CC Resolution 11132
RESOLUTION NO.
11132
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAMPBELL TO PARTICIPATE WITH
THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS (ABAG) TO ESTABLISH A
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RETROFIT PROGRAM (RETROFIT BA Y AREA) THAT
ADDRESSES ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DEPLOYMENT OF RENEWABLE
ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES THAT HELPS REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell recognizes that it is in the interest of the local,
regional, state, and federal agencies to stimulate the economy; create and retain jobs;
reduce fossil fuel emissions; and reduce total energy usage and improve energy
efficiency; and
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell has committed to an ongoing, coordinated
effort to reduce the emissions that cause global warming, improve air quality, reduce
waste, cut energy use and save money; and
WHEREAS, State Energy Program (SEP) funds are available through the
California Energy Commission's SEP Funding Opportunities for grants to eligible local
governments for cost-effective energy efficiency projects; and
WHEREAS, the SEP allows for public agencies or non-profit entities to apply for
funds on behalf of eligible local governments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell is eligible for SEP funding under the California
Energy Commission's SEP Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell has collaborated with the Association of Bay
Area Governments (ABAG) to submit a regional application to implement the energy
efficiency project/s for the purpose of qualifying for SEP funds from the California Energy
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell has considered the application of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to the approval of the energy efficiency project/s and
has determined that this project is categorically exempt under the California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, sections 15301 (repairs and minor alterations to existing facilities),
15302 (replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities), 15306
(information collection), and 15308 (actions to protect the environment);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Campbell as follows:
Section 1. In compliance with CEQA, the City of Campbell finds that the
approval of the City's participation in the Retrofit Bay Area project is categorically
exempt from the provisions of CEQA; and
Section 2. On the date hereof, the City Council held a public meeting and the
City Council hereby finds and declares that the participation in the Retrofit Bay Area
Program will further the City's goals of protecting the environment and reducing green
house gas emissions; and
Section 3. If recommended for funding by the California Energy Commission,
the City of Campbell authorizes ABAG to accept a grant award on its behalf and to enter
into all necessary contracts and agreements, and amendments thereto, on its behalf to
implement and carry out the project/s described within the March 2, 2010 staff report;
and
Section 4. The City of Campbell recognizes the County of Santa Clara as the
lead local implementer for the project/s described within the March 2, 2010 staff report
for all of the local governments in Santa Clara County, and that ABAG as the fiscal
agent, will disburse the funds to Santa Clara County to implement and carry out the
project/s described in the March 2, 2010 staff report.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd
by the following roll call vote:
day of March
, 2010
AYES:
NOES:
Council Members
Kotowski, Kennedy, Furtado, Baker, Low
Council Members
None
ABSENT:
Council Members
None
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Evan Low, Mayor
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Anne Bybee, ity Clerk .