HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-036 N.C.S. 03/19/2012 Resolution No. 201.2-036 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
PILOT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, encouraging the use of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles through
installation of charging stations is consistent with the County and City goals to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions; and,
WHEREAS, a County of Sonoma grant program, referred to as Charge Point America, is
being managed by the County of Sonoma for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations
throughout Sonoma County, including facilities both in the County and cities within the County;
and,
WHEREAS, Coulomb Technologies, in partnership with the County of Sonoma, has
been awarded grants from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the California Energy
commission for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in Sonoma County; and,
WHEREAS, the County of Sonoma intends to provide all design and construction
services for the installation of three (3) electric vehicle charging stations at the Keller Street
Garage, subject to the terms of a memorandum of understanding between the County and the
City, with terms to be determined at a future date; and,
WHEREAS, Ecotality has been awarded a grant from the Department of Energy (DOE)
for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations; and,
WHEREAS, Ecotality has proposed providing all design and construction services for
the installation of one (1) electric vehicle charging station at the Petaluma Depot; and,
WHEREAS, after an initial grant term constituting a pilot program for said installations,
the City will have the option to continue the operation of the electric vehicle charging stations
and to set usage fees to recoup the cost of service, maintenance and electricity consumed by
electric vehicle charging; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sonoma has convened a working group to provide a
consistent framework for the installation of electric vehicle infrastructure documented as the
Sonoma County Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program and Installation Guidelines; and,
WHEREAS. the County of Sonoma adopted the Sonoma County Electric Vehicle
Charging Station Program and Installation Guidelines on August 16, 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City hereby:
1. Recognizes that the pilot program has an inherent cost and directs staff to shift current
priorities of the Public Works operations account to cover these costs.
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2. Approves the installation of three(3) electric vehicle charging stations at the Keller
Street Garage for a period extending to December 31, 2013.
3. Approves the installation of one (1) electric vehicle charging station at the Petaluma
Depot site; for a period extending to April 30, 2013.
4. Authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreements on behalf of the
City of Petaluma with Coloumb Technologies for the acquisition of three electric
vehicle charging stations and with Ecotality for the acquisition and installation of one
electric vehicle charging station, all such agreements to contain terms satisfactory to
the City Manager, City Attorney and City Risk Manager.
5. Authorizes and directs the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute an
agreement on behalf of the City of Petaluma with the County of Sonoma for the
installation of three electric vehicle charging stations at the Keller Street garage with
terms satisfactory to the City Manager, City Attorney and City Risk Manager.
Under the power and authority conferred upon thiss Council by the Charter of said City,
REVERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 19'"day of March. form:
2012. by the following vote:
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AYES: Albertson, Barrett. Mayor Glass, Barris, Healy, Kearney, Vice Mayor Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: UC- ea L% �f[�
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