CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL
Staff Report

September 10, 2018

CONSENT AGENDA

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members

SUBMITTED BY: Thos. A. Graves, MMC, City Clerk

APPROVED BY: Chip Rerig, City Administrator

SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2018-100, Declaring October 3, 2018 as "California Clean Air Day."

RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council APPROVE Resolution 2018-100, declaring October 3, 2018 as "California Clean Air
Day."

BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
Air pollution affects everyone’s quality of life, so community-wide participation is key to raising awareness and
improving our air quality.

FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
None.

ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution No. 2018-100, California Clean Air Day

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CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-100

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

DESIGNATING OCTOBER 3, 2018 AS “CALIFORNIA 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea;
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 Carmel-by-the-Sea is committed to the health of our residents, workforce, visitors, and
community at large;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that October 3, 2018 is declared “California Clean Air Day” in the City,
and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we ask all City Department heads to determine how their employees can
participate in Clean Air Day, as appropriate; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we encourage all residents, businesses, employees, and community
members to participate in California Clean Air Day and help clear the air for all Californians.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 10th
day of September, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
SIGNED: ATTEST:

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Steve G. Dallas Thomas A. Graves, MMC
Mayor City Clerk