Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA DATE: March 18, 2025
TITLE: AUTHORIZATION OF GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
INFRASTRUCTURE (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Authorization of the Western Riverside Council of Governments California Energy Commission Zero-Emission
Vehicle Infrastructure Subrecipient Agreement By and
Between the Western Riverside Council of Governments and the City of Moreno Valley For the Purchas e of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Recommendation(s)
1. Approve the Western Riverside Council of Governments California Energy Commission Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Subrecipient Agreement By and Between the Western Riverside Council of Governments and the City of Moreno Valley with a match funding requirement of $92,820.17 funded through the General Fund Fleet Operations (1010); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached agreements subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and
3. Approve budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
SUMMARY
This report recommends the approval of the subrecipient grant award agreements by and
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between the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) and the City of Moreno Valley (City). WRCOG is the recipient of the grant awarded by the California Energy Commission (CEC). The WRCOG subrecipient grant award agreements with the City of Moreno Valley will facilitate the purchase of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure within the City. The City will match funds of $92,820.17 funded through the General Fund Fleet Operations (1010).
DISCUSSION
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) entered a grant award agreement with the California Energy Commission (CEC). The grant award aims to allow WRCOG to support purchasing electric vehicle infrastructure throughout Western Riversid e County. WRCOG has awarded the City of Moreno Valley as a subrecipient of the grant award agreements mentioned previously to support the purchase of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for the City of Moreno Valley.
The grant approved purchases are shown in the table below:
Item Total Cost Grant Funds Match Funds
Beam Solar Chargers $164,626.28 $101,272.11 $63,354.17
DC Fast Chargers $110,000.00 $80,534.00 $29,466.00
Upon City Council approval, the City plans to use the CEC grant funds to purchase and install two (2) Level 2 solar EV charging stations and one (1) DCFC (Direct Current Fast Charging) fast charger at the City of Moreno Valley Corporate Yard where Moreno Valley fleet vehicles are parked and stored . This project aims to provide clean electric vehicle (EV) charging for the City of Moreno Valley’s fleet of vehicles.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommendations as presented in this report. Staff recommends this action as it is consistent with support ing a cost-effective fleet replacement/maintenance program and provides reliable vehicles and equipment for City programs while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
2. Do not approve the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. Staff does not recommend this action as this may result in excessive costs for fleet replacement and maintenance program s for City vehicles and equipment necessary for adhering to regulatory guidelines.
FISCAL IMPACT
As a requirement of the subrecipient agreement awards, the City agrees to a match funding requirement of $9 2,820.17, funded through the General Fund Fleet Operations (1010).
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Description GL Account No. Type
(Rev/Exp)
FY 24/25
Budget
Proposed
Adjustments
FY 24/25
Amended
Budget
GF–Transfer Out
(Match)
1010-99-99-91010-
902300
Exp $28,175 $92,820 $120,995
Other Grants–
Transfer In (Match)
2300-99-99-92300-
801010
Rev $28,175 $92,820 $120,995
Other Grants
(Match)
2300-70-40-45370-
660312
Project No. PW FLEET
CEC
Exp $0 $92,820 $92,820
Other Grants
(CEC Grant)
2300-99-99-92300-
486010
Project No. PW FLEET
CEC
Rev $0 $181,806 $181,806
Other Grants
(CEC Grant)
2300-70-40-45370-
660312
Project No. PW FLEET
CEC
Exp $0 $181,806 $181,806
NOTIFICATION
Publication of the Agenda
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Name: Serina Contreras Name: Melissa Walker, P.E.
Title: Management Analyst Title: Public Works Director/City Engineer Concurred By:
Name: Joseph Mattox
Title: Fleet and Facilities Maintenance Division Manager
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Community Image, Neighborhood Pride and Cleanliness: Promote a se nse of community pride and foster an excellent image about our City by developing and executing programs which will result in quality development, enhanced neighborhood preservation efforts, including home rehabilitation and neighborhood restoration.
Positive Environment: Create a positive environment for the development of Moreno Valley's future.
Public Facilities and Capital Projects: Ensure that needed public facilities, roadway improvements, and other infrastructure improvements are constructed and maintained.
Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and hazardous material incidents, and provide protection for citizens who live, work and visit the City of Moreno Valley.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
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1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PW_FFM_WRCOGCECGRANTAWARD.docx
Attachments: - Moreno Valley ATDPP Subrecipient Agreement CEC.pdf Final Approval
Date:
Mar 13, 2025
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Melissa Walker
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Lopez
Dena Heald
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez