HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 08-2010RESOLUTION NO. 08-2010
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
AUTHORIZING THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA
GOVERNMENTS TO APPLY FOR FUNDS ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO.
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco recognizes that it is in the interest of the
regional, state, and national economy to stimulate the economy; create and retain jobs; reduce
fossil fuel emissions; and reduce total energy usage and improve energy efficiency within our
jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, Energy Efficiency and State Energy Program (SEP) funds are available
through the California Energy Commission's SEP Program for grants to eligible local
governments for cost-effective energy efficiency projects; and
WHEREAS, the SEP Program allows for public agencies or non-profit entities to apply
for SEP funds on behalf of eligible local governments; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco is eligible for SEP funding under the
California Energy Commission's SEP Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco is proposing to collaborate with the
Association of Bay Area Governments to implement the energy efficiency project/s described in
Exhibit A for the purpose of qualifying for SEP funds from the California Energy Commission;
and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco has considered the application of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to the approval of the energy efficiency project/s
described in Exhibit A; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with the CEQA, the City
of South San Francisco finds that the approval of the energy efficiency project/s described in
Exhibit A is not a "project" under CEQA, because the Resolution does not involve any
commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on
the environment, as contemplated by Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Section
15378(b)(4)). In accordance with Section 15378(b), Subsections (4) and (5), of the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, the proposed action does not constitute a project and,
therefore, is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. These
exceptions provide for the authorization to accept grant funding for a fiscal program to promote
energy efficiency and conservation which does not involve any commitment to any specific
project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.
Be it also resolved, that the City of South San Francisco authorizes the Association of Bay Area
Governments to submit a collaborative application on its behalf to the California Energy
Commission for up to $10.75 million in SEP funds for the energy efficiency project/s described
in Exhibit A.
Be it also resolved, if recommended for funding by the California Energy Commission, the City
of South San Francisco authorizes the Association of Bay Area Governments to accept a grant
award on its behalf and to enter into all necessary contracts and agreements, and amendments
thereto, on its behalf to implement and carry out the project/s described in Exhibit A.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by
the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a special meeting held on the 13th day of
January, 2010 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pedro Gonzalez, Richard A. Garbarino, and Karyl Matsumoto,
Vice Mayor Kevin Mullin and Mayor Mark Addie~o
NOES: N
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT:
Nine
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EXHIBIT A
SEP Proposal
San Mateo Countywide Residential Energy Assistance Program
Program Description and Budget Narrative
Draft as of 11 /24/09
Program Goal
Jump start the market for energy saving residential retrofit work throughout San Mateo
County by achieving at least a 20% energy reduction in 1,500 homes between March 1,
2010 and February 28, 2012.
Objectives
• Create a countywide program through acity/county partnership to develop,
implement and assess the REAP program
• Educate the public about the benefits of energy efficient residences by partnering
with community based organizations, civic groups, cities, neighboring counties
and interested members of the public
• Establish standards for building performance contractors and support required
training classes
• Educate local building inspectors about retrofit procedures and benefits
• Provide a financing mechanism for residential energy retrofits tied to property
taxes which minimizes up-front costs and keeps the loan with the property until
paid off
Funding Sources
• San Mateo County EECBG - $500,000
• ABAG Regional State Energy Program Grant (to be submitted) - $10,750,000
total, San Mateo County share about $785,595
• CaliforniaFIRST State Energy Program Grant (to be submitted) - $16.5 million
total, San Mateo County share to be determined
Budget Narrative
The San Mateo County REAP program has six components. Each component is
described below along with the associated staffing and funding source.
1. Residential Program Design and Operation
The residential energy efficiency program design, including performance standards,
consumer protection policies, data collection systems and reporting along with quality
assurance work, will be done through the regional component of the ABAG SEP grant.
Attachment F F-1 Bidder's Authorizing Resolution
If the CaliforniaFIRST SEP grant award includes county specific funds, San Mateo
County will use the money (estimated to be about $300,000) for an incentive program.
The city/county workgroup and the community advisory committee will develop the
program with input from our marketing consultants and suggestions from the other
CaliforniaFIRST pilot counties.
If the ABAG grant is not awarded, then $60,000 of the County EECBG funds will be
used to contract with a qualified firm to provide this service. Sonoma County and other
counties have contracted for this type of support.
• Staffing
o There are no County staff costs associated with program design. The
work will be contracted out and funded either through the ABAG grant or
the County EECBG award.
• Funding
o County EECBG - $60,000
o CaliforniaFIRST SEP I County funds - $300,000
2. Residential Program Marketing
The ABAG proposal will fund some initial marketing research with statewide data and
generate some general approaches. A single regional website and a call center for all 9
Bay Area counties will also be included in the ABAG SEP grant proposal.
The county and cities are responsible for developing and implementing the local
outreach and education program. The key components of the San Mateo County
marketing plan include:
• Identify community partners -public, private, non-profit, interested citizens
• Develop a Community Advisory Committee
• Working jointly with San Clara County, build on the regional work undertaken by
ABAG by contracting with a market research firm to develop specific target
audiences and messages for residents of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties
• Develop amini-grant program for community partners to assist with outreach to
specific target communities. Process will include developing an RFP, awarding
grants and tracking progress and accomplishments. Potential grantees include
non-profit organizations doing environmental/sustainability work, homeowner
associations, professional associations, libraries and civic organizations.
• Develop roles and responsibilities for other community partners and conduct
training, progress reviews and provide support and follow-up as needed.
• Develop and schedule promotional events/activities supported by County staff
including meetings with city and county elected officials, community groups,
homeowners associations and others. The County will explore using Green Jobs
Attachment F F-2 Bidder's Authorizing Resolution
and/or Americorp interns to support local outreach efforts sponsored by the
County
• Send staff to regional call center training and develop protocols and scripts to
support County hotline. This activity may be done jointly with Santa Clara
County.
As the program develops, progress toward the 1,500 house goal will be monitored and
the outreach and education program will be modified as needed based on lessons
learned from the initial roll-out.
• Staffing
o Hire 1.0 FTE for 24 months to Coordinate marketing program, oversee
mini-grants, manage outreach interns, oversee County hotline and provide
outreach liaison with the cities and coordinate outreach activities with the
regional program
• Funding
o County EECBG grant - $241,000
o ABAG SEP II Grant County funds - $460,000
3. Contractor Training and Certification
The contractor training and certification component of the program will include
establishing certification criteria and requirements, launch and promotion among the
contractor community, initial certification and ongoing monitoring and updates to the
certification list. Most of this work is included in the regional component of the ABAG
proposal.
To reach out to contractors in San Mateo County, staff will work with the building trades
associations to promote a program launch meeting early in 2010. At this meeting,
contractors will be told about the REAP program, the anticipated certification
requirements and the fact that the County will issue a request for qualifications in
anticipation of preparing a list of certified contractors in mid-2010. To facilitate
certification of local contractors, the County will host at least one series~of the building
performance certification classes in the County prior to the issuance of the request for
qualifications. Some or all of this process could be done jointly with Santa Clara
County as many contractors work in both counties.
If the ABAG SEP II grant is not funded, the County will contract with a building
certification organization to set standards and conduct training for local contractors.
• Staffing
o Staff support will be needed for the outreach work, but the marketing
coordinator will provide that support.
• Funding
o County EECBG - $25,000 to host and support training classes
Attachment F F-3 Bidder's Authorizing Resolution
o County EECBG - $50,000 if ABAG SEP II not funded
4. Building Official Education
San Mateo County will meet with local Building Official organizations such as CaIBIG to
discuss how local officials could assist the REAP program. The discussion will generate
options, which will be organized into a plan to be presented to the city/county oversight
committee. Based on the decisions of that group, a REAP training program for local
building officials will be offered and updates provided as necessary. Training and/or
working group topics could include fee standardizing the permitting process for the
REAP program countywide and training on reviewing reports.
• Staffing
o Program staff will provide support as needed for this component
• Funding
o County EECBG - $20,000
5. Program Administration
Local program administration responsibilities include coordination with all the cities
within the County, liaison with the ABAG program partners and the CaliforniaFIRST
program. In addition, outreach and training for contractors and building officials will
need to be coordinated and elected officials will need to be updated. And oversight of
the community outreach program and the customer interfaces are needed. It is
proposed that afull-time REAP program manager be hired for two years to oversee all
the activities associated with the San County REAP program including participation in
the ABAG and CaliforniaFIRST grants.
• Staffing
o I full time FTE for two years
• Funding
o ABAG SEP Grant County funds - $220,000
6. PACE Financing Program
San Mateo County is one of 14 counties in the state participating in the CaliforniaFIRST
pilot PACE (Property Assessed Conservation and Energy District) program sponsored
by the California State Community District Association (CSCDA). CSCDA is a joint
venture of the California League of Cities and the California State Association of
Counties. The PACE program will offer all residents in participating cities and counties
the opportunity to finance energy conservation and renewal projects through an
assessment on their property taxes. The Program is based on the BerkeleyFIRST
Attachment F F-4 Bidder's Authorizing Resolution
model and is being managed under contract by Renewable Funding, LLC, which was
founded by the staff that developed the Berkeley program.
Thirteen of the 14 participating Counties are jointly submitting a State Energy Program
(SEP) grant to cover the costs of participating in the pilot project. If awarded, the grant
will cover legal validation of the pilot district in each county, marketing activities
including branding, a web portal, an 800 number and training and templates for local
outreach staff and also abuy-down of the interest rate for the first $25 million in loans.
• Staffing
o All staff time for the PACE component of the program is included in project
administration.
• Funding
o CaliforniaFIRST SEP Grant -fully funds participation in PACE pilot at
about $150,000 plus additional funds to buy down the interest rate on the
first 2,000 loans ~2%.
o ABAG SEP Grant -could be used for $150,000 city and county buy-in
costs.
o County EECBG award - If neither SEP grants are awarded, EECBG funds
could cover some or all of the County and city cost of participation in the
pilot program. Cities could also contribute some or all of their share of the
costs based on population.
Attachment F F-5 Bidder's Authorizing Resolution