HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2011-225RESOLUTION NO. 2011-225
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (1) ACCEPTING THE PROGRESS REPORT
ON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION (2)
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SECURE UP TO $10 MILLION OF
ADDITIONAL EXTERNAL FINANCING TO SUPPORT
MUNICIPAL ENERGY UPGRADE PROJECTS, AND (3)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH OBTAINING THE
FINANCING
WHEREAS, Chula Vista has been anationally-recognized leader for over a decade in
implementing a Climate Action Plan to address the threat of climate change to the local
community; and
WHEREAS, the current 18 climate-related actions include both climate mitigation and
adaptation measures and offer numerous community co-benefits such as utility savings, better air
quality, reduced traffic congestion, local economic development, and improved quality of life;
and
WHEREAS, the majority ofclimate-related actions and their associated components have
been able to be implemented by leveraging existing budgets and securing additional external
funding sources; and
WHEREAS, the City has been able to successfully utilize zero and low-interest financing
to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades at over 50 municipal facilities over the
last 5 years; and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting authorization to secure an additional $10 million of
financing to continue energy upgrade efforts helping to lower Chula Vista's greenhouse gas
emissions.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby resolve as
follows:
1. That it accepts the progress report on Climate Action Plan implementation
2. That it authorizes staff to secure up to $10 million in additional external
financing to support municipal energy upgrades
3. That it authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents
with obtaining the financing
Resolution No. 2011-225
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Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Richazd . H pkin Gl n R. ogins
Director of Publi orks Ci ey
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 15th day of November 2011 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilaz, Bensoussan and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda and Ramirz
Cheryl Cox, or
ATTEST:
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Do a R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2011-225 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 15th day of November 2011.
Executed this 15th day of November 2011.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk