HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-015 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-15
2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
3 BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE SAN
BERNARDINO REGIONAL ENERGY PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SOUTHERN
4 CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY,
AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO BE KNOWN AS THE
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"ENERGY PARTNERSHIP"
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7 WHEREAS, the Energy Partnership and the City of San Bernardino support "energy
8 efficiency" initiatives, policies, and construction standards in order to ensure that communities
follow and encourage sustainable practices; and
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WHEREAS, local demand for electricity has grown, and it is expected that demand
10 for electricity will continue to grow in the near future to support a growing population and
11 economy; and
12 WHEREAS, residents and businesses spend significant amounts for energy, it makes
economic sense and good public policy to encourage energy efficiency in the City of San
13 Bernardino; and
14 WHEREAS, energy efficiency programs enhance our environment by improving air
15 quality, reducing greenhouse gases and other pollution, and conserving natural resources; and
16 WHEREAS, it is vital for our community to keep spending locally and to encourage
innovations in the way we behave, build, and incorporate energy into our everyday business
17 and personal lives; and
18 WHEREAS, there is a growing movement within California communities and
19 businesses to improve everyday practices and create more sustainable and "greener" cities;
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20 WHEREAS, the communities participating in the Energy Partnership seek to promote
21 innovative methods and state-of-the-art technologies used in the design and construction of
new residential and commercial buildings within the region, in order to bring energy and
22 natural resource consumption in line with our sustainability goals; and
23 WHEREAS, the San Bernardino Council of Governments ("SBCOG") has been
24 identified by their participating jurisdictions to enter into an agreement with Southern
California Gas Company ("SCG") and Southern California Edison ("SCE") on their behalf to
25 represent them and implement the Energy Partnership; and
26 WHEREAS, the Energy Partnership brings together the City of San Bernardino, SCE,
27 SCG and the Energy Partnership member agencies in a cooperative program to promote
energy efficiency, regional sustainability goals, and collaboration.
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1 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
2 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
3 SECTION 1. The City of San Bernardino designates SBCOG to implement the
4 mission of the Energy Partnership.
5 SECTION 2. The City of San Bernardino supports a commitment to sustainable
practices through energy efficiency, and will provide leadership and guidance in promoting,
6 facilitating, and instituting such practices in the region.
7 SECTION 3. The City of San Bernardino supports and endorses the Energy
8 Partnership (a SCE & SCG Local Government Partnership) as an effective method to help
meet long-term regional economic and environmental goals.
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SECTION 4. The City of San Bernardino will name one or more individuals to the
10 Energy Partnership working group that will review progress regularly with SCE and SCG.
11 SECTION 5. The City of San Bernardino with the assistance of SCE & SCG, will
12 identify energy efficiency programs and projects within municipal facilities and support
implementation of community energy efficiency and sustainability goals within the City.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE SAN
2 BERNARDINO REGIONAL ENERGY PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY,
3 AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO BE KNOWN AS THE
4 "ENERGY PARTNERSHIP"
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6 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and City
7 Council of the City of San Bernardino at a Special meeting
8 thereof, held on the 8th day of February , 2017, by the following vote, to wit:
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Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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11 MARQUEZ 1S)
12 BARRIOS X
13 VALDIVIA X
14 SHORETT X (M)
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NICKEL X -
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17 RICHARD X
18 MULVIHILL X
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20 GeorgeA Hanna, Cd4t, City Clerk
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The foregoing Resolution is hereby approved this Ir day of 14�EDc , 2017.
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24 R. Carey Davis, ayor
25 City of San Bernardino
Approved as to form:
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Gary D. Saenz, City Attorney
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By:o�
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