HomeMy WebLinkAbout6731RESOLUTION NO. 6731
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR AN
ENERGY WISE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS,
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AND THE CITY OF
ARCADIA
WHEREAS, the City Council supports "energy efficiency" initiatives, policies, and
construction standards in order to ensure that the City of Arcadia follows and encourages
sustainable policies and practices; and
WHEREAS, local demand for electricity has grown substantially, and it is expected
that demand for electricity will continue to grow in the near future to support a growing
population; and
WHEREAS, since most citizens and businesses spend more in energy bills than
they do on local taxes, it makes economic sense and good public policy to encourage
energy efficiency where possible in the City of Arcadia; and
WHEREAS, energy efficient programs enhance our environment by improving air
quality, reducing pollution, and conserving natural resources; and
WHEREAS, it is vital for our community to keep dollars local, encourage
innovations, and incorporate energy efficiency into our everyday business and personal
lives; and
WHEREAS, there is movement within California communities and businesses to
improve everyday practices and to create more sustainable and "greener" cities; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to promote innovative methods and state -of- the -art
technologies used in the design and construction of new residential buildings within the
City, in order to bring our energy and natural resource consumption in line with goals of
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sustainability; and
WHEREAS, by partnering with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and
Southern California Edison the City of Arcadia will become more competitive when it
comes to applying for grant programs, rebates, and incentives.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Arcadia will monitor the work of the San Gabriel Valley
Energy Wise Partnership as it furthers its goal to adopt formal guidelines that will
encourage the exploration of and use of the energy efficiency incentives offered by the
partnership.
SECTION 2. The City of Arcadia supports a commitment to sustainable practices
through energy efficiency, and will provide leadership and guidance in promoting and
facilitating such practices in the community.
SECTION 3. The City of Arcadia supports and endorses the Local Government
Partnership as an effective method to help meet long -term community economic and
environmental goals.
SECTION 4. The City of Arcadia will provide special recognition to City agencies
and local non - profits that utilize any of the programs encompassed by Southern California
Edison's Local Government Partnership.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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ATTEST:
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
0.
Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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July
, 2010.
ayor of the City of Arcadia
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, JAMES H. BARROWS, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies
that the foregoing Resolution No. 6731 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a
regular meeting of said Council held on the 20th day of July, 2010 and that said
Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Member Harbicht, Kovacic, Segal and Amundson,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Chandler
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ity Clerk of the City of Arcadia