2010/05/25 City Council Resolution 2010-57RESOLUTION NO. 2010-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Supporting
The California Air Resources Board's Strategies for Meeting California's
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
WHEREAS, California is experiencing a public health crisis due to poor air quality, with over 90% of
Californians living in areas that exceed federal health -based ozone standards. This, together with other
pollutants, contributes to asthma attacks, heart and lung disease, hospitalizations, and premature deaths
and fuels Californian's astronomical public health costs; and
WHEREAS, global warming threatens California with more intense heat waves, more frequent droughts,
flooding, agricultural losses, and greater energy demands; and
WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) to address
global warming by reducing California's greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020; and the
Governor issued Executive Order S -3 -05 further directing the state to reduce emissions by 80 percent by
2050; and.
WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted Senate Bill 375 to encourage integrated land use and
transportation planning that supports air quality and emphasizes reductions in vehicle miles traveled and
greenhouse gas emissions by promoting alternatives to driving, such as walking, biking, and mass transit
options; and
WHEREAS, California's Clean Cars (AB 1493) programs reduce petroleum consumption, support, new
jobs and investments in California's emerging green economy and spur innovation in low and zero
emission vehicles; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park does
hereby support ambitious regional greenhouse gas reduction targets and urges the Air Resources Board to
continue its leadership role in protecting the health of California's economy, environment, and people.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 25th day of May, 2010.
City of Rohnert Park
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Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
BELFORTE: AYE BREEZE: AYE CALLINAN: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE STAFFORD: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)