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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2014.157 (09-02-14)RESOLUTION NO. 2014.157 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 potential to cause cancer, premature death, and other health problems; and 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 requires 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 Truck and Bus Regulation Applicability, Engine Model Year Schedule, Exemptions, Extensions, and Credits, Economic Hardship Extension, How to Report for Regulation Flexib'ilities, Broker and Dispatcher Requirements, and Regulatory Changes. 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, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER 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 in the amount of $375. Section 2. Any cost associated with the City of Lynwood's support of said event is approved as a waiver of fees only. Section 3. This Resolution is effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 2rd day of September, 2014. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: I L,-,/ 6 (lw",/ David A. Garcia, City Attorney Aide Castro, Mayor APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: i Sarah M. Wiffiers, City Manager Debora L. Jackson, Director Public R ons Department STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) SS. 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 2nd day of September, 2014. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS SANTILLAN -BEAS, SOLACHE, HERNANDEZ AND CASTRO NOES: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER ALATORRE ABSTAIN: NONE L4"- /.n - r-- M ria Quinonez, Cit Clerk !;V 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. 2014.157 on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 2nd day of September, 2014.