HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 015-2015RESOLUTION NO. 15-2015
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AUTHORIZING
THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S BEACON
AWARD: LOCAL LEADERSHIP TOWARD SOLVING CLIMATE CHANGE
WHEREAS,
The
City of Burlingame
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 program and policies, including working with community residents, business
groups, and others; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame will be updating its 2009 Climate Action Plan as part
of the City's General Plan Update and will continue to implement climate actions and energy
saving initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame 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, participating in the Beacon Award is an opportunity for the City of
Burlingame 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 BURLINGAME RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
1. That the City of Burlingame agrees to participate in the Beacon Award: Local
Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change.
2. That the City of Burlingame will work toward achieving the Silver, Gold or Platinum
Beacon Award level.
Terry Nagel,/Mayor
I,
Mary Ellen
Kearney, City
Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the
foregoing
Resolution
was introduced
at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 17th day of
February,
2015, and
was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: BROWNRIGG, KEIGHRAN, NAGEL, ORTIZ, ROOT
NOES: Councilmembers: NONE
ABSENT: Councilmembers: NONE
'r t
ary Ellerl Kearney, City Clerk