R 4174RESOLUTION NO. 4174
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE TO JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES - LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR
SUSTAINABILITY (ICLEI) IN ORDER TO CONDUCT A GREENHOUSE
GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY FOR THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
WHEREAS, a scientific consensus has developed that carbon dioxide and other
greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere have a profound effect on the Earth's
climate; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 Fourth Assessment Report from the International Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) states that it is very likely that most of the observed increases
in globally averaged temperatures since the mid-20th century are -due to human-
induced greenhouse gases; and
WHEREAS, in 2006 the U.S. National Climatic Data Center confirmed clear
evidence of human influences on climate due to changes in greenhouse gases; and
WHEREAS, an inventory of human activity impacts, i.e., a green house gas
emission inventory, is a means of documenting those impacts; and
WHEREAS, the international organization known as, "ICLEI" -International
Council for Local Environmental Initiatives -Local Governments for Sustainability, has
technical information and expertise that can assist the City in developing a greenhouse
gas inventory and in turn contribute to ongoing efforts to prepare an update of the Open
Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign sponsored by ICLEI has
developed a proven method and tools for quantifying energy use, energy efficiency, and
associated greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, local government actions taken to increase energy efficiency and
reduce greenhouse gas emissions provide multiple local benefits by: reducing energy
expenditures; saving money for the local government, its businesses and residents;
decreasing air pollution; and
WHEREAS, the State legislature adopted AB 32 (known as the California Global
Warming Solutions Act of 2006) that established amulti-year program to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by the year 2020; and
WHEREAS, preparation of the greenhouse gas inventory through the grant
program adopted by the San Luis Obispo Air Pollution .Control District (APCD)
incorporating the Cities for Climate Protection Campaigns program and tools will put the
City in a position to effectively implement State goals of AB 32 to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions; and
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WHEREAS, the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign sponsored by ICLEI -
Local Governments for Sustainability has invited the City of Arroyo Grande to join ICLEI
and become a partner in the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande as follows:
1. The City of Arroyo Grande will join ICLEI as a Full Member and will
participate in the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign and, as a
participant, pledges to take a leadership role in promoting public awareness
about the causes and impacts of climate change.
2. The City of Arroyo Grande will undertake `the Cities for Climate Protection
Campaign's five milestones to reduce both greenhouse gas and-air pollution
emissions throughout the community, and specifically:
• Conduct a baseline emissions inventory and forecast;
• Adopt an emissions reduction target for the forecast year;
• Develop a Local Action Plan;
• Implement policies and measures; and
• Monitor and verify results.
3. The City of Arroyo Grande requests assistance from ICLEI's Cities for
Climate Protection Campaign as it progresses through the milestones.
On motion of Council Member Guthrie, seconded by Council Member Fellows, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit: -
AYES: Council Members Guthrie, Fellows, and Costello
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Arnold and Mayor Ferrara
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 24th day of March 2009.
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TONY M. FE MAYOR
ATTEST:
KELLY V11ETM1bRE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached
Resolution No. 4174 is a true, full, and correct copy of said Resolution passed and
adopted at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the
24th day of March 2009.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 26th day of
March 2009.
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KELLY ET1N E, CITY CLERK