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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2017 0705 CCSA REG ITEM 09A ITEM 9.A. CITY OFMOORPARK,CALIFORNIA City Council Meeting Mayor's Office 7-5 -02o, Memorandum A /014:. • , : To: Honorable City Council From: Janice S. Parvin, Mayor Date: June 22, 2017 Subject: Consider Endorsement of Mayors for 100% Clean Energy At the June 21, 2017, City Council meeting I requested a future agenda item for the Council to consider in regard to signing a pledge to support 100% clean and renewable energy. Atttached is information from the Sierra Club along with their endorsement form. I recommend that the City Council authorize endorsement of the Mayor's for 100% Clean Energy Pledge. Attachment 12 Ask your mayor to support a 100% clean, renewable energy future and add their name to the Mayors For 100% ... EXPLORE, ENJOY AND PROTECT THE PLANET (http://www.sierraclub.org) Ask your mayor to support a 100% clean , renewable energy future and add their name to the Mayors For 100% Clean Energy endorsement letter! ; Vvs, o Mfg} + :; * * f 11": . ' "'7e* -k°'"'S4C1"4:#4.‘". . A Now more than ever before, mayors and local leaders must be at the forefront of moving America towards a more just and equitable country for all people. As the Trump Administration withdraws the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement, and continues to slash vital air, water and human rights protections, mayors and local leaders are leading our nation towards a healthier, stronger future by committing to 100% clean, renewable energy for all. That's why we're calling on all mayors-- regardless of political party, from big cities and small towns —to support a vision of 100% clean and renewable energy in their cities, towns, and communities, and across the country. Ask your mayor to pledge their support for 100% clean and renewable energy for all! Transitioning to 100% clean and renewable energy-- like energy efficiency, wind, solar and electrified transportation --will protect our kids and families from pollution, create new jobs and local economic opportunities, and ensure that all people have the access to affordable energy solutions. Now is the time for action. It is up to mayors to respond to this moment by doubling down on local efforts and signaling their support for clean energy and healthy communities nationwide. 13 �P4ORS p MAYORS for 100% CLEAN ENERGY ENDORSEMENT o CLEAaN E I, Mayor of support a goal of 100 percent clean, renewable energy in my city and across the United States. I believe that a transition to 100 percent clean a significant driver of renewable energy growth energy is good for my community: It will make because cities know firsthand that steps to reduce us stronger, healthier, and more resilient; it will carbon emissions, clean the air, strengthen the create jobs and new business opportunities; and it economy, and improve lives. will allow us to become a more equitable society where everyone has opportunity in a thriving local Positive, bipartisan, community-driven solutions are economy. possible and already happening in our community. I will continue to work with all stakeholders Nearly 200 nations have agreed, for the first time to transition away from dirty energy and in history, that the world must achieve 100 percent implement local, affordable solutions like energy renewable energy by the end of this century. In the efficiency, solar, wind, and pollution-free electric United States, action by local government is already transportation. To join Mayors For 100% Clean Energy, please print and sign the statement below, and send a scanned copy to mayors4cleanenergy@sierraclub.org. I hereby pledge to work with my community to realize a vision of 100 percent renewable energy in MAYOR'S SIGNATURE DATE MAYOR'S NAME MAYOR'S MUNICIPALITY MAYOR'S OFFICE ADDRESS CITY,STATE,ZIP MAYOR'S PHONE MAYOR'S EMAIL STAFF MEMBER'S NAME STAFF MEMBER'S TITLE STAFF MEMBER'S PHONE STAFF MEMBER'S EMAIL MAYORAL TERM ELECTED AS (MM/DD/YYY to MM/DD/YvY) e.g. Rep., Dem., Ind., non-partisan Q U E ST I 0 N S : contact mayors4cleanenergy@sierraclub.org / 415-977-5606 14