R-8744
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City Council Meeting 4/19/94 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NO. 8744 (CCS)
(city Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REGIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
INITIATIVES AND APPROVING THE "ASPEN ACCORD"
WHEREAS, the cities of Irvine, Gothenberg, Nacka, and Santa
Monica are involved with implementing Energy Efficiency Initiatives
as an integral part of their respective long-range planning; and,
WHEREAS, the cities recognize the need to encourage the
efficient use of energy resources in order to reduce the cost of
government and provide better service at a lower cost to their
customers, the citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the cities realize that establishment of an Energy
Efficiency Initiative as a permanent part of their long term
policies will be more environmentally sensitive and provide for
more optimal use of energy; and,
WHEREAS, regional Energy Efficiency Initiatives will focus
on providing new and efficient energy services through the
creative development of new types of local infra-structure;
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Santa Monica
enter into:
THE ASPEN ACCORD
The efficient use of energy is vital to the long term
prosperity of our communities, our respective nations and the
world.
In order to assure that energy efficiency is integrated into
our energy future, and to set an example for others, we agree
to form this covenant dedicated to the creation of Regional
Energy Efficiency Initiatives.
The city pledges support and encouragement in the development,
implementation, and promotion of the Regional Energy Efficiency
Initiatives that they have embarked upon; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Regional Energy Efficiency
Initiatives embarked upon by the cities and their respective
utilities will set an example for other cities, regions, and states
in structuring local energy solutions to global energy problems.
NOW THEREFORE, the Mayor of Santa Monica does hereby resolve
to affix her signature to the Aspen Accord in representation of the
City's covenant to initiate regional energy efficiency initiatives.
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The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in
full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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MARSHA JO
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Adopted and approved this 19th day of April, 1994.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 8744 (CCS) was duly adopted at a
meeting of the City Council held on the 19th day of April, 1994 by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers: Abdo, Genser, Greenberg, Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein,
Noes: Councilmembers: None
Abstain: Councilmembers: None
Absent: Councilmembers: Vazquez
ATTEST:
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City Clerk