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R 4281 RESOLUTION NO. 4281 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ENERGY WATCH PARTNERSHIP (SLOEWP) WHEREAS, local demand for electricity has grown, and is expected to continue to grow in the near future to support a growing population and economy; and WHEREAS, citizens and businesses spend substantial amounts for energy and it makes economic sense and good public policy to encourage energy efficiency; and WHEREAS, energy efficiency programs enhance our environment by improving air quality, reducing greenhouse gases and other pollutants, and conserving natural resources; and WHEREAS, it is vital for communities to incorporate energy conservation innovations into everyday business practices and personal lives; and WHEREAS, there is a growing movement within California cities and businesses to improve everyday practices and create more sustainable and greener communities; and WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Energy Watch Partnership has been established to manage the administration, marketing, integration and implementation components of this partnership program; emphasis will be placed on the outreach to the cities and special districts within San Luis Obispo County to assist them in improving the energy efficiency of their facilities and integrating energy efficiency throughout the local communities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby: 1. Supports and endorses the San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch Partnership, a partnership between local agencies in San Luis Obispo County, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG &E), Southern California Gas Company, and the Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC); and 2. Supports a commitment to sustainable practices through the planning and implementation of energy efficient strategies and programs; and 3. Authorizes the City Manager to designate a representative to the San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch Partnership. RESOLUTION NO. 4281 PAGE 2 On motion of Council Member Costello, seconded by Council Member Fellows, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Costello, Fellows, Guthrie, and Mayor Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 25 day of May 2010. • RESOLUTION NO. V28I PAGE 3 TONY FER AYOR ATTEST: tea ' ' , bt.ikt'/n 0/2.., KELLY ■ ETM e ' E, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: E A , CITY MANAGER APPROVED AS TO FORM: TIM THY J. MEL, 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. 4281 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 25 day of May 2010. WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 1st day of June 2010. // v' KE 4 1 4 1 TI DRE, CITY CLERK •