2003/04/22 City Council Resolution (5)the health of residents,
.ality in the North Bay has deteriorated significantly in recent years; and
►ad motor vehicle emissions are the primary source of ozone in the Bay An
or source of carbon monoxide, particulate matter, toxic air contaminants,
►es; and
"ereas, the month of May is the American Lung Association's Clean Aar Month, designed to
raise public awareness about the serious health consequences of diesel exhaust and other air
pollutants; and
Whereas, the American Lung Association strongly supports alternative fuel vehicles, and
Whereas, public fleets are well- suited for electric vehicles and other alternative fuel, clean air
vehicles because fleet vehicles are centrally fueled and are typically used for predictable, short and
medium distance trips; and
Whereas, grant and incentive funding is available to purchase alternative fueled vehicles; and
Whereas, the City of Rohnert Park supports the need to meet ultra low to zero emissions
standards where appropriate.