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City of San Leandro <br />Meeting Date: May 18, 2020 <br />Resolution - Council <br />Agenda Section:File Number:20-131 CONSENT CALENDAR <br />Agenda Number: <br />TO:City Council <br />FROM:Jeff Kay <br />City Manager <br />BY:Debbie Pollart <br />Public Works Director <br />FINANCE REVIEW:Liz Warmerdam <br />Interim Finance Director <br />TITLE:RESOLUTION of the City of San Leandro City Council in Support of the City of <br />San Leandro’s Participation in the Institute for Local Government’s Beacon <br />Program <br />WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro is undertaking policies, programs and activities to <br />reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy and promote sustainability, such as the update <br />to the Climate Action Plan and implementation of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; and <br />WHEREAS, these policies, programs and activities conserve natural resources, save <br />energy and money, and promote sustainable land use and transportation planning in the <br />community; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro is leading by example by adopting innovative <br />sustainability programs and policies, which include efforts in partnership with community <br />residents, business groups and others; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro wishes to expand these activities, share its <br />experiences with other communities, and be recognized for its accomplishments; and <br />WHEREAS, the Beacon Program is a voluntary program of the Institute for Local <br />Government, the non-profit research and education affiliate of the League of California Cities and <br />the California State Association of Counties; and <br />WHEREAS, the Beacon Program recognizes and celebrates achievements of cities that <br />reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy; and <br />WHEREAS, participating in the Beacon Program is an opportunity for the City of San <br />Leandro to learn about best practices. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does RESOLVE as <br />follows: <br />1. That the City of San Leandro agrees to participate in the Beacon Program; and <br />2. That the City of San Leandro will work towards achieving Beacon Spotlight Awards levels <br />in its journey to be a more sustainable city. <br />Page 1 City of San Leandro Printed on 4/29/2020 <br />19