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RESOLUTION NO. 00—C35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING A
POLICY FOR INCORPORATING
ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES INTO ITS
LIGHT, MEDIUM, AND HEAVY DUTY
FLEETS
WHEREAS, the South Coast Air Basin has been identified as having some of the nation's
worst air quality, directly impacting the health and quality of life for residents, and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that emissions from gasoline and diesel powered vehicles
contribute to the air quality problem by producing carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen
oxides that pollute the air we breathe, and
WHEREAS, to help reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality, public and private
agencies are incorporating alternative fuel vehicles (AFV's) into their light, medium, and heavy
duty fleets, and
WHEREAS, by making a commitment to AFV's at the present time, it will allow the City
time to plan for the training and additional maintenance expenses that AFV's require, and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that there may be an increase in both the cost and frequency
of maintenance repairs and a possible reduction in fuel efficiency compared to present
equipment, and that, being aware of these concerns, the City will take steps to investigate
revenue sources to offset these expenses, and
WHEREAS, the Southern California Gas Company (SCGC) has notified the City that it is
investigating the feasibility of constructing a Natural Gas Vehicle fueling station, which would
allow full access to City as well as other public vehicles, and
WHEREAS, the planned station would be located at the SCGC facility at the comer of
Tenth Street and Todd Avenue in Azusa, and
WHEREAS, the full construction and operational cost of this station would be home by
the SCGC, and
WHEREAS, many area agencies may potentially utilize the facility and are interested in
seeing the Gas Company continue to develop its plan and proposal, and
WHEREAS, Recognizing that mobile source air pollution emissions are the largest
contributor to air pollution, and by using vehicles with the lowest tail pipe emissions, great
benefits are created for our own health and the continued well being of our citizens,
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. It shall be the policy of the City of Azusa to ultimately convert the City
fleet to a proven, reliable, available, and low polluting alternative fuel technology (including
electric powered vehicles), approved by the California Air Resources Board, depending upon the
function of the vehicle or equipment.
SECTION 2. Where existing fleet vehicles are to be replaced, it shall be the first
priority of the City to replace such vehicles with alternative fuel vehicles where the alternative
fuel vehicles can perform the same function as well, or nearly as well, as conventional fuel
technology.
SECTION 3. The City will implement the conversion in phases to take advantage of
new advances in technology of alternative fuel vehicles and to benefit from the experience
gained from
previous conversions.
SECTION 4. The City shall continue to work, on an exploratory basis, with the
Southern California Gas Company as a potential user of the Natural Gas Vehicle fueling station
that is being planned.
SECTION 5. The City shall take a pro -active approach in the conversion to alternative
fuel vehicles and investigate the availability of grants or other incentives from state or federal
agencies and other sources for the purchase of vehicles and the added costs that may be involved
for training and increased maintenance expenses.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
this 20th day of March, 2000.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Azusa, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 20th day of March 2000,
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL