Resolution 13313CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 13 313
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CITYWIDE ENERGY REDUCTION
EFFORTS (LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES)
WHEREAS, California faces unprecedented energy challenges and severe
electricity supply shortages; and
WHEREAS, the importance of immediate energy conservation efforts cannot be
overstated; and
WHEREAS, Governor Gray Davis has asked all Californians to reduce electricity
use by 7 %; and
WHEREAS, to demonstrate California's. commitment to conserve electricity, the
Governor has directed state agencies to reduce electricity use in state facilities by 5% by
January 16, and has asked cities to do the same; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda has already implemented a large number of
procedures aimed at conserving energy, the most far- reaching being that all municipal
facilities have undergone an energy efficiency audit and, any repairs to electrical hardware
or equipment is done to maximize energy efficiency; and we now emphasize that any new
purchase of equipment be "Energy- Star" rated; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda has taken additional actions in response to the
Governor's office request that all cities immediately reduce electricity use by 5% by
January 16, 2001 by taking the following electricity conservation measures in all City
Buildings as suggested by the League of California Cities curtailment strategies:
Requested all employees to:
• turn lights off in unoccupied rooms at all times
• reduce overhead lighting as much as possible without creating unsafe conditions
or interfering with performance of work.
• turn -off personal computers when employee is away from desk for more than 30
minutes
• turn-off personal computer monitors whenever employee is away from desk
• refrain from the use of electrical space heaters. Under special circumstances the
occasional use of electric space heater will be allowed upon review and approval
of the Maintenance Superintendent
• maximize use of solar heat to warm rooms by opening blinds /window coverings
on south- and west - facing walls
• dress warmly in anticipating of decreasing office temperature
2. The temperature of interior air is set at a constant that takes into account seasonal
changes while maintaining energy efficiency.
3. Building temperatures are allowed to fluctuate to avoid wasteful alternate heating and
cooling operations to maintain an exact temperature.
4. Custodial personnel are instructed to tum lights on only as needed to perform work
and to turn all lights off, except safety lights, after work is completed.
5. Developed a program so that all non - essential lighting and other electrical loads are
minimized in City buildings during non - business hours.
In addition, during Stage 3 alerts, the following additional measures are implemented:
1. The operation of chillers and compressors is minimized in City buildings.
2. The cycling of non - essential lift stations which have a gravity by -pass system are
alternated.
3. The City's vehicle washing facility is not operated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Alameda is committed
to reducing its ongoing electricity use by 7 %.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Alameda urges ;its residents and
businesses to also reduce ongoing electricity use by 7 %.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in regular meeting
assembled on the 6th day of February , 2001, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson and Kerr - 4.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Appezzato -
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this
7th day of February , 2001
Diane Felsch, City Clerk
City of Alameda