CC Resolution No. 10-043 Association of Bay Area Governments' Retrofit Bay Area program RESOLUTION NO. 10 -043
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO JOIN THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA
GOVERNMENTS' RETROFIT BAY AREA, A COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE - FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY BUILDING RETROFIT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino recognizes that it is in the interest of the local, regional, state,
and federal agencies to stimulate the economy; create and retain jobs; reduce fossil fuel
emissions; and reduce total energy usage and improve energy efficiency; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino has committed to an ongoing, coordinated effort to reduce the
emissions that cause global warming, improve air quality, reduce waste, cut energy use and save
money. The City of Cupertino is committed to reducing community -wide greenhouse gas
emissions through targets established through the Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement and
Bay Area Climate Compact; and
WHEREAS, State Energy Program (SEP) funds are available through the California Energy
Commission's SEP Funding Opportunities for grants to eligible local governments for cost -
effective energy efficiency projects; and
WHEREAS, the SEP allows for public agencies cr non - profit entities to apply for funds on
behalf of eligible local governments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino is eligible for SEP funding under the California Energy
Commission's SEP Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino has collaborated with the Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG) to submit a regional application to implement the energy efficiency
projects resulting from energy audits which are expected to stimulate interest in comprehensive
home retrofits such as added insulation, weatherization, heating, ventilation and air conditioning
upgrades, new windows and energy efficient appliances, resulting in significant reductions in
energy and water consumption for the purpose of qualifying for SEP funds from the California
Energy Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino has considered the application of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to the approval of the energy efficiency project/s described
in the City's Staff Report, dated March 2, 2010; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Cupertino finds that the approval of the approval of the
program to conduct energy audits intended to result in the implementation of energy efficiency
projects in local residences is a "project" under CEQA that is exempt under California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, sections 15301 (repairs and minor alterations to existing facilities), 15302
(replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities), 15306 (information
collection), 15308 (actions to protect the environment), 15309 (inspections), and 15322 (training
programs) because the project would develop standards for resource conserving and energy
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saving retrofits of existing structures in conformance with existing building codes; train
contractors, homeowners and other building professionals; encourage participation in the green
retrofit program; provide rebates for tested and certified retrofit projects; and monitor and
evaluate environmental performance of projects; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Cupertino authorizes ABAG to accept a grant
award from the California Energy Commission on its behalf and to enter into all necessary
contracts and agreements, and amendments thereto, on its behalf to implement and carry out the
project/s described in; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City of Cupertino recognizes the County of Santa Clara as
the lead local implementer for the project/s described in the City's Staff Report, dated March 2,
2010 for all of the local governments in Santa Clara County, and that ABAG as the fiscal agent,
will disburse the funds to Santa Clara County to implement and carry out the project/s described
in the aforementioned Staff Report.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of Cupertino this 2nd
day of March, 2010, by the following vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Wang, Wong, Chang, Mahoney, Santoro
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Clerk ,Mayor, City of Cup rtino
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