HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2010-47RESOLUTION NO. 2010— 47
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
SUPPORTING GREEN BUILDING EFFORTS THAT WILL LEAD TO
SAVINGS AND INCREASED EFFICIENCY IN SCHOOLS
WHEREAS, deteriorating school infrastructure and poor indoor environmental
quality threaten the health, well being, and achievement of staff and students; and
WHEREAS, "green schools" are schools that create a healthy environment that is
conducive to learning while saving energy, resources, and money; and
WHEREAS, green schools create a learning environment that supports student
learning through improvements in site selection, day lighting, indoor air quality, thermal comfort,
acoustics, and classroom design — all of which have an important impact on a child's ability to
learn and a teacher's ability to teach; and
WHEREAS, the benefits of superior indoor air quality — a key emphasis of green
schools - have been linked to lower asthma rates, fewer allergies, reduced absenteeism, and
increased teacher retention rates; and
WHEREAS, green schools use an average of 30-50% less energy and do not
cost more to build than conventional schools; and
WHEREAS, green schools cost less to operate, utilize durable materials, and
greatly reduce water and energy use, which generates significant financial savings; and
WHEREAS, green schools provide an educational experience that transcends
the classroom by crating a host of opportunities for curriculum innovation and hands-on, project
based learning in which the building itself becomes an interactive teaching tool; and
WHEREAS, green buildings allow schools to open their doors to the community
in new ways. By increasing accessibility of their facilities and resources and through hands-on
lessons about sustainability and environmental stewardship, green schools serve as valuable
and dynamic community centers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City here y supports green building efforts that will lead to savings and increased
efficiency in schools, thus, improving the quality of life of the members of our community.
ATTEST:
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of 9prjl, 2010.
on Morrison, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M , City Clerk George H. Eiser, Ill
City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on April 6,
2010 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Morrison, Sotelo-Solis, Van Deventer, Zarate.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
City Jerk of the City o`f National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-47 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted
by the Council of said City on April 6, 2010.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy