HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-03-09 - RESOLUTIONS - NATURAL GAS TECHNOLOGY (2)^, RESOLUTION NO. 93-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
SUPPORTING THE GAS INDUSTRY'S PROGRAM FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL GAS TECHNOLOGY
TO MEET ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES,
AS WELL AS CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita is committed to strengthening Southern
California's weak economy and to reversing the negative impact on the local
community and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress and the President recently approved a
new energy policy designed to increase utilization of clean, domestically -produced
natural gas to enhance the nation's energy security and provide for economic growth
and environmental protection; and
WHEREAS, this new energy policy specifically directs the Department of
Energy to carry out a program to promote the development and commercialization of
^ existing and new, more advanced natural gas utilization technologies; and
WHEREAS, the Clinton Administration supports a federal research and
development investment in energy and environmental technologies that will create
private -sector jobs and spur economic recovery and long-term growth; and
WHEREAS, a proposed $2.5 billion federal investment over the next decade in
a natural gas end-use technology research, development and demonstration (RD&D)
program would facilitate a defense -conversion program in California; and
WHEREAS, strategic annual RD&D investments of $144 million over the next
eight years in the Southern California region alone would, by the year 2010, lead to
more than 30,000 new jobs, $1 billion in additional Gross Revenue Product, and an
increase of over $1.4 billion in real disposable income in this region, in addition to
other statewide economic benefits; and
WHEREAS, due to Southern California's unique characteristics -- a technically
sophisticated work force skilled in advanced design, engineering, management and
financial services; high quality technical training programs offered by leading U.S.
educational institutions; unique research facilities; a manufacturing sector oriented to
technology; excess R&D capacity due to reductions in defense spending, and state
and local agencies that actively invest in RD&D related to governmental goals --
RD&D investment in this region is likely to yield greater economic benefits than
other areas of the country;
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Santa Clarita urges
the Department of Energy to establish, and the President and Congress to fund, an
accelerated $2.5 billion natural gas RD&D program focusing on the following:
o improved, high -efficiency, low emission gas combustion technologies;
dedicated natural gas vehicles and emissions controls, and the requisite
refueling infrastructure, and advanced engines and propulsion concepts;
and
13 electrochemical energy conversion through commercialization of phosphoric
acid and molten carbonate fuel cells, and development of advanced natural
gas -powered fuel cell technologies;
AND BE IT RESOLVED, that a strategic investment of federal RD&D dollars
be made in California, and specifically the Southern California region, because of its
leadership in energy technology innovation and adoption; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Santa Clarita encourages other
local government agencies and community coalitions to adopt policies which
encourage the research, demonstration and full commercialization of new and
advanced natural gas utilization technologies.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of March 19 93
ATTEST:
onna M. Grindey, City CleXF
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Donna M. Grindey, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Resolution
was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular
meeting thereof, held on the 9th day of March 19 93 by the following vote of
Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
councillrm93-78
COUNCILMEMBERS: Darcy, Klajic,
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: Boyer
joMna M. Grindey
City Clerk
Pederson, Heidt