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State Energy Program Grants/CaliforniaFIRST 6 February 1, 2010 Furthermore, the General Plan supports the proposed programs with the following Policies and Actions, among others: Policy 26.0 -Intergovernmental Coordination Coordinate with the appropriate regional, state and federal agencies and other organizations in their efforts to conserve and enhance ecological resources in San Leandro. Refer local projects to these agencies as required for their review and comment. Policy 28.01 -Conservation Advocacy Strongly advocate for increased energy conservation by San Leandro residents and businesses, and ensure that the City itself is a conservation role model. Policy 28.02 Planning and Building Practices Encourage construction, landscaping, and site planning practices that minimize heating and cooling costs and ensure that energy is efficiently used. focal building codes and other City regulations and procedures should meet or exceed state and federal standards for energy conservation ar~d eff ciency. Policy 28.03 Weatherization Promote the weatherization and energy retrofitting of existing homes and businesses, including the development of solar space heating and water heating systems, and the use of energy-eff cier~t lighting, fixtures and appliances. Environmental Review The proposed resolutions are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per the following: For the municipal financing program (resolution to join CaliforniaFIlZST and the resolution to authorize Sacramento County to apply for the SEP 1 grant), the resolutions are not a "project" as that term is defined in Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Section 15378, as the program does not involve any commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. For the residential retrofit program, the energy efficiency project/s described in Exhibit A of the resolution to authorize ABAG to apply for the SEP2 grant, the resolution is a "project" under CEQA that is exempt under California Code of Regulations, Title 21, sections 15301 (repairs and minor alterations to existing facilities), 15302 (replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities), 15306 (information collection), 15308 (actions to protect the environment), 15309 (inspections), and 15322 (training programs) because the project would develop standards for resource conserving and energy saving retrofits of existing structures in confonmance with existing building codes; train contractors, homeowners and other building professionals; encourage participation in the green retrofit program; provide rebates for tested and certified retrofit projects; and monitor and evaluate environmental performance of projects. Fiscal Impact Participation in CaliforniaFIRST has a maximum direct cost of $15,000, which requires increasing the FY 2009-2010 Budget by up to $15,000 and will be funded by transferring from existing appropriation in the Community Development Department ($10,000 from Account # 010-41- 001-5120) and Public Works Department ($5,000 from Account # 594-41-207-5120). However, if all Alameda County jurisdictions join, the cost of participation falls to $11,375. If CSCDA's