HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-063 N.C.S. 05/04/2010resolution No. 2010-063 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD'S LEADERSHIP IN
.DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES FOR MEETING
CALIFORNIA'S GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION TARGETS, AND IN
PROMOTING EMISSION REDUCTIONS FROM MOTOR VEHICLES
WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB
32: Nunez/Pavley, 2006) to address global warming by reducing California's greenhouse gas
emissions to 1990 levels by 2020; and the Governor issued Executive Order S-3-OS further
directing the state to reduce emissions by 80 percent by 2050; and,
WHEREAS, the pursuit of these climate goals has spawned innovative and progressive
policies and programs to address climate change, air quality, energy independence, and
sustainable development; and,
WHEREAS, California's dependence on petroleum for 97 percent of its transportation
needs and its reliance on imported oil leaves California susceptible to volatile pricing and supply
disruptions; and,
WHEREAS, California's Clean Cars (AB 1493: Pavley, 2002), Low Emission Vehicle
(LEV) and Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) 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,
WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted Senate Bill 375 (SB 375: Steinberg,
2008) to encourage integrated land use and transportation planning that supports air quality and
public health goals and emphasizes reductions in vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas
emissions by promoting alternatives to driving, such as practical walking, biking and mass transit
options; and,
WHEREAS, California's history of national leadership is critical to protecting public
health, creating a new green economy and spurring action on global warming pollution
nationally.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma supports the
State of California and the California Air Resources Board in its efforts to implement AB 32
policies and programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also advancing public health,
air quality, the environment and the green economy in California.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma encourages the State of
California and the California Air Resources Board to establish ambitious regional greenhouse
gas reduction targets as envisioned by SB 375 and to work with local governments to incentivize
integrated land use and transportation planning that supports air quality and public health goals
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and emphasizes reductions in vehicle miles traveled. through alternatives to driving, such as
practical walking, biking and mass transit options.
BE IT FURTI~ER RES®L,VED that the City of Petaluma urges the State of California
and the California Air Resources Board to continue its national and international leadership role
in promoting clean vehicle technologies by moving forward quickly to develop and adopt
expanded Low Emission Vehicle (LEV III) standards to reduce criteria air pollutants and
greenhouse gases and to strengthen the state's zero emission vehicle program to protect the
health of California's economy, environment and its people.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular adjourned meeting on the 4`~ day of
May, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Barrett, Vice Mayor Glass, Harris, I-lealy, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Rabbitt
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City
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