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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
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Item to be presented by: Jon Bischetsrieder
August 23, 2005
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
PREFERABLE PURCHASING (EPP) PROGRAM
Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a Resolution, establishing an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP)
Program.
BACKGROUND
The City Council has long recognized the benefit of a Sustainable City philosophy. From early
recycled product and hardwood protection Resolutions through the recent construction efforts of
the TMF (Transit Maintenance Facility) with a LEEDTM (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) certification, the City Council has sought to put this philosophy into
practice.
The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) considers Environmentally
Preferable Purchasing (EPP) policies a cornerstone of the 4 R's - reduce, reuse, recycle, and buy
recycled. An EPP program is also considered by CIWMB when evaluating grant requests. When
evaluating the City's request for a time extension for compliance with AB 939 requirements, the
CIWMB specifically asked if the City had an EPP program and recommended the City expedite
implementation of its program. State law requires State agencies and other public entities to
purchase recycled, repairable, and durable goods to reduce the quantity and toxicity of waste in
California. The recycling laws, other CIWMB laws (such as electronic waste management) and
economic benefits have resulted in this proposed EPP Program. This EPP Program has the
potential to:
• increase recycling
• save energy, water, and material resources
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• improve environmental quality, both indoors and out
• reduce long-term operating and maintenance costs
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) is defined by Federal Executive Order 13101 as
the practice of purchasing products and services that "have a lesser or reduced effect on human
health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the
same purpose." Twelve years ago the City Council recognized the role of City spending in
supporting the recycling industry. Over the intervening years, the role of purchasing in
supporting environmental initiatives has expanded to incorporate a more cradle -to -grave
approach. This increased responsibility is reflected in the evolution of EPP. The approach is not
new and has been adopted nationally. The program has also been adopted by the state and local
agencies, such as Alameda, Sacramento, San Francisco and Ventura Counties, as well as Long
Beach, Santa Monica, and San Jose.
Environmental issues are a significant component of quality of life in our community, as
evidenced by the effort and resources devoted to projects such as Elsmere Canyon, TMC,
Whittaker-Bermite, Green Building, Sustainable City, etc. The EPP program presented for
review has been carefully crafted, drawing from many agencies and organizations, including
department staff. This program does not require the purchase of EPP goods and services that
would result in unnecessary increased costs. The primary objective of the program is to raise
awareness of the impact of our spending on the environment and how we can do better. Staff
believes the program presented does just this and recommends adoption.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
No direct fiscal impact is expected as a result of this action. Implementation may result in
slightly higher overall costs for some procurements.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Procurement Determination Form