HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2010-246RESOLUTION NO. 2010-246
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA'S PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL
GOVERNMENT'S BEACON AWARD: LOCAL LEADERSHIP
TOWARD SOLVING CLIMATE CHANGE
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 aze 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
forseven new measures and authorized staff to implement the plans and pursue additional,
longterm funding sources; and
WHEREAS, the seven new measures plus the City's original Carbon Dioxide
ReductionPlan 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, shaze its
experiences with other communities, and be recognized for its accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, the Beacon Awazd: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change is a
voluntary program of the Institute for Local Government, the non-profit reseazch and education
affiliate of the California State Association of Counties and the League of California Cities; and
WHEREAS, 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 of Chula
Vista to be recognized for its efforts to promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions
and save energy.
Resolution No. 2010-246
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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 Towazd Solving Climate Change.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Chula Vista will work towazds
achieving the Silver, Gold and/or Platinum Beacon Award level.
Pres ted by
Pamela Bensoussan
Council Member
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 12th day of October 2010 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bensoussan, Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ATTES
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Donna R. Noms, C C, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
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Cheryl Cox, May
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2010-246 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the ] 2th day of October 2010.
Executed this 12th day of October 2010.
Donna R. Noms, CM ,City Clerk
Approved as to form by