HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 49-2023 (23-235)• City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
City Council South San Francisco, CA
• Resolution: RES 49-2023
File Number: 23-235 Enactment Number: RES 49-2023
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LETTER OF SUPPORT
FOR THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
(SAMTRANS) EMISSION ZERO: NORTH BASE
TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Emission Zero: North Base Transformation project demonstrates SamTrans'
commitment to reducing the impacts of transportation on air quality and climate locally, regionally, and
nationally; and
WHEREAS, the project accelerates SamTrans' compliance to transition its fleet to a 100% zero
emissions fleet ahead of the state 2040 mandate; and
WHEREAS, . Funding from the Low or No Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and
Bus Facilities Competitive Program will replace 95 diesel buses with 95 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses
(FCEB) and construct a new hydrogen fueling station to enable the operation of the new zero emissions
fleet; and
WHEREAS, implementation of Emission Zero: North Base Transformation project will have a
significant impact in achieving major reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and combating climate
change; and
WHEREAS, the Emission Zero: North Base Transformation Project aligns with the City's Climate
Action Plan goals of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
that the Mayor is authorized to send a letter in support of the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans)
Emission Zero: North Base Transformation Project as described in the accompanying staff report presented
to the City Council on March 22, 2023.
At a meeting of the City Council on 3/22/2023, a motion was made by Councilmember Coleman,
seconded by Councilmember Addiego, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, Councilmember Addiego,
Councilmember Coleman, and Councilmember Flores
Attest by L4, ,�4,x,—
P(Osa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco