HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 133-2019 (19-801)City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
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South San Francisco, CA
City Council
' Resolution: RES 133-2019
File Number: 19-801 Enactment Number: RES 133-2019
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO'S RESPONSE TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY
GRAND JURY REPORT, "ELECTRIC VEHICLE ADOPTION IN
THE CITIES AND COUNTY OF SAN MATEO", AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE
RESPONSE.
WHEREAS, global warming and climate change are an everyday reality; and
WHEREAS, California is a leader in trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, sixty percent of greenhouse gas emissions in San Mateo County come from the
transportation sector and while local government vehicle fleets make up a relatively small part of the
sector, the San Mateo County Grand Jury believes local governments are important in terms of setting an
example for private industry and individuals to follow; and
WHEREAS, purchase of electric vehicles has been cost prohibitive in the past; however, zero emissions
technology has advanced and costs have dropped; and
WHEREAS, there are now multiple programs in place to assist local jurisdictions in analyzing obstacles
that prevent fleet conversion and facilitate the replacement of traditional gas powered fleets with electric
fleet vehicles; and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 2019, the San Mateo County Grand Jury issued a report titled "Electric
Vehicle Adoption in the Cities and County of San Mateo" ("Grand Jury Report"); and
WHEREAS, the Grand Jury Report contains findings and recommendations pertaining to the City of
South San Francisco ("City"); and
WHEREAS, the City is required to provide a response to the findings and recommendations within 90
days of the Grand Jury report; and
WHEREAS, the City's response, attached hereto as Exhibit A, agrees with all the Grand Jury Report
findings and provides individual replies to each of the recommendations made in the report.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does
hereby approve the City's response to the San Mateo County Grand Jury Report, "Electric Vehicle
Adoption in the Cities and County of San Mateo", attached to this resolution as Exhibit A.
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File Number: 19-801 Enactment Number. RES 133-2019
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to sign and submit the City's
response attached hereto as Exhibit A.
At a meeting of the City Council on 10/9/2019, a motion was made by Richard Garbarino, seconded by Mark
Nagales, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Garbarino, Councilmember Addiego,
Councilmember Nagales, and Councilmember Nicolas
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October 10, 2019
Hon. Donald J. Ayoob
Judge of the Superior Court
c/o Charlene Kresevich
Hall of Justice
400 County Center; 2nd Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063-1655
Dear Hon Donald J. Ayoob,
On October 9, 2019, the City Council of the City of South San Francisco (“City”) approved the
response contained in this letter to the San Mateo County Grand Jury Report, “Electric Vehicle
Adoption in the Cities and County of San Mateo,” dated August 12, 2019.
Response to Findings
The City agrees with Findings F1 through F11. The findings are accurate, and reflect information
that is included in publicly available documents, including the City’s website at http://www.ssf.net.
Response to Recommendations
In response to R1, the City will conduct a review of its government fleet procurement policy
relating to electric vehicles and present a report at a public meeting no later than March 31, 2020.
In response to R2, the City will conduct an analysis of the obstacles, if any, to the implementation
of the fleet procurement policy and present a report at a public meeting no later than March 31,
2020.
In response to R3, the City has reviewed the “Roadmap for Municipal Green Fleets” toolkit from
the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability, including information on the possibility of
adopting an EV First Policy.
In response to R4, the City has investigated joining the Climate Mayors EV Purchasing
Collaborative to take advantage of aggregate purchasing.
Sincerely,
CITY COUNCIL 2019
KARYL MATSUMOTO, MAYOR
RICHARD A. GARBARINO, VICE MAYOR
MARK ADDIEGO, COUNCILMEMBER
MARK NAGALES, COUNCILMEMBER
BUENAFLOR NICOLAS, COUNCILMEMBER
MIKE FUTRELL, CITY MANAGER
October 9, 2019
Response to San Mateo County Grand Jury Report
“Electric Vehicle Adoption in the Cities and County of San Mateo” dated August 12, 2019
Mike Futrell
City Manager
City of South San Francisco