HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2009-247RESOLUTION NO. 2009-247
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (1) ACCEPTING THE 2008 GREENHOUSE
GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY REPORT, (2) DIRECTING
THE CITY'S CLIMATE CHANGE WORKING GROUP TO
DEVELOP A CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGY FOR
FUTURE COUNCIL CONSIDERATION, AND (3) APPROVING
CHULA VISTA'S ONGOING INVOLVEMENT IN
INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS TO SHARE INFORMATION
AND EXPERIENCES REGARDING CLIMATE ADAPTATION
PLANNING AS OUTLINED IN THE CLIMATE ADAPTATION
PLANNING ROADMAP
WHEREAS, Chula Vista has historically been a regional and national leader in climate
protection policies and programs designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) or "cazbon"
emissions. The City has participated in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change, ICLEI Cities for Climate Protection Campaign, and the Conference of Mayor's Climate
Protection Agreement; and
WHEREAS, to help identify emission sources, assess program progress, and guide policy
decisions, the Department of Conservation & Environmental Service staff has completed a GHG
emissions inventory For Calendaz Yeaz 2008; and
WHEREAS, Chula Vista recently joined the California Climate Action Registry, which is
the State's premier voluntary greenhouse gas reporting system. Participation in the California
Climate Action Registry complements the City's other climate protection efforts by documenting
GHG emissions as it relates to Assembly Bill 32's (California Global Warming Solutions Act of
2006) statewide reduction targets and prepares the City for potential carbon trading opportunities
in the future; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista is the first local govermment in San Diego County to
successfully report its GHG emissions through the California Climate Action Registry; and
WHEREAS, the City has been continuing its carbon reduction efforts over the last 12
months by beginning partial implementation of the seven new Climate Protection Measures
based on available funding; and
WHEREAS, staff has been able to secure one-time funding opportunities to install more
energy efficient and renewable energy technologies at municipal buildings and replace a variety
of fleet and transit vehicles with more efficient models; and
WHEREAS, Conservation & Environmental Services staff has used its San Diego Gas &
Electric (SDG&E) Local Government Partnership to support energy efficient lighting exchanges
and free energy and water assessment services for residents and businesses. Likewise, the
Development Services Department has modified their plan check reviews and drafted new
ordinances to place additional emphasis in incorporating energy efficiency and renewable energy
opportunities into new construction and major renovation projects; and
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WHEREAS, City staff has created a roadmap for Chula Vista's development of a Climate
Change Adaptation Strategy. As proposed, the City's Climate Change Working Group
(CCWG), comprised of residents, businesses, and community group representatives, would
review and evaluate various adaptation strategies through an open and transparent process; and
WHEREAS, the CCWG would be augmented to include additional members to broaden
the group's technical background and community perspective and would be supported by the
Conservation & Environmental Services Department staff and Ex Officio members providing
technical and public policy expertise; and
WHEREAS, in addition to their publicly-noticed meetings, the CCWG would host at
least 2 public workshops on climate adaptation planning to solicit additional community
feedback. The CCWG would return to City Council by November 2010 with their
recommendations for a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for formal review and
consideration; and
WHEREAS, in addition to developing a climate adaptation plan, the City of Chula Vista
would commit to participating in annual conferences and host a conference in November 2011
with other "Sevilla Declazation" signatories. Each signatory would also lead an intemational
panel to develop sample adaptation strategies for a particular topic azea.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that it (1) accepts the 2008 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report, (2) directs the City's
Climate Change Working Group to develop a Climate Adaptation Strategy for future council
consideration, and (3) approves Chula Vista's ongoing involvement in intemational efforts to
shaze information and experiences regarding climate adaptation planning as outlined in the
climate adaptation planning roadmap.
Presented by Approved as to form by
el T. I~feacham
Director, Conservation and
Environmental Services
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
Califomia, this 20th day of October 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, Thompson and
Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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Cheryl Cox, M~ or
ATTEST:
Dom a 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. 2009-247 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 20th day of October 2009.
Executed this 20th day of October 2009.
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Donna R. Norris, MC, City Clerk