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CityCouncil | 2013-04-16 | 9 | the shelter provides a critical sanctuary for the community; the funding that is being re- programed for the Boys and Girls Club is a very modest amount and keeps with the City's desire to help the community develop more community gardens. Councilmember Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (13-171) Recommendation to Receive a Report on the 2010 Community-Wide Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory and a Draft Estimated Revision to the 2005 GHG Baseline Inventory. The Utility Energy Analyst gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired if the target is a 25% reduction over the 15-year period from 2005 to 2020, to which the Utility Energy Analyst responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the orange line on the chart pointing to 2010 represents an 8% reduction between 2005 and 2010, to which the Utility Energy Analyst responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether data on the 2013 status is available, to which the Utility Energy Analyst responded in the negative; stated the reports are a big undertaking; the City does not currently have a system in place to provide the information. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the baseline is being updated and goes out to 2025, to which the Utility Energy Analyst responded the baseline is not being updated; stated 2005 is maintained as the base year; reductions are compared to the 2005 baseline number; the baseline is being updated to be accurately represented. Councilmember Chen stated the baseline figure is being updated, not the baseline year; noted the numbers are actually changing. The Utility Energy Analyst stated Councilmember Chen is correct; the report is updating the figures to reflect current technologies; the protocol used to do the calculations has been updated to reflect more segments. Councilmember Daysog noted Alameda is susceptible to global climate change and rising tides and needs to take GHG issues seriously; stated that he appreciates Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) taking the lead on this issue. Mayor Gilmore expressed her appreciation for the report; stated residents should know that the community is very adamant about recycling; the report is a nice way to check whether or not the community's collective efforts are making a difference. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 April 16, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-04-16.pdf |