HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013.027 (02-19-13) RESOLUTION NO. 2013.027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING
FOR THE WAIVER OF FEES FOR THE USE OF BATEMAN HALL BY THE
CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD FOR A "DIESEL TRUCK REGULATIONS"
COURSE
WHEREAS, The California Air Resources Board has a long history of adopting
regulations to reduce pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, in 1998, California identified diesel exhaust particulate matter (PM)
as a toxic air contaminant based on its otential to cause cancer, premature death, and
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other health roblems; and
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WHEREAS, those most vulnerable are children whose lungs are still developing
and the elderly who may have other serious health problems; and
WHEREAS, a number of regulations are now in effect that require diesel engine
owners to take steps to reduce their engine emissions; and
WHEREAS, the regulations are a part of the state's plan to meet federal ambient
air quality standards and to protect public health; and
WHEREAS, the California Air Resources Board is conducting training classes
and holding other events to educate truck owners, operators, and heavy duty diesel
vehicle and equipment sellers about California's regulations that affect them; and
WHEREAS, the events and training classes will provide information about
statewide idling limits, the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP), engine
labeling, Truck and Bus Regulation, Drayage Truck Regulation, Tractor and Trailer
Greenhouse Gas Regulation, Transport Refrigeration Unit Regulation, and associated
funding opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the California Air Resources Board believes that this information is
vital for truckers in the Lynwood area, and that the information would be beneficial to
truckers as well as City employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds that the
important public purposes described in the above recitals are served in waiving the fees
for the use of Bateman Hall for the California Air Resources Board.
Section 2. Any cost associated with the City of Lynwood's support of said
event is approved as a waiver of fees only.
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Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 2013.
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ATTEST:
Maria Quinonez, Ci y Clerk Roger L. Hale , ity Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Fred Galante, City Attorney Debo a' L. Jackson, Director
Public -lations
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of February, 2013.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, SANTILLAN-BEAS, MORTON AND
RODRIGUEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER ALATORRE
Maria Quinonez, City C erk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct
copy of Resolution No. 2013.027 on file in my office and that said Resolution was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 19th day of February,
2013.
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Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
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