HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 09-065A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY'S ENERGY EFFICINCY CONSERVATION BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga 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 projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga is eligible for EECBG funding under the California Energy
Commission's EECBG program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga is proposing to implement the energy efficiency project described in
Exhibit A in order to qualify for EECBG funds from the California Energy Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga has considered the application of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) as it pertains to the energy efficiency project described in Exhibit A; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Saratoga City Council 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.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, if recommended for funding by the California Energy Commission, the Saratoga
City Council authorizes the City of Saratoga to accept a grant award up to the amount of this application for
$169,479, and, that the City Manager acting for the City of Saratoga is hereby authorized and empowered to
execute in the name of the City of Saratoga, all necessary contracts and agreements, and amendments hereto; to
implement and carry out the purposes specified in the application
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that in compliance with CEQA, the City Council of the City of Saratoga finds that
approval of the energy project described in Exhibit A is a "project" under CEQA that is categorically exempt
under CEQA sections 15301 and 15302 as a minor alteration and replacement of existing facilities involving
negligible or no expansion of existing use.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Saratoga City Council at a regular meeting held on the 2n day of December
2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Chuck Page, Howard Miller, Vice Mayor Jill Hunter, Mayor Kathleen King
NOES: None
ABSENT: Susie Nagpal
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Ann Sullivan, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 09 -065
Kathleen King, Mayor
EXHIBIT A Proposed EECBG Project Description
The City of Saratoga proposes to use EECBG funds to replace existing high pressure sodium streetlights in its
Village area along Big Basin Way with new LED fixtures.
Replace all streetlights on Big Basin Way with LED lights
LED lighting is anticipated to reduce the amount of energy used by streetlights in the Village by 50%
Existing poles will not be replaced
The cost of the project is estimated at approximately $169,000