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
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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.
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TONY FER AYOR
ATTEST:
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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. //
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TI DRE, CITY CLERK
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