HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9190Resolution No. 9190
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto
Approving the City's Participation in the Institute for Local
Government's Climate Action Network Recognition
Program, the Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward
Solving Climate Change
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto is currently a leader in adopting policies that are
proactive in addressing climate change issues; and
WHEREAS, the City of PalQ Alto wishes to continue theseactLvities,~hare 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 Palo
Alto 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 Palo Alto does hereby
RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Palo Alto agrees to participate in the Beacon Award:
Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change.
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