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6.A. - Page 119 of 251 <br />4.4.3 Reduce cement in City construction projects whenever possible and replace <br />to the extent possible with alternative cementitious materials that have lower <br />embedded emissions, such as fly ash, slag, and glass pozzolans, when these <br />alternatives are available locally and cost no more than traditional cement and <br />only as specifically listed and permitted by the Redwood City Engineering <br />Standards, City -approved project construction specifications, plans and <br />details, and other applicable procurement documents. <br />4.5 Landscaping Products and Practices <br />4.5.1 Employ Bay -Friendly Landscaping or sustainable landscape management <br />techniques for all landscape renovations, construction and maintenance <br />performed by the City of Redwood City or by contractors providing landscaping <br />services for the City of Redwood City, including but not limited to integrated <br />pest management, grasscycling (leaving grass clippings on areas after <br />mowing, instead of bagging and collecting them), drip irrigation, computerized <br />central irrigation linked with the local weather station, composting, and <br />procurement and use of mulch and compost produced from regionally <br />generated plant debris and/or food scrap programs. <br />4.5.2 Specify and select a Bay -Friendly Qualified Landscape Professional for <br />landscape design and maintenance services. Training and qualifications shall <br />include landscaping locally, landscaping for less to the landfill, nurturing the <br />soil, conserving water, conserving energy, protecting water and air quality, and <br />creating wildlife habitat. <br />4.5.3 Select plants to minimize waste by choosing species for purchase that are <br />appropriate to the microclimate, species that can grow to their natural size in <br />the space allotted them, and perennials rather than annuals for color. Native <br />and drought -tolerant plants that require no or minimal watering once <br />established are preferred. <br />4.5.4 Hardscapes and landscape structures constructed of recycled content <br />materials are encouraged. Limit the amount of impervious surfaces in the <br />landscape. Permeable substitutes, such as permeable asphalt or pavers, are <br />encouraged for walkways, patios and public rights of way. <br />4.5.5 Create swales in all landscape renovations and construction performed by the <br />City of Redwood City to assist in water run-off management. Develop outreach <br />programs to instruct the public in the proper maintenance of swales. <br />4.6 Toxics and Pollution Prevention Products and Practices <br />4.6.1 Manage pest problems through prevention and physical, mechanical and <br />biological controls when the City of Redwood City and its contractors maintain <br />buildings and landscapes. The City of Redwood City will implement the <br />adopted Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy and practices using the <br />5of17 1 'age <br />424 <br />