Ordinance Fact Sheet
TO:
FROM:
CITY COUNCIL
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE: July 25, 2022
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 8.92 TO TITLE 8 TO THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED "BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION"
TITLE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 8.92 TO TITLE 8 TO THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION"
PURPOSE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE:
This ordinance codifies new regulations requiring the electrification of certain categories of new buildings.
BACKGROUND:
On June 13, 2022, the City Council directed the City Attorney to return with amendments to the Pasadena Municipal Code to create new regulations requiring the electrification of buildings in certain specific categories.
REASON WHY LEGISLATION IS NEEDED:
The new regulat'ions regarding the electrification of buildings are proposed to be included within Title 8 of the Pasadena Municipal Code and an ordinance is required to amend Title 8. ·
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PROGRAM, DEPARTMENT, OR GROUPS AFFECTED:
The Building & Safety Division of the Planning Department will implement the proposed ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The ordinance will result in additional electric sales to PWP customers, which will help fund PWP's fixed costs, thereby lowering average electric rates for all customers. It will also increase the revenue basis for determining the General Fund transfer from the Light and Power fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
On June 13, 2022, the Council found that this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, regarding actions for the protection of the environment.
Prepared by:
Isl Lesley Cheung
Lesley Cheung
Assistant City Attorney
Concurred by:
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Respectfully submitted, ...
City Attorney
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