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File Number: 16 -283 Enactment Number: RES 55 -2016
RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE
INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S RECOGNITION
PROGRAM, THE BEACON PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco is undertaking policies, programs and activities to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy; and
WHEREAS, these policies, programs and activities conserve natural resources, save energy and
money, and promote sustainable land use and transportation planning in the community; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties statewide are leading by example by adopting innovative
sustainability programs and policies, including working with community residents, business groups and
others; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco adopted a Climate Action Plan in February, 2014,
in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the community's unique resources; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco has completed building and system upgrades at
municipal facilities in order to reduce energy usage; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco has adopted land use policies to encourage more
compact patterns of transit- oriented development; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco wishes to expand these activities, share its
experiences with other communities, and be recognized for its accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, the Beacon Program is a voluntary program of the Institute for Local Government,
the non -profit research and education affiliate of the California State Association of Counties and the
League of California Cities; and
WHEREAS, the Beacon Program recognizes and celebrates achievements of cities and counties
that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy; and
WHEREAS, participating in the Beacon Program is an opportunity for the City of South San
Francisco to be recognized for its efforts to promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
save energy; now, therefore be it
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of South San Francisco agrees to
participate in the Beacon Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of South San Francisco will work towards
achieving the Silver, Gold, and/or Platinum Beacon Award levels.
At a meeting of the City Council on 5/11/2016, a motion was made by Liza Normandy, seconded by Richard
Garbarino, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
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