HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2012-258RESOLUTION N0.2012-258
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE PROGRESS REPORT ON
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
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 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 October 2012 implementation report for the Climate Action Plan
outlines the progress for the current 18 measures and identifies only three components (out of
57) that remain on-hold due to funding shortages; and
WHEREAS, City staff continues to pursue external funding sources and to develop new
initiatives to support implementation of the Climate Ac[ion Plan; and
- WHEREAS, these new initiatives include launching a commercial Property-Assessed Clean
Energy (PACE) financing program, facilitating rooftop solar photovoltaic installations at homes and
businesses, completing a Clean Transportation Energy Roadmap, and increasing statewide and
national awareness of the City's climate action leadership through the San Diego Regional Climate
Collaborative.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista accept the implementation progress report for the Climate Action Plan in the form
presented to the City Council, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Resolution No. 2012-258
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 11th day of December 2012 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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Cheryl Cox, May
ATTEST:
Donna R. Norris, CMC, 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. 2012-258 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regulaz meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 11th day of December 2012.
Executed this 11th day of December 2012.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk