Reso 23-063 Cost-Neutral License Agreement with East Bay Community Energy

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IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO RESOLUTION NO. 2023-063 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH EAST BAY COMMUNITY ENERGY FOR INSTALLING, OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING ELECTRIC VEHICLE FAST CHARGING STATIONS AT MULTIPLE SAN LEANDRO MUNICIPAL FACILITIES WHEREAS, on August 25, 2022, the California Air Resources Board approved a rule requiring 100 percent of new car sales in California to be zero emission vehicles by 2035; and WHEREAS, City of San Leandro is a member of East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) formed in 2016 to become the default Load Serving Entity (or public power provider) in Alameda County; and WHEREAS, EBCE is tasked with development and management of energy -related climate change programs that help local government JPA members, such as electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure deployment; and WHEREAS, Vehicle electrification is an important strategy for air quality improvement and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions in San Leandro's Climate Plan; and WHEREAS, EBCE is partnering with the City to install, maintain, and operate EV fast charging stations on municipal property near multifamily housing; and WHEREAS, EBCE in collaboration with City staff is considering the following locations, as listed in the Exhibit attached hereto; and WHEREAS, implementing this project will not only allow City of San Leandro to reduce its transportation pollution, but also expand EV access to renter populations; and WHEREAS, the project is funded by EBCE and no budget appropriations are required for project implementation; and WHEREAS, EBCE has agreed to the terms of the contract pending Council approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council is familiar with the contents of the agreement; and WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends approval of said agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, the City of San Leandro City Council does RESOLVE as follows: That said agreement is hereby approved and execution by the City Manager is hereby authorized.