Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY ENERGY FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
STATIONS AT 418 SOUTH MCCLELLAND STREET, WITH
THE CONDITION THAT THE CHARGING STATIONS PROVIDE
FREE, UNRESTRICTED PUBLIC ACCESS TWENTY-FOUR
HOURS PER DAY, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK, YEAR-ROUND
WHEREAS, in 2017 local communities established Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) to source clean and renewab le electricity for customers throughout Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara counties. 3CE is locally controlled and governed by board members who represent each community served by the agency; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria and 3CE are collaborating on a pilot program to expand public EV charging infrastructure within the City; and
WHEREAS, the lease agreement is for a ten-year term with no rental fee, and 3CE is solely responsible for installation, operation, and maintenance of the charging stations located at 418 South McClelland Street; and
WHEREAS, 3CE will be responsible for installation of appropriate signage at the EV charging stations located at 418 South McClelland Street, listing hours of operation for community usage; and
WHEREAS, there is no direct cost to the City for the installation or operation of the EV charging stations. 3CE will cover all costs associated with construction, installation of signage, utilities, ma intenance, and equipment, while the City will continue to provide routine street and parking lot upkeep as part of its normal operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Approving a lease agreement with Central Coast Community Energy for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at 418 South McClelland Street with the condition that the charging stations provide free, unrestricted public access twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, year-round; and
SECTION 2. Authorize City Manager or designee to execute agreement.
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SECTION 3. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make m inor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeti ng of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 21st day of October 2025.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager