HomeMy WebLinkAbout7160_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 7160
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S
RECOGNITION PROGRAM,THE BEACON AWARD: LOCAL LEADERSHIP
TOWARD SOLVING CLIMATE CHANGE.
WHEREAS,the City of Redlands is undertaking policies,programs and activities to save
energy,reduce waste,and respond to the effects of climate change on Redlands;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 program and policies,including working with community residents,business
groups and others;and
WHEREAS,the City of Redlands has been undertaking such activities for many years,
and
WHEREAS,the City of Redlands adopted the Redlands Community Sustainability Plan
in March 2011 to provide recommended actions that can be pursued on a voluntary basis by the
City and members of the community to achieve a more sustainable future for our city and its
future residents;and
WHEREAS,the City of Redlands wishes to share its experiences with other
communities,and be recognized for its accomplishments;and
WHEREAS,the Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change 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 Award recognizes and celebrates achievements of cities and
counties that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy; and
WHEREAS,participating in the Beacon Award is an opportunity for the City of
Redlands to be recognized for its efforts to promote sustainability,reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and save energy; and
WHEREAS,since 2010 the City of Redlands has been one of only ten cities in Southern
California chosen to participate in the Green Communities Challenges sponsored by Southern
California Edison and that this program uses the same means of tracking achievements in
sustainability;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands as
follows:
Section 1. That the City of Redlands agrees to participate in the Beacon Award: Local
Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change.
Section 2. That the City of Redlands will work towards achieving the Silver,Gold and/or
Platinum Beacon Award levels_
ADOPTED,SIGNED AND APPROVED this 15th day of May, 2012.
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Pete Aguilar,Mayor
ATTEST:
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"c Clerk
Sam
Clerk
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1, Sam Irwin,City Clerk, City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duty
adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 151h
day of May, 2012, by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harrison, Foster, Gardner; Mayor Aguilar
NOES: Councilmember Bean
ABSENT: None �7
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ABSTAIN: None ell
Sam Irwin,City Clerk
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