HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-012 N.C.S. 01/26/2009Resolution No. 2009-012 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
CONSENTING TO INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY'S
INCORPORATED AREA IN THE COUNTY OF SONOMA'S CONTRACTUAL
ASSESSMENT PROGRAM TO FINANCE DISTRIBUTED GENERATION
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is committed to the development of renewable energy
sources and energy efficient improvements, reduction of greenhouse gases, protection of the
environment, and reversal of climate change; and,
WHEREAS, in Chapter 29 of Part 3 ofDivision 7 of the California Streets and
Highways Code (the "Act"), the Legislature has authorized cities and counties to assist property
owners infinancingthe cost of installing distributed generation renewable energy sources or
making energy efficient improvements that are permanently fixed to their property (the
"Improvements") through a contractual assessment program; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma wishes to provide practical solutions to its residents to
achieve energy efficiency and independence, and to cooperate with the County in order to
efficiently and economically assist all Sonoma County property owners in financing such
Improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has authority to establish a contractual assessment
program as permitted by the Act to assist property owners in financing the cost of installing
distributed generation renewable energy sources or making energy efficient improvements that
are permanently affixed to real property; and,
WHEREAS, the County is conducting an analysis to determine the feasibility of this
program and to develop parameters for implementation and administration of the program; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma wishes to participate with the County in the program,
if the County adopts a countywide assessment program, under the terms and conditions to be
agreed to by the City of Petaluma and the County; and,
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WHEREAS, the Petaluma City Council has reviewed the County's proposed Resolution
of Intention to establish the program entitled "Resolution of the Board of Supervisors Declaring
its Intention to Finance Distributed Generation Renewable Energy Sources and Energy
Efficiency Improvements Through the Use of Contractual Assessments'; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Petaluma supports the
County's ongoing feasibility analysis and development of an AB 811 contractual assessment
program, and before the program is extended to within Petaluma city limits, the City and County
shall strive to reach agreement addressing administrative issues, financing, and any other
conditions the City wishes to impose on participating properties in its jurisdiction; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma approves the proposed
County Resolution substantially in the form shown in Attachment l to the staff report
accompanying this City resolution; consents to inclusion in the Program of all properties in the
incorporated area of Petaluma; and authorizes the County, upon satisfaction of all conditions; to
take every step required for financing the Improvements, including the levying, collecting and
enforcement of the contractual assessments to finance the Improvements, and the issuance and
enforcement of bonds torepresent such contractual assessments; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this
resolution to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, and the City Manager is authorized to
coordinate with County staff to facilitate operation of the Program.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter ofsaid City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certity the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the NJroveb as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 26t' day of January. for ti:
2009. by the following vote: j -
AYES:
NOES:
City
Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, Ilet Iis, Healy-Rabbitt, Ren6e, Mayor'I'orl iatt. /
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: &
City Clerk
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