HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11477 adopting the San Luis Obispo Transit Zero-Emission Bus Rollout PlanR 11477
RESOLUTION NO. 11477 (2024 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE SAN LUIS OBISPO (SLO)
TRANSIT ZERO-EMISSION BUS ROLLOUT PLAN AND AUTHORIZING
THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR OR THEIR DESIGNEE TO APPROVE
FUTURE ADMINISTRATIVE REVISIONS TO THE ZERO-EMISSION BUS
ROLLOUT PLAN
WHEREAS, the State of California Air Resource Control Board’s (CARB)
Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation became effective October 1, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the ICT regulation requires all public transit agencies to transition their
eligible fleet vehicles to zero-emission technologies; and
WHEREAS, San Luis Obispo (SLO) Transit is considered a small transit agency
as defined in the ICT regulations; and
WHEREAS, the ICT regulation requires small transit agencies to comply the Zero-
Emission Bus (ZEB) purchasing requirements beginning in 2026 with a goal of complete
transition to ZEBs by 2040; and
WHEREAS, the ICT regulation requires each small transit agency to submit a
complete Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan (Rollout Plan) to CARB by July 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Rollout Plan should be a living document and is meant to guide
the implementation of ZEB fleets and help transit agencies work through potential
challenges and explore solutions; and
WHEREAS, Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) § 2023.1(d)(2)
requires that a transit agency’s Rollout Plan be approved by its governing board through
the adoption of a resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo is the governing board
for SLO Transit and, therefore, can approve the Rollout Plan through the adoption of this
Resolution; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on March 5, 2024, the City Council considered
SLO Transit’s Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
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SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council, after review and consideration of the Zero-
Emission Bus Rollout Plan, public testimony, and information presented by staff; makes
the following findings:
a) The Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan is a guiding policy document for the City’s
Transit program and may be updated, as needed, to reflect current estimated
timelines based on best available information for SLO Transit’s bus purchases,
infrastructure upgrades, workforce training, and any other timelines contained
in the Rollout Plan.
b) The Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan is consistent with and will further the goals
of the General Plan’s Circulation Element and the Climate Action Plan for
Community Recovery.
c) The timelines for transition to zero-emission technologies described in the Zero-
Emission Bus Rollout Plan will be implemented within budget constraints and in
a manner consistent with Financial Plan goals and policies.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) does not apply to the recommended action in this report because the
recommended action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines, Sec. 15378.
The adoption of the Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan is an administrative activity of a
government agency that will not result in direct or indirect physical impact on the
environment. Future projects and programs described in the Zero-Emission Bus Rollout
Plan would be required to comply with all applicable state and local law, including a
showing of CEQA compliance or exemption.
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SECTION 3. Adoption. The Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan is hereby adopted by
the Council and authorizes the Public Works Director or their designee to make future
administrative revisions to the Zero-Emission Rollout Plan.
Upon motion of Council Member Marx, seconded by Council Member Francis, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Francis, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease, and
Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 5th day of March 2024.
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Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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