HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 24-____
Introduced by Council Member _____________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AVA COMMUNITY ENERGY FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF SOLAR AND BATTERY ENERGY SYSTEMS AT CRITICAL MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2016, the City of Hayward City Council adopted Ordinance 16-21 authorizing Hayward’s participation in Alameda County’s Community Choice Energy program known as East Bay Community Energy (EBCE); and WHEREAS, on December 6, 2016, Council adopted Resolution 16-219, establishing a goal of zero net energy (ZNE) across the City’s portfolio of facilities by 2025; and WHEREAS, on January 15, 2019 the City of Hayward declared a climate emergency and requested regional collaboration on an immediate just transition and emergency mobilization effort to restore a safe climate; and WHEREAS, on June 16, 2020, Council adopted new GHG emission targets of 30% below 2005 levels by 2025, 55% below 2005 levels by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2045; and WHEREAS, on March 6, 2018, Council voted to designate the Brilliant 100 (100% GHG-free) electric service plan from EBCE for all for all Hayward’s municipal facilities; and WHEREAS, on November 10, 2020, Council voted to designate Renewable 100 (100% wind and solar) electric service plan from EBCE for all Hayward’s municipal facilities; and WHEREAS, solar and battery energy storage systems provide clean, renewable electricity, can reduce time-of-use charges during peak pricing periods, and provide resilience benefits allowing critical facilities to continue to operate on a limited basis during a power outage; and WHEREAS, on June 15, 2021, Council adopted Resolution 21-107, authorizing the City Manager to pursue deployment of solar and battery energy systems at critical municipal facilities in partnership with East Bay Community Energy; and WHEREAS, in October 2023, East Bay Community Energy changed its name to Ava Community Energy; and WHEREAS, City staff worked with Ava staff to develop preliminary plans for solar and batteries at four City facilities: Fire Station 1, Fire Sation 7, Corp Yard, and the Cinema Place parking structure; and WHEREAS, the draft Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between the City and Ava Community Energy would allow a third-party developer to own, operate, and maintain the generating equipment and the City would agree host the systems and purchase the electric output for 25 years; and WHEREAS, there are no upfront costs to the City and the City’s total payments over the 25-year contract, in combination with regular electricity and natural gas bills, will be less than they would be without the project; and WHEREAS, on September 16, 2024, the Council Sustainability Committee voted unanimously to recommend that Council approve the PPA and the four solar and battery installations; and WHEREAS, the proposed PPA with Ava Community Energy, is an expedited single source procurement, which is allowed by California Government Code Section 4217.10 provided that the energy project is determined to provide financial savings over the operating lifetime; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 4217.10 requires that the City hold a public hearing and there is a two-week public notice before the authorization of the procurement; and WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Daily Review newspaper on September 27, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hayward hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to negotiate and execute the PPA with Ava Community Energy and facilitate the installation of solar and batteries at the four City facilities.
IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA , 2024
ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MAYOR:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________________
City Attorney of the City of Hayward
ATTACHMENT II
Attachment III