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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22151 - RESOLUTIONS - 2/6/2008 RESOLUTION NO. 22151 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS' CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT AND DIRECTING THE CITY'S RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND TARGET GOALS THAT THE CITY MIGHT IMPLEMENT TO REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION, REDUCE EMISSIONS THAT ADVERSELY AFFECT AIR QUALITY, AND PROMOTE WATER CONSERVATION. WHEREAS, state and local governments throughout the United States are adopting emission reduction targets and programs, coming from Republican and Democratic governors and mayors alike; and WHEREAS, many cities throughout the nation, both large and small, are reducing global warming pollutants through programs that provide economic and quality of life benefits such as reduced energy bills, green space preservation, air quality improvements, traffic congestion reduction, improved transportation choices, and economic development and job creation through energy conservation and new energy technologies; and WHEREAS, the Palm Springs City Council has determined that addressing issues of energy consumption, air quality and water conservation are important matters for the Council's legislative policy agenda. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE: To endorse the United States Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement as amended by the 73rd annual United States Conference of Mayors (attached). The Palm Springs City Council directs the City's Resource Conservation Commission to develop and make recommendations to the City Council on the implementation of specific policies and procedures, and target goals that will enable the City of Palm Springs and its residents to reduce energy consumption, reduce emissions that adversely affect air quality, and recommend policies and or programs that promote water conservation. Resolution No. 22151 Page 2 ADOPTED this 6"' day of February 2008. David H. Ready, City M - 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. 22151 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 61h day of February, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro Tem Foat, and Mayor Pougnet, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Yes Thompson, City Clerk Palm Springs, California C4 YI_CJY�. The U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement (As endorsed by the 73'+Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting,Chicago, 2005) A. We urge the federal government and state governments to enact policies and programs to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollution levels to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012,including efforts to: reduce the United States'dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the development of clean,economical energy resources and fuel-efficient technologies such as conservation,methane recovery for energy generation,waste to energy,wind and solar energy,fuel cells,efficient motor vehicles, and biofuels; 8. We urgethe U.S.Congress to pass bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction legislation that 1) includes clear timetables and emissions limits and 2)a flexible,market-based system of tradable allowances among emitting industries;and C_ We will strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets for reducing global warming pollution by taking actions in our awn operations and communities such as: 1. Inventory global warming emissions in City operations and in the community, set reduction targets and create an action plan. 2. Adopt and enforce land-use policies that reduce sprawl,preserve open space, and create compact,walkable urban communities; 3_ Promote transportation options such as bicycle trails,commute trip reduction programs,incentives for car pooling and public transit; 4. Increase the use of clean,alternative energy by,for example,investing in "green tags",advocating for the development of renewable energy resources, recovering landfill methane for energy production,and supporting the use of waste to energy technology; S. Make energy efficiency a priority through building code improvements, retrofitting city facilities with energy efficient lighting and urging employees to conserve energy and save money; 6. Purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for City use; 7. Practice and promote sustainable building practices using the U.S. Green Building Council's LEER program or a similarsystem; 8. Increase the average fuel efficiency of municipal fleet vehicles;reduce the number of vehicles;launch an employee education program including anti- idling messages;convert diesel vehicles to bio-diesel; 9. Evaluate opportunities to increase pump efficiency in water and wastewater systems;recover wastewater treatment methane for energy production; 10. Increase recycling rates in City operations and in the community; 11. Maintain healthy urban forests; promote tree planting to increase shading and to absorb CO2;and 12. Help educate the public,schools,other jurisdictions,professional associations, business and industry about reducing global warming pollution. YI_CJY�. The U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement (As endorsed by the 73'+Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting,Chicago, 2005) A. We urge the federal government and state governments to enact policies and programs to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollution levels to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012,including efforts to: reduce the United States'dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the development of clean,economical energy resources and fuel-efficient technologies such as conservation,methane recovery for energy generation,waste to energy,wind and solar energy,fuel cells,efficient motor vehicles, and biofuels; 8. We urgethe U.S.Congress to pass bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction legislation that 1) includes clear timetables and emissions limits and 2)a flexible,market-based system of tradable allowances among emitting industries;and C_ We will strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets for reducing global warming pollution by taking actions in our awn operations and communities such as: 1. Inventory global warming emissions in City operations and in the community, set reduction targets and create an action plan. 2. Adopt and enforce land-use policies that reduce sprawl,preserve open space, and create compact,walkable urban communities; 3_ Promote transportation options such as bicycle trails,commute trip reduction programs,incentives for car pooling and public transit; 4. Increase the use of clean,alternative energy by,for example,investing in "green tags",advocating for the development of renewable energy resources, recovering landfill methane for energy production,and supporting the use of waste to energy technology; S. Make energy efficiency a priority through building code improvements, retrofitting city facilities with energy efficient lighting and urging employees to conserve energy and save money; 6. Purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for City use; 7. Practice and promote sustainable building practices using the U.S. Green Building Council's LEER program or a similarsystem; 8. Increase the average fuel efficiency of municipal fleet vehicles;reduce the number of vehicles;launch an employee education program including anti- idling messages;convert diesel vehicles to bio-diesel; 9. Evaluate opportunities to increase pump efficiency in water and wastewater systems;recover wastewater treatment methane for energy production; 10. Increase recycling rates in City operations and in the community; 11. Maintain healthy urban forests; promote tree planting to increase shading and to absorb CO2;and 12. Help educate the public,schools,other jurisdictions,professional associations, business and industry about reducing global warming pollution.