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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Master License Agreements for the Public Electric Vehicle Charger Pilot Program.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15303 (New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures), and Section 15304 (Minor Trenching). (Planning, Building and Transportation 10062032 and Public Works 31041520)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consistent with previous City Council direction, the City of Alameda (City) is moving forward to expand the availability of electric vehicle (EV) chargers citywide by installing public chargers in City-owned parking lots and curbside locations as part of a pilot program. This strategy is a priority in both the City's General Plan, Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) and the Strategic Plan (Project CC2). Expanding public EV charging options makes owning an EV more accessible for residents who rent, live in homes without driveways or garages, and those who live in multi-family apartments. Expanding public EV charging also benefits visitors to Alameda as well as those who shop at Alameda businesses.
Staff selected two third-party EV charging providers through a competitive review process and has entered into service provider agreements, applied for grants, developed site selection criteria and identified suitable City owned parking lots and site sponsors to implement the curbside program. The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of a master licensing agreement to implement the Public EV Charger Pilot Program. Following execution of the licensing agreement, the EV charging providers will seek encroachment and building permits and begin construction.
BACKGROUND
The number of EVs in Alameda is growing ra...
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