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MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
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FROM: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Director P
Prepared By: Richard S. Denniston, Assistant Planner I(9�0
DATE: May 18, 2006 (CC Meeting of 61712006)
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution Supporting the United States Mayors Climate
Protection Agreement
BACKGROUND /DISCUSSION
On September 21, 2005, Councilmember Mikos requested a future agenda item to
discuss the global warming issue and to consider the City participating in the United
States Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Under the Agreement, participating cities
commit to take following three (3) actions:
• Strive to meet or beat the Kyoto Protocol targets in their own communities,
through actions ranging from anti - sprawl land -use policies to urban forest
restoration projects and public information campaigns;
• Urge their state governments and the federal government to enact policies and
programs to meet or beat the greenhouse gas emission reduction target
suggested for the United States in the Kyoto Protocol; and
• Urge the United States Congress to pass the bipartisan Climate Stewardship Act,
which would establish a national emission trading system.
On May 3, 2006, City Council directed staff to prepare a Resolution supporting the
United States Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2006- supporting the United States Mayors Climate
Protection Agreement.
Attachments:
Draft City Council Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED STATES
MAYORS CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2005, the Kyoto Protocol, an international
agreement to address climate disruption, went into effect in the 141 countries that have
ratified it to date; 38 of those countries are now legally required to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions on average 5.2 percent below 1990 levels by 2012; and
WHEREAS, state and local governments throughout the United States are
adopting emission reduction targets and programs; and
WHEREAS, many cities throughout the nation, both large and small, are
reducing global warming pollutants through programs that provide economic and quality
of life benefits such as reduced energy bills, green space preservation, air quality
improvements, reduced traffic congestion, improved transportation choices, and
economic development and job creation through energy conservation and new energy
technologies; and
WHEREAS, mayors from around the nation have signed the U.S. Mayors
Climate Protection Agreement which, as amended at the 73rd Annual U.S. Conference
of Mayors meeting, reads:
The U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
A. We urge the federal government and state governments to enact policies
and programs to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming
pollution levels to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012, including efforts
to: reduce the United States' dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate
the development of clean, economical energy resources and fuel- efficient
technologies such as conservation, methane recovery for energy
generation, waste to energy, wind and solar energy, fuel cells, efficient
motor vehicles, and biofuels;
B. We urge the U.S. Congress to pass bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction
legislation that includes: 1) clear timetables and emissions limits; and 2) a
flexible, market -based system of tradable allowances among emitting
Industries; and
C. We will strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets for reducing global
warming pollution by taking actions in our own operations and
communities such as:
1. Inventory global warming emissions in City operations and in the
community, set reduction targets and create an action plan.
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Resolution No. 2006 -
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2. Adopt and enforce land -use policies that reduce sprawl, preserve
open space, and create compact, walkable urban communities;
3. Promote transportation options such as bicycle trails, commute trip
reduction programs, incentives for car pooling and public transit;
4. Increase the use of clean, alternative energy by, for example,
investing in "green tags ", advocating for the development of
renewable energy resources, recovering landfill methane for energy
production, and supporting the use of waste to energy technology;
5. Make energy efficiency a priority through building code
improvements, retrofitting city facilities with energy efficient lighting
and urging employees to conserve energy and save money;
6. Purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for City use;
7. Practice and promote sustainable building practices using the U.S.
Green Building Council's LEED program or a similar system;
8. Increase the average fuel efficiency of municipal fleet vehicles;
reduce the number of vehicles; launch an employee education
program including anti - idling messages; convert diesel vehicles to
bio- diesel;
9. Evaluate opportunities to increase pump efficiency in water and
wastewater systems; recover wastewater treatment methane for
energy production;
10. Increase recycling rates in City operations and in the community;
11. Maintain healthy urban forests; promote tree planting to increase
shading and to absorb CO2; and
12. Help educate the public, schools, other jurisdictions, professional
associations, business and industry about reducing global warming
pollution.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council hereby supports the
U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.
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SECTION 2: CERTIFICATION OF ADOPTION: 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 7th day of June, 2006.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk
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