HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 4442 RESOLUTION NO. 4442
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, energy sources are diminishing in our nation;
and
Conservation of energy resources and use is necessary and
desirable to assure essential energy sources to our citizens
and the community and for maintenance of the local economy,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach that it hereby adopts the Energy
Management Policy attached hereto and made part hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 18th
day of April, 1977 .
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ENERGY MANAGEMENT POLICY
March 15 , 1977
I . Background
Until the comparatively recent past , residents and institutions
of the City of Huntington Beach have enjoyed plentiful and in-
expensive supplies of energy. It has become obvious over the
past four years , however, that energy supplies in currently usable
forms are limited. Furthermore , available energy resources have
become much more expensive . It is recognized that adequate energy
supplies are essential to the maintenance of the local economy and
to the enjoyment of life by the citizens of the community. Therefore ,
it is incumbent upon the City government and the residents of the
community to curtail the wasteful uses of energy, optimize legiti-
mate uses of energy, and develop alternative energy resources.
II . Purpose
In order to regulate , influence, and participate in the optimum
use of energy resources , the City Council desires to set forth a
general policy regarding energy consumption and resource develop-
ment both within the municipal government organization and the
City at large.
III. Categories of Resources
It is recognized that the following categories of energy resources
are in diminishing supply:
1 . Electrical power generated by various sources
2. Natural gas
3. Petroleum products
Furthermore, due to the significantly large amount of energy re-
quired to supply water to the community, water is deemed to be an
energy resource.
Conserving these resources and encouraging the development of
alternate energy sources are the principle means by which the long
range needs of the community can be met . It is also recognized ,
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however, that conservation policies can only protect the interests
of residents when integrated with policies that seek to encourage
and maintain economic stability and achieve frugal use of public
funds and resources .
IV. Energy Management Goals
In order to achieve the optimum management of energy resources ,
the City Council adopts the following policies :
1 . DIRECT CITY ACTIONS AND OPERATIONS
A. Legislation -
It is the policy of the City to support State and
Federal legislation to conserve energy, .while at the
same time attempting to preserve the quality of life
of the citizens of the City. Also , it is the policy
of the City to support legislation which would grant
property tax relief on, and income tax incentives for,
installations of systems , and devices which use non-
depleting energy sources .
B. Civic Facility Construction -
It is the policy of the City that designs and specifica-
tions for public facilities be evaluated and selected
on the basis of total lifetime costs of construction
and operation and that such specifications be reviewed
continually so that the most current energy conservation
techniques , materials , and appliances are utilized in
their construction.
C. Civic Facility Maintenance and Operation
It is the policy of the City that all its buildings
will be maintained and operated in such a fashion
that the minimum amounts of energy are consumed.
Buildings should not be heated above 68 degrees
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Fahrenheit , nor cooled to reduce the temperature therein
below 78 degrees Fahrenheit .
D. Purchasing -
It is the policy of the City that purchases of equipment ,
material , and supplies shall be evaluated for long range
potentials for energy savings , along with initial cost ,
operating cost, and end-of-life values .
E. Vehicle Use and Operations -
It is the policy of the City to purchase and utilize
vehicles which effect the maximum use of the full spectrum
of the energy categories . Operational managers shall be
encouraged to maximize the benefit of transportation modes
by planned routings , multiple passenger loading, and any
other means possible of maximizing the numbers of people
carried for any given distance.
F. Energy Budgeting -
It is the policy of the City to establish and monitor
energy related budgets for the various City departments
and activities , and to develop guidelines which will
provide for the highest level of efficient use of energy.
G. Public Facility Lighting -
It is the policy of the City to provide a safe level of
lighting on the streets and highways of the City, utilizing
the most efficient energy consuming fixtures that are
available. Decorative and accent lighting which does not
serve traffic or pedestrian safety shall be minimized.
H. Objectives and Sub Objectives -
It is the policy of the City to establish, maintain, update ,
and issue through the City Administrator' s office specific
courses of action to achieve the policy objectives contained
herein.
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2 . INDIRECT CITY ACTIONS AND INFLUENCE
A. Development and Redevelopment -
It is the policy of the City to require that plans or
master plans for development or redevelopment be prepared
with harmonious combination of design, land use , and
energy conservation in order that long range results will
be of optimum benefit to the community in functional
design, pleasing appearance , and minimum use of energy
resource .
B. Transportation -
It is the policy of the City to develop and support programs
in cooperation with other governmental agencies , as well as
with private enterprise , that will provide safe and energy
conserving modes of transportation for the community.
C. Private Property Lighting -
It is the policy of the City to encourage owners and
developers of private property to effect lighting usage
reductions in existing structures and in new construction.
D. Heating and Air Conditioning
It is the. policy of the City to encourage citizens not
to heat homes or buildings above 68 degrees Fahrenheit
or to cool homes or buildings below 78 degrees Fahrenheit,
except where other temperatures are necessary for health,
safety, or system design reasons .
E. Private Transportation -
It is the policy of the City to encourage citizens to limit
the non-essential use of automobiles and to use mass transit
where possible. The City shall also support car pooling
by residents where possible.
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F. Education and Information -
It is the policy of the City to promote and participate
in the dissemination of educational and informational
materials which may result in energy conservation, and
to provide or support incentives for participation in
energy conservation programs .
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Res. No. 4442
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ALICIA M. WENTWORTH, the duly elected, qualified City
Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of
members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven;
that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative
vote of more than a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 18th day
of April 19 77 , by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen:
Bartlett, Wieder, Coen, Pattinson, Shenkman, Siebert
NOES: Councilmen:
None
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Gibbs
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California