Resolution 15663CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 15663
APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTITUTE FOR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S BEACON PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda is undertaking policies, programs and activities
through its Climate Action and Resiliency Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save
energy, and increase climate resilience; 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 Alameda wishes to expand these activities, and share its
experiences with other communities; 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
Alameda to be recognized for its efforts to promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and save energy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Alameda hereby:
1. Approves participation in the Beacon Program.
2. Will work towards achieving the Silver, Gold and/or Platinum Beacon Award levels.
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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 16th day of June 2020, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella and
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft-5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official
seal of said City this 17th day of June 2020
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Yibin Shen, City Attorney
City of Alameda
Lara Weisiger, City C e k
City of Alameda