HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-151 N.C.S. 08/02/2010Resolution No. 2010-151 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
OPPOSING PROPOSITION 23 - THE CALIFORNIA JOBS BALLOT INITIATIVE TO
SUSPEND THE CLEAN ENERGY AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL STANDARDS
OF THE GLOBAL WARMING SOLUTIONS ACT OF 2006 (AB32)
WHEREAS, on September 27, 2006, the California legislature passed the Global
Warming Solutions Act of 2006, AB32, a clean energy and air pollution control law that holds
polluters accountable for their emissions and requires them to reduce air pollution that threatens
human health and contributes to climate change; and,
WHEREAS, suspending AB32 regulations would create more air pollution in California
and threaten public health, and would be harmful to California's newly emerging clean energy
industry that is creating new jobs in the wind, solar, and other renewable energy fields and clean
technologies that will reduce energy cost and dependence on non-renewable and polluting fossil
fuels; and,
WHEREAS, the suspension of AB32's clean energy and air pollution control standards
is opposed by a broad coalition of businesses, environmental organizations, public health
advocates, and various elected officials; and,
WHEREAS, opposing the suspension of AB32's clean energy and air pollution control
standards is consistent with the goals and policies of Petaluma's Climate Action Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma opposes
Proposition 23 and the suspension of AB32's clean energy and air pollution control standards.
REFERENCE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
ATTEST
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 2"d day of August, form:
2010, by the following vote: LK
Assistant City Attorney
Barrett, Vice Mayor Glass, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
None
Harris
None
City Clerk
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