R-8885EPWM:CP:JM
Santa Monica, California
Resolution Number 8885
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SUPPORTING
THE MEMBERSHIP OF SANTA MONICA IN THE
CITIES FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, the worldwide scientific community believes that
carbon dioxide and other gases released into our atmosphere
are virtually certain to have a profound effects on the
Earth's climate, including increased average global
temperatures, more severe storm patterns, and higher sea
levels; all of which pose significant risks to both natural
ecosystems and human societies; and
WHEREAS, at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the
United States signed the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change, which calls for reducing greenhouse gas
emissions to 1990 levels by the end of the decade; and
WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
and increase energy efficiency can provide multiple local
benefits to the City government and the community by:
decreasing air pollution, creating jobs, reducing energy
expenditures, and saving money for the City and its citizens;
and
WHEREAS, the Cities for Climate Protection will provide
participating cities with:
a framework for determining the sources of local
greenhouse gas emissions;
information and assistance for developing a local
action plan to reduce energy demand and greenhouse
gas emissions; and
helpful publications, including Climate Action Tool
Kit for Municipal Managers and Profiting from Energy
Efficiency;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Santa Monica pledges to join with
cities from all over the world in the Cities for Climate
Protection Campaign.
SECTION 2. As a participant in the Cities for Climate
Protection Campaign, the City of Santa Monica pledges to:
1. Take a leadership role in increasing energy efficiency
and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from Municipal
Operations.
2. Develop a Local Action Plan to increase energy efficiency
and reduce greenhouse emissions throughout the community.
3. Be an advocate for energy efficiency and climate
protection at the state and national levels.
SECTION 3. 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:
MARSHA JO"S MOUTRIE
CITY ATTORNEY
Adopted and approved this 11th of April, 1995.
Mayor
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution 8885 (CCS) was duly adopted at a
meeting of the City Council held on the 11th of April, 1995 by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers: Abdo, O'Connor, Greenberg, Genser, Rosenstein,
Ebner, Holbrook
Noes: Councilmembers: None
Abstain: Councilmembers: None
Absent: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk