Resolution Number 18-04-17-04RESOLUTION NO. 18-04-17-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING CLIMATE CHANGE
WHEREAS, and overwhelming majority of credentialed scientists, in the United
States and abroad, support the finding that climate change is happening and that human
activities are a key contributor to it; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the U.K. Royal society
have stated, "It is now more certain than ever, based on many lines of evidence, that
humans are changing Earth's climate. The atmosphere and oceans have warmed,
accompanied by sea -level rise, a strong decline in Artic sea ice, and other climate -related
changes;" and
WHEREAS, the United Nations International Panel on Climate Change has reported
"Impacts from recent climate -related extremes, such as heat waves, droughts, floods,
cyclones, and wildfires, reveal significant vulnerability and exposure of some ecosystems
and many human systems to current climate variability ... and all aspects of food security
and potentially affected by climate change, including food access, utilization, and price
stability;" and
WHEREAS, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 commits the State of
California to reduce greenhouse gases emissions to 1990 levels by 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Union of Concerned Scientists has called for "government and
corporate decision makers to reduce the threat of global warming by:
• Expanding the use of renewable energy and transforming our energy system
to one that is cleaner and less dependent on fossil fuels.
■ Increasing vehicle fuel efficiency and supporting other solutions that reduce
oil use.
Placing limits on the amount of carbon that is emitted.
Building a clean energy economy by investing in efficient energy
technologies, industries, and approaches.
WHEREAS, if left unaddressed, the consequences of climate change will adversely
impact all Americans, hitting the most vulnerable populations — children, the elderly, the
sick and the poor — hardest, and saddling future generations with costly burden of a
damage planet; and
WHEREAS, most faith traditions recognize a moral obligation to care for the most
vulnerable peoples and to be responsible stewards of the Earth; and
WHEREAS, global warming and resultant climate instability are broadly considered
issues requiring correct and sustained actions by nations, states and communities; and
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WHEREAS, local, state and federal governments are incurring increasing costs to
repair damage from severe climate event, and these costs are only expected to increase
and will ultimately be borne by taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, addressing climate change through increased energy efficiency
measures and increase development of renewable energy sources could provide benefits
in terms of employment and sustained economy activity; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Juan Capistrano has taken positive action to combat
climate change with such actions as:
1. Converting to LED lighting,
2. Purchasing fuel efficient vehicles,
3. Planting native plants,
4. Instituting a trolley system, and
5. Improving the trail system to encourage the use of bicycles.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE City Council of the
City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby:
1. Urges the County of Orange, the State of California and the Congress and
the President of the United States of America to take prompt and effective
measures to rapidly address climate change by promoting and encouraging a
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and their associated
infrastructure, improvement in the efficiency of energy systems; and
2. Stands ready to work with any level of government to achieve these goals,
that will in the process create safe, sustainable jobs and provide real, clean
energy solutions for generations to come.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 17th day of April 2018.
ATTEST:,
MA IA,MORRIS, ITY CLERK
SERGIO FARIAS, MAYOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
COUNTY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO)
I, Maria Morris, appointed City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution No. 18-04-17-04 was duly adopted by the
City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano at a Regular meeting thereof, held the 17th
day of April 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ferguson and Mayor Farias
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Patterson
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Reeve and Mayor Pro Tem Maryott
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MARIA MORRISJOITY CLERK
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