RES-2025-024RESOLUTION NO.2025-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM OPPOSING SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSED AMENDED RULES
1111 AND 1121
WHEREAS, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is a regional
air pollution control agency representing Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino
counties with responsibility for regulating stationary sources of air pollution; and
WHEREAS, SCAQMD is considering Proposed Amended Rules (PARS) I I I I and 1121,
which would regulate air emissions of gas -powered furnaces and gas -powered water heaters; and
WHEREAS, PARS I I I I and 1121 would phase out natural gas furnaces and water
heaters in existing single-family homes, multi -family housing, and businesses; and
WHEREAS, these regulations require manufacturers, distributors, and installers to
comply with costly technological advancements that will increase the prices of furnaces and
water heaters, disproportionately impacting homeowners, small businesses, and low-income
residents; and
WHEREAS, these mandates can restrict consumer choice by phasing out reliable and
affordable heating and water heating systems in favor of alternatives that may not be readily
available or cost-effective for all residents; and
WHEREAS, compliance with these mandates may lead to supply chain disruptions,
installation challenges, and increased maintenance costs for consumers, further exacerbating
economic difficulties for households and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim recognizes the importance of improving air quality but
also acknowledges the unintended financial burden these mandates place on residents,
particularly during periods of economic uncertainty and rising costs of living.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, as follows:
The City of Anaheim formally opposes South Coast Air Quality Management District
Proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121 and urges SCAQMD to reconsider these
regulations in favor of policies that achieve air quality goals without imposing undue
financial hardship on local communities.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Anaheim this 8 day of April , 2025 by the following roll call vote:
Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius,
AYES: Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz and Maahs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF ANAHEIM
By:
MAYOR O E CITY OF ANAHEIM
AT ST:
(:��k'CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, THERESA BASS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the
original Resolution No. 2025-024 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim
City Council held on the 8th day of April, 2025 by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava,
Kurtz and Maahs
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 9th day of April, 2025.
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(SEAL)