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RESOLUTION NO. 14974 APPROVING THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY'S MEMBERSHIP IN THE BAY AREA CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO BECOME A SIGNATORY OF THE BAY AREA CLIMATE CHANGE COMPACT Ms. Beth Ross, Environmental Initiatives Manager, shared a presentation (on file). She gave an update on the Redwood City Climate Action Plan and how Building Community has become a bigger part of the overall project. She highlighted that October is National Energy Efficiency month. One Council Member inquired about the specificity of the dates in the plan which seem far away but are right around the corner. Ms. Ross explained that some of the successes in meeting these deadlines and goals are already visible by the creation of blue collar jobs and ongoing community education. She acknowledged these are ambitious goals and deadlines and emphasized the need to collaborate with the County of San Mateo. Mayor Foust added details about metropolitan service areas and another Council Member added that there are no penalties if the goals are not met. Staff confirmed that fact. Council expressed thanks to staff for all the work and acknowledged that there is pressure to comply and move forward. Mayor Foust said she had attended the signing of the Bay Area Collaborative earlier this year in Redwood City. She was the only Mayor from San Mateo County present. She also announced that on October 27, 2009, at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, PG&E will host a free workshop on residential solar. M/S Hartrnett/Ira to approve the resolution. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote with Howard and Bain absent. B. Green Building Code Ordinance. Recommendation: 1. Introduce the Green Building Code ordinance for first reading on October 12, 2009 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY ADDING ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE REDWOOD CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 9.180- 9.185, THE "GREEN BUILDING CODE" Minute Order— 09- 217 2. Schedule a public hearing and second reading on adoption of the Green Building Code ordinance for October 26, 2009 pursuant to Government Code §50022.3. Minute Order— 09 - 218 Mr. LaTorra, Building & Inspection Manager, introduced the item. He explained that he has partnered with San Mateo County, vendors and other agencies and that there is agreement on the proposed ordinance. He explained that this is a recommendation from the Board of Building Review and it was also vetted through other City Boards, Commissions and Committees. He added that the whole industry is on board. Mr. LaTorra then explained what the County and the state have done. He said the approach here has been to REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2009 MEETING AGENDA PAGE 5 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No. 490