HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 2014-16RESOLUTION NO. 2014-16
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 DESERT CROSSING ON THE CORNER
OF PAINTERS PATH AND HIGHWAY 111, AND AT THE
ALBERTSONS SHOPPING CENTER ON CORNER OF DEEP CANYON
DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 111.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 13th day
of March, 2014, 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 Tight sources.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert City Council, held on the 13th day of March, 2014, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, HARNIK, SPIEGEL, WEBER, and TANNER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
VAN G. TANNER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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L E i . KLASSEN, ITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA