CITY OF
LONG
January 18, 2022
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City of Long Beach
California
RECOMMENDATION:
Department of Public Works
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 5th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-6383
R-30
Receive and file a presentation of the 2021 Gateway Cities Energy Action Gold Award earned by the City of Long Beach for achievements of excellence in furthering sustainable energy goals. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The City of Long Beach participated in the Gateway Cities Council of Governments Energy Action Committee, to share and promote energy efficiency goals with partner agencies in the region. The City is one of only three cities awarded the highest achievement status of Gold, based on several metrics related to energy and climate action.
This achievement is a testament to the multi-pronged approach City departments are taking for climate action and energy resiliency, including, but not limited to, an aggressive Climate Action and Adaption Plan, early adoption of Electric Vehicles and EV charging, solar energy projects, and energy efficiency facility retrofits. Long Beach's attainment of Gold Status displays the City's position as a leader and champion of sustainability in the region.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Erin Weesner-McKinley on December 20, 2021 and by Budget Operations and Development Officer Rhutu Amin Gharib on December 27, 2021.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is not time critical.
FISCAL IMPACT
This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. There is no fiscal or local job impact associated with this recommendation.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
January 18, 2022
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SUGGESTED ACTION:
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
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ERIC LOPEZ
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVED:
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THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER