HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 16-7625-Approving Participation in the Gov.'s Institue for Beacon Prog.011=1MM0111011, I
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WHEREAS, the City of Downey 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, the City of Downey adopted an Energy Plan on January 27, 2015
and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey 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 is 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 Award Program is an opportunity for the City of
Downey to be recognized for its efforts to promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and save energy.
RESOLVE NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY • •
SECTION 1. That the City of Downey agrees to participate in the Beacon Award
Program.
SECTION 2. That the City of Downey will work towards achieving the Silver, Gold
and /or Platinum Beacon Award levels.
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SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of April, 2016.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of April, 2016, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members: Ashton, Brossmer, Marquez, Vasquez, Mayor Saab
NOES: Council Member: None.
ABSENT: Council Member: None.
ABSTAIN: Council Member: None.
A RIA M..JIMEN MMC
City Clerk