HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-013 - Resolutions - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS RESOLUTION NO. 16-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
SAN BERNARDINO REGIONAL ENERGY PARTNERSHIP
BETWEEN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA GAS, AND SAN BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED
GOVERNMENTS
WHEREAS, in 2008, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted the state's
first Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan, creating a framework to address the need for long-
term energy efficiency goals and savings throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Partnership (LGP) program was developed for
implementing energy efficiency programs across government entities. The LGP program,
administered by Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) and funded by California utility ratepayers, sets the
goal for local governments to lead by example and to identify potential energy efficiency projects
within their facilities and community; and
WHEREAS, the main objectives of a LGP are to retrofit local government facilities, promote
energy efficiency programs in the community, and support energy efficiency goals and activities that
are included in the Strategic Plan; and
WHEREAS, in partnership with SCE and SoCalGas, SANBAG will implement the San
Bernardino Regional Energy Partnership ("SBREP"), on behalf of jurisdictions within San Bernardino
County, including the City of Rancho Cucamonga, in order to provide support for energy efficiency
initiatives and encourage sustainable practices; and
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2015,the San Bernardino Associated Governments(SANBAG)
Board of Directors approved the San Bernardino Regional Energy Partnership; and
WHEREAS, SANBAG will enter into an agreement with Southern California Edison Company
(SCE) and Southern California Gas Company(SoCalGas)on behalf of participating jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, each partner city is required to pass a resolution joining the SBREP and work to
identify potential energy efficiency solutions for city facilities and encourage energy efficiency in the
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, hereby resolves
the foregoing recitals are incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
Section 1. The above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. The City is a member agency of SANBAG which serves as the region's Council of
Governments and City will benefit from joining the San Bernardino Regional Energy Leadership
Partnership.
Section 3. The City of Rancho Cucamonga will assign the appropriate staff to the San Bernardino
Regional Energy Partnership working group and will review progress regularly with SCE and
SoCalGas, and the City.
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Section 4. The City of Rancho Cucamonga with the assistance of SCE, SoCalGas and other member
agencies will explore and identify potential energy efficiency improvements for municipal facilities and
facilitate community outreach.
Section 5. The City of Rancho Cucamonga is joining the San Bernardino Regional Energy
Partnership.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 31d day of February 2016.
AYES: Alexander, Kennedy, Michael, Spagnolo, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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ATTEST:
C. Reynolds, City Clerk
I, JANICE C. REYNOLDS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a Regular Meeting of said City
Council held on the 31d day of February 2016.
Executed this 4'h day of February 2016, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
/11,`ani eynolds, City Clerk
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