HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2001-001 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-001
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO TO REDUCE AND CONSERVE ENERGY
WHEREAS, California faces unprecedented energy challenges and severe electricity
supply shortages; and
WHEREAS, the importance of immediate energy conservation efforts cannot be
overstated; and
WHEREAS, Governor Gray Davis has asked all Californians to reduce electricity use by
7%; and
WHEREAS, to demonstrate California's commitment to conserve electricity, the
Governor has directed state agencies to reduce electricity use in state facilities by 5% by January
16, and has asked cities to do the same; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero has committed to meeting further conservation goals
by implementing projects to conserve energy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Atascadero has taken actions to
immediately reduce electricity use by 5%by January 16, 2001; and be it further
RESOLVED, that Atascadero is committed to reducing its ongoing electricity use by 7%,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Atascadero urges its residents and businesses to also reduce ongoing
electricity use by 7%.
On motion by Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member Luna, the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Clay, Johnson, Luna, Scalise and Mayor Arrambide
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: January 23, 2001
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