HomeMy WebLinkAbout21862 - RESOLUTIONS - 4/4/2007 ' RESOLUTION NO. 21862
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING SUPPORT
FOR THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY
ASSOCIATION'S CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDER
PROGRAM (CGB).
WHEREAS, according to recent studies published by the United States Green Building
Council the construction, demolition and operation of buildings in the United States
collectively consume up to 37% of the total energy used, 12% of all fresh water
supplies, and 40% of all raw materials used in the United States; and
WHEREAS, local demands for housing and for associated resources such as energy,
water, and wood have grown over the past few years, and will continue to increase in
the foreseeable future as the population of the Coachella Valley increases; and
WHEREAS, voluntary energy and resource-saving designs for residential construction
are cost-effective ways to protect our environment by improving air quality, reducing
pollution, and conserving scarce natural resources; and
WHEREAS, it is the general desire of the City of Palm Springs to ensure that new
' housing units are built responsibly, to minimize adverse economic and environmental
impacts; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs seeks to promote innovative methods and
technologies used in the design and construction of new homes within the community in
order to help reduce residential energy and resource consumption; and
WHEREAS, the California Building Industry Association has developed a voluntary
program to improve building practices and to build, "greener," homes; and
WHEREAS, the Green Builder Program (CGB) encourages homebuilders to build
homes that use less water and energy than standard homes, reduce the need for
lumber, and help communities meet their state recycling goals; and
WHEREAS, City of Palm Springs desires to recognize homebuilders who follow CGB
standards of building at least 15% above California Title 24 Energy Efficiency
Standards; improve indoor air quality, conserve water and wood, and divert construction
waste from landfills.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs,
California supports a commitment to the California Green Builder Program, and will
provide leadership and guidance in planning, facilitating, and instituting such voluntary
practices in the community.
Resolution No. 21862
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council directs the City's Resource '
Conservation Commission to work with the local chapter of the Building Industry
Association to develop a plan to raise public awareness and promote participation in the
California Green Builder Program.
ADOPTED THIS 4" day of April, 2007.
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David H. ity Manager
ATTEST:
J es Thompson, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that '
Resolution No. 21862 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on the 4ch day of April, 2007, by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills,
Mayor Pro Tern Pougnet, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
A
mes Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California