12.29.030 Application of Precautionary Principle by City in existing policies.
The City shall continue to abide by the following policies, which were previously adopted by the City Council and implemented by the City embodying the Precautionary Principle:
A. Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy. (Resolution No. 62,693-N.S., 2004) Regarding the purchase of, and providing specifications for, products or services that reduce waste and toxics, prevent pollution, contain recycled content, save energy and water, follow green building practices, employ sustainable landscape management techniques, conserve forests, and encourage agricultural bio-based products to be implemented in a phased manner, as provided for in Section 12.29.040, beginning with janitorial products used by the City.
B. Non-Polystyrene Foam Food Packaging. (Resolution No. 62,693-N.S., 2004 and BMC Section 11.60.090) Policy regarding City purchase of polystyrene foam food packaging.
C. Pentachlorophenol, Arsenic and Creosote Treated Wood. (Resolution No. 62,693-N.S., 2004 and Resolution No. 61,724-N.S., 2002) Policy regarding the purchase of all pentachlorophenol, arsenic, and creosote treated wood by the City.
D. Redwood Products. (Resolution No. 62,693-N.S., 2004 and Resolution No. 58,704-N.S., 1996). Policy regarding the purchase of virgin redwood products and previously used or certified sustainably harvested redwood for City projects.
E. Tropical Hardwood. (Resolution No. 62,693-N.S., 2004 and Resolution No. 58,291-N.S., 1995) Policy regarding the purchase or use by the City of tropical hardwoods and products.
F. Eliminate Anthropogenic Sources of Dioxin Pollution. (Resolution No. 62,693-N.S., 2004 and Resolution No. 60,196-N.S., 1999) Policy regarding the City’ s purchasing practice to increase dependence on alternatives such as chlorine-free paper and PVC-free plastics, among other actions.
G. Green Building. (Resolution No. 62,693-N.S., 2004 and Resolution No. 62,284-N.S., 2003). Policy regarding the use of the US Green Building Council’ s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System Standards for City owned and operated projects.
H. Integrated Pest Management Policy. (Resolution No. 62,693-N.S., 2004 and Resolution No. 54,319-N.S., 1988). Policy regarding the use of Integrated Pest Management principles for pest control and pesticide use by the City.
I. Purchasing Recycled and Recyclable Paper. (Resolution No. 62,693-N.S., 2004 and Resolution No. 55,327- N.S., 1990) Policy regarding the City’ s purchasing preference for recycled content paper.
J. City Administrative Policy Regarding Mercury. Policy regarding City’ s purchase of fluorescent lamps with low mercury content for fluorescent fixtures. (Ord. 6911-NS § 1 (part), 2006)