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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS- PROJ R0022 (2)Agenda Item: 21 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ' AGENDA REPORT NEW BUSINESS t, CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: �1 DATE: May 22, 2018 SUBJECT: ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS, PROJECT R0022 DEPARTMENT: Public Works PRESENTER: Michael Villegas RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council: 1. Receive the presentation provided by the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) Local Government Partnership Program. 2. Authorize staff to move forward with the proposed project, which will install eight networked Level II Electric Vehicle charging stations at various locations Citywide; and adopt a resolution acknowledging the presentation provided by MSRC and authorizing staff to move forward with the proposed project. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. BACKGROUND As part of the City of Santa Clarita's (City) five-year strategic plan, Santa Clarita 2020, staff was tasked with identifying grant funding to implement alternative fuel stations Citywide. Given the growing popularity of electric vehicles, City staff conducted a feasibility study on Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in late 2017, early 2018. The study included general research related to the installation, maintenance, and on-going costs associated with EV charging stations, as well as outreach to benchmark cities and a community survey. As part of the feasibility study, extensive research was conducted on the different levels of charging stations available in the market today, which include Level I, Level II, and Direct Current (DC) Fast Chargers, both networked and non -networked. Through their research, staff recognized Level II networked charging stations as the most viable option to meet the needs of the community and the growing EV population. These charging stations provide an acceptable Page 1 Packet Pg. 246 amount of vehicle range miles in a reasonable amount of time and allow for the collection of vital data (e.g. usage and availability). Based on feedback received from outreach to benchmark cities, such as Pasadena, Calabasas, Lancaster, Palmdale, Santa Monica, Burbank, and Glendale, it was determined that Level II charging stations are best suited to meet the needs of the community because of their low operation and maintenance costs and positive community response. In addition to research and discussions with benchmark cities, a community survey was posted to gauge the interest of the community in EV charging stations. The community survey was available on the City's Green Santa Clarita website from December 4 to December 31, 2017, and promoted on Facebook and other City social media outlets. The survey generated a total of 453 responses from all four City communities (i.e. Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, and Valencia), as well as the surrounding communities of Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, and Agua Dulce. Over 90 percent of respondents supported the idea of installing more EV charging stations Citywide and over 80 percent would consider driving an electric vehicle if more stations were available. Additionally, based on responses received, the most desired locations were shopping centers, City parks/trails, and office buildings. Based on the feasibility study and community survey, City staff recommends the installation of eight Level II networked EV charging stations at various locations Citywide. These locations include Valencia Heritage Park, Valencia Glen Park, Canyon Country Park, Central Park, the Old Town Newhall Parking Structure, and The Centre. In addition, a new Level II networked EV charging station will be placed at City Hall to replace the existing non -networked charging station, which will be relocated to another City facility. These charging stations will provide the City with the ability to manage the stations remotely and collect valuable data that can be used to further expand the network in the future. The total project cost is estimated to be $244,000, which would include administrative costs and the purchase and installation of all eight charging stations. This cost and the ongoing costs will be offset by revenue generated from a charging fee for the use of these charging stations. To fund this project, staff recommends applying for the MSRC Local Government Partnership Program, which was identified as the most feasible funding opportunity for the proposed project given its requirements, applicable deadlines, and available funding. The MSRC is a committee established by state law and is comprised of members from various agencies including the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), among others. This committee is tasked with distributing funds from California AB2766 for projects aimed at reducing emissions and helping the SCAQMD meet its 2031 goal of reducing emissions by 55 percent. The MSRC Local Government Partnership Program offers $21 million worth of funding to "jump-start" clean transportation projects as part of the Air Quality Management Plan developed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. In addition, the MSRC Local Government Partnership Program has $281,180 earmarked specifically for the City, which will satisfy the needs of the proposed project. To secure the funding, MSRC requires the City to commit to a 50 percent funding match of $122,000, which has been identified through fund AB2766 and will be included in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget, and requires the City Council to adopt a resolution or minute action with the following: Page 2 Packet Pg. 247 • Acknowledgement of the presentation on the program • Authorization of the proposed project • Allocation of necessary match funding It is important to note a separate agenda item will be presented to the City Council to finalize the details of the project and award the construction contract. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other action as directed by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT Funds will be available upon adoption of the Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget. ATTACHMENTS Resolution - EV Charging Stations Location Map - EV Charging Stations Page 3 Packet Pg. 248 RESOLUTION NO. 18- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita acknowledges receipt of the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) Local Government Partnership Program presentation; and WHEREAS, the City Council authorizes the proposed project of installing eight Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at various locations Citywide; and WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges the required grant match funding will be allocated upon the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does hereby resolve as follows: SECTION 1. That staff verbally presented the MSRC Local Government Partnership Program presentation to the City Council at a live City Council meeting. SECTION 2. That staff move forward with the proposed project which will install eight EV charging stations Citywide. SECTION 3. That the required grant match funding will be allocated upon the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2018. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK DATE: 21.a Packet Pg. 249 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 18- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of 2018, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CITY CLERK 21.a Packet Pg. 250