HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-37RESOLUTION NO. 2002-37
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
ENCOURAGING THE USE OF CLEAN EMISSION VEHICLES
WHEREAS,
More than ¼ of California's air pollution comes from mobile sources, such as cars,
trucks, and buses; and
Conventional cars degrade with use and become serious sources of pollution and
as our population grows, the gains we have made in cleaning our air will inevitably
erode; and
"Upstream emissions" from gasoline, including those from refineries and from
diesel trucks delivering the fuel, are significant contributors to unhealthy air; and
A wide variety of Iow 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, powered by gasoline, natural gas,
hybrid electric, and battery; and
Zero emission vehicles can assure clean air now and for many decades to come;
and
Reducing air pollution is a shared responsibility, requiring the participation of all
communities and their community members; and
Cities can lead by example so that residents and businesses will also willingly
participate in clean air programs; and
From 1996 through 1999, the City of Ukiah partnered with the Mendocino Council
of Governments (MCOG) for the ZEV demonstration project; and
Significant incentive funding is now available through local Air Districts and the
California Air Resources Board for cities to acquire ULEVs, SULEVs, and ZEVs; and
The City of Ukiah has leased four ZEVs and uses them in its fleet with uniformly
positive experiences; and
Despite limited availability, the ZEVs have received rave reviews from fleet
operators demonstrating much lower operating costs than conventional vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ukiah City Council
recognizes the numerous benefits and values of ultra Iow, super-ultra Iow, and zero
emission vehicles, encourages the community's use of these vehicles, and plans to
continue, if economically feasible, the use of clean emission vehicles for appropriate
tasks and duties with the intent of maintaining the high air quality enjoyed in the Ukiah
valley.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Ukiah this 15th day of May 2002, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Larson, Smith, Libby, and Mayor Ashiku
None
Councilmember Baldwin
None ~iku, Mayor
,ATTEST:
Marie Ulvila, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2002-37
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