HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-037 RESOLUTION NO. 2010-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN THE APPLICAION FOR
THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT AND
INCENTIVES PROGRAM (PROPOSITION 84)
FOR A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE
`SMALL CITIES OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN"
WHEREAS, local government actions taken to increase energy efficiency and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions provide multiple local benefits by: reducing energy expenditures;
saving money for the local government, its businesses and residents; decreasing air pollution;
and,
WHEREAS, the State legislature adopted AB 32 (known as the California Global
Warming Solutions Act of 2006), established a multi-year program to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions to 1990 levels by the year 2020; and,
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2006, the Mayor of Atascadero issued a letter to the Office of
r.' Sustainability and Environment expressing the City of Atascadero s support of the U.S.
Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2009 the Atascadero City Council adopted a resolution to
join ICLEI and participate in the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign, which includes the five
milestones to reduce both greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions throughout the community,
by 1.) Conducting a baseline emissions inventory and forecast; 2.) Adopting an emissions
reduction target for the forecast year; 3.) Developing a Local Action Plan 4.) Implementing
policies and measures; and 5.)Monitoring and verifying results; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero is currently nearing completion of its greenhouse
gas inventory to measure the emissions produced within the community and through City
operations; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds
for the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives program under Proposition 84
and,
WHEREAS, the Strategic Growth Council has been delegated the responsibility for the
administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and,
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WHEREAS, said procedures established by the Strategic Growth Council require a
resolution certifying the approval of applications by the Applicants governing board before
submission of said applications to the State, and,
WHEREAS, the applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of
California to carry out the development of the proposal
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Atascadero takes the following
actions
1 Approves the filing of an application for the Small Cities of San Luis Obispo County
Climate Action Plan (Plan), and,
2 Certifies that the City of Atascadero understands the assurances and certification in the
application, and,
3 Certifies that the City of Atascadero will have sufficient resources to develop the Plan,
and,
4 Certifies that the Plan will comply with any applicable laws and regulations, and,
5 Appoints the Community Development Director, to participate in the Application for
the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program and the
development of the Plan
6 This Resolution does not obligate the City of Atascadero to approve the Plan.
On motion by Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Beraud, the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote
AYES Council Members Beraud, Kelley, O'Malley and Mayor Fonzi
NOES Council Member Clay
ABSENT None
ADOPTED May 11, 2010
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
By-
Roberta Fonzi, Mayor
ATTEST
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.0 , City Jerk
APPROVEI�AS TO FIIIp
Brian A. Pierik, 6y Attorney
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