AGENDA REPORT
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 08/07/2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Management Services Department
SUBJECT:
Title
City Council consideration of Resolution No. 2019-045 to support balanced energy solutions and the maintaining of local control of energy solutions.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2019-045 to support balanced energy solutions and the maintaining of local control of energy solutions.
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ANALYSIS:
In an effort to reduce the State’s carbon footprint, the state legislature and energy agencies have been pursuing ambitious goals for statewide carbon neutrality. Last year, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 100, which mandates relying entirely on zero-emission energy sources for its electricity by the year 2045. California has made great strides to combat climate change, but many policies occur at the State level without granting local governments the freedom and flexibility to achieve the State’s goals while taking into account the needs of each community.
In consideration of the Corona’s residents and businesses that would be affected by the bills enacted at the State legislature, staff is recommending that the City Council adopts this Resolution in support of balanced energy solutions, as well as maintaining local control of energy solutions. By diversifying the variety of energy sources, it creates a more resilient community and offers affordable and flexible options to our community.
COMMITTEE ACTION:
Not applicable.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
This action is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which states that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This action is to support balanced energy solutions and the maintaining of local control of energy solutions, and there is no possibility that approving the recommended action will have a significant effect on the environment.
PREPARED BY: NAOMI RAMIREZ, MANAGEMENT SERVICES ASSISTANT
REVIEWED BY: KERRY D. EDEN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
REVIEWED BY: MICHELE NISSEN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
SUBMITTED BY: MITCHELL LANSDELL, ACTING CITY MANAGER
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2019-045
2. Exhibit A - News Mayors of Diamond Bar Rosemead West Covina Support Natural Gas 7.2019 - Article
3. Exhibit B - Letter of Opposition from Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ)