HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2015-112RESOLUTION NO. 2015 —112
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
BEACON AWARD: LOCAL LEADERSHIP TOWARD SOLVING CLIMATE CHANGE
WHEREAS, the City of National City is undertaking policies, programs, and
activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy; and
WHEREAS these lir t •ti l resources,
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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, the City of National City participated in the San Diego Association of
Governments' Energy Roadmap Program to become more energy efficient and sustainable; and
WHEREAS, in order to develop and implement sustainable planning and
mitigation strategies, the City of National City developed and adopted a Climate Action Plan in
2011; and
WHEREAS, the City of National City has participated in the South Bay Energy
Action Collaborative (' SoBEAC") since 2013 in order to leverage the subregion's resources and
promote energy efficiency and other sustainable practices; and
WHEREAS, the City of National City has implemented energy efficient retrofits at
its municipal facilities in order to reduce energy use and costs; and
WHEREAS, the City of National City has installed bike infrastructure and facilities
which allow for active transportation to be a more viable option; and
WHEREAS, the City of National City coordinated with San Diego State l ni ers, tF
to participate in the Sage Project, addressing projects related to smart growth, quality of life, and
sustainability goals; and
WHEREAS, the City of National City 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
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
National City to be recognized for its efforts to promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, and save energy.
Resolution No. 2015-112
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City does hereby resolve to participate in the institute for Local Government's Beacon
Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change.
BE iT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of National City V! m work towards
achieving the Silver, Gold, and/or Platinum Beacon Award levels.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of August, 2015.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Micl ael R. Dalia, Ci Clerk
PPROVED
TO FORM:
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City Attorne
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on August 4,
2015 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY. RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
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City the City of tonal City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 20 i 5-112 of the City of National City, California, passed and
adopted by the Council or said City on August 4, 2015.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy