HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-51 - MSRC Funding for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Installation at City HallRESOLUTION NO. 18-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE MOBILE
SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION COMMITTEE (MSRC) LOCAL
GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR MSRC FUNDING FOR ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE (EVSE) INSTALLATION AT CITY HALL
AND THE PURCHASE OF UP TO THREE ZERO -EMISSION VEHICLES,
AUTHORIZING THE PROJECTS, AND ALLOCATING MATCHING FUNDS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC)
has created a new Local Government Partnership Program to emphasize an accelerated
transition to zero and near -zero emissions vehicles along with essential supporting
infrastructure for jurisdictions within the South Coast Air Quality Management District
("SCAQMD" or "District"); and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Partnership Program sets aside a pro -rata
share of MSRC funding for each city and county within the District that participates in the
AB 2766 Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Program, directly supports implementation of
the SCAQMD's 2016 Air Quality Management Plan, educates local government
leadership on the District's air quality challenges, and leverages other sources of
available funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa receives an annual allocation of AB 2766
Subvention Funds greater than or equal to $50,000 and is therefore eligible to receive a
MSRC "dollar for dollar" funding allocation of up to $148,210 to implement meaningful air
pollution reduction project(s); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to participate in the Local Government Partnership
Program and utilize funding to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVSE) at
City Hall and purchase zero -emission vehicles for the City's fleet; and
WHEREAS, to receive funding, the City of Costa Mesa must provide a resolution
from the City Council that acknowledges receipt of the MSRC Local Government
Partnership Program presentation from City staff, authorizes the proposed projects, and
allocates the necessary matching funds; and
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WHEREAS, the City is familiar with the terms and conditions of the Local
Government Partnership Program, which are set forth in MSRC's Program Opportunity
Notice & Invitation to Negotiate dated September 1, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing and able to comply with all of the terms, conditions,
and limitations imposed upon the City by the Local Government Partnership Program;
and
WHEREAS, the City remains supportive of the ongoing efforts to apply for and
accept such allocation of funds through MSRC as may be awarded to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Costa
Mesa as follows:
Section 1: The City Council received the MSRC Local Government Partnership
Program presentation from City staff.
Section 2: The City Council authorizes installation of electric vehicle charging
infrastructure (EVSE) at City Hall, including the purchase and installation of charging
stations, and the purchase of up to three zero -emission vehicles.
Section 3: The City Council authorizes the allocation of the necessary matching
funds for EVSE installation and the purchase of electric vehicles.
Section 4: The City Council authorizes the Public Services Director or his or her
designee to execute and submit the application, and all certifications required in
connection with the application, for the MSRC Local Government Partnership Program.
The City Council further authorizes the Public Services Director or his or her designee to
accept any funds awarded to the City and to execute any contracts, agreements, and
documents necessary for the purpose of obtaining the grant funding and complying with
the MSRC Local Government Partnership Program requirements, including any
extensions or amendments thereto, and to take such actions as are necessary or required
in connection with the Local Government Partnership Program.
Section 5: The project to install EVSE has been reviewed for compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City's
environmental procedures. The City Council hereby finds that the project is categorically
exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15303, and 15304(f),
as the project involves the construction of small electric vehicle charging units on existing
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City property. The project does not have the potential to create a significant impact on the
environment.
Section 6: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution and shall enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of July, 2018.
Sandra L. Genis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City Clerk
APPROVED!AS T)O FORM:
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Thomas P. Duarte, City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 18-51 and was duly passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on
the 17th day of July, 2018, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Foley, Righeimer, Stephens, Mansoor, Genis
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the
City of Costa Mesa this 18th day of July, 2018.
Brenda GreeH, City Clerk
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