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2021-37 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA CLEAN AIR DAY, A COALITION FOR CLEAN AIR PROJECT WHEREAS, air pollution contributes to higher rates of cancer and heart and lung diseases, which adversely affect health; and WHEREAS, the State of California has some of the worst air quality 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 Grand Terrace residents; 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, county and city employees, vendors and elected officials have tremendous power to help lower emissions; and WHEREAS, pledges by individuals have shown to result in action; 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 6, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace is committed to the health of our residents, workforce, visitors, and community at large. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace that October 6, 2021, be declared "Clean Air Day" in the City; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that our departments ask their employees to take the clean air pledge for California Clean Air Day; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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 Grand Terrace, California, at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of SpIptember 2021. c Bill ss , M em ATTEST: e rat.-Thomas City Clerk - APPROVED AS TO FORM: az, X� . , Adrian R. Guerra City Attorney STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ) I Debra L. Thomas, City Clerk of the CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 2021-37 was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested by the City Clerk, at the regular meeting of said City Council held on the 14th day of September 2021, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Allen, Robles; Mayor Pro Tern Hussey NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Wilson, Mayor McNaboe ABSTAIN: None. Executed this 20th day of September 2021, at Grand Terrace, California. 6-bra L. Thomas City Clerk