HomeMy WebLinkAbout23738 RESOLUTION NO. 23738
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING THE GREEN
FOR LIFE PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE CLIMATE ACTION
PLAN AND GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY, THE
ENERGY ACTION PLAN, ENERGY BENCHMARKING
POLICY FOR MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, AND
COMMISSION ING/RETRO-COMMISSIONING POLICY.
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs is committed to the long-range goal of
protecting the natural environment, enhancing our economy, increasing sustainability
efforts and improving overall quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases released into
the atmosphere have been found to have a profound effect on the Earth's climate and
reducing the potential magnitude of climate change may lower its harmful effects on
public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, in September 2006, the State of California adopted the Global
Warming Act of 2006 (AB 32) which created a statewide greenhouse gas emission
requirement and goal to reduce emissions to 1990 levels by 2020; and
WHEREAS, at the 2009 Coachella Valley Energy Summit all CVAG jurisdictions
signed the Coachella Valley Sustainability Pledge committing all to take leadership roles
and commit to a valley wide effort to ensure the maintenance of our air quality,
encourage sustainable use of resources, and preserve our environment for future
generations through collaboration on regional greenhouse gas emissions and the
promotion of energy efficiency and clean alternative energy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs authorized participation in the Coachella
Valley Association of Government's coordinated application and subsequent award from
Southern California Edison via the California Public Utilities Commission for a
coordinated suite of energy efficiency and sustainability elements known as Green for
Life; and
WHEREAS, the City's elected officials, appointed committees, staff and residents
helped to determine climate action efforts included in the Climate Action Plan that
contain numerous community co-benefits such as utility savings, better air quality,
reduced traffic congestion, local economic development, and improved quality of life;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs, as a member of the Desert Cities Energy
Partnership with partners Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Co, and
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Imperial Irrigation District joins all CVAG Jurisdictions in a regional effort to promote
energy independence by the adoption and implementation of the elements contained in
these documents; and
WHEREAS, the greenhouse gas reduction activities contribute to the
achievement of many of the City's environmental values and is consistent with the City's
efforts to promote clean and efficient energy use, commuter trip reduction efforts and
other clean air initiatives, solid waste reduction and recycling; and promoting jobs and
economic development; and
WHEREAS, the City shall amend its General Plan at the next available
opportunity to confirm its adoption of this Climate Action Plan endorsing measures for
climate protection and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, noting that the
Climate Action Plan and all future amendments to such plan shall remain in effect and
applicable to all development within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council adopts Resolution No. 23738 adopting the Green for Life
program including a Climate Action Plan with accompanying Greenhouse Gas
Inventory, an Energy Action Plan with accompanying Benchmarking Policy and
Commissioning/Retro-Commissioning Policy.
2. It is also understood that where measures require ordinance or zoning code
amendments further evaluation and analysis will be conducted to determine
adequacy prior to implementation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City will pursue the energy efficiency and
greenhouse gas emission reduction goals highlighted in the Energy Action Plan for City
operations through City activities and programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City will pursue the greenhouse gas
emission reduction goals highlighted in the Climate Action Plan for City and non-City
"community" goals through the various actions and policies as well as cooperative
incentive-based programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City will monitor and report progress
towards meeting the State's commitment to reduce GHG emissions. Since all levels of
government will continue to monitor, lead and participate in these broader emission
reduction activities, it may be necessary to adjust the measures described therein as
necessary to ensure AB 32 and other related legislation if fully implemented.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS CITY
COUNCIL THIS 17T" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2014.
David H. Ready, Ci er
ATTEST:
mes 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. 23738 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 17th day of December,
2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills,
Mayor Pro Tem Lewin, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
mes Thompson, City Clerk
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