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Pasadena is committed to achieving sustainability in its policies and operations ... we join with many international cities in offering leadership and a lesson on global warming. This is a movement whose time has come!
Mayor Bill Bogaard

2007 GREEN CITY REPORT

The protection of the environment, to ensure sustainable communities and conserve natural resources, is the dening challenge of this century. Nature teaches us that everything is interconnected, and that a slight change in one area can dramatically affect and alter another area. A primary example of this is the connection between human activity and the earths climate. The human activity of producing waste, the burning of oil and gas to drive cars, the burning of fossil fuels to provide electricity to homes and buildings is leading to a rise in greenhouse gases. These gases contribute to an increase in the earths temperature. Rising temperatures result in prolonged heat waves, hurricanes, warming ocean waters, melting glaciers and rising sea levels. Scientists around the nation are in consensus that human energy needs, and the burning of The City of Pasadena is taking local action to mitigate climate change and be environmentally sensitive by adopting policies and implementing effective programs. The results of these actions can be seen throughout the Cityfrom the construction of green buildings, to the purchase of hybrid vehicles for conducting City operations, to the dedication of over 60 miles of bikeways extending the opportunity to be mobile without a car. This Green City Report highlights these accomplishments among others, provides information on the green City services and programs, and outlines next steps that will advance the Citys goal of becoming a sustainable city. fossil fuels to meet those needs is the greatest contributor to climate change.

Sustainability in the civic context is maximizing energy efficiency, seeking out renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar, conserving water, minimizing waste, protecting our natural environment and ecological systems, preserving and enhancing open space, constructing green buildings and creating a public transportation infrastructure that allows people to circulate without cars. The City shall cultivate superior environmental standards that will provide for sustainable municipal development. This excerpt from the Citys environmental charter, written in 1995, set the stage for the City to embrace its civic responsibility to create a sustainable community. The City of Pasadena is ensuring that sustainability is a core value of its civic responsibility by forging policies in support of increased environmental stewardship to influence the greater regional community to take action. Recognizing the growing threat of climate change, the City Council on September 18, 2006 endorsed the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. This Agreement seeks for cities to commit to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by taking actions in their own operations and communities. To date 750 cities have signed this landmark agreement. Offering leadership at the local level for achieving sustainability, the City also endorsed the United Nations Green Cities Declaration and Urban Environmental Accords which list 21 specific actions

WHAT MAKES PASADENA A GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY?

for cities around the world to take as first steps in attaining sustainability and addressing the

challenges posed by population pressures on natural resources. The endorsement was followed by the adoption of an ambitious Green City Action Plan, which contains over 70 initiatives for addressing global warming, reducing waste, protecting natural habitats, reducing risks to public health and more. Recognizing that local environmental initiatives are often influenced and sculpted by policy developed at the national level, the City Council approved a platform for state and federal environmental policy with important provisions in support of the Green City Action Plan. The City recognizes that the successful implementation of the Green City Action Plan depends on the involvement and support of the community. Charting a course for a sustainable future requires the participation of all sectors of the community. An Environmental Advisory Commission, a group of City Council appointed volunteers with expertise in a number of environmental areas, was formed at the beginning of 2007 with the purpose of guiding the Citys environmental progress. The Environmental Advisory Commission holds monthly meetings open to the public to ensure a participatory dialogue and to serve as an opportunity to forge partnerships with community groups, residents, and individuals interested in promoting sustainable measures.

a community-wide forum which will bring together leaders from the civic sector, business community, educational institutes, non-profit sector and community based organizations to advance the Citys goal of creating a green and sustainable community.

In June 2008, the City will host the first Green Leadership Summit on World Environmental Day,

PRIORITY ISSUES FOR THE COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Among the priority issues which surfaced in 2007 were improving energy conservation and decreasing the Citys dependence on fossil fuels, as the City currently receives over 60% of its energy from coal generated facilities. In 2007 the City Council directed that an independent study of renewable energy be performed for the City, including an examination of the potential for local renewable energy generation and for procurement of renewable energy from remote sources. It is anticipated that the study will provide advice on revisions to Pasadena Water & Powers 20-year Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), the utilitys blueprint for meeting the future energy needs of its customers, evaluating sustainable options for providing energy that are both cost effective and good for the environment. An interdepartmental Green Team of City staff guides the Green City Action Plan initiatives, monitors progress, ensures completion of the sustainability initiatives and provides support to the Environmental Advisory Commission.

MONITORING PROGRESS

ENERGY

It is critical to conserve energy and increase our use of renewable energy: solar, wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric. The long term benefits of renewable energy are clearrenewable sources will reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, a leading contributor to climate change.

The City is increasing the use of environmentally friendly energy sources; improving the energy efficiency of City buildings and City operations; and promoting energy conservation citywide.

The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased, and not impaired in value.
Theodore Roosevelt

CITY HALL HAS GONE GREEN! THE NEWLY RETROFITTED CITY HALL

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Increases energy efficiency 19% above state standards Uses 100% green power Reduces water use by more than 40% Utilizes a drip irrigation system Meets the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building requirements

Adopting aggressive goals for energy efficiency, demand reduction, and solar photovoltaics along with increased program funding Increasing the renewable energy supply to 10% in 2007 from 2% in 2006 Purchasing an additional 10,400 MWh of wind power Completing a study identifying available roof space at City-owned facilities for solar installation Providing rebates for 15 residential solar installations Signing 200 green power customers Offering incentives of up to $30,000 to developers who follow LEED practices and up to $100,000 for including energy efficiency measures above state standards Providing $100,000 worth of incentives to the Northwest Innovation Center for energy and water efficiencies measures, and obtaining LEED Gold rating

THE CITY HAS CONSERVED ENERGY AND INCREASED THE USE OF RENEWABLES BY

Installing thermal energy systems at the Hill Public Library Installing automatic temperature control systems in all City owned buildings Mandating new green building projects achieve 14% energy efficiency over Title 24 Replacing 50% of all traffic signal lamps with energy efficient Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) Providing home energy audits to assist customers in identifying energy saving measures Installing low-mercury fluorescent light bulbs in municipal buildings Becoming a Climate Action Leader by registering, measuring, certifying and reporting greenhouse gas emissions to the California Climate Action Registry

CONSERVING ENERGY
REBATES!
Pasadena Water & Power (PWP) rebates include: Energy Star Home Incentive Program Efficient Cooling Home Incentive Program Solar Initiative Rebate Program Cool Trees Program Refrigerator Recycling Program Pool Pump Program Online Home Energy Audit

Saving energy in Pasadena homes and businesses starts with two simple steps: 1) paying attention to wasteful habits, and 2) using only what is needed. Below are some programs and ideas that can help you conserve energy. Small businesses can conduct energy and water evaluations online. PWP account managers are available to assist businesses with identifying opportunities for energy saving measures. PWP now offers rebates of $3.50-4.00/watt to all customers for systems up to 1,000 kW. Details at www.PWPweb.com/solar PWP offers environmentally friendly 100% renewable Green Power to customers. Approximately 1.25% of PWP's energy sales are to Green Power customers.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Replace five light bulbs with energy efficient Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs) Turn off unused lights Set your air conditioner to 78or higher Buy Energy Star appliances Try to use appliances before noon and after 7PM Get a free home energy audit from PWP

ENERGY EVALUATION

SOLAR POWER

PWP offers specialized programs with incentives for small and large commercial customers.

GREEN POWER

The Citys services and incentives are estimated to save customers $2,173,000 in energy costs annually.

GREEN FACT
A Compact Fluorescent Bulb (CFL) lasts 9,500 hours longer than an incandescent.

NEXT STEPS

Expand incentive programs targeting energy and water efficiency retrofits Promote increased participation in the new Pasadena Solar Initiative Rebate Program Procure additional renewable resources, including local and customer-owned biofuel, solar, and wind generation

For more information about incentive programs available for Pasadena customers, visit PWPs website www.PWPweb.com or call the AnswerLine at 626-744-6970

WATER

The City is working to conserve water through progressive water efficiency programs; protecting the Citys primary drinking water sources; and investigating the feasibility of recycled water for City irrigation projects.

Water is a basic necessity of life. Although 80% of the earths surface is water, only 1% of that is available for drinking. Southern California has a semi-arid climate and rainfall is not always plentiful. In 2007 Pasadena received less than 5 inches of rain. Managing our water and conserving throughout the year is crucial to ensuring adequate water supplies during a drought season.

When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.

Benjamin Franklin

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The City Council declared a potential water shortage exists and implemented Plan 1 of the Water Shortage Procedures ordinance Invited Pasadenans to pledge to reduce water by 10% Launched a drought tolerant landscape and irrigation upgrade program for parks, medians, City facilities and buildings Saved an estimated 15,000,000 gallons of water in 2007 by promoting water efficiency rebate programs

Hired a full-time Irrigation Coordinator to investigate ways to reduce water usage in City parks Delayed turf renovation projects at Via Vieja Park and Villa Park to reduce the amount of water necessary during the turf reestablishment period Identified three City projects where approximately 17,000 square feet of turf will be eliminated Prepared a draft list of 600 waterwise plants for City landscaping projects

Began development of a GIS-based map of water meters to assist staff in identifying water usage in landscaped areas Hosted workshops at the Arlington Demonstration Garden on the benefits of planting and caring for waterwise plants which need minimal water Began incorporating low-flow design and technology in irrigation projects Continued to convert irrigation systems to operate from weather-based data rather than manually adjusted controls

CONSERVING WATER
PWP offers rebates for High Efficiency Clothes Washers and Toilets, Cooling Tower Conductivity Controllers, and Weather-based Irrigation Controllers. Receive rebates on your appliances.

REBATES!

You can save water and enjoy a beautiful garden! PWP offers FREE landscaping classes for PWP residential water customers.

THE CALIFORNIA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPE WORKSHOPS

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

INDOORS Cut showers by two minutes to save five gallons of water Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth or shaving to save up to six gallons a minute Repair dripping faucets by replacing washers. One drop per second wastes 2,700 gallons of water per year OUTDOORS Dont overwater. Visit www.bewaterwise.com for a watering calculator that can be tailored to your landscaping

PASADENA WATER SOURCES

Where does tap water come from? There are two major sources of tap water: surface water and groundwater. Surface water comes from lakes, reservoirs, and rivers. Groundwater comes from wells that are drilled into aquifers. An aquifer is an underground geologic formation through which water ows slowly. Where does PWPs water come from? 46% of the water is ground water (from the Raymond Groundwater Basin) and is pumped out of 15 deep wells located throughout Pasadena. The remaining 54% of the water is purchased from the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California and consists of a blend of water from northern California and the Colorado River. How much water is used daily in Pasadena? PWP customers use 32,000,000 gallons of water each day!

GREEN FACT
WHAT IS DRIP IRRIGATION? Drip irrigation provides a slow, steady trickle of water to plants at their roots through a network of pipes and hoses. Drip irrigation systems reduce overwatering, inefficient watering, weed growth, and the time and labor involved in hand watering.
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NEXT STEPS

PWP will soon utilize satellite technology as an integral part of water conservation efforts, City planning, and storm water run-off studies. Satellite imagery will provide an evaluation of the water necessary to maintain a healthy landscape. It is estimated that by properly irrigating existing landscapes, the overall water use in the City can be reduced by at least 5% by 2010, potentially saving millions of dollars each year

WASTE REDUCTION
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Hosted quarterly electronic waste collection events, over 182,000 pounds of electronic waste collected Committed to purchasing 100% recycled paper for all City copier machines Recycled 85% of all green waste accumulated by City crews, converting waste into mulch for ground cover in the Citys natural areas, parkways and frontage roads Implemented the use of 100% recycled janitorial paper products in all City facilities

The City is committed to reducing waste, reducing the use of disposable and toxic products, and to implementing user-friendly recycling and composting programs.

Waste Reduction means creating less trash. Making smart choices to purchase items with less packaging, using reusable bags instead of disposable ones, and purchasing longer lasting items are some primary ways we can reduce waste.

I am only one, but I am still one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something.
Helen Keller

Implemented a battery recycling program, over 2000 lbs of batteries collected Expanded recycling programs at special events and at the Rose Bowl, collecting over half a million beverage containers

Limited the amount of waste haulers which could operate in the City, to reduce air pollution, road damage, noise pollution, and congestion Recycled 40 million pounds of debris materials from construction projects in Pasadena

Brought the Big Belly to Pasadena! These environmentally sound trash compactors run off of solar power, require less service pick-ups and reduce greenhouse gas emissions PWP expanded its recycling program to its leased City office spaces, providing blue deskside recycling containers to each employee to capture all paper, plastic, aluminum, glass, and cardboard products Pasadenas Libraries overdue notifications are being sent via email, saving postcards and postage

REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND E-WASTE ROUNDUPS!
Many household products are highly toxic, including electronic waste, batteries, automotive fluids, and pesticides. To properly dispose of toxic products, the City of Pasadena and LA County host collection events for Pasadena residents. Take used motor oil to your local certified oil center for recycling. Motor oil never wears out; it can be recycled, re-refined, and used again and again.

BACKYARD COMPOSTING

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Next time you shop, bring a reusable bag. Each reusable bag has the potential to eliminate an average of 1,000 plastic bags over its lifetime Buy a thermos or ceramic mug and keep one at work and in the car. Every time you visit your favorite coffeehouse, use the mug instead of paper or Styrofoam cups Many dry cleaners take back their plastic clothes bags. When you get home and hang up your clothes, keep the plastic covers and recycle them on your next trip to the dry cleaners. Some stores will also reuse hangers

Composting your own yard waste will keep it out of the landfill and make your garden glorious. Backyard composting workshops are presented by the Department of Public Works. Compost bins are available for purchase.

RECYCLE USED MOTOR OIL

NEXT STEPS

For information on the above recycling programs contact Public Works at (626) 744-4087 or visit www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/publicworks/smiwmii

The Central Library and Community Centers in Pasadena host the Big Green Box for the collection of small household batteries and cell phones.

RECYCLE HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES

GREEN FACT
Every ton of recycled paper saves approximately 4 barrels of oil and 4,200 kilowatt hours of energy - enough to heat and air condition the average home for almost 6 months.
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Implement a pilot food waste recycling program with area restaurants Increase the recycling requirement for construction and demolition debris projects Purchase oil filter equipment for PWP transformers which recycle 175,000 gallons of oil per year, recovering approximately 98% of the oil purchased

TRANSPORTATION

The City is committed to making affordable and accessible public transportation available to City residents; committing to the use of cleaner burning fuels; expanding alternative fuel vehicles for the Citys fleet; and drastically reducing single driver commutes to lessen traffic congestion.

Most people depend on their vehicles for everything they do. But cars also cause pollution and release greenhouse gases into the air. Fortunately, there are other ways of getting around that dont pollute the environment as much as driving alone, like using the Citys public transportation clean energy vehicles, biking and walking.

Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to ow.
Henry David Thoreau

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Presented 12 traffic reduction strategies to City Council Promoted public transit through the Try Transit program, which encourages employees to use transit to get to and from work. Program Participants Art Center College of Design, One Colorado, Huntington Hospital, Macys, Fidelity, Avery Dennison, and Earthlink

Enforced compliance with the carpool parking requirements by surveying approximately 30 regulated carpool sites Run Citys Area Rapid Transit System (ARTS) on clean green fuel. Twelve buses use bio-diesel (a blend of diesel and vegetable oil); five buses are hybrid running on electric current and gas; and two buses use compressed natural gas (CNG) Modified the Citys diesel fleet by installing particulate traps to reduce the release of particulate material into the atmosphere by 95% Run Citys diesel fleet on biodiesel fuel, the only renewable alternative diesel fuel that mitigates major greenhouse gas emissions Converted six refuse collection trucks to dual fuel utilizing CNG and diesel in order to reduce diesel exhaust

Implemented environmentally preferred purchasing practices for City vehicle purchases. Preference is given to environmentally friendly and fuel efficient vehicles Extended the Citys fleet to 45 green vehicles Began construction of a CNG fueling station at the City yards, funded by the Mobile Source Reduction Committee. The system will utilize natural gas to fuel the Citys CNG fleet. Natural gas is less polluting than standard gas. This project supports the Conservation Element of the General Plan through utilization of low-emissions vehicles to promote air quality which enhances the environment and protects health and welfare. It also supports the Land Use Element policy to improve air quality in Pasadena and the region through use of low emissions vehicles

GREEN TRANSIT
NEED TO FLY?

Travel to LAX without a car. Take the Pasadena Gold Line and connect to the FlyAway bus at Union Station. For info visit www.cityofpasadena.net/ artsbus Designated bike lanes and bike routes can be found on many Pasadena streets. Over 60 miles of collector and arterial roadways in Pasadena have bikeways. Pasadena offers parking for over 1,000 bicycles in the form of bicycle racks at bus stops, City-owned parking lots, churches, private office garages, retail stores and apartment buildings.

Dial-A-Ride is a shared, curb-to-curb transportation service provided for residents who live in Pasadena, San Marino, Altadena, and the other unincorporated Los Angeles County areas, who are 60 years and older or for those under 60 years with a physiciancertified disability that prevents the use of regular public transit. For information call (626) 744-4094. Public gardens, historical buildings, art museums, bungalow courts, shopping districts, and a favorable year-round climate make Pasadena an ideal place for walking.

DIAL-A-RIDE MEMBERSHIP

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Walk. Bike. Take the Arts Bus. Take the Gold Line. Save time and avoid traffic Pledge to leave your car at home one day out of the week Bring your sneakers to work and walk to lunch or to run errands Choose to drive a more fuel efficient vehicle such as a hybrid

BICYCLING IN PASADENA

WALKING IN PASADENA

NEXT STEPS

Evaluate and monitor City courier systems to determine the best times, routes and loads for deliveries to minimize driving time, gas usage and idling to reduce air pollution Implement transportation projects required to address traffic generated by new development, such as enhancing intersection capacity and improving safety with the installation of traffic signals Increase frequency of service on the Pasadena ARTS routes

For a map of bike lanes visit www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/trans/TPD/bikeway/ bikemainpg.asp?Geared=

GREEN FACT
Each year, public transportation use in the U.S. saves 1.4 billion gallons of gasoline. This represents almost 4 million gallons of gasoline per day.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Purchased Green Seal Certified cleaning products for janitorial staff to use in cleaning City buildings. Green Seal Certified cleaning products are environmentally preferred products which seek to protect human health and the environment Hosted a series of Green Cleaning workshops for janitorial staff to provide training on cleaning practices

The Citys Environmental Health Goals include identifying products or chemicals that are harmful to human health and reducing or eliminating their use; supporting locally grown and organic foods; reducing air pollution; and improving air quality.

Environmental health is concerned with addressing and controlling the adverse impacts caused by natural and man-made environmental factors on human health and well being.

The American people have a right to air that they and their children can breathe without fear.
Lyndon B. Johnson

Implemented an Integrated Pest Management Plan for all City facilities, ensuring that priority is given to using non-chemical pesticides

Greening the Citys Print Shop! Purchased new digital printing equipment to comply with enhanced environmental requirements. The benefits of the digital printers include: requiring less energy, producing less heat, consuming less toner, and eliminating the use of toxic fuser oil.

Hosted a lawnmower exchange event where attendees received an electric lawn motor in exchange for bringing in their gas guzzling one. 900 lawnmowers were exchanged resulting in the removal of a potential 16,958 pounds of carbon monoxide from the air Educated the food retailers on the use of organic food during safe food handling classes offered by the Public Health Department Incorporated information on organic food into Pasadena Public Health nutritional classes

PASADENA FARMERS MARKETS

HEALTHY CHOICES

PASADENAS MAP CAMPAIGN

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Use oxygen or hydrogen-based bleaches instead of chlorine bleach, which is very harmful when released into the environment Make your own household cleaners. This is a safe alternative to relying on harsh, toxic, commercial products Effective cleaning products can be made with borax, baking soda, distilled white vinegar, salt, club soda, cooking oil and lemons. On their own or combined together you can make scouring powder, furniture polish, and all-purpose cleaners

Most produce available at farmers' markets is locally grown. Since locally grown produce does not travel as far to get to your table, the difference in mileage saves gas, allows farmers to pick produce at the peak of flavor, and food retains more nutritional value.

Farmers' markets often feature produce that is grown organically. Organically grown food doesnt use pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Pasadena hosts two weekly farmers markets at Victory Park and Villa Park. For information visit www.pasadenafarmersmarket.org

Launched by the Pasadena Public Health Department, the MAP Campaign is a communitywide effort to improve the health of the Pasadena community. The goal for MAP is for the greater Pasadena area to be a healthy, thriving community that values and promotes overall wellness. The MAP Campaign aims to create opportunities to strengthen wellness across the community.

GREEN FACT
Reduce your risk of exposure to toxic chemicals by reading the packaging on products to find these statements: nontoxic, biodegradable, chlorine-free, phosphate-free, non-petroleum based, vegetable oil based, fragrance-free, and no synthetic dyes.
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NEXT STEPS

Investigate future projects with Pasadena Unified School District for improving childrens health by including food free of pesticides and extraneous chemicals Reduce or ban specific toxic products for use by City operations Promote purchase of organic food for City sponsored events

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URBAN DESIGN

Pasadena is committed to promoting the construction and operation of environmentally sound buildings; creating mixed-use, bike-friendly, and walkable neighborhoods; and creating environmental jobs.

Urban Design is an intelligent and innovative approach to land use planning with a focus towards building thoughtful, productive and healthy communities.

Sustainable development is...development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
World Commission on Environment and Development, Our Common Future, 1987

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Growth of the Green Building Program. Since the Citys 2006 adoption of the green building rating system called LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) that applies to all new municipal buildings and commercial new developments of a certain size, 37 projects have been submitted. Green buildings reduce energy consumption and improve occupant health among many other benefits

Hosted eight public green building workshops and a green building tour Provided green building training seminars for all City staff involved in the plan check process Created a green building educational display at the Permit Center

Created a Green City website Published the first Green City Action Plan Established a LEED Silver requirement for the Pasadena Ice Rink Project. This City facility will use 35% less energy than comparable ice rinks; water from the snow

melt pit will be used for landscape irrigation; and a cool roof system will minimize heat gain for the building Established a LEED Gold requirement for the Water and Power Operations Facility. The building design features a roof top garden that will provide additional insulation and cooling properties, and on-site solar panels that generate electricity Improved accessibility by installing tactile signal controls at key crosswalks to assist the visually impaired Provided lead paint stabilization for 24 homes through the MASH program

BUILDING GREEN
WHAT ARE GREEN BUILDINGS?
Green Building refers to the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of buildings in an environmentally friendly way.

WHAT IS LEED?

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Use water-based low volatile organic compounds (VOC) paints instead of oil based paints. Waterbased paint is less hazardous, dries faster, saves time and eliminates the need for chemical solvents for clean-up Remodeling your home? Look for materials that have recycled content in them and are less toxic. For information on green building materials visit www.greenhomeguide.org Recycle wood, steel, ceramic tile, and drywall at a certified Construction & Demolition Recycling Center. For a list of centers call 626-744-7175

LEED is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

NEXT STEPS

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Amend the Green Building Ordinance to require applicable green building projects to use 20% less water than the national standard Amend the Green Building Ordinance to raise the required green building rating level for large commercial/institutional buildings from LEED Certified to LEED Silver Implement a Time of Sale Replacement Programrequiring properties that change ownership to be certified as being retrofitted with water efficient plumbing fixtures

This green building features a rooftop garden; skylights; cool roof membrane; 30% reduction in energy and water use; and proximity to the Metro Gold Line

Art Center College of Design South Campus became LEED certified in 2005

This green building features reused and recycled content; renewable materials; solar panels which provide 55% of the buildings power; and optimizes natural lighting

Northwest Innovation Center became LEED certified in 2006

GREEN FACT
In the United States alone, buildings account for: 70% of electricity consumption 30% of greenhouse gas emissions 40% of raw materials use 30% of waste output 12% of potable water consumption
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URBAN NATURE

Urban Nature involves creating parks, and protecting wildlife and natural habitats.

Pasadena is committed to ensuring public parks and recreational open spaces for all residents; protecting and preserving wildlife habitats and native species of plants; as well as expanding tree canopy coveragelots of trees help cool our neighborhoods!

A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.
Franklin Roosevelt

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Renovated 2,132 feet of trails, restored 2 acres of habitat, and repaired over 500 lineal feet of rock walls using on-site Arroyo stone

Adopted the Green Space, Recreation & Parks Element and Master Plan to provide for the efficient stewardship of the Citys green spaces, recreation facilities and natural resources Implemented projects to restore and protect native habitat for wildlife and provide recreational and interpretative opportunities in the Arroyo in alignment with the principles of the Arroyo Seco Master Plans

Removed over 300 invasive non-native trees from the natural stream course areas in the Central Arroyo and replaced them with hundreds of native plants specifically chosen to enhance habitat for native wildlife Reused gravel, rocks, boulders and fill material that would be disposed of from local construction projects for Arroyo projects, reducing costs, transportation needs, landfill space, and energy

Required over 200 trees to be planted when projects reached their final stages of construction Planted 600 trees citywide Planted 65 trees in the public right-ofway as a result of development Completed a canopy coverage analysis for the Playhouse District. This analysis showed that on the north-south streets between Los Robles and Lake Avenues the City trees currently produce $8,139 worth of benefits and in five years it is expected that this benefit will increase to $11,795 Completion of the Flint Wash Bridge crossing in Hahamongna Watershed Park, a historic crossing that has been inaccessible for 30 years. The bridge now provides a transportation route for bicyclists, pedestrians and equestrians connecting the east and west sides of the park with the adjacent neighborhoods.

NATURE IN THE CITY

PASADENA PARKS

PASADENA IS A TREE CITY

Pasadena has twenty-three parks totaling more than one thousand acres of parkland. The Arroyo Seco is the Citys largest natural open space, linking the San Gabriel Mountains to the Los Angeles River. Six native plant communities exist in the Arroyo Seco, providing habitat and wildlife corridors for hundreds of species of birds, insects and other wildlife. The commitment to protect this valuable resource is detailed in the Arroyo Seco Master Plans; a set of four separate planning documents that portray a community vision for the Arroyo.

The Lower Arroyo Seco is a natural preservation area offering low-intensity recreational activities, including hiking, horseback riding, archery, fly-casting and disc golf.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Plant a tree and beautify your home, increase property values, save energy and money. Carefully positioned trees can save up to 25% of the energy a typical household uses for cooling Replace a part of your lawn with ground cover that doesnt require as much water Replace water demanding plants with drought tolerant plants. Pasadena Water & Power offers free landscaping courses. Contact (626) 744-3715 for information and to reserve your seat

THE ARROYO SECO

The National Arbor Foundation has named Pasadena a Tree City USA for five consecutive years for its efforts to preserve and enhance the communitys urban forest.

NEXT STEPS

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Create an Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan that expresses the communitys long-term vision for natural open spaces and the conservation of natural resources Plan the Citys first public Equestrian Facility and the Citys first Environmental Education Center, all in the Hahamongna Watershed Park Restore 20 acres of habitat in the Arroyo Seco

For information visit: www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/ publicworks/PNR/ArroyoSeco

Pasadena has 61,000 street trees, 25,000 park trees and over 118,000 trees on private property. These trees provide shade to cool homes, stabilize the soil, absorb rainwater, serve as wind breaks, and turn carbon dioxide into oxygen. The Citys Tree Protection Ordinance protects, by law, four categories of treespublic, landmark, specimen and nativein specified locations.

GREEN FACT
Over 200 different species of birds have been observed in the Arroyo Seco. The presence of water and native plant communities provide opportunities for food, shelter and nesting sites.

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OUTREACH & AWARDS

The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Fire Department organized the Citys 17th Annual Celebration of Bike to Work Day. City of Pasadena employees joined thousands of Californians riding their bicycles to work to promote healthy living and an environmentally friendly commute. The event featured free continental breakfasts and prizes for those who rode their bikes to work. The City hosted its 5th Annual Greening the Earth Day Festival together with the Armory Arts Family Festival, providing the residents and businesses of Pasadena with valuable information on City and local resources and programs that promote environmental conservation, sustainability and awareness. The festival attracted over 5,000 attendees, featured over 80 environmental exhibitors, music and dance performances, art workshops, a farmers market exhibit, solar energy exhibits and a sustainable transportation village. Pasadena, rated as the fourth Cleantech City in the U.S., hosted GreenTech 2007, a day-long conference, which introduced exciting innovations in green and sustainable energy emerging from three academic powerhouses of scientific invention; CalTech, UCLA and USC.

BIKE TO WORK DAY

GREENING THE EARTH DAY 2007

The City sponsored a half-day tour of green buildings in Pasadena as part of the Citys Green Building Outreach and Education Program. The tour allowed participants a chance to see green building techniques and products firsthand. The tour included: Art Center College of Design South Campus (LEED Certified, 2005) Tricom Building (LEED Silver, 2004) Northwest Innovation Center (LEED Gold, 2006) Pasadena City Hall (Pending LEED Certification) Path to Freedom (an urban homestead as an example of residential applications of sustainability) Each year the City invites businesses and organizations to submit applications for the Outstanding Recycler Award program. Winners are determined by a panel of City staff. Awards are presented at City Council during the month of November. This year award recipients included Kaiser Permanente, Vons & Safeway Company, St. Philip the Apostle School, California Institute of Technology, Kidspace Museum, and Corporal Alejandro Peinado from the Pasadena Police Department. Pasadena Water & Power celebrated Water Awareness Month in May with over 500 PUSD 4th and 5th grade students. Students toured the Jones Reservoir and learned about where their water comes from, how it is purified and distributed, and the importance of conservation. Students took home water conservation materials to reinforce lessons learned. Throughout the year gardening professionals taught PWP customers about the importance of water-efficient gardening. Classes covered the topics of design basics, landscape sprinkler systems, how to choose California Friendly and native plants, working with fertilizers, the importance of micro-climates and soil conditions for plant health, and proper watering techniques. During Public Power Week in October over 600 Pasadena Unified School District elementary school students came to Brookside Park to learn about the importance of community-owned power, how power is generated, electrical safety, renewable forms of energy,

PASADENA GREEN BUILDING TOUR

and how to conserve energy. PWP employees staffed the event and taught conservation and renewable energy lessons with the aid of interactive displays. The Parks and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Public Works conducted guided hikes and hands-on interpretive programs in Arroyo Seco Park, to increase awareness of the Arroyo Seco Park and its natural features. The hikes were led by experts in such fields as natural resource conservation, geology, ornithology, wildlife biology, and botany. Public Works hosted two community planting events which included activities to restore natural habitats with native trees and shrubs, remove exotic species, restore trails and clean-up trash in the Arroyo Seco natural areas.

The accomplishments outlined in this 2007 Green City Report are indices of the progress made towards implementing the 21 Actions of the Green City Action Plan, which follows the framework of the United Nations Urban Environmental Accords. As of 2007, the City of Pasadena has achieved seven actions and is striving to achieve two additional actions by the end of 2008. Cities that have successfully implemented actions will be recognized by the United Nations as a Green City on World Environment Day 2012, with a ranking determined by the number of actions completed. The City continues to strive towards achieving the highest Green City ranking possible.

TREE PLANTINGS AND GUIDED HIKES

OUTSTANDING RECYCLER AWARDS

PASADENA GREEN CITY REPORT CARD JANUARY 2008

ACHIEVED LIKELY UNDETERMINED

URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL ACCORD ACTION ENERGY 1. Renewable Energy 2. Energy Efficiency 3. Climate Change 4. Zero Waste 6. Recycling

CLEANTECH CONFERENCE

WATERWISE AWARENESS MONTH

The Planning & Development Department received the 2007 Special Award of Merit by the American Planning Association Los Angeles Section for the Pasadena Green Building Outreach and Education Program. The Pasadena Green Building Outreach and Education Program was recognized as a model program for educating the public about green building and how planning can contribute to increased environmental stewardship.

PASADENA GREEN BUILDING OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM

WASTE REDUCTION 5. Manufacturer Waste URBAN DESIGN

7. Green Building

To increase awareness of the City's green building program as well as sustainable design practices, the City of Pasadena hosted a green building outreach and education program. The program included a total of eight green building workshops four geared towards residents, and four geared towards the development community and a half-day tour of local green buildings. Topics in the development community track included the City's Green Building Ordinance, costs and benefits of building green, and green building maintenance and operations. The residential community track provided tips on greening your house inside and out. 16

GREEN BUILDING OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM

RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE CLASSES

PUBLIC POWER DAY

The American Planning Association Los Angeles Section selected the Pasadena Pedestrian Plan as the recipient for the 2007 Special Award of Merit. The Pedestrian Plan reflects both citizens and decision-makers intent to provide and enhance a quality pedestrian environment throughout the City. This award recognized the collaborative effort involving six City departments with guidance from eleven citizen commissions, and various community organizations to create the plan.

PASADENA PEDESTRIAN PLAN RECIPIENT OF THE 2007 SPECIAL AWARD OF MERIT

8. Urban Planning URBAN NATURE 11.Tree Canopy

9. Environmental Jobs 10. Green Space Access 12. Habitat Protection TRANSPORTATION 14. CleanVehicles 13. Public Transportation 15.Traffic Congestion ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 16.Toxics Reduction 17. Organic Foods 18. Air Quality WATER

19. Potable Water Conservation 20.Water Source Protection 21.Waste Water Reduction

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Many thanks to all who helped in the development of the 2007 Annual Report.

Darya Barar Brad Boman Larry Hammond Carol Hunt-Hernandez Sharon Killoran Eric Klinkner Rosa Laveaga

GREEN TEAM

Douglas Lee Mel Lim Fred Lyn Mauricio Mejia Rod Olguin Ursula Schmidt Alice Sterling Conrad Viana

CYNTHIA KURTZ, CITY MANAGER GRAPHIC DESIGN

Susan Soto

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