SR - - ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING STATIONAGENDA ITEM
May 12, 2015
TO: Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
THRU: Rick Otto,
Interim City Mana
FROM: Joe DeFrancesco, .�
Public Works Di ector
Reviewed/Verified By:
Interim City Manager
Finance Director
To Be Presented By: Joe
DeFrancesco
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1. SUBJECT
Appropriate additional funding to cover installation cost of CIP Project #30063, Electric Car
Charging Station.
2. SUMMARY
Two Electric Car Charging Stations have been installed at the Civic Center parking lot and an
additional $10,000 is needed to cover the upgrade of electrical conduit and concrete work.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Appropriate $10,000 from the unreserved AQMD (245) fund balance to CIP Project
245.5011.56020.30063 (Electric Car Charging Station)
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program and are available in the following
accounts after appropriation:
245.5011.56020.30063 (Electric Car Charging Station) $ 10,392
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S)
3d. Enhance and promote quality of life in the community — Maintain and improve multi -
modal transportation throughout the City.
4b. Provide outstanding public service - Provide facilities and services to meet customer
expectations.
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6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Natural Resources Element Goal 2.0: Protect air, water, and energy resources from pollution and
overuse.
Policy 2.1: Cooperate with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and
other regional agencies to implement and enforce regional air quality management plans.
Policy 2.2: Support alternative transportation Modes, alternative technologies, and bicycle- and
pedestrian - friendly neighborhoods to reduce emissions related to vehicular travel.
7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
Due to increased demand from electric and hybrid vehicle owners, the two existing charging
stations could no longer meet the needs of the city employees and the public. Public Works
applied for and received a $10,000 Grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) last year. This grant, with $10,000 match from City's AB 2766 Air Pollution
Reduction fund, was for the installation of two EV charging stations at City Hall.
Staff studied the site and evaluated the electric panel serving the two existing EV charging
stations (single port). It was clear an upgrade to the wiring from the electric room in the basement
to the panel was needed to accommodate the two additional charging stations (dual port). With
the two (dual port) new charging stations, the total number of ports (charging connection)
available at City Hall is now six. Also, after the new installation, the utilization of the charging
stations will no longer be free. All charging stations will be programmed to charge $0.75/hour to
cover the electricity and administration costs. The hourly charge will also encourage users to
move their vehicle after fully charged.
All work done is eligible for use of funds available in AB 2766 Air Pollution Reduction fund. A
$10,000 appropriation is needed to cover the cost of the contractor who furnished and installed
upgraded wiring and for staff cost replacing the concrete panel.
8. ATTACHMENTS
• Plans, specifications, and cost estimates are available for review in the Public Works
Department
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