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DATE: July 21, 2010 CONSENT
SUBJECT: PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
CALIFORNIA CLEAN CARS PROGRAM.
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Michele Mician, Manager, Office of Sustainability
SUMMARY:
The state is updating three core components of its Clean Cars Program:
Vehicle Global Warming Standards (LEV III-GHG), Low Emission Vehicle Program
(LEV III-Criteria Pollutant), and Zero Emission Vehicle Program (ZEV). The attached
Resolution supports the comprehensive updating of the Clean Cars Program which will
promote the manufacture and purchase of clean cars, reduce our dependence on oil,
save consumers money, reduce air pollution, and support new jobs and investment in
California's clean energy economy.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council
1) Approve the Resolution in support of the California Air Resources Board Clean
Cars Program and the updates that will be made this year.
2) Authorize the Office of Sustainability to file the Resolution with the California Air
Resources Board.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The City of Palm Springs has made a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. A strengthened California Clean Cars Program will deliver significant
reductions of greenhouse gas pollution in California. In addition, the City of Palm
Springs has taken the initiative to support alternative fuel and Plug-In electric vehicles.
By adopting this resolution in support of the updated Clean Cars Program the City will
further establish this commitment to support low and zero emissions vehicles.
ITEM NO. _��!
City Council Staff Report
July 21, 2010- Page 2
GHG Inventory and Report Agreement
The state is updating three core vehicle programs as part of the Clean Cars Program
updates:
• Vehicle Global Warming Standards (LEV III-GHG): This program will make sure new
cars and light trucks produce fewer emissions that contribute to climate change. The
updated rules will apply to vehicles starting in 2017.
• Low Emission Vehicle Program (LEV III-Criteria Pollutant): This program will ensure
that new cars and light trucks produce fewer harmful emissions that contribute to
smog and hurt public health. The updated rules will apply to vehicles starting in
2014.
• Zero Emission Vehicle Program (ZEV): This program will make sure that the newest,
gasoline-free, ultra clean vehicle technologies — such as electric and hydrogen fuel
cell cars — are brought to California. The updated rules will apply to vehicles starting
in 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this resolution.
Long term, however, the companies that are building the clean, green cars of the future,
such as Tesla Motors, Quantum, and Better Place are based in California will contribute
to the economy. According to the California Air Resources Board, 25,000 plug-in hybrid
electric vehicles per year are projected to be sold in California by 2012-2014. Car
dealerships which sell these vehicles may bring in substantial sales dollars, increasing
tax revenues at the local level. A stronger Clean Cars Program will help support future
emrpmic developmeptkrcaNy and throughout California.
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Michele Mician, Manager, Tom Wilson
Office of Sustainability Assistant City Manager
David H. Ready, Ci r
Attachments:
1. California Clean Cars Program Summary
2. Resolution No. in support of the California Clean Cars Program
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA SUPPORTING THE
CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD'S LEADERSHIP
IN PROMOTING CLEAN AND ENERGY EFFICIENT
MOTOR VEHICLES, ENERGY INDEPENDENCE, ZERO
EMISSION TECHNOLOGIES AND IMPROVED QUALITY
OF LIFE IN CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted AB 1493 (Pavley, 2002) directing
the California Air Resources Board to adopt regulations to achieve the maximum
feasible and cost-effective reduction in greenhouse gases from passenger vehicles; and
the California Air Resources Board adopted clean vehicle regulations in 2004; and
WHEREAS, thirteen other states and Washington D.C. have adopted California's
regulations; and in coordination with the Obama Administration and America's
automobile manufacturers, the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the
United States Department of Transportation have based new national standards on
California's clean car regulations; and
WHEREAS, in 2010, the California Air Resources Board plans to develop and
adopt new vehicle regulations to reduce criteria air pollutants, greenhouse gases and
promote the development and deployment of zero emission vehicle technology options
for consumers; and
WHEREAS, strengthening California's motor vehicle programs will improve
California's air quality, promote energy independence, support new jobs and
investments in clean technology, help California achieve its goal of reducing global
warming emissions, and will continue California's long history of national leadership on
air quality and environmental policy; now, therefore be it
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Palm Springs urges the State of California and the
California Air Resources Board to continue its national and international leadership role
in reducing greenhouse gases and 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.
SECTION 2. That the City of Palm Springs urges the State of California to
strengthen the state's zero emission vehicle program to protect the health of California's
economy, environment and its people.
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Resolution No.
Page 2
ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2010.
David H. Ready, City Manager
ATTEST:
James Thompson, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on ,
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California