Reso. No. _____
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE PORT OF RICHMOND TO APPROPRIATE UP TO $500,000 TO FUND CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB)
APPROVED EMISSIONS CONTROL SOLUTIONS FOR ROLL-ON/ROLL-OFF (RORO) SHIPS PRIOR TO REGULATORY REGULATIONS BECOMING
EFFECTIVE ON JANUARY 1, 2025 AND APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH A
CARB-APPROVED EMISSIONS CONTROL PROVIDERIN AN AMOUNT NOT- TO-EXCEED $500,000
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond is dedicated to safeguarding public health and the environment by ensuring that local industries, including the Port of Richmond, adhere to the highest standards of environmental stewardship; and
WHEREAS, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has implemented regulatory measures to reduce emissions from maritime operations, including Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ships, to improve air quality and protect public health; and WHEREAS, the new CARB regulations will become effective on January 1, 2025, necessitating immediate action to comply with these standards; and WHEREAS, emissions from RoRo ships, which are a significant part of the Port of Richmond's operations, contribute to air pollution, including nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and greenhouse gases (GHGs), adversely impacting local air quality; and WHEREAS, CARB-approved emissions control solutions, such as advanced filtration systems, cleaner fuels, and emission reduction technologies, are effective in mitigating these pollutants and ensuring compliance with upcoming regulations; and WHEREAS, the Port of Richmond is a critical economic asset for our community, and it is essential that it continues to operate in a manner that aligns with both economic and environmental goals; and
WHEREAS, allocating funding towards the implementation of CARB-approved emissions control solutions for RoRo ships will not only facilitate compliance with new regulations, but it will also avoid higher cost mediation and potential penalty fees; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Richmond recognizes that an allocation of up to $500,000 would support the Port of Richmond in deploying these necessary technologies and preparing for the regulatory changes effectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richmond directs the Port of Richmond to allocate up to $500,000 to fund the implementation of CARB - approved emissions control solutions for RoRo ships, ensuring compliance with the new regulations effective January 1, 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the Port to complete it s evaluation of vendors and solutions, negotiate with the selected vendor and finalize a contract with the selected vendor in an expedient manner and in an amount not -to-exceed $500,000 to get the solution in place as soon as possible.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held on October 1, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: AYES:
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NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
State of California }
County of Contra Costa : ss.
City of Richmond }
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. _____, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on October 1, 2024.
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Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond