HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 040 CC RESO1996 040 CC RESO (Ìì ¶ D RESOLUTION NO. 96-40
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
ENDORSING PARTICIPATION IN THE
EV CORRIDOR COMMUNITIES PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City of Baldwin Park supports goals, policies and programs designed to protect
and maintain air quality within the region and thereby improve the health and quality of life for residents
and businesses in the city;
WHEREAS, the City of Baldwin Park recognizes that the region currently exceeds State and
Federal standards for maximum pollutant concentrations of ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide,
particulate matter, and visibility;
WHEREAS, the City of Baldwin Park recognizes that mobile sources of air pollution currently
account for at least two thirds of the majority of air pollutants that are emitted within the San Gabriel
Valley;
WHEREAS, the City of Baldwin Park recognizes that the use of alternative energy sources,
including alternative fueled vehicles, is a key step toward implementing a diversified strategy to improve
the air quality of the region;
WHEREAS, the City of Baldwin Park has the opportunity to encourage significant progress in the
development of advanced transportation and clean air technologies;
WHEREAS, the City of Baldwin Park's designation as EV Ready" and participation in the
Electric Vehicle Corridor Communities Program" demonstrates the City's commitment toward improving
air quality;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND FIND AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the City Council endorses the City's participation in the Electric Vehicles Corridor
Communities Program sponsored by the South Coast Air Quality Management District;
Section 2: That the City Council authorizes City staff to move forward in cooperatively applying
for AQMD grants through the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments with interested cities;
Section 3: That the City Council acknowledges the City's adoption of State revisions made to the
Uniform Building Code and National Electric Code as set forth in Ordinance No.1108:
Section 4: That the City will demonstrate management commitment to streamlining the City's
building permit process to allow for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure within three
working days of a submitted complete City application after the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle;
Section 5: That the City Council will schedule formal consideration of a building ordinance
revision to require a 3/4" raceway from the electrical service panel to an appropriate location for electric
vehicle charging in all new residential garages no later than July 1997;
Section 6: That the City commits to the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure
and/or the purchase or lease of electric vehicles as deemed necessary to support the program and ensure
the success of the Electric Vehicle Corridor Communities Program;
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Section 7: That the City Council will schedule formal consideration of a building code ordinance
requiring that electric vehicle recharging capability be installed in new commercial or industrial
development projects no later than July 1997;
Section 8: That the City demonstrates commitment to pursuing actions that will ensure priority
permit processing for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including the review of building codes to
remove obstacles;
Section 9: That the City will coordinate with Southern California Edison or another electric utility
to collect and provide performance data collection on electric vehicles; and
Section 10: That the City will conduct a community outreach program to promote awareness of
the benefits of alternative energy sources through press releases, newsletter, brochures and other print
media as deemed necessary.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON June 19 1996
MAYOR
ATTEST:
LINDA L. GAIR, CTY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, LINDA L. GAIR, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at its
regular meeting of the City Council on June 19,1996 by the following vote;
AYES COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ.MUSE.LOWES.LOZANO.MAYOR VARGAS
NOES COUNCILMEMBER NONE
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER NONE
ABSTAIN COUNCILMEMBER NONE
LINDA L. GAlR, CITY CLERK
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