. If Hayward were to consider regulating artificial turf, the following would also require further study:
Enforcement of regulations could be a challenge as existing City staff may not have the capacity to inspect properties for compliance.
Would regulations require removal of existing artificial turf? If so, costs may include disposal and increased water usage.
AB 1572 became law in 2023 and will prohibit the use of potable water for irrigation of non-functional turf on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. Effective
16 How Fertilizers Harm Earth More Than Help Your Lawn | Scientific American 17 Why Synthetic Turf? - Synthetic Turf Council
dates of the law will be phased beginning in 2027. Some property owners may be considering artificial turf as a replacement for nonfunctional turf.
Regulations Adopted or Being Considered by Other Jurisdictions
Since the approval of SB 676, the City of Millbrae has banned new artificial turf installation.18 The City of Millbrae is enforcing their ban by informing contractors who request marking of utilities prior to construction or landscaping projects; investigating complaints from the public; and visual observations by code enforcement staff. Additionally, the City has established requirements for removal of existing synthetic turf that was installed prior to January 1, 2024.
On September 27, 2024, the City of San Marino in Los Angeles County adopted an ordinance prohibiting artificial turf installation and established requirements for existing synthetic turf that was installed prior to September 13, 2023. Exceptions are permitted for recreational areas of less than 200 square feet in the rear yard of a residence and facilities owned by schools.19
The following jurisdictions are considering the possible regulation of artificial turf:
- City of Sunnyval e – The City is currently preparing a study titl ed “Evaluate the Use of Artificial Turf versus Living Ground Covers”, which is expected to be compl eted by June 2026. On August 27, 2024, the City Council d ecid ed to reconsid er a possibl e ban after the study has been compl eted.20
- Sant a Clara County – On August 27, 2024, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors d ecid ed to revisit the topic in January 2025 after further community input and d ata coll ection has been compl eted.21
- City of Mount ain View – The City is waiting for Santa Clara County’s d ecision before d eciding on a possibl e ban.
- City of Sant a Rosa – On September 4, 2024, the City’s Climate Action Subcommittee recommend ed banning artificial turf. The item has not yet been schedul ed for City Council review.22
- City of Los Angel es – On June 28, 2024, the City’s Energy and Environment Committee approved d evel oping a study on synthetic and natural fiel d s.23 The study will require research from multipl e d epartments, and currently d oes not have a set compl etion d ate.
- City of Pasad ena – On September 13, 2024, the City’s Environmental Advisory Commission approved a memorandum to their City Council with recommend ations that includ ed a moratorium on new installations of artificial turf and preparation of a
18 Chapter 8.65 SYNTHETIC GRASS AND ARTIFICIAL TURF (codepublishing.com) 19 O-24-1413 Artificial Turf (Singed).pdf (revize.com)
20 City of Sunnyvale - File #: 24-0824 (legistar.com)
21 Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Aug 27, 2024 9:30 AM (iqm2.com) 22 Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood Park and Trail | Santa Rosa, CA (srcity.org) 23 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar | Office of the City Clerk (lacity.gov)
Health Impact Assessment to study potential adverse health impacts.24 The City Council’s Municipal Services Committee is currently reviewing the memorandum.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
A new policy or ordinance prohibiting or discouraging the use of artificial turf may have negative impacts on local suppliers and contractors. If an ordinance is developed, staff would engage with local contractors and landscapers.
FISCAL IMPACT
This agenda item has no impact on the City’s General Fund or other funds. If an ordinance addressing the use of artificial turf is considered, staff would prepare a fiscal impact analysis, including possible staffing impacts associated with enforcement.
STRATEGIC ROADMAP
This agenda item supports the Strategic Priority to Champion Climate Resilience & Environmental Justice, but the item is not specifically related to a project identified in the Strategic Roadmap.
SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES
Planting native plants and grasses in lieu of artificial turf results in improved soil health and storm water quality, increase biodiversity, and encourage carbon sequestration.
PUBLIC CONTACT
No public contact was made for this agenda item, however, during the 40-day public review period for the draft updated CAP last fall, staff received several public comments requesting that the City pursue a ban on artificial turf.
NEXT STEPS
Staff will take appropriate next steps following direction from the Committee.
24 Final memorandum to Council re Artificial Turf (cityofpasadena.net)
Prepared by: Stephanie Dumont, Sustainability Specialist Erik Pearson, Environmental Services Manager
Recommended by: Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works
Approved by:
____________________________
Dustin Claussen, Interim City Manager
CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: ACT 24-084
DATE: November 18, 2024
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Proposed 2025 Agenda Planning Calendar: Review and Comment
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) reviews and comments on this report.
SUMMARY
The proposed 2025 agenda planning calendar contains planned agenda topics for the CSC meetings for the Committee’s consideration. This agenda item is included in every CSC agenda and reflects any modifications to the planning calendar, including additions, rescheduled items, and/or cancelled items.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
CITY OF HAYWARD Printed on 11/15/2024Page 1 of 1
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DATE: November 18, 2024
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT Proposed 2025 Agenda Planning Calendar: Review and Comment
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) reviews and comments on this report.
SUMMARY
The proposed 2025 agenda planning calendar contains planned agenda topics for the CSC meetings for the Committee’s consideration. This agenda item is included in every CSC agenda and reflects any modifications to the planning calendar, including additions, rescheduled items, and/or cancelled items.
DISCUSSION
For the Committee’s consideration, staff suggests the following tentative agenda topics for 2025.
Underlined – Staff recommends item to be added to Approved Agenda Planning Calendar.
January 13, 2025
Existing Building Electrification Roadmap
Solid Waste and Recycling Franchise Agreement: Update on Implementation Litter Receptacle Requirements for New Development
March 10, 2025
Reach Code for the 2025 Building Code (to be effective Jan. 2026) Shade Structure Requirements for New Development
2023 GHG Inventory
May 12, 2025
SB 54 Overview (The Plastic Pollution Prevention and Producer Responsibility Act) City of Richmond’s Agreement with Chevron – Informational Item
Unscheduled Items
Pilot Program for Reusable Dishware
Regulation of Disposable Food Service Ware Reduction and Reuse – Outreach Results Compost Hub at Hayward Community Garden – Information and Discussion
NEXT STEPS
Upon direction from the Committee, staff will revise the above list as necessary and schedule items accordingly for upcoming meetings.
Prepared by: Erik Pearson, Environmental Services Manager
Recommended by: Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works
Approved by:
____________________________
Dustin Claussen, Interim City Manager