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RESOLUTION 2010-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COlJNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA'S PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL
GOVERt'ftvlENT'S BEACON AWARD: LOCAL LEADERSHIP
TOWARD SOLVING CLlNIA TE CHANGE
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WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista is undertaking policies, programs and activities to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy; and
WHEREAS, these policies, programs and activities conserve natural resources, save
energy and money, and promote sustainable land use and transportation planning in the
community; and
'WHEREAS, cities and counties statewide are leading by example by adopting innovative
sustainability programs and policies, including working with community residents, business
groups and others; and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2008, City Council formally approved implementation plans for
seven new measures and authonzed staff to implement the plans and pursue additional, long
term funding sources; and
WHEREAS, the seven new measures plus the City's original Carbon Dioxide Reduction
Plan constitute Chula Vista's comprehensive Climate Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the new measures focus on lowering energy and water consumption,
installing renewable energy systems, promoting alternative fuel vehicle use, and designing
pedestrian and transit-ready communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista wishes to expand these activities, share its
experiences with other communities, and be recognized for its accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, the Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change is a
voluntary program of the Institute for Local Government, the non-profit research and education
affiliate of the California State Association of Counties and the League of California Cities; and
\VHEREAS, the Beacon Award recognizes and celebrates achievements of cities and
counties that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy; and
WHEREAS, participating in the Beacon Award is an opportunity for the City ofChula
Vista to be recognized for its efforts to promote sustainabi lity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions
and save energy,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby agree to support the City of Chula Vista's participation in the Institute for
Local Government's Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City ofChula Vista will work towards
achieving the Silver, Gold and/or Platinum Beacon A ward level.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Bart C. Miesfelct
City Attorney
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Pamela Bensoussan
Council Member
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