CC Resolution No. 9204
RESOLUTION NO. 9204
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE SOUTH BAY CLEAN CITIES
COALITION (SBCCC) AND THE FEDERAL "CLEAN CITIES" PROGRAM
WHEREAS, it is desirable to join the South Bay Clean Cities Coalition in a
coordinated effort to promote and accommodate the acquisition and use of alternative
fueled vehicles in the City of Cupertino, and throughout the South Bay Region, including
establishment and joint usage of refueling, training and servicing sites and facilities; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to assist in collection and analysis of environmental,
economic, and performance data on alternative fuel vehicles; to apply for funding or
services from the federal government and other appropóate sources to sustain the SBCCC
Clean Cities Project; and to seek additional resources through the recruitment of other
public and private entities not now members of the SBCCC; and
WHEREAS, the members of the SBCCC, consisting of federal, state, and local
agencies and private businesses, join together in the interest of
1. Reducing the South Bay Region's dependence on petroleum based fuels,
particularly for fleets of vehicles, as specified in the Federal Energy Policy Act of
1992.
2. Maintaining the outstanding quality of life in the Bay Region by supporting and
sustaining environmentally sound programs.
3. Complying with the alternative fuel fleet provisions of the Federal Energy Policy of
1992.
4, Complying with the California Clean Air Act which sets an aggressive program for
the introduction of Zero and Low Emission Vehicles.
5. Cooperating with the entire Bay Region in compliance with the alternative fuel
fleet provisions of the California Clean Air Act, and the regulations of the Bay
Area Air Quality Management Distóct (BAAQMD) in continued improvement of
the air quality of the region.
6. Educating fleet operators, businesses, and the public on alternative fuels and
available vehicles while encouraging their usage.
7. Exploóng through the SBCCC cost effective opportunities to comply with
environmental mandates.
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8. Minimizing fleet conversion and operating costs for all fleet owners.
9. Simulating the economic vitality of this region by encouraging the use of the high
tech skills of the area in the development and production of improved
transportation methods.
10. Establishing self sustaining markets for alternative fuels that will provide the
intTastructure to enable the general public to join in the low emission efforts started
by the fleet owners.
11. Showcasing the South Bay's readiness to join with the other metropolitan areas of
Northern California in continuing improvement of the air quality of this half of the
state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cupertino hereby authorizes Cupertino's participation and membership in the South Bay
Clean Cities Coalition.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 3rd day of October , 1994, by the following vote:
Vote
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Members of the City Council
Bautista, Burnett, Dean, Sorensen, Koppel
None
None
None
APPROVED:
/s/ Barb Koppel
Mayor, City of Cupertino
ATTEST:
/s/ Kim Marie Smith
City Clerk