RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SANTA MARIA REGIONAL
TRANSIT INNOVATION CLEAN TRANSIT FLEET ZERO-
EMISSION TRANSITION PLAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCE BOARD MANDATES.
WHEREAS, California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 1, Article
4.3, Part 2023.1(d) Zero-Emissions Bus Rollout Plan Requirements requires that a transit agency Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan must be approved by its governing Board; and
WHEREAS, Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan sets forth the Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) plan which meets the following requirements:
A goal of full transition to zero-emission buses by 2040 with careful planning that avoids early retirement of conventional internal combustion engine buses;
Identification of the types of zero -emission bus
technologies SMRT is planning to deploy;
A schedule for zero -emission and conventional internal combustion engine bus purchases and lease options;
A schedule for conversion of conventional internal
combustion engine buses to zero-emission technologies;
A schedule for construction of facilities and infrastructure modifications or upgrades, including charging, fueling, and maintenance facilities, to deploy and maintain zero -
emission buses;
Explanation of how SMRT plans to deploy zero -emission buses in disadvantaged communities;
A training plan and schedule for zero -emission bus
operators and maintenance and repair staff; and
Identification of potential funding sources.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to approve Santa Maria Regional Transit’s Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan as set forth in full.
2. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make m inor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, 2 the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 16th day of May 2023.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager