ResolutionNo1415_ILG_BeaconAward_F_EResolution No. 1415 1
RESOLUTION NO. 1415
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA SUPPORTING
PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL
GOVERNMENT’S BEACON PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Rolling Hills 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 sustainability and resilience; 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 Rolling Hills pursues a variety of sustainability efforts
including, but not limited to, activities promoting Energy Efficiency & Conservation; Waste
Reduction & Recycling; Land Use & Community Design; Open Space & Offsetting Carbon
Emission Activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rolling Hills 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 training and education affiliate of the California State
Association of Counties, the League of California Cities and the California Special
Districts Association; and
WHEREAS, the Beacon Program recognizes and celebrates achievements of
cities and counties that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy, and undertake
sustainability and resiliency best practices; and
WHEREAS, participating in the Beacon Program is an opportunity for the City of
Rolling Hills to be recognized for its efforts to promote sustainability and resiliency, reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and save energy;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills, California, does
hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1. The City of Rolling Hills agrees to participate in the Beacon Program;
and be it further
Section 2. The City of Rolling Hills will work towards achieving Spotlight,
Vanguard, and Leadership and Innovation awards.
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