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Santa Monica Sustainable City Plan

Santa Monica Sustainable City Plan. Purpose The Sustainable City Plan was created to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well-being of the community for the sake of current and future generations.

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Santa Monica Sustainable City Plan

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  1. Santa Monica Sustainable City Plan Purpose The Sustainable City Plan was created to enhance our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefit the social and economic well-being of the community for the sake of current and future generations

  2. Sustainable City Plan - Background  Proposed by City staff and the Task Force on the Environment in 1992  Adopted by City Council in September 1994  Progress Reports Completed in 1996, 1999 and 2002 • Comprehensive Program Update and Expansion in 2001-02 • Update Sustainable City Plan Adopted by Council February 2003

  3. Sustainable City Plan – Update Process • July 2001 through September 2002 • Sustainable City Working Group -High-level representatives from the following groups: • Neighborhood Organizations • Business Organizations • SMMUSD • SMC • Other Community Groups • Housing, Planning, Recreation and Parks, and Social Services Commissions • Council Members • City Staff from All Departments

  4. Sustainable City Plan – Structure  Guiding Principles – Statement of commitment  Goals – Provide detailed vision for community sustainability • Indicators – Measure progress toward goals • Indicator Targets – Help drive implementation. Original targets were for 2000 using 1990 as a baseline. Updated targets are for 2010 with 2000 as a baseline.

  5. Examples – Goal, Indicator and Target • Resource Conservation Goals – Decrease consumption of materials, water, energy and fuels. Encourage the use of local, renewable resources. • Indicators – Total citywide water use; percent local vs. imported; potable vs. non-potable. • Targets – Reduce overall water use by 20% by 2010 (2000 baseline); increase percentage of locally obtained water to 70% of total by 2010.

  6. Resource Conservation Environmental and Public Health Transportation Economic Development Housing Open Space and Land Use Community Education and Civic Participation Human Dignity Sustainable City Plan – Goal AreasGoals represent commitments for both municipal operations and the community as a whole

  7. Sustainable City Report Card • First Annual Report on Progress Toward Meeting Sustainable City Goals • Based on Indicator Data Presented in Sustainable City Progress Report Website: www.smepd.org/scpr • Primary grade reflects the progress on the part of the community to meet the SCP goals in each goal area • Secondary grade represents the level of effort currently focused on achieving the goals

  8. Sustainable City Progress Report www.smepd.org/scpr

  9. Santa Monica Bay – Reduced dry weather pollution to the Bay by 95% Less waste – over 1,000,000 tons of solid waste kept out of the landfill Energy –6% reduction in greenhouse emissions Less chemicals – toxic-free parks and public buildings Water savings – over 328,500,000 gallons per year Healthy kids – first locally grown, organic school salad bars in the nation Big Blue Bus – voted best bus line in the country and now a leader in clean air technology Increase in parks, open space and trees A growing group of Sustainable Businesses helping the local economy, environment and quality of life Santa Monica is internationally recognized as a leader in community sustainability Sustainability Successes- Results

  10. Awards Ranked in top 5 cities in US for sustainability by SustainLane Recognized as Best Workplace for Commuters by the USEPA Recipient of the City Livability Award from the US Conference of Mayors Big Blue Bus ranked #1 Urban Transit System in US by the Center of Interdisciplinary Transportation Studies Numerous National Awards (SMURRF/Urban Runoff Programs, Energy Programs, Green Building Program, Colorado Court, Farmers Market, School Garden Program, HHW/TUR, Alternative Fueled Vehicles) And many more… Leadership 1st US City to use 100% Renewable Electricity Green Purchasing & Toxics Use Reduction Sustainability Successes- Awards & Leadership

  11. Sustainable City PlanOversight and Implementation • Sustainability Advisory Team • Interdepartmental staff team • Coordinate internal sustainability activities • Sustainable City Task Force • Advise Council and Staff on community sustainability issues • Develop Implementation Plan for SCP • Engage and interact with community stakeholders

  12. Santa Monica Sustainable City Plan (SCP) Implementation Plan (IP) Model Community Groups Stakeholder Groups - Outreach activities Community Behavior Community Engagement Sub-Committee SCTF meetings - Constituency for sustainability IP (documented commitments and policy tool kit ) Goals Achieved Policy Sub-Committee Execute Experts - Monitor & evaluate - Incentives, etc. City Policy City Staff (Sustainability Advisory Team) City Boards & Commissions Revise

  13. SCP Implementation Plan • Scheduled for Completion Summer 2006 • Draft Recommendations • Community Sustainability Liaison • Funding for Expert Forums • Create Sustainable Economic Development Plan

  14. Questions? www.smepd.org

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