HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-58 CC Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 19-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA SUPPORTING AND DECLARING CLEAN
AIR DAY
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
affects the natural environment, air quality and well-being of residents, employees, and visitors of
the City of Temecula; 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, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the City of Temecula is committed to the health of our residents, workforce,
visitors, and community at large.
THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
That October 2, 2019 be declared "Clean Air Day" in the City and we ask all City
Department heads to determine how their employees can participate in Clean Air Day, as
appropriate, and report back on those actions. We encourage all residents, businesses, employees,
and community members to participate in Clean Air Day and help clear the air for all Californians.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula
this 24th day of September, 2019.
is ael S. Naggar, Mayor
ATTEST:
i Jo ity Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Randi Johl, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 19-58 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Temecula
at a meeting thereof held on the 24th day of September, 2019,by the following vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Edwards,Rahn, Schwank, Stewart,
Naggar
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Randi Johl, City Clerk
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