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CITY O F SAN LUIS OB IS PO
FROM: Jay D. Walter, Director of Public Works -70W
SUBJECT: PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ENERGY
WATCH PARTNERSHIP
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution, authorizing participation in the San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch
Program.
DISCUSSION
Background
San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch (SLOCEW) is a joint partnership between the County of
San Luis Obispo, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Gas Company, and the
Economic Vitality Corporation of San Luis Obispo. Through the SLOCEW Partnership,
assistance is available to the County, Cities, Special Districts and their residents and businesses
for improving energy efficiency of their facilities and integrating energy efficiency-throughout
the local communities.
The Energy Watch Program will be coordinated through San Luis Obispo County by the
Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC). Adopting the attached Resolution will indicate the City's
support for the Energy Watch Program and commit the City to assist the energy watch group
through the participation of a City representative designated by the City Manager. The designated
City representative will attend Energy Watch group meetings and bring back valuable
information on programs available to businesses and residents. Adopting this Resolution will
also allow the City to benefit from relevant PG&E programs including the Municipal Building
Energy Efficiency Retrofit program. Adopting this Resolution and expressing the City's desire to
participate in the Energy Watch program does not commit the City to expend any funds nor does
it prevent the City from withdrawing from the group in the future. Staff believes that the City
will benefit from regional energy conservation and efficiency strategies developed through the
Energy Watch program and recommends the adoption of the draft Resolution.
CONCURRENCES
The Community Development, Utilities and Public Works Departments support the Energy
Watch Partnership and will be participating in its implementation within the City.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Resolution authorizes the City Manager to designate a City representative, currently planned
to be the Public Works Director. It is estimated that approximately 30 to 40 hours of staff time
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annually will be committed to the program. This commitment of time will be handled within
currently budgeted staffing levels.
ATTACHMENT
Draft Resolution
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ATTACHMENT
RESOLUTION NO. (2010 XX Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ENERGY WATCH PROGRAM
WHEREAS, local demand for electricity has grown, and is expected to continue
to grow in the near future to support a growing population and economy;and
WHEREAS, citizens and businesses spend substantial amounts for energy and it
makes economic sense and good public policy to encourage efficiency in San Luis
Obispo; and
WHEREAS, it is vital for communities to incorporate energy conservation
innovations into everyday business practices and create more sustainable and greener
communities; and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Energy Watch Program has been established to
manage the administration, marketing, integration and implementation components of
this partnership program; emphasis will be placed on the outreach to the cities and special
districts within San Luis Obispo County to assist them in improving the energy efficiency
of their facilities and integrating energy efficiency throughout the local communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of San Luis Obispo supports and endorses the San Luis
Obispo Energy Watch Program, a partnership between local agencies in San Luis Obispo
County, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Gas Company, and the
Economic Vitality Corporation of San Luis Obispo.
SECTION 2. The City of San Luis Obispo supports a commitment to sustainable
practices through the planning and implementation of energy efficient strategies and
programs.
SECTION 3. The City of San Luis Obispo will develop a Climate Action Plan
(CAP), to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions with a focus on energy
efficiency.
SECTION 4. The City Manager will designate a representative to the San Luis
Obispo Energy Watch Program.
Upon motion of , seconded by
and on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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ATTACHMEN i
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this day of 2010.
Mayor David F. Romero
ATTEST:
Elaina Cano
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
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