TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager
FROM:
Nadine Nader, Assistant City Manager
George Gabriel, Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Discussion of Potential Options City Council can Pursue Regarding the Paris Climate Accord (Mayor Lesser).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
At the request of Mayor Lesser, discuss and provide direction to staff on potential options City Council can pursue regarding the Paris Climate Accord.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
No fiscal implications associated with the recommended action.
BACKGROUND:
At the June 6, 2017 City Council meeting, Mayor Lesser requested and received City Council approval to agendize a discussion on the City of Manhattan Beach's response to the United States withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord known as the, "Paris Agreement."
Manhattan Beach has a long history of environmental sensitivity and activism, as a community and as a city government. The City offers various opportunities for local businesses and residents to be involved in taking action to protect our environment and has received numerous awards for those efforts.
In 2015, the City Council approved a City-wide Strategic Plan and included Environmental Stewardship as one of its pillars stating,
"The residents of Manhattan Beach place a high value on a healthy, outdoor, and recreational life style and are committed to protecting the environment of their beautiful coastal community. The City recognizes its leadership role in environmental stewardship and works to create a built environment that compliments the natural environment. Manhattan Beach is recognized for its progressive environmental stewardship and healthy community initiatives. A healthy and active lifestyle is accessible for residents because the City is safe, sustainable and resilient."
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