HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-26 plug-in hybrid vehiclesRESOLUTION NO. 2007-26
APPROVING SUPPORT FOR POLICIES THAT PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT
AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES AS A
PARTICITPANT IN THE PLUG-IN PARTNERS NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, the over-reliance of America on foreign oil has become a growing and
serious threat to the economic vitality and national security interest of the United States; and
WHEREAS, automobile emissions are a major contributing factor to global warming and
to smog in our cities, which threaten the health of our citizens and the sustainability of our
planet; and
WHEREAS, the imbalance between gasoline resources and worldwide demand is
escalating gasoline prices at an alarming rate and to levels that overburden commerce, hurt
economic growth and cause serious hardship on our citizens; and
WHEREAS, the technology exists today to build aplug-in hybrid electric vehicle that
could reduce oil imports, fuel costs to our citizens and our economy and air emissions by
dramatic margins; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah as part of the Plug-In Partners national Campaign, urges
automakers to mass produce plug-in hybrid electric vehicles for the substantial, environmental
and strategic reasons outlined; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ukiah hereby commits to the
consideration of the future purchase of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City of Ukiah makes a commitment to support
local, state, and federal policies that will promote plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City of Ukiah will work with the local
government, education, business and environmental community to advocate for the purchase of
plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 2007, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Thomas, Crane, McCowen, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None n .. '
Mari Rodin, Mayor
EST:
Linda C. own, City Clerk
