HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-005 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITE' OF ATASCADER.O, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN THE "SAID LUIS OBISPO COUNTY REGIONAL
GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION 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
Warining 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
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 Campaig i, 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, in the April 2010, the City of Atascadero completed its greenhouse gas
inventory to measure the emissions produced within the community and through City operations;
and,
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2010, the Atascadero City Council adopted a resolution to
participate in a regional grant application through the Strategic Growth Council for a"Small Cities
of San Luis Obispo County Climate Action Plan toolbox," which did not receive funding through
Prop 84; and,
WHEREAS, grant funding has now been made available through the Pacific Gas and
Electric Company (PG&E) Green Communities Program, Southern California Gas Company, and
the SLO County Air Pollution Control District to complete a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction
plan "toolbox," and an individual plan tailored for each jurisdiction and the region, including
Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, and Pismo Beach.
City of Atascadero
Resolution No. 2012-005
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NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Atascadero takes the following
actions:
1. Authorize City to participate in preparation of a regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Plan "toolbox" funded. through PG&E Green Communities Program, SoCal Gas and
the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District(SLOAPCD); and,
2. Participate in the project per the agreement, schedule and scope provided as Exhibits A
and B; and,
3. Assign a staff person. to coordinate on the project and provide data or information
requests, and to review deliverables; and,
4. This Resolution does not obligate the City of Atascadero to adopt a Climate Action
PIan; and,
5. The City's Design Review Committee (DRC)is appointed to act as a Steering
Committee during the preparation of the toolbox and Atascadero CAP.
On motion by Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Sturtevant, the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Clay, Fonzi, O'Malley, Sturtevant and Mayor Kelley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: March 13, 2012
CITY OF ATASCADERO
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ATTEST: Bob Kelley, Mayor T
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APPROVED AS N FORM.:
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Br'EA. Pierik, City Attorney