HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2018-134RESOLUTION NO. 2018-134
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA’S APPLICATION FOR THE AMERICAN CITIES
CLIMATE CHALLENGE GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista is a nationally-recognized leader in working with
our residents, communities and regional partners to implement initiatives and actions to address
the threat of climate change to the local community; and
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2017, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista adopted
the 2017 Climate Action Plan (CAP) and directed staff to work with community partners to
implement CAP actions and return to Council with regular progress reports; and
WHEREAS, the adopted 2017 Climate Action Plan incorporated greenhouse gas
reduction strategies that were recommended by the Climate Change Working Group (CCWG)
which represented Chula Vista residents, businesses, non-profits, education, and utilities; and
WHEREAS, the adopted 2017 Climate Action Plan focuses on water conservation and
reuse, renewable and efficient energy, zero waste, and smart growth and transportation; and
WHEREAS, fully implementing the actions in the adopted 2017 Climate Action Plan is
anticipated to reduce 2020’s greenhouse gas emissions by over two hundred thousand metric
tons and help the City meet the State of California greenhouse gas reduction goals; and
WHEREAS, on June 19, 2018, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced application
invitations for the American Cities Climate Challenge grant to the 100 most populous cities in
America according to the 2010 census; and
WHEREAS, the American Cities Climate Challenge grant will provide 20 winning cities
with critical resources and technical support to help meet climate goals; and
WHEREAS, the American Cities Climate Challenge is an excellent opportunity for the
City of Chula Vista to accelerate the City’s on-going climate action planning efforts; and
WHEREAS, the evaluation criteria to determine the 20 winning cities of the American
Cities Climate Challenge will focus on demonstrated Commitment, Ambition and Impact; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista’s 20-year history as a leader in climate action
planning in the region is a clear demonstration of the City’s commitment to sustainability and
fighting the effects of climate change in our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it supports the City of Chula Vista’s application for the American Cities Climate
Challenge grant.
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Resolution No. 2018-134
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Eric C. Crockett Glen R. Googins
Director of Economic Development City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 10th day of July 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Padilla
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2018-134 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 10th day of July 2018.
Executed this 10th day of July 2018.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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