HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-043 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-043
am RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ATASCADER09S SUPPORT
FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENCOURAGING THE
INSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS AND ENERGY
EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, solar energy is a clean and renewable source of energy that does not result in
the emission of greenhouse gases; and,
WHEREAS, Atascadero is located in a region that is especially well suited to utilize solar
power due to the abundant sunshine and clear days; and,
WHEREAS, the State of California has mandated that greenhouse gas emissions be
reduced to 1990 levels by the year 2020; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero is a leader in its commitment to alternative energy and
green programs and has endorsed the Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement and is a member of
ICLEI which both encourage the expanded use of solar energy; and,
WHEREAS, the installation of rooftop solar systems provides a number of benefits
including saving fossil fuel generated electricity, reducing homeowners electrical bills, and
stimulating local green energy jobs and industries; and,
WHEREAS, the State of California has passed Assembly Bill 811 that created a
mechanism to allow local assessment districts to fund individual rooftop solar systems.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Atascadero
to:
Strongly endorse the installation of rooftop solar systems and energy efficiency
improvements throughout the City of Atascadero and support creating a funding assessment
district consistent with Assembly Bill 811; and,
Direct City staff to issue a request for proposal to solicit professional services to
create and administer a self-funding, clean energy and energy efficiency assessment district
consistent with Assembly Bill 811.
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City of Atascadero
Resolution No. 2009-043
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On motion by Council Member Beraud and seconded by Council Member O'Malley, the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Clay,Fonzi, Kelley, O'Malley and Mayor Beraud
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: May 26, 2009
CITY OF ATASCADERO
By:
Ellen Beraud,Mayor
ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C.,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS O FORM:
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Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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