HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-02 - AGENDA REPORTS - GREEN WEBSITE (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: fesn�dembers of the CiCouncil
FROM: ennethskamp, �anagerty
DATE: March 2, 2010
SUBJECT: OVERVIEW OF THE CITY'S GREEN WEBSITE,
GREEN SANTACLARITA.COM
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Agenda Item 2
City Council receive a presentation and provide input on the City of Santa Clarita's
Green Website, www.greensantaclarita.com.
BACKGROUND:
In July, 2009, the City of Santa Clarita launched a new website,
www.greensantaclarita.com. The website has several goals including: .
1. Making going green convenient for the entire community: Currently, dozens of
organizations and public agencies provide an overwhelming amount of
information about going green. Accessing this information requires visiting a
number of separate websites and viewing hundreds of individual web pages. The
City's green website organizes this information in one convenient location which
will allow community members to access the information more easily;
2. Boosting the local green economy: The City's green website provides information
on green products and services offered within the Santa Clarita Valley. - The
online "Green Store" can assist in finding an environmentally friendly vehicle,
Energy Star rated products, and solar installers in the Santa Clarita Valley;
3. Saving residents and businesses money: In addition to boosting the local green
economy, the site is dedicated to helping residents and businesses find ways to
save money by going green. The site offers an extensive list of programs
including Federal Stimulus Package funds, tax credits, rebate programs on green
products (including the Federal "Cash for Clunkers" program for appliances), and
programs offered by Southern California Edison that will help reduce utility bills;
and
4. Enhancing community involvement: The site includes an extensive community
calendar that advertises local events, professional trainings as well as classes
offered by College of the Canyons that focus on environmental issues.
Since going live, the site has received nearly 8,000 hits from users in 43 countries around
the world. Content is constantly being added to the site. Upcoming projects include
highlighting green development projects around the Santa Clarita Valley and the
production of brief video pieces focusing on local businesses that offer green products
and services.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
Other actions as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this project.
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