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City Council Work Plan for 2009 -2010 As of April 22, 2009 Goals Project Description ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS Pursue Environmental Awareness, Health, Land Use and Preservation Issues Recycling Programs Manage and maintain existing programs, and work to implement new recycling programs to increase diversion of waste from local landfills. C D Ordinance Adopt a construction and demolition debris recycling ordinance. Recycled Water Master Plan Utilize water reclamation methods to the fullest extent feasible, where safe and nonpolluting. Energy/Water /Air Quality Photovoltaic Project Pursue a public or private partnership for a photovoltaic project. Energy Conservation Plan Develop a comprehensive program to reduce City government energy consumption. Solar Cities Program Continue to work with the Cities of Livermore and Dublin to develop a solar cities program or standardized solar energy system installation designs for residences and potentially for businesses. Fuel- Efficient Buses (City and LAVTA) Encourage the use of fuel- efficient buses within the City. Fuel- Efficient Infrastructure Encourage the construction of infrastructure for and use of alternative fuel vehicles. City Fleet Policy When replacing or adding motor vehicles to the City fleet, maximize the percentage of hybrid or other low -fuel usage, low- emission vehicles, as reasonable and feasible. DSRSD Treatment Plant Continue working with the Dublin -San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) to ensure that odors from the sewage treatment plant are minimized and other air emissions meet all regulatory requirements. Water Supply Support Zone 7 Water Agency in water supply production, treatment, and procurement practices that do not negatively impact the environment. Water Conservation Strategies Work with Zone 7 to develop water conservation plans and strategies for the long term. Water Contingency Plan Develop a contingency plan for potential water shortages including groundwater management and water conservation. Water Efficient Standards Public Facilities During construction or reconstruction of public facilities, institute water conservation measures such as hot -on- demand water faucets, low -flush toilets, low water -using appliances, and low water -using irrigation devices and /or water conserving landscaping. Water Retailers Association Encourage water retailers to continue to work with Zone 7 on water conservation and quality issues. Stream Management Master Plan Support Zone Ts efforts to improve the drainage system in conformance with its Stream Management Master Plan for the Planning Area in order to remove properties from flood hazard zones. Air Quality Support State and federal legislation that promotes improvements in air quality Develop Climate Action Plan The City Council enacted a Committee on Energy and the Environment for a two year term to develop a climate action plan. Review Establishment of AB 811 Assembly District Cooperate with Stopwaste.org to review and consider establishing local or regional implementation of AB 811 opportunities. A -7