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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JANUARY 17, 2012 TITLE: AGREEMENT WITH EDWARD K. AGHJAYAN FOR ENERGY CONSULTING SERVICES CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1s` Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Edward K. Aghjayan, subject to nonsubstantive changes, approved by the City Manager and City Attorney for energy consulting services in an amount not to exceed $35,000. DISCUSSION Opportunities for energy efficiency and resulting cost reductions continue to be available through Southern California Edison and State of California programs. Since 2008, the City has had an energy efficiency partnership with Southern California Edison. The current partnership cycle continues through 2012 and is expected to be extended through 2013. In September 2008, the City entered into an agreement with Edward K. Aghjayan, a consultant with experience in managing energy programs. The consultant has been valuable in identifying new partnership opportunities and community programs. The consultant has assisted the City in evaluating and implementing various energy efficiency programs, including the development of energy efficiency kits delivered to 30,000 residences, implementation of the Small Business Direct Install program provided to 198 businesses in the Federal Empowerment Zone, and the Nonresidential Direct Install program delivered to 2,657 businesses. The consultant has also been key in addressing franchise issues and identifying opportunities for reducing City costs. Staff recommends approval of a new agreement with Edward K. Aghjayan to continue to assist in the development and implementation of energy efficiency programs and to address various energy related issues. 25D -1