HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-041 N.C.S. 03/21/2016Resolution No. 2016-041 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR
SB 1030, ALLOWING THE SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL CLIMATE
PROTECTION AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE
PAST JANUARY 1, 2020 BY REMOVING THE SUNSET PROVISION
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority (RCPA) was
formed through the enactment of AB881 (Huffman) in 2009 to assist local agencies in meeting
their greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, and to develop, coordinate, and implement
programs and policies to comply with the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006
(AB32) and other federal or state mandates and programs designed to respond to greenhouse gas
emissions and climate change; and
WHEREAS, this authorization was granted originally until December 2015 and was
extended to December 2019 by AB639 (Huffman); and
WHEREAS, Petaluma is a member of the RCPA and collaborates with them on many
projects including energy efficiency rebates and financing, renewable energy implementation,
low carbon transportation planning, electric vehicle infrastructure planning, public outreach, and
planning for climate resilience; and
WHEREAS, the RCPA is essential for regional long-range planning and programs and
strives to provide efficient and effective services to the cities and the County in responding to
State requirements, securing grant funding, managing coordinated projects, and engaging with
the community; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is an international leader that has adopted ambitious
targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meeting those targets will require action and
collaboration at all levels of government — local, regional, state, and federal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of
Petaluma does hereby authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of support for SB 1030 to enable the
Sonoma County Regional climate Protection Authority to continue operating past January 1,
2020.
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 Appro ed as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 21" day of March, � � f r'm:
2016, by the following vote: k`
City Attorney
AYES: Barrett, Mayor Glass, Healy, Kearney, Vice Mayor King, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: Albertson
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST: t F
City Clerk Mayor
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