HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 8489 (Conserve - A Way of Life)RESOLUTION NO. 8489
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
IN SUPPORT OF THE NORTH BAY 101 CORRIDOR COMMUTE
CAMPAIGN, CONSERVE: A WAY OF LIFE
WHEREAS, the California Clean Air Act was passed to meet air
quality standards so that people in the Bay Area can breathe
healthier air every day of the year; and
WHEREAS, the ozone standard was violated fourteen days last
year in the Bay Area, and the air was unhealthy to breathe; and
WHEREAS, automobiles/single occupant vehicles are the major
source of air pollution in the North Bay; and
WHEREAS, traffic congestion is a primary issue in Marin and
Sonoma counties, and the communities' economic vitality is
dependent on goods, services, and employees being able to move
freely through the counties; and
WHEREAS, carpools and vanpools make a significant contribution
to improving air quality and reducing congestion by getting
commuters out of their single occupant cars, which helps reduce
harmful pollutants in the environment such as carbon monoxide and
hydrocarbons; and
WHEREAS, RIDES, the regional rideshare agency, encourages
ridesharing by educating commuters and employers and developing
supporting programs for cities and county TSM efforts; and
WHEREAS, RIDES' North Bay 101 Corridor Commute Campaign,
Conserve: A Way of Life, will help conserve fuel, ensure continued
economid vitality, and improve the air quality of the North Bay;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of San Rafael hereby endorses and supports the North Bay 101
Corridor Commute Campaign, Conserve: A Way of Life, and encourages
active community participation in this important effort.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby
certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly
introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of said
City the 19th day of Aua,11991 by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Shippey, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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