HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 8033RESOLUTION NO. 8033
·RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF PALO ALTO
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH
THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR A $224,700
GRANT TO FUND AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT TO
CONVERT TRAFFIC SIGNAL INCANDESCENT LAMPS TO
LIGHT EMITTING DIODES
WHEREAS, the California Energy Commission provides
grants to finance energy efficiency projects that will reduce
peak electricity demand; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is experiencing a
critical shortage in electrical capacity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto wishes
electrical demand on the distribution system,
City's traffic signal system is integrated;
to reduce its
with which the
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto
does hereby RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. The Council hereby authorizes the City
Manager or his designated representative, the Director of
Utilities, to apply for and secure a grant of up to $224,700
from the California Energy Commission to convert or replace the
present incandescent bulb traffic signals with those that use
light emitting diodes.
SECTION 2. The City Manager or his designated
representative, the Director of Utilities, is hereby authorized
to execute on behalf of the City of Palo Alto all necessary
documents to effectuate the purpose of this resolution.
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SECTION 3. The Council finds that the adoption of this
resolution does not constitute a project under the California
Environmental Quality Act, and therefore no environmental
assessment is required.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: January 22, 2001
AYES: BEECHAM, BURCH, EAKINS, FAZZINO, KLEINBERG, LYTLE,
MOSSAR, OJAKIAN
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ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
APPROVED: ~ ~
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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