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From: Charles McNeely Subject: Resolution authorizing the formation of an
Advisory Task Force to assist in the preparation of the
Dept: City Manager's Office Sustainability Master Plan. ORIGINAL
Date: November 30, 2010 Meeting Date: December, 6 2010
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
June 15, 2009: Mayor and Common Council authorized the initial application for$250,000 for the
development of the Energy Efficiency&Conservation Strategy and associated projects and programs to
be funded through the EECBG Program.
November 5, 2009: Mayor and Common Council authorized the execution of a contract with AECOM for
the development of an Energy Efficiency&Conservation Strategy(EECS)as well as the development of
a larger Climate Action Plan.
February 1,2010: Mayor and Common Council authorized the submittal of the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Strategy and application for the remaining$1,704,600 for programs and projects to be
funded through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.
Recommended motion:
Adopt resolution.
Signatu
Contact person: Debra Kurita Phone: 384-5122
Supporting data attached: Staff Report, Resolution
Ward: All Wards
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A
Source:
Finance:
Council Notes: esd
Agenda Item No.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Subiect:
Authorize the Formation of an Advisory Task Force to Assist in the Preparation of a
Sustainability Master Plan for the City of San Bernardino.
Backaround•
On February 17, 2009 President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The ARRA allocates funding to many
programs, including health care, energy, infrastructure, education, and public safety. The
total funding allocation of $828 billion consists of: $396 billion for upgrades to
transportation, infrastructure, construction, health care programs, education and housing
assistance, and energy efficiency projects, $288 billion in personal and business tax
credits, and $144 billion in state and local fiscal relief.
One of the new programs receiving funding from ARRA is the Energy Efficiency &
Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. The EECBG Program received $3.2
billion in nationwide funding; of that, $2.8 billion was made available as direct allocation
grants to cities, counties, states and Indian tribes; the remaining $400 million will be
made available through a competitive grant process. The City of San Bernardino
received a direct allocation of$1,954,600.
On November 5, 2009, the Mayor and Common Council authorized the execution of an
agreement with AECOM for the development of an Energy Efficiency & Conservation
Strategy, along with the development of a Sustainability Master Plan (SMP). The Energy
Efficiency & Conservation Strategy has been developed and is currently being
implemented using the City's EECBG funding.
The development and implementation of the City's SMP serves a critical role in the
attainment and implementation of the regulations outlined in AB 32 as well as SB 375.
AB 32 called for a decrease of overall greenhouse gas emission levels to 1990 levels by
2020. In order to do this there are many companion efforts occurring such as greenhouse
gas (GHG) emission inventory being conducted by the San Bernardino Associated
Governments and to which the City of San Bernardino is participating in.
To develop the City's Sustainability Master Plan, AECOM has recommended it include
six primary areas: Energy, Water, Land Use, Waste, Green Infrastructure and
Transportation. In an effort to obtain expert input, local knowledge and community
support, and based on recognized local best practices and advice from AECOM, a
Sustainability Advisory Task Force is being formed. The Task Force will consist of
representatives from a variety of industry and community sectors to provide a
comprehensive and balanced approach in the development of goals, strategies and
measures to reduce the overall carbon footprint of the City.
Based on research of other cities, local best practices and their professional experience,
AECOM recommends the Task Force consist of representatives from the following
industries and community sectors: Building Industry, Green Building Council, Utilities,
Local Business, Community-Based Organizations, Environmental Organization, Labor &
Management Organization, Regional Planning Agency, Local Planning Agency, and
Education.
The Task Force will provide quarterly updates to the Mayor and Common Council as to
the progress of the effort.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the creation of the Task Force.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Formation of an Advisory Task Force to Assist in the
Preparation of a Sustainability Master Plan for the City of San Bernardino.
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I RESOLUTION NO.
2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
3 BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF AN ADVISORY TASK
FORCE TO ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF A SUSTAINABILTY MASTER PLAN
4 FOR THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
5 WHEREAS,pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,the Cit
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of San Bernardino received a direct allocation of $1,954,600 under the Energy Efficiency
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Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG);
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9 WHEREAS, consistent with authorized uses of EECBG funds, on November 5, 2009
10 the Mayor and Common Council authorized the execution of an agreement with AECOM for th
11 development of a Sustainability Master Plan (SMP) for the City of San Bernardino;
12 WHEREAS, based on their professional experience in developing sustainability
13 programs in other communities, AECOM has recommended the City of San Bernardino form an
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advisory task force to assist in the preparation of the SMP, comprised of representatives from
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diverse group of industry and community sectors;
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17 NOW THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON
18 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
19 SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to form the Sustainability Mastei
20 Plan Advisory Task Force to assist the City in preparing the SMP. At a minimum, the Task
21 Force shall consist of representatives from the following industry and community sectors:
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Building Industry, Green Building Council, Utilities, Local Business, Community-Based
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24 Organizations, Environmental Organization, Labor & Management Organization, Regional
25 Planning Agency, Local Planning Agency, and Education.
26 SECTION 2. The Task Force and City Manager shall provide quarterly updates to the
27 Mayor and Common Council as to the progress on the preparation of a draft SMP fo
'8 presentation to the Mayor and Common Council. i
I RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF A SUSTAINABILIT
2 MASTER PLAN ADVISORY TASK FORCE TO ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF
3 SUSTAINABILTY MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
4 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor an
5 Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting thereof, held on
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the_day of 12010,by the following vote,to wit:
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8 Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
9 MARQUEZ
10 DESJARDINS
11 BRINKER
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SHORETT
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14 KELLEY
15 JOHNSON
16 MCCAMMACK
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City Clerk
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20 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day of 12010.
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23 Patrick J. Morris, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
24 Approved as to form:
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26 By:
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