APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
RESOLUTION:
(1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ACCEPT AND
ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MTC) GRANT PROGRAM IN THE
AMOUNT UP TO TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND FOR ($250,000), TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE FOR CITY’S FLEET
ELECTRIFICATION ASSESSMENTS; AND
(2) ADOPTING APPROPRIATE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS
WHEREAS, per City Resolution No. 77842 C.M.S., adopted on June 3, 2003, that City of Oakland will develop and implement “Green Fleet” policy and directed the staff to purchase vehicles powered by alternative fuels whenever possible, and actively pursue federal, state, and other incentive program related to clean air and energy efficiency; and
WHEREAS, per City Resolution 88268 C.M.S., adopted on July 28, 2020, that City shall establish goal to achieve community-wide carbon neutrality no later than 2045; and
WHEREAS, City Resolution 90511 C.M.S., was adopted on November 12, 2024, to accept grant from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) for the upgrading EV charger’s infrastructure and Resolution 90576 C.M.S. was adopted on December 17, to accept $2,300,000 grant fund from California Energy Commission (CEC) for installation of 100 EV chargers throughout the City, these resolutions build on the City’s longstanding commitment to fleet electrification and its 'Green Fleet' policy, as established in Resolution 77842 C.M.S."; and
WHEREAS, with 1,570 on-road vehicles in the City’s fleet in its fleet and five fleet sites, fleet electrification planning, such as assessing fleets, fleet replacement options, fueling and charging needs, infrastructure siting, costs and impacts, and transition actions are necessary; and
2 WHEREAS, Oakland Public Work has been awarded planning technical assistance grant in the amount up to $250,000 by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Local Public Fleet Electrification Planning Technical Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission will administer consultant service contracts and will incur 100% of the consulting cost up to $250,000; and
WHEREAS, the acceptance of this grant will provide City technical planning assistance up to $250,000, does not require a matching fund and has no impact on the City’s budget; and
WHEREAS, the technical planning assistance provided by the MTC grant will support the City’s equitable climate goals by improving air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and advancing environmental justice for Oakland residents, particularly in historically underserved communities; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Administrator be authorized to accept and enter into a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) in an amount up to ($250,000), to provide technical planning assistances for city’s electrification assessments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council authorizes the City Administrator, or designee, to accept and participate in the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) grant program in an amount up to ($250,000), to provide technical planning assistances for city’s electrification assessments; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the grant does not require a matching fund or new budget appropriation; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) based on the following CEQA Guidelines Sections: Section 15060(c)(2) (No Direct or Reasonably Foreseeable Indirect Physical Change in the Environment); Section 15061(b)(3) (No Significant Effect on the Environment); Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land); Section 15307 (Protection of Natural Resources); Section 15308 (Protection of the Environment); and Section 15309 (Inspections), each of which provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA clearance and when viewed collectively provide an overall basis for CEQA clearance. The project, as designed, that will benefit from this grant funding involves minor public or private alterations to the condition of existing facilities through the addition of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the City. The project also serves to protect the City’s and region’s environment and natural resources through the production and use of alternative sources of energy other than fossil fuels; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That City Administrator or designee is authorized to act as an agent to conduct all negotiations and related actions and to sign all applications and agreements that may be necessary for the acceptance or extension of the MTC Local Public Fleet Electrification Planning Technical Assistance grant program; and be it
3 FURTHER RESOLVED: That all contracts issued hereunder shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney for form and legality and copied shall be placed on file in the City Clerk’s Office; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Administrator, or their designee or successor is, hereby authorized to take any other action consistent with this Resolution and its basic purpose.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES – BROWN, FIFE, HOUSTON, KAPLAN, RAMACHANDRAN, UNGER, AND PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GALLO NOES – ABSENT – COUNCIL MEMBER JENKINS (serving as Mayor pursuant to Chapter Section 303) ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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