HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/8/2010 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.O. �a*?ALMsA�
�y
v v+
♦ M1"Co %a
PipoEu CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 8, 2010 CONSENT
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS SUPPORTING PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTITUTE FOR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S BEACON AWARD FOR LOCAL LEADERSHIP
TOWARD SOLVING CLIMATE CHANGE
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Michele Mician, Manager, Office of Sustainability
SUMMARY:
A resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs supporting the Office of
Sustainability's application and participation in the Institute for Local Government's
Beacon Award and Local Leadership program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution No. , a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Palm Springs supporting participation in the Institute for Local
Government's Beacon Award for Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Participation in the Beacon Award program is voluntary and provides local agencies and
their leaders with positive recognition for sustainability leadership efforts and resource
conservation.
The Beacon Award recognizes and celebrates California cities and counties that:
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use;
• Adopt policies and programs to address climate change; and
• Promote sustainability.
Cities and counties will be honored with Silver, Gold and Platinum Beacon Awards for
achieving specified measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and energy
savings in agency facilities and by achieving measurable greenhouse gas reductions
and promoting energy conservation in the community. They will also be recognized for
achieving interim accomplishments.
ITEM NO. ---
City Council Staff Report
September 8, 2010 - Page 2
Beacon Award Resolution
To be accepted as a Beacon Award participant, cities and counties must complete
seven steps;
1. complete an application form;
2. Designate a lead staff person as a point of contact;
3. Prepare, or commit to prepare, a baseline greenhouse gas emissions inventory
for agency facilities and the community as a whole;
4. Prepare, or commit to prepare, a climate action plan that includes actions in each
of the Best Practice Areas;
5. Demonstrate compliance with AB 939, the California Integrated Waste
Management Act of 1989;
6. Adopt a resolution by the governing body committing the agency to participate in
the program; and
7. Achieve specified measurable greenhouse gas reductions and energy savings in
agency facilities, and achieve measurable greenhouse gas reductions and
promote energy conservation activities in the community.
The City of Palm Springs has completed the first five steps in the process. Adoption of
this resolution, completion of the greenhouse gas emissions inventory and climate
action plan, and reducing emissions in facilities and in the community will lead to the
City receiving a Beacon Award.
Cities and counties which achieve one or more of the Beacon Award levels will be
recognized by being listed on the Beacon Award section of the Institute for Local
Government's website and acknowledgement at selected League of California Cities
and California State Association of Counties events.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact that results from adopting the resolution. Receiving the award
may increase City grant award potential in the future.
- 1
y i -
. .s fzjz;�-
Michele Mician, Manager Thomas Wilso
Office of Sustainability Assistant City Manager
David H. Ready, Cit
Attachments: 1. Beacon Award Description
2. Resolution to Support Participation in Beacon Award Program
Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward
Solving Climate Change
Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving
Climate Change
The Institute for Local Government's California Climate Action Network
(CLAN) is pleased to announce its new recognition program, the Beacon
Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change.
The Beacon Award recognizes and celebrates California cities and
counties that:
Local Leadership Toward
Solving Climate Change
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy;
• Adopt policies and programs to address climate change; and
• Promote sustainability.
Participating in the voluntary Beacon Award program provides local agencies and their
leaders with positive recognition for saving energy, conserving resources, promoting
sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It lets them shine a bright light on
their accomplishments for their residents, colleagues and others.
3
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS SUPPORTING PARTICIPATION IN THE
INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S BEACON
AWARD: LOCAL LEADERSHIP TOWARD SOLVING
CLIMATE CHANGE
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs is undertaking policies, programs and
activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy; and
WHEREAS, these policies, programs and activities conserve natural resources,
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 Palm Springs City Council has adopted the Palm Springs
Path to a Sustainable Community, committed to the U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection
Agreement, created an Office of Sustainability, and formed a Sustainability
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs 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
Palm Springs to be recognized for its efforts to promote sustainability, reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and save energy; now, therefore be it
Resolution No.
Page 2
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Palm Springs agrees to participate in the Beacon
Award: Local Leadership Toward Salving Climate Change; and be it further
SECTION 2. That the City of Palm Springs will work towards achieving the Silver,
Gold and/or Platinum Beacon Award levels.
ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2010.
David H. Ready, City Manager
ATTEST:
James 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. 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 ,
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California