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City of Lake Elsinore 130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
www.lake-elsinore.org
File Number: ID# 19-306
Agenda Date: 9/10/2019 Status: PassedVersion: 1
File Type: Council Consent
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In Control: City Council / Successor Agency
Agenda Number: 5)
Proclaiming October 2, 2019, as California Clean Air Day
Adopt a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINIORE, CALIFORNIA,
PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2, 2019, AS CALIFORNIA CLEAN AIR DAY
Page 1 City of Lake Elsinore Printed on 6/1/2023
Report to City Council
To:Honorable Mayorand Members of the City Council
From:Grant Yates, City Manager
Prepared by: Mark Mahan, Deputy City Clerk
Date:September 10, 2019
Subject:Proclaiming October 2, 2019, as California Clean Air Day
Recommendation
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
IN SUPPORT FOR AND DECLARATION OF CALIFORNIA CLEAN AIR DAY
Background
TheCoalitionforCleanAirlaunchedCleanAirDaytounitepeopletoactiontoimprove
communityhealthandhelpdevelophabitstoachievecleanair. Thisyear,CaliforniaCleanAir
DaytakesplaceonOctober2,2019. Thisdayofactionfocusesontheimprovementof
communityhealthandtheimpactsofairpollutionuponCalifornians,hospitalsandhealthcare
organizations,schoolsandschooldistricts,businessesandworkplaces,community,non-
profits,andcitiesandlocalgovernments. WithmajorsponsorsincludingEdisonInternational,
SoCalGas,LosAngelesWorldAirports(LAX),andmillionsofCalifornianspledgingtotakeat
leastoneactiontohelp“cleartheair,”CaliforniaCleanAirDayrequiresincreasedassistance
toexpandpositiveeffectivenessandimpact.
TheobjectiveofCleanAirDayistoencourageindividuals,governmentagencies,businesses,
andnon-profitorganizationstodotheirparttoimproveairqualityandprotectpublichealth.
InanefforttoraiseawarenessofCleanAirDay,theWesternRiversideCouncilofGovernments
willbeprovidingatree,commemorateplaque,andtreeplantingmaterialstotheCityofLake
Elsinore.
Fiscal Impact
There is no Fiscal Impact at this time.
Attachments
Exhibit A: Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT FOR AND DECLARATION OF 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,cities within the Western Riverside County face disproportionate, negative health impacts
due to low air quality, falling within the California Environmental Protection Agency’s top 25% most
disadvantaged communities, as denoted by SB 535; and
WHEREAS,it is vital that we protect the healthand well-being of our residents, visitors, and workforce;
and
WHEREAS,emissions from vehicles, industry, and even household sources significantly affectthe
natural environment, air quality and well-being of residents, employees, and visitors of the City of Lake
Elsinore;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 2, 2019; and
WHEREAS,the City of Lake Elsinoreiscommitted to the health of our residents, workforce, visitors, and
community at large.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,by the City of Lake Elsinore,that October 2, 2019,be declared
“Clean Air Day” within itsjurisdiction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Departmentheads determine how their employees can participate in
Clean Air Day, as appropriate, and report back on those actions.
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.
Steve Manos
Mayor
ATTEST:
Mark Mahan
Deputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Mark Mahan, DeputyCity Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2019-___ was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at the
regular meeting of September 10, 2019,and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mark Mahan
Deputy City Clerk