95-001 RESOLUTION NO. 95R-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT (SCAG)
FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CLEAN CITIES PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Energy has a
Clean Cities program, a voluntary federal program designed to
accelerate and expand the use of alternative fuel vehicles
(AFV's) in urban communities and to provide refueling and
maintenance facilities for their operation; and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 1994, the Regional Council of the
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) voted to
seek designation as a member of the Clean cities program; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of designating SCAG is to
streamline the process by which a local government receives a
"Clean City" designation, providing local governments the
following specific services:
· Coordinated distribution of information on alternative
fuel vehicle purchase opportunities;
· Access to available state and federal funds and grants;
· Greater purchasing capacity and efficiency for public
and private sector fleet purchases;
· Coordinated guidance and assistance to public and
private entities who wish to purchase alternative fuel
vehicles and deploy other advanced transportation
technologies; and
WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding between SCAG and
the cities and counties within its territory has been prepared
regarding participation in the Clean cities program; and
WHEREAS, the public interest would be served by
entering into and executing the proposed Memorandum of
Understanding;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Anaheim that the attached Memorandum of Understanding
between the Southern California Association of Governments and
the City of Anaheim be, and the same is hereby, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be, and he is
hereby, authorized to execute said Memorandum of Understanding on
behalf of the City of Anaheim.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Anaheim this 10th day of
January , 1995.
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
10093.1\EEGAN\December 23, 1994
STATE OF CAMFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, LEONORA N. SOHL, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
No. 95R-1 was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim City Council
held on the 10th day of January, 1995, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: MAYOR/COUNCIL: Lopez, Zemet, Feldhaus, Daly
NOES: MAYOR/COUNCIL: 'None
ABSENT: MAYOR/COUNCIL: None
COUNCIL VACANCY: COUNCILMEMBER: One
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the Mayor of the City of Anaheim signed said Resolution No. 95R-1 on the
10th day of January, 1995.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Anaheim
this 10th day of January, 1995.
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(SEAL)
I, LEONORA N. SONL, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the original
of Resolution No. 95R-1 was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim on
January 10, 1995.
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BE'rVVEEN
THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG)
AND THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN THE
CLEAN CITIES PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG) is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the
counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial, Ventura, Orange and Los
Angeles and 184 cities within these counties; and
WHEREAS, the cities and counties within the jurisdiction of SCAG
are also located in the South Coast Air Basin, Southeast Desert Air Basin
(Ventura County); and
WHEREAS, the South Coast Air Basin is the only area in the nation in
the "extreme" category for non-attainment based on ozone concentration;
and
WHEREAS, both South Central Air Basin and Southeast Desert Air
Basin are in the "severe" category for ozone concentration; and
WHEREAS, the respective State Implementation Plan (SIP)
submittals for these air basins contain transportation control measures
(TCMs) designed to improve the region's air quality and thus bring the
region into compliance with state and federal air quality standards; and
WHEREAS, the TCMs contained in the SIP submittals for the three air
basins promote, inter alia, the development of zero-emission vehicles
(ZEVs) and alternate-fuel vehicles (AFVs); and
WHEREAS, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has
promulgated regulations pertaining to ZEVs ad AFVs; and
WHEREAS, the Energy Chapter of the SCAG Regional Comprehensive
Plan (RCP) recommends implementing the development of alternative
fuels, AFVs, and ZEVs; and
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WHEREAS, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) is
committed to energy use in the transportation sector that is safer, more
environmentaly sound, efficient, and sustainable, and which is less
dependent on foreign energy sources; and
WHEREAS, the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, the Energy Policy
Act of 1992, and Executive Order 12844 (concerning Federal use of AFVs)
all establish guidelines for effecting a favorable energy and
environmental situation in the transportation sector; and
WHEREAS, the 1994 SCAG Regional Mobility Plan contains an
Advanced Transportation Technology Strategy that includes AFVs and ZEVs
and support for the Southern California Economic Partnership, a
public/private organization, to develop early deployment plans for these
Technologies; and
WHEREAS, the DOE Clean Cities program serves as an umbrella to
structure and achieve the goals and programs of the Energy Policy Act and
to coordinate objectives of government and other federal directives such
as Clean Air Act; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on May 5, 1994, the SCAG
Regional Council approved a request to the Secretary of the U.S.
Department of Energy to designate SCAG as a member of the Clean Cities
Program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED, that the City of Anaheim will
participate in the SCAG Clean Cities Program in the interest of:
1. Reducing the national dependence on imported petroleum for
transportation uses, as specified in the Energy Policy Act of
1992;
2. Complying with the Alternative Fuel Fleet provisions of the
Federal Policy Act of 1992;
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3. Assisting the region to comply with the Alternative Fuel Fleet
provision of Title II of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990,
the California Clean Air Act, and local Air Quality Districts
regulations as SCAG region is considered to a non-attainment
area;
4. Educating the public on alternative fuels and available vehicles
which encourage their use;
5. Assisting to stimulate the economic vitality of the region and
California by encouraging the utilization of emerging advanced
transportation technologies; and
6. Encouraging the development of a market driven and sustained
public alternative fuel infrastructure.
The undersigned agencies and entities enter into this voluntary
Memorandum of Understanding in order:
1. To join in a coordinated effort to promote and accommodate
. the acquisition and use of alternative fuel vehicles, change
local and state laws to facilitate alternative fuel vehicles and
infrastructure, and establish necessary refueling sites and
servicing facilities;
2. To provide assistance in the collection and analysis of
environmental, economic, and performance data on alternative
'fuel vehicle use and experience, and distribution of
information regarding alternative fuels and vehicles;
3. To work with SCAG and public/private organizations such as
the Southern California Economic Partnership (SCEP) to
encourage engine manufacturers and alternative fuel producers
to develop vehicles and infrastructure that meet local and
regional needs; and
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4. To develop applications for funding or services from the state
and federal governments or other appropriate sources to
sustain the objectives of the program.
This Memorandum of Understanding may be amended by mutual
agreement between DOE and signatories or may be terminated by mutual
agreement. Signatories may terminate individual participation upon a 30-
day written notice. This MOU is not intended to and does not create any
contractual rights and obligations with respect to the signatories or any
other parties.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, this MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND WORK
PROGRAM PLAN has been executed of the day and year first above written
and shall remain in effect for a period of five years, after which the MOU
becomes eligible for renewal.
MARK PISANO JAMES D. RUTH
Executive Director, SCAG City Manager
City of Anaheim
Date Date
; PPROVED AS TO FORM:
JACK L. WHITE. CITY ATTORNEY