2002/05/14 City Council Resolution (3)Resolution No. 2002-78
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Supporting the
American Lung Association of California Clean Vehicle Resolution
WHEREAS, more than half of California's air pollution comes from mobile sources such as cars, trucks,
and buses; and
WHEREAS, conventional cars degrade with use and become serious sources of pollution. As our
population grows, the gains we have made in cleaning our air will inevitably erode; and
WHEREAS, "upstream emissions" from gasoline, including those from refineries and from diesel trucks
delivering the fuel, are significant contributors to unhealthy air; and
WHEREAS, a wide variety of low emission vehicles in many applications are now available from many
manufacturers in ultra -low emission (ULEV), super - ultra -low emission (SULEV), and zero- emission
(ZEV) configurations. Some are powered by gasoline, some natural gas, some hybrid electrics, and some
are battery- powered electrics; and
WHEREAS, zero emission vehicles can assure clean air now and for many decades to come; and
WHEREAS, reducing air pollution is a shared responsibility, requiring the participation of all
communities and their community members; and
WHEREAS, cities should play a significant role. Cities are significant users of vehicles /equipment, and
have a responsibility to avoid creating air pollution themselves whenever possible; and
WHEREAS, cities can and should lead by example so that residents and businesses will also willingly
participate in clean air programs; and
WHEREAS, significant incentive funding is now available through local Air Districts and the California
Air Resources Board for cities to acquire ULEVs, SULEVs, and ZEVs. In addition, cities are provided
special funding each year through AB2766 funds that can only be spent on reducing air pollution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council the City of Rohnert Park shall identify
and give preference in its vehicle procurement to the lowest emission vehicles available that are practical
and reasonably cost competitive for a given application or where funding is available. Public safety and
emergency vehicles shall be exempt from this policy.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 14th day of May, 2002.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK%
Mayor
ATTEST:
D ty #*Cllerr
MACKENZIE: AYE
REILLY: AYE VACANCY: N/A VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE FLORES: AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)