RESOLUTION NO. XXXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIALTO, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S PROPOSED AMENDED RULES 1111 AND 1121 WHEREAS, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has proposed amendments to Rules 1111 and 1121, as amended on April 1, 2025, to require a transition to zero-emission residential furnaces and water heaters; and WHEREAS, the City of Rialto recognizes the importance of improving air quality and reducing emissions to meet state and federal environmental goals; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments would place significant financial burdens on homeowners, businesses, and local governments due to the high costs of new appliances, infrastructure upgrades, and installation requirements; and WHEREAS, there are concerns regarding the technological readiness of zero-emission heating appliances, particularly in existing housing stock where retrofitting may be costly or infeasible; and WHEREAS, the proposed implementation timeline may not allow sufficient time for communities, manufacturers, and contractors to transition effectively, potentially leading to supply chain challenges and increased costs; and WHEREAS, an increasing number of cities, councils of governments, and various stakeholders have expressed opposition to the proposed amendments due to their economic and logistical challenges; and WHEREAS, the City of Rialto supports a more measured approach that balances air quality improvements with cost effectiveness, economic feasibility, technological advancements, and equitable implementation strategies; and WHEREAS, Southern Californians are increasingly overburdened by the high cost of living, elected officials have an obligation to ensure that essential amenities are accessible and affordable for all.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF The CITY OF RIALTO AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council hereby opposes SCAQMD's Proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121 in their current form as amended on April 1, 2025, and urges SCAQMD to consider alternative approaches that minimize negative financial impacts on local governments, businesses, and residents.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of May 2025. _______________________________
JOE BACA, Mayor
ATTEST:
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BARBARA A. McGEE, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ERIC S. VAIL, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss
CITY OF RIALTO )
I, Barbara McGee, City Clerk of the City of Rialto, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. _________ was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rialto held on the 13th day of May 2025.
Upon motion of _______________, seconded by __________________, the foregoing Resolution No. was duly passed and adopted.
Vote on the motion:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Official Seal of the City of Rialto this 13th day of May 2025. ___________________________________
BARBARA A. McGEE, City Clerk
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