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Green Update 5 October 6, 2008 applications (e.g. major additions, new structures or rebuilds) will be required. to submit either a LEED or Green Point Rated (GPR) checklist. • In an effort to encourage the installation of residential photovoltaic systems (solar panels) within the City of San Leandro, the Building and Safety Services Division has established a new, minimal permit fee of approximately $120. Since May 2007, building permits are issued as electrical permits for solar panels. The fee covers the basic electrical permit and plan check, only. • Building and Planning staff has undergone extensive training leading to Green Building professional accreditations. The Chief Building Official and two Building staff are now Certified Green Building Professionals as well as GreenPoint Raters for New Homes and for Existing Homes (accreditations from Build it Green); a Senior Planner is trained as a LEED Accredited Professional through the US Green Building Council and is also a GreenPoint Rater. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING POLICY • The City adopted an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Policy in October 2004. The policy states that the City must consider environmental attributes such as water conservation, energy conservation, waste reduction, and recycling in their purchasing decisions. • The City newsletter is printed on paper with the maximum amount of post-consumer recycled content available. • In July 2008, the City entered into a new janitorial contract which requires compliance with the City's EPP policy. This includes a provision for the use of Green Seal cleaning products; recycled content paper supplies; unbleached or no chlorine paper products; and recycled content trash bags. This contract covers the maintenance of all City-owned buildings. RECYCLING • The City has exceeded the state mandated diversion rate of 50% of waste from the landfill every year since 2000. In 2006, the City reported a 64% diversion rate. • In June 2008, the City adopted a goal of achieving 75% waste diversion by 2010. • In FY 2007-2008, the City of San Leandro enhanced their Solid Waste Program with the following measures: o Implemented no-cost recycling and composting for commercial businesses; 500 businesses have signed up for the service to date. o Implemented weekly recycling for residential customers. o Implemented weekly used oiUfilter collection for residential customers. o Collected household batteries and fluorescent lights at two public collection events (in November 2007 and May 2008). Staff collected 900 lbs of household batteries and over 1000 fluorescent lights.