HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1998-19066 RESOLUTION NO. 19066
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA DIRECTING STAFF TO DEVELOP AN EDUCATION
PROGRAM FOR CHULA VISTA RESIDENTS ON UTILITY
DEREGULATION, CONSUMER CHOICE, AND CARBON DIOXIDE
EMISSIONS; AND DIRECTING STAFF TO ACT AS A CONDUIT
TO RESIDENTS; OFFERING VALUE-ADDED INFORMATION
SERVICE REGARDING ELECTRICITY CHOICES AVAILABLE TO
CONSUMERS, SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO GREEN POWER
WHEREAS, local governments around the State are beginning to recognize that there
may be a role to play in the quickly changing utility market to provide 'value-added' service
to its residents during this transition; and
WHEREAS, Cbula Vista residents and businesses now have a choice in selecting a
preferred energy provider due to the newly opened marl<et; and
WHEREAS, however, many residents are unsure of the process for switching to
another energy prorider, may be unaware of the options available, or cnay look for specific
environmental or cost benefits by switching providers; and
WHEREAS, over the past few cnonths, staff has met with a number of California cities
involved with the International Council of Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) Cities for
Climate Protection Campaign; and
WHEREAS, these meetings brought together city staff interested in assisting and
educating its residents/consumers on electricity choices now available; specifically relating to
residential energy providers which deliver clean energy; and
WHEREAS, these cities hope to accomplish such educational efforts by coordinating
to disseminate materials which provide an objective list of companies offering 'green power',
based upon the State of Califomia's definition of renewable energy; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that Council authorize staff to develop objective
educational materials for distribution to Chula Vista residents on energy providers offering
non-carbon intensive energy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby direct staff to develop an education program for Chula Vista residents on utility
deregulation, consumer choice, and carbon dioxide emissions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff is directed to act as a conduit to residents by
offering value-added information service regarding electricity choices available to consumers,
specifically relating to green power.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Barbara Bamberger ny
Environmental Resource Manager
Resolution 19066
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 23rd day of June, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilnqembers: Moot, Padilia, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYES: Councilnqembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) I
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 19066 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council
at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 23rd day of June, 1998.
Executed this 23rd day of June, 1998.