HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 2013-09RESOLUTION NO. 2013- 09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT DECLARING
SUPPORT FOR AN ENERGY PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, IMPERIAL IRRIGATION
DISTRICT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, AND THE
MEMBER AGENCIES OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS TO BE KNOWN AS "THE
DESERT CITIES ENERGY PARTNERSHIP"
WHEREAS, the Desert Cities Energy Partnership ("DCEP") representing
the participating County, City and Tribal jurisdictions of the Coachella Valley
Association of Governments — supports "energy efficiency" initiatives, policies,
and construction standards in order to ensure that our communities follow and
encourage sustainable practices; and
WHEREAS, local demand for electricity has grown, and it is expected that
demand for electricity will continue to grow in the near future to support a growing
population and economy; and
WHEREAS, citizens and businesses spend significant amounts for
energy, it makes economic sense and good public policy to encourage energy
efficiency in the DCEP region and our community; and
WHEREAS, energy efficiency programs enhance our environment by
improving air quality, reducing greenhouse gases and other pollution, and
conserving natural resources; and
WHEREAS, it is vital for our community to keep spending locally and to
encourage innovations in the way we behave, build, and incorporate energy into
our everyday business and personal lives; and
WHEREAS, there is a growing movement within California communities
and businesses to improve everyday practices and create more sustainable and
"greener" cities; and
WHEREAS, the communities comprised of the DCEP Partnership seek to
promote innovative methods and state-of-the-art technologies used in the design
and construction of new residential and commercial buildings within the region, in
order to bring energy and natural resource consumption in line with our
sustainability goals; and
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RESOLUTION NO. 2013- 09
WHEREAS, The Coachella Valley Association of Governments ("CVAG")
has been identified by the participating partnership jurisdictions to enter into an
agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) on their behalf to represent
them and implement the activities of the participating Coachella Valley
jurisdictions of the DCEP Partnership; and
WHEREAS, The Desert Cities Energy Partnership brings together CVAG,
SCE, the Imperial Irrigation District ("IID"), Southern California Gas Company
("SCG") and the CVAG member agencies in a cooperative program to promote
energy efficiency, regional sustainability goals, and collaboration; and
WHEREAS, The City of Palm Desert staff, with the assistance of CVAG,
have identified the suite of programs within SCE's proposed Local Government
Partnership Program as being consistent with the DCEP member's customer
service goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE,
AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City of Palm Desert designates the Coachella
Valley Association of Governments (or another organization designated by the
DCEP should conditions merit a change) to implement the mission of the Desert
Cities Energy Partnership.
Section 3. That the City of Palm Desert supports a commitment to
sustainable practices through energy efficiency, and will provide leadership and
guidance in promoting, facilitating, and instituting such practices in the region.
Section 4. That the City of Palm Desert supports and endorses the
Desert Cities Energy Partnership (a SCE Local Government Partnership) as an
effective method to help meet long-term regional economic and environmental
goals.
Section 5. That the City of Palm Desert will name one or more
individuals to the DCEP working group that will review progress regularly with
CVAG, SCE, IID, and SCG.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2013- 09
Section 6. That the City of Palm Desert with the assistance of SCE,
CVAG, and the DCEP will identify and support implementing the suite of
programs and projects within the City of Palm Desert municipal facility and
community energy efficiency and sustainability goals.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 14th day of February. 2013.
AYES: BENSON, TANNER, WEBER, and HARNIR
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SPIEGEL
ABSTAIN. NONE
ATTEST:
AN C. HARNIK, MAYOR
RAtI- ELLE D. KLASSEN, dITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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