HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 4022 Energy Efficiency-Conservation GrantsResolution No. 4022
STATE OF CALIFORNIA) RESOLUTION NO.4022
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss
CITY OF SAN JACINTO)
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO TO SUBMIT
APPLICATIONS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION GRANTS
WHEREAS, the City Council (the "City Council") of the City of San Jacinto (the
"City") recognizes state and federal regulations promoting increased energy efficiency
and conservation; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the opportunity for various state and federal
funding opportunities related to energy conservation; and
WHEREAS, the City's Fiscal Policy requires City Council authorization to submit
applications for grant and payment programs in excess of $100,000; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to pursue initiatives related to energy efficiency and
conservation
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in consideration of the foregoing, the
City Council of the City of San Jacinto resolves as follows:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for grants, payment
programs, and other funding opportunities related to energy efficiency and
conservation efforts from any federal or state agency, including, but not limited to the
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from the United States Department of
Energy.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept grant, payment
program, and other funding opportunity awards for energy efficiency and conservation
on behalf of the City of San Jacinto.
Section 3. The City shall allocate funding from any state grant, payment program,
or other funding opportunity for energy efficiency and conservation to the following
projects:
a. Long-term energy efficiency planning, including the creation of an energy
efficiency and conservation master plan; and
b. LED retrofits for any non -LED streetlights in the City to reduce energy
consumption and promote sustainability within the community; and
c. Retrofitting municipal buildings with energy -efficient HVAC systems,
insulation, heating, cooling, and lighting, aiming to decrease operational
costs and carbon emissions; and
d. Establishment of community -wide programs focused on promoting energy
conservation practices and fostering environmental awareness among
residents; and
e. Upgrading public transportation systems, including the integration of electric
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buses and charging infrastructure thereby reducing greenhouse gas
emissions and improving air quality; and
f. Incentivizing local businesses to adopt renewable energy technologies, such
as solar panels, to enhance sustainability efforts and stimulate economic
growth; and
g. Implement a rebate program for homeowners investing in energy -efficient
appliances and insulation, encouraging widespread adoption of eco-friendly
practices and reducing energy consumption; and
h. Upgrading public facilities with energy -efficient lighting, water -saving
fixtures, and renewable energy systems, exemplifying the local
government's commitment to environmental stewardship and resource
conservation; and
i. Support the development of green building codes and ordinances, ensuring
that new construction and renovations adhere to sustainable design
principles, thus promoting energy efficiency and resiliency in the built
environment; and
J. Track and reduce energy usage across municipal operations, fostering a
culture of conservation and responsible energy stewardship within the
community; and
k. Invest in the acquisition of zero -emission vehicles and supporting charging
infrastructure for CITY fleet vehicles, contributing to ongoing compliance with
state and federal regulations; and
I. Develop a public electric vehicle charging network, supporting and fostering
responsible energy stewardship and improving accessibility to charging
infrastructure for residents, particularly in disadvantaged communities; and
m. Any other energy efficiency and conservation project as determined by the
City Council
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 2nd
day of April 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Vandever, Ledezma, Hawkins, Ayala
None
Ruiz
None
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J Spinoza, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Craig Hayes, City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) SS
CITY OF SAN JACINTO )
I, Julia Espinoza, duly appointed City Clerk of the City of San Jacinto, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 4022 was passed, approved, and
adopted at the Regular Meeting of the San Jacinto City Council held on the 2n4 day
of April 2024.
AYES:
Vandever, Ledezma, Hawkins, Ayala
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Ruiz
ABSTAIN:
None
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 2nd day of April 2024.
,CA—
J i Espinoza, City Clerk
CiK of San Jacinto
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