Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the Execution of a License Agreement with East Bay Community Energy Authority, a Joint Power Authority, for Installing, Operating, and Maintaining Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations at the City of San Leandro's Main Library
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITIES
* Infrastructure
* Sustainability & Resiliency
* Community & Business Development
SUMMARY
The proposed license agreement will allow East Bay Community Energy Authority (EBCE), a Joint Powers Authority, to install, operate, and maintain Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFC) to fuel electric vehicles (EV) at the San Leandro Main Library. As shown in Attachment B (Exhibit A), the project would facilitate installation of 24 EV-only charging stalls in the existing parking lot that would be available to the public. EBCE will pay for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the stations, and end users will be charged directly for the electricity they utilize to charge their vehicles. The proposed agreement further allows EBCE to operate these EV fast chargers and associated electrical equipment on City property for a 15 year period.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement with East Bay Community Energy, a Joint Powers Authority, for installing, operating, and maintaining electric vehicle fast chargers at the San Leandro Main Library, at no cost to the City.
BACKGROUND
Vehicle electrification is an important strategy for air quality improvement and is identified as a priority action item in San Leandro's adopted Climate Action Plan (CAP). Cars and trucks burning gasoline and diesel fuels presently create most of San Leandro's local greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), as well as other air pollutants. To reduce the pollution impacts of vehicles, the CAP notes that it is incumbent upon the City to assist as many of San Leandro's residents as possi...
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