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Redwood City Creneral Plan 2oi2�6.1.F. - Page 15 Public Safety Element Adoption: October 11, 2010 Amendments: Resolution 1506: Adoption of the New General Plan (October 11, 2010) Summary: The Public Safety Element addresses public safety issues that affect Redwood City, and promotes prevention, public education, and emergency preparedness as the approaches that will allow the community to minimize risks to life and property in the event of a disaster. The Public Safety Element contains the following Chapters: Atmosphere and Climate, Hazards Management, and Noise. With regard to Atmosphere and Climate, the City is actively working with BAAQMD to properly identify sensitive receptors and mitigation measures. As discussed under the Natural Resources Element below, the City has adopted and implemented a Green Building Ordinance, which reduces building energy use and related greenhouse gas emissions. With regard to flooding hazards and stormwater improvements, a Redwood Creek wall repair proj ect is under design and approximately 75 percent complete. Multiple additional implementation measures are ongoing, as outlined in the 2012 Annual General Plan Progress Report. There are several highlighted accomplishments to the Public Safety Element: 1) New technologies have been explored and implemented with regard to Atmosphere and Climate by purchasing hybrid fleet vehicles and implemented electric Vehicle Charging Stations at various locations throughout the City with more planned in the future. 2) The City has been utilizing the latest GIS information in order to evaluate geological hazard areas and updating flood information and maps for existing and new development with regard to Hazards Management. 3) The City's Police Department has assigned School Resource Officers to the High schools and middle schools, expanded the Truancy Abatement Program and stepped up its gang awareness and prevention classes. Natural Resources Element Adoption: October 11, 2010 Amendments: Resolution 1506: Adoption of the New General Plan (October 11, 2010) Summary: The Natural Resources Element focuses on preserving protecting conserving re- using and efficiently using Redwood City's natural resources. The Natural Resources Element contains the following Chapters: Water Resources, Energy Conservation, Natural Habitat and Open Space, and Urban Forest. One of the primary accomplishments with regard to Natural Resources was the adoption and implementation of a Green Building Ordinance. Redwood City's Green Building Ordinance lO � Page