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RESOLUTION NO. 7844(CCS)
(CITY COUNCIL SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA MONICA IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 1718
WHEREAS, the release of ozone-depleting chemicals into
the atmosphere is causing a significant and immediate global
crisis, in that such chemicals are depleting the ozone shield
which protects earth from destructive ultraviolet rays; and
WHEREAS, it is vitally necessary that the state of
california take immediate action to eliminate the manufacture,
use, and emission of ozone-depleting chemicals; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1718 has been introduced into
the California state Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1718 would, on or after January
1, 1991, require the use of recycling and recovery equipment in
the servicing of vehicle air conditioners having CFC
(Chlorofluorocarbon) coolants, and prohibit or require the
labeling of those coolants when sold in specified small
quantities: and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1718 would establish a specified
date upon which there would be a general prohibition upon the
manufacture, assembly, packaging or sale of any product
containing specified CFCs, halons, or other halogenated
chemicals,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. The City of Santa Monica strongly supports
the passage of Assembly Bill 17l8.
SECTION 2. The City of Santa Monica urges the
Legislature to consider an even earlier implementation date for
the provisions in Assembly Bill 17l8.
SECTION 3. The city Clerk shall mail a copy of this
Resolution to the Governor, state Senators, and Assembly Member
Hayden.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the
same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ROBERT M. MYERS U
City Attorney
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Adopted and approved this 11th day of July, 1989.
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Mayor/
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 7844(CCS)
was duly adopted by the city council of the City of Santa Monica
at a meeting thereof held on July 11, 1989 by the following
council vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers: Abdo, Finkel, Genser, Jennings,
Ka t z , Reed, Mayor Zane
Noes: Councilmembers: None
Abstain: Councilmembers: None
Absent: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
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