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them of the rules, they would be happy to try and comply. He believed the Commercial <br />Green Building ordinance has been very successful. He encouraged Council to establish <br />a Green Building Residential ordinance. If Council moves in this direction, he would like <br />to see it be somewhat flexible so that if the homebuilders bring something back, it can be <br />changed or adopted. He believed there was a positive benefit for legislation to set the bar <br />so that the market may move forward. <br /> <br />Mayor Pico closed the public testimony. <br /> <br /> Mr. Campbell believed the houses that were developed on Vineyard Avenue met <br />the Green Building Guidelines and met the 50 points in order to be considered a "green <br />home." <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift said the most recent development of homes that would have been rated <br />against the Green Building Guidelines would have exceeded the 50-point level. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brozosky did not believe it would be difficult for builders to achieve the 50 <br />points. However, it might be more difficult for builders to attain the required 10 points in <br />each of the categories. <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift said that there are builders who have exceeded the 50 points. When he <br />reviewed the Green Points rating system, he believed the minimum point requirements <br />would be easy to incorporate into most plans. <br /> <br /> Ms. Sommer said that ACWMA did not want to make the Green Points rating <br />system difficult for builders, homeowners and municipalities. ACWMA wanted to make <br />it attainable. <br /> <br /> It was moved by Ms. Hosterman, seconded by Mr. Brozosky, to direct staff to <br />draft a residential Green Building ordinance for further consideration. <br /> <br /> Ms. Ayala noted that staff has recommended that if Council is interested in <br />requiring residential green building measures for residential structures, that it be similar <br />to the one used in establishing the Commercial and Civic Green Building ordinance, <br />building upon the collaborative effort already began by ACWMA. She asked Ms. <br />Hosterman if this is the intent of her motion? <br /> <br /> Ms. Hostel'man said yes. Her motion would provide staff direction to draft a <br />Residential Green Building ordinance for further consideration. She imaged the <br />collaborative effort would continue. <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 10 04/06/04 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />