DATE: November 26, 2018
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Utilities & Environmental Services
SUBJECT
Title
Declaration of a Climate Emergency
EndRECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Committee reviews and comments on the proposed Declaration of a Climate Emergency and directs staff to forward to Council for consideration and adoption.
SUMMARY
Cities around the world are declaring a climate emergency. The City of Berkeley is organizing Bay Area jurisdictions and convening a task force to take action. Staff has drafted a resolution endorsing the declaration (see Attachment II). If the Committee supports the attached draft resolution, staff will present it to Council for consideration and adoption.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution