HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2008-275RESOLUTION NO. 2008-275
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH SAN
DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC TO CONTINUE THEIR FUNDING OF
ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS, AND APPROPRIATING
$551,808 TO THE ENERGY CONSERVATION FUND TO
PROVIDE BRIDGE FUNDING FOR THE PARTNERSHIP
THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2009
WHEREAS, in September 2006, City Council approved the current San Diego Gas &
Electric (SDG&E) Local Government Partnership Agreement that provided $2,193,225 ($731,075
per calendaz year) to the City's energy conservation efforts; and
WHEREAS, specifically, the funds aze used to reduce the amount of kilowatt-hours
(electricity) and therms (gas) consumed by the Chula Vista community, especially sectors which
historically have not fully participated or are not eligible for existing energy incentive programs; and
WHEREAS, tazgeted sectors include low-income residents, small businesses, contractors,
permit applicants and developers. In addition to lowering monthly utility costs, these energy savings
contribute to reducing Chula Vista's greenhouse gas emissions or "cazbon footprint;" and
WHEREAS, as part of its 2009-2011 Energy Efficiency Program Portfolio (EEPP), San Diego
Gas & Electric has included $4.6 million (three-year total) to continue the Chula Vista/SDG&E
Partnership Program; and
WHEREAS, the EEPP is reviewed and ultimately approved by the California Public Utilities
Commission which has notified SDG&E (and other Investor-Owned Utilities in California) that there
will be delays in approving the new EEPP; and
WHEREAS, as a result, the new Chula Vista/SDG&E Partnership Program's funding will most
likely be delayed until June 2009 and SDG&E has committed to provide $91,968 in monthly "bridge
funding" to the City until the new funding is approved; and
WHEREAS, the monthly bridge funding amount was determined with the assistance of each
department and will support basic staffing and program costs; and
WHEREAS, when the California Public Utilities Commission formally approves SDG&E's
Energy Efficiency Program Portfolio in summer 2009, a new 2009-2011 Partnership agreement
between the local utility and Chula Vista will be finalized with funding levels based on the original
$4.6 million program allocation minus spent bridge funding amounts; and
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WHEREAS, the contract addendum would provide "bridge funding" for the Partnership until
the California Public Utilities Commission formally approves the proposed 2009-2011 Chula
Vista/SDG&E Energy Efficiency Partnership Program (anticipated in June 2009); and
WHEREAS, the bridge funding will allow the City to continue its efforts to expand energy
efficiency opportunities in the community and at municipal facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby approve an addendum to the Local Government Partnership Agreement with San Diego
Gas & Electric to continue their funding of energy efficiency programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby appropriate $551,808 to
the Energy Conservation fund to provide bridge funding for the Partnership through fiscal year 2009.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Michael Meacham B Miesfeld
Conservation & Environmental Services erim City Attorney
Director
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 9th day of December 2008 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bensoussan, Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, and
Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Cheryl Cox, ayo
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Donna R. Noms, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2008-275 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regulaz
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 9th day of December 2008.
Executed this 9th day of December 2008.
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Donna R. Norris, CM ,City Clerk