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RESOLUTION NO.12-6781
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING PARTICIPATION IN
EARTH HOUR ON MARCH 31, 2012 FROM 8:30 PM TO 9:30 P.M.
INCLUDING TURNING OFF ALL NON -ESSENTIAL LIGHTING AND
ELECTRIC DEVICES IN MUNICIPAL AND OTHER FACILITIES, AND
URGING PARTICIPATION IN EARTH DAY ON APRIL 22, 2012
WHEREAS, our community is concerned about climate change and the future health and
well-being of our planet and believes energy, waste and natural resource efficiency are important
elements to combating climate change and protecting our health, air, water and marine
environment; and
WHEREAS, Earth Hour and Earth Day are international and local symbolic events
organized to raise awareness about climate change and environmental issues, and to encourage
businesses, individuals and government to take actions to reduce their carbon emissions and their
impact on the environment in their daily lives and operations; and
WHEREAS, Earth Hour asks all citizens, businesses, government agencies, and
commercial and non-commercial establishments to turn off all non -essential lighting for one hour
from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on March 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS, extinguishing non -essential lights in all city government buildings and public
landmarks, including the Pier, for one hour and urging all businesses and citizens to do the same
will send a clear message that the people of Hermosa Beach California, are concerned about
climate change and that the City stands with the rest of the world in seeking solutions; and
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WHEREAS, celebrating and participating in Earth Hour on March 31 and Earth Day on
April 22 and in other activities around the South Bay throughout that week will help raise
awareness about environmental stewardship and inform local residents and businesses about local
information and tools to increase personal responsibility; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day and Earth Week are excellent opportunities for all Hermosa Beach
residents to join efforts to protect the planet by becoming conscious of the challenges facing the
environment locally, nationally and globally; and to make a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and act in an ocean -friendly manner by reducing waste and ensuring that nothing but
rainwater drains into our storm drains and the ocean; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hermosa Beach was the first City in the South Bay to become a
Cool City, has prepared a Sustainability Plan and made significant strides in advancing
sustainability, and endorses efforts by World Wildlife Fund through Earth Hour to raise awareness
around global climate change and energy efficiency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
1. That the City of Hermosa Beach, California, encourages all city employees and
residents to turn off all non -essential lighting in city government buildings and public landmarks,
including the Pier, for the hour between 8:30 and 9:30 P.M. on March 31, 2012 to conserve
energy and raise awareness about global climate change as part of the city-wide Earth Hour event.
2. That the City of Hermosa Beach, California, encourages all city employees,
residents, children, businesses, civic groups, government agencies, and others to participate in
local and regional celebratory and educational activities promoting Earth Day on April 22, 2012
and that week around the South Bay.
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The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, shall enter the
same in the book of original Resolutions of said City, and shall make minutes of the passage and
adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings at which the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of January 2012.
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PRESIDENT o he City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
ATTEST: APPROVED A� TO FORM:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
I, Elaine Doerfling, City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 12-6781 was duly and regularly passed,
approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach at a Regular
Meeting of said Council at the regular place thereof on January 24, 2012.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: DiVirgilio, Duclos, Tucker, Mayor Fishman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Bobko
Dated: February 14, 2012
Elaine Doerfling, City