HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 91-072 03/18/1991F~esolution No. 91-72 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
1 SUPPORTING REDUCTION IN USE OF
2 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
3 WHEREAS, it is important to free ourselves from oil dependence; and,
4 WHEREAS, to show a sustained commitment to a local, personal and national energy
5 policy:
~ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Petaluma
~ supports the concept of a Petroleum Pledge for conservation of petroleum reserves and
s urges Petaluma residents to adopt an energy conservation plan. The following are areas in
~ which individuals and businesses could participate in energy savings:
io 1. Reduce use of petroleum products by utilizing alternate methods of transportation
ii such as bicycles, car pools, mass transit; walk at least one time out of eight trips; and
i2 reduce the need of business trips through the use of the telephone, fax, etc.
i3 2. Reduce use of energy by installing energy efficient light fixtures and appliances and
t4 utilizing a clothes line instead of the clothes dryer.
is 3. Reduce the use of energy by purchasing locally produced food products preferably
1~ those not using petrochemical fertilizers and pesticides.
1~ 4. Reduce the use of plastics and products with excessive plastic packaging, and utilize
~.~ the plastic recycling opportunities that are available.
1~ 5. Encourage research and development of non-polluting alternative energy sources
2v that reduce oil use and energy consumption; implement energy efficiency measures;
21 support solar and wind power; and utilize alternative options whenever possible.
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 Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (1~~~($~d) meeting form
on the ......18~)rl_.__...... day of ..............l~c~.l'~):1.......---......................, 19..~.)_., by the //1,,..>'
following vote: `~( ~
City Attorney
AYES: Read, Davis, Woolsey, Sobel, Nelson
NOES: Cavanagh
ABSENT: Mayor Hilli
ATTEST: -• .........:......... .. ... .......................... .... ....~ .......-------.....
ty Clerk
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May Vice Mayor
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