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INFORMAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING
"SHIRTSLEEVE" SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday,
March 11, 2008, commencing at 7:22 a.m.
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members — Hansen, Johnson, and Katzakian
Absent: Council Members — Hitchcock and Mayor Mounce
Also Present: City Manager King, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
B. TOPIC(S)
B-1 "Sustainable City Program and Certification"
City Manager King provided a brief introduction of the subject matter, stating that many
cities are in the process of evaluating their sustainable practices and obtaining recognition
regarding the same.
Planning Manager Peter Pirnejad introduced Matthew Burris, Community Planner with RBF
Consulting -Urban Design Studio, and provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
proposed sustainable city program and certification. Specific topics of discussion included
Autobond International Sustainable Communities Program, RBF proposal, hybrid approach
of recommendation, definition of sustainability, sustainability matrix, specifics of proposals
from Autobond International and RBF Consulting, sustainability programs in other cities and
counties, AB 32 application, Lodi -Woodbridge Winegrape Commission certification, related
costs, and staff recommendation regarding the same.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen and his question regarding how sustainability
affects in a quantifiable way bringing in businesses, Mr. Pirnejad provided an example of a
corking company that was making floors from cork waste products instead of throwing the
waste away. He stated waste reduction is a way of thinking for businesses and the City.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. Pirnejad stated the program would focus
on economics in two ways including being more conservative with existing resources and
leveraging existing resources to do more. He stated it also provides an opportunity for the
City to set an example for existing and new businesses to operate in a more effective and
efficient manner.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. King stated financial sustainability for
future generations is important with respect to both reserves and practices.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Pirnejad stated sustainability could be tied
into the General Plan and job generation based on density of the jobs. He stated the
General Plan goals can specify the types of activities and job -generating businesses that
are desired in the community, along with the practice requirements they need to meet.
Discussion ensued between Council Member Johnson, Mr. Pirnejad, and Mr. King
regarding costs associated with going green, the process associated with tapping into the
resources for a specific community, and sustainable practices related to water supply
availability and conservation, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System standards,
and recycling programs.
Continued March 11, 2008
In response to Council Member Katzakian, Mr. King stated the bigger elements of a
General Plan are usually land use and traffic. He stated economic development and
sustainability are incorporated into the existing seven components of the plan and listing
sustainability as a separate component may help organize practices for maximum benefit.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Mr. King stated the first of the proposed
program is to obtain a sustainable certification through cataloging existing practices to get
a seal of approval as the Winegrape Commission did. He stated the other piece is to attract
industry and there may be some individuals in the development community that would like
to contribute to the certification costs.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr.
will be placed on staff in connection to doii
information could be brought back to Council
Autobond certification process alone will have
Mr. Pirnejad also recommended conductinc
businesses to the City.
King stated he is not sure of the impact that
g a sustainability program. He stated that
Mr. Pirnejad stated it is more likely that the
more impact on staff than the RBF proposal.
the Green Busy Market Study to attract
In response to Myrna Wetzel, Mr. King stated that sustainability could be another tool for
economic development and attracting new businesses to town, along with redevelopment
and the enterprise zone.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen's question regarding the carbon concerns and
AB 32, Mr. Burris stated he is not aware of any other community that has tried to calculate
the same on an incremental basis. He stated he is aware of some legislation pertaining to
local control over determining a community's carbon footprint. He also provided an example
of the Pasadena green building program, which was implemented as a result. Mayor Pro
Tempore Hansen suggested approaching cautiously in light of the flux of AB 32 and related
efforts.
Dr. Cliff Ohmart, Integrated Pest Management Director for the Lodi -Woodbridge Winegrape
Commission, spoke in support of the City's effort to obtain certification as a sustainable
community and provided examples of the Commission's efforts to do the same. In response
to Mayor Pro Tempore Hansen, Dr. Ohmart stated the wine industry is progressive in
comparison to the remainder of the agricultural community and the Commission has
received a good response and marketability from the wine industry.
City Manager King stated the matter will be brought back at a regular Council meeting after
staff has refined the proposal in light of the Council's comments.
C. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
None.
D. ADJOURNMENT
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 a.m.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl
City Clerk
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AGENDA TITLE: Sustainable City Program and Certification
MEETING DATE: March 11,2008
PREPARED BY: Community Development Department
Purpose
The purpose of this meeting is to provide information and background on options in the pursuit of a
Sustainable City Program and Certification, These three options include either the Public Sector Track of
the Audubon International (AI) Sustainable Communities Certification as described to the City Council on
October 23, 2007; A Sustainability Survey lead by a consultant that has previous experience in this
specialized area of work; or a hybrid of the two that would result in a third party certification as well as a
sustainability program and managementteam that could help us in implementation.
Background
The most common definition of sustainability are activities that meet the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability relates to the
balance between economic viability, social equity, and environmental justice. The concept of
sustainability has been generating a flurry of attention by the media and government agencies.
All municipalities have some level of sustainable practices throughout their organization. However, very
few take the initiative to go through a process of identifying current sustainable practices through an
organizational chart, establishing a program whereby sustainability "bench marks" are set to achieve a
target goal, implementing a program that helps achieve that, and finally have a third party verify their
efforts through a recognized certification process. Sustainability issues range from pedestrian friendly
design standards, to electric usage issues, assisting older adults manage transportation costs.
During the October 23, 2007 Shirt Sleeve session, staff presented the City Council a proposal from Al
that would endeavor to Certify the City as "Sustainable." At that meeting the Council was presented a
three step process that Al proposed that involved a base line study, sustainability recommendations, and
a progress monitoring program that would result in Certification, Since that meeting staff has worked with
RBF Consultants — Urban Design Studio to prepare a scope of work that would provide a similar service
without the Certification. The process would involve identifying the study parameters, developing a
strategy for achieving sustainability, and implementing programs for achieving sustainability. An optional
task was also presented that would prepare a "Green Business" market study
Staff is recommending a hybrid of both plans that would include taking advantage of RBFs expertise in
establishing a sustainability program along with participation in the AI's Sustainable Communities
Program. The intent would be to leverage RBFs real world experience in establishing Sustainability
Action Plans geared toward results and acquisition of a Sustainability Certification from Al. Together
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these tools would leverage our ability to attract "Green Collar Jobs", get ahead of government mandates,
as well as position ourselves for grants and funding opportunities that promote sustainable practices.
This business model is not new to California, especially among Northern California cities. Numerous
cities have already adopted various versions of sustainable practices. A prime example is the County of
Marin developed a County Wide sustainability program that spans the entire organization. Just some of
the many agencies that implemented green incentives and mandates include, Alameda County, City of
Santa Monica, San Francisco, San Jose, Fort Bragg, and Livermore. Recently even the Cities of
Sacramento and Stockton have been publicized about their sustainability plans.
To a large extent the City is following in the footsteps of state and local leaders in this movement. The
State of California recently passed AB 32—Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which requires
emissions to be cut to 2000 levels by 2010, to 1990 levels by 2020, and to 80% below 1990 levels by
2050. Locally we look to the Lodi -Woodbridge Winegrape Commission who has implemented The Lodi
Rules. The Lodi Rules are based on the Lodi Winegrower's Workbook and are designed to lead to
measurable improvements in environmental health of the surrounding ecosystem, society -at -large, and
wine quality. Participating growers can get their vineyards certified as producing sustainably -grown
winegrapes.
The cost of participating in and completing the Al program is $15,450. The cost of Phase one of the RBF
study is $33,300. The optional Green Business Market Study is approximately $30.000. It is proposed
that Community Developmentwill serve as the lead on this effort.
Conclusion
Staff is considering recommending a hybrid of both plans that would include taking advantage of RBF's
expertise in establishing a sustainability program along with participation in the AI's Sustainable
Communities Program. The intent would be to leverage RBF's real world experience in establishing
Sustainability Action Plans geared toward results and acquisition of a Sustainability Certification from Al.
Staff may bring a request to the City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with
Audubon International and RBF to work through the certification and program establishment process at
the next available City Council meeting.
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Attachments: At Sustainable Communities Program Proposal
RBF Proposal
Peter Bronski
Sustainable Communities Program Manager
Audubon International
PO Box 2218, Boulder, CO 80306 USA
Phone/Fax: 303.494.5547
Email: pbronski@auduboninternational.org
Audubon International's
Sustainable Communities Program
— Public Sector Track —
A Proposal For:
City of Lodi, CA
Prepared By:
Audubon International — Rocky Mountain Field Office
PO Box 2218
Boulder, CO 80306 USA
Introduction
Lodi, CA is a community defined by a rich viticultural heritage, the natural resources of the
Mokelumne River and its watershed, and the vibrant city in which people live, work and recreate. As
part of the City's desire to define its future, and to uphold those three pillars of the community, it has
expressed an interest in enhancing its environmental commitment, in integrating sustainability into its
planning, policies and practices, and in earning Sustainable Community certification from Audubon
International.
Based upon conversations between Audubon International, the City of Lodi, and local stakeholders,
Audubon International proposed that the City enroll in the Sustainable Communities Program, with
the goal of earning certification by the end of 2008.
In addition to the aforementioned goals of paragraph one, several other factors make Audubon
International's recommended course of action appropriate at this time:
• The timeliness of the City's General Plan Update process, and the opportunity to incorporate
sustainability principles into that update,
• The opportunity to integrate sustainability principles into the Delta Community College
annexation project,
• The presence of motivated and strong local leadership — from city government, from the Lodi -
Woodbridge Winegrape Commission, and from the Lower Mokelumne River Stewardship
Committee — working in partnership with Audubon International,
• The Sustainable Communities Program's certification serving as an integral way for Lodi to
distinguish itself from the Central Valley, and to attract the young, professional demographic the
city seeks, and
• The current opportunity for Lodi to become the first community (local government) in the state
of California to register in the program, offering valuable "first" status as an additional
www.auduboninternational.org *** DRAFT *** ■
Program Structure
The SCP provides a comprehensive framework by which a community can plan and take action to
make the goal of sustainability a reality. The program has three stages which roughly correlate with
assessment, planning and action:
Stage 1: Greening Your Community
Stage 2: Planning for Sustainability
Stage 3: Sustainability in Action
Each stage respectively culminates in the achievement of a performance-based milestone: the
Audubon Green Community Award, the Audubon Sustainability Award, and ultimately, designation
as a Certified Audubon Sustainable Community. Such awards and certification serve not only as
recognition that a community has demonstrated success in becoming more sustainable, but also as an
opportunity for marketing.
The SCP addresses a number of focus areas that collectively comprise a vision of sustainability for a
community. With Audubon International's emphasis on place -based strategies and flexibility, each
focus area has greater or lesser importance for a particular community on a case by case basis.
• Agriculture
• Economic Development and Tourism
• Education
• Environmental Issues
• Governance
• Public Health
• Housing
• Open Space and Land Use
• Planning, Zoning, Building and Development
• Population
• Public Safety and Emergency Management
• Recreation
• Resource Use
• Volunteerism and Civic Engagement
• Transportation
Based upon Audubon International's assessment of your community and dialogue between AI and
the City of Lodi, AI will work with Lodi to plan locally -appropriate strategies, establish Priority
Projects (discrete actions which AI would like to see implemented), and work with you to choose
Sustainability Indicators (performance-based measures against which your certification will eventually
be evaluated).
(Please refer to the PDF document, SCP Overview, for more information about the program's
structure.)
www.auduboninternational.org *** Draft ***
Program Implementation
The City of Lodi would undertake the following steps in pursuit of certification in the SCP:
Stage 1:
1. Formally register in the SCP — Public Sector Track
2. Designate or hire a Sustainability Coordinator
3. Form a Sustainability Steering Committee (potentially comprised of representatives from
throughout Lodi city government, residents, and local stakeholders)
4. Complete Lodi's Community Baseline (form provided)
5. Host an Audubon International site visit
Stage 2:
1. Audubon International makes a series of sustainability recommendations (guidelines, policies,
practices) to be incorporated into the General Plan Update
2. Choose Sustainability Indicators and set targets and timelines
Stage 3:
1. Focus on Priority Projects
2. Implement the strategies and action items of your plan
3. Measure your indicators
4. Demonstrate achievement of short-term goals, and net progress towards long-term goals
* Regular site visits from Audubon International staff provide ongoing support and guidance as Lodi
pursues certification.
(The program's guide, Fostering More Sustainable Communities, provides detailed information about
implementing each stage and step of the program, as well as innovative opportunities for financing
various projects. Program staff can also provide you with additional information, if desired.)
www.auduboninternational.org *** Draft *** ■
Pricing
The pricing for Lodi's participation in the Sustainable Communities Program is broken down in the
following section. The price estimate is based upon several assumptions:
1. Lodi will host five (5) site visits from Sustainable Communities Program staff, from registration
in the program through the achievement of certification. The staff time for two (2) of those site
visits is included in your one-time program registration fee, and so the pricing estimate includes
staff time for three site visits, and travel expenses for five site visits.
2. The prices in this estimate may be distributed over a two-year period, the estimated time from
registration through certification (with Lodi's expressed goal of earning certification by the end
of 2008).
3. Peter Pirnejad will serve as the lead on this effort for Lodi, while Peter Bronski will serve as the
lead on this effort for Audubon International.
Sustainable Communities Program
One-time registration fee (Year 1)
$3,500
Annual membership fee ear 2
$750
Travel Expenses (5 site visits)
$5,900
Staff time 3 site visits
$5,300
Subtotal
$15,450
Total Estimate
$15,450
* Should conditions warrant, additional tasks or time may be involved in the successful completion
of the project. If this occurs, and additional tasks are required, Audubon International will get
authorization in writing prior to beginning additional work.
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CONSULTING
November 30, 2007
Mr. Peter Pirnejad
Planning Manager
Community Development
City of Lodi
221 West Pine
Lodi, CA 95240
JN 65100445.999
Subject: Proposal for Sustainable Lodi: A Plan for Economic Strength, Environmental Stewardship,
and Social Equity
Dear Peter:
The City of Lodi is positioning itself to be a leader in sustainability and we are very excited to help the City
develop and implement this cutting edge program.
We understand that Lodi is a forward -thinking community with a strong
identity, and a desire to develop a green economy. RBF Consulting has
assembled the leading Green Team to work in close collaboration with City
staff and Lodi residents and businesses to develop a Plan for Economic
Strength, Environmental Stewardship, and Social Equity that fits the
community, accomplishes the City's sustainability goals, and sets the trend
for other cities to follow. We feel this endeavor is truly ground breaking
and will help make a difference in a City that truly cares about its future.
Eaonor is Dindoprrient is one of the
aitical three oorrponents of sustainable
deAopment. The Citys desire to
leverage its efforts towards
implementing sustainability to attract
green businesses presents a creative
an exceptional approach to econonic
development. Asuccessfii econonic
development effort Wll help provide the
City Wth the resources it needs to
achieve ermronm>erltal stewardship and
social equity
The City's vision of environmental stewardship and sustainability
encompasses many important dimensions that must each be addressed as
vital pieces of the whole picture. To appropriately respond, RBF has assembled a comprehensive team of
recognized environmental, economic, planning and outreach specialists:
• Al Zelinka, AICP, CMSM, (Principal -in -Charge) will provide project oversight and strategic guidance,
and be responsible for overall consulting team performance, client satisfaction, and quality control;
• Matthew Burris, AICP, LEED AP, (Project Manager) will serve as the City's main point of contact,
manage all elements of the project, engage the expertise of our team members and provide continuous
communication with the City;
• Suzanne Rynne, AICP, (Community Outreach Specialist) will lead the coordination efforts for any
community outreach the City wishes to employ in developing a more sustainable community, such as
engaging stakeholders and providing educational workshops related to sustainability topics;
• Marie Jones, LEED AP, of Marie Jones Consulting, (Economist and Green Building Specialist) will
advise on economic development and green business recruitment efforts. RBF regularly teams with
Marie Jones Consulting to provide economic and market analyses as well as collaborate on green
building projects.
PLANNING ■ DESIGN ■ CONSTRUCTION
3300 East Guasti Road, Suite 100, Ontario, CA 91761 ■ 909.974.4900 ■ FAX 909.974.4004
Offices located throughout California, Arizona & Nevada 0 www.RBF.com
Mr. Peter Pirnejad, Planning Manager
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No other team has the requisite local, regional, and national experience to help the City of Lodi realize its
sustainability goals. We are fully committed to this project and have a diverse knowledgeable team of
professionals that understand — in concept and practice — how to create greener communities.
Through the enclosed Proposal, we hope you sense our enthusiasm about the opportunity to work with the City
of Lodi on this cutting edge project. We appreciate this opportunity and welcome an opportunity to meet with
the City of Lodi to further discuss and refine our approach. If you have any questions or require further
qualifications, please feel free to contact us at 909.974.4918.
Respectfully submitted,
RBF Consulting
Al Zelinka, AICP, CMSM
Principal
Matt Burris, AICP, LEED AP
Project Manager
PLANNING ■ DESIGN ■ CONSTRUCTION
3300 East Guasti Road, Suite 100, Ontario, CA 91761 ■ 909.974.4900 ■ FAX 909.974.4004
Offices located throughout California, Arizona & Nevada 0 www.RBF.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: Project Approach and Estimated Costs
Section 2: Team Services and Experience
Section 3: Project Experience
Section 4: Project Team
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PROJECT APPROACH AND
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PROJECT APPROACH
The primary aim of the RBF Team is to partner with the City of Lodi to
effectively and efficiently achieve it objectives for sustainability and, in doing
so, attract new green businesses to Lodi and develop a green economy. Our
approach is premised on working closely with City staff and Lodi residents,
businesses, and community groups to collaboratively advance the City's
goals. Our approach is both effective and straightforward:
• Phase 1 — Define the Study Parameters;
• Phase 2 — Develop a Strategy for Achieving Sustainability; and
• Phase 3 — Implementation of Programs for Achieving Sustainability.
PHASE 1 — DEFINE THE STUDY
PARAMETERS — This phase would involve review of existing City
programs and efforts towards implementing sustainability, interviews with
key Department representatives, and a comparative study of the City's efforts
and achievements relative to established sustainability principles. Ultimately,
this effort would culminate in the preparation of a Sustainability Gap
Analysis, which would identify the City's opportunities for achieving its goals
towards economic strength, environmental stewardship, and social equity.
This Phase would culminate in a study session with City Council to discuss
the results of the Sustainability Gap Analysis and identify objectives for the
next phases. As an optional task, this phase could also include a market study
that investigates the market potential for attracting green businesses to Lodi.
To help the City evaluate this approach, we have included a conceptual scope
of work for Phase 1 below.
PHASE 2 — DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR
ACHIEVING SUSTAINABILITY — This phase would build
on the conclusions of the Sustainability Gap Analysis and the results of the
City Council study session to develop a strategy for implementing
sustainability principles. These implementation strategies might include
programs such as a City Green Building Program, update of the City's
Development Code, update of the City's Building Code, Public Outreach and
Education efforts, marketing and branding programs, and a green economic
development strategy. This phase could include an effective and highly
engaging community participation program to solicit community input and
obtain community support. Ultimately, this effort would culminate in a Plan
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ESTIMATED COSTS
for Sustainable Development or similar strategic implementation program
that would provide the framework for action towards the City's sustainability
goals. The collaboration that will occur between the City Team, the Lodi
community and the RBF Green Team will bring together best practices with
local practices and preferences to result in the highest quality of outcomes. A
detailed scope of work and associated budget can be provided following
completion of Phase 1, as it is dependent on the outcomes of Phase 1 and the
direction preferred by the City.
PHASE 3 - IMPLEMENTATION OF
PROGRAMS FOR ACHIEVING
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y— This phase would establish the Who, What,
When, Where, Why, and How of making the Plan for Sustainable
Development — and its many components — a reality. This effort would focus
on two tiers of programs, identifying programs that could be implemented in
a short timeframe with limited resources and programs that would require
longer timelines and greater resources to implement. Proposed programs
would be realized and a solid community involvement and education
program would occur that would inform and engage the community as an
equal partner in the program, further heightening the positive impacts to the
Community. As with Phase 2, a detailed scope of work and associated budget
can be provided following completion of Phase 1 and Phase 2, as it is
dependent on the outcomes of Phase 1 and Phase 2 and the direction
preferred by the City.
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SCOPE OF WORK - PHASE 1:
DEFINE THE STUDY PARAMETERS
SUBTASK 1.1: REFINE THE SCOPE OF
WORK/KICK-OFF MEETING
The RBF Team will meet with key City staff to refine the scope of work and
kick-off the process. This meeting will include a review of the schedule and
discussion of expectations. During this meeting, the project team will:
■ Clarify expectations for the work effort;
■ Develop coordination procedures between City Staff and the RBF Team;
■ Identify other Departments or key stakeholders to involve in the process;
■ Refine the project schedule and milestones; and
■ Define areas of concern/special interest.
Approximate cost: $2,500
SUBTASK 1.2: ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS
The RBF Team will conduct one-on-one interviews with each of the key City
Department representatives to individually understand each Department's
current efforts, interests, and concerns. Understanding Department's
responsibilities and current efforts will enable the RBF Team to better assess
the City's progress towards sustainability.
Approximate cost: $4,500
SUBTASK 1.3: REVIEW EXISTING
DOCUMENTS
The RBF team will review City documents such as the General Plan, the
General Plan EIR, the Municipal Code, and other relevant City plans for
policies and programs that implement principles of sustainability. This
review will cover such issues as organization, internal consistency, definitions,
vague and/or conflicting regulations, use of modern standards, and
administrative procedures. We also will review any existing Council policies,
and recent documents and sustainability inventories prepared by City Staff.
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Approximate cost: $2,400
SUBTASK 1.4: ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
RESEARCH
The RBF Team will research and review relevant environmental policy,
legislation, and programs that may affect the City of Lodi or help the City
achieve its environmental and sustainability goals. The RBF Team will
present this information, as relevant, for consideration by City staff and the
Environmental Advisory Committee. As part of this task, the RBF Team
will evaluate the pros and cons of the various sustainability policy
frameworks and programs available to City.
Approximate cost: $2,400
SUBTASK 1.5: CITY COUNCIL STUDY
SESSION
The RBF Team will conduct a study session to brief the City Council on the
proposed effort and garner input and direction on the appropriate framework
for implementing sustainability in Lodi. This task would include a conference
call with City staff to confirm assumptions and direction for the study
session, preparation of agenda packets, the City Council study session,
preparation of study session minutes, and a study session wrap-up call with
City staff.
Approximate cost: $9,000
SUBTASK 1.6: SUSTAINABILITY GAP
ASSESSMENT
The RBF Team will develop a Sustainability Gap Assessment. Based on the
outcomes of Subtask 1.4 and Subtask 1.5 above, City Council, and City staff
direction, this study will identify a framework for implementing
sustainability appropriate for the City, such as the Urban Environmental
Accords. Based on this framework, the study will evaluate the City's current
programs and efforts towards implementing sustainability, and the areas the
City needs to focus on to better achieve its goals of sustainability.
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Approximate cost: $9,500
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SUBTASK 1.7: CITY COUNCIL
PRESENTATION
At the conclusion of the process, the RBF Team will provide a final report to
the City Council. This presentation will describe research efforts, the
Sustainability Gap Analysis conclusions, and the possible next steps for the
City.
Approximate cost: $3,000
OPTIONAL TASK: GREEN BUSINESS
MARKET STUDY
As an optional task, RBF recommends to the preparation of a Green Business
Market Study to identify the City's potential for attracting green businesses.
This task would be a parallel task, the results of which would be incorporated
into the Sustainability Gap Analysis for presentation to the City Council.
Approximate cost: $30,000
Phase 1Deliverables:
➢ One (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic file of the revised scope of
work
➢ Attendance by up to two (2) members of the RBF Team at the kick-off
meeting
➢ Facilitation of up to ten (10) half-hour one-on-one interviews with key
Department representatives (over two days)
➢ Facilitation of one City Council Study Session {up to three (3) hours in
length) by two (2) members of the RBF Team
➢ One (1) electronic file and ten (10) hard copies of the agenda packet
prior to the Study Session.
➢ One (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic file of the Draft Sustainability
Gap Assessment
➢ One (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic file of the Final Sustainability
Gap Assessment
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Phase 1 Assumptions:
➢ With guidance from the RBF Team, City staff will work with key
Department representatives to schedule the one-on-one interviews and
determine a location for the interviews
➢ City staff will be responsible for coordinating logistics of all
meetings, including securing meeting facilities, tables, chairs, and
providing refreshments as needed.
➢ City staff will be responsible for public noticing of all meetings and
hearings as needed
➢ City staff will be responsible for distributing any materials to the City
Council members, including agenda packets, and the draft and/or final
report
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SERVICES AND EXPERIENCE
RBF CONSULTING
• • • RBF Consulting (RBF) is a full-service consulting firm providing planning,
engineering, science, surveying, and related professional services founded in
California in 1944 and incorporated in 1961. RBF has resources in 14
offices throughout the western United States.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission at RBF Consulting (RBF) is to make the world a better
place through the application of the principle of sustainable
development by providing professional design services that enhance
the quality of life and the environment; provide development,
infrastructure, planning and environmental services to private and
public clients in local, regional and global markets; lead as
professionals specializing in planning, design and construction;
looking forward to the future with a commitment to building
opportunities and value for our clients and ourselves. The firm is a
privately held corporation established in 1944.
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Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA...................................................916.928.1113
Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA..........................................................760.476.9193
San Diego, San Diego County, CA.......................................................858.614.5000
Las Vegas, Clark County, NV...............................................................702.364.0180
San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA.........................................................408.993.9224
Monterey Bay, Monterey County, CA ...................................................831883.8187
Temecula, Riverside County, CA..........................................................909.676.8042
Ontario, San Bernardino County, CA..............................................909.974.4900
Tucson, Pima County, AZ....................................................................520.797-3235
Palm Desert, Riverside County, CA......................................................760.346.7481
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, CA.............................................925.906.1460
STAFF - RBF has a full-time staff of over 1000 professionals from
fourteen offices located throughout the West, which includes professional
civil engineers, environmental planners, landscape architects, land surveyors,
construction managers, transportation engineers, GIS specialists, graphic
artists, and urban designers.
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STABILITY - This year marks RBF's 63`d year of continuous
operation and the firm is ranked number 68`h in ENR's Top 500 Design
Firms. In 2005, CE News named RBF Consulting the "Best Firm to Work
For" in the Nation. RBF is a strong, financially stable, planning, civil
engineering, and land surveying firm that has no bankruptcy, pending
litigation, closures or mergers that would impede our ability to complete this
Project. Through our dedication to client satisfaction, we maintain a
consistent, healthy growth rate year after year.
RBF CONSULTING SERVICES
OFFERED
RBF provides consulting services for planning, design and construction of the
built environment. RBF provides these services to both public and private
sector clients including: water districts, municipalities; local, state and federal
agencies; private land owners; consulting engineering and architectural firms;
residential, industrial and commercial land developer, and builders.
Engineering Services: Public works engineering; traffic engineering;
transportation planning and engineering; street and highway design
engineering; bridge and structural design; hydraulic, hydrologic and
sedimentation engineering; reservoir and pump station design; traffic signal
design; assessment district engineering; water resource engineering; hillside
grading design; corrosion engineering; construction engineering
management; redevelopment agency engineering; mechanical and electrical
engineering; subdivision engineering, and commercial/industrial site design.
Planning and Environmental Services: Specific plans; environmental
analysis; urban design; master planning; landscape architecture; re -use and
redevelopment planning; site and land use planning; community planning;
general plans; entitlement -to -use processing; regulatory permits; zoning
codes; design ordinances, and public information programs.
Sustainable Design Services: Water treatment, water supply and storage,
recycled water systems; habitat restoration plans; environmental assessment;
runoff management plans; SWPPP's; NEPA/CEQA compliance; mitigation
monitoring, and natural landform utilization; LEED accredited professionals.
Community Involvement/Outreach: The RBF approach to community
participation offers continuous opportunities for meaningful input and
involvement ownership throughout the life of the project — all of which are
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Vista Village Sustainable
Renovation
Example of Outreach
Materials for Pasadena Green
Building Education and
Outreach Series
Cann pity Inversion
Uniquely anated for each town,
city, or neighborhood, Cormtnity
Im-rersion offers a fin and
energetic way to understand
comrurity needs, envision the
future, develop consensus, create
nnrrrenh.rrt and brild local
onership. Co TmAty Inmersion
is an intensive 3-10 day process
where the UDS Team and
cororrrruntty mentJers "irrrnersd'
then -selves in projects through
participating in a wide array of
public invdvernent opportunities,
including interviews, cammnity
walks, Rus groups, education and
training, design charrettes,
interactive work§mps, and youth
events.
SERVICES AND EXPERIENCE
strategically organized to develop a consensus -based vision, local ownership,
and to foster community awareness. Media for outreach can include: master
calendar of meetings and schedules; workshop flyers/posters; comment
forms; informational brochures/newsletters; web site; graphic design; project
information centers; local media coordination; supplemental outreach
strategies. Community members are the true planning and design experts
when it comes to their neighborhoods, towns, and cities.
RBF believes in the value of community involvement and the importance of
local ownership. As part of this commitment to community, public
participation is the cornerstone of all our projects. Recognizing that different
people participate best in different ways, RBF uses a variety of creative, one -
of -a -kind, and fun opportunities for involvement that engage all community
members in both a comfortable and meaningful manner.
Public involvement can include the following:
Design Charrettes
Visioning
Community Immersion"
Hands -On Workshops
Interactive Open Houses
Project Information Centers
Youth Outreach
Community Walks and Bike Rides
Focus Groups
TownScanTI
One -on -One Interviews
Post-ItTM Note Exercises
Community Mapping & Games
Brochures and Displays
Community Surveys
Speakers Bureaus
Websites
Newsletters
Radio Call-in Shows
Celebrations
Land Surveying Services: Aerial photography and photogrammetry;
boundary survey and analysis; final subdivision mapping; condominium
plans; construction surveying and staking; GPS surveying; topographic
maps, ALTA surveys, legal descriptions, and exhibits.
Related Professional Services: Geographic information system (GIS);
construction management; video production services; visual simulations;
computer animations; graphic design and illustration; land information
systems and automated mapping, and facilities management.
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SUBCONSULTANT
MARIE JONES CONSULTING
Marie Jones Consulting provides economic development, project feasibility,
grant writing, project proposals, and sustainable building expertise to a
variety of public, non-profit, and private clients primarily in California. MJC
develops practical solutions that enhance the economic performance and
sustainability of projects, organizations and communities. MJC helps clients
define their vision, develop strategies and realize their goals by providing
expertise and experience in the following key areas:
■ Economic Development
■ Real Estate Economics
■ Arts and Non-profit Facilities
■ Green Building & Development
■ Development Proposals
■ Grant Writing
A woman -owned business, Marie Jones Consulting provides excellent, affordable, and
award-winning service.
Economic Development Projects
City of Lancaster
Specific Plan Market Analysis, Feasibility Study &
Fiscal Impact Study
City of Roseville
Downtown Vision Project: Economic & Market
Analysis
City of Long Beach
Jobs & Business Strategy; Market & Economic
Analysis
Kern County
Economic Development Strategy & Consolidated
Plan Update
General Plan: Economic Development
City of Long Beach
Element, Community Snapshot and Smart
Growth Toolkit
City of Fort Bragg Economic Development & Mill Site Reuse
Strategy
City of Long Beach Sustainable City Project
City of San Francisco Economic Development Strategy & Non -Profit
Facility Project
ECONOMICS AND MARKET
ANAYSIS
Marie Jones
Principal
Marie Jones Consulting
16312 Old Casper Railroad Road
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
www.mariejonesconsulting.com
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Portland Development Economic Development Strategies for Downtown
Commission Portland and Convention Center
Michigan Manufacturing
Technology Center
California State
University, Chancellors
Office
Development
Feasibility
Long Beach
Redevelopment Agency
City of San Francisco
San Francisco Homeless
Prenatal Program
Industrial Extension Training & Benchmarking
Employee Housing and Recruitment Assessment
Projects
Art Exchange Feasibility Analysis
Old Mint Reuse Feasibility Study
Project Feasibility Analysis
Leopold Capital Strategies Malibu Pier Development Proposal & Feasibility
Study
Glen Park Marketplace Mixed -Use Feasibility Analysis
Drew Detch Developer Condo Project Feasibility Analysis
Multi -Tenant Non -Profit Facility Feasibility
The Management Center Study
San Francisco Grants for Partnership for Affordable Non -Profit Space
the Arts Project
Homeless Prenatal
Project Development Pro -forma Analysis
Program
Public Health Institute Non-profit Project Feasibility Analysis
Northern California $2.5 Million Successful Grant Application for
Community Loan Fund Non -Profit Facility Purchases
West Berkeley
Planning &Zoning Assistance
Association
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
WF RBF CONSULTING
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
PASADENA GREEN BUILDING OUTREACH
AND EDUCATION PROGRAM I PASADENA,
CA
RBF Consulting (RBF) was selected by the City of Pasadena to develop and
implement a green building outreach and education program, pursuant to
the adoption of the City's green building ordinance. The green building
outreach and education program includes the preparation of flyers,
brochures, and other outreach materials, as well as the creation of a green
building information center display in the City's Permit Center. Marie Jones
Consulting, the economist for the project, prepared and delivered four
customized workshops to educate builders and the general public about
green building. The workshops were very well attended and included
practical advice and information about the costs and benefits of various green
materials, techniques and systems.
The outreach program also includes facilitation of a total of 8 green building
workshops — 4 geared towards residents, and 4 geared towards the
development community — as well as facilitation of a half-day tour of local
green buildings. The goal of the program is to increase awareness of the
City's green building program as well as sustainable design practices. RBF's
Urban Design Studio and Planning Department have teamed with Marie
Jones, a Green Building Training and Implementation Specialist, on this
project.
Project Highlights:
Client: City of Pasadena 0 Green Building Information Center Display
Contact: Alice Sterling, 0 Green Building Workshops for Residents
626/744-3726 • Green Building Workshops for the Development Community
■ Flyers, Brochures, and other Outreach Materials
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SIERRA MADRE HILLSIDE MANAGEMENT
ORDINANCE I CITY OF SIERRA MADRE
RBF conducted a green building gap analysis of the City's proposed Hillside
Management Zone Ordinance Update, identifying existing green design
standards and opportunities for incorporating green building principles into
the Ordinance. The analysis and recommend green design standards were
based on the USGBC LEED green building rating system. RBF assisted with
redrafting and reorganizing the Ordinance to make it more user-friendly.
Also, RBF prepared the CEQA document for the update of the City's
Hillside Management Zone Ordinance.
Client: City of Sierra Madre
Contact: Matt Marquez, Development Services, 626/355-7135
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SIERRA MADRE OUTREACH AND GREEN
DESIGNS SIERRA MADRE, CA
In February 2005, the City of Sierra Madre, together with RBF Consulting's
Urban Design Studio, embarked on a community-based downtown planning
effort. This project placed a high priority on community involvement in
order to ensure that the ultimate vision for Downtown Sierra Madre reflected
the ideals, visions, and values of the community. The 3-phase downtown
visioning planning project was initiated with an 8 -week educational series
and downtown tour, followed by a 5 -day community immersion. The
resulting product is the green design guidelines that provide the fabric for
several significant downtown infill development projects. This project has
been recognized by the California Chapter of the American Planning Association
as the 2005 recipient of the Leadership and Service Award: Education Project.
Project Highlights:
■ Downtown Education
■ Extensive Community Involvement
■ Green Building Design Guidelines
Client: City of Sierra Madre
Contact: Matt Marquez, Development Services, 626/355-7135
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Project Highlights
■ Mixed -Use Development at
Former Fort Ord
■ Planning and
Environmental Services
■ Civil Engineering services
for transportation,
stormwater, and utility
infrastructure
■ Identification of Water
Conservation and Water
Reuse Measures
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE I MARINA, CA
University Village at the former Fort Ord will be a multiple use, new
neighborhood that will complement and enhance the City of Marina as the
Gateway to the Monterey Peninsula. The project site currently consists of
former army barracks, buildings, and uses. Following a sweeping
environmental remediation program, the project will contain a mixed use
village center including approximately 750,000 square for retail, 760,000
square feet of office/research uses, 1,237 residential units, and a variety of
park and open space amenities. The vision for this new neighborhood is a
fully integrated, sustainable, pedestrian friendly place, incorporating
residential, employment, and shopping and recreational opportunities. RBF
Consulting (RBF) is providing policy planning and civil engineering services
for this more than 400 -acre mixed-use development, including:
Sustainability Guidelines: RBF provided sustainability guidelines for
incorporation into the University Village Specific Plan, which included
guidelines for reducing residents' dependence on fossil fuels, chemicals, and
other manufactured substances, and reduce residents', businesses' and
development's encroachment upon nature.
Water Demand Analysis: RBF proposed a series of water conservation and
reuse measures for interior and exterior uses of University Village to
maximize the conservation benefits of the project. This resulted in the saving
of a significant annual volume of water that became Environmental
Sustainability Strategy available to the community for other proposed
projects. RBF made presentations to the City of Marina for the review and
approval of the project and successfully collaborated with the project
attorneys to strengthen the legal defensibility of the environmental
document. As a result, the project was approved by the water purveyor and
the City, and is now in construction.
Client: Legacy Park Partners c/o Shea Properties
Contact: Elizabeth Cobb, Vice President of Development
Ph: 949/389-7286
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FULLERTON GENERAL PLAN I FULLERTON,
CA
RBF is currently working with the City of Fullerton on its General Plan
Update, which includes extensive community outreach and involvement of a
15 -person General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). With the recognition
that sustainability is a key priority among the GPAC and throughout the
community at large, the RBF team has been working with both City staff
and the GPAC to develop a definition of what sustainability means to the
City of Fullerton and to integrate sustainability as an important component
of the General Plan Update document.
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Client: City of Fullerton
Contact: Bob St. Paul, Senior Planner/Project Manager, 714/ 738-6559
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The following are additional sustainable development projects for which RBF
Consulting has provided consulting services:
Los Angeles City College Campus, Parking
Garage and Student Admission Building (Los
Angeles, CA) — Engineering services for
parking garage development at Student
Admissions Building to meet sustainable
building criteria defined by LEED
certification process.
Irvine Bicycle Transportation Plan (Irvine,
CA) — Update of the general plan level
document bikeways network and set policy
for future bicycle facilities, bicycle safety
education, and bicycle project funding and
implementation.
Center for Regenerative Studies at California
State Polytechnic University, Pomona
(Pomona, CA) — Engineering services for the
16 -acre self-contained education -based site.
The residential structures fit the existing
landforms to minimize site alteration and
constructed of sustainable materials. Site
features include recycling, water re -use, and
solar energy.
Alameda Point Navel Air Station Reuse Plan
(Alameda, CA) — Engineering consulting for
base re -use. The project emphasizes mixed-
use, transit -oriented, sustainable development
of 770 acres.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
MARIE JONES CONSULTING
ECONOMIST
CITY OF FORT BRAGG GREEN BUILDING
PROGRAM I CITY OF FORT BRAGG
Marie Jones is currently working with the City of Fort Bragg, California to
establish a green building program. To initiate the project, Jones provided
green building workshops to educate City Council members, the Planning
Commission, Builders, and the general public. Next, Jones wrote the City's
adopted C&D waste recycling ordinance and is now working with Council
and the Commission to create planning incentives to encourage the
implementation of green building techniques and materials in new
commercial and residential projects. Through the efforts of MS. Jones the
City has also established green building guidelines for municipal projects and
developed a Green Building Materials informational display for the Current
Planning counter.
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GREEN BUILDING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF LONG BEACH
Marie Jones has been working with the City of Long Beach for over three
years to develop and implement the City's Green Building and
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing programs. Marie initiated the project
by completing a base -line analysis of existing sustainability efforts in all 13
City departments, and by developing detailed case studies of model green
building, green purchasing and smart growth programs undertaken by ten
other cities. Initially she developed and delivered customized training
programs on sustainability, residential and commercial green building,
environmentally preferable purchasing and smart growth to over 200 City
staff and managers. Forty-six of whom went on to participate in an intensive
team -based process, led by Jones, to draft the City's new Green Building and
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing policies. With full buy -in from key
City staff from all relevant departments, City Council approved the policies
in July, 2003. With over $1.5 billion in annual purchasing, 5,600
employees, and a multi-million dollar facilities budget, these new polices and
implementation plans are changing the way the City of Long Beach conducts
business.
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GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION I CITY OF LONG BEACH
Since adoption of the City's Green Building Policy, Marie Jones Consulting
has played an instrumental role in policy implementation. Ongoing activities
have included:
• Obtaining and maintaining top leadership education and buy -in. This
activity has included the development and delivery of Green Building
workshops for the City's Planning Commission and City Council and the
preparation of annual Green Building progress reports to City Council.
• Formulation of a Green Building team and on-going team management
and meeting facilitation. The City's Green team of 20 key staff people
comes together once every two months to learn about new green
building techniques, identify and resolve implementation issues (such as
code restrictions and financial issues), develop new implementation
projects, and share resources and learnings. Marie Jones is the team
leader, setting the agenda, facilitating all meetings, and completing
follow-on tasks.
• Development of Green Building implementation tools. Jones has
developed 1) a directory of green building contractors, architects,
engineers, commissioning agents and others; 2) a directory of green
building funding sources; 3) model green building and sustainable
landscaping RFP language; 4) model green building specification
language; 5) model green lease language; and other tools.
• On-going Staff development. MJC developed and delivered an intensive
two-day LEED Accreditation workshop on two separate occasions to
successfully prepare over 30 staff people for the LEED Accreditation
exam. In addition. MJC has provided on-going staff development in the
areas of sustainable infrastructure, building materials, sustainable
landscaping, and other topics.
• Community Outreach and Education. MJC has prepared residential and
commercial green building workshops and seminars for City residents,
business owners, and the development community. MJC also developed
a Green Building Website for the City at
http://www.greenlongbeach.org/, a Green Building PowerPoint, a wall
display of common green building materials, and green material
information sheets for display in the Planning Department's plan check
counter. Finally, Jones has participated in various ongoing community
events, such as the Port of Long Beach's Green Port Day, to provide
green building information.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Green Building Project Consulting. As the City has moved forward with
five LEED Certified (or higher) projects, Marie Jones has participated in
project charrettes, project critiques, and provided on-going consulting
assistance with the achievement of LEED Certification. In addition,
MJC has also provided expertise on smaller green tenant improvement
and remodel projects at the City of Long Beach.
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GREEN BUILDING CONSULTING I PORT OF
LONG BEACH
Jones provides sustainability, green building and green purchasing training
and consulting services to Port of Long Beach staff, who are undertaking a
comprehensive effort to reduce the environmental impacts of Port operations
on Southwest Long Beach, a low-income immigrant community. The Port
of Long Beach is one of the busiest Ports in the world, and its impacts
include traffic congestion, air pollution, and noise and light pollution. For
this ongoing consulting arrangement MJC has provided LEED Accreditation
training and provided consulting services for specific LEED Registered
projects, including:
■ The Pier S Administrative Building (10,000 Square Feet LEED Certified)
■ The new Port Administrative Building (275,000 Square Feet LEED Gold)
■ The new Command and Control Center (40, 000 Square Feet LEED Silver)
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SUSTAINABLE CITY STRATEGY I CITY OF
LONG BEACH
For this project, MJC prepared a Sustainable City Strategy for all aspects of
City operations. For each topic areas, the strategy outlines performance goals
and metrics, best practices from other communities, and implementation
potential tactics and strategies. Topics include: Overall Environmental
Efficiency, Green Building, Smart Growth & Transportation, Waste
Reduction, Energy and Climate Performance, Water Conservation &
Quality, Environmentally Preferable Purchasing, and Quality of Life.
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"Mane Jones did an excellent lob
developing Long Beach's first ever
"Jobs and Business Strategy". Her
quantitative research is accurate, timely
and relevant, and she is able to present
her data in a very accessible manner_
Marie has proven to be a very capable
facilitator of public meetings and is very
effective working with people
representing all aspects of the
community, from business leaders in
residents to elected officials and city
staff. Marie dearly "gets ir' with regard
to economic development issues and
we have been pleased that her vast
experience in this realm has allowed
her to help us to develop a plan that the
entire city can embrace-" - Joel
Freyberg, Chair Economic Development
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
DOWNTOWN AND HISTORIC OLD TOWN
SPECIFIC PLAN VISION, MARKET ANALYSIS,
& FEASIBILITY STUDY I CITY OF ROSEVILLE
The rapid economic growth of this successful city, located on the edge of
Sacramento, has passed by its older and deteriorated downtown. MJC, in
partnership with RBF consulting, recently completed a vision for a revitalized
downtown that is grounded by an extensive economic and feasibility analysis.
For this project, MJC completed a demographic and economic analysis, retail
leakage analysis, a market analysis and feasibility study for each of the
proposed uses: retail, office, condominiums, multi -family, mixed-use, and
arts and entertainment uses. MJC also participated in intensive hands-on
community workshops, downtown walks, and meetings to help the
community develop an achievable vision for the Downtown and the Historic
Old Town. Dates: 9/1/05 - 1/30/06
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JOBS & BUSINESS STRATEGY AND MARKET &
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS I CITY OF LONG BEACH
Long Beach is one of the most diverse communities in the United States and
the fifth largest California city. The core of the Long Beach economy has long
been aerospace, tourism, and trade. However, recent downsizing in the
aerospace industry impelled the City to hire MJC to develop a Jobs &
Business Strategy for the City's future. As part of this project, MJC
completed a detailed economic base analysis, retail leakage analysis, tourism
impact analysis, and real estate market analysis. Jones facilitated 17 focus
groups, three citywide meetings, five neighborhood meetings, and 5 business
community meetings to gain input and develop consensus regarding key
economic strengths, weaknesses, issues, goals, strategies, and projects. The
final Strategy addresses the activities of the Redevelopment Agency, the
Economic Development Bureau, and the Workforce.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & MILL SITE
REUSE STRATEGY I CITY OF FORT BRAGG
The 435 -acre Georgia-Pacific mill site, located on the coastal edge of the City
of Fort Bragg, is an exciting and challenging development opportunity for
this Northern California city. The mill closed last year, and Jones was
retained to assist with a community planning process and economic
development strategy formation, which will culminate in the definition of
community -driven development goals for the site. As part of the community
involvement process, Jones facilitated eleven community focus groups,
interviewed key informants, and developed and summarized the results from
a community survey with a response rate of over 1,200 residents. In addition,
Jones prepared an economic development strategy for the City and the mill
site. For each economic development goal/strategy, Jones analyzed market
support, determined feasibility, identified funding mechanisms, identified
partners, and estimated potential job and fiscal impacts. Jones also facilitated
three community meetings during which economic development and urban
planning goals and strategies were prioritized and discussed.
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PROJECT TEAM ORGANIZATION
RBF Consulting has assembled a team of professionals who have experience
with similar projects and are familiar with the project area. Mr. Matthew
Burris will be the Project Manager and primary contact. Mr. Al Zelinka will
provide guidance and oversight for the project. Ms. Suzanne Rynne will lead
the community outreach program. Our team will be enhanced by the
experience and expertise of Marie Jones Consulting. Brief resumes
summarizing the qualifications of each team member are provided on the
following pages.
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RBF CONSULTING
AL ZELINKA, AICP, CMSM
PROJECT ASSIGNMENT: PRINCIPAL -IN -
CHARGE
Al Zelinka is a Fellow of the Institute for Urban Design, is a registered
planner with the American Institute of Certified Planners, is a Certified Main
Street Manager, is certified in Community Economic Development, and has
over fifteen years of urban planning and design experience. He has
developed his planning career to improve and revitalize neighborhoods,
commercial districts, downtowns, and communities by working with
community members in highly engaging, meaningful urban design processes
that are results -oriented. He has led numerous community-based planning
efforts that have inspired renaissance change, including general plans, specific
plans, and revitalization programs in communities as diverse as Lincoln City
and Roseburg, Oregon, Avondale, Arizona, Tonopah, Nevada, Kennewick,
Washington, and Fort Bragg, Yucca Valley and Lancaster, California. His
practice in urban design and planning has expanded to include a unique and
important dimension of community livability: public safety through urban
design, on which he has authored many publications, has co-authored a book
for the American Planning Association entitled SafeScape: Creating Safer,
More Livable Communities Through Planning and Design, and has made
dozens of presentations to professional planners and urban designers,
downtown managers, law enforcement personnel, neighborhood leaders,
planning commissioners, and elected officials. Al entered the planning
profession to "make a difference" in communities, and continues to subscribe
to this philosophy today.
Relevant Experience:
■ Sierra Madre Design Guidelines (Sierra Madre, CA)
■ Pasadena Green Building (Pasadena, CA)
■ Fullerton General Plan (Fullerton, CA)
■ Hollister Downtown Plan (Hollister, CA)
■ Yorba Linda Town Center Blue Ribbon Committee Facilitation (Yorba Linda,
CA)
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Registration:
1994, American Institute of Certified
Planners, 11175
2004, Professional Certificate In
Community Economic Development
2000, Certified Main Street Manager
Years of Experience: 17
Education:
M.R.P., 1991, Regional Planning,
Cornell University
B.S., 1989, Public Planning,
Northern Arizona University
Certificate, 1996, Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design,
University of Louisville
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Registration:
2005, American Institute of Certified
Planners, 019960
2004, Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED)
Education:
M.S., 2003, City and Regional
Planning, California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
M.S., 2003, Engineering (Specializing
in Transportation Planning), California
Polytechnic State University, San Luis
Obispo
B.S., 1999, Environmental Studies,
University of California, Santa Barbara
Professional Project Awards:
Pasadena Green Building Outreach
and Education Program (Los Angeles
Section of the American Planning
Association, Special Award of Merit
for Public Outreach — 2007)
Downtown Sierra Madre Educational
Series and Community Involvement
Program (Orange County Section of
the American Planning Association,
Outstanding Planning Award for
Outstanding Planning Outside of
Orange County by an Orange
County Firm - 2006)
Downtown Sierra Madre Educational
Series - Understanding Downtowns
and Downtown Immersion Week
(California Chapter of the American
Planning Association, Leadership and
Service Award/Education Project -
2005)
MATTHEW BURRIS, AICP, LEED AP
PROJECT ASSIGNMENT: PROJECT MANAGER/
PRIMARY CONTACT
Mr. Burris' planning training and experience include a wide variety of
planning activities. He is formally trained as both a land use and
transportation planner. His planning experience includes general plan
updates, specific plan preparation, preparation of development standards and
design guidelines, community outreach and education, constraints analyses,
preparation of environmental studies for compliance with CEQA and NEPA,
policy analysis, cost -benefit analysis, feasibility studies, modeling/simulation,
and mapping. Prior to joining RBF, Matthew worked for several different
public agencies, which has enabled him to develop a strong understanding of
agency staff needs. Mr. Burris was drawn to the field of planning by his
interest in resource efficiency and sustainable communities. Through
planning and engaging communities in the planning process, Mr. Burris
hopes to help communities understand, and develop upon, the principals of
sustainable development.
Relevant Experience:
■ Green Building Outreach and Education Program (Pasadena, CA)
■ Downtown Sierra Madre Specific Plan and Program EIR (Sierra Madre, CA)
■ Sierra Madre Hillside Management Zone Ordinance — (Sierra Madre, CA)
■ Extension of Staff Services (Sierra Madre, CA)
■ Old River Ranch Specific Plan (Bakersfield, CA)
Recent Presentations:
Speaker, "Pasadena's Green Building Outreach and Education Program,"
California Chapter of the American Planning Association Annual Conference
(San Jose, CA; October 3, 2007)
Speaker, "What's Next? What Planning Students Need to Know," California
Chapter of the American Planning Association Annual Conference (San Jose,
CA; September 30, 2007)
Speaker, "Water, /Energy, and Land Use Planning," Sierra Nevada Alliance
Conference (Kings Beach, CA; August 5, 2007)
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Speaker, "Green Building: It's Not Just for Architects," California Chapter of
the American Planning Association Annual Conference (Garden Grove, CA;
October 22, 2006)
Speaker, "An Introduction to Green Building," CPA Law Society of Santa
Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA; January 18, 2007)
Publications:
Co-authored a Green Office Guide, which outlines the creation of a strategic
plan for incorporating sustainable development into the business practices
and operations of RBF.
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SUZANNE RYNNE, AICP
PROJECT ASSIGNMENT: COMMUNITY
OUTREACH SPECIALIST
As a Community Planner, Ms. Rynne has been involved in a variety of
projects with both the Urban Design Studio and Environmental Services
team. In addition to leading innovative and award-winning community
involvement programs, she has also prepared planning documents for a
variety of projects, including Vision Plans, General Plans, Specific Plans,
Downtown Revitalization Plans, Community Design Guidelines, Green
Design Guidelines, Open Space Plans, and Trail and Bikeway Plans. Her
experience also includes grant writing and the preparation of CEQA
documents, including Initial Studies, Mitigated Negative Declarations, and
Environmental Impact Reports for residential, mixed-use, and downtown
projects.
Ms. Rynne's environmental background, coupled with her work in planning,
has given her a unique perspective on the interaction of the built and natural
environment, with a particular interest in green design and sustainable
development. She recently developed and co -instructed the Green Building
and Environmental Design Sustainability course at Cal State Fullerton (CSF)
as part of CSF's new Urban Planning Certificate program. She has also
spoken on panels about green building, downtown planning, community
involvement, and other topics at several conferences, including state and
national conferences of the American Planning Association, the California
Redevelopment Association conference, the California Downtown Association
conference, and the New Partners for Smart Growth conference. She
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Registration:
2006, American Institute of Certified
Planners
Years of Experience: 5
Education:
M.U.P., 2004, Urban and Regional
Planning, University of Illinois at
Urbana -Champaign
B.S., 2002, Natural Resource and
Environmental Economics,
University of Illinois at Urbana -
Champaign
Professional Project Awards:
Pasadena Green Building Outreach
and Education Program (Los Angeles
Section of the American Planning
Association, Special Award of Merit
for Public Outreach — 2007)
Downtown Sierra Madre Educational
Series and Community Involvement
Program (Orange County Section of
the American Planning Association,
Outstanding Planning Award for
Outstanding Planning Outside of
Orange County by an Orange
County Firm - 2006)
Downtown Sierra Madre Educational
Series - Understanding Downtowns
and Downtown Immersion Week
(California Chapter of the American
Planning Association, Leadership and
Service Award/Education Project -
2005)
recently co-authored an article on Community Immersion, RBF's unique
community involvement approach, and serves on the Board of Directors for
the Orange County section of the American Planning Association. Ms.
Rynne brings to RBF Consulting a variety of environmental and planning
experience, having worked with several government agencies at the federal,
state, and local level.
Relevant Experience:
■ Pasadena Green Building Outreach and Education Program (Pasadena, CA—
Ms. Rynne served as Community Outreach Coordinator.
■ Downtown Sierra Madre Design Guidelines (Sierra Madre, CA) — Ms. Rynne
served as a Community and Environmental Planner.
■ Fullerton General Plan (Fullerton, CA) — Ms. Rynne is serving as Lead
Community Planner.
■ Hollister Downtown Plan (Hollister, CA) — Ms. Rynne is serving as Project
Manager.
■ Yorha Linda Town Center Blue Ribbon Committee Facilitation (Yorha Linda,
CA) — Ms. Rynne is serving as Project Manager.
Presentations:
• Speaker, "Pasadena's Green Building Outreach and Education Program,"
at the California Chapter of the American Planning Association Annual
Conference (San Jose, CA; October 3, 2007)
• Speaker, "Community Planning Process: Conducting Walking and
Virtual Tours," at the California Chapter of the American Planning
Association Annual Conference (San Jose, CA; October 1, 2007)
• Instructor, Green Building and Environmental Design Sustainability,
Urban Planning Certificate Program (Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton, CA;
August 2007)
• Speaker, "New Planners Forum" at the American Planning Association
National Conference (Philadelphia, PA; April 16, 2007)
• Instructor, "The Costs and Benefits of Building Green," City of Pasadena
Green Building Outreach and Education Program (Pasadena, CA; March
2, 2007)
• Speaker, "Downtown 101: Revitalization, Education, and Citizen
Participation" at the California Chapter of the American Planning
Association Annual Conference (Garden Grove, CA; October 23, 2006)
• Speaker, "Downtown Revitalization — A Model for Citizen Participation"
at the California Downtown Association Annual Conference (Monterey,
CA; September 28, 2006)
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AARON PFANNENSTIEL, AICP, LEED AP
PROJECT ASSIGNMENT: COMMUNITY
PLANNER
Mr. Pfannenstiel is a LEED Accredited Professional and certified planner
with the American Institute of Certified Planners. He entered the field of
planning to change the way Cities and Communities grow and develop in
hopes to improve the world in which we live in. Currently he is working on
several projects where he is implementing green building, traditional
neighborhood design, and sustainable development principles through the
development process. This experience has focused mainly on preparation of
Specific Plans and Environmental Documents for both Public and Private
Clients. Prior to joining RBF, Mr. Pfannenstiel worked as a consulting
geologist in southern California, where he focused on site investigations and
geologic mapping for private clients in southern California.
Relevant Experience:
■ Green Building Outreach and Education Program (Pasadena, CA)
• Rich -Haven Specific Plan (Ontario, CA)
■ Sierra Madre Downtown Specific Plan and Program EIR (Sierra Madre, CA)
■ Adelanto Gateway Industrial Project (Adelanto, CA)
■ Santa Fe Trail Specific Plan (El Monte, CA)
■ Butterfield Specific Planl EIR (Banning, CA)
Moderator, "Planning for Tomorrow's Healthy Communities," California
Chapter of the American Planning Association Annual Conference (San Jose,
CA; September 30, 2007)
Speaker, " Water, Energy and Land Use Planning - A Triumphant
Triumvirate," Sierra Nevada Alliance Annual Conference (Lake Tahoe, CA;
August 5, 2007)
Moderator, "Planning for Tomorrow's Healthy Communities," American
Planning Association National Conference (Philadelphia, PA; April 17,
2007)
Publications:
Co-authored a Green Office Guide, which outlines the creation of a strategic
plan for incorporating sustainable development into the business practices
and operations of RBF.
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Registration:
2006, American Institute of Certified
Planners, 021026
2006, Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design Accredited
Professional
Years of Experience: 4
Education:
M.S., 2005, Urban and Regional
Planning, California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
B.S., 2001, Geological Studies,
University of California, Santa Barbara
B.A., 2001, Environmental Studies,
University of California, Santa Barbara
Professional Project Awards:
Pasadena Green Building Outreach
and Education Program (Los Angeles
Section of the American Planning
Association, Special Award of Merit
for Public Outreach — 2007)
Downtown Sierra Madre Educational
Series and Community Involvement
Program (Orange County Section of
the American Planning Association,
Outstanding Planning Award for
Outstanding Planning Outside of
Orange County by an Orange
County Firm - 2006)
Downtown Sierra Madre Educational
Series - Understanding Downtowns
and Downtown Immersion Week
(California Chapter of the American
Planning Association, Leadership and
Service Award/Education Project -
2005)
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COURTNEY WOOD, LEED AP
PROJECT ASSIGNMENT: COMMUNITY
PLANNING
Ms. Wood brings both private and public experience to RBF Consulting. As
a Community Planner, Ms. Wood is involved in a variety of projects for the
Education: Urban Design Studio and the Entitlement Services teams. Her experience
B.S., 2004, Urban and Regional
Planning, California Stare includes Redevelopment Plans, Neighborhood Revitalization Plans, General
Polytechnic University, Pomona Plans, Housing Elements, Specific Plans, and entitlement processing. She
enjoys neighborhood and downtown revitalization projects and works closely
with the community to create livable, vibrant places. Ms. Wood holds a
Bachelors of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona, and a LEED accredited professional
designation.
Registration:
2006, Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED)
Years of Experience: 6
Education:
B.A., 2001, Sociology, Colby College,
Waterville, ME
Professional Project Award,
Pasadena Green Building
Outreach and Education Program
(Los Angeles Section of the
American Planning Association,
Special Award of Merit for Public
Outreach — 2007)
Relevant Projects:
■ 2030 Lancaster General Plan Update (Lancaster, CA)
■ Fullerton General Plan (Fullerton, CA)
■ Garden Grove General Plan Update
■ Plan Santa Paula: Workshop Series (Santa Paula, CA)
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PAMELA FOXLEY, LEED AP
PROJECT ASSIGNMENT: COMMUNITY
PLANNER
As an Environmental Planner at RBF, Ms. Foxley prepares Environmental
and Planning studies for public and private sectors clients, under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA). Utilizing her background and understanding of
environmental constraints, Ms. Foxley provides CEQA compliance review
and environmental documentation, in addition to research, analysis, and
writing. She was an integral member of the RBF Team that assisted the
City of Pasadena with the implementation of its Green Building Outreach
and Education Program, which was designed to raise awareness about the
City's landmark Green Building Ordinance, and about green building in
general.
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Prior to joining RBF Consulting, Ms. Foxley worked as a Sustainability
Coordinator for Silver Lake Conference Center, where she initiated a
successful program designed to transform the Center into a more resource
efficient and sustainable community. Primary duties included development
and implementation of educational workshops for all age groups (including
staff}, establishment of educational stations around the Center, and
development of marketing and display materials for workshops. Workshop
topics included green building principles, responsible consumption, waste
reduction, global warming, sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, and simple
action steps to reduce impact on the environment.
On a volunteer basis, Ms. Foxley also provided detailed sustainable design
guidelines, modeled after the USGBC LEED-NC Checklist, to assist both the
Strategic Planning Committee for Silver Lake Conference Center, and the
City Council of the Town of Warren, Connecticut, in their design process of
a new Town Hall building and the adaptive re -use of the existing Town Hall
building into a new Community Center.
From 2002-2004, Ms. Foxley worked as an Environmental Educator for the
Chewonki Foundation, where she taught youth and adults a range of topics,
including various natural history topics, waste reduction, global warming and
renewable energy.
Relevant Experience:
■ Green Building Outreach and Education Program (Pasadena, CA)Extension of
Planning Staff Services (Sierra Madre, CA)
■ Sierra Madre Hillside Development Guidelines (Sierra Madre, CA)
■ Village At Loch Lomond Marina Project EIR (San Rafael, CA)
■ Plaza Valencia Mixed -Use Project EIR (Riverside, CA)
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MARIE JONES, LEED AP - PRINCIPAL
MARIE JONES CONSULTING
PROJECT ASSIGNMENT: ECONOMIST
Marie Jones brings over 20 years of experience in economic development,
market analysis, training design and delivery, and proposal writing to her
practice. Current projects include: development of a green building program
for the City of Fort Bragg and an economic and market analysis for a new
Specific Plan for the historic Route 66 in Fontana California. Recent projects
include completion of a market analysis and fiscal impact analysis for
Lancaster's new downtown Specific Plan, a market and economic analysis for
the revitalization of the City of Roseville's historic downtown, and an in -lieu
parking fee analysis for the City of Sierra Madre. Other projects include the
formulation of a new Jobs and Business Strategy for the City of Long Beach;
a re -use and economic development strategy for the City of Fort Bragg and
the 435 acre Georgia-Pacific mill site, a feasibility analysis for Long Beach's
new Land Use Element of their General Plan; the development and ongoing
implementation of Long Beach's new Green Building program; and an
economic development strategy for Kern County. Other recent work includes
a feasibility and market study for a 52,000 square foot arts facility in Long
Beach, the preparation of a successful development proposal and business
plan for the Malibu Pier, a feasibility and market analysis for a 40,000 square
foot mixed-use project in San Francisco, along with the provision of real
estate advisory services, market analysis and feasibility studies for a variety of
other projects.
Prior to starting her consulting firm, Marie worked as a Senior Associate at
Bay Area Economics where she specialized in market analysis, economic
development and facility feasibility studies. While at Bay Area Economics,
she complete: a reuse feasibility study for the historic 77,000 square foot Old
Mint project in downtown San Francisco; an economic development strategy
for downtown Portland; a housing assessment for 13 campuses of California
State University; an economic development strategy for downtown Benicia; a
market analysis for a conference and training center at NASA, and market
studies for a variety of low-income housing projects.
Marie served as the Director of Economic Development for the San Francisco
Partnership, where she led efforts to attract and retain over 150 high-tech
companies. She also managed a strategy to assist arts and human service
non-profit organizations facing rapidly rising rents.
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Jones served as Manager of Economic Development for Diablo Valley
College and Director of Training and Economic Development for the
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, where she earned a national
reputation as an excellent trainer for the Manufacturing Extension
Partnership of the Department of Commence. Earlier, she worked on low-
income housing development in Ithaca, New York, and on the
redevelopment of the earthquake -damaged downtown Santa Cruz,
California. Marie has written over $9,000,000 worth of successful grant
applications for community and economic development, affordable housing,
and education projects for government and non-profit clients.
Ms. Jones holds a Masters of City Planning from Cornell University and a
B.A. in Environmental Studies from University of California at Santa Cruz.
Marie is a LEED Accredited Green Building professional.
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Sustainability
City Program
Options for the SS to
consider
March 11, 2008
Outline of Recommendation
■ Public Sector Track of
the Audubon
International
Sustainable
Communities Program
■ RBF Proposal
■ Hybrid
Definition of sustainability
■ "Activities that meet the needs of the
present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet
their own needs."
■ ('Sustainability relates to the balance
between economic viability, social
equity, and environmental justice."
What does it mean
■ Establish target goals
■ Recycling Efforts
■ Clean Fleet
■ Pest control Practices
■ Design and implement a program
■ General Plan Policies
■ Goals
■ Have a third party verify their
efforts through a recognized
certification process.
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Proposals
■ Al proposal to Certify City "Sustainable."
(Presented at the October 23, 2007 SS
Session)
■ 3 step process
■ Base line study
■ Sustainability recommendations
■ A progress monitoring program lead to -
Certification.
■ RBF Proposal
■ Similar service without the Certification.
■ Process would involve
■ Identifying the study parameters
■ Developing a strategy for achieving sustainability
■ Implementing programs for achieving sustainability
■ Option Task - "Green Business" Market study.
Staff Recommendation
■ Hybrid
■ RBF's experience in establishing a
sustainability programs
■ Partnering with Marie Jones Consulting to
promoting "Green Collar jobs"
■ participation in the AI's Sustainable
Communities Program - Certification
■ Benefits
■ Get ahead of government mandates
■ Positioning for future grants and funding
opportunities
■ Be a leader
Other Cities /Counties
■ County of Marin
■ County Wide Sustainability program
■ Alameda County
■ City of Santa Monica
■ San Francisco
■ San Jose
■ Fort Bragg
■ Livermore
■ Sacramento
■ Stockton
State and Local Examples
■ California
AB
32—Global
Warming
Solutions
Act
of
2006
■ Emissions cut to 2000 levels by 2010
■ 1990 levels by 2020
■ 80% below 1990 levels by 2050
■ Lodi -Woodbridge Winegrape Commission
■ The Lodi Rules
■ Based - "Lodi Winegrower's Workbook 11
■ Improve surrounding ecosystem
■ Society -at -large
■ Wine quality
■ Growers get certified
The Cost
■ Al program is $15,450.
■ RBF Program
■ Phase one of the RBF study is
$33,300
■ Optional Green Business Market
Study - $30,000.
Conclusion
■ A hybrid of both plans
■
RBFIs expertise and experience
■ AI's Sustainable Communities
Program - "Certification"
Questions and Answers