CC Resolution 10828
RESOLUTION NO. 10828
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE
BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CLIMATE PROTECTION
GRANT PROGRAM FOR A CLIMATE PROTECTION PLANNING GRANT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GENERAL
PLAN "GREEN" ENERGY ELEMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell recognizes the significant threat of Global
Climate Change; and
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell recognizes and values the importance of
greening City services and facilities as a means of reducing the impact of Global
Climate Change; and
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell recognizes the importance of facilitating
ecologically sustainable private development and practices as a means of
reducing the impact of Global Climate Change; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Campbell has directed City staff to
explore alternatives for enhancing "green" practices; and
WHEREAS, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is administering the
Climate Protection Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the Climate Protection Grant Program offers a Climate Protection
Planning Grant up to $75,000; and
WHEREAS, the Climate Protection Planning Grant may be used for projects that
integrate climate protection goals, policies, and strategies into local general
plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Campbell that the City Manager is hereby authorized to submit a grant
application to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for a Climate
Protection Planning Grant in the amount of $75,000 to fund the development of a
General Plan "Green" Energy Element;
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of November, 2007, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Kennedy, Low, Burr, Furtado
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Hernandez
ATT~~
~~ . ,UL/
An e Bybee, City Clerk