CC Resolution 2007-074
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-074
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA GUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR
THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION'S
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDER PROGRAM (CGB)
WHEREAS, according to recent studies published by the United States
Green Building Council, the construction, demolition and operation of buildings in
the United States collectively consume up to 37% of the total energy used, 12%
of all fresh water supplies, and 40% of all raw materials used in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, local demands for housing and for associated resources
such as energy, water, and wood have grown over the past few years, and will
continue to incn~ase in the foreseeable future as the population of the Coachella
Valley increases; and
WHEREAS, voluntary energy and resource-saving designs for
residential construction are cost-effective ways to protect our environment by
improving air quality, reducing pollution, and conserving scarce natural resources;
and
WHEREAS, it is the general desire of the City of La Quinta to ensure
that new housing units are built responsibly -to minimize adverse economic and
environmental impacts; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta seeks to promote innovative
methods and teichnologies used in the design and construction of new homes
within the community in order to help reduce residential energy and resource
consumption; and
WHEREAS, the California Building Industry Association has developed
a voluntary prooram to improve building practices and to build "greener" homes;
and
WHIEREAS, the California Green Builder Program (CGB) encourages
homebuilders to build homes that use less water and energy than standard homes,
reduce the need for lumber and help communities met State recycling goals; and
Resolution No. 2007-074
BIA - Green Builder Program
Adopted: August 7. 2007
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WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta desires to recognize homebuilders
who follow CGB standards of building at least 15% above California Title 24
Energy Efficiency Standards; improve indoor air quality, conserve water and wood,
and divert construction waste from landfills.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1 . The City Council supports a commitment to the California Green Builder
Program and will further consider developing a plan to raise public awareness
and promote participation in this program.
2. The City Council directs the staff to work with the Local Chapter of the
Building Industry Association to develop a plan to raise public awareness and
promote participation in the California Green Builder Program.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 7th day of August, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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DON ADO~ H, yor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
Resolution No. 2007-07~~
BIA - Green Bulkier Pro!llram
Adopted: August 7. 20117
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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M. KA THERINE--;JENSON, CitYtrnOriley
City of La Quints, California