Resolution 1191RESOLUTION NO. 1191
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON
ESTABLISHING A NO -IDLE POLICY FOR MOTOR VEHICLES WITH INTERNAL COMBUSTION
ENGINES
Whereas, the Edmonds City Council adopted Resolution No. 1170 on April 22, 2008, which established
environmental principles and policy; and
Whereas, the Mayor's Citizens Committee on U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement has proven
successful at harnessing the power of citizen knowledge in environmental policy, and encouraging
and supporting changes in City policies and operations that are making the City a leader in
environmental stewardship; and
Whereas, the City of Edmonds should strive to address both the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
as well as the need to mitigate potential impacts from future climate change that can affect the
Edmonds community; and
Whereas, greenhouse gas emissions should be limited and reduced in part by encouraging motorists to
reduce time spent idling vehicle engines; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The citizens, employees, businesses, and visitors of the City of Edmonds, are encouraged to turn off
their internal combustion engines when their vehicles are parked or waiting in the same location for
longer than 3 minutes. Exceptions to this policy include the use of vehicle engines to power essential
equipment for emergencies, safety, or other business necessities.
The City Engineering Department may exercise its discretion to erect "No Idle Zone" information signs
at gateways to the City of Edmonds.
RESOLVED this 6th day of January, 2009.
APPROVED:
MAYOR, AR AA ENSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 01/02/2009
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 01/06/2009
RESOLUTION NO. 1191