HomeMy WebLinkAbout6662_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6662
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMIT
PROCESSING INCENTIVES FOR LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY
AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED) DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, green building is a process for creating buildings and
supporting infrastructure that minimizes the use of resources, reduces harmful
effects on the environment, and creates healthier environments for people; and
WHEREAS, green building and LEED development is associated with
environmental benefits such as solid waste reduction, improved water quality,
improved air quality, energy conservation, and greenhouse gas reductions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection
Agreement on October 16, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Climate Protection Agreement encourages the City to
promote LEED Development; and
Whereas, providing permit processing incentives for LEED development
that streamlines and shortens the time it takes to permit LEED projects will
encourage and promote LEED development;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The City Council authorizes permit processing incentives for LEED
development that will move LEED projects to the "head of the line",
causing LEED projects to be reviewed for permitting purposes
before other pending development projects.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 6`" day of November, 2007.
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J Harrison; ayor
ATTEST:
CitV Clerk 610
I, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 6th day of November 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Gil, Gallagher, Aguilar; Mayor Harrison
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Lor fie Poyzer,,, y Clerk