CC RES 2018-064 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES SUPPORTING AND
DECLARING "CLEAN AIR DAY" ON OCTOBER 3, 2018.
WHEREAS, air pollution contributes to higher rates of cancer and heart and lung
diseases, which adversely affect health; and,
WHEREAS, California has some of the most polluted regions in the United States;
and,
WHEREAS, it is vital that we protect the health and well-being of our residents,
visitors, and workforce; and,
WHEREAS, emissions from vehicles, industry, and even household sources
significantly affect the natural environment, air quality and well-being of residents,
employees, and visitors of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes; and,
WHEREAS, individual actions such as not idling vehicles, walking or biking to work
and school, carpooling, and conserving energy can directly improve air quality in our
region; and,
WHEREAS, everyone can play a role; and,
WHEREAS, education about air quality can raise community awareness,
encourage our community to develop better habits, and improve our community health;
and,
WHEREAS, Californians will be joining together across the state to clear the air on
October 3, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is committed to the health of our
residents, workforce, visitors, and community at large.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Wednesday, October 3, 2018, is declared "Clean Air Day" in Rancho
Palos Verdes.
Section 2: The Mayor is authorized for formally pledge support of Clean Air Day
on behalf of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Section 3: All City Department Heads are asked to determine how their
employees can participate in Clean Air Day, as appropriate, and report back on those
actions.
Section 4: All Rancho Palos Verdes residents, businesses, employees, and
community members are encouraged to participate in Clean Air Day and help clear the
air for all Californians.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 4th day of September 2018.
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I, Emily Colborn, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the
above Resolution No. 2018-64 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said
City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on September'- , 018.
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