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7B age 1 REPURT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Fram the Ci Mana er �ctober 12, 2009 SUBJECT Green Building Code Ordinance RECOMMENDATION 1. Introduce the Green Building Code ordinance for first reading on October 12, 2009. 2. Schedule a public hearing and second reading on adoption of the Green Building Code ordinance for Ockober 26, 2009 pursuant to Government Code §50022.3. BACKGROUND The Board of Building Review recammends adoption of the proposed Green Building Code. The Board is appointed by the City Council to review the updating of the city's building codes including suggested local amendments and to provide recommendations to the City Council pertinent to the adoption of such codes. During the adoption process for the current Redwood City Building Codes in 2007, Council heard interest and asked staff to proceed to develop regulations which exceed the "green buildingu energy and water conservation, indoor air quality, stormwater best practices, and natural light and �entilation requirements contained in these codes. Redwood City staff hosted a community green building study session in August 2007 and encouraged participation in a San Mateo County sponsored education session in May 2048. Redwood City staff conducted an education session in June 2008 which was attended by policy makers with the City of Redwood City, Couniy of San Mateo, and Joint Venture Silicon Valley. A public dialogue meeting occurred in August 2008. Subsequent to the Board of Building Review recommendation in May 2009, the proposed Green Building Code was presented to the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Committee, Historic Resources Advisory Committee, Housing and Human Concerns Committee, and interested individuals. The feedback is universaliy in support of adoption of the proposed Green Building Code. There are some who requested more stringent requirements or additionaf incentives when fu#ure adoptions of this code may occur. The consensus is to adopt the proposed code at this time, then develop additional requirements or incenti�es as the development community becomes familiar with the green building code. The proposed Green Building Code will conserve natural resources, reduce waste in landfills, increase energy efficiency and wa#er conservation, reduce operating and maintenance costs for buildings, achieve healthier indoor environments, and promote the use of recycled material. The code wi{I apply to new buildings and additions of 1,000 square feet or greater. Residential buildings will typicafly use "Build It Green's GreenPoint" checklist and be required to achieve the minimum level of compliance (currently 50 points, with over 200 points possible). Points may be obtained in all elements of the design and construction; site, foundation, landscaping, frame, building envelope, exterior finish, insulation, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, renewable energy, improved bui[ding performance, interior finishes, flooring, lighting,