HomeMy WebLinkAbout89-344 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 89-344
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING H.R. 2323, CLEAN AIR
RESTORATION ACT OF 1989
WHEREAS, the December 31, 1987 attainment deadline contained in the
1977 federal Clean Air Act Amendments (the Act) has passed, the South Coast Air
Basin is among almost 100 metropolitan areas across the nation which failed to
achieve attainment of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) by this
date; and
WHEREAS, the 12 million people in this air basin are exposed to the
worst air quality in the nation. In fact, the exposure levels in the South
Coast Air Basin are five times greater than in any other city in the United
States. Ozone and carbon monoxide have been shown to cause scarring of the
lungs, reduced heart and lung function, chest pain, and increased incidence of
lung infection. There is medical evidence that repeated short-term exposures
to ozone may cause permanent damage; and
WHEREAS while the existing Act contains comprehensive provisions to
reduce ozone and carbon monoxide emissions, states and localities have had
difficulty in attaining the NAAQS by the congressionally-mandated deadline of
December 31, 1987. The problems have included 1) unrealistic attainment
deadlines; 2) failure of the federal government to sufficiently regulate certain
sources (e.g. motor vehicles, trains, planes, ships, and nationally distributed
coatings and solvents); and 3) the inherent difficulties associated with
predicting attainment using mathematical models; and
WHEREAS, in January 1989 the California Clean Air Act (AB 2595 Sher)
became law; it requires areas to develop, adopt, and implement control plans
which at minimum demonstrate a 5% per year reduction of emissions. AB 2595
represents a strong commitment by California to aggressively pursue and achieve
healthful air quality; and
WHEREAS, each level of government must do its fair share in
controlling air pollution; and
WHEREAS, the South Coast Air Basin cannot achieve healthful air
quality without a strong federal Clean Air Act framework; and
WHEREAS, Congressmen Henry Waxman and Jerry Lewis are to be
commended for their leadership and statesmanship in negotiating legislation
which provides California and the nation the assurance that the federal
government will do its fair share in our air pollution clean up efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
does hereby resolve and support H.R. 2323, Clean Air Restoration Act of 1989 to
provide for an aggressive federal control program needed to reduce emissions
from motor vehicles and other sources under federal jurisdiction.
Resolution NO. 89-344
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 1989.
AYES: Alexander, Brown, Stout, Wright
NeE S: None
Dennis L. Stout, Mayor
ATTEST:
~ebra J. Ada~, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a
regular meeting of said City Council held on the 19th day of July, 1989.
Executed this 20th day of July, 1989 at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Debra .~Adams, City Clerk