HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 108-11RESOLUTION NO: 108- 11
RESOLUTION APPROVING CURRENT AND FUTURE APPLICATIONS
FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
PLANNING GRANT AND INCENTIVES PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE
DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD
CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF
2006 (PROPOSITION 84)
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds
for the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program under the Safe
Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond
Act of 2006 (Proposition 84); and
WHEREAS, the Strategic Growth Council has been delegated the responsibility for the
administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures require all award recipients commit to threshold
requirements; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the Strategic Growth Council require a
resolution certifying the approval of sequential grant applications by the Applicants
governing board before submission of said applications to the State; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of
California to carry out the development of the proposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD:
1. Approves the filing of applications for the Climate Change Action Plan for the
Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan in order to become a more sustainable
community.
2. Certifies that the City of Bakersfield will have sufficient funds to develop the Climate
Change Action Plan as proposed or will secure the resources to do so.
3. Certifies that the Climate Change Action Plan will comply with any applicable laws
and regulations including being consistent with the State's Planning Priorities identified
in Government Code section 65041.1 and summarized below:
a. Promote infill development and invest in existing communities; and
b. Protect, preserve and enhance agriculture land and natural resources; and
c. Encourage location and resource efficient new development.
4. Certifies that threshold requirements outlined in the guidelines, including consideration
of Ocean Protection Council Sea Level Guidance will be met.
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5. Agrees to reduce, on as permanent a basis as feasible, greenhouse gas emissions
consistent with California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Division 25.5
(commencing with Section 3850) of the Health and Safety Code); any applicable
regional plan; and
6. Agrees to meet the Collaboration Requirements of the focus area application to the
Proposal and include all required documents in the application package.
7. Appoints the Planning Director, or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations,
execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications,
agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the
completion of the aforementioned project(s).
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the
Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
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SALAS, BEN4AM, WEIR, COUCH, HANSON, " JOHNSON
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Roberta Gafford, CMC IF u
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED I OV 16 21
HARVEY L. HALL
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attomv
By:
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