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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC
COMPANY (PG&E) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PG&E ELECTRIC VEHICLE
FLEET ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM AT THE TRANSIT CENTER
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 350 direct ed the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to support widespread transportation electrification to help achieve the State's greenhouse gas reduction goals; and
WHEREAS, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) administers the Electrical Vehicle (EV) Fleet Electrification Program to provide financial incentives, upgrades, and construction support for public transit fleet charging infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria desires to establish a dedicated fleet charging facility at its Transit Center located at 400 East Boone Street to support 17 zero-emission transit buses; and
WHEREAS, PG&E has offered the City Agreement No. FLEET001335780, which provides up to $153,000 in infrastructure incentives and up to $425,000 in EV charger rebates; and
WHEREAS, the contract requires the City to commit to deployment of 17 transit buses by December 31, 2029, and to standard customer obligations including easements, insurance, and operation and maintenance of behind-the-meter infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, participation in this program will help the City meet its long -term obligations under the California Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) Rule.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Approved Agreement No. FLEET001335780 with PG&E for participation in the EV Fleet Electrification Program at the City’s Transit Center; and
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Agreement, the Letter of Commitment, and all documents necessary to implement the Program; and
SECTION 3. Authorize the Director of Finance to amend the Transit Enterprise Fund budget to reflect the receipt of program incentive and rebate revenues associated with the Program; and
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SECTION 4. 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 meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 1st day of September 2026.
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