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