1991/08/13 City Council Resolution (3)RESOLUTION NO. 91-173
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF R0HNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE 5ON0MA COUNTY RELEAF PROGRAM
WHEREAS, neighborhood tree plantings can contribute to social well being
and promote a sense of community; and
WHEREAS, tree planting teaches youths that they can participate directly in
the improvement Of their surroundings and their community; and
WHEREAS, trees planted in our towns and cities connect us with the beauty
Of Our natural environment; and
WHEREAS, the growing demand for energy puts a strain on the world's limited
natural resources; and
WHEREAS, our environment is deteriorating from our increased use of fossil
fuels; and
WHEREAS, shade produced by trees planted on east, south and west sides of
buildings have been shown to reduce energy consumption; and
WHEREAS, urban trees also mitigate the heat island effect, thereby reducing
energy consumption; and
WHEREAS, the City of ROhOert Park has had a policy of promoting stewardship
of our urban forests; and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of encouraging the planting and maintenance
of trees throughout Ruhnert Park; and
WHEREAS, SOAn0a County ReLedf and Pacific Gas and Electric Company are
conducting a program to plant trees in residential neighborhoods in order to
conserve energy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Rnhnert Park
that the City shall participate in the Sonoma County ReLeaf program and
officially declares October 1991 JS "A Shade Better" month'
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager 1s hereby instructed t0
provide limited staff support for the ReLeaf program and to authorize use of o
public building t0 hold ReLeaf program training sessions.
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