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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001
To: The Honorable Mayor Stoddard and Members of the City Commission
Via: Buford R. "Randy" Witt, Acting City Manager
From: Thomas J. Vageline, Planning and Zoning Directo
Date: July 20, 2010 ITEM No.
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida approving the Green Master Plan for the City of South Miami;
providing for an effective date.
SUMMARY
The City of South Miami is pursuing a "Green Initiative" for the City and its residents. The progress
on this plan includes the creation of the Green Task Force (Ordinance No. 01 -08- 1936), the adoption
of the Carbon Neutral Initiative (Resolution No. 23- 09- 12832) and the presentation of the Green
Master Plan for the City of South Miami to the City Commission on June 8, 2010.
This is the next step in the progress of making the City greener: the approval of the Green Master
Plan for the City of South Miami.
CITY COMMISSION ACTION
The attached resolution provides for the approval of the Green Master Plan for the City of South
Miami.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the attached resolution be approved.
Attachments:
Draft resolution
Green Master Plan for the City of South Miami 3117110
Ordinance No. 01 -08 -1936
Resolution No. 23 -09 -12832
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RESOLUTION NO.
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida approving the Green Master Plan for the City of South Miami;
providing for an effective date.
WHEREAS, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 01 -08 -1936 on
September 4, 2007 creating the Green Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 23 -09 -12832 on
February 3, 2009 committing to a Carbon Neutral Initiative, which included a
Carbon Neutral Initiative Work Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Green Task Force has worked diligently to develop a Green
Master Plan and presented the results of their work to the City Commission on June
8, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to approve the Green Master Plan
for the City of South Miami.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the attached Green Master Plan (dated March 17, 2010) for the City
of South Miami is approved by the City Commission and the City Manager is
instructed to commence implementation of the several aspects of the Green Master
Plan for the City of South Miami through the efforts of the various departments
insofar as funds, voluntary efforts or other resources become available.
Section 2. The City Codes shall be amended as necessary to reflect the intent of the
Green Master Plan for the City of South Miami.
Section 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon being approved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this , day of 2010.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
Commission Vote:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Palmer:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
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City of South Miami
17 March 2010
South Miami Green Task Force Recommendations to the City Commission
Following the adoption of the South Miami Carbon - Neutral Resolution No. 23 -09-
12833 and Work Plan, passed on February 7, 2009, the Green Task Force
submits these recommendations for a course of action by the City.
These recommendations build on several general principles:
- -Drive less (walk, bike, carpool, take transit more)
- -Be efficient (conserve water, energy)
-- Reuse, compost, and recycle
- -Plant more (enhance our landscape and open spaces)
-- Promote our Hometown identity (implement Smart Growth principles)
- -Eat locally, grow food locally
- -Buy locally (support our local merchants and businesses)
-- Teach, learn, connect: Create liaisons between government,
neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and non- profit organizations to
promote green living
The Work Plan passed in 2009 specified the six initiatives, which give a structure
to the current recommendations. Additional specific recommendations are
attached as addenda.
Part 1
The Carbon - Neutral Plan Recommendations
1. Green Cities Initiative: South Miami should become "Green Platinum
City" certified by the Florida Green Buildings Coalition (See Addendum A:
Specific Recommendations for City Buildings and Operations)
Why. Gaining FGBC certification is a codified process that can lead a city to
make specific changes to buildings, operations and outreach that have an
established outcome toward sustainability. This process includes many detailed
modifications that advance the goals of the initiative in a proven series of steps
with verifiable results.
Strategy. Meeting certification standards requires a LEER Certified consultant to
make specific recommendations to a team of city staff that includes the City
Manager and a point - person from each department. Each recommendation
should specify the costs, benefits and pay -back period. The team will set
priorities and create a schedule and create a budgeting, funding and suggested
return on investment (ROI) framework,for higher cost environmental programs.
City Manager will make funds available. To continue implementation of
recommendations, create a sustainability officer position, track savings on
investments, and reinvest strategically. Pursue grant opportunities.
Immediate Action Plan:
• Issue a Request for Qualifications for a consultant to the city who can
assess city buildings, and operations and establish a plan with specific
recommendations and a schedule for the city to become a "Platinum
Green City certified by the Florida Green Buildings Coalition (FGBC).
From qualified firms, city will request proposals for services that may
include payment based on performance.
• Establish an internal team
Join the "Green Corridor" initiative.
Join with other jurisdictions to advocate for decentralized renewable energy
infrastructure.
Establish a roundabout shuttle bus in coordination with neighboring towns.
Initiate a "Safe Routes to School" program in coordination with school district.
Develop and implement a plan to promote green economic development.
Develop incentives for green redevelopment. Develop incentives for location of
green businesses within the City.
Support State and County programs to promote green issues such as energy
efficiency and habitat preservation.
Pursue grant opportunities to support green initiatives. Use ICLEA resources to
find grant opportunities.
Ordinances and enforcement:
Green Building Ordinances:
All new construction by city must be LEED silver or FGBC certified.
All private new construction over a certain threshold, must be LEED
certified or benchmarked to green standards (for example: cool roofs,
Energy Star appliances).
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Establish standards for landscape (for example: Florida Friendly Plant
Materials that do not require irrigation)
Mandate that businesses recycle.
Leaf - blowing ordinance: Leaf - blowing equipment must meet environmental and
noise standards.
Revise special event permit application and special event policy to require the
event organizer to indicate how the event will be more environmentally sensitive.
Enforce State idling ordinance (large trucks may not idle more than 5 minutes).
Enforce /ticket for speeding, aggressive driving.
2. South Miami Environmental Awareness Public Outreach Program: South
Miami should lead the community in private efforts to become
environmentally responsible.
Why: The citizens of the city contribute most of the greenhouse gasses to the
atmosphere. The city can establish a legal, physical, and financial framework in
which citizens can effectively modify their habits and make investments to
become more environmentally responsible.
Strategy: City can educate citizens in why and how to. modify their activities
toward sustainability. City can facilitate and create opportunities for citizens to
invest in energy - conservation and clean energy production, such as rooftop solar
panels. City can develop initiatives with neighboring jurisdictions and non - profit
organizations to encourage citizen action. City can prohibit the most egregiously
wasteful and polluting practices.
Public Education
Create public information campaign to make citizens aware of green programs,
initiatives, ordinances concerning green issues, conservation strategies and
opportunities for citizens. Promote recycling and composting.
• Promote energy audits for businesses and public buildings and homes.
• Provide information on programs offered by South Florida Water
Management District, University of Florida IFAS Extension, and Miami -
Dade County
• Provide information on awards programs for green innovation. For
example, University of Florida IFAS Extension "Florida Yard Recognition
Program."
Establish website on GTF activities, Include blog where citizens can make
suggestions and comments. Publish monthly energy and water use by city
buildings and operations.
Offer public workshops on topics such as: energy conservation, recycling, water
conservation, gardening, urban planning, streetscape, and other environmental
topics.
Celebrate use of alternative energy & encourage visibility and beautiful
application of solar, wind or other alternative energy systems, and design that
creates wildlife habitat. City buildings and operations should set an example.
Promoting Green Building
Facilitate permitting for LEED and FGBC - certified construction, solar hot -water
heaters, photo - voltaic panels, gray water systems, low -flow or composting toilets.
Create a "green building basics" public information campaign in coordination with
Building department.
Create a green building awards program.
3. Tree Planting Initiative: South Miami should establish a substantial tree
canopy on streets and public land and encourage private landowners to
plant trees, (See Addendum B on native tree species for urban planting)
Why: Trees provide many advantages at a low cost. They make shade, cool the
air, absorb carbon dioxide, prevent soil erosion and make city more attractive.
Trees make walking more pleasant and improve the quality of life.
Strategies: City should create and implement a plan to maximize tree canopy
throughout the city. City can promote tree planting on private property,
particularly in parking lots and mandate tree planting in new construction. City, in
conjunction with the County, can organize an annual tree give -away program for
residents. City can celebrate Arbor Day more visibly.
Revise the Code for Landscape Design
• Recommend either fruit trees or native plants that feed wildlife (authentic
sense of place, increase wildlife, reduce irrigation, reduce fertilizer or
pesticide use, see attached suggested trees)
• Require shade trees along streets and in parking lots. Require porous
paving around tree roots.
• Advocate replacing grass with native groundcovers, which don't require
mowing and support wildlife
• Advocate trees and vines to shade buildings, streets and parking lots to
lower temperatures & support wildlife.
• Require permeable paving and light colored parking and street surfaces
• Encourage balance of trees, under story, shrubs and groundcover to
provide shelter /refuge and food for all types and sizes of wildlife.
Support Community Gardens and Farmers Market
• Provide parks and community gardens within walking distance of all.
• Provide spaces for volunteers to teach educational programs on
gardening/ healthy eating to reduce reliance on foods shipped from other
countries /states and increase health of residents
• Provide venue for farmers market, which incentivizes locally grown and
organically grown local foods.
• Create program which provides discounts and allows food benefits for
poor, elderly, veterans etc. to be used to purchase locally grown and
organically grown local produce
• Convert underutilized city/ public land (including parking lots) to edible
community gardens or native plant & wildlife habitat
• Encourage churches or community organizations to convert underutilized
land (including parking lots) to edible community gardens to serve the
community, or native plant & wildlife habitat
• Encourage local restaurants, and markets to support locally grown and
locally organically grown produce.
• Revise city ordinances to allow hens (not roosters) for egg production
• Consider allowing homeowners with lots of sufficient size to own goats or
pygmy goats for milk production.
Designate wildlife corridors/ egress paths for wildlife in urban/ suburban
environment
Pursue certifications which provide measurable goals such as the butterfly city
certification (see ham• / /www.firstbutterflycity.org /butterflies /requirements -for-
butterfly- city - certification/ )
Partner with organizations and groups i.e. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden,
Florida Native Plant Society, North American Butterfly Association, Tropical
Audubon Society etc. which can provide expertise specific areas.
Immediate Action Items:
Establish a Citizens Advisory Group to promote community gardens and a
farmer's market.
Establish a Citizens Advisory Group to work with City arborist to create. a planting
plan for streets and city property as well as ordinances and incentives for
planting on private property.
4. Land Development Code Revision: South Miami should revise Land
Development Code and Comprehensive Plan using Smart Growth
standards to promote environmental sustainability, create a walkable and
bikeable city, and improve the quality of the public realm. (See Addendum
C: Recommendations for revisions to Land Development Code and
Comprehensive Plan)
Why: To reduce vehicle miles, a city with a walkable, high quality public realm
encourages residents to live and work in proximity. Easily accessible public
transportation also reduces vehicle miles. Smart Growth standards provide a
framework for planning decisions that produce a high - quality urban environment.
Ecological planning principles focus on creating a sustainable urban
infrastructure.
Strategies: A careful revision of the zoning code in the context of a revised
Comprehensive plan for the city can establish a structure for development that
enhances the quality of life for all residents and advances sustainability.
Residents must be educated in the issues and engaged in the process of
envisioning the future growth of the town.
Hold "Smart Growth" Symposium to educate residents. Continue to inform and
educate residents on the progress of planning efforts. Create a website devoted
to the planning process.
To initiate process, city planning staff should conduct a green audit of current
land development code and comprehensive plan and develop a sustainable land
use checklist.
City should activate the Land Development Code Review Task Force as
described in city ordinances and to charge the task force with recommending
changes to the Zoning Code to promote principles of sustainability and Smart
Growth. Working with planning staff, the task force might consider:
• Re- evaluation of parking planning and design. Re- evaluation of parking
requirements for mixed residential office and commercial districts.
Reduce parking requirements (less paving), increase required green
space
• Revision of land development code to make porous pavement the
standard.
• Creation of a green business overlay zone.
• Development of a multi -modal transportation district (MMTD).
• Creation and promotion of a green neighborhoods program to
incorporate principles into land development code and comprehensive
plan.
Creation of a bike and pedestrian task force team.
• Revision of Comprehensive Plan to promote green development that
contributes to the qualify of the public realm.
Advance traffic calming measures in neighborhoods.
Pursue additional cross -walk on US1 at SW 80th Street.
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Create a bike transportation master plan and pursue opportunities for creating
bikeways on major routes.
Immediate Action Items:
Mold public workshop on Smart Growth.
Activate the Land Development Code Review Task Force as described in city
ordinances and to charge the task force with recommending changes to the
Zoning Code to promote principles of sustainability and Smart Growth.
6. LEED Green building ordinance: All new buildings and substantial
renovations in the City should be LEED certified
Immediate Action Item:
Draft ordinance requiring new buildings and renovations above a certain
threshold to be LEED certified.
6. Green Trust Fund: Revolving fund for capital investments
This initiative is part of the FGSC and Green Corridor initiatives.
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Addendum A
GTF Recommended priorities in improving city buildings and operations.
The following items should be considered in a plan for making city
buildings and operations more efficient and environmentally responsible.
All are strategies that contribute to FGBC certification.
Challenge departments to reduce energy and water use; set clear annual/
biannual goals. Establish a recognition program to reward successes.
Establish standard green operating practices in all City offices. Use Florida
Department of Environmental Protection's recommendations for reducing waste
at the workplace.
Promote fuel efficient driving by all City employees. Provide free monthly metro
passes to city employees and charge everyone including city employees to park
within city including at city hall.
City buildings or landmarks should demonstrate the city's commitment to
alternative energy (the clock tower could have been a solar power tower or
covered with small scale wind turbines or flowering vines as well as a landmark).
Consider gray water and storm water collection systems, water features without
chemically treated water, creating wildlife habitat.
City Manaaer and City Clerk offices
Quick Wins / Low-Cost Green Recommendations
1. Implement Internet based electronic bulletin board for City board
workshop meetings. This would be to hold the meetings through the
Internet rather than assemble in one place to hold the meetings.
2. Go paperless for public information requests.
3. Implement power saving features in all City computers and printers.
Longer Term / Strategic Recommendations
1. Track savings from increasing energy efficiency.
2. Establish a fund for strategic investments in buildings and operations
Purchasing
Quick Wins ! Low-Cost Green Recommendations
1. Enact an energy efficient computer purchasing policy. Purchase 'Energy
Star office equipment.
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2. Develop an environmental purchasing policy. Study items most frequently
purchased and choose environmentally responsible products.
3. Employ green cleaning and maintenance products and techniques.
4. Purchase energy efficient light bulbs according to plan.
5. Explore greener options for cleaning uniforms (e.g. Washing or non -perc
dry cleaning).
6. Use of cups and pitchers rather than bottled water at city offices and city
events.
7. Require that any goods purchased by the city minimize materials used for
packaging or shipping
Police Department
Quick Wins / Low -Cost Green Recommendations
1. Use alternative fuel vehicles and bicycles.
2. Implement shared vehicle patrols.
3. Minimize trips for minor incidents.
4. Reduce non -duty related vehicle use.
5. Quantify overall fuel consumption and establish reduction targets.
6. Remove unneeded weight on vehicles for fuel economy.
T Encourage routine fleet maintenance.
Longer Term / Strategic Recommendations
1. Purchase more fuel- efficient vehicles / Alternate fuel vehicles
2. Implement electronic citation system.
3. Use reclaimed rainwater to wash police vehicles.
4. Implement GPS routing software.
5. Phase out perchlorate flares.
Building Department
Quick Wins / Low -Cost Green Recommendations
1. Adopt paperless "on- line" building permit applications.
Parks Department
Parks and Recreation Department
Quick Wins / Low -Cost Green Recommendations
1. Adopt green management policy for park facilities /city owned property.
2. Public land and buildings must set the example of responsible landscape
design and maintenance. Replace exotic plants with appropriate native
species and award landscape design contracts based on design
competitions or real/long term cost analysis rather than lowest bid.
3. Maintain or support organic community gardens.
4. Mulch and / or compost a range of materials collected from City parks;
communicate availability of this material.
5. Place signs describing green features of public parks and amenities.
Longer Term / Strategic Recommendations
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I . Create a pesticide hazard and exposure reduction (PHAER) zone
program.
2. Implement water - efficient landscape protocols.
3. Minimize chlorine in community swimming pool.
4. Implement energy efficient lighting and controls for outdoor courts,
parks and playfields.
Public Works Department
Quick Wins /
Low -Cost Green Recommendations
1. Adopt
a series of "quick win" energy efficient measures for City
buildings.
a.
Change all light bulbs to compact fluorescent units.
b.
Change all EXIT lights to LED.
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Change all fluorescent ceiling fixtures to T -8 electronic ballasts.
d.
Power all components from a switched plug strip (or UPS) and
turn it off at night.
e.
Install motion switches to turn off lights when a room is not
occupied.
f.
Install programmable thermostats in all locations.
g.
Set electric water heaters down to 120 degrees. Install a timer
to turn it off at night. Or install tank less water heaters.
h.
Install solar hot water heaters where water heaters are utilized.
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Add solar powered attic exhaust fan(s) to reduce attic air
temperatures.
j.
Check attic insulation to ensure at least 12 inch thickness of
insulation.
k. Install small scale photovoltaic system at City Hall.
1. Replacement appliances should all be the highest rated energy
star items.
2. Reduce trash pickups to once per week, or consider charging by
weight/volume of trash produced. Increase recycling pickups.
3. Start a city composting program. Provide free mulch and soil from city
composting and city landscaping/ tree trimming
4. Paint the interior of parking garages white as part of routine
maintenance to maximized lighting efficiency.
5. Install high efficiency lighting for street lights.
6. Establish environmentally sensitive landscaping practices.
7. Adopt a series of "quick win" water efficiency measures for the City
buildings.
8. Install recycle bins near trash receptacles in downtown area.
9. Add seating and bike racks in the downtown area and at bus stops.
10. Reduce street lighting and /or install reflectors so light is directed to
specific areas. Dark sky.
Longer Term / Strategic Recommendations
1. Perform an energy audit on all City facilities.
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2. Convert roundabout shuttle to alternative fuel and utilize an open air
rubber wheel trolley.
3. Install storm water treatment devices at all runoff outfail discharges
and promote storm water infiltration.
City Supported / Other Civic Entities Recommendations
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
Quick Wins / Low -Cost Green Recommendations
1. Appoint a CRA representative to the Green Task Force advisory board.
2. Adopt the City's standard green office practices.
3. Provide a green / energy efficiency grant and revolving loan fund.
4. Pursue green building certification for significant buildings in the CRA
Longer Term / Strategic Recommendations
1. Pursue green building certification for all CRA projects.
2. Implement long -term sustainable redevelopment planning.
Addendum B
List of Native trees appropriate for urban planting
Large Trees
Cabbage palm, Sabal palmetto
Gumbo - limbo, Bursera simaruba
Short -leaf fig, Wild banyan tree, Ficus citrifolia
South Florida slash pine, Pinus elliottii var. densa
Strangler fig, Golden fig, Ficus aurea
Virginia live oak, Quercus virginiana
Wild mastic, False mastic, Sideroxylon foetidissimum
Medium Sized Trees
Black ironwood, Krugiodendron ferreum
Coastal Plain willow, Salix caroliniana
Dahoon holly, Dahoon, Ilex cassine
Gumbo - limbo, Bursera simaruba
Inkwood, Butterbough, Exothea paniculata
Krug's holly, Tawnyberry holly, Ilex krugiana
Lancewood, Ocotea coriacea
Persimmon, Common persimmon, Diospyros virginiana
Pigeonplum, Tietongue, Coccoloba diversifolia
Pond - apple, Annona glabra
Red mulberry, Morus rubra
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Satinleaf, Chrysophyllum oliviforme
Sugarberry, Southern Hackberry, Celtis iaevigata
Twinberry, Simpson's stopper, Myrcianthes fragrans
West Indian cherry, Prunus myrtifolia
Willow- bustic, White bully, Sideroxylon salicifoliurn
Small Trees
Blolly, Beeftree, Guapira discolor
Coco -plum, Chrysobalanus icaco
Coralbean, Cherokee bean, Erythrina herbacea
Elderberry, American elder, Sambucus canadensis .
Everglades velvetseed, Hammock velvetseed, Guettarda elliptica
Firebush, Hamelia patens
Florida fiddlewood, Citharexylum spinosum
Florida privet, Florida swampprivet, Forestiera segregata
Florida silver palm, Coccothrinax argentata
Locustberry, Byrsonima lucida
Marlberry, Ardisia escallonioides
Smooth strongback, Bahama strongbark, Bourreria succulenta
Spicewood, Pale lidflower, Calyptranthes pallens
Twinberry, Simpson's stopper, Myrcianthes fragrans
Wax myrtle, Southern Bayberry, Myrica cerifera
White stopper, Eugenia axillaris
Wild -lime, Lime prickly -ash, Zanthoxylum fagara
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Addendum C
Recommended land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan
Amendments
Planning and Zonine
Land Development Code Amendments
I. Density and height bonuses for green buildings.
2. Accessory live / work spaces by right in all residential and mixed use
districts.
3. Provision for the "transfer of development rights" in the Land
Development Code. Select areas where increased or decreased density is
desired. Designate "receiver sites" to receive open space and send density
with a transfer of development rights. Receiver sites will be sites that the
City would like to preserve for the purposes of open space in order to
provide linkages and create greenways that will increase connectivity and
mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists.
4. Allow cluster single family homes through special exception approval.
Homes will be built on small lots with narrow front setbacks, large
backyards and dense landscaping.
5. Winimum percentage of buildings in the downtown mixed use areas to
have active uses such as retail and restaurants on the first floor.
6. All new public facilities to have clearly defined and dedicated public
spaces.
7. Require public sidewalks and walkways to be shaded.
8. Require all new streetscape improvements in mixed use areas to have
increased pedestrian comfort and interest,
9. Tree preservation code.
10. Remove Palms from the list of acceptable street trees.. Palms in the right -
of -way would be considered ornamental.
11. Ensure proper root structure development. Coordinate street trees and
utilities and use root barriers as needed to remove potential conflicts.
12. Require tree coverage to shade a minimum of 50% of parking spaces at
maturity.
13. Minimum tree caliper to be 3" at time of planting.
14. Vegetated surfaces on rooftops and in rain gardens.
15. Permeable materials for low use areas.
16. Narrow width for local streets. Coordinate with emergency services for
width requirements.
17. 9' x 18' parking spaces.
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18. Parking cap for mixed use projects.
19. Require a percentage of homes in new subdivisions to be oriented to
minimize solar exposure.
20. Natural ventilation. Encourage windows to be placed on opposite sides of
homes to optimize natural ventilation.
21. Require shading for south and west facing buildings.
22. Encourage new developments to include breezeways and courtyards to
increase natural ventilation.
23. Encourage natural lighting whenever possible.
24. Require "cool roofs" for all rooftops which are not planned for a green
roof or solar panels.
25. Actively encourage green roofs and solar panels.
26. Require all developments over 50,000 square feet to provide a minimum
percentage of solar power.
27. Minimum percentage of solar power in new subdivisions.
28. Count green roofs as open space.
29. Create a "Sustainable Points" system and grant a height or density bonus
for any development that clearly incorporates specified sustainable design
techniques such as passive and active solar energy, low water landscaping
and fixtures, green roofs, bioswales and rain barrels. This will reward
sustainable buildings and sites that are not seeking full green certification.
30. Green building certification for Creative Excellence.
31. Add solar energy systems as permitted accessory uses in all zoning
districts.
32. Allow small wind turbines in all commercial, industrial and multifamily
areas, subject to noise specifications.
33. Allow modest encroachments into building setback areas to facilitate
placement of solar facilities.
34. Large developments must have a minimum percentage of solar power.
35. Bike racks in downtown mixed use developments.
36. Allow rain barrels to encroach into side and rear setbacks.
37. Allow water storage tanks as a permitted accessory use in all districts.
38. Farmer's markets. Allow farmer's markets in commercial zoning districts.
39. Vegetable gardens.
40. Raising up to six hens as a special exception accessory use.
41. Urban gardens. Allow urban gardens in all zoning districts.
42. Allow vegetated surfaces on rooftops and in rain gardens to be applied
towards a percentage of the open space requirement.
Land Use Element
1. GOPs for energy efficient land use patterns accounting for existing and future
electric power.
2. Consideration — lower the height, density and FAR requirements in the
comprehensive plan in order to encourage intensity bonuses that are linked to
green building.
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3. Objective and policies to grant density and height bonuses for green buildings.
4. Policy to consider the connectivity of street networks in all site plan, platting
and right -of -way vacation applications.
5. Policy to plan public open spaces to be linked to greenways / bikeways.
6. Policy to designate "receiver sites" in areas the City would like to preserve for
the purposes of open space to provide linkages and greenways I bikeways.
7. GOPs to support the growing, processing and distribution of food and animal
husbandry.
8. Objective and policies to create an "Adopt -a- garden" program that will allow
residents to develop gardens on vacant land and in public parks.
9.. GOPs to establish a farmer's market.
10. GOPs for energy efficient land use patterns accounting for existing and future
electric power generation and transmission systems.
11. Identify energy conservation in the Future Land Use Map series.
Transportation Element
1. GOPs, City to actively decrease the vehicle miles traveled in the City.
2. GOPs to address transportation related greenhouse gas emissions and
incorporate greenhouse gas reduction strategies in the Land Use Element.
3. Policy to establish a hierarchy of sidewalks with specific streetscape /
street farniture standards.
4. Establish a goal stating that the City is to consider the connectivity of
street networks in all site plans, platting and right -of -way vacation
applications. New streets should be constructed in a traditional grid
pattern.
Housing Element
1. GOPs to incorporate energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in
the design and construction of new housing.
2. GOPs to address factors affecting energy conservation.
3. Policy to require green roofs or solar panels for all new developments.
4. Policy to acquire LEER Silver or FGBC certification for City owned civic
and office buildings (LEER Silver certification for buildings over 30,000
square feet).
5. Objective and policies to ensure public transit service within '/ mile of all
major developments.
6. Policy to examine the feasibility of using reclaimed water for irrigation.
7. Objective and policies to convert a City park into a sustainable site
demonstration project.
8. Consideration — Policy to require green building certification for private
buildings over 50,000 square feet. LEER Silver certification is
recommended for buildings over 30,000 square feet.
Conservation Element
1. Create GOPs to address factors affecting energy conservation.
Establish a hierarchy of sidewalks and set standards for arterial, collector and local
roadways. In mixed use areas require large sidewalks with adequate room for
street furniture such as benches, planters, frees, lighting, trash receptacles and
awnings.
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ORDINANCE NO. of -oB -1936
AN ORDINANCE OF THE.MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAl I' RELATED TO THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
FORCE,,, IN AMENDING R TO MODIFY THE MEMBERSITIP TASK
CHAIRPERSON SELECTION PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, at the City Commission meeting on May 15, 2007, the City
Administra #on presented a report on Green design initiatives and activities to protect
the quality of 00 in South, Miami, which report recommended the establishment of a
Green Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission at its meeting on September A, 2007,
adopted Ordinance No. 26-07 -1927 establishing fire Green Task Force; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that certain adjustments ar6 required
V ce-
the membership of the Task Force and the selection of the Cbairp
Chairperson.
CITY COMMISSION OFTB E CITY O SOUTH MIAMI, THE R AND
FLORIDA:
Section is That Sec. 2.26.12 of the City of South Miami Code's created to read.
Sec. 2.26.I2 Green Task Force.
(a) Created' There is hereby aze one (1) member from ated a Green Task Force for the City. The Task
Force shall consist of seven (7) members: m the Ettvironmental
Review. and Preservation Board; one (1) from the Planning Board; one (1) from the
historic Preservation Board; one (1) Iocal developer; and1 three (3I residents
fro the City o£ Somh'Miami. Each of the Boards shall recommend £rom its
nt
membership a representative to the Mayor and Commission to become a member of
the Green Task Force: The Mayor shall appoint the Board's representatives, the
local developer and�vo three residents with the consent of the .City Commission.
iTie members a£ the Taslc Force shall annuall select a Chairperson Hand
'
��The City Manager or
blsJher designee shall serve as the Executive Secretary to the Task l orce.
(G) Appoiniment and terms of members. Members of the Task Force shall be
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appointed by the mayor with advice and consent of the City Commission to two year
terms or until their successor is appointed. The members may serve up to three
consecutive terms. Staggered terms will be implemented with the- - ® 2009 Task
Force.
(d) Resignation and Vacancies. if a vacancy occurs on the Task Force for any
reason, the mayor shall nominate a replacement for the unexpired portion of the
term
(e) Attendance. A member missing three (3) consecutive meetings or five (5) non -
consecutive meetings per calendar yearv✓ill result in removal from the Task Force.
(f) Quorum.. A quorum shall be four (4) members. An afifrmative vote of the
majority of the members present shall be, required to pass upon any matter the
commif tee recommends.
(g) Duties. The duties of the Task Force shall include, but are not limited to:
(i) Development of goals, criteria and strategies for ri=�g green
building design and energy and water efficient construction in the
City of South J&gmi for future residential and ' commercial
development consistent with LEED certification standards;
(ii) Coordination of green building issues and pblicy development with
City departments;
(iii.) Support for the integration of green building and energy and water
efficient practices into City departments;
(iv) Coordination of the technical review of the City Tree Master Plan and
participation of the Planning Department in the preparation of
programs and plans that support green design and energy and water
efficient practices as well as cultural and economic policies that
protect our natural resources and quality of life;
(v) Develop and oversee a green building and energy and water efficient
training program foi City' departments;
(vi) Develop potential local incentives to promote LEED eeztifie on; and
(vii) Develop a Green Building Compliance Guide,
(h) Compensation. Task Force shall not receive compensation for their senices.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances , , conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
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Section 4. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this
holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions ofthis ordinance.
Section S. This ordinance shall be codified and included in the Code of Ordinances.
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately at the time of its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 0 day of
W�Iwgxa-j
rr'liiik'�is'
Ist Reading. 12/4/07
2nd Reading. 1 /8/08
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORK
Tt'S'A Y
C U ,200$
COMMISSION VOTE:
5 -0
MayorFeliu
Yea
Vice Mayor Wiscombe:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
Yea,
CommissionerEirts:
Yea
CommissionerBeclaaan:
Yea
XkCD= Itevu12007U2- R-0M=n Building TackPorocRevised Ordiamee 11 -YS M&P
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ORDINANCE NO. 01 -08 -1936
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATED TO THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITY CODE, AMENDING SECTION 2.26.12 ENTITLED "GREEN TASK
FORCE," IN ORDER TO MODIFY THE MEMBERSHIP AND
CHAIRPERSON SELECTION PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, at the City Commission meeting on May 15, 2007, the City
Administration presented a report on Green design initiatives and activities to protect
the quality of life in South Miami, which report recommended the establishment of a
Green Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission at its meeting on September 4, 2007,
adopted Ordinance No. 26 -07 -1927 establishing the Green Task Force; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that certain adjustments are required in
the membership of the Task Force and the selection of the Chairperson and Vice -
Chairperson.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1: That Sec. 2.26.12 of the City of South Miami Code is created to read:
Sec, 2.26.12 Green Task Force.
(a) Created. There is hereby created a Green Task Force for the City. The Task
Force shall consist of seven (7) members: one (1) member from the Environmental
Review and Preservation Board; one (1) from the Planning Board; one (1) from the
Historic Preservation Board; one (1) local developer; and three 3Z residents
from the City of South Miami. Each of the Boards shall recommend from its
membership a representative to the Mayor and Commission to become a member of
the Green Task Force. The Mayor shall appoint the Board's representatives, the
local developer ands three residents with the consent of the City Commission.
The members of the Task Force shall annually select a Chairperson and Vice -
Chairperson.
(b) -fir -and Staff support... e =--The City Manager or
his/her designee shall serve as the Executive Secretary to the Task Force.
(c) Appointment and terms of members. Members of the Task Force shall be
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appointed by the mayor with advice and consent of the City Commission to two year
terms or until their successor is appointed. The members may serve up to three
consecutive terms. Staggered terms will be implemented with the 24N 2009 Task
Force.
(d) Resignation and Vacancies. If a vacancy occurs on the Task Force for any
reason, the mayor shall nominate a replacement for the unexpired portion of the
term.
(e) Attendance. A member missing three (3) consecutive meetings or five (5) non-
consecutive meetings per calendar year will result in removal from the Task Force.
(f) Quorum. A quorum shall be four (4) members. An affirmative vote of the
majority of the members present shall be required to pass upon any matter the
committee recommends.
(g) Duties.. The duties of the Task Force shall include, but are not limited to:
(i) Development of goals, criteria and strategies for maximizing green
building design and energy and water efficient construction in the
City of South Miami for future residential and commercial
development consistent with LEED certification standards;
(ii) Coordination of green building issues and policy development with
City departments;
(iii) Support for the integration of green building and energy and water
efficient practices into City departments;
(iv) Coordination of the technical review of the City Tree Master Plan and
participation of the Planning Department in the preparation of
programs and plans that support green design and energy and water
efficient practices as well as cultural and economic policies that
protect our natural resources and quality of life;
(v) Develop and oversee a green building and energy and water efficient
training program for City departments;
(vi) Develop potential local incentives to promote LEED certification; and
(vii) Develop a Green Building Compliance Guide.
(h) Compensation. Task Force shall not receive compensation for their services.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
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Section 4. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this
holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be codified and included in the Code of Ordinances.
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately at the time of its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 0 day of
TEST:
CITY �RK�
1st Reading; 12/4/07
2nd Reading: 1/8/08
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY A Y
, 20W
COMMISSION VOTE:
5 -0
Mayor Feliu
Yea
Vice Mayor Wiscombe:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
Yea
Commissioner Birts:
Yea
Commissioner Beckman:
Yea
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-09-12832
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE, CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA ADOPTING A PROPOSED WORK PROGRAM
PREPARED BY THE GREEN TASK FORCE WHICH WILL RESULT IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI BECOMING CARBON - NEUTRAL BY 2030; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The City of South Miami sits on the frontline of man -made climate change.
over the next century resulting in escalating greenhouse gas emissions which will threaten to
dramatically increase the earth's temperatures and raise sea levels, making Greater Miami one of
the most vulnerable urban areas in the world. If climate change proceeds unmitigated, living in
South Miami will become extremely difficult, if not impossible.
WHEREAS, at the City Commission Meeting on May 15, 2007, the City Administration
presented a report on Green Design initiatives and activities to protect the quality of life in South
Miami, and recommended the establishment of a Green Taskforce. The Green Task Force was
established at the city commission meeting on January 8"' 2008; and
WHEREAS, Governor Charles Christ on July 13, 2007 signed an executive order titled
"Establishing Climate Change Leadership by Example which requires all Florida agencies to
adopt actions consistent with the proposed H13697; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida on July 1, 2008 adopted IIB 697 which updated Florida
State Law Section 163.3177(6)(a -f) which requires local governments to implement policies
that will lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami was informed by the Florida Department of
Community Affairs on August 28, 2008 that the city's Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) is
no longer in compliance with Florida State Law as a result of HE 697, which requires local
governments to account for greenhouse gases in their EAR Report, and Comprehensive Plan.
Non Compliance can lead to sanctions by the state of Florida such as a loss of infrastructure funds
and ineligibility for certain state grants; and
WHEREAS, Grey Read made a presentation on behalf of the Green Task Force on
September 2, 2008 to the City Commission recommending the city implement a Green Agenda
with a goal of reducing greenhouse gases and slowing down the rate of warming in the City of
South Miami; and
WHEREAS, the top Fortune 500 companies have adopted the use of the Global
Reporting Initiative, which accounts for the economic, social and environmental impacts of their
companies. These companies have adopted this accounting method as a means to remain
competitive in the international marketplace, bring about innovation, mitigate financial risk and to
promote sound investment decisions; and
WHEREAS, many municipalities throughout the nation, both large' and small, are
reducing global warming pollutants through programs, such as the International Council for
Local Environmental Initiatives' (IC.LEI), that provide economic and quality of life benefits such
as reduced energy bills, green space preservation, air quality improvements, reduced traffic
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congestion, improved transportation choices, and economic development and job creation through
energy conservation and new energy technologies; and
WHEREAS, Horace Feliu, the Mayor of South Miami signed the US Mayors' Climate
Protection Agreement under which South Miami agreed to strive to meet or beat the Kyoto
Protocol targets, through actions ranging from anti - sprawl land -use policies to urban forest
restoration projects to public information campaigns.
WHEREAS, the City Commission amended Resolution No. 09 -09 -12818 by adding a
Section 3. (Attached as Exhibit 1), that provides for utilization of the grant administrator and city
lobbyist without first appearing before the Commission.
WHEREAS, since the Green Task Force advises and recommends strategies, policies
and initiatives to the City Commission prior to implementation the use of city resources should be
first approved by the Commission. ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1.
(a) The City of South Miami commits to a Carbon Neutral Initiative to lead the community by
example and to implement policies to eliminate net emission of carbon dioxide and other
greenhouse gases by the end of 2030.
(b) That through public - private partnerships, the Carbon Neutral Initiative shall feature the City
of South Miami as a key stakeholder hr a comprehensive community -wide greenhouse gas
reduction effort, which shall include institutions, businesses, civic organization, and individual
families and residents.
(c) The City of South Miami and all of its departments and boards shall coordinate and implement
the Carbon Neutral Initiative, insofar as funds, voluntary efforts, or other resources become
available, in particular, working to partner with efforts of governments, agencies, institutions and
other appropriate public and private organizations in our region, and to track the progress and
implementation of the initiative.
Section 2. The City of South Miami shall progress towards a 2030 Carbon Neutral status by
implementing the initiatives in the following work plan titled Exhibit A, "Carbon Neutral
Initiative Work Plan."
Section 3. This resolution supersedes Resolution No. 09 -09 -12818 and shall take effect
immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ?day of 2009.
Res. No. 23 -09 -12832
READ PROVED AS ORM:
Luis Z. Fi do
Nagin Gallop Figueredo, P.A.
Office of City Attorney
COMMISSION VOTE: 5 -0
Mayor Feliu:
Yea
Vice Mayor Beasley:
Yea
Commissioner Beckman:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
Yea
Commissioner: Newman
Yea
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