r-10652City Council Meeting January 24, 2012 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER 10652 (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S BEACON AWARD
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica is undertaking policies, programs and
activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy; and
WHEREAS, these policies, programs and activities conserve natural resources,
save energy and money, and promote sustainable land use and transportation planning
in the community; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties statewide are leading by example by adopting
innovative sustainability programs and policies, including working with community
residents, business groups and others; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica wishes to expand these activities, share its
experiences with other communities, and be recognized for its accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, the Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate
Change is a voluntary program of the Institute for Local Government, the non - profit
research and education affiliate of the California State Association of Counties and the
League of California Cities; and
WHEREAS, the Beacon Award recognizes and celebrates achievements of cities
and counties that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy; and
WHEREAS, participating in the Beacon Award is an opportunity for the City of Santa
Monica to be recognized for its efforts to promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and save energy.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Santa Monica agrees to participate in the Beacon Award:
Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change.
SECTION 2. The City of Santa Monica will submit an application to achieve the Silver,
Gold and /or Platinum Beacon Award 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.
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Adopted and approved this 24th day of January, 2012.
Richard Bloom, Mayor
I, Denise Anderson - Warren, Acting City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 10652 (CCS) was duly adopted at a
meeting of the Santa Monica City Council held on the 24th day of January, 2012, by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers:
Noes: Councilmembers:
Holbrook, McKeown, O'Day, Shriver
Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Mayor Bloom
None
Absent: Councilmembers: O'Connor
ATTEST:
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Denise Anderson - Warren, Acting City Clerk