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.
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ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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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