HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES CC 2016 3535 2016 0720 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-3535
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE
INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S BEACON PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Moorpark is undertaking policies, programs and activities
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy; and
WHEREAS, these policies, programs and activities conserve natural resources,
save energy and money, and promote sustainable land use and transportation planning
in the community; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties statewide are leading by example by adopting
innovative sustainability programs and policies, including working with community
residents, business groups and others; and
WHEREAS, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company and
the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance have created an energy efficiency
"Partnership Program" and have designated the City as achieving Silver Tier Level
Status in the Partnership Program as a result of the City's energy efficiency efforts to
date; and
WHEREAS, the City of Moorpark wishes to expand these activities, share its
experiences with other communities, and be recognized for its accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, the Beacon Program is a voluntary program of the Institute for Local
Government, the non-profit research and education affiliate of the California State
Association of Counties and the League of California Cities; and
WHEREAS, the Beacon Program recognizes and celebrates achievements of
cities and counties that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy; and
WHEREAS, participating in the Beacon Program is an opportunity for the City of
Moorpark to be recognized for its efforts to promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse
gas emissions and save energy.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Moorpark agrees to participate in the Beacon
Program.
Section 2. That the City of Moorpark will work towards achieving the Silver,
Gold and/or Platinum Beacon Award levels.
Resolution No. 2016-3535
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Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and
shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of July, 2016.
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Ja ice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk ) I ' f
Resolution No. 2016-3535
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss.
CITY OF MOORPARK
I, Maureen Benson, City Clerk of the City of Moorpark, California, do hereby
certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 2016-3535 was
adopted by the City Council of the City of Moorpark at a regular meeting held on the
20th day of July, 2016, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mikos, Mil!house, Pollock, Van Dam, and Mayor Parvin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 28th day of July, 2016.
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
(seal)