HomeMy WebLinkAbout81-030RESOLUTION NO. 81-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA ANA
AUTHORIZING CITY SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 65
WHICH WOULD EXEMPT EMERGENCY VEHICLES FROM
CURRENT STATE EMISSION STANDARDS
WHEREAS, existing State law prohibits any motor
vehicle from operating on a highway in the State which is
not equipped with pollution control devices specified by
law; and
WHEREAS, emergency vehicles amount to 25,000 of
the 18.8 million vehicles currently registered in California
(.0013 or 13/100 of one percent); and
WHEREAS, acceleration and top speed capabilities
are important to law enforcement units and other emergency
vehicles, and State emission requirements tend to reduce
this capability; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Depatment is limited in the
types of engines and compatible apparatus it can purchase
given current emission standards, and compatible pumps per-
form at less than maximum efficiency; and
WHEREAS, current emission standards cause in-
creased fuel consumption, increased maintenance, and reduced
flexibility in purchasing equipment to meet community needs.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. That the City of Santa Ana supports the adop-
tion of Senate Bill 65 which would add a section to the
California Vehicle Code to exempt authorized emergency ve-
hicles from requirements of California law for motor vehicle
pollution control devices.
2. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to
forward copies of this Resolution to all Orange County cities
and all Orange County State legislators.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of March , 1981,
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
COUNCILMEN: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger,
Serrato
COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEN: Ward, Markel, Yamam0t0
ATTEST:
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