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MINUTES Page 7 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-May 5, 2008 10. ACTION ITEMS Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker per item, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. A. Matter of Presentation on the Green Building Program and Consideration of an Ordinance Adopting a New Chapter 3-19 of the San Leandro Municipal Code Requiring U.S. Green Building Council LEEDTM Rating of Silver for All Major Renovations and New Buildings Valued at $3 Million (integrates green building strategies in City buildings and allows the City to be eligible to continue to receive Import Mitigation grant funds from StopWaste.Org). Mr. Jermanis gave background on this item and stated that, at the Council's direction, staff has developed recommendations for actions the City can take to address climate change. He introduced Planner III Sally Barros, who is trained as a LEED Accredited Professional through the US Green Building Council. Ms. Banos gave a short PowerPoint presentation describing the principles of green building, LEED standards, the City's Green Building program and the Green Building Ordinance proposed for adoption. Ms. Banos announced that a builder and developer forum for green building will be held on May 28, 2008 at the Ohlone College Newark Campus. Mayor Santos commented that San Leandro's current waste diversion rate is 67%, above the county average of 64%. He noted that the diversion goal for 2010 is 75%. Vice Mayor Grant commended Ms. Banos for taking the lead on the City's Green Building program. She commented that StopWaste.Org is discussing the introduction of green building codes. Councilmember Stephens commended Ms. Banos and the staff for bringing the ordinance forward for consideration. He noted that as future buildings are constructed in a more attractive, functional, healthy, sustainable manner, they will be more economical and efficient, and improve our overall quality of life. Councilmember Stephens expressed support for the ordinance. Councilmember Prola thanked Ms. Banos for her hard work on the City's Green Building program. He stated that he hoped the City would strive for the gold LEED rating. Councilmember Gregory thanked Ms. Banos for her leadership in the area of green building. He asked how the Council could help staff to educate residents on using green building principles for residential construction. Councilmember Gregory asked whether another Homeowners' Expo could be held. Ms. Banos acknowledged StopWaste.Org for providing the training and support for staff. She reported that StopWaste.Org would be introducing a remodeling guideline, which will be implemented by Build it Green as a rating system for residential