REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, Acting City Manager
PREPARED BY: Jennifer Carey, Deputy City Manager
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Letter of Opposition Regarding South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121
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Statement of Issue:
The Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has proposed Rules 1111 and 1121 which seek to establish new zero-emission standards for space and water heaters. The implementation of these new standards could lead to increased appliance costs, limited appliance options, and costly appliance repairs. Given that these factors will likely have financial impacts on our City’s residents and businesses, staff recommends submitting a letter of opposition to the South Coast AQMD Governing Board.
Financial Impact:
The drafting of the proposed letter does not have any fiscal impact.
Recommended Action:
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Direct City Manager to Draft and Send a Letter on Behalf of the City of Huntington Beach to the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board Opposing Proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has proposed Rules 1111 and 1121 which seek to establish new zero-emission standards for space and water heaters. These new rules would be applicable to both new and existing residential and commercial buildings and would take effect within the next two to five years.
Implementation of Rules 1111 and 1121 will likely lead to increased costs and added inconvenience for our residents and business owners. Access to zero-emission appliances is limited, leading to an unnecessary burden in seeking these critically needed appliances and finding qualified contractors to make much needed repairs.
The City of Yorba Linda recently submitted a letter of opposition (Attachment 1) citing various similar concerns and also noted the impact on the State’s already limited power grid.
Environmental Status:
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. City of Yorba Linda Letter of Opposition - South Coast AQMD Proposed Rules 1111 and 1121