HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-67 - Approving Council Policy No. 500-14, Energy Conservation ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 02-67
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COUNCIL
POLICY N0: 500-14, ENCOURAGING INVOLVEMENT IN
AN ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM TO REDUCE
ENERGY CONSUMPTION:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa adopted the 2000
General Plan by Resolution No. 02-8 on January 22, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan is a long-range, comprehensive document that
serves as a guide for the orderly development of Costa Mesa; and
WHEREAS, 2000 General Plan Objective CON -1 C.3 encourages the pursuit
of adoption of an Energy Conservation Program that requires the use of materials,
devices, and measures to reduce energy consumption above the energy
conservation requirements of Title 24, California Code of Regulations; and
WHEREAS, public meetings were held by the Planning Commission on
August 12, 2002, and by the City Council -on September 3, 2002; and
WHEREAS, Planning Commission recommended approval of a Council Policy
encouraging involvement in an Energy Conservation Program by adoption of
Resolution No. PC -02-31; and
WHEREAS, the project has been reviewed for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (California Environmental Quality Act) and found to be
exempt from California Environmental Quality Act regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Costa Mesa does hereby adopt Council Policy No. 500-4 that fulfills General Plan
Objective CON -1 C.3, as set forth in Exhibit A attached to this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3 d day of September, 2002. <
ATTEST:
Deput ity Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA)
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
APPROVED AS TO FORM
City Attorney
I, JULIE FOLCIK, Deputy City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of
the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution
No. -.Oa - _ a7 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3'd day of September, 2002.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of
the City of Costa Mesa this 4th day of September, 2002.
Depu City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of
the ity Council of the City of Costa Mesa
Exhibit "A"
Draft Council Policy -- Alternative #1
SUBJECT
POLICY
EFFECTIVE
PAGE
NUMBER
DATE
ENCOURAGING ENERGY, CONSERVATION THROUGH
1 of x
PARTICIPATION IN THE EPA ENERGY STAR PROGRAM
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BACKGROUND
Buildings consume approximately 36% to 40% of .total energy produced in this
country. As energy reliability and costs continue to challenge California, the City of
Costa Mesa 'is committed to reducing the energy and environmental impacts of
building design, construction, and maintenance within both the City and private
sectors.
The Energy Star Program is a comprehensive energy conservation program
administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA Energy Star
Program includes residential and nonresidential buildings, appliances, small
businesses, large businesses, schools and hospitals. The Energy Star Program
establishes energy conservation standards for buildings that exceed the latest
California Energy Code by 15 % and the CABO Model Energy Code by 30%, based
upon information provided by the EPA.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to assert the City's commitment to energy
conservation practices, and to provide leadership and guidance in promoting,
facilitating, and instituting: such practices in the community. Participation in the
EPA Energy Star Program will be a mandatory requirement for new City -owned
buildings. The City will encourage voluntary participation in the EPA Energy Star
Program by the private sector.
COUNCIL POLICY NO.
The City will encourage participation and innovation by the private sector through
voluntary participation in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star
Program. Program participants will be encouraged to meet the most current criteria
set forth in this nationally recognized program. New City -owned buildings will be in
conformance to the energy conservation guidelines of this program. .
Outreach and Education
1. An education and outreach effort will be implemented to make the
community aware of the benefits of "Sustainable Building" prac#ices.
2. The City will sponsor a recognition program for projects certified
through the EPA Energy Star Program.
Private Sector incentives
1. It shall be the policy of the City Council to expedite plan check for
projects that demonstrate compliance with EPA "Energy Star for
Buildings" Prog.ram. The Energy Star Program establishes energy
conservation standards for buildings that exceed the latest California
Energy Code by 15% and the CABO Model Energy Code by 30%,
based upon information provided by the EPA.
2. City shall continue to evaluate additional incentives to encourage
compliance with this policy.
IMPLEMENTATION
The City will form a partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
through the Energy Star Program.' Through specific incentives, the City will
encourage developers to voluntarily participate in the Energy Star Program and
recognize projects that are certified through the program.