2010-01 RESOLUTION NO. 2010-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, DECL,UUNG ITS INTENTION TO SUBMIT A
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
FOR THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT SAID BLOCK GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $69,649.00 IF AWARDED, AND MAKING A FINDING THAT
THE PROJECTS PROPOSED UNDER THIS GRANT ARE
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER CEQA.
WHEREAS,the City of Grand Terrace recognizes that it is in the interest of the regional,
state, and national economy to stimulate the economy; create and retain jobs;reduce
fossil fuel emissions; and reduce total energy usage and improve energy efficiency within
our jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS,Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant(EECBG) funds are
available through the California Energy Commission's EECBG Program for grants to
eligible local governments for cost-effective energy efficiency projects; and
WHEREAS,the City of Grand Terrace is eligible for EECBG funding under the
California Energy Commission's EECBG Program; and
WHEREAS,the City of Grand Terrace is proposing to implement the energy efficiency
projects)described in Exhibit"A" in order to qualify for EECBG funds from the
California Energy Commission; and
WHEREAS,the City of Grand Terrace has considered the application of the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)to they approval of the energy efficiency project(s)
described in Exhibit"A"; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace as follows:
Section 1. In compliance with CEQA,the City of Grand Terrace finds that the
approval of the energy efficiency project(s)described in Exhibit"A"is a"project"under
CEQA that is categorically exempt under CCR Title 14, Section 15301,because it
involves maintenance or repairs to existing facilities.
Section 2. Be it also resolved that the City of Grand Terrace authorizes the submittal
of the application to the California Energy,:Commission's EECBG Program for funds to
execute the proposed project described in Exhibit"A".
Section 3. Be it also resolved,if-recommended for funding by the California Energy
Commission,the City of Grand Terrace authorizes the acceptance of a grant award up to
the amount of this application for$69,649.00, and,that the City Manager acting for the
City of Grand Terrace is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of
City of Grand Terrace, all necessary contracts and agreements, and amendments hereto,
to implement and carry out the purposes specified in the application.
ADOPTED this 12 tlday of January,2010.
etta Ferre', Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Mesa, City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit"A"
I,BRENDA MESA, CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Grand Terrace held on the 12�h day of Januaiy, 2010 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Cortes,Miller and Stanckiewitz;Mayor Pro Tem
Garcia and Mayor Ferre
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk
EXHIBIT "A"
Project 1 —Interior lighting retrofit including fluorescent lamps and ballasts of various
city buildings, including City Hall, City Hall Annex, Child Care Center and Fire Station.
Project 2—Exterior lighting retrofit of various city buildings,parks and other facilities
including walkway lighting,parking lot lighting and exterior lighting using Light
Emitting Diode(LED)or Induction lighting as appropriate.
Project 3 —Replacement of incandescent or fluorescent Exit signs with LED technology
as appropriate.
Project 4—Replacement of HVAC systems with high efficiency systems in various
buildings, including City Hall Annex, Child Care Center and Fire Station.
Project 5—Other energy efficiency systems such as occupancy sensors, vending machine
controls and programmable thermostats as appropriate.
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