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Resolution Number 10-01-05-04RESOLUTION NO. 10-01-05-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDING WHEREAS, the City of San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano has considered the application of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to the energy efficiency projects described in Exhibit A; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the energy efficiency projects described in Exhibit A are statutorily exempt under section 15301 of the CEQA guidelines. SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the submittal of the application to the California Energy Commission's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program for funds to execute the projects described in Exhibit A. SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes acceptance of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program award of up to $189,031, and authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary contracts and agreements, and amendments hereto, to implement and carry out the purposes specified in the grant application. 1-5-2010 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 51h(dayof Janur,. 2010 v DR. LONDRES USO, MAYOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss. CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ) 1, MARIA MORRIS, appointed City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 10-01-05-04 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano at a Regular muting thereof, held the 5th day of January 2010, by the following vote: AY S: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allevato, Hribar, Nielsen, Freese and Mayor Uso NOES / COUNCIL MEMBER: None A SE COUNCIL MEMBER: None MARIA',O,RRIS, City 2 1-5-2010 EXHIBIT A Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Grant Proposed Energy Efficiency Projects Equipment modifications to the existing City Hall HVAC system to improve energy efficiency including but not limited to variable speed drives, energy efficient motors, sensors, system controls, dampers, and other related enhancements. Installation of energy efficiency lights (Induction or LED) for the exterior of City Hall, Community Center, and other city facilities Street lights replacement with energy efficient lights (induction or LED) Other miscellaneous electrical or equipment improvements to city facilities that will result in energy conservation and efficiency.