R-17-24RESOLUTION NO. R-17-24
A RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT FOR AND COMMITMENT TO THE
OVERALL GOALS OF THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax desires to protect and enhance quality of life for all those who live,
work, learn and play in our community, as well as for our children and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, there is scientific consensus regarding the reality of climate change and the
recognition that human activity, especially the combustion of fossil fuels that create greenhouse
gases, is an important driver of climate change; and
WHEREAS, climate change has been widely recognized by government, business, academic, and
other community leaders as a worldwide threat with the potential to harm our economy, safety,
public health, and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, climate change affects all residents and businesses, but communities that already face
socioeconomic and health inequities will be most severely impacted and such communities
therefore require an investment in resilience that is proportionate to these more severe risks; and
WHEREAS, addressing energy efficiency and climate change will promote a cleaner environment,
a more prosperous economy by attracting jobs and positive economic development, increased
comfort and health in homes, and a higher quality of life; and
WHEREAS, climate action taken by cities in the United States and around the world can result in
40% of the pollution reduction needed globally to limit warming to only 1.5 degrees Celsius; and
WHEREAS, we are joined in taking action on climate change by a global coalition of cities, state
and national governments and community and private sector leaders who recognize the importance
and potential of these actions to protect and enhance the well-being of current and future
generations; and
WHEREAS, 195 countries, including the United States, vowed to address climate change in
agreements reached in Paris in December 2015 (the "Paris Agreement"), the first global
commitment to fight climate change; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Fairfax affirms its commitment to
taking action to reduce climate pollution; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Fairfax commits to exploring the potential benefits and
costs of adopting policies and programs that promote the long-term goal of GHG emissions
reduction while maximizing economic and social co -benefits of such action; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Fairfax continues to support the principles of the Paris
Agreement and the participation of the United States of America as a party to the Paris Agreement;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Fairfax will continue to stand with cities and other public
and private sector partners throughout the world to advance action in accordance with the goals
outlined in the Paris Agreement.
Adopted this 27th day of June, 2017.
Attest:
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City Clerk I
The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
VOTE:
Councilmember DeMarco
Aye
Councilmember Drummond
Aye
Councilman Greenfield
Aye
Councilmember Miller
Aye
Councilmember Schmidt
Nay
Councilmember Stehle
Aye
Mayor