HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-165 N.C.S. 10/05/2009Resolution No. 2009-165 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
ACCEPTING THE CITY OF PETALUMA GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
REDUCTION ACTION PLAN ANALYSIS, DIRECTING STAFF TO IMPLEMENT
ACTION PLAN C, SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY, AND DECLARING THE
CITY'S INTENT TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT PROJECTS THAT REDUCE
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
WHEREAS, on August 5, 2002, City Council approved Resolution 2002-117 N.C.S. to
be part of Cities for Climate Protection, sponsored by the International Council for Local
Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), and undertake ICLEI's five-milestone program to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions; and,
WHEREAS, actions taken by local government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
increase energy efficiency can provide multiple local benefits by improving air quality and
public health, reducing energy expenditures, and saving money for the local government, its
businesses, and its residents; and,
WHEREAS, local governments can influence community energy usage through local
government actions concerning land use, transportation, construction, waste management, energy
supply, and energy management; and,
WHEREAS, increased temperatures due to higher greenhouse gas levels in the
atmosphere threaten to adversely impact water quality and supply, to exacerbate air quality
problems, and to adversely impact human health by increasing heat stress and related deaths, the
incidence of infectious disease, and the risk of asthma, respiratory and other health problems;
and,
WHEREAS, California has taken a leadership role in climate protection by
implementing motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission reduction regulations, implementing
stringent building and appliance efficiency standards, and on June 1, 2005, establishing statewide
greenhouse gas reduction targets of reduction to 2000 levels by 2010; reduction to 1990 levels by
2020; and reduction to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050; and,
WI-IEREAS, Sonoma County has taken a leadership role in climate protection by being
the first county in the nation where 100 percent of its cities and the County pledged by resolution
to reduce both greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions throughout the community, and by
being the first county in the nation where 100 percent of its cities and the County determined
their baseline greenhouse gas emissions for municipal operations; and,
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2005, thirty-two representatives from Sonoma's nine cities and
the County considered targets for the community and consequently recommended that the cities
.and the County adopt a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent below 19901evels
by 2015; and,
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WI~EREAS, on July 18, 2005, City Council approved Resolution 2005-118 which
establishes a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions produced by internal municipal
operations to 20 percent below 2000 levels by 2010.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma accepts the City of Petaluma Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Action Plan
Analysis, dated July 8, 2009, and directs staff to implement Action Plan C of that analysis,
subject to funding availability.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council declares its intent to support staff
efforts to create and implement projects that reduce energy consumption, increase energy
efficiency, create renewable energy, and otherwise reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the CApp o~ed a to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 5`h day of October, 1'o m:
2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
City
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