HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 05-6844 - Support AB888 (De La Torre)-Retrofit Rail Yard Equip w/Diesel Emiss. ReducerRESOLUTION NO. 05 -6844
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY IN
SUPPORT OF AB 888 (DE LA TORRE), AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH
COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT TO ADOPT
REGULATIONS REQUIRING THE RETROFITING OF RAIL YARD
EQUIPMENT WITH TECHNOLOGIES THAT REDUCE DIESEL
EMISSIONS.
WHEREAS, the City of Downey recognizes the need to improve air quality; and
WHEREAS, the City of Downey understands that railroads and rail yards are significant
contributors to un- healthful air quality; and
WHEREAS, the City of Downey understands that Southern California has a significant
air quality problem; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) to adopt regulations to control air quality; and
ATTEST:
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 888 would help improve the air quality of Southern California
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. To express its support of Assembly Bill 888 and urge its adoption by the
State Legislature.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of April, 2005.
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk
ANNE M. BAYER
ANNE M. BAYER, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 05 -6844
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 12th day April, 2005, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Cartozian, Gafin, Perkins, Trejo, Mayor Bayer
NOES: 0 Council Member: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Member: None
ABSTAIN: 0 Council Member: None
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk