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RESOLUTION NO. 041-2020
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME TO PRIORITIZE
ZERO EMISSION VEHICLES FIRST WHEN PURCHASING VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, consensus exists among the world's leading climate scientists that global
warming caused by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from human activities is among the most
significant problems facing the world today; and
WHEREAS, vehicles represent the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions and
other pollutants for the City of Burlingame and the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame adopted greenhouse gas reduction goals and a
Climate Action Plan that includes strategies to support zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) and green
the City's municipal fleet; and
WHEREAS, the State of California issued Executive Order B-16-12 to reinforce bringing
1.5 million ZEVs to California by 2025; and
WHEREAS, ZEVs are vehicles that produce no emissions from on -board sources of
power and may include battery electric, fuel cell, and plug-in hybrids; and
WHEREAS, ZEVs are considered a clean fuel alternative to gasoline and diesel
vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame will lead as a role model in investing and supporting
ZEVs in its municipal fleet.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Burlingame:
1. Establishes a Zero -Emission Vehicle (ZEV) First commitment such that battery -electric,
plug-in hybrids, or other ZEV types that emit no tailpipe emissions are identified and
prioritized when purchasing vehicles or equipment traditionally powered by petroleum -based
fuels and fuel alternatives such as ethanol, and they meet needed cost feasibility, range,
load, and all applicable safety standards and other requirements for the intended use of the
vehicle or equipment;
2. Directs staff to
• Evaluate the cost of ZEVs including, acquisition, operations, and maintenance;
• Actively seek out grants, incentives, and funding opportunities to replace fleet
vehicles and equipment with ZEVs, test new technologies, and install charging
infrastructure in the city;
• Commit to test and evaluate ZEVs and, where feasible, acquire ZEVs for medium
and heavy duty vehicle and equipment categories;
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• Reduce consumption of petroleum -based fuels in vehicle and equipment operations
and review and remove under-utilized vehicles and equipment;
• Promote reduced idling, trip reduction, routing efficiency, and use of public
transportation to operating departments within the City; and
• Install sufficient charging infrastructure to meet the demand for the City's municipal
electric and plug-in vehicles and equipment.
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Emily Beach, Mayor
I, Meaghan Hassel -Shearer, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, certify that the
foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 20th
day of April, 2020, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: BEACH, BROWNRIGG, COLSON, O'BRIEN KEIGHRAN,
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NOES: Councilmembers: NONE cuSignedby:
ABSENT: Councilmembers: NONE E�-,
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Meaghan Hassel -Shearer, City Clerk