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CC - Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City of Culver City's Participation in the Institute for Local Government's Beacon Recognition Program.
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Meeting Date: 08/22/2016
Contact Person/Dept: Joe Susca/Public Works-Administration
Phone Number: 310-253-5636
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/16/2016); (E-Mail) The Institute for Local Government (08/16/2016); (E-Mail) The Energy Coalition (08/16/2016)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (08/11/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the City's participation in the Institute for Local Government's Beacon Recognition Program (Beacon Program).
BACKGROUND
In 2006, the City established a City Council Sustainability Subcommittee. In 2007, the City signed onto the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, which outlined the goal of meeting or exceeding Kyoto protocol targets to reduce global warming through energy efficiency. In July 2016, the City released a Request for Proposals to hire a firm to implement a citywide Sustainable Business Certification Program and the City is currently in the process of preparing an Energy Action Plan. The City is updating its General Plan, which will contain a Sustainable City Plan that includes a Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The City participates in the Green Communities Challenge and currently maintains a Gold status rating in Southern California Edison's (SCE) Energy Leader Partnership Program. The City participates in the Westside Energy Partnership, The Energy Network and Energize the Westside programs, all of which emphasize sustainability and improving energy effic...
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