PC R 13-2196' RESOLUTION NO. 13-2196
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING "T,HE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE STAFF PROJECT NO. 13 -003
ADOPTING A CLIMATE.ACTION PLAN (CAP)
WHEREAS, global climate change is an issue that the State of California has
determined to be of statewide concern and mandates local action throughout all of
California; and
WHEREAS, with the enactment of Assembly Bill 32 (AB32), the California Global
Warming Solutions Act of 2006, local.governments are tasked with addressing emission
sources undertheir purview that contribute c, climate, change; and
WHEREAS, in March 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4174 to join the
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives — Local Governments for
Sustainability (ICLEI) in order to conduct a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory
for the City of Arroyo Grande; and
WHEREAS, in April 2010, the City Council received the GHG inventory report, which
was updated in 2012; and
' WHEREAS, through, support from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG &E) Green
Communities Program and Southern California Gas Company, the San Luis Obispo
County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) secured funds to assist the cities of Arroyo
Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Paso Robles and Pismo Beach to prepare
a GHG emissions reduction plan for each jurisdiction and the region; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held study sessions on December 18, 2012 and
January 15, 2013 to discuss GHG emissions reduction measures to include in the CAP;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on this staff project in
accordance with City Code;;and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this project is consistent with the
General Plan and the environmental documents associated therewith, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this project in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that a negative
declaration can be adopted.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, the 'following,circumstances exist:
' 1. The proposed plan will promote the public health, safety, convenience, and
general welfare of the residents of Arroyo Grande. Evidence of global climate
change, has been observed in the form of increased global temperatures, rising
sea levels, decreased snow -pack in mountainous regions, retreating glaciers,
increased species extinction and range shifts and an increase in floods and
wildfires. Furthermore, the international scientific community is convinced that
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deforestation, emissions from burning fossil fuels, and other industrial processes
are the primary factors contributing to climate change. Locally, climate change
may result in increased sea levels, decreased air quality, increased fire hazard
and decreased water supply. The CAP provides the guidance and policies
necessary to implement programs that'will reduce greenhouse gases to minimize
the effect of global climate change.
2. The proposed plan is in conformance with the purposes of the General Plan and
all applicable, officially adopted policies and plans. The CAP supports general
policies that encourage reducing traffic, improving public transit service,
increasing safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, reducing flood and fire hazards,
improving air quality and promoting energy conservation.
3. The proposed plan will have no substantial adverse effect upon the environment.
By reducing the local impacts of global climate change, the CAP will help to
ensure that Arroyo Grande remains an environmentally responsible community
that is a, desirable place to live, work and play. No adverse environmental
impacts associated with the implementation of`the CAP have been identified.
4. A copy of the CAP, staff reports and communications are on file in the
Community Development Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby recommends that the City Council approve Staff Project No. 13-
003, thereby adopting the Climate Action Plan,and Negative Declaration.
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Sperow, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
Keen, Speow, Barneich
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Martin
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 5th day of November 2013.
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