HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2012-094RESOLUTION NO. 2012-094
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 SUBMIT A PROPOSAL UP TO
$3,800,000 FOR THE 2013-2014 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY SAN DIEGO
GAS & ELECTRIC AND THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION, AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN
CONJUNCTION WITH SUBMITTING THE PARTNERSHIP
PROPOSAL
WHEREAS, Chula Vista has been anationally-recognized leader in implementing a
Climate Action Plan to address the threat of climate change to the local community; and
WHEREAS, the recently-revised Climate Action Plan includes 18 measures that address
climate change concerns, while providing 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 April 2012 implementation report for the Climate Action Plan outlines
the progress for the current 18 measures and identifies only five components (out of 57) that
remain on-hold due to funding shortages; and
WHEREAS, to support continued development and implementation of energy-related
climate action measures, staff has prepared a proposal for the 2013-2014 San Diego Gas &
Electric (SDG&E) Local Government Partnership program, under the auspices of the California
Public Utilities Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Partnership (LGP) program works to identify unique
opportunities to leverage municipal policies, programs, and services to maximize energy
efficiency opportunities in the community; and
WHEREAS, the $3,800,000 LGP proposal would help residents, businesses, and
developers to lower their monthly utility costs and to reduce Chula Vista's citywide greenhouse
gas emissions.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby resolve
that it:
I . Accepts the implementation progress report for the Climate Action Plan,
2. Authorizes staff to submit a proposal up to $3,800,000 for the 2013-2014 San
Diego Gas & Electric Local Government Partnership, and
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3. Authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents in
conjunction with submitting the Local Government Partnership proposal.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Richazd A. Ho s G n R. Go gins
Director of P lic Works Cit ey
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 22nd day of May 2012 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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Cheryl Cox, M or
ATTEST:
Donna R. Noms, C C, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Donna R. Noms, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2012-094 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 22nd day of May 2012.
Executed this 22nd day of May 2012.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk