HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 2013-10RESOLUTION NO. 2013-10
APPROVAL OF A PERMANENT EXEMPTION, AS PROVIDED
FOR IN SECTIONS 24.16.055 AND 24.16.110 OF THE PALM
DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ALLOW LIGHT EMITTING
DIODE (LED) PARKING LOT LIGHT FIXTURES IN PLACE OF
HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LIGHT FIXTURES AT 77-750, 77-
760, 77-770 and 77-780 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 14th day
of February, 2013, consider the request to allow LED parking lot light fixtures in place of high
pressure sodium light fixtures; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert is dedicated to energy conservation as
something that makes good financial sense and protects our environment for the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
The City of Palm Desert set a goal to cut energy usage to the maximum
practicable extent. City Council approval of a permanent exemption to allow
LED light fixtures in place of high pressure sodium light fixtures assists in
achieving this goal. LED lighting is among, if not the most, energy efficient
light sources.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert City Council, held on the 14th day of February, 2013, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, TANNER, WEBER, and BARNIR
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: SPIEGEL
ABSTAIN: NONE
N C. HARNIR, Mayor
ATTEST:
HE LL E D. KLASSEN, Laity Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California