HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2008-260RESOLUTION NO. 2008-260
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA TRANSFERRING $19,153 IN THE 2009
ENERGY CONSERVATION FUND FROM "SUPPLIES &
SERVICES" TO THE ``OTHER EXPENSES" BUDGET
CATEGORY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR
THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES OUTREACH
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista/SDG&E Energy Efficiency Partnership provides funding
for energy services to local residents, businesses and City operations that reduce the amount of
electricity and natural gas consumed and lower monthly utility costs; and
WHEREAS, the budget amendment request will transfer $19,153 from the "Supplies &
Services" budget category to the "Other Expenses" category to provide additional funding for the
Sustainable Communities Outreach Program; and
WHEREAS, the fund transfer will allow the City to continue its efforts to expand energy
efficiency opportunities in the community; and
WHEREAS, in September 2006, Council approved the SDG&E Energy Efficiency
Partnership agreement that provided $2,193,225 ($731,075 per calendar year) to the City's
energy conservation effort; and
WHEREAS, specifically, the funds are used to reduce the amount of kilowatt-hours
(electricity) and therms (gas) consumed by the Chula Vista community, especially sectors which
historically have not fully participated or are not eligible for existing energy incentive programs;
and
WHEREAS, targeted sectors include low-income residents, small businesses, contractors,
permit applicants and developers; and
WHEREAS, as a result, Chula Vista is implementing programs to reduce annual
community energy use by 3.8 million kWh and 100,000 therms; and
WHEREAS, in addition to lowering monthly utility costs, these energy savings will also
contribute to reducing Chula Vista's greenhouse gas emissions or "cazbon footprint;" and
WHEREAS, the budget amendment request will transfer $19,153 within the 2009 Energy
Conservation Fund from the "Supplies & Services" budget category to the "Other Expenses"
category to provide additional funding for the Sustainable Communities Outreach Program; and
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WHEREAS, the Sustainable Communities Outreach Program, which is administered by
the Planning and Building Department, works to educate permit applicants, contractors and
developers on energy efficiency opportunities and has developed new ordinances to promote
renewable energy and green building design principles in new construction; and
WHEREAS, the transferred funds will allow the City to continue this program through
December 2008; and
WHEREAS, the total funding for the Sustainable Communities Outreach Program for the
last three yeaz period is $209,153; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality° Act (CEQA) and has determined that
the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 (b)(4) of the State CEQA
Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity
is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmenta] review is necessazy; and
WHEREAS, the fund transfer of $19,153 from the "Supplies & Services" budget
category to the "Other Expenses" category within the 2009 Energy Conservation Fund will result
in a no net impact to the General Fund; and
WHEREAS, these funds will be utilized to continue developing and implementing energy
efficiency programs through the end of the calendar year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby transfer $19,153 in the 2009 Energy Conservation Fund from "Supplies &
Services" to the "Other Expenses" budget category to provide additional funding for the
Sustainable Communities Outreach Program.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Michael Meacham - Bart C. Miesfeld
Conservation and Environmental Services ,,,- Interim City Attorney
Director
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the city council of the city of Chula Vista,
California, this 25th day of November 2008 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
Donna R. Noms, CMC, ity Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Cheryl Cox, vor
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2008-260 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 25th day of November 2008.
Executed this 25th day of November 2008.
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Donna R. Norris, MC, City Clerk