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Installation of Solar Panels 2 September 7, 2010 <br /> Current City Council Policy <br /> The City Council through various actions supports "green" projects such as the installation of <br /> solar panels which conserve scarce resources and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. <br /> Previous City Council Action(s) <br /> Goal 3.3 of the City of San Leandro Climate Action Plan, adopted by City Council on December <br /> 21, 2009, is to increase residential, commercial and industrial renewable energy use. <br /> Establishing a third -party or municipal financing program for solar as well as a marketing <br /> campaign for solar financing, tax and rebate opportunities are two actions identified for <br /> implementation. <br /> City Council Committee Review and Action - Not applicable <br /> Applicable General Plan Policy <br /> Section 5 — Open Space, Conservation, and Parks of the General Plan 2015 includes the goal of <br /> promoting the efficient use of energy and a reliable long -term energy supply for San Leandro <br /> residents and businesses (Goal 28). Specifically, Goal 28.04 calls for the use of local alternative <br /> energy resources, such as solar power. <br /> Summary of Public Outreach Efforts <br /> The meeting of City Council and public hearing have been noticed in accordance with State Law. <br /> Fiscal Impact <br /> There is no fiscal impact to the City of San Leandro from the holding of a public hearing or <br /> approval of the financing. Please note that the approval of the financing is an approval given by <br /> City as a member of the Authority for the Authority to issue debt. <br /> Budget Authority <br /> The Charter of the City of San Leandro. <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> Staff recommends approval of this resolution as it supports the City Council objective of <br /> developing a sustainable economy through the use of environmentally sound practices and helps <br /> the City in meeting its emissions reduction goal. <br />