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Home My WebLink About55A - RESO - ENERGY PARTNERSHIPREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE. MARCH 21, 2017 TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT FOR AN ENERGY PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 2) � /" CITY IMANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1 at Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For,.,,,,,,_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution declaring support for an energy partnership between Southern California Edison Company and Southern California Gas Company to be known as "Energy Partnership." DISCUSSION The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has authorized Southern California Edison (SCE) and Southern California Gas Company (SCG), in partnership with cities, to deliver energy efficiency programs to utility customers in their service area. The City was awarded a single -city Energy Leader Partnership with SCE for 2010 -2012. The agreement was subsequently extended with first, second, and third amendments through March 31, 2017. The City was also awarded a single -city Energy Leader Partnership with SCG for 2013 -2014. That agreement was subsequently extended with first and second amendments to March 31, 2019. The focus of these partnerships is to jointly deliver energy efficiency information, training, and materials that benefit Santa Ana customers. The partnerships also optimize the City's opportunities for achieving short- and long -term energy savings and reduced utility bills, and assist City residents and businesses in understanding, managing, and reducing energy use and costs. SCE and SCG have maintained a multi - jurisdiction "Energy Partnership" with the Cities of Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, and Westminster for the same purposes in those cities. The individual City of Santa Ana partnerships are now being combined with this regional Energy Partnership. Instead of executing individual agreements and amendments, as in the past, SCE and SCG now simply request a Resolution declaring support for the Energy Partnership. SCE and SCG will 55A -1 Resolution of Support for SCE and SCG Energy Partnership March 21, 2017 Page 2 represent the member cities and implement the activities of the participating Energy Partnership jurisdictions. Adoption of this Resolution will enable the continuation of energy efficiency programming through the partnership. The partnership framework provides enhanced incentives for energy savings projects in City facilities, technical assistance, marketing, and education and outreach to support Santa Ana's energy and sustainability efforts in the community. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 — Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #2 (expand opportunities for conservation and environmental sustainability). ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with extending the agreement. However, continued implementation of energy efficiency programs and strategies will enhance the environment by improving air quality, reducing pollution, and conserving natural resources. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this resolution. While there is no cost to the City by participating in the partnership, the City is eligible for additional monetary incentives for energy efficiency improvements /projects. Pred Mousavipour Executive Director Public Works Agency FM /MLM /CLK Exhibits: 1. Resolution 55A -2 jrnf 2/28/17 RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING SUPPORT FOR AN ENERGY PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY TO BE KNOWN AS "ENERGY PARTNERSHIP" WHEREAS, the Energy Partnership representing the participating County and City supports "energy efficiency" initiatives, polices, and construction standards in orderto ensure that our communities follow and encourage sustainable practices; and WHEREAS, local demand for electricity has grown, and it is expected that demand for electricity will continue to grow in the near future to support a growing population and economy; and WHEREAS, residents and businesses spend significant amounts for energy, it makes economic sense and good public policy to encourage energy efficiency in the City of Santa Ana and our community; and WHEREAS, energy efficiency programs enhance our environment by improving air quality, reducing greenhouse gases and other pollution, and conserving natural resources; and WHEREAS, it is vital for our community to keep spending locally and to encourage innovations in the way we behave, build, and incorporate energy into our everyday business and personal lives; and WHEREAS, there is a growing movement within California communities and businesses to improve everyday practices and create more sustainable and "greener" cities; and WHEREAS, the communities comprised of the Energy Partnership seek to promote innovative methods and state -of- the -art technologies used in the design and construction of new residential and - commercial buildings within the region, in order to bring energy and natural resource consumption in line with our sustainability goals; and WHEREAS, the Energy Partnership brings together the City of Santa Ana, SCE, SCG, and the Energy Partnership member agencies in a cooperative program to promote energy efficiency, regional sustainability goals, and collaboration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana as follows: Resolution No. 2017 -XXX Rage 1 of 3 55A -3 Section 1. The City of Santa Ana supports a commitment to sustainable practices through energy efficiency and will provide leadership and guidance in promoting, facilitating, and instituting such practices in the region. Section 2. The City of Santa Ana supports and endorses the Energy Partnership (an SCE & SCG Local Government Partnership) as an effective method to help meet long -term regional economic and environmental goals, Section 3. The City of Santa Ana will name one or more individuals to the Energy Partnership working group that will review progress regularly with the Cities of Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, and Westminster, and SCE and SCG. Section 4. The City of Santa Ana with the assistance of SCE and SCG and the Partnership will identify and support implementing the suite of programs and projects within the City of Santa Ana municipal facility and community energy efficiency and sustainability goals, Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this 21 st day of March, 2017. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: John M. Funk Assistant City Attomey AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers Resolutlon No. 2017 -XXX Page 2of3 Miguel A. Pulido Mayor 55A -4 jmf 2/28/17 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2017 -XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date; Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana 55A -5 Resolution No, 2017 -XXX Page 3 of 3 'P�PM